Question: What is the sound quality?

Zune HD or iPod touch? Many people may start comparing this product to the iPod touch, but there are many aspects of PMP (portable media player), including the price (you get 16GB for one-hundred-sixty dollars, where for an iPod, you get 8GB for two-hundred-twenty dollars), that make the Zune HD a better choice and a strong competitor with today's leading PMP's.||>>APPEARANCEWhen I first opened up my Zune box and took it out, I was amazed. The Zune is extremely light and durable. The brushed metal back to the Zune gives it an industrial, yet sleek look. And since the screen is OLED, you can barely see where the screen boundaries are on the device. Overall, this probably one of the best looking devices I've ever seen (and I've seen tons of PMP's).||>>EASE OF USEThe user interface is amazing. It's definitely the best UI I've seen in a while. On the whole screen, there are options for music, pictures, videos, podcasts, internet, marketplace, social, and settings. Each sub-menu after that is pretty much the same. For music, you can view the music by artists, albums, genres, or songs (just a list of the 500 songs or whatever). You can switch between these different viewing options by swiping it to the left or right. The Zune performs these actions flawlessly.||>>INTERNET BROWSERAlong with all the other features packed into this device, the Zune sports a great browser. According to some sources, the browser is a slightly modified version of Internet Explorer 6. It seems pretty outdated, but many of the websites I go to have a mobile version that works just as well. Overall, loading pages is sometimes fast, and sometimes slow. It really depends on wi-fi network you're on. I'm pretty impressed with the quality of the web browser in terms of scrolling, and typing in text (the on-screen keyboard is great). The only thing I wish the Zune had was YouTube support, but with all of the music I have, I can manage not going on YouTube.||>>PORTABILITYThis devices is extremely light. It weighs around 70 grams, while the iPhone 3GS weighs about 150 grams. The devices is about 2 inches wide and 4 inches tall, with a screen that's 3.25 inches diagonally. The perfect dimension make the Zune extremely easy to carry around with me wherever I go, and also perfect for holding in my hand. I recommend buying a case (Incipio Feather Case for Zune HD (Black)) for this device.||>>SOUND QUALITYThe sound quality on this device is much better than the iPod touch. All my friends have iPods or iPhones, and even they say that my Zune sound quality blows theirs away. There are many different EQ settings for the music; acoustic, classical, electronic, hip hop, jazz, pop, and rock. I would probably say acoustic and pop are the most well-balanced options on the device, but different people have different ears. You might like different EQ settings, not to mention different headphones have different sound quality too.||>>BATTERY LIFEThe battery life on this device is a little bit better than the average PMP. With the brightness on low, wireless off, and the volume at 15 out of 30, I could probably get about 15 hours of battery life. The battery life also, depends on the bitrate of the movies or songs that you're listening to, as higher bitrates mean lower battery life. Most of my songs are 320 kbps, which is fairly high, so my battery life approximations may or may not be accurate.||>>SCREEN QUALITYThe OLED screen on this device is AMAZING. The resolution is 480x272, which isn't true HD resolution, but you can output HD video with the dock, which is sold separately. The colors on the screen are extremely bright and vivid, and the blacks are extremely dark. And the thing about OLED screens is that when they're displaying black pixels, the screen simply isn't being lit up at those pixels. So, having a lot of black really saves a lot of battery life, not to mention the whites look much, much better on OLED screens then any other screen. HOWEVER, if you're displaying a lot of white, the battery life drains a little faster than usual, which doesn't really matter that much because most of the menus are black anyway. If I was stuck on an island with nothing but my Zune HD and a couply of movies, I would be happy. :)||>>HEADPHONE QUALITYThe headphones that come with the device are pretty good. The only problem that I have with them is the bass response, so if you're an audiophile like myself, then you'll probably want to get new, better headphones. The headphones themselves are built extremely well and last a long time (longer than the generic Apple headphones). Also, the ear buds have little magnets on the ends of them which is kind of cool.||>>VERSATILITYThis device can play music, pictures, videos, podcasts (for free from the Zune Marketplace), browse the internet, download songs (and albums), and run some apps. So overall, this device has a pretty good range of things it can do. However, there isn't any integrated speaker, so you won't be able to watch videos or listen to music without headphones or separate speakers.||>>APPSThe apps selection is pretty limited. At the time of this review, there are probably only about 40-50 apps, most of which are simple 2D games. But they have a Facebook app, email app, and a twitter app, which I find quite useful at times.||>>SOFTWAREI've used iTunes before and I have to say, the Zune software totally blows iTunes out of the water. The interface is just so much faster. It looks nicer, instead of those bland Excel spreadsheets. When you're playing a song, the background automatically changes into a collage of different albums but that band, similar artists, artists photos, and some other stuff. Overall, the software is excellent, and really adds to the Zune experience.||>>MUSIC SUBSCRIPTIONS OPTIONSFor one-hundred-forty dollars a year, you can buy a Zune PASS. The Zune Pass is a subscription services that allows you to download an UNLIMITED amount of music for the time you're subscribed, along with 10 additional songs per month that you can keep forever. So, if you buy a 1-year subscription to the Zune Pass, you can download unlimited songs for a year, keep them on you computer, Zune, or Windows phone, and then listen to them whenever you want. Then, at the end of the subscription, you can download 120 of those songs to keep forever, even when you aren't subscribed. And if you stay subscribed, you can just continue like nothing ever happened, and then at the end of the 2 years, you can download 240 songs from the collection. Having the freedom to download as many songs as I want until my Zune gets full is really fun, and I would really recommend a Zune Pass to anyone who's thinking of getting a Zune.||>>VERDICTThe Zune HD is an excellent devices for anyone who wants a rich and filling digital media experience. The Zune might have some flaws, like not very many apps, and no YouTube support, but for the most part, the Zune shines. I would recommend this PMP over an iPod anyday. If you want tons of apps, and YouTube, you should probably consider getting an iPod, but if you want an amazing multimedia experience, be sure to consider getting a Zune.--Bob

Answer: QUALITYThe sound quality on this device is much better than the iPod touch

Zune HD or iPod touch? Many people may start comparing this product to the iPod touch, but there are many aspects of PMP (portable media player), including the price (you get 16GB for one-hundred-sixty dollars, where for an iPod, you get 8GB for two-hundred-twenty dollars), that make the Zune HD a better choice and a strong competitor with today's leading PMP's.||>>APPEARANCEWhen I first opened up my Zune box and took it out, I was amazed. The Zune is extremely light and durable. The brushed metal back to the Zune gives it an industrial, yet sleek look. And since the screen is OLED, you can barely see where the screen boundaries are on the device. Overall, this probably one of the best looking devices I've ever seen (and I've seen tons of PMP's).||>>EASE OF USEThe user interface is amazing. It's definitely the best UI I've seen in a while. On the whole screen, there are options for music, pictures, videos, podcasts, internet, marketplace, social, and settings. Each sub-menu after that is pretty much the same. For music, you can view the music by artists, albums, genres, or songs (just a list of the 500 songs or whatever). You can switch between these different viewing options by swiping it to the left or right. The Zune performs these actions flawlessly.||>>INTERNET BROWSERAlong with all the other features packed into this device, the Zune sports a great browser. According to some sources, the browser is a slightly modified version of Internet Explorer 6. It seems pretty outdated, but many of the websites I go to have a mobile version that works just as well. Overall, loading pages is sometimes fast, and sometimes slow. It really depends on wi-fi network you're on. I'm pretty impressed with the quality of the web browser in terms of scrolling, and typing in text (the on-screen keyboard is great). The only thing I wish the Zune had was YouTube support, but with all of the music I have, I can manage not going on YouTube.||>>PORTABILITYThis devices is extremely light. It weighs around 70 grams, while the iPhone 3GS weighs about 150 grams. The devices is about 2 inches wide and 4 inches tall, with a screen that's 3.25 inches diagonally. The perfect dimension make the Zune extremely easy to carry around with me wherever I go, and also perfect for holding in my hand. <hl> I recommend buying a case (Incipio Feather Case for Zune HD (Black)) for this device.||>>SOUND QUALITYThe sound quality on this device is much better than the iPod touch . <hl> All my friends have iPods or iPhones, and even they say that my Zune sound quality blows theirs away. There are many different EQ settings for the music; acoustic, classical, electronic, hip hop, jazz, pop, and rock. I would probably say acoustic and pop are the most well-balanced options on the device, but different people have different ears. You might like different EQ settings, not to mention different headphones have different sound quality too.||>>BATTERY LIFEThe battery life on this device is a little bit better than the average PMP. With the brightness on low, wireless off, and the volume at 15 out of 30, I could probably get about 15 hours of battery life. The battery life also, depends on the bitrate of the movies or songs that you're listening to, as higher bitrates mean lower battery life. Most of my songs are 320 kbps, which is fairly high, so my battery life approximations may or may not be accurate.||>>SCREEN QUALITYThe OLED screen on this device is AMAZING. The resolution is 480x272, which isn't true HD resolution, but you can output HD video with the dock, which is sold separately. The colors on the screen are extremely bright and vivid, and the blacks are extremely dark. And the thing about OLED screens is that when they're displaying black pixels, the screen simply isn't being lit up at those pixels. So, having a lot of black really saves a lot of battery life, not to mention the whites look much, much better on OLED screens then any other screen. HOWEVER, if you're displaying a lot of white, the battery life drains a little faster than usual, which doesn't really matter that much because most of the menus are black anyway. If I was stuck on an island with nothing but my Zune HD and a couply of movies, I would be happy. :) ||>>HEADPHONE QUALITYThe headphones that come with the device are pretty good. The only problem that I have with them is the bass response, so if you're an audiophile like myself, then you'll probably want to get new, better headphones. The headphones themselves are built extremely well and last a long time (longer than the generic Apple headphones). Also, the ear buds have little magnets on the ends of them which is kind of cool.||>>VERSATILITYThis device can play music, pictures, videos, podcasts (for free from the Zune Marketplace), browse the internet, download songs (and albums), and run some apps. So overall, this device has a pretty good range of things it can do. However, there isn't any integrated speaker, so you won't be able to watch videos or listen to music without headphones or separate speakers.||>>APPSThe apps selection is pretty limited. At the time of this review, there are probably only about 40-50 apps, most of which are simple 2D games. But they have a Facebook app, email app, and a twitter app, which I find quite useful at times.||>>SOFTWAREI've used iTunes before and I have to say, the Zune software totally blows iTunes out of the water. The interface is just so much faster. It looks nicer, instead of those bland Excel spreadsheets. When you're playing a song, the background automatically changes into a collage of different albums but that band, similar artists, artists photos, and some other stuff. Overall, the software is excellent, and really adds to the Zune experience.||>>MUSIC SUBSCRIPTIONS OPTIONSFor one-hundred-forty dollars a year, you can buy a Zune PASS. The Zune Pass is a subscription services that allows you to download an UNLIMITED amount of music for the time you're subscribed, along with 10 additional songs per month that you can keep forever. So, if you buy a 1-year subscription to the Zune Pass, you can download unlimited songs for a year, keep them on you computer, Zune, or Windows phone, and then listen to them whenever you want. Then, at the end of the subscription, you can download 120 of those songs to keep forever, even when you aren't subscribed. And if you stay subscribed, you can just continue like nothing ever happened, and then at the end of the 2 years, you can download 240 songs from the collection. Having the freedom to download as many songs as I want until my Zune gets full is really fun, and I would really recommend a Zune Pass to anyone who's thinking of getting a Zune.||>>VERDICTThe Zune HD is an excellent devices for anyone who wants a rich and filling digital media experience. The Zune might have some flaws, like not very many apps, and no YouTube support, but for the most part, the Zune shines. I would recommend this PMP over an iPod anyday. If you want tons of apps, and YouTube, you should probably consider getting an iPod, but if you want an amazing multimedia experience, be sure to consider getting a Zune.--Bob

Zune HD or iPod touch? Many people may start comparing this product to the iPod touch, but there are many aspects of PMP (portable media player), including the price (you get 16GB for one-hundred-sixty dollars, where for an iPod, you get 8GB for two-hundred-twenty dollars), that make the Zune HD a better choice and a strong competitor with today's leading PMP's.||>>APPEARANCEWhen I first opened up my Zune box and took it out, I was amazed. The Zune is extremely light and durable. The brushed metal back to the Zune gives it an industrial, yet sleek look. And since the screen is OLED, you can barely see where the screen boundaries are on the device. Overall, this probably one of the best looking devices I've ever seen (and I've seen tons of PMP's).||>>EASE OF USEThe user interface is amazing. It's definitely the best UI I've seen in a while. On the whole screen, there are options for music, pictures, videos, podcasts, internet, marketplace, social, and settings. Each sub-menu after that is pretty much the same. For music, you can view the music by artists, albums, genres, or songs (just a list of the 500 songs or whatever). You can switch between these different viewing options by swiping it to the left or right. The Zune performs these actions flawlessly.||>>INTERNET BROWSERAlong with all the other features packed into this device, the Zune sports a great browser. According to some sources, the browser is a slightly modified version of Internet Explorer 6. It seems pretty outdated, but many of the websites I go to have a mobile version that works just as well. Overall, loading pages is sometimes fast, and sometimes slow. It really depends on wi-fi network you're on. I'm pretty impressed with the quality of the web browser in terms of scrolling, and typing in text (the on-screen keyboard is great). The only thing I wish the Zune had was YouTube support, but with all of the music I have, I can manage not going on YouTube.||>>PORTABILITYThis devices is extremely light. It weighs around 70 grams, while the iPhone 3GS weighs about 150 grams. The devices is about 2 inches wide and 4 inches tall, with a screen that's 3.25 inches diagonally. The perfect dimension make the Zune extremely easy to carry around with me wherever I go, and also perfect for holding in my hand. I recommend buying a case (Incipio Feather Case for Zune HD (Black)) for this device.||>>SOUND <hl> QUALITYThe sound quality on this device is much better than the iPod touch <hl>. All my friends have iPods or iPhones, and even they say that my Zune sound quality blows theirs away. There are many different EQ settings for the music; acoustic, classical, electronic, hip hop, jazz, pop, and rock. I would probably say acoustic and pop are the most well-balanced options on the device, but different people have different ears. You might like different EQ settings, not to mention different headphones have different sound quality too.||>>BATTERY LIFEThe battery life on this device is a little bit better than the average PMP. With the brightness on low, wireless off, and the volume at 15 out of 30, I could probably get about 15 hours of battery life. The battery life also, depends on the bitrate of the movies or songs that you're listening to, as higher bitrates mean lower battery life. Most of my songs are 320 kbps, which is fairly high, so my battery life approximations may or may not be accurate.||>>SCREEN QUALITYThe OLED screen on this device is AMAZING. The resolution is 480x272, which isn't true HD resolution, but you can output HD video with the dock, which is sold separately. The colors on the screen are extremely bright and vivid, and the blacks are extremely dark. And the thing about OLED screens is that when they're displaying black pixels, the screen simply isn't being lit up at those pixels. So, having a lot of black really saves a lot of battery life, not to mention the whites look much, much better on OLED screens then any other screen. HOWEVER, if you're displaying a lot of white, the battery life drains a little faster than usual, which doesn't really matter that much because most of the menus are black anyway. If I was stuck on an island with nothing but my Zune HD and a couply of movies, I would be happy. :)||>>HEADPHONE QUALITYThe headphones that come with the device are pretty good. The only problem that I have with them is the bass response, so if you're an audiophile like myself, then you'll probably want to get new, better headphones. The headphones themselves are built extremely well and last a long time (longer than the generic Apple headphones). Also, the ear buds have little magnets on the ends of them which is kind of cool.||>>VERSATILITYThis device can play music, pictures, videos, podcasts (for free from the Zune Marketplace), browse the internet, download songs (and albums), and run some apps. So overall, this device has a pretty good range of things it can do. However, there isn't any integrated speaker, so you won't be able to watch videos or listen to music without headphones or separate speakers.||>>APPSThe apps selection is pretty limited. At the time of this review, there are probably only about 40-50 apps, most of which are simple 2D games. But they have a Facebook app, email app, and a twitter app, which I find quite useful at times.||>>SOFTWAREI've used iTunes before and I have to say, the Zune software totally blows iTunes out of the water. The interface is just so much faster. It looks nicer, instead of those bland Excel spreadsheets. When you're playing a song, the background automatically changes into a collage of different albums but that band, similar artists, artists photos, and some other stuff. Overall, the software is excellent, and really adds to the Zune experience.||>>MUSIC SUBSCRIPTIONS OPTIONSFor one-hundred-forty dollars a year, you can buy a Zune PASS. The Zune Pass is a subscription services that allows you to download an UNLIMITED amount of music for the time you're subscribed, along with 10 additional songs per month that you can keep forever. So, if you buy a 1-year subscription to the Zune Pass, you can download unlimited songs for a year, keep them on you computer, Zune, or Windows phone, and then listen to them whenever you want. Then, at the end of the subscription, you can download 120 of those songs to keep forever, even when you aren't subscribed. And if you stay subscribed, you can just continue like nothing ever happened, and then at the end of the 2 years, you can download 240 songs from the collection. Having the freedom to download as many songs as I want until my Zune gets full is really fun, and I would really recommend a Zune Pass to anyone who's thinking of getting a Zune.||>>VERDICTThe Zune HD is an excellent devices for anyone who wants a rich and filling digital media experience. The Zune might have some flaws, like not very many apps, and no YouTube support, but for the most part, the Zune shines. I would recommend this PMP over an iPod anyday. If you want tons of apps, and YouTube, you should probably consider getting an iPod, but if you want an amazing multimedia experience, be sure to consider getting a Zune.--Bob

I recommend buying a case (Incipio Feather Case for Zune HD (Black)) for this device.||>>SOUND <hl> QUALITYThe sound quality on this device is much better than the iPod touch <hl> .


Question: How is the button?

The M570 improves on the older Logitech Wireless Trackball in a number of ways. The USB transceiver is now a micro sized unit and is "Unified" so it can work with other "Unified" Logitech wireless devices as well. The trackball now has additional "back/forward" buttons although they are located in an odd location that requires you to use your index fingers. Admittedly, I am used to using my thumb for those buttons on a mouse but there's nowhere to place them with the big trackball in the way. The ball is also very tight and does not spin as freely as the original wireless trackball. It almost feels "gritty". The battery life is superb with a single NiMH AA, although the original trackball had excellent battery life as well. If you suffer from CTS, get a wireless trackball. There is far less clutter and it just plain works.Overall: 4/5 stars!

Answer: The trackball now has additional "back/forward" buttons although they are located in an odd location that requires you to use your index fingers

The M570 improves on the older Logitech Wireless Trackball in a number of ways. The USB transceiver is now a micro sized unit and is "Unified" so it can work with other "Unified" Logitech wireless devices as well. <hl> The trackball now has additional "back/forward" buttons although they are located in an odd location that requires you to use your index fingers . <hl> Admittedly, I am used to using my thumb for those buttons on a mouse but there's nowhere to place them with the big trackball in the way. The ball is also very tight and does not spin as freely as the original wireless trackball. It almost feels "gritty". The battery life is superb with a single NiMH AA, although the original trackball had excellent battery life as well. If you suffer from CTS, get a wireless trackball. There is far less clutter and it just plain works. Overall: 4/5 stars!

The M570 improves on the older Logitech Wireless Trackball in a number of ways. The USB transceiver is now a micro sized unit and is "Unified" so it can work with other "Unified" Logitech wireless devices as well. <hl> The trackball now has additional "back/forward" buttons although they are located in an odd location that requires you to use your index fingers <hl>. Admittedly, I am used to using my thumb for those buttons on a mouse but there's nowhere to place them with the big trackball in the way. The ball is also very tight and does not spin as freely as the original wireless trackball. It almost feels "gritty". The battery life is superb with a single NiMH AA, although the original trackball had excellent battery life as well. If you suffer from CTS, get a wireless trackball. There is far less clutter and it just plain works.Overall: 4/5 stars!

<hl> The trackball now has additional "back/forward" buttons although they are located in an odd location that requires you to use your index fingers <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the image?

Price was great, shipping was fast.Worked great between my Panasonic LCD and Home theater for about 3 weeks.Then for some reason the Panasonic Viera Link stopped working correctly.I assumed it was the home theater unit and spent 2 hours on the phone with Panasonic reseting and checking both the TV and home theater a number of times.Finally just for the heck of it we swapped out the HDMI cable with another I had bought at the same time. Still no go. Then I used another cable I had bought from the same vendor almost a year earlier, and the problem stopped. You could feel the difference in the tighness of the connectors of the last cable I tried.All three cables were from eForcity.  Don't know what to say about that except, buy more than 1 and preferably from different vendors. I think charging $20-$40 is criminal, but I would pay $10 for a known to be decent cable.  I think eForcity would eventually make it right, but a person would be more likely to think it's the hardware malfunctioning since the cable still works to some degree. That's what the 1.3b rating is about. Unfortunately there are no easy ways to tell if a cable is good other than to swap it out unless you have the proper measuring and testing equipment.Update 07/06/09--eForcity must be complimented for their customer service.  I received two replacement cables shortly after notifying them.They worked but I stuck with the original cable I had bought from them a year ago. As I stated before, apparently a cable can work for awhile and then fail partially due to the high data transfer rates. The replacement cables are working okay on another less sophisticated system.Great pricing, but you take a chance here. Also, the ad states HDMI 1.3b specs, but the packaging only says 1.3, which is not the same spec!I would upgrade eForcity's star rating just based on their customer service and the original cable I have from them but it can't be changed at this point.

Answer: HDMI

Price was great, shipping was fast. Worked great between my Panasonic LCD and Home theater for about 3 weeks. Then for some reason the Panasonic Viera Link stopped working correctly. I assumed it was the home theater unit and spent 2 hours on the phone with Panasonic reseting and checking both the TV and home theater a number of times. <hl> Finally just for the heck of it we swapped out the HDMI cable with another I had bought at the same time. <hl> Still no go. Then I used another cable I had bought from the same vendor almost a year earlier, and the problem stopped. You could feel the difference in the tighness of the connectors of the last cable I tried. All three cables were from eForcity. Don't know what to say about that except, buy more than 1 and preferably from different vendors. I think charging $20-$40 is criminal, but I would pay $10 for a known to be decent cable. I think eForcity would eventually make it right, but a person would be more likely to think it's the hardware malfunctioning since the cable still works to some degree. That's what the 1.3b rating is about. Unfortunately there are no easy ways to tell if a cable is good other than to swap it out unless you have the proper measuring and testing equipment. Update 07/06/09--eForcity must be complimented for their customer service. I received two replacement cables shortly after notifying them. They worked but I stuck with the original cable I had bought from them a year ago. As I stated before, apparently a cable can work for awhile and then fail partially due to the high data transfer rates. The replacement cables are working okay on another less sophisticated system. Great pricing, but you take a chance here. Also, the ad states HDMI 1.3b specs, but the packaging only says 1.3, which is not the same spec!I would upgrade eForcity's star rating just based on their customer service and the original cable I have from them but it can't be changed at this point.

Price was great, shipping was fast.Worked great between my Panasonic LCD and Home theater for about 3 weeks.Then for some reason the Panasonic Viera Link stopped working correctly.I assumed it was the home theater unit and spent 2 hours on the phone with Panasonic reseting and checking both the TV and home theater a number of times.Finally just for the heck of it we swapped out the <hl> HDMI <hl> cable with another I had bought at the same time. Still no go. Then I used another cable I had bought from the same vendor almost a year earlier, and the problem stopped. You could feel the difference in the tighness of the connectors of the last cable I tried.All three cables were from eForcity. Don't know what to say about that except, buy more than 1 and preferably from different vendors. I think charging $20-$40 is criminal, but I would pay $10 for a known to be decent cable. I think eForcity would eventually make it right, but a person would be more likely to think it's the hardware malfunctioning since the cable still works to some degree. That's what the 1.3b rating is about. Unfortunately there are no easy ways to tell if a cable is good other than to swap it out unless you have the proper measuring and testing equipment.Update 07/06/09--eForcity must be complimented for their customer service. I received two replacement cables shortly after notifying them.They worked but I stuck with the original cable I had bought from them a year ago. As I stated before, apparently a cable can work for awhile and then fail partially due to the high data transfer rates. The replacement cables are working okay on another less sophisticated system.Great pricing, but you take a chance here. Also, the ad states HDMI 1.3b specs, but the packaging only says 1.3, which is not the same spec!I would upgrade eForcity's star rating just based on their customer service and the original cable I have from them but it can't be changed at this point.


Question: How to use the device?

Firstly, its a nice looking, compact, solid device.I have used it to stream video to and iPhone, iPad3, and an HTC One S. The video has been flawless, never a single stutter.  Getting pictures and other files on my devices has been flawless as well.I just used it in a desert racing environment and it held up superbly. I was able to download video we were recording in the field and photos also taken in the field, to it and then wirelessly stream the footage/files to the required mobile devices in the field.  Being able to stream to multiple devices without wires is a godsend.  Multiple people could watch the footage as needed, edits could be made and uploaded quickly.  Thanks to this little gem much of the work was done in the field. Unlike others I got over 10 hours usage on a single charge.The unit held up to the dusty environment without issue.I will agree with other reviewers that the included documentation was sparse, but a quick trip to Seagate's site remedied that.The device was very easy and very fast to setup.  The apps for the mobile devices downloaded quickly and installed without issue on the iOS and Android devices. I had a password protected wireless network in under 5 minutes...that is hard to beat!0PC operation via USB 3.0 was fast and easy, as expected.I don't have a single complaint about this device. In fact, I will add one or two more in the near future.

Answer: Firstly, its a nice looking, compact, solid device.I have used it to stream video

<hl> Firstly, its a nice looking, compact, solid device.I have used it to stream video to and iPhone, iPad3, and an HTC One S. <hl> The video has been flawless, never a single stutter. Getting pictures and other files on my devices has been flawless as well. I just used it in a desert racing environment and it held up superbly. I was able to download video we were recording in the field and photos also taken in the field, to it and then wirelessly stream the footage/files to the required mobile devices in the field. Being able to stream to multiple devices without wires is a godsend. Multiple people could watch the footage as needed, edits could be made and uploaded quickly. Thanks to this little gem much of the work was done in the field. Unlike others I got over 10 hours usage on a single charge. The unit held up to the dusty environment without issue. I will agree with other reviewers that the included documentation was sparse, but a quick trip to Seagate's site remedied that. The device was very easy and very fast to setup. The apps for the mobile devices downloaded quickly and installed without issue on the iOS and Android devices. I had a password protected wireless network in under 5 minutes...that is hard to beat!0PC operation via USB 3.0 was fast and easy, as expected. I don't have a single complaint about this device. In fact, I will add one or two more in the near future.

<hl> Firstly, its a nice looking, compact, solid device.I have used it to stream video <hl> to and iPhone, iPad3, and an HTC One S. The video has been flawless, never a single stutter. Getting pictures and other files on my devices has been flawless as well.I just used it in a desert racing environment and it held up superbly. I was able to download video we were recording in the field and photos also taken in the field, to it and then wirelessly stream the footage/files to the required mobile devices in the field. Being able to stream to multiple devices without wires is a godsend. Multiple people could watch the footage as needed, edits could be made and uploaded quickly. Thanks to this little gem much of the work was done in the field. Unlike others I got over 10 hours usage on a single charge.The unit held up to the dusty environment without issue.I will agree with other reviewers that the included documentation was sparse, but a quick trip to Seagate's site remedied that.The device was very easy and very fast to setup. The apps for the mobile devices downloaded quickly and installed without issue on the iOS and Android devices. I had a password protected wireless network in under 5 minutes...that is hard to beat!0PC operation via USB 3.0 was fast and easy, as expected.I don't have a single complaint about this device. In fact, I will add one or two more in the near future.


Question: How would you describe the keyboard?

great keyboard, feels very cheap. The unit I bought, some of the screws weren't even screwed all the way in. Being that it's all plastic, it's also very light and portable. I do like the multi-touch functionality and the plug and play. You do have to change the mouse speed as this keyboard seems slower than your average laptop trackpad.

Answer: Being that it's all plastic, it's also very light and portable

great keyboard, feels very cheap. The unit I bought, some of the screws weren't even screwed all the way in. <hl> Being that it's all plastic, it's also very light and portable . <hl> I do like the multi-touch functionality and the plug and play. You do have to change the mouse speed as this keyboard seems slower than your average laptop trackpad.

great keyboard, feels very cheap. The unit I bought, some of the screws weren't even screwed all the way in. <hl> Being that it's all plastic, it's also very light and portable <hl>. I do like the multi-touch functionality and the plug and play. You do have to change the mouse speed as this keyboard seems slower than your average laptop trackpad.

<hl> Being that it's all plastic, it's also very light and portable <hl> .


Question: How is the navigation?

The player itself is tiny and very cute. It feels solid and well-made. However, they don't tell you it's optimized for use with the Rhapsody music service, which I thought was a little sneaky. The music service is free for 30 days, then it costs $10 a month thereafter, but you can cancel anytime. I haven't looked at the music they offer and probably never will. I didn't want a music service. I wanted an MP3 player. Apparently, there are features for this MP3 player that are only available through the Rhapsody download. I haven't set it up yet so I don't know what that means. The owner's manual is a PDF file on the San Disk site, if you can find it. If you register your player with them, they may share your information with overseas sites that aren't secure. Spiffy. At least they're upfront about it, in a vivid red ink disclaimer, but still...why??? The player has a built-in FM radio and microphone. The display is very easy to read. It is packaged with ear buds and a USB charger.June 10, 2013: UPDATE!Okay, now that I've finished having a panic attack, I can happily report I was wrong about the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player. The Rhapsody Music Service software CD is optional. I used Amazon's Cloud Player download instead. So far, all the device's features are working fine. The ear buds packaged with the Sansa Clip+ are  comfortable. The sound quality is excellent. The display is easy to read, even in bright light. The battery charged in less than three hours. I kept thinking the display looked weird, then I realized I was looking at a stick-on screen protector. It peeled off easily and left no residue behind. The menus are simple and well thought out. All the controls are easy to find, easy to use. The USB 2.0 transfer cable is very short, about 9 inches long, but it wasn't a problem. The Sansa Clip+ plugged in to my laptop and the music transfer was a breeze! If you want a tiny, but well-made and easy to use MP3 player, buy the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player.

Answer: comfortable

The player itself is tiny and very cute. It feels solid and well-made. However, they don't tell you it's optimized for use with the Rhapsody music service, which I thought was a little sneaky. The music service is free for 30 days, then it costs $10 a month thereafter, but you can cancel anytime. I haven't looked at the music they offer and probably never will. I didn't want a music service. I wanted an MP3 player. Apparently, there are features for this MP3 player that are only available through the Rhapsody download. I haven't set it up yet so I don't know what that means. The owner's manual is a PDF file on the San Disk site, if you can find it. If you register your player with them, they may share your information with overseas sites that aren't secure. Spiffy. At least they're upfront about it, in a vivid red ink disclaimer, but still...why??? The player has a built-in FM radio and microphone. The display is very easy to read. It is packaged with ear buds and a USB charger. June 10, 2013: UPDATE!Okay, now that I've finished having a panic attack, I can happily report I was wrong about the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player. The Rhapsody Music Service software CD is optional. I used Amazon's Cloud Player download instead. So far, all the device's features are working fine. <hl> The ear buds packaged with the Sansa Clip+ are comfortable . <hl> The sound quality is excellent. The display is easy to read, even in bright light. The battery charged in less than three hours. I kept thinking the display looked weird, then I realized I was looking at a stick-on screen protector. It peeled off easily and left no residue behind. The menus are simple and well thought out. All the controls are easy to find, easy to use. The USB 2.0 transfer cable is very short, about 9 inches long, but it wasn't a problem. The Sansa Clip+ plugged in to my laptop and the music transfer was a breeze! If you want a tiny, but well-made and easy to use MP3 player, buy the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player.

The player itself is tiny and very cute. It feels solid and well-made. However, they don't tell you it's optimized for use with the Rhapsody music service, which I thought was a little sneaky. The music service is free for 30 days, then it costs $10 a month thereafter, but you can cancel anytime. I haven't looked at the music they offer and probably never will. I didn't want a music service. I wanted an MP3 player. Apparently, there are features for this MP3 player that are only available through the Rhapsody download. I haven't set it up yet so I don't know what that means. The owner's manual is a PDF file on the San Disk site, if you can find it. If you register your player with them, they may share your information with overseas sites that aren't secure. Spiffy. At least they're upfront about it, in a vivid red ink disclaimer, but still...why??? The player has a built-in FM radio and microphone. The display is very easy to read. It is packaged with ear buds and a USB charger.June 10, 2013: UPDATE!Okay, now that I've finished having a panic attack, I can happily report I was wrong about the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player. The Rhapsody Music Service software CD is optional. I used Amazon's Cloud Player download instead. So far, all the device's features are working fine. The ear buds packaged with the Sansa Clip+ are <hl> comfortable <hl>. The sound quality is excellent. The display is easy to read, even in bright light. The battery charged in less than three hours. I kept thinking the display looked weird, then I realized I was looking at a stick-on screen protector. It peeled off easily and left no residue behind. The menus are simple and well thought out. All the controls are easy to find, easy to use. The USB 2.0 transfer cable is very short, about 9 inches long, but it wasn't a problem. The Sansa Clip+ plugged in to my laptop and the music transfer was a breeze! If you want a tiny, but well-made and easy to use MP3 player, buy the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player.

The ear buds packaged with the Sansa Clip+ are <hl> comfortable <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the image?

Under $3 and free shipping. Easily the best value ever. I have 3 HDTVs with Dish Network DVRs hooked up with these very same HDMI cables, and the picture is stunning on all. Also have 2 PS3's hooked up with these cables, and again the picture is flawless. Don't fall for the overpriced cable hype. These are solid, well constructed, and deliver top quality signals.

Answer: the picture is stunning on all

Under $3 and free shipping. Easily the best value ever. <hl> I have 3 HDTVs with Dish Network DVRs hooked up with these very same HDMI cables, and the picture is stunning on all . <hl> Also have 2 PS3's hooked up with these cables, and again the picture is flawless. Don't fall for the overpriced cable hype. These are solid, well constructed, and deliver top quality signals.

Under $3 and free shipping. Easily the best value ever. I have 3 HDTVs with Dish Network DVRs hooked up with these very same HDMI cables, and <hl> the picture is stunning on all <hl>. Also have 2 PS3's hooked up with these cables, and again the picture is flawless. Don't fall for the overpriced cable hype. These are solid, well constructed, and deliver top quality signals.

I have 3 HDTVs with Dish Network DVRs hooked up with these very same HDMI cables, and <hl> the picture is stunning on all <hl> .


Question: How was the quality?

As stated, these are my first headphones that I get that are bluetooth. I have had them for about half a month and used them very often. I walk to campus about every day to go to class and I hear music with these. It has been a great upgrade from any wired headphones and there is no wire to mess with.Audio:Audio is basic for stereo headphones. There is nothing amazing about the base in these headphones. I have mixed the settings alot on the headphones and my phone to see what is the best I can get from the headphones. With the seetings at it's best the headphones are about basic for audio quality. I've gotten better quality sound from $15 Skullcandy headphones (Skullcandy Ink'd S2INBI-UB).Phone usage:Used them every once and a while to answer phone calls and the quality is actually great. I am heard clearly and I can also hear clearly too. The volume that you can get with these headphone is amazing. Very loud, so be careful how high you have the volume.Conection:I have been very disapointed with the conectivity of these headphones. It is rated for about 30 ft range and my headphones cut out at about 10 ft. Also when I look down, most time to see what I am doing or where I am walking, the headphones cut out. I've held the left side of the base of the headphones and aperantly there is a deathgrip in signal there.Pros:+ Great quality+ Earbuds have magnets that connect it to the base when not in use+ Vibrate and ring when call comes in (even is cell is on silent)+ Very light+ Can be very load+ Clear call qualities+ Great battery life (last me all day of ussage)Cons:- Poor audio quality- Connection limits- Deathgrip on the left side- Somestimes a little too loudGreat for what it is as a bluetooth headset for a phone, but needs to improve audio quality for it to be a great set of headphones.I would've rated these as a four star but since they are advertised as stereo headsets. It needs alot of improvement to get good ratings. I rate them as three star as headphones, but I rate them as four star as bluetooth headphones. Much better than those that just go in one ear.

Answer: the quality is actually great. I am heard clearly and I can also hear clearly too. The volume that you can get with these headphone is amazing. Very loud, so be careful how high you have the volume.Conection:I have been very disapointed with the conectivity of these headphones. It is rated for about 30 ft range and my headphones cut out at about 10 ft. Also when I look down, most time to see what I am doing or where I am walking, the headphones cut out. I've held the left side of the base of the headphones and aperantly there is a deathgrip in signal there.Pros:+ Great quality+

As stated, these are my first headphones that I get that are bluetooth. I have had them for about half a month and used them very often. I walk to campus about every day to go to class and I hear music with these. It has been a great upgrade from any wired headphones and there is no wire to mess with. Audio:Audio is basic for stereo headphones. There is nothing amazing about the base in these headphones. I have mixed the settings alot on the headphones and my phone to see what is the best I can get from the headphones. With the seetings at it's best the headphones are about basic for audio quality. <hl> I've gotten better quality sound from $15 Skullcandy headphones (Skullcandy Ink'd S2INBI-UB).Phone usage:Used them every once and a while to answer phone calls and the quality is actually great. I am heard clearly and I can also hear clearly too. The volume that you can get with these headphone is amazing. Very loud, so be careful how high you have the volume.Conection:I have been very disapointed with the conectivity of these headphones. It is rated for about 30 ft range and my headphones cut out at about 10 ft. Also when I look down, most time to see what I am doing or where I am walking, the headphones cut out. I've held the left side of the base of the headphones and aperantly there is a deathgrip in signal there.Pros:+ Great quality+ Earbuds have magnets that connect it to the base when not in use+ Vibrate and ring when call comes in (even is cell is on silent)+ Very light+ Can be very load+ Clear call qualities+ Great battery life ( <hl> last me all day of ussage)Cons:- Poor audio quality- Connection limits- Deathgrip on the left side- Somestimes a little too loudGreat for what it is as a bluetooth headset for a phone, but needs to improve audio quality for it to be a great set of headphones. I would've rated these as a four star but since they are advertised as stereo headsets. It needs alot of improvement to get good ratings. I rate them as three star as headphones, but I rate them as four star as bluetooth headphones. Much better than those that just go in one ear.

As stated, these are my first headphones that I get that are bluetooth. I have had them for about half a month and used them very often. I walk to campus about every day to go to class and I hear music with these. It has been a great upgrade from any wired headphones and there is no wire to mess with.Audio:Audio is basic for stereo headphones. There is nothing amazing about the base in these headphones. I have mixed the settings alot on the headphones and my phone to see what is the best I can get from the headphones. With the seetings at it's best the headphones are about basic for audio quality. I've gotten better quality sound from $15 Skullcandy headphones (Skullcandy Ink'd S2INBI-UB).Phone usage:Used them every once and a while to answer phone calls and <hl> the quality is actually great. I am heard clearly and I can also hear clearly too. The volume that you can get with these headphone is amazing. Very loud, so be careful how high you have the volume.Conection:I have been very disapointed with the conectivity of these headphones. It is rated for about 30 ft range and my headphones cut out at about 10 ft. Also when I look down, most time to see what I am doing or where I am walking, the headphones cut out. I've held the left side of the base of the headphones and aperantly there is a deathgrip in signal there.Pros:+ Great quality+ <hl> Earbuds have magnets that connect it to the base when not in use+ Vibrate and ring when call comes in (even is cell is on silent)+ Very light+ Can be very load+ Clear call qualities+ Great battery life (last me all day of ussage)Cons:- Poor audio quality- Connection limits- Deathgrip on the left side- Somestimes a little too loudGreat for what it is as a bluetooth headset for a phone, but needs to improve audio quality for it to be a great set of headphones.I would've rated these as a four star but since they are advertised as stereo headsets. It needs alot of improvement to get good ratings. I rate them as three star as headphones, but I rate them as four star as bluetooth headphones. Much better than those that just go in one ear.


Question: How was the power supply?

I got this its way to small you can not use all the ports at once unless you are using  only flash drives. The cord is only 6 or 7 inches long. Maybe it will work for a laptop but then you have to have skinny usb items plugged in. It's a joke and for the price I just threw it away instead of returning it.

Answer: the price I just threw it away instead of returning it

I got this its way to small you can not use all the ports at once unless you are using only flash drives. The cord is only 6 or 7 inches long. Maybe it will work for a laptop but then you have to have skinny usb items plugged in. <hl> It's a joke and for the price I just threw it away instead of returning it . <hl>

I got this its way to small you can not use all the ports at once unless you are using only flash drives. The cord is only 6 or 7 inches long. Maybe it will work for a laptop but then you have to have skinny usb items plugged in. It's a joke and for <hl> the price I just threw it away instead of returning it <hl>.

It's a joke and for <hl> the price I just threw it away instead of returning it <hl> .


Question: How is the speed?

I install this modem easily and called Comcast, who took 15 minutes to provision the modem.  Directly connected to my old Belkin F5D5530-W modem, I got about 6.8 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload, according to [...].  After installing this Motorola SB6120 modem and connecting directly to it, I got 21 Mbps download and 4.8 Mbps upload.  What a big difference!  I only have the "Performance" high speed internet service, which is supposed to be 12 Mbps/ 2 Mbps (up to 15 Mbps/3 Mbps with PowerBoost).The downside is that when I connected it to my existing Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router, the speed decreased to 13.9 Mbps / 2.8 Mbps.  Does anyone know if the router is causing the speed to slow?  Would a newer router help?  Any tips on what to do?Although I'm not using the modem to it's potential at the moment, the speeds are still faster than they were before.  The modem is worth the money I paid.

Answer: I got about 6.8 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload

I install this modem easily and called Comcast, who took 15 minutes to provision the modem. <hl> Directly connected to my old Belkin F5D5530-W modem, I got about 6.8 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload , according to [...]. <hl> After installing this Motorola SB6120 modem and connecting directly to it, I got 21 Mbps download and 4.8 Mbps upload. What a big difference! I only have the "Performance" high speed internet service, which is supposed to be 12 Mbps/ 2 Mbps (up to 15 Mbps/3 Mbps with PowerBoost).The downside is that when I connected it to my existing Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router, the speed decreased to 13.9 Mbps / 2.8 Mbps. Does anyone know if the router is causing the speed to slow? Would a newer router help? Any tips on what to do?Although I'm not using the modem to it's potential at the moment, the speeds are still faster than they were before. The modem is worth the money I paid.

I install this modem easily and called Comcast, who took 15 minutes to provision the modem. Directly connected to my old Belkin F5D5530-W modem, <hl> I got about 6.8 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload <hl>, according to [...]. After installing this Motorola SB6120 modem and connecting directly to it, I got 21 Mbps download and 4.8 Mbps upload. What a big difference! I only have the "Performance" high speed internet service, which is supposed to be 12 Mbps/ 2 Mbps (up to 15 Mbps/3 Mbps with PowerBoost).The downside is that when I connected it to my existing Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router, the speed decreased to 13.9 Mbps / 2.8 Mbps. Does anyone know if the router is causing the speed to slow? Would a newer router help? Any tips on what to do?Although I'm not using the modem to it's potential at the moment, the speeds are still faster than they were before. The modem is worth the money I paid.

Directly connected to my old Belkin F5D5530-W modem, <hl> I got about 6.8 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload <hl> , according to [...].


Question: How is the auto focus?

I am not a professional photographer, it is a hobby.  I had a telephoto zoom lens on an old Canon AT-1 film camera but I haven't used that camera in many years.  I was amazed at how close this telephoto lens got to the subject.  The day I got the lens I went to shoot a building in town for the webpage.  I put the EF-S 55-250mm lens on the camera and walked the three blocks to the building.  I could not get the building in the frame without crossing the street and introducing traffic and traffic lights into the picture.  I used  the kit lens (EF-S 18-55 mm) and got the shot.  I have used the lens at a Fly-In at the local airport.  I was able to zoom in as planes landed and you can see the pilot's faces as they were landing.  Also you could get great shots of the aircraft taking off and get several shots  after they were in the air.  The shots were always sharp no matter how far the subject was away from the camera.  I remember from the old AT-1 zoom, the further the object was away from the camera the more a tripod was needed.  Not with this lens.  The IS worked very nicely and every shot was sharp.  I would recommend this lens.

Answer: I was able to zoom in as planes landed and you can see the pilot's faces as they were landing

I am not a professional photographer, it is a hobby. I had a telephoto zoom lens on an old Canon AT-1 film camera but I haven't used that camera in many years. I was amazed at how close this telephoto lens got to the subject. The day I got the lens I went to shoot a building in town for the webpage. I put the EF-S 55-250mm lens on the camera and walked the three blocks to the building. I could not get the building in the frame without crossing the street and introducing traffic and traffic lights into the picture. I used the kit lens (EF-S 18-55 mm) and got the shot. I have used the lens at a Fly-In at the local airport. <hl> I was able to zoom in as planes landed and you can see the pilot's faces as they were landing . <hl> Also you could get great shots of the aircraft taking off and get several shots after they were in the air. The shots were always sharp no matter how far the subject was away from the camera. I remember from the old AT-1 zoom, the further the object was away from the camera the more a tripod was needed. Not with this lens. The IS worked very nicely and every shot was sharp. I would recommend this lens.

I am not a professional photographer, it is a hobby. I had a telephoto zoom lens on an old Canon AT-1 film camera but I haven't used that camera in many years. I was amazed at how close this telephoto lens got to the subject. The day I got the lens I went to shoot a building in town for the webpage. I put the EF-S 55-250mm lens on the camera and walked the three blocks to the building. I could not get the building in the frame without crossing the street and introducing traffic and traffic lights into the picture. I used the kit lens (EF-S 18-55 mm) and got the shot. I have used the lens at a Fly-In at the local airport. <hl> I was able to zoom in as planes landed and you can see the pilot's faces as they were landing <hl>. Also you could get great shots of the aircraft taking off and get several shots after they were in the air. The shots were always sharp no matter how far the subject was away from the camera. I remember from the old AT-1 zoom, the further the object was away from the camera the more a tripod was needed. Not with this lens. The IS worked very nicely and every shot was sharp. I would recommend this lens.

<hl> I was able to zoom in as planes landed and you can see the pilot's faces as they were landing <hl> .


Question: What strange speaker?

I paired these with an ancient Pioneer VSX-D411 5.1 Amp. For those of you worried that you need a new amp to go with these speakers, the answer is not really. The speakers are still great. I'll eventually upgrade the amp to get a HDMI capable one for the losless/HD sound. But for now these speakers are wonderful.The center speaker is amazing, you really can hear the actors voices clearly over loud music or effects. The rear speakers are very pronounced, you can hear background noise very well and get a better sound stage. For $400 (at the time of this review) you can't beat these speakers. I went into a BOSE store this weekend and all of their speakers sounded just as good as these, except these speakers only cost $400.The only negative I'd say is the subwoofer is to me, huge. Others said it was small, I guess that is relative. While the sattelite speakers are definitely small, the subwoofer is not what I would call small and difficult to place.Also, others said the speakers are difficult to mount to a wall. I don't think so at all. They may have missed that there are several screw options on the back. (I actually bothered to read the instructions). I mounted my speakers to the wall with no problems.For a medium to small room, these speakers are perfect. If you have a very large room you may want to consider more powerful speakers and amp.

Answer: The speakers are still great. I'll eventually

I paired these with an ancient Pioneer VSX-D411 5.1 Amp. For those of you worried that you need a new amp to go with these speakers, the answer is not really. <hl> The speakers are still great. I'll eventually upgrade the amp to get a HDMI capable one for the losless/HD sound. <hl> But for now these speakers are wonderful. The center speaker is amazing, you really can hear the actors voices clearly over loud music or effects. The rear speakers are very pronounced, you can hear background noise very well and get a better sound stage. For $400 (at the time of this review) you can't beat these speakers. I went into a BOSE store this weekend and all of their speakers sounded just as good as these, except these speakers only cost $400.The only negative I'd say is the subwoofer is to me, huge. Others said it was small, I guess that is relative. While the sattelite speakers are definitely small, the subwoofer is not what I would call small and difficult to place. Also, others said the speakers are difficult to mount to a wall. I don't think so at all. They may have missed that there are several screw options on the back. (I actually bothered to read the instructions). I mounted my speakers to the wall with no problems. For a medium to small room, these speakers are perfect. If you have a very large room you may want to consider more powerful speakers and amp.

I paired these with an ancient Pioneer VSX-D411 5.1 Amp. For those of you worried that you need a new amp to go with these speakers, the answer is not really. <hl> The speakers are still great. I'll eventually <hl> upgrade the amp to get a HDMI capable one for the losless/HD sound. But for now these speakers are wonderful.The center speaker is amazing, you really can hear the actors voices clearly over loud music or effects. The rear speakers are very pronounced, you can hear background noise very well and get a better sound stage. For $400 (at the time of this review) you can't beat these speakers. I went into a BOSE store this weekend and all of their speakers sounded just as good as these, except these speakers only cost $400.The only negative I'd say is the subwoofer is to me, huge. Others said it was small, I guess that is relative. While the sattelite speakers are definitely small, the subwoofer is not what I would call small and difficult to place.Also, others said the speakers are difficult to mount to a wall. I don't think so at all. They may have missed that there are several screw options on the back. (I actually bothered to read the instructions). I mounted my speakers to the wall with no problems.For a medium to small room, these speakers are perfect. If you have a very large room you may want to consider more powerful speakers and amp.


Question: Why don't you like to cover?

This cover works great with my new Kindle Paperwhite.  When you close the cover it shuts off the Paperwhite.  When you open it the Paperwhite turns back on

Answer: When you close the cover it shuts off the Paperwhite

This cover works great with my new Kindle Paperwhite. <hl> When you close the cover it shuts off the Paperwhite . <hl> When you open it the Paperwhite turns back on

This cover works great with my new Kindle Paperwhite. <hl> When you close the cover it shuts off the Paperwhite <hl>. When you open it the Paperwhite turns back on

<hl> When you close the cover it shuts off the Paperwhite <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the interface?

This device is my go to method for all streaming needs! I own multiple devices that provide streaming access to Netflix but none that provides access to amazon prime. The user interface is easier and more direct than either the smart tv and blu ray player. I enjoy shows on the Revision 3 channel such as CNet reviews, HD Nation, and Tekzilla.  The PBS channel provides access to current shows not available on Cox OnDemand.  Would love to watch Fox Now and others like that but don't have access because of Cox (no fault of Roku). I am currently reformatting my movie ISO files into .mp4 containers so that I can stream directly from the Plex channel. The headphone works well and will certainly be put to use while working out on the elliptical. Never have any buffering issues as it is connected via the Ethernet option. Easy to install and works with my Logitech remote control. Just bought another for a Christmas gift.  Love it!!!

Answer: The user interface is easier and more direct than either the smart tv and blu ray player

This device is my go to method for all streaming needs! I own multiple devices that provide streaming access to Netflix but none that provides access to amazon prime. <hl> The user interface is easier and more direct than either the smart tv and blu ray player . <hl> I enjoy shows on the Revision 3 channel such as CNet reviews, HD Nation, and Tekzilla. The PBS channel provides access to current shows not available on Cox OnDemand. Would love to watch Fox Now and others like that but don't have access because of Cox (no fault of Roku). I am currently reformatting my movie ISO files into .mp4 containers so that I can stream directly from the Plex channel. The headphone works well and will certainly be put to use while working out on the elliptical. Never have any buffering issues as it is connected via the Ethernet option. Easy to install and works with my Logitech remote control. Just bought another for a Christmas gift. Love it!!!

This device is my go to method for all streaming needs! I own multiple devices that provide streaming access to Netflix but none that provides access to amazon prime. <hl> The user interface is easier and more direct than either the smart tv and blu ray player <hl>. I enjoy shows on the Revision 3 channel such as CNet reviews, HD Nation, and Tekzilla. The PBS channel provides access to current shows not available on Cox OnDemand. Would love to watch Fox Now and others like that but don't have access because of Cox (no fault of Roku). I am currently reformatting my movie ISO files into .mp4 containers so that I can stream directly from the Plex channel. The headphone works well and will certainly be put to use while working out on the elliptical. Never have any buffering issues as it is connected via the Ethernet option. Easy to install and works with my Logitech remote control. Just bought another for a Christmas gift. Love it!!!

<hl> The user interface is easier and more direct than either the smart tv and blu ray player <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of bubble of disc?

I'd rather pay a couple bucks more for quality.These go on smoothly and have few tiny bubbles.Bubbles because of microscopic dust particles in the air,which is impossible to avoid unless you're in a clean room.But from a couple feet away turned on,it looks like there are NO bubbles at all.

Answer: These go on smoothly and have few tiny bubbles

I'd rather pay a couple bucks more for quality. <hl> These go on smoothly and have few tiny bubbles .Bubbles because of microscopic dust particles in the air,which is impossible to avoid unless you're in a clean room. <hl> But from a couple feet away turned on,it looks like there are NO bubbles at all.

I'd rather pay a couple bucks more for quality.<hl> These go on smoothly and have few tiny bubbles <hl>.Bubbles because of microscopic dust particles in the air,which is impossible to avoid unless you're in a clean room.But from a couple feet away turned on,it looks like there are NO bubbles at all.

<hl> These go on smoothly and have few tiny bubbles <hl> .Bubbles because of microscopic dust particles in the air,which is impossible to avoid unless you're in a clean room.


Question: How is the price?

Holy hell. How is this even possible? These headphones were like 6 bucks (the white ones are cheaper) and... they have great sound. If you turn them up super loud, there's a little rattling or "fuzz," but whatever they're 6 dollar ear buds lol. They have seriously impressive bass and the fit is fantastic. I've tried several pairs of ear buds in my life, and I've always thought I had stupid ears because they always fall out. These ARE NOT CYLINDERS. The whole thing is shaped... weird. And it's awesome. SERIOUSLY, THIS BASS DUDE. Get these. These are the ones you want. Jeeze this bass is f****** incredible.

Answer: Holy

Holy hell.

<hl> Holy hell. <hl> How is this even possible? These headphones were like 6 bucks (the white ones are cheaper) and... they have great sound. If you turn them up super loud, there's a little rattling or "fuzz," but whatever they're 6 dollar ear buds lol. They have seriously impressive bass and the fit is fantastic. I've tried several pairs of ear buds in my life, and I've always thought I had stupid ears because they always fall out. These ARE NOT CYLINDERS. The whole thing is shaped... weird. And it's awesome. SERIOUSLY, THIS BASS DUDE. Get these. These are the ones you want. Jeeze this bass is f****** incredible.

<hl> Holy <hl> hell. How is this even possible? These headphones were like 6 bucks (the white ones are cheaper) and... they have great sound. If you turn them up super loud, there's a little rattling or "fuzz," but whatever they're 6 dollar ear buds lol. They have seriously impressive bass and the fit is fantastic. I've tried several pairs of ear buds in my life, and I've always thought I had stupid ears because they always fall out. These ARE NOT CYLINDERS. The whole thing is shaped... weird. And it's awesome. SERIOUSLY, THIS BASS DUDE. Get these. These are the ones you want. Jeeze this bass is f****** incredible.


Question: Why is the sub great for music?

Let's start from something that was not very important for me, but that was for my wife: this subwoofer looks great next to the entertainment center. It is well finished, elegant, and understated enough to not be just a bulky piece of wood in the middle of the room. Understated, that is, until you switch it in. The sound is deep, powerful and very pleasant. Even at low volume, it makes a difference. For the price point, I could not find a better product.

Answer: subwoofer looks great next to the entertainment center

<hl> Let's start from something that was not very important for me, but that was for my wife: this subwoofer looks great next to the entertainment center . <hl> It is well finished, elegant, and understated enough to not be just a bulky piece of wood in the middle of the room. Understated, that is, until you switch it in. The sound is deep, powerful and very pleasant. Even at low volume, it makes a difference. For the price point, I could not find a better product.

Let's start from something that was not very important for me, but that was for my wife: this <hl> subwoofer looks great next to the entertainment center <hl>. It is well finished, elegant, and understated enough to not be just a bulky piece of wood in the middle of the room. Understated, that is, until you switch it in. The sound is deep, powerful and very pleasant. Even at low volume, it makes a difference. For the price point, I could not find a better product.

Let's start from something that was not very important for me, but that was for my wife: this <hl> subwoofer looks great next to the entertainment center <hl> .


Question: How about product?

This product is amazing. It drop my Temp. from 30C to 17C in idle and 65C to 40C in Max Load.  Very big but amazingly very quiet. didn't have to use my fan controller because it was quiet enough for me. Very easy to install, i didn't even have to look at instructions. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

Answer: This product is amazing

This product is amazing .

<hl> This product is amazing . <hl> It drop my Temp. from 30C to 17C in idle and 65C to 40C in Max Load. Very big but amazingly very quiet. didn't have to use my fan controller because it was quiet enough for me. Very easy to install, i didn't even have to look at instructions. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

<hl> This product is amazing <hl>. It drop my Temp. from 30C to 17C in idle and 65C to 40C in Max Load. Very big but amazingly very quiet. didn't have to use my fan controller because it was quiet enough for me. Very easy to install, i didn't even have to look at instructions. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.


Question: How would you wish the price of apples was?

THE PRICE IS REASONABLE, QUICK 2 DAY DELIVERY WITH AMAZON PRIME, I HAD TO RETURN A 32 GB DRIVE BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTION, AMAZON TOOK CARE OF ME RIGHT AWAY, CREDITED THE OLD SD CARD AND SO FAR THIS ONE IS WORKING AS EXPECTED, BE SURE TO FORMAT THIS SD CARD TO YOUR DEVICE BEFORE USING SO IT RECOGNIZES YOUR DEVICE THAT YOU ARE USING IT IN.

Answer: THE PRICE IS REASONABLE

<hl> THE PRICE IS REASONABLE , QUICK 2 DAY DELIVERY WITH AMAZON PRIME, I HAD TO RETURN A 32 GB DRIVE BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTION, AMAZON TOOK CARE OF ME RIGHT <hl> AWAY, CREDITED THE OLD SD CARD AND SO FAR THIS ONE IS WORKING AS EXPECTED, BE SURE TO FORMAT THIS SD CARD TO YOUR DEVICE BEFORE USING SO IT RECOGNIZES YOUR DEVICE THAT YOU ARE USING IT IN.

<hl> THE PRICE IS REASONABLE <hl>, QUICK 2 DAY DELIVERY WITH AMAZON PRIME, I HAD TO RETURN A 32 GB DRIVE BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTION, AMAZON TOOK CARE OF ME RIGHT AWAY, CREDITED THE OLD SD CARD AND SO FAR THIS ONE IS WORKING AS EXPECTED, BE SURE TO FORMAT THIS SD CARD TO YOUR DEVICE BEFORE USING SO IT RECOGNIZES YOUR DEVICE THAT YOU ARE USING IT IN.

<hl> THE PRICE IS REASONABLE <hl> , QUICK 2 DAY DELIVERY WITH AMAZON PRIME, I HAD TO RETURN A 32 GB DRIVE BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTION, AMAZON TOOK CARE OF ME RIGHT


Question: Does the technical specs better then generic cables?

I am laughing when I hear people say iPad is helping their productivity. Regardless whether you like Android or not, Samsung has managed to create a BEAUTIFUL device, that is extremely helpful. Creating presentations (not just reading them), editing documents (not just previewing them) and using the pen for writing notes AND searching in them (yes, when you take hand written notes, this device recognizes your handwriting and makes your notes SEARCHABLE with full text search!). I made a lot of iPad users Samsung envy... Well, this is not a toy, it's a tool!The screen is fantastically bright and the system is amazingly fast. I love the multi-window multitasking is unprecedented. Is there any other device that let's you watch a movie, write an email and have an instant messaging all on one screen in the same time?

Answer: BEAUTIFUL device

I am laughing when I hear people say iPad is helping their productivity. Regardless whether you like Android or not, Samsung has managed to create <hl> a BEAUTIFUL device , that is extremely helpful. <hl> Creating presentations (not just reading them), editing documents (not just previewing them) and using the pen for writing notes AND searching in them (yes, when you take hand written notes, this device recognizes your handwriting and makes your notes SEARCHABLE with full text search!). I made a lot of iPad users Samsung envy... Well, this is not a toy, it's a tool!The screen is fantastically bright and the system is amazingly fast. I love the multi-window multitasking is unprecedented. Is there any other device that let's you watch a movie, write an email and have an instant messaging all on one screen in the same time?

I am laughing when I hear people say iPad is helping their productivity. Regardless whether you like Android or not, Samsung has managed to create a <hl> BEAUTIFUL device <hl>, that is extremely helpful. Creating presentations (not just reading them), editing documents (not just previewing them) and using the pen for writing notes AND searching in them (yes, when you take hand written notes, this device recognizes your handwriting and makes your notes SEARCHABLE with full text search!). I made a lot of iPad users Samsung envy... Well, this is not a toy, it's a tool!The screen is fantastically bright and the system is amazingly fast. I love the multi-window multitasking is unprecedented. Is there any other device that let's you watch a movie, write an email and have an instant messaging all on one screen in the same time?

a <hl> BEAUTIFUL device <hl> , that is extremely helpful.


Question: What text do you prefer?

The first one of these I bought was over a year ago for a home office. Job changed so the monitor became part of a multi display home office along with a Dell monitor from years ago.The difference in picture quality is enough that I got another Asus to replace the dell. The Asus monitor is much brighter, higher contrast, and deeper colors. Text is easier to read. This is in all ambient light conditions I've had to deal with. These are the VS247H-P 23.6 inch displays.About the stand. It is not up to the job. If your desk is rock solid it will hold the monitor, but if you have desks that shudder every time someone passes by, or when you nudge it inadvertently, the monitor will wobble annoyingly. Dell does have solid stands on the monitors they sell. So when I ordered the second I didn't bother attaching the stand. Instead I removed the "neck" and attached both monitors to a two monitor VESA compliant stand:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R9HQLI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1Now they are both rock solid (or at least as solid as the cheap desk they're on). If you get a single monitor consider one of the monitor stands Amazon sells for single displays.Haven't attempted the rebate process. I'll report back on that.

Answer: Text is easier to read

Text is easier to read .

The first one of these I bought was over a year ago for a home office. Job changed so the monitor became part of a multi display home office along with a Dell monitor from years ago. The difference in picture quality is enough that I got another Asus to replace the dell. The Asus monitor is much brighter, higher contrast, and deeper colors. <hl> Text is easier to read . <hl> This is in all ambient light conditions I've had to deal with. These are the VS247H-P 23.6 inch displays. About the stand. It is not up to the job. If your desk is rock solid it will hold the monitor, but if you have desks that shudder every time someone passes by, or when you nudge it inadvertently, the monitor will wobble annoyingly. Dell does have solid stands on the monitors they sell. So when I ordered the second I didn't bother attaching the stand. Instead I removed the "neck" and attached both monitors to a two monitor VESA compliant stand: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R9HQLI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1Now they are both rock solid (or at least as solid as the cheap desk they're on). If you get a single monitor consider one of the monitor stands Amazon sells for single displays. Haven't attempted the rebate process. I'll report back on that.

The first one of these I bought was over a year ago for a home office. Job changed so the monitor became part of a multi display home office along with a Dell monitor from years ago.The difference in picture quality is enough that I got another Asus to replace the dell. The Asus monitor is much brighter, higher contrast, and deeper colors. <hl> Text is easier to read <hl>. This is in all ambient light conditions I've had to deal with. These are the VS247H-P 23.6 inch displays.About the stand. It is not up to the job. If your desk is rock solid it will hold the monitor, but if you have desks that shudder every time someone passes by, or when you nudge it inadvertently, the monitor will wobble annoyingly. Dell does have solid stands on the monitors they sell. So when I ordered the second I didn't bother attaching the stand. Instead I removed the "neck" and attached both monitors to a two monitor VESA compliant stand: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R9HQLI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1Now they are both rock solid (or at least as solid as the cheap desk they're on). If you get a single monitor consider one of the monitor stands Amazon sells for single displays.Haven't attempted the rebate process. I'll report back on that.


Question: How good is the bass?

These are so good! To me, they sound better than my skullcandy ink'd earbuds which were my best before I got these. The skullcandy ones sounded really harsh and weren't very clear, but they had awesome bass because they sort of made a seal with your ear. These ones have less bass, yet deeper and more precise bass. They don't really make that seal with your ear, but it's kind of nice because they don't hurt your ear drums if you take them out fast. The skullcandy headphones were just kind of like TONS of OK bass, but these you can play deep rap or electronic music on and hear all those low notes along with the 10-16k high pitched stuff as well, without all the 3-4k harsh stuff (for the more technichal people out there). These are just amazing. Buy them.

Answer: These ones have less bass, yet deeper and more precise bass

These are so good! To me, they sound better than my skullcandy ink'd earbuds which were my best before I got these. The skullcandy ones sounded really harsh and weren't very clear, but they had awesome bass because they sort of made a seal with your ear. <hl> These ones have less bass, yet deeper and more precise bass . <hl> They don't really make that seal with your ear, but it's kind of nice because they don't hurt your ear drums if you take them out fast. The skullcandy headphones were just kind of like TONS of OK bass, but these you can play deep rap or electronic music on and hear all those low notes along with the 10-16k high pitched stuff as well, without all the 3-4k harsh stuff (for the more technichal people out there). These are just amazing. Buy them.

These are so good! To me, they sound better than my skullcandy ink'd earbuds which were my best before I got these. The skullcandy ones sounded really harsh and weren't very clear, but they had awesome bass because they sort of made a seal with your ear. <hl> These ones have less bass, yet deeper and more precise bass <hl>. They don't really make that seal with your ear, but it's kind of nice because they don't hurt your ear drums if you take them out fast. The skullcandy headphones were just kind of like TONS of OK bass, but these you can play deep rap or electronic music on and hear all those low notes along with the 10-16k high pitched stuff as well, without all the 3-4k harsh stuff (for the more technichal people out there). These are just amazing. Buy them.

<hl> These ones have less bass, yet deeper and more precise bass <hl> .


Question: Does this product much better?

I purchased this trackball January of last year (2011). Since then, it's put up with 10-12 hour per day usage. I wouldn't buy a different one, even if there was another of its type on the market.Pros:- Thumb ball design- Battery life is amazing (plus ships with a name brand battery)- Programmable buttons- Storage compartment on the mouse for the receiverCons:- Wireless (some would list this as a pro, but I really prefer a wired mouse. If your desk gets as dirty as mine, you'll understand why the first time you lose it)- Tracks get dirty quickly- Troubleshooting software requires a mouse -.-Overall, this is a great mouse, if only a little overpriced. But this is the only option, so I suppose Logitech would jack the price up a bit. If you're like me, and have been using this type of mouse since before you were potty trained, you'll want to get it. The range is about 15 feet, assuming no obstacles, and the response time is good enough for average gamers and home users. But really, if you're comparing response times, you should be going for a wired mouse (usually).Just a note on Logitech's support. I've had mixed experiences with Logitech's support, having been an original Revue owner. Recently though, I had to put in for the warranty on this device, as it was acting up and losing connection when it was used for long periods of time. Their support times were amazing, and after going through a few troubleshooting steps and giving them some personal info, they put in for a replacement. Four business days later, and I just plugged in the mouse a short while ago. That is incredible in my opinion.TL;DR: If you're used to a thumb ball, you have no other choice. Go buy it.

Answer: I wouldn't buy a different one

I purchased this trackball January of last year (2011). Since then, it's put up with 10-12 hour per day usage. <hl> I wouldn't buy a different one , even if there was another of its type on the market. <hl> Pros:- Thumb ball design- Battery life is amazing (plus ships with a name brand battery)- Programmable buttons- Storage compartment on the mouse for the receiverCons:- Wireless (some would list this as a pro, but I really prefer a wired mouse. If your desk gets as dirty as mine, you'll understand why the first time you lose it)- Tracks get dirty quickly- Troubleshooting software requires a mouse -.-Overall, this is a great mouse, if only a little overpriced. But this is the only option, so I suppose Logitech would jack the price up a bit. If you're like me, and have been using this type of mouse since before you were potty trained, you'll want to get it. The range is about 15 feet, assuming no obstacles, and the response time is good enough for average gamers and home users. But really, if you're comparing response times, you should be going for a wired mouse (usually).Just a note on Logitech's support. I've had mixed experiences with Logitech's support, having been an original Revue owner. Recently though, I had to put in for the warranty on this device, as it was acting up and losing connection when it was used for long periods of time. Their support times were amazing, and after going through a few troubleshooting steps and giving them some personal info, they put in for a replacement. Four business days later, and I just plugged in the mouse a short while ago. That is incredible in my opinion. TL;DR: If you're used to a thumb ball, you have no other choice. Go buy it.

I purchased this trackball January of last year (2011). Since then, it's put up with 10-12 hour per day usage. <hl> I wouldn't buy a different one <hl>, even if there was another of its type on the market.Pros:- Thumb ball design- Battery life is amazing (plus ships with a name brand battery)- Programmable buttons- Storage compartment on the mouse for the receiverCons:- Wireless (some would list this as a pro, but I really prefer a wired mouse. If your desk gets as dirty as mine, you'll understand why the first time you lose it)- Tracks get dirty quickly- Troubleshooting software requires a mouse -.-Overall, this is a great mouse, if only a little overpriced. But this is the only option, so I suppose Logitech would jack the price up a bit. If you're like me, and have been using this type of mouse since before you were potty trained, you'll want to get it. The range is about 15 feet, assuming no obstacles, and the response time is good enough for average gamers and home users. But really, if you're comparing response times, you should be going for a wired mouse (usually).Just a note on Logitech's support. I've had mixed experiences with Logitech's support, having been an original Revue owner. Recently though, I had to put in for the warranty on this device, as it was acting up and losing connection when it was used for long periods of time. Their support times were amazing, and after going through a few troubleshooting steps and giving them some personal info, they put in for a replacement. Four business days later, and I just plugged in the mouse a short while ago. That is incredible in my opinion.TL;DR: If you're used to a thumb ball, you have no other choice. Go buy it.

<hl> I wouldn't buy a different one <hl> , even if there was another of its type on the market.


Question: Do you think the audio is very strong?

We have been using the Hero 2 for a couple of years and have loved it.  We use our Hero for taking video of skiing, rafting, body boarding, and getting underwater images.  So we were excited to give the Hero 3 a try.  The Hero 2 is a great camera, and the Hero 3 follows in that tradition, but the redesign has resulted in a few problem areas.  Below are the pros and cons after nearly four weeks of use:Pros-  It is perhaps 30% thinner than the Hero 2.  The slim form factor is immediately noticeable and welcome.  I always felt the 2 was too bulky.- Using the menu system is about the same.  That is, you use a pair of buttons to navigate through a series of two-level menus.  Your options show up on the small LCD screen on the front of the Hero.  The great thing about the Hero 3 Black Edition is that you can control the menus via a mobile iOS app over WiFi.  The app greatly enhances the the ease of use of the Hero 3.  If you don't  use the app (or the add-on LCD screen), be sure you practice navigating the menus and understanding the camera's features before you use it.  The menu and features are moderately intuitive but we need to refer to the user's manual for one-off features.- The WiFi on the Black version is great.  As mentioned before, the iOS app let's you change the camera's settings, but it also allows you to preview what the camera sees without having to buy the $70 LCD add-on.  Using the WiFi feature was very easy and makes this camera worth the price.  You can remotely start recording set the recording features (resolution, time lapse, etc.)  The Black edition also comes with a rechargeable wireless remote that replicates the small monochrome LCD screen on the Hero 3. You can navigate the two-level menu on your remote like you would on the Hero 3 itself.- The quality of the captured video is amazing.  You can select resolutions from VGA through 4k cinema quality.  We use ours at HD resolution and get great results.  The lens is wide angle, so you capture all of the action.- The camera is very versatile.  One of our favorite features is the looping feature that allows the camera to loop back over itself.- You can save your video in RAW camera format to do significant post-processing.  This is a great feature for pros.  It also has a "Protune" feature that records at 24 fpm (a TV standard).- You can take photos while it records video.  This feature works great, giving us clear wide-angle shots.- The LCD and extra battery pack that we used with our Hero 2 also work with the Hero 3CONS- The camera is fast and responsive, but a couple of times the camera has frozen while I'm paging through menus.  I have the latest firmware update, so maybe another one is needed by GoPro.  We have to shutdown the camera to unfreeze it.- The sound is decent, but not super-clear.  GoPro makes it clear that using the waterproof case will muffle the sound.  Well, that's the price you pay for a waterproof case.  With the standard case, the sound is better.  Without a case, the sound is very acceptable (but it still doesn't match the quality of the video).  We have not tried out the external mic, but it wold be a good idea to use it if great sound is important to you.- The battery life is only about two hours in our best case.  A second battery would a good idea.CONCLUSIONA great camera.  It is the first generation of an overhaul, so you might well-served waiting for the Hero 4, but the Hero 3 really is a good choice if you want to get your adventures on film.  We love using it for filming wildlife (using the MiFi iOS app), on rollercoasters, etc.  THe positives definitely outweigh the negatives.  Fun, versatile, professional camera.

Answer: The sound is decent

We have been using the Hero 2 for a couple of years and have loved it. We use our Hero for taking video of skiing, rafting, body boarding, and getting underwater images. So we were excited to give the Hero 3 a try. The Hero 2 is a great camera, and the Hero 3 follows in that tradition, but the redesign has resulted in a few problem areas. Below are the pros and cons after nearly four weeks of use:Pros- It is perhaps 30% thinner than the Hero 2. The slim form factor is immediately noticeable and welcome. I always felt the 2 was too bulky.- Using the menu system is about the same. That is, you use a pair of buttons to navigate through a series of two-level menus. Your options show up on the small LCD screen on the front of the Hero. The great thing about the Hero 3 Black Edition is that you can control the menus via a mobile iOS app over WiFi. The app greatly enhances the the ease of use of the Hero 3. If you don't use the app (or the add-on LCD screen), be sure you practice navigating the menus and understanding the camera's features before you use it. The menu and features are moderately intuitive but we need to refer to the user's manual for one-off features.- The WiFi on the Black version is great. As mentioned before, the iOS app let's you change the camera's settings, but it also allows you to preview what the camera sees without having to buy the $70 LCD add-on. Using the WiFi feature was very easy and makes this camera worth the price. You can remotely start recording set the recording features (resolution, time lapse, etc.) The Black edition also comes with a rechargeable wireless remote that replicates the small monochrome LCD screen on the Hero 3. You can navigate the two-level menu on your remote like you would on the Hero 3 itself.- The quality of the captured video is amazing. You can select resolutions from VGA through 4k cinema quality. We use ours at HD resolution and get great results. The lens is wide angle, so you capture all of the action.- The camera is very versatile. One of our favorite features is the looping feature that allows the camera to loop back over itself.- You can save your video in RAW camera format to do significant post-processing. This is a great feature for pros. It also has a "Protune" feature that records at 24 fpm (a TV standard).- You can take photos while it records video. This feature works great, giving us clear wide-angle shots.- The LCD and extra battery pack that we used with our Hero 2 also work with the Hero 3CONS- The camera is fast and responsive, but a couple of times the camera has frozen while I'm paging through menus. I have the latest firmware update, so maybe another one is needed by GoPro. <hl> We have to shutdown the camera to unfreeze it.- The sound is decent , but not super-clear. <hl> GoPro makes it clear that using the waterproof case will muffle the sound. Well, that's the price you pay for a waterproof case. With the standard case, the sound is better. Without a case, the sound is very acceptable (but it still doesn't match the quality of the video). We have not tried out the external mic, but it wold be a good idea to use it if great sound is important to you.- The battery life is only about two hours in our best case. A second battery would a good idea. CONCLUSIONA great camera. It is the first generation of an overhaul, so you might well-served waiting for the Hero 4, but the Hero 3 really is a good choice if you want to get your adventures on film. We love using it for filming wildlife (using the MiFi iOS app), on rollercoasters, etc. THe positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Fun, versatile, professional camera.

We have been using the Hero 2 for a couple of years and have loved it. We use our Hero for taking video of skiing, rafting, body boarding, and getting underwater images. So we were excited to give the Hero 3 a try. The Hero 2 is a great camera, and the Hero 3 follows in that tradition, but the redesign has resulted in a few problem areas. Below are the pros and cons after nearly four weeks of use:Pros- It is perhaps 30% thinner than the Hero 2. The slim form factor is immediately noticeable and welcome. I always felt the 2 was too bulky.- Using the menu system is about the same. That is, you use a pair of buttons to navigate through a series of two-level menus. Your options show up on the small LCD screen on the front of the Hero. The great thing about the Hero 3 Black Edition is that you can control the menus via a mobile iOS app over WiFi. The app greatly enhances the the ease of use of the Hero 3. If you don't use the app (or the add-on LCD screen), be sure you practice navigating the menus and understanding the camera's features before you use it. The menu and features are moderately intuitive but we need to refer to the user's manual for one-off features.- The WiFi on the Black version is great. As mentioned before, the iOS app let's you change the camera's settings, but it also allows you to preview what the camera sees without having to buy the $70 LCD add-on. Using the WiFi feature was very easy and makes this camera worth the price. You can remotely start recording set the recording features (resolution, time lapse, etc.) The Black edition also comes with a rechargeable wireless remote that replicates the small monochrome LCD screen on the Hero 3. You can navigate the two-level menu on your remote like you would on the Hero 3 itself.- The quality of the captured video is amazing. You can select resolutions from VGA through 4k cinema quality. We use ours at HD resolution and get great results. The lens is wide angle, so you capture all of the action.- The camera is very versatile. One of our favorite features is the looping feature that allows the camera to loop back over itself.- You can save your video in RAW camera format to do significant post-processing. This is a great feature for pros. It also has a "Protune" feature that records at 24 fpm (a TV standard).- You can take photos while it records video. This feature works great, giving us clear wide-angle shots.- The LCD and extra battery pack that we used with our Hero 2 also work with the Hero 3CONS- The camera is fast and responsive, but a couple of times the camera has frozen while I'm paging through menus. I have the latest firmware update, so maybe another one is needed by GoPro. We have to shutdown the camera to unfreeze it.- <hl> The sound is decent <hl>, but not super-clear. GoPro makes it clear that using the waterproof case will muffle the sound. Well, that's the price you pay for a waterproof case. With the standard case, the sound is better. Without a case, the sound is very acceptable (but it still doesn't match the quality of the video). We have not tried out the external mic, but it wold be a good idea to use it if great sound is important to you.- The battery life is only about two hours in our best case. A second battery would a good idea.CONCLUSIONA great camera. It is the first generation of an overhaul, so you might well-served waiting for the Hero 4, but the Hero 3 really is a good choice if you want to get your adventures on film. We love using it for filming wildlife (using the MiFi iOS app), on rollercoasters, etc. THe positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Fun, versatile, professional camera.

We have to shutdown the camera to unfreeze it.- <hl> The sound is decent <hl> , but not super-clear.