Question: How is the grip?

First, the price is nice, if it were $10-15 more I would rank it a 3, as in, "it's okay" or better but a bit too pricey for what it is. However, at this price, "I like it" a lot. If it is durable it may earn my "I love it" -- especially since I will probably use it pretty hard (8-12 hours a day, in and out of a laptop bag nearly every work day), and since it is a $15 mouse I won't be all that careful about it.It is my main mouse for a desktop replacement laptop, both travel with me to work most days. So, I will see how it holds up and update if it wares out or develops problems - if I don't update that means that it is still going strong and I still stand by this review. If it lasts into the 5 year range I will update and probably change it to 5 stars.Next the review points:Pros:To start, I like this mouse. It feels good in my medium-large man hands. The grip on the thumb side feels good; although, I had to push mine into place as it was peeling on arrival and it continues to be somewhat loose or prone to getting pulled out of place, it sits to high above the surrounding plastic [Edit, this continues to be "loose"]. (I do wish there was a thin strip on the pinky side.)The adjustable DPI will probably be nice for some light game play and some situations, but I generally just keep it on the lowest setting. But having the option is a bonus.The mouse is nice and responsive and I have not noticed any lags (I'm using it on an Ivy Bridge I5 3230m in a Toshiba Satellite L series, Windoze 8 and will be dual booting Kubuntu, when I get a chance to set it up; if I don't update the mouse works fine as a native in Ubuntu as I expect it will [edit, confirmed, works in every distro I've played around with lately (all Debian/Ubuntu forks)]).The back and forward rocker works great and is also very nice to have.The mouse moves smoothly and works on every reasonable surface I've tried it on, including the number pad on the side of my laptop keyboard, which is nice.Range is good, as advertised about 15 feet through walls, etc and about 25 feet in the perfect situation (in the same room or outside).Cons:I wish it had a real off switch since it wakes the Laptop up on button click, until the mouse shuts itself off; you have to take the dongle out when you are transporting the laptop or shut off the wake up settings.This boarders on nitpicking and is related to the previous point: I wish it had a clip like some Logitech mice do so that it clips to the back of my screen and when clipped it shuts off the mouse so that it doesn't wake up the pc -- [edit, I really, really wish that it had such a clip]. This is a good thing because it protects the mouse by ensuing that it is in the padded case with the laptop, rather than just thrown into the bag or outside pocket to get banged, bumped, and (maybe) broken. I really don't understand why anyone would manufacture a wireless mouse without this feature. It just makes good business sense and is relatively cheap.Finally, the mouse does feel a bit less high end. As I mentioned the grip pad for the thumb was out when I took it out of the box, but other things don't quite fit right. One corner of the battery cover sticks out and is a bit stiff to remove (feels like you might break it), but hopefully I'll only replace the battery ever year or so.Overall the mouse feels just solidish. As in, somehow I suspect it isn't as durable is my partners beat up 3-4 year old Logitech that is still going strong. But only time will tell and that Logitech was almost twice the price.Nit-picking (in order of importance):The scrolling wheel is a little high and I wish it was closer to the tip of my middle finger.This boarders on obnoxious nitpicking, but the material you touch is that slick glossy plastic and I wish it had a bit of texture.The slick material feels, sweaty or something, I don't know, I don't like touching it as much as other mouse textures -- yeah, it is nitpicky, I know.At this point I strongly recommend this product. I like it a lot right now for its price, but if it proves durable that may make me love it (as in 5 stars).If you are a cheap-skate like me and looking for a good mouse, I think this is it. If you are a high-end type, this isn't it.I will update when the battery dies, currently it has one AA Eneloop that was fully charged when installed.[Edit, a month after purchase, I like it okay, but I think the 4 stars will stick and I very much wish that I'd gotten one with a off switch and/or a clip -  I would've payed $10-15 more for these things.]

Answer: The grip on the thumb side feels good

First, the price is nice, if it were $10-15 more I would rank it a 3, as in, "it's okay" or better but a bit too pricey for what it is. However, at this price, "I like it" a lot. If it is durable it may earn my "I love it" -- especially since I will probably use it pretty hard (8-12 hours a day, in and out of a laptop bag nearly every work day), and since it is a $15 mouse I won't be all that careful about it. It is my main mouse for a desktop replacement laptop, both travel with me to work most days. So, I will see how it holds up and update if it wares out or develops problems - if I don't update that means that it is still going strong and I still stand by this review. If it lasts into the 5 year range I will update and probably change it to 5 stars. Next the review points:Pros:To start, I like this mouse. It feels good in my medium-large man hands. <hl> The grip on the thumb side feels good ; although, I had to push mine into place as it was peeling on arrival and it continues to be somewhat loose or prone to getting pulled out of place, it sits to high above the surrounding plastic [Edit, this continues to be "loose"]. <hl> (I do wish there was a thin strip on the pinky side.)The adjustable DPI will probably be nice for some light game play and some situations, but I generally just keep it on the lowest setting. But having the option is a bonus. The mouse is nice and responsive and I have not noticed any lags (I'm using it on an Ivy Bridge I5 3230m in a Toshiba Satellite L series, Windoze 8 and will be dual booting Kubuntu, when I get a chance to set it up; if I don't update the mouse works fine as a native in Ubuntu as I expect it will [edit, confirmed, works in every distro I've played around with lately (all Debian/Ubuntu forks)]).The back and forward rocker works great and is also very nice to have. The mouse moves smoothly and works on every reasonable surface I've tried it on, including the number pad on the side of my laptop keyboard, which is nice. Range is good, as advertised about 15 feet through walls, etc and about 25 feet in the perfect situation (in the same room or outside).Cons:I wish it had a real off switch since it wakes the Laptop up on button click, until the mouse shuts itself off; you have to take the dongle out when you are transporting the laptop or shut off the wake up settings. This boarders on nitpicking and is related to the previous point: I wish it had a clip like some Logitech mice do so that it clips to the back of my screen and when clipped it shuts off the mouse so that it doesn't wake up the pc -- [edit, I really, really wish that it had such a clip]. This is a good thing because it protects the mouse by ensuing that it is in the padded case with the laptop, rather than just thrown into the bag or outside pocket to get banged, bumped, and (maybe) broken. I really don't understand why anyone would manufacture a wireless mouse without this feature. It just makes good business sense and is relatively cheap. Finally, the mouse does feel a bit less high end. As I mentioned the grip pad for the thumb was out when I took it out of the box, but other things don't quite fit right. One corner of the battery cover sticks out and is a bit stiff to remove (feels like you might break it), but hopefully I'll only replace the battery ever year or so. Overall the mouse feels just solidish. As in, somehow I suspect it isn't as durable is my partners beat up 3-4 year old Logitech that is still going strong. But only time will tell and that Logitech was almost twice the price. Nit-picking (in order of importance):The scrolling wheel is a little high and I wish it was closer to the tip of my middle finger. This boarders on obnoxious nitpicking, but the material you touch is that slick glossy plastic and I wish it had a bit of texture. The slick material feels, sweaty or something, I don't know, I don't like touching it as much as other mouse textures -- yeah, it is nitpicky, I know. At this point I strongly recommend this product. I like it a lot right now for its price, but if it proves durable that may make me love it (as in 5 stars).If you are a cheap-skate like me and looking for a good mouse, I think this is it. If you are a high-end type, this isn't it. I will update when the battery dies, currently it has one AA Eneloop that was fully charged when installed.[Edit, a month after purchase, I like it okay, but I think the 4 stars will stick and I very much wish that I'd gotten one with a off switch and/or a clip - I would've payed $10-15 more for these things.]

First, the price is nice, if it were $10-15 more I would rank it a 3, as in, "it's okay" or better but a bit too pricey for what it is. However, at this price, "I like it" a lot. If it is durable it may earn my "I love it" -- especially since I will probably use it pretty hard (8-12 hours a day, in and out of a laptop bag nearly every work day), and since it is a $15 mouse I won't be all that careful about it.It is my main mouse for a desktop replacement laptop, both travel with me to work most days. So, I will see how it holds up and update if it wares out or develops problems - if I don't update that means that it is still going strong and I still stand by this review. If it lasts into the 5 year range I will update and probably change it to 5 stars.Next the review points:Pros:To start, I like this mouse. It feels good in my medium-large man hands. <hl> The grip on the thumb side feels good <hl>; although, I had to push mine into place as it was peeling on arrival and it continues to be somewhat loose or prone to getting pulled out of place, it sits to high above the surrounding plastic [Edit, this continues to be "loose"]. (I do wish there was a thin strip on the pinky side.)The adjustable DPI will probably be nice for some light game play and some situations, but I generally just keep it on the lowest setting. But having the option is a bonus.The mouse is nice and responsive and I have not noticed any lags (I'm using it on an Ivy Bridge I5 3230m in a Toshiba Satellite L series, Windoze 8 and will be dual booting Kubuntu, when I get a chance to set it up; if I don't update the mouse works fine as a native in Ubuntu as I expect it will [edit, confirmed, works in every distro I've played around with lately (all Debian/Ubuntu forks)]).The back and forward rocker works great and is also very nice to have.The mouse moves smoothly and works on every reasonable surface I've tried it on, including the number pad on the side of my laptop keyboard, which is nice.Range is good, as advertised about 15 feet through walls, etc and about 25 feet in the perfect situation (in the same room or outside).Cons:I wish it had a real off switch since it wakes the Laptop up on button click, until the mouse shuts itself off; you have to take the dongle out when you are transporting the laptop or shut off the wake up settings.This boarders on nitpicking and is related to the previous point: I wish it had a clip like some Logitech mice do so that it clips to the back of my screen and when clipped it shuts off the mouse so that it doesn't wake up the pc -- [edit, I really, really wish that it had such a clip]. This is a good thing because it protects the mouse by ensuing that it is in the padded case with the laptop, rather than just thrown into the bag or outside pocket to get banged, bumped, and (maybe) broken. I really don't understand why anyone would manufacture a wireless mouse without this feature. It just makes good business sense and is relatively cheap.Finally, the mouse does feel a bit less high end. As I mentioned the grip pad for the thumb was out when I took it out of the box, but other things don't quite fit right. One corner of the battery cover sticks out and is a bit stiff to remove (feels like you might break it), but hopefully I'll only replace the battery ever year or so.Overall the mouse feels just solidish. As in, somehow I suspect it isn't as durable is my partners beat up 3-4 year old Logitech that is still going strong. But only time will tell and that Logitech was almost twice the price.Nit-picking (in order of importance):The scrolling wheel is a little high and I wish it was closer to the tip of my middle finger.This boarders on obnoxious nitpicking, but the material you touch is that slick glossy plastic and I wish it had a bit of texture.The slick material feels, sweaty or something, I don't know, I don't like touching it as much as other mouse textures -- yeah, it is nitpicky, I know.At this point I strongly recommend this product. I like it a lot right now for its price, but if it proves durable that may make me love it (as in 5 stars).If you are a cheap-skate like me and looking for a good mouse, I think this is it. If you are a high-end type, this isn't it.I will update when the battery dies, currently it has one AA Eneloop that was fully charged when installed.[Edit, a month after purchase, I like it okay, but I think the 4 stars will stick and I very much wish that I'd gotten one with a off switch and/or a clip - I would've payed $10-15 more for these things.]

<hl> The grip on the thumb side feels good <hl> ; although, I had to push mine into place as it was peeling on arrival and it continues to be somewhat loose or prone to getting pulled out of place, it sits to high above the surrounding plastic [Edit, this continues to be "loose"].


Question: Does have a extra button?

I was tired of my old laser mouse (logitech) not working correctly on a highly polished coffee table or the rough surface of a my couch, and wanted a something better for the TV hooked to the flat screen.This mouse is comfortable, accurate, and functional.Things i like:-Works well at a distance.. no annoying lag or stuttering (using it for HTPC)-standard rechargeable AA battery .. will be easy to replace when needed-3 year warranty- AC adapter is a standard USB outlet .. cant have too many of these!-fits my large handsThe only thing i'd really change is the cord used to recharge it. Its not a standard connector like a camera or a harmony remote, so it's one more cable to keep track of.  That's a pretty minor complaint and at least they included a nice case to store the USB outlet and cable in.:Edit:It looks like the usb cord is somewhat standardized because i just noticed it's the same as the blackberry tour!! Been using it for a couple of months now and still think it's the best mouse out there; well worth the price!!

Answer: This mouse is comfortable

I was tired of my old laser mouse (logitech) not working correctly on a highly polished coffee table or the rough surface of a my couch, and wanted a something better for the TV hooked to the flat screen. <hl> This mouse is comfortable , accurate, and functional. <hl> Things i like:-Works well at a distance.. no annoying lag or stuttering (using it for HTPC)-standard rechargeable AA battery .. will be easy to replace when needed-3 year warranty- AC adapter is a standard USB outlet .. cant have too many of these!-fits my large handsThe only thing i'd really change is the cord used to recharge it. Its not a standard connector like a camera or a harmony remote, so it's one more cable to keep track of. That's a pretty minor complaint and at least they included a nice case to store the USB outlet and cable in.:Edit:It looks like the usb cord is somewhat standardized because i just noticed it's the same as the blackberry tour!! Been using it for a couple of months now and still think it's the best mouse out there; well worth the price!!

I was tired of my old laser mouse (logitech) not working correctly on a highly polished coffee table or the rough surface of a my couch, and wanted a something better for the TV hooked to the flat screen.<hl> This mouse is comfortable <hl>, accurate, and functional.Things i like:-Works well at a distance.. no annoying lag or stuttering (using it for HTPC)-standard rechargeable AA battery .. will be easy to replace when needed-3 year warranty- AC adapter is a standard USB outlet .. cant have too many of these!-fits my large handsThe only thing i'd really change is the cord used to recharge it. Its not a standard connector like a camera or a harmony remote, so it's one more cable to keep track of. That's a pretty minor complaint and at least they included a nice case to store the USB outlet and cable in.:Edit:It looks like the usb cord is somewhat standardized because i just noticed it's the same as the blackberry tour!! Been using it for a couple of months now and still think it's the best mouse out there; well worth the price!!

<hl> This mouse is comfortable <hl> , accurate, and functional.


Question: What is the active display?

Thrilled with this purchase!  I bought it for work since I sit in front of my computer all day long.  It was an amazing buy at $289 and it looks great too.  Colors are realistic, text is sharp, it's responsive and has a variety of connections for my various computers.  I cannot think of a single thing to complain about.  I personally like the glossy screen since it seems to make the text look sharper and colors richer.  I don't have a window behind me so it works very well.No tools required to set up and it came with a usb and vga cable.  I had it set up in less than 5 minutes.

Answer: Thrilled with this purchase!  I

<hl> Thrilled with this purchase! I bought it for work since I sit in front of my computer all day long. <hl> It was an amazing buy at $289 and it looks great too. Colors are realistic, text is sharp, it's responsive and has a variety of connections for my various computers. I cannot think of a single thing to complain about. I personally like the glossy screen since it seems to make the text look sharper and colors richer. I don't have a window behind me so it works very well. No tools required to set up and it came with a usb and vga cable. I had it set up in less than 5 minutes.

<hl> Thrilled with this purchase! I <hl> bought it for work since I sit in front of my computer all day long. It was an amazing buy at $289 and it looks great too. Colors are realistic, text is sharp, it's responsive and has a variety of connections for my various computers. I cannot think of a single thing to complain about. I personally like the glossy screen since it seems to make the text look sharper and colors richer. I don't have a window behind me so it works very well.No tools required to set up and it came with a usb and vga cable. I had it set up in less than 5 minutes.


Question: What is the small problem?

So I have been using my Sony universal remote that costs $60.  It was a decent remote and does have 1-button turn on multiple systems option.  I would say it covers 95% of my need, but when I see this nice touch screen universal remote from Logitech that requires internet/software to sync up, I thought maybe I should pay $160 for the touch screen, and given that it would always have the latest update, it must cover all the edge cases and 100% of my need!  Well boy was I wrong--I didn't even get 1% out of this remote!First I am fairly comfortable w/ computer and I have never had issues installing/updating any software, so it's surprising to me that they can screw this up.  But after running into the below issues, I am going to return it (nope, not going to waste time calling their CS)1.  First issue:  It could find my DirecTV DVDR and I need to get the remote to teach it (hey my Sony UR needs to do this too--without any software!  But fine, I did play along)2.  After configuring the software w/ all the  devices, I try to update the H1 remote.  The update got stuck at 3%.3.  It recommended me that I disable my anti-virus and firewall (already off).  So I did and tried again.  Same problem.4.  Googled "harmony one stuck at 3%", turns out it's a common issue (so common that when I typed "Harmony one st" it autocompletes "Stuck at 3%").  There's supposed to be an alternate way to update using a website (If that's the case, why do I need to install the software on my computer!?)5.  Unfortunately, even using the website, the install still stalled at 3%.  I could probably try to reboot my PC and see if that would make a difference, but nope Logitech I am not going to waste more of my time to fix your product.  Path of least resistance to earn your customer, and you have failed my friend.There was another reviewer (who was lucky enough to actually use the remote) who said he could do all the H1 functions w/ his Sony UR without all the fancy software, by pressing 3-digit codes for each device manufacturer.  I couldn't agree more!  Why not just keep it simple?  I have bought many crappy products before, but this is the first time that a product fails to be even set up!!

Answer: Same problem.4.  Googled "harmony one stuck at 3%", turns out it's a common issue (so common that when I typed "Harmony one st" it autocompletes "Stuck at 3%").  There's supposed to be an alternate way to update using a website (If that's the case, why do I need to install the software on my computer!?)5.  Unfortunately, even using the website, the install still stalled at 3%.  I could probably try to reboot my PC and see if that would make a difference, but nope Logitech I am not going to waste more of my time to fix your product.  Path of least resistance to earn your customer, and you have failed my friend.There was another reviewer (who was lucky enough to actually use the remote) who said he could do all the H1 functions w/ his Sony UR without all the fancy software, by pressing 3-digit codes for each device manufacturer.  I couldn't agree more!  Why not just keep it simple?  I have bought many crappy products before, but this is the first time that a product fails to be even set up!!

So I have been using my Sony universal remote that costs $60. It was a decent remote and does have 1-button turn on multiple systems option. I would say it covers 95% of my need, but when I see this nice touch screen universal remote from Logitech that requires internet/software to sync up, I thought maybe I should pay $160 for the touch screen, and given that it would always have the latest update, it must cover all the edge cases and 100% of my need! Well boy was I wrong--I didn't even get 1% out of this remote!First I am fairly comfortable w/ computer and I have never had issues installing/updating any software, so it's surprising to me that they can screw this up. But after running into the below issues, I am going to return it (nope, not going to waste time calling their CS)1. First issue: It could find my DirecTV DVDR and I need to get the remote to teach it (hey my Sony UR needs to do this too--without any software! But fine, I did play along)2. After configuring the software w/ all the devices, I try to update the H1 remote. The update got stuck at 3%.3. It recommended me that I disable my anti-virus and firewall (already off). So I did and tried again. <hl> Same problem.4. Googled "harmony one stuck at 3%", turns out it's a common issue (so common that when I typed "Harmony one st" it autocompletes "Stuck at 3%"). There's supposed to be an alternate way to update using a website (If that's the case, why do I need to install the software on my computer!?)5. Unfortunately, even using the website, the install still stalled at 3%. I could probably try to reboot my PC and see if that would make a difference, but nope Logitech I am not going to waste more of my time to fix your product. Path of least resistance to earn your customer, and you have failed my friend.There was another reviewer (who was lucky enough to actually use the remote) who said he could do all the H1 functions w/ his Sony UR without all the fancy software, by pressing 3-digit codes for each device manufacturer. I couldn't agree more! Why not just keep it simple? I have bought many crappy products before, but this is the first time that a product fails to be even set up!! <hl>


Question: What is the sound quality?

So I was looking for a decent headset for pretty cheap, looked on Google to see the best headsets and these were #1, I figured i'd get them because they seemed decent and for pretty cheap. After I ordered them I saw a review saying that they don't work with Windows 8, I have Windows 8 so I started worrying about them. I got them and just as the comment said, they weren't working, so I looked up what to do and found solutions really easily online, now they work perfectly and amazingly. Sound quality is awesome. 7.1 in headphones?!?!?! Deal me in! They really are as comfortable as they look, build quality is just as nice, and the Mic is super clear. So if you're looking for a decent headset for pretty cheap, go with these :)

Answer: Sound quality is awesome

Sound quality is awesome .

So I was looking for a decent headset for pretty cheap, looked on Google to see the best headsets and these were #1, I figured i'd get them because they seemed decent and for pretty cheap. After I ordered them I saw a review saying that they don't work with Windows 8, I have Windows 8 so I started worrying about them. I got them and just as the comment said, they weren't working, so I looked up what to do and found solutions really easily online, now they work perfectly and amazingly. <hl> Sound quality is awesome . <hl> 7.1 in headphones?!?!?! Deal me in! They really are as comfortable as they look, build quality is just as nice, and the Mic is super clear. So if you're looking for a decent headset for pretty cheap, go with these :)

So I was looking for a decent headset for pretty cheap, looked on Google to see the best headsets and these were #1, I figured i'd get them because they seemed decent and for pretty cheap. After I ordered them I saw a review saying that they don't work with Windows 8, I have Windows 8 so I started worrying about them. I got them and just as the comment said, they weren't working, so I looked up what to do and found solutions really easily online, now they work perfectly and amazingly. <hl> Sound quality is awesome <hl>. 7.1 in headphones?!?!?! Deal me in! They really are as comfortable as they look, build quality is just as nice, and the Mic is super clear. So if you're looking for a decent headset for pretty cheap, go with these :)


Question: How is the cell phone screen?

Don't get me wrong, I love my e-ink kindle to death. It's served me well these past few years, but getting a Kindle Fire HD has opened up a bigger world of applications.For one thing, I can stream both Netflix and Pandora, which helps me on my personal and professional side projects quite a bit (I co-host several podcasts and radio shows based on entertainment like movies, books, and television).For another, I can finally take advantage of the electronic delivery of graphic novels, I feature I really love now that I've upgraded. The interface takes a few tries to get used to, as I'm a newbie to touchscreen interfaces, but it's pretty intuitive.It's also nice to have access to all of those casual gaming apps that most folks get on their smartphones. While Angry Birds has a somewhat limited appeal to me (I only got the Star Wars version), I'm really addicted to the Perry the Platypus game and look forward to trying out the Plants vs. Zombies port (I have the PC version and want to try out the tablet one).Now, I do have a few complaints, but none of them are big enough to drop it down from 5 stars.First, sometimes the typing interface and autocorrect can be glitchy. I'm sure there's a way to turn the latter off and I haven't had much trouble with the keypad since that first day. Maybe it just needed to map my finger size, I don't know.Second, the wifi can be a little bit of a pain when connecting to certain networks. When I'm at home on my own wireless, there's no issue, but when I'm at work, it's constantly dropping off the network and I have to redo the login procedure. Now, that's probably my work ISP's fault, but it would be nice if there were a way for the kindle to save that info so I didn't have to reenter it each time.Third, is an overall kindle catalog complaint... there just aren't any manga titles that I want to purchase for the Fire. It seems like the entire available catalog of manga for kindle is Yaoi. Nothing against the genre, but I want titles like Yotsuba and Emma and Dance in the Vampire Bund on my kindle, not just boy-love titles that have no appeal to me.Still, overall, I am VERY happy with my Kindle Fire... I just recommend to anyone considering it that they research both the wifi and the 4G options before purchase to see which option appeals to them more.

Answer: The interface takes a few tries to get used to, as I'm a newbie to touchscreen interfaces, but it's pretty intuitive

Don't get me wrong, I love my e-ink kindle to death. It's served me well these past few years, but getting a Kindle Fire HD has opened up a bigger world of applications. For one thing, I can stream both Netflix and Pandora, which helps me on my personal and professional side projects quite a bit (I co-host several podcasts and radio shows based on entertainment like movies, books, and television).For another, I can finally take advantage of the electronic delivery of graphic novels, I feature I really love now that I've upgraded. <hl> The interface takes a few tries to get used to, as I'm a newbie to touchscreen interfaces, but it's pretty intuitive .It's also nice to have access to all of those casual gaming apps that most folks get on their smartphones. <hl> While Angry Birds has a somewhat limited appeal to me (I only got the Star Wars version), I'm really addicted to the Perry the Platypus game and look forward to trying out the Plants vs. Zombies port (I have the PC version and want to try out the tablet one).Now, I do have a few complaints, but none of them are big enough to drop it down from 5 stars. First, sometimes the typing interface and autocorrect can be glitchy. I'm sure there's a way to turn the latter off and I haven't had much trouble with the keypad since that first day. Maybe it just needed to map my finger size, I don't know. Second, the wifi can be a little bit of a pain when connecting to certain networks. When I'm at home on my own wireless, there's no issue, but when I'm at work, it's constantly dropping off the network and I have to redo the login procedure. Now, that's probably my work ISP's fault, but it would be nice if there were a way for the kindle to save that info so I didn't have to reenter it each time. Third, is an overall kindle catalog complaint... there just aren't any manga titles that I want to purchase for the Fire. It seems like the entire available catalog of manga for kindle is Yaoi. Nothing against the genre, but I want titles like Yotsuba and Emma and Dance in the Vampire Bund on my kindle, not just boy-love titles that have no appeal to me. Still, overall, I am VERY happy with my Kindle Fire... I just recommend to anyone considering it that they research both the wifi and the 4G options before purchase to see which option appeals to them more.

Don't get me wrong, I love my e-ink kindle to death. It's served me well these past few years, but getting a Kindle Fire HD has opened up a bigger world of applications.For one thing, I can stream both Netflix and Pandora, which helps me on my personal and professional side projects quite a bit (I co-host several podcasts and radio shows based on entertainment like movies, books, and television).For another, I can finally take advantage of the electronic delivery of graphic novels, I feature I really love now that I've upgraded. <hl> The interface takes a few tries to get used to, as I'm a newbie to touchscreen interfaces, but it's pretty intuitive <hl>.It's also nice to have access to all of those casual gaming apps that most folks get on their smartphones. While Angry Birds has a somewhat limited appeal to me (I only got the Star Wars version), I'm really addicted to the Perry the Platypus game and look forward to trying out the Plants vs. Zombies port (I have the PC version and want to try out the tablet one).Now, I do have a few complaints, but none of them are big enough to drop it down from 5 stars.First, sometimes the typing interface and autocorrect can be glitchy. I'm sure there's a way to turn the latter off and I haven't had much trouble with the keypad since that first day. Maybe it just needed to map my finger size, I don't know.Second, the wifi can be a little bit of a pain when connecting to certain networks. When I'm at home on my own wireless, there's no issue, but when I'm at work, it's constantly dropping off the network and I have to redo the login procedure. Now, that's probably my work ISP's fault, but it would be nice if there were a way for the kindle to save that info so I didn't have to reenter it each time.Third, is an overall kindle catalog complaint... there just aren't any manga titles that I want to purchase for the Fire. It seems like the entire available catalog of manga for kindle is Yaoi. Nothing against the genre, but I want titles like Yotsuba and Emma and Dance in the Vampire Bund on my kindle, not just boy-love titles that have no appeal to me.Still, overall, I am VERY happy with my Kindle Fire... I just recommend to anyone considering it that they research both the wifi and the 4G options before purchase to see which option appeals to them more.

<hl> The interface takes a few tries to get used to, as I'm a newbie to touchscreen interfaces, but it's pretty intuitive <hl> .It's also nice to have access to all of those casual gaming apps that most folks get on their smartphones.


Question: How was your ear?

The rise, domination, and nearly complete takeover of recorded music by the MP3 and its relatives has had a curious effect on a lot of people. To some who have made listening to music a part of their lives for the better part of their lives, it usually does not take long at all for one truth to become glaringly and disturbingly apparent: no longer could the music speak for itself. The mandates of the compression algorithms now dictate what we hear.I don't want to raise the spectre of arguments like this long passed- the cassette tape, the CD- for that matter, people were probably bitching about the change from shellac to vinyl.But one fact remains unalterable: MP3's mess with the music. And using them in evaluating any sound reproduction device, i.e. speakers, headphones, earbuds, strikes me as not dissimilar from using Applebee's food to evaluate cutlery.This is by no means intended to be a slam at Applebees, but the point for which I strive is how can you tell if you are dining on the best when what you are eating is a faulty reproduction of the real thing?Having cleared the air with that, I can move on to say that MP3's have forced even the most casual but dedicated music appreciator into the same niche as the true audiophile- suddenly, it makes a difference.So then how to judge and review? Where is the benchmark? I would split with a broadaxe the subject into two categories: did it come with a 1/8" mini-plug, or a true " audio connector?As these cans came with the former, we must assume that they were primarily intended for the MP3 and portable music crowd in general. The slick foldability of the design furthers this theory. The aforementioned plug is of a slim design, clearly intended to fit into any device with any shell.It is also angled at a 45, the first time I have seen this and at once settling the argument of straight up or 90.That they are Bose insures two things: the sound quality promises that they will be superior, and that they are probably overpriced.In back to back tests with a particular favorite album using my new benchmark Sennheiser cans, the Bose did OK- I noticed they seem to deliver more volume at a lower setting from the playback device, in this case an iPod Classic.While the sound was clear and relatively distinct, I would say that's about it. The bass response was adequate, nothing special. After the truly sensual experience of the over the ear Sennheisers, going back to an on-ear device such as this is a letdown.But there can be no argument that the quality is superb, the "knockdown" and storage of these phones is very nicely executed,although it does seem that they would not take well to rough handling. So, unlike others I have seen, they come with a semi-rigid case that's roughly (and ironically) the size of a CD, and well built to stand the rigors of travel. To test this theory I may pass them along to my flight attendant sister for the analysis of a true road- or sky warrior.All in all, there are too many choices, and yours will probably be determined in part by reviews such as this, what your friends say, and ultimately what brand you choose to advertise on your head. You can do worse than the Bose for the same price, but I believe with more diligent study you might also do better.

Answer: you might also do better

The rise, domination, and nearly complete takeover of recorded music by the MP3 and its relatives has had a curious effect on a lot of people. To some who have made listening to music a part of their lives for the better part of their lives, it usually does not take long at all for one truth to become glaringly and disturbingly apparent: no longer could the music speak for itself. The mandates of the compression algorithms now dictate what we hear. I don't want to raise the spectre of arguments like this long passed- the cassette tape, the CD- for that matter, people were probably bitching about the change from shellac to vinyl. But one fact remains unalterable: MP3's mess with the music. And using them in evaluating any sound reproduction device, i.e. speakers, headphones, earbuds, strikes me as not dissimilar from using Applebee's food to evaluate cutlery. This is by no means intended to be a slam at Applebees, but the point for which I strive is how can you tell if you are dining on the best when what you are eating is a faulty reproduction of the real thing?Having cleared the air with that, I can move on to say that MP3's have forced even the most casual but dedicated music appreciator into the same niche as the true audiophile- suddenly, it makes a difference. So then how to judge and review? Where is the benchmark? I would split with a broadaxe the subject into two categories: did it come with a 1/8" mini-plug, or a true " audio connector?As these cans came with the former, we must assume that they were primarily intended for the MP3 and portable music crowd in general. The slick foldability of the design furthers this theory. The aforementioned plug is of a slim design, clearly intended to fit into any device with any shell. It is also angled at a 45, the first time I have seen this and at once settling the argument of straight up or 90.That they are Bose insures two things: the sound quality promises that they will be superior, and that they are probably overpriced. In back to back tests with a particular favorite album using my new benchmark Sennheiser cans, the Bose did OK- I noticed they seem to deliver more volume at a lower setting from the playback device, in this case an iPod Classic. While the sound was clear and relatively distinct, I would say that's about it. The bass response was adequate, nothing special. After the truly sensual experience of the over the ear Sennheisers, going back to an on-ear device such as this is a letdown. But there can be no argument that the quality is superb, the "knockdown" and storage of these phones is very nicely executed,although it does seem that they would not take well to rough handling. So, unlike others I have seen, they come with a semi-rigid case that's roughly (and ironically) the size of a CD, and well built to stand the rigors of travel. To test this theory I may pass them along to my flight attendant sister for the analysis of a true road- or sky warrior. All in all, there are too many choices, and yours will probably be determined in part by reviews such as this, what your friends say, and ultimately what brand you choose to advertise on your head. <hl> You can do worse than the Bose for the same price, but I believe with more diligent study you might also do better . <hl>

The rise, domination, and nearly complete takeover of recorded music by the MP3 and its relatives has had a curious effect on a lot of people. To some who have made listening to music a part of their lives for the better part of their lives, it usually does not take long at all for one truth to become glaringly and disturbingly apparent: no longer could the music speak for itself. The mandates of the compression algorithms now dictate what we hear.I don't want to raise the spectre of arguments like this long passed- the cassette tape, the CD- for that matter, people were probably bitching about the change from shellac to vinyl.But one fact remains unalterable: MP3's mess with the music. And using them in evaluating any sound reproduction device, i.e. speakers, headphones, earbuds, strikes me as not dissimilar from using Applebee's food to evaluate cutlery.This is by no means intended to be a slam at Applebees, but the point for which I strive is how can you tell if you are dining on the best when what you are eating is a faulty reproduction of the real thing?Having cleared the air with that, I can move on to say that MP3's have forced even the most casual but dedicated music appreciator into the same niche as the true audiophile- suddenly, it makes a difference.So then how to judge and review? Where is the benchmark? I would split with a broadaxe the subject into two categories: did it come with a 1/8" mini-plug, or a true " audio connector?As these cans came with the former, we must assume that they were primarily intended for the MP3 and portable music crowd in general. The slick foldability of the design furthers this theory. The aforementioned plug is of a slim design, clearly intended to fit into any device with any shell.It is also angled at a 45, the first time I have seen this and at once settling the argument of straight up or 90.That they are Bose insures two things: the sound quality promises that they will be superior, and that they are probably overpriced.In back to back tests with a particular favorite album using my new benchmark Sennheiser cans, the Bose did OK- I noticed they seem to deliver more volume at a lower setting from the playback device, in this case an iPod Classic.While the sound was clear and relatively distinct, I would say that's about it. The bass response was adequate, nothing special. After the truly sensual experience of the over the ear Sennheisers, going back to an on-ear device such as this is a letdown.But there can be no argument that the quality is superb, the "knockdown" and storage of these phones is very nicely executed,although it does seem that they would not take well to rough handling. So, unlike others I have seen, they come with a semi-rigid case that's roughly (and ironically) the size of a CD, and well built to stand the rigors of travel. To test this theory I may pass them along to my flight attendant sister for the analysis of a true road- or sky warrior.All in all, there are too many choices, and yours will probably be determined in part by reviews such as this, what your friends say, and ultimately what brand you choose to advertise on your head. You can do worse than the Bose for the same price, but I believe with more diligent study <hl> you might also do better <hl>.

You can do worse than the Bose for the same price, but I believe with more diligent study <hl> you might also do better <hl> .


Question: How is the unit?

This unit is very nice.  Has a lock mode for antitheft. Extremely easy to use out of the box.  Instructions on updating maps is not clear that gives 4 stars.  Touch screen and portable.  Tried magellen in store and could not figure out menus as easy as this.  TomTom may be equivalent.

Answer: This unit is very nice

This unit is very nice .

<hl> This unit is very nice . <hl> Has a lock mode for antitheft. Extremely easy to use out of the box. Instructions on updating maps is not clear that gives 4 stars. Touch screen and portable. Tried magellen in store and could not figure out menus as easy as this. TomTom may be equivalent.

<hl> This unit is very nice <hl>. Has a lock mode for antitheft. Extremely easy to use out of the box. Instructions on updating maps is not clear that gives 4 stars. Touch screen and portable. Tried magellen in store and could not figure out menus as easy as this. TomTom may be equivalent.


Question: How is the resolution?

Easy to set up.  Easy to use.  Easy to access from my computer or my android phone.We're using for our nursery to keep an eye on our little one.  However, she's still young enough that she doesn't spend much time in there yet.  But I've tried out the camera a little anyway.  I love that you can operate the movement of the camera remotely, through the computer or phone even.  I haven't really tried the sound features yet.As to setting it up remotely, I had it working without calling customer service, but it hasn't been completely consistent for some reason.  Not worried about it though.  I'm sure we'll get the kinks worked out.Also, just to make sure it's clear, the resolution is not that great.  It's good enough for monitoring, good enough for snapping some shots, but certainly not HD (which the product doesn't claim to be - just being clear).

Answer: the camera a little

Easy to set up. Easy to use. Easy to access from my computer or my android phone. We're using for our nursery to keep an eye on our little one. However, she's still young enough that she doesn't spend much time in there yet. <hl> But I've tried out the camera a little anyway. <hl> I love that you can operate the movement of the camera remotely, through the computer or phone even. I haven't really tried the sound features yet. As to setting it up remotely, I had it working without calling customer service, but it hasn't been completely consistent for some reason. Not worried about it though. I'm sure we'll get the kinks worked out. Also, just to make sure it's clear, the resolution is not that great. It's good enough for monitoring, good enough for snapping some shots, but certainly not HD (which the product doesn't claim to be - just being clear).

Easy to set up. Easy to use. Easy to access from my computer or my android phone.We're using for our nursery to keep an eye on our little one. However, she's still young enough that she doesn't spend much time in there yet. But I've tried out <hl> the camera a little <hl> anyway. I love that you can operate the movement of the camera remotely, through the computer or phone even. I haven't really tried the sound features yet.As to setting it up remotely, I had it working without calling customer service, but it hasn't been completely consistent for some reason. Not worried about it though. I'm sure we'll get the kinks worked out.Also, just to make sure it's clear, the resolution is not that great. It's good enough for monitoring, good enough for snapping some shots, but certainly not HD (which the product doesn't claim to be - just being clear).


Question: How would you rate the speed of the product?

This is the router I'm currently using in my home as a wireless access point. In my opinion, the wireless functions are what set these routers apart. Although the TP-Link doesn't have the slickest UI it is fairly full-featured. Since it often comes down to reliability and performance I thought I'd run some tests myself. Hopefully others will find this useful. So here's what I found:I used a my workstation as a jperf server and a macbook pro as a jperf client. I ran each test 4 times. The router was about 30ft from the macbook pro with some obstructions. Everything was kept constant for all tests. Each test was 240seconds, 8 streams, with a TCP Window Size of 1024. Here are the four routers and their average performances in Kbits/sec. I used the latest firmware available as of 1/12/2013:Netgear WNDR3700V2 DD-WRT41,842 2.4ghz127,843 5.8ghzNetgear WNDR4300 Stock71,711 2.4ghztoo many problems with 5.8ghz to testTPLink TL-WDR4300 Stock104,304 2.4ghz180,629 5.8ghzWD MyNet N900112,314 2.4ghz125,510 5.8ghzAs you can see the WD MyNet N900 has the best 2.4ghz performance of the bunch but the 5.8ghz performance is a letdown. I ended up using the TP-Link N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (TL-WDR4300) as my home router. The price is great and although it doesn't have the best GUI the performance was tops.(My Settings)2.4 ghz* wpa/wpa2* 802.11 g+n* 20/40 auto* auto channel* QOS off5.8 ghz* wpa/wpa2* 802.11n* 20/40 auto* auto channel* QOS off

Answer: Everything was kept constant for all tests

This is the router I'm currently using in my home as a wireless access point. In my opinion, the wireless functions are what set these routers apart. Although the TP-Link doesn't have the slickest UI it is fairly full-featured. Since it often comes down to reliability and performance I thought I'd run some tests myself. Hopefully others will find this useful. So here's what I found:I used a my workstation as a jperf server and a macbook pro as a jperf client. I ran each test 4 times. The router was about 30ft from the macbook pro with some obstructions. <hl> Everything was kept constant for all tests . <hl> Each test was 240seconds, 8 streams, with a TCP Window Size of 1024. Here are the four routers and their average performances in Kbits/sec. I used the latest firmware available as of 1/12/2013:Netgear WNDR3700V2 DD-WRT41,842 2.4ghz127,843 5.8ghzNetgear WNDR4300 Stock71,711 2.4ghztoo many problems with 5.8ghz to testTPLink TL-WDR4300 Stock104,304 2.4ghz180,629 5.8ghzWD MyNet N900112,314 2.4ghz125,510 5.8ghzAs you can see the WD MyNet N900 has the best 2.4ghz performance of the bunch but the 5.8ghz performance is a letdown. I ended up using the TP-Link N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (TL-WDR4300) as my home router. The price is great and although it doesn't have the best GUI the performance was tops.(My Settings)2.4 ghz* wpa/wpa2* 802.11 g+n* 20/40 auto* auto channel* QOS off5.8 ghz* wpa/wpa2* 802.11n * 20/40 auto* auto channel* QOS off

This is the router I'm currently using in my home as a wireless access point. In my opinion, the wireless functions are what set these routers apart. Although the TP-Link doesn't have the slickest UI it is fairly full-featured. Since it often comes down to reliability and performance I thought I'd run some tests myself. Hopefully others will find this useful. So here's what I found:I used a my workstation as a jperf server and a macbook pro as a jperf client. I ran each test 4 times. The router was about 30ft from the macbook pro with some obstructions. <hl> Everything was kept constant for all tests <hl>. Each test was 240seconds, 8 streams, with a TCP Window Size of 1024. Here are the four routers and their average performances in Kbits/sec. I used the latest firmware available as of 1/12/2013:Netgear WNDR3700V2 DD-WRT41,842 2.4ghz127,843 5.8ghzNetgear WNDR4300 Stock71,711 2.4ghztoo many problems with 5.8ghz to testTPLink TL-WDR4300 Stock104,304 2.4ghz180,629 5.8ghzWD MyNet N900112,314 2.4ghz125,510 5.8ghzAs you can see the WD MyNet N900 has the best 2.4ghz performance of the bunch but the 5.8ghz performance is a letdown. I ended up using the TP-Link N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (TL-WDR4300) as my home router. The price is great and although it doesn't have the best GUI the performance was tops.(My Settings)2.4 ghz* wpa/wpa2* 802.11 g+n* 20/40 auto* auto channel* QOS off5.8 ghz* wpa/wpa2* 802.11n* 20/40 auto* auto channel* QOS off

<hl> Everything was kept constant for all tests <hl> .


Question: How are both sides with respect to the angle?

I purchased this monitor several years ago (it was twice as expensive then) and have been enjoying it ever since. 16:10 ratio should be the standard (closer to phi, the golden ratio, the better. Interestingly enough, for those who care, 8/5 (=16/10) is actually a convergent to phi, meaning no other fraction with equal or lower denominator is closer to phi than 8/5). Color is fantastic and the viewing angles are excellent as well. The swivel ability is novel, but I seldom if ever use it. Perhaps since they're now down to $266, I may purchase another. I sold both of my 16:9 cheap monitors to buy this way back when, and never regretted losing the screen real estate.

Answer: the viewing angles are excellent as well

I purchased this monitor several years ago (it was twice as expensive then) and have been enjoying it ever since. 16:10 ratio should be the standard (closer to phi, the golden ratio, the better. Interestingly enough, for those who care, 8/5 (=16/10) is actually a convergent to phi, meaning no other fraction with equal or lower denominator is closer to phi than 8/5). <hl> Color is fantastic and the viewing angles are excellent as well . <hl> The swivel ability is novel, but I seldom if ever use it. Perhaps since they're now down to $266, I may purchase another. I sold both of my 16:9 cheap monitors to buy this way back when, and never regretted losing the screen real estate.

I purchased this monitor several years ago (it was twice as expensive then) and have been enjoying it ever since. 16:10 ratio should be the standard (closer to phi, the golden ratio, the better. Interestingly enough, for those who care, 8/5 (=16/10) is actually a convergent to phi, meaning no other fraction with equal or lower denominator is closer to phi than 8/5). Color is fantastic and <hl> the viewing angles are excellent as well <hl>. The swivel ability is novel, but I seldom if ever use it. Perhaps since they're now down to $266, I may purchase another. I sold both of my 16:9 cheap monitors to buy this way back when, and never regretted losing the screen real estate.

Color is fantastic and <hl> the viewing angles are excellent as well <hl> .


Question: What are the specifications of the product?

I was looking something like this, this product is excellent, very small, very fast and works perfect, this can be used outside of the US with the services available (Netflix and Youtube), i definitely recommend this product.

Answer: very small, very fast and works perfect

<hl> I was looking something like this, this product is excellent, very small, very fast and works perfect , this can be used outside of the US with the services available (Netflix and Youtube), i definitely recommend this product. <hl>

I was looking something like this, this product is excellent, <hl> very small, very fast and works perfect <hl>, this can be used outside of the US with the services available (Netflix and Youtube), i definitely recommend this product.

I was looking something like this, this product is excellent, <hl> very small, very fast and works perfect <hl> , this can be used outside of the US with the services available (Netflix and Youtube), i definitely recommend this product.


Question: How is the 3d rendering?

I've been a fan of Samsung for years and this is the first time I've strayed from my usual brand. When comparing the features on this TV to a similar Samsung you will pay $300-$400 more. I wasn't sure what to expect with this TV and honestly I was ready to dislike it from the start. Now that I've been using mine for about a month I feel I can give a solid review. Sure, this TV is not top of the line, but it has some features you will find on much higher priced sets.Pros- This TV is thin! You can hang it on the wall and it looks like a picture frame on the wall. All the connections are strategically placed that make doing just this possible!- Built in WiFi! I've always hated the idea of having to run a network cable to where I have my TV. It just isn't practical. My PS3 and Xbox are wireless so that's how I've compensated over the past few years. Having the ability to stream without an external source directly from Netfilx or Amazon has made this TV really handy.- The passive 3D has been amazing! I thought I really wanted a TV with active 3D, but the wider viewing angle of the passive 3D and not having to worry about battery powered glasses was a big selling point for me to go passive. Sure the TV snobs will tell you that you are not seeing each frame in Full 1080P with the passive, but we've gotten to the point where the human eye can't even tell so I'm not paying more for something I wouldn't even notice! The 2D to 3D feature is pretty cool too, but the way I'd describe that is that instead of the picture coming out at you, the TV seems to be like a window that you are looking into. The true 3D does come right out of the set at you and I can't believe there isn't more 3D content for how amazing it is to have in your home. The nice thing about the passive 3D is that you just take home your glasses from the latest 3D movie in the theater and they work with your set!- The sound has been impressive. Sure it's not amazing, but I have heard much worse from stock TV speakers. I did hook mine up to surround sound but still use the TV speakers 80% of the time and they have done just fine.Cons:- I'm not sure but I believe this TV only has a single core processor. It's most obvious when searching through the smart TV menus. It just seems like the TV needs more processing power to truly be used as a smart TV that could replace your computer for surfing the web. I've added a wireless logitech keyboard and it has made the smart TV functions so much easier to use! Trying to key in a basic internet search with the stock remote is just down right painful!- Soap Opera Effect (SOE). I've heard many people talk about SOE and Panasonic TVs and didn't understand until I've seen it regularly. It's hard to explain, but some TV shows like Dramas actually look more realistic then they are probably meant to, so they look a lot like the camera movements you would see watching a soap opera. While I've listed this as a Con, it's actually started to grow on me.- No built in camera. The TV has Skype as one of the apps, but without an external camera you can't even use it to make calls. The camera is required to use the app which I don't fully understand. I can make skype calls on my computer without turning the camera on, why can't I do the same on my TV?- The power indicator light is in a horrible location. It is a bright red LED right in the center on the bottom. In a dark room it is so obvious, I don't know why they placed this where they did, but I have noticed I've started blocking it out. At first it was a major annoyance and I almost covered it up with a small piece of tape!I don't think you can find a TV with more features for this price and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I would consider a Panasonic in the future if I am ever looking to upgrade again.Update 11/24/12It truly is a 120 HZ refresh rate set and they get to 360 HZ by playing with the backlighting from what I understand.  In comparing to other sets I would compare this to other 120 HZ sets.  I am not aware how many bits the panel is and I have tried to ind this info without any luck.  I personally have had zero issue with any edge light bleeding.  The edge of my set is perfectly uniform and with the room dark and a dark scene there is no bleed through.  I honestly didn't want to like this set as my fiancée picked it as an engagement gift for me and I was looking at samsungs that cost much more.  5 months later we still both love the set and the only thing I wish is that we would have gone bigger than the 42".  We were even considering upgrading to the 55" when it was in the Black Friday deal a couple nights ago but I didn't pull the trigger.  Hope this helps!

Answer: The passive 3D has been amazing

I've been a fan of Samsung for years and this is the first time I've strayed from my usual brand. When comparing the features on this TV to a similar Samsung you will pay $300-$400 more. I wasn't sure what to expect with this TV and honestly I was ready to dislike it from the start. Now that I've been using mine for about a month I feel I can give a solid review. Sure, this TV is not top of the line, but it has some features you will find on much higher priced sets. Pros- This TV is thin! You can hang it on the wall and it looks like a picture frame on the wall. All the connections are strategically placed that make doing just this possible!- Built in WiFi! I've always hated the idea of having to run a network cable to where I have my TV. It just isn't practical. My PS3 and Xbox are wireless so that's how I've compensated over the past few years. <hl> Having the ability to stream without an external source directly from Netfilx or Amazon has made this TV really handy.- The passive 3D has been amazing ! <hl> I thought I really wanted a TV with active 3D, but the wider viewing angle of the passive 3D and not having to worry about battery powered glasses was a big selling point for me to go passive. Sure the TV snobs will tell you that you are not seeing each frame in Full 1080P with the passive, but we've gotten to the point where the human eye can't even tell so I'm not paying more for something I wouldn't even notice! The 2D to 3D feature is pretty cool too, but the way I'd describe that is that instead of the picture coming out at you, the TV seems to be like a window that you are looking into. The true 3D does come right out of the set at you and I can't believe there isn't more 3D content for how amazing it is to have in your home. The nice thing about the passive 3D is that you just take home your glasses from the latest 3D movie in the theater and they work with your set!- The sound has been impressive. Sure it's not amazing, but I have heard much worse from stock TV speakers. I did hook mine up to surround sound but still use the TV speakers 80% of the time and they have done just fine. Cons:- I'm not sure but I believe this TV only has a single core processor. It's most obvious when searching through the smart TV menus. It just seems like the TV needs more processing power to truly be used as a smart TV that could replace your computer for surfing the web. I've added a wireless logitech keyboard and it has made the smart TV functions so much easier to use! Trying to key in a basic internet search with the stock remote is just down right painful!- Soap Opera Effect (SOE). I've heard many people talk about SOE and Panasonic TVs and didn't understand until I've seen it regularly. It's hard to explain, but some TV shows like Dramas actually look more realistic then they are probably meant to, so they look a lot like the camera movements you would see watching a soap opera. While I've listed this as a Con, it's actually started to grow on me.- No built in camera. The TV has Skype as one of the apps, but without an external camera you can't even use it to make calls. The camera is required to use the app which I don't fully understand. I can make skype calls on my computer without turning the camera on, why can't I do the same on my TV?- The power indicator light is in a horrible location. It is a bright red LED right in the center on the bottom. In a dark room it is so obvious, I don't know why they placed this where they did, but I have noticed I've started blocking it out. At first it was a major annoyance and I almost covered it up with a small piece of tape!I don't think you can find a TV with more features for this price and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I would consider a Panasonic in the future if I am ever looking to upgrade again. Update 11/24/12It truly is a 120 HZ refresh rate set and they get to 360 HZ by playing with the backlighting from what I understand. In comparing to other sets I would compare this to other 120 HZ sets. I am not aware how many bits the panel is and I have tried to ind this info without any luck. I personally have had zero issue with any edge light bleeding. The edge of my set is perfectly uniform and with the room dark and a dark scene there is no bleed through. I honestly didn't want to like this set as my fiancée picked it as an engagement gift for me and I was looking at samsungs that cost much more. 5 months later we still both love the set and the only thing I wish is that we would have gone bigger than the 42". We were even considering upgrading to the 55" when it was in the Black Friday deal a couple nights ago but I didn't pull the trigger. Hope this helps!

I've been a fan of Samsung for years and this is the first time I've strayed from my usual brand. When comparing the features on this TV to a similar Samsung you will pay $300-$400 more. I wasn't sure what to expect with this TV and honestly I was ready to dislike it from the start. Now that I've been using mine for about a month I feel I can give a solid review. Sure, this TV is not top of the line, but it has some features you will find on much higher priced sets.Pros- This TV is thin! You can hang it on the wall and it looks like a picture frame on the wall. All the connections are strategically placed that make doing just this possible!- Built in WiFi! I've always hated the idea of having to run a network cable to where I have my TV. It just isn't practical. My PS3 and Xbox are wireless so that's how I've compensated over the past few years. Having the ability to stream without an external source directly from Netfilx or Amazon has made this TV really handy.- <hl> The passive 3D has been amazing <hl>! I thought I really wanted a TV with active 3D, but the wider viewing angle of the passive 3D and not having to worry about battery powered glasses was a big selling point for me to go passive. Sure the TV snobs will tell you that you are not seeing each frame in Full 1080P with the passive, but we've gotten to the point where the human eye can't even tell so I'm not paying more for something I wouldn't even notice! The 2D to 3D feature is pretty cool too, but the way I'd describe that is that instead of the picture coming out at you, the TV seems to be like a window that you are looking into. The true 3D does come right out of the set at you and I can't believe there isn't more 3D content for how amazing it is to have in your home. The nice thing about the passive 3D is that you just take home your glasses from the latest 3D movie in the theater and they work with your set!- The sound has been impressive. Sure it's not amazing, but I have heard much worse from stock TV speakers. I did hook mine up to surround sound but still use the TV speakers 80% of the time and they have done just fine.Cons:- I'm not sure but I believe this TV only has a single core processor. It's most obvious when searching through the smart TV menus. It just seems like the TV needs more processing power to truly be used as a smart TV that could replace your computer for surfing the web. I've added a wireless logitech keyboard and it has made the smart TV functions so much easier to use! Trying to key in a basic internet search with the stock remote is just down right painful!- Soap Opera Effect (SOE). I've heard many people talk about SOE and Panasonic TVs and didn't understand until I've seen it regularly. It's hard to explain, but some TV shows like Dramas actually look more realistic then they are probably meant to, so they look a lot like the camera movements you would see watching a soap opera. While I've listed this as a Con, it's actually started to grow on me.- No built in camera. The TV has Skype as one of the apps, but without an external camera you can't even use it to make calls. The camera is required to use the app which I don't fully understand. I can make skype calls on my computer without turning the camera on, why can't I do the same on my TV?- The power indicator light is in a horrible location. It is a bright red LED right in the center on the bottom. In a dark room it is so obvious, I don't know why they placed this where they did, but I have noticed I've started blocking it out. At first it was a major annoyance and I almost covered it up with a small piece of tape!I don't think you can find a TV with more features for this price and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I would consider a Panasonic in the future if I am ever looking to upgrade again.Update 11/24/12It truly is a 120 HZ refresh rate set and they get to 360 HZ by playing with the backlighting from what I understand. In comparing to other sets I would compare this to other 120 HZ sets. I am not aware how many bits the panel is and I have tried to ind this info without any luck. I personally have had zero issue with any edge light bleeding. The edge of my set is perfectly uniform and with the room dark and a dark scene there is no bleed through. I honestly didn't want to like this set as my fiancée picked it as an engagement gift for me and I was looking at samsungs that cost much more. 5 months later we still both love the set and the only thing I wish is that we would have gone bigger than the 42". We were even considering upgrading to the 55" when it was in the Black Friday deal a couple nights ago but I didn't pull the trigger. Hope this helps!

Having the ability to stream without an external source directly from Netfilx or Amazon has made this TV really handy.- <hl> The passive 3D has been amazing <hl> !


Question: How is the monitor?

This is a very nice monitor that meets all my expectations.  It is replacing a 5 year old Samsung monitor that just failed in a triple monitors setup.  The older Samsung was a higher end one in the Samsung lineup at the time.  The U2412M is a little clearer and has good color.  The monitor is thinner and lighter and the base has a smaller footprint allowing me to set the monitor so it is further back on my desk reclaiming a few inches of desk space.  Since it is LED backlit it uses much less power than my other monitors.  I'm considering replacing the other monitors with U2412M monitors although it is hard to bite the bullet on that since the other monitors are working OK and they look fine next to each other for my purposes (data and charts).  I bought this at a higher price from one vendor on Amazon as they offered Amazon Prime shipping (overnight is $3.99) and I needed the monitor right away.  Unlike most other items on Amazon there is a huge difference in price between them and the other Amazon vendors - but I needed the monitor ASAP and even Dell themselves couldn't ship it overnight.

Answer: This is a very nice monitor that meets all my expectations

<hl> This is a very nice monitor that meets all my expectations . <hl> It is replacing a 5 year old Samsung monitor that just failed in a triple monitors setup. The older Samsung was a higher end one in the Samsung lineup at the time. The U2412M is a little clearer and has good color. The monitor is thinner and lighter and the base has a smaller footprint allowing me to set the monitor so it is further back on my desk reclaiming a few inches of desk space. Since it is LED backlit it uses much less power than my other monitors. I'm considering replacing the other monitors with U2412M monitors although it is hard to bite the bullet on that since the other monitors are working OK and they look fine next to each other for my purposes (data and charts). I bought this at a higher price from one vendor on Amazon as they offered Amazon Prime shipping (overnight is $3.99) and I needed the monitor right away. Unlike most other items on Amazon there is a huge difference in price between them and the other Amazon vendors - but I needed the monitor ASAP and even Dell themselves couldn't ship it overnight.

<hl> This is a very nice monitor that meets all my expectations <hl>. It is replacing a 5 year old Samsung monitor that just failed in a triple monitors setup. The older Samsung was a higher end one in the Samsung lineup at the time. The U2412M is a little clearer and has good color. The monitor is thinner and lighter and the base has a smaller footprint allowing me to set the monitor so it is further back on my desk reclaiming a few inches of desk space. Since it is LED backlit it uses much less power than my other monitors. I'm considering replacing the other monitors with U2412M monitors although it is hard to bite the bullet on that since the other monitors are working OK and they look fine next to each other for my purposes (data and charts). I bought this at a higher price from one vendor on Amazon as they offered Amazon Prime shipping (overnight is $3.99) and I needed the monitor right away. Unlike most other items on Amazon there is a huge difference in price between them and the other Amazon vendors - but I needed the monitor ASAP and even Dell themselves couldn't ship it overnight.

<hl> This is a very nice monitor that meets all my expectations <hl> .


Question: How was the quality?

I had a blue one like this, and it lasted 2 1/2 years. This player is amazing! Radio, micro sd slot, buttons are good, software isn't buggy, good battery life, and it doesn't download album art! After my player broke, I ordered the "newer" version of this player, and it sucked. I had to exchange it, and the new one wouldn't work either! Also, the newer version likes to download album art without permission. Personally I don't care for the album art; it just takes up space. This has a mini slot for charger instead of a micro, but a small inconvenience for the quality you get in this. If you're trying to decide between the clip and the clip zip, go with the regular clip.

Answer: I had a blue one like this, and

<hl> I had a blue one like this, and it lasted 2 1/2 years. <hl> This player is amazing! Radio, micro sd slot, buttons are good, software isn't buggy, good battery life, and it doesn't download album art! After my player broke, I ordered the "newer" version of this player, and it sucked. I had to exchange it, and the new one wouldn't work either! Also, the newer version likes to download album art without permission. Personally I don't care for the album art; it just takes up space. This has a mini slot for charger instead of a micro, but a small inconvenience for the quality you get in this. If you're trying to decide between the clip and the clip zip, go with the regular clip.

<hl> I had a blue one like this, and <hl> it lasted 2 1/2 years. This player is amazing! Radio, micro sd slot, buttons are good, software isn't buggy, good battery life, and it doesn't download album art! After my player broke, I ordered the "newer" version of this player, and it sucked. I had to exchange it, and the new one wouldn't work either! Also, the newer version likes to download album art without permission. Personally I don't care for the album art; it just takes up space. This has a mini slot for charger instead of a micro, but a small inconvenience for the quality you get in this. If you're trying to decide between the clip and the clip zip, go with the regular clip.


Question: How is the product?

WHO NEEDS IT?This wire should work well with anything that supports HDMI 1.3x but it's built to comply with the higher HDMI 1.4 standard. You may consider this product if you have TWO devices that support HDMI 1.4. For these, the cable will carry through HD images and Ethernet data therefore eliminating the need for one dedicated Ethernet cable and one Ethernet port. Again, on a pair of connected HDMI 1.4 devices, it will eliminate the need of a dedicated audio cable if, let's say, your TV needs to send sound back to your receiver - it may have a built-in Blu/DVD player or get its input through an USB port. You may also consider this cable if you currently need an extra HDMI 1.3 cable but you are planning to to replace your existing equipment with some HDMI 1.4 ready hardware in the near future.As far as HDMI 1.4 stands, this cable is 'it'. It's the complete implementation because it supports ALL HDMI 1.4 features.HOW GOOD IS IT?- Behaves as a HDMI 1.3x 'high speed' or 'category 2' cable.- As a 'high speed' HDMI 1.4 cable, it supports video resolutions of at least 1080p and can go as high as 4K.- The 'data channel' (Ethernet support) works only with HDMI 1.4 ready equipment.- The 'audio return channel' is another feature supported by HDMI 1.4 ready equipment only. It will allow for audio to be sent 'back' from, let's say a TV to the HDMI 1.4 compliant receiver, therefore eliminating the need for a dedicated audio cable.- It should support all the HDMI 1.4 extra color palettes because those are implemented by the HDMI 1.4 compliant connected equipment.You may want to get this cable even if your equipment is not HDMI 1.4, it doesn't hurt to get a wire that supports a higher standard and, with free shipping the price difference is not that great. And, keep in mind that Amazon stands behind this product so returns should be easy.END OF REVIEW______________________________________________________What follows is the byproduct of me attempting to clarify 'HDMI 1.4' for myself and understanding this specific product's features. I thought I'd share.WHAT'S IN A NAME? (understanding this cable's features)- HDMI 1.4 is a new HDMI standard adopted in 2009, backward compatible with HDMI 1.3. This cable should work with your existing equipment.- HIGH SPEED indicates that this cable supports resolutions of 1080p or higher and 3D video (unlike the HDMI 1.4 STANDARD cables which, believe it or not, are limited to 720p/1080i - why? nobody knows).- ETHERNET means that this cable supports a full-duplex 100 Mb/sec Ethernet connection - if you have 2 HDMI 1.4 ready devices and they both need an network connection, this cable will carry through the Ethernet datastream to the second device, therefore saving you the need for one extra Ethernet cable.- Audio Return Channel is a feature that would save you the need of a dedicated audio cable between 2 HDMI 1.4 compliant devices.- This cable should support the full set of 3D features found in the new TVs.THE HDMI 1.4x DIFFERENCEHDMI 1.4 allows for the following new features:- Ethernet Channel - allows for the 2 connected devices to communicate with each other and share one network connection.- Audio Return Channel - eliminates the need of a second cable if you want to send audio from your TV back to your receiver.- 3D - It's supported by HDMI 1.3x but HDMI 1.4a specifically supports all the currently agreed-upon industry standards- 4K resolution - good to have it but there is nothing on today's market that would take advantage of this- Expanded support for new color spaces - by supporting sYCC601, AdobeRGB, and AdobeYCC601 it better aligns your display with the color spaces supported by digital cameras.- Type D connector - the 'Micro' connector is to be used by small, portable devices with supported resolutions of up to 1080p.The HDMI Consortium defines 4 broad types of HDMI 1.4 cables:* Standard HDMI Cable* High Speed HDMI Cable* Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet* High Speed HDMI Cable with EthernetOf the above, only the 'High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet' (this one) makes sense and it's likely to emerge as the common HDMI 1.4 cable.Standard cables are limited to lower-resolution displays up to (approx. 720p or 1080i). High Speed cables support higher-resolution display (e.g. 1080p). They can deliver all video content currently defined for the HDMI standard (i.e. more than two 1080p/60 video streams, including 3D). HDMI cables with Ethernet are capable of sending 100/mbps over the HDMI Ethernet Channel. Since it is not likely that many HDMI 1.4 'standard' cables will be made or sold, I suspect that the crippled 'standard' type exists only to allow for calling the cables that support 1080p 'high speed' which sounds good and high-end.-->> Brush your teeth, it's the law! <<

Answer: WHO NEEDS IT?This wire should work well with anything that supports HDMI 1.3x but it's built to comply with the higher HDMI 1.4 standard

<hl> WHO NEEDS IT?This wire should work well with anything that supports HDMI 1.3x but it's built to comply with the higher HDMI 1.4 standard . <hl> You may consider this product if you have TWO devices that support HDMI 1.4. For these, the cable will carry through HD images and Ethernet data therefore eliminating the need for one dedicated Ethernet cable and one Ethernet port. Again, on a pair of connected HDMI 1.4 devices, it will eliminate the need of a dedicated audio cable if, let's say, your TV needs to send sound back to your receiver - it may have a built-in Blu/DVD player or get its input through an USB port. You may also consider this cable if you currently need an extra HDMI 1.3 cable but you are planning to to replace your existing equipment with some HDMI 1.4 ready hardware in the near future. As far as HDMI 1.4 stands, this cable is 'it'. It's the complete implementation because it supports ALL HDMI 1.4 features. HOW GOOD IS IT?- Behaves as a HDMI 1.3x 'high speed' or 'category 2' cable.- As a 'high speed' HDMI 1.4 cable, it supports video resolutions of at least 1080p and can go as high as 4K.- The 'data channel' (Ethernet support) works only with HDMI 1.4 ready equipment.- The 'audio return channel' is another feature supported by HDMI 1.4 ready equipment only. It will allow for audio to be sent 'back' from, let's say a TV to the HDMI 1.4 compliant receiver, therefore eliminating the need for a dedicated audio cable.- It should support all the HDMI 1.4 extra color palettes because those are implemented by the HDMI 1.4 compliant connected equipment. You may want to get this cable even if your equipment is not HDMI 1.4, it doesn't hurt to get a wire that supports a higher standard and, with free shipping the price difference is not that great. And, keep in mind that Amazon stands behind this product so returns should be easy. END OF REVIEW______________________________________________________What follows is the byproduct of me attempting to clarify 'HDMI 1.4' for myself and understanding this specific product's features. I thought I'd share. WHAT'S IN A NAME? (understanding this cable's features)- HDMI 1.4 is a new HDMI standard adopted in 2009, backward compatible with HDMI 1.3. This cable should work with your existing equipment.- HIGH SPEED indicates that this cable supports resolutions of 1080p or higher and 3D video (unlike the HDMI 1.4 STANDARD cables which, believe it or not, are limited to 720p/1080i - why? nobody knows).- ETHERNET means that this cable supports a full-duplex 100 Mb/sec Ethernet connection - if you have 2 HDMI 1.4 ready devices and they both need an network connection, this cable will carry through the Ethernet datastream to the second device, therefore saving you the need for one extra Ethernet cable.- Audio Return Channel is a feature that would save you the need of a dedicated audio cable between 2 HDMI 1.4 compliant devices.- This cable should support the full set of 3D features found in the new TVs. THE HDMI 1.4x DIFFERENCEHDMI 1.4 allows for the following new features:- Ethernet Channel - allows for the 2 connected devices to communicate with each other and share one network connection.- Audio Return Channel - eliminates the need of a second cable if you want to send audio from your TV back to your receiver.- 3D - It's supported by HDMI 1.3x but HDMI 1.4a specifically supports all the currently agreed-upon industry standards- 4K resolution - good to have it but there is nothing on today's market that would take advantage of this- Expanded support for new color spaces - by supporting sYCC601, AdobeRGB, and AdobeYCC601 it better aligns your display with the color spaces supported by digital cameras.- Type D connector - the 'Micro' connector is to be used by small, portable devices with supported resolutions of up to 1080p. The HDMI Consortium defines 4 broad types of HDMI 1.4 cables:* Standard HDMI Cable* High Speed HDMI Cable* Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet* High Speed HDMI Cable with EthernetOf the above, only the 'High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet' (this one) makes sense and it's likely to emerge as the common HDMI 1.4 cable. Standard cables are limited to lower-resolution displays up to (approx. 720p or 1080i). High Speed cables support higher-resolution display (e.g. 1080p). They can deliver all video content currently defined for the HDMI standard (i.e. more than two 1080p/60 video streams, including 3D). HDMI cables with Ethernet are capable of sending 100/mbps over the HDMI Ethernet Channel. Since it is not likely that many HDMI 1.4 'standard' cables will be made or sold, I suspect that the crippled 'standard' type exists only to allow for calling the cables that support 1080p 'high speed' which sounds good and high-end.-->> Brush your teeth, it's the law! <<

<hl> WHO NEEDS IT?This wire should work well with anything that supports HDMI 1.3x but it's built to comply with the higher HDMI 1.4 standard <hl>. You may consider this product if you have TWO devices that support HDMI 1.4. For these, the cable will carry through HD images and Ethernet data therefore eliminating the need for one dedicated Ethernet cable and one Ethernet port. Again, on a pair of connected HDMI 1.4 devices, it will eliminate the need of a dedicated audio cable if, let's say, your TV needs to send sound back to your receiver - it may have a built-in Blu/DVD player or get its input through an USB port. You may also consider this cable if you currently need an extra HDMI 1.3 cable but you are planning to to replace your existing equipment with some HDMI 1.4 ready hardware in the near future.As far as HDMI 1.4 stands, this cable is 'it'. It's the complete implementation because it supports ALL HDMI 1.4 features.HOW GOOD IS IT?- Behaves as a HDMI 1.3x 'high speed' or 'category 2' cable.- As a 'high speed' HDMI 1.4 cable, it supports video resolutions of at least 1080p and can go as high as 4K.- The 'data channel' (Ethernet support) works only with HDMI 1.4 ready equipment.- The 'audio return channel' is another feature supported by HDMI 1.4 ready equipment only. It will allow for audio to be sent 'back' from, let's say a TV to the HDMI 1.4 compliant receiver, therefore eliminating the need for a dedicated audio cable.- It should support all the HDMI 1.4 extra color palettes because those are implemented by the HDMI 1.4 compliant connected equipment.You may want to get this cable even if your equipment is not HDMI 1.4, it doesn't hurt to get a wire that supports a higher standard and, with free shipping the price difference is not that great. And, keep in mind that Amazon stands behind this product so returns should be easy.END OF REVIEW______________________________________________________What follows is the byproduct of me attempting to clarify 'HDMI 1.4' for myself and understanding this specific product's features. I thought I'd share.WHAT'S IN A NAME? (understanding this cable's features)- HDMI 1.4 is a new HDMI standard adopted in 2009, backward compatible with HDMI 1.3. This cable should work with your existing equipment.- HIGH SPEED indicates that this cable supports resolutions of 1080p or higher and 3D video (unlike the HDMI 1.4 STANDARD cables which, believe it or not, are limited to 720p/1080i - why? nobody knows).- ETHERNET means that this cable supports a full-duplex 100 Mb/sec Ethernet connection - if you have 2 HDMI 1.4 ready devices and they both need an network connection, this cable will carry through the Ethernet datastream to the second device, therefore saving you the need for one extra Ethernet cable.- Audio Return Channel is a feature that would save you the need of a dedicated audio cable between 2 HDMI 1.4 compliant devices.- This cable should support the full set of 3D features found in the new TVs.THE HDMI 1.4x DIFFERENCEHDMI 1.4 allows for the following new features:- Ethernet Channel - allows for the 2 connected devices to communicate with each other and share one network connection.- Audio Return Channel - eliminates the need of a second cable if you want to send audio from your TV back to your receiver.- 3D - It's supported by HDMI 1.3x but HDMI 1.4a specifically supports all the currently agreed-upon industry standards- 4K resolution - good to have it but there is nothing on today's market that would take advantage of this- Expanded support for new color spaces - by supporting sYCC601, AdobeRGB, and AdobeYCC601 it better aligns your display with the color spaces supported by digital cameras.- Type D connector - the 'Micro' connector is to be used by small, portable devices with supported resolutions of up to 1080p.The HDMI Consortium defines 4 broad types of HDMI 1.4 cables:* Standard HDMI Cable* High Speed HDMI Cable* Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet* High Speed HDMI Cable with EthernetOf the above, only the 'High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet' (this one) makes sense and it's likely to emerge as the common HDMI 1.4 cable.Standard cables are limited to lower-resolution displays up to (approx. 720p or 1080i). High Speed cables support higher-resolution display (e.g. 1080p). They can deliver all video content currently defined for the HDMI standard (i.e. more than two 1080p/60 video streams, including 3D). HDMI cables with Ethernet are capable of sending 100/mbps over the HDMI Ethernet Channel. Since it is not likely that many HDMI 1.4 'standard' cables will be made or sold, I suspect that the crippled 'standard' type exists only to allow for calling the cables that support 1080p 'high speed' which sounds good and high-end.-->> Brush your teeth, it's the law! <<

<hl> WHO NEEDS IT?This wire should work well with anything that supports HDMI 1.3x but it's built to comply with the higher HDMI 1.4 standard <hl> .