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Best Flexible Tripod
I've purchased 2 other more affordable tripods, but they broke after 1 use. Both tripods broke as I torqued the camera onto the tripod...head snapped completely off. This Joby Gorillapod is well made and is still working fine after 2 international trips. | 45 stars
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Nice Look, Softer Finish
This paper produces prints that are not quite as sharp as you would get with premium glossy paper, or even matte photo paper, but it's a very nice look. I'm an artist who works a lot with charcoal and colored chalk pencils, so for me, these prints look like the product of someone who just completed a KILLER piece of art!On other Epson papers, my Epson R320 usually prints everything a tiny bit darker than what my screen shows in photoshop, so I always have to lighten my photos a little more than normal in order to get a perfect print. Not so with this paper. The colors and intensity are right on! I've mostly printed nature photos and pet photos with this paper, and I am extremely happy with both! | 45 stars
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This all-in-one printer is great!!
I purchased the canon printer a few weeks ago and I love it. It's easy to use and it prints great pictures. I took alot of time and read alot of feedback on different all-in-one's and I'm glad I went with this one. I'm still using the original ink cartridges that came with it. That surprised me because they usually run out quick. It's also pretty quiet too.This is an update to this review. It has now been almost 5 months and I am just changing out the ink cartridge for the magenta and the bigger of the 2 black. I have printed alot including making my own brochures. Everything is still running great. | 45 stars
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Netgear XE104 Ethernet Adapter
As with other individuals we were experiencing intermittent WiFi connectivity, due to local EMF pollution. These adapters have resolved the connectivity issue to our complete satisfaction; moreover, the speed of our local LAN was increased, relative to WiFi. Definitely would recommend using these adapters when you have had enough of EMF pollution. Since these devices piggy back on top of existing local house wiring, we were concerned that the A-B setup of the house wiring might create an issue; to date we have not experienced any problems related to the A-B side of the electrical wiring. | 45 stars
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just what my son wanted but didn't work for application he wanted
I ordered this video card for my son at his request. He is very computer knowledgeable andsaid this would suit his needs just fine. But once he got it, it did not work for the intended application for his game as he intended. He ended up using it for something else, but was disappointed in it. | 23 stars
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easy install and works
Installed DB8 SW Florida - 65 miles from transmitters in Ft Myers. I have installed in 2nd home where I am using only part time. received so-so signals on 12 stations, 15 at night. during day and in windy conditions, experienced pixels and drop off. I research Amazon for pre amp. CM7777 had strong db increase with very little signal noise...most desireable! I ordered 2 day air and arrived next day - cool! install was a snap. came with one cable from power supply to spliter/injector. I now have 18 stations rock steady. HD is much more vivid than cable or sat tv. This give me TV at a most reasonable price. Thanks again Amazon. | 34 stars
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Great Headphones
I really like these headphones, and they provide an excellent value. I am impressed with how well they transmit the signal, despite having the receiver set up behind my TV. I would caution buyers to consider the height (roughly 12"?) of the headphones+receiver, they are too tall to fit inside my entertainment cabinet. But, I still really like them. | 45 stars
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It's A BIG Mother
I bought this for my wife. She consumes mass quantities of Earl Grey Tea at her studio. Her regular-sized thermos cups weren't making it. THIS, however, solves the problem and holds a whole day's worth of tea and keeps it hot. She's happy, I'm happy. Please consider me a satisfied customer. | 45 stars
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Love It To Death - Was expensive though
FYI... I have hacked my nomad with a 20GB harddrive.Things I Love:Every CD I own is on the nomadYou can copy data files to itYou can do live recordings with itThings I Wish Were Better:I wish I could just use this as a USB harddriveI wish the batteries didn't run out so quicklyI wish it was smallerI have had nothing but a good time with my nomad. Creative had some issues with the operating system on this thing when it first came out, but not too many big issues left to deal with. There were some people who had trouble with the hardware and batteries, but I wasn't one of them. I bought this...so even if I hated it I would like it, just because it cost so damn much. | 34 stars
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Decent, low priced television
The television is lightweight and relatively compact device with a very convenient DVD player. It is the bottom-of-the-rung as far as HD-ready televisions go and if you are an HD-snob, this is not the TV for you. However, as far as portable, cheap, and decently constructed LCD TVs go, this is about as good as it gets. This is definitely a good television to purchase if you are a college student or a young person who is on-the-move and doesn't want a large entertainment system to lug around, but still wants to be able to watch a DVD from the comfort of your own living space. | 34 stars
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Great pictures, sucks batteries like crazy
We have two Canon Powershot cameras and they take great pictures, are simple to use and are nice and small. Do yourself a favor and buy a model with a rechargable lithium battery. It will pay for the difference quickly. Digital cameras including the A510 drain batteries incredibly quickly. | 23 stars
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Works fine!
I've had this mouse for about 9 months now and it's been great. Very comfortable (I have big hands - Logitech mice are a bit small) and precise. I game about two hours a day with it and have had no problems with any of my games. The non-stop glowing red base (even when the PC is shutdown) is the only drawback to it. Recommended! | 45 stars
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work good i gave 100% of it
the wusb-port works good and i love it. i might order some more staff there im still checking on it. before i forgot i got$10.00 off it said when i order the product and i dont know how can i claim on it. pls \. help me tell me what to do. thankyou very much in advanced i appreciate. | 45 stars
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Very Disappointing
Count me in as another 2720 owner who had problems getting a satellite fix. As a matter of fact my arms and hands are tired from all the rebooting I've done over the past 2 months, not to mention all the frustration.Garmin has put out yet another update at this writing - 2.90 which seems to help a little with acquiring a satellite but it's still poor in comparison to all the other GPS I've seen from friends and co-workers. Even they can't believe how long it takes mine.I hope this will improve but there is another bug that remains. When you are trying to locate your current position and touch the screen, the map automatically becomes north up. This is a severe problem because 99.9% of GPS users are tracking in the direction they are actually traveling. So, say you are going south, west or east, when you touch the screen it jumps to north up and you are totally lost. I can't understand how Garmin released the 2720 with this major problem.I've written and called Garmin and they seem to be treating this issue like it's no big deal; that I should be happy with whatever they give me after I spent close to $1,000 dollars on it. Well, if that's what they think of their customers, then I'll let the public know how I feel about their product and support. It seems like I'm not alone. Perhaps they should recall the 2720, which in many ways is either unusable or shoddy at least.Oh, and when it is working, the poor routing and re-routing will astound you, especially if traveling to cities like NY and Boston. I did a test route on the TomTom and Magellan and both knew the "best route" to both cities (of which I'm familiar). The 2720 took me on many strange roads, and after I had to tweak the options a few times, it finally took a normal route. With the Magellan and TomTom I tested, no tweaking was necessary.The 2720 is a very poor GPS, indeed. I'm not understanding the "5" rating I'm seeing here, especially since these problems are known issues to Garmin. | 01 star
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Altec Portable speaker
This was much smaller than I anticipated. I am, however , very pleased with the portability of this speaker and the quality of sound it produces. It has both battery and AC power which is great. It works perfect with my NANO. I love that it charges while it plays however I have had some problem initiating play when the Nano is not fully charged. | 34 stars
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Easy Stuff
I had to write a review because when I pulled all the stuff out of the box I thought this thing was going to be a nightmare to put together. Bags of screws, tons of directions.However, I used two little bags of hardware, 8 screws and 4 washers and that was it. So the rest of the hardware is there because this thing can be used with so many models of TVs they include every possible adapter and screw to make it universal. And the directions were in three languages so I only needed four pages. Whew!!! Wish someone had told me!!SO, when you remove that bag of screws and all the parts, realize it is already put together and you just need to choose the parts needed for your particular TV. And they give you a really nice spreadsheet that tells you what to use.Took me about an hour and a half and I'm not the type to have tools in my garage. HA.Have fun. Worth the work.e:)Evan | 45 stars
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Weak Signal Enhancer
My cable line is very long.My outside line from telephone pole to house is about 200 feet.Plus there are 2 splitters on the cable line.Every so often my connection just stopped working.I installed this booster to the cable line,and never had a connection failure since.Also if you are running online applications,or into online multiplayer games.And your application or game is lagging or the the connection is not what it should be; This booster could improve the overall signal so that online apps and games run better.First check to see if all cable lines , splitters and connectors are intact and not faulty. | 45 stars
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Great Little Camera
I'm the novice, my husband's the camera person -- I just point and click. But I wanted a digital just for me, and this is my camera, bought by myself, a major accomplishment. I have a hand tremor, but with this camera, you'd never know it. Photos always nice and sharp. Prior to this, oh yeah! Ghosts galore. Love the large LCD screen. Took a picture of some daisies and everything shows up crystal clear, even the bug on one of the petals. I'm more than pleased. | 23 stars
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Lousy
It quit charging after several weeks usage. Amazon will allow returns only for 30 days. Don't waste your money. | 01 star
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Sounds real good, but...
I purchased the Shure ECM-DS70P for use with my portable DAT machine. It does a good job of recording, nice frequency range, and good stereo, and a great price. The one drawback is that touching the mic or even the cord while recording imparts a very loud noise on the tape. Since there is no shock mount for this mic, I would suggest mounting it where it cannot be touched. | 34 stars
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It's OK
It works, but it definitely feels like a non-OEM product, if you're fussy about your PowerBook then get an Apple battery. | 23 stars
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it works
i bought it because it was cheap. i have no idea how it compares to a more expensive cable. but it works, and now i can use my HDTV in it's full capacity. | 34 stars
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My teenagers had a terrific Christmas
I bought each of my teens this IPOD for Christmas. It was a surprise. They both wanted on but guessed I wouldn't make the splurge. I had waited to purchase one of these because I am not one to hunt things down anymore and chase hard to find items especially with so many other MP3s available. I've purchased other, less expensive IPODs but none got the excitement that this one has generated. And here we are nearly a month after Christmas and they are still going strong. I highly recommend the case for them - my son I got him the acrylic case. It has enough storage. A good companion gift is the iTunes gift card. | 45 stars
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Wallpaper match
We were up and running with the OficeJet T45 in just a few minutes. To test, we scanned pictures of my new grandson and e-mailed them, printed them, and faxed them. All successful. Then my wife, looking for wallpaper, found a match to our current wallpaper, printed a sample, and we found it was a dead-on match when we held it up against the wall. Wow! We were impressed. | 45 stars
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A good receiver with (currently) rare features!
This receiver has a mechanical on/off switch and a (short 3 day ??) memory on settings. The remote will also turn the unit to 'standby' if the front switch is left "on". The other controls are tactile, but will hold settings if unit is unplugged / reconnected. It is now unusual for a receiver to be controlled (on/off) by terminating the power to it, without losing the previous settings. This was important to my application. It also has a 'loudness' control which is strangely absent on the new receivers. I will not own a receiver without a loudness function!It also has a 'phono' input which has gone away on all others. Contrary to what the salesmen said, a 'phono' CANNOT be connected to the CD or other input without an additional pre-amp.I found it necessary to replace a fancy high line Technics receiver after 12 years of faultless performance. This Teac AG-790A was the ONLY receiver on the market that had all the controls operating as I needed them to operate.As far as the performance as an amp goes, there are doubtless better ones available at higher prices. There are apparently NONE at any price that have the combination of features the AG-790 has, however. It works very well, none the less, and it is inexpennsive. Judging from the size and design of the heat sink and the attatched solid state output devices, I doubt this receiver REALLY has the advertised RMS output. At least not for long. Saying that, however, it WILL rattle the windows if so desired.I give it a wholehearted 'thumbs up' as it was the only choice I had considering its (somewhat outdated) features missing on other 'new' units. It's exactly what I wanted, and the overall performance is VERY satisfactory. | 45 stars
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It was OK.. but not what I was expacting.
I thought I was getting an USB head set but this was like any other headsets and not an USB. I don't like the feel of it on my hear also. I don't like to ware it for long time. | 34 stars
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Works fine for me!
The bubbles will disappear over time (osmosis?). All you have to do is get as much of it out as you can. | 45 stars
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Fuzzy close-up quality
Like the size of camera and the quick response, but the quality of picutres is not as good as the Sony I have. The close-ups are not as clear. | 23 stars
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Disappointed with GPS Compatability
If you look on the cover of the box of the TOPO California you will see a picture of a Garmin etrex GPS handheld reciever. One would think with a picture of the exact same GPS handheld that one owns that it would work. It does not. The latest Garmin etrex uses an USB port to upload / download data to the PC which is not compatable with the TOPO software that uses the com1, com2 etc. ports. I wrote an email to TOPO asking how to correct this problem and they indicated that I could buy the expansion pack for the State series for about $20 and then it would work with my GPS reciever. So I went to their website to buy the expansion pack and it was priced at 24.95, and it is not availabe at this time. So it looks like I will be using Garmin's Mapsource product for all of my uploads to the PC. The problem with Mapsource is the level of detail. Its scale is 1:100000 vs. TOPO's 1:24000... But at least it works. | 23 stars
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Bad sound card
I bought this model in 12/01 based on Consumer Reports recommendation, and initially it worked great. We moved to Japan in June and after hooking everything up again, the sound was distorted. Had someone look at it and he said the left channel was distorted from a faulty sound card. Cost to repair? $180!Thankfully, I paid for this with VISA, so I will be filing a claim through their extended warranty program. The repairman looked at the back of the player where it said "Made in China" and said that was the problem. If it's made in Germany or Japan, he said, then the quality is good.Perhaps overall, Toshiba does OK with repair ratings, but it's clear this particular model has some issues. | 01 star
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Best RAID controller
I've tried many different hardware and software RAID controllers for 4 to 16 drives, and I always wind up going back to 3Ware. 3Ware provides the best support of all, especially the RAID management software. | 45 stars
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Won't play DVD's
I really liked the ease of set up and the compact size of the machine, but guess what, IT WON'T PLAY MANY DVD'S! Good to know ahead of time. I get a message that says this disc not formatted for this region, but it plays in the $49 DVD player I bought today. There is currently no recall so I will have to do battle with one of the big electronic stores to try to get my money back. Glad I saved the box... | 01 star
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Great camera but beware first.......
.....the machine will only work with a serial port on your computer. We had just bought a new Compaq notebook computer and I figured this camera was a perfect Xmas present for Jill. Woe is me! No serial port on the Compaq. Now I'm scrambling for all the stuff it takes to hook the thing up. Probabl solution: a new color printer with a slot to insert the memory card, thereby bypassing the computer entirely.In summary: check your port first. | 34 stars
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Screen is pretty good improvement holding down relection and providing privacy, but adhesive system is poor.
The screen is good and does its job pretty well as I can finally view my computer while sitting outside, but the tabs the attach it to the laptop screen are very poor and do not hold the screen in place. I expected more from a company that is known for its adhesives. | 23 stars
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Easiest installation ever
I bought this drive as a 2nd drive for video editing. Installing it couldn't be easier. The hardest part was opening the case up to screw the drive into its bay. After the included 4 screws were in, I connected the included SATA cable, plugged in the power connector and closed up the computer.Maxtor's included utility CD quickly (in less than a minute) got the drive ready to use and I was in business. The drive has performed flawlessly and the data rates are more than enough for video capture and editing. I have no complaints about this drive and highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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BEST IPOD OUT THERE!
I am very happy with the ipod nano. It's very small, light weight and holds a lot of songs. There are other features such as a calendar, photos, games, etc, but I mainly use it for the music. I wasn't eager to get an ipod when they first came out but I started to want one recently. I'm glad I waited because I got a better version and for a more reasonable price. | 45 stars
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Tough, Reliable and won't break the bank for a Pro D-Drive Table
This T60x is tough and reliable with plenty of torque for the average user and wont break the bank. It would be nice if it included a cartridge, but having the option to purchase a cartridge of personal preference works for me, it does come with a head shell so thats a plus. The slip mat that comes in the box is a bit too heavy for the platter when you try to spin back records. I highly recommend getting a nice light after market slip mat if you plan to do a lot of scratching or cueing with heavier vinyl. When spinning back records the table makes a clicking sound, which is normal. I have used the str8-60, str8-80 and this T60x and all of them brand new make the clicking sound when you apply pressure to the platter. Its like a clutch so you don't burn up the motor. This is a solid direct drive turntable for a 1/3 of the cost of a tech 1200. I have used both the tech 1200's, 1800's, and I always go back to Stanton. If you are a pro DJ performing regularly then get the Stanton str8-150's or tech 1200's but, for home use these T60x's are perfect and wont break the bank for a professional Direct drive turntable. Other reviews are a little harsh, these are built quality and worth the price...you can't expect a str8-150 or tech 1200 for $150 dollars. | 45 stars
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Good for the discounted price.
Don't expect a professional quality kit when you buy this, BUT for $26.99, this is very worth it. It took me just minutes to assemble and even shorter time disassembling. I'm a beginner/hobbyist and I'm very satisfied with this as my very 1st lighting kit. | 45 stars
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worked for about 10 seconds then died. No real warrenty
Placed it in a pool of clean water it spun up and the fountain squirted a few onces of water the it just went silent. I tried drying it out but no luck... Definitely a piece of junk. Mfg will only issue a refund if I pay 13.95 to ship it back to them. | 01 star
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inexpesive and useful
Just bought this wireless earphone.Set up was a breeze. Do get slight static in the background with my TV Sony Triniton Wega there are 2 channels but switching does not help. The other channel is just loud static. Did catch music from a neighbour while I was trying to listen to the TV while cooking. Overall Sound is ok headset slips if you move around but the material looks good and worth the $54 I paid for it. | 23 stars
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A strange object but it works.
This arrived with my GPS and presented me with a puzzle. I had never seen anything like it. It did take me a while to discover it's secrets. After trying it in several positions, I found the sweet spot. It is only held in place by friction and gravity which most of the time is OK but it is capable of moving. What is excellent is that the device clips in and out very easily and the mount can be dropped into a dark corner. It leaves no sign of it's existance for thieves to notice. I like it. | 34 stars
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No Brainer
Easy to install on Windows XP (make sure you have Service Pack 1 and up); no drivers needed; backwards compatible to USB 1.1. Very happy with Amazon's quick delivery and easy installation. | 45 stars
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Great mouse
I can't speak for those with bigger hands, but I know that some mice are very large and clunky for my small hands. When I got this mouse, it performed wonderfully. Although Windows 2000 didn't know my mouse was a Logitech mouse, the plug-and-play was perfect, including the roller, which performed just like the MS Intellimouse.Plus, I couldn't beat the price anywhere! Plus, now I have a free USB-to-PS2 converter, which may come in handy down the road. Thanks, Amazon! | 45 stars
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Panasonic TH-50PX600U 50" Plasma HDTV
The picture and sound are outstanding. The cable card does not work, after three attempts by my cable company and a firmware update sent from the company Panasonic has established a case # for me and will arrange for a repair person to come to my home. It will not display ABC or CBS in high definition. Interestingly enough the new plasmas will not have cable cards. Also the IR blaster is cumbersome at best. The on screen TV Guide is supposed to tell my DVD/VCR recorder to record a program. To do this I have to connect with analog cables, turn off the sound, and have the tv on. This means I cannot watch (hear) another program while recording, what's with that? Too bad for me that two weeks after my purchase the price dropped $300. The new models came out just after my purchase. | 34 stars
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Toshiba PA3468U-1ACA 75-Watt Global AC Adapter for Toshiba Laptops
Worked but then 3 months and a couple of days later it broke. Tried to contact the buyer but they were rude and no help at all. Would not and will not buy from them again. | 01 star
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TeleZapper
This product is doing its job! Haven't had a lot of phone calls since installing it! Thank you for this technology! | 45 stars
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Fantastic Solution At A Low Price
When I noticed dust on the sensor of my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, I did what most photographers would in such a situation: fainted. OK, not really, but I did freak out a bit. Any serious photographer knows that cleaning the sensor is as delicate an operation as performing a heart transplant.Most experts will tell you that direct contact with the sensor is a last resort (and for times when that's required, there are special swabs and fluids made just for that task).The first line of defense, however, is air. While some people would suggest using compressed air (from a can), most would argue against it because the gas inside can become liquefied, which would only damage your camera's sensor even more. The same goes for simply blowing into the camera body. Hence, the item that's become a staple of almost every photographer's arsenal, is the Giottos Rocket Air Blower.Similar in theory to the bulb aspirator used to remove earwax or mucus from babies' orafices, a simple squeeze of the Rocket Blower gives off a concentrated stream of air to effectively blow off any dust particles that may have landed on your sensor. Because it's made so that the air enters at the bottom and leaves through the top (the red nozzle), there's no chance that the dust you blow away will be sucked back into the blower. Plus, the "fins" of the rocket keep the bottom valve from directly touching any surface, which means it's more likely to stay dust-free.The first time I used my Rocket Blower, it was to remove a minute piece of hair that was visible to me only through my viewfinder. One or two squeezes with the Rocket Blower, and the hair was gone. It couldn't have been any easier.I whole-heartedly suggest the Giottos Rocket Air Blower to anyone who cares about their gear. | 45 stars
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Works like new
My computer used to need to be plugged in the entire time, and the battery level would never go above 1%. Whenever I would turn it off and then back on, the date would revert back to 1969. After replacing my battery, I again have a mobile laptop that can hold about 5-6 hours of battery life. I don't have any more problems with the computer remembering the date and time when I turn it off and on. It works nearly like a new laptop again! | 45 stars
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CHEAP
I had this for 6 days and very randomly it kept saying that there was no disk in the player. The sound is awesome but the cd changer is VERY flimsy and could break very easily but what I am most upset about is that the player won't play any of my cd's what so ever burnt or not. | 12 stars
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Great Case
I had done a consideralbe amount of research before I purchased this item. I have completed the build and I must say it has lived up to what is advertised.Spacious, great airflow, very sturdy. Read instuctions. You will need to install some insulators to prevent possible damage to motherboard. | 45 stars
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Great Product, but please read the information on it.
This has to be one of the best products that I have ever bought. I gave one to both sets of grandparents this year for christmas. They both love it. I have had no problems at all and I am very happy that I made the initial investment in this product. Please understand that this product runs about $150, and it also requires a subscription. They do not try to hide this from you. You also have the option to purchase an extended warranty (which I recommend doing). Other than that this is great. You can store your pictures on their website and send them as you need to. My grandparents look forward to waking up every morning to see their new pictures. I can't say enough about it. | 45 stars
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Great Product
I am delighted. I will be traveling extensively and need to secure my new laptop. This product is easy to carry, works great, has a nice long cable and is easy to use. The fact the cable retracts into the case makes it so much easier to carry than other products. This is a bargain. Great Quality, good looks, and a low price - what more could I ask for? | 45 stars
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I think the older model (176C) was better for me
I'm a Amazon River Pilot and I use GPS only for marine navigation. The GPSMAP 276C is a good equipment but in my opinion has too many features that most people do not use. Before I had a 176C that was much more easy and quick to use for marine navigation: it was made for that. The only advantage I see in the 276 is it's better screen resolution. I only got the 276C because my 176C had a problem in the screen and I could not get a new one as it had been descontinued. Also Garmin charts are very bad for the Brazilian coast: I do not understand why they use charts from so many countries that do not have good information about the Brazilian coast ( russian charts for exemple ). | 23 stars
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All I could hope for. What a value!
Olympus just keeps getting better and better with these recorders. This one actually does pause during the recording of a track, and the "Hold" function serves a useful purpose. And, the quality of the recording is great. I'm amazed at how well it picks up voices from across the room and nearby. I use it mainly for recording choir rehearsals and performances. I get the music director's comments and the people in front of me singing better then any recording device I have used over the last ten years. I also have used it as an MP3 player (works great). The display is very well done. I have not used the FM function on it so can't comment on. I also have not used a memory card in it yet so can't comment on that, but the 8 gig onboard is very adequate for what I am using it for. The battery life is very good also. If I was to complain about anything it would be the documentation. First of all you have to print your own copy (it is in pdf format on the device) and the english language version should have been proof read and edited a little more by somebody with good command of the English language. Also, If Olympus would ask me what I would put on my wish list I would say give me a case with room for a spare battery and the usb cable that comes with the recorder. | 45 stars
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Great link from airport express or macbook to audio receiver
This cable works as advertised - it looks and feels like it costs much more than it actually does. Audio quality is excellent. I use it to hook anApple Airport Expressto my receiver for excellent quality sound via Airplay.Pros:+ Inexpensive+ Excellent quality sound+ Works well with Apple products (Airport express, most Apple laptops)Cons: None | 45 stars
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Inaccurate map and difficult to use
I bought this unit from Circuit City during the Thanksgiving Sale in Nov. I thought that it was a great deal but I haven't really figured out how to use it well. The interface isn't intituitive and I consider myself tech-savvy. I have used Garmin a few times in rental cars and I didn't have to read user manuals. For the MIO I had to download the user manual (they don't supply it with the unit) but even then it isn't easy to use.Additionally, what prompted me to write this review is that it has inaccurate maps. I had trouble in Arlington, Mass (near Boston) yesterday when the map had a stream and kept asking me to take that and sent me in circles when the street didn't exist on the map.Also, there website is really basic and doesn't provide any good technical support. For example, one can't ask questions over email or get technical support. Can you beat that in today's age?Gaurav | 12 stars
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No worries...
I owned the previous model of InstantDVD, had little problem with it for four years until it died (probably due to the fact that I kept it plugged in even when I wasn't using it - a mistake I won't make again), and bought the DVDXPress DX2 with the hope that it would perform just as well.I wasn't disappointed.It worked straight out of the box, the drivers installed without difficulty (I'm using XP Pro), and I didn't have any of the AV sync problems that other reviewers spoke of (although, truthfully, if the issue comes up, it isn't any problem to fix it in Pinnacle Studio, which I use to master DVDs). I'd recommend this product highly. | 45 stars
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Total waste of money
I had this machine for about 3 months before it just stopped taking messages. The greeting would answer and it seemed like it was working but I'd have people telling me it was cutting them off after about 5 seconds and never take the message. I wondered why I hadn't had any messages on it for about a month!I'm wishing I could find an answering machine that was worth a darn. | 01 star
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Good packaging, good construction....
Its a cable. It feels and looks well built and the only thing is it is a bit tight to fit but it works!Nicely packaged and delivery more than satifactory.If needed, will do business with this vendor.Thank you Amazon too! | 45 stars
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Worked for one full charge
After the first charge the life doesn't hold up beyond 5 minutes. I may have just got a bad one if I had to do it again I would send it out and have it done right for a little extra money to have a guarantee. | 01 star
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Worst mp3 player on the market
I purchased the RCA lyra mini-jukebox six months ago for $200 and it has entirely and completely died on me. I contacted RCA about a replacement and they were unhelpful and unfriendly in addressing my problem. Their only solution was to pay $60 to have the unit replaced, with no guarantee of how long the unit would last after that. I would never purchase this product again, as it was slow, had terrible sound quality, was difficult to use while doing anything active, and came with terrible software. I will never purchase anything RCA made again, and I hope readers of this will never purchase this product. | 01 star
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Sony HBH300 review
I purchased the Cardo Scala 500 headset a few months ago. The battery life and sound is good. The fit is so so. Some flopping around the ear. Although it is lightweight, the Cardo hurt my ear slightly. I did not like the range at all. Five to 10 feet is the max. I also had the Motorola HS820. It did not fit my ear at all. I gave it to my wife to use. She seems to like it. I decided on the Sony after reading some reviews. Most were positive. The range is great. I tested it at up to 30 feet with barely any static. Sound is very good. The boom helps. Driving with the windows down posed problems. The volume is too low. I have to force the headset into the ear canal to hear the conversation. The ear piece does not fit in the ear canal precisely. It is above the canal. Not much can be done to adjust the fit. I experimented with a few Jabra gels I have from my corded headsets. The sound is increased but the irritation to the ear is also increased. Also the gel creates more heat because the gel is in the ear canal. The charger feels like it can break (two little prongs).The headset itself feels better made than the Cardo. If not for the fit and low volume I would have given it 5 stars. The additional $15 I paid for the Sony is well worth it. | 34 stars
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Awesome charger, best on the market!
This is a great charger. It has all kinds of settings and will even help gring a dead battery back to life, which I have done with several of my Ni-Mh batteries. If you want the best and want your rechargeables to last along time, I recommend this charger. I also recommend getting the Sanyo Eneloop batteries as they are awesome and will last a long time between charges. | 45 stars
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no problems for me
I've always wanted a set of wireless headphones so that I wouldn't be trailing 20-feet of coiled cord around but didn't want something so cheap that it would ruin the listening. Then I saw the RS-120s on sale at Amazon and decided they seemed like the right quality at the right price. And I'm not disappointed. Like all wireless devices, you have to expect some interference now and then, but I am almost always able to "tune" these using a combination of the channel setting, the tuner, the volume on the phones and the volume at the source. The sound is excellent once you hit that sweet spot and not bad when you're just off. Of course, noises generated by your sound source (radio, CD or whatever) will be magnified when they're playing right in your head, and hisses and pops that you wouldn't necessarily notice coming from your loudspeakers become very apparent. So the better the source, the better the sound on these. And it matters where you place the sending unit -- put it too close to an electrical source (certain light bulbs, your amp and so on) might introduce extraneous noise, so move that around a bit to find a quiet spot. The headphones are light, comfortable and fit me well enough (contrary to complaints from some of the one-star reviewers). They are not "sound-isolating" -- which is fine, I still want to hear the phone and people's voices if they are talking to me. Several friends who have come by have tried these and all said, "I have to get a pair of these!" I certainly recommend these, especially when they come around at under $50. | 45 stars
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No PTT
Not a bad item, but there is no push-to-talk button on it, forcing you to use that horrible VOX. Heavy breathing, talking to other people (not intending on talking on the radio), any anything else loud in the area will trigger it.If you like VOX, it's okay. Otherwise, there are other options on the market. | 12 stars
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MX 1000 Heaven
Ever since I received my MX 1000 I'have been in mouse heaven. Prior to owning this mouse I owned a Microsoft Wireless mouse and experienced many issues. I am very glad that I made the decision to change. | 45 stars
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BoxWave Kindle Fire BodySuit
Feel the Kindle Fire is safer and easier to handle with this case. Do wish the free Anti-Glare Screen Protector had come with the purchase, but never received it. I am still pleased with the body suit and recommend it highly! Would be great if it wrapped around the entire product with air ducts to protect Kindle Fire from heat, but then the Anti-Glare could be part of a thinner screen on the front, and decrease all fingerprints and potential for damage and scratches, and no need to apply something else to the screen. The stylus use on it should still be available and still be able to attach the entire Fire with Suit to the leather cover! Regardless, I am pleased with this suit completely! | 45 stars
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Awesome!!!!
I read the other reviews about this product prior to purchasing and was amused by the widely varying degrees of satisfaction that other people had with this product.This is one of the best purchases I have made in a while. Quite simply; it works!!!!Without reading the instructions, I literally pluged it in, set the car radio to an open station, tuned the transmitter to that station, plugged it into my MPS player's headphone jack and have been listening problem-free ever since.Buy it, you won't regret it. | 45 stars
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Built cheap!
This is built very cheaply. I've only used it twice because it doesn't stay in. When the car is on a bumpy road, it works it's way out. | 12 stars
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sturdy, convenient
I Have been using it for about 4 years now! works great. The quality of picture is good. Really sturdy! | 34 stars
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To many problems
Updated to a AMD-400 and have had nothing but trouble with this modem. I tried 2 of them to no avail. With the modems installed the speakers went crazy. With the modems out speakers are fine. 2 friends (computer guru's) tried to help but it will not work. I keep getting "No Dial Tone." I thought it was me but thanks to all of you I think I will go back to my 33.6 for now. I was glad to read it was not just my problem. Has anybody tried returning it to the company. The store won't take it back. I guess they know it is crap too! | 01 star
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Fantastic results from a camera that costs <$10
Lets start this off by saying this is a sub $10 disposable camera.It has no zoom or special features apart from the flash.These were meant to be quick and easy to use with little fuss. And in that capacity they work really really well. I have a 35mm point and shoot zoom, a high end Sony digital and a mid range Sony camcorder but I always make sure I have one of these handy.These are way faster and easier to use than either my digital or my 35mm. I get quick shots that I could never capture on any other camera because they simply take too long to turn on and/or set up.As for picture quality I am more than pleased with the output. Remember the person developing your photos has as much control over how they turn out as you did in taking the picture. So it is important to use a developing service that you like and trust. That said, this little camera is capable of taking some terrific shots provided you shoot within the limitations of the lens and film.The small lens means you will need to be fairly close to your subject to get good detail. Also, the B&W; film is a slower ASA so you will generally need more light than you may be used to with color film. I find the camera works best using the flash on most all pictures I take unless you are in direct sunlight. B&W; pictures are worth the effort as they have a distinct feel and warmpth that color film dosent easily capture.Again, due to the small lens you cant expect a lot of depth in your photos but the clarity is on par with my Canon point and shoot.Either way at this price you can't go wrong buying this camera.Pros:PriceEase of useSpeed of useKodak film qualityCons:Limited depth of field | 45 stars
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fast service/best price/works great
better price than buying direct from Sony. Easy input ..worked right awayvery pleased | 45 stars
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Seems a decent brush, fairly soft
This seems to be a good brush for lens cleaning, and perhaps CCD cleaning for cameras and other optical devices. The one I received seems a bit coarser than I'd like for dusting off photographic slides, which is why I purchased it. I'll use it for things other than slides. | 34 stars
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Poor Sound Quality
The outgoing message that I tried to record sounded terrible, so I have to use the default outgoing message. To delete a message you hit the on/off button -- not very intuitive as sometimes it just shuts the machine off if your timing is not right. I've had it for over a year, it works fine, but I'm looking to replace it for something of better quality that's easier to use. | 12 stars
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Great price and it works
Battery charged up okay and works fine. I test it often and it still has a charge after a couple of weeks. | 45 stars
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Good materials, moderate workmanship, questionable packing
Unit was delivered promptly. Package had extra tape, which could indicate prior opening and re-closure. Top of unit has long scrape mark, marring finish but not penetrating below color. Vertical partitions do not fit holding grooves well in vertical direction; gaps are obvious (offset corner cut back too far from end). Back panel was cracked near one corner but still usable. Panel damage was likely caused by either poor packing plan or incorrect repacking. Some scratches near ends of vertical panels indicate possible prior assembly. Some dowel holes are oversize, so dowels fit loosely and don't provide much support. Unit will serve its intended purpose, which does not require a highly visible or attractive piece. Outside finish is OK. Piece is OK for the price. (Photos of damage available if desired, except for dowel holes.) | 23 stars
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coupler
get 3 of these, 3 Y adapters, another set of RCA dubbing cables, a AC/DC converter and let the kids play video games in the car on long trips. | 34 stars
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Great price for the product!
So i got this ram for my old xp thats atleast seven years old that was running on 506mbs of ram...i'm not sure how it was still running but anyways i popped in this stick and it was like a new computer, it was a good buy. | 45 stars
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Said battery would be 18 hrs, is 5 hrs
Great product, but said battery would last for 18 hrs and in practice it lasts just about as much as a cross-country airline flight. | 12 stars
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nice gizmo
works great for what it is. sound wasn't the best but didn't expect it to be. | 34 stars
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Fast, Sharp, Well-built L Lens
There are plenty of good reviews so this one will be a (repeat) short summary:Pros:- Sharp images accross zoom range- Fast, precise USM autofocus- Built tough with moisture and dust sealCons:- A little on the pricey sideOther:- Interesting "reverse" zoom mechanism: lens fully extended at 24mm, retracted at 70mm- Comes with hood and soft (fabric/leather) storage case- Had to buy from Adorama since Amazon was out of stock, imagine that!Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 45 stars
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Targus mini-mouse optical USB hookup to laptop
Size ok; hookup ok -- think I'll switch to bluetooth, no cord; have to have just the right surface for the mouse to work properly. | 34 stars
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Could This Be One Of The Best???
Could this be one of the best? I purchased my Kodak DX4530 Digital Camera about three years ago. I haven't had one single problem with it. It has the same quality as it did three years ago. When I made the purchase I paid about $300 for the camera and believe that it is still worth that much to this day.My favorite qualities of this camera are the high mega pixels. The pictures are terrific and professional looking. There are many different options including choosing the quality, size, and style of your pictures. Different settings for night or day, action or still, landscape, etc. The camera body itself is not very light weight but it is extremely durable. This camera has a quick and easy to use zoom feature. It also takes short videos. The videos have the same terrific quality and also include sound!The software was very easy to set up, with no problems, hang ups, or bugs. There are also many options and simple settings that even an amateur should not have problems playing with. It has a vibrant and user friendly interface.I can honestly say that the only MINOR downfall of this camera is the fact that it uses up batteries quickly. It has not been a problem for me and I believe that this is a downfall of most digital cameras, not just the Kodak DX4530.Overall, this is the best digital camera I have ever owned. I have full confidence in Kodak products. Three years later it still works like new, with no signs of this camera dying.Pros: Terrific professional quality photos, many easy to use features, very durable.Cons: Uses batteries quickly but this is not a major issue.The Bottom Line: I highly recommend the Kodak DX4530. It is superior to any other camera of it's class and style. Money well spent, thank you Kodak! | 45 stars
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great deal
We received our camera very quickly! It was just as they advertised. Great shape, great deal! Although used, it performs just like new. We had a charger and battery from same model so it was just what we needed. | 45 stars
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Costly, but the best allways are!
I have been searching for a new mouse for a few weeks now. I based my decision on the user reviews here which have been very accurate, especialy when you read between the lines. The Microsoft mice were luring me in with the red GLOW bottom, but I am extremely pleased with my choice based on user reviews, and functions, of the Logitech MX-700. EIGHT function buttons! Wow! I am used to the old three button MS wheel mouse, and still find myself using the back, and forward icon in Explorer instead of the conveniently placed buttons on this fantastic mouse. It will take some getting used to, but those buttons make surfing much easier, that is when you remember to use them. I havn't found the scrolling buttons of much use, but you can remap them to numerous other functions which I will do shortly. The quick Switch button at the far rear on the top, pops up a seperate small window that has all currently loaded programs listed. Clicking any of these takes you to that application. Unlike some mice, the eight buttons on this mouse never get in the way. They are extremely well placed so hitting one on accident is not likely, yet you do not need to search them out either. Very easy to use. For those of you that have concerns about the pointer jumping around because previous experiences with wireless technology proved this to be a fact of life, have no fear! This mouse works flawlessly. I had real concerns because the last Logitech wireless mouse, as well as two other brands I used, were basicaly worthless. The pointer would jump around, and accurate control was impossible, but this is going back 6-7 years. I decided it was time to give wireless another go, and I am exceedingly happy with the performance of the MX-700. I am running Windows XP Pro, using the USB connection. I plugged the unit into the wall to charge the mouse, then loaded the Logitech software, then at the one and a half hour point the mouse was fully charged. I pluged the USB connector into the back of my computer and rebooted. everything went fine except the software didn't have the asignment of buttons screen. I went to Logitechs site, dowloaded the latest software, and now have the ability to program the buttons. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Now I am waiting for my Logitech Elite keyboard. You can now buy the MX-700 with the Elite Keyboard wireless as a package for the same price as the Elite duo, ..., but I still have reservations about wireless keyboards so I will stick with the wired for now. ... This is an addition to my original review. I have now had the mouse for over three months, and can unequivocally stand behind what I stated above. I have read some concerns regarding the weight of the mouse, and buttons that have become stuck. I can state for myself that the mouse is performing as it did right out of the package. No stuck buttons, no problems whatsoever. The comment by some that the mouse is too heavy may put a few potential buyers off. I am 6 ft tall, and have fairly large hands, and the mouse is absolutely perfect for me. I do not find it heavy at all, and in fact prefer the weight of this mouse over a more delicate one. I am a computer potato as opposed to a couch potato, and spend no less than 8 hours a day on the computer which has never resulted in hand cramps etc. caused by this mouse. If you have any concerns, make sure you buy from a reputable source like Amazon, and you will have no trouble exchanging the mouse should you not care for it. This is an excellent mouse, don't hesitate to try one out. | 45 stars
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Really a big let down.
This player comes with a remote, which is nice, but the remote doesn't do 2 very important tasks. You can't turn the machine on or off from the remote, nor can you adjust the volume from the remote. Why, Toshiba, why? Also, this player performs very poorly after extended play times. i.e. once it gets hot it doesn't like to play smoothly. DVDs, even brand new out of the case, play really choppy and are stop and go. Lastly; the player makes terrible, almost grinding, noises when playing DVDs. These noises are sometimes so loud that you can't even hear the movie. If it were a VHS player, I would expect the tapes to come out in pieces! Not a good buy for the price I paid. | 12 stars
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DO NOT BUY THIS CABLE!!!
You will not get what you see or what is described! You will get something that says Philips PH61106 on the package, but it will be a standard, cheap AV cable with the little red/white/yellow connections, it's not even a composite cable at all, it's the standard cheap piece of junk they give you whenever you buy any audio/video component! BUYER BEWARE! | 01 star
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i don't like it
I've had this camera for almost 3 years. For some reason, I was attracted to all of the features and low price. I wish I had done more research. Video is okay. not good when it's dark. It's a little bulky and feels poorly built. It does not have a 5 mega pixel camera like it states. It's more like 2.5. The zoom is also very choppy. If it get's too hot or cold outside, it won't work. The sound is bad since you can hear the internal parts of the camera working when you play it back. All in all. It was I mistake I learned from. I've done my research, and Soon I'll be getting a much better camera that I'm not embarrassed to carry around. | 12 stars
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Very impressed....
If you are looking to take advantage of dropping 720p DLP TV's (due to the 1080p series out now) this is the Unit for you! For under $1000, this TV offers great quality for the price. Like Most DLPs, this unit has some limitations (you need to be at eye level for best picture and the sound quality is just average - but that applies to all TVs) but the picture is gorgeous. HD looks amazing, and the adjustable viewing modes allow you to tailor it to your likes/dislikes (Softness, brightness, etc.)- so you should be happy with your picture every time you watch it! compared to the Samsung 50" 720p model at the store, I was actually more impressed with the brightness on this TV and it was over 300 dollars less! In addition, it has every hookup imaginable (3 HDMI) so it should work well with just about any setup. I have been a Toshiba enthusiast since our first 32" tube TV 10 years ago (Which is still alive and well!) and I find their quality and affordability to be the best out there! | 45 stars
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Awesome!!
Works great for my Rio PMP300. :) | 45 stars
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Training aid
I am very happy with my GPS unit...it has been an valuable training aid!! I like the "training assistant" selections as they keep me on track! | 45 stars
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Great buy!!!
I bought these during Christmas for 123/piece, around $300 delivered to my door. Not bad when retail is $500/pair. I wanted a reasonably priced, solid speaker, and that is what I got. I love these I paired them with my Sony STR-DG810, PS3, Sony LCD, and Motorola HD DVR and love it. Can't wait to finish my surround sound for the living room. My wife just thinks that these speakers are shake our bedroom floor directly above our living room. Wait until I get the subwoofer to go with it. | 45 stars
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Don't buy this!!!
I bought the Netgear over the Linksys to save a few bucks. My router sits between my DSL modem and my PC. I also have a wireless Mac.Everything installed OK, but I wasn't able to get the router working at all until I found (on my own) a new firmware download and rebooting the PC. After a few hours, I was able to get a wireless internet connection for my mac. They earn 1 star for basic functionality.However, I still can't get my Mac to see my PC, and Netgear has about the WORST support I've ever experienced. I have scoured their website, but found nothing that handles the connectivity issues I'm hitting.The phone support nimrods simply read canned scripts to you, not listening to the problem...I was told "we don't handle Mac issues here" even though the box clearly promises connectivity between Macs and PCs. They were more than happy to offer PAID technical support to resolve the issue.So several weeks in, and I still can't see my PC from my wireless Mac, and I feel like my options are exhausted. I won't buy anything else from Netgear; their attitude has soured me on the company. | 01 star
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It works -great way to get more playback time out of the Ipod
I had the Maxell backup battery pack for two weeks. It works fine. I get 15 to 25 hours more of playback time (depending of the batteries you use) I use NiMh rechargeables, the same kind I need for my digital camera so it is very convenient.I got rid of the ipod clip provided with the product because it doesn't fit my 30gb video with a protector case on. I have a custom made leather case with a special pocket for the battery pack so it's very easy to transport.The Maxell pack adds weight and bulk to the ipod but I guess it is the price you pay for convenience. The battery status leds are not very accurate but give you a general idea of the charge left.I wish there's a black one, to match my ipod but since it goes in the leather case it doesn't matter much to me.It does what I wanted it to do but could be smaller. | 34 stars
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Printer Cartridge Quality
Everything with my order went perfect and I even received my shipment early. Very imressed. | 45 stars
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Good Buy
I bought an 52HM 84 in June 2005. I am satisfied with the quality of the tv set, but one of the things that anyone interested in buying a HD tv shd. consider is buying good audio and video accessories. My Toshiba tv wd. display a greenish/yellowish color whenever I wd. play a movie. I even thought of taking it back to where I bought it, but the purchase of some Monster Cable video and audio connections solved the problem. I wd. recommend this tv to anyone and is also reasonable for the money. | 34 stars
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Useable, not very nice-looking
These DVDs are pretty standard in that they let you record media to them and they will play on a computer or DVD player. Out of the batch of 50 I have only used four but have already found a dud which I realize is pretty common for large batches of DVDs. The top of the DVD itself is pretty ugly however, as it has the metal shine of a DVD with thin black writing. I would not use these for any type of client presentation because they just look pretty unprofessional. For a more professional look I would recommend something like Verbatim's DVDs with an inkjet label. Even if you do not plan to print on them, writing on a white surface looks better than this surface. | 34 stars
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Pretty neat Digital Keychain
This is a pretty cool little key chain. It was very easy to download the pictures into it and the quality of the pictures seems to be good. Not cheap like another Digital Keychain that I had ordered... | 45 stars
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Works!
I ordered this item for my cable box for to use my psn pulse headset works great no complaints love it! | 45 stars
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