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600 ft driveway
just as described works well, i installed about 300 ft from house and the alarm works great, I know when I have company | 45 stars
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Best value for my money
I have been shoping around for the perfect notebook to replace my old-and-bulky Dell Inspiron in the recent months, and found this Akoya LS the one fits my needs exactly:1. Thin and small, without squeezing the keybord size.2. Around 4 lbs, so I don't feel the weight while carrying it. My Inspiron is about 9 lbs. These 5 lbs makes a tremendous difference on my shoulder when I travel.3. High resolution for a 12.1" screen (1280x800), and it is amazingly sharp.4. Enough speed and memory for my every day use as a Professor of Mathematics with a specialty in computing. Only in rare cases do I really need my desktop workstation for manipulating 10000x10000 matrices.5. Best of all, I bought it for under $1000 after rebate. My second choice would cost at least $500 more.Overall, this is the notebook I like the best. I got a lot more than my money's worth. In a perfect world, however, I do wish Medion to improve a few things:a) The battery life is about 3.5 hours. Although that's not bad, it would be great if I could swap the CD/DVD drive for a 2nd battery. Medion would make a little extra money for selling it as option too.b) Have a built-in wireless mouse receiver. There seem to be no company doing this, and I wonder why. The touch screen is no match for a mouse. I would spend a few more bucks to buy the mouse as well.c) While the keyboard is a little dull, the touch screen is too sensitive. It may catches my thump movement when I type.d) Medion could easily make it with a 13.3" screen without increase the size by shrinking the edges. I would be willing to spend $300 more for that. | 45 stars
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A+
Battery works well.Shipped quick.Haven't had any problems with it to this point.For the cost it's a good buy. | 45 stars
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Well, I got what I paid for.
I bought two pairs of these ear buds just over a year ago for less than $10 each, one to leave at work and one to carry around with my Zune. They were excellent as far as comfort and sound goes, no complaints there at all. However, the right bud on one set died about a month after I got them, and then the right bud on the second set also died a few months later. That second set completely died last week so now I am down to the first pair with only one bud working. I thought about getting some more since the price is even lower now, but why would I want to buy something I know I am just going to replace again in another year or so? Instead I opted to spend a bit more for a better product.If you're looking for what would be essentially disposable ear buds, then this is for you. If you want something that's going to be long-lasting, I do not recommend this product. | 12 stars
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Defective
I ordered two DVD players for gifts. Unfortunately neither one of them worked right out the box. I would have reservations about ordering another one of the DVD players. | 01 star
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poor build quality
I liked these headphones so much I bought a second pair after my first broke. (plastic holding ear pad broke) The headphone jack broke on the second pair broke. Yes, they are comfortable, light weight, good bass, but gotta mark it down given the poor build quality. Also, at this price range they are bested by other products such as Audio Technica ATH-A700 Headphones. | 23 stars
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Works without any problems at all.
Good Belkin quality type cable, long enough and reliable. I purchased a generic USB printer cable from a 99cent store hoping I could return this Belkin cable. I ended up using the Belkin cable instead because the generic cable had problems keeping my printer recognized as a device in my computer. Overall, I'm satisfied with Belkin's USB cable. | 45 stars
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Simple setup - very quick
This was very easy to setup, however I based it on using these instructions and ignored everything else that came in the box.1-Disable WEP on your Router or AP2-Plug in range expander and hold the auto-configuration button for 30 seconds(if everything goes well both lights on the expander will turn blue) <and unplug while still holding button. Plug back in after 10-15 secs.> I did not have to do the unplug but I have left it in for reference.3-open your Internet explorer browser and type 192.168.1.240 (default ip of expander), a window will pop up. leave the user name blank and put admin as a password (this is default password). Also open up a second window for your router config settings as well.4-make sure that the default gateway and subnet mask settings are identical with your Router or AP,change password on the expander if desired & save settings. (all settings should be correct due to auto configuration).5-Enable WEP on the expander, once again remember use same settings as in your Router or AP, save settings again. Here is the only hitch - make sure you edit the security settings so that the WEP settings match your router WEP settings. You may need to jot these down prior to disabling WEP on the router in step 1. Save your WEP settings on the range expander. You may not get a confirmation box back until you have enabled WEP on your router.6-Go to your Router or Ap settings and enable WEP. Bang you're DONE. Enjoy | 45 stars
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Awesome
Great product! Came in one piece and was very easy for the cable guy to hook up with my Internet. | 45 stars
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Best ink for Epson is Epson - period !
I have produced literally stunning photo prints from my Sony Mavica CD300 digital camera with my Epson Stylus Photo 1280. It's only possible using Epson ink. I too have tried the "save a buck" approach with knock off 3rd party ink cartridges. Don't waste your money! The only true to life results you will get is by using Epson inks.The colors are vivid and brilliant. 13X19 prints are spectacular with them.BTW, I should also mention that the absolute best results I get are by using Epson premium glossy papers as well.So if you want professional results and photograph prints that will knock your socks off, stick with Epson paper and inks for your Epson printer. It's worth the cost and you won't be disappointed. | 45 stars
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product user
Very good fast service. Very happy to recieve the product in time !! | 45 stars
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Great Value
A great player if you're looking for something small and lightweight. Only one complaint -- no holder for when you're using it during exercise or walking (a belt clip would be a nice accessory SAMSUNG!!!). On the pro side the USB connection provides fast download of music from my computer; the YEPP is PC or MAC compatible; the software is super easy to use; and the sound is impressive (the four EQ presets provide a nice range of choices). All in all a great value for the money. | 34 stars
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TV Guide On Screen Will Go Away with Analog
I am giving this item 1 star because TV Guide On Screen apparently depends on a signal from an analog TV station. With this unit, you cannot change the time and date manually: you need TV Guide On Screen. Without the clock, a DVR is worthless. Why did Sony engineer such dependence on a soon to be obsolete standard? | 01 star
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...And i saw Red...
Bought this one about seven days ago, looked pretty sturdy, good base and flatscreen support. All drivers worked without problems, was able to do some video chat with friends via yahoo and messenger...HOWEVER, the video images it produces are VERY dark (even if you have a bright room) and very saturated in RED....Sturdy design, BAD video images... (i am sending it back..) | 12 stars
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Great product, but I would go with the 4gb.
I bought this for my mom and it is an excellent flash drive...having said that, I would spend the extra $15 or $20 and get the 4gb SanDisk Titanium. The security software is not compatible with vista but the drive itself will work, SanDisk says they are working on correcting the issue but who knows when. If you are someone who knows that you will only need 2gb than this drive is for you, however, for anyone who thinks they may at some point want more space than that, I would recommend the 4gb. | 45 stars
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Nice Value
Bought for my Sony A350. Great price, great color, nice range with no visable distortion, auto focus is fast. Works well for wide angle stadium shots or family photos. I also use in boat taking photo's of my fish. The only knocks, I thought it was heavy, but it also seems quite well built. The zoom sticks a little bit when going through to full range. | 45 stars
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Wouldn't know if it works...
I used this ONCE. It did charge the battery (and I do have the Kodak one), but when I went to unplug the charger from the wall it fell apart in my hand. Cheapest made thing I've ever seen. I hardly think pulling something from an outlet in the wall should cause it to break right in half. All the inside wiring was exposed and puled apart with the casing. Waste of money. If you buy one be VERY careful when you unplug it. | 01 star
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Love this camera
I love this camera. It is heavy duty and heavy but rugged, dependable, and takes great pictures. I shoot action sports and in particular HS football, it is awesome and I love it. So will you! | 34 stars
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Review of Nikon Remote
I use this Nikon wireless remote control with a D5000 camera and it works great. The only drawback at all is if you need to fire it from the left side of the camera it doesn't always work, so you have to make sure you are on the right hand side. Other than that it's a must have for taking photos and reducing camera shake that can happen just by the act of pressing the shutter button. | 34 stars
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A Big Bang for Your Buck
This player devlivers everything that the editorial claims, I decided to go with the 64mb to save a little money. I believe either option is good. I have never owned an MP3 player and have found this one very easy to use. I immediatly used it to record some songs from a portable cd player, and it worked flawlessly. The quality of sound is very good. The voice recorder is also very clear. The option to record at different bit rates is also helpful to conserve space. I do not have a USB port on my computer yet, but I was eaisly able to hook it up to the speaker port on my computer and record songs from the internet. The versatility of this product is its strongest selling point. The option of adding a 128mb smart media card is very nice if you wish to save more than is provided in the internal memory. | 45 stars
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Player does not put me in ZEN mode
I purchased this product in February 06 so I can pretty much state I been through the wars with this. This product might be great if you do not have a lot of music, but if you do. The player locks up to much for me, and customer service is no help after 60 days after purchase. The will charge you for technical support, more than 12 dollars. For the amount of money paid for this it should be a little more stable. You can not skip tracks too often with it(or locks up). You can only transfer 512 mbs to the player or you're MP3's get corrupted and then you have reformat you're player. Pretty much you can just turn it on and let it play or it will lock up on you. I would suggest you don't buy this player if you're looking for something, like I was to carry all your MP3's.Simple put this player should have been better then it is. Save you're money buy a cheaper one and load you're MP3's and play lists as needed. Otherwise you will be annoyed by this and it will not be money well spent. | 01 star
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Bogus review request
I've replied to this request three times. The product was returned to vendor and cc charges were reversed. | 01 star
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HDMI Cable Works Great!!!
This HDMI cable works just as good as the $30 I got from an electronics store. If you do not have HDMI on your computer you will need to get the VGA cable as well as a converter. I purchased my converter through Amazon as well as this HDMI cable and my VGA cable. DO NOT BUY THE OTHER CABLE THAT HAS VGA ON ONE END AND HDMI ON THE OTHER END!!! You need a converter. I am so happy I learned that and now I am happy I got this cable for CHEAP!!! | 45 stars
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Great Camera, Noisy Video
I purchased this camera in late April, 2007, from this very Amazon page. I have been extremely happy with it for all the reasons mentioned in other reviews. This is really a superior product.However, I just returned from a 3 week family trip, and upon downloading my videos I'm experiencing the "noisy video" problem for the first time. This did not occur for the first few months of ownership - when I purchased the product there was indeed a tiny amount of noise when recording video (or audio notes), but it was reasonable considering the size of the microphone, and it was comparable (although a tiny bit louder) than the noise I experienced on my previous camera, the Canon PowerShot S400. But now, however, the noise is loud enough to completely obscure any detail of the sound that's being recorded. This was very disappointing on some of the quiet, tender, family videos I recorded on my trip. It appears to be an intermittent problem, but it is very discouraging when it happens. Has anyone successfully negotiated with Canon to fix this problem? | 34 stars
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No Problem with this product
I used this product in a camera for my wedding and honeymoon. It had a capacity for somewhere around 1500 pictures with a 14 megapixel camera. Nothing to report outstanding. It performed its job well and reliably. When I placed the card in the computer for transferring the pics, I had no problems. | 45 stars
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Compact, packed with performance
I have a presario running win2000 and an old IBM pc (pentium 100) running redhat-7.0. All i had to do was just plug in the cables! It was a piece of cake. Great for a small price. Most other products with same features, without cables, cost nearly three times more. Hot swap key is also pretty convinient. The only downfall might be that the cables are a little short; but you cannot get this performance at such a price. Surely my favourite buy this year! | 45 stars
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Highly recommended
I was excited to receive my mount just 3 days after ordering it (the fastest I'd ever received anything off of Amazon doing standard shipping!) As soon as I ripped open that little box, it wasn't but just a couple of minutes that I had the vent mount assembled and ready to go - I really didn't even need to read the directions, but made sure to double check them before I attached the mount to my vent (I have an '06 Corolla, which luckily comes with horizontal slats on the vents).I only bought a GPS (Nuvi 660) for an upcoming vacation to a different state. After buying such an expensive piece of equipment, I was rather unimpressed with the suction cup mount that it came with. I checked into the beanbag mount at local retailers, but found they were $30+ to purchase. I didn't like how they looked and thought they might fall off just as easy, plus it seems like a huge attraction to thieves that my GPS is just sitting up there for all to see. So, you can imagine my surprise when I jumped online and found something that attaches to my vent and for only $10! Even if it didn't work, it didn't seem like such a big waste of money & time.The vent mount turned out to be worth my money. It was easy to clip on, pop on my GPS, and go! They say the stabilzing bar is optional to use, but I definitely had to use it to keep the vent from moving downward because of the weight. It was easy to remove the GPS off the mount and just as easy to detach the mount off the vent. I don't have much advice to offer if you have vertical slats on your vents, but when looking at the mount, it doesn't seem like it would be hard to adjust with a little bit of creative maneuvering.All in all, I highly recommend this product for the price it sells at. I couldn't be any happier with my purchase! | 45 stars
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Great headphones.
These headphones sound great, are comfortable to wear, and look great too. I replaced my Razer Barracuda headphones with these since both pair of the Razer brand proved defective during the short time that I owned them and I was not willing to go for a third pair in four months. Cudos to my local retailer for giving me full credit back on my Razer headphones.Also, LTB customer service is wonderful and they responded quickly to questions that I asked of them. I am glad that I happened upon these headphones during a google search for headphones that did not just plug into a USB port; I like the individual channel connectivity that these headphones allow. | 45 stars
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Excellent viewing
After trying to buy Sharp Aquos at Best Buy online and being informed that it would take 3 weeks to deliver, I ordered the flat panel television thru Amazon. It was shipped and I received it within a week! The quality of the picture is excellent and the speakers/sound are outstanding. The only small difficulty - the remote. I've tried to program several times and it will not accept certain non listed electronic devices. But all in all I'm very pleased.Nancy M | 45 stars
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Excellent
DVD's worked just fine no problems with any of them and very compatible with all o the DVD I have played them on. | 45 stars
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Good sound
I don't know if any speakers can sound really good up in the ceiling, but these put up a good fight against the placement up there. It's hard to give a fair review based on this fact.In an optimal setting they would probably sound much better. All in all, they're still a good buy. | 23 stars
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G-R-E-A-T!!!
I was looking into getting an iPod nano, so i searched for opinions...It said, "With iPod, you are buying the name, but with Creative Zen, you buy the amazing product" It works amazingly, $100 less than the iPod, and with videos and FM radio, I have had it for more than a month and can't complain about anything. HIGHLY recommended! Stop reading this and go buy one! You won't be dissapointed! | 45 stars
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Q5495A HP Premium Plus photo paper - 11 by 17 glossy
this paper is expensive but renders superp images using the HP8750 printer it was designed for. Comes with some photo editing software not worth troubling with. Made in Switzerland - who knew those gnomes form the mountains made more than chocolate, watches, and beautiful postcards? I got this paper at ccity on a 2-for-1 deal, with free shipping - great deal. The full price is really too high - unless you will get paid well for the print - in which case the customer will dig it way much. | 34 stars
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Simple if expensive and you have no real alternative
Thank goodness for USB. Simple plug and play. Even a technophobe could install and even love this ease of insertaion and execution.I ordered this cable as the recommended link between my old iMac and my new HP 1012 laserprinter. That recommendation solved my one small problem (and perhaps this is simply my perception) since there are still more options and alternatives then I can detect from the little pictures and descriptions on my ordering screen. As it is, I had one of these cables on hand in my box of cables, zip drives, software installation disks, telephone cables, and more. I've never had a problem with a Belkin cable, never.So four plus stars for the product and one more for the service, a tough combination to beat. | 45 stars
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Great player, lousy plastic
I worked out with this player every day for over a year. The sound quality, ease of use, and battery life are all excellent. However, during one unfortunate run the player came out of the arm band attachment and shattered like glass when it hit the concrete. Play with ease, run with caution. | 34 stars
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Good Speakers for the Money
I went to a local retailer looking at speakers a couple of weeks ago. I was really in the market for a simple setup, maybe with a subwoofer, but I wasn't set on any one brand. I tested the Logitec, Altec Lansing and Klipsch offerings and after looking at them all in person, I decided that I wanted something without a cumbersome subwoofer unit to be dodging with my feet under my desk. I started looking at the more basic setups and didn't like their sound. A guy next to me was looking at the Bose offerings and drew my attention to these. I liked the way they sounded and really liked the way they looked, especially considering they didn't have a huge subwoofer box to dodge. At $99 I felt they were a little steep, but they seemed to fit the bill well.I think they're good speakers for the money. They definitely sound good. Not great, but good. I expected a little more out of Bose, but with a 2.0 system, you won't get much better sound than this. They don't distort which is nice because I listen to a huge variety of music and hate when speakers sound great while listening to acoustic or alt rock, but can't cut it when hip-hop or rap comes on. Bose has nailed the ability to produce quality sound across a broad spectrum of music styles. I think if I knew what I was doing, I would go in and adjust the equalizer settings to give me really optimum sound, but I just shuffle through iTunes and take what I get. I did find that the Acoustic preset in iTunes sounded great overall (Artists such as John Mayer, Jay-Z, Jacks Mannequin, Hockey, Augustana, Aesop Rock, Josh Ritter, Coldplay, Atmosphere, Pilot Speed, Them Crooked Vultures, The Beatles, All Get Out...You get the idea...)They were easy to hook up. You just plug in a red and white to the back of one speaker, plug the other speaker in, attach a power cable to the wall and plug the other end of the audio cable into your computer. My computer was set to internal speakers so I had to go into my preferences panel and switch it to these, but that was it.Construction-wise, these are great. The rubber feet keep them from sliding around on my desk when I'm shoving things around on it and they're surprisingly heavy for their size. They look nice with plain grilles and a single knob for on/off and volume and one headphone jack on the front of the same speaker for those times when you want to personalize your music experience. :)All in all these are great speakers at a fair price. If I could give them a value, it would be more in the $79 range vs. the $99 that I paid for them. If you can catch them on sale or get a 10% off coupon for Best Buy or Amazon or something, have at it. You won't be disappointed. | 34 stars
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completely satisfied
I don't do a lot of terminating, just for home network purposes.The tools did everything well.It conveniently cuts outer isolation on the cable,other edges cut the cable itself very straight and easy.Termination step was done good as well.I never did this myself before, only watched couple times.It happened to be clear and convenient with this tool.The only flaw I could think of is what other people mentioned as well thatit closes only somewhere halfway. But it's not important to me since I use itvery occasionally and I keep it in the original packaging.Bottom line: I'm totally satisfied with the quality and the performance.And the price even with S&H; was lower than I could find in any retail store. | 34 stars
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Great player
Great picture using HDMI cable but don't expect Blue Ray quality picture. It depends on the quality of the video equiptment used to make the movie more than anything. A recently made movie will usually look beter than an older one. | 34 stars
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Poor Volume
Sadly, with my phone and it on the highest settings, I can not hear anyone, nor can they hear me. Perhaps my phone is just to quiet for this device. But for me it's useless. | 01 star
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A must have for the iPad
One word the first time I used it: Wow. I debated a long time between this stylus and the Pogo stylus. I went the pogo and totally regretted my decision. Compared to the Pogo:Pros-Thicker stylus, making it more comfortable to write with-Sturdy rubber tip allows for faster and more precise writing over the pogo's malleable foam tip-PrettierCons-PriceThe blue color is just a touch lighter than what's depicted, but I actually like the real color better. I'm really most impressed by how fast I can write on the iPad with this stylus. There was a noticeable lag with the Pogo and it wasn't as clean looking. So despite the price, if i had to go back and make my decision over, I'd go with the BoxWave 100%.UPDATE:I've been using the stylus for a couple months now. Still works great! Price has dropped $5 since I purchased it. I'm tempted to buy another... | 45 stars
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Wait
I asked for a digital camera for Xmas. My husband went to a electronic store (alone) and came back with this. It does everything he says. Camcorder. MP3 player, has games, records voices and takes pictures. Well it takes crappy pictures. The camcorder and the MP3 player were very nice. We ended up returning it and getting him an Ipod and myself the digital (low price) camera that I wanted in the first place. I would wait until this gadget has been upgraded a few times. Like the 3rd or 4th generation. | 12 stars
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These are the real deal!!!
Very heavy, sturdy and a great deal. My girlfriend broke the first pair of cuffs I bought, but she can't do anything to these. I love the black finish, amazing cuffs. | 45 stars
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Excellent and inexpensive
I read the reviews on the main page for this item and thought people were crazy for saying it was overpriced. Then I realized that most of them had paid almost $30 for it. Now though you can get it new for about $4.50 - $5.00. It is obviously very easy to use and now I don't have the hassle of having to turn on my computer whenever I need to charge my Zune. Now if only someone had a relatively inexpensive iHome unit for sale.... :) | 45 stars
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Works but not as dark as usual.
I've used the same ink for a couple years. Even with a normal setting this ink comes out very very light. I'm not sure if the brand has changed or if it's just this cartridge I received. | 23 stars
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Top Quality
Purchased this bed for the Hershey car show to have a comfortable extra bed in the hotel room and this product did not disappoint. Quality product - easy to inflate and deflate and worth every cent I paid for it !!!!! | 45 stars
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TV is better than you think
Obviously, the guy (K.O.) who wrote the post saying their TV had a grainy picture knows nothing about HD TVs displaying in a non-native resolution. I have this TV and I love it. There are not many TVs that deliver the value this TV will not to mention the fact that it was in the top 3 TVs rated by Consumer Reports in 2006. Guess they don't know what they are talking about, huh K.O.?You can pay $500 more and get a Sony that is marginally better than this TV or you can spend $100 extra and get a Samsung that is exactly the same as this TV...it's your choice. | 34 stars
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Absolutely Cool!
Just a short review....This iPod Touch may just be the coolest gadget I've seen outside an iPhone. It does almost everything- and it does it all quite well. I highly recommend it as an iPod but also as an internet appliance. The only things really missing is a camera and microphone. (It would be nice to have an internal speaker, too.) But I'm very impressed with the quality, speed, and functionality of the device. Quite simply, it blows everything else away! | 45 stars
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Great sound quality, low bass, no comfort.
KOSS PRO4AAT Stereophones have very good sound quality, but tend to lack any form of bass and comfort. They are directly comparable to a pair of ear inserts, when they should be significantly better than ear inserts due to the higher price, and generally accepted better design. Like ear inserts, these sterophones give off very little to no bass, even when listening to things that would cause your ears to give out. This product is also very uncomfortable in that the design is "over-ear"; however, the ear cushions are not thick enough to separate your ear from the plastic mesh over the speakers. This mesh starts irritating your ears due to direct contact after about half an hour of wearing them, after about an hour or so, you can tell that at least some layers of skin have been scraped off by the mesh.As mentioned above, the sound quality on the headphones is very good, and the coiled wire and included carrying case are very useful, but the lack of comfort and bass makes me wish I hadn't invested in this pair of headphones. Buyer's remorse, I suppose.I do not recommend this product to anybody who is looking for an immersive set of headphones that provide comfort. | 12 stars
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Works great to replace old cord if lost
I have the turtle beach X11's and I lost my cord when I went to the beach (I know... what was I doing gaming on vacation) and when I returned I bought this cord. It worked great and was CHEAP! I have had it a few weeks and non the less, it hasn't failed me yet. I bet my girlfriend is trying to hide it from me as I'm typing this! | 45 stars
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Not bad for it's price
I just got my HP 1315 this week and finally had the time to set it up. With the installation process, I suggest that it will be more simple if you just follow the instruction that came from the box. The setup process was really long which got me kind of anxious, but at least it went smoothly.What I like about the printer is the printer, scanner, and copier function as it is a very convenient little unit. The size is compact and using it is very simple once you have it all hooked up. The print quality of the scanned picture is impressive. The copying function is good in that you can choose to make either color or black. The only thing I am slightly disappointed is that that when I print a document directly from my computer, the print quality is not too good, but with a multi-functional unit, there are some compromises.Overall, I think it's a good printer for it's price range. I especially like the fact that the unit can copy without being connected to the computer. However, I also forsee a lot of ink cartridge money which shall be spent in the future. | 23 stars
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Best mouse I've ever owned
This mouse is fantastic. My previous mouse was the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth. I've always been partial to both Microsoft mice because of their feel and Bluetooth because I'm a Mac user and with Macs having built-in Bluetooth equates to no external receiver. I was kinda hesitant at first about switching to an RF mouse that required an external receiver on my desk, but the pros far outweigh the cons:- with Bluetooth, after the mouse is inactive for a while, the Bluetooth link is lost, so when you start moving the mouse again, it takes a couple seconds for the Bluetooth pairing to happen. With RF, it's almost instantaneous.- because the receiver also doubles as the Li-ion battery charger for the 2 batteries that come with the mouse, and the fact that it literally takes less than 5 seconds to swap a dead battery from the mouse with a charged battery from the charger (great for gaming!!!), I don't care about having the external receiver at all now.Also, not that I use this feature but it is pretty handy, and that is the fact that the USB RF receiver can be unplugged from the charger and taken with you on the go, if you wanted to use the mouse with your laptop.The sensitivity adjustment buttons are handy, but I never use them, I alway leave it on the middle setting. I could see this feature being handy for graphics editors and artists who need very precise mouse control (little cursor movement with large mouse movement).Love the battery status indicator on the mouse.Also, this mouse feels better in my hand than any Microsoft mouse I've used to date.It's very nice to not have to buy batteries anymore. :) | 45 stars
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concern about sound
We were surprised that the TV came all the way from the East coast to the West coast. It arrived a week later than we expected. We love the size and the visual aspects of the movies on CDs are great. However, we seem to have a distortion in the sound that we have not been able to figure out how to get rid of it. | 23 stars
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Great little case
The camera case was great for the price. Fits the Olympus D580 just fine. Clipped it to my belt and off I went. | 45 stars
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Stability Issues
After installing the drivers for this webcam and bluetooth, my computer randomly and predictably blue-screens. It crashes every time I try to reboot, unhook the webcam or unhook the bluetooth dongle. On top of that, it seems to crash randomly when I'm doing something unrelated to either. Completely uninstalled both drivers and tossed the thing in a heap. My computer has never been more stable. | 01 star
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old faithful
I have this minolta IVf light meter for more than 16 years and it still functions. There is a attachment for darkroom use to calculate the projector exp. time (if you want to print negative!!!).The meter can measure both ambien light and flash light with digital read out. In flash mode, user can hook up the cable, trigger and measure the flash light or leave/ hold the meter at the subject( to be measure) then hand triger the strobe.I think this meter is very useful for anyone who likes to use the studio (ambien/cont. light) or flash. | 45 stars
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Nice a compact
When my Mac iBook died, I wanted to save the Hard Drive this did the trick. The HD fits inside snuggly and can be connected to your computer by a USB wire. Works Fine and a good price. | 45 stars
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A good value
We are very pleased with these binocs. They are light, good -looking and sturdy. We would recommend them for anyone looking for binocs for sporting events or for the car or hikes. | 34 stars
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A little disappointed in overall outcome
Pros:This product does the job: it chops and grates fast. It works well for soups and stir fries. The device is messy, but cleans up easily. It's also easy to take apart and put together. There is a (1) thin slicer, (2) thick slicer, (3) decorative slicer, and a(4) thick grater.Cons:The slices look ugly like a chop more fitted for a school cafeteria than a nicely decorated table. It has many parts that require storage space. There is no fine grate attachment like for fine grating cheese. It stains from veggies (like carrots), but I noticed that other vegetables' acids often clean the stains off, for example the orange from the carrot stains went away after I grated cooked beets. | 23 stars
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DID NOT WORK WITH MACBOOK (LATE 2008) OR DESKTOP
I was really looking forward to upgrading the memory on my macbook and matched the specifications for the RAM exactly. I installed the RAM and my macbook would not boot up, I replaced the original RAM and it worked fine. Tried three more time to install, did not work. Tried on my wife's computer would not work. I can only assume the product is defective. I will give them a chance to replace it and try again, if it doesn't work this time, I'm done. I'll bite the bullet and buy from Apple. | 01 star
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Still the best available
I've had these for almost four years, and they are still going strong. I keep an extra AAA battery in my bag so I have never been without. They were essential as a consultant that flew across the country constantly. The sound and comfort are great, and the noise cancellation is even better. More bulky than the Quiet 3's but I took the 3's back and stayed with the 2. I couldn't always recharge the 3's before a flight, but with the 2 I don't have to worry about that.The ONLY possible negative I have found, and this depends on the person, the volume will never be as loud as other headphones. (ie I also have tried JBL, Sony). The difference is fairly noticeable if you compare straight up, even with the adjustment on the Bose. | 45 stars
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The build quality is evident but it doesn't work with my scope
I was excited to recieve this barlow as I'd heard great things about it, however, it didn't work in my scope. I have a Celestron NextStar 130SLT, when fitted with this Barlow, the scope won't focus down far enough. I confirmed with a call into Celestron that it indeed won't work with this scope.I'm not sure if there are other scopes that have this issue, but I'd think Celestron, being the manufacturer of the lens and the scope, should have put some kind of disclaimer about which of their scopes this barlow won't work in.So - word to the wise, call celestron and make sure this barlow will work in your scope before you buy it.Returned it and am waiting for the Ultima Barlow to arrive (which celestron stated WOULD work in the 130 SLT). | 23 stars
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Crosley is great!
The Crosley is great. I have 2 bose waves and this while not quit as good, it is very good for the price. I use it for sirius broadcast and it picks up the signal from across the house.Reception is very good. Tested it at Target and it pulled in stations where all other raidos there wouldn't.Style is retro. heavy, and has substance. I like it!!!And for $72.00 at Target??? come on what do you want? | 45 stars
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Flimsy but cheap
This tripod is too short (I virtually always use it extended to full height, including the head), too flimsy (it struggles to hold my Canon 400D still, even with a small lens), and difficult to adjust (the same camera is virtually impossible to hold at much of an angle). The removable head is also a bit flimsy. However, it's also light, and ridiculously cheap. Don't pay more than $15 for it, and you won't be disappointed. | 23 stars
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Awesome camera
I have to admit I was a little scared pushing the purchase button due to the low price for all of the items offered. I am very please that I paid what most people pay for just a body of a camera and yet I got all those items. I have really enjoyed my camera. It has features that I still have not learned to use yet. The picture clarity is unbelievable. This is the best deal on an SLR yet. Thanks Amazon! | 45 stars
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Everyone needs one!
This is the second harmony remote I have owned. I was completely blown away with the first and its ability to control all devices - including all functions. The most wonderful part is that the set up is essentially idiot proof! I dealt with customer service during the first remote's life and they were very helpful. After the remote finally gave up the ghost, I decided to upgrade to this model. I like that this one has rechargeable batteries and the look of it is a bit more high tech. It was very easy to upgrade the remote using the software from my previous remote, so I didn't even have to enter my device info again - just plugged it up and the software did the rest. Everyone needs one of these if you own more than a t.v. and cable box! This remote truly does everything it says it will. | 45 stars
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Worst PDA ever?
I purchased the e740 last year, and was hoping for a great pda to prevent me from lugging around my laptop. Wrong. From day one, this pda has never performed as promised. The most annoying problem is that it will run down the battery even though the pda is off. So, the next morning when you turn it on, the battery is dead. If you haven't kept your backups up to date, you are going to be in trouble. You will then have to reinstall all applications and settings. There is no fix for this problem either, and I have searched far and wide. In addition, the e740 is rather slow, despite having an advertised speed of 400mhz. Microsoft Active Sync never performs well with the pda, as it duplicates contacts, notes, tasks, at almost every opportunity. This is really a poor product, and should be steered clear of. The only thing it does well, is play mp3's. | 01 star
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Good one
A simple and good filter. I am not sure how good is it in comparison to other products in therms of the UV filtering effect, but no distortion at least. | 34 stars
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sandisk
This product has worked very well for me. I am happy with the price I paid and the service I received. | 45 stars
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Under monitor makes it better
I have been looking for an Under monitor surge protector because it makes better control of what your using or not using.I had one before but found i could not locate a new one till i found this one, works great and was a good price. | 34 stars
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SMC2804WBRP-G Not So Bad if you turn off the Timeout ...
I bought an SMC2804WBRP-G and had the same problems that a lot of reviewers here have complained about - print server not working well at all. Then, I went into the SMC SYSTEM Password Settings page and found an Idle Time Out setting that I could set to 0 to specify "No Time Out". Big improvement after I did that. In fact, I have had no problems with my Canon i850 printer since I made that change. I agree with everyone that a firmware upgrade is needed but in the mean time this will help. | 34 stars
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One of the best input devices ever made
The series of Logitech MX mice with this shape put all other mice to shame. The ergonomics are perfect and the pointing accuacy is exceptional on all surfaces. The MX510 I use at work is beaten and abused every day for 5+ years. It has no issues. The MX900 and MX518 I have at home are of similar quality with the MX518 being the best of the 3 for graphics/CAD and gaming due to the improved resolution MX-engine.I have considered getting an MX-Revolution, but the ergonomics just aren't as good with the side scroll wheel positioning and center wheel button function. | 45 stars
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Quick and easy!
Taking your credit card information off of your Xbox is darn near impossible and a huge pain. These instant game codes through Amazon are a perfect solution if you don't want your card info on there. | 45 stars
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Worked well at first but doesn't last !
I bought this product after a friend's recommendation last spring. I placed it on a far corner of our deck and it did work well at killing insects. However, the grid quickly becomes clogged with dead insects and killing power is reduced drastically until you clean it with compressed air. Then, this spring I went to put it out again and the unit won't operate. I bought a new UV bulb thinking that was the issue, but it still doesn't work. Called customer support and they tell me it's likely a bad starter. Now I have to deal with returning and waiting weeks for my unit back. Get a Flowtron instead - my neighbor has had one for years!! | 23 stars
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Doesn't work with Windows 7!
I just bought this through Amazon from a third party, but discovered this is a very old model and does not support Windows 7. Too bad since 2 of the 3 computers in our home are running Windows 7. The Win 7 computers cannot connect to the print server, so it is pretty much useless to us. :-(Buy some other newer Linksys model unless you have only old computers. | 23 stars
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Ion's USB turntable
i'm enjoying my ion usb turntable, it does exactly what i wanted it to do,gives me the abillitie to put my 45's 78's and 33 1/3 records on cd.very easy to do.i did need to ask for help in installation.i don't think its the BEST system but its more than adaquit for my needs.too bad it doesn't come with a dictionary as you can see i could use one.dale f. abbott | 34 stars
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Great lens
There's not much to say beyond what other reviewer's have said- great image quality, great construction, a bit on the heavy side for a 105mm and AF can search a bit if using AF for 1:1 shots. | 45 stars
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Excellent Product
We like this product very much. It's moveable and stable. Highly recommend to others. | 45 stars
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Cool little gadget if it only worked
Like the other reviewers said, it's a great little toy, blah, blah, blah. The only problem is finding stuff to play on it.If you're buying one of these to use with the Vongo online movie service, don't waste your money. Despite being bundled with a deal for a free month of Vongo, my player cannot be recognized by the Vongo software. Windows and Media Player see it just fine, but I already have MP3 players and don't really need another fancy expensive one.A Google search revealed that this is apparently a known issue, although oddly enough, Vongo doesn't seem to mention it anywhere in their marketing material. One magazine review talked about not being able to get the Gigabeat to work with Vongo even after spending two days on the phone with tech support. So if Vongo is your reason for buying a Gigabeat, don't bother.I'm disappointed in Toshiba, which I've always considered a good brand in the past. If you're going to bundle stuff, wouldn't it be a good idea to make sure what you're bundling actually works together?If you're wondering - like I did - why these are so cheap, here's your answer. I thought it was pretty funny that Vongo's website claims the Gigabeat is the only player that currently works with Vongo. I guess that means there are really NO players that currently work with Vongo. | 01 star
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Tripp Lite outlet strip
Nice product! Does exactly what it is intended to do and is easily mounted to the server cabinets. The extra long power cord is very convenient when sometimes the 6 ft cords don't quite get there. I would recommend this product. | 34 stars
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Great for laptop to TV audio connection
I use this to connect my laptop (MacBook Pro) audio out to my TV. Works great and allows me to set up the laptop on my coffee table several feet away. No noticeable distortion of the audio. There is a small background noise that gets worse when my laptop volume is turned way up (but not as bad if only the TV volume is cranked up). However I had this same problem with an older and much shorter audio cable, so I expect the problem lies with my computer. | 45 stars
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best price and quality for its limits
Not a 1080p but I don't think a 40" lcd hdtv requires 1080p...so for its stats... this TV ranks 5 stars in my book. | 45 stars
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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
If you're a touch typist and have ergonomic needs, this is really good equipment for the price point. I easily spend 12-16 hours a day working at my computer, and have to take care to avoid RSI and Tendonitis. I've worn out two Adesso-brand ergo 'boards and an earlier Microsoft Natural in beige.Mousing takes its toll on the wrists and hands too. I've worn out my share of mice as well, and after reading positive reviews of the Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, I picked one up and was impressed enough that I started recommending it to friends and co-workers. That mouse and a wireless version of the Natural Ergonomic 4000 keyboard are bundled together in the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000, which I've purchased for my production system use.The keyboard is responsive, with a fairly light keystroke and rebound. I'm a little heavy handed, so the 'board has loosened up a bit over the past month with the space bar and home keys becoming just a little louder over time. Otherwise, I'm happy with it.The mouse is one of the better pointing solutions I've tried over the years. The shape keeps your hand in a more neutral 'handshake' position and quickly becomes very natural feeling. I can't imagine using regular mice and will pack this one along with me when I'm traveling.The Intelletype and Intellepoint drivers work well for my needs; letting me control my media player, launch applications, configure my mouse button functionality, etc. with no problems at all. This equipment is performing well across MacOSX, Windows Server2003, Windows 7 and Ubuntu Linux systems. I strongly recommend the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 to users looking for good quality ergonomic input devices without spending a lot of money. | 34 stars
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Nuvi 350
I already had a Nuvi 350 and I just bought this one for my wife. It is not perfect. It is only as good as the maps it uses. If a plae you are looking for is relatively new, it might not be in the map database and if a place you are looking for has closed or moved, it might take you to a place that does not exist any more. Having said that, this it is one of the best things I have ever purchased. I basically never get lost and go many more places than I used to because of how easy it is to find my way using my Nuvi 350. I have no experience with other GPS systems, but I am very happy with this one. | 45 stars
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Best value headphones from Sony
Possibly the most comfortable, most affordable and best quality at this price point of any headphones or ear buds I've tried. Use them daily, love them. | 34 stars
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"Sticky" Shades
These kinda really work....I wanted sunshades that were low profile & discreet (no Pooh ones for us ;-) So I thought I'd try these. Judging by the dust on the outside of the box these have been in the warehouse for a while, which is a pity as they are good for what you get.Pros:Low profile (they advertise that your window can slide down with them on but I wouldn't recommend it - see the cons)Plain - with just a small logo in one cornerCons:Not particularly adhesive, they rely on a static cling type of adhesion which has its limits & is the reason why I don't think they would stay on well if you tried to wind your window down.There logo reduces adhesion in one corner and adds wrinkles to the product such that looses its ability to adhere to the window.Tips to use:Clean the window first - (I didn't at first & they stayed on for maybe a couple of hours ;-)then spray some of the Windex on the window and the 'sticky' side of the shade and then without wiping them dry place them together, then carefully without stretching the shade wipe outwards from the center, trying to avoid getting wrinkles in them. Putting them on this way with the exception of the one that the 3yr old pulled off the other 3 have been up for 6 weeks - no probs. Also ensure that if you put 2 next to each other (they are only the size of a sheet of letter paper) don't let them overlap or the top one will start to peel off.Conclusion:I would get these again as they work as advertised and enable our daughter to sleep in the van, also as they stick to the window across the whole shade they are unlikely to get caught on something & accidentally pulled off. Do bear in mind though that if you have windows that go up & down you may have issues (we have a minivan so it wasn't an issue for us)[...]. | 34 stars
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The best universal remote control
This is the best universal remote control to learn functions of other controls,is easy to program and it has much reach, besides a low price. | 45 stars
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SONY SS-CR3000 Nice package deal
I needed a center channel to complete my 5.1 surround but it so happened that this one came w/ rear speakers as well. It was hard to find a center channel alone comparably priced, let alone one w/ rear speakers also. The rear speakers are not huge but they get the job done and everything sounds great. I just ran 2 pairs of fronts and used the rears that came w/ this package. Even if you are only going to use the center I'd say it's still worth the price. Free S&H from Amazon never hurts. | 45 stars
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Save your Money
I got this printer with my first computer. It prints desect quality. But about a month later it started printing itemsoff and cuting off. Then about 3 months later it just quit working. if youn want a printer don't get a Lexmark get an H.P. | 01 star
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fuzzy on multiple setups
I understood the af would be an issue but it doesn't produce clear pictures. used with d40x with a 70-300, d40x &18-55. no autofocus at all on these pictures fuzzy on tripod. used with d200x and 200-400 af worked fine but fuzzy pictures. used with d2x and 300mm 2.8 on tripod. af worked but pictures still fuzzy. not worth the 15% restock fee and shipping to return it. | 12 stars
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Shipped Generic by not CTG by Cable Matters
Generic cable was not the worst I have seen (and I needed something to install) so am keeping it. But was not expecting this type of substitution from a company with as high a rating as Cable Matters. | 23 stars
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Wide angle a great plus
The wide angle of this camera makes for much easier use indoors. Probably the perfect camera for someone in real estate. Camera is the perfect pocket camera. Yes, due to the small size, some controls are harder to use, but obviously something must be sacraficed. Photos always sharp. Flash is minimal for use outdoors but works fine at indoor distances. It is great to have a viewfinder and a way to turn off the display for use like a traditional camera in situations one would like to keep low key. | 45 stars
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So far, so good
Very light weight, easy to use. I was a little surprized that I would have to turn a knob in order to do still photos, (and hence exit video mode,) but otherwise, it's been good. Haven't really tested the still photo feature since it is somewhat inconvenient, and I haven't gotten used to it yet. Am having difficulty with the auto focus feature, not focusing all the time in the "easy" mode. Sound is good, though I noticed that if people turn their head away from the camera, they can't be heard nearly as well, and in some cases, can't be heard at all if they are "soft spoken." Rechargeable battery is rather large (more box shaped than rectangular, therefore, less easy to stow away in a camera bag) but gives a good 90 minutes of use before needing recharge. I like that it segments each video whenever the pause button/record mode button is pushed..as this allows me to delete the not-so-great parts. | 34 stars
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good value
I needed a replacement for my 7 year old Targus backpack. I tend to stuff things and this case easily accomodated everything I had in my backpack. Doesn't seem as heavy-duty as my old Targus backpack, but for the price, a decent value. Lots of pockets to arrange computer cables, files, etc. | 45 stars
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PALM E2
PDA ARRIVED OK AND ON IME, IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE, WITH ALL THE ITEMS THAT PALM SELLS THEM AND I PAY LESS. | 34 stars
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Can watch TV while my wife is sleeping.
That's the reason I bought them and after 4 plus years they still work great. Many hours of documentary watching thanks to them. | 45 stars
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Simple Set-up and bargain price
It's nice when everything works without complication. From out of the box to playing the first DVD. Clear bright screen, and quality sound. | 34 stars
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Fast shipping and great lens cap.
I lost my cap a few months ago and bought these 2 days ago and just got them today. It's the same exact caps that came with the kit lens. Its made from Canon and fits great. If you lost your caps and want to buy a new one. Your at the right place. | 45 stars
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TAO Digital Keychain
This product was a terrible disappointment! I ordered 2, but only 1 worked like it should. The other one wouldn't charge or turn on. I sent the defective one back twice and each time it came back defective, so I just got reimbursed. I bought it for my daughter for Christmas and she was really disappointed. A great idea if it would have worked. | 01 star
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D-Link DPH-50U Skype phone adapter
It generally works perfect. Some times I get hung up on and it lot of static. It might not be the D-Link. If you understand how Skype works through someone elses PC, you have to wonder. The only complaints were it was difficult to install. Don't use the software it comes with, download new code from D-Link. Next, the volume is much higher, and my desk phone can't lower the volume. It is a great product and a great idea! | 45 stars
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More than adequate PC
I bought this Media Center PC in January 2006 just in time for the Superbowl. I bought it with the HP LC3200N High def tv. The two work beautifully together. Like all DVRs, the Z556 performs quite well at recording programs as well as whole seasons of shows. The hi def tuner is a great addition. All told, the Z556 has been a good replacement for my desktop PC. I waited to write this review until I had several months to appraise the quality of it. Now, for the negatives. I replaced the RAM with 4-1 GB PC3200 sticks. Unfortunately, the 4th RAM position is buried under the DVD burner, so you have to physically remove the burner in order install it. Also, due to media content restrictions, there are very few tv programs that you can back up to DVD. This is true for most PCs that are running Windows XP Media edition. You would be better off with a stand-alone DVD burner for that. On the same note, some commercial DVDs (Fellowship of the Rings) will not play because the DVD is copy protected. Again, this is an issue with Windows. The other complaint I have is that HP does not include drivers for its own line of HDTVs. This makes it somewhat technically difficult to achieve the proper settings for the tv. That being said, given the technology of today, I would say this unit was well worth the money. | 34 stars
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