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Useless - does not retract
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. | 01 star
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Worked...Then it didn't.
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. | 01 star
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Incredible
Bought these as a gift for my brother. Had to check them out first - of course! Wow - these really are amazing - the ultra wide field of view was something i was not prepared for - the image was so bright and clear and nothing i had experienced before. I thought I had a nice pair of nocs that i had been using for 20 years. Well - these put those old bushnells to shame. Now i have to buy a set for myself! | 45 stars
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Incredible Action Shots
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. | 45 stars
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Good stuff, but
as dvd player is excelent. But for cd you have to search the tune without seeing numbers. The sound is beautifull. | 34 stars
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So far so good
The image quality is good. The image tacking function is not work as the spec. | 34 stars
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waste!
So I recently got bigger subs for my car and my cheap $40 6 1/2 inch pioneer speakers weren't loud enough so i figured these would make it louder...very little difference. I have them running off a 800 watt American Legacy four channel amp And they sound no different than the cheap speakers.Pioneer TS-G671M 6 1/2" 4-Way Speakers (PAIR)GET EM! | 23 stars
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Bushnell Trophy 8x27 Compact Binoculars
These binoculars are an excellent value for the features they have such as the O-ring waterproof seals, nitrogen purged fogproof protection, multicoated lenses, Bak-4 prisms, rubber armoring, etc. The images you see when viewing are crisp, clear and bright. However, they are just a bit too large to be considered compact yet they are not large enough to be full sized. The focusing knob does not rotate as easily as would be expected as it requires a little effort to operate. Being a bit too large and the focusing knob issue are my reasons for not rating this item as 5 stars. | 34 stars
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Digital Rebel Takes Wonderful Advantage of Canon "Primes"
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! | 45 stars
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just what i needed
the i-pod mini case arrived prompt and in new packaging was just what i needed.thanks the case was just as it said on the ad so i was very happy with it. | 34 stars
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Failed...TWICE
I bought this to use with my macbook pro to do some video editing. Within a month, the hard drive failed and I had to get a warranty-covered replacement. I have hardly used the drive in the past 3 years and it failed again and this time I lost all my family videos that still needed to be edited and burned to a DVD. The failure rate when considering how much I used the drive is disgraceful. I would not buy this same drive again and it will take A LOT to convince me to ever buy a Seagate/Maxtor drive again. | 01 star
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DO NOT BUY this.
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. | 01 star
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comfortable
I really like all of the different choices for ear pieces. Sound is great , my only complaint is the wire that attaches to my ipod, it is very heavy. | 23 stars
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Rebel XT for beginners and for pro's
I had a Canon film camera (elan 7e) for a while and i decided its time for a digital. I held off for as long as I could. This meant not getting the original Rebel. Which of course turned out for the better.The Rebel XT is a nice step up from the original Rebel. With its 0.2 second start up time its alot faster than the original rebel which had around a much longer time of roughly 2-3 seconds. It also has a larger buffer and increased framerate. The original rebel would take a few shots of RAW at 1.5 Frames per second where the rebel XT takes 3 FPS for 6-7 RAW files and of course even more when shooting JPEG.There are alot of features on this camera which are nice to have even if you don't need them.It's a great camera all around.The smaller size is nice too.There are alot of people who say its way to small..I'm 6'4" and my hands aren't small either. It fits nicely.And with the grip no one can complain.I would recommend getting a wireless remote for the camera also.top lens recommendations for the moneyCanon 18-55 ( not a bad starter lens when stopped down)Canon 70-200 f/4LCanon 17-85 EFS IS USMCS_112 FDT2 | 45 stars
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Coby CD/Cassette Player with am/fm Player
Has all the features I was looking for and the price was fantastic. The sound is excellent and is convenient to carry around the house. | 45 stars
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For Point and Shoots Too
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..... | 45 stars
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Stay away from Ipaq's and Jornada's
Having given Jornada and Ipaq one try each, it is my duty to warn you to stay from them. Both are good for one thing for one year: playing solitaire!! At the end of one year, they conk out like they were on a timing device of some sort. | 01 star
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Garmin Gift
Very good refurbished product at a great price. Save money by buying a refurbished GPS. | 34 stars
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pocket radio from Amazon.com
This is a reliable perfect-sized radio to have on my bedside. I turn it on when I go to bed and have it on all night. It is easy to replace the batteries, when necessary, in the dark, by 'feel', without missing a beat with the music or news item I had been listening to! It isn't easy to find a small radio, so am delighted with this particular one - reasonably priced, easy to use, and small. Good-o! | 45 stars
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one word fits perfect, surprised!
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. | 45 stars
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Great Chartplotter
Best price I found on the 492, delivery was fast, and product is excellent. It comes loaded with Bluechart G2 charts for US coastal regions, with very detailed charts. | 45 stars
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Was so easy to install and fit perfect!
I have a Honda Civic LX 2001 and it fit like a glove! It was easy to install and it got here just on time I love this product | 45 stars
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Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Black)
Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Black) very compact and easy to use great visibility when using for a long distance I was very amazed great value and great product, highly recommended | 45 stars
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What I was expecting
While the seller I chose wasn't the cheapest, it was the _only_ one that would ship internationally.The monitor is what I was expecting. It was brand new and arrived with no damage.The only problem I have is that it says it can do 1024x768 (interlaced), but I can only get it to do 800x600. | 34 stars
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Mass woofers for better bass
When you have only a two channel amp and you can't add a subwoofer, what do you do to get more bass? Well, I remembered that old school rule of thumb that says if you want more bass, get a bigger woofer or if there isn't room for a bigger woofer add more small ones. I had a pair of monitor 30s that sounded good but I wanted the effect of more bass response so I added a pair of these 40s on the second amp outputs. Now I have six 5 1/4 inch woofers, four on the flanks of the TV and two more side by side (the 30s) in the middle in place of a subwoofer. Maybe not as good as 40s with a subwoofer (???) but this combo sounds really good and is definitely better than either pair of speakers alone (IMHO). | 45 stars
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Not as good as I expected.
The noise canceling does not do good. You still hear the sound from outside. I feel the same as regular headphones plus when you turn on the noise canceling button, you will hear some kind of noise from your headphones. If you are looking for the noise canceling headphones, it won't work. But it is fine as using a regular headphones. | 23 stars
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Works Just Fine
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. | 45 stars
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Shouldn't be sold to the general public.
Almost useless. Having used Garmin and Magellan, I have to second the comments about this unit's shortcomings, especially its inaccuracies. Ended up turning it off and finishing the trip without it.Long-established street addresses are often "not found". Many points of interest like restaurants and major amusement parks aren't in its database.Its inability to chart a trip from one place to another other than your current location makes it useless as a trip planner. Its remaining time and distance estimate are usually way off.It will annouce "you have arrived at your destination" which should be a restaurant and you're in a subdivision. In the city, when it tells you you will be turning, it's hard to tell from either the voice and map which block it means. I often ended up driving past and turning around. The map's car position stalling, then jumping forward made this even worse.To top it off, on the mp3 player, you have to scroll through all the songs to find a particular mp3, even if you have hundreds on your SD card like most people, making it too annoying to use. Never could get it to create more than one playlist. Going back to Garmin. | 01 star
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Terrible experience with my Visor...
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. | 01 star
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yep-junk
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. | 01 star
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great product (review of 8in pf800m 4:3 aspect ratio)
I am someone who wants to put this on my desk at work and update photos monthly. It is perfect for that. In fact, I like it so much in terms of the display quality and appearance of the frame itself that I wish I'd ordered another one for display on the entry table for my fairly formal den. However, I knocked a star off for the poor user manual and online support, as well as the apparently slightly defective construction described below.PRODUCT NOTESThe default settings (all at 9) for brightness, etc., looked great on my pictures, but I'm not the type of person who worries about small differences in quality. I used pictures mostly posted to or copied from facebook, with dimensions of 604 x 403, about 44-70 KB each. I had some higher resolution photos, 1280x960 and 2048x1536 (200-900KB). Honestly, I couldn't tell the differences between these and the lower resolution photos on this screen. (These are all pictures of me and friends, taken within about 20 feet of the camera, with me standing about 2 feet from the frame. There are some interesting, detailed backgrounds, that I thought showed up equally well in both sizes).I thought the "cherry wood" frame had about the same finish as, say, Saunders "wood" products, which, if you're putting it in your office, is probably what the desk it sits on is made of anyway.Laterally, there's a pretty wide window where the pictures are recognizable. When I'm about 120-degrees or more to the frame's left, I can see a white bar of light, which I guess indicates it's not perfectly put together inside. Vertically, the window of viewability is narrower.USAGE NOTESI initially plugged the power cord into the "AV Out" hole, instead of the "DC In" (I just looked for the right shaped hole, didn't read), which of course made me think the unit was DOA. So, if you're playing with the frame, and think it might be dead, check that you've got the power source in the appropriate insert, as it fits in both.The user manual is not so user-friendly. If you're just looking to add pictures to internal memory and have this thing run slideshow, here's what worked for me as I tried to sort it out:1.) plug unit in properly (see above). It should light up with a display; I think it started with a menu, then defaulted to its logo.2.) attach to computer via USB cable. Using Windows Explorer, copy any pictures you want to display to the first of the five new external drive folders. If you get mixed up, it's okay, as the other four external drive folders are probably empty unless you've got a card/device in the frame, so you won't be able to copy a photo to them anyway.3.) detach frame from computer. Save the cable somewhere you can find it again. Using the remote, go to "Photo," then "Internal." Select a picture. The frame should display this picture. Then, with the remote, hit the upper right hand button (looks a little like the create new slide icon in PowerPoint). This begins the slideshow. Don't worry that there's a little gray bar with menu functions to start out with. This goes away after about 10 seconds.It probably took me about an hour to figure this out and select the 30 or so pictures I wanted to put on it. I probably could have done it in under 30 minutes if I'd had a quickstart guide. | 34 stars
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Works perfectly on my Mac
I've been using my D-Link DBT-120 to sync my Motorola phone and Palm Pilot over Bluetooth for a couple of months now, and haven't had any problems. I don't remember having to do any sort of driver update. Running MacOS 10.4.8 on a PowerMac G5. | 45 stars
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Great cable
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. | 45 stars
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NOT the advertised original Samsung toner
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. | 12 stars
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Why the prices keep dropping...
In other reviews, I have slammed this product, the m105 and the m125 for what I consider to be their fatal flaw -- a SMALL SCREEN. I returned my m105 (a gift) after a week of squinting.The dropping prices suggest that the marketplace has spoken loud and clear, and I hope that PALM soon remedies its problems at the low-end of the market with a full-sized screen in a basic unit for under two hundred smackers.I can't emphasize that enough. With a monochrome screen to begin with, and the built-in difficulty of pointing and clicking on a Palm device, size matters.However, I have to admit that at these fire-sale prices, the m100 is becoming a steal for folks who have missed out on the PDA revolution because of the cost.Make no mistake, with a little patience, this is a device that will change your life. After a transition period, you will be able to toss away your Rolodexes (I used to have three) and your paper calendars.I'd recommend buying a Handspring Visor Deluxe or the new Visor Neo for folks who want a full-sized screen, although they now cost a bit more. They also have an expansion slot for adding everything from memory to a cell phone to GPS. You will also need 8MB (the m100 model only comes with 2MB) if you want to run some of the cooler downloadable programs for your Palm. Three free programs that I use all the time include Mapopolis (free maps from mapopolis.com, streets are searchable), Vindigo (a restaurant and city guide with movie reviews and showtimes at vindigo.com), and Avantgo (a news service where you can get the likes of The New York Times, the Weather Channel and CNN on your Palm).If you want to stay with Palm, but can spend a bit more, consider the Palm V. Although lacking in expansion slots, it comes in asuper-slim package with a rechargeable lithium battery and a full-size screen. I also have a friend who is very happy with his snazzy, expandable new m505, but in that price range I think a PocketPC might make more sense. Here's a basic product guide:Palm m100/Handspring Visor -- Bargain basement models with 2 MB of Ram. Good starter models for the price.Distinguishing characteristics: Visor has significantly larger screen/expansion slot and fast USB cradle. Palm has slower serial.Palm m105/Visor Deluxe -- Workhorse models with 8 MB of Ram (plenty for monochrome models). Visor has bigger screen/USB/expansion slot.Palm m125/Visor Platinum -- Upper middle class models. Visor Platinum has larger screen. Both have USB/expansion slot.Palm V -- Classic, not significantly expandable. Smallest full-function PDA with lithium rechargeable battery.Visor Prism -- Cheapest and brightest Palm-branded OS, but bulky for its pricetag.Visor Edge/Palm 500/505/Visor Pro...Good luck! | 23 stars
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Buyer Beware!
The bad reviews on this one are absolutely correct. My finder scope came on an Orion 10-inch dobsonian. Whereas some reviewers got some use out of theirs before it broke, mine never worked--useless on the first try. I will have to get a Telrad; always had good luck with those. | 01 star
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A nice Protection for a lens...
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... | 34 stars
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Works well with Coby player
Installed in a Honda to hold the Coby DVD player. It does the job. | 34 stars
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good for the price
had these for a few months now no problems sound ok havem hooked up to my dhd ntx 200.4 amp running 50w rms each | 45 stars
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Stylish stylus
I actually purchased this pen as a replacement stylus for my Tungsten T3. I hated the design/ergonomics of all the other stylus replacements I've seen - this one was sleek, and comfortable and easy to hold. I use my T3 a lot for taking notes, and this pen has helped me improve my Grafitti accuracy and I can write longer without my hand cramping up. It's a shame (and a mystery) it doesn't work with my Graphire tablet as well, but that's not why I bought it. Pricey but well-designed. | 34 stars
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Works great!
I couldn't be happier with the HDMI cable. It costs far less than those sold at the local Best Buy and it works just as good. | 45 stars
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Kodak easy share paper & cartridge
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. | 45 stars
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this is.......................
I was seriously put out when my family got a Mac, and I felt some grudge against it.......I just used my Dell with Windows ME. I was saying that I would never allow myself to be a serious Mac dude. Hahaha!With this insanely amazing computer, my mind was changed, and now I view even the nicest Windows XP desktop with disdain. Windows is inefficient, slower, sort of clunky and just.......blarg. Well, I don't hate Windows, I just don't like the people who are like ohhhhhh Windows is infinitely superior and balbalba.......Bill Gates and his whole story is cool, but those people who refuse to admit that he stole from Mac annoy me at times.Well. This is without any doubt the most fantastic computer I have used in my entire life. Just the quick way everything works, how fluid and smooth everything opens, closes, loads, everything, is awesome. All the programs are so cool and they all build on each other and......hard to describe, but Windows could never make anything close to this. The nice wide and flat screen makes everything wondrous to look at and gives you a feeling of plenty of space and relaxation. The computer takes up so little space and is very efficient. Yeah....I would never go back to Windows........the ONLY problem is that games for Macs are not always as readily available as games for Windows.anyway. | 45 stars
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Poor reception; okay interface
I am not a GPS guru or a geocaching fan. I bought the Garmin eTrex to help me to roughly map out real estate coordinates.I know other folks really love the eTrex, but I did not. The reception was much poorer than I was expecting for a middle-of-the-road unit. In the car, forget about it---terrible reception.I returned my eTrex within a day after purchasing it. Instead, I think that I'll be purchasing a higher end unit from Magellan.As a newb, I found the user interface okay, but not great. The control stick is a nice touch. | 12 stars
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extension post not threaded
The additional sheets seemed to be what was expected, but one of the extension posts was un-threaded and therefore unusable and as a result the sheets could not be added to my album. This is a don't buy. | 01 star
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Excellent product
I had purchased this lens for my D200 Nikon. Although this is not a cheap product, I am very satisfied with the outcome. | 45 stars
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Still a good scanner, 4 years later
I bought this scanner back in 2004. I do a lot of digital art and at the time I needed a scanner that will scan in very high resolution. Resolution can get up to 1200 x 2400 dpi. Usually I only need 600, but it's great having the option. 4 years later I'm still using it, and it still works perfectly. The only problem is it's slow, and a little loud when it's scanning. This is worse depending on how high you have the resolution set. But I wont be replacing it any time soon because for now it completely meets my needs. | 34 stars
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Excellent Webcam for video conferencing
This webcam is used for Skype. It is mounted atop a 52" LCD tv, but it slightly wobbly. It is meant to be mounted on a thinner display, but with proper balancing of the usb cable, it stays still on top of the TV. The quality on Windows Vista is superb. The microphone is decent for our 15x30 board room, and temporarily replaced a land line phone. I rate this a 4 of 5 stars because the mounting clip is difficult to work with. I trust the Logitech name for all of my purchases. | 34 stars
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Logi(cal choice)-tech
A beautifully designed piece of hardware. A must have for the economically, but bass-response minded ;-). | 45 stars
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Crosley
Wonderful! I wanted to get something unique for my boyfriend for his birthday and when I saw all his old records in his closet this worked out great. Love the look and the wood trim. The sound is wonderful and it is easy to work. | 45 stars
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Panasonic Type-30 HHR-P402A Rechargeable Battery
I purchased this battery as a replacement for the one that died 5mos. ago before writing this review. I am more than satified with its ability to sustain a charge. | 45 stars
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Hands down, the best machine for the money!
I had been using several of the handheld crank and motorized units in the past. They never really did a great job and they always end up falling apart. I wanted a high quality unit and the ones I found cost several hundred dollars, which was not in my budget.A seller friend of mine recommended the Simo system and was always raving about how great it worked. Since it was only $129.00 and looked like the more expensive models, I decided to give it a try. I was totally blown away at the quality of the machine and the results it produced. I took the most damaged and scratchy disc I could find and this little machine made it look like new again! I used to hand crank scratchy discs and sell them as "Resurfaced" because they were always left with swirls and scuffs. This machine will make them look "Like New" again and I can sell them for more money! So it has been paying for itself! I love this machine! | 45 stars
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Great value
I used these speakers to replace the bad (buzzing) front speakers on my Pioneer all in one DVD / 5.1 sound system. They sound so good I may order another pair to replace the rear speakers! A great deal!I was actually surprised to see BIC still around. My first "serious" speakers (30+ years ago!) were a pair of BIC Venturi speakers, which I purchased only after months of research. They sounded great and lasted for many years. Glad they are still around! | 34 stars
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OK but not great
These are decent headphones but the noise cancelation is not very impressive. They are comfortable, sound good, and the folding is nice so at this price point, it's hard to expect much more. | 23 stars
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Smaller than originally thought but still a great bag!
I bought another bag for my Canon DSLR but it was too bulky so I was looking for something smaller. This looked appealing so I bought it. I looked at a ton of bags before this one. The interior size is a bit smaller than I thought and when taking out one insert fits the DSLR with the 18-55 lens sideways and a bit snug and then fits a telephoto next to it, but very tight. You wont be able to get anything else inside. However it does have a lot of pocket space and is compact enough and stylish to be carried all the time. I like the clasps on this as well, very durable metal and the canvas is very thick and durable and nice colors. | 34 stars
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Nikon 24mm f2.8 a great lens
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. | 34 stars
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Another Great Product from Onkyo
This sub is big, but narrow (rectangular), so it will fit much better than other subs that are square. Better than the cheaper square subs from Yamaha or Sony. | 45 stars
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Great Cable
I seen and used hundreds of Cat5/6 cables at work and at home. This is by far the best one I've seen. It is well construction, flexible and snagless as promised. I highly recommend this product. | 45 stars
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great for the money
great choice if you are looking to save FITS REBELS! the adapter ring is in the box! i thought it didnt but THERE IS A ADAPTER! PROMISE.. great overall effect worth the 40 | 45 stars
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One Hummer of a Hard Drive
This hard drive is exactly what its advertised as, tough, easy to use, and versatile. It easily fits into any briefcase or traveling bag, and it will NOT break. I have actually dropped this thing down my stairs (by accident of coarse) onto a hardwood floor, and it didn't have a scratch on it. 120 Gigs is also very good consideing its size.The data transfer rate is nice and quick, which is a plus, esspecialy if you want to use it to move large video files around. I reccoment this product to anyone that need some portable storeage for their computer. | 45 stars
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love it love it
cannot believe how great a picture i get on this. very sharp and clear. great product for the money. thanks. | 45 stars
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Close to great
I bought a replacement for a pair I've had forever. I've gone through probably ten different brands/models of mini headphones looking for the perfect exercise pair. The old pair were great, but it seems like they slightly changed the plastic "padding" they had on the wire, and it doesn't fit quite as well. The worst thing is the close but no cigar fit, the best thing is that with the wire ear piece, you really are able to tune the fit more than any other pair I've tried. When these wear out, I'll probably buy another pair, I'll just be sad they don't fit as well as I'd like. The sound is just fine, as much as you could want while riding. | 23 stars
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Great Product
This was one of the few mounts found to fit the Sharp LC-80LE844U, which it did very well. Very easy to install following the included instructions and the recommended online assistance-which I would highly recommend for easy height location and drilling locations. As others have stated, the mount secures to 3 stud locations, so it appears very secure. Adjusting the tension knobs on the tilt mechanism is a little akward if you have short arms,on such a large TV, but got it done. All went well with installation and the TV is on the wall. Have purchased Sanus mount previously, so I was a return customer. Only disappointment, this mount was not made in USA, but a typical Made in China product. So sad. | 45 stars
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Better than Polaroid ever made
The FP-100b and FP-100b45 (more expensive 4X5 material) are superior in many ways to discontinued Polaroid materials. The Fuji is sharper, has better red sensitivity, better latitude, and has a smoother overall tonal range. It fits in any of the million Polaroid PACK FILM cameras out there. Ask someone if you have a pack film camera before ordering this great film. Also try the FP-3000 WOW fast and sharper than old Polaroid 667, better tones too. | 45 stars
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All Jensen Remotes are horrible
This remote and all other Jensen's are horrible, normal TV works ok, but buttons sometimes stick. But the direct TV aspect is horrible,the guide almost never works, even when the remote is 2 centimeters away from the receiver. In other words, DO NOT BUY! | 01 star
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Good Price, "ok" sound
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.^^ | 34 stars
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Swiss Gear Backpack
I looked for quite some time for just the right backpack for my son. I love Swiss Gear products and decided on this one, hoping it was right. It is an amazing backback. Much more roomy than others we have, but still easily sits on the back of my 12 year old. Now, all four of my boys are begging for a backpack like this one.You will love this backpack! | 45 stars
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Great
Great buy and new for a very cheap price, The shipment was faster than expected. Will do business with again!!!!!! | 45 stars
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Good choice
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. | 45 stars
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Not Ready For The Market
I purchased this receiver because of its claimed HDMI capability - there are no others yet on the market much under $1000.I could not get it to perform properly with my home theater, including HD plasma TV, with HDMI or component connections. I called JVC's service desk. After encountering several levels of expertise on their side, I was told the receiver needed a "firmware upgrade" in order to operate as claimed. I said I would just return it to Amazon for another, but JVC intimated that I would only encounter the same problem. I had to ship it to JVC's service center, at my expense. After 10 days, I called the center, and was told it had been received a week earlier, but had not yet been assigned to a technician. I could expect a four to six week time period before it would be returned.I'll write another review when I get it back, and report on its performance. | 01 star
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Good Buy
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 | 45 stars
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Handy, good quality... can't beat it for the price
I've never had good experiences with earbud phones - they're uncomfortable and the sound quality is usually middling at best. Their only saving grace is convenience, but then there's always the hassle of untangling the cord when you are ready to use them. I originally bought my Fontopias strictly as cheap and convenient "travel phones" for my iPaq Pocket PC and Rio mp3 player when on the road - I just wanted something that wouldn't get snarled in my pocket. However, after a week of use I'm already a huge fan and they've become my everyday headphones of choice. Lightweight and simple as any other earbuds, the fidelity they deliver is really remarkable. Doesn't measure up to full headphones, of course, but they're far and away the best earbuds I've ever used. With a little adjustment to find the best angle, I've worn them for hours with no discomfort. The case is very cleverly designed and extremely easy to use, though a little flimsy - I'm just waiting to see what happens when I inevitably sit on it by accident. And you certainly can't beat the price. Very strongly recommended. | 34 stars
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Bravo Bravia!
Purchased two Sony Bravias,the W3000 and the V3000 and both a excellent. Very clear picture and the sound is fine. The High Def channels are awesome. The HDMI connections are so simple and don't clutter things up with lots of cables everywhere. Amazon delivered both sets on time and the people made sure all was working correctly before they left. I only wish that I had gotten the 52 inch now that I have the 46 but I love it!! | 45 stars
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small, light, perfect for 35mm or medium format on-the-go
Fits in the carry-on. Reasonably stiff, light, easy to carry; expensive.Just like a bike: strong, light or cheap... pick 2. | 45 stars
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Great for how cheap it is
Ordered and have used it at work many times. Ive read other review saying that it dosent last as long as other ones, but considering the other dvd players cost a lot more and some of them you can't set the regional settings on, this is a cheap but very effective player for the money. If it dies in a year or 2 who cares, you bought it for 30 bucks anyways lol. Considering I'm spending 80 dollars on gas every 2 weeks I figure 30 bucks for a year of movie watching aint to shabby. | 45 stars
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Very, very disappointed
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. | 34 stars
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RIP OFF!
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again! | 01 star
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OK until it broke
Worked fine until the plastic clip on one of the straps snapped, sending my D7000 plummeting to the ground. The lens filter on both my 50mm 1.8 and 18-200mm smashed, thankfully the glass was fine. Zipper also came loose. I'll get one that's a little more durable next time, although it wasn't awful. | 23 stars
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Good & Fast
First of all, any Sony product I've ever bought has worked flawlessly. This 1GB memory stick is no exception. It's quick and absolutely flawless. | 45 stars
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Very Fine Product
If you want a high quality S-Video converter, then search no farther. I bought this little guy, tried it, and said "Hit the road!" to my bulky S-Video to RF converter. I tested it between my PC's AGP graphics card S-Video output and the composite video RCA inputs on my Color TV, B/W and Green Screen monitors. All three had very good pictures. It beat my RF converter hands down, was easier to use, and shipped fast. | 45 stars
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Don't question Altec Lansing's ability to manufacture great products!
I purchased this unit in Hong Kong over a year ago. I was extremely happy with its crisp sound quality. I would always bring this to the beach or even transfer it to the kitchen when I'm making a large meal. My only problem I've had with it is the button to unlock the dock. I don't know if other people have had issues with it...perhaps it was due to bringing it to the beach all the time. Other than that, I love this speaker, and it continues to be the portable speaker I bring everywhere. I have recently upgraded to the Moondance Glow for use as an alarm clock. That's great too! | 45 stars
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Excellent picture but no digital tuning
I bought the Samsung after comparing it with the Sony and Panasonic equivalent models. I found that the Samsung had the best picture as well as stylistically looking the best. When I hooked it up, it gave a very good picture for SDTV. However, I found one big flaw that may not affect most people. My cable provider does not scramble local HDTV broadcasts, thus if you don't have a HDTV receiver, you can access these channels. On my Panasonic 32" plasma, I'm able to view these HDTV channels. These channels are access through my cable provider by using the dash (or dot) button. For instance, my NBC HDTV channel would be 92-3. My plasma is able to access these channels because it has a digital signal tuner. The Samsung has only an analog signal tuner. I could only access HDTV channels on the "Air" (antenna) mode and not in the "Cable" mode. Using an antenna on the plasma, I could pick up all of my local channels. However, on the Samsung I could only pick up 1/2 of the local signals. Granted, the antenna is small, but again, the plasma could filter the signal where as the Samsung could not (the TVs are only 1 wall apart). I returned the Samsung because of this fact and am going to get a Sony that has a digital signal tuner. I could be wrong and this Samsung can access digital channels, but after about 1 hour, I couldn't figure it out. Also, the instructions that came with the Samsung are lacking in description of the more technical side of the TV settings.All in all, if you've got a cable box to get your HDTV setting or getting your HDTV with a strong antenna, this LCD delivers a really crisp vibrant picture. However, it just didn't work for me. | 23 stars
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Great alternative to those disposable lens clothes
What I like about this product:1. Does a great job of cleaning my glasses. I have Transition lenses with UV and anti glare coatings. They always seem to be dirty. This cleaner did a great job of cleaning my lens. Typically, clean my lenses several times a day. It has been over 24 hours and the lenses are still clean.2. No nasty smell3. Dries quickly without streaking4. Did a great job of cleaning the lenses for my camera - even removed some salt water stains on a filter.I have fairly small lenses. I would recommend spraying the micro cleaning cloth and not the lens if you have small lenses. For the camera lenses and filters spraying directly on the lens worked just fine.This will become a permanent addition to my camera bag | 45 stars
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It's awesome!
I really like this new model from HP. It's small, stylish and very useful. It holds everything I need it for ---- my schedule, my telephone numbers and even a few favorite photos. I like the design better than their old stuff. I don't leave home without it! | 45 stars
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Great inexpensive wide-angle lens
It is designed to be used for 37mm camcorders, but I bought mine for use with a digital camera (a Sony DSC-P50). It does the job very nicely. Note that the lens is large when mounted on a DSC-P50, and it will block the flash in the lower left of your frame. However, I found that if I was using the flash outdoors as fill-light, then the shadowing was negligible. This lens is a wide angle, but not quite a fish-eye. I enjoy the slight distortion it lends to my images (eg. curved horizons etc.). At any rate, this lens is very inexpensive, and if you're wanting to experiment it will do the trick. | 45 stars
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Good
I would recommend this item if you want to keep some important document always with you. | 34 stars
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Great Memory Card
I bought a Nikon Coolpix 4300 and it came with a memory card that had only 16 MB. I bought the 2GB card and I could get lots of pics with it. The only bad thing is that I loss the camera and the card when I was in San Francisco. | 45 stars
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Sharp looking storage
I love to keep my CD's, though they are all stored on my hard drive, but all those cases filled three boxes, I have fit them into several of these binders and they look great on my bookcase! | 45 stars
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Better than Documented
The Dell documentation is out of date. It states that only 1 Gb can be used but this product will allow you to put 2 Gb RAM in the 4550-class machine. It makes a huge difference in performance because current software is so bloated you really need the extra memory. | 45 stars
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returned it
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. | 12 stars
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Great Detector
I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for, so don't go cheap. This detector is pricey, but it is worth the money. I was tempted to go with the 8500 version, but the GPS is worth the extra money. Picks up signals of police over a mile away. Just remember that no detector will make you invisible, if used wisely, this detector is very effective. | 45 stars
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Great headphones
At first I was a bit skeptical on purchasing these headphones, but I was not dissatisfied. Over the past 2 months, this product has been giving me quality sound output that my earphones did not give. Overall, these headphones are a bargain compared to others. | 45 stars
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Don't bother with other brands; buy Powerex
I use LOADS of NiMH rechargeable batteries (my high-end digital cameras, my dog's flashing collars, my cordless phones, my wall clocks, mu noise-canceling headphones...) and I've found that the typical brands (Energizer and Duracell) have been cutting down on their mAh level (but not on their prices). I'm tired of the batteries not holding a charge for a reasonable time so I finally gave up and replaced all my cheaper NiMH rechargeables with Powerex and I'm glad I did. I'm not always swapping my batteries in and out of my Maha charger (another great thing to own). These batteries will cost you less in the long term and save you time. | 45 stars
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Well worth the money
I got exactly what I wanted when I purchased this six foot cable for my external HD. It was well worth the purchase. | 45 stars
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Fabulous Bookbag!
My son has so many books in high school that his back pack weighs 40#. This bag is big enough for all of his books and his 17" laptop computer! I highly recommend this bag!!! | 45 stars
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Lumix DMC-TZ3 more right than wrong.
I bought this camera as a carry every where camera. The distortion free wide angle is what really sold me. The lens is incredible! The opitical stabilization works very well. The 3 inch LCD is nice. I do however prefer the LCDs on Casio cameras for use in bright sun. I like the size and feel of the camera, too. There are a few minuses. First is the noise at ISO settings above 200. I have used ISO 400 when I absolutely had to, but the quality is not as good as photos shot at ISO 100 and 200. The noise issue is not a problem with Panasonic cameras only. Virtually every brand I looked at has noise issues. This is why I will never buy a point and shoot digital with higher resolution than the TZ-3. The other "problem" I have with the TZ-3 is the lack of manual controls. All in all, the TZ-3 is worth every penny I paid for it. It is very simple to use and has a quality feel to it. Again, I can't say enough about the lens - it is superb. I highly recommend this camera. | 34 stars
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Ultra portable - always stays with me
When it comes to packing and considering space and weight, I am a bit zealous. I wanted a 'powerstip' that I could throw in my computer bag and always have with me. It seems that whenever you get to a client site or in a hotel, there are never enough outlets.The problem was solved with this little beauty. With it's small form factor, it easily fits into any computer bag and does not take up excess space. If someone sees me pull it out, they are always curious about how a 'powerstip' could be so small. This was so worth the money. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. | 45 stars
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Great camera for my needs
I did LOTS of research before finally purchasing the Casio Exilim EXZ55, my first digital camera. I've now owned it for one year and have been extremely happy with the quality, features, and ease of use of this camera.The Z55 appealed to me for a few reasons. Besides the obvious reason of desiring high-quality photos, I knew that I wanted a camera with a long battery life. I can easily use the camera for an entire day without worrying about the battery running out. For work, I often photograph special events, requiring the camera to be on and ready, and the Casio performs superbly.The Z55 is amazingly small. I carry it with me in my purse everywhere. Even in a case, the camera is light and compact. It comfortably fits in the back pocket of my jeans, or in a wristlet. It is tiny.I especially appreciate that the camera starts up very quickly. It doesn't need long in between shots, and is ready to take a photo as soon as it turns on. I find this convenient and have used other cameras in a similar price range with a long lag time between photos.Overall, this is a great digital camera. I recommend it for people wishing for a simple to use, long battery life, compact camera. | 45 stars
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Works perfect in my GPS unit
I have a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX. This MicroSD card works perfectly in my unit and can store 95% of the entire US Map from City Navigator.I highly suggest this card. | 45 stars
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Great sweet sound
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. | 34 stars
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