Question: Is a speakers  a light thing?

I've gotten accustomed to having the web on the go with the free 3G service, however the HD doesn't support it so boo hoo hoo.And how is it possible for me to buy a book yet I cant download a video nor a game because its not offered in my geographic area???!!! !!!WHAT!!!Because Iove to read in bed the back-light feature is awesome. I JUST LOVE IT

Answer: light feature is awesome

I've gotten accustomed to having the web on the go with the free 3G service, however the HD doesn't support it so boo hoo hoo. And how is it possible for me to buy a book yet I cant download a video nor a game because its not offered in my geographic area???!!! !!! <hl> WHAT!!!Because Iove to read in bed the back- light feature is awesome . <hl> I JUST LOVE IT

I've gotten accustomed to having the web on the go with the free 3G service, however the HD doesn't support it so boo hoo hoo.And how is it possible for me to buy a book yet I cant download a video nor a game because its not offered in my geographic area???!!! !!!WHAT!!!Because Iove to read in bed the back-<hl> light feature is awesome <hl>. I JUST LOVE IT

WHAT!!!Because Iove to read in bed the back- <hl> light feature is awesome <hl> .


Question: How is the construction of the cable?

I recently purchased 3 of these for my home theater setup which contains an Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver, an Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray player, a Playstation 3 game console and a Roku Digital Video Player. I initially purchased a 6ft HDMI cable made by Monster Cable for around $80 for the the connection from the receiver to the TV and needed 3 additional HDMI cables for the rest of my media centers connections. After some extensive research and shopping around I decided on these and I could not be happier. The build quality of these is exceptional. They are thick and well shielded and the picture and sound quality is equal to that of the 8x more expensive Monster cables. Also, one important consideration is that these are certified to be compliant with the HDMI 1.3 specification, meaning that they have greater bandwidth and are capable of transmitting via bitstream Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (2 newer Lossless or uncompressed audio formats) as well as supporting xvYCC and Deep Color (essentially these 2 newer standards make colors look more vibrant and real), all necessary for today's HDTV's and for lossless audio for surround sound systems and blu-ray players that support these newer standards.Here is a link explaining the new HDMI 1.3 standard:[...]I spent a lot of money on my home theater setup and wanted to ensure I was getting high quality cables that would provide the highest throughput for the best quality picture and sound possible. These definitely fit the bill and saved me over $200. If you need HDMI cables, these are the best I have seen at this price point with specs and build quality equal to the much more expensive Monster cables. So, save your money and get these, you won't be disappointed.

Answer: The build quality of these is exceptional. They are thick and well shielded

I recently purchased 3 of these for my home theater setup which contains an Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver, an Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray player, a Playstation 3 game console and a Roku Digital Video Player. I initially purchased a 6ft HDMI cable made by Monster Cable for around $80 for the the connection from the receiver to the TV and needed 3 additional HDMI cables for the rest of my media centers connections. After some extensive research and shopping around I decided on these and I could not be happier. <hl> The build quality of these is exceptional. They are thick and well shielded and the picture and sound quality is equal to that of the 8x more expensive Monster cables. <hl> Also, one important consideration is that these are certified to be compliant with the HDMI 1.3 specification, meaning that they have greater bandwidth and are capable of transmitting via bitstream Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (2 newer Lossless or uncompressed audio formats) as well as supporting xvYCC and Deep Color (essentially these 2 newer standards make colors look more vibrant and real), all necessary for today's HDTV's and for lossless audio for surround sound systems and blu-ray players that support these newer standards. Here is a link explaining the new HDMI 1.3 standard:[...]I spent a lot of money on my home theater setup and wanted to ensure I was getting high quality cables that would provide the highest throughput for the best quality picture and sound possible. These definitely fit the bill and saved me over $200. If you need HDMI cables, these are the best I have seen at this price point with specs and build quality equal to the much more expensive Monster cables. So, save your money and get these, you won't be disappointed.

I recently purchased 3 of these for my home theater setup which contains an Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver, an Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray player, a Playstation 3 game console and a Roku Digital Video Player. I initially purchased a 6ft HDMI cable made by Monster Cable for around $80 for the the connection from the receiver to the TV and needed 3 additional HDMI cables for the rest of my media centers connections. After some extensive research and shopping around I decided on these and I could not be happier. <hl> The build quality of these is exceptional. They are thick and well shielded <hl> and the picture and sound quality is equal to that of the 8x more expensive Monster cables. Also, one important consideration is that these are certified to be compliant with the HDMI 1.3 specification, meaning that they have greater bandwidth and are capable of transmitting via bitstream Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (2 newer Lossless or uncompressed audio formats) as well as supporting xvYCC and Deep Color (essentially these 2 newer standards make colors look more vibrant and real), all necessary for today's HDTV's and for lossless audio for surround sound systems and blu-ray players that support these newer standards.Here is a link explaining the new HDMI 1.3 standard:[...]I spent a lot of money on my home theater setup and wanted to ensure I was getting high quality cables that would provide the highest throughput for the best quality picture and sound possible. These definitely fit the bill and saved me over $200. If you need HDMI cables, these are the best I have seen at this price point with specs and build quality equal to the much more expensive Monster cables. So, save your money and get these, you won't be disappointed.


Question: How is the picture?

Got the UN32EH4003FXZA model at a big box store, due to the sharp picture, great price, and previous experience with Samsung.  Unfortunately, this model was a big disappointment:  The picture is great, but the sound was very tinny & flat.  And this particular model, which is at virtually every major retailer, has no audio output jack, such as a headphone jack.  So no easy way to add a soundbar or some other speakers to augment the weak TV speakers, without getting a stereo amplifier, etc.Got another brand, for the same price, and am very happy with it.So check carefully which Samsung model you are getting if you plan to use with external speakers.

Answer: The picture is great

Got the UN32EH4003FXZA model at a big box store, due to the sharp picture, great price, and previous experience with Samsung. <hl> Unfortunately, this model was a big disappointment: The picture is great , but the sound was very tinny & flat. <hl> And this particular model, which is at virtually every major retailer, has no audio output jack, such as a headphone jack. So no easy way to add a soundbar or some other speakers to augment the weak TV speakers, without getting a stereo amplifier, etc. Got another brand, for the same price, and am very happy with it. So check carefully which Samsung model you are getting if you plan to use with external speakers.

Got the UN32EH4003FXZA model at a big box store, due to the sharp picture, great price, and previous experience with Samsung. Unfortunately, this model was a big disappointment: <hl> The picture is great <hl>, but the sound was very tinny & flat. And this particular model, which is at virtually every major retailer, has no audio output jack, such as a headphone jack. So no easy way to add a soundbar or some other speakers to augment the weak TV speakers, without getting a stereo amplifier, etc.Got another brand, for the same price, and am very happy with it.So check carefully which Samsung model you are getting if you plan to use with external speakers.

Unfortunately, this model was a big disappointment: <hl> The picture is great <hl> , but the sound was very tinny & flat.


Question: How is the capability?

Using the "inSSIDer" tool, this antenna ranked equally with the built-in antenna in my IBM Thinkpad T60 listed a -35dbm antenna signal in the same room as the top-of-the-line DLink 300 "N" class WiFi router.However outside, in my car placed this unit on the dashboard, and I was picking up signals from blocks and blocks away.I purchased a 15' USB extension cord to use this, but the signal is not strong enough for the unit to work using the extension.The cord is reasonably long enough, and the full-sized USB connector to your computer is durable given that I've already bumped this connector numerous times.Product design enhancement would be nice if the USB plug mounted flush with the grommet for the wire.  The USB cable sticks out pretty rigidly before the grommet allows the cable to flex around..

Answer: However outside, in my car placed this unit on the dashboard

Using the "inSSIDer" tool, this antenna ranked equally with the built-in antenna in my IBM Thinkpad T60 listed a -35dbm antenna signal in the same room as the top-of-the-line DLink 300 "N" class WiFi router. <hl> However outside, in my car placed this unit on the dashboard , and I was picking up signals from blocks and blocks away. <hl> I purchased a 15' USB extension cord to use this, but the signal is not strong enough for the unit to work using the extension. The cord is reasonably long enough, and the full-sized USB connector to your computer is durable given that I've already bumped this connector numerous times. Product design enhancement would be nice if the USB plug mounted flush with the grommet for the wire. The USB cable sticks out pretty rigidly before the grommet allows the cable to flex around..

Using the "inSSIDer" tool, this antenna ranked equally with the built-in antenna in my IBM Thinkpad T60 listed a -35dbm antenna signal in the same room as the top-of-the-line DLink 300 "N" class WiFi router.<hl> However outside, in my car placed this unit on the dashboard <hl>, and I was picking up signals from blocks and blocks away.I purchased a 15' USB extension cord to use this, but the signal is not strong enough for the unit to work using the extension.The cord is reasonably long enough, and the full-sized USB connector to your computer is durable given that I've already bumped this connector numerous times.Product design enhancement would be nice if the USB plug mounted flush with the grommet for the wire. The USB cable sticks out pretty rigidly before the grommet allows the cable to flex around..

<hl> However outside, in my car placed this unit on the dashboard <hl> , and I was picking up signals from blocks and blocks away.


Question: Do this computer comes with mouse?

This seemed like a great mouse from everything I read but in the end it hurt my hand. I had gotten used to the feeling of theLogitech Marathon Mouse M705and also theLogitech Anywhere Mouse MX. Both are low profile, small mice with comfortably positioned 4 & 5 buttons. I think that maybe this mouse is simply too big for someone with small hands such as myself.For me, this mouse was a loser nearly out of the gate, but someone with meatier paws might have better luck.

Answer: Both are low profile

This seemed like a great mouse from everything I read but in the end it hurt my hand. I had gotten used to the feeling of theLogitech Marathon Mouse M705and also theLogitech Anywhere Mouse MX. <hl> Both are low profile , small mice with comfortably positioned 4 & 5 buttons. <hl> I think that maybe this mouse is simply too big for someone with small hands such as myself. For me, this mouse was a loser nearly out of the gate, but someone with meatier paws might have better luck.

This seemed like a great mouse from everything I read but in the end it hurt my hand. I had gotten used to the feeling of theLogitech Marathon Mouse M705and also theLogitech Anywhere Mouse MX. <hl> Both are low profile <hl>, small mice with comfortably positioned 4 & 5 buttons. I think that maybe this mouse is simply too big for someone with small hands such as myself.For me, this mouse was a loser nearly out of the gate, but someone with meatier paws might have better luck.

<hl> Both are low profile <hl> , small mice with comfortably positioned 4 & 5 buttons.


Question: How is the strap?

The strap could be softer and wider, that's why I gave it 4 stars. The bag itself is perfect for my needs, indeed the best I have ever had (and I had some...). It is a pity that the strap is so poor. I changed it for a far better one I had from other camera bag.

Answer: The strap could be softer and wider

<hl> The strap could be softer and wider , that's why I gave it 4 stars. <hl> The bag itself is perfect for my needs, indeed the best I have ever had (and I had some...). It is a pity that the strap is so poor. I changed it for a far better one I had from other camera bag.

<hl> The strap could be softer and wider <hl>, that's why I gave it 4 stars. The bag itself is perfect for my needs, indeed the best I have ever had (and I had some...). It is a pity that the strap is so poor. I changed it for a far better one I had from other camera bag.

<hl> The strap could be softer and wider <hl> , that's why I gave it 4 stars.


Question: How much is the power of the camera?

I enjoyed this system so much I decided to try logitech's z-5500.  I figure if 2300 has this much power, the 5500 must have even more power.  Well, 5500 does have more power.  But here's the thing, for some reason, using my PC and other small devices I preferred the z-2300 over the z-5500.  I live in a 2900 square foot home and even when I'm in the opposite end, the bass from z-2300 could still be heard and felt.  So here are the test results when I made these brothers fight:Clarity.....tiePC (stereo setup).....z-2300/PC (5.1 setup).....z-5500 (DUH!!!)Home theater.....z-5500 @ 100% (2300 started clipping at 50% maybe less)IPOD.....z-2300 (due to ipods and mp3s having just stereo out, even at 100% the z-5500 sounded weak)Price.....z-2300 (you can get 2 z-2300 with the price of a z-5500)User friendly.....z-2300 (there's only one audio cable and 2 satellites)Mobility.....z-2300 (self-explanatory)Power.....z-5500 (good for bigger devices with coax/optical ex: home theater, PS3, XBOX 360... not so with small audio devices; it's like using a 100 watt amp to kick dual 10" JL audio W7, dull sound no boom)BOTTOMLINE:  IF 2.1 IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...LOOK NO FURTHER.  DON'T TRY TO COMPARE JBL OR BOSE WITH THESE, THERE ARE NO COMPARISONS.  HEARD THEM ALL AND Z-2300 ALWAYS COME OUT ON TOP.  EVEN HAD A LOYAL BOSE FAN BOW DOWN TO THESE BABIES.

Answer: I figure if 2300 has this much power

I enjoyed this system so much I decided to try logitech's z-5500. <hl> I figure if 2300 has this much power , the 5500 must have even more power. <hl> Well, 5500 does have more power. But here's the thing, for some reason, using my PC and other small devices I preferred the z-2300 over the z-5500. I live in a 2900 square foot home and even when I'm in the opposite end, the bass from z-2300 could still be heard and felt. So here are the test results when I made these brothers fight:Clarity.....tiePC (stereo setup)..... z-2300/PC (5.1 setup).....z-5500 (DUH!!!)Home theater.....z-5500 @ 100% (2300 started clipping at 50% maybe less)IPOD..... z-2300 (due to ipods and mp3s having just stereo out, even at 100% the z-5500 sounded weak)Price..... z-2300 (you can get 2 z-2300 with the price of a z-5500)User friendly..... z-2300 (there's only one audio cable and 2 satellites)Mobility.....z-2300 (self-explanatory)Power.....z-5500 (good for bigger devices with coax/optical ex: home theater, PS3, XBOX 360... not so with small audio devices; it's like using a 100 watt amp to kick dual 10" JL audio W7, dull sound no boom)BOTTOMLINE: IF 2.1 IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...LOOK NO FURTHER. DON'T TRY TO COMPARE JBL OR BOSE WITH THESE, THERE ARE NO COMPARISONS. HEARD THEM ALL AND Z-2300 ALWAYS COME OUT ON TOP. EVEN HAD A LOYAL BOSE FAN BOW DOWN TO THESE BABIES.

I enjoyed this system so much I decided to try logitech's z-5500. <hl> I figure if 2300 has this much power <hl>, the 5500 must have even more power. Well, 5500 does have more power. But here's the thing, for some reason, using my PC and other small devices I preferred the z-2300 over the z-5500. I live in a 2900 square foot home and even when I'm in the opposite end, the bass from z-2300 could still be heard and felt. So here are the test results when I made these brothers fight:Clarity.....tiePC (stereo setup).....z-2300/PC (5.1 setup).....z-5500 (DUH!!!)Home theater.....z-5500 @ 100% (2300 started clipping at 50% maybe less)IPOD.....z-2300 (due to ipods and mp3s having just stereo out, even at 100% the z-5500 sounded weak)Price.....z-2300 (you can get 2 z-2300 with the price of a z-5500)User friendly.....z-2300 (there's only one audio cable and 2 satellites)Mobility.....z-2300 (self-explanatory)Power.....z-5500 (good for bigger devices with coax/optical ex: home theater, PS3, XBOX 360... not so with small audio devices; it's like using a 100 watt amp to kick dual 10" JL audio W7, dull sound no boom)BOTTOMLINE: IF 2.1 IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...LOOK NO FURTHER. DON'T TRY TO COMPARE JBL OR BOSE WITH THESE, THERE ARE NO COMPARISONS. HEARD THEM ALL AND Z-2300 ALWAYS COME OUT ON TOP. EVEN HAD A LOYAL BOSE FAN BOW DOWN TO THESE BABIES.

<hl> I figure if 2300 has this much power <hl> , the 5500 must have even more power.


Question: How is the lens?

This lens is awesome. Great all around lens, fast focusing, sharp as a tack, super clarity, I highly recommend this lens.Dave

Answer: This lens is awesome

This lens is awesome .

<hl> This lens is awesome . <hl> Great all around lens, fast focusing, sharp as a tack, super clarity, I highly recommend this lens. Dave

<hl> This lens is awesome <hl>. Great all around lens, fast focusing, sharp as a tack, super clarity, I highly recommend this lens.Dave


Question: How quality is the photo pictures?

Have a Nikon DX DSLR?  Then you need this lens in your collection.  Period.  Don't debate it any longer, just do it.This is a wonderful little lens that will give you levels of sharpness, color, and image quality that will blow most consumer (non-f2.8) zooms out of the water.  If all you've ever used are f3.5-fwhatever zoom lenses, you're in for a real treat with this lens.  AF is as fast as any other Nikkor AF-S lens, and the fast f1.8 grabs shots in low light that will blow your mind.Of course, it's just a fixed 35mm.  A prime.  So if you've fallen into 'composure-apathy' that can come from owning a zoom lens, you're going to have to use to learn to to use your feet and actually think about composure a bit.  You've got to walk.  Get close.  Step back.  Think. Compose. Shoot.  It's more work, but the rewards can be magnificent.Lenses are tools.  'Kit' zooms are like a good folding pocket knife; a set of little screwdrivers, a couple of knives, maybe a saw, maybe some scissors, a nail file, etc.  Nice little tools that can come in handy in many situations.  Throw it in your pocket and go.  But when you need a good screwdriver to remove a stubborn screw, or you need to chop down a tree, or remove the engine from a '67 Mustang, that pocket knife isn't the best choice.  A prime lens is like a perfectly weighted and well-made single-purpose tool.  A solid screwdriver.  A perfectly balanced pair of pliers.  A well-engineered ratchet.  It's simple, it's basic, and it's a joy to use.And that's the simple elegance to using a prime lens.Lenses like this and the 50mm f1.8 are small and light.  They barely add anything to the weight and bulk of just the camera body itself, especially if it's a higher-level Nikkor DSLR (D90, D300s).  It's just effortless.  Compared to some of the heavier zooms (16-85, 18-105, 18-200), it'll make your camera feel weightless.  Fantastic for all-day wandering-around photography, assuming you don't need serious wide-angle or serious telephoto.However, this lens is a 'gateway drug'.  It and the 50mm f1.8 both fall into this category.  The low price and amazing IQ hooks you.  ;-)  Use it for a while, and you'll begin to want *all* of your glass to be fast f2.8 (or better), rather than the slow 'consumer' level variable aperture lenses.  And that can quickly become an expensive proposition. :)

Answer: image quality that will blow most consumer

Have a Nikon DX DSLR? Then you need this lens in your collection. Period. Don't debate it any longer, just do it. <hl> This is a wonderful little lens that will give you levels of sharpness, color, and image quality that will blow most consumer (non-f2.8) zooms out of the water. <hl> If all you've ever used are f3.5-fwhatever zoom lenses, you're in for a real treat with this lens. AF is as fast as any other Nikkor AF-S lens, and the fast f1.8 grabs shots in low light that will blow your mind. Of course, it's just a fixed 35mm. A prime. So if you've fallen into 'composure-apathy' that can come from owning a zoom lens, you're going to have to use to learn to to use your feet and actually think about composure a bit. You've got to walk. Get close. Step back. Think. Compose. Shoot. It's more work, but the rewards can be magnificent. Lenses are tools. 'Kit' zooms are like a good folding pocket knife; a set of little screwdrivers, a couple of knives, maybe a saw, maybe some scissors, a nail file, etc. Nice little tools that can come in handy in many situations. Throw it in your pocket and go. But when you need a good screwdriver to remove a stubborn screw, or you need to chop down a tree, or remove the engine from a '67 Mustang, that pocket knife isn't the best choice. A prime lens is like a perfectly weighted and well-made single-purpose tool. A solid screwdriver. A perfectly balanced pair of pliers. A well-engineered ratchet. It's simple, it's basic, and it's a joy to use. And that's the simple elegance to using a prime lens. Lenses like this and the 50mm f1.8 are small and light. They barely add anything to the weight and bulk of just the camera body itself, especially if it's a higher-level Nikkor DSLR (D90, D300s). It's just effortless. Compared to some of the heavier zooms (16-85, 18-105, 18-200), it'll make your camera feel weightless. Fantastic for all-day wandering-around photography, assuming you don't need serious wide-angle or serious telephoto. However, this lens is a 'gateway drug'. It and the 50mm f1.8 both fall into this category. The low price and amazing IQ hooks you. ;-) Use it for a while, and you'll begin to want *all* of your glass to be fast f2.8 (or better), rather than the slow 'consumer' level variable aperture lenses. And that can quickly become an expensive proposition. :)

Have a Nikon DX DSLR? Then you need this lens in your collection. Period. Don't debate it any longer, just do it.This is a wonderful little lens that will give you levels of sharpness, color, and <hl> image quality that will blow most consumer <hl> (non-f2.8) zooms out of the water. If all you've ever used are f3.5-fwhatever zoom lenses, you're in for a real treat with this lens. AF is as fast as any other Nikkor AF-S lens, and the fast f1.8 grabs shots in low light that will blow your mind.Of course, it's just a fixed 35mm. A prime. So if you've fallen into 'composure-apathy' that can come from owning a zoom lens, you're going to have to use to learn to to use your feet and actually think about composure a bit. You've got to walk. Get close. Step back. Think. Compose. Shoot. It's more work, but the rewards can be magnificent.Lenses are tools. 'Kit' zooms are like a good folding pocket knife; a set of little screwdrivers, a couple of knives, maybe a saw, maybe some scissors, a nail file, etc. Nice little tools that can come in handy in many situations. Throw it in your pocket and go. But when you need a good screwdriver to remove a stubborn screw, or you need to chop down a tree, or remove the engine from a '67 Mustang, that pocket knife isn't the best choice. A prime lens is like a perfectly weighted and well-made single-purpose tool. A solid screwdriver. A perfectly balanced pair of pliers. A well-engineered ratchet. It's simple, it's basic, and it's a joy to use.And that's the simple elegance to using a prime lens.Lenses like this and the 50mm f1.8 are small and light. They barely add anything to the weight and bulk of just the camera body itself, especially if it's a higher-level Nikkor DSLR (D90, D300s). It's just effortless. Compared to some of the heavier zooms (16-85, 18-105, 18-200), it'll make your camera feel weightless. Fantastic for all-day wandering-around photography, assuming you don't need serious wide-angle or serious telephoto.However, this lens is a 'gateway drug'. It and the 50mm f1.8 both fall into this category. The low price and amazing IQ hooks you. ;-) Use it for a while, and you'll begin to want *all* of your glass to be fast f2.8 (or better), rather than the slow 'consumer' level variable aperture lenses. And that can quickly become an expensive proposition. :)


Question: What software do you want to use?

So Logitech recently had a sale and I had been eyeing the G13 for almost a year but was on the fence as far as how much it would really do for me. On sale, it was the same price as the Nostromo and I am a huge Razer fan and can't live without my Naga and Vespula. That said, I have always only used Logitech keyboards and headsets and I love them just as much. This truly was a difficult decision for me and I pored over the reviews of both for days.I'm so happy with the choice I made. I can't speak to the Nostromo as I haven't used one, but I can't imagine life being any better than it is with my G13 right now. Let me say straight out, this is not as valuable for non-MMO type games which require a ridiculous number of hotkeys to perform at your best. Games like Skyrim where you're basically just moving around with WASD and attacking with two buttons will not see the huge improvements that your MMOs will experience, but it's still a very nice upgrade in terms of comfort, especially for laptop users. The G13 will serve you well in any game that requires the keyboard because it allows your wrist and arm to be in a more natural position. I can completely relax my arm rather than have to try to hover over the keyboard for long gaming sessions. I have found that the G13 works amazingly well even when not on a flat surface. I regularly play in bed on my laptop and I usually rest the base of the G13 against my thigh so that it's at an angle to the bed (if that makes sense!) and this is surprisingly awesome. I have no loss in control over playing on a flat surface and my arm can be completely relaxed at my side the entire time. It's easily tied for the best accessory you can buy for your gaming laptop, equaled only byRazer Naga MMOG Laser Gaming Mouse. Paired with aRazer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Matyou will only have to touch your keyboard if you use text to chat. If you use voice chat over Ventrilo or Teamspeak, your keyboard will be collecting dust from lack of use. What I love about this setup is the ability to have both of my hands at my sides when I'm using my gaming laptop and I'm supremely comfortable. Mobile gaming is the future and I want to be able to take my games with me and be comfortable wherever I play while still being as effective as possible. The G13 is a huge part of what makes this possible.Now don't get me wrong, I also love my G13 with my desktop PC. The profiles are stored on the gameboard so I can easily move it from computer to computer with no issue. It works great on a desk being nicely weighted and with a good grip on the base. It doesn't slip or give without excessive force (and no one games THAT hard!). The design is also perfect. I was truly concerned because I have smaller hands and that is actually a big factor behind this purchase. With smaller hands, it's hard to reach across a keyboard to hit all those hotkeys. I read a lot of reviews claiming the G13 is not kind to small hands but I have not found that to be the case. With my palm resting comfortably on the designated rest, I can easily reach the top row of keys. The furthest on the left and right are a bit of a stretch for constant use but I find G1 in the upper left is perfect for TAB and targeting mobs. The one just below is nice for SPACE or jump. I use the top five center keys for 1-5 and the five directly below for 6-10. I have no trouble accessing any of them at any time and I adjusted to the new positions really quickly, faster than I learned to use my Razer Naga by far. I mapped the keys near the joystick to M and L for map and quest log. And of course, the joystick has completely replaced my WASD keys for movement. Moving with a joystick is so natural, especially for console gamers, even casual ones like myself. I have none of the issues others have mentioned about it hurting their thumbs or being hard to push. A very gentle push is all that's needed to continuously move forward. Diagonals are possible also. I tend to hold forward on the joystick and mouse steer because that's what I'm used to, but I find myself turning with the joystick more and more and it works great. Now my fingers are completely free to access my primary hotkeys rather than trying to contort my hand to reach WASD keys and hotkeys simultaneously. I have my secondary hotkeys assigned to my Razer Naga and I'm good to go with split second response time thanks to all keys being within my natural reach without straining.The best tip I can give new users who are having trouble accessing keys is to remap them manually for each game that you play. It really only takes a few minutes to do and once it's done, you don't have to worry about it again. By default, WoW's map is set up so that the center keys on the gameboard are assigned to WASD. This made no sense to me because I wanted to get away from using my fingers for movement and do it all with my thumb on the joystick. The key profiling software is very user friendly and easy to understand without ever looking at the manual. You just click the G key you want to change in the interface, and then press the key you want it to be. Easy. I remapped all my keys so that they would work for ME. I appreciate all the effort Logitech put into pre-designing key layouts for so many games, but ultimately what's going to work best for you is a layout you choose yourself. Pick keys that are easy to reach (which should be most of them, even for small hands) for your primary abilities and use the ones that are a bit of a stretch (if any) to lesser used functions, like map, bag and quest log. I've seen so many reviews where people complain that the keys aren't in the right place. Change them!My only regret is that I didn't buy one sooner. The G13 has changed my gaming for the better, and with kids, school and work, I want the most out of my game time, and now I have it. Thank you once again, Logitech!

Answer: I have always only used Logitech keyboards and headsets

So Logitech recently had a sale and I had been eyeing the G13 for almost a year but was on the fence as far as how much it would really do for me. On sale, it was the same price as the Nostromo and I am a huge Razer fan and can't live without my Naga and Vespula. <hl> That said, I have always only used Logitech keyboards and headsets and I love them just as much. <hl> This truly was a difficult decision for me and I pored over the reviews of both for days. I'm so happy with the choice I made. I can't speak to the Nostromo as I haven't used one, but I can't imagine life being any better than it is with my G13 right now. Let me say straight out, this is not as valuable for non-MMO type games which require a ridiculous number of hotkeys to perform at your best. Games like Skyrim where you're basically just moving around with WASD and attacking with two buttons will not see the huge improvements that your MMOs will experience, but it's still a very nice upgrade in terms of comfort, especially for laptop users. The G13 will serve you well in any game that requires the keyboard because it allows your wrist and arm to be in a more natural position. I can completely relax my arm rather than have to try to hover over the keyboard for long gaming sessions. I have found that the G13 works amazingly well even when not on a flat surface. I regularly play in bed on my laptop and I usually rest the base of the G13 against my thigh so that it's at an angle to the bed (if that makes sense!) and this is surprisingly awesome. I have no loss in control over playing on a flat surface and my arm can be completely relaxed at my side the entire time. It's easily tied for the best accessory you can buy for your gaming laptop, equaled only byRazer Naga MMOG Laser Gaming Mouse. Paired with aRazer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Matyou will only have to touch your keyboard if you use text to chat. If you use voice chat over Ventrilo or Teamspeak, your keyboard will be collecting dust from lack of use. What I love about this setup is the ability to have both of my hands at my sides when I'm using my gaming laptop and I'm supremely comfortable. Mobile gaming is the future and I want to be able to take my games with me and be comfortable wherever I play while still being as effective as possible. The G13 is a huge part of what makes this possible. Now don't get me wrong, I also love my G13 with my desktop PC. The profiles are stored on the gameboard so I can easily move it from computer to computer with no issue. It works great on a desk being nicely weighted and with a good grip on the base. It doesn't slip or give without excessive force (and no one games THAT hard!). The design is also perfect. I was truly concerned because I have smaller hands and that is actually a big factor behind this purchase. With smaller hands, it's hard to reach across a keyboard to hit all those hotkeys. I read a lot of reviews claiming the G13 is not kind to small hands but I have not found that to be the case. With my palm resting comfortably on the designated rest, I can easily reach the top row of keys. The furthest on the left and right are a bit of a stretch for constant use but I find G1 in the upper left is perfect for TAB and targeting mobs. The one just below is nice for SPACE or jump. I use the top five center keys for 1-5 and the five directly below for 6-10. I have no trouble accessing any of them at any time and I adjusted to the new positions really quickly, faster than I learned to use my Razer Naga by far. I mapped the keys near the joystick to M and L for map and quest log. And of course, the joystick has completely replaced my WASD keys for movement. Moving with a joystick is so natural, especially for console gamers, even casual ones like myself. I have none of the issues others have mentioned about it hurting their thumbs or being hard to push. A very gentle push is all that's needed to continuously move forward. Diagonals are possible also. I tend to hold forward on the joystick and mouse steer because that's what I'm used to, but I find myself turning with the joystick more and more and it works great. Now my fingers are completely free to access my primary hotkeys rather than trying to contort my hand to reach WASD keys and hotkeys simultaneously. I have my secondary hotkeys assigned to my Razer Naga and I'm good to go with split second response time thanks to all keys being within my natural reach without straining. The best tip I can give new users who are having trouble accessing keys is to remap them manually for each game that you play. It really only takes a few minutes to do and once it's done, you don't have to worry about it again. By default, WoW's map is set up so that the center keys on the gameboard are assigned to WASD. This made no sense to me because I wanted to get away from using my fingers for movement and do it all with my thumb on the joystick. The key profiling software is very user friendly and easy to understand without ever looking at the manual. You just click the G key you want to change in the interface, and then press the key you want it to be. Easy. I remapped all my keys so that they would work for ME. I appreciate all the effort Logitech put into pre-designing key layouts for so many games, but ultimately what's going to work best for you is a layout you choose yourself. Pick keys that are easy to reach (which should be most of them, even for small hands) for your primary abilities and use the ones that are a bit of a stretch (if any) to lesser used functions, like map, bag and quest log. I've seen so many reviews where people complain that the keys aren't in the right place. Change them!My only regret is that I didn't buy one sooner. The G13 has changed my gaming for the better, and with kids, school and work, I want the most out of my game time, and now I have it. Thank you once again, Logitech!

So Logitech recently had a sale and I had been eyeing the G13 for almost a year but was on the fence as far as how much it would really do for me. On sale, it was the same price as the Nostromo and I am a huge Razer fan and can't live without my Naga and Vespula. That said, <hl> I have always only used Logitech keyboards and headsets <hl> and I love them just as much. This truly was a difficult decision for me and I pored over the reviews of both for days.I'm so happy with the choice I made. I can't speak to the Nostromo as I haven't used one, but I can't imagine life being any better than it is with my G13 right now. Let me say straight out, this is not as valuable for non-MMO type games which require a ridiculous number of hotkeys to perform at your best. Games like Skyrim where you're basically just moving around with WASD and attacking with two buttons will not see the huge improvements that your MMOs will experience, but it's still a very nice upgrade in terms of comfort, especially for laptop users. The G13 will serve you well in any game that requires the keyboard because it allows your wrist and arm to be in a more natural position. I can completely relax my arm rather than have to try to hover over the keyboard for long gaming sessions. I have found that the G13 works amazingly well even when not on a flat surface. I regularly play in bed on my laptop and I usually rest the base of the G13 against my thigh so that it's at an angle to the bed (if that makes sense!) and this is surprisingly awesome. I have no loss in control over playing on a flat surface and my arm can be completely relaxed at my side the entire time. It's easily tied for the best accessory you can buy for your gaming laptop, equaled only byRazer Naga MMOG Laser Gaming Mouse. Paired with aRazer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Matyou will only have to touch your keyboard if you use text to chat. If you use voice chat over Ventrilo or Teamspeak, your keyboard will be collecting dust from lack of use. What I love about this setup is the ability to have both of my hands at my sides when I'm using my gaming laptop and I'm supremely comfortable. Mobile gaming is the future and I want to be able to take my games with me and be comfortable wherever I play while still being as effective as possible. The G13 is a huge part of what makes this possible.Now don't get me wrong, I also love my G13 with my desktop PC. The profiles are stored on the gameboard so I can easily move it from computer to computer with no issue. It works great on a desk being nicely weighted and with a good grip on the base. It doesn't slip or give without excessive force (and no one games THAT hard!). The design is also perfect. I was truly concerned because I have smaller hands and that is actually a big factor behind this purchase. With smaller hands, it's hard to reach across a keyboard to hit all those hotkeys. I read a lot of reviews claiming the G13 is not kind to small hands but I have not found that to be the case. With my palm resting comfortably on the designated rest, I can easily reach the top row of keys. The furthest on the left and right are a bit of a stretch for constant use but I find G1 in the upper left is perfect for TAB and targeting mobs. The one just below is nice for SPACE or jump. I use the top five center keys for 1-5 and the five directly below for 6-10. I have no trouble accessing any of them at any time and I adjusted to the new positions really quickly, faster than I learned to use my Razer Naga by far. I mapped the keys near the joystick to M and L for map and quest log. And of course, the joystick has completely replaced my WASD keys for movement. Moving with a joystick is so natural, especially for console gamers, even casual ones like myself. I have none of the issues others have mentioned about it hurting their thumbs or being hard to push. A very gentle push is all that's needed to continuously move forward. Diagonals are possible also. I tend to hold forward on the joystick and mouse steer because that's what I'm used to, but I find myself turning with the joystick more and more and it works great. Now my fingers are completely free to access my primary hotkeys rather than trying to contort my hand to reach WASD keys and hotkeys simultaneously. I have my secondary hotkeys assigned to my Razer Naga and I'm good to go with split second response time thanks to all keys being within my natural reach without straining.The best tip I can give new users who are having trouble accessing keys is to remap them manually for each game that you play. It really only takes a few minutes to do and once it's done, you don't have to worry about it again. By default, WoW's map is set up so that the center keys on the gameboard are assigned to WASD. This made no sense to me because I wanted to get away from using my fingers for movement and do it all with my thumb on the joystick. The key profiling software is very user friendly and easy to understand without ever looking at the manual. You just click the G key you want to change in the interface, and then press the key you want it to be. Easy. I remapped all my keys so that they would work for ME. I appreciate all the effort Logitech put into pre-designing key layouts for so many games, but ultimately what's going to work best for you is a layout you choose yourself. Pick keys that are easy to reach (which should be most of them, even for small hands) for your primary abilities and use the ones that are a bit of a stretch (if any) to lesser used functions, like map, bag and quest log. I've seen so many reviews where people complain that the keys aren't in the right place. Change them!My only regret is that I didn't buy one sooner. The G13 has changed my gaming for the better, and with kids, school and work, I want the most out of my game time, and now I have it. Thank you once again, Logitech!


Question: How comfortable is your mouse?

The mouse is very excellent and easy to use has a battery operated for a long time.Thank you and Thank Guys.

Answer: The mouse is very excellent and easy to use

<hl> The mouse is very excellent and easy to use has a battery operated for a long time. <hl> Thank you and Thank Guys.

<hl> The mouse is very excellent and easy to use <hl> has a battery operated for a long time.Thank you and Thank Guys.


Question: How is the build quality?

This is the best media player for the price. But when it comes to other features such as apps and the Zune software  used to load music/movies, this is where it is limited. I was looking for a cheaper replacement for my old ipod touch, which ran out of storage quite quickly, the Zune Hd was a near perfect fit. The lack of camera and built-in  speakers was disappointing, but the cool features and unique navigation really shined. The complete lack of apps in the app store was quite disturbing, only 50 or so apps, most of them pretty bland.Compared to the ipod, the Zune Hd has EXTREMELY fast start up times (5 to 8 seconds usually) , the battery is amazing and it hardly ever crashes.While the Zune Hd may be lacking some features,they are not deal breaking features, I still have to give the Zune 5 out of 5 stars. The build quality and quality for the price are amazing. This product surprised me in every way (except the crappy app selection).

Answer: The build quality and quality for the price are amazing

This is the best media player for the price. But when it comes to other features such as apps and the Zune software used to load music/movies, this is where it is limited. I was looking for a cheaper replacement for my old ipod touch, which ran out of storage quite quickly, the Zune Hd was a near perfect fit. The lack of camera and built-in speakers was disappointing, but the cool features and unique navigation really shined. The complete lack of apps in the app store was quite disturbing, only 50 or so apps, most of them pretty bland. Compared to the ipod, the Zune Hd has EXTREMELY fast start up times (5 to 8 seconds usually) , the battery is amazing and it hardly ever crashes. While the Zune Hd may be lacking some features,they are not deal breaking features, I still have to give the Zune 5 out of 5 stars. <hl> The build quality and quality for the price are amazing . <hl> This product surprised me in every way (except the crappy app selection).

This is the best media player for the price. But when it comes to other features such as apps and the Zune software used to load music/movies, this is where it is limited. I was looking for a cheaper replacement for my old ipod touch, which ran out of storage quite quickly, the Zune Hd was a near perfect fit. The lack of camera and built-in speakers was disappointing, but the cool features and unique navigation really shined. The complete lack of apps in the app store was quite disturbing, only 50 or so apps, most of them pretty bland.Compared to the ipod, the Zune Hd has EXTREMELY fast start up times (5 to 8 seconds usually) , the battery is amazing and it hardly ever crashes.While the Zune Hd may be lacking some features,they are not deal breaking features, I still have to give the Zune 5 out of 5 stars. <hl> The build quality and quality for the price are amazing <hl>. This product surprised me in every way (except the crappy app selection).

<hl> The build quality and quality for the price are amazing <hl> .


Question: What click are you looking for?

MOUSE: This is a very nice mouse.  It looks large and has an unusual shape, but I have at most medium size hands and it doesn't feel too big. The functionality is very good as a "basic mouse" with great laser control, etc.  Frankly I rarely remember to use the special side buttons to do things like previous/last windows in a browser.  It's still a very good, top end smooth mouse even with out using every possible bell and whistle.  I use a laptop a great deal and this is the first time I've really bothered to like a mouse enough to bring on a hotel trip.BATTERY:  I understand it has an extremely high quality or state-of-the-art brand of AA rechargeable battery.  In a pinch you can use any AA battery though.  I don't know how often it needs to be recharged - probably not more than every couple weeks.  It gives you a "low battery" warning - a little PC popup - which supposedly comes on intermittently for nine days as its charge gets low, suggesting the full life must be a few weeks if the last phase of low-charge, is nine days.  (Logitech experts note the prior Revolution mouse had a built in battery, which I assume would eventually get tired.)RECHARGING:  Recharging is trivial as you just plug the supplied, or any, microUSB cable into the front.  If you use a thin microUSB cable, even if you are computing during the charging phase, it is no more inconvenience than any good corded mouse.  It gives three nice progressive (rolling) green lights on the side as it charges, progress-bar style.  As far as I can tell there is no need to use the "off" button (I think it sleeps when not touched rather than running its battery down) but the instructions aren't clear.WIRELESS.  It works with a very tiny wireless dongle.  It doesn't come with much documentation but it stores a Mouse App in the system tray (lower right corner in Windows) which has a lot of information.  Supposedly, if you get into the Mouse App, there is a "star" symbol tab option which gets you into the "Unifying Wireless" app.  In the Mouse App, click "star" tab at left then click "Open Unifying Software" and it gives you instructions to connect with other Logitech devices (typically by turning them On and Off in the proper Unifying Software mode.)

Answer: I understand it has an extremely high

MOUSE: This is a very nice mouse. It looks large and has an unusual shape, but I have at most medium size hands and it doesn't feel too big. The functionality is very good as a "basic mouse" with great laser control, etc. Frankly I rarely remember to use the special side buttons to do things like previous/last windows in a browser. It's still a very good, top end smooth mouse even with out using every possible bell and whistle. I use a laptop a great deal and this is the first time I've really bothered to like a mouse enough to bring on a hotel trip. <hl> BATTERY: I understand it has an extremely high quality or state-of-the-art brand of AA rechargeable battery. <hl> In a pinch you can use any AA battery though. I don't know how often it needs to be recharged - probably not more than every couple weeks. It gives you a "low battery" warning - a little PC popup - which supposedly comes on intermittently for nine days as its charge gets low, suggesting the full life must be a few weeks if the last phase of low-charge, is nine days. (Logitech experts note the prior Revolution mouse had a built in battery, which I assume would eventually get tired.)RECHARGING: Recharging is trivial as you just plug the supplied, or any, microUSB cable into the front. If you use a thin microUSB cable, even if you are computing during the charging phase, it is no more inconvenience than any good corded mouse. It gives three nice progressive (rolling) green lights on the side as it charges, progress-bar style. As far as I can tell there is no need to use the "off" button (I think it sleeps when not touched rather than running its battery down) but the instructions aren't clear. WIRELESS. It works with a very tiny wireless dongle. It doesn't come with much documentation but it stores a Mouse App in the system tray (lower right corner in Windows) which has a lot of information. Supposedly, if you get into the Mouse App, there is a "star" symbol tab option which gets you into the "Unifying Wireless" app. In the Mouse App, click "star" tab at left then click "Open Unifying Software" and it gives you instructions to connect with other Logitech devices (typically by turning them On and Off in the proper Unifying Software mode.)

MOUSE: This is a very nice mouse. It looks large and has an unusual shape, but I have at most medium size hands and it doesn't feel too big. The functionality is very good as a "basic mouse" with great laser control, etc. Frankly I rarely remember to use the special side buttons to do things like previous/last windows in a browser. It's still a very good, top end smooth mouse even with out using every possible bell and whistle. I use a laptop a great deal and this is the first time I've really bothered to like a mouse enough to bring on a hotel trip.BATTERY: <hl> I understand it has an extremely high <hl> quality or state-of-the-art brand of AA rechargeable battery. In a pinch you can use any AA battery though. I don't know how often it needs to be recharged - probably not more than every couple weeks. It gives you a "low battery" warning - a little PC popup - which supposedly comes on intermittently for nine days as its charge gets low, suggesting the full life must be a few weeks if the last phase of low-charge, is nine days. (Logitech experts note the prior Revolution mouse had a built in battery, which I assume would eventually get tired.)RECHARGING: Recharging is trivial as you just plug the supplied, or any, microUSB cable into the front. If you use a thin microUSB cable, even if you are computing during the charging phase, it is no more inconvenience than any good corded mouse. It gives three nice progressive (rolling) green lights on the side as it charges, progress-bar style. As far as I can tell there is no need to use the "off" button (I think it sleeps when not touched rather than running its battery down) but the instructions aren't clear.WIRELESS. It works with a very tiny wireless dongle. It doesn't come with much documentation but it stores a Mouse App in the system tray (lower right corner in Windows) which has a lot of information. Supposedly, if you get into the Mouse App, there is a "star" symbol tab option which gets you into the "Unifying Wireless" app. In the Mouse App, click "star" tab at left then click "Open Unifying Software" and it gives you instructions to connect with other Logitech devices (typically by turning them On and Off in the proper Unifying Software mode.)


Question: What is the tonal balance of these headphones?

I have been a headphone fanatic for thirty years and have owned and used a variety of headphones over those years, to include Stax SR-5, Sennheiser HD-424 and HD-580.  The Sony MDRV6 excells as the best value of any headphone that I've ever owned.  They are especially good at producing natural-sounding deep bass, and the overall octave-to-octave balance is excellent.  The sound quality is all in all comparable to other headphones that cost considerably more.The MDRV6 is especially well-suited for travel due to the collapsible design, and for noisy environments or for quiet environments such as a library where the sound emitted by open-back headphones would distract others.The MDRV6 is not quite as comfortable as some other headphones, but the comfort can be improved enormously by replacing the pads with the velour pads from BeyerDynamic.  The pads that come on the MDRV6 have a non-breathable cover, and significant additional discomfort is caused by the way that the thin foam cover is glued to the pad around the inner circumference of the pad, which prevents the top and back of your ear from slipping into the space between the pad and the face of the headphone.  This forces the pad to rest on the back of the ear, which compresses the ear and eventually becomes uncomfortable.  I read on a web forum where several people had replaced the pads (which eventually come apart) with a velour pad made by BeyerDynamic, and after I did this replacement on my one pair that had a damaged pad, the increase in comfort was so great that I immediately did the other pair.  The thin cover can be glued down to the headphone face if needed to hold it in place, which then allows the top and rear of your ear to naturally  slide under the inner circumference of the pad, which is considerably more comfortable.  I can recommend this trivial modification without reservation to anyone who owns these headphones.  Even if you don't replace the pads with the BeyerDynamic velour pads, I suggest removing the pads anyway, then carefully separating the thin cover from the pad, and glueing the cover directly to the headphone surface.

Answer: I have been a headphone fanatic for thirty years

<hl> I have been a headphone fanatic for thirty years and have owned and used a variety of headphones over those years, to include Stax SR-5, Sennheiser HD-424 and HD-580. <hl> The Sony MDRV6 excells as the best value of any headphone that I've ever owned. They are especially good at producing natural-sounding deep bass, and the overall octave-to-octave balance is excellent. The sound quality is all in all comparable to other headphones that cost considerably more. The MDRV6 is especially well-suited for travel due to the collapsible design, and for noisy environments or for quiet environments such as a library where the sound emitted by open-back headphones would distract others. The MDRV6 is not quite as comfortable as some other headphones, but the comfort can be improved enormously by replacing the pads with the velour pads from BeyerDynamic. The pads that come on the MDRV6 have a non-breathable cover, and significant additional discomfort is caused by the way that the thin foam cover is glued to the pad around the inner circumference of the pad, which prevents the top and back of your ear from slipping into the space between the pad and the face of the headphone. This forces the pad to rest on the back of the ear, which compresses the ear and eventually becomes uncomfortable. I read on a web forum where several people had replaced the pads (which eventually come apart) with a velour pad made by BeyerDynamic, and after I did this replacement on my one pair that had a damaged pad, the increase in comfort was so great that I immediately did the other pair. The thin cover can be glued down to the headphone face if needed to hold it in place, which then allows the top and rear of your ear to naturally slide under the inner circumference of the pad, which is considerably more comfortable. I can recommend this trivial modification without reservation to anyone who owns these headphones. Even if you don't replace the pads with the BeyerDynamic velour pads, I suggest removing the pads anyway, then carefully separating the thin cover from the pad, and glueing the cover directly to the headphone surface.

<hl> I have been a headphone fanatic for thirty years <hl> and have owned and used a variety of headphones over those years, to include Stax SR-5, Sennheiser HD-424 and HD-580. The Sony MDRV6 excells as the best value of any headphone that I've ever owned. They are especially good at producing natural-sounding deep bass, and the overall octave-to-octave balance is excellent. The sound quality is all in all comparable to other headphones that cost considerably more.The MDRV6 is especially well-suited for travel due to the collapsible design, and for noisy environments or for quiet environments such as a library where the sound emitted by open-back headphones would distract others.The MDRV6 is not quite as comfortable as some other headphones, but the comfort can be improved enormously by replacing the pads with the velour pads from BeyerDynamic. The pads that come on the MDRV6 have a non-breathable cover, and significant additional discomfort is caused by the way that the thin foam cover is glued to the pad around the inner circumference of the pad, which prevents the top and back of your ear from slipping into the space between the pad and the face of the headphone. This forces the pad to rest on the back of the ear, which compresses the ear and eventually becomes uncomfortable. I read on a web forum where several people had replaced the pads (which eventually come apart) with a velour pad made by BeyerDynamic, and after I did this replacement on my one pair that had a damaged pad, the increase in comfort was so great that I immediately did the other pair. The thin cover can be glued down to the headphone face if needed to hold it in place, which then allows the top and rear of your ear to naturally slide under the inner circumference of the pad, which is considerably more comfortable. I can recommend this trivial modification without reservation to anyone who owns these headphones. Even if you don't replace the pads with the BeyerDynamic velour pads, I suggest removing the pads anyway, then carefully separating the thin cover from the pad, and glueing the cover directly to the headphone surface.


Question: How good is the phone?

I have used the Etymotics ER6i most of the time and other cheaper headphones for running and general listening on the move.  For me, these headphones are BETTER and half the price of the Etymotics.  The sound quality is excellent and the sound issolation is almost dangerous it is so good.  To top it off, the curved portions of the cord fit very well over my ears and I don't have to keep pushing them in every 5 minutes to keep them in place.  I'm ordering another 2 just in case they change the model design.

Answer: For me, these headphones are BETTER

I have used the Etymotics ER6i most of the time and other cheaper headphones for running and general listening on the move. <hl> For me, these headphones are BETTER and half the price of the Etymotics. <hl> The sound quality is excellent and the sound issolation is almost dangerous it is so good. To top it off, the curved portions of the cord fit very well over my ears and I don't have to keep pushing them in every 5 minutes to keep them in place. I'm ordering another 2 just in case they change the model design.

I have used the Etymotics ER6i most of the time and other cheaper headphones for running and general listening on the move. <hl> For me, these headphones are BETTER <hl> and half the price of the Etymotics. The sound quality is excellent and the sound issolation is almost dangerous it is so good. To top it off, the curved portions of the cord fit very well over my ears and I don't have to keep pushing them in every 5 minutes to keep them in place. I'm ordering another 2 just in case they change the model design.


Question: How is that fan so big?

First, thank you to all those who take the time to write customer reviews. I was going to buy another USB fan and changed my mind after reading your reviews and I am glad I did.This fan is surprisingly sturdy (and heavy) and very quiet and good.I got it for my wife as a gag gift (she loves fans and has them everywhere), and she loves it. For that matter, I love it too and put it on my wishlist for her to get one for me.Of course, Christmas isn't exactly fan weather here, but I'll want to use it someday!

Answer: thank

<hl> First, thank you to all those who take the time to write customer reviews. <hl> I was going to buy another USB fan and changed my mind after reading your reviews and I am glad I did. This fan is surprisingly sturdy (and heavy) and very quiet and good. I got it for my wife as a gag gift (she loves fans and has them everywhere), and she loves it. For that matter, I love it too and put it on my wishlist for her to get one for me. Of course, Christmas isn't exactly fan weather here, but I'll want to use it someday!

First, <hl> thank <hl> you to all those who take the time to write customer reviews. I was going to buy another USB fan and changed my mind after reading your reviews and I am glad I did.This fan is surprisingly sturdy (and heavy) and very quiet and good.I got it for my wife as a gag gift (she loves fans and has them everywhere), and she loves it. For that matter, I love it too and put it on my wishlist for her to get one for me.Of course, Christmas isn't exactly fan weather here, but I'll want to use it someday!


Question: How is the mid?

I got a pair of these headphones a few months ago and they still provide a fantastic range of sound. Aside from the quality of the sound these earbuds deliver, they seem to fit my ears superbly and that makes a huge difference for me when it comes to headphones.The highs are crisp. The mids sound great. The lows aren't shake your skull with vibrations good, but the CX 300's provide a clean low with no distortion and a little kick in the ear. I've played with equalizers and bass heavy music and you can reach a deep low that the headphones manage really well.The length of the left ear cord is half the length of the right ear cord. This is to wrap the right ear cord around the back of your neck and keep the whole cord running down only one side of your body. I personally like this feature, but it's worth mentioning if you don't want that difference and would prefer equal length cords.These headphones come with a small carrying case that I use daily. It's a nice touch to throw in with the purchase. I think it helps prevent my headphones from becoming too tangled in my pocket.Bottom line: I use these headphones daily and they sound fantastic.

Answer: The mids sound great

The mids sound great .

I got a pair of these headphones a few months ago and they still provide a fantastic range of sound. Aside from the quality of the sound these earbuds deliver, they seem to fit my ears superbly and that makes a huge difference for me when it comes to headphones. The highs are crisp. <hl> The mids sound great . <hl> The lows aren't shake your skull with vibrations good, but the CX 300's provide a clean low with no distortion and a little kick in the ear. I've played with equalizers and bass heavy music and you can reach a deep low that the headphones manage really well. The length of the left ear cord is half the length of the right ear cord. This is to wrap the right ear cord around the back of your neck and keep the whole cord running down only one side of your body. I personally like this feature, but it's worth mentioning if you don't want that difference and would prefer equal length cords. These headphones come with a small carrying case that I use daily. It's a nice touch to throw in with the purchase. I think it helps prevent my headphones from becoming too tangled in my pocket. Bottom line: I use these headphones daily and they sound fantastic.

I got a pair of these headphones a few months ago and they still provide a fantastic range of sound. Aside from the quality of the sound these earbuds deliver, they seem to fit my ears superbly and that makes a huge difference for me when it comes to headphones.The highs are crisp. <hl> The mids sound great <hl>. The lows aren't shake your skull with vibrations good, but the CX 300's provide a clean low with no distortion and a little kick in the ear. I've played with equalizers and bass heavy music and you can reach a deep low that the headphones manage really well.The length of the left ear cord is half the length of the right ear cord. This is to wrap the right ear cord around the back of your neck and keep the whole cord running down only one side of your body. I personally like this feature, but it's worth mentioning if you don't want that difference and would prefer equal length cords.These headphones come with a small carrying case that I use daily. It's a nice touch to throw in with the purchase. I think it helps prevent my headphones from becoming too tangled in my pocket.Bottom line: I use these headphones daily and they sound fantastic.


Question: How do you like the picture?

Purchased a few of these for a conference room at work, mainly because they were long enough and cheap enough. Used them to hook up an Apple TV and a laptop. Picture looks great and no issues. I would highly recommend purchasing these and may purchase a few for home in the near future.

Answer: Picture looks great and no issues

Picture looks great and no issues .

Purchased a few of these for a conference room at work, mainly because they were long enough and cheap enough. Used them to hook up an Apple TV and a laptop. <hl> Picture looks great and no issues . <hl> I would highly recommend purchasing these and may purchase a few for home in the near future.

Purchased a few of these for a conference room at work, mainly because they were long enough and cheap enough. Used them to hook up an Apple TV and a laptop. <hl> Picture looks great and no issues <hl>. I would highly recommend purchasing these and may purchase a few for home in the near future.

<hl> Picture looks great and no issues <hl> .


Question: Is sports mode great?

Another one returned! Sorry Canon, I really like your products, but KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES for goodness sake!!!! (Excuse the rant) I've tried just about EVERY point and shoot that takes some kind of video, plus countless other digital cameras over the years. The HD P&S;'s I've tried are: Canon TX1, Panasonic TX5, several flash drive camcorders that also take still pic's, Sanyo HD1000 & HD700, Samsung HV24HD, and ALL the Kodak's that take HD Video. Plus there has been other camera's - too many to mention (i.e. Canon 550, 770, etc.)Anyway, I just bought (and returned) the SX10. I really wanted to love this camera, but will stick with my Sony T500 for now (check my review of the T500 - that little baby is a keeper).To keep it short, the still pictures are what you would expect from a Canon, but actually, I think my old Canon G7 takes better pictures. But here are the grips (I prefer the cons in a review more than the pros) in no particular order.1) The Camera is BIG. Easy to hold but BIG. Love the flip screen - but the camera is BIG. Great lens - but BIG. I guess what I'm trying to say, the damn thing is BIG, almost as big as a DSLR. This is something that you can not just slip in your pocket and run! I guess I would put up with the BIGness of the camera if the video was better (see below).2) Battery: some might like it, but I did not. Four "AA" batteries! I had to buy a rather expensive charger and rechargeable batteries. Come on, what's going on here! Now adays with all this new technology, Canon couldn't come up with a small battery that holds a decent charge! I know the Sony T500 has poor battery life, but at least the camera is small - you would expect that! Who wants to schlep around 4 extra "AA" batteries - not me! This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if the Video was better, I could look the other way.3) Video: This was pretty important to me (again check out the T500). What is up with only the small video format when EVERY other camera company is opting for new 16:9 widescreen format? Again, my old G7 takes just as good "small" video and I can play/edit it with anything! Actually, the video from the SX10 is not all that good, except the fact that you can zoom all the way in (actually that is pretty cool), but not worth keeping it. I was hoping that even though the SX10 was not widescreen 720/1080, it would take decent "HD like" video with the new .MOV video format. Why Canon did not bring the SX1 out first I'll never know; because then if the videos were good - I might have kept the Canon. As many other reviewers have mentioned, I just don't understand these companies or their marketing plan. If they need any help, all they have to do is ask a few geeks like me - I'll tell em' an ear full!So all in all, I'm keeping the Sony T500 - even if the pictures are not quite as sharp. That little camera is all I need - "right now"! Just my opinion Canon lovers.

Answer: the Video was better

Another one returned! Sorry Canon, I really like your products, but KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES for goodness sake!!!! (Excuse the rant) I've tried just about EVERY point and shoot that takes some kind of video, plus countless other digital cameras over the years. The HD P&S;'s I've tried are: Canon TX1, Panasonic TX5, several flash drive camcorders that also take still pic's, Sanyo HD1000 & HD700, Samsung HV24HD, and ALL the Kodak's that take HD Video. Plus there has been other camera's - too many to mention (i.e. Canon 550, 770, etc.)Anyway, I just bought (and returned) the SX10. I really wanted to love this camera, but will stick with my Sony T500 for now (check my review of the T500 - that little baby is a keeper).To keep it short, the still pictures are what you would expect from a Canon, but actually, I think my old Canon G7 takes better pictures. But here are the grips (I prefer the cons in a review more than the pros) in no particular order.1) The Camera is BIG. Easy to hold but BIG. Love the flip screen - but the camera is BIG. Great lens - but BIG. I guess what I'm trying to say, the damn thing is BIG, almost as big as a DSLR. This is something that you can not just slip in your pocket and run! I guess I would put up with the BIGness of the camera if the video was better (see below).2) Battery: some might like it, but I did not. Four "AA" batteries! I had to buy a rather expensive charger and rechargeable batteries. Come on, what's going on here! Now adays with all this new technology, Canon couldn't come up with a small battery that holds a decent charge! I know the Sony T500 has poor battery life, but at least the camera is small - you would expect that! Who wants to schlep around 4 extra "AA" batteries - not me! <hl> This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if the Video was better , I could look the other way.3) Video: <hl> This was pretty important to me (again check out the T500). What is up with only the small video format when EVERY other camera company is opting for new 16:9 widescreen format? Again, my old G7 takes just as good "small" video and I can play/edit it with anything! Actually, the video from the SX10 is not all that good, except the fact that you can zoom all the way in (actually that is pretty cool), but not worth keeping it. I was hoping that even though the SX10 was not widescreen 720/1080, it would take decent "HD like" video with the new .MOV video format. Why Canon did not bring the SX1 out first I'll never know; because then if the videos were good - I might have kept the Canon. As many other reviewers have mentioned, I just don't understand these companies or their marketing plan. If they need any help, all they have to do is ask a few geeks like me - I'll tell em' an ear full!So all in all, I'm keeping the Sony T500 - even if the pictures are not quite as sharp. That little camera is all I need - "right now"! Just my opinion Canon lovers.

Another one returned! Sorry Canon, I really like your products, but KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES for goodness sake!!!! (Excuse the rant) I've tried just about EVERY point and shoot that takes some kind of video, plus countless other digital cameras over the years. The HD P&S;'s I've tried are: Canon TX1, Panasonic TX5, several flash drive camcorders that also take still pic's, Sanyo HD1000 & HD700, Samsung HV24HD, and ALL the Kodak's that take HD Video. Plus there has been other camera's - too many to mention (i.e. Canon 550, 770, etc.)Anyway, I just bought (and returned) the SX10. I really wanted to love this camera, but will stick with my Sony T500 for now (check my review of the T500 - that little baby is a keeper).To keep it short, the still pictures are what you would expect from a Canon, but actually, I think my old Canon G7 takes better pictures. But here are the grips (I prefer the cons in a review more than the pros) in no particular order.1) The Camera is BIG. Easy to hold but BIG. Love the flip screen - but the camera is BIG. Great lens - but BIG. I guess what I'm trying to say, the damn thing is BIG, almost as big as a DSLR. This is something that you can not just slip in your pocket and run! I guess I would put up with the BIGness of the camera if the video was better (see below).2) Battery: some might like it, but I did not. Four "AA" batteries! I had to buy a rather expensive charger and rechargeable batteries. Come on, what's going on here! Now adays with all this new technology, Canon couldn't come up with a small battery that holds a decent charge! I know the Sony T500 has poor battery life, but at least the camera is small - you would expect that! Who wants to schlep around 4 extra "AA" batteries - not me! This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if <hl> the Video was better <hl>, I could look the other way.3) Video: This was pretty important to me (again check out the T500). What is up with only the small video format when EVERY other camera company is opting for new 16:9 widescreen format? Again, my old G7 takes just as good "small" video and I can play/edit it with anything! Actually, the video from the SX10 is not all that good, except the fact that you can zoom all the way in (actually that is pretty cool), but not worth keeping it. I was hoping that even though the SX10 was not widescreen 720/1080, it would take decent "HD like" video with the new .MOV video format. Why Canon did not bring the SX1 out first I'll never know; because then if the videos were good - I might have kept the Canon. As many other reviewers have mentioned, I just don't understand these companies or their marketing plan. If they need any help, all they have to do is ask a few geeks like me - I'll tell em' an ear full!So all in all, I'm keeping the Sony T500 - even if the pictures are not quite as sharp. That little camera is all I need - "right now"! Just my opinion Canon lovers.

This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if <hl> the Video was better <hl> , I could look the other way.3) Video:


Question: Is this thing hard to handle?

Shipping was quick and installation was average. The instructions were easy to follow giving the right color of wires to cut and splice.After it was installed the programming was easy and took right away. It works well with my Pioneer AVH-P4400BH.

Answer: The instructions were easy to follow

Shipping was quick and installation was average. <hl> The instructions were easy to follow giving the right color of wires to cut and splice. <hl> After it was installed the programming was easy and took right away. It works well with my Pioneer AVH-P4400BH.

Shipping was quick and installation was average. <hl> The instructions were easy to follow <hl> giving the right color of wires to cut and splice.After it was installed the programming was easy and took right away. It works well with my Pioneer AVH-P4400BH.


Question: How is the bag?

A very high quality bag for your DSLR, lenses and accessories. I use a Crumpler Five Million Dollar Home bag for my day to day shooting - A DSLR body and a couple of lenses and accessories. But there are many times when I want to carry much more than that - 3 or 4 lenses, a battery grip, a reflector, a speedlight, cords, extra memory cards - and carry all this gear safely and comfortably.This bag is compact, with great ergonomics but cavernous in capacity. I had no problem fitting my Nikon D300S, battery grip and 35, 50, 70-300 lenses and a SB-700 speedlight. The pockets easily hold a folded reflector, ND filters, memory cards, lens caps, straps, etc. The Velcro dividers allowed easy customization of the main compartment for snug and safe storage of each piece of equipment.The padded shoulder and waist straps give a very comfortable and secure carry with 15-20 pounds of gear.This bag lacks some higher end features like a rain cover or more flexible outside storage of a tripod or attach point for other bags and pouches. But considering the price and utility of this bag, that's an acceptable compromise.Highly recommended!

Answer: A very high quality bag for your DSLR

<hl> A very high quality bag for your DSLR , lenses and accessories. <hl> I use a Crumpler Five Million Dollar Home bag for my day to day shooting - A DSLR body and a couple of lenses and accessories. But there are many times when I want to carry much more than that - 3 or 4 lenses, a battery grip, a reflector, a speedlight, cords, extra memory cards - and carry all this gear safely and comfortably. This bag is compact, with great ergonomics but cavernous in capacity. I had no problem fitting my Nikon D300S, battery grip and 35, 50, 70-300 lenses and a SB-700 speedlight. The pockets easily hold a folded reflector, ND filters, memory cards, lens caps, straps, etc. The Velcro dividers allowed easy customization of the main compartment for snug and safe storage of each piece of equipment. The padded shoulder and waist straps give a very comfortable and secure carry with 15-20 pounds of gear. This bag lacks some higher end features like a rain cover or more flexible outside storage of a tripod or attach point for other bags and pouches. But considering the price and utility of this bag, that's an acceptable compromise. Highly recommended!

<hl> A very high quality bag for your DSLR <hl>, lenses and accessories. I use a Crumpler Five Million Dollar Home bag for my day to day shooting - A DSLR body and a couple of lenses and accessories. But there are many times when I want to carry much more than that - 3 or 4 lenses, a battery grip, a reflector, a speedlight, cords, extra memory cards - and carry all this gear safely and comfortably.This bag is compact, with great ergonomics but cavernous in capacity. I had no problem fitting my Nikon D300S, battery grip and 35, 50, 70-300 lenses and a SB-700 speedlight. The pockets easily hold a folded reflector, ND filters, memory cards, lens caps, straps, etc. The Velcro dividers allowed easy customization of the main compartment for snug and safe storage of each piece of equipment.The padded shoulder and waist straps give a very comfortable and secure carry with 15-20 pounds of gear.This bag lacks some higher end features like a rain cover or more flexible outside storage of a tripod or attach point for other bags and pouches. But considering the price and utility of this bag, that's an acceptable compromise.Highly recommended!

<hl> A very high quality bag for your DSLR <hl> , lenses and accessories.


Question: How do you describe the case?

I just purchased the New Trent Airbender Keyboard Case for my iPad 3. Mostly bought it for the keyboard as I already own 2 cases one of which is the Pong. Setup was a breeze, barely had to look at the instructions. Mostly because I know when an accessory contains a battery, it should be brought up to full charge first. The User Guide is simple, easy to understand and use. Pairing the keyboard to the iPad bluetooth was straightforward and the connection is persistent when the case and iPad are separated and reunited.The feel of the keyboard is nice and even with my large hands the key size feels comfortable. The case is surprisingly light for its seemingly durable construction. Only time can test the actual durability but I have no initial concerns about this. The magnetic auto shutoff works great but you have to remember to keep the landscape orientation in the right direction. I rotated the case so that the charging cable could feed from the other direction and simply closed the case after use. I was surprised when I reopened the case and the battery was almost completely discharged. It took me a little while to realize what I had done. Easy lesson learned.I like the adjustability of the stand support but sometimes when it is in the case, it takes a little tweaking of the positions to get the iPad to sit solidly. A small price to pay for the flexibility of position choices. Bottom line, I bought this case for the keyboard, and to my surprise I received a light, durable case that gave me an incredible number of choices for positioning my iPad, even free standing. In this dimension AirBender surpassed my Pong Research case with its "Origami" design which I have found to be unstable in many of its orientations.

Answer: The case is surprisingly light for its seemingly durable construction

I just purchased the New Trent Airbender Keyboard Case for my iPad 3. Mostly bought it for the keyboard as I already own 2 cases one of which is the Pong. Setup was a breeze, barely had to look at the instructions. Mostly because I know when an accessory contains a battery, it should be brought up to full charge first. The User Guide is simple, easy to understand and use. Pairing the keyboard to the iPad bluetooth was straightforward and the connection is persistent when the case and iPad are separated and reunited. The feel of the keyboard is nice and even with my large hands the key size feels comfortable. <hl> The case is surprisingly light for its seemingly durable construction . <hl> Only time can test the actual durability but I have no initial concerns about this. The magnetic auto shutoff works great but you have to remember to keep the landscape orientation in the right direction. I rotated the case so that the charging cable could feed from the other direction and simply closed the case after use. I was surprised when I reopened the case and the battery was almost completely discharged. It took me a little while to realize what I had done. Easy lesson learned. I like the adjustability of the stand support but sometimes when it is in the case, it takes a little tweaking of the positions to get the iPad to sit solidly. A small price to pay for the flexibility of position choices. Bottom line, I bought this case for the keyboard, and to my surprise I received a light, durable case that gave me an incredible number of choices for positioning my iPad, even free standing. In this dimension AirBender surpassed my Pong Research case with its "Origami" design which I have found to be unstable in many of its orientations.

I just purchased the New Trent Airbender Keyboard Case for my iPad 3. Mostly bought it for the keyboard as I already own 2 cases one of which is the Pong. Setup was a breeze, barely had to look at the instructions. Mostly because I know when an accessory contains a battery, it should be brought up to full charge first. The User Guide is simple, easy to understand and use. Pairing the keyboard to the iPad bluetooth was straightforward and the connection is persistent when the case and iPad are separated and reunited.The feel of the keyboard is nice and even with my large hands the key size feels comfortable. <hl> The case is surprisingly light for its seemingly durable construction <hl>. Only time can test the actual durability but I have no initial concerns about this. The magnetic auto shutoff works great but you have to remember to keep the landscape orientation in the right direction. I rotated the case so that the charging cable could feed from the other direction and simply closed the case after use. I was surprised when I reopened the case and the battery was almost completely discharged. It took me a little while to realize what I had done. Easy lesson learned.I like the adjustability of the stand support but sometimes when it is in the case, it takes a little tweaking of the positions to get the iPad to sit solidly. A small price to pay for the flexibility of position choices. Bottom line, I bought this case for the keyboard, and to my surprise I received a light, durable case that gave me an incredible number of choices for positioning my iPad, even free standing. In this dimension AirBender surpassed my Pong Research case with its "Origami" design which I have found to be unstable in many of its orientations.

<hl> The case is surprisingly light for its seemingly durable construction <hl> .


Question: Is the software included good?

I have only had the remote for 3 days, so these are just preliminary findings.  This remote is being used to control : Hitachi 32HDL51 TV, DishNetwork DVR-625, Sony STR-DA7ES receiver, JVC HR-S9911U VHS, HP Z540 computer, Archos AV-500 PVR and an X10 light controller.  So far the only problem I've had is with the X10 controller, but I haven't put any time into debugging it.The computer I am using for programming the remote is a Dell E521 ( AMD 64X2 5600+ processor ) running Windows XP Pro SP2. Installing and running the software was quite straightforward ( I'm on a 3Mbps DSL connection ).  I find the software to be fairly intuitive, but did note the "strange" English that other reviewers have mentioned.The only glitch I ran into when doing the initial setup for the remote was that the software wanted to "read" some of the signals for the DVR-625 and the Sony receiver though I had checked before buying the remote to make sure they were supported.  It then occurred to me that both of these units have TWO remote controls ( both have two-room capability ).  The software was just checking to see which remote I was using.  BUT that showed me that the folks who have complained about the remote's learning capability have legitimate concerns.  I have had a number of teachable remotes, and this is the first one I've had a problem with.  The main problem seemed to be lighting - I had to turn off a lamp about 3 feet away before I had any success at all.  Then, if I had the remotes about 3" apart, and pressed the button for no more than 1 second, the signals were received ok.  This is the main reason for a 4 star rating rather than 5 star.I spent most of today setting up the "favorite channels" on the remote.  The only reason it took so long was that I searched the web for appropriate icons to use, then had to edit them to get 75x44 pixel images ( don't try to use any other size - the icons "stretch" to fit 75x44 ).  A really good source for "nice" icons is [...]After getting the icons, setting up the favorite channels feature was a breeze.  And, best of all, it actually works.As far as the physical design of the remote, I find it very easy to use.  A lot of thought went into the placement of the buttons, and I have no trouble using it with "one hand operation".  The remote I replaced with this one was also a touch-screen ( rather old Sony one ), so I have no problem with the touch-screen.  I also have fairly small fingers, so that may help!  It is a fairly small screen.  I find the lighted buttons to be extremely useful, and it's pretty neat that they turn on as soon as you pick up the remote.  I can't comment too much on the battery life, since I've only had it for 3 days.  But the battery indicator hasn't moved very far from full during that time.In conclusion, I'm quite satisfied with this remote.  Before buying one, make sure it will control your components with a minimum of "teaching", because that's a real bummer.  You can check all your components on Logitech's home page.Added after initial review:  Just noticed the remote wasn't really turning the DishNetwork DVR on or off.  The "help" and "device" could turn it on/off, but not the "activity".  I wasn't able to correct the problem with any of the adjustments, but the setup allows one to add steps to activities.  I added a "select" to turn it on and "power toggle" to turn it off.  Now it works fine.

Answer: .  I find the software to be fairly intuitive

I have only had the remote for 3 days, so these are just preliminary findings. This remote is being used to control : Hitachi 32HDL51 TV, DishNetwork DVR-625, Sony STR-DA7ES receiver, JVC HR-S9911U VHS, HP Z540 computer, Archos AV-500 PVR and an X10 light controller. So far the only problem I've had is with the X10 controller, but I haven't put any time into debugging it. The computer I am using for programming the remote is a Dell E521 ( AMD 64X2 5600+ processor ) running Windows XP Pro SP2. <hl> Installing and running the software was quite straightforward ( I'm on a 3Mbps DSL connection ) . I find the software to be fairly intuitive , but did note the "strange" English that other reviewers have mentioned. <hl> The only glitch I ran into when doing the initial setup for the remote was that the software wanted to "read" some of the signals for the DVR-625 and the Sony receiver though I had checked before buying the remote to make sure they were supported. It then occurred to me that both of these units have TWO remote controls ( both have two-room capability ). The software was just checking to see which remote I was using. BUT that showed me that the folks who have complained about the remote's learning capability have legitimate concerns. I have had a number of teachable remotes, and this is the first one I've had a problem with. The main problem seemed to be lighting - I had to turn off a lamp about 3 feet away before I had any success at all. Then, if I had the remotes about 3" apart, and pressed the button for no more than 1 second, the signals were received ok. This is the main reason for a 4 star rating rather than 5 star. I spent most of today setting up the "favorite channels" on the remote. The only reason it took so long was that I searched the web for appropriate icons to use, then had to edit them to get 75x44 pixel images ( don't try to use any other size - the icons "stretch" to fit 75x44 ). A really good source for "nice" icons is [...]After getting the icons, setting up the favorite channels feature was a breeze. And, best of all, it actually works. As far as the physical design of the remote, I find it very easy to use. A lot of thought went into the placement of the buttons, and I have no trouble using it with "one hand operation". The remote I replaced with this one was also a touch-screen ( rather old Sony one ), so I have no problem with the touch-screen. I also have fairly small fingers, so that may help! It is a fairly small screen. I find the lighted buttons to be extremely useful, and it's pretty neat that they turn on as soon as you pick up the remote. I can't comment too much on the battery life, since I've only had it for 3 days. But the battery indicator hasn't moved very far from full during that time. In conclusion, I'm quite satisfied with this remote. Before buying one, make sure it will control your components with a minimum of "teaching", because that's a real bummer. You can check all your components on Logitech's home page. Added after initial review: Just noticed the remote wasn't really turning the DishNetwork DVR on or off. The "help" and "device" could turn it on/off, but not the "activity". I wasn't able to correct the problem with any of the adjustments, but the setup allows one to add steps to activities. I added a "select" to turn it on and "power toggle" to turn it off. Now it works fine.

I have only had the remote for 3 days, so these are just preliminary findings. This remote is being used to control : Hitachi 32HDL51 TV, DishNetwork DVR-625, Sony STR-DA7ES receiver, JVC HR-S9911U VHS, HP Z540 computer, Archos AV-500 PVR and an X10 light controller. So far the only problem I've had is with the X10 controller, but I haven't put any time into debugging it.The computer I am using for programming the remote is a Dell E521 ( AMD 64X2 5600+ processor ) running Windows XP Pro SP2. Installing and running the software was quite straightforward ( I'm on a 3Mbps DSL connection )<hl> . I find the software to be fairly intuitive <hl>, but did note the "strange" English that other reviewers have mentioned.The only glitch I ran into when doing the initial setup for the remote was that the software wanted to "read" some of the signals for the DVR-625 and the Sony receiver though I had checked before buying the remote to make sure they were supported. It then occurred to me that both of these units have TWO remote controls ( both have two-room capability ). The software was just checking to see which remote I was using. BUT that showed me that the folks who have complained about the remote's learning capability have legitimate concerns. I have had a number of teachable remotes, and this is the first one I've had a problem with. The main problem seemed to be lighting - I had to turn off a lamp about 3 feet away before I had any success at all. Then, if I had the remotes about 3" apart, and pressed the button for no more than 1 second, the signals were received ok. This is the main reason for a 4 star rating rather than 5 star.I spent most of today setting up the "favorite channels" on the remote. The only reason it took so long was that I searched the web for appropriate icons to use, then had to edit them to get 75x44 pixel images ( don't try to use any other size - the icons "stretch" to fit 75x44 ). A really good source for "nice" icons is [...]After getting the icons, setting up the favorite channels feature was a breeze. And, best of all, it actually works.As far as the physical design of the remote, I find it very easy to use. A lot of thought went into the placement of the buttons, and I have no trouble using it with "one hand operation". The remote I replaced with this one was also a touch-screen ( rather old Sony one ), so I have no problem with the touch-screen. I also have fairly small fingers, so that may help! It is a fairly small screen. I find the lighted buttons to be extremely useful, and it's pretty neat that they turn on as soon as you pick up the remote. I can't comment too much on the battery life, since I've only had it for 3 days. But the battery indicator hasn't moved very far from full during that time.In conclusion, I'm quite satisfied with this remote. Before buying one, make sure it will control your components with a minimum of "teaching", because that's a real bummer. You can check all your components on Logitech's home page.Added after initial review: Just noticed the remote wasn't really turning the DishNetwork DVR on or off. The "help" and "device" could turn it on/off, but not the "activity". I wasn't able to correct the problem with any of the adjustments, but the setup allows one to add steps to activities. I added a "select" to turn it on and "power toggle" to turn it off. Now it works fine.

Installing and running the software was quite straightforward ( I'm on a 3Mbps DSL connection ) <hl> . I find the software to be fairly intuitive <hl> , but did note the "strange" English that other reviewers have mentioned.