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Speaker System
The speakers are great I only wish that they came with a remote control. The bass and sound is great, sounds just as good at the Bose Speaker system but easy to transport and has the opition of using batteries. | 34 stars
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Great Service
Had no problems with this item . Super fast service. Would order from them again | 45 stars
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Buena Memoria para mi Alienware
Yo compre 2 de estas memorias para un total de 2 gigas para mi laptop ALIENWARE AREA 51 m5500 y funcionan perfectamente.Si recomendaría este producto a otras personas. | 45 stars
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Great Filter
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. | 45 stars
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Perfect After 6 Months.
I have had my Seagate 250 for about 6 months and have not had any problems. (knock on wood) I keep it in an enclosure (USB 2.0) so I can't attest to the speed of the drive. I use it for backing up photos, music, movies and I have about 100gb left. The HD itself is very quiet. I read alot of reviews before picking this drive. I have had Maxtors, Western Digitals and Seagates.. out of the three I have only had major issues with Maxtors.of course I do not keep my External Drives on overnight or for long periods of time. I also keep my drives in pretty cool locations. cheers. | 45 stars
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Should Have Bought a Sandisk - card failed on first and subsequent uses
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. | 01 star
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
I made the mistake of purchasing this camera even after reading the reviews on how fragile it is. Believe me, this is a VERY fragile camera. It takes great images but... I went through great pains to care for this camera. I put a clear film over the LCD screen to protect it from scratches and bought a padded case for it. I had this camera in the case in a daypack on a boat when somebody else on the boat accidentally kicked the backpack and moved it about six inches. The next time I went to use the camera the LCD wouldn't work. I sent it to CASIO and received a $93.25 bill for the repairs. Granted, it's not really the manufacturers fault HOWEVER I saw the padded backpack get kicked and it wasn't very hard. This camera cannot take ANY abuse no matter how slight. Read some of the other comments regarding this and do youself a favor. Do not buy this camera. | 12 stars
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Plug Problems
Like an earlier reviewer noted the plug on mine came apart, which had to be replaced by HP. The design of the plug is faulty. Besides the problems with the plug the unit works as advertised. | 12 stars
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From a music fanatics point of view....
This portable CD player is awsome! It has great sound, with real panasonic headphones. It plays all of my CD's, even the burned ones, making them sound as if they were originals! It is easily used, and very self explaintory. I would recommend it for anyone who loves to listen to a lot of music. It has an external battery case, which allows the music to continute for hours! | 45 stars
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SoundDock owners, you need this case!
I just love this and it protects my SoundDock and the rest of my iPod gear, all in one carrying case! I've traveled with this bag on a ski trip; by plane; have taken it on a cruise for our cabin music system. Your SoundDock is protected from the bumps and scratches. Good padding and compartments. I'm bringing it again on another trip in a few weeks! | 45 stars
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Awesome!
This is a fantastic addition on my desk. I didn't know how much I needed it until I had it. Since I work on my computer often, ergonomics are very important and this definitely supports it! Also, it reduces the chances I'll spill coffee on it when I'm working late nights due to the elevated position. Recommended! | 45 stars
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Best charger for the money
La Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery ChargerThis thing is the greatest thing since sliced cheese.I've always had a problem with devices going dead fairly quickly when using NMH batteries even if the device was not in use for a couple of weeks.I never figured it out what was wrong until I bought this charger.If you have one battery that won't hold a charge, it is the weekest link in a device that holds multiple batteries and is the determining factor in how long the device will run on that group of batteries.This charger finds those week batteries so you can get rid of them.Now that I have weeded out those week batteries, my devices run much much longer on any group of batteries that I have charged.Yes, it is true that if you have a completely dead battery or one that went to a negative charge because it was the weekest one in your device, this charger will not charge the battery and displays NULL on the screen.However, if you take a good battery and connect the positive to the positive and the negative to the negative of the dead battery for a few seconds, the battery will aquire enough charge to be placed in the charger and the charger will recognize the battery.I usually use two butter knives and place the negative side of the two batteries on one knife and connect the positive with another knife.The instructions in the manual tell you to unplug the charger and put your batteries in then use a paper clip to connect the two positive ends of the dead and good battery together for a few seconds. Then remove the batteries, plug it in and replace the batteries.I just don't always have a paper clip handy but the butter knifes are always where I can find them. | 45 stars
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Very good, but be cautious
This is a great way to store files such as videos, music, high resolution photos, and more. The 4.0 GB Sandisk card holds twice the amount of the 2.0 GB card, for those of you who don't know.Although this is a great product to store files in, before you buy it make sure you have a compatible driver, and if you need to get a firmware update for the driver. This card doesn't work on all card readers that the previous ones work on, so be veeery careful so that you don't buy this and then have no use for it.For those of you who are thinking of using this on the Nintendo Wii, forget it, the Nintendo Wii so far can only read up to 2.0 GB SD cards unfortunately. But I highly recommend this product for people who have to store immense amounts of files and want to keep them in a compact place.I use it with work, save drawings, photos, music, I even saved a backup of a dvd on it! It holds a lot, but I warn you again, be very careful and find out if you have the proper hardware for this card. | 45 stars
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HARD DRIVE CASE
Exactly what I wanted. It is big enough to hold my two hard drives plus cables and it is a hard case so it keeps them protected. I bought two just to get the free shipping and it is well worth the cost. Now I can by another hard drive to put in it. | 45 stars
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great device for the price.
I ordered this and am very pleased with it. the rolls aren't cheap or easy to find (Amazon CANCELED my order for two rolls of the larger ones), but the printer itself is a great machine. The software is even pretty good! | 34 stars
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Excellent KVM Switch
I bought this switch to replace a broken Belkin KVM switch. I have a desktop and a laptop in a docking station. Out of the box, it worked perfectly. After I installed the switch, occasionally I would get an error when booting the laptop saying that the power supply voltage from the docking station was unknown. In the instructions that come with the switch, it says to use an external supply in case of problems with laptops. I plugged my old Belkin supply into the KVM switch (it happened to be compatible) and this problem went away. My only complaint is that the KVM switch should come with the supply just in case others run into similar problems. | 34 stars
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A Pretty Darn Good Scanner for the Money...
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. | 01 star
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Amazing Little Speakers!
I recently upgraded to a new A/V receiver in the living room. The old one (Onkyo TXDS484) is a great receiver and still worked fine so I decided to move it upstairs into the master bedroom, but I didn't have speakers to go with it. I'm not an audiophile and this was my "secondary" system so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. I just wanted to watch movies and listen to music. It was also important to me that I get something small and discrete since these would go in the bedroom. The JA Audio 3.5" mini cubes seemed perfect. And they were. These little speakers are amazing! I was very surprised how crisp and full the speakers were considering their size. They worked perfectly with my receiver and I got everything set up in no time. The swivel feature is also pretty neat since I could direct the sound wherever I needed. The speakers came with some nice matching mounting brackets too which I didn't use, but they could come in handy in the future. The only negative I can really think of is they don't handle low frequencies very well. I suggest a bass unit to go with these to get the full effects of surround sound. Other than that, I am very happy with these and I would highly recommend these speakers to anybody thinking about starting a surround sound home theater set up.PRO:-Amazing sound-Small and discrete-Swivel featureCON:- Need additional subwoofer unit | 45 stars
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Great filter
The Tiffen UV filter is great for protecting the lens from dust and scratches. If the filter gets scratched you replace it for minimal cost; if you scratch your lens it will be a expensive replacement. I also received quick and efficient service from Amazon! | 45 stars
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A Remote possiblity.....
This is the most expensive universal remote I have ever purchased, the positives....super easy setup, rechargeable battery, the days of multiple remotes is over! The negative, the one item that is used most often, the cable box, refuses to power on or off using the remote, I have emailed Logitech over a week ago, as of yet no response, also the buttons are a bit small. All that said, I would buy this remote again.10/15 Logitech responded, apologized, and resolved my problem with one email, I now feel this remote deserves FIVE STARS. | 34 stars
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72mm circular polirizer lens
The lens works beautifully, and rotates cleanly. It is easy to install and remove and gives great results in my photographs. | 45 stars
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Great headphones for around the house
I have been using these now for a litte more than six months. The sound is great. It's as good as sitting in front of my PC with the 6.1 setup. FO best experience to connect to a good quality receiver or PC accessory (standard now adays). Closed can style gives you complete isolation with little outside noise.Here is how I've used or abused it. Working outside in 0 degree weather. Not only keeps ears warm but keeps you moving to the music to avoid freezing. Tolerates light snow or cold sleet or rain. Out in the back of the woods of my house while cutting wood or chainsaw. Some hissing but come on, the noise deafening of chain saw!!! Cutting the grass, leafing, digging, any outside work....still works great. It has even actually saved my head from falling wood or bumps. If you look the condition it is very scartched and beat up but the inner ear parts are as smooth as the day I bought them. I do clean them with mild damp cloth after very outside use.I can't think of any wireless headphones at this price to go thru landscape, construction, and carpentry work. Yet, still be gentle and available for quiet listening at the fireplace.140's are the great. If they last me another 6 months I would say it's well worth it...but I give them at least another 18 months +. Good luck!!P.S. I only gave them a four because they are loose and fall off when I have to move a lot (see use above). Some say it's not fair....but if they can up with an accessory to help with movement (the whole point of wireless) it would get a 5 from me. | 34 stars
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stupid MP3
I will say people who like this one are Apple lovers or have simple brains.This one is durable and has long lasting battery, but all you can do is listening the musci from the beggining to the end. That's it.I forgot, you can stop and pause music too.If you think this is good because of low price, then YP U3 might be better. | 01 star
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EXCELLENT for the price!
Does get a good amount of false alarms but in City mode it will automatically mute X-alerts (That is the ONLY reason for 4-stars on accuracy). Picks up radar signals from a very good distance away and I have not had any issues with it at all. Overall, VERY satisfied! Works perfectly and does not cost as much as some other detector. | 45 stars
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Very good tripod.
I have Canon Powershot S3IS with the len adaptor and additional telephoto lens, which make the weight totally around 600-700g. This tripod is perfectly work with my camera and those extentions. It provides stable base in almost every surface. I once used it in the quite fast-flowing steam, with round rocks paving. The weight of the tripod itself is quite light, though my old cheeply-flimsy plastic tripod weigh less (but with less stability when stands)... It looks professionally and the price is unbeatalbe at Amazon.com. The only con about this tripod is that it doesn't come with any bag, and the Bogen/Manfrotto original bag for tripod costs more than this tripod itself. (This is why I gave it only 4 stars rating) Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase, and will definitely recommend everybody to invest in this product. | 34 stars
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Outstanding speaker - replaced Harmon Kardon's
I was initially skeptical buying these speakers given the mixed reviews, but the pros outweighed the cons, and I pulled the trigger. Bottom line: I am VERY glad. The sound is so rich. It fills the room and I can feel every note that is played. The emotion is brought out in the sound. Outstanding for those that listen to music on their computer while working. I think audiophiles (or people that think they are) love to put down Bose because of their commercial success. But if you can get past that, and just want a great speaker with rich and full sound at any volume level, you will be very happy with these. | 45 stars
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Good as Gold
I've used these and the Sony Premium Gold disks for nearly 5 years and I've played them both hundreds of times. Never a failure with either type.I don't see any reason to pay the extra cost of the Gold version. These lower cost versions work just as well and work great.I actually like to ability to organize my music on this style/format as it's much easier to keep track of fewer titles by putting all the common styles on the same disk if I want. | 45 stars
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good value, GREAT product!
I've installed Kingston RAM in two of my computers over the last 7 years, each time with successful results. This past summer I had my dad and one of my sisters install the memory card you see here, and both cards worked flawlessly, greatly increasing the speed of their pc's programs and processes. Kingston always seems to have a very competetive price for their products ( I also use a Kingston 1gb sd card in my mp3 player), but the best thing is the products always work reliably. With a lifetime warranty to back up their products and a good reputation for customer service, you really can't lose when choosing Kingston. | 45 stars
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Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case
The built-in belt loop makes it an easy and safe way to transport and protect the camera.I purchased this for a Canon A620 camera and it fits well and securely. | 23 stars
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This mouse = teh suck
As said above, it eats batteries (mine did not explode them). The motion is really jerky, probably due to the fact that the receiver/mouse connection sucks. If there was ANYTHING between them, no signal. Nearly blinded myself trying to sync them. On a positive note, being wireless makes the mouse very throwable, for when you're tired of putting up with it. It smashes very nicely. | 01 star
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Great buying experience.
Working with this group was simple and fast. I had the tracking info as soon as it was shipped and had no problems. | 45 stars
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The worst printer I have ever owned.
This product is above and beyond the worst computer product i have ever owned. The paper feed is just plain idiotic, it pulls paper down crooked and so photocopies and print jobs are horrendous. You will waste more ink and paper waiting for this thing to properly feed. This product was a disaster, go with hp, cannon, or some other ESTABLISHED printer company. You get what you pay for with Lexmark... JUNK. | 01 star
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Doesn't Work
This Doesn't work, no package, looks fake brand. none of my cell phones work and cameras, all my sd card readers can't read it. | 01 star
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Indoor Grill
Our daughter received this and loved it and has already used it for a party for her friends and said it was great. | 45 stars
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Excellent performance
- much blacker blacks than in other models I've seen- very good user interface and menus- I'm very happy with this unit; no complaints | 45 stars
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Except for one 'disappointment' and one 'room for improvement', I Love it.
I've only had the unit for a couple of weeks but so far it meets our needs. I was disappointed in the low RMS power, I was expecting around 50 watts so I've needed to crank it up to almost full power. I really like the quality of the sound but I have some concerns about when we do a show in a room with 100 people or more because of the low RMS power. The specs should specify the RMS in the sales info. It is 15 Watts RMS with 400 Watts peak.The handle should telescope out at least six inches more. It is too low even for my wife who is 5'2" and I'm a foot taller. I knew in advance that the handle was too short so I can't say that I was disappointed, I made the choice, but it would be an improvement. | 34 stars
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Excellent upgrade
Very easy to install and makes it possible to run a ton of IMac programs simultaneously. A good price too. Much more expensive at the Apple store,. | 45 stars
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Just Great!
This product is just great! Very easy to use. I waited a long time to purchase an I-pod because of the cost. I must say this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. The memory capacity is incredible. If you are hesitating on this purchase -- just do it. I have downloaded almost my entire music library and haven't even come close to using up the memory. I also purchased a Bose docking station and the two together are just fantastic. | 45 stars
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Almost, but not quite
Mountainsmith makes a valiant try but unfortunately falls short of the mark with many of its camera bags, this one included. Although ruggedly built, with a rubber bottom that is great for outdoor work, the thin little zippers make access tedious, especially if you are going in and out of your bag frequently. Size is ok but even the xl could be a little roomier if you want it to be your all-in-one bag, which it can't be if you have more than one lens and any flash equipment. The mesh side pockets are a waste because nothing you put in them is protected from the elements, and the placement of the sholder strap can make getteng to them tough. Great if you want to bring a cliff bar or two on your shoot but if you are very active with this bag items can fall out of these pockets as well. The rear pouch isn't really suited for anything other than perhaps a small notebook or pamphlet. It would be nice if it was large enough to hold even a user's manual without fear of it falling out but alas, no.To their credit, Mountainsmith has consistently made efforts over the years to make improvements on its products. Unfortunately, this doesn't seems to include their camera bags, and they have removed a lot of their poor performers from their line. Too bad they haven't replaced them with anything.As I said, Mountainsmith doesn't cut corners on building a rugged bag, but for serious photojournalistic work and efficiency of design, keep shopping. | 23 stars
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Avioid At All Cost ! ! !
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. | 01 star
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Mediocre reliability
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 | 12 stars
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Great until they get broken
I had really been enjoying them and taking them on my business trip flights all the time until they got broken.I think that this model has a design flaw, and the plastic piece(s), which go over your head, cannot hold the tension over time. It looks that, due to the folding design, the tension does not get distributed well to the loop (constructed with two plastic pieces instead of one), and they eventually get broken off. One side of my set got completely broken off, and another side has cracks. I do not particularly have a small head, but.......I had been recommending the set to other people, but not anymore. | 12 stars
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Does it well.
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. | 45 stars
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its not junk, its absolutely worth it.
I have had my sony cfd-e75 for 5 years now, and it hasn't had any problems since. The remote control is a no doubt perfect accesory, and the cd and radio plays great. Yes, its small, but it is portable and not a hassle to move. Trust me, this is not at all a waste of money. | 45 stars
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Great toy for serious voyagers
This is one of the coolest things I have purchased in a while. Does a great job at a great price. | 45 stars
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Perfect
Cheap and works fine on my 32" Vizio 1080P LCD HDTV. Run it from my HTPC and the quality is perfect. | 45 stars
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Great sound but some feature issues...
Just got this unit through a warranty exchange from Best Buy to replace a great Aiwa that they could not fix that went out four times, and had to pull teeth a little for them to honor their 4 year service contract that they try to always sell you.Anyway, as far as this unit I can say the sound is fantastic. Very clear and deep bass. The negatives are as follows:1. Very small hard to see numbers on the information screen display. Also, its very boring as the Aiwa had all sorts of colors and moving LED's showing the music level. 2. Only 2 equalizer presets, Rock & Pop. 3. Radio pre-sets do not have direct access via remote. For instance if you want to go to number 12, instead of entering it into the keypad you have to keep on clicking advance. I can't say about reliability yet, as I just got it. It appears to be built to industry standard. Again, I can overlook these pitfalls as the sound makes up for it. With the separate sub-woofer, it makes all the difference. | 34 stars
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A Great little video converter
For those needing to convert S-Video and Composite Video signals from older equipment to a digital (VGA) signal, the Grandtec GVC-1000 is just the ticket. I had purchased a new LCD flat screen monitor with only HDMI and VGA input that I planned on using with my DVD player, with a personal computer, and also with a Fischer-Price "Smart Cycle" learning toy that my grandson enjoys. The Fischer-Price has a composit (RCA plug)output and the DVD player has composite, S-Video and component output. I was able to input the Fischer-Price, DVD player (using S-Video) and computer to the Grandtec converter and output a VGA signal to the flat screen. The Grandtec remote allows switching between inputs, provides as good a picture as the input devices can deliver all in a very affordable compact package. It is all plug and play with no software required.Great box with lots of flexibility and at a great price. | 45 stars
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Beware AppleCare
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. | 01 star
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A gadget I didn't know was even manufactured until browsing
Once in a while I find stuff I didn't know existed. This is a 90 degree elbow for coaxial cable for instance, close space after comming through a wall. They could make them a little thicker at the swivel, I broke my first one. Now I know it doesn't have to hold 3000 psi so don't over tighten. | 23 stars
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Good RAM.
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! | 45 stars
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Great bag!!
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. | 45 stars
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Great photos anywhere!
Great have it with you always camera. Terrific for all types of shots by a novice, such as myself. Comes with easy to use software and accessories. Would get larger flash card (at least 128MB) and spare battery, and soft case.Takes great photos. Distant zoomed shots beyond the range of the to optical zoom are the only weakness, as they are with all non-telephoto lens cameras. | 45 stars
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Just like the original
I needed an extra battery for my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT. This battery looks just like the one that came with the camera and seems to perform exactly the same. It was shipped quickly as well. | 45 stars
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Excellent quality, excellent price
I was a bit worried when I saw how low the price was, but it has worked great. It was exactly what I was looking for. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is due to the thickness of the cable. Ideally this would be the same thickness as the iPhone cable I'm pairing it with, but it is noticeably thicker. | 34 stars
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Westcott 40inch 5 in 1 Reflector
Have not had a chance to use it yet BUT because of it's "obvious versatility!" I am anxious to, and know it will be following me around when I need some extra lighting. I love the way it came in a small 13" pancake zip pouch, but oddly I'm reticent to forcing it "back down" into pouch size for fear of bending it the wrong way permanently. I am looking for the sweet technique.That aside, I love the white-black-silver-gold reflector and the white diffuser options! Now I need to find creative ways to position and attach it which should be pretty easy because of it's light weight. A strong clamp should work fine. | 34 stars
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it is good to have it for Firewire items
There should be instruction that say pug in the small cable to make it work but it takes up another USB port of the laptop so you only gain 1 USB port I wonder if they make a PCMICA card with just 1 firewire port | 23 stars
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Great....couldn't be happier
Product arrived very quickly, within three days of putting in the order. The SD card works fine, no problems, formatted without a problem, and works as expected. | 45 stars
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Case history
I tried helium balloons, rare earth magnets and suturing it to my hip, but the best way for my GPS to be held conveniently at waist level is this dandy little faux Naugahyde case. Try as it may, gravity does not manage to pull it earthward unless it gets my whole carcass in the bargain. | 45 stars
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Great Value
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. | 45 stars
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Truly disappointed - not made to last
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. | 12 stars
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EXCELLENT QUALITY AND CLARITY... WOW
I LOVE THIS CAMERA, IT HAS THE BEST QUALITY FROM ALL WEBCAMS I'VE HAD. IT HAS AN AMAZING VIDEO CLARITY AND WORKS WITH NO PROBLEMS.THANK YOU LOGITECH FOR CREATING SUCH A GREAT WEBCAM... | 45 stars
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I have to give this 5 stars for the price alone
Cable works perfectly, is much cheaper than name brands. | 45 stars
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Great Option vs Cable for HD
I was tired of paying a large cox cable bill every month. I don't watch a lot of TV but when I do I really enjoy HD for sports and news in the morning. Problem was I had to pay for every package to have HD through my cable service. This antenna was the solution and it far exceeded my expectations. I put it in my attic - ran a cable down to my TV that has an internal HD and digital tuner and I was done. Now I have one remote - no cable bill - and perfect - crystal clear digital and HDTV. Very happy with this purchase! | 45 stars
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Great Navigation Kit with poor parts
This could have been a wonderful accessory if the tip would not break. | 23 stars
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Too general
Almost every chapter describes in long elaborate paragraphs, stating the seriousness and the effects of how something could cause damage to your system. But if you trim down all the words, it basically just says "you know hacking is bad, but we like to show off our writing skills so you can learn how to say it like a snobbish aristocrat." You can find much better information almost anywhere on internet. This book is written for amateur IT managerial debutantes who have no clue what is a computer besides having taken a keyboarding class in college and simply need to impress the boss so he can keep his job. Get "Hacking Expose: Second Edtion" instead, you'll learn how to actually accomplish something. | 01 star
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Save your pennies for something better.
The Diamond Rio is already outdated like other MP3 players... they COULD give you more memory, but they'd rather add 16 megs one model at a time so you have to keep getting new models or purchasing expensive memory cards so you can store more. Would the same 12 songs over and over really keep you entertained on a road trip? I suggest you save up for the HanGo Personal Jukebox or a similar item (Creative Labs is coming out with a big one for less), which will hold a good 1500 songs- at the very least, more than 12! The software also is terrible with Rio and it seems to be a lucky buyer thing... half the time they break after working fine for a month or so. In conclusion, wait for the next generation of MP3 players or pay the price to experience the future now, but don't waste your time on something that will be like the 8-track compared to a CD player in a few weeks. | 12 stars
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Excellent Keyboard | Mouse is Junk
This is the fourth keyboard of this design I've purchased for my office computers. I dictate documents or letters rarely and do 99% of my document production (and of course e-mails) myself, so keyboard ergonomics are critical. The keyboard layout is great - I particularly like the nice, big, easily-stroked DELETE key - and the rest of the keys are big enough and spaced apart enough that a concrete-fingers like me isn't going to be hitting the wrong keys as I blast away. The wrist rest is a huge help and makes this a very comfortable key board to use for extended periods of typing. The wireless feature eliminates desk clutter. If you don't want/need the "smart" gadget keys it's ready to go right out of the box (you need two AA batteries). Plug in the receiver module to your USB, and start typing.The mouse that comes with this is an absolute piece of crap. Clunky, hyper sensitive and has a bad habit of losing its connection with the receiver. All of the mice that have come with the keyboards of this line I've purchased I tossed. I just bought the fourth keyboard and *the mouse didn't work at all!* Couldn't get it to connect, even with the mouse software installed.This would be a five-star review if it weren't for the mouse. It's barely a three because you're paying for a mouse that's poor at best, worthless at worst. | 23 stars
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Never buy a Sony VCR
I bought this vcr in January of 2002. It was loud, and had several features that we didn't care for (for instance, you can't "pinpoint FF or Rew"...you can only get it within a minute of the spot you want). But the killer was that after having the vcr for eight months (and using it abt 5 hours a week), it started making the picture flip up and down whenever it taped a program off television. It plays back regular tapes fine, it is fine to watch TV through the VCR, but if you want a VCR to tape your favorite TV shows (and you don't want to get a headache when you watch them), this is NOT the VCR for you!!!I called Sony and they didn't care. I'm never buying another product from them. | 01 star
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Great Product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great product. The price is the VERY low for all the features it has. It has no flaws and works perfectly as advertised!!!!! Highly Recomended!!!!!! | 45 stars
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Another tech toy to
love after it's programmed.I am a technically challenged lady who still enjoys all the toys available. I just need set up and programming help as well as user lessons. Then, I am fine.The mx-850 is great for end users like me. Easy to learn how to use it, really is the one and only remote needed for all your equipment and is ergonomically comfortable.My rating takes into consideration the programming difficulty and the short life of the batteries.It gets a strong recommendation from me as well as the suggestion to research before you buy. | 34 stars
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wylie
Easy set up and works like a charm, so glad to get rid of the cables. Did not like the rearrangement of the home, end, delete, page up/down keys but can live with them. Found programming the programmable functions a breeze. No crashing. | 45 stars
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Good system with 1 drawback
The system is flawless, fast recalculations and easy to understand.Drawback to system: To update your maps they want an additional $100, this is insane, I can see $50 at most because most other companies do this map update as a courtesy.I would buy this product again for this price $300, but not more because I have to purchase upgrades | 34 stars
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Tivoli PAL blows 'em all away
I've owned a Tivoli PAL radio now for several months -- it is most amazing. Not only is the sound incredible and clear, but from this small box, you *think* you're hearing stereo, as well as a wonderful bass with good highs and mids.You can hook up a portable CD player or MD to the mini-plug in back and get wonderful sound as well. The analogue dial pulls in radio stations really well, and the antenna makes it work even in the trouble spot I live in.Based on this model, I purchased other Tivoli products and they all are stupendous. I cannot say enough good abou these audio products! | 45 stars
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no skipping
I've had it nearly perpendicular and it didn't skip! That was a pleasant and amazing surprise. But the tiny information is quite frustrating. | 34 stars
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Like getting a new camera
My Cannon PowerShot SD450 camera battery (original to the camera) no longer held a charge. I purchased a new "compatible" off brand battery at a local big box store (for a little less money.) It would not even charge. At that point I thought I might have a throw-away CAMERA! Point is, the Canon NB-4L Battery Pack works like it is supposed to. I had forgotten how long the camera could go without need of a charge. Well worth the price. | 45 stars
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Perfect upgrade for HP Color Laserjet CP2025dn
Typically I go to Crucial for memory but when they failed me I turned to Amazon. I upped my HP 2025dn RAM from 128MB to 384MB thanks to Amazon + Kingston. | 45 stars
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Great product for travelers
I used the iGo Juice to charge two different laptops and two cell phones when traveling. I can charge them all from a wall socket or a vehicle. Talk about options! It is a great device. | 45 stars
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As It Should Be
The IO Bluetooth adapter works just as it should, Easy. Easy to install. Easy to use. And most importantly: Microsoft 7 compatible. Thank you IO. | 45 stars
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Not Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this a year ago. First let me say, I fully regret not getting a built in fax. My biggest complaint about this junkpile is that it does not scan to the network. I tried multiple times to set it up and cannot get it to work. Let me also state, that I'm an IT Manager and deal with setting up printers and servers all the time. I just found this one too frustrating. Maybe it was defective, but it was too late to call tech support and now I'm just a disgruntled HP printer owner. However, after I sell this boat anchor on Craigslist, I will be purchasing the HP1415 which scans to USB drive - that I can handle.HP should:Fix scanningPut 800 Support # ON THE DARN PRINTER!!!!!!!!!!!Not sell without Fax.Thats my 2 cents. Thanks. | 01 star
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I don't recommend this product.
As far as I could determine, the only slot that worked on this piece of junk was the USB port. I only have SD and CF media cards, but the device wouldn't recognize either of those. There are indicator lights for each slot, and when I would plug the card in, the light would go on, but Windows XP never recognized the card. No drives appear in My Computer and there's nothing in Device Manager. I might have figured it was just a defective unit, but the drive seems poorly manufactured. For $18 I would have expected better quality. The CF slot was practically unusable, as the opening is too wide and it was challenging to get the card lined up with the pins. Everything about this device stinks of cheap manufacturing. I repackaged mine and returned it to Amazon for a refund. My advice: stay away. | 01 star
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Flawed but Worth the Time
Something smells fishy here. The vast majority of reader reviews on this website for this book are extrememly negative and tend to repeat the same comments. The negative reviews are given plenty of positive review comments while those who like the book are criticized. Also, almost all of the negative reviews have been made by people who do not have an Amazon account and can not be e-mailed. I think we are seeing an organized effort to trash this book. Probably some fool on the internet trying to rally rancor for Donna Tartt. Stupid lemmings.I'll admit that this book has its problems, but I did enjoy reading it on a number of levels. For those of you who criticized the book for being overly long, the length is necessary to develop the characters. Tartt has succeeded in creating a number of memorable people including the protagonist Harriet Dufrenses, her family of eccentric aunts and the antagonist Ratliff family. Some of the character devlopment might not have been necessary for the plot, but it made me more interested in the plot because I knew more about the people involved in it. My only complaint is that she didn't do enough on some characters to make them more likeable. For example Harriet's sister Allison could have been an important player in this story, but she was no more than a caricature.As for the plot, the story which looks back on the murder of a young child (Harriet's brother) is a gripping one, once it gets started about 100 pages into the book. Essentially the plot is a young child's reckless search for her brother's murderer. Along the way, Tartt makes a number of sound observations regarding the South. Unlike the misinformed ranting of one other reviewer, Tartt is very critical of the region's racist past. In this book, white trash racists are ridiculed for what they are. While the ending can be rather unsatisfying, unfortunately so is life when it comes to trying to understand the impacts of violent crime.As a whole, I enjoyed this book on many levels and especially for portraying how the victimization that takes place because of a violent crime can cascade for generations. In a similar vein I would recommend Joyce Carol Oates' We Were the Mullvaney's. Of course, Oates is often criticized for being too wordy and for stretching ouit plots just like Donna Tartt is.In summary, if your idea of good reading is USA Today or Cliff's Notes and you are easily swayed by organized internet paranoia, stay away from this book. On the other hand, if you can think for yourself and enjoy complex writing with a very tense plot that takes awhile to develop, buy this book. | 34 stars
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Transcend 16GB Memory card review
Pretty good product. Good for usage of taking still photos. Can contain 5000 pictures.Can't comment for video shoot, but quite good for still pictures. | 34 stars
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Overall, A Very Good, Feature Rich, Point & Shoot Camera
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. | 34 stars
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Great laptop bag
This is my second. The first one lasted 5 years. It works as a backpack, brief case, or messenger bag with all sorts of useful pockets for accessories, chargers, etc. | 45 stars
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Don't Buy The Compatible One
It is worth to buy the real one, I learned it the hard way. Pay the extra money. It is worth it. | 12 stars
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Skullcandy is sweet for the ears
Purchased these earbuds last week and think they're great. They noticeably reduce external noise with a snug-fitting in-ear design, which is great for listening to music on the subway. The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is the volume control on the cord - it's a slide, rather than wheel adjuster, so it's hard to adjust and is very fickle. I just leave it on maximum volume and use my Creative Zen's volume control instead. Very happy with this purchase overall. | 34 stars
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GOOD for an indoor antenna, but try an outdoor antenna first.
I owned this antenna for over a year and I was pleased with the results, but I got tired of moving the antenna for perfect reception for each channel. After learning some more about antennas, I tried an outdoor model from RCA (ANT806) for about the same money and I GREATLY improved my reception. The RCA is easily mounted and deson't look like an antenna at all so that it blends in well with my home. Be sure to get the new RCA (ANT806) version with the 18db in line signal booster and not the older and more expensive ($90+) model that has only a 10db signal booster | 23 stars
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Wireless + surround + optical = great phones
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. | 45 stars
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Excellent pair, even better with a simple amp
This cans are made to be easy to use with ipods and other MP3 players. I just happened to have already theFiiO E5 Headphone Amplifierfor my other cans, and when matching the amp with the HD201 the sound improvement is huge. This cans have great potential, and at this price they are just a great entry point for Sennheiser quality sound | 45 stars
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Quality lens
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. | 45 stars
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D60...It works! Thought battery was dead at first.
Ordered this remote for a D60. Remote emits infared light so you won't see the led light indicating a live battery. Make sure to set your camera's "Release Setting" to "Remote" on the camera menu. Instructions in the Nikon D60 User Manual are accurate (I had previously download PDF User Manual to my computer from Nikon.com).It took me 5 or 6 attempts to get the remote to work. I thought I had received the product with a dead battery and was feeling a little annoyed.Success was attained after I pressed shutter release button half-way and activated the remote. After that 1st success, the remote does not require pressing the shutter half-way. Camera will shoot and autofocus as many times as you push the remote.The compact nylon carrycase provided for the remote can be threaded on the camera strap. A nice addition. I'm pleased with this purchase. | 45 stars
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Very good and worth a purchase
I had a laptop that used to overheat during long durations of gaming (70 or more). This has reduced it to about 60, which is still hot but much better and at least within operable temperature now.The metallic look is very clean looking and feels cool to the touch. The blue led is also quite cool but can be bright if you leave it on while you sleep. It also gives it a very sturdy feeling. Also the installed rubber stablization pins secure the laptop.Very easy to use - USB plug and play. Simple for anyone.It's quieter than my previous fan so I'm happy but it will still make any laptop stock fans seem quiet.Just remember to clean out the dust with compressed air every month or so. There's almost no other way to clean the fans since the metal cover can't be removed easily.Very good and efficient fan for price. | 45 stars
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Nice when it works, which is less than more often
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. | 12 stars
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Almost Excellent
I really love the convenience, ease of use, and features on this printer. The copy feature is especially handy when you need to make a few copies. The only problem I've had is that for no apparent reason, it sometimes "catches" the upper left corner of the first several pages and soaks them with dark blue ink. If you need a nicely printed copy, it can sometimes be hard to get. The cartridges are expensive, but that's true of most cartridges. I haven't had a problem with this printer wasting ink.I wish I would have looked into a higher-end Canon printer, because they have some that include a printer, scanner, copier, & FAX all in one. I wish I would have bought one of their ImageCLASS laser all-in-one units, but they're fairly expensive. A printer like that would probably last for years. In addition, Canon is one of the few companies that has customer support that's not fully automated if you ever need it. | 23 stars
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good
fast delivery, good gps for the price and day to day use for visiting new places, small and can be carried on the pocket. works as expected, although not as fsat for loading the maps. | 45 stars
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Windows 7, 64-bit users: STAY AWAY. STAY FAR AWAY
OKay, well don't believe those who say they've made it work. This thing works when it WANTS TO. I've tried to discover the great mystery behind this piece of hardware that's suppose to be SIMPLE.THERE IS NO GREAT MYSTERY. This thing just works when it wants to, AND doesn't when it doesn't want to. I swear to you that this is the truth. I've tried every possible solution that the peeps in here suggested. NOTHING WORKED. Zero. Nada. Zinch.DO yourself a favor and buy a different mic. The economy is performing too terrible for me to try to solve the great mystery behind Logitech's mic. Eff that.Peace. | 01 star
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Great LCD panel for all. Stylish, slim, and easy to setup.
I am running two of these in a dual monitor setup at 1024X768 resolution on both. The colors are very vivid, sharp and bright as well. I bought a total of 8 of these LCD panels and have sold them all with the computers I custom build for people and have had nothing but impressive comments on them. I've compared this LCD to my brother's Viewsonic VG150 and it clearly comes out ahead (slimer, brighter, sharper, and very easy to setup). I guess the only downfault is that it only has a analog input. but from my experience with DVI and analog inputs is I would doubt you can tell the difference with your eyes which one is plugged in. I hope this helps. [....] But anyhow, great panel. | 45 stars
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Junk !!
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.!! | 01 star
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Cables to Go
This product works great, with no loss of quality when used with high performance headphones. I would strongly recommend for other customers. | 45 stars
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