Question: Is sound clear?

I bought this device for $150 instead of 200 during a (Black Friday?) sale. This is a pretty crucial difference.I'm going to basically jump into pros and cons, then conclude. I will compare to theMonster ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (MBL CLY SPKR BT)at some points.Pros:-Great design, looks fantastic (I like all the colors except red, but I really liked the "grill" on the grey one).-Very minimalistic, simple, and elegant. Follows an "Apple" product theme. It has only 3 buttons, and the on/off switch.-Sound Quality is good. This is a small speaker so its never going to be amazing, but I find it rather good for the size. This speaker shines in having good High/Lows, a very rich sound, and really good Bass. In comparison to the Clarity HD which I also tried, the sound is much richer. Though the Clarity HD does indeed have good clarity, the Jambox is as good in that sense as well.-Very easy to use, pairing is incredible fast and simple (after I got it out of the box it was paired in maybe 15 seconds).-Has a website where you can download some small features (kind of useless) but also new firmware and technology that is improving the sound of the Jambox such as "Live Audio". Live Audio (i think) separates the Left and Right more and I do indeed think it improves the sound, but it comes at the cost of having a lower Maximum volume. More on volume below.-10 hour battery life. I never actually checked this and I seriously doubt it's 10 hours, but it's much higher advertised than the other bluetooth speakers, so it's safe to assume that the batterlife even if not 10 hours, is still much longer than other speakers like the Clarity HD.Cons:-Loudness. I think the loudness of this speaker is mis-advertised as I was a little bit dissapointed. At home, this thing is great. Easily fills my room, and when I turned it up downstairs, you could still hear it Upstairs in different rooms. If you want the better sound with Live Audio, it is ~2-3 volume levels (Clicks of the button) less, so it is quite a bit. When I took this to a social function with about 15 people all in a room, you could hardly hear some songs when people were talking. This also however depends on the song itself. I think if you were to turn up most songs in Itunes (Volume wise) above 100%, they would still sound good (not distorted). So I hope that the volume cap is put higher in a update (which is why updates are a very nice feature). The Clarity HD gets much louder, but once again the sound is a lot worse. If volume is crucial for you, the Clarity HD might be a nice option (Check out my review on it). Overall I think most people are going to be satisfied with the volume, and if you really need a boost, you can connect the device by wire and the sound gets MUCH louder, as loud if not louder than the Clarity HD on bluetooth.Edit: Along with LiveAudio, there is also a feature called "Sound Clarity" which once again, says it will improve audio sound at the cost of some volume, when LiveAudio is DISabled. So I had both these features enabled therefore I didn't have maximum sound. So this device CAN get a little bit louder than I thought. I still think the choice between volume and sound quality is a nice one, however to change this you need to connect to a computer, so this cannot be easily shifted on the go.-Price, $200 is a lot but the market for these devices is quite high as it is. The Clarity HD is twice as cheap on Amazon right now, but as i said before, I got my Jambox for $150 so that made a huge difference in my mind. For $50 more, I would hands down prefer the Jambox over Clarity HD. For $100, the question becomes more clouded. If you have the money and are willing to spend it, you will not feel bad about spending $150 as I think you will be very satisfied with the Jambox, it's just got a pleasing feel to it.(This isn't really a con, but a concern) -Portability: Im not certain how portable this is. Its really small and easy to carry but you do need some kind of bag, as its awkward to just carry in your hand. You do get a nice case with it. The best option without an extra bag is I guess a decently big jacket pocket would fit it. It is portable but I think its kind of peculiar to carry around, if you have Purse or some kind of backpack or anything, that problem is dissolved.Conclusion: This is a great product though it is quite pricey. It has really good sound quality and bass for its size and purpose. I am concerned about how loud this could get in a very loud enviornment, but I suspect for most people, it will be good enough. The firmware updates make this kind of problem solvable, and leave the Jambox with room to improve. The design and features are really nice. Compared to the Clarity HD, I think the reviews are misleading. The Clarity HD has notable MUCH worse sound quality, but it does get louder and is cheaper. The firmware updates are a nice touch and give you options for better sound, which is also very nice. In every other aspect such as design and battery life, the Jambox is also supreme.Extra-Topical: My Jambox is actually going to be RMA'd beacuse it has some kind of glitch or is defective, but a few times, the Bluetooth connection would just be a random sound, like a signal, but it wouldnt play any music and would make weird crackling sounds. The wire would still play music however. Recently I could barely even get bluetooth to play music, rather than these weird sounds as if it were broken, so this is a big problem. I am hoping this is just my unit so its not impacting the review, but if my new one has this problem, I may make an edit.Also, this isnt really a connectivity drop because it isnt silence, its this weird droning noise. But on the topic of connectivity. Ive never had a drop on my Itouch even while walking downstairs which the Jambox is upstairs. However, my sisters IPhone 4G had like 4 drops in one session of listening. Im not really sure what caused the connection loss and I dont know if its specific to the Iphone 4G but this may be a problem. Never happend to me though.

Answer: switch.-Sound Quality is good.

I bought this device for $150 instead of 200 during a (Black Friday?) sale. This is a pretty crucial difference. I'm going to basically jump into pros and cons, then conclude. I will compare to theMonster ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (MBL CLY SPKR BT)at some points. Pros:-Great design, looks fantastic (I like all the colors except red, but I really liked the "grill" on the grey one).-Very minimalistic, simple, and elegant. Follows an "Apple" product theme. <hl> It has only 3 buttons, and the on/off switch.-Sound Quality is good. This is a small speaker so its never going to be amazing, but I find it rather good for the size. <hl> This speaker shines in having good High/Lows, a very rich sound, and really good Bass. In comparison to the Clarity HD which I also tried, the sound is much richer. Though the Clarity HD does indeed have good clarity, the Jambox is as good in that sense as well.-Very easy to use, pairing is incredible fast and simple (after I got it out of the box it was paired in maybe 15 seconds).-Has a website where you can download some small features (kind of useless) but also new firmware and technology that is improving the sound of the Jambox such as "Live Audio". Live Audio (i think) separates the Left and Right more and I do indeed think it improves the sound, but it comes at the cost of having a lower Maximum volume. More on volume below.-10 hour battery life. I never actually checked this and I seriously doubt it's 10 hours, but it's much higher advertised than the other bluetooth speakers, so it's safe to assume that the batterlife even if not 10 hours, is still much longer than other speakers like the Clarity HD.Cons:-Loudness. I think the loudness of this speaker is mis-advertised as I was a little bit dissapointed. At home, this thing is great. Easily fills my room, and when I turned it up downstairs, you could still hear it Upstairs in different rooms. If you want the better sound with Live Audio, it is ~2-3 volume levels (Clicks of the button) less, so it is quite a bit. When I took this to a social function with about 15 people all in a room, you could hardly hear some songs when people were talking. This also however depends on the song itself. I think if you were to turn up most songs in Itunes (Volume wise) above 100%, they would still sound good (not distorted). So I hope that the volume cap is put higher in a update (which is why updates are a very nice feature). The Clarity HD gets much louder, but once again the sound is a lot worse. If volume is crucial for you, the Clarity HD might be a nice option (Check out my review on it). Overall I think most people are going to be satisfied with the volume, and if you really need a boost, you can connect the device by wire and the sound gets MUCH louder, as loud if not louder than the Clarity HD on bluetooth. Edit: Along with LiveAudio, there is also a feature called "Sound Clarity" which once again, says it will improve audio sound at the cost of some volume, when LiveAudio is DISabled. So I had both these features enabled therefore I didn't have maximum sound. So this device CAN get a little bit louder than I thought. I still think the choice between volume and sound quality is a nice one, however to change this you need to connect to a computer, so this cannot be easily shifted on the go.-Price, $200 is a lot but the market for these devices is quite high as it is. The Clarity HD is twice as cheap on Amazon right now, but as i said before, I got my Jambox for $150 so that made a huge difference in my mind. For $50 more, I would hands down prefer the Jambox over Clarity HD. For $100, the question becomes more clouded. If you have the money and are willing to spend it, you will not feel bad about spending $150 as I think you will be very satisfied with the Jambox, it's just got a pleasing feel to it.(This isn't really a con, but a concern) -Portability: Im not certain how portable this is. Its really small and easy to carry but you do need some kind of bag, as its awkward to just carry in your hand. You do get a nice case with it. The best option without an extra bag is I guess a decently big jacket pocket would fit it. It is portable but I think its kind of peculiar to carry around, if you have Purse or some kind of backpack or anything, that problem is dissolved. Conclusion: This is a great product though it is quite pricey. It has really good sound quality and bass for its size and purpose. I am concerned about how loud this could get in a very loud enviornment, but I suspect for most people, it will be good enough. The firmware updates make this kind of problem solvable, and leave the Jambox with room to improve. The design and features are really nice. Compared to the Clarity HD, I think the reviews are misleading. The Clarity HD has notable MUCH worse sound quality, but it does get louder and is cheaper. The firmware updates are a nice touch and give you options for better sound, which is also very nice. In every other aspect such as design and battery life, the Jambox is also supreme. Extra-Topical: My Jambox is actually going to be RMA'd beacuse it has some kind of glitch or is defective, but a few times, the Bluetooth connection would just be a random sound, like a signal, but it wouldnt play any music and would make weird crackling sounds. The wire would still play music however. Recently I could barely even get bluetooth to play music, rather than these weird sounds as if it were broken, so this is a big problem. I am hoping this is just my unit so its not impacting the review, but if my new one has this problem, I may make an edit. Also, this isnt really a connectivity drop because it isnt silence, its this weird droning noise. But on the topic of connectivity. Ive never had a drop on my Itouch even while walking downstairs which the Jambox is upstairs. However, my sisters IPhone 4G had like 4 drops in one session of listening. Im not really sure what caused the connection loss and I dont know if its specific to the Iphone 4G but this may be a problem. Never happend to me though.

I bought this device for $150 instead of 200 during a (Black Friday?) sale. This is a pretty crucial difference.I'm going to basically jump into pros and cons, then conclude. I will compare to theMonster ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (MBL CLY SPKR BT)at some points.Pros:-Great design, looks fantastic (I like all the colors except red, but I really liked the "grill" on the grey one).-Very minimalistic, simple, and elegant. Follows an "Apple" product theme. It has only 3 buttons, and the on/off <hl> switch.-Sound Quality is good. <hl> This is a small speaker so its never going to be amazing, but I find it rather good for the size. This speaker shines in having good High/Lows, a very rich sound, and really good Bass. In comparison to the Clarity HD which I also tried, the sound is much richer. Though the Clarity HD does indeed have good clarity, the Jambox is as good in that sense as well.-Very easy to use, pairing is incredible fast and simple (after I got it out of the box it was paired in maybe 15 seconds).-Has a website where you can download some small features (kind of useless) but also new firmware and technology that is improving the sound of the Jambox such as "Live Audio". Live Audio (i think) separates the Left and Right more and I do indeed think it improves the sound, but it comes at the cost of having a lower Maximum volume. More on volume below.-10 hour battery life. I never actually checked this and I seriously doubt it's 10 hours, but it's much higher advertised than the other bluetooth speakers, so it's safe to assume that the batterlife even if not 10 hours, is still much longer than other speakers like the Clarity HD.Cons:-Loudness. I think the loudness of this speaker is mis-advertised as I was a little bit dissapointed. At home, this thing is great. Easily fills my room, and when I turned it up downstairs, you could still hear it Upstairs in different rooms. If you want the better sound with Live Audio, it is ~2-3 volume levels (Clicks of the button) less, so it is quite a bit. When I took this to a social function with about 15 people all in a room, you could hardly hear some songs when people were talking. This also however depends on the song itself. I think if you were to turn up most songs in Itunes (Volume wise) above 100%, they would still sound good (not distorted). So I hope that the volume cap is put higher in a update (which is why updates are a very nice feature). The Clarity HD gets much louder, but once again the sound is a lot worse. If volume is crucial for you, the Clarity HD might be a nice option (Check out my review on it). Overall I think most people are going to be satisfied with the volume, and if you really need a boost, you can connect the device by wire and the sound gets MUCH louder, as loud if not louder than the Clarity HD on bluetooth.Edit: Along with LiveAudio, there is also a feature called "Sound Clarity" which once again, says it will improve audio sound at the cost of some volume, when LiveAudio is DISabled. So I had both these features enabled therefore I didn't have maximum sound. So this device CAN get a little bit louder than I thought. I still think the choice between volume and sound quality is a nice one, however to change this you need to connect to a computer, so this cannot be easily shifted on the go.-Price, $200 is a lot but the market for these devices is quite high as it is. The Clarity HD is twice as cheap on Amazon right now, but as i said before, I got my Jambox for $150 so that made a huge difference in my mind. For $50 more, I would hands down prefer the Jambox over Clarity HD. For $100, the question becomes more clouded. If you have the money and are willing to spend it, you will not feel bad about spending $150 as I think you will be very satisfied with the Jambox, it's just got a pleasing feel to it.(This isn't really a con, but a concern) -Portability: Im not certain how portable this is. Its really small and easy to carry but you do need some kind of bag, as its awkward to just carry in your hand. You do get a nice case with it. The best option without an extra bag is I guess a decently big jacket pocket would fit it. It is portable but I think its kind of peculiar to carry around, if you have Purse or some kind of backpack or anything, that problem is dissolved.Conclusion: This is a great product though it is quite pricey. It has really good sound quality and bass for its size and purpose. I am concerned about how loud this could get in a very loud enviornment, but I suspect for most people, it will be good enough. The firmware updates make this kind of problem solvable, and leave the Jambox with room to improve. The design and features are really nice. Compared to the Clarity HD, I think the reviews are misleading. The Clarity HD has notable MUCH worse sound quality, but it does get louder and is cheaper. The firmware updates are a nice touch and give you options for better sound, which is also very nice. In every other aspect such as design and battery life, the Jambox is also supreme.Extra-Topical: My Jambox is actually going to be RMA'd beacuse it has some kind of glitch or is defective, but a few times, the Bluetooth connection would just be a random sound, like a signal, but it wouldnt play any music and would make weird crackling sounds. The wire would still play music however. Recently I could barely even get bluetooth to play music, rather than these weird sounds as if it were broken, so this is a big problem. I am hoping this is just my unit so its not impacting the review, but if my new one has this problem, I may make an edit.Also, this isnt really a connectivity drop because it isnt silence, its this weird droning noise. But on the topic of connectivity. Ive never had a drop on my Itouch even while walking downstairs which the Jambox is upstairs. However, my sisters IPhone 4G had like 4 drops in one session of listening. Im not really sure what caused the connection loss and I dont know if its specific to the Iphone 4G but this may be a problem. Never happend to me though.


Question: Why is the battery more pleasant?

Batteries are excellent and the eneloop does hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables. 1 star off because it is suppose to charge AAA. If so I can't determine how.

Answer: hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables

<hl> Batteries are excellent and the eneloop does hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables . <hl> 1 star off because it is suppose to charge AAA. If so I can't determine how.

Batteries are excellent and the eneloop does <hl> hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables <hl>. 1 star off because it is suppose to charge AAA. If so I can't determine how.

Batteries are excellent and the eneloop does <hl> hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables <hl> .


Question: How good is the image of this camera?

I bought this by accident. I was supposed to buy the 248 version, the one with the speakers built in.Other than the fact there are no speakers the image is very good and you can use external speakers.I just pushed the wrong button..........

Answer: the image is very good and you can use external speakers

I bought this by accident. I was supposed to buy the 248 version, the one with the speakers built in. <hl> Other than the fact there are no speakers the image is very good and you can use external speakers .I just pushed the wrong button.......... <hl>

I bought this by accident. I was supposed to buy the 248 version, the one with the speakers built in.Other than the fact there are no speakers <hl> the image is very good and you can use external speakers <hl>.I just pushed the wrong button..........

Other than the fact there are no speakers <hl> the image is very good and you can use external speakers <hl> .I just pushed the wrong button..........


Question: Is the hole big or small?

I was looking for a sturdy, small usb stick to carry around on my keychain. This one from kingston fit the bill and I'm very happy with it. I definitely found it smaller than expected from the pictures. The casing is entirely aluminum. The loop is very solid. The capacity is good and in my unscientific opinion, I've found the speed to be quite decent: not the fastest usb stick I've used, but much faster than the conference freebee I had and plenty fast enough to quickly transfer over work files. I definitely recommend the product, especially for keychain use and with portable apps.

Answer: small usb stick

<hl> I was looking for a sturdy, small usb stick to carry around on my keychain. <hl> This one from kingston fit the bill and I'm very happy with it. I definitely found it smaller than expected from the pictures. The casing is entirely aluminum. The loop is very solid. The capacity is good and in my unscientific opinion, I've found the speed to be quite decent: not the fastest usb stick I've used, but much faster than the conference freebee I had and plenty fast enough to quickly transfer over work files. I definitely recommend the product, especially for keychain use and with portable apps.

I was looking for a sturdy, <hl> small usb stick <hl> to carry around on my keychain. This one from kingston fit the bill and I'm very happy with it. I definitely found it smaller than expected from the pictures. The casing is entirely aluminum. The loop is very solid. The capacity is good and in my unscientific opinion, I've found the speed to be quite decent: not the fastest usb stick I've used, but much faster than the conference freebee I had and plenty fast enough to quickly transfer over work files. I definitely recommend the product, especially for keychain use and with portable apps.


Question: How is the auto focus?

This is a fantastic lens considering its price, its zoom range, its compact size, and its light weight. It's by far the cheapest lens I own (the others are the $700+ Canon 15-85, the $400+ Canon 60 macro, the $400 Tamron 28-75).I considered getting the Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens but for 5x the price you get less zoom range, a heavier and bulkier lens, and perhaps a little more snob appeal with the white barrel and that precious red ring.  No doubt the L lens surpasses this one when you photograph test charts (how often do you do that?), and its weather sealing allows it to withstand thunderstorms better, but frankly speaking, if you're not a pro who pushes the envelope, who cares?If you have a crop camera, this lens lets you take advantage of the smaller sensor - you're not paying for (and lugging around) all that extra glass.  Maybe the extra $800 you spend on the L lens will make a difference in 1% of your photos, but you realize the benefit of the lighter weight and smaller size 100% of the time.  Plus you're more likely to bring it with you.Yes, at longer focal lengths you lose one f-stop compared to the L lens.  But at those focal lengths, DOF is short anyway, so you can still get portraits with blurred backgrounds at f/5.6.Sure, the front element rotates and the autofocus is slower, and you can hear the IS at work, but are those worth $800?

Answer: the autofocus is slower

This is a fantastic lens considering its price, its zoom range, its compact size, and its light weight. It's by far the cheapest lens I own (the others are the $700+ Canon 15-85, the $400+ Canon 60 macro, the $400 Tamron 28-75).I considered getting the Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens but for 5x the price you get less zoom range, a heavier and bulkier lens, and perhaps a little more snob appeal with the white barrel and that precious red ring. No doubt the L lens surpasses this one when you photograph test charts (how often do you do that?), and its weather sealing allows it to withstand thunderstorms better, but frankly speaking, if you're not a pro who pushes the envelope, who cares?If you have a crop camera, this lens lets you take advantage of the smaller sensor - you're not paying for (and lugging around) all that extra glass. Maybe the extra $800 you spend on the L lens will make a difference in 1% of your photos, but you realize the benefit of the lighter weight and smaller size 100% of the time. Plus you're more likely to bring it with you. Yes, at longer focal lengths you lose one f-stop compared to the L lens. <hl> But at those focal lengths, DOF is short anyway, so you can still get portraits with blurred backgrounds at f/5.6.Sure, the front element rotates and the autofocus is slower , and you can hear the IS at work, but are those worth $800? <hl>

This is a fantastic lens considering its price, its zoom range, its compact size, and its light weight. It's by far the cheapest lens I own (the others are the $700+ Canon 15-85, the $400+ Canon 60 macro, the $400 Tamron 28-75).I considered getting the Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens but for 5x the price you get less zoom range, a heavier and bulkier lens, and perhaps a little more snob appeal with the white barrel and that precious red ring. No doubt the L lens surpasses this one when you photograph test charts (how often do you do that?), and its weather sealing allows it to withstand thunderstorms better, but frankly speaking, if you're not a pro who pushes the envelope, who cares?If you have a crop camera, this lens lets you take advantage of the smaller sensor - you're not paying for (and lugging around) all that extra glass. Maybe the extra $800 you spend on the L lens will make a difference in 1% of your photos, but you realize the benefit of the lighter weight and smaller size 100% of the time. Plus you're more likely to bring it with you.Yes, at longer focal lengths you lose one f-stop compared to the L lens. But at those focal lengths, DOF is short anyway, so you can still get portraits with blurred backgrounds at f/5.6.Sure, the front element rotates and <hl> the autofocus is slower <hl>, and you can hear the IS at work, but are those worth $800?

But at those focal lengths, DOF is short anyway, so you can still get portraits with blurred backgrounds at f/5.6.Sure, the front element rotates and <hl> the autofocus is slower <hl> , and you can hear the IS at work, but are those worth $800?


Question: How is the player?

I love everything about these players except for 2 things. My most major complaint is that they're just way too small. And this player is SMALL! Big on performance but I would like to see them physically larger. They used to be. Several years ago. Now they are about a third of the size they used to be. I also use the FM record feature a lot to record 3 day seminars I go to. I would like to be able to record the FM to the memory card. Not the internal memory of this player. Even with 8 GB, I can't always record the 3 day program without having to have a PC with me to move the data to open up memory space. For me, a 16GB OR higher player would be nice or allow recording to the memory card.

Answer: this player is SMALL

And this player is SMALL !

I love everything about these players except for 2 things. My most major complaint is that they're just way too small. <hl> And this player is SMALL ! <hl> Big on performance but I would like to see them physically larger. They used to be. Several years ago. Now they are about a third of the size they used to be. I also use the FM record feature a lot to record 3 day seminars I go to. I would like to be able to record the FM to the memory card. Not the internal memory of this player. Even with 8 GB, I can't always record the 3 day program without having to have a PC with me to move the data to open up memory space. For me, a 16GB OR higher player would be nice or allow recording to the memory card.

I love everything about these players except for 2 things. My most major complaint is that they're just way too small. And <hl> this player is SMALL <hl>! Big on performance but I would like to see them physically larger. They used to be. Several years ago. Now they are about a third of the size they used to be. I also use the FM record feature a lot to record 3 day seminars I go to. I would like to be able to record the FM to the memory card. Not the internal memory of this player. Even with 8 GB, I can't always record the 3 day program without having to have a PC with me to move the data to open up memory space. For me, a 16GB OR higher player would be nice or allow recording to the memory card.


Question: What was the best result?

This webcam was recommended to me by a friend.  Excellent recommendation!  I had it out of the box and in service in minutes.  Using Skype, I was soon video-conferencing out-of-state family.  Image quality is excellent, as is the microphone.  Well worth the purchase if you are looking for one of these devices.

Answer: This webcam was recommended to me by a friend

<hl> This webcam was recommended to me by a friend . <hl> Excellent recommendation! I had it out of the box and in service in minutes. Using Skype, I was soon video-conferencing out-of-state family. Image quality is excellent, as is the microphone. Well worth the purchase if you are looking for one of these devices.

<hl> This webcam was recommended to me by a friend <hl>. Excellent recommendation! I had it out of the box and in service in minutes. Using Skype, I was soon video-conferencing out-of-state family. Image quality is excellent, as is the microphone. Well worth the purchase if you are looking for one of these devices.

<hl> This webcam was recommended to me by a friend <hl> .


Question: What does it tell us about the color?

Just replaced my old Samsung 16:10 monitor with this one and couldn't be happier - it's a stylish little monitor. The colors look fantastic and it's got all the connections you need. Great picture and a great value. I'm probably going to get another one as soon as I can.

Answer: The colors look fantastic

Just replaced my old Samsung 16:10 monitor with this one and couldn't be happier - it's a stylish little monitor. <hl> The colors look fantastic and it's got all the connections you need. <hl> Great picture and a great value. I'm probably going to get another one as soon as I can.

Just replaced my old Samsung 16:10 monitor with this one and couldn't be happier - it's a stylish little monitor. <hl> The colors look fantastic <hl> and it's got all the connections you need. Great picture and a great value. I'm probably going to get another one as soon as I can.


Question: How was the sound?

I just ordered a white pair from Amazon. Got them this past SaturdayI was really worried about the sound quality. I wanted them to listen to music and they do just that and sound pretty decent. There was one issue though.I charged them up and set them up to my ipad. While listening to music that was actually stored on the ipad the sound would just randomly cut out. I then connected it to my note 3 and played music from Pandora. It did the same thing and it was extremely random but frequent. I just sent an email Planttronics regarding this issue and to find out if this normal operation. I also googled the issue as well, it doesn't seem to be common but has happened with other headsets of theirs.I will report back after I hear from them.***EDIT***I got my replacement 2 days later. Charged both the headphones and the case. Paired with the ipad and my note 3 and boom, no more intermittent drops on sound. Crystal clear audio. Went to charge them with the case and now i have a different problem. The light on the headphones goes red for 2 seconds showing charging and then cuts out, while the light on the case that indicates the case is charged blinks and never charges the headphones. But the headphones charge when directly connected to the charger. Called Plantronics and they stated it was a defective case and are sending out a replacement case....4/24/14 update2nd update, I got the replacement case and still have the same issue. I got a replacement headphone order shipped to me from amazon and the sound is completely different in the new head set. The sound has way too much highs now and there is no bass. So I have another crappy set. With this much variation in product performance there is no quality control with on this headset and I will be calling Plantronics back as well as amazon to get this resolved.Maybe this is a rare occurrence and just my bad luck.

Answer: sound pretty decent

I just ordered a white pair from Amazon. Got them this past SaturdayI was really worried about the sound quality. <hl> I wanted them to listen to music and they do just that and sound pretty decent . <hl> There was one issue though. I charged them up and set them up to my ipad. While listening to music that was actually stored on the ipad the sound would just randomly cut out. I then connected it to my note 3 and played music from Pandora. It did the same thing and it was extremely random but frequent. I just sent an email Planttronics regarding this issue and to find out if this normal operation. I also googled the issue as well, it doesn't seem to be common but has happened with other headsets of theirs. I will report back after I hear from them.***EDIT***I got my replacement 2 days later. Charged both the headphones and the case. Paired with the ipad and my note 3 and boom, no more intermittent drops on sound. Crystal clear audio. Went to charge them with the case and now i have a different problem. The light on the headphones goes red for 2 seconds showing charging and then cuts out, while the light on the case that indicates the case is charged blinks and never charges the headphones. But the headphones charge when directly connected to the charger. Called Plantronics and they stated it was a defective case and are sending out a replacement case....4/24/14 update2nd update, I got the replacement case and still have the same issue. I got a replacement headphone order shipped to me from amazon and the sound is completely different in the new head set. The sound has way too much highs now and there is no bass. So I have another crappy set. With this much variation in product performance there is no quality control with on this headset and I will be calling Plantronics back as well as amazon to get this resolved. Maybe this is a rare occurrence and just my bad luck.

I just ordered a white pair from Amazon. Got them this past SaturdayI was really worried about the sound quality. I wanted them to listen to music and they do just that and <hl> sound pretty decent <hl>. There was one issue though.I charged them up and set them up to my ipad. While listening to music that was actually stored on the ipad the sound would just randomly cut out. I then connected it to my note 3 and played music from Pandora. It did the same thing and it was extremely random but frequent. I just sent an email Planttronics regarding this issue and to find out if this normal operation. I also googled the issue as well, it doesn't seem to be common but has happened with other headsets of theirs.I will report back after I hear from them.***EDIT***I got my replacement 2 days later. Charged both the headphones and the case. Paired with the ipad and my note 3 and boom, no more intermittent drops on sound. Crystal clear audio. Went to charge them with the case and now i have a different problem. The light on the headphones goes red for 2 seconds showing charging and then cuts out, while the light on the case that indicates the case is charged blinks and never charges the headphones. But the headphones charge when directly connected to the charger. Called Plantronics and they stated it was a defective case and are sending out a replacement case....4/24/14 update2nd update, I got the replacement case and still have the same issue. I got a replacement headphone order shipped to me from amazon and the sound is completely different in the new head set. The sound has way too much highs now and there is no bass. So I have another crappy set. With this much variation in product performance there is no quality control with on this headset and I will be calling Plantronics back as well as amazon to get this resolved.Maybe this is a rare occurrence and just my bad luck.

I wanted them to listen to music and they do just that and <hl> sound pretty decent <hl> .


Question: Is it a wireless keyboard?

this is really easy to use and set up. It's great to have a wireless keyboard available to use with my computer that is attached to the TV.

Answer: It's great to have a wireless keyboard available

this is really easy to use and set up. <hl> It's great to have a wireless keyboard available to use with my computer that is attached to the TV. <hl>

this is really easy to use and set up. <hl> It's great to have a wireless keyboard available <hl> to use with my computer that is attached to the TV.


Question: How is the quality?

I ordered two of them to hook up to two amps. a high end pioneer and an older onkyo.At first I didn't really notice the sound was bad as I was playing dub step and other electronic music... but when alanis morisette came on I noticed something... it sounds like a bathroom or hall effect has been added to the music. Most will probably not notice this unless you have good speakers..but I could hear it...I then tried it on my pioneer sc09 and high end speakers and it was really bad. Since I had two units I tried swapping them out but both exhibited same poor sound quality. Well the quality wasn't all bad...just that annoying bathroom echo effect ...also this device does not auto connect when your within range but rather requires you to go into Bluetooth settings and pair every time you want to use itRange was not bad about 20-30 feet throug a couple of interior walls much better than expected

Answer: poor sound quality. Well the quality wasn't all bad...just that annoying bathroom echo effect

I ordered two of them to hook up to two amps. a high end pioneer and an older onkyo. At first I didn't really notice the sound was bad as I was playing dub step and other electronic music... but when alanis morisette came on I noticed something... it sounds like a bathroom or hall effect has been added to the music. Most will probably not notice this unless you have good speakers.. but I could hear it... I then tried it on my pioneer sc09 and high end speakers and it was really bad. <hl> Since I had two units I tried swapping them out but both exhibited same poor sound quality. Well the quality wasn't all bad...just that annoying bathroom echo effect ...also this device does not auto connect when your within range but rather requires you to go into Bluetooth settings and pair every time you want to use itRange was not bad about 20-30 feet throug a couple of interior walls much better than expected <hl>

I ordered two of them to hook up to two amps. a high end pioneer and an older onkyo.At first I didn't really notice the sound was bad as I was playing dub step and other electronic music... but when alanis morisette came on I noticed something... it sounds like a bathroom or hall effect has been added to the music. Most will probably not notice this unless you have good speakers..but I could hear it...I then tried it on my pioneer sc09 and high end speakers and it was really bad. Since I had two units I tried swapping them out but both exhibited same <hl> poor sound quality. Well the quality wasn't all bad...just that annoying bathroom echo effect <hl> ...also this device does not auto connect when your within range but rather requires you to go into Bluetooth settings and pair every time you want to use itRange was not bad about 20-30 feet throug a couple of interior walls much better than expected


Question: How is the color?

I purchased a second monitor to go with my first one I purchased. Connected them together on a HIS HD6750 Radeon Turbo Ice-Q video card. Setup was easy and had the monitors up and running in 10 minutes. The color on both monitors was off a little but once I adjusted both together the color is almost perfect. As I read in a Review, this monitor does very well for the price. Running max resolution  1920 x 1080 has played every game I have with no issues. On dark scenes there is a very thin line around the edge of light bleeding but nothing that causes any issues. Very satisfied with the purchase and would recommend these to anyone looking for a cheap LED monitor 24".I do not have the speakers on the monitor connectedso i don't know how well they work.Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24-Inch (23.6-Inch Vis) Widescreen LED Monitor with Full HD 1080p and Speakers - Black

Answer: The color on both monitors was off a little but once I adjusted both together the color is almost perfect

I purchased a second monitor to go with my first one I purchased. Connected them together on a HIS HD6750 Radeon Turbo Ice-Q video card. Setup was easy and had the monitors up and running in 10 minutes. <hl> The color on both monitors was off a little but once I adjusted both together the color is almost perfect . <hl> As I read in a Review, this monitor does very well for the price. Running max resolution 1920 x 1080 has played every game I have with no issues. On dark scenes there is a very thin line around the edge of light bleeding but nothing that causes any issues. Very satisfied with the purchase and would recommend these to anyone looking for a cheap LED monitor 24". I do not have the speakers on the monitor connectedso i don't know how well they work. Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24-Inch (23.6-Inch Vis) Widescreen LED Monitor with Full HD 1080p and Speakers - Black

I purchased a second monitor to go with my first one I purchased. Connected them together on a HIS HD6750 Radeon Turbo Ice-Q video card. Setup was easy and had the monitors up and running in 10 minutes. <hl> The color on both monitors was off a little but once I adjusted both together the color is almost perfect <hl>. As I read in a Review, this monitor does very well for the price. Running max resolution 1920 x 1080 has played every game I have with no issues. On dark scenes there is a very thin line around the edge of light bleeding but nothing that causes any issues. Very satisfied with the purchase and would recommend these to anyone looking for a cheap LED monitor 24".I do not have the speakers on the monitor connectedso i don't know how well they work.Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24-Inch (23.6-Inch Vis) Widescreen LED Monitor with Full HD 1080p and Speakers - Black

<hl> The color on both monitors was off a little but once I adjusted both together the color is almost perfect <hl> .


Question: What do you think about tv?

I actually didn't get this on AMAZON... I purchased it at Target,  but wanted to leave a review here.  We went from a 50 inch plasma, (a monster of a TV that just came out 6 years ago and cost the same as a small used car), to this.  The first thing I noticed was how much lighter it is! The base is a bit flimsy but seems to work just fine.  The picture quality is excellent- and no more burn it like we had with the plasma.  Set up was a snap.  We don't have cable- so hooked up the Blu-Ray player and began checking out Netflix on it. After dealing with macro blocking and burn in with the plasma this was such a joy to watch!  The sound bothers me as it could be better and kind of ruins it... but after adjusting the equalizer and upping the base a bit- it does sound better... not great but tolerable till we purchase a surround sound system.  For the price this TV is amazing! I recommend this for anyone who wants a larger flat screen.

Answer: For the price this TV is amazing

For the price this TV is amazing !

I actually didn't get this on AMAZON... I purchased it at Target, but wanted to leave a review here. We went from a 50 inch plasma, (a monster of a TV that just came out 6 years ago and cost the same as a small used car), to this. The first thing I noticed was how much lighter it is! The base is a bit flimsy but seems to work just fine. The picture quality is excellent- and no more burn it like we had with the plasma. Set up was a snap. We don't have cable- so hooked up the Blu-Ray player and began checking out Netflix on it. After dealing with macro blocking and burn in with the plasma this was such a joy to watch! The sound bothers me as it could be better and kind of ruins it... but after adjusting the equalizer and upping the base a bit- it does sound better... not great but tolerable till we purchase a surround sound system. <hl> For the price this TV is amazing ! <hl> I recommend this for anyone who wants a larger flat screen.

I actually didn't get this on AMAZON... I purchased it at Target, but wanted to leave a review here. We went from a 50 inch plasma, (a monster of a TV that just came out 6 years ago and cost the same as a small used car), to this. The first thing I noticed was how much lighter it is! The base is a bit flimsy but seems to work just fine. The picture quality is excellent- and no more burn it like we had with the plasma. Set up was a snap. We don't have cable- so hooked up the Blu-Ray player and began checking out Netflix on it. After dealing with macro blocking and burn in with the plasma this was such a joy to watch! The sound bothers me as it could be better and kind of ruins it... but after adjusting the equalizer and upping the base a bit- it does sound better... not great but tolerable till we purchase a surround sound system. <hl> For the price this TV is amazing <hl>! I recommend this for anyone who wants a larger flat screen.

<hl> For the price this TV is amazing <hl> !


Question: Was the mountain high?

I don't consider myself an audiofile, but I can still tell the difference between good and bad headphones.  I don't like when speakers/headphones have strong bass, but make everything sound muddy.  These headphones aren't very heavy on the bass, but the bass that it does put out is very clear and solid.  I had a pair of Koss UR-20s that sounded terribly muddy after listening to the HD-202s.

Answer: These headphones aren't very

I don't consider myself an audiofile, but I can still tell the difference between good and bad headphones. I don't like when speakers/headphones have strong bass, but make everything sound muddy. <hl> These headphones aren't very heavy on the bass, but the bass that it does put out is very clear and solid. <hl> I had a pair of Koss UR-20s that sounded terribly muddy after listening to the HD-202s.

I don't consider myself an audiofile, but I can still tell the difference between good and bad headphones. I don't like when speakers/headphones have strong bass, but make everything sound muddy. <hl> These headphones aren't very <hl> heavy on the bass, but the bass that it does put out is very clear and solid. I had a pair of Koss UR-20s that sounded terribly muddy after listening to the HD-202s.


Question: How is the device?

This thing is awesome, I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have "wireless isolation" turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

Answer: This thing is awesome

<hl> This thing is awesome , I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. <hl> Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have "wireless isolation" turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

<hl> This thing is awesome <hl>, I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have "wireless isolation" turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

<hl> This thing is awesome <hl> , I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others.


Question: What is typing?

This keyboard is decent enough and for the price - it's hard to complain.  My only issue is the keys get stuck very easily - if a little bit of something falls into the crack between the keys and the base pf the key board, you get pppppppppppppppppppppppppp all across the screen until you get the 'p' key unjammed (for instance)

Answer: pppppppppppppppppppppppppp

This keyboard is decent enough and for the price - it's hard to complain. <hl> My only issue is the keys get stuck very easily - if a little bit of something falls into the crack between the keys and the base pf the key board, you get pppppppppppppppppppppppppp all across the screen until you get the 'p' key unjammed (for instance) <hl>

This keyboard is decent enough and for the price - it's hard to complain. My only issue is the keys get stuck very easily - if a little bit of something falls into the crack between the keys and the base pf the key board, you get <hl> pppppppppppppppppppppppppp <hl> all across the screen until you get the 'p' key unjammed (for instance)


Question: Is this one a good headphone choice?

Made the mistake of not reading the instructions carefully which caused me to waste quite a bit of time. Recommendation - read instructions carefully.The sound quality is very good. As previous folks have mentioned - to reduce the static/hiss - you need to increase the input power to the phones and then reduce the volume using the control on the headphones.Phones are comfortable and easy to use once setup correctly.I bought an extra set of phones and they both work well of the same RF transmitter.Wish I had bought these a long time ago. TV noise is now not a problem.I plan to also buy another RF transmitter plus headphones to run on my computer.

Answer: you need to increase the input power to the phones and then reduce the volume using the control on the headphones

Made the mistake of not reading the instructions carefully which caused me to waste quite a bit of time. Recommendation - read instructions carefully. The sound quality is very good. <hl> As previous folks have mentioned - to reduce the static/hiss - you need to increase the input power to the phones and then reduce the volume using the control on the headphones .Phones are comfortable and easy to use once setup correctly. <hl> I bought an extra set of phones and they both work well of the same RF transmitter. Wish I had bought these a long time ago. TV noise is now not a problem. I plan to also buy another RF transmitter plus headphones to run on my computer.

Made the mistake of not reading the instructions carefully which caused me to waste quite a bit of time. Recommendation - read instructions carefully.The sound quality is very good. As previous folks have mentioned - to reduce the static/hiss - <hl> you need to increase the input power to the phones and then reduce the volume using the control on the headphones <hl>.Phones are comfortable and easy to use once setup correctly.I bought an extra set of phones and they both work well of the same RF transmitter.Wish I had bought these a long time ago. TV noise is now not a problem.I plan to also buy another RF transmitter plus headphones to run on my computer.

As previous folks have mentioned - to reduce the static/hiss - <hl> you need to increase the input power to the phones and then reduce the volume using the control on the headphones <hl> .Phones are comfortable and easy to use once setup correctly.


Question: Is this camera lightweight?

I am a beginner so this camera is perfect for me. A lot of my friends recommended it and I'm glad i purchased it. It's a little difficult to get started if you're someone like me and know very little about cameras. I eventually got the hang out of it. I knocked off a star because the strap that came with it broken a week or so after I attached it to the camera. I was simply walking and the camera just fell off my shoulder. It hit the ground hard but luckily it only hit the lens cap and it works fine.

Answer: very little

I am a beginner so this camera is perfect for me. A lot of my friends recommended it and I'm glad i purchased it. <hl> It's a little difficult to get started if you're someone like me and know very little about cameras. <hl> I eventually got the hang out of it. I knocked off a star because the strap that came with it broken a week or so after I attached it to the camera. I was simply walking and the camera just fell off my shoulder. It hit the ground hard but luckily it only hit the lens cap and it works fine.

I am a beginner so this camera is perfect for me. A lot of my friends recommended it and I'm glad i purchased it. It's a little difficult to get started if you're someone like me and know <hl> very little <hl> about cameras. I eventually got the hang out of it. I knocked off a star because the strap that came with it broken a week or so after I attached it to the camera. I was simply walking and the camera just fell off my shoulder. It hit the ground hard but luckily it only hit the lens cap and it works fine.


Question: How is the button?

Great form factor, smooth operation in every circumstance I've deployed it (even against my thigh on a crowded train) and long battery life. Just about the perfect laptop mouse in my experience.Light, portable and hard-wearing. I've dropped mine many times with no damage or impairment of function.I lost my first one due to stupidity after nearly two years of use and three battery changes(!) and was so bereft I bought another that night even though it was the wrong color. I then used that one to order another red one. It is that useful a device.The buttons have a nice positive click, the wheel is the "clicking" sort I prefer with detents in scroll mode and has a tilt function for horizontal scrolling.And if you need to move it from machine to machine, you can store the tiny USB dongle inside the mouse so it doesn't get lost.A winner from Logitech.[EDIT 10/4/13] I started to see false double-click behavior last week and so swapped out my three+ year old M305 with the one I bought for a spare back in November of 2011, which returned sanity to my mouse usage.Three years plus from a mouse that cost me less than $20 and which has been toted around in some very hostile conditions isn't bad. I don't know what has broken, but it gave good service until it did.I would not want to pay the prices I'm seeing for this unit of late. True, the current "in stores" model does not have the nice hinged buttons of this one, but a portable mouse is always going to get a beating and should be either armor plated or disposably inexpensive as a consequence. I define this as about $20.All of the above In My Opinion, of course.[/EDIT][EDIT 3/19/14] The USB receiver went out on the replacement mouse after about 11 months usage. The price on these units has risen to the point I can't afford them any more so I bought a 325 to replace it. The 325 is almost identical in use (if not in look) but for the clickless mouse wheel, which I hate. YMMV. [/EDIT]

Answer: Great

<hl> Great form factor, smooth operation in every circumstance I've deployed it (even against my thigh on a crowded train) and long battery life. <hl> Just about the perfect laptop mouse in my experience. Light, portable and hard-wearing. I've dropped mine many times with no damage or impairment of function. I lost my first one due to stupidity after nearly two years of use and three battery changes(!) and was so bereft I bought another that night even though it was the wrong color. I then used that one to order another red one. It is that useful a device. The buttons have a nice positive click, the wheel is the "clicking" sort I prefer with detents in scroll mode and has a tilt function for horizontal scrolling. And if you need to move it from machine to machine, you can store the tiny USB dongle inside the mouse so it doesn't get lost. A winner from Logitech.[EDIT 10/4/13] I started to see false double-click behavior last week and so swapped out my three+ year old M305 with the one I bought for a spare back in November of 2011, which returned sanity to my mouse usage. Three years plus from a mouse that cost me less than $20 and which has been toted around in some very hostile conditions isn't bad. I don't know what has broken, but it gave good service until it did. I would not want to pay the prices I'm seeing for this unit of late. True, the current "in stores" model does not have the nice hinged buttons of this one, but a portable mouse is always going to get a beating and should be either armor plated or disposably inexpensive as a consequence. I define this as about $20.All of the above In My Opinion, of course.[/EDIT][EDIT 3/19/14] The USB receiver went out on the replacement mouse after about 11 months usage. The price on these units has risen to the point I can't afford them any more so I bought a 325 to replace it. The 325 is almost identical in use (if not in look) but for the clickless mouse wheel, which I hate. YMMV. [/EDIT]

<hl> Great <hl> form factor, smooth operation in every circumstance I've deployed it (even against my thigh on a crowded train) and long battery life. Just about the perfect laptop mouse in my experience.Light, portable and hard-wearing. I've dropped mine many times with no damage or impairment of function.I lost my first one due to stupidity after nearly two years of use and three battery changes(!) and was so bereft I bought another that night even though it was the wrong color. I then used that one to order another red one. It is that useful a device.The buttons have a nice positive click, the wheel is the "clicking" sort I prefer with detents in scroll mode and has a tilt function for horizontal scrolling.And if you need to move it from machine to machine, you can store the tiny USB dongle inside the mouse so it doesn't get lost.A winner from Logitech.[EDIT 10/4/13] I started to see false double-click behavior last week and so swapped out my three+ year old M305 with the one I bought for a spare back in November of 2011, which returned sanity to my mouse usage.Three years plus from a mouse that cost me less than $20 and which has been toted around in some very hostile conditions isn't bad. I don't know what has broken, but it gave good service until it did.I would not want to pay the prices I'm seeing for this unit of late. True, the current "in stores" model does not have the nice hinged buttons of this one, but a portable mouse is always going to get a beating and should be either armor plated or disposably inexpensive as a consequence. I define this as about $20.All of the above In My Opinion, of course.[/EDIT][EDIT 3/19/14] The USB receiver went out on the replacement mouse after about 11 months usage. The price on these units has risen to the point I can't afford them any more so I bought a 325 to replace it. The 325 is almost identical in use (if not in look) but for the clickless mouse wheel, which I hate. YMMV. [/EDIT]


Question: Is the unit easy to configure?

I started out with a Netgear WN 3000 RP which I used for more than a year. The Netgear extender constantly dropped connections and seemed to need a reboot every couple of days. I tinkered with it using different security levels and it never improved. Often the reboot wouldn't work and it wouldn't reconnect unless my main router also needed to be rebooted. I have a significant number of devices connected to wireless including an iPod, iPhone, and visitor smartphones. The reboots simply became more than inconvenient. They were extremely frustrating.It has now been a week since installation and I have not had a single dropped connection on any device. It is working perfectly! The setup was quick and easy. The touch screen made it straightforward and the setup process effectively did all the work for me. I have not noticed any degradation in speed between the main router and the extender. I have had no problems playing video clips. I'm sure there is some speed reduction but given my pattern of usage, I have not seen any problems.A bit pricey but I couldn't be happier so far.

Answer: The setup was quick and easy

I started out with a Netgear WN 3000 RP which I used for more than a year. The Netgear extender constantly dropped connections and seemed to need a reboot every couple of days. I tinkered with it using different security levels and it never improved. Often the reboot wouldn't work and it wouldn't reconnect unless my main router also needed to be rebooted. I have a significant number of devices connected to wireless including an iPod, iPhone, and visitor smartphones. The reboots simply became more than inconvenient. They were extremely frustrating. It has now been a week since installation and I have not had a single dropped connection on any device. <hl> It is working perfectly! The setup was quick and easy . <hl> The touch screen made it straightforward and the setup process effectively did all the work for me. I have not noticed any degradation in speed between the main router and the extender. I have had no problems playing video clips. I'm sure there is some speed reduction but given my pattern of usage, I have not seen any problems. A bit pricey but I couldn't be happier so far.

I started out with a Netgear WN 3000 RP which I used for more than a year. The Netgear extender constantly dropped connections and seemed to need a reboot every couple of days. I tinkered with it using different security levels and it never improved. Often the reboot wouldn't work and it wouldn't reconnect unless my main router also needed to be rebooted. I have a significant number of devices connected to wireless including an iPod, iPhone, and visitor smartphones. The reboots simply became more than inconvenient. They were extremely frustrating.It has now been a week since installation and I have not had a single dropped connection on any device. It is working perfectly! <hl> The setup was quick and easy <hl>. The touch screen made it straightforward and the setup process effectively did all the work for me. I have not noticed any degradation in speed between the main router and the extender. I have had no problems playing video clips. I'm sure there is some speed reduction but given my pattern of usage, I have not seen any problems.A bit pricey but I couldn't be happier so far.

It is working perfectly! <hl> The setup was quick and easy <hl> .


Question: How was the stand?

This monitor is just plain awesome. The presets are very nice, colors seem to be almost spot on for the gaming option. No ghosting effect. The stand is quite good, no worse then most led monitors. Since it is so light there is no problem moving it around, there is also a nice slot on the top behind the screen to use as a handle!If you are looking for higher quality monitor, try the LED versionhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B17C5KO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=390957&creativeASIN;=B00B17C5KO&linkCode;=as2&tag;=nealo10a-20

Answer: The stand is quite good

This monitor is just plain awesome. The presets are very nice, colors seem to be almost spot on for the gaming option. No ghosting effect. <hl> The stand is quite good , no worse then most led monitors. <hl> Since it is so light there is no problem moving it around, there is also a nice slot on the top behind the screen to use as a handle!If you are looking for higher quality monitor, try the LED versionhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B17C5KO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=390957&creativeASIN;=B00B17C5KO&linkCode;=as2&tag;=nealo10a-20

This monitor is just plain awesome. The presets are very nice, colors seem to be almost spot on for the gaming option. No ghosting effect. <hl> The stand is quite good <hl>, no worse then most led monitors. Since it is so light there is no problem moving it around, there is also a nice slot on the top behind the screen to use as a handle!If you are looking for higher quality monitor, try the LED versionhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B17C5KO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=390957&creativeASIN;=B00B17C5KO&linkCode;=as2&tag;=nealo10a-20

<hl> The stand is quite good <hl> , no worse then most led monitors.


Question: Where do I get a strong zipper?

This was one of the best purchases I've made all year.  I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products.  I've purchased SD Cards, cables, and now this carrying case, and I must say AmazonBasics is a GREAT VALUE!This case is well fitted for my WD portable drive, has a very rigid shell, the zipper seems quite sturdy and should last, and the inside pocket is perfect for holding my USB cord.  What else could I ask for??? Nothing

Answer: I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products

This was one of the best purchases I've made all year. <hl> I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products . <hl> I've purchased SD Cards, cables, and now this carrying case, and I must say AmazonBasics is a GREAT VALUE!This case is well fitted for my WD portable drive, has a very rigid shell, the zipper seems quite sturdy and should last, and the inside pocket is perfect for holding my USB cord. What else could I ask for??? Nothing

This was one of the best purchases I've made all year. <hl> I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products <hl>. I've purchased SD Cards, cables, and now this carrying case, and I must say AmazonBasics is a GREAT VALUE!This case is well fitted for my WD portable drive, has a very rigid shell, the zipper seems quite sturdy and should last, and the inside pocket is perfect for holding my USB cord. What else could I ask for??? Nothing

<hl> I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products <hl> .


Question: How is the remote?

The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why. They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of "smart" apps for an entry level smart tv.

Answer: The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why

The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. <hl> The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why . <hl> They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of "smart" apps for an entry level smart tv.

The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. <hl> The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why <hl>. They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of "smart" apps for an entry level smart tv.

<hl> The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why <hl> .


Question: How is it bezel?

Let me say straight off, I bought this locally and not from Amazon.  There was no difference in price and I wanted to see the floor model before I bought. But I like the Amazon user reviews, this is my 'go-to' site for user reviews so I want to contribute my experience with this TV.The 60 inch screen is BIG! Not TOO big, mind you, but big enough, and we have a large family room, I think. I'm glad I let my wife talk me out of that 70 inch screen.  It would have overpowered that room. I suspect you won't see many TVs much larger than 70 inches in size in the future, I can't imagine a room in a typical family home that could handle such a screen.  Remember, they look a lot smaller in the showroom! It replaced an old 48 inch 1st gen Panasonic rear projection HD TV that was showing its age (but was plenty big screen wise)Image quality and color is REALLY good, and I have not noticed the narrow angle of view issue that many reviews refer to and I think we have a wide viewing angle in our family room. Image quality is good EVEN when using 75 ohmn coax, IQ with the composite cables are at least as good as with coax.  We have digital, but not HD cable service, so I guess we get our signal in at 480p from cable, but the image is excellent, better than the old Panny.From other user reviews, I had done my research and was prepared to make the needed adjustments that would take care of any lip synch issues I might encounter.  However, I didn't have any lip synch problems.  I wonder if that issue is related to a certain brand or type of cable box.Netflix and Amazon have dedicated buttons on the remote so using them is EASY.  Netflix comes in at 720p as always, and the image is amazing on this TV. I don't use Amazon prime.Regarding the remote, it's pretty cool.  On one side, it is a standard remote with dedicated Netlix and Amazon buttons on the front, and on the flip side,it has a full QUERTY Chicklet type keyboard. On the keyboard side, there are also some gaming type control buttons.  You can download games from the app store (run by Yahoo on behalf of Vizio).  Other apps include Crackle, Hulu+, Vudu, etc. Pretty much similar in variety and in operation to the Roku store. More on this in a bit.The sound is typical tiny and tinny tv sound.  But in defense, the bezel (the frame) around the screen is only about 1/2 inch wide and an inch or so deep, not a lot of space for room filling speakers.  I think we will buy a sound bar for this set eventually.  But I have some spare higher quality PC speakers, in the meantime, I will look into hooking them up.Edit 1/15/13:I've tried to hook up my computer speakers to this TV only to discover that there is no 3.5 mm mini-plug outlet.  There are 2 RCA audio connections on the back and theoretically you can get a converter that converts to a female mini-plug, but Best Buy and HH Greg don't seem to carry them.  I guess I could order from Amazon or other internet vendor, but it seems kind of crazy to pay all that shipping if you don't have other things to buy.  I'll try Radio Shack across town later today.Major problem? No, but a bit of a pain, yes.  The 3.5 mini-plug socket should be part of any device with audio, in my mind.End of Edit:Set up was kind of odd. My Comcast cable box is considered an antenna source if using 75 ohm coax, but a cable connection if using composite cables on the same cable box. (My Comcast Cable box doesn't have HDMI).  The directions could have been clearer on this.I think the User Interface for set up is kind of complex and not very intuitive. I think it could be easier to use. As I said earlier, you have the ability to download apps to the TV from Yahoo even a few games and special Yahoo content apps, however that process seems kind of hidden.  Once you get to it, it works great and it's easy, but getting there is a tad difficult.  That being said, it is unlikely a child would accidentally get there and download something you don't want on your set.The wireless internet connectivity works pretty well.  My wireless router is about 40 feet away on the same floor as the TV.  Set up was relatively easy, but the TV set could be a little better in telling you the status of your connection. I had connected to my router on the first try, but hadn't realized it.  So I kept trying to complete the connection and it kept telling me that all it could find were my neighbor's networks.  Finally I realized it also kept telling me that the network I was on might be a bit slow.  (It isn't, trust me, this, I know) So I tried to get on to Netflix, and son of a gun! it worked!All the confusion aside, once you get the TV set up the way you like, the day to day operation is pretty straight forward and not difficult to use. But getting there could be easier.  Vizio needs to work on the out of box user experience I think.I feel I got a lot for my money, and I would buy it again.  If the users are tech savvy, then they should not hesitate to buy this TV.  But if the users need help setting up a regular tv then they will need someone to help them set this TV up for sure.  But like I said earlier, the day to day operation is pretty easy.  Even grandma should be able to use the set day to day (and even use Netflix and Amazon Prime!)I'm a happy camper with a HUGE TV.

Answer: only about 1/2 inch wide and an inch or so deep, not a lot of space for room filling speakers

Let me say straight off, I bought this locally and not from Amazon. There was no difference in price and I wanted to see the floor model before I bought. But I like the Amazon user reviews, this is my 'go-to' site for user reviews so I want to contribute my experience with this TV.The 60 inch screen is BIG! Not TOO big, mind you, but big enough, and we have a large family room, I think. I'm glad I let my wife talk me out of that 70 inch screen. It would have overpowered that room. I suspect you won't see many TVs much larger than 70 inches in size in the future, I can't imagine a room in a typical family home that could handle such a screen. Remember, they look a lot smaller in the showroom! It replaced an old 48 inch 1st gen Panasonic rear projection HD TV that was showing its age (but was plenty big screen wise)Image quality and color is REALLY good, and I have not noticed the narrow angle of view issue that many reviews refer to and I think we have a wide viewing angle in our family room. Image quality is good EVEN when using 75 ohmn coax, IQ with the composite cables are at least as good as with coax. We have digital, but not HD cable service, so I guess we get our signal in at 480p from cable, but the image is excellent, better than the old Panny. From other user reviews, I had done my research and was prepared to make the needed adjustments that would take care of any lip synch issues I might encounter. However, I didn't have any lip synch problems. I wonder if that issue is related to a certain brand or type of cable box. Netflix and Amazon have dedicated buttons on the remote so using them is EASY. Netflix comes in at 720p as always, and the image is amazing on this TV. I don't use Amazon prime. Regarding the remote, it's pretty cool. On one side, it is a standard remote with dedicated Netlix and Amazon buttons on the front, and on the flip side,it has a full QUERTY Chicklet type keyboard. On the keyboard side, there are also some gaming type control buttons. You can download games from the app store (run by Yahoo on behalf of Vizio). Other apps include Crackle, Hulu+, Vudu, etc. Pretty much similar in variety and in operation to the Roku store. More on this in a bit. The sound is typical tiny and tinny tv sound. <hl> But in defense, the bezel (the frame) around the screen is only about 1/2 inch wide and an inch or so deep, not a lot of space for room filling speakers . <hl> I think we will buy a sound bar for this set eventually. But I have some spare higher quality PC speakers, in the meantime, I will look into hooking them up. Edit 1/15/13:I've tried to hook up my computer speakers to this TV only to discover that there is no 3.5 mm mini-plug outlet. There are 2 RCA audio connections on the back and theoretically you can get a converter that converts to a female mini-plug, but Best Buy and HH Greg don't seem to carry them. I guess I could order from Amazon or other internet vendor, but it seems kind of crazy to pay all that shipping if you don't have other things to buy. I'll try Radio Shack across town later today. Major problem? No, but a bit of a pain, yes. The 3.5 mini-plug socket should be part of any device with audio, in my mind. End of Edit:Set up was kind of odd. My Comcast cable box is considered an antenna source if using 75 ohm coax, but a cable connection if using composite cables on the same cable box. (My Comcast Cable box doesn't have HDMI). The directions could have been clearer on this. I think the User Interface for set up is kind of complex and not very intuitive. I think it could be easier to use. As I said earlier, you have the ability to download apps to the TV from Yahoo even a few games and special Yahoo content apps, however that process seems kind of hidden. Once you get to it, it works great and it's easy, but getting there is a tad difficult. That being said, it is unlikely a child would accidentally get there and download something you don't want on your set. The wireless internet connectivity works pretty well. My wireless router is about 40 feet away on the same floor as the TV. Set up was relatively easy, but the TV set could be a little better in telling you the status of your connection. I had connected to my router on the first try, but hadn't realized it. So I kept trying to complete the connection and it kept telling me that all it could find were my neighbor's networks. Finally I realized it also kept telling me that the network I was on might be a bit slow. (It isn't, trust me, this, I know) So I tried to get on to Netflix, and son of a gun! it worked!All the confusion aside, once you get the TV set up the way you like, the day to day operation is pretty straight forward and not difficult to use. But getting there could be easier. Vizio needs to work on the out of box user experience I think. I feel I got a lot for my money, and I would buy it again. If the users are tech savvy, then they should not hesitate to buy this TV. But if the users need help setting up a regular tv then they will need someone to help them set this TV up for sure. But like I said earlier, the day to day operation is pretty easy. Even grandma should be able to use the set day to day (and even use Netflix and Amazon Prime!)I'm a happy camper with a HUGE TV.

Let me say straight off, I bought this locally and not from Amazon. There was no difference in price and I wanted to see the floor model before I bought. But I like the Amazon user reviews, this is my 'go-to' site for user reviews so I want to contribute my experience with this TV.The 60 inch screen is BIG! Not TOO big, mind you, but big enough, and we have a large family room, I think. I'm glad I let my wife talk me out of that 70 inch screen. It would have overpowered that room. I suspect you won't see many TVs much larger than 70 inches in size in the future, I can't imagine a room in a typical family home that could handle such a screen. Remember, they look a lot smaller in the showroom! It replaced an old 48 inch 1st gen Panasonic rear projection HD TV that was showing its age (but was plenty big screen wise)Image quality and color is REALLY good, and I have not noticed the narrow angle of view issue that many reviews refer to and I think we have a wide viewing angle in our family room. Image quality is good EVEN when using 75 ohmn coax, IQ with the composite cables are at least as good as with coax. We have digital, but not HD cable service, so I guess we get our signal in at 480p from cable, but the image is excellent, better than the old Panny.From other user reviews, I had done my research and was prepared to make the needed adjustments that would take care of any lip synch issues I might encounter. However, I didn't have any lip synch problems. I wonder if that issue is related to a certain brand or type of cable box.Netflix and Amazon have dedicated buttons on the remote so using them is EASY. Netflix comes in at 720p as always, and the image is amazing on this TV. I don't use Amazon prime.Regarding the remote, it's pretty cool. On one side, it is a standard remote with dedicated Netlix and Amazon buttons on the front, and on the flip side,it has a full QUERTY Chicklet type keyboard. On the keyboard side, there are also some gaming type control buttons. You can download games from the app store (run by Yahoo on behalf of Vizio). Other apps include Crackle, Hulu+, Vudu, etc. Pretty much similar in variety and in operation to the Roku store. More on this in a bit.The sound is typical tiny and tinny tv sound. But in defense, the bezel (the frame) around the screen is <hl> only about 1/2 inch wide and an inch or so deep, not a lot of space for room filling speakers <hl>. I think we will buy a sound bar for this set eventually. But I have some spare higher quality PC speakers, in the meantime, I will look into hooking them up.Edit 1/15/13:I've tried to hook up my computer speakers to this TV only to discover that there is no 3.5 mm mini-plug outlet. There are 2 RCA audio connections on the back and theoretically you can get a converter that converts to a female mini-plug, but Best Buy and HH Greg don't seem to carry them. I guess I could order from Amazon or other internet vendor, but it seems kind of crazy to pay all that shipping if you don't have other things to buy. I'll try Radio Shack across town later today.Major problem? No, but a bit of a pain, yes. The 3.5 mini-plug socket should be part of any device with audio, in my mind.End of Edit:Set up was kind of odd. My Comcast cable box is considered an antenna source if using 75 ohm coax, but a cable connection if using composite cables on the same cable box. (My Comcast Cable box doesn't have HDMI). The directions could have been clearer on this.I think the User Interface for set up is kind of complex and not very intuitive. I think it could be easier to use. As I said earlier, you have the ability to download apps to the TV from Yahoo even a few games and special Yahoo content apps, however that process seems kind of hidden. Once you get to it, it works great and it's easy, but getting there is a tad difficult. That being said, it is unlikely a child would accidentally get there and download something you don't want on your set.The wireless internet connectivity works pretty well. My wireless router is about 40 feet away on the same floor as the TV. Set up was relatively easy, but the TV set could be a little better in telling you the status of your connection. I had connected to my router on the first try, but hadn't realized it. So I kept trying to complete the connection and it kept telling me that all it could find were my neighbor's networks. Finally I realized it also kept telling me that the network I was on might be a bit slow. (It isn't, trust me, this, I know) So I tried to get on to Netflix, and son of a gun! it worked!All the confusion aside, once you get the TV set up the way you like, the day to day operation is pretty straight forward and not difficult to use. But getting there could be easier. Vizio needs to work on the out of box user experience I think.I feel I got a lot for my money, and I would buy it again. If the users are tech savvy, then they should not hesitate to buy this TV. But if the users need help setting up a regular tv then they will need someone to help them set this TV up for sure. But like I said earlier, the day to day operation is pretty easy. Even grandma should be able to use the set day to day (and even use Netflix and Amazon Prime!)I'm a happy camper with a HUGE TV.

But in defense, the bezel (the frame) around the screen is <hl> only about 1/2 inch wide and an inch or so deep, not a lot of space for room filling speakers <hl> .