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the keyboard is very easy to use

question: How is the keyboard?, context: Edit 4/21/14. I finally caved and purchased a Fire HDX to use with this keyboard. Absolutely love it and the case. The case has openings for the on/off and volume buttons, as well as the camera lens. The Fire stays nicely propped on the pillow on my lap and the keyboard is very easy to use, with the added plus of less hands on the screen itself = less build up needing to be wiped off. Especially after buttered popcorn...That was something that I feared, having last year's model - nothing being marketed now fits my Fire. I was sure I studied the product page carefully prior to selecting it as a vine option, and I didn't see anywhere that said *Kindle HDs will not fit this case* (I do so appreciate those manufacturers who do that), so I decided to give this a go.OK, so bummer my Fire is too big to fit in the nifty little holder (pouts). But...the keyboard still works great, I just use it as a separate piece in my lap with the Fire on the other side. The keys are very easy to strike, as opposed to how hard I have to bang on the keys on the Acer laptop to make sure I don't miss letters and have to backtrack. That said, this doesn't quite replace the typing experience from a *real* keyboard and sitting at the desktop - but then I'm from the old school of proper typing on a proper typewriter (ya'll remember IBM Selectrics?). As nice as this keyboard is, you're just not going to get the speed you're used to and using the ASDF JKL; they used to teach in school - and definitely not trying to work the keyboard on your lap whilst trying to type with both hands like I was taught. Very handy for quick comments on FB or Goodreads, etc., I like it a lot more than the Fire virtual keyboard.As for setup and the too-brief instructions, I charged the keyboard but then felt completely lost on item #2 to turn on Bluetooth. Silly me, I didn't realize that was something I had to turn on on the Fire and not a switch on the keyboard that I couldn't find. Thank goodness for Google, which led me to a very helpful video that told me where to go to get that turned on.

How is the keyboard?

The Fire stays nicely propped on the pillow on my lap and the keyboard is very easy to use , with the added plus of less hands on the screen itself = less build up needing to be wiped off.

Edit 4/21/14. I finally caved and purchased a Fire HDX to use with this keyboard. Absolutely love it and the case. The case has openings for the on/off and volume buttons, as well as the camera lens. The Fire stays nicely propped on the pillow on my lap and the keyboard is very easy to use, with the added plus of less hands on the screen itself = less build up needing to be wiped off. Especially after buttered popcorn...That was something that I feared, having last year's model - nothing being marketed now fits my Fire. I was sure I studied the product page carefully prior to selecting it as a vine option, and I didn't see anywhere that said *Kindle HDs will not fit this case* (I do so appreciate those manufacturers who do that), so I decided to give this a go.OK, so bummer my Fire is too big to fit in the nifty little holder (pouts). But...the keyboard still works great, I just use it as a separate piece in my lap with the Fire on the other side. The keys are very easy to strike, as opposed to how hard I have to bang on the keys on the Acer laptop to make sure I don't miss letters and have to backtrack. That said, this doesn't quite replace the typing experience from a *real* keyboard and sitting at the desktop - but then I'm from the old school of proper typing on a proper typewriter (ya'll remember IBM Selectrics?). As nice as this keyboard is, you're just not going to get the speed you're used to and using the ASDF JKL; they used to teach in school - and definitely not trying to work the keyboard on your lap whilst trying to type with both hands like I was taught. Very handy for quick comments on FB or Goodreads, etc., I like it a lot more than the Fire virtual keyboard.As for setup and the too-brief instructions, I charged the keyboard but then felt completely lost on item #2 to turn on Bluetooth. Silly me, I didn't realize that was something I had to turn on on the Fire and not a switch on the keyboard that I couldn't find. Thank goodness for Google, which led me to a very helpful video that told me where to go to get that turned on.

The Fire stays nicely propped on the pillow on my lap and <hl> the keyboard is very easy to use <hl> , with the added plus of less hands on the screen itself = less build up needing to be wiped off.

Edit 4/21/14. I finally caved and purchased a Fire HDX to use with this keyboard. Absolutely love it and the case. The case has openings for the on/off and volume buttons, as well as the camera lens. The Fire stays nicely propped on the pillow on my lap and <hl> the keyboard is very easy to use <hl>, with the added plus of less hands on the screen itself = less build up needing to be wiped off. Especially after buttered popcorn...That was something that I feared, having last year's model - nothing being marketed now fits my Fire. I was sure I studied the product page carefully prior to selecting it as a vine option, and I didn't see anywhere that said *Kindle HDs will not fit this case* (I do so appreciate those manufacturers who do that), so I decided to give this a go.OK, so bummer my Fire is too big to fit in the nifty little holder (pouts). But...the keyboard still works great, I just use it as a separate piece in my lap with the Fire on the other side. The keys are very easy to strike, as opposed to how hard I have to bang on the keys on the Acer laptop to make sure I don't miss letters and have to backtrack. That said, this doesn't quite replace the typing experience from a *real* keyboard and sitting at the desktop - but then I'm from the old school of proper typing on a proper typewriter (ya'll remember IBM Selectrics?). As nice as this keyboard is, you're just not going to get the speed you're used to and using the ASDF JKL; they used to teach in school - and definitely not trying to work the keyboard on your lap whilst trying to type with both hands like I was taught. Very handy for quick comments on FB or Goodreads, etc., I like it a lot more than the Fire virtual keyboard.As for setup and the too-brief instructions, I charged the keyboard but then felt completely lost on item #2 to turn on Bluetooth. Silly me, I didn't realize that was something I had to turn on on the Fire and not a switch on the keyboard that I couldn't find. Thank goodness for Google, which led me to a very helpful video that told me where to go to get that turned on.

Edit 4/21/14. I finally caved and purchased a Fire HDX to use with this keyboard. Absolutely love it and the case. The case has openings for the on/off and volume buttons, as well as the camera lens. <hl> The Fire stays nicely propped on the pillow on my lap and the keyboard is very easy to use , with the added plus of less hands on the screen itself = less build up needing to be wiped off. <hl> Especially after buttered popcorn...That was something that I feared, having last year's model - nothing being marketed now fits my Fire. I was sure I studied the product page carefully prior to selecting it as a vine option, and I didn't see anywhere that said *Kindle HDs will not fit this case* (I do so appreciate those manufacturers who do that), so I decided to give this a go. OK, so bummer my Fire is too big to fit in the nifty little holder (pouts). But...the keyboard still works great, I just use it as a separate piece in my lap with the Fire on the other side. The keys are very easy to strike, as opposed to how hard I have to bang on the keys on the Acer laptop to make sure I don't miss letters and have to backtrack. That said, this doesn't quite replace the typing experience from a *real* keyboard and sitting at the desktop - but then I'm from the old school of proper typing on a proper typewriter (ya'll remember IBM Selectrics?). As nice as this keyboard is, you're just not going to get the speed you're used to and using the ASDF JKL; they used to teach in school - and definitely not trying to work the keyboard on your lap whilst trying to type with both hands like I was taught. Very handy for quick comments on FB or Goodreads, etc., I like it a lot more than the Fire virtual keyboard. As for setup and the too-brief instructions, I charged the keyboard but then felt completely lost on item #2 to turn on Bluetooth. Silly me, I didn't realize that was something I had to turn on on the Fire and not a switch on the keyboard that I couldn't find. Thank goodness for Google, which led me to a very helpful video that told me where to go to get that turned on.

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my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected

question: How is the sound?, context: I was in need for speakers since I got a desktop and I didn't want to use my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected! The bass is crazy and deep.The set-up was also easyWould recommend these to anyone looking for a pair of good speakers :D

How is the sound?

I was in need for speakers since I got a desktop and I didn't want to use my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected !

I was in need for speakers since I got a desktop and I didn't want to use my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected! The bass is crazy and deep.The set-up was also easyWould recommend these to anyone looking for a pair of good speakers :D

I was in need for speakers since I got a desktop and I didn't want to use <hl> my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected <hl> !

I was in need for speakers since I got a desktop and I didn't want to use <hl> my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected <hl>! The bass is crazy and deep.The set-up was also easyWould recommend these to anyone looking for a pair of good speakers :D

<hl> I was in need for speakers since I got a desktop and I didn't want to use my Monitor speakers.The sound of these speakers are more than I expected ! <hl> The bass is crazy and deep. The set-up was also easyWould recommend these to anyone looking for a pair of good speakers :D

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replacement

question: How many wins do you have in this game?, context: Before buying my iPad, I spent about an hour in the Apple store playing with it. I knew I'd get some real use from it, and I knew that it met many of my wants for an ultraportable computer, but the tiny underpowered thing costs almost as much as a macbook!Obviously, I laid down my credit card and walked out of the store with it. The store is near my office but three hours from my home. I must admit, I had regrets in the three hour drive home. A $900 10" iPod touch? Am I nuts?After owning and using it for two weeks, I no longer regret the purchase as much, but I still feel that it is overpriced. My model is the 64GB with 3G+Wifi. I spent about $900 including tax to buy it at the Apple store and another ~$60 on "HD" apps including the iWork suite: pages, numbers, and keynote. I do have an iPhone so I already owned a lot of apps that work with the tablet.I have found myself using it mostly for four things: document viewing for work, email, web browsing, and games.I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been using it for games, but I have played several and really enjoyed them. I'm not a "gamer" at all. I own a Wii that only gets used for watching Netflix movies on my television. Video games are usually boring to me. There are quite a few games designed for adults filled with puzzles and brain teasers that will change your view of computer games. No matter who you are or how adult you think you are: you will wind up using this thing for games. It's too fun to play games on it not to. I recommend Labyrinth 2 HD, Osmos HD, Pinball HD, tChess Lite, and a good Solitare game.Back to getting work done: it's pretty great for email. I have a work blackberry and a personal iPhone. I get lots of spreadsheet and other document attachments. Blackberry is terrible at displaying documents. Iphone does an OK job. This thing is a desktop replacement as a document viewer. It isn't as good as having MS office on a PC, but you can definitely get a great view of a document with a lot of formatting intact. It isn't really better than iPhone for viewing messages, but viewing attachments on the big screen is worlds better. The only complaint I have about email is that it lacks the ability to thread conversations and show all email inboxes in one list like the ios4 iphone devices. It will have those abilities this fall when it gets upgraded to ios4, but for now switching between inboxes is a bit awkward.More on document viewing.The biggest help to me at work is document viewing. I can carry promotional materials, examples of past promotions, old communications, files for reference, presentations, price lists, spec sheets, manuals, photos, trade journals, books, and any other digital document imaginable and access them all easily when with a customer or simply to find info to make me more effective. The iPad does not include a file system like finder or windows explorer. The iWork apps have a documents folder, but those folders are not accessible by other apps. All of the apps include a shortcut to open a document in other apps, but not having a universal finder app is annoying. If you are in mail you can choose to open an attachment in Pages then email any changes back to the person, but it goes against the way we have all become accustomed to working on PCs and Macs. There are file system and viewer apps. I've tried two I like and one that I highly recommend: Goodreader. Goodreader gives you a place to organize your files into folders for various projects and info. It has viewers for office file formats, PDF files, and limited graphics files (sorry, there are no eps, ai, or similar art viewers for ipad that I've discovered yet). Goodreader allows you to transfer files to the ipad via wifi networking, wifi using a web browser on a PC or Mac, using the USB cable, or using itunes. Best thing about Goodreader: it's only one dollar.The built-in photos app is great. I used my mac to convert a lot of documents to jpgs just so I could use the photos app to view and display them. Integration between the photos app and the iwork apps and mail is great. Syncing albums between a Mac or PC and the Photos app is a snap. The photos app is where the "magical" in the ads comes from. It is a delight to browse images using the app. I'm sure you can find countless youtube videos demonstrating it if you look. For under five dollars, you can buy Photogene or a similar app for useful photo editing on the ipad.Web browsing is the other "killer app." Lots of people complain that iPad doesn't support flash, but I honestly don't miss it. Most big web sites recognize that you're using an ipad and deliver non-flash versions of videos. My biggest concern is the lack of RAM in the ipad. The lack of RAM shows when web browsing. If you switch between open pages, most of those pages will be reloaded because it doesn't cache much; it can't cache much with only 256mb of ram. As long as switching between pages, and having them reload when doing so isn't a huge issue to you, web browsing on the ipad using Safari is a desktop-like experience. I have just recently started using a third party browser called "Atomic Web." Atomic web adds useful multitouch gestures, tabs, full screen, and adblock to the Safari browser. I highly recommend Atomic Web for the $2 they charge for it. It works great.The app store lets you add tons of functionality to your machine. Count on spending $50+ depending on what you want to do with your machine. I love the three $10ea iWork apps, the $5 photo editor, the handful of $5-$10 games I own, and the multitude of free periodical reader apps I downloaded.Watching and listening to media in ipad is really great. The iPod interface looks like an older version of iTunes on a Mac. Video looks great. I've always been a fan of desktop itunes for syncing with ipod and iphone. Ipad is exactly like iphone and ipod when interacting with the desktop. The built in speakers in ipad are louder and sound better than iPhone and iPod touch. They are nearly as loud as the ones on my Macbook Pro 13". The speakers are great for listening to podcasts or watching a movie in bed or in your comfy chair.Google maps and google earth are a desktop-like experience on ipad.Battery life is where ipad kicks laptop tail. I easily get 8+ hours from a charge.Typing on ipad in landscape mode is about like typing on a netbook; you wouldn't want to write a long document on it but it's fine for email and composing short documents and memos. It's a lot better than I expected. Typing in portrait mode is a bit of a chore.You WILL need to buy a case for it. The "acase" brand ipad case that sells for $26 here at Amazon is a great choice (and the highest rated case on Amazon). You will not be able to find an Apple case for it. Apple cannot meet demand for ipad accessories. The camera connection kit (usb and card reader) are also impossible to find.I'm glad I bought the largest (64GB) model. I currently only have 25GB free after putting in 20GB of music, 8GB of films, 5GB of apps, and around 2GB of documents. 64 GB is really very ideal, but anything less would be crowded unless you don't plan to use the ipod or video player much.I bought the 3G service for it and don't regret it. I live in the midwest and ATT has decent service here. I am paying $15/month (no contract) for 256MB. 2GB is available for $25/mo. I bought the cheaper plan because I have frequent access to wifi, but wanted the ability to look at email adn documents on the road if the occasion arises. So far just using 3G for email and very infrequent browsing 256mb is plenty. I highly recommend buying a 3G model unless you are sure that you will always have Wifi access when you use it. It's a lot less useful if you can't connect to the web.In conclusion, this thing is very useful and very expensive. I use it a lot. I use my PC and my Mac a lot less now. I carry it to places that I wouldn't consider lugging a PC to. It allows me to carry a lot more info and digital files than I ever did before. It makes me more effective and allows me to travel lighter. Is it worth slightly over $1000 after buying a case and apps? I'm still not 100% sure. Do I love it? yes.

How many wins do you have in this game?

This thing is a desktop replacement as a document viewer.

Before buying my iPad, I spent about an hour in the Apple store playing with it. I knew I'd get some real use from it, and I knew that it met many of my wants for an ultraportable computer, but the tiny underpowered thing costs almost as much as a macbook!Obviously, I laid down my credit card and walked out of the store with it. The store is near my office but three hours from my home. I must admit, I had regrets in the three hour drive home. A $900 10" iPod touch? Am I nuts?After owning and using it for two weeks, I no longer regret the purchase as much, but I still feel that it is overpriced. My model is the 64GB with 3G+Wifi. I spent about $900 including tax to buy it at the Apple store and another ~$60 on "HD" apps including the iWork suite: pages, numbers, and keynote. I do have an iPhone so I already owned a lot of apps that work with the tablet.I have found myself using it mostly for four things: document viewing for work, email, web browsing, and games.I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been using it for games, but I have played several and really enjoyed them. I'm not a "gamer" at all. I own a Wii that only gets used for watching Netflix movies on my television. Video games are usually boring to me. There are quite a few games designed for adults filled with puzzles and brain teasers that will change your view of computer games. No matter who you are or how adult you think you are: you will wind up using this thing for games. It's too fun to play games on it not to. I recommend Labyrinth 2 HD, Osmos HD, Pinball HD, tChess Lite, and a good Solitare game.Back to getting work done: it's pretty great for email. I have a work blackberry and a personal iPhone. I get lots of spreadsheet and other document attachments. Blackberry is terrible at displaying documents. Iphone does an OK job. This thing is a desktop replacement as a document viewer. It isn't as good as having MS office on a PC, but you can definitely get a great view of a document with a lot of formatting intact. It isn't really better than iPhone for viewing messages, but viewing attachments on the big screen is worlds better. The only complaint I have about email is that it lacks the ability to thread conversations and show all email inboxes in one list like the ios4 iphone devices. It will have those abilities this fall when it gets upgraded to ios4, but for now switching between inboxes is a bit awkward.More on document viewing.The biggest help to me at work is document viewing. I can carry promotional materials, examples of past promotions, old communications, files for reference, presentations, price lists, spec sheets, manuals, photos, trade journals, books, and any other digital document imaginable and access them all easily when with a customer or simply to find info to make me more effective. The iPad does not include a file system like finder or windows explorer. The iWork apps have a documents folder, but those folders are not accessible by other apps. All of the apps include a shortcut to open a document in other apps, but not having a universal finder app is annoying. If you are in mail you can choose to open an attachment in Pages then email any changes back to the person, but it goes against the way we have all become accustomed to working on PCs and Macs. There are file system and viewer apps. I've tried two I like and one that I highly recommend: Goodreader. Goodreader gives you a place to organize your files into folders for various projects and info. It has viewers for office file formats, PDF files, and limited graphics files (sorry, there are no eps, ai, or similar art viewers for ipad that I've discovered yet). Goodreader allows you to transfer files to the ipad via wifi networking, wifi using a web browser on a PC or Mac, using the USB cable, or using itunes. Best thing about Goodreader: it's only one dollar.The built-in photos app is great. I used my mac to convert a lot of documents to jpgs just so I could use the photos app to view and display them. Integration between the photos app and the iwork apps and mail is great. Syncing albums between a Mac or PC and the Photos app is a snap. The photos app is where the "magical" in the ads comes from. It is a delight to browse images using the app. I'm sure you can find countless youtube videos demonstrating it if you look. For under five dollars, you can buy Photogene or a similar app for useful photo editing on the ipad.Web browsing is the other "killer app." Lots of people complain that iPad doesn't support flash, but I honestly don't miss it. Most big web sites recognize that you're using an ipad and deliver non-flash versions of videos. My biggest concern is the lack of RAM in the ipad. The lack of RAM shows when web browsing. If you switch between open pages, most of those pages will be reloaded because it doesn't cache much; it can't cache much with only 256mb of ram. As long as switching between pages, and having them reload when doing so isn't a huge issue to you, web browsing on the ipad using Safari is a desktop-like experience. I have just recently started using a third party browser called "Atomic Web." Atomic web adds useful multitouch gestures, tabs, full screen, and adblock to the Safari browser. I highly recommend Atomic Web for the $2 they charge for it. It works great.The app store lets you add tons of functionality to your machine. Count on spending $50+ depending on what you want to do with your machine. I love the three $10ea iWork apps, the $5 photo editor, the handful of $5-$10 games I own, and the multitude of free periodical reader apps I downloaded.Watching and listening to media in ipad is really great. The iPod interface looks like an older version of iTunes on a Mac. Video looks great. I've always been a fan of desktop itunes for syncing with ipod and iphone. Ipad is exactly like iphone and ipod when interacting with the desktop. The built in speakers in ipad are louder and sound better than iPhone and iPod touch. They are nearly as loud as the ones on my Macbook Pro 13". The speakers are great for listening to podcasts or watching a movie in bed or in your comfy chair.Google maps and google earth are a desktop-like experience on ipad.Battery life is where ipad kicks laptop tail. I easily get 8+ hours from a charge.Typing on ipad in landscape mode is about like typing on a netbook; you wouldn't want to write a long document on it but it's fine for email and composing short documents and memos. It's a lot better than I expected. Typing in portrait mode is a bit of a chore.You WILL need to buy a case for it. The "acase" brand ipad case that sells for $26 here at Amazon is a great choice (and the highest rated case on Amazon). You will not be able to find an Apple case for it. Apple cannot meet demand for ipad accessories. The camera connection kit (usb and card reader) are also impossible to find.I'm glad I bought the largest (64GB) model. I currently only have 25GB free after putting in 20GB of music, 8GB of films, 5GB of apps, and around 2GB of documents. 64 GB is really very ideal, but anything less would be crowded unless you don't plan to use the ipod or video player much.I bought the 3G service for it and don't regret it. I live in the midwest and ATT has decent service here. I am paying $15/month (no contract) for 256MB. 2GB is available for $25/mo. I bought the cheaper plan because I have frequent access to wifi, but wanted the ability to look at email adn documents on the road if the occasion arises. So far just using 3G for email and very infrequent browsing 256mb is plenty. I highly recommend buying a 3G model unless you are sure that you will always have Wifi access when you use it. It's a lot less useful if you can't connect to the web.In conclusion, this thing is very useful and very expensive. I use it a lot. I use my PC and my Mac a lot less now. I carry it to places that I wouldn't consider lugging a PC to. It allows me to carry a lot more info and digital files than I ever did before. It makes me more effective and allows me to travel lighter. Is it worth slightly over $1000 after buying a case and apps? I'm still not 100% sure. Do I love it? yes.

This thing is a desktop <hl> replacement <hl> as a document viewer.

Before buying my iPad, I spent about an hour in the Apple store playing with it. I knew I'd get some real use from it, and I knew that it met many of my wants for an ultraportable computer, but the tiny underpowered thing costs almost as much as a macbook!Obviously, I laid down my credit card and walked out of the store with it. The store is near my office but three hours from my home. I must admit, I had regrets in the three hour drive home. A $900 10" iPod touch? Am I nuts?After owning and using it for two weeks, I no longer regret the purchase as much, but I still feel that it is overpriced. My model is the 64GB with 3G+Wifi. I spent about $900 including tax to buy it at the Apple store and another ~$60 on "HD" apps including the iWork suite: pages, numbers, and keynote. I do have an iPhone so I already owned a lot of apps that work with the tablet.I have found myself using it mostly for four things: document viewing for work, email, web browsing, and games.I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been using it for games, but I have played several and really enjoyed them. I'm not a "gamer" at all. I own a Wii that only gets used for watching Netflix movies on my television. Video games are usually boring to me. There are quite a few games designed for adults filled with puzzles and brain teasers that will change your view of computer games. No matter who you are or how adult you think you are: you will wind up using this thing for games. It's too fun to play games on it not to. I recommend Labyrinth 2 HD, Osmos HD, Pinball HD, tChess Lite, and a good Solitare game.Back to getting work done: it's pretty great for email. I have a work blackberry and a personal iPhone. I get lots of spreadsheet and other document attachments. Blackberry is terrible at displaying documents. Iphone does an OK job. This thing is a desktop <hl> replacement <hl> as a document viewer. It isn't as good as having MS office on a PC, but you can definitely get a great view of a document with a lot of formatting intact. It isn't really better than iPhone for viewing messages, but viewing attachments on the big screen is worlds better. The only complaint I have about email is that it lacks the ability to thread conversations and show all email inboxes in one list like the ios4 iphone devices. It will have those abilities this fall when it gets upgraded to ios4, but for now switching between inboxes is a bit awkward.More on document viewing.The biggest help to me at work is document viewing. I can carry promotional materials, examples of past promotions, old communications, files for reference, presentations, price lists, spec sheets, manuals, photos, trade journals, books, and any other digital document imaginable and access them all easily when with a customer or simply to find info to make me more effective. The iPad does not include a file system like finder or windows explorer. The iWork apps have a documents folder, but those folders are not accessible by other apps. All of the apps include a shortcut to open a document in other apps, but not having a universal finder app is annoying. If you are in mail you can choose to open an attachment in Pages then email any changes back to the person, but it goes against the way we have all become accustomed to working on PCs and Macs. There are file system and viewer apps. I've tried two I like and one that I highly recommend: Goodreader. Goodreader gives you a place to organize your files into folders for various projects and info. It has viewers for office file formats, PDF files, and limited graphics files (sorry, there are no eps, ai, or similar art viewers for ipad that I've discovered yet). Goodreader allows you to transfer files to the ipad via wifi networking, wifi using a web browser on a PC or Mac, using the USB cable, or using itunes. Best thing about Goodreader: it's only one dollar.The built-in photos app is great. I used my mac to convert a lot of documents to jpgs just so I could use the photos app to view and display them. Integration between the photos app and the iwork apps and mail is great. Syncing albums between a Mac or PC and the Photos app is a snap. The photos app is where the "magical" in the ads comes from. It is a delight to browse images using the app. I'm sure you can find countless youtube videos demonstrating it if you look. For under five dollars, you can buy Photogene or a similar app for useful photo editing on the ipad.Web browsing is the other "killer app." Lots of people complain that iPad doesn't support flash, but I honestly don't miss it. Most big web sites recognize that you're using an ipad and deliver non-flash versions of videos. My biggest concern is the lack of RAM in the ipad. The lack of RAM shows when web browsing. If you switch between open pages, most of those pages will be reloaded because it doesn't cache much; it can't cache much with only 256mb of ram. As long as switching between pages, and having them reload when doing so isn't a huge issue to you, web browsing on the ipad using Safari is a desktop-like experience. I have just recently started using a third party browser called "Atomic Web." Atomic web adds useful multitouch gestures, tabs, full screen, and adblock to the Safari browser. I highly recommend Atomic Web for the $2 they charge for it. It works great.The app store lets you add tons of functionality to your machine. Count on spending $50+ depending on what you want to do with your machine. I love the three $10ea iWork apps, the $5 photo editor, the handful of $5-$10 games I own, and the multitude of free periodical reader apps I downloaded.Watching and listening to media in ipad is really great. The iPod interface looks like an older version of iTunes on a Mac. Video looks great. I've always been a fan of desktop itunes for syncing with ipod and iphone. Ipad is exactly like iphone and ipod when interacting with the desktop. The built in speakers in ipad are louder and sound better than iPhone and iPod touch. They are nearly as loud as the ones on my Macbook Pro 13". The speakers are great for listening to podcasts or watching a movie in bed or in your comfy chair.Google maps and google earth are a desktop-like experience on ipad.Battery life is where ipad kicks laptop tail. I easily get 8+ hours from a charge.Typing on ipad in landscape mode is about like typing on a netbook; you wouldn't want to write a long document on it but it's fine for email and composing short documents and memos. It's a lot better than I expected. Typing in portrait mode is a bit of a chore.You WILL need to buy a case for it. The "acase" brand ipad case that sells for $26 here at Amazon is a great choice (and the highest rated case on Amazon). You will not be able to find an Apple case for it. Apple cannot meet demand for ipad accessories. The camera connection kit (usb and card reader) are also impossible to find.I'm glad I bought the largest (64GB) model. I currently only have 25GB free after putting in 20GB of music, 8GB of films, 5GB of apps, and around 2GB of documents. 64 GB is really very ideal, but anything less would be crowded unless you don't plan to use the ipod or video player much.I bought the 3G service for it and don't regret it. I live in the midwest and ATT has decent service here. I am paying $15/month (no contract) for 256MB. 2GB is available for $25/mo. I bought the cheaper plan because I have frequent access to wifi, but wanted the ability to look at email adn documents on the road if the occasion arises. So far just using 3G for email and very infrequent browsing 256mb is plenty. I highly recommend buying a 3G model unless you are sure that you will always have Wifi access when you use it. It's a lot less useful if you can't connect to the web.In conclusion, this thing is very useful and very expensive. I use it a lot. I use my PC and my Mac a lot less now. I carry it to places that I wouldn't consider lugging a PC to. It allows me to carry a lot more info and digital files than I ever did before. It makes me more effective and allows me to travel lighter. Is it worth slightly over $1000 after buying a case and apps? I'm still not 100% sure. Do I love it? yes.

Before buying my iPad, I spent about an hour in the Apple store playing with it. I knew I'd get some real use from it, and I knew that it met many of my wants for an ultraportable computer, but the tiny underpowered thing costs almost as much as a macbook!Obviously, I laid down my credit card and walked out of the store with it. The store is near my office but three hours from my home. I must admit, I had regrets in the three hour drive home. A $900 10" iPod touch? Am I nuts?After owning and using it for two weeks, I no longer regret the purchase as much, but I still feel that it is overpriced. My model is the 64GB with 3G+Wifi. I spent about $900 including tax to buy it at the Apple store and another ~$60 on "HD" apps including the iWork suite: pages, numbers, and keynote. I do have an iPhone so I already owned a lot of apps that work with the tablet. I have found myself using it mostly for four things: document viewing for work, email, web browsing, and games. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been using it for games, but I have played several and really enjoyed them. I'm not a "gamer" at all. I own a Wii that only gets used for watching Netflix movies on my television. Video games are usually boring to me. There are quite a few games designed for adults filled with puzzles and brain teasers that will change your view of computer games. No matter who you are or how adult you think you are: you will wind up using this thing for games. It's too fun to play games on it not to. I recommend Labyrinth 2 HD, Osmos HD, Pinball HD, tChess Lite, and a good Solitare game. Back to getting work done: it's pretty great for email. I have a work blackberry and a personal iPhone. I get lots of spreadsheet and other document attachments. Blackberry is terrible at displaying documents. Iphone does an OK job. <hl> This thing is a desktop replacement as a document viewer. <hl> It isn't as good as having MS office on a PC, but you can definitely get a great view of a document with a lot of formatting intact. It isn't really better than iPhone for viewing messages, but viewing attachments on the big screen is worlds better. The only complaint I have about email is that it lacks the ability to thread conversations and show all email inboxes in one list like the ios4 iphone devices. It will have those abilities this fall when it gets upgraded to ios4, but for now switching between inboxes is a bit awkward. More on document viewing. The biggest help to me at work is document viewing. I can carry promotional materials, examples of past promotions, old communications, files for reference, presentations, price lists, spec sheets, manuals, photos, trade journals, books, and any other digital document imaginable and access them all easily when with a customer or simply to find info to make me more effective. The iPad does not include a file system like finder or windows explorer. The iWork apps have a documents folder, but those folders are not accessible by other apps. All of the apps include a shortcut to open a document in other apps, but not having a universal finder app is annoying. If you are in mail you can choose to open an attachment in Pages then email any changes back to the person, but it goes against the way we have all become accustomed to working on PCs and Macs. There are file system and viewer apps. I've tried two I like and one that I highly recommend: Goodreader. Goodreader gives you a place to organize your files into folders for various projects and info. It has viewers for office file formats, PDF files, and limited graphics files (sorry, there are no eps, ai, or similar art viewers for ipad that I've discovered yet). Goodreader allows you to transfer files to the ipad via wifi networking, wifi using a web browser on a PC or Mac, using the USB cable, or using itunes. Best thing about Goodreader: it's only one dollar. The built-in photos app is great. I used my mac to convert a lot of documents to jpgs just so I could use the photos app to view and display them. Integration between the photos app and the iwork apps and mail is great. Syncing albums between a Mac or PC and the Photos app is a snap. The photos app is where the "magical" in the ads comes from. It is a delight to browse images using the app. I'm sure you can find countless youtube videos demonstrating it if you look. For under five dollars, you can buy Photogene or a similar app for useful photo editing on the ipad. Web browsing is the other "killer app." Lots of people complain that iPad doesn't support flash, but I honestly don't miss it. Most big web sites recognize that you're using an ipad and deliver non-flash versions of videos. My biggest concern is the lack of RAM in the ipad. The lack of RAM shows when web browsing. If you switch between open pages, most of those pages will be reloaded because it doesn't cache much; it can't cache much with only 256mb of ram. As long as switching between pages, and having them reload when doing so isn't a huge issue to you, web browsing on the ipad using Safari is a desktop-like experience. I have just recently started using a third party browser called "Atomic Web." Atomic web adds useful multitouch gestures, tabs, full screen, and adblock to the Safari browser. I highly recommend Atomic Web for the $2 they charge for it. It works great. The app store lets you add tons of functionality to your machine. Count on spending $50+ depending on what you want to do with your machine. I love the three $10ea iWork apps, the $5 photo editor, the handful of $5-$10 games I own, and the multitude of free periodical reader apps I downloaded. Watching and listening to media in ipad is really great. The iPod interface looks like an older version of iTunes on a Mac. Video looks great. I've always been a fan of desktop itunes for syncing with ipod and iphone. Ipad is exactly like iphone and ipod when interacting with the desktop. The built in speakers in ipad are louder and sound better than iPhone and iPod touch. They are nearly as loud as the ones on my Macbook Pro 13". The speakers are great for listening to podcasts or watching a movie in bed or in your comfy chair. Google maps and google earth are a desktop-like experience on ipad. Battery life is where ipad kicks laptop tail. I easily get 8+ hours from a charge. Typing on ipad in landscape mode is about like typing on a netbook; you wouldn't want to write a long document on it but it's fine for email and composing short documents and memos. It's a lot better than I expected. Typing in portrait mode is a bit of a chore. You WILL need to buy a case for it. The "acase" brand ipad case that sells for $26 here at Amazon is a great choice (and the highest rated case on Amazon). You will not be able to find an Apple case for it. Apple cannot meet demand for ipad accessories. The camera connection kit (usb and card reader) are also impossible to find. I'm glad I bought the largest (64GB) model. I currently only have 25GB free after putting in 20GB of music, 8GB of films, 5GB of apps, and around 2GB of documents. 64 GB is really very ideal, but anything less would be crowded unless you don't plan to use the ipod or video player much. I bought the 3G service for it and don't regret it. I live in the midwest and ATT has decent service here. I am paying $15/month (no contract) for 256MB. 2GB is available for $25/mo. I bought the cheaper plan because I have frequent access to wifi, but wanted the ability to look at email adn documents on the road if the occasion arises. So far just using 3G for email and very infrequent browsing 256mb is plenty. I highly recommend buying a 3G model unless you are sure that you will always have Wifi access when you use it. It's a lot less useful if you can't connect to the web. In conclusion, this thing is very useful and very expensive. I use it a lot. I use my PC and my Mac a lot less now. I carry it to places that I wouldn't consider lugging a PC to. It allows me to carry a lot more info and digital files than I ever did before. It makes me more effective and allows me to travel lighter. Is it worth slightly over $1000 after buying a case and apps? I'm still not 100% sure. Do I love it? yes.

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Exactly what I expected

question: How do you like the computer?, context: Exactly what I expected, a consumer-class SSD at a good price. My motherboard actually does not support SATA III, so my EVO is actually bottlenecked a bit. TRIM and other such still works 100%, but reaching maximum speeds is impossible. However, this thing is still FAST! I actually notice it being faster than the 128GB Mushkin Chronos I've since relegated to a backup drive (for the crime of being too small), and that drive bottlenecked on my SATA II motherboard too. Windows 8 boots in just over half the time it takes my motherboard to drag itself through the POST and RAID (5, for my three 640GB WD Blues) readouts. Samsung software has an "AHCI is disabled" warning even though it is enabled (I am using RAID 5 on the same storage controller, and RAID does not work without AHCI). Installation was dead simple, and the software is completely optional albeit somewhat useful.Things to note:Write speed is not sustained, the EVOs use a buffer of super-fast memory to write to.When this buffer overflows you lose the advertised maximum and return to write speeds typical of the regular 840The 840 Pro is a superior product in terms of raw performance but you probably don't need an 840 Pro anywayIf you choose not to optimize with the Samsung software, move your pagefile off the SSD if you can help it as pagefiles cause SSD wear.

How do you like the computer?

Exactly what I expected , a consumer-class SSD at a good price.

Exactly what I expected, a consumer-class SSD at a good price. My motherboard actually does not support SATA III, so my EVO is actually bottlenecked a bit. TRIM and other such still works 100%, but reaching maximum speeds is impossible. However, this thing is still FAST! I actually notice it being faster than the 128GB Mushkin Chronos I've since relegated to a backup drive (for the crime of being too small), and that drive bottlenecked on my SATA II motherboard too. Windows 8 boots in just over half the time it takes my motherboard to drag itself through the POST and RAID (5, for my three 640GB WD Blues) readouts. Samsung software has an "AHCI is disabled" warning even though it is enabled (I am using RAID 5 on the same storage controller, and RAID does not work without AHCI). Installation was dead simple, and the software is completely optional albeit somewhat useful.Things to note:Write speed is not sustained, the EVOs use a buffer of super-fast memory to write to.When this buffer overflows you lose the advertised maximum and return to write speeds typical of the regular 840The 840 Pro is a superior product in terms of raw performance but you probably don't need an 840 Pro anywayIf you choose not to optimize with the Samsung software, move your pagefile off the SSD if you can help it as pagefiles cause SSD wear.

<hl> Exactly what I expected <hl> , a consumer-class SSD at a good price.

<hl> Exactly what I expected <hl>, a consumer-class SSD at a good price. My motherboard actually does not support SATA III, so my EVO is actually bottlenecked a bit. TRIM and other such still works 100%, but reaching maximum speeds is impossible. However, this thing is still FAST! I actually notice it being faster than the 128GB Mushkin Chronos I've since relegated to a backup drive (for the crime of being too small), and that drive bottlenecked on my SATA II motherboard too. Windows 8 boots in just over half the time it takes my motherboard to drag itself through the POST and RAID (5, for my three 640GB WD Blues) readouts. Samsung software has an "AHCI is disabled" warning even though it is enabled (I am using RAID 5 on the same storage controller, and RAID does not work without AHCI). Installation was dead simple, and the software is completely optional albeit somewhat useful.Things to note:Write speed is not sustained, the EVOs use a buffer of super-fast memory to write to.When this buffer overflows you lose the advertised maximum and return to write speeds typical of the regular 840The 840 Pro is a superior product in terms of raw performance but you probably don't need an 840 Pro anywayIf you choose not to optimize with the Samsung software, move your pagefile off the SSD if you can help it as pagefiles cause SSD wear.

<hl> Exactly what I expected , a consumer-class SSD at a good price. <hl> My motherboard actually does not support SATA III, so my EVO is actually bottlenecked a bit. TRIM and other such still works 100%, but reaching maximum speeds is impossible. However, this thing is still FAST! I actually notice it being faster than the 128GB Mushkin Chronos I've since relegated to a backup drive (for the crime of being too small), and that drive bottlenecked on my SATA II motherboard too. Windows 8 boots in just over half the time it takes my motherboard to drag itself through the POST and RAID (5, for my three 640GB WD Blues) readouts. Samsung software has an "AHCI is disabled" warning even though it is enabled (I am using RAID 5 on the same storage controller, and RAID does not work without AHCI). Installation was dead simple, and the software is completely optional albeit somewhat useful. Things to note:Write speed is not sustained, the EVOs use a buffer of super-fast memory to write to. When this buffer overflows you lose the advertised maximum and return to write speeds typical of the regular 840The 840 Pro is a superior product in terms of raw performance but you probably don't need an 840 Pro anywayIf you choose not to optimize with the Samsung software, move your pagefile off the SSD if you can help it as pagefiles cause SSD wear.

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I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers

question: How is drive?, context: I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers (drive that died was ~5 or 6 year old Maxtor.) I've always been a fan of the Barracuda line and the price was right so I jumped on this drive. My parents need almost no storage to check their e-mail and surf the web so this drive was perfect!

How is drive?

I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers (drive that died was ~5 or 6 year old Maxtor.)

I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers (drive that died was ~5 or 6 year old Maxtor.) I've always been a fan of the Barracuda line and the price was right so I jumped on this drive. My parents need almost no storage to check their e-mail and surf the web so this drive was perfect!

<hl> I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers <hl> (drive that died was ~5 or 6 year old Maxtor.)

<hl> I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers <hl> (drive that died was ~5 or 6 year old Maxtor.) I've always been a fan of the Barracuda line and the price was right so I jumped on this drive. My parents need almost no storage to check their e-mail and surf the web so this drive was perfect!

<hl> I purchased one of these drives to replace a drive that died in my parents computers (drive that died was ~5 or 6 year old Maxtor.) <hl> I've always been a fan of the Barracuda line and the price was right so I jumped on this drive. My parents need almost no storage to check their e-mail and surf the web so this drive was perfect!

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The cover art was very nicely done

question: What did the cover look like?, context: The case was very thin and light. The cover art was very nicely done. The sleep feature worked well. Folding the cover back to rest the mini, however wasn't what I expected. Sometimes it would unfold and felt unstable. Though I loved how light and thin it was, the cover offered little protection to the mini. I was constantly worried about dropping it or breaking the mini. That's just a personal thing, I'm sure, if you have no qualms then there is no problem. I didn't purchase the case as much for protection but when I realized how thin the mini is, I felt I needed something more sturdy. I bought an otter box which I normally hate and use it instead. I feel that it is much more protected and the otter box didn't weigh it down as badly or make it much thicker as I thought it would. Overall, this case has a great look but no protection.

What did the cover look like?

The cover art was very nicely done .

The case was very thin and light. The cover art was very nicely done. The sleep feature worked well. Folding the cover back to rest the mini, however wasn't what I expected. Sometimes it would unfold and felt unstable. Though I loved how light and thin it was, the cover offered little protection to the mini. I was constantly worried about dropping it or breaking the mini. That's just a personal thing, I'm sure, if you have no qualms then there is no problem. I didn't purchase the case as much for protection but when I realized how thin the mini is, I felt I needed something more sturdy. I bought an otter box which I normally hate and use it instead. I feel that it is much more protected and the otter box didn't weigh it down as badly or make it much thicker as I thought it would. Overall, this case has a great look but no protection.

<hl> The cover art was very nicely done <hl> .

The case was very thin and light. <hl> The cover art was very nicely done <hl>. The sleep feature worked well. Folding the cover back to rest the mini, however wasn't what I expected. Sometimes it would unfold and felt unstable. Though I loved how light and thin it was, the cover offered little protection to the mini. I was constantly worried about dropping it or breaking the mini. That's just a personal thing, I'm sure, if you have no qualms then there is no problem. I didn't purchase the case as much for protection but when I realized how thin the mini is, I felt I needed something more sturdy. I bought an otter box which I normally hate and use it instead. I feel that it is much more protected and the otter box didn't weigh it down as badly or make it much thicker as I thought it would. Overall, this case has a great look but no protection.

The case was very thin and light. <hl> The cover art was very nicely done . <hl> The sleep feature worked well. Folding the cover back to rest the mini, however wasn't what I expected. Sometimes it would unfold and felt unstable. Though I loved how light and thin it was, the cover offered little protection to the mini. I was constantly worried about dropping it or breaking the mini. That's just a personal thing, I'm sure, if you have no qualms then there is no problem. I didn't purchase the case as much for protection but when I realized how thin the mini is, I felt I needed something more sturdy. I bought an otter box which I normally hate and use it instead. I feel that it is much more protected and the otter box didn't weigh it down as badly or make it much thicker as I thought it would. Overall, this case has a great look but no protection.

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The camera is so bad as to be useless

question: How is the camera?, context: I'm disappointed that the flaws in this, my second Galaxy Tab, are so substantial. The camera is so bad as to be useless, and watching youtube videos is unacceptable: if you try to fast forward or rewind, it just freezes. I hate to say it but my ipad, on the same network, is flawless by comparison.

How is the camera?

The camera is so bad as to be useless , and watching youtube videos is unacceptable: if you try to fast forward or rewind, it just freezes.

I'm disappointed that the flaws in this, my second Galaxy Tab, are so substantial. The camera is so bad as to be useless, and watching youtube videos is unacceptable: if you try to fast forward or rewind, it just freezes. I hate to say it but my ipad, on the same network, is flawless by comparison.

<hl> The camera is so bad as to be useless <hl> , and watching youtube videos is unacceptable: if you try to fast forward or rewind, it just freezes.

I'm disappointed that the flaws in this, my second Galaxy Tab, are so substantial. <hl> The camera is so bad as to be useless <hl>, and watching youtube videos is unacceptable: if you try to fast forward or rewind, it just freezes. I hate to say it but my ipad, on the same network, is flawless by comparison.

I'm disappointed that the flaws in this, my second Galaxy Tab, are so substantial. <hl> The camera is so bad as to be useless , and watching youtube videos is unacceptable: if you try to fast forward or rewind, it just freezes. <hl> I hate to say it but my ipad, on the same network, is flawless by comparison.

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good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds

question: How is the bass?, context: I got these on amazon about a day ago, i got them to work out with, not the best choice i know but i love good sound quality and with a Trusted name like Klipsch that is what i got. The sound is great, good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds. They sit differently then any other headphones iv had and even running on my readmill they have yet to fall out of my ear. I also got them on sale for 55$ due to them being open box from a Vendor on amazon so that was key in buying them also. The one flaw with this product that I see has already been mentioned is that the Cord is very thin... thin to the point that im worried i will break it or pull it loose at some point. Other then that these are great and the sound isolation is very good.

How is the bass?

The sound is great, good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds .

I got these on amazon about a day ago, i got them to work out with, not the best choice i know but i love good sound quality and with a Trusted name like Klipsch that is what i got. The sound is great, good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds. They sit differently then any other headphones iv had and even running on my readmill they have yet to fall out of my ear. I also got them on sale for 55$ due to them being open box from a Vendor on amazon so that was key in buying them also. The one flaw with this product that I see has already been mentioned is that the Cord is very thin... thin to the point that im worried i will break it or pull it loose at some point. Other then that these are great and the sound isolation is very good.

The sound is great, <hl> good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds <hl> .

I got these on amazon about a day ago, i got them to work out with, not the best choice i know but i love good sound quality and with a Trusted name like Klipsch that is what i got. The sound is great, <hl> good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds <hl>. They sit differently then any other headphones iv had and even running on my readmill they have yet to fall out of my ear. I also got them on sale for 55$ due to them being open box from a Vendor on amazon so that was key in buying them also. The one flaw with this product that I see has already been mentioned is that the Cord is very thin... thin to the point that im worried i will break it or pull it loose at some point. Other then that these are great and the sound isolation is very good.

I got these on amazon about a day ago, i got them to work out with, not the best choice i know but i love good sound quality and with a Trusted name like Klipsch that is what i got. <hl> The sound is great, good bass nice Sound isolation due to the rubber ear molds . <hl> They sit differently then any other headphones iv had and even running on my readmill they have yet to fall out of my ear. I also got them on sale for 55$ due to them being open box from a Vendor on amazon so that was key in buying them also. The one flaw with this product that I see has already been mentioned is that the Cord is very thin... thin to the point that im worried i will break it or pull it loose at some point. Other then that these are great and the sound isolation is very good.

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I can check email

question: What happened to your keyboard?, context: Sure laptops are great, but what if it's out of reach or requires you to sit up to get it? Forget that noise, I have a bluetooth keyboard and a miniPC for my TV so I don't even have to leave my seat. I can check email, christian mingle account, confirm that the obamacare website is still down, and youtube any how to video from making smores, to making peanut butter smores. My only complaint about this product is that the keys often become sticky easily and it is very difficult to clean chocolate out form between the keys.

What happened to your keyboard?

I can check email , christian mingle account, confirm that the obamacare website is still down, and youtube any how to video from making smores, to making peanut butter smores.

Sure laptops are great, but what if it's out of reach or requires you to sit up to get it? Forget that noise, I have a bluetooth keyboard and a miniPC for my TV so I don't even have to leave my seat. I can check email, christian mingle account, confirm that the obamacare website is still down, and youtube any how to video from making smores, to making peanut butter smores. My only complaint about this product is that the keys often become sticky easily and it is very difficult to clean chocolate out form between the keys.

<hl> I can check email <hl> , christian mingle account, confirm that the obamacare website is still down, and youtube any how to video from making smores, to making peanut butter smores.

Sure laptops are great, but what if it's out of reach or requires you to sit up to get it? Forget that noise, I have a bluetooth keyboard and a miniPC for my TV so I don't even have to leave my seat. <hl> I can check email <hl>, christian mingle account, confirm that the obamacare website is still down, and youtube any how to video from making smores, to making peanut butter smores. My only complaint about this product is that the keys often become sticky easily and it is very difficult to clean chocolate out form between the keys.

Sure laptops are great, but what if it's out of reach or requires you to sit up to get it? Forget that noise, I have a bluetooth keyboard and a miniPC for my TV so I don't even have to leave my seat. <hl> I can check email , christian mingle account, confirm that the obamacare website is still down, and youtube any how to video from making smores, to making peanut butter smores. <hl> My only complaint about this product is that the keys often become sticky easily and it is very difficult to clean chocolate out form between the keys.

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the camera is useless

question: How is the camera?, context: The image is good, the pan and tilt functions work well, the night vision is very good. With that being said, the camera is useless because mine dropped the wireless connection once per day which required moving it from its location and plugging it back into the router to establish the connection yet again. I wasted 2 hours on hold trying to get someone to help me set this up with my Vonage router so I could view it from work, but no one ever took the call. Do yourself a favor, pay more and buy something that actually works.As usual, returns are painless with Amazon.

How is the camera?

With that being said, the camera is useless because mine dropped the wireless connection once per day which required moving it from its location and plugging it back into the router to establish the connection yet again.

The image is good, the pan and tilt functions work well, the night vision is very good. With that being said, the camera is useless because mine dropped the wireless connection once per day which required moving it from its location and plugging it back into the router to establish the connection yet again. I wasted 2 hours on hold trying to get someone to help me set this up with my Vonage router so I could view it from work, but no one ever took the call. Do yourself a favor, pay more and buy something that actually works.As usual, returns are painless with Amazon.

With that being said, <hl> the camera is useless <hl> because mine dropped the wireless connection once per day which required moving it from its location and plugging it back into the router to establish the connection yet again.

The image is good, the pan and tilt functions work well, the night vision is very good. With that being said, <hl> the camera is useless <hl> because mine dropped the wireless connection once per day which required moving it from its location and plugging it back into the router to establish the connection yet again. I wasted 2 hours on hold trying to get someone to help me set this up with my Vonage router so I could view it from work, but no one ever took the call. Do yourself a favor, pay more and buy something that actually works.As usual, returns are painless with Amazon.

The image is good, the pan and tilt functions work well, the night vision is very good. <hl> With that being said, the camera is useless because mine dropped the wireless connection once per day which required moving it from its location and plugging it back into the router to establish the connection yet again. <hl> I wasted 2 hours on hold trying to get someone to help me set this up with my Vonage router so I could view it from work, but no one ever took the call. Do yourself a favor, pay more and buy something that actually works. As usual, returns are painless with Amazon.

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The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely

question: How is the quality on the sound?, context: For the price, these are fantastic speakers. I have a fortune in some high-dollar headphones, but I wanted some desktop speakers to give my ears a break from time to time. These are great for doing just that. I use these for gaming and listening to music and they do a great job. The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely... Great value, I highly recommend these. Best bang for the buck....

How is the quality on the sound?

The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely ...

For the price, these are fantastic speakers. I have a fortune in some high-dollar headphones, but I wanted some desktop speakers to give my ears a break from time to time. These are great for doing just that. I use these for gaming and listening to music and they do a great job. The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely... Great value, I highly recommend these. Best bang for the buck....

<hl> The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely <hl> ...

For the price, these are fantastic speakers. I have a fortune in some high-dollar headphones, but I wanted some desktop speakers to give my ears a break from time to time. These are great for doing just that. I use these for gaming and listening to music and they do a great job. <hl> The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely <hl>... Great value, I highly recommend these. Best bang for the buck....

For the price, these are fantastic speakers. I have a fortune in some high-dollar headphones, but I wanted some desktop speakers to give my ears a break from time to time. These are great for doing just that. I use these for gaming and listening to music and they do a great job. <hl> The bass is really good and you can really tweak it and get it thumpin or remove it completely ... <hl> Great value, I highly recommend these. Best bang for the buck....

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the sound is quite amazing

question: What about sound?, context: My wife lost her first one, which was her constant travel companion for business trips. HAD to get her another one! Red is cool, and the sound is quite amazing. Best boom box for an iPhone bar none.

What about sound?

Red is cool, and the sound is quite amazing .

My wife lost her first one, which was her constant travel companion for business trips. HAD to get her another one! Red is cool, and the sound is quite amazing. Best boom box for an iPhone bar none.

Red is cool, and <hl> the sound is quite amazing <hl> .

My wife lost her first one, which was her constant travel companion for business trips. HAD to get her another one! Red is cool, and <hl> the sound is quite amazing <hl>. Best boom box for an iPhone bar none.

My wife lost her first one, which was her constant travel companion for business trips. HAD to get her another one! <hl> Red is cool, and the sound is quite amazing . <hl> Best boom box for an iPhone bar none.

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electronics

This remote is great

question: Is it remote control?, context: This remote is great. It is highly customizable and is easy to use. Even if you're not computer savy, it is still easy to set up and adjust. The macro functions allowing you to push one button and haveing all your devices switch to the proper settings is fantastic. My favorite part is that it comes with its own charging station so I don't fly through batteries any more.Pros: easy to use, customizable, looks great, recharging stationCons: none

Is it remote control?

This remote is great .

This remote is great. It is highly customizable and is easy to use. Even if you're not computer savy, it is still easy to set up and adjust. The macro functions allowing you to push one button and haveing all your devices switch to the proper settings is fantastic. My favorite part is that it comes with its own charging station so I don't fly through batteries any more.Pros: easy to use, customizable, looks great, recharging stationCons: none

<hl> This remote is great <hl> .

<hl> This remote is great <hl>. It is highly customizable and is easy to use. Even if you're not computer savy, it is still easy to set up and adjust. The macro functions allowing you to push one button and haveing all your devices switch to the proper settings is fantastic. My favorite part is that it comes with its own charging station so I don't fly through batteries any more.Pros: easy to use, customizable, looks great, recharging stationCons: none

<hl> This remote is great . <hl> It is highly customizable and is easy to use. Even if you're not computer savy, it is still easy to set up and adjust. The macro functions allowing you to push one button and haveing all your devices switch to the proper settings is fantastic. My favorite part is that it comes with its own charging station so I don't fly through batteries any more. Pros: easy to use, customizable, looks great, recharging stationCons: none

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These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs

question: How is the speaker?, context: I bought a new computer and turned my old one over to my 8 and 10 year old grandchildren. These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs.

How is the speaker?

These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs .

I bought a new computer and turned my old one over to my 8 and 10 year old grandchildren. These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs.

<hl> These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs <hl> .

I bought a new computer and turned my old one over to my 8 and 10 year old grandchildren. <hl> These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs <hl>.

I bought a new computer and turned my old one over to my 8 and 10 year old grandchildren. <hl> These speakers are inexpensive and fine for my grandchildren's needs . <hl>

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good quality

question: How is the quality?, context: Short answer: good quality, reasonable price, excellent customer service.I have zero complaints about these cables. I bought two: one for the XBox 360 and another for the 3D Blu-ray player in the bedroom. The construction quality is as good, if not better, than the more popular branded HDMI cables. These cables are thick and feel durable.As far as performance goes, I haven't noticed any lag or problems for either 3D gaming or 3D Blu-ray movies.The shipping was fast. The cables came in minimal packaging (no excessive plastic shells to cut through or overload of marketing garbage that tell you zero about the technical specs.The price was what HDMI cables should cost. I'm not sure why Blu-ray and HDTV manufacturers can't include an HDMI cable with their products; it has to cost about the same to manufacture an HDMI cable as it does to make the set of composite cables they still include for some reason. Mediabridge seems to have found the perfect balance of quality and cost--I hope they don't change their prices as they gain popularity.I was also surprised to get a thank you e-mail for choosing these cables. I usually don't like getting e-mails from companies about products, but this one was short and to the point. It thanked me for my purchase, and listed a customer support number, should I encounter any problems. There was no mention of their other products or services; no attempt to sell me warranties or anything else I'm not actively looking for.It's nice to see a company put customer service and satisfaction ahead of their investors and shareholders. It seems that most companies have forgotten their biggest and most important investors are their customers.

How is the quality?

Short answer: good quality , reasonable price, excellent customer service.

Short answer: good quality, reasonable price, excellent customer service.I have zero complaints about these cables. I bought two: one for the XBox 360 and another for the 3D Blu-ray player in the bedroom. The construction quality is as good, if not better, than the more popular branded HDMI cables. These cables are thick and feel durable.As far as performance goes, I haven't noticed any lag or problems for either 3D gaming or 3D Blu-ray movies.The shipping was fast. The cables came in minimal packaging (no excessive plastic shells to cut through or overload of marketing garbage that tell you zero about the technical specs.The price was what HDMI cables should cost. I'm not sure why Blu-ray and HDTV manufacturers can't include an HDMI cable with their products; it has to cost about the same to manufacture an HDMI cable as it does to make the set of composite cables they still include for some reason. Mediabridge seems to have found the perfect balance of quality and cost--I hope they don't change their prices as they gain popularity.I was also surprised to get a thank you e-mail for choosing these cables. I usually don't like getting e-mails from companies about products, but this one was short and to the point. It thanked me for my purchase, and listed a customer support number, should I encounter any problems. There was no mention of their other products or services; no attempt to sell me warranties or anything else I'm not actively looking for.It's nice to see a company put customer service and satisfaction ahead of their investors and shareholders. It seems that most companies have forgotten their biggest and most important investors are their customers.

Short answer: <hl> good quality <hl> , reasonable price, excellent customer service.

Short answer: <hl> good quality <hl>, reasonable price, excellent customer service.I have zero complaints about these cables. I bought two: one for the XBox 360 and another for the 3D Blu-ray player in the bedroom. The construction quality is as good, if not better, than the more popular branded HDMI cables. These cables are thick and feel durable.As far as performance goes, I haven't noticed any lag or problems for either 3D gaming or 3D Blu-ray movies.The shipping was fast. The cables came in minimal packaging (no excessive plastic shells to cut through or overload of marketing garbage that tell you zero about the technical specs.The price was what HDMI cables should cost. I'm not sure why Blu-ray and HDTV manufacturers can't include an HDMI cable with their products; it has to cost about the same to manufacture an HDMI cable as it does to make the set of composite cables they still include for some reason. Mediabridge seems to have found the perfect balance of quality and cost--I hope they don't change their prices as they gain popularity.I was also surprised to get a thank you e-mail for choosing these cables. I usually don't like getting e-mails from companies about products, but this one was short and to the point. It thanked me for my purchase, and listed a customer support number, should I encounter any problems. There was no mention of their other products or services; no attempt to sell me warranties or anything else I'm not actively looking for.It's nice to see a company put customer service and satisfaction ahead of their investors and shareholders. It seems that most companies have forgotten their biggest and most important investors are their customers.

<hl> Short answer: good quality , reasonable price, excellent customer service. <hl> I have zero complaints about these cables. I bought two: one for the XBox 360 and another for the 3D Blu-ray player in the bedroom. The construction quality is as good, if not better, than the more popular branded HDMI cables. These cables are thick and feel durable. As far as performance goes, I haven't noticed any lag or problems for either 3D gaming or 3D Blu-ray movies. The shipping was fast. The cables came in minimal packaging (no excessive plastic shells to cut through or overload of marketing garbage that tell you zero about the technical specs. The price was what HDMI cables should cost. I'm not sure why Blu-ray and HDTV manufacturers can't include an HDMI cable with their products; it has to cost about the same to manufacture an HDMI cable as it does to make the set of composite cables they still include for some reason. Mediabridge seems to have found the perfect balance of quality and cost--I hope they don't change their prices as they gain popularity. I was also surprised to get a thank you e-mail for choosing these cables. I usually don't like getting e-mails from companies about products, but this one was short and to the point. It thanked me for my purchase, and listed a customer support number, should I encounter any problems. There was no mention of their other products or services; no attempt to sell me warranties or anything else I'm not actively looking for. It's nice to see a company put customer service and satisfaction ahead of their investors and shareholders. It seems that most companies have forgotten their biggest and most important investors are their customers.

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electronics

at least has some good base

question: How good are the bass?, context: great for the money and might order again if i needed a quick pair of headphones but even after little time using them my ears get sore. i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, at least has some good base. very cheap price so worth the money they are okay. I still use them, constantly going on walks or waiting time, works fine just ears probably aren't meant to have objects in them nor are they touched often so they are sensitive to the touch and earbuds rubbing on them for a hour will leave your ears kind of sore haha

How good are the bass?

i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, at least has some good base .

great for the money and might order again if i needed a quick pair of headphones but even after little time using them my ears get sore. i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, at least has some good base. very cheap price so worth the money they are okay. I still use them, constantly going on walks or waiting time, works fine just ears probably aren't meant to have objects in them nor are they touched often so they are sensitive to the touch and earbuds rubbing on them for a hour will leave your ears kind of sore haha

i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, <hl> at least has some good base <hl> .

great for the money and might order again if i needed a quick pair of headphones but even after little time using them my ears get sore. i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, <hl> at least has some good base <hl>. very cheap price so worth the money they are okay. I still use them, constantly going on walks or waiting time, works fine just ears probably aren't meant to have objects in them nor are they touched often so they are sensitive to the touch and earbuds rubbing on them for a hour will leave your ears kind of sore haha

great for the money and might order again if i needed a quick pair of headphones but even after little time using them my ears get sore. <hl> i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, at least has some good base . <hl> very cheap price so worth the money they are okay. I still use them, constantly going on walks or waiting time, works fine just ears probably aren't meant to have objects in them nor are they touched often so they are sensitive to the touch and earbuds rubbing on them for a hour will leave your ears kind of sore haha

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electronics

The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had

question: How is connection?, context: I am currently using the TL-WDN3200 on a desktop PC. So far, the speeds have been very good, faster than my old adapter and also the built-in adapter on my laptop. The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had any outages outside of those that have affected our whole home network. The USB adapter is small, which is a bonus, although I do feel that on a laptop it would appear larger and more intrusive. The software/drivers are simple to install and don't come with a lot of unnecessary stuff that will bog down your CPU. It's a reasonable price and does the job well, really all that you need.

How is connection?

The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had any outages outside of those that have affected our whole home network.

I am currently using the TL-WDN3200 on a desktop PC. So far, the speeds have been very good, faster than my old adapter and also the built-in adapter on my laptop. The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had any outages outside of those that have affected our whole home network. The USB adapter is small, which is a bonus, although I do feel that on a laptop it would appear larger and more intrusive. The software/drivers are simple to install and don't come with a lot of unnecessary stuff that will bog down your CPU. It's a reasonable price and does the job well, really all that you need.

<hl> The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had <hl> any outages outside of those that have affected our whole home network.

I am currently using the TL-WDN3200 on a desktop PC. So far, the speeds have been very good, faster than my old adapter and also the built-in adapter on my laptop. <hl> The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had <hl> any outages outside of those that have affected our whole home network. The USB adapter is small, which is a bonus, although I do feel that on a laptop it would appear larger and more intrusive. The software/drivers are simple to install and don't come with a lot of unnecessary stuff that will bog down your CPU. It's a reasonable price and does the job well, really all that you need.

I am currently using the TL-WDN3200 on a desktop PC. So far, the speeds have been very good, faster than my old adapter and also the built-in adapter on my laptop. <hl> The signal strength has been consistently strong and I haven't had any outages outside of those that have affected our whole home network. <hl> The USB adapter is small, which is a bonus, although I do feel that on a laptop it would appear larger and more intrusive. The software/drivers are simple to install and don't come with a lot of unnecessary stuff that will bog down your CPU. It's a reasonable price and does the job well, really all that you need.

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electronics

i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too

question: What do you think about price?, context: So I ordered 3, and two work perfectly fine. One of them, however, causes my cable box to stutter and freeze. Replacing the cable worked out. Strange, because I used the three cables to go ps3-> receiver, cablebox->receiver and receiver->tv. the receiver->tv one repeatably caused issues with freezing/losing sync (screen would go black). annoying!ah, and now it's past the warranty return period too.there's another company that i often buy cables from (name is sort of like "single cost") that warrants theirs for life. but i don't have free prime shipping with them, so i didn't buy there. anyhow, that's something to think about. i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too. next time i'll think twice.

What do you think about price?

i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too .

So I ordered 3, and two work perfectly fine. One of them, however, causes my cable box to stutter and freeze. Replacing the cable worked out. Strange, because I used the three cables to go ps3-> receiver, cablebox->receiver and receiver->tv. the receiver->tv one repeatably caused issues with freezing/losing sync (screen would go black). annoying!ah, and now it's past the warranty return period too.there's another company that i often buy cables from (name is sort of like "single cost") that warrants theirs for life. but i don't have free prime shipping with them, so i didn't buy there. anyhow, that's something to think about. i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too. next time i'll think twice.

<hl> i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too <hl> .

So I ordered 3, and two work perfectly fine. One of them, however, causes my cable box to stutter and freeze. Replacing the cable worked out. Strange, because I used the three cables to go ps3-> receiver, cablebox->receiver and receiver->tv. the receiver->tv one repeatably caused issues with freezing/losing sync (screen would go black). annoying!ah, and now it's past the warranty return period too.there's another company that i often buy cables from (name is sort of like "single cost") that warrants theirs for life. but i don't have free prime shipping with them, so i didn't buy there. anyhow, that's something to think about. <hl> i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too <hl>. next time i'll think twice.

So I ordered 3, and two work perfectly fine. One of them, however, causes my cable box to stutter and freeze. Replacing the cable worked out. Strange, because I used the three cables to go ps3-> receiver, cablebox->receiver and receiver->tv. the receiver->tv one repeatably caused issues with freezing/losing sync (screen would go black). annoying!ah, and now it's past the warranty return period too.there's another company that i often buy cables from (name is sort of like "single cost") that warrants theirs for life. but i don't have free prime shipping with them, so i didn't buy there. anyhow, that's something to think about. <hl> i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too . <hl> next time i'll think twice.

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There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed

question: How is the camera?, context: Having been involved with photography since I was 10 years old back in the 1950's, I have used every type of compact camera - Nikons, Olympus OM SLR's, Leica CL, Minox, the famous 70's Japanese point-shoot such as Konica, always seeking the maximum photographic flexibility in the minimum package. Playing with the incredibly small Canon SD780 for a few days, it's a good time to take a step back and recognize the amazing technology which has come to us through the digital revolution. There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed in a shirt pocket, including taking high def VIDEOS! Decent pictures at ISO 800 or even 1600. Amazing. Also, Canon listen to customer feedback; their menus and interfaces are simpler and cleaner than some of the other makers. Finally, the price is really very low for the sophistication that goes into one of these babies - the equivalent of about forty bucks in 1970's dollars when the first compact cameras hit the market at much higher prices.There is only one downside - this camera is so small, and the sensor is so small, that 12MP is too many for top picture quality. I would have voted for fewer pixels, 8 MP instead of 12MP - and get lower noise in return. The exposure sometimes leaves blownout highlights. If absolute image quality is your top priority, there may be other Canon's to look at. But if you're not that picky, the results are excellent. The video function works well and I use it all the time since I find a short movie (a few seconds) is a better remembrance of an event than a still photo. Forty three minutes of High Def video on an 8GB card, so who needs a camcorder?Bottom line; The best camera is obviously the one you have with you. So get one of these - no excuse ever to be without it.

How is the camera?

There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed in a shirt pocket, including taking high def VIDEOS!

Having been involved with photography since I was 10 years old back in the 1950's, I have used every type of compact camera - Nikons, Olympus OM SLR's, Leica CL, Minox, the famous 70's Japanese point-shoot such as Konica, always seeking the maximum photographic flexibility in the minimum package. Playing with the incredibly small Canon SD780 for a few days, it's a good time to take a step back and recognize the amazing technology which has come to us through the digital revolution. There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed in a shirt pocket, including taking high def VIDEOS! Decent pictures at ISO 800 or even 1600. Amazing. Also, Canon listen to customer feedback; their menus and interfaces are simpler and cleaner than some of the other makers. Finally, the price is really very low for the sophistication that goes into one of these babies - the equivalent of about forty bucks in 1970's dollars when the first compact cameras hit the market at much higher prices.There is only one downside - this camera is so small, and the sensor is so small, that 12MP is too many for top picture quality. I would have voted for fewer pixels, 8 MP instead of 12MP - and get lower noise in return. The exposure sometimes leaves blownout highlights. If absolute image quality is your top priority, there may be other Canon's to look at. But if you're not that picky, the results are excellent. The video function works well and I use it all the time since I find a short movie (a few seconds) is a better remembrance of an event than a still photo. Forty three minutes of High Def video on an 8GB card, so who needs a camcorder?Bottom line; The best camera is obviously the one you have with you. So get one of these - no excuse ever to be without it.

<hl> There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed <hl> in a shirt pocket, including taking high def VIDEOS!

Having been involved with photography since I was 10 years old back in the 1950's, I have used every type of compact camera - Nikons, Olympus OM SLR's, Leica CL, Minox, the famous 70's Japanese point-shoot such as Konica, always seeking the maximum photographic flexibility in the minimum package. Playing with the incredibly small Canon SD780 for a few days, it's a good time to take a step back and recognize the amazing technology which has come to us through the digital revolution. <hl> There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed <hl> in a shirt pocket, including taking high def VIDEOS! Decent pictures at ISO 800 or even 1600. Amazing. Also, Canon listen to customer feedback; their menus and interfaces are simpler and cleaner than some of the other makers. Finally, the price is really very low for the sophistication that goes into one of these babies - the equivalent of about forty bucks in 1970's dollars when the first compact cameras hit the market at much higher prices.There is only one downside - this camera is so small, and the sensor is so small, that 12MP is too many for top picture quality. I would have voted for fewer pixels, 8 MP instead of 12MP - and get lower noise in return. The exposure sometimes leaves blownout highlights. If absolute image quality is your top priority, there may be other Canon's to look at. But if you're not that picky, the results are excellent. The video function works well and I use it all the time since I find a short movie (a few seconds) is a better remembrance of an event than a still photo. Forty three minutes of High Def video on an 8GB card, so who needs a camcorder?Bottom line; The best camera is obviously the one you have with you. So get one of these - no excuse ever to be without it.

Having been involved with photography since I was 10 years old back in the 1950's, I have used every type of compact camera - Nikons, Olympus OM SLR's, Leica CL, Minox, the famous 70's Japanese point-shoot such as Konica, always seeking the maximum photographic flexibility in the minimum package. Playing with the incredibly small Canon SD780 for a few days, it's a good time to take a step back and recognize the amazing technology which has come to us through the digital revolution. <hl> There is simply no comparison to the photographic capability which one can now carry hardly noticed in a shirt pocket, including taking high def VIDEOS! <hl> Decent pictures at ISO 800 or even 1600. Amazing. Also, Canon listen to customer feedback; their menus and interfaces are simpler and cleaner than some of the other makers. Finally, the price is really very low for the sophistication that goes into one of these babies - the equivalent of about forty bucks in 1970's dollars when the first compact cameras hit the market at much higher prices. There is only one downside - this camera is so small, and the sensor is so small, that 12MP is too many for top picture quality. I would have voted for fewer pixels, 8 MP instead of 12MP - and get lower noise in return. The exposure sometimes leaves blownout highlights. If absolute image quality is your top priority, there may be other Canon's to look at. But if you're not that picky, the results are excellent. The video function works well and I use it all the time since I find a short movie (a few seconds) is a better remembrance of an event than a still photo. Forty three minutes of High Def video on an 8GB card, so who needs a camcorder?Bottom line; The best camera is obviously the one you have with you. So get one of these - no excuse ever to be without it.

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electronics

The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34

question: How is the bass?, context: Better than Monoprice 8320! The bass is deeper and cleaner. The highs and mids are more colorful. The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34;.

How is the bass?

The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34 ;.

Better than Monoprice 8320! The bass is deeper and cleaner. The highs and mids are more colorful. The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34;.

<hl> The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34 <hl> ;.

Better than Monoprice 8320! The bass is deeper and cleaner. The highs and mids are more colorful. <hl> The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34 <hl>;.

Better than Monoprice 8320! The bass is deeper and cleaner. The highs and mids are more colorful. <hl> The bass was enhanced by adding the Comply 400 tips and setting the equalizer setting on the iPod from &#34;Off&#34; to &#34;Lounge&#34 ;. <hl>

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go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own

question: How is the sound?, context: I am comparing these headphones to other products people may be interested in.Shure SE110Apple Ear BudsSeinnheiser HD280sSony EX71Skullcandy Ink'dPros:More comfortable than ear buds or closed headsetsExtremely portableInexpensiveExcellent sound quality (recessed mids but excellent balance and richness for the most part)Can hear the outside worldCons:Can hear the outside world, and they can hear youReally need to be broken in for the sound quality to go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own, the PX 100 headphones are extremely comfortable, fit well, collapse for portability, and sound amazing. They are relatively inexpensive and have a beautiful warm, boomy sound that was absolutely shocking when I first put them on. They are the best sounding headphones I have that I can wear comfortably.These headphones have very similar sound quality to the HD280s but tend to make music more enjoyable. While the 280s are more analytical and balanced, the px 100s are more colorful and have more bass. They also do not highlight the highs so much that poor quality audio files are impossible to listen to. These headphones have half the impedance of the 280s which means you are getting richer sound in a more portable package for half the cost- with increased battery life on portables.SE110s are slightly clearer and allow individual instrumentation to be heard better, but their sound quality does not create a balance (favoring the highs) that makes music enjoyable. They are also not comfortable. Both are good for classical music but I think the PX 100s are better because of their warm sound and deep lows, which really brings crescendos to a climactic finish where SE110s always leave the listener feeling cheated out of the final hit.These have the same depth of bass response as the Sony 71s, but are more clear and are not as muddy in the mids and highs.They are about as clear in the highs as apple ear buds (they are better than most people want to think) but also allow for clear bass and do not sound tinny and like someone pushed the right side of an equalizer to max.The Ink'd ear buds are the closest in terms of overall sound to these and cost only a third of what the the PX 100s cost, but are less comfortable, do not stay in your ear, translate the sound of the cord, and only sometimes sound right (you have to have a perfect fit, which is nigh impossible)These are my favorite pair and I only put them away when I *must* be isolated from my environment. They have an amazingly rich, warm sound which adequately plays any music I can throw at it. The clarity in the upper range with older music can lend to the bass overpowering some music. It isn't as noticeable as it is when my Klipsch 2.1 system plays the same song.These are a no-brainer and I liked them more than the KSC75s, portapros, and bose triports I tried.

How is the sound?

EX71Skullcandy Ink'dPros:More comfortable than ear buds or closed headsetsExtremely portableInexpensiveExcellent sound quality (recessed mids but excellent balance and richness for the most part)Can hear the outside worldCons:Can hear the outside world, and they can hear youReally need to be broken in for the sound quality to go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own , the PX 100 headphones are extremely comfortable, fit well, collapse for portability, and sound amazing.

I am comparing these headphones to other products people may be interested in.Shure SE110Apple Ear BudsSeinnheiser HD280sSony EX71Skullcandy Ink'dPros:More comfortable than ear buds or closed headsetsExtremely portableInexpensiveExcellent sound quality (recessed mids but excellent balance and richness for the most part)Can hear the outside worldCons:Can hear the outside world, and they can hear youReally need to be broken in for the sound quality to go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own, the PX 100 headphones are extremely comfortable, fit well, collapse for portability, and sound amazing. They are relatively inexpensive and have a beautiful warm, boomy sound that was absolutely shocking when I first put them on. They are the best sounding headphones I have that I can wear comfortably.These headphones have very similar sound quality to the HD280s but tend to make music more enjoyable. While the 280s are more analytical and balanced, the px 100s are more colorful and have more bass. They also do not highlight the highs so much that poor quality audio files are impossible to listen to. These headphones have half the impedance of the 280s which means you are getting richer sound in a more portable package for half the cost- with increased battery life on portables.SE110s are slightly clearer and allow individual instrumentation to be heard better, but their sound quality does not create a balance (favoring the highs) that makes music enjoyable. They are also not comfortable. Both are good for classical music but I think the PX 100s are better because of their warm sound and deep lows, which really brings crescendos to a climactic finish where SE110s always leave the listener feeling cheated out of the final hit.These have the same depth of bass response as the Sony 71s, but are more clear and are not as muddy in the mids and highs.They are about as clear in the highs as apple ear buds (they are better than most people want to think) but also allow for clear bass and do not sound tinny and like someone pushed the right side of an equalizer to max.The Ink'd ear buds are the closest in terms of overall sound to these and cost only a third of what the the PX 100s cost, but are less comfortable, do not stay in your ear, translate the sound of the cord, and only sometimes sound right (you have to have a perfect fit, which is nigh impossible)These are my favorite pair and I only put them away when I *must* be isolated from my environment. They have an amazingly rich, warm sound which adequately plays any music I can throw at it. The clarity in the upper range with older music can lend to the bass overpowering some music. It isn't as noticeable as it is when my Klipsch 2.1 system plays the same song.These are a no-brainer and I liked them more than the KSC75s, portapros, and bose triports I tried.

EX71Skullcandy Ink'dPros:More comfortable than ear buds or closed headsetsExtremely portableInexpensiveExcellent sound quality (recessed mids but excellent balance and richness for the most part)Can hear the outside worldCons:Can hear the outside world, and they can hear youReally need to be broken in for the sound quality to <hl> go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own <hl> , the PX 100 headphones are extremely comfortable, fit well, collapse for portability, and sound amazing.

I am comparing these headphones to other products people may be interested in.Shure SE110Apple Ear BudsSeinnheiser HD280sSony EX71Skullcandy Ink'dPros:More comfortable than ear buds or closed headsetsExtremely portableInexpensiveExcellent sound quality (recessed mids but excellent balance and richness for the most part)Can hear the outside worldCons:Can hear the outside world, and they can hear youReally need to be broken in for the sound quality to <hl> go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own <hl>, the PX 100 headphones are extremely comfortable, fit well, collapse for portability, and sound amazing. They are relatively inexpensive and have a beautiful warm, boomy sound that was absolutely shocking when I first put them on. They are the best sounding headphones I have that I can wear comfortably.These headphones have very similar sound quality to the HD280s but tend to make music more enjoyable. While the 280s are more analytical and balanced, the px 100s are more colorful and have more bass. They also do not highlight the highs so much that poor quality audio files are impossible to listen to. These headphones have half the impedance of the 280s which means you are getting richer sound in a more portable package for half the cost- with increased battery life on portables.SE110s are slightly clearer and allow individual instrumentation to be heard better, but their sound quality does not create a balance (favoring the highs) that makes music enjoyable. They are also not comfortable. Both are good for classical music but I think the PX 100s are better because of their warm sound and deep lows, which really brings crescendos to a climactic finish where SE110s always leave the listener feeling cheated out of the final hit.These have the same depth of bass response as the Sony 71s, but are more clear and are not as muddy in the mids and highs.They are about as clear in the highs as apple ear buds (they are better than most people want to think) but also allow for clear bass and do not sound tinny and like someone pushed the right side of an equalizer to max.The Ink'd ear buds are the closest in terms of overall sound to these and cost only a third of what the the PX 100s cost, but are less comfortable, do not stay in your ear, translate the sound of the cord, and only sometimes sound right (you have to have a perfect fit, which is nigh impossible)These are my favorite pair and I only put them away when I *must* be isolated from my environment. They have an amazingly rich, warm sound which adequately plays any music I can throw at it. The clarity in the upper range with older music can lend to the bass overpowering some music. It isn't as noticeable as it is when my Klipsch 2.1 system plays the same song.These are a no-brainer and I liked them more than the KSC75s, portapros, and bose triports I tried.

I am comparing these headphones to other products people may be interested in. Shure SE110Apple Ear BudsSeinnheiser HD280sSony <hl> EX71Skullcandy Ink'dPros:More comfortable than ear buds or closed headsetsExtremely portableInexpensiveExcellent sound quality (recessed mids but excellent balance and richness for the most part)Can hear the outside worldCons:Can hear the outside world, and they can hear youReally need to be broken in for the sound quality to go from amazing to exquisiteOn their own , the PX 100 headphones are extremely comfortable, fit well, collapse for portability, and sound amazing. <hl> They are relatively inexpensive and have a beautiful warm, boomy sound that was absolutely shocking when I first put them on. They are the best sounding headphones I have that I can wear comfortably. These headphones have very similar sound quality to the HD280s but tend to make music more enjoyable. While the 280s are more analytical and balanced, the px 100s are more colorful and have more bass. They also do not highlight the highs so much that poor quality audio files are impossible to listen to. These headphones have half the impedance of the 280s which means you are getting richer sound in a more portable package for half the cost- with increased battery life on portables. SE110s are slightly clearer and allow individual instrumentation to be heard better, but their sound quality does not create a balance (favoring the highs) that makes music enjoyable. They are also not comfortable. Both are good for classical music but I think the PX 100s are better because of their warm sound and deep lows, which really brings crescendos to a climactic finish where SE110s always leave the listener feeling cheated out of the final hit. These have the same depth of bass response as the Sony 71s, but are more clear and are not as muddy in the mids and highs. They are about as clear in the highs as apple ear buds (they are better than most people want to think) but also allow for clear bass and do not sound tinny and like someone pushed the right side of an equalizer to max. The Ink'd ear buds are the closest in terms of overall sound to these and cost only a third of what the the PX 100s cost, but are less comfortable, do not stay in your ear, translate the sound of the cord, and only sometimes sound right (you have to have a perfect fit, which is nigh impossible)These are my favorite pair and I only put them away when I *must* be isolated from my environment. They have an amazingly rich, warm sound which adequately plays any music I can throw at it. The clarity in the upper range with older music can lend to the bass overpowering some music. It isn't as noticeable as it is when my Klipsch 2.1 system plays the same song. These are a no-brainer and I liked them more than the KSC75s, portapros, and bose triports I tried.

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Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one

question: How did you like the cable?, context: Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one.I ordered 4 of these, because I always find myself needing a lot and because the price is very good. This product was very light and very thin, and very inexpensive. These cables are not only the most inexpensive ones I've owned, but also the best. The plugs themselves are very smooth and insert and eject very easily, very convenient if you don't have a line-of-sight with the HDMI Input and are reaching around the TV.Whenever friends need HDMI cables, I give them these and tell them to get all their HDMI cables from Amazon.

How did you like the cable?

Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one .I ordered 4 of these, because I always find myself needing a lot and because the price is very good.

Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one.I ordered 4 of these, because I always find myself needing a lot and because the price is very good. This product was very light and very thin, and very inexpensive. These cables are not only the most inexpensive ones I've owned, but also the best. The plugs themselves are very smooth and insert and eject very easily, very convenient if you don't have a line-of-sight with the HDMI Input and are reaching around the TV.Whenever friends need HDMI cables, I give them these and tell them to get all their HDMI cables from Amazon.

<hl> Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one <hl> .I ordered 4 of these, because I always find myself needing a lot and because the price is very good.

<hl> Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one <hl>.I ordered 4 of these, because I always find myself needing a lot and because the price is very good. This product was very light and very thin, and very inexpensive. These cables are not only the most inexpensive ones I've owned, but also the best. The plugs themselves are very smooth and insert and eject very easily, very convenient if you don't have a line-of-sight with the HDMI Input and are reaching around the TV.Whenever friends need HDMI cables, I give them these and tell them to get all their HDMI cables from Amazon.

<hl> Don't let brand name Cable makers convince you that their cables are really that different than this one .I ordered 4 of these, because I always find myself needing a lot and because the price is very good. <hl> This product was very light and very thin, and very inexpensive. These cables are not only the most inexpensive ones I've owned, but also the best. The plugs themselves are very smooth and insert and eject very easily, very convenient if you don't have a line-of-sight with the HDMI Input and are reaching around the TV.Whenever friends need HDMI cables, I give them these and tell them to get all their HDMI cables from Amazon.

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This is a great buy and I would

question: How do you like the volume?, context: For the money this headset is great.I have bought several different headsets as I go through them a lot.I find that usually the volume on them is not loud enough and I end up pushing it tighter to my ear or throwing it away. The Panasonic has great volume, in fact I have to turn it down with the control on the phone sometimes. Padded earpiece makes it comfortable to wear for long periods. This is a great buy and I would definately buy another one.

How do you like the volume?

This is a great buy and I would definately buy another one.

For the money this headset is great.I have bought several different headsets as I go through them a lot.I find that usually the volume on them is not loud enough and I end up pushing it tighter to my ear or throwing it away. The Panasonic has great volume, in fact I have to turn it down with the control on the phone sometimes. Padded earpiece makes it comfortable to wear for long periods. This is a great buy and I would definately buy another one.

<hl> This is a great buy and I would <hl> definately buy another one.

For the money this headset is great.I have bought several different headsets as I go through them a lot.I find that usually the volume on them is not loud enough and I end up pushing it tighter to my ear or throwing it away. The Panasonic has great volume, in fact I have to turn it down with the control on the phone sometimes. Padded earpiece makes it comfortable to wear for long periods. <hl> This is a great buy and I would <hl> definately buy another one.

For the money this headset is great. I have bought several different headsets as I go through them a lot. I find that usually the volume on them is not loud enough and I end up pushing it tighter to my ear or throwing it away. The Panasonic has great volume, in fact I have to turn it down with the control on the phone sometimes. Padded earpiece makes it comfortable to wear for long periods. <hl> This is a great buy and I would definately buy another one. <hl>

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Battery life is incredible

question: Is the battery good?, context: Well, have had this thing for a couple of days now.Been doing lots of testing with it in various configurations, drivers, BlueTooth adapters, etc via phone, voip on computer and cell... bottom line is this:SOUND QUALITY (ie: in your ear)- Music : GREAT- Computer Sounds and Video : GREAT- Bluetooth connected calls : Tinny and Shallow; no warmth, fullness or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (ie: calling someone else on it)- Cell via Bluetooth : Tinny, but liveable.- Computer via Bluetooth : Very Tinny and no mids/lows, no warmth or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (TO THE PERSON YOU ARE CALLING... the IMPORTANT PART) - TERRIBLE!And I quote here from some of my calls over the past 2 days with it:- You sound like you are talking through a Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Tube- You sound like you are in another universe, and I can hear everything and everyone around you too.Bottom line for me, given the amount of time that I spend on conference calls, and want a comfortable headset, AND more importantly, that the person on the other end of the call can hear me CLEARLY and PLAINLY without sounding muffled, in a well, echo chamber or via a Paper Towel Tube...So far NOT a happy camper with this one,I LOVE design of this, but need a much more superior call quality to the caller, and thats where this one falls short.I may see if its usable for my son on his PS3, but for use in a professional situation... this is a no go.>>>>> UPDATE NOV 7, 2012 >>>>>1. I did try it out with my son's PS3...- It did connect.- It did work within the games for communication to the other remote players in the game- It WILL NOT also work to route 100% of the GAME SOUNDS and GAME AUDIO to the device. Note: This is NOT a limitation of the device, its the audio implementation on the PS3 consoles. To route GAME AUDIO and In-Game Communication to a wireless headset, you need $250-500 bucks for the high end and uber-expensive Turtle Beach rig.2. After lots of trial and error and comparing notes with those in the office that have one also...- The device that you are connecting it to, and its Bluetooth audio capabilities have A LOT to do with the call quality of it.- Via a computer with NATIVE Bluetooth or an aftermarket Bluetooth USB adapter... its still not going to sound as good as a Plantronics Blutooth device that has a custom audio functionality built in. My Plantronics BT300M sounds like you are right there as far as your vocals to the person on the other end of the call. It sounds like you. It doesn't sound like a highly compressed tin can. The LG HBS700 on the other hand... you are in a compressed, metallic sounding mode.- The device via a cell phone depends on the cell phone. I recently switched from an LG handset to a Samsung Galaxy SIII and that made a HUGE difference. The LG sounded tinny. The Samsung sounds wonderful and realistic.Bottom line, this thing WEARS like a dream. Battery life is incredible. Music plays wonderfully. Call quality will depend on whatever device you are connecting it to, and even at that, its just trial and error.If LG or Plantronics want a market winner here... THEY NEED TO COLLABORATE!!! LG for the device, PLANTRONICS for the Call Quality!

Is the battery good?

Battery life is incredible .

Well, have had this thing for a couple of days now.Been doing lots of testing with it in various configurations, drivers, BlueTooth adapters, etc via phone, voip on computer and cell... bottom line is this:SOUND QUALITY (ie: in your ear)- Music : GREAT- Computer Sounds and Video : GREAT- Bluetooth connected calls : Tinny and Shallow; no warmth, fullness or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (ie: calling someone else on it)- Cell via Bluetooth : Tinny, but liveable.- Computer via Bluetooth : Very Tinny and no mids/lows, no warmth or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (TO THE PERSON YOU ARE CALLING... the IMPORTANT PART) - TERRIBLE!And I quote here from some of my calls over the past 2 days with it:- You sound like you are talking through a Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Tube- You sound like you are in another universe, and I can hear everything and everyone around you too.Bottom line for me, given the amount of time that I spend on conference calls, and want a comfortable headset, AND more importantly, that the person on the other end of the call can hear me CLEARLY and PLAINLY without sounding muffled, in a well, echo chamber or via a Paper Towel Tube...So far NOT a happy camper with this one,I LOVE design of this, but need a much more superior call quality to the caller, and thats where this one falls short.I may see if its usable for my son on his PS3, but for use in a professional situation... this is a no go.>>>>> UPDATE NOV 7, 2012 >>>>>1. I did try it out with my son's PS3...- It did connect.- It did work within the games for communication to the other remote players in the game- It WILL NOT also work to route 100% of the GAME SOUNDS and GAME AUDIO to the device. Note: This is NOT a limitation of the device, its the audio implementation on the PS3 consoles. To route GAME AUDIO and In-Game Communication to a wireless headset, you need $250-500 bucks for the high end and uber-expensive Turtle Beach rig.2. After lots of trial and error and comparing notes with those in the office that have one also...- The device that you are connecting it to, and its Bluetooth audio capabilities have A LOT to do with the call quality of it.- Via a computer with NATIVE Bluetooth or an aftermarket Bluetooth USB adapter... its still not going to sound as good as a Plantronics Blutooth device that has a custom audio functionality built in. My Plantronics BT300M sounds like you are right there as far as your vocals to the person on the other end of the call. It sounds like you. It doesn't sound like a highly compressed tin can. The LG HBS700 on the other hand... you are in a compressed, metallic sounding mode.- The device via a cell phone depends on the cell phone. I recently switched from an LG handset to a Samsung Galaxy SIII and that made a HUGE difference. The LG sounded tinny. The Samsung sounds wonderful and realistic.Bottom line, this thing WEARS like a dream. Battery life is incredible. Music plays wonderfully. Call quality will depend on whatever device you are connecting it to, and even at that, its just trial and error.If LG or Plantronics want a market winner here... THEY NEED TO COLLABORATE!!! LG for the device, PLANTRONICS for the Call Quality!

<hl> Battery life is incredible <hl> .

Well, have had this thing for a couple of days now.Been doing lots of testing with it in various configurations, drivers, BlueTooth adapters, etc via phone, voip on computer and cell... bottom line is this:SOUND QUALITY (ie: in your ear)- Music : GREAT- Computer Sounds and Video : GREAT- Bluetooth connected calls : Tinny and Shallow; no warmth, fullness or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (ie: calling someone else on it)- Cell via Bluetooth : Tinny, but liveable.- Computer via Bluetooth : Very Tinny and no mids/lows, no warmth or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (TO THE PERSON YOU ARE CALLING... the IMPORTANT PART) - TERRIBLE!And I quote here from some of my calls over the past 2 days with it:- You sound like you are talking through a Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Tube- You sound like you are in another universe, and I can hear everything and everyone around you too.Bottom line for me, given the amount of time that I spend on conference calls, and want a comfortable headset, AND more importantly, that the person on the other end of the call can hear me CLEARLY and PLAINLY without sounding muffled, in a well, echo chamber or via a Paper Towel Tube...So far NOT a happy camper with this one,I LOVE design of this, but need a much more superior call quality to the caller, and thats where this one falls short.I may see if its usable for my son on his PS3, but for use in a professional situation... this is a no go.>>>>> UPDATE NOV 7, 2012 >>>>>1. I did try it out with my son's PS3...- It did connect.- It did work within the games for communication to the other remote players in the game- It WILL NOT also work to route 100% of the GAME SOUNDS and GAME AUDIO to the device. Note: This is NOT a limitation of the device, its the audio implementation on the PS3 consoles. To route GAME AUDIO and In-Game Communication to a wireless headset, you need $250-500 bucks for the high end and uber-expensive Turtle Beach rig.2. After lots of trial and error and comparing notes with those in the office that have one also...- The device that you are connecting it to, and its Bluetooth audio capabilities have A LOT to do with the call quality of it.- Via a computer with NATIVE Bluetooth or an aftermarket Bluetooth USB adapter... its still not going to sound as good as a Plantronics Blutooth device that has a custom audio functionality built in. My Plantronics BT300M sounds like you are right there as far as your vocals to the person on the other end of the call. It sounds like you. It doesn't sound like a highly compressed tin can. The LG HBS700 on the other hand... you are in a compressed, metallic sounding mode.- The device via a cell phone depends on the cell phone. I recently switched from an LG handset to a Samsung Galaxy SIII and that made a HUGE difference. The LG sounded tinny. The Samsung sounds wonderful and realistic.Bottom line, this thing WEARS like a dream. <hl> Battery life is incredible <hl>. Music plays wonderfully. Call quality will depend on whatever device you are connecting it to, and even at that, its just trial and error.If LG or Plantronics want a market winner here... THEY NEED TO COLLABORATE!!! LG for the device, PLANTRONICS for the Call Quality!

Well, have had this thing for a couple of days now. Been doing lots of testing with it in various configurations, drivers, BlueTooth adapters, etc via phone, voip on computer and cell... bottom line is this:SOUND QUALITY (ie: in your ear)- Music : GREAT- Computer Sounds and Video : GREAT- Bluetooth connected calls : Tinny and Shallow; no warmth, fullness or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (ie: calling someone else on it)- Cell via Bluetooth : Tinny, but liveable.- Computer via Bluetooth : Very Tinny and no mids/lows, no warmth or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (TO THE PERSON YOU ARE CALLING... the IMPORTANT PART) - TERRIBLE!And I quote here from some of my calls over the past 2 days with it:- You sound like you are talking through a Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Tube- You sound like you are in another universe, and I can hear everything and everyone around you too. Bottom line for me, given the amount of time that I spend on conference calls, and want a comfortable headset, AND more importantly, that the person on the other end of the call can hear me CLEARLY and PLAINLY without sounding muffled, in a well, echo chamber or via a Paper Towel Tube... So far NOT a happy camper with this one,I LOVE design of this, but need a much more superior call quality to the caller, and thats where this one falls short. I may see if its usable for my son on his PS3, but for use in a professional situation... this is a no go.>>>>> UPDATE NOV 7, 2012 >>>>>1. I did try it out with my son's PS3...- It did connect.- It did work within the games for communication to the other remote players in the game- It WILL NOT also work to route 100% of the GAME SOUNDS and GAME AUDIO to the device. Note: This is NOT a limitation of the device, its the audio implementation on the PS3 consoles. To route GAME AUDIO and In-Game Communication to a wireless headset, you need $250-500 bucks for the high end and uber-expensive Turtle Beach rig.2. After lots of trial and error and comparing notes with those in the office that have one also...- The device that you are connecting it to, and its Bluetooth audio capabilities have A LOT to do with the call quality of it.- Via a computer with NATIVE Bluetooth or an aftermarket Bluetooth USB adapter... its still not going to sound as good as a Plantronics Blutooth device that has a custom audio functionality built in. My Plantronics BT300M sounds like you are right there as far as your vocals to the person on the other end of the call. It sounds like you. It doesn't sound like a highly compressed tin can. The LG HBS700 on the other hand... you are in a compressed, metallic sounding mode.- The device via a cell phone depends on the cell phone. I recently switched from an LG handset to a Samsung Galaxy SIII and that made a HUGE difference. The LG sounded tinny. The Samsung sounds wonderful and realistic. Bottom line, this thing WEARS like a dream. <hl> Battery life is incredible . <hl> Music plays wonderfully. Call quality will depend on whatever device you are connecting it to, and even at that, its just trial and error. If LG or Plantronics want a market winner here... THEY NEED TO COLLABORATE!!! LG for the device, PLANTRONICS for the Call Quality!

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Light and manageable

question: How is the touchpad?, context: Light and manageable. Pairing a snap with provided usb dongle. Keys are a somewhat hard to press and require some getting used to, just as the minitrackpad. However, it performs very well once up and running.

How is the touchpad?

Light and manageable .

Light and manageable. Pairing a snap with provided usb dongle. Keys are a somewhat hard to press and require some getting used to, just as the minitrackpad. However, it performs very well once up and running.

<hl> Light and manageable <hl> .

<hl> Light and manageable <hl>. Pairing a snap with provided usb dongle. Keys are a somewhat hard to press and require some getting used to, just as the minitrackpad. However, it performs very well once up and running.

<hl> Light and manageable . <hl> Pairing a snap with provided usb dongle. Keys are a somewhat hard to press and require some getting used to, just as the minitrackpad. However, it performs very well once up and running.

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This is my first review for the Sony MDR

question: What did the bass became?, context: Hello, This is my first review for the Sony MDR-V6 with CCAW Voice Coil.SoundFirst I would like to mention that these headphones sound pretty amazing. I've had bad headphones in the past that had terrible bass or treble, but for me its very well balanced. The only complaint about sound is that if you play any songs that has a lot of treble in it, it may not sound as comfortable in the high ranges. Some people mentioned about a &#34;boomy bass&#34; and I disagree. I think the bass is completely fine (I still need to go hear some hardcore bass drop of a dubstep though). I like bass a lot and I put my iPod with Bass Boost and it still sounds fine without being &#34;boomy&#34; or &#34;vibrating.&#34; I listened with my galaxy s4 and that sounded fine as well.ComfortSome people complained that the headband hurts while others say its comfortable. For me, It was pretty comfortable, but not as comfortable as I thought. At first, it's going to hurt the top of your head for a bit, but after you wear it for a couple of days the uncomfortable-ness goes away. Right now after 1 week, I don't complain about the headband at all. Just like any other over-ears it does get sweaty a bit, so don't wear it for too long unless you have air blowing in your face the whole time :P.BuildThe build is pretty solid, but the plastic on the sides makes it feel slightly cheap, but its not much to complain about. It's well built overall and it's portable which is a plus for me.AccessoriesIt comes with a bag that you can put your headphones in, which is pretty nice and unexpected. Also it comes with a 1/4&#34; screw on. Problem I had with this screw on is that when I took it back out, for whatever reason the 1/8&#34; connector bent in the middle slightly (maybe because I screwed it on too tight or something.) I just bent it back with the 1/4&#34; adapter putting it slightly in and bending it the other way and it was fine.OtherAnother thing I noticed was that the cable end doesn't really fit well into my s4 when it has its case on. I have to shove it in a little bit for it to go all the way in. Because it's also with a metal end(which makes it pretty solid instead of a cheap plastic one) I sometimes have problems connecting it to devices like the ipod and s4. But if you just give it a slight push then it should go all the way in. I wish the 1/8&#34; was a tiny bit longer so that it wouldn't have to be shoved in.Pros:- Great sound quality. For the most part balanced.- It's actually quite comfortable once you get used to it.- It's portable- It has the coiled wire so it doesn't tangle so easily- It comes with a convenient 1/4&#34; cable. I use it for my P-155 Yamaha Digital Piano.- It doesn't squish your ears, but isolates a lot of sound if you have sound running through the headphones.- Solid Metal endingCons:- High range in treble can get screechy (but that's if you go really high)- It is uncomfortable at first to the top of your head.- The wire is a little bit too long.- The metal end sometimes makes it uncomfortable to insert into devices like the iPod or your phone.tl;dr: it's very good product for headphones under $100.

What did the bass became?

Hello, This is my first review for the Sony MDR -V6 with CCAW Voice Coil.

Hello, This is my first review for the Sony MDR-V6 with CCAW Voice Coil.SoundFirst I would like to mention that these headphones sound pretty amazing. I've had bad headphones in the past that had terrible bass or treble, but for me its very well balanced. The only complaint about sound is that if you play any songs that has a lot of treble in it, it may not sound as comfortable in the high ranges. Some people mentioned about a &#34;boomy bass&#34; and I disagree. I think the bass is completely fine (I still need to go hear some hardcore bass drop of a dubstep though). I like bass a lot and I put my iPod with Bass Boost and it still sounds fine without being &#34;boomy&#34; or &#34;vibrating.&#34; I listened with my galaxy s4 and that sounded fine as well.ComfortSome people complained that the headband hurts while others say its comfortable. For me, It was pretty comfortable, but not as comfortable as I thought. At first, it's going to hurt the top of your head for a bit, but after you wear it for a couple of days the uncomfortable-ness goes away. Right now after 1 week, I don't complain about the headband at all. Just like any other over-ears it does get sweaty a bit, so don't wear it for too long unless you have air blowing in your face the whole time :P.BuildThe build is pretty solid, but the plastic on the sides makes it feel slightly cheap, but its not much to complain about. It's well built overall and it's portable which is a plus for me.AccessoriesIt comes with a bag that you can put your headphones in, which is pretty nice and unexpected. Also it comes with a 1/4&#34; screw on. Problem I had with this screw on is that when I took it back out, for whatever reason the 1/8&#34; connector bent in the middle slightly (maybe because I screwed it on too tight or something.) I just bent it back with the 1/4&#34; adapter putting it slightly in and bending it the other way and it was fine.OtherAnother thing I noticed was that the cable end doesn't really fit well into my s4 when it has its case on. I have to shove it in a little bit for it to go all the way in. Because it's also with a metal end(which makes it pretty solid instead of a cheap plastic one) I sometimes have problems connecting it to devices like the ipod and s4. But if you just give it a slight push then it should go all the way in. I wish the 1/8&#34; was a tiny bit longer so that it wouldn't have to be shoved in.Pros:- Great sound quality. For the most part balanced.- It's actually quite comfortable once you get used to it.- It's portable- It has the coiled wire so it doesn't tangle so easily- It comes with a convenient 1/4&#34; cable. I use it for my P-155 Yamaha Digital Piano.- It doesn't squish your ears, but isolates a lot of sound if you have sound running through the headphones.- Solid Metal endingCons:- High range in treble can get screechy (but that's if you go really high)- It is uncomfortable at first to the top of your head.- The wire is a little bit too long.- The metal end sometimes makes it uncomfortable to insert into devices like the iPod or your phone.tl;dr: it's very good product for headphones under $100.

Hello, <hl> This is my first review for the Sony MDR <hl> -V6 with CCAW Voice Coil.

Hello, <hl> This is my first review for the Sony MDR <hl>-V6 with CCAW Voice Coil.SoundFirst I would like to mention that these headphones sound pretty amazing. I've had bad headphones in the past that had terrible bass or treble, but for me its very well balanced. The only complaint about sound is that if you play any songs that has a lot of treble in it, it may not sound as comfortable in the high ranges. Some people mentioned about a &#34;boomy bass&#34; and I disagree. I think the bass is completely fine (I still need to go hear some hardcore bass drop of a dubstep though). I like bass a lot and I put my iPod with Bass Boost and it still sounds fine without being &#34;boomy&#34; or &#34;vibrating.&#34; I listened with my galaxy s4 and that sounded fine as well.ComfortSome people complained that the headband hurts while others say its comfortable. For me, It was pretty comfortable, but not as comfortable as I thought. At first, it's going to hurt the top of your head for a bit, but after you wear it for a couple of days the uncomfortable-ness goes away. Right now after 1 week, I don't complain about the headband at all. Just like any other over-ears it does get sweaty a bit, so don't wear it for too long unless you have air blowing in your face the whole time :P.BuildThe build is pretty solid, but the plastic on the sides makes it feel slightly cheap, but its not much to complain about. It's well built overall and it's portable which is a plus for me.AccessoriesIt comes with a bag that you can put your headphones in, which is pretty nice and unexpected. Also it comes with a 1/4&#34; screw on. Problem I had with this screw on is that when I took it back out, for whatever reason the 1/8&#34; connector bent in the middle slightly (maybe because I screwed it on too tight or something.) I just bent it back with the 1/4&#34; adapter putting it slightly in and bending it the other way and it was fine.OtherAnother thing I noticed was that the cable end doesn't really fit well into my s4 when it has its case on. I have to shove it in a little bit for it to go all the way in. Because it's also with a metal end(which makes it pretty solid instead of a cheap plastic one) I sometimes have problems connecting it to devices like the ipod and s4. But if you just give it a slight push then it should go all the way in. I wish the 1/8&#34; was a tiny bit longer so that it wouldn't have to be shoved in.Pros:- Great sound quality. For the most part balanced.- It's actually quite comfortable once you get used to it.- It's portable- It has the coiled wire so it doesn't tangle so easily- It comes with a convenient 1/4&#34; cable. I use it for my P-155 Yamaha Digital Piano.- It doesn't squish your ears, but isolates a lot of sound if you have sound running through the headphones.- Solid Metal endingCons:- High range in treble can get screechy (but that's if you go really high)- It is uncomfortable at first to the top of your head.- The wire is a little bit too long.- The metal end sometimes makes it uncomfortable to insert into devices like the iPod or your phone.tl;dr: it's very good product for headphones under $100.

<hl> Hello, This is my first review for the Sony MDR -V6 with CCAW Voice Coil. <hl> SoundFirst I would like to mention that these headphones sound pretty amazing. I've had bad headphones in the past that had terrible bass or treble, but for me its very well balanced. The only complaint about sound is that if you play any songs that has a lot of treble in it, it may not sound as comfortable in the high ranges. Some people mentioned about a &#34;boomy bass&#34; and I disagree. I think the bass is completely fine (I still need to go hear some hardcore bass drop of a dubstep though). I like bass a lot and I put my iPod with Bass Boost and it still sounds fine without being &#34;boomy&#34; or &#34;vibrating.&#34; I listened with my galaxy s4 and that sounded fine as well. ComfortSome people complained that the headband hurts while others say its comfortable. For me, It was pretty comfortable, but not as comfortable as I thought. At first, it's going to hurt the top of your head for a bit, but after you wear it for a couple of days the uncomfortable-ness goes away. Right now after 1 week, I don't complain about the headband at all. Just like any other over-ears it does get sweaty a bit, so don't wear it for too long unless you have air blowing in your face the whole time :P.BuildThe build is pretty solid, but the plastic on the sides makes it feel slightly cheap, but its not much to complain about. It's well built overall and it's portable which is a plus for me. AccessoriesIt comes with a bag that you can put your headphones in, which is pretty nice and unexpected. Also it comes with a 1/4&#34; screw on. Problem I had with this screw on is that when I took it back out, for whatever reason the 1/8&#34; connector bent in the middle slightly (maybe because I screwed it on too tight or something.) I just bent it back with the 1/4&#34; adapter putting it slightly in and bending it the other way and it was fine. OtherAnother thing I noticed was that the cable end doesn't really fit well into my s4 when it has its case on. I have to shove it in a little bit for it to go all the way in. Because it's also with a metal end(which makes it pretty solid instead of a cheap plastic one) I sometimes have problems connecting it to devices like the ipod and s4. But if you just give it a slight push then it should go all the way in. I wish the 1/8&#34; was a tiny bit longer so that it wouldn't have to be shoved in. Pros:- Great sound quality. For the most part balanced.- It's actually quite comfortable once you get used to it.- It's portable- It has the coiled wire so it doesn't tangle so easily- It comes with a convenient 1/4&#34; cable. I use it for my P-155 Yamaha Digital Piano.- It doesn't squish your ears, but isolates a lot of sound if you have sound running through the headphones.- Solid Metal endingCons:- High range in treble can get screechy (but that's if you go really high)- It is uncomfortable at first to the top of your head.- The wire is a little bit too long.- The metal end sometimes makes it uncomfortable to insert into devices like the iPod or your phone.tl;dr: it's very good product for headphones under $100.

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Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32

question: Was the review very helpful?, context: Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35)(UPC 6 19659 07621 4 and 80-56-10198-032G) for $17.99 each Prime is a rather good buy on 20121025. The description provided by Amazon, the seller, was rather lack-luster. Here is my summary of my thoughts-and-impression.1) Ordered Oct 22, arrived Oct 242) Ordered four (4), got four3) Arrived in a rather big box with contents flopping though no visible damage - combined with another order4) Flash Drive includes unmentioned SanDisk SecureAccess software (AES-128bit) that is a little out-of-date. Should be at least AES-256bit and should use FAT32 at a minimum with NTFS preferred. It is a USB2 device.5) Testing flash drive (Win):a) root directory has two visible folders (club-application and SanDiskSecureAccess)b) root directory has two executable files (RunClubSanDisk.exe and RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exe)c) root directory has a hidden file autorun.inf (can be opened with Notepad if curious)d) flash drive packaging indicates WinXP, Vista, and 7 are supported as well as Mac OS X v10.5+e) Mac users needing security are directed to the SanDisk website's SecureAccess page (URL will be censored by Amazon) for downloadf) The club application was of absolutely no interest and the associated folders/files were deleted. It is one of those, "Get special offers from SanDisk partners" RPIA's.g) The SanDisk SecureAccess Quick Start Guide is a PDF located in the SanDiskSecureAccess folder. If the SanDisk SecureAccess process is something that has never been used, this provided guide would be a must to read - it is short.h) If I recall, correctly, the, unwritten, MAXIMUM, vault size is 4gb which is sufficiently large to hold the contents of one (1) DVD. If compressed (ZIP'd) files are written to the flash drive, it is often possible to squeeze more than 4gb of uncompressed files into the 4gb vault space; however, this is way to subjective to give any "reasonable" percentage since compression depends upon the compression software and the file content being compressed (e.g. video, text, spreadsheet, document, database, etc.).i) Normally, I delete all of these provided tools. If I change my mind at some future date, I can go to the SanDisk website and download the SecureAccess software. (If there is the curious streak, the older U3 software is also available that is more userfriendly and more out-of-date and does NOT use the "vault" concept. Get both the install and the uninstall software if you think about using it. BTW, you are, of course on your own though the support folks will sometimes answer questions.)j) If you do use the provided tools, do MAKE SURE the Closing your private vault instructions, on page 8 (English) are followed. The flash like any plug-and-play device will mostly always be unaffected by just yanking from the USB port; however, the more important the information stored, the greater the chance the once-in-a-million "oops" corruption will strike.k) There is a place on the drive to attach a lanyard, or string, to keep loss at a minimum. I am thinking the cap is a gonner since it does not fit all that securely; however, this comment in no way obviates the intended purpose of the device and how it works. Just doNOT use peanut butter as a place to stick the drive to keep it from getting lost (you are going to have to figure out the reasoning for this comment).l) Did they work?It was curious that the thumbnail icon for the flash drives was that for the ClubSanDisk and not the SanDisk SecureAccess when it appeared. It seemed to have a great deal of difficulty in displaying after the longer than expected recognition and driver-installation. Specificially, the autorun.inf was configured for the ClubSanDisk.I changed my autorun.inf to the following (if you choose to do so, YOU do it at your own "RISK!"):[autorun]action=SecureAccessopen=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeicon=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeWhat does this mean if the icon does not show? Well, you may have to "guess" which drive letter is associated with your flash drive - no biggie; but, rather annoying. For some reason, I got noticably slower access and usage, "IF" I had a USB3 device plugged into one of the available USB2 ports at the same time.m) Getting the little drive out of the packaging was an interesting exercise in frustration. The first one I could extract "almost" using the cut line indicated on the packaging. The second one required a little more effort since the cap was stuck to the packaging which required major surgery to get the clear plastic unstuck from the cap. The third flash was a little easier to extract from the packaging though the cap did provide a moment! The fourth drive packaging was cut on the bottom end and this seemed to allow easier extraction of the drive and the cap. Also, then) Insertion and removal from a powered USB hub; and, the same for other USB ports was reasonably effortless due to the lanyard connector that offered a place to get a grip.o) The flash drive device is not realy designed, in my opinion, for a lot of insertions and removals from a USB port. I always connect these "cheap" devices to a powered-USB port so any damage done by the device's connector only affects the easily replaced hub and does not damage my computer.Close, click "eject" ... and ... REMEMBER, it is better to be safe than be the "did it to yourself" victim because the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your tray was not used! A few words of CAUTION, do make sure the intended drive letter for the Flash Drive is the one chosen to be removed!

Was the review very helpful?

Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32 GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35)(UPC 6 19659 07621 4 and 80-56-10198-032G) for $17.99 each Prime is a rather good buy on 20121025.

Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35)(UPC 6 19659 07621 4 and 80-56-10198-032G) for $17.99 each Prime is a rather good buy on 20121025. The description provided by Amazon, the seller, was rather lack-luster. Here is my summary of my thoughts-and-impression.1) Ordered Oct 22, arrived Oct 242) Ordered four (4), got four3) Arrived in a rather big box with contents flopping though no visible damage - combined with another order4) Flash Drive includes unmentioned SanDisk SecureAccess software (AES-128bit) that is a little out-of-date. Should be at least AES-256bit and should use FAT32 at a minimum with NTFS preferred. It is a USB2 device.5) Testing flash drive (Win):a) root directory has two visible folders (club-application and SanDiskSecureAccess)b) root directory has two executable files (RunClubSanDisk.exe and RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exe)c) root directory has a hidden file autorun.inf (can be opened with Notepad if curious)d) flash drive packaging indicates WinXP, Vista, and 7 are supported as well as Mac OS X v10.5+e) Mac users needing security are directed to the SanDisk website's SecureAccess page (URL will be censored by Amazon) for downloadf) The club application was of absolutely no interest and the associated folders/files were deleted. It is one of those, "Get special offers from SanDisk partners" RPIA's.g) The SanDisk SecureAccess Quick Start Guide is a PDF located in the SanDiskSecureAccess folder. If the SanDisk SecureAccess process is something that has never been used, this provided guide would be a must to read - it is short.h) If I recall, correctly, the, unwritten, MAXIMUM, vault size is 4gb which is sufficiently large to hold the contents of one (1) DVD. If compressed (ZIP'd) files are written to the flash drive, it is often possible to squeeze more than 4gb of uncompressed files into the 4gb vault space; however, this is way to subjective to give any "reasonable" percentage since compression depends upon the compression software and the file content being compressed (e.g. video, text, spreadsheet, document, database, etc.).i) Normally, I delete all of these provided tools. If I change my mind at some future date, I can go to the SanDisk website and download the SecureAccess software. (If there is the curious streak, the older U3 software is also available that is more userfriendly and more out-of-date and does NOT use the "vault" concept. Get both the install and the uninstall software if you think about using it. BTW, you are, of course on your own though the support folks will sometimes answer questions.)j) If you do use the provided tools, do MAKE SURE the Closing your private vault instructions, on page 8 (English) are followed. The flash like any plug-and-play device will mostly always be unaffected by just yanking from the USB port; however, the more important the information stored, the greater the chance the once-in-a-million "oops" corruption will strike.k) There is a place on the drive to attach a lanyard, or string, to keep loss at a minimum. I am thinking the cap is a gonner since it does not fit all that securely; however, this comment in no way obviates the intended purpose of the device and how it works. Just doNOT use peanut butter as a place to stick the drive to keep it from getting lost (you are going to have to figure out the reasoning for this comment).l) Did they work?It was curious that the thumbnail icon for the flash drives was that for the ClubSanDisk and not the SanDisk SecureAccess when it appeared. It seemed to have a great deal of difficulty in displaying after the longer than expected recognition and driver-installation. Specificially, the autorun.inf was configured for the ClubSanDisk.I changed my autorun.inf to the following (if you choose to do so, YOU do it at your own "RISK!"):[autorun]action=SecureAccessopen=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeicon=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeWhat does this mean if the icon does not show? Well, you may have to "guess" which drive letter is associated with your flash drive - no biggie; but, rather annoying. For some reason, I got noticably slower access and usage, "IF" I had a USB3 device plugged into one of the available USB2 ports at the same time.m) Getting the little drive out of the packaging was an interesting exercise in frustration. The first one I could extract "almost" using the cut line indicated on the packaging. The second one required a little more effort since the cap was stuck to the packaging which required major surgery to get the clear plastic unstuck from the cap. The third flash was a little easier to extract from the packaging though the cap did provide a moment! The fourth drive packaging was cut on the bottom end and this seemed to allow easier extraction of the drive and the cap. Also, then) Insertion and removal from a powered USB hub; and, the same for other USB ports was reasonably effortless due to the lanyard connector that offered a place to get a grip.o) The flash drive device is not realy designed, in my opinion, for a lot of insertions and removals from a USB port. I always connect these "cheap" devices to a powered-USB port so any damage done by the device's connector only affects the easily replaced hub and does not damage my computer.Close, click "eject" ... and ... REMEMBER, it is better to be safe than be the "did it to yourself" victim because the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your tray was not used! A few words of CAUTION, do make sure the intended drive letter for the Flash Drive is the one chosen to be removed!

<hl> Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32 <hl> GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35)(UPC 6 19659 07621 4 and 80-56-10198-032G) for $17.99 each Prime is a rather good buy on 20121025.

<hl> Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32 <hl>GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35)(UPC 6 19659 07621 4 and 80-56-10198-032G) for $17.99 each Prime is a rather good buy on 20121025. The description provided by Amazon, the seller, was rather lack-luster. Here is my summary of my thoughts-and-impression.1) Ordered Oct 22, arrived Oct 242) Ordered four (4), got four3) Arrived in a rather big box with contents flopping though no visible damage - combined with another order4) Flash Drive includes unmentioned SanDisk SecureAccess software (AES-128bit) that is a little out-of-date. Should be at least AES-256bit and should use FAT32 at a minimum with NTFS preferred. It is a USB2 device.5) Testing flash drive (Win):a) root directory has two visible folders (club-application and SanDiskSecureAccess)b) root directory has two executable files (RunClubSanDisk.exe and RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exe)c) root directory has a hidden file autorun.inf (can be opened with Notepad if curious)d) flash drive packaging indicates WinXP, Vista, and 7 are supported as well as Mac OS X v10.5+e) Mac users needing security are directed to the SanDisk website's SecureAccess page (URL will be censored by Amazon) for downloadf) The club application was of absolutely no interest and the associated folders/files were deleted. It is one of those, "Get special offers from SanDisk partners" RPIA's.g) The SanDisk SecureAccess Quick Start Guide is a PDF located in the SanDiskSecureAccess folder. If the SanDisk SecureAccess process is something that has never been used, this provided guide would be a must to read - it is short.h) If I recall, correctly, the, unwritten, MAXIMUM, vault size is 4gb which is sufficiently large to hold the contents of one (1) DVD. If compressed (ZIP'd) files are written to the flash drive, it is often possible to squeeze more than 4gb of uncompressed files into the 4gb vault space; however, this is way to subjective to give any "reasonable" percentage since compression depends upon the compression software and the file content being compressed (e.g. video, text, spreadsheet, document, database, etc.).i) Normally, I delete all of these provided tools. If I change my mind at some future date, I can go to the SanDisk website and download the SecureAccess software. (If there is the curious streak, the older U3 software is also available that is more userfriendly and more out-of-date and does NOT use the "vault" concept. Get both the install and the uninstall software if you think about using it. BTW, you are, of course on your own though the support folks will sometimes answer questions.)j) If you do use the provided tools, do MAKE SURE the Closing your private vault instructions, on page 8 (English) are followed. The flash like any plug-and-play device will mostly always be unaffected by just yanking from the USB port; however, the more important the information stored, the greater the chance the once-in-a-million "oops" corruption will strike.k) There is a place on the drive to attach a lanyard, or string, to keep loss at a minimum. I am thinking the cap is a gonner since it does not fit all that securely; however, this comment in no way obviates the intended purpose of the device and how it works. Just doNOT use peanut butter as a place to stick the drive to keep it from getting lost (you are going to have to figure out the reasoning for this comment).l) Did they work?It was curious that the thumbnail icon for the flash drives was that for the ClubSanDisk and not the SanDisk SecureAccess when it appeared. It seemed to have a great deal of difficulty in displaying after the longer than expected recognition and driver-installation. Specificially, the autorun.inf was configured for the ClubSanDisk.I changed my autorun.inf to the following (if you choose to do so, YOU do it at your own "RISK!"):[autorun]action=SecureAccessopen=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeicon=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeWhat does this mean if the icon does not show? Well, you may have to "guess" which drive letter is associated with your flash drive - no biggie; but, rather annoying. For some reason, I got noticably slower access and usage, "IF" I had a USB3 device plugged into one of the available USB2 ports at the same time.m) Getting the little drive out of the packaging was an interesting exercise in frustration. The first one I could extract "almost" using the cut line indicated on the packaging. The second one required a little more effort since the cap was stuck to the packaging which required major surgery to get the clear plastic unstuck from the cap. The third flash was a little easier to extract from the packaging though the cap did provide a moment! The fourth drive packaging was cut on the bottom end and this seemed to allow easier extraction of the drive and the cap. Also, then) Insertion and removal from a powered USB hub; and, the same for other USB ports was reasonably effortless due to the lanyard connector that offered a place to get a grip.o) The flash drive device is not realy designed, in my opinion, for a lot of insertions and removals from a USB port. I always connect these "cheap" devices to a powered-USB port so any damage done by the device's connector only affects the easily replaced hub and does not damage my computer.Close, click "eject" ... and ... REMEMBER, it is better to be safe than be the "did it to yourself" victim because the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your tray was not used! A few words of CAUTION, do make sure the intended drive letter for the Flash Drive is the one chosen to be removed!

<hl> Four (4) SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32 GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35)(UPC 6 19659 07621 4 and 80-56-10198-032G) for $17.99 each Prime is a rather good buy on 20121025. <hl> The description provided by Amazon, the seller, was rather lack-luster. Here is my summary of my thoughts-and-impression.1) Ordered Oct 22, arrived Oct 242) Ordered four (4), got four3) Arrived in a rather big box with contents flopping though no visible damage - combined with another order4) Flash Drive includes unmentioned SanDisk SecureAccess software (AES-128bit) that is a little out-of-date. Should be at least AES-256bit and should use FAT32 at a minimum with NTFS preferred. It is a USB2 device.5) Testing flash drive (Win):a) root directory has two visible folders (club-application and SanDiskSecureAccess)b) root directory has two executable files (RunClubSanDisk.exe and RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exe)c) root directory has a hidden file autorun.inf (can be opened with Notepad if curious)d) flash drive packaging indicates WinXP, Vista, and 7 are supported as well as Mac OS X v10.5+e) Mac users needing security are directed to the SanDisk website's SecureAccess page (URL will be censored by Amazon) for downloadf) The club application was of absolutely no interest and the associated folders/files were deleted. It is one of those, "Get special offers from SanDisk partners" RPIA's.g) The SanDisk SecureAccess Quick Start Guide is a PDF located in the SanDiskSecureAccess folder. If the SanDisk SecureAccess process is something that has never been used, this provided guide would be a must to read - it is short.h) If I recall, correctly, the, unwritten, MAXIMUM, vault size is 4gb which is sufficiently large to hold the contents of one (1) DVD. If compressed (ZIP'd) files are written to the flash drive, it is often possible to squeeze more than 4gb of uncompressed files into the 4gb vault space; however, this is way to subjective to give any "reasonable" percentage since compression depends upon the compression software and the file content being compressed (e.g. video, text, spreadsheet, document, database, etc.).i) Normally, I delete all of these provided tools. If I change my mind at some future date, I can go to the SanDisk website and download the SecureAccess software. (If there is the curious streak, the older U3 software is also available that is more userfriendly and more out-of-date and does NOT use the "vault" concept. Get both the install and the uninstall software if you think about using it. BTW, you are, of course on your own though the support folks will sometimes answer questions.)j) If you do use the provided tools, do MAKE SURE the Closing your private vault instructions, on page 8 (English) are followed. The flash like any plug-and-play device will mostly always be unaffected by just yanking from the USB port; however, the more important the information stored, the greater the chance the once-in-a-million "oops" corruption will strike.k) There is a place on the drive to attach a lanyard, or string, to keep loss at a minimum. I am thinking the cap is a gonner since it does not fit all that securely; however, this comment in no way obviates the intended purpose of the device and how it works. Just doNOT use peanut butter as a place to stick the drive to keep it from getting lost (you are going to have to figure out the reasoning for this comment).l) Did they work?It was curious that the thumbnail icon for the flash drives was that for the ClubSanDisk and not the SanDisk SecureAccess when it appeared. It seemed to have a great deal of difficulty in displaying after the longer than expected recognition and driver-installation. Specificially, the autorun.inf was configured for the ClubSanDisk. I changed my autorun.inf to the following (if you choose to do so, YOU do it at your own "RISK!"):[autorun]action= SecureAccessopen=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeicon=RunSanDiskSecureAccess_Win.exeWhat does this mean if the icon does not show? Well, you may have to "guess" which drive letter is associated with your flash drive - no biggie; but, rather annoying. For some reason, I got noticably slower access and usage, "IF" I had a USB3 device plugged into one of the available USB2 ports at the same time.m) Getting the little drive out of the packaging was an interesting exercise in frustration. The first one I could extract "almost" using the cut line indicated on the packaging. The second one required a little more effort since the cap was stuck to the packaging which required major surgery to get the clear plastic unstuck from the cap. The third flash was a little easier to extract from the packaging though the cap did provide a moment! The fourth drive packaging was cut on the bottom end and this seemed to allow easier extraction of the drive and the cap. Also, then) Insertion and removal from a powered USB hub; and, the same for other USB ports was reasonably effortless due to the lanyard connector that offered a place to get a grip.o) The flash drive device is not realy designed, in my opinion, for a lot of insertions and removals from a USB port. I always connect these "cheap" devices to a powered-USB port so any damage done by the device's connector only affects the easily replaced hub and does not damage my computer. Close, click "eject" ... and ... REMEMBER, it is better to be safe than be the "did it to yourself" victim because the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your tray was not used! A few words of CAUTION, do make sure the intended drive letter for the Flash Drive is the one chosen to be removed!

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it's a decent camera

question: What do you think about detail?, context: I bought this camera based on some of the reviews and because I didn't want to shell out $1000 for an DSLR. I got it home and started playing with it.Sure, it's a decent camera, but it was obvious that I would eventually want to upgrade to an DSLR.All things considered, there are a couple of ways to think about this camera:One is that it is a relative bargain for what it offers. High resolution, relatively fast shooting speed (compared to other point and shoot cameras), high quality video capability (amazingly good), image stabilized lens (low light shots were still blurry), 12X zoom, macro capability in an all-in-one package. You don't really need any addons except for more memory and a case.The other side is that it is expensive. $450-500 is expensive for anything, and this camera is no exception.For me, I believed the latter. Since I was spending $500, why not spend a few hundred more (ok 500 more) and just get the Digital Rebel XT?Anyway, after battling the 2 sides for a day or so, I returned the camera and bought the digital rebel XT. My advice is to definitely go for the DSLR, they are in different leagues.The S2 performed poorly in low light. It has an overly complex menu system. The DSLR has more buttons. I like buttons. They are much more accessible than a nested menu system.The S2 was slow, offering 1.5 fps (max) while my DSLR has 3 fps. I found the wait to take my next shot with the S2 agonizingly slow, with the flash much longer.Strangely, the S2 has a lens cap that just won't stay on. Perhaps one of the weakest aspects of the camera. I was holding the camera still, and the cap just slid off to the floor. Be prepared to lose the cap eventually.The S2 has a cheap plastic silver look to it. It looks like the "flavor of the month". I'm not sure why so many electronics are plastic silver. Guess it's the trend. I'd much rather have black. I believe the S2 is as heavy as or even heavier than the Digital Rebel XT.Bottom line is the camera may be one of the best sub-DSLR camera out there but it doesn't come close to the DSLR . Not by a long shot.

What do you think about detail?

Sure, it's a decent camera , but it was obvious that I would eventually want to upgrade to an DSLR.All things considered, there are a couple of ways to think about this camera:One is that it is a relative bargain for what it offers.

I bought this camera based on some of the reviews and because I didn't want to shell out $1000 for an DSLR. I got it home and started playing with it.Sure, it's a decent camera, but it was obvious that I would eventually want to upgrade to an DSLR.All things considered, there are a couple of ways to think about this camera:One is that it is a relative bargain for what it offers. High resolution, relatively fast shooting speed (compared to other point and shoot cameras), high quality video capability (amazingly good), image stabilized lens (low light shots were still blurry), 12X zoom, macro capability in an all-in-one package. You don't really need any addons except for more memory and a case.The other side is that it is expensive. $450-500 is expensive for anything, and this camera is no exception.For me, I believed the latter. Since I was spending $500, why not spend a few hundred more (ok 500 more) and just get the Digital Rebel XT?Anyway, after battling the 2 sides for a day or so, I returned the camera and bought the digital rebel XT. My advice is to definitely go for the DSLR, they are in different leagues.The S2 performed poorly in low light. It has an overly complex menu system. The DSLR has more buttons. I like buttons. They are much more accessible than a nested menu system.The S2 was slow, offering 1.5 fps (max) while my DSLR has 3 fps. I found the wait to take my next shot with the S2 agonizingly slow, with the flash much longer.Strangely, the S2 has a lens cap that just won't stay on. Perhaps one of the weakest aspects of the camera. I was holding the camera still, and the cap just slid off to the floor. Be prepared to lose the cap eventually.The S2 has a cheap plastic silver look to it. It looks like the "flavor of the month". I'm not sure why so many electronics are plastic silver. Guess it's the trend. I'd much rather have black. I believe the S2 is as heavy as or even heavier than the Digital Rebel XT.Bottom line is the camera may be one of the best sub-DSLR camera out there but it doesn't come close to the DSLR . Not by a long shot.

Sure, <hl> it's a decent camera <hl> , but it was obvious that I would eventually want to upgrade to an DSLR.All things considered, there are a couple of ways to think about this camera:One is that it is a relative bargain for what it offers.

I bought this camera based on some of the reviews and because I didn't want to shell out $1000 for an DSLR. I got it home and started playing with it.Sure, <hl> it's a decent camera <hl>, but it was obvious that I would eventually want to upgrade to an DSLR.All things considered, there are a couple of ways to think about this camera:One is that it is a relative bargain for what it offers. High resolution, relatively fast shooting speed (compared to other point and shoot cameras), high quality video capability (amazingly good), image stabilized lens (low light shots were still blurry), 12X zoom, macro capability in an all-in-one package. You don't really need any addons except for more memory and a case.The other side is that it is expensive. $450-500 is expensive for anything, and this camera is no exception.For me, I believed the latter. Since I was spending $500, why not spend a few hundred more (ok 500 more) and just get the Digital Rebel XT?Anyway, after battling the 2 sides for a day or so, I returned the camera and bought the digital rebel XT. My advice is to definitely go for the DSLR, they are in different leagues.The S2 performed poorly in low light. It has an overly complex menu system. The DSLR has more buttons. I like buttons. They are much more accessible than a nested menu system.The S2 was slow, offering 1.5 fps (max) while my DSLR has 3 fps. I found the wait to take my next shot with the S2 agonizingly slow, with the flash much longer.Strangely, the S2 has a lens cap that just won't stay on. Perhaps one of the weakest aspects of the camera. I was holding the camera still, and the cap just slid off to the floor. Be prepared to lose the cap eventually.The S2 has a cheap plastic silver look to it. It looks like the "flavor of the month". I'm not sure why so many electronics are plastic silver. Guess it's the trend. I'd much rather have black. I believe the S2 is as heavy as or even heavier than the Digital Rebel XT.Bottom line is the camera may be one of the best sub-DSLR camera out there but it doesn't come close to the DSLR . Not by a long shot.

I bought this camera based on some of the reviews and because I didn't want to shell out $1000 for an DSLR. I got it home and started playing with it. <hl> Sure, it's a decent camera , but it was obvious that I would eventually want to upgrade to an DSLR.All things considered, there are a couple of ways to think about this camera:One is that it is a relative bargain for what it offers. <hl> High resolution, relatively fast shooting speed (compared to other point and shoot cameras), high quality video capability (amazingly good), image stabilized lens (low light shots were still blurry), 12X zoom, macro capability in an all-in-one package. You don't really need any addons except for more memory and a case. The other side is that it is expensive. $450-500 is expensive for anything, and this camera is no exception. For me, I believed the latter. Since I was spending $500, why not spend a few hundred more (ok 500 more) and just get the Digital Rebel XT?Anyway, after battling the 2 sides for a day or so, I returned the camera and bought the digital rebel XT. My advice is to definitely go for the DSLR, they are in different leagues. The S2 performed poorly in low light. It has an overly complex menu system. The DSLR has more buttons. I like buttons. They are much more accessible than a nested menu system. The S2 was slow, offering 1.5 fps (max) while my DSLR has 3 fps. I found the wait to take my next shot with the S2 agonizingly slow, with the flash much longer. Strangely, the S2 has a lens cap that just won't stay on. Perhaps one of the weakest aspects of the camera. I was holding the camera still, and the cap just slid off to the floor. Be prepared to lose the cap eventually. The S2 has a cheap plastic silver look to it. It looks like the "flavor of the month". I'm not sure why so many electronics are plastic silver. Guess it's the trend. I'd much rather have black. I believe the S2 is as heavy as or even heavier than the Digital Rebel XT.Bottom line is the camera may be one of the best sub-DSLR camera out there but it doesn't come close to the DSLR . Not by a long shot.

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electronics

The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation

question: Why is it a good hardware?, context: I pre-ordered the PS4 after both Sony and Microsoft had their presentations at E3. I haven't had a Sony console since the PS2 and my most recent console was the Xbox 360. The console arrived on time for launch day and was a breeze to set up. The Playstation Network (PSN) was more than a bit congested due to the massive number of accounts hitting it within the 24 hour launch day.I was able to set up my console and download the initial software update with no problems. Getting my PSN account logged in took a bit of time, but that was to be expected given the high demand for the system and large network traffic. Since I couldn't access the store from the console, I opted to use the nifty feature of purchasing a digital game through Sony's website and setting it to download to the PS4. That bypassed the traffic and immediately started the download to the console. The play while you download feature is nice, but be aware that you need to download a specified portion of the game before you can start. With a retail size game, that still takes time. My example was Battlefield 4. 6GB is necessary to start playing. You can then play single player while the remaining 33GB downloads.The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation of consoles that it makes it worth it. The DualShock4 controller takes a bit of getting used to if you have been using an Xbox controller, but it's a great controller. I haven't used the touchpad yet, but it's a potentially interesting feature. The triggers are different, but I think they are quite adequate for my primary gaming need - shooters.The user interface is simplistic, but everything seems sorted into logical areas. I've only got about 8 hours into usage, so my experience is still that of a new user.Included in the box is a 30-day trial for PS+, which is required for online multi-player. You also get some pretty great games free every month. I already have a favorite launch game and it was free - Resogun. There is also a 30-day trial of Sony's streaming music service. I tested it out briefly and it works well, though I'm not sure I'd subscribe to it after the trial is up.The best part is that I was able to set up a PSN account for my wife so she can access everything I can but there is no fee for her account. Also, Sony has not put any of the media streaming services not owned by Sony (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, etc.) behind a paywall. This simplifies multiple accounts on the console accessing streaming media.Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and I highly recommend a Playstation 4 to people looking at upgrading to a next-gen console.

Why is it a good hardware?

The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation of consoles that it makes it worth it.

I pre-ordered the PS4 after both Sony and Microsoft had their presentations at E3. I haven't had a Sony console since the PS2 and my most recent console was the Xbox 360. The console arrived on time for launch day and was a breeze to set up. The Playstation Network (PSN) was more than a bit congested due to the massive number of accounts hitting it within the 24 hour launch day.I was able to set up my console and download the initial software update with no problems. Getting my PSN account logged in took a bit of time, but that was to be expected given the high demand for the system and large network traffic. Since I couldn't access the store from the console, I opted to use the nifty feature of purchasing a digital game through Sony's website and setting it to download to the PS4. That bypassed the traffic and immediately started the download to the console. The play while you download feature is nice, but be aware that you need to download a specified portion of the game before you can start. With a retail size game, that still takes time. My example was Battlefield 4. 6GB is necessary to start playing. You can then play single player while the remaining 33GB downloads.The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation of consoles that it makes it worth it. The DualShock4 controller takes a bit of getting used to if you have been using an Xbox controller, but it's a great controller. I haven't used the touchpad yet, but it's a potentially interesting feature. The triggers are different, but I think they are quite adequate for my primary gaming need - shooters.The user interface is simplistic, but everything seems sorted into logical areas. I've only got about 8 hours into usage, so my experience is still that of a new user.Included in the box is a 30-day trial for PS+, which is required for online multi-player. You also get some pretty great games free every month. I already have a favorite launch game and it was free - Resogun. There is also a 30-day trial of Sony's streaming music service. I tested it out briefly and it works well, though I'm not sure I'd subscribe to it after the trial is up.The best part is that I was able to set up a PSN account for my wife so she can access everything I can but there is no fee for her account. Also, Sony has not put any of the media streaming services not owned by Sony (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, etc.) behind a paywall. This simplifies multiple accounts on the console accessing streaming media.Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and I highly recommend a Playstation 4 to people looking at upgrading to a next-gen console.

<hl> The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation <hl> of consoles that it makes it worth it.

I pre-ordered the PS4 after both Sony and Microsoft had their presentations at E3. I haven't had a Sony console since the PS2 and my most recent console was the Xbox 360. The console arrived on time for launch day and was a breeze to set up. The Playstation Network (PSN) was more than a bit congested due to the massive number of accounts hitting it within the 24 hour launch day.I was able to set up my console and download the initial software update with no problems. Getting my PSN account logged in took a bit of time, but that was to be expected given the high demand for the system and large network traffic. Since I couldn't access the store from the console, I opted to use the nifty feature of purchasing a digital game through Sony's website and setting it to download to the PS4. That bypassed the traffic and immediately started the download to the console. The play while you download feature is nice, but be aware that you need to download a specified portion of the game before you can start. With a retail size game, that still takes time. My example was Battlefield 4. 6GB is necessary to start playing. You can then play single player while the remaining 33GB downloads.<hl> The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation <hl> of consoles that it makes it worth it. The DualShock4 controller takes a bit of getting used to if you have been using an Xbox controller, but it's a great controller. I haven't used the touchpad yet, but it's a potentially interesting feature. The triggers are different, but I think they are quite adequate for my primary gaming need - shooters.The user interface is simplistic, but everything seems sorted into logical areas. I've only got about 8 hours into usage, so my experience is still that of a new user.Included in the box is a 30-day trial for PS+, which is required for online multi-player. You also get some pretty great games free every month. I already have a favorite launch game and it was free - Resogun. There is also a 30-day trial of Sony's streaming music service. I tested it out briefly and it works well, though I'm not sure I'd subscribe to it after the trial is up.The best part is that I was able to set up a PSN account for my wife so she can access everything I can but there is no fee for her account. Also, Sony has not put any of the media streaming services not owned by Sony (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, etc.) behind a paywall. This simplifies multiple accounts on the console accessing streaming media.Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and I highly recommend a Playstation 4 to people looking at upgrading to a next-gen console.

I pre-ordered the PS4 after both Sony and Microsoft had their presentations at E3. I haven't had a Sony console since the PS2 and my most recent console was the Xbox 360. The console arrived on time for launch day and was a breeze to set up. The Playstation Network (PSN) was more than a bit congested due to the massive number of accounts hitting it within the 24 hour launch day. I was able to set up my console and download the initial software update with no problems. Getting my PSN account logged in took a bit of time, but that was to be expected given the high demand for the system and large network traffic. Since I couldn't access the store from the console, I opted to use the nifty feature of purchasing a digital game through Sony's website and setting it to download to the PS4. That bypassed the traffic and immediately started the download to the console. The play while you download feature is nice, but be aware that you need to download a specified portion of the game before you can start. With a retail size game, that still takes time. My example was Battlefield 4. 6GB is necessary to start playing. You can then play single player while the remaining 33GB downloads. <hl> The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation of consoles that it makes it worth it. <hl> The DualShock4 controller takes a bit of getting used to if you have been using an Xbox controller, but it's a great controller. I haven't used the touchpad yet, but it's a potentially interesting feature. The triggers are different, but I think they are quite adequate for my primary gaming need - shooters. The user interface is simplistic, but everything seems sorted into logical areas. I've only got about 8 hours into usage, so my experience is still that of a new user. Included in the box is a 30-day trial for PS+, which is required for online multi-player. You also get some pretty great games free every month. I already have a favorite launch game and it was free - Resogun. There is also a 30-day trial of Sony's streaming music service. I tested it out briefly and it works well, though I'm not sure I'd subscribe to it after the trial is up. The best part is that I was able to set up a PSN account for my wife so she can access everything I can but there is no fee for her account. Also, Sony has not put any of the media streaming services not owned by Sony (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, etc.) behind a paywall. This simplifies multiple accounts on the console accessing streaming media. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and I highly recommend a Playstation 4 to people looking at upgrading to a next-gen console.

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electronics

Small text is easy to read

question: How do I send a text message?, context: A local brick and mortar store in my area started selling these early, so I picked one up on my way home from work yesterday. This is my first tablet, although I have friends with iPads, iPad minis and the original Nexus 7, all of which I've used before. To me, this device blows them all away and for the price you can't go wrong.I got the 16GB model because I'm not one of those people who stores a lot of content locally on the device. I usually keep about 50 apps installed, some of them games, and there's plenty of storage for all of that. The rest of my media is either streaming or stored in the cloud. There's no microSD expansion, but honestly, I don't really miss it so far. Cloud storage shared between your various devices is the future, and so far it's working well on this tablet as well as on my phone.The screen is straight up gorgeous, and content looks clean and crisp. I'm running mine with auto-brightness and it seems to always pick a good happy medium between visibility and battery savings, so no complaints there. Small text is easy to read and Netflix videos look great. The dual speakers are loud enough, but they don't personally blow me away. They do go to full volume without any noticeable distortion, however, so that's good. If you're using this tablet for playing music you may be slightly disappointed, but for watching YouTube videos and movies they're perfectly acceptable.The battery life so far has been stellar. Mine came out of the box yesterday with a 59% charge, and by the end of the night (about 7 hours later) with HEAVY use I was down to 19%. The battery is technically smaller than the previous generation's battery, but this new chipset uses that power more efficiently and the device sips power in standby mode so this should last you 2 days on a charge unless you're constantly streaming full HD movies to it. It does support wireless charging using the Qi standard, but I haven't tested that out yet although I fully plan on getting a wireless charging pad soon.Overall system performance has been nice and snappy. It's my understanding they're using OpenGL for the system UI now, and all the animations and transitions feel much smoother than they ever have before. Just swiping through and navigating around Android 4.3 feels great. iOS may still be a bit smoother, but the difference to me is negligible after this most recent update to the Android OS.And my personal favorite feature is the name itself; This is a Nexus device and will come with all the developer goodies that I've come to love. This is my 3rd Nexus device and I love how easy it is to flash custom software to it. Within 20 minutes of getting this thing home yesterday I had unlocked the bootloader, flashed a custom recovery and backed up my current ROM before rooting it. It's only a matter of days until we get custom ROMs coming out for it with cool features added in. I'm personally looking forward to using the PIE controls and getting HALO running on it.If you're in the market for a tablet that's not too big to be portable, and that sits at a killer price point for the screen/performance that you get, the new Nexus 7 is a no-brainer.

How do I send a text message?

Small text is easy to read and Netflix videos look great.

A local brick and mortar store in my area started selling these early, so I picked one up on my way home from work yesterday. This is my first tablet, although I have friends with iPads, iPad minis and the original Nexus 7, all of which I've used before. To me, this device blows them all away and for the price you can't go wrong.I got the 16GB model because I'm not one of those people who stores a lot of content locally on the device. I usually keep about 50 apps installed, some of them games, and there's plenty of storage for all of that. The rest of my media is either streaming or stored in the cloud. There's no microSD expansion, but honestly, I don't really miss it so far. Cloud storage shared between your various devices is the future, and so far it's working well on this tablet as well as on my phone.The screen is straight up gorgeous, and content looks clean and crisp. I'm running mine with auto-brightness and it seems to always pick a good happy medium between visibility and battery savings, so no complaints there. Small text is easy to read and Netflix videos look great. The dual speakers are loud enough, but they don't personally blow me away. They do go to full volume without any noticeable distortion, however, so that's good. If you're using this tablet for playing music you may be slightly disappointed, but for watching YouTube videos and movies they're perfectly acceptable.The battery life so far has been stellar. Mine came out of the box yesterday with a 59% charge, and by the end of the night (about 7 hours later) with HEAVY use I was down to 19%. The battery is technically smaller than the previous generation's battery, but this new chipset uses that power more efficiently and the device sips power in standby mode so this should last you 2 days on a charge unless you're constantly streaming full HD movies to it. It does support wireless charging using the Qi standard, but I haven't tested that out yet although I fully plan on getting a wireless charging pad soon.Overall system performance has been nice and snappy. It's my understanding they're using OpenGL for the system UI now, and all the animations and transitions feel much smoother than they ever have before. Just swiping through and navigating around Android 4.3 feels great. iOS may still be a bit smoother, but the difference to me is negligible after this most recent update to the Android OS.And my personal favorite feature is the name itself; This is a Nexus device and will come with all the developer goodies that I've come to love. This is my 3rd Nexus device and I love how easy it is to flash custom software to it. Within 20 minutes of getting this thing home yesterday I had unlocked the bootloader, flashed a custom recovery and backed up my current ROM before rooting it. It's only a matter of days until we get custom ROMs coming out for it with cool features added in. I'm personally looking forward to using the PIE controls and getting HALO running on it.If you're in the market for a tablet that's not too big to be portable, and that sits at a killer price point for the screen/performance that you get, the new Nexus 7 is a no-brainer.

<hl> Small text is easy to read <hl> and Netflix videos look great.

A local brick and mortar store in my area started selling these early, so I picked one up on my way home from work yesterday. This is my first tablet, although I have friends with iPads, iPad minis and the original Nexus 7, all of which I've used before. To me, this device blows them all away and for the price you can't go wrong.I got the 16GB model because I'm not one of those people who stores a lot of content locally on the device. I usually keep about 50 apps installed, some of them games, and there's plenty of storage for all of that. The rest of my media is either streaming or stored in the cloud. There's no microSD expansion, but honestly, I don't really miss it so far. Cloud storage shared between your various devices is the future, and so far it's working well on this tablet as well as on my phone.The screen is straight up gorgeous, and content looks clean and crisp. I'm running mine with auto-brightness and it seems to always pick a good happy medium between visibility and battery savings, so no complaints there. <hl> Small text is easy to read <hl> and Netflix videos look great. The dual speakers are loud enough, but they don't personally blow me away. They do go to full volume without any noticeable distortion, however, so that's good. If you're using this tablet for playing music you may be slightly disappointed, but for watching YouTube videos and movies they're perfectly acceptable.The battery life so far has been stellar. Mine came out of the box yesterday with a 59% charge, and by the end of the night (about 7 hours later) with HEAVY use I was down to 19%. The battery is technically smaller than the previous generation's battery, but this new chipset uses that power more efficiently and the device sips power in standby mode so this should last you 2 days on a charge unless you're constantly streaming full HD movies to it. It does support wireless charging using the Qi standard, but I haven't tested that out yet although I fully plan on getting a wireless charging pad soon.Overall system performance has been nice and snappy. It's my understanding they're using OpenGL for the system UI now, and all the animations and transitions feel much smoother than they ever have before. Just swiping through and navigating around Android 4.3 feels great. iOS may still be a bit smoother, but the difference to me is negligible after this most recent update to the Android OS.And my personal favorite feature is the name itself; This is a Nexus device and will come with all the developer goodies that I've come to love. This is my 3rd Nexus device and I love how easy it is to flash custom software to it. Within 20 minutes of getting this thing home yesterday I had unlocked the bootloader, flashed a custom recovery and backed up my current ROM before rooting it. It's only a matter of days until we get custom ROMs coming out for it with cool features added in. I'm personally looking forward to using the PIE controls and getting HALO running on it.If you're in the market for a tablet that's not too big to be portable, and that sits at a killer price point for the screen/performance that you get, the new Nexus 7 is a no-brainer.

A local brick and mortar store in my area started selling these early, so I picked one up on my way home from work yesterday. This is my first tablet, although I have friends with iPads, iPad minis and the original Nexus 7, all of which I've used before. To me, this device blows them all away and for the price you can't go wrong. I got the 16GB model because I'm not one of those people who stores a lot of content locally on the device. I usually keep about 50 apps installed, some of them games, and there's plenty of storage for all of that. The rest of my media is either streaming or stored in the cloud. There's no microSD expansion, but honestly, I don't really miss it so far. Cloud storage shared between your various devices is the future, and so far it's working well on this tablet as well as on my phone. The screen is straight up gorgeous, and content looks clean and crisp. I'm running mine with auto-brightness and it seems to always pick a good happy medium between visibility and battery savings, so no complaints there. <hl> Small text is easy to read and Netflix videos look great. <hl> The dual speakers are loud enough, but they don't personally blow me away. They do go to full volume without any noticeable distortion, however, so that's good. If you're using this tablet for playing music you may be slightly disappointed, but for watching YouTube videos and movies they're perfectly acceptable. The battery life so far has been stellar. Mine came out of the box yesterday with a 59% charge, and by the end of the night (about 7 hours later) with HEAVY use I was down to 19%. The battery is technically smaller than the previous generation's battery, but this new chipset uses that power more efficiently and the device sips power in standby mode so this should last you 2 days on a charge unless you're constantly streaming full HD movies to it. It does support wireless charging using the Qi standard, but I haven't tested that out yet although I fully plan on getting a wireless charging pad soon. Overall system performance has been nice and snappy. It's my understanding they're using OpenGL for the system UI now, and all the animations and transitions feel much smoother than they ever have before. Just swiping through and navigating around Android 4.3 feels great. iOS may still be a bit smoother, but the difference to me is negligible after this most recent update to the Android OS.And my personal favorite feature is the name itself; This is a Nexus device and will come with all the developer goodies that I've come to love. This is my 3rd Nexus device and I love how easy it is to flash custom software to it. Within 20 minutes of getting this thing home yesterday I had unlocked the bootloader, flashed a custom recovery and backed up my current ROM before rooting it. It's only a matter of days until we get custom ROMs coming out for it with cool features added in. I'm personally looking forward to using the PIE controls and getting HALO running on it. If you're in the market for a tablet that's not too big to be portable, and that sits at a killer price point for the screen/performance that you get, the new Nexus 7 is a no-brainer.

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I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage

question: Does the laptop have an internal drive?, context: This HD meets and exceeds my needs for external storage space. Holds tons of large files, transfer rates are fast with USB 3.0. No issues with this HD. I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage. Back-up functions work well. 4 TB of storage space is amazing!

Does the laptop have an internal drive?

I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage .

This HD meets and exceeds my needs for external storage space. Holds tons of large files, transfer rates are fast with USB 3.0. No issues with this HD. I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage. Back-up functions work well. 4 TB of storage space is amazing!

<hl> I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage <hl> .

This HD meets and exceeds my needs for external storage space. Holds tons of large files, transfer rates are fast with USB 3.0. No issues with this HD. <hl> I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage <hl>. Back-up functions work well. 4 TB of storage space is amazing!

This HD meets and exceeds my needs for external storage space. Holds tons of large files, transfer rates are fast with USB 3.0. No issues with this HD. <hl> I would highly recommend this to anyone needing extra storage outside of their internal pc storage . <hl> Back-up functions work well. 4 TB of storage space is amazing!

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I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle

question: How is the angle?, context: I don't understand the negative reviews on image quality and setup. It was straight-forward and simple to follow the menus and program automatic on and off times. The images are bright, sharp, and clear if you start with decent digital images. The typical image file from my point and shoot digital camera is about 1mb, and the images on this digital frame are beautiful. I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle. You can see the pictures clearly from anywhere in the room. You don't need to be right in front of it. This one is a good value.Still loving it many months later. Great picture, no problems, and easy to setup.

How is the angle?

I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle .

I don't understand the negative reviews on image quality and setup. It was straight-forward and simple to follow the menus and program automatic on and off times. The images are bright, sharp, and clear if you start with decent digital images. The typical image file from my point and shoot digital camera is about 1mb, and the images on this digital frame are beautiful. I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle. You can see the pictures clearly from anywhere in the room. You don't need to be right in front of it. This one is a good value.Still loving it many months later. Great picture, no problems, and easy to setup.

<hl> I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle <hl> .

I don't understand the negative reviews on image quality and setup. It was straight-forward and simple to follow the menus and program automatic on and off times. The images are bright, sharp, and clear if you start with decent digital images. The typical image file from my point and shoot digital camera is about 1mb, and the images on this digital frame are beautiful. <hl> I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle <hl>. You can see the pictures clearly from anywhere in the room. You don't need to be right in front of it. This one is a good value.Still loving it many months later. Great picture, no problems, and easy to setup.

I don't understand the negative reviews on image quality and setup. It was straight-forward and simple to follow the menus and program automatic on and off times. The images are bright, sharp, and clear if you start with decent digital images. The typical image file from my point and shoot digital camera is about 1mb, and the images on this digital frame are beautiful. <hl> I especially like the fact that the image is good from almost any angle . <hl> You can see the pictures clearly from anywhere in the room. You don't need to be right in front of it. This one is a good value. Still loving it many months later. Great picture, no problems, and easy to setup.

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the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4

question: How would you rate the sharpness of the image with the lens?, context: While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4, but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture. While quick, the auto focus is not very accurate. I spent a lot of time dialing in the AF micro-adjustment on my camera (7D), and while I was able to improve the average case, the variance was just too large to yield an acceptable "keeper" rate.

How would you rate the sharpness of the image with the lens?

While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4 , but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture.

While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4, but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture. While quick, the auto focus is not very accurate. I spent a lot of time dialing in the AF micro-adjustment on my camera (7D), and while I was able to improve the average case, the variance was just too large to yield an acceptable "keeper" rate.

While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, <hl> the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4 <hl> , but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture.

While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, <hl> the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4 <hl>, but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture. While quick, the auto focus is not very accurate. I spent a lot of time dialing in the AF micro-adjustment on my camera (7D), and while I was able to improve the average case, the variance was just too large to yield an acceptable "keeper" rate.

<hl> While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4 , but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture. <hl> While quick, the auto focus is not very accurate. I spent a lot of time dialing in the AF micro-adjustment on my camera (7D), and while I was able to improve the average case, the variance was just too large to yield an acceptable "keeper" rate.

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The sound system itself is very good

question: How was the system?, context: I liked these speakers a lot due to the fact that it has nice bass. The sound system itself is very good and has nice high's and lows. It's in a simple package and everything is easily connected so there should be no problem setting this up in no more than 5 minutes. I've had it for six months and the sound still sounds the same meaning the quality did not degrade, but there is a minor problem. Every time I do turn on the speaker, it makes a loud static noise which is annoying. Not sure if it's a product defect or if all speakers go through this phase. I've had this problem since the 4th month and was seeing if it persisted for a while and it seems like it's likely to be permanent. I have also never played shifted the &#34;Volume&#34; knob more than halfway. But other than that, the static noise is there reason why I took off a star, but other than that, the speakers itself pleased my ears and is still doing so. I do recommend these speakers if the static noise is not there and you can live with that.

How was the system?

The sound system itself is very good and has nice high's and lows.

I liked these speakers a lot due to the fact that it has nice bass. The sound system itself is very good and has nice high's and lows. It's in a simple package and everything is easily connected so there should be no problem setting this up in no more than 5 minutes. I've had it for six months and the sound still sounds the same meaning the quality did not degrade, but there is a minor problem. Every time I do turn on the speaker, it makes a loud static noise which is annoying. Not sure if it's a product defect or if all speakers go through this phase. I've had this problem since the 4th month and was seeing if it persisted for a while and it seems like it's likely to be permanent. I have also never played shifted the &#34;Volume&#34; knob more than halfway. But other than that, the static noise is there reason why I took off a star, but other than that, the speakers itself pleased my ears and is still doing so. I do recommend these speakers if the static noise is not there and you can live with that.

<hl> The sound system itself is very good <hl> and has nice high's and lows.

I liked these speakers a lot due to the fact that it has nice bass. <hl> The sound system itself is very good <hl> and has nice high's and lows. It's in a simple package and everything is easily connected so there should be no problem setting this up in no more than 5 minutes. I've had it for six months and the sound still sounds the same meaning the quality did not degrade, but there is a minor problem. Every time I do turn on the speaker, it makes a loud static noise which is annoying. Not sure if it's a product defect or if all speakers go through this phase. I've had this problem since the 4th month and was seeing if it persisted for a while and it seems like it's likely to be permanent. I have also never played shifted the &#34;Volume&#34; knob more than halfway. But other than that, the static noise is there reason why I took off a star, but other than that, the speakers itself pleased my ears and is still doing so. I do recommend these speakers if the static noise is not there and you can live with that.

I liked these speakers a lot due to the fact that it has nice bass. <hl> The sound system itself is very good and has nice high's and lows. <hl> It's in a simple package and everything is easily connected so there should be no problem setting this up in no more than 5 minutes. I've had it for six months and the sound still sounds the same meaning the quality did not degrade, but there is a minor problem. Every time I do turn on the speaker, it makes a loud static noise which is annoying. Not sure if it's a product defect or if all speakers go through this phase. I've had this problem since the 4th month and was seeing if it persisted for a while and it seems like it's likely to be permanent. I have also never played shifted the &#34;Volume&#34; knob more than halfway. But other than that, the static noise is there reason why I took off a star, but other than that, the speakers itself pleased my ears and is still doing so. I do recommend these speakers if the static noise is not there and you can live with that.

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The screen could be better but its more than adequate

question: How is the screen?, context: I'll make this one short.Is my 5th tablet, I've had the iPad and 3 other Honeycomb android tablets plus a Kindle Fire. All Honeycomb tablets had issues, they sooner or later had to go back due to defective manufacturing and software glitches. The iPad is a solid performer in the hardware and software aspect but is made for people that like to be told what to do and not do with their devices... Apple has a sick way of doing that and they always leave you wanting more when you know they could have provided all those things they intentionally left out so next year they can introduce it in their new iPad and have you go crazy for the new little feature that your old iPad should have included for the premium you paid.Then comes a solid company like Asus and comes up with a brilliant idea of making "Transformer" tablets, no tablet is perfect and Asus is no exception but the TF300 is everything I want a tablet to be with some room for improvement but not so much you'll cry about it because other have it and you dont. ICS is a very solid OS and has much good to offer. The screen could be better but its more than adequate, plenty of memory for the price with room to grow like a Micro SD slot and with the optional keyboard dock you get a full size SD slot plus you get a full size USB port for attaching external storage devices if you really are one of those that carries movie and music collections around.There's many positive things about this tablet but the one that impresses me the most is "optional" keyboard dock that turns this thing into a mini 10" notebook with a very usable keyboard and it closes and opens just like a notebook and it adds 5 extra hours of battery life. I use mine with a wireless USB mouse and it feels solid and reacts just as good as a good high performance notebook while performing many different task including watching HD movies. The combination of a touch screen and a "real" keyboard and mouse is a very awesome experience.The only reason I don't give it a 5 star is because it does have it's minor software glitches and the screen could have been better but all the pros overcome the cons very quickly and I would not change it for anything else at the moment.

How is the screen?

The screen could be better but its more than adequate , plenty of memory for the price with room to grow like a Micro SD slot and with the optional keyboard dock you get a full size SD slot plus you get a full size USB port for attaching external storage devices if you really are one of those that carries movie and music collections around.

I'll make this one short.Is my 5th tablet, I've had the iPad and 3 other Honeycomb android tablets plus a Kindle Fire. All Honeycomb tablets had issues, they sooner or later had to go back due to defective manufacturing and software glitches. The iPad is a solid performer in the hardware and software aspect but is made for people that like to be told what to do and not do with their devices... Apple has a sick way of doing that and they always leave you wanting more when you know they could have provided all those things they intentionally left out so next year they can introduce it in their new iPad and have you go crazy for the new little feature that your old iPad should have included for the premium you paid.Then comes a solid company like Asus and comes up with a brilliant idea of making "Transformer" tablets, no tablet is perfect and Asus is no exception but the TF300 is everything I want a tablet to be with some room for improvement but not so much you'll cry about it because other have it and you dont. ICS is a very solid OS and has much good to offer. The screen could be better but its more than adequate, plenty of memory for the price with room to grow like a Micro SD slot and with the optional keyboard dock you get a full size SD slot plus you get a full size USB port for attaching external storage devices if you really are one of those that carries movie and music collections around.There's many positive things about this tablet but the one that impresses me the most is "optional" keyboard dock that turns this thing into a mini 10" notebook with a very usable keyboard and it closes and opens just like a notebook and it adds 5 extra hours of battery life. I use mine with a wireless USB mouse and it feels solid and reacts just as good as a good high performance notebook while performing many different task including watching HD movies. The combination of a touch screen and a "real" keyboard and mouse is a very awesome experience.The only reason I don't give it a 5 star is because it does have it's minor software glitches and the screen could have been better but all the pros overcome the cons very quickly and I would not change it for anything else at the moment.

<hl> The screen could be better but its more than adequate <hl> , plenty of memory for the price with room to grow like a Micro SD slot and with the optional keyboard dock you get a full size SD slot plus you get a full size USB port for attaching external storage devices if you really are one of those that carries movie and music collections around.

I'll make this one short.Is my 5th tablet, I've had the iPad and 3 other Honeycomb android tablets plus a Kindle Fire. All Honeycomb tablets had issues, they sooner or later had to go back due to defective manufacturing and software glitches. The iPad is a solid performer in the hardware and software aspect but is made for people that like to be told what to do and not do with their devices... Apple has a sick way of doing that and they always leave you wanting more when you know they could have provided all those things they intentionally left out so next year they can introduce it in their new iPad and have you go crazy for the new little feature that your old iPad should have included for the premium you paid.Then comes a solid company like Asus and comes up with a brilliant idea of making "Transformer" tablets, no tablet is perfect and Asus is no exception but the TF300 is everything I want a tablet to be with some room for improvement but not so much you'll cry about it because other have it and you dont. ICS is a very solid OS and has much good to offer. <hl> The screen could be better but its more than adequate <hl>, plenty of memory for the price with room to grow like a Micro SD slot and with the optional keyboard dock you get a full size SD slot plus you get a full size USB port for attaching external storage devices if you really are one of those that carries movie and music collections around.There's many positive things about this tablet but the one that impresses me the most is "optional" keyboard dock that turns this thing into a mini 10" notebook with a very usable keyboard and it closes and opens just like a notebook and it adds 5 extra hours of battery life. I use mine with a wireless USB mouse and it feels solid and reacts just as good as a good high performance notebook while performing many different task including watching HD movies. The combination of a touch screen and a "real" keyboard and mouse is a very awesome experience.The only reason I don't give it a 5 star is because it does have it's minor software glitches and the screen could have been better but all the pros overcome the cons very quickly and I would not change it for anything else at the moment.

I'll make this one short. Is my 5th tablet, I've had the iPad and 3 other Honeycomb android tablets plus a Kindle Fire. All Honeycomb tablets had issues, they sooner or later had to go back due to defective manufacturing and software glitches. The iPad is a solid performer in the hardware and software aspect but is made for people that like to be told what to do and not do with their devices... Apple has a sick way of doing that and they always leave you wanting more when you know they could have provided all those things they intentionally left out so next year they can introduce it in their new iPad and have you go crazy for the new little feature that your old iPad should have included for the premium you paid. Then comes a solid company like Asus and comes up with a brilliant idea of making "Transformer" tablets, no tablet is perfect and Asus is no exception but the TF300 is everything I want a tablet to be with some room for improvement but not so much you'll cry about it because other have it and you dont. ICS is a very solid OS and has much good to offer. <hl> The screen could be better but its more than adequate , plenty of memory for the price with room to grow like a Micro SD slot and with the optional keyboard dock you get a full size SD slot plus you get a full size USB port for attaching external storage devices if you really are one of those that carries movie and music collections around. <hl> There's many positive things about this tablet but the one that impresses me the most is "optional" keyboard dock that turns this thing into a mini 10" notebook with a very usable keyboard and it closes and opens just like a notebook and it adds 5 extra hours of battery life. I use mine with a wireless USB mouse and it feels solid and reacts just as good as a good high performance notebook while performing many different task including watching HD movies. The combination of a touch screen and a "real" keyboard and mouse is a very awesome experience. The only reason I don't give it a 5 star is because it does have it's minor software glitches and the screen could have been better but all the pros overcome the cons very quickly and I would not change it for anything else at the moment.

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is a good

question: How is the direction?, context: I rated this mount 4 starts becasue it is a good mount for the money but it does have some issues. The good news is that the installation couldn't be easier. Like most manufactures they provided hardware for every type of TV, so most of it is not used. The first issue I had was the level would change as you moved the screen in and out it even though mount to the wall was perfectly level. Was not a big deal for me because it wasn't much and I simply adjusted the level from where I would be watching it most of the time. The other issue I have is that the bolt between the two arms and the single arm holds the TV way to tight so I could not move the screen in and out. Have not tryied yet but I am hoping that if I loosen this bolt it will move more freely.

How is the direction?

I rated this mount 4 starts becasue it is a good mount for the money

I rated this mount 4 starts becasue it is a good mount for the money but it does have some issues. The good news is that the installation couldn't be easier. Like most manufactures they provided hardware for every type of TV, so most of it is not used. The first issue I had was the level would change as you moved the screen in and out it even though mount to the wall was perfectly level. Was not a big deal for me because it wasn't much and I simply adjusted the level from where I would be watching it most of the time. The other issue I have is that the bolt between the two arms and the single arm holds the TV way to tight so I could not move the screen in and out. Have not tryied yet but I am hoping that if I loosen this bolt it will move more freely.

I rated this mount 4 starts becasue it <hl> is a good <hl> mount for the money

I rated this mount 4 starts becasue it <hl> is a good <hl> mount for the money but it does have some issues. The good news is that the installation couldn't be easier. Like most manufactures they provided hardware for every type of TV, so most of it is not used. The first issue I had was the level would change as you moved the screen in and out it even though mount to the wall was perfectly level. Was not a big deal for me because it wasn't much and I simply adjusted the level from where I would be watching it most of the time. The other issue I have is that the bolt between the two arms and the single arm holds the TV way to tight so I could not move the screen in and out. Have not tryied yet but I am hoping that if I loosen this bolt it will move more freely.

<hl> I rated this mount 4 starts becasue it is a good mount for the money <hl> but it does have some issues. The good news is that the installation couldn't be easier. Like most manufactures they provided hardware for every type of TV, so most of it is not used. The first issue I had was the level would change as you moved the screen in and out it even though mount to the wall was perfectly level. Was not a big deal for me because it wasn't much and I simply adjusted the level from where I would be watching it most of the time. The other issue I have is that the bolt between the two arms and the single arm holds the TV way to tight so I could not move the screen in and out. Have not tryied yet but I am hoping that if I loosen this bolt it will move more freely.

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Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker

question: How is the airflow?, context: Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker than I expected, just shy of an inch but on a desk it really doesn't matter. It keeps my Macboook Pro 10 degrees cooler and when I'm rendering things out it makes all the difference. The fan isn't very loud and is actually completely drowned out by the internal fans of my computer when they're going as well. It's a good piece of hardware to have to keep your computer cooler.

How is the airflow?

Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker than I expected, just shy of an inch but on a desk it really doesn't matter.

Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker than I expected, just shy of an inch but on a desk it really doesn't matter. It keeps my Macboook Pro 10 degrees cooler and when I'm rendering things out it makes all the difference. The fan isn't very loud and is actually completely drowned out by the internal fans of my computer when they're going as well. It's a good piece of hardware to have to keep your computer cooler.

<hl> Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker <hl> than I expected, just shy of an inch but on a desk it really doesn't matter.

<hl> Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker <hl> than I expected, just shy of an inch but on a desk it really doesn't matter. It keeps my Macboook Pro 10 degrees cooler and when I'm rendering things out it makes all the difference. The fan isn't very loud and is actually completely drowned out by the internal fans of my computer when they're going as well. It's a good piece of hardware to have to keep your computer cooler.

<hl> Really great product for the price. It's a bit thicker than I expected, just shy of an inch but on a desk it really doesn't matter. <hl> It keeps my Macboook Pro 10 degrees cooler and when I'm rendering things out it makes all the difference. The fan isn't very loud and is actually completely drowned out by the internal fans of my computer when they're going as well. It's a good piece of hardware to have to keep your computer cooler.

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I couldn't be happier with this tablet

question: How is device?, context: I have had this tablet now for a week, and I must say that I am completely in love with it. It's small, and easily transportable, but provides a bigger screen than my smartphone, and makes interacting with Google Play apps much much easier. The apps themselves run extremely smoothly, with no apparent form of lag. The interface ICS provides is sleek, smooth, and rarely bogs down from background apps. I love the ability to jump from one app to the next simply with a push of an on-screen button, and how easy it is to close a background app with a swipe of a finger.The battery life on this tablet is amazing. It lasts much longer than my laptop every did, even running apps continuously. I leave it on overnight sometimes; when I wake up, I am pleased to see the batter has only been reduced by 2-3%!Setting up all my email accounts was a breeze. It basically walked me right through it. Calendar synced up with my hotmail account too.I love this tablet; perfect size, perfect speed, perfect interface, perfect price! If you're looking for a tablet to provide you an awesome intermediate between your smartphone and your PC, this is definitely a great buy. I couldn't be happier with this tablet!

How is device?

I couldn't be happier with this tablet !

I have had this tablet now for a week, and I must say that I am completely in love with it. It's small, and easily transportable, but provides a bigger screen than my smartphone, and makes interacting with Google Play apps much much easier. The apps themselves run extremely smoothly, with no apparent form of lag. The interface ICS provides is sleek, smooth, and rarely bogs down from background apps. I love the ability to jump from one app to the next simply with a push of an on-screen button, and how easy it is to close a background app with a swipe of a finger.The battery life on this tablet is amazing. It lasts much longer than my laptop every did, even running apps continuously. I leave it on overnight sometimes; when I wake up, I am pleased to see the batter has only been reduced by 2-3%!Setting up all my email accounts was a breeze. It basically walked me right through it. Calendar synced up with my hotmail account too.I love this tablet; perfect size, perfect speed, perfect interface, perfect price! If you're looking for a tablet to provide you an awesome intermediate between your smartphone and your PC, this is definitely a great buy. I couldn't be happier with this tablet!

<hl> I couldn't be happier with this tablet <hl> !

I have had this tablet now for a week, and I must say that I am completely in love with it. It's small, and easily transportable, but provides a bigger screen than my smartphone, and makes interacting with Google Play apps much much easier. The apps themselves run extremely smoothly, with no apparent form of lag. The interface ICS provides is sleek, smooth, and rarely bogs down from background apps. I love the ability to jump from one app to the next simply with a push of an on-screen button, and how easy it is to close a background app with a swipe of a finger.The battery life on this tablet is amazing. It lasts much longer than my laptop every did, even running apps continuously. I leave it on overnight sometimes; when I wake up, I am pleased to see the batter has only been reduced by 2-3%!Setting up all my email accounts was a breeze. It basically walked me right through it. Calendar synced up with my hotmail account too.I love this tablet; perfect size, perfect speed, perfect interface, perfect price! If you're looking for a tablet to provide you an awesome intermediate between your smartphone and your PC, this is definitely a great buy. <hl> I couldn't be happier with this tablet <hl>!

I have had this tablet now for a week, and I must say that I am completely in love with it. It's small, and easily transportable, but provides a bigger screen than my smartphone, and makes interacting with Google Play apps much much easier. The apps themselves run extremely smoothly, with no apparent form of lag. The interface ICS provides is sleek, smooth, and rarely bogs down from background apps. I love the ability to jump from one app to the next simply with a push of an on-screen button, and how easy it is to close a background app with a swipe of a finger. The battery life on this tablet is amazing. It lasts much longer than my laptop every did, even running apps continuously. I leave it on overnight sometimes; when I wake up, I am pleased to see the batter has only been reduced by 2-3%!Setting up all my email accounts was a breeze. It basically walked me right through it. Calendar synced up with my hotmail account too. I love this tablet; perfect size, perfect speed, perfect interface, perfect price! If you're looking for a tablet to provide you an awesome intermediate between your smartphone and your PC, this is definitely a great buy. <hl> I couldn't be happier with this tablet ! <hl>

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The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great

question: How is the keyboard?, context: Bought this to use with my iPad mini. The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great. I bought a separate case for it so I can travel with it if need be. The touch is great and I'm a touch typist so that is important to me. No backlight but that's a minor issue. You can't beat this for the price. My SO liked it so much I ordered one for him too.

How is the keyboard?

The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great .

Bought this to use with my iPad mini. The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great. I bought a separate case for it so I can travel with it if need be. The touch is great and I'm a touch typist so that is important to me. No backlight but that's a minor issue. You can't beat this for the price. My SO liked it so much I ordered one for him too.

<hl> The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great <hl> .

Bought this to use with my iPad mini. <hl> The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great <hl>. I bought a separate case for it so I can travel with it if need be. The touch is great and I'm a touch typist so that is important to me. No backlight but that's a minor issue. You can't beat this for the price. My SO liked it so much I ordered one for him too.

Bought this to use with my iPad mini. <hl> The other keyboards were either too small, or too expensive. This one is great . <hl> I bought a separate case for it so I can travel with it if need be. The touch is great and I'm a touch typist so that is important to me. No backlight but that's a minor issue. You can't beat this for the price. My SO liked it so much I ordered one for him too.

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The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking

question: How is the form factor?, context: I bought the Kingston 16GB USB as a back-up tool for all my pictures and files from my computer. 16GB is plenty of space for the average computer user, I transferred roughly one thousand pictures and music files and still have 3GB of free space. I can't complain about the speed either, it's fast enough for my needs. The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking with a convenient capless feature that prevents you from losing the cap. Even though you don't have to worry about the cap you could still end up losing the whole thing. The flash drive is so small that I think it would be very easy to misplace it. I would have preferred a slightly bigger size. Other than that it's fine.

How is the form factor?

The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking with a convenient capless feature that prevents you from losing the cap.

I bought the Kingston 16GB USB as a back-up tool for all my pictures and files from my computer. 16GB is plenty of space for the average computer user, I transferred roughly one thousand pictures and music files and still have 3GB of free space. I can't complain about the speed either, it's fast enough for my needs. The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking with a convenient capless feature that prevents you from losing the cap. Even though you don't have to worry about the cap you could still end up losing the whole thing. The flash drive is so small that I think it would be very easy to misplace it. I would have preferred a slightly bigger size. Other than that it's fine.

<hl> The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking <hl> with a convenient capless feature that prevents you from losing the cap.

I bought the Kingston 16GB USB as a back-up tool for all my pictures and files from my computer. 16GB is plenty of space for the average computer user, I transferred roughly one thousand pictures and music files and still have 3GB of free space. I can't complain about the speed either, it's fast enough for my needs. <hl> The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking <hl> with a convenient capless feature that prevents you from losing the cap. Even though you don't have to worry about the cap you could still end up losing the whole thing. The flash drive is so small that I think it would be very easy to misplace it. I would have preferred a slightly bigger size. Other than that it's fine.

I bought the Kingston 16GB USB as a back-up tool for all my pictures and files from my computer. 16GB is plenty of space for the average computer user, I transferred roughly one thousand pictures and music files and still have 3GB of free space. I can't complain about the speed either, it's fast enough for my needs. <hl> The actual design of the flash drive is very sleek and modern looking with a convenient capless feature that prevents you from losing the cap. <hl> Even though you don't have to worry about the cap you could still end up losing the whole thing. The flash drive is so small that I think it would be very easy to misplace it. I would have preferred a slightly bigger size. Other than that it's fine.

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electronics

The design of the fan itself is great

question: How is the design?, context: I am using this product to cool both my Mac Mini and my G Drive. They both just happen to fit perfectly. Knowing that extended exposure to heat is one of the easiest ways to burn out your hardware, I thought I would be proactive and try this setup. At most, the top of my Mac Mini gets just slightly warm to the touch.I expect this fan to extend the life of my devices, assuming the fan itself lasts a while. That is left to be seen.The design of the fan itself is great. It is flat, which is one of the design features that I was particularly looking for. The fan has a connected usb to connect to a power source but what is really cool is that there is a female usb connector on the backside of the fans male usb connection, allowing you to still utilize your usb port. The fan feels rugged and uses hard plastic for the lower components and a metal grill for the top surface. This is an important feature because there are tons of cheap fans on the market that can literally collapse under the weight of a laptop computer which is simply ridiculous.The fan is black so matches most setups aesthetically.It also uses one big single fan, rather than a series of smaller sized fans. The most ideal setup for this type of product is to have one mid size fan in the middle with a smaller size fan at each of the four corners. These fans are obviously more expensive but this is really the optimum design to cool your electronic devices. This is the only drawback I can think of for this product but when you consider the price, you are getting excellent value.I didn't personally feel I needed a higher end fan, so I am perfectly content with this. I only withheld a star because I cannot speak for the durability of this product yet.

How is the design?

The design of the fan itself is great .

I am using this product to cool both my Mac Mini and my G Drive. They both just happen to fit perfectly. Knowing that extended exposure to heat is one of the easiest ways to burn out your hardware, I thought I would be proactive and try this setup. At most, the top of my Mac Mini gets just slightly warm to the touch.I expect this fan to extend the life of my devices, assuming the fan itself lasts a while. That is left to be seen.The design of the fan itself is great. It is flat, which is one of the design features that I was particularly looking for. The fan has a connected usb to connect to a power source but what is really cool is that there is a female usb connector on the backside of the fans male usb connection, allowing you to still utilize your usb port. The fan feels rugged and uses hard plastic for the lower components and a metal grill for the top surface. This is an important feature because there are tons of cheap fans on the market that can literally collapse under the weight of a laptop computer which is simply ridiculous.The fan is black so matches most setups aesthetically.It also uses one big single fan, rather than a series of smaller sized fans. The most ideal setup for this type of product is to have one mid size fan in the middle with a smaller size fan at each of the four corners. These fans are obviously more expensive but this is really the optimum design to cool your electronic devices. This is the only drawback I can think of for this product but when you consider the price, you are getting excellent value.I didn't personally feel I needed a higher end fan, so I am perfectly content with this. I only withheld a star because I cannot speak for the durability of this product yet.

<hl> The design of the fan itself is great <hl> .

I am using this product to cool both my Mac Mini and my G Drive. They both just happen to fit perfectly. Knowing that extended exposure to heat is one of the easiest ways to burn out your hardware, I thought I would be proactive and try this setup. At most, the top of my Mac Mini gets just slightly warm to the touch.I expect this fan to extend the life of my devices, assuming the fan itself lasts a while. That is left to be seen.<hl> The design of the fan itself is great <hl>. It is flat, which is one of the design features that I was particularly looking for. The fan has a connected usb to connect to a power source but what is really cool is that there is a female usb connector on the backside of the fans male usb connection, allowing you to still utilize your usb port. The fan feels rugged and uses hard plastic for the lower components and a metal grill for the top surface. This is an important feature because there are tons of cheap fans on the market that can literally collapse under the weight of a laptop computer which is simply ridiculous.The fan is black so matches most setups aesthetically.It also uses one big single fan, rather than a series of smaller sized fans. The most ideal setup for this type of product is to have one mid size fan in the middle with a smaller size fan at each of the four corners. These fans are obviously more expensive but this is really the optimum design to cool your electronic devices. This is the only drawback I can think of for this product but when you consider the price, you are getting excellent value.I didn't personally feel I needed a higher end fan, so I am perfectly content with this. I only withheld a star because I cannot speak for the durability of this product yet.

I am using this product to cool both my Mac Mini and my G Drive. They both just happen to fit perfectly. Knowing that extended exposure to heat is one of the easiest ways to burn out your hardware, I thought I would be proactive and try this setup. At most, the top of my Mac Mini gets just slightly warm to the touch. I expect this fan to extend the life of my devices, assuming the fan itself lasts a while. That is left to be seen. <hl> The design of the fan itself is great . <hl> It is flat, which is one of the design features that I was particularly looking for. The fan has a connected usb to connect to a power source but what is really cool is that there is a female usb connector on the backside of the fans male usb connection, allowing you to still utilize your usb port. The fan feels rugged and uses hard plastic for the lower components and a metal grill for the top surface. This is an important feature because there are tons of cheap fans on the market that can literally collapse under the weight of a laptop computer which is simply ridiculous. The fan is black so matches most setups aesthetically. It also uses one big single fan, rather than a series of smaller sized fans. The most ideal setup for this type of product is to have one mid size fan in the middle with a smaller size fan at each of the four corners. These fans are obviously more expensive but this is really the optimum design to cool your electronic devices. This is the only drawback I can think of for this product but when you consider the price, you are getting excellent value. I didn't personally feel I needed a higher end fan, so I am perfectly content with this. I only withheld a star because I cannot speak for the durability of this product yet.

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electronics

Is very fast and the apps works fine

question: Why do I have a good price point?, context: this is a great electronic device. Works perfect and the price was very good! Is very fast and the apps works fine

Why do I have a good price point?

Works perfect and the price was very good! Is very fast and the apps works fine

this is a great electronic device. Works perfect and the price was very good! Is very fast and the apps works fine

Works perfect and the price was very good! <hl> Is very fast and the apps works fine <hl>

this is a great electronic device. Works perfect and the price was very good! <hl> Is very fast and the apps works fine <hl>

this is a great electronic device. <hl> Works perfect and the price was very good! Is very fast and the apps works fine <hl>

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electronics

The performance is best in class

question: How was performance?, context: I usually buy Intel drives but bought this for a friend to save money. The performance is best in class and so far I've heard zero complaints and it's been in use for over 6 months.

How was performance?

The performance is best in class and so far I've heard zero complaints and it's been in use for over 6 months.

I usually buy Intel drives but bought this for a friend to save money. The performance is best in class and so far I've heard zero complaints and it's been in use for over 6 months.

<hl> The performance is best in class <hl> and so far I've heard zero complaints and it's been in use for over 6 months.

I usually buy Intel drives but bought this for a friend to save money. <hl> The performance is best in class <hl> and so far I've heard zero complaints and it's been in use for over 6 months.

I usually buy Intel drives but bought this for a friend to save money. <hl> The performance is best in class and so far I've heard zero complaints and it's been in use for over 6 months. <hl>

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electronics

the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well

question: When to have a nice ending?, context: I am very impressed by this - the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well. The signal must be fine as it works without issue. There is no reason to buy a more expensive cable.

When to have a nice ending?

I am very impressed by this - the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well .

I am very impressed by this - the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well. The signal must be fine as it works without issue. There is no reason to buy a more expensive cable.

I am very impressed by this - <hl> the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well <hl> .

I am very impressed by this - <hl> the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well <hl>. The signal must be fine as it works without issue. There is no reason to buy a more expensive cable.

<hl> I am very impressed by this - the ends are very sturdy and the cable itself holds up well . <hl> The signal must be fine as it works without issue. There is no reason to buy a more expensive cable.

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electronics

Nice sleek design

question: How is the design of the headphones?, context: This is a Nice little Charger it works great at charging my android phone and my Plantronics battery pack/headset. It has a Nice sleek design and it's quiet no humm or high pitched noises, and charges very well no uneven charging that i can tell. I would suggest to anyone that need at least two items charged at one time, But I would expect super fast charging either since both outlets would be in use.I use this in my new KIA Rio that turns off the cigarette lighter/accessories outlets when key is turned off, I don't think the charger would drain your battery, unless you forget it over night.I have NO Problems with this Charger, It works with all USB related Items I have tried that use USB connected charging Port.

How is the design of the headphones?

It has a Nice sleek design and it's quiet no humm or high pitched noises, and charges very well no uneven charging that i can tell.

This is a Nice little Charger it works great at charging my android phone and my Plantronics battery pack/headset. It has a Nice sleek design and it's quiet no humm or high pitched noises, and charges very well no uneven charging that i can tell. I would suggest to anyone that need at least two items charged at one time, But I would expect super fast charging either since both outlets would be in use.I use this in my new KIA Rio that turns off the cigarette lighter/accessories outlets when key is turned off, I don't think the charger would drain your battery, unless you forget it over night.I have NO Problems with this Charger, It works with all USB related Items I have tried that use USB connected charging Port.

It has a <hl> Nice sleek design <hl> and it's quiet no humm or high pitched noises, and charges very well no uneven charging that i can tell.

This is a Nice little Charger it works great at charging my android phone and my Plantronics battery pack/headset. It has a <hl> Nice sleek design <hl> and it's quiet no humm or high pitched noises, and charges very well no uneven charging that i can tell. I would suggest to anyone that need at least two items charged at one time, But I would expect super fast charging either since both outlets would be in use.I use this in my new KIA Rio that turns off the cigarette lighter/accessories outlets when key is turned off, I don't think the charger would drain your battery, unless you forget it over night.I have NO Problems with this Charger, It works with all USB related Items I have tried that use USB connected charging Port.

This is a Nice little Charger it works great at charging my android phone and my Plantronics battery pack/headset. <hl> It has a Nice sleek design and it's quiet no humm or high pitched noises, and charges very well no uneven charging that i can tell. <hl> I would suggest to anyone that need at least two items charged at one time, But I would expect super fast charging either since both outlets would be in use. I use this in my new KIA Rio that turns off the cigarette lighter/accessories outlets when key is turned off, I don't think the charger would drain your battery, unless you forget it over night. I have NO Problems with this Charger, It works with all USB related Items I have tried that use USB connected charging Port.

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electronics

The size is great

question: How is it the the size of the image?, context: I'm a photographer and use this on every outdoor shoot I do. The size is great and the price is a fraction of what they cost in a photography store. I love the multiple uses and how easily it folds down for storage.

How is it the the size of the image?

The size is great and the price is a fraction of what they cost in a photography store.

I'm a photographer and use this on every outdoor shoot I do. The size is great and the price is a fraction of what they cost in a photography store. I love the multiple uses and how easily it folds down for storage.

<hl> The size is great <hl> and the price is a fraction of what they cost in a photography store.

I'm a photographer and use this on every outdoor shoot I do. <hl> The size is great <hl> and the price is a fraction of what they cost in a photography store. I love the multiple uses and how easily it folds down for storage.

I'm a photographer and use this on every outdoor shoot I do. <hl> The size is great and the price is a fraction of what they cost in a photography store. <hl> I love the multiple uses and how easily it folds down for storage.

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electronics

The mobile app is still very limited

question: How is the device?, context: This is a great product. The mobile app is still very limited. But the PC App is superb. You can stream pretty munch everything with chrome.In time, i hope there are more applications.

How is the device?

The mobile app is still very limited .

This is a great product. The mobile app is still very limited. But the PC App is superb. You can stream pretty munch everything with chrome.In time, i hope there are more applications.

<hl> The mobile app is still very limited <hl> .

This is a great product. <hl> The mobile app is still very limited <hl>. But the PC App is superb. You can stream pretty munch everything with chrome.In time, i hope there are more applications.

This is a great product. <hl> The mobile app is still very limited . <hl> But the PC App is superb. You can stream pretty munch everything with chrome. In time, i hope there are more applications.

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electronics

superb LCD

question: Is it a good lcd screen?, context: Nikon has hit a grand slam with this camera. It's as close to perfection as any digital camera has ever come. Sure, there are "better" cameras for more money, but they are all twice the size/weight. I would get this camera even if I had an unlimited amount of money to spend. There is simply nothing like it. Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, superb LCD... I could go on. I have nothing bad to say about it, and I'm extremely picky. I thought I was going to wait for a full-frame sensor body, but when this came along, I could not wait to upgrade.The lack of a built-in focusing motor is an ADVANTAGE in my opinion. It's one reason the camera is so small and lightweight, and I believe all future Nikon lenses will have internal focusing anyway. So unless you want to use older, heavier, and slower focusing lenses for some strange reason, you'd be paying for and carrying around something you won't even use.In addition to the superb 18-55mm (i.e. 27-82.5mm) kit lens, I bought the 55-200mm VR II and 50mm F/1.8D lenses, the SB-400 external flash and a remote (3rd party off Ebay). I suspect many, many people will buy this exact set of equipment, since it's really all you'll ever need. No need for an extra battery, unless you ever go many photo-filled days without being able to recharge. Get at least two 1GB 50x (or faster) SD cards, so if one stops working (it does happen), you aren't stuck.The 55-200mm VR (i.e. 82.5-300mm) is a necessity for shooting any action/wildlife. The optical stabilization is truly awesome, and better than sensor-based stabilization (e.g. Pentax K10D, Sony Alpha) since you can see it working right through the viewfinder, making it easier to frame/focus your shot. Although the lens may seem slow (f4-5.6), don't forget that stabilization gives you an extra 2-3 stops, so it's really more like f2-2.8 (without the reduced depth of field, of course). DO NOT consider the slightly cheaper non-VR version, unless the slightly smaller size is an absolute necessity.The 50mm (i.e. 75mm) is a nice walkaround lens when you want to go as light/small as possible. It's super fast (f1.8!), allowing you to take handheld photos at night with no flash! It's also a nice portrait lens, although the 55-200 is better (75mm is a little short).The D40x is a poorer choice for the vast majority of people. The extra resolution means your photos take up more space and are slower to work with. It also has a slower max. flash sync speed (1/200 vs 1/500). If you don't know what this means, trust me, it's important, and one day you'll be really happy you have it. Since the D40's pixels are larger (less pixels in the same size sensor), there is less noise, so having ISO 100 is useless. Do you really need 10MP? Do you print larger than 16x20? Heck, do you print at all? I know I don't. Think it will give you more cropping ability? Think again. Without a super expensive lens ($1k+), the lack of sharpness and magnified distortion of the cropped image won't be as good as the uncropped 6MP of the D40. Save the $200 and use it to get the 55-200 lens, or the 50mm lens and the flash.If you're ready to move to a DSLR, take this camera for a test drive. You will most likely fall in love with it's wonderful handling, and excellent performance, as so many people have. There will be a new generation of cameras coming out this fall, so you may want to wait, although there's really nothing that can be improved upon with this camera.

Is it a good lcd screen?

Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, superb LCD ... I could go on.

Nikon has hit a grand slam with this camera. It's as close to perfection as any digital camera has ever come. Sure, there are "better" cameras for more money, but they are all twice the size/weight. I would get this camera even if I had an unlimited amount of money to spend. There is simply nothing like it. Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, superb LCD... I could go on. I have nothing bad to say about it, and I'm extremely picky. I thought I was going to wait for a full-frame sensor body, but when this came along, I could not wait to upgrade.The lack of a built-in focusing motor is an ADVANTAGE in my opinion. It's one reason the camera is so small and lightweight, and I believe all future Nikon lenses will have internal focusing anyway. So unless you want to use older, heavier, and slower focusing lenses for some strange reason, you'd be paying for and carrying around something you won't even use.In addition to the superb 18-55mm (i.e. 27-82.5mm) kit lens, I bought the 55-200mm VR II and 50mm F/1.8D lenses, the SB-400 external flash and a remote (3rd party off Ebay). I suspect many, many people will buy this exact set of equipment, since it's really all you'll ever need. No need for an extra battery, unless you ever go many photo-filled days without being able to recharge. Get at least two 1GB 50x (or faster) SD cards, so if one stops working (it does happen), you aren't stuck.The 55-200mm VR (i.e. 82.5-300mm) is a necessity for shooting any action/wildlife. The optical stabilization is truly awesome, and better than sensor-based stabilization (e.g. Pentax K10D, Sony Alpha) since you can see it working right through the viewfinder, making it easier to frame/focus your shot. Although the lens may seem slow (f4-5.6), don't forget that stabilization gives you an extra 2-3 stops, so it's really more like f2-2.8 (without the reduced depth of field, of course). DO NOT consider the slightly cheaper non-VR version, unless the slightly smaller size is an absolute necessity.The 50mm (i.e. 75mm) is a nice walkaround lens when you want to go as light/small as possible. It's super fast (f1.8!), allowing you to take handheld photos at night with no flash! It's also a nice portrait lens, although the 55-200 is better (75mm is a little short).The D40x is a poorer choice for the vast majority of people. The extra resolution means your photos take up more space and are slower to work with. It also has a slower max. flash sync speed (1/200 vs 1/500). If you don't know what this means, trust me, it's important, and one day you'll be really happy you have it. Since the D40's pixels are larger (less pixels in the same size sensor), there is less noise, so having ISO 100 is useless. Do you really need 10MP? Do you print larger than 16x20? Heck, do you print at all? I know I don't. Think it will give you more cropping ability? Think again. Without a super expensive lens ($1k+), the lack of sharpness and magnified distortion of the cropped image won't be as good as the uncropped 6MP of the D40. Save the $200 and use it to get the 55-200 lens, or the 50mm lens and the flash.If you're ready to move to a DSLR, take this camera for a test drive. You will most likely fall in love with it's wonderful handling, and excellent performance, as so many people have. There will be a new generation of cameras coming out this fall, so you may want to wait, although there's really nothing that can be improved upon with this camera.

Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, <hl> superb LCD <hl> ... I could go on.

Nikon has hit a grand slam with this camera. It's as close to perfection as any digital camera has ever come. Sure, there are "better" cameras for more money, but they are all twice the size/weight. I would get this camera even if I had an unlimited amount of money to spend. There is simply nothing like it. Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, <hl> superb LCD <hl>... I could go on. I have nothing bad to say about it, and I'm extremely picky. I thought I was going to wait for a full-frame sensor body, but when this came along, I could not wait to upgrade.The lack of a built-in focusing motor is an ADVANTAGE in my opinion. It's one reason the camera is so small and lightweight, and I believe all future Nikon lenses will have internal focusing anyway. So unless you want to use older, heavier, and slower focusing lenses for some strange reason, you'd be paying for and carrying around something you won't even use.In addition to the superb 18-55mm (i.e. 27-82.5mm) kit lens, I bought the 55-200mm VR II and 50mm F/1.8D lenses, the SB-400 external flash and a remote (3rd party off Ebay). I suspect many, many people will buy this exact set of equipment, since it's really all you'll ever need. No need for an extra battery, unless you ever go many photo-filled days without being able to recharge. Get at least two 1GB 50x (or faster) SD cards, so if one stops working (it does happen), you aren't stuck.The 55-200mm VR (i.e. 82.5-300mm) is a necessity for shooting any action/wildlife. The optical stabilization is truly awesome, and better than sensor-based stabilization (e.g. Pentax K10D, Sony Alpha) since you can see it working right through the viewfinder, making it easier to frame/focus your shot. Although the lens may seem slow (f4-5.6), don't forget that stabilization gives you an extra 2-3 stops, so it's really more like f2-2.8 (without the reduced depth of field, of course). DO NOT consider the slightly cheaper non-VR version, unless the slightly smaller size is an absolute necessity.The 50mm (i.e. 75mm) is a nice walkaround lens when you want to go as light/small as possible. It's super fast (f1.8!), allowing you to take handheld photos at night with no flash! It's also a nice portrait lens, although the 55-200 is better (75mm is a little short).The D40x is a poorer choice for the vast majority of people. The extra resolution means your photos take up more space and are slower to work with. It also has a slower max. flash sync speed (1/200 vs 1/500). If you don't know what this means, trust me, it's important, and one day you'll be really happy you have it. Since the D40's pixels are larger (less pixels in the same size sensor), there is less noise, so having ISO 100 is useless. Do you really need 10MP? Do you print larger than 16x20? Heck, do you print at all? I know I don't. Think it will give you more cropping ability? Think again. Without a super expensive lens ($1k+), the lack of sharpness and magnified distortion of the cropped image won't be as good as the uncropped 6MP of the D40. Save the $200 and use it to get the 55-200 lens, or the 50mm lens and the flash.If you're ready to move to a DSLR, take this camera for a test drive. You will most likely fall in love with it's wonderful handling, and excellent performance, as so many people have. There will be a new generation of cameras coming out this fall, so you may want to wait, although there's really nothing that can be improved upon with this camera.

Nikon has hit a grand slam with this camera. It's as close to perfection as any digital camera has ever come. Sure, there are "better" cameras for more money, but they are all twice the size/weight. I would get this camera even if I had an unlimited amount of money to spend. There is simply nothing like it. <hl> Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, superb LCD ... I could go on. <hl> I have nothing bad to say about it, and I'm extremely picky. I thought I was going to wait for a full-frame sensor body, but when this came along, I could not wait to upgrade. The lack of a built-in focusing motor is an ADVANTAGE in my opinion. It's one reason the camera is so small and lightweight, and I believe all future Nikon lenses will have internal focusing anyway. So unless you want to use older, heavier, and slower focusing lenses for some strange reason, you'd be paying for and carrying around something you won't even use. In addition to the superb 18-55mm (i.e. 27-82.5mm) kit lens, I bought the 55-200mm VR II and 50mm F/1.8D lenses, the SB-400 external flash and a remote (3rd party off Ebay). I suspect many, many people will buy this exact set of equipment, since it's really all you'll ever need. No need for an extra battery, unless you ever go many photo-filled days without being able to recharge. Get at least two 1GB 50x (or faster) SD cards, so if one stops working (it does happen), you aren't stuck. The 55-200mm VR (i.e. 82.5-300mm) is a necessity for shooting any action/wildlife. The optical stabilization is truly awesome, and better than sensor-based stabilization (e.g. Pentax K10D, Sony Alpha) since you can see it working right through the viewfinder, making it easier to frame/focus your shot. Although the lens may seem slow (f4-5.6), don't forget that stabilization gives you an extra 2-3 stops, so it's really more like f2-2.8 (without the reduced depth of field, of course). DO NOT consider the slightly cheaper non-VR version, unless the slightly smaller size is an absolute necessity. The 50mm (i.e. 75mm) is a nice walkaround lens when you want to go as light/small as possible. It's super fast (f1.8!), allowing you to take handheld photos at night with no flash! It's also a nice portrait lens, although the 55-200 is better (75mm is a little short).The D40x is a poorer choice for the vast majority of people. The extra resolution means your photos take up more space and are slower to work with. It also has a slower max. flash sync speed (1/200 vs 1/500). If you don't know what this means, trust me, it's important, and one day you'll be really happy you have it. Since the D40's pixels are larger (less pixels in the same size sensor), there is less noise, so having ISO 100 is useless. Do you really need 10MP? Do you print larger than 16x20? Heck, do you print at all? I know I don't. Think it will give you more cropping ability? Think again. Without a super expensive lens ($1k+), the lack of sharpness and magnified distortion of the cropped image won't be as good as the uncropped 6MP of the D40. Save the $200 and use it to get the 55-200 lens, or the 50mm lens and the flash. If you're ready to move to a DSLR, take this camera for a test drive. You will most likely fall in love with it's wonderful handling, and excellent performance, as so many people have. There will be a new generation of cameras coming out this fall, so you may want to wait, although there's really nothing that can be improved upon with this camera.

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electronics

The focus was sharp

question: How is the auto focus?, context: This is a great lens for star fields. It is about the least expensive lens canon makes and also one of the fastest. The focus was sharp to the corners without coma. See my photo of a portion the Milky Way. This was obtained with a 30sec exposure with a Rebel XT on an inexpensive clock drive sitting on a picnic table.

How is the auto focus?

The focus was sharp to the corners without coma.

This is a great lens for star fields. It is about the least expensive lens canon makes and also one of the fastest. The focus was sharp to the corners without coma. See my photo of a portion the Milky Way. This was obtained with a 30sec exposure with a Rebel XT on an inexpensive clock drive sitting on a picnic table.

<hl> The focus was sharp <hl> to the corners without coma.

This is a great lens for star fields. It is about the least expensive lens canon makes and also one of the fastest. <hl> The focus was sharp <hl> to the corners without coma. See my photo of a portion the Milky Way. This was obtained with a 30sec exposure with a Rebel XT on an inexpensive clock drive sitting on a picnic table.

This is a great lens for star fields. It is about the least expensive lens canon makes and also one of the fastest. <hl> The focus was sharp to the corners without coma. <hl> See my photo of a portion the Milky Way. This was obtained with a 30sec exposure with a Rebel XT on an inexpensive clock drive sitting on a picnic table.

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electronics

base adapter is excellent

question: How is the design?, context: Love it!It comes with the thunderbolt cable which costs a fortune when you buy it at Apple.The base adapter is excellent.You can easily attach any SATA drive to the base adapter and enjoy Thunderbolt speed.I also have 2 other Backup plus drives that has detachable adapters to USB3 and mini-USB.This makes them fully interchangeable.I tried time machine back up on 2 different macs.A new iMac (6 month), back up of 550GB, took less than 3 hours.An older Mac mini, (18 months), backup of 500GB, took less than 5 hours.As for regular save and retrieve, it is very fast. Much less lag compared to the USB lags.I'd recommend this, but the price is a bit high.

How is the design?

The base adapter is excellent .You can easily attach any SATA drive to the base adapter and enjoy Thunderbolt speed.

Love it!It comes with the thunderbolt cable which costs a fortune when you buy it at Apple.The base adapter is excellent.You can easily attach any SATA drive to the base adapter and enjoy Thunderbolt speed.I also have 2 other Backup plus drives that has detachable adapters to USB3 and mini-USB.This makes them fully interchangeable.I tried time machine back up on 2 different macs.A new iMac (6 month), back up of 550GB, took less than 3 hours.An older Mac mini, (18 months), backup of 500GB, took less than 5 hours.As for regular save and retrieve, it is very fast. Much less lag compared to the USB lags.I'd recommend this, but the price is a bit high.

The <hl> base adapter is excellent <hl> .You can easily attach any SATA drive to the base adapter and enjoy Thunderbolt speed.

Love it!It comes with the thunderbolt cable which costs a fortune when you buy it at Apple.The <hl> base adapter is excellent <hl>.You can easily attach any SATA drive to the base adapter and enjoy Thunderbolt speed.I also have 2 other Backup plus drives that has detachable adapters to USB3 and mini-USB.This makes them fully interchangeable.I tried time machine back up on 2 different macs.A new iMac (6 month), back up of 550GB, took less than 3 hours.An older Mac mini, (18 months), backup of 500GB, took less than 5 hours.As for regular save and retrieve, it is very fast. Much less lag compared to the USB lags.I'd recommend this, but the price is a bit high.

Love it!It comes with the thunderbolt cable which costs a fortune when you buy it at Apple. <hl> The base adapter is excellent .You can easily attach any SATA drive to the base adapter and enjoy Thunderbolt speed. <hl> I also have 2 other Backup plus drives that has detachable adapters to USB3 and mini-USB.This makes them fully interchangeable. I tried time machine back up on 2 different macs. A new iMac (6 month), back up of 550GB, took less than 3 hours. An older Mac mini, (18 months), backup of 500GB, took less than 5 hours. As for regular save and retrieve, it is very fast. Much less lag compared to the USB lags. I'd recommend this, but the price is a bit high.

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Image quality is superb

question: How is the image?, context: If you read the 5-star reviews of this camera, I can tell you that they are all true. This camera is probably the best P&S; Canon ever made and then some. I have a long history using Canon P&S; and this one is the best ever. I wansn't totally happy with other Canon P&S;, having tried most of them. The control ring around the lens make this camera a step above all of its competitors. Depend on the mode you are in (Av, Tv..), the ring functions differently. For example, if you are in aperture priority (Av), turn the ring will change the f-stops. So in Tv, the ring will change your shutter speed. And then you can reprogram it to change something else if you wish. Image quality is superb. No noise or any bluring even at actual-pixel level. Astoundingly sharp with sufficient light and way above average low light performance. And just imaging you can put all this in your pocket!Now, Amazon customer service. I purchased this camera 2 weeks ago *on Amazon* for $429. Today it is $406 *on Amazon*. If I want my $23 credit, I have to return the camera and order a new one. Amazon's new policy does not allow credit in this situation. Just imaging buying a large item and price drops the next day for several hundred dollars. All other retailers would be happy to give you credit for it, but not Amazon. First time I was ever disappointed at Amazon.

How is the image?

Image quality is superb .

If you read the 5-star reviews of this camera, I can tell you that they are all true. This camera is probably the best P&S; Canon ever made and then some. I have a long history using Canon P&S; and this one is the best ever. I wansn't totally happy with other Canon P&S;, having tried most of them. The control ring around the lens make this camera a step above all of its competitors. Depend on the mode you are in (Av, Tv..), the ring functions differently. For example, if you are in aperture priority (Av), turn the ring will change the f-stops. So in Tv, the ring will change your shutter speed. And then you can reprogram it to change something else if you wish. Image quality is superb. No noise or any bluring even at actual-pixel level. Astoundingly sharp with sufficient light and way above average low light performance. And just imaging you can put all this in your pocket!Now, Amazon customer service. I purchased this camera 2 weeks ago *on Amazon* for $429. Today it is $406 *on Amazon*. If I want my $23 credit, I have to return the camera and order a new one. Amazon's new policy does not allow credit in this situation. Just imaging buying a large item and price drops the next day for several hundred dollars. All other retailers would be happy to give you credit for it, but not Amazon. First time I was ever disappointed at Amazon.

<hl> Image quality is superb <hl> .

If you read the 5-star reviews of this camera, I can tell you that they are all true. This camera is probably the best P&S; Canon ever made and then some. I have a long history using Canon P&S; and this one is the best ever. I wansn't totally happy with other Canon P&S;, having tried most of them. The control ring around the lens make this camera a step above all of its competitors. Depend on the mode you are in (Av, Tv..), the ring functions differently. For example, if you are in aperture priority (Av), turn the ring will change the f-stops. So in Tv, the ring will change your shutter speed. And then you can reprogram it to change something else if you wish. <hl> Image quality is superb <hl>. No noise or any bluring even at actual-pixel level. Astoundingly sharp with sufficient light and way above average low light performance. And just imaging you can put all this in your pocket!Now, Amazon customer service. I purchased this camera 2 weeks ago *on Amazon* for $429. Today it is $406 *on Amazon*. If I want my $23 credit, I have to return the camera and order a new one. Amazon's new policy does not allow credit in this situation. Just imaging buying a large item and price drops the next day for several hundred dollars. All other retailers would be happy to give you credit for it, but not Amazon. First time I was ever disappointed at Amazon.

If you read the 5-star reviews of this camera, I can tell you that they are all true. This camera is probably the best P&S; Canon ever made and then some. I have a long history using Canon P&S; and this one is the best ever. I wansn't totally happy with other Canon P&S;, having tried most of them. The control ring around the lens make this camera a step above all of its competitors. Depend on the mode you are in (Av, Tv..), the ring functions differently. For example, if you are in aperture priority (Av), turn the ring will change the f-stops. So in Tv, the ring will change your shutter speed. And then you can reprogram it to change something else if you wish. <hl> Image quality is superb . <hl> No noise or any bluring even at actual-pixel level. Astoundingly sharp with sufficient light and way above average low light performance. And just imaging you can put all this in your pocket!Now, Amazon customer service. I purchased this camera 2 weeks ago *on Amazon* for $429. Today it is $406 *on Amazon*. If I want my $23 credit, I have to return the camera and order a new one. Amazon's new policy does not allow credit in this situation. Just imaging buying a large item and price drops the next day for several hundred dollars. All other retailers would be happy to give you credit for it, but not Amazon. First time I was ever disappointed at Amazon.

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The remote is nice too

question: How is the remote?, context: I purchased this for my six year old daughters bedroom. There are two things I am basing my review on. First, the design and look of the unit is outstanding. It is very sharp!! Secondly, the sound is good but not great. If this was for me I might not like it but it is great for my daughter. It is definately loud enough for a six year olds bedroom but not necessarily for an adult. The remote is nice too.

How is the remote?

The remote is nice too .

I purchased this for my six year old daughters bedroom. There are two things I am basing my review on. First, the design and look of the unit is outstanding. It is very sharp!! Secondly, the sound is good but not great. If this was for me I might not like it but it is great for my daughter. It is definately loud enough for a six year olds bedroom but not necessarily for an adult. The remote is nice too.

<hl> The remote is nice too <hl> .

I purchased this for my six year old daughters bedroom. There are two things I am basing my review on. First, the design and look of the unit is outstanding. It is very sharp!! Secondly, the sound is good but not great. If this was for me I might not like it but it is great for my daughter. It is definately loud enough for a six year olds bedroom but not necessarily for an adult. <hl> The remote is nice too <hl>.

I purchased this for my six year old daughters bedroom. There are two things I am basing my review on. First, the design and look of the unit is outstanding. It is very sharp!! Secondly, the sound is good but not great. If this was for me I might not like it but it is great for my daughter. It is definately loud enough for a six year olds bedroom but not necessarily for an adult. <hl> The remote is nice too . <hl>

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In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display

question: What does it tell us about the color?, context: I've been using this monitor for months now and found it to work perfectly with no signs of any defects. I use it for a wide range of applications including web browsing, word processing, video and photo editing, and gaming. In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display. The only downside to this monitor that I've found is when I get on my laptop or netbook I miss this big and beautiful display. I wish I could shrink the monitor down, put it in my pocket, and bring it back to normal size wherever I go.I currently use an older lcd monitor along with this one for duel monitor setup but plan to purchase another one of these to replace the older lcd soon. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a new monitor.

What does it tell us about the color?

In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display .

I've been using this monitor for months now and found it to work perfectly with no signs of any defects. I use it for a wide range of applications including web browsing, word processing, video and photo editing, and gaming. In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display. The only downside to this monitor that I've found is when I get on my laptop or netbook I miss this big and beautiful display. I wish I could shrink the monitor down, put it in my pocket, and bring it back to normal size wherever I go.I currently use an older lcd monitor along with this one for duel monitor setup but plan to purchase another one of these to replace the older lcd soon. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a new monitor.

<hl> In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display <hl> .

I've been using this monitor for months now and found it to work perfectly with no signs of any defects. I use it for a wide range of applications including web browsing, word processing, video and photo editing, and gaming. <hl> In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display <hl>. The only downside to this monitor that I've found is when I get on my laptop or netbook I miss this big and beautiful display. I wish I could shrink the monitor down, put it in my pocket, and bring it back to normal size wherever I go.I currently use an older lcd monitor along with this one for duel monitor setup but plan to purchase another one of these to replace the older lcd soon. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a new monitor.

I've been using this monitor for months now and found it to work perfectly with no signs of any defects. I use it for a wide range of applications including web browsing, word processing, video and photo editing, and gaming. <hl> In every case the monitor has excellent contrast with accurate + bright color display . <hl> The only downside to this monitor that I've found is when I get on my laptop or netbook I miss this big and beautiful display. I wish I could shrink the monitor down, put it in my pocket, and bring it back to normal size wherever I go. I currently use an older lcd monitor along with this one for duel monitor setup but plan to purchase another one of these to replace the older lcd soon. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a new monitor.

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The sound quality is very decent

question: How is the sound quality of these plantronics microphone?, context: Decent sound, but there are negatives to considerThe quality of the construction and materials seems average. I would prefer if they were a little better built, but they're acceptable for the price. The fabric used on the ear pieces and the head padding is the same fabric they use in fabric lint rollers. It's soft enough, but collects lint accordingly. The mic boom is flexible rubber and decent quality, but it doesn't allow you to adjust its location in and out and sits further from the mouth than expected.Pros:Sound - The sound quality is very decent. I'm not an audiophile so take it with a grain of salt, but both games and music are quite enjoyable for me with this headset.Comfort - At first I found these uncomfortable and pinching which after an hour of use caused significant discomfort. However, once I lowered the ear pieces to wear this a bit loose (more loose than I normally prefer headphones) they fit much better. After hours of use they are still comfortable for me.Microphone - The mic is very sensitive and picks up sound really well.Cons:USB - The USB interface is one you want to avoid for headsets if you have a good soundcard. USB headsets include their own audio card built-in to the device in order to work. Therefore, using these will bypass the soundcard in your computer. Also, the USB cable is quite short. This device isn't compatible with USB 3.0. Since I only have 3.0 on the front panel of my computer I would prefer a longer cord to run it from the back.Dolby - The simulated 7.1 is not appealing to me. It simulates surround by making the audio more `spatial'. This doesn't add to the audio quality though; it makes the sound worse in my opinion. The default setting is off,Volume Control - The volume control is a rocker switch in a convenient location on the back of the left ear-piece. The rocker switch is annoying. You rotate and hold it in one direction or the other to change the volume. I would prefer a dial instead of holding a switch.No Audio Controls - This device has no equalizer to adjust the audio. The audio levels it ships with is okay, but if you wanted to customize your sound you should purchase a different headset.Microphone - The mic is overly sensitive and even on low input volumes it picks up any background noise like you mouse and keyboard, breathing, etc.In summary, decent sound and comfort for the price, but has some limitations.

How is the sound quality of these plantronics microphone?

Pros:Sound - The sound quality is very decent .

Decent sound, but there are negatives to considerThe quality of the construction and materials seems average. I would prefer if they were a little better built, but they're acceptable for the price. The fabric used on the ear pieces and the head padding is the same fabric they use in fabric lint rollers. It's soft enough, but collects lint accordingly. The mic boom is flexible rubber and decent quality, but it doesn't allow you to adjust its location in and out and sits further from the mouth than expected.Pros:Sound - The sound quality is very decent. I'm not an audiophile so take it with a grain of salt, but both games and music are quite enjoyable for me with this headset.Comfort - At first I found these uncomfortable and pinching which after an hour of use caused significant discomfort. However, once I lowered the ear pieces to wear this a bit loose (more loose than I normally prefer headphones) they fit much better. After hours of use they are still comfortable for me.Microphone - The mic is very sensitive and picks up sound really well.Cons:USB - The USB interface is one you want to avoid for headsets if you have a good soundcard. USB headsets include their own audio card built-in to the device in order to work. Therefore, using these will bypass the soundcard in your computer. Also, the USB cable is quite short. This device isn't compatible with USB 3.0. Since I only have 3.0 on the front panel of my computer I would prefer a longer cord to run it from the back.Dolby - The simulated 7.1 is not appealing to me. It simulates surround by making the audio more `spatial'. This doesn't add to the audio quality though; it makes the sound worse in my opinion. The default setting is off,Volume Control - The volume control is a rocker switch in a convenient location on the back of the left ear-piece. The rocker switch is annoying. You rotate and hold it in one direction or the other to change the volume. I would prefer a dial instead of holding a switch.No Audio Controls - This device has no equalizer to adjust the audio. The audio levels it ships with is okay, but if you wanted to customize your sound you should purchase a different headset.Microphone - The mic is overly sensitive and even on low input volumes it picks up any background noise like you mouse and keyboard, breathing, etc.In summary, decent sound and comfort for the price, but has some limitations.

Pros:Sound - <hl> The sound quality is very decent <hl> .

Decent sound, but there are negatives to considerThe quality of the construction and materials seems average. I would prefer if they were a little better built, but they're acceptable for the price. The fabric used on the ear pieces and the head padding is the same fabric they use in fabric lint rollers. It's soft enough, but collects lint accordingly. The mic boom is flexible rubber and decent quality, but it doesn't allow you to adjust its location in and out and sits further from the mouth than expected.Pros:Sound - <hl> The sound quality is very decent <hl>. I'm not an audiophile so take it with a grain of salt, but both games and music are quite enjoyable for me with this headset.Comfort - At first I found these uncomfortable and pinching which after an hour of use caused significant discomfort. However, once I lowered the ear pieces to wear this a bit loose (more loose than I normally prefer headphones) they fit much better. After hours of use they are still comfortable for me.Microphone - The mic is very sensitive and picks up sound really well.Cons:USB - The USB interface is one you want to avoid for headsets if you have a good soundcard. USB headsets include their own audio card built-in to the device in order to work. Therefore, using these will bypass the soundcard in your computer. Also, the USB cable is quite short. This device isn't compatible with USB 3.0. Since I only have 3.0 on the front panel of my computer I would prefer a longer cord to run it from the back.Dolby - The simulated 7.1 is not appealing to me. It simulates surround by making the audio more `spatial'. This doesn't add to the audio quality though; it makes the sound worse in my opinion. The default setting is off,Volume Control - The volume control is a rocker switch in a convenient location on the back of the left ear-piece. The rocker switch is annoying. You rotate and hold it in one direction or the other to change the volume. I would prefer a dial instead of holding a switch.No Audio Controls - This device has no equalizer to adjust the audio. The audio levels it ships with is okay, but if you wanted to customize your sound you should purchase a different headset.Microphone - The mic is overly sensitive and even on low input volumes it picks up any background noise like you mouse and keyboard, breathing, etc.In summary, decent sound and comfort for the price, but has some limitations.

Decent sound, but there are negatives to considerThe quality of the construction and materials seems average. I would prefer if they were a little better built, but they're acceptable for the price. The fabric used on the ear pieces and the head padding is the same fabric they use in fabric lint rollers. It's soft enough, but collects lint accordingly. The mic boom is flexible rubber and decent quality, but it doesn't allow you to adjust its location in and out and sits further from the mouth than expected. <hl> Pros:Sound - The sound quality is very decent . <hl> I'm not an audiophile so take it with a grain of salt, but both games and music are quite enjoyable for me with this headset. Comfort - At first I found these uncomfortable and pinching which after an hour of use caused significant discomfort. However, once I lowered the ear pieces to wear this a bit loose (more loose than I normally prefer headphones) they fit much better. After hours of use they are still comfortable for me. Microphone - The mic is very sensitive and picks up sound really well. Cons:USB - The USB interface is one you want to avoid for headsets if you have a good soundcard. USB headsets include their own audio card built-in to the device in order to work. Therefore, using these will bypass the soundcard in your computer. Also, the USB cable is quite short. This device isn't compatible with USB 3.0. Since I only have 3.0 on the front panel of my computer I would prefer a longer cord to run it from the back. Dolby - The simulated 7.1 is not appealing to me. It simulates surround by making the audio more `spatial'. This doesn't add to the audio quality though; it makes the sound worse in my opinion. The default setting is off,Volume Control - The volume control is a rocker switch in a convenient location on the back of the left ear-piece. The rocker switch is annoying. You rotate and hold it in one direction or the other to change the volume. I would prefer a dial instead of holding a switch. No Audio Controls - This device has no equalizer to adjust the audio. The audio levels it ships with is okay, but if you wanted to customize your sound you should purchase a different headset. Microphone - The mic is overly sensitive and even on low input volumes it picks up any background noise like you mouse and keyboard, breathing, etc. In summary, decent sound and comfort for the price, but has some limitations.

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tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction

question: Was the mini tripod great?, context: I just received my Digital Concept TR-60N tripod. It is actually 57-inches tall instead of the 55 listed. I was very skeptical about buying this tripod for my Nikon D90 at first because I had read all the reviews and saw many people saying that it isn't suited to support a larger digital slr, but this is just not the case. I just went out and shot for 5 hours with this, my 18-105mm lens attached to my Nikon D90 and I got some nice shots with it. The main reason I needed a tripod in the first place is to be able to shot in bulb mode with my wireless remote and this tripod was just that and you can't beat the price. I would also recommend getting the AmazonBasics wireless remote, it works exactly the same as the Nikon brand one. I will also attach a photo I took with this tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction, but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break. I would totally recommend this tripod for a budgeted consumer needing a tripod for a digital slr.

Was the mini tripod great?

I will also attach a photo I took with this tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction , but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break.

I just received my Digital Concept TR-60N tripod. It is actually 57-inches tall instead of the 55 listed. I was very skeptical about buying this tripod for my Nikon D90 at first because I had read all the reviews and saw many people saying that it isn't suited to support a larger digital slr, but this is just not the case. I just went out and shot for 5 hours with this, my 18-105mm lens attached to my Nikon D90 and I got some nice shots with it. The main reason I needed a tripod in the first place is to be able to shot in bulb mode with my wireless remote and this tripod was just that and you can't beat the price. I would also recommend getting the AmazonBasics wireless remote, it works exactly the same as the Nikon brand one. I will also attach a photo I took with this tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction, but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break. I would totally recommend this tripod for a budgeted consumer needing a tripod for a digital slr.

I will also attach a photo I took with this <hl> tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction <hl> , but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break.

I just received my Digital Concept TR-60N tripod. It is actually 57-inches tall instead of the 55 listed. I was very skeptical about buying this tripod for my Nikon D90 at first because I had read all the reviews and saw many people saying that it isn't suited to support a larger digital slr, but this is just not the case. I just went out and shot for 5 hours with this, my 18-105mm lens attached to my Nikon D90 and I got some nice shots with it. The main reason I needed a tripod in the first place is to be able to shot in bulb mode with my wireless remote and this tripod was just that and you can't beat the price. I would also recommend getting the AmazonBasics wireless remote, it works exactly the same as the Nikon brand one. I will also attach a photo I took with this <hl> tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction <hl>, but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break. I would totally recommend this tripod for a budgeted consumer needing a tripod for a digital slr.

I just received my Digital Concept TR-60N tripod. It is actually 57-inches tall instead of the 55 listed. I was very skeptical about buying this tripod for my Nikon D90 at first because I had read all the reviews and saw many people saying that it isn't suited to support a larger digital slr, but this is just not the case. I just went out and shot for 5 hours with this, my 18-105mm lens attached to my Nikon D90 and I got some nice shots with it. The main reason I needed a tripod in the first place is to be able to shot in bulb mode with my wireless remote and this tripod was just that and you can't beat the price. I would also recommend getting the AmazonBasics wireless remote, it works exactly the same as the Nikon brand one. <hl> I will also attach a photo I took with this tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction , but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break. <hl> I would totally recommend this tripod for a budgeted consumer needing a tripod for a digital slr.

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my devices lack 5GHz

question: Does the mouse have good options?, context: Every now and then you come across a product that brings a smile to your face and this could turn out to be one of them. I know I will not be in a position to take full advantage of this router's features for a while because most of my devices lack 5GHz capability but in spite of that there is no doubt it will help overall network performance. While it appears to be positioned at the modest end of the manufacturer's dual band router product line, there is nothing modest about its' usefulness.Using the resource mini-cd for the setup assistant application, basic installation was completed in less than ten minutes, not factoring in the number of individual devices I needed to reconfigure to identify the new SSID(s) and password(s). In order to create guest networking, a firmware update from the TP-LINK's website has to be installed. It should be noted the downloaded files must be extracted using WinZip or WinRAR, which might encumber some casual users. If the intention is to continue to use the Assistant app, there also appears to be another firmware update required to coincide with the other the other firmware modifications, as I discovered when I lost connectivity and couldn't restore it via the CD copy. I didn't download it as I have enough familiarity with router configuration that I had already decided to log onto the administrative page and make manual changes before I realized there was a fix available.With theoretical transfer rates up to 300Mbps over both the 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ bands which results in the published combined rate of 600Mbps, the router has already proven to be a nice step forward for my home/ home office network even though most of my activity will remain on the lower bandwidth at `g' standard. With two detachable external antennas, I would rate overall signal strength as good but not outstanding over 2.4GHZ. On the alternate band, degradation to some problematic areas in my house was evident (and expected) yet tolerable without with use of a range extender or access point.On a laptop where I swapped the existing adapter for a dual band `n' standard adapter I experienced an immediate consistent increase from the customary 36 to 46Mbps I was used to to 84Mbps via 5GHZ. That will be beneficial for streaming music and video files and networked backups to and from my media server and NAS. I'm sure most users will also be aware the 5GHZ band will only be visible on devices with dual band adapter capability and network names have to be segregated. As expected, WAN transferal over either band was not improved significantly as ISP limitations come into play there although there did appear to be a slight improvement as interference from other networks in my area is minimal on the 5GHz band.Naturally, some of us want caviar at catfish prices so it would have been great if the router had gigabit ethernet ports but it does have a USB port for networking printers and storage devices , freeing up another ethernet port for another device. It also has a power switch, a convenience absent on many devices in this price range, and wireless on/off switch which is convenient for disabling broadcasts when one is away but needs to leave the network running for some processes like scheduled backups to a networked storage device.One interesting thing was I swapped out my normal adapters for the TP-LINK WDN 3200 thinking paired products from the same manufacturer might marginally improve performance but it turned out the opposite was true. On a laptop and older desktop PC, signal strength was actually lessened by 20% I tend to believe that may be attributable to the adapters lack of external antenna. I did not try the USB type adapter with an external cord which could have impacted results by facilitating different angles.

Does the mouse have good options?

I know I will not be in a position to take full advantage of this router's features for a while because most of my devices lack 5GHz capability but in spite of that there is no doubt it will help overall network performance.

Every now and then you come across a product that brings a smile to your face and this could turn out to be one of them. I know I will not be in a position to take full advantage of this router's features for a while because most of my devices lack 5GHz capability but in spite of that there is no doubt it will help overall network performance. While it appears to be positioned at the modest end of the manufacturer's dual band router product line, there is nothing modest about its' usefulness.Using the resource mini-cd for the setup assistant application, basic installation was completed in less than ten minutes, not factoring in the number of individual devices I needed to reconfigure to identify the new SSID(s) and password(s). In order to create guest networking, a firmware update from the TP-LINK's website has to be installed. It should be noted the downloaded files must be extracted using WinZip or WinRAR, which might encumber some casual users. If the intention is to continue to use the Assistant app, there also appears to be another firmware update required to coincide with the other the other firmware modifications, as I discovered when I lost connectivity and couldn't restore it via the CD copy. I didn't download it as I have enough familiarity with router configuration that I had already decided to log onto the administrative page and make manual changes before I realized there was a fix available.With theoretical transfer rates up to 300Mbps over both the 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ bands which results in the published combined rate of 600Mbps, the router has already proven to be a nice step forward for my home/ home office network even though most of my activity will remain on the lower bandwidth at `g' standard. With two detachable external antennas, I would rate overall signal strength as good but not outstanding over 2.4GHZ. On the alternate band, degradation to some problematic areas in my house was evident (and expected) yet tolerable without with use of a range extender or access point.On a laptop where I swapped the existing adapter for a dual band `n' standard adapter I experienced an immediate consistent increase from the customary 36 to 46Mbps I was used to to 84Mbps via 5GHZ. That will be beneficial for streaming music and video files and networked backups to and from my media server and NAS. I'm sure most users will also be aware the 5GHZ band will only be visible on devices with dual band adapter capability and network names have to be segregated. As expected, WAN transferal over either band was not improved significantly as ISP limitations come into play there although there did appear to be a slight improvement as interference from other networks in my area is minimal on the 5GHz band.Naturally, some of us want caviar at catfish prices so it would have been great if the router had gigabit ethernet ports but it does have a USB port for networking printers and storage devices , freeing up another ethernet port for another device. It also has a power switch, a convenience absent on many devices in this price range, and wireless on/off switch which is convenient for disabling broadcasts when one is away but needs to leave the network running for some processes like scheduled backups to a networked storage device.One interesting thing was I swapped out my normal adapters for the TP-LINK WDN 3200 thinking paired products from the same manufacturer might marginally improve performance but it turned out the opposite was true. On a laptop and older desktop PC, signal strength was actually lessened by 20% I tend to believe that may be attributable to the adapters lack of external antenna. I did not try the USB type adapter with an external cord which could have impacted results by facilitating different angles.

I know I will not be in a position to take full advantage of this router's features for a while because most of <hl> my devices lack 5GHz <hl> capability but in spite of that there is no doubt it will help overall network performance.

Every now and then you come across a product that brings a smile to your face and this could turn out to be one of them. I know I will not be in a position to take full advantage of this router's features for a while because most of <hl> my devices lack 5GHz <hl> capability but in spite of that there is no doubt it will help overall network performance. While it appears to be positioned at the modest end of the manufacturer's dual band router product line, there is nothing modest about its' usefulness.Using the resource mini-cd for the setup assistant application, basic installation was completed in less than ten minutes, not factoring in the number of individual devices I needed to reconfigure to identify the new SSID(s) and password(s). In order to create guest networking, a firmware update from the TP-LINK's website has to be installed. It should be noted the downloaded files must be extracted using WinZip or WinRAR, which might encumber some casual users. If the intention is to continue to use the Assistant app, there also appears to be another firmware update required to coincide with the other the other firmware modifications, as I discovered when I lost connectivity and couldn't restore it via the CD copy. I didn't download it as I have enough familiarity with router configuration that I had already decided to log onto the administrative page and make manual changes before I realized there was a fix available.With theoretical transfer rates up to 300Mbps over both the 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ bands which results in the published combined rate of 600Mbps, the router has already proven to be a nice step forward for my home/ home office network even though most of my activity will remain on the lower bandwidth at `g' standard. With two detachable external antennas, I would rate overall signal strength as good but not outstanding over 2.4GHZ. On the alternate band, degradation to some problematic areas in my house was evident (and expected) yet tolerable without with use of a range extender or access point.On a laptop where I swapped the existing adapter for a dual band `n' standard adapter I experienced an immediate consistent increase from the customary 36 to 46Mbps I was used to to 84Mbps via 5GHZ. That will be beneficial for streaming music and video files and networked backups to and from my media server and NAS. I'm sure most users will also be aware the 5GHZ band will only be visible on devices with dual band adapter capability and network names have to be segregated. As expected, WAN transferal over either band was not improved significantly as ISP limitations come into play there although there did appear to be a slight improvement as interference from other networks in my area is minimal on the 5GHz band.Naturally, some of us want caviar at catfish prices so it would have been great if the router had gigabit ethernet ports but it does have a USB port for networking printers and storage devices , freeing up another ethernet port for another device. It also has a power switch, a convenience absent on many devices in this price range, and wireless on/off switch which is convenient for disabling broadcasts when one is away but needs to leave the network running for some processes like scheduled backups to a networked storage device.One interesting thing was I swapped out my normal adapters for the TP-LINK WDN 3200 thinking paired products from the same manufacturer might marginally improve performance but it turned out the opposite was true. On a laptop and older desktop PC, signal strength was actually lessened by 20% I tend to believe that may be attributable to the adapters lack of external antenna. I did not try the USB type adapter with an external cord which could have impacted results by facilitating different angles.

Every now and then you come across a product that brings a smile to your face and this could turn out to be one of them. <hl> I know I will not be in a position to take full advantage of this router's features for a while because most of my devices lack 5GHz capability but in spite of that there is no doubt it will help overall network performance. <hl> While it appears to be positioned at the modest end of the manufacturer's dual band router product line, there is nothing modest about its' usefulness. Using the resource mini-cd for the setup assistant application, basic installation was completed in less than ten minutes, not factoring in the number of individual devices I needed to reconfigure to identify the new SSID(s) and password(s). In order to create guest networking, a firmware update from the TP-LINK's website has to be installed. It should be noted the downloaded files must be extracted using WinZip or WinRAR, which might encumber some casual users. If the intention is to continue to use the Assistant app, there also appears to be another firmware update required to coincide with the other the other firmware modifications, as I discovered when I lost connectivity and couldn't restore it via the CD copy. I didn't download it as I have enough familiarity with router configuration that I had already decided to log onto the administrative page and make manual changes before I realized there was a fix available. With theoretical transfer rates up to 300Mbps over both the 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ bands which results in the published combined rate of 600Mbps, the router has already proven to be a nice step forward for my home/ home office network even though most of my activity will remain on the lower bandwidth at `g' standard. With two detachable external antennas, I would rate overall signal strength as good but not outstanding over 2.4GHZ. On the alternate band, degradation to some problematic areas in my house was evident (and expected) yet tolerable without with use of a range extender or access point. On a laptop where I swapped the existing adapter for a dual band `n' standard adapter I experienced an immediate consistent increase from the customary 36 to 46Mbps I was used to to 84Mbps via 5GHZ. That will be beneficial for streaming music and video files and networked backups to and from my media server and NAS. I'm sure most users will also be aware the 5GHZ band will only be visible on devices with dual band adapter capability and network names have to be segregated. As expected, WAN transferal over either band was not improved significantly as ISP limitations come into play there although there did appear to be a slight improvement as interference from other networks in my area is minimal on the 5GHz band. Naturally, some of us want caviar at catfish prices so it would have been great if the router had gigabit ethernet ports but it does have a USB port for networking printers and storage devices , freeing up another ethernet port for another device. It also has a power switch, a convenience absent on many devices in this price range, and wireless on/off switch which is convenient for disabling broadcasts when one is away but needs to leave the network running for some processes like scheduled backups to a networked storage device. One interesting thing was I swapped out my normal adapters for the TP-LINK WDN 3200 thinking paired products from the same manufacturer might marginally improve performance but it turned out the opposite was true. On a laptop and older desktop PC, signal strength was actually lessened by 20% I tend to believe that may be attributable to the adapters lack of external antenna. I did not try the USB type adapter with an external cord which could have impacted results by facilitating different angles.

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The anti-glare function does work as described

question: How is the product?, context: The anti-glare function does work as described. However, it sacrifices the clarity of the screen display and I can't even recognize that my iPad actually has retina display. The screen looks as if it's filled with red, green and blue dots...I'm thinking about replacing the current screen protector with a clear one.---Edited:Now that I've seen what an anti-glare screen protector is like, I realize the clear one is indeed what I need. TechArmor has a great customer service and has kindly provided me with a change to try the clear screen protectors instead of the anti-glare ones. I'm seeing myself as a returning customer.

How is the product?

The anti-glare function does work as described .

The anti-glare function does work as described. However, it sacrifices the clarity of the screen display and I can't even recognize that my iPad actually has retina display. The screen looks as if it's filled with red, green and blue dots...I'm thinking about replacing the current screen protector with a clear one.---Edited:Now that I've seen what an anti-glare screen protector is like, I realize the clear one is indeed what I need. TechArmor has a great customer service and has kindly provided me with a change to try the clear screen protectors instead of the anti-glare ones. I'm seeing myself as a returning customer.

<hl> The anti-glare function does work as described <hl> .

<hl> The anti-glare function does work as described <hl>. However, it sacrifices the clarity of the screen display and I can't even recognize that my iPad actually has retina display. The screen looks as if it's filled with red, green and blue dots...I'm thinking about replacing the current screen protector with a clear one.---Edited:Now that I've seen what an anti-glare screen protector is like, I realize the clear one is indeed what I need. TechArmor has a great customer service and has kindly provided me with a change to try the clear screen protectors instead of the anti-glare ones. I'm seeing myself as a returning customer.

<hl> The anti-glare function does work as described . <hl> However, it sacrifices the clarity of the screen display and I can't even recognize that my iPad actually has retina display. The screen looks as if it's filled with red, green and blue dots...I'm thinking about replacing the current screen protector with a clear one.---Edited:Now that I've seen what an anti-glare screen protector is like, I realize the clear one is indeed what I need. TechArmor has a great customer service and has kindly provided me with a change to try the clear screen protectors instead of the anti-glare ones. I'm seeing myself as a returning customer.

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It does so many things

question: What are complaint of these guys?, context: I really am enjoying my Kindle Fire HD. It does so many things. You can find plenty of free apps at Amazon.com. My favorite feature is watching movies on it. Splurged and joined Netflix. My husband and I have always disagreed on television programs. This way I can also enjoy my evening of relaxing. Also able to download plenty of free books and can lend books also. So far this product has exceeded my expectations. Would highly reccomend this. The size is perfect to carry with you. Tech support is A plus. Resolved my issue immediately.

What are complaint of these guys?

It does so many things .

I really am enjoying my Kindle Fire HD. It does so many things. You can find plenty of free apps at Amazon.com. My favorite feature is watching movies on it. Splurged and joined Netflix. My husband and I have always disagreed on television programs. This way I can also enjoy my evening of relaxing. Also able to download plenty of free books and can lend books also. So far this product has exceeded my expectations. Would highly reccomend this. The size is perfect to carry with you. Tech support is A plus. Resolved my issue immediately.

<hl> It does so many things <hl> .

I really am enjoying my Kindle Fire HD. <hl> It does so many things <hl>. You can find plenty of free apps at Amazon.com. My favorite feature is watching movies on it. Splurged and joined Netflix. My husband and I have always disagreed on television programs. This way I can also enjoy my evening of relaxing. Also able to download plenty of free books and can lend books also. So far this product has exceeded my expectations. Would highly reccomend this. The size is perfect to carry with you. Tech support is A plus. Resolved my issue immediately.

I really am enjoying my Kindle Fire HD. <hl> It does so many things . <hl> You can find plenty of free apps at Amazon.com. My favorite feature is watching movies on it. Splurged and joined Netflix. My husband and I have always disagreed on television programs. This way I can also enjoy my evening of relaxing. Also able to download plenty of free books and can lend books also. So far this product has exceeded my expectations. Would highly reccomend this. The size is perfect to carry with you. Tech support is A plus. Resolved my issue immediately.

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I cut down on the amount of TV channels

question: How do you like the tv?, context: Today is my first day with the Roku 3. I was able to find a factory refurb with a full warranty + included cables for about 15 bucks cheaper than the Roku 3 alone on Amazon. I'm using the money I saved to purchase an extended warranty. I love Amazon, but I recommend shopping around. I would have settled on the Roku 2 had I not found that deal! So, I basically paid a little over the price of a Roku 2 for a Roku 3 with cables, and once I buy the extended 2 year warranty, I'll have paid slightly more than a brand new Roku 3 with a weak 90 day warranty.Netflix became my main source of entertainment after I cut down on the amount of TV channels I have. Unfortunately, I rarely got to use Netflix after my good computer crashed. Since then, I've been operating an old nearly outdated laptop, and it works for most of my daily needs (social media, mostly) so I haven't felt the need to upgrade and replace it yet. However, it's had issues loading Netflix from time to time, so I began looking into streaming media players. That, plus the fact I have a nice flat screen I was gifted a couple Christmases back that's been going to waste. Why have a nice TV if all you can use it for is basic cable?Enter the Roku, the ideal option for someone who cares more about having content to watch (or listen to) than playing games or anything else. We have an Xbox in the living room which is fine and dandy, but I barely use it myself and it wasn't worth it to me to buy a gaming system for movies/TV alone when I could just buy a media player. Plus, the Roku does have some more simple games, like Angry Birds, which is really cool.Set up is simple, it boots up quickly and navigation is easy. If you have Netflix and Hulu you'll have more shows and movies than you could ever watch for under 20 bucks a month. I've been running the Hulu trial and will definitely be purchasing it when it runs out.I did have one issue where it locked up and reset itself already on day 1. I was worried that this was an issue because it was a refurb, but I did some investigative work and found out that it's a fairly common issue with Rokus and it's related to software, not hardware.I'm not too fussed about it, everything else is going fine, and if it becomes a recurring problem, well, that's what warranties are for.If you've got the extra money, the Roku 3 is great, though I was going to go with the 1 or 2 until I found a deal on the 3. I hear it has a better interface than the other models but I can't confirm, and there's also Youtube access, but that's said to be coming on the other models in the near future, so really, any Roku will serve the average consumer well! Just know that the 3 only has HDMI output option, so if you have an older TV, you'll need to go for the 1 or 2. You might be able to get it to work with an HDMI to analog converter, but I don't have firsthand experience with that.I don't know if it's worthy of the upgrade if you have another Roku, but if you're looking for a new one anyway and have the extra cash (as I said, if you look around you can get a refurb for cheaper with a fully warranty on a certain widely known competitor of Amazon), then I'd definitely get the Roku 3.

How do you like the tv?

Netflix became my main source of entertainment after I cut down on the amount of TV channels I have.

Today is my first day with the Roku 3. I was able to find a factory refurb with a full warranty + included cables for about 15 bucks cheaper than the Roku 3 alone on Amazon. I'm using the money I saved to purchase an extended warranty. I love Amazon, but I recommend shopping around. I would have settled on the Roku 2 had I not found that deal! So, I basically paid a little over the price of a Roku 2 for a Roku 3 with cables, and once I buy the extended 2 year warranty, I'll have paid slightly more than a brand new Roku 3 with a weak 90 day warranty.Netflix became my main source of entertainment after I cut down on the amount of TV channels I have. Unfortunately, I rarely got to use Netflix after my good computer crashed. Since then, I've been operating an old nearly outdated laptop, and it works for most of my daily needs (social media, mostly) so I haven't felt the need to upgrade and replace it yet. However, it's had issues loading Netflix from time to time, so I began looking into streaming media players. That, plus the fact I have a nice flat screen I was gifted a couple Christmases back that's been going to waste. Why have a nice TV if all you can use it for is basic cable?Enter the Roku, the ideal option for someone who cares more about having content to watch (or listen to) than playing games or anything else. We have an Xbox in the living room which is fine and dandy, but I barely use it myself and it wasn't worth it to me to buy a gaming system for movies/TV alone when I could just buy a media player. Plus, the Roku does have some more simple games, like Angry Birds, which is really cool.Set up is simple, it boots up quickly and navigation is easy. If you have Netflix and Hulu you'll have more shows and movies than you could ever watch for under 20 bucks a month. I've been running the Hulu trial and will definitely be purchasing it when it runs out.I did have one issue where it locked up and reset itself already on day 1. I was worried that this was an issue because it was a refurb, but I did some investigative work and found out that it's a fairly common issue with Rokus and it's related to software, not hardware.I'm not too fussed about it, everything else is going fine, and if it becomes a recurring problem, well, that's what warranties are for.If you've got the extra money, the Roku 3 is great, though I was going to go with the 1 or 2 until I found a deal on the 3. I hear it has a better interface than the other models but I can't confirm, and there's also Youtube access, but that's said to be coming on the other models in the near future, so really, any Roku will serve the average consumer well! Just know that the 3 only has HDMI output option, so if you have an older TV, you'll need to go for the 1 or 2. You might be able to get it to work with an HDMI to analog converter, but I don't have firsthand experience with that.I don't know if it's worthy of the upgrade if you have another Roku, but if you're looking for a new one anyway and have the extra cash (as I said, if you look around you can get a refurb for cheaper with a fully warranty on a certain widely known competitor of Amazon), then I'd definitely get the Roku 3.

Netflix became my main source of entertainment after <hl> I cut down on the amount of TV channels <hl> I have.

Today is my first day with the Roku 3. I was able to find a factory refurb with a full warranty + included cables for about 15 bucks cheaper than the Roku 3 alone on Amazon. I'm using the money I saved to purchase an extended warranty. I love Amazon, but I recommend shopping around. I would have settled on the Roku 2 had I not found that deal! So, I basically paid a little over the price of a Roku 2 for a Roku 3 with cables, and once I buy the extended 2 year warranty, I'll have paid slightly more than a brand new Roku 3 with a weak 90 day warranty.Netflix became my main source of entertainment after <hl> I cut down on the amount of TV channels <hl> I have. Unfortunately, I rarely got to use Netflix after my good computer crashed. Since then, I've been operating an old nearly outdated laptop, and it works for most of my daily needs (social media, mostly) so I haven't felt the need to upgrade and replace it yet. However, it's had issues loading Netflix from time to time, so I began looking into streaming media players. That, plus the fact I have a nice flat screen I was gifted a couple Christmases back that's been going to waste. Why have a nice TV if all you can use it for is basic cable?Enter the Roku, the ideal option for someone who cares more about having content to watch (or listen to) than playing games or anything else. We have an Xbox in the living room which is fine and dandy, but I barely use it myself and it wasn't worth it to me to buy a gaming system for movies/TV alone when I could just buy a media player. Plus, the Roku does have some more simple games, like Angry Birds, which is really cool.Set up is simple, it boots up quickly and navigation is easy. If you have Netflix and Hulu you'll have more shows and movies than you could ever watch for under 20 bucks a month. I've been running the Hulu trial and will definitely be purchasing it when it runs out.I did have one issue where it locked up and reset itself already on day 1. I was worried that this was an issue because it was a refurb, but I did some investigative work and found out that it's a fairly common issue with Rokus and it's related to software, not hardware.I'm not too fussed about it, everything else is going fine, and if it becomes a recurring problem, well, that's what warranties are for.If you've got the extra money, the Roku 3 is great, though I was going to go with the 1 or 2 until I found a deal on the 3. I hear it has a better interface than the other models but I can't confirm, and there's also Youtube access, but that's said to be coming on the other models in the near future, so really, any Roku will serve the average consumer well! Just know that the 3 only has HDMI output option, so if you have an older TV, you'll need to go for the 1 or 2. You might be able to get it to work with an HDMI to analog converter, but I don't have firsthand experience with that.I don't know if it's worthy of the upgrade if you have another Roku, but if you're looking for a new one anyway and have the extra cash (as I said, if you look around you can get a refurb for cheaper with a fully warranty on a certain widely known competitor of Amazon), then I'd definitely get the Roku 3.

Today is my first day with the Roku 3. I was able to find a factory refurb with a full warranty + included cables for about 15 bucks cheaper than the Roku 3 alone on Amazon. I'm using the money I saved to purchase an extended warranty. I love Amazon, but I recommend shopping around. I would have settled on the Roku 2 had I not found that deal! So, I basically paid a little over the price of a Roku 2 for a Roku 3 with cables, and once I buy the extended 2 year warranty, I'll have paid slightly more than a brand new Roku 3 with a weak 90 day warranty. <hl> Netflix became my main source of entertainment after I cut down on the amount of TV channels I have. <hl> Unfortunately, I rarely got to use Netflix after my good computer crashed. Since then, I've been operating an old nearly outdated laptop, and it works for most of my daily needs (social media, mostly) so I haven't felt the need to upgrade and replace it yet. However, it's had issues loading Netflix from time to time, so I began looking into streaming media players. That, plus the fact I have a nice flat screen I was gifted a couple Christmases back that's been going to waste. Why have a nice TV if all you can use it for is basic cable?Enter the Roku, the ideal option for someone who cares more about having content to watch (or listen to) than playing games or anything else. We have an Xbox in the living room which is fine and dandy, but I barely use it myself and it wasn't worth it to me to buy a gaming system for movies/TV alone when I could just buy a media player. Plus, the Roku does have some more simple games, like Angry Birds, which is really cool. Set up is simple, it boots up quickly and navigation is easy. If you have Netflix and Hulu you'll have more shows and movies than you could ever watch for under 20 bucks a month. I've been running the Hulu trial and will definitely be purchasing it when it runs out. I did have one issue where it locked up and reset itself already on day 1. I was worried that this was an issue because it was a refurb, but I did some investigative work and found out that it's a fairly common issue with Rokus and it's related to software, not hardware. I'm not too fussed about it, everything else is going fine, and if it becomes a recurring problem, well, that's what warranties are for. If you've got the extra money, the Roku 3 is great, though I was going to go with the 1 or 2 until I found a deal on the 3. I hear it has a better interface than the other models but I can't confirm, and there's also Youtube access, but that's said to be coming on the other models in the near future, so really, any Roku will serve the average consumer well! Just know that the 3 only has HDMI output option, so if you have an older TV, you'll need to go for the 1 or 2. You might be able to get it to work with an HDMI to analog converter, but I don't have firsthand experience with that. I don't know if it's worthy of the upgrade if you have another Roku, but if you're looking for a new one anyway and have the extra cash (as I said, if you look around you can get a refurb for cheaper with a fully warranty on a certain widely known competitor of Amazon), then I'd definitely get the Roku 3.

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Resolution on the screen is AMAZING

question: How do you like the resolution?, context: Plays Netflix great, WiFi capability has great range. Resolution on the screen is AMAZING! For the price you cannot go wrong. Bought one for my spouse and myself after becoming addicted to hers! Our son LOVES it and it is great for reading books when no light is available. Amazing sound but I suggest good headphones to really hear it all.Battery life is super long and can go 3 or 4 days without a recharge from moderate use.A steal at $199.99.

How do you like the resolution?

Resolution on the screen is AMAZING !

Plays Netflix great, WiFi capability has great range. Resolution on the screen is AMAZING! For the price you cannot go wrong. Bought one for my spouse and myself after becoming addicted to hers! Our son LOVES it and it is great for reading books when no light is available. Amazing sound but I suggest good headphones to really hear it all.Battery life is super long and can go 3 or 4 days without a recharge from moderate use.A steal at $199.99.

<hl> Resolution on the screen is AMAZING <hl> !

Plays Netflix great, WiFi capability has great range. <hl> Resolution on the screen is AMAZING <hl>! For the price you cannot go wrong. Bought one for my spouse and myself after becoming addicted to hers! Our son LOVES it and it is great for reading books when no light is available. Amazing sound but I suggest good headphones to really hear it all.Battery life is super long and can go 3 or 4 days without a recharge from moderate use.A steal at $199.99.

Plays Netflix great, WiFi capability has great range. <hl> Resolution on the screen is AMAZING ! <hl> For the price you cannot go wrong. Bought one for my spouse and myself after becoming addicted to hers! Our son LOVES it and it is great for reading books when no light is available. Amazing sound but I suggest good headphones to really hear it all. Battery life is super long and can go 3 or 4 days without a recharge from moderate use. A steal at $199.99.

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Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats

question: What is the quality of support?, context: First off this is a great little gadget. I bought the Roku 2XS and heavily considered the Apple TV before this one (I have an Iphone and Ipad). I ended up returning the Roku, not ordering the Apple TV and keeping this one. Why? Please read along.FYI, you can jump right into the PROS and CONS if you don't want to see my rationale and comparison of WD to Roku and AppleTVMy decision on buying and keeping the WD was heavily influenced by its claim (and now after trying it for a month, I declare it "truth") that it plays any format of video you throw at it. It does. AVI, MKV, MP4, MPEG, anything. You throw it in, it plays to perfection. On comparison, AppleTV barely plays anything non-Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats. Other than every other MKV it played NOTHING. Deal breaker.If your main or primary goal is streaming I would suggest the Roku over the WD. Especially if you have Amazon Prime (not supported by WD). It is sleeker, has a much more elegant remote and a smaller box.Coming back the WD: The main function, streaming, works flawlessly in HD setting (at my internet speed of 20MBPs download, 3MBPS upload). Navigation menu is easy to navigate and is well laid out. Not as good as Roku,I might add.Overall it is good but not great and a quick recap as to why is below in the PROS and CONSPROS+ Plays ANYTHING you throw at it via USB+ HD playback is excellent+ You can skip to "desired time" as opposed to going with the 2X to 16X forward speed. Sounds trivial but is very helpful when tried+ Has a free remote APP you can download from the APP store (don't know about Android)CONS- No Amazon Prime (I don't get this. Understand AppleTV not offering it but why WD, why?)- Terrible remote like the 1980's VHS player remotes) . You need to push the keys really harr and have close to perfect line of sight to the box- Netflix app asks you to confirm your account every other day. Annoying. Needs an update to fix this.Finally, which player is better fit for who:- WD : If you have multiple formats of videos to watch on your TV and use Netflix, hulu, hulu+ or vudu (plus pandora and a few other music stations) this is for you- Roku : If you want to watch all the mainstream streaming services and Amazon Prime and not care for USB video playback of various video formats, this is for you- AppleTV: If you want to remain in the Apple universe, have an extremely slick gadget (and remote), have the ability to mirror your IPAD or IPhone on your HDTV, and you don't care for Amazon Prime then this is for youOverall, I am very happy with my purchase despite it comes with a remote, that at first look wants you wonder what the heck they were thinking.

What is the quality of support?

On comparison, AppleTV barely plays anything non- Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats .

First off this is a great little gadget. I bought the Roku 2XS and heavily considered the Apple TV before this one (I have an Iphone and Ipad). I ended up returning the Roku, not ordering the Apple TV and keeping this one. Why? Please read along.FYI, you can jump right into the PROS and CONS if you don't want to see my rationale and comparison of WD to Roku and AppleTVMy decision on buying and keeping the WD was heavily influenced by its claim (and now after trying it for a month, I declare it "truth") that it plays any format of video you throw at it. It does. AVI, MKV, MP4, MPEG, anything. You throw it in, it plays to perfection. On comparison, AppleTV barely plays anything non-Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats. Other than every other MKV it played NOTHING. Deal breaker.If your main or primary goal is streaming I would suggest the Roku over the WD. Especially if you have Amazon Prime (not supported by WD). It is sleeker, has a much more elegant remote and a smaller box.Coming back the WD: The main function, streaming, works flawlessly in HD setting (at my internet speed of 20MBPs download, 3MBPS upload). Navigation menu is easy to navigate and is well laid out. Not as good as Roku,I might add.Overall it is good but not great and a quick recap as to why is below in the PROS and CONSPROS+ Plays ANYTHING you throw at it via USB+ HD playback is excellent+ You can skip to "desired time" as opposed to going with the 2X to 16X forward speed. Sounds trivial but is very helpful when tried+ Has a free remote APP you can download from the APP store (don't know about Android)CONS- No Amazon Prime (I don't get this. Understand AppleTV not offering it but why WD, why?)- Terrible remote like the 1980's VHS player remotes) . You need to push the keys really harr and have close to perfect line of sight to the box- Netflix app asks you to confirm your account every other day. Annoying. Needs an update to fix this.Finally, which player is better fit for who:- WD : If you have multiple formats of videos to watch on your TV and use Netflix, hulu, hulu+ or vudu (plus pandora and a few other music stations) this is for you- Roku : If you want to watch all the mainstream streaming services and Amazon Prime and not care for USB video playback of various video formats, this is for you- AppleTV: If you want to remain in the Apple universe, have an extremely slick gadget (and remote), have the ability to mirror your IPAD or IPhone on your HDTV, and you don't care for Amazon Prime then this is for youOverall, I am very happy with my purchase despite it comes with a remote, that at first look wants you wonder what the heck they were thinking.

On comparison, AppleTV barely plays anything non- <hl> Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats <hl> .

First off this is a great little gadget. I bought the Roku 2XS and heavily considered the Apple TV before this one (I have an Iphone and Ipad). I ended up returning the Roku, not ordering the Apple TV and keeping this one. Why? Please read along.FYI, you can jump right into the PROS and CONS if you don't want to see my rationale and comparison of WD to Roku and AppleTVMy decision on buying and keeping the WD was heavily influenced by its claim (and now after trying it for a month, I declare it "truth") that it plays any format of video you throw at it. It does. AVI, MKV, MP4, MPEG, anything. You throw it in, it plays to perfection. On comparison, AppleTV barely plays anything non-<hl> Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats <hl>. Other than every other MKV it played NOTHING. Deal breaker.If your main or primary goal is streaming I would suggest the Roku over the WD. Especially if you have Amazon Prime (not supported by WD). It is sleeker, has a much more elegant remote and a smaller box.Coming back the WD: The main function, streaming, works flawlessly in HD setting (at my internet speed of 20MBPs download, 3MBPS upload). Navigation menu is easy to navigate and is well laid out. Not as good as Roku,I might add.Overall it is good but not great and a quick recap as to why is below in the PROS and CONSPROS+ Plays ANYTHING you throw at it via USB+ HD playback is excellent+ You can skip to "desired time" as opposed to going with the 2X to 16X forward speed. Sounds trivial but is very helpful when tried+ Has a free remote APP you can download from the APP store (don't know about Android)CONS- No Amazon Prime (I don't get this. Understand AppleTV not offering it but why WD, why?)- Terrible remote like the 1980's VHS player remotes) . You need to push the keys really harr and have close to perfect line of sight to the box- Netflix app asks you to confirm your account every other day. Annoying. Needs an update to fix this.Finally, which player is better fit for who:- WD : If you have multiple formats of videos to watch on your TV and use Netflix, hulu, hulu+ or vudu (plus pandora and a few other music stations) this is for you- Roku : If you want to watch all the mainstream streaming services and Amazon Prime and not care for USB video playback of various video formats, this is for you- AppleTV: If you want to remain in the Apple universe, have an extremely slick gadget (and remote), have the ability to mirror your IPAD or IPhone on your HDTV, and you don't care for Amazon Prime then this is for youOverall, I am very happy with my purchase despite it comes with a remote, that at first look wants you wonder what the heck they were thinking.

First off this is a great little gadget. I bought the Roku 2XS and heavily considered the Apple TV before this one (I have an Iphone and Ipad). I ended up returning the Roku, not ordering the Apple TV and keeping this one. Why? Please read along. FYI, you can jump right into the PROS and CONS if you don't want to see my rationale and comparison of WD to Roku and AppleTVMy decision on buying and keeping the WD was heavily influenced by its claim (and now after trying it for a month, I declare it "truth") that it plays any format of video you throw at it. It does. AVI, MKV, MP4, MPEG, anything. You throw it in, it plays to perfection. <hl> On comparison, AppleTV barely plays anything non- Apple supported and the Roku was miserable in playing video formats . <hl> Other than every other MKV it played NOTHING. Deal breaker. If your main or primary goal is streaming I would suggest the Roku over the WD. Especially if you have Amazon Prime (not supported by WD). It is sleeker, has a much more elegant remote and a smaller box. Coming back the WD: The main function, streaming, works flawlessly in HD setting (at my internet speed of 20MBPs download, 3MBPS upload). Navigation menu is easy to navigate and is well laid out. Not as good as Roku,I might add. Overall it is good but not great and a quick recap as to why is below in the PROS and CONSPROS+ Plays ANYTHING you throw at it via USB+ HD playback is excellent+ You can skip to "desired time" as opposed to going with the 2X to 16X forward speed. Sounds trivial but is very helpful when tried+ Has a free remote APP you can download from the APP store (don't know about Android)CONS- No Amazon Prime (I don't get this. Understand AppleTV not offering it but why WD, why?)- Terrible remote like the 1980's VHS player remotes) . You need to push the keys really harr and have close to perfect line of sight to the box- Netflix app asks you to confirm your account every other day. Annoying. Needs an update to fix this. Finally, which player is better fit for who:- WD : If you have multiple formats of videos to watch on your TV and use Netflix, hulu, hulu+ or vudu (plus pandora and a few other music stations) this is for you- Roku : If you want to watch all the mainstream streaming services and Amazon Prime and not care for USB video playback of various video formats, this is for you- AppleTV: If you want to remain in the Apple universe, have an extremely slick gadget (and remote), have the ability to mirror your IPAD or IPhone on your HDTV, and you don't care for Amazon Prime then this is for youOverall, I am very happy with my purchase despite it comes with a remote, that at first look wants you wonder what the heck they were thinking.

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electronics

The TV is great

question: How can i start the tv?, context: The TV is great, till you compare the color depth and contrast dark areas to my older flat screen. Good but not great in comparison. And the lack of an NTSC tuner made it difficult to connect to my other sources in the house, Should have done my homework better, Good set, but does not meet my needs for the den.

How can i start the tv?

The TV is great , till you compare the color depth and contrast dark areas to my older flat screen.

The TV is great, till you compare the color depth and contrast dark areas to my older flat screen. Good but not great in comparison. And the lack of an NTSC tuner made it difficult to connect to my other sources in the house, Should have done my homework better, Good set, but does not meet my needs for the den.

<hl> The TV is great <hl> , till you compare the color depth and contrast dark areas to my older flat screen.

<hl> The TV is great <hl>, till you compare the color depth and contrast dark areas to my older flat screen. Good but not great in comparison. And the lack of an NTSC tuner made it difficult to connect to my other sources in the house, Should have done my homework better, Good set, but does not meet my needs for the den.

<hl> The TV is great , till you compare the color depth and contrast dark areas to my older flat screen. <hl> Good but not great in comparison. And the lack of an NTSC tuner made it difficult to connect to my other sources in the house, Should have done my homework better, Good set, but does not meet my needs for the den.

30816798e5d54966ae02ad7a79e138e4

electronics

they are very flexible and they have good quality sound

question: What are your impressions about the sound?, context: I got this headphone to work out, they are very flexible and they have good quality sound. I would buy them again if I had to.

What are your impressions about the sound?

I got this headphone to work out, they are very flexible and they have good quality sound .

I got this headphone to work out, they are very flexible and they have good quality sound. I would buy them again if I had to.

I got this headphone to work out, <hl> they are very flexible and they have good quality sound <hl> .

I got this headphone to work out, <hl> they are very flexible and they have good quality sound <hl>. I would buy them again if I had to.

<hl> I got this headphone to work out, they are very flexible and they have good quality sound . <hl> I would buy them again if I had to.

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electronics

The clip works great with the cover

question: How was the clip?, context: Look no further! This is the light you need. The clip works great with the cover. You get two levels of LED brightness - bright and very bright. Well worth the money.

How was the clip?

The clip works great with the cover .

Look no further! This is the light you need. The clip works great with the cover. You get two levels of LED brightness - bright and very bright. Well worth the money.

<hl> The clip works great with the cover <hl> .

Look no further! This is the light you need. <hl> The clip works great with the cover <hl>. You get two levels of LED brightness - bright and very bright. Well worth the money.

Look no further! This is the light you need. <hl> The clip works great with the cover . <hl> You get two levels of LED brightness - bright and very bright. Well worth the money.

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electronics

There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service

question: How is the product?, context: I bought two cards for tablets. The first wouldn't format, so I bought another GSkill Class 10. The second worked, but only for 3-5 minutes. Then error, or freeze. I thought it may have been the tablets. However, the Gskill worked in both.....So I called Amazon. The customer service was excellent. There "may" have been a problem with one of their vendors......They shipped out two new cards with Saturday delivery. It was "implied" through lengthy conversation with the Amazon Agent, that there were numerous problems with a particular company/vendor.Lesson: Do NOT Hesitate To Call And Return if you get a card that seems to have ANY troubles out of the pack.I was surprised that my initial review was removed from Amazon....So I am leaving another about the return. II tried everything to fix these cards: fat32 ntfs and the newest exFat..... There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service!

How is the product?

II tried everything to fix these cards: fat32 ntfs and the newest exFat..... There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service !

I bought two cards for tablets. The first wouldn't format, so I bought another GSkill Class 10. The second worked, but only for 3-5 minutes. Then error, or freeze. I thought it may have been the tablets. However, the Gskill worked in both.....So I called Amazon. The customer service was excellent. There "may" have been a problem with one of their vendors......They shipped out two new cards with Saturday delivery. It was "implied" through lengthy conversation with the Amazon Agent, that there were numerous problems with a particular company/vendor.Lesson: Do NOT Hesitate To Call And Return if you get a card that seems to have ANY troubles out of the pack.I was surprised that my initial review was removed from Amazon....So I am leaving another about the return. II tried everything to fix these cards: fat32 ntfs and the newest exFat..... There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service!

II tried everything to fix these cards: fat32 ntfs and the newest exFat..... <hl> There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service <hl> !

I bought two cards for tablets. The first wouldn't format, so I bought another GSkill Class 10. The second worked, but only for 3-5 minutes. Then error, or freeze. I thought it may have been the tablets. However, the Gskill worked in both.....So I called Amazon. The customer service was excellent. There "may" have been a problem with one of their vendors......They shipped out two new cards with Saturday delivery. It was "implied" through lengthy conversation with the Amazon Agent, that there were numerous problems with a particular company/vendor.Lesson: Do NOT Hesitate To Call And Return if you get a card that seems to have ANY troubles out of the pack.I was surprised that my initial review was removed from Amazon....So I am leaving another about the return. II tried everything to fix these cards: fat32 ntfs and the newest exFat..... <hl> There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service <hl>!

I bought two cards for tablets. The first wouldn't format, so I bought another GSkill Class 10. The second worked, but only for 3-5 minutes. Then error, or freeze. I thought it may have been the tablets. However, the Gskill worked in both..... So I called Amazon. The customer service was excellent. There "may" have been a problem with one of their vendors...... They shipped out two new cards with Saturday delivery. It was "implied" through lengthy conversation with the Amazon Agent, that there were numerous problems with a particular company/vendor. Lesson: Do NOT Hesitate To Call And Return if you get a card that seems to have ANY troubles out of the pack. I was surprised that my initial review was removed from Amazon.... So I am leaving another about the return. <hl> II tried everything to fix these cards: fat32 ntfs and the newest exFat..... There are definitely some damaged cards out there so be wary, and do not hesitate to call customer service ! <hl>

4eecf046f273d1c1777af359dca027db

electronics

It's truly amazing

question: How was the sound?, context: It's truly amazing how well this speaker sounds. I have the Kilpsch ProMedia 2.1 and at first I thought this was best sounding system but then I gave the ProMedia to my wife and decied to try this system for Logi. Well..let me tell you this system is the one. If there is anything negative to say...it might have too much bass!!. I really like the ability to power of the system form the control puck where as with the Kilpsch I had to either leave it on...which I did (for over 4 years) or use the switch on the back of the sub. Another plus was this system from Logi was cheaper than the Kilpsch.

How was the sound?

It's truly amazing how well this speaker sounds.

It's truly amazing how well this speaker sounds. I have the Kilpsch ProMedia 2.1 and at first I thought this was best sounding system but then I gave the ProMedia to my wife and decied to try this system for Logi. Well..let me tell you this system is the one. If there is anything negative to say...it might have too much bass!!. I really like the ability to power of the system form the control puck where as with the Kilpsch I had to either leave it on...which I did (for over 4 years) or use the switch on the back of the sub. Another plus was this system from Logi was cheaper than the Kilpsch.

<hl> It's truly amazing <hl> how well this speaker sounds.

<hl> It's truly amazing <hl> how well this speaker sounds. I have the Kilpsch ProMedia 2.1 and at first I thought this was best sounding system but then I gave the ProMedia to my wife and decied to try this system for Logi. Well..let me tell you this system is the one. If there is anything negative to say...it might have too much bass!!. I really like the ability to power of the system form the control puck where as with the Kilpsch I had to either leave it on...which I did (for over 4 years) or use the switch on the back of the sub. Another plus was this system from Logi was cheaper than the Kilpsch.

<hl> It's truly amazing how well this speaker sounds. <hl> I have the Kilpsch ProMedia 2.1 and at first I thought this was best sounding system but then I gave the ProMedia to my wife and decied to try this system for Logi. Well..let me tell you this system is the one. If there is anything negative to say...it might have too much bass!!. I really like the ability to power of the system form the control puck where as with the Kilpsch I had to either leave it on...which I did (for over 4 years) or use the switch on the back of the sub. Another plus was this system from Logi was cheaper than the Kilpsch.

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electronics

20 or so hours

question: How long is the battery life?, context: Logitech G700 ReviewPROS:- Good tracking / High Precision (5700dpi max, read further)- Nano Receiver- Good ergonomics: I personally like the G700's shape and feel. I don't think it's heavier than it needs to be for a solid, positive movement and I can use it for hours, even corded without strain.- The 13 buttons can be programmed for 5 different profiles - Using Setpoint 5.44.5 works like a charm. The tactile feel of them is fine for my needs. I would prefer less of clicking noises using left / right and center mouse buttons.- Finishing is great matte black - less cheesy than the G500 or other "gaming mice". Probably a Con for ppl that like showing off, but...- User replaceable AA rechargeable Eneloop battery.- You can charge it while you use it. The "wired" mode transition is seamless - at least with the drivers I've used - but some reviewers disagree on that. Setpoint 5.44.5 on Win 7 64bit never produced a freeze or loss of settings while hot-plugging the USB cable while the mouse was used.- Matte finish easy to grip. Feels "different" than the normal rubber padded mice, but will probably last longer too. Grip is quite positive, no concerns.- Includes USB extension cable for wireless receiver - more of a desktop user easement. Range is great for laptop use, works out to 3 feet / 1 meter easily, never had need for more.CONS:- Big, not ideal for slipping it in your laptop's slim carrying messenger bag, but nothing terrible. &lt;- actually I do carry it around in my slim messenger belkin, but that's me...- Noisy clicks...I would prefer it more subtle for "stealth" gaming. Hard for someone to miss what you are doing with loud blazing clicks when in the heat of battle!- Charge only via powered USB port (well, I wouldn't like to drag a docking station around, so, no biggie)- Slightly elevated slope might be uncomfortable to some - definitely not a "claw"-grip. Works Ok with my middle-sized hands.- Does not include a unifying nano-receiver (guess the "G series" nano provides faster response? nothing i can feel tho)- Battery life is nothing to talk home about, but not terrible, and you can replace it almost on the fly (or hook the USB cable). On par or better with most high performance mice, that are tied to Li-Ion proprietary battery packs.This review follows almost 3 weeks after the mouse has been purchased.Main thoughts -- Productivity PerformanceUsed the G700 in a variety of applications, mainly design programs and games. The 5 available profiles work a charm and you can program the driver to "sense" the application's .exe and switch profiles on the fly: switching between say - Autodesk Revit and SketchUp to Adobe Illustrator and back for copy-pasting etc, the software follows you switching profiles seamlessly, altering assigned macros for the thumb / side buttons. Each profile can have it's own DPI setting and DPI steps that you can then hard-set on the fly on the mouse. The profiles are stored on the mouse's internal mem-bank too, so you take those settings with you to use on multiple PCs.- Gaming PerformanceThe real performance difference is in games tho, where you really feel the increase in precision despite the dpi used - I doubt that people can positively utilize more than 2000dpi on their mice, with me finding a limit close to the 1600dpi. Above that you cannot be precise enough for anything but laid back internet browsing.I do play MMOs (EVE online), where the extra buttons can do macros etc just fine but precision is not that critical. In the more demanding FPS world, the mouse clearly shines. To be honest I've never had complains on the responsiveness of the VX Nano or the Microsoft's Mobile 4000, yet the G700 beats them on all surfaces. Almost any cheap cloth mouse-pad (used it on black and grey) did improve the feel of it over bare desktop surfaces.Tracking while you snipe is great, and sensitivity is easily adjusted by the default keys left of your right index finger. You can customize the dpi switching to be assigned to any key, with +/- steps in independent keys or looping through the settings with just one key.The "extra" G keys have a positive feel and I personally found them quite easy to find and identify just with touch. Unlike other reviewers, I did like the thumb keys and I can use them each and every time without missing or guessing. All of them work for both a slight "upward/in" movement of the thumb, or direct depression. Did not run into locking problems when using more than 2-3 buttons at a time (speaking on coms, using assigned macros and/or firing etc).Response is great and you cannot tell between wired and wireless.- Side status LEDs3 triangle LEDs live on the left side of the G700. With 3x primary colors, indicate the profile in use in case you manually switch(orange - 5 steps), DPI used (Red, 5 steps) and battery life (Green, 3 steps, with a single Red coming on when battery is really low).- More on the sensor's DPI ratingRemember tho that most "common" optical mice dance around the 800-1000 dpi range, and with today's screen real-estate (typical 1920x1080) and dual screen configs being common, many times you need to move a 800dpi mouse along your mouse-pad and even lift/return it for some more to go from one edge to the other. The software allows you to set 5 dpi steps for each profile, and I have none going above 3200 dpi (nor did the factory settings).- BatteryThe mouse comes with a single Sanyo Eneloop battery, and typically lasts about 2 days of work/gaming. Keep in mind that I do use my computer at least 10 hours a day, so I am happy with that. Charging usually completes within 3-4 hours while in use. Never timed it tho. The "low battery" indicator does come up on your screen, but as other reviewers mentioned, it's too conservative and you do have at least a couple of hours - or more - of usage after the warning.Personally I would prefer 2x AA batteries in parallel (like with the M705 marathon) for better battery life. Also keep in mind that despite the fact that the Eneloop is one of the highest quality NiMH batteries out there, their rated capacity is 1900-2000mAh, while most high capacity AA NiMH are rated around 2500-2700mAh. I tend to believe that the Eneloops would shine on low-drain, long battery life applications, something the G700 is clearly not. I don't have a spare 2700mAh (I use them in my flash units), but I believe the G700 would be better paired with such cells.- Corded use and chargingAgain, the transition from wireless to wired mod was seamless in my experience and the latest drivers.The cord is not the softest around, but I never felt it "stiff" and uncomfortable as some reported. It's an ok cord. Not as soft as many silicon-skinned cords some mice used, but works fine for me.The USB wire connector utilizes a micro-USB male plug on the G700's end. That means that any such cable could work for both using and charging the mouse. For the latter, probably any 5V mobile phone charger would work too, for those who desperately need an off-USB charging device (many PCs do power their USBs when in sleep mode, so charging is happening even when the machine is not "on"). Micro USB is supposed to be the EU standard for cell phone charging since 2010 (Apple, Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola etc among others agreed on using it universally) so more and more devices will provide compatible chargers.- Why the G700? So many Mice out there!As I was mostly on the move, I do appreciate wireless mice, and I've been spoiled by the nano-receiver on my Logitech VX Nano for more than 2 years now. The thing is simply amazingly versatile and quite fool-proof (not in a few occasions people had damaged the dongle, destroyed a USB port or both due to them protruding in the wrong place at a wrong time.Since I've bought the VX nano, I've used a couple of mice on friends computers and/or tried some on mine. I did not fail to notice that the old generation Laser "848nm" sensor they VX Nano and most of the nano-receiver mice Logitech produced the last few years (V220, M505, M705) did lack in tracking precision, even against relatively cheaper competitors like the Microsoft Mobile 4000 mouse - a unit that if it wasn't for the extremely jerky/cheap feel of its wheel/center button would be almost perfect for the &lt;$20 price many vendors sell it for.Since I liked the Hyper-Fast scroll wheel in my VX nano, but I've hated the fact that the center mouse button was not on the wheel, the main contenders for replacing it where all full scaleLogitech mice, which provided all of:* Hyper-scroll wheel + center mouse button with positive feel* Better tracking than the VX nano* Ideally wireless with nano-receiver.* At least 2-3 programmable buttons, but not as badly placed as on the VX Nano.* Not really expensive - I ended up buying on the high end of my budget but most competitive "gaming" mice offered less features for the same price.The G700 was chosen over:- The G500 - seemed a great mouse, but cheesy in appearance and not really cheaper in the long run especially since it's only wired.- The Performance MX. Relatively better battery life, but not that better (still a high precision sensor with only one AA battery), not cheaper, less buttons (that many will not use anyways), with a unified nano receiver. I believe it would be a great alternative if it was actually cheaper. Has the "glass capable" dark field technology, but I never planned on using it on glass.- G400/300 - only wired, cheap(er) feel, great tracking. Don't like the right side buttons on the G300.Anywhere Mouse MX: All the pros of the VX nano, and all the cons too, but the 2 side buttons placement. Nothing a VX nano owner will actually want, unless you have to use it on glass and/or really need a unified receiver to use with a keyboard or something.- M705 "Marathon" mouse: Did not promise better tracking, but would give great autonomy and a definitely better battery life. Unifying receiver, way better scroll wheel than the nano-mice - if you care for middle clicking...off center sensor etc where never annoyances for my game style.6 month Update:After 6 months with the G700, I have nothing more to say that it still feels a great buy. I use it daily for design/drafting and gaming. Battery life is mediocre, but will easily last 20 or so hours of use in my hands. The matte finishing still looks great, with only a hint of skin grease visible on the left button. G keys never missed a beat thus far. Wish it had a unifying receiver to be perfect (ended up getting a K series unified keyboard for my laptop and I get to use 2x USB ports just for input devices).9 month Update:Rock and solid in every department other than battery life. Tried an old GP 2700mAh and still the mouse needs to be plugged every other day the most - and I am not using it @ 1000 reports /sec for productivity tasks which is 90%+ of the hours it is used. Got used to it, but Logitech should definitely consider a 2x AA design for the next flagship mouse, even if they come up with reduced consumption components.

How long is the battery life?

Battery life is mediocre, but will easily last 20 or so hours of use in my hands.

Logitech G700 ReviewPROS:- Good tracking / High Precision (5700dpi max, read further)- Nano Receiver- Good ergonomics: I personally like the G700's shape and feel. I don't think it's heavier than it needs to be for a solid, positive movement and I can use it for hours, even corded without strain.- The 13 buttons can be programmed for 5 different profiles - Using Setpoint 5.44.5 works like a charm. The tactile feel of them is fine for my needs. I would prefer less of clicking noises using left / right and center mouse buttons.- Finishing is great matte black - less cheesy than the G500 or other "gaming mice". Probably a Con for ppl that like showing off, but...- User replaceable AA rechargeable Eneloop battery.- You can charge it while you use it. The "wired" mode transition is seamless - at least with the drivers I've used - but some reviewers disagree on that. Setpoint 5.44.5 on Win 7 64bit never produced a freeze or loss of settings while hot-plugging the USB cable while the mouse was used.- Matte finish easy to grip. Feels "different" than the normal rubber padded mice, but will probably last longer too. Grip is quite positive, no concerns.- Includes USB extension cable for wireless receiver - more of a desktop user easement. Range is great for laptop use, works out to 3 feet / 1 meter easily, never had need for more.CONS:- Big, not ideal for slipping it in your laptop's slim carrying messenger bag, but nothing terrible. &lt;- actually I do carry it around in my slim messenger belkin, but that's me...- Noisy clicks...I would prefer it more subtle for "stealth" gaming. Hard for someone to miss what you are doing with loud blazing clicks when in the heat of battle!- Charge only via powered USB port (well, I wouldn't like to drag a docking station around, so, no biggie)- Slightly elevated slope might be uncomfortable to some - definitely not a "claw"-grip. Works Ok with my middle-sized hands.- Does not include a unifying nano-receiver (guess the "G series" nano provides faster response? nothing i can feel tho)- Battery life is nothing to talk home about, but not terrible, and you can replace it almost on the fly (or hook the USB cable). On par or better with most high performance mice, that are tied to Li-Ion proprietary battery packs.This review follows almost 3 weeks after the mouse has been purchased.Main thoughts -- Productivity PerformanceUsed the G700 in a variety of applications, mainly design programs and games. The 5 available profiles work a charm and you can program the driver to "sense" the application's .exe and switch profiles on the fly: switching between say - Autodesk Revit and SketchUp to Adobe Illustrator and back for copy-pasting etc, the software follows you switching profiles seamlessly, altering assigned macros for the thumb / side buttons. Each profile can have it's own DPI setting and DPI steps that you can then hard-set on the fly on the mouse. The profiles are stored on the mouse's internal mem-bank too, so you take those settings with you to use on multiple PCs.- Gaming PerformanceThe real performance difference is in games tho, where you really feel the increase in precision despite the dpi used - I doubt that people can positively utilize more than 2000dpi on their mice, with me finding a limit close to the 1600dpi. Above that you cannot be precise enough for anything but laid back internet browsing.I do play MMOs (EVE online), where the extra buttons can do macros etc just fine but precision is not that critical. In the more demanding FPS world, the mouse clearly shines. To be honest I've never had complains on the responsiveness of the VX Nano or the Microsoft's Mobile 4000, yet the G700 beats them on all surfaces. Almost any cheap cloth mouse-pad (used it on black and grey) did improve the feel of it over bare desktop surfaces.Tracking while you snipe is great, and sensitivity is easily adjusted by the default keys left of your right index finger. You can customize the dpi switching to be assigned to any key, with +/- steps in independent keys or looping through the settings with just one key.The "extra" G keys have a positive feel and I personally found them quite easy to find and identify just with touch. Unlike other reviewers, I did like the thumb keys and I can use them each and every time without missing or guessing. All of them work for both a slight "upward/in" movement of the thumb, or direct depression. Did not run into locking problems when using more than 2-3 buttons at a time (speaking on coms, using assigned macros and/or firing etc).Response is great and you cannot tell between wired and wireless.- Side status LEDs3 triangle LEDs live on the left side of the G700. With 3x primary colors, indicate the profile in use in case you manually switch(orange - 5 steps), DPI used (Red, 5 steps) and battery life (Green, 3 steps, with a single Red coming on when battery is really low).- More on the sensor's DPI ratingRemember tho that most "common" optical mice dance around the 800-1000 dpi range, and with today's screen real-estate (typical 1920x1080) and dual screen configs being common, many times you need to move a 800dpi mouse along your mouse-pad and even lift/return it for some more to go from one edge to the other. The software allows you to set 5 dpi steps for each profile, and I have none going above 3200 dpi (nor did the factory settings).- BatteryThe mouse comes with a single Sanyo Eneloop battery, and typically lasts about 2 days of work/gaming. Keep in mind that I do use my computer at least 10 hours a day, so I am happy with that. Charging usually completes within 3-4 hours while in use. Never timed it tho. The "low battery" indicator does come up on your screen, but as other reviewers mentioned, it's too conservative and you do have at least a couple of hours - or more - of usage after the warning.Personally I would prefer 2x AA batteries in parallel (like with the M705 marathon) for better battery life. Also keep in mind that despite the fact that the Eneloop is one of the highest quality NiMH batteries out there, their rated capacity is 1900-2000mAh, while most high capacity AA NiMH are rated around 2500-2700mAh. I tend to believe that the Eneloops would shine on low-drain, long battery life applications, something the G700 is clearly not. I don't have a spare 2700mAh (I use them in my flash units), but I believe the G700 would be better paired with such cells.- Corded use and chargingAgain, the transition from wireless to wired mod was seamless in my experience and the latest drivers.The cord is not the softest around, but I never felt it "stiff" and uncomfortable as some reported. It's an ok cord. Not as soft as many silicon-skinned cords some mice used, but works fine for me.The USB wire connector utilizes a micro-USB male plug on the G700's end. That means that any such cable could work for both using and charging the mouse. For the latter, probably any 5V mobile phone charger would work too, for those who desperately need an off-USB charging device (many PCs do power their USBs when in sleep mode, so charging is happening even when the machine is not "on"). Micro USB is supposed to be the EU standard for cell phone charging since 2010 (Apple, Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola etc among others agreed on using it universally) so more and more devices will provide compatible chargers.- Why the G700? So many Mice out there!As I was mostly on the move, I do appreciate wireless mice, and I've been spoiled by the nano-receiver on my Logitech VX Nano for more than 2 years now. The thing is simply amazingly versatile and quite fool-proof (not in a few occasions people had damaged the dongle, destroyed a USB port or both due to them protruding in the wrong place at a wrong time.Since I've bought the VX nano, I've used a couple of mice on friends computers and/or tried some on mine. I did not fail to notice that the old generation Laser "848nm" sensor they VX Nano and most of the nano-receiver mice Logitech produced the last few years (V220, M505, M705) did lack in tracking precision, even against relatively cheaper competitors like the Microsoft Mobile 4000 mouse - a unit that if it wasn't for the extremely jerky/cheap feel of its wheel/center button would be almost perfect for the &lt;$20 price many vendors sell it for.Since I liked the Hyper-Fast scroll wheel in my VX nano, but I've hated the fact that the center mouse button was not on the wheel, the main contenders for replacing it where all full scaleLogitech mice, which provided all of:* Hyper-scroll wheel + center mouse button with positive feel* Better tracking than the VX nano* Ideally wireless with nano-receiver.* At least 2-3 programmable buttons, but not as badly placed as on the VX Nano.* Not really expensive - I ended up buying on the high end of my budget but most competitive "gaming" mice offered less features for the same price.The G700 was chosen over:- The G500 - seemed a great mouse, but cheesy in appearance and not really cheaper in the long run especially since it's only wired.- The Performance MX. Relatively better battery life, but not that better (still a high precision sensor with only one AA battery), not cheaper, less buttons (that many will not use anyways), with a unified nano receiver. I believe it would be a great alternative if it was actually cheaper. Has the "glass capable" dark field technology, but I never planned on using it on glass.- G400/300 - only wired, cheap(er) feel, great tracking. Don't like the right side buttons on the G300.Anywhere Mouse MX: All the pros of the VX nano, and all the cons too, but the 2 side buttons placement. Nothing a VX nano owner will actually want, unless you have to use it on glass and/or really need a unified receiver to use with a keyboard or something.- M705 "Marathon" mouse: Did not promise better tracking, but would give great autonomy and a definitely better battery life. Unifying receiver, way better scroll wheel than the nano-mice - if you care for middle clicking...off center sensor etc where never annoyances for my game style.6 month Update:After 6 months with the G700, I have nothing more to say that it still feels a great buy. I use it daily for design/drafting and gaming. Battery life is mediocre, but will easily last 20 or so hours of use in my hands. The matte finishing still looks great, with only a hint of skin grease visible on the left button. G keys never missed a beat thus far. Wish it had a unifying receiver to be perfect (ended up getting a K series unified keyboard for my laptop and I get to use 2x USB ports just for input devices).9 month Update:Rock and solid in every department other than battery life. Tried an old GP 2700mAh and still the mouse needs to be plugged every other day the most - and I am not using it @ 1000 reports /sec for productivity tasks which is 90%+ of the hours it is used. Got used to it, but Logitech should definitely consider a 2x AA design for the next flagship mouse, even if they come up with reduced consumption components.

Battery life is mediocre, but will easily last <hl> 20 or so hours <hl> of use in my hands.

Logitech G700 ReviewPROS:- Good tracking / High Precision (5700dpi max, read further)- Nano Receiver- Good ergonomics: I personally like the G700's shape and feel. I don't think it's heavier than it needs to be for a solid, positive movement and I can use it for hours, even corded without strain.- The 13 buttons can be programmed for 5 different profiles - Using Setpoint 5.44.5 works like a charm. The tactile feel of them is fine for my needs. I would prefer less of clicking noises using left / right and center mouse buttons.- Finishing is great matte black - less cheesy than the G500 or other "gaming mice". Probably a Con for ppl that like showing off, but...- User replaceable AA rechargeable Eneloop battery.- You can charge it while you use it. The "wired" mode transition is seamless - at least with the drivers I've used - but some reviewers disagree on that. Setpoint 5.44.5 on Win 7 64bit never produced a freeze or loss of settings while hot-plugging the USB cable while the mouse was used.- Matte finish easy to grip. Feels "different" than the normal rubber padded mice, but will probably last longer too. Grip is quite positive, no concerns.- Includes USB extension cable for wireless receiver - more of a desktop user easement. Range is great for laptop use, works out to 3 feet / 1 meter easily, never had need for more.CONS:- Big, not ideal for slipping it in your laptop's slim carrying messenger bag, but nothing terrible. &lt;- actually I do carry it around in my slim messenger belkin, but that's me...- Noisy clicks...I would prefer it more subtle for "stealth" gaming. Hard for someone to miss what you are doing with loud blazing clicks when in the heat of battle!- Charge only via powered USB port (well, I wouldn't like to drag a docking station around, so, no biggie)- Slightly elevated slope might be uncomfortable to some - definitely not a "claw"-grip. Works Ok with my middle-sized hands.- Does not include a unifying nano-receiver (guess the "G series" nano provides faster response? nothing i can feel tho)- Battery life is nothing to talk home about, but not terrible, and you can replace it almost on the fly (or hook the USB cable). On par or better with most high performance mice, that are tied to Li-Ion proprietary battery packs.This review follows almost 3 weeks after the mouse has been purchased.Main thoughts -- Productivity PerformanceUsed the G700 in a variety of applications, mainly design programs and games. The 5 available profiles work a charm and you can program the driver to "sense" the application's .exe and switch profiles on the fly: switching between say - Autodesk Revit and SketchUp to Adobe Illustrator and back for copy-pasting etc, the software follows you switching profiles seamlessly, altering assigned macros for the thumb / side buttons. Each profile can have it's own DPI setting and DPI steps that you can then hard-set on the fly on the mouse. The profiles are stored on the mouse's internal mem-bank too, so you take those settings with you to use on multiple PCs.- Gaming PerformanceThe real performance difference is in games tho, where you really feel the increase in precision despite the dpi used - I doubt that people can positively utilize more than 2000dpi on their mice, with me finding a limit close to the 1600dpi. Above that you cannot be precise enough for anything but laid back internet browsing.I do play MMOs (EVE online), where the extra buttons can do macros etc just fine but precision is not that critical. In the more demanding FPS world, the mouse clearly shines. To be honest I've never had complains on the responsiveness of the VX Nano or the Microsoft's Mobile 4000, yet the G700 beats them on all surfaces. Almost any cheap cloth mouse-pad (used it on black and grey) did improve the feel of it over bare desktop surfaces.Tracking while you snipe is great, and sensitivity is easily adjusted by the default keys left of your right index finger. You can customize the dpi switching to be assigned to any key, with +/- steps in independent keys or looping through the settings with just one key.The "extra" G keys have a positive feel and I personally found them quite easy to find and identify just with touch. Unlike other reviewers, I did like the thumb keys and I can use them each and every time without missing or guessing. All of them work for both a slight "upward/in" movement of the thumb, or direct depression. Did not run into locking problems when using more than 2-3 buttons at a time (speaking on coms, using assigned macros and/or firing etc).Response is great and you cannot tell between wired and wireless.- Side status LEDs3 triangle LEDs live on the left side of the G700. With 3x primary colors, indicate the profile in use in case you manually switch(orange - 5 steps), DPI used (Red, 5 steps) and battery life (Green, 3 steps, with a single Red coming on when battery is really low).- More on the sensor's DPI ratingRemember tho that most "common" optical mice dance around the 800-1000 dpi range, and with today's screen real-estate (typical 1920x1080) and dual screen configs being common, many times you need to move a 800dpi mouse along your mouse-pad and even lift/return it for some more to go from one edge to the other. The software allows you to set 5 dpi steps for each profile, and I have none going above 3200 dpi (nor did the factory settings).- BatteryThe mouse comes with a single Sanyo Eneloop battery, and typically lasts about 2 days of work/gaming. Keep in mind that I do use my computer at least 10 hours a day, so I am happy with that. Charging usually completes within 3-4 hours while in use. Never timed it tho. The "low battery" indicator does come up on your screen, but as other reviewers mentioned, it's too conservative and you do have at least a couple of hours - or more - of usage after the warning.Personally I would prefer 2x AA batteries in parallel (like with the M705 marathon) for better battery life. Also keep in mind that despite the fact that the Eneloop is one of the highest quality NiMH batteries out there, their rated capacity is 1900-2000mAh, while most high capacity AA NiMH are rated around 2500-2700mAh. I tend to believe that the Eneloops would shine on low-drain, long battery life applications, something the G700 is clearly not. I don't have a spare 2700mAh (I use them in my flash units), but I believe the G700 would be better paired with such cells.- Corded use and chargingAgain, the transition from wireless to wired mod was seamless in my experience and the latest drivers.The cord is not the softest around, but I never felt it "stiff" and uncomfortable as some reported. It's an ok cord. Not as soft as many silicon-skinned cords some mice used, but works fine for me.The USB wire connector utilizes a micro-USB male plug on the G700's end. That means that any such cable could work for both using and charging the mouse. For the latter, probably any 5V mobile phone charger would work too, for those who desperately need an off-USB charging device (many PCs do power their USBs when in sleep mode, so charging is happening even when the machine is not "on"). Micro USB is supposed to be the EU standard for cell phone charging since 2010 (Apple, Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola etc among others agreed on using it universally) so more and more devices will provide compatible chargers.- Why the G700? So many Mice out there!As I was mostly on the move, I do appreciate wireless mice, and I've been spoiled by the nano-receiver on my Logitech VX Nano for more than 2 years now. The thing is simply amazingly versatile and quite fool-proof (not in a few occasions people had damaged the dongle, destroyed a USB port or both due to them protruding in the wrong place at a wrong time.Since I've bought the VX nano, I've used a couple of mice on friends computers and/or tried some on mine. I did not fail to notice that the old generation Laser "848nm" sensor they VX Nano and most of the nano-receiver mice Logitech produced the last few years (V220, M505, M705) did lack in tracking precision, even against relatively cheaper competitors like the Microsoft Mobile 4000 mouse - a unit that if it wasn't for the extremely jerky/cheap feel of its wheel/center button would be almost perfect for the &lt;$20 price many vendors sell it for.Since I liked the Hyper-Fast scroll wheel in my VX nano, but I've hated the fact that the center mouse button was not on the wheel, the main contenders for replacing it where all full scaleLogitech mice, which provided all of:* Hyper-scroll wheel + center mouse button with positive feel* Better tracking than the VX nano* Ideally wireless with nano-receiver.* At least 2-3 programmable buttons, but not as badly placed as on the VX Nano.* Not really expensive - I ended up buying on the high end of my budget but most competitive "gaming" mice offered less features for the same price.The G700 was chosen over:- The G500 - seemed a great mouse, but cheesy in appearance and not really cheaper in the long run especially since it's only wired.- The Performance MX. Relatively better battery life, but not that better (still a high precision sensor with only one AA battery), not cheaper, less buttons (that many will not use anyways), with a unified nano receiver. I believe it would be a great alternative if it was actually cheaper. Has the "glass capable" dark field technology, but I never planned on using it on glass.- G400/300 - only wired, cheap(er) feel, great tracking. Don't like the right side buttons on the G300.Anywhere Mouse MX: All the pros of the VX nano, and all the cons too, but the 2 side buttons placement. Nothing a VX nano owner will actually want, unless you have to use it on glass and/or really need a unified receiver to use with a keyboard or something.- M705 "Marathon" mouse: Did not promise better tracking, but would give great autonomy and a definitely better battery life. Unifying receiver, way better scroll wheel than the nano-mice - if you care for middle clicking...off center sensor etc where never annoyances for my game style.6 month Update:After 6 months with the G700, I have nothing more to say that it still feels a great buy. I use it daily for design/drafting and gaming. Battery life is mediocre, but will easily last <hl> 20 or so hours <hl> of use in my hands. The matte finishing still looks great, with only a hint of skin grease visible on the left button. G keys never missed a beat thus far. Wish it had a unifying receiver to be perfect (ended up getting a K series unified keyboard for my laptop and I get to use 2x USB ports just for input devices).9 month Update:Rock and solid in every department other than battery life. Tried an old GP 2700mAh and still the mouse needs to be plugged every other day the most - and I am not using it @ 1000 reports /sec for productivity tasks which is 90%+ of the hours it is used. Got used to it, but Logitech should definitely consider a 2x AA design for the next flagship mouse, even if they come up with reduced consumption components.

Logitech G700 ReviewPROS:- Good tracking / High Precision (5700dpi max, read further)- Nano Receiver- Good ergonomics: I personally like the G700's shape and feel. I don't think it's heavier than it needs to be for a solid, positive movement and I can use it for hours, even corded without strain.- The 13 buttons can be programmed for 5 different profiles - Using Setpoint 5.44.5 works like a charm. The tactile feel of them is fine for my needs. I would prefer less of clicking noises using left / right and center mouse buttons.- Finishing is great matte black - less cheesy than the G500 or other "gaming mice". Probably a Con for ppl that like showing off, but...- User replaceable AA rechargeable Eneloop battery.- You can charge it while you use it. The "wired" mode transition is seamless - at least with the drivers I've used - but some reviewers disagree on that. Setpoint 5.44.5 on Win 7 64bit never produced a freeze or loss of settings while hot-plugging the USB cable while the mouse was used.- Matte finish easy to grip. Feels "different" than the normal rubber padded mice, but will probably last longer too. Grip is quite positive, no concerns.- Includes USB extension cable for wireless receiver - more of a desktop user easement. Range is great for laptop use, works out to 3 feet / 1 meter easily, never had need for more. CONS:- Big, not ideal for slipping it in your laptop's slim carrying messenger bag, but nothing terrible. &lt;- actually I do carry it around in my slim messenger belkin, but that's me...- Noisy clicks... I would prefer it more subtle for "stealth" gaming. Hard for someone to miss what you are doing with loud blazing clicks when in the heat of battle!- Charge only via powered USB port (well, I wouldn't like to drag a docking station around, so, no biggie)- Slightly elevated slope might be uncomfortable to some - definitely not a "claw"-grip. Works Ok with my middle-sized hands.- Does not include a unifying nano-receiver (guess the "G series" nano provides faster response? nothing i can feel tho)- Battery life is nothing to talk home about, but not terrible, and you can replace it almost on the fly (or hook the USB cable). On par or better with most high performance mice, that are tied to Li-Ion proprietary battery packs. This review follows almost 3 weeks after the mouse has been purchased. Main thoughts -- Productivity PerformanceUsed the G700 in a variety of applications, mainly design programs and games. The 5 available profiles work a charm and you can program the driver to "sense" the application's .exe and switch profiles on the fly: switching between say - Autodesk Revit and SketchUp to Adobe Illustrator and back for copy-pasting etc, the software follows you switching profiles seamlessly, altering assigned macros for the thumb / side buttons. Each profile can have it's own DPI setting and DPI steps that you can then hard-set on the fly on the mouse. The profiles are stored on the mouse's internal mem-bank too, so you take those settings with you to use on multiple PCs.- Gaming PerformanceThe real performance difference is in games tho, where you really feel the increase in precision despite the dpi used - I doubt that people can positively utilize more than 2000dpi on their mice, with me finding a limit close to the 1600dpi. Above that you cannot be precise enough for anything but laid back internet browsing. I do play MMOs (EVE online), where the extra buttons can do macros etc just fine but precision is not that critical. In the more demanding FPS world, the mouse clearly shines. To be honest I've never had complains on the responsiveness of the VX Nano or the Microsoft's Mobile 4000, yet the G700 beats them on all surfaces. Almost any cheap cloth mouse-pad (used it on black and grey) did improve the feel of it over bare desktop surfaces. Tracking while you snipe is great, and sensitivity is easily adjusted by the default keys left of your right index finger. You can customize the dpi switching to be assigned to any key, with +/- steps in independent keys or looping through the settings with just one key. The "extra" G keys have a positive feel and I personally found them quite easy to find and identify just with touch. Unlike other reviewers, I did like the thumb keys and I can use them each and every time without missing or guessing. All of them work for both a slight "upward/in" movement of the thumb, or direct depression. Did not run into locking problems when using more than 2-3 buttons at a time (speaking on coms, using assigned macros and/or firing etc).Response is great and you cannot tell between wired and wireless.- Side status LEDs3 triangle LEDs live on the left side of the G700. With 3x primary colors, indicate the profile in use in case you manually switch(orange - 5 steps), DPI used (Red, 5 steps) and battery life (Green, 3 steps, with a single Red coming on when battery is really low).- More on the sensor's DPI ratingRemember tho that most "common" optical mice dance around the 800-1000 dpi range, and with today's screen real-estate (typical 1920x1080) and dual screen configs being common, many times you need to move a 800dpi mouse along your mouse-pad and even lift/return it for some more to go from one edge to the other. The software allows you to set 5 dpi steps for each profile, and I have none going above 3200 dpi (nor did the factory settings).- BatteryThe mouse comes with a single Sanyo Eneloop battery, and typically lasts about 2 days of work/gaming. Keep in mind that I do use my computer at least 10 hours a day, so I am happy with that. Charging usually completes within 3-4 hours while in use. Never timed it tho. The "low battery" indicator does come up on your screen, but as other reviewers mentioned, it's too conservative and you do have at least a couple of hours - or more - of usage after the warning. Personally I would prefer 2x AA batteries in parallel (like with the M705 marathon) for better battery life. Also keep in mind that despite the fact that the Eneloop is one of the highest quality NiMH batteries out there, their rated capacity is 1900-2000mAh, while most high capacity AA NiMH are rated around 2500-2700mAh. I tend to believe that the Eneloops would shine on low-drain, long battery life applications, something the G700 is clearly not. I don't have a spare 2700mAh (I use them in my flash units), but I believe the G700 would be better paired with such cells.- Corded use and chargingAgain, the transition from wireless to wired mod was seamless in my experience and the latest drivers. The cord is not the softest around, but I never felt it "stiff" and uncomfortable as some reported. It's an ok cord. Not as soft as many silicon-skinned cords some mice used, but works fine for me. The USB wire connector utilizes a micro-USB male plug on the G700's end. That means that any such cable could work for both using and charging the mouse. For the latter, probably any 5V mobile phone charger would work too, for those who desperately need an off-USB charging device (many PCs do power their USBs when in sleep mode, so charging is happening even when the machine is not "on"). Micro USB is supposed to be the EU standard for cell phone charging since 2010 (Apple, Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola etc among others agreed on using it universally) so more and more devices will provide compatible chargers.- Why the G700? So many Mice out there!As I was mostly on the move, I do appreciate wireless mice, and I've been spoiled by the nano-receiver on my Logitech VX Nano for more than 2 years now. The thing is simply amazingly versatile and quite fool-proof (not in a few occasions people had damaged the dongle, destroyed a USB port or both due to them protruding in the wrong place at a wrong time. Since I've bought the VX nano, I've used a couple of mice on friends computers and/or tried some on mine. I did not fail to notice that the old generation Laser "848nm" sensor they VX Nano and most of the nano-receiver mice Logitech produced the last few years (V220, M505, M705) did lack in tracking precision, even against relatively cheaper competitors like the Microsoft Mobile 4000 mouse - a unit that if it wasn't for the extremely jerky/cheap feel of its wheel/center button would be almost perfect for the &lt;$20 price many vendors sell it for. Since I liked the Hyper-Fast scroll wheel in my VX nano, but I've hated the fact that the center mouse button was not on the wheel, the main contenders for replacing it where all full scaleLogitech mice, which provided all of:* Hyper-scroll wheel + center mouse button with positive feel* Better tracking than the VX nano* Ideally wireless with nano-receiver. * At least 2-3 programmable buttons, but not as badly placed as on the VX Nano. * Not really expensive - I ended up buying on the high end of my budget but most competitive "gaming" mice offered less features for the same price. The G700 was chosen over:- The G500 - seemed a great mouse, but cheesy in appearance and not really cheaper in the long run especially since it's only wired.- The Performance MX. Relatively better battery life, but not that better (still a high precision sensor with only one AA battery), not cheaper, less buttons (that many will not use anyways), with a unified nano receiver. I believe it would be a great alternative if it was actually cheaper. Has the "glass capable" dark field technology, but I never planned on using it on glass.- G400/300 - only wired, cheap(er) feel, great tracking. Don't like the right side buttons on the G300.Anywhere Mouse MX: All the pros of the VX nano, and all the cons too, but the 2 side buttons placement. Nothing a VX nano owner will actually want, unless you have to use it on glass and/or really need a unified receiver to use with a keyboard or something.- M705 "Marathon" mouse: Did not promise better tracking, but would give great autonomy and a definitely better battery life. Unifying receiver, way better scroll wheel than the nano-mice - if you care for middle clicking...off center sensor etc where never annoyances for my game style.6 month Update:After 6 months with the G700, I have nothing more to say that it still feels a great buy. I use it daily for design/drafting and gaming. <hl> Battery life is mediocre, but will easily last 20 or so hours of use in my hands. <hl> The matte finishing still looks great, with only a hint of skin grease visible on the left button. G keys never missed a beat thus far. Wish it had a unifying receiver to be perfect (ended up getting a K series unified keyboard for my laptop and I get to use 2x USB ports just for input devices).9 month Update:Rock and solid in every department other than battery life. Tried an old GP 2700mAh and still the mouse needs to be plugged every other day the most - and I am not using it @ 1000 reports /sec for productivity tasks which is 90%+ of the hours it is used. Got used to it, but Logitech should definitely consider a 2x AA design for the next flagship mouse, even if they come up with reduced consumption components.

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question: How did you like the camera?, context: I am SOO glad I own this productUpdate Aug 2011... I got an err70 code which required the camera be returned to Canons service center in Irvine CA. I called them up and explained the issue. They gave me free shipping (to print from the printer) for UPS so I packed it up and sent it off to Canon with a letter where I told them how much I loved the camera (I think my compliments and not being pushy made a very big difference). The camera was 2 years old with well over a 100,000 clicks. I receive the news the cost would be about 200 for the repair. When I went to pick it up Canon replaced the shutter and board restoring the camera to like new condition. It would have been fair to bill me more than 1000 for these repairs since the camera was well used and 1 year past the warranty but they didn't. The gentleman explained that by looking at the camera it was obvious it was not dropped or exposed to abuse and because it was a computer issue they would extend this courtesy. THANKS Canon, I am a LOYAL customer for life. Makes me feel great about the over 10k investment in your product! Nice to see a big corporate company look out for their customers.Since the original purchase 2 years ago I have purchased a 2nd 5D, and 6 prime lenses. I was curious if this would be a passing phase but it was not. I have gotten a lot of pleasure from this camera and continue to do so.The Canon Mark ll 5D is EXCEPTIONAL, anyone who says the 21.1 MP is overkill is underestimating the ability of cropping wildlife photos to the smallest part taken at a far distance. I can still find sharpness in the smallest possible section of the focused part of a photo. It really is incredible; the vivid monitor's sharpness tells the whole story without dumping the large files onto a laptop. The edge of a ruffled bird's feather, the sunlight on the corner of a leave is still noticeable and sharp with 21.1 MP. Because you can "double check" the sharpness prior to snapping the photo using the LCD, you are saving yourself lots of editing (and space, the files are huge) on the computer. This instantly makes you a better photographer and frees up more time taking pictures instead of editing them. Also, if you manage to take fewer photos but better ones, this can make the extra space for these larger 21.1 MP pics (about 28mb) on your computer's hard drive about a draw.I used for the first time a 100-400 IS lens and after 10 minutes of practice have taken better photos than ever before. The 180 Macro lens takes pictures like a microscope capturing the infinite details of nature hidden from the human eye. Adding the 21.1 MP factor makes your possibilities practically unlimited. If you do not use L series lenses or better, and do not have the budget for these lenses, wait and do not buy this... you will only be torturing yourself by not having them, they are a must have. It would be like driving a Ferrari on rims.Because the AF (auto focus) mode adjusts so many functions including the ISO, an amateur like me can enjoy taking photos while not being concerned about the settings I promised myself I would learn. I just can't put the camera down long enough to read up on it! As promised this camera is excellent in very low light with the noise factor eliminated or greatly reduced. Amazing the way the 5D picks up light at night, just amazing. Once you take pictures at night with this camera, no other camera will do.Also, for anyone wanting to learn more about this camera, (and really any other camera like it) Youtube "Canon Mark ll 5D" and you will find about 20 knowledgeable videos of pros doing hands on demonstrations, comparing similar models, and offering priceless tips about functions you never knew the camera had. This, along with Amazon's testimonials proved invaluable in my decision to buy. If you would like to see the manual ahead of time visit Canons website [...]I was initially concerned that the camera may be a little complicated since I moved directly to this higher end camera after using the smaller Canon SD cameras and snapping pics with my friends Rebel 300d. The 5D is quite simple and once you use it, you will be hooked.I also recommend a Hyperdrive, a hand held device up to 160 GIG (about twice as heavy as an iphone and a little thicker) that you can quickly dump the photos from a memory card onto. This will save you money on buying multiple memory cards and lugging around a heavy laptop on weekend trips, after all you can use the freed up space and less weight in your backpack for more lenses.Battery life is impressive and it seems you can do over 900 pics on one charge with LCD and probably 2 or 3 times as much without it.I tried to talk myself into a lower cost camera with less mega pixels. I wanted to say I would get a regular HD video camera that had more performance features later. I relented and ponied up for the 5D and realized that for me personally it was worth the extra bucks. Very nice LCD screen and HD video in one unit. Hopefully this will delay my desire for a better camera and after seeing the impressive resale value of used L series lenses, surprisingly close to cost of new (I bought all used Lenses on Craigslist that look new) and the cameras, I felt the investment would offer future returns I could not pass up. I am very happy I did and am guilt free.Love It!

How did you like the camera?

The camera was 2 years old with well over a 100,000 clicks.

I am SOO glad I own this productUpdate Aug 2011... I got an err70 code which required the camera be returned to Canons service center in Irvine CA. I called them up and explained the issue. They gave me free shipping (to print from the printer) for UPS so I packed it up and sent it off to Canon with a letter where I told them how much I loved the camera (I think my compliments and not being pushy made a very big difference). The camera was 2 years old with well over a 100,000 clicks. I receive the news the cost would be about 200 for the repair. When I went to pick it up Canon replaced the shutter and board restoring the camera to like new condition. It would have been fair to bill me more than 1000 for these repairs since the camera was well used and 1 year past the warranty but they didn't. The gentleman explained that by looking at the camera it was obvious it was not dropped or exposed to abuse and because it was a computer issue they would extend this courtesy. THANKS Canon, I am a LOYAL customer for life. Makes me feel great about the over 10k investment in your product! Nice to see a big corporate company look out for their customers.Since the original purchase 2 years ago I have purchased a 2nd 5D, and 6 prime lenses. I was curious if this would be a passing phase but it was not. I have gotten a lot of pleasure from this camera and continue to do so.The Canon Mark ll 5D is EXCEPTIONAL, anyone who says the 21.1 MP is overkill is underestimating the ability of cropping wildlife photos to the smallest part taken at a far distance. I can still find sharpness in the smallest possible section of the focused part of a photo. It really is incredible; the vivid monitor's sharpness tells the whole story without dumping the large files onto a laptop. The edge of a ruffled bird's feather, the sunlight on the corner of a leave is still noticeable and sharp with 21.1 MP. Because you can "double check" the sharpness prior to snapping the photo using the LCD, you are saving yourself lots of editing (and space, the files are huge) on the computer. This instantly makes you a better photographer and frees up more time taking pictures instead of editing them. Also, if you manage to take fewer photos but better ones, this can make the extra space for these larger 21.1 MP pics (about 28mb) on your computer's hard drive about a draw.I used for the first time a 100-400 IS lens and after 10 minutes of practice have taken better photos than ever before. The 180 Macro lens takes pictures like a microscope capturing the infinite details of nature hidden from the human eye. Adding the 21.1 MP factor makes your possibilities practically unlimited. If you do not use L series lenses or better, and do not have the budget for these lenses, wait and do not buy this... you will only be torturing yourself by not having them, they are a must have. It would be like driving a Ferrari on rims.Because the AF (auto focus) mode adjusts so many functions including the ISO, an amateur like me can enjoy taking photos while not being concerned about the settings I promised myself I would learn. I just can't put the camera down long enough to read up on it! As promised this camera is excellent in very low light with the noise factor eliminated or greatly reduced. Amazing the way the 5D picks up light at night, just amazing. Once you take pictures at night with this camera, no other camera will do.Also, for anyone wanting to learn more about this camera, (and really any other camera like it) Youtube "Canon Mark ll 5D" and you will find about 20 knowledgeable videos of pros doing hands on demonstrations, comparing similar models, and offering priceless tips about functions you never knew the camera had. This, along with Amazon's testimonials proved invaluable in my decision to buy. If you would like to see the manual ahead of time visit Canons website [...]I was initially concerned that the camera may be a little complicated since I moved directly to this higher end camera after using the smaller Canon SD cameras and snapping pics with my friends Rebel 300d. The 5D is quite simple and once you use it, you will be hooked.I also recommend a Hyperdrive, a hand held device up to 160 GIG (about twice as heavy as an iphone and a little thicker) that you can quickly dump the photos from a memory card onto. This will save you money on buying multiple memory cards and lugging around a heavy laptop on weekend trips, after all you can use the freed up space and less weight in your backpack for more lenses.Battery life is impressive and it seems you can do over 900 pics on one charge with LCD and probably 2 or 3 times as much without it.I tried to talk myself into a lower cost camera with less mega pixels. I wanted to say I would get a regular HD video camera that had more performance features later. I relented and ponied up for the 5D and realized that for me personally it was worth the extra bucks. Very nice LCD screen and HD video in one unit. Hopefully this will delay my desire for a better camera and after seeing the impressive resale value of used L series lenses, surprisingly close to cost of new (I bought all used Lenses on Craigslist that look new) and the cameras, I felt the investment would offer future returns I could not pass up. I am very happy I did and am guilt free.Love It!

<hl> The camera was 2 years <hl> old with well over a 100,000 clicks.

I am SOO glad I own this productUpdate Aug 2011... I got an err70 code which required the camera be returned to Canons service center in Irvine CA. I called them up and explained the issue. They gave me free shipping (to print from the printer) for UPS so I packed it up and sent it off to Canon with a letter where I told them how much I loved the camera (I think my compliments and not being pushy made a very big difference). <hl> The camera was 2 years <hl> old with well over a 100,000 clicks. I receive the news the cost would be about 200 for the repair. When I went to pick it up Canon replaced the shutter and board restoring the camera to like new condition. It would have been fair to bill me more than 1000 for these repairs since the camera was well used and 1 year past the warranty but they didn't. The gentleman explained that by looking at the camera it was obvious it was not dropped or exposed to abuse and because it was a computer issue they would extend this courtesy. THANKS Canon, I am a LOYAL customer for life. Makes me feel great about the over 10k investment in your product! Nice to see a big corporate company look out for their customers.Since the original purchase 2 years ago I have purchased a 2nd 5D, and 6 prime lenses. I was curious if this would be a passing phase but it was not. I have gotten a lot of pleasure from this camera and continue to do so.The Canon Mark ll 5D is EXCEPTIONAL, anyone who says the 21.1 MP is overkill is underestimating the ability of cropping wildlife photos to the smallest part taken at a far distance. I can still find sharpness in the smallest possible section of the focused part of a photo. It really is incredible; the vivid monitor's sharpness tells the whole story without dumping the large files onto a laptop. The edge of a ruffled bird's feather, the sunlight on the corner of a leave is still noticeable and sharp with 21.1 MP. Because you can "double check" the sharpness prior to snapping the photo using the LCD, you are saving yourself lots of editing (and space, the files are huge) on the computer. This instantly makes you a better photographer and frees up more time taking pictures instead of editing them. Also, if you manage to take fewer photos but better ones, this can make the extra space for these larger 21.1 MP pics (about 28mb) on your computer's hard drive about a draw.I used for the first time a 100-400 IS lens and after 10 minutes of practice have taken better photos than ever before. The 180 Macro lens takes pictures like a microscope capturing the infinite details of nature hidden from the human eye. Adding the 21.1 MP factor makes your possibilities practically unlimited. If you do not use L series lenses or better, and do not have the budget for these lenses, wait and do not buy this... you will only be torturing yourself by not having them, they are a must have. It would be like driving a Ferrari on rims.Because the AF (auto focus) mode adjusts so many functions including the ISO, an amateur like me can enjoy taking photos while not being concerned about the settings I promised myself I would learn. I just can't put the camera down long enough to read up on it! As promised this camera is excellent in very low light with the noise factor eliminated or greatly reduced. Amazing the way the 5D picks up light at night, just amazing. Once you take pictures at night with this camera, no other camera will do.Also, for anyone wanting to learn more about this camera, (and really any other camera like it) Youtube "Canon Mark ll 5D" and you will find about 20 knowledgeable videos of pros doing hands on demonstrations, comparing similar models, and offering priceless tips about functions you never knew the camera had. This, along with Amazon's testimonials proved invaluable in my decision to buy. If you would like to see the manual ahead of time visit Canons website [...]I was initially concerned that the camera may be a little complicated since I moved directly to this higher end camera after using the smaller Canon SD cameras and snapping pics with my friends Rebel 300d. The 5D is quite simple and once you use it, you will be hooked.I also recommend a Hyperdrive, a hand held device up to 160 GIG (about twice as heavy as an iphone and a little thicker) that you can quickly dump the photos from a memory card onto. This will save you money on buying multiple memory cards and lugging around a heavy laptop on weekend trips, after all you can use the freed up space and less weight in your backpack for more lenses.Battery life is impressive and it seems you can do over 900 pics on one charge with LCD and probably 2 or 3 times as much without it.I tried to talk myself into a lower cost camera with less mega pixels. I wanted to say I would get a regular HD video camera that had more performance features later. I relented and ponied up for the 5D and realized that for me personally it was worth the extra bucks. Very nice LCD screen and HD video in one unit. Hopefully this will delay my desire for a better camera and after seeing the impressive resale value of used L series lenses, surprisingly close to cost of new (I bought all used Lenses on Craigslist that look new) and the cameras, I felt the investment would offer future returns I could not pass up. I am very happy I did and am guilt free.Love It!

I am SOO glad I own this productUpdate Aug 2011... I got an err70 code which required the camera be returned to Canons service center in Irvine CA. I called them up and explained the issue. They gave me free shipping (to print from the printer) for UPS so I packed it up and sent it off to Canon with a letter where I told them how much I loved the camera (I think my compliments and not being pushy made a very big difference). <hl> The camera was 2 years old with well over a 100,000 clicks. <hl> I receive the news the cost would be about 200 for the repair. When I went to pick it up Canon replaced the shutter and board restoring the camera to like new condition. It would have been fair to bill me more than 1000 for these repairs since the camera was well used and 1 year past the warranty but they didn't. The gentleman explained that by looking at the camera it was obvious it was not dropped or exposed to abuse and because it was a computer issue they would extend this courtesy. THANKS Canon, I am a LOYAL customer for life. Makes me feel great about the over 10k investment in your product! Nice to see a big corporate company look out for their customers. Since the original purchase 2 years ago I have purchased a 2nd 5D, and 6 prime lenses. I was curious if this would be a passing phase but it was not. I have gotten a lot of pleasure from this camera and continue to do so. The Canon Mark ll 5D is EXCEPTIONAL, anyone who says the 21.1 MP is overkill is underestimating the ability of cropping wildlife photos to the smallest part taken at a far distance. I can still find sharpness in the smallest possible section of the focused part of a photo. It really is incredible; the vivid monitor's sharpness tells the whole story without dumping the large files onto a laptop. The edge of a ruffled bird's feather, the sunlight on the corner of a leave is still noticeable and sharp with 21.1 MP. Because you can "double check" the sharpness prior to snapping the photo using the LCD, you are saving yourself lots of editing (and space, the files are huge) on the computer. This instantly makes you a better photographer and frees up more time taking pictures instead of editing them. Also, if you manage to take fewer photos but better ones, this can make the extra space for these larger 21.1 MP pics (about 28mb) on your computer's hard drive about a draw. I used for the first time a 100-400 IS lens and after 10 minutes of practice have taken better photos than ever before. The 180 Macro lens takes pictures like a microscope capturing the infinite details of nature hidden from the human eye. Adding the 21.1 MP factor makes your possibilities practically unlimited. If you do not use L series lenses or better, and do not have the budget for these lenses, wait and do not buy this... you will only be torturing yourself by not having them, they are a must have. It would be like driving a Ferrari on rims. Because the AF (auto focus) mode adjusts so many functions including the ISO, an amateur like me can enjoy taking photos while not being concerned about the settings I promised myself I would learn. I just can't put the camera down long enough to read up on it! As promised this camera is excellent in very low light with the noise factor eliminated or greatly reduced. Amazing the way the 5D picks up light at night, just amazing. Once you take pictures at night with this camera, no other camera will do. Also, for anyone wanting to learn more about this camera, (and really any other camera like it) Youtube "Canon Mark ll 5D" and you will find about 20 knowledgeable videos of pros doing hands on demonstrations, comparing similar models, and offering priceless tips about functions you never knew the camera had. This, along with Amazon's testimonials proved invaluable in my decision to buy. If you would like to see the manual ahead of time visit Canons website [...] I was initially concerned that the camera may be a little complicated since I moved directly to this higher end camera after using the smaller Canon SD cameras and snapping pics with my friends Rebel 300d. The 5D is quite simple and once you use it, you will be hooked. I also recommend a Hyperdrive, a hand held device up to 160 GIG (about twice as heavy as an iphone and a little thicker) that you can quickly dump the photos from a memory card onto. This will save you money on buying multiple memory cards and lugging around a heavy laptop on weekend trips, after all you can use the freed up space and less weight in your backpack for more lenses. Battery life is impressive and it seems you can do over 900 pics on one charge with LCD and probably 2 or 3 times as much without it. I tried to talk myself into a lower cost camera with less mega pixels. I wanted to say I would get a regular HD video camera that had more performance features later. I relented and ponied up for the 5D and realized that for me personally it was worth the extra bucks. Very nice LCD screen and HD video in one unit. Hopefully this will delay my desire for a better camera and after seeing the impressive resale value of used L series lenses, surprisingly close to cost of new (I bought all used Lenses on Craigslist that look new) and the cameras, I felt the investment would offer future returns I could not pass up. I am very happy I did and am guilt free. Love It!

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This thing can get extremely loud

question: How high can the volume be?, context: I bought this speaker because my Sony Vaio S has ridiculously quiet internal speakers. It had the best reviews at the lowest price point, so I thought &#34;why not?&#34;First of all, it is a very classy-looking device, with the matte black plastic exterior and a splash of red on the drum. The aesthetics remind me of an HTC EVO. It is approximately the size of a tangerine when it's closed, which is a perfectly portable size.This thing can get extremely loud. Even outdoors the sound travels pretty far and watch out when turning up the volume all the way inside. I was wrong to expect so much from such a small device, but it is important to note that these speakers are very tinny. Unfortunately, I can't use these for my personal listening because they absolutely despise bass.If you're looking to buy speakers to improve the sound on your laptop, look elsewhere! Otherwise, these are well-made speakers with ample volume for portable media players where sound quality isn't much of an issue.

How high can the volume be?

This thing can get extremely loud .

I bought this speaker because my Sony Vaio S has ridiculously quiet internal speakers. It had the best reviews at the lowest price point, so I thought &#34;why not?&#34;First of all, it is a very classy-looking device, with the matte black plastic exterior and a splash of red on the drum. The aesthetics remind me of an HTC EVO. It is approximately the size of a tangerine when it's closed, which is a perfectly portable size.This thing can get extremely loud. Even outdoors the sound travels pretty far and watch out when turning up the volume all the way inside. I was wrong to expect so much from such a small device, but it is important to note that these speakers are very tinny. Unfortunately, I can't use these for my personal listening because they absolutely despise bass.If you're looking to buy speakers to improve the sound on your laptop, look elsewhere! Otherwise, these are well-made speakers with ample volume for portable media players where sound quality isn't much of an issue.

<hl> This thing can get extremely loud <hl> .

I bought this speaker because my Sony Vaio S has ridiculously quiet internal speakers. It had the best reviews at the lowest price point, so I thought &#34;why not?&#34;First of all, it is a very classy-looking device, with the matte black plastic exterior and a splash of red on the drum. The aesthetics remind me of an HTC EVO. It is approximately the size of a tangerine when it's closed, which is a perfectly portable size.<hl> This thing can get extremely loud <hl>. Even outdoors the sound travels pretty far and watch out when turning up the volume all the way inside. I was wrong to expect so much from such a small device, but it is important to note that these speakers are very tinny. Unfortunately, I can't use these for my personal listening because they absolutely despise bass.If you're looking to buy speakers to improve the sound on your laptop, look elsewhere! Otherwise, these are well-made speakers with ample volume for portable media players where sound quality isn't much of an issue.

I bought this speaker because my Sony Vaio S has ridiculously quiet internal speakers. It had the best reviews at the lowest price point, so I thought &#34;why not?&#34;First of all, it is a very classy-looking device, with the matte black plastic exterior and a splash of red on the drum. The aesthetics remind me of an HTC EVO. It is approximately the size of a tangerine when it's closed, which is a perfectly portable size. <hl> This thing can get extremely loud . <hl> Even outdoors the sound travels pretty far and watch out when turning up the volume all the way inside. I was wrong to expect so much from such a small device, but it is important to note that these speakers are very tinny. Unfortunately, I can't use these for my personal listening because they absolutely despise bass. If you're looking to buy speakers to improve the sound on your laptop, look elsewhere! Otherwise, these are well-made speakers with ample volume for portable media players where sound quality isn't much of an issue.

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The sound quality is much better

question: How about the quality?, context: Before I look a long airplane trip to Asia, my husband recommended that I purchase these Sennheiser headphones. I insisted that I didn't need them, and he argued right back that I wouldn't be regret buying them. Ahem. Yes, sometimes husbands can be right.The over-the-ear design ensures that most sounds -- even the annoying whine of jet engines -- are minimized. I had no idea how loud airplanes were until I put these on instead of the airline supplied ear buds and my better, but still inadequate, iPod buds. I listened to my iPod and the in-flight movies for hours before my ears tired. The sound quality is much better in a quiet environment than in a noisy one since, yes, some noise gets through. For those who listen to music in an office or in a college dorm, the fact that they don't leak much sound is a huge plus. My only complaint is that they don't fold or collapse to take up less space in my briefcase.These make a great gift for the traveler or just for someone who wants lightweight, comfortable headphones.

How about the quality?

The sound quality is much better in a quiet environment than in a noisy one since, yes, some noise gets through.

Before I look a long airplane trip to Asia, my husband recommended that I purchase these Sennheiser headphones. I insisted that I didn't need them, and he argued right back that I wouldn't be regret buying them. Ahem. Yes, sometimes husbands can be right.The over-the-ear design ensures that most sounds -- even the annoying whine of jet engines -- are minimized. I had no idea how loud airplanes were until I put these on instead of the airline supplied ear buds and my better, but still inadequate, iPod buds. I listened to my iPod and the in-flight movies for hours before my ears tired. The sound quality is much better in a quiet environment than in a noisy one since, yes, some noise gets through. For those who listen to music in an office or in a college dorm, the fact that they don't leak much sound is a huge plus. My only complaint is that they don't fold or collapse to take up less space in my briefcase.These make a great gift for the traveler or just for someone who wants lightweight, comfortable headphones.

<hl> The sound quality is much better <hl> in a quiet environment than in a noisy one since, yes, some noise gets through.

Before I look a long airplane trip to Asia, my husband recommended that I purchase these Sennheiser headphones. I insisted that I didn't need them, and he argued right back that I wouldn't be regret buying them. Ahem. Yes, sometimes husbands can be right.The over-the-ear design ensures that most sounds -- even the annoying whine of jet engines -- are minimized. I had no idea how loud airplanes were until I put these on instead of the airline supplied ear buds and my better, but still inadequate, iPod buds. I listened to my iPod and the in-flight movies for hours before my ears tired. <hl> The sound quality is much better <hl> in a quiet environment than in a noisy one since, yes, some noise gets through. For those who listen to music in an office or in a college dorm, the fact that they don't leak much sound is a huge plus. My only complaint is that they don't fold or collapse to take up less space in my briefcase.These make a great gift for the traveler or just for someone who wants lightweight, comfortable headphones.

Before I look a long airplane trip to Asia, my husband recommended that I purchase these Sennheiser headphones. I insisted that I didn't need them, and he argued right back that I wouldn't be regret buying them. Ahem. Yes, sometimes husbands can be right. The over-the-ear design ensures that most sounds -- even the annoying whine of jet engines -- are minimized. I had no idea how loud airplanes were until I put these on instead of the airline supplied ear buds and my better, but still inadequate, iPod buds. I listened to my iPod and the in-flight movies for hours before my ears tired. <hl> The sound quality is much better in a quiet environment than in a noisy one since, yes, some noise gets through. <hl> For those who listen to music in an office or in a college dorm, the fact that they don't leak much sound is a huge plus. My only complaint is that they don't fold or collapse to take up less space in my briefcase. These make a great gift for the traveler or just for someone who wants lightweight, comfortable headphones.

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the competition in point and shoot camera's

question: Does the video and pictures extremely sharp?, context: If Canon were to ever be nervous about the competition in point and shoot camera's, they are likely crapping themselves at this moment. I've owned 5 of the past Canon digital elph's (the most recent the SD790is), and I just returned the Canon SD940is. I am blown away by the panasonic ZS3! It does everything the Canon does, and more. First, the response time of the camera is excellent: shutter lag is minimal, autofocus is very quick, flash recharge times are quick as well. I felt the Canon 940 was inferior to even the 790 in shutter lag and autofocus (I was missing shots waiting for the camera to fix on the subject). The Panasonic has more pleasing photo quality, albeit slightly softer than the Canon. Colors are more vibrant on the Panasonic, as is overall tone. I feel like I don't have to mess with the image on the Panasonic like I did with the Canon. Overall, a great point and shoot.Now for the true differentiating feature..... This camera doubles as an excellent video camera. I am blown away by the quality of the video captured in the AVCHD-lite format. Even in low light situations, the video blows away any other point and shoot, and rivals the super compact $1000 Sony TG-5. Where it surpasses the TG-5 is in the optical stabilization; the Panasonic shows far less handshake than the TG-5 (which is a huge issue for these ultra compact video cameras). Finally, there is a point and shoot camera that can capture excellent video for those times where you don't want to drag along a larger video camera. I own the Sony CX-12 AVCHD camcorder, and the Panasonic is not in the same league as that camcorder. However, playing the files I shot with the Panasonic on western digital's WDTV via HDMI, video looks fantastic: sharp, vibrant colors with smooth panning. I would not feel bad trading the portability of the Panasonic, and leaving the Sony camcorder at home (unless I was on a trip to Ireland or something of the like). The video is truly remarkable for the size of the camera.Also worth noting; Panasonic was very smart to include HD motion JPEG as an option for video recording. So if AVCHD-lite isn't your thing, you can capture HD video footage in the mp4 quicktime format. I will say, however, the video is cleaner and smoother when shot in AVCHD-lite.Overall, for the cost of the camera, you cannot go wrong. It is an excellent point and shoot with very responsive shooting times, and a great portable HD camcorder to boot. I never thought I would own (or like) a Panasonic camera!Pros:Wide angle lenseExcellent image stabilizationExcellent AVCHD-lite video cameraExcellent shooting timesGreat battery lifeFull Zoom ability while video recordingCons:LCD screen resolution not the crispest I've seenSome images could use sharpeningMenu system a bit cumbersomeLarger than most point and shootsManual exposure in video mode would be nice

Does the video and pictures extremely sharp?

If Canon were to ever be nervous about the competition in point and shoot camera's , they are likely crapping themselves at this moment.

If Canon were to ever be nervous about the competition in point and shoot camera's, they are likely crapping themselves at this moment. I've owned 5 of the past Canon digital elph's (the most recent the SD790is), and I just returned the Canon SD940is. I am blown away by the panasonic ZS3! It does everything the Canon does, and more. First, the response time of the camera is excellent: shutter lag is minimal, autofocus is very quick, flash recharge times are quick as well. I felt the Canon 940 was inferior to even the 790 in shutter lag and autofocus (I was missing shots waiting for the camera to fix on the subject). The Panasonic has more pleasing photo quality, albeit slightly softer than the Canon. Colors are more vibrant on the Panasonic, as is overall tone. I feel like I don't have to mess with the image on the Panasonic like I did with the Canon. Overall, a great point and shoot.Now for the true differentiating feature..... This camera doubles as an excellent video camera. I am blown away by the quality of the video captured in the AVCHD-lite format. Even in low light situations, the video blows away any other point and shoot, and rivals the super compact $1000 Sony TG-5. Where it surpasses the TG-5 is in the optical stabilization; the Panasonic shows far less handshake than the TG-5 (which is a huge issue for these ultra compact video cameras). Finally, there is a point and shoot camera that can capture excellent video for those times where you don't want to drag along a larger video camera. I own the Sony CX-12 AVCHD camcorder, and the Panasonic is not in the same league as that camcorder. However, playing the files I shot with the Panasonic on western digital's WDTV via HDMI, video looks fantastic: sharp, vibrant colors with smooth panning. I would not feel bad trading the portability of the Panasonic, and leaving the Sony camcorder at home (unless I was on a trip to Ireland or something of the like). The video is truly remarkable for the size of the camera.Also worth noting; Panasonic was very smart to include HD motion JPEG as an option for video recording. So if AVCHD-lite isn't your thing, you can capture HD video footage in the mp4 quicktime format. I will say, however, the video is cleaner and smoother when shot in AVCHD-lite.Overall, for the cost of the camera, you cannot go wrong. It is an excellent point and shoot with very responsive shooting times, and a great portable HD camcorder to boot. I never thought I would own (or like) a Panasonic camera!Pros:Wide angle lenseExcellent image stabilizationExcellent AVCHD-lite video cameraExcellent shooting timesGreat battery lifeFull Zoom ability while video recordingCons:LCD screen resolution not the crispest I've seenSome images could use sharpeningMenu system a bit cumbersomeLarger than most point and shootsManual exposure in video mode would be nice

If Canon were to ever be nervous about <hl> the competition in point and shoot camera's <hl> , they are likely crapping themselves at this moment.

If Canon were to ever be nervous about <hl> the competition in point and shoot camera's <hl>, they are likely crapping themselves at this moment. I've owned 5 of the past Canon digital elph's (the most recent the SD790is), and I just returned the Canon SD940is. I am blown away by the panasonic ZS3! It does everything the Canon does, and more. First, the response time of the camera is excellent: shutter lag is minimal, autofocus is very quick, flash recharge times are quick as well. I felt the Canon 940 was inferior to even the 790 in shutter lag and autofocus (I was missing shots waiting for the camera to fix on the subject). The Panasonic has more pleasing photo quality, albeit slightly softer than the Canon. Colors are more vibrant on the Panasonic, as is overall tone. I feel like I don't have to mess with the image on the Panasonic like I did with the Canon. Overall, a great point and shoot.Now for the true differentiating feature..... This camera doubles as an excellent video camera. I am blown away by the quality of the video captured in the AVCHD-lite format. Even in low light situations, the video blows away any other point and shoot, and rivals the super compact $1000 Sony TG-5. Where it surpasses the TG-5 is in the optical stabilization; the Panasonic shows far less handshake than the TG-5 (which is a huge issue for these ultra compact video cameras). Finally, there is a point and shoot camera that can capture excellent video for those times where you don't want to drag along a larger video camera. I own the Sony CX-12 AVCHD camcorder, and the Panasonic is not in the same league as that camcorder. However, playing the files I shot with the Panasonic on western digital's WDTV via HDMI, video looks fantastic: sharp, vibrant colors with smooth panning. I would not feel bad trading the portability of the Panasonic, and leaving the Sony camcorder at home (unless I was on a trip to Ireland or something of the like). The video is truly remarkable for the size of the camera.Also worth noting; Panasonic was very smart to include HD motion JPEG as an option for video recording. So if AVCHD-lite isn't your thing, you can capture HD video footage in the mp4 quicktime format. I will say, however, the video is cleaner and smoother when shot in AVCHD-lite.Overall, for the cost of the camera, you cannot go wrong. It is an excellent point and shoot with very responsive shooting times, and a great portable HD camcorder to boot. I never thought I would own (or like) a Panasonic camera!Pros:Wide angle lenseExcellent image stabilizationExcellent AVCHD-lite video cameraExcellent shooting timesGreat battery lifeFull Zoom ability while video recordingCons:LCD screen resolution not the crispest I've seenSome images could use sharpeningMenu system a bit cumbersomeLarger than most point and shootsManual exposure in video mode would be nice

<hl> If Canon were to ever be nervous about the competition in point and shoot camera's , they are likely crapping themselves at this moment. <hl> I've owned 5 of the past Canon digital elph's (the most recent the SD790is), and I just returned the Canon SD940is. I am blown away by the panasonic ZS3! It does everything the Canon does, and more. First, the response time of the camera is excellent: shutter lag is minimal, autofocus is very quick, flash recharge times are quick as well. I felt the Canon 940 was inferior to even the 790 in shutter lag and autofocus (I was missing shots waiting for the camera to fix on the subject). The Panasonic has more pleasing photo quality, albeit slightly softer than the Canon. Colors are more vibrant on the Panasonic, as is overall tone. I feel like I don't have to mess with the image on the Panasonic like I did with the Canon. Overall, a great point and shoot. Now for the true differentiating feature..... This camera doubles as an excellent video camera. I am blown away by the quality of the video captured in the AVCHD-lite format. Even in low light situations, the video blows away any other point and shoot, and rivals the super compact $1000 Sony TG-5. Where it surpasses the TG-5 is in the optical stabilization; the Panasonic shows far less handshake than the TG-5 (which is a huge issue for these ultra compact video cameras). Finally, there is a point and shoot camera that can capture excellent video for those times where you don't want to drag along a larger video camera. I own the Sony CX-12 AVCHD camcorder, and the Panasonic is not in the same league as that camcorder. However, playing the files I shot with the Panasonic on western digital's WDTV via HDMI, video looks fantastic: sharp, vibrant colors with smooth panning. I would not feel bad trading the portability of the Panasonic, and leaving the Sony camcorder at home (unless I was on a trip to Ireland or something of the like). The video is truly remarkable for the size of the camera. Also worth noting; Panasonic was very smart to include HD motion JPEG as an option for video recording. So if AVCHD-lite isn't your thing, you can capture HD video footage in the mp4 quicktime format. I will say, however, the video is cleaner and smoother when shot in AVCHD-lite. Overall, for the cost of the camera, you cannot go wrong. It is an excellent point and shoot with very responsive shooting times, and a great portable HD camcorder to boot. I never thought I would own (or like) a Panasonic camera!Pros:Wide angle lenseExcellent image stabilizationExcellent AVCHD-lite video cameraExcellent shooting timesGreat battery lifeFull Zoom ability while video recordingCons:LCD screen resolution not the crispest I've seenSome images could use sharpeningMenu system a bit cumbersomeLarger than most point and shootsManual exposure in video mode would be nice

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The sound is incredible

question: How good is the bass?, context: These are amazing headphones, not to mention the price. The sound is incredible - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones. The cord is not obnoxiously long either and the ear buds fit in the ears wonderfully. It even cancels out noise from your environment pretty decently.

How good is the bass?

The sound is incredible - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones.

These are amazing headphones, not to mention the price. The sound is incredible - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones. The cord is not obnoxiously long either and the ear buds fit in the ears wonderfully. It even cancels out noise from your environment pretty decently.

<hl> The sound is incredible <hl> - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones.

These are amazing headphones, not to mention the price. <hl> The sound is incredible <hl> - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones. The cord is not obnoxiously long either and the ear buds fit in the ears wonderfully. It even cancels out noise from your environment pretty decently.

These are amazing headphones, not to mention the price. <hl> The sound is incredible - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones. <hl> The cord is not obnoxiously long either and the ear buds fit in the ears wonderfully. It even cancels out noise from your environment pretty decently.

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Love it

question: How is the reputation?, context: Love it. Working well and easy to set up. Only wish that the price was a little lower.

How is the reputation?

Love it .

Love it. Working well and easy to set up. Only wish that the price was a little lower.

<hl> Love it <hl> .

<hl> Love it <hl>. Working well and easy to set up. Only wish that the price was a little lower.

<hl> Love it . <hl> Working well and easy to set up. Only wish that the price was a little lower.

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the volume was just too low

question: How is the volume?, context: Firstly, I am no audiophile, but I can tell when a pair of headphones are decent and when they are not. This pair didn't tickle my fancy as the volume was just too low. I wanted to use it on my PS3, but the volume was so low that the in game audio was like whispering. My Laptop struggled to put out a good sound and I had to crank up the volume by a lot.Secondly, the bass is lacking. It is not totally absent and in fact seemed reasonable in most scenarios. Weirdly however, there were some particular songs where the bass was totally absent while my cheap Sony in ear buds had rich bass in those same songs. The inconsistent performance with the bass coupled with the extremely quite sound turned me off.I am returning these headphones at the earliest. I am purchasing the Superlux HD681. After a lot of research from sites like Head-fi.org I found that these don't seem to have the same issues as the Sennheiser HD201 and overall seem to have good performance, perhaps better than the Sennheiser in some respects even.It was a shame really. I was expecting great things with this Sennheiser, especially given that it is part of the Top 10 headphones for under $70, as per headphones.com.Well, they are NOT in the Top 10 list for me. Period.

How is the volume?

This pair didn't tickle my fancy as the volume was just too low .

Firstly, I am no audiophile, but I can tell when a pair of headphones are decent and when they are not. This pair didn't tickle my fancy as the volume was just too low. I wanted to use it on my PS3, but the volume was so low that the in game audio was like whispering. My Laptop struggled to put out a good sound and I had to crank up the volume by a lot.Secondly, the bass is lacking. It is not totally absent and in fact seemed reasonable in most scenarios. Weirdly however, there were some particular songs where the bass was totally absent while my cheap Sony in ear buds had rich bass in those same songs. The inconsistent performance with the bass coupled with the extremely quite sound turned me off.I am returning these headphones at the earliest. I am purchasing the Superlux HD681. After a lot of research from sites like Head-fi.org I found that these don't seem to have the same issues as the Sennheiser HD201 and overall seem to have good performance, perhaps better than the Sennheiser in some respects even.It was a shame really. I was expecting great things with this Sennheiser, especially given that it is part of the Top 10 headphones for under $70, as per headphones.com.Well, they are NOT in the Top 10 list for me. Period.

This pair didn't tickle my fancy as <hl> the volume was just too low <hl> .

Firstly, I am no audiophile, but I can tell when a pair of headphones are decent and when they are not. This pair didn't tickle my fancy as <hl> the volume was just too low <hl>. I wanted to use it on my PS3, but the volume was so low that the in game audio was like whispering. My Laptop struggled to put out a good sound and I had to crank up the volume by a lot.Secondly, the bass is lacking. It is not totally absent and in fact seemed reasonable in most scenarios. Weirdly however, there were some particular songs where the bass was totally absent while my cheap Sony in ear buds had rich bass in those same songs. The inconsistent performance with the bass coupled with the extremely quite sound turned me off.I am returning these headphones at the earliest. I am purchasing the Superlux HD681. After a lot of research from sites like Head-fi.org I found that these don't seem to have the same issues as the Sennheiser HD201 and overall seem to have good performance, perhaps better than the Sennheiser in some respects even.It was a shame really. I was expecting great things with this Sennheiser, especially given that it is part of the Top 10 headphones for under $70, as per headphones.com.Well, they are NOT in the Top 10 list for me. Period.

Firstly, I am no audiophile, but I can tell when a pair of headphones are decent and when they are not. <hl> This pair didn't tickle my fancy as the volume was just too low . <hl> I wanted to use it on my PS3, but the volume was so low that the in game audio was like whispering. My Laptop struggled to put out a good sound and I had to crank up the volume by a lot. Secondly, the bass is lacking. It is not totally absent and in fact seemed reasonable in most scenarios. Weirdly however, there were some particular songs where the bass was totally absent while my cheap Sony in ear buds had rich bass in those same songs. The inconsistent performance with the bass coupled with the extremely quite sound turned me off. I am returning these headphones at the earliest. I am purchasing the Superlux HD681. After a lot of research from sites like Head-fi.org I found that these don't seem to have the same issues as the Sennheiser HD201 and overall seem to have good performance, perhaps better than the Sennheiser in some respects even. It was a shame really. I was expecting great things with this Sennheiser, especially given that it is part of the Top 10 headphones for under $70, as per headphones.com. Well, they are NOT in the Top 10 list for me. Period.

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It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected

question: How to operate the device?, context: The TP-Link TL-SG1005D switch is a faster, inexpensive and reliable way to add more 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports to a network. The TP-Link TL-SG1005D comes with 5 Ethernet ports, any of them can be designated as WAN and the rest will act as LAN ports. It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected to a port is active or inactive, and consequently will put the inactive port idle until needed again, reducing the power consumption to an 80% compared to other switches in the market. It also discovers if the device connected to any of the ports is 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and acts accordingly.It can be used with any router, or directly with a modem. I'm using it together with theTP-LINK TL-PA511 KIT AV500 Powerline Gigabit Adapter Starter Kit, up to 500Mbpsto provide broadband Internet to all the wired devices in my office, and it's like having a second router without paying the cost of it. Even when all four devices are online the speed is great.

How to operate the device?

It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected to a port is active or inactive, and consequently will put the inactive port idle until needed again, reducing the power consumption to an 80% compared to other switches in the market.

The TP-Link TL-SG1005D switch is a faster, inexpensive and reliable way to add more 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports to a network. The TP-Link TL-SG1005D comes with 5 Ethernet ports, any of them can be designated as WAN and the rest will act as LAN ports. It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected to a port is active or inactive, and consequently will put the inactive port idle until needed again, reducing the power consumption to an 80% compared to other switches in the market. It also discovers if the device connected to any of the ports is 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and acts accordingly.It can be used with any router, or directly with a modem. I'm using it together with theTP-LINK TL-PA511 KIT AV500 Powerline Gigabit Adapter Starter Kit, up to 500Mbpsto provide broadband Internet to all the wired devices in my office, and it's like having a second router without paying the cost of it. Even when all four devices are online the speed is great.

<hl> It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected <hl> to a port is active or inactive, and consequently will put the inactive port idle until needed again, reducing the power consumption to an 80% compared to other switches in the market.

The TP-Link TL-SG1005D switch is a faster, inexpensive and reliable way to add more 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports to a network. The TP-Link TL-SG1005D comes with 5 Ethernet ports, any of them can be designated as WAN and the rest will act as LAN ports. <hl> It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected <hl> to a port is active or inactive, and consequently will put the inactive port idle until needed again, reducing the power consumption to an 80% compared to other switches in the market. It also discovers if the device connected to any of the ports is 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and acts accordingly.It can be used with any router, or directly with a modem. I'm using it together with theTP-LINK TL-PA511 KIT AV500 Powerline Gigabit Adapter Starter Kit, up to 500Mbpsto provide broadband Internet to all the wired devices in my office, and it's like having a second router without paying the cost of it. Even when all four devices are online the speed is great.

The TP-Link TL-SG1005D switch is a faster, inexpensive and reliable way to add more 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports to a network. The TP-Link TL-SG1005D comes with 5 Ethernet ports, any of them can be designated as WAN and the rest will act as LAN ports. <hl> It's totally plug & play, and it detects when a device connected to a port is active or inactive, and consequently will put the inactive port idle until needed again, reducing the power consumption to an 80% compared to other switches in the market. <hl> It also discovers if the device connected to any of the ports is 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and acts accordingly. It can be used with any router, or directly with a modem. I'm using it together with theTP-LINK TL-PA511 KIT AV500 Powerline Gigabit Adapter Starter Kit, up to 500Mbpsto provide broadband Internet to all the wired devices in my office, and it's like having a second router without paying the cost of it. Even when all four devices are online the speed is great.

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electronics

Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out

question: How is the compartment?, context: Really love this backpack from Kata. Previously, I only had experience with chain store backpacks but the DR-467 is a cut above. It has tons of features, superb build quality, and excellent padding. Exterior is somewhat anonymous however this is a plus for me as I sometimes travel through dodgy areas and need a backpack that doesn't attract unwanted attention.It is compact, reasonably light-weight and has a slim profile. The bright yellow interior lining is very helpful for finding gear in low light. Has lots of pockets for organization. Laptop section fits my 17" just fine. Back padding is a little stiff. Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out. Compact size is not suitable for giant gear or very long lenses but medium zoom and primes should be fine. Top compartment is very roomy and has a slot to poke mp3 player headphones through.Straps are very comfy. Zippers have smooth travel. Reflective cloth is embedded in zippers and straps. Rain cover is a nice plus as is zip out drink holder. The only complaint I have is no tripod holder and would like a dedicated keychain hook. My Slik 340EZ tripod fits in the laptop compartment so it's no biggie. This compact bag exudes quality and would recommend to anyone.

How is the compartment?

Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out .

Really love this backpack from Kata. Previously, I only had experience with chain store backpacks but the DR-467 is a cut above. It has tons of features, superb build quality, and excellent padding. Exterior is somewhat anonymous however this is a plus for me as I sometimes travel through dodgy areas and need a backpack that doesn't attract unwanted attention.It is compact, reasonably light-weight and has a slim profile. The bright yellow interior lining is very helpful for finding gear in low light. Has lots of pockets for organization. Laptop section fits my 17" just fine. Back padding is a little stiff. Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out. Compact size is not suitable for giant gear or very long lenses but medium zoom and primes should be fine. Top compartment is very roomy and has a slot to poke mp3 player headphones through.Straps are very comfy. Zippers have smooth travel. Reflective cloth is embedded in zippers and straps. Rain cover is a nice plus as is zip out drink holder. The only complaint I have is no tripod holder and would like a dedicated keychain hook. My Slik 340EZ tripod fits in the laptop compartment so it's no biggie. This compact bag exudes quality and would recommend to anyone.

<hl> Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out <hl> .

Really love this backpack from Kata. Previously, I only had experience with chain store backpacks but the DR-467 is a cut above. It has tons of features, superb build quality, and excellent padding. Exterior is somewhat anonymous however this is a plus for me as I sometimes travel through dodgy areas and need a backpack that doesn't attract unwanted attention.It is compact, reasonably light-weight and has a slim profile. The bright yellow interior lining is very helpful for finding gear in low light. Has lots of pockets for organization. Laptop section fits my 17" just fine. Back padding is a little stiff. <hl> Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out <hl>. Compact size is not suitable for giant gear or very long lenses but medium zoom and primes should be fine. Top compartment is very roomy and has a slot to poke mp3 player headphones through.Straps are very comfy. Zippers have smooth travel. Reflective cloth is embedded in zippers and straps. Rain cover is a nice plus as is zip out drink holder. The only complaint I have is no tripod holder and would like a dedicated keychain hook. My Slik 340EZ tripod fits in the laptop compartment so it's no biggie. This compact bag exudes quality and would recommend to anyone.

Really love this backpack from Kata. Previously, I only had experience with chain store backpacks but the DR-467 is a cut above. It has tons of features, superb build quality, and excellent padding. Exterior is somewhat anonymous however this is a plus for me as I sometimes travel through dodgy areas and need a backpack that doesn't attract unwanted attention. It is compact, reasonably light-weight and has a slim profile. The bright yellow interior lining is very helpful for finding gear in low light. Has lots of pockets for organization. Laptop section fits my 17" just fine. Back padding is a little stiff. <hl> Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out . <hl> Compact size is not suitable for giant gear or very long lenses but medium zoom and primes should be fine. Top compartment is very roomy and has a slot to poke mp3 player headphones through. Straps are very comfy. Zippers have smooth travel. Reflective cloth is embedded in zippers and straps. Rain cover is a nice plus as is zip out drink holder. The only complaint I have is no tripod holder and would like a dedicated keychain hook. My Slik 340EZ tripod fits in the laptop compartment so it's no biggie. This compact bag exudes quality and would recommend to anyone.

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The bass is actually pretty strong

question: How is the volume?, context: I bought these because my computer's internal speaker is very quiet, but was of pretty good quality nonetheless.Basically, the sound quality on these speakers is pretty good for the value. The bass is actually pretty strong for the speakers' size, but the port for what I think is bass reflex wasn't properly designed I guess because the whole point of an bass reflex enclosure is to make a small speaker system have decent bass... which this doesn't. The speakers also make some random ticking sounds that sound A LOT like morse code lol, which might be caused by poor magnetic shielding and the fact that I have a wireless card on my computer... I'm not really sure.Also, these do sound pretty tinny and as some one mentioned earlier, sort of muffled like the old dolby noise reduction tape decks though not quite as bad. Oddly enough only 1 speaker worked on my computer when on youtube or windows media player, quicktime,etc. but when I did the sound test on my computer the other speaker worked for some reason. This is probably an issue with my computer because the speakers worked fine on my bro's computer.Basically I gave this 4 stars because I think it's not air to expect any better quality than this for only $12 or so.

How is the volume?

The bass is actually pretty strong for the speakers' size, but the port for what I think is bass reflex wasn't properly designed I guess because the whole point of an bass reflex enclosure is to make a small speaker system have decent bass... which this doesn't.

I bought these because my computer's internal speaker is very quiet, but was of pretty good quality nonetheless.Basically, the sound quality on these speakers is pretty good for the value. The bass is actually pretty strong for the speakers' size, but the port for what I think is bass reflex wasn't properly designed I guess because the whole point of an bass reflex enclosure is to make a small speaker system have decent bass... which this doesn't. The speakers also make some random ticking sounds that sound A LOT like morse code lol, which might be caused by poor magnetic shielding and the fact that I have a wireless card on my computer... I'm not really sure.Also, these do sound pretty tinny and as some one mentioned earlier, sort of muffled like the old dolby noise reduction tape decks though not quite as bad. Oddly enough only 1 speaker worked on my computer when on youtube or windows media player, quicktime,etc. but when I did the sound test on my computer the other speaker worked for some reason. This is probably an issue with my computer because the speakers worked fine on my bro's computer.Basically I gave this 4 stars because I think it's not air to expect any better quality than this for only $12 or so.

<hl> The bass is actually pretty strong <hl> for the speakers' size, but the port for what I think is bass reflex wasn't properly designed I guess because the whole point of an bass reflex enclosure is to make a small speaker system have decent bass... which this doesn't.

I bought these because my computer's internal speaker is very quiet, but was of pretty good quality nonetheless.Basically, the sound quality on these speakers is pretty good for the value. <hl> The bass is actually pretty strong <hl> for the speakers' size, but the port for what I think is bass reflex wasn't properly designed I guess because the whole point of an bass reflex enclosure is to make a small speaker system have decent bass... which this doesn't. The speakers also make some random ticking sounds that sound A LOT like morse code lol, which might be caused by poor magnetic shielding and the fact that I have a wireless card on my computer... I'm not really sure.Also, these do sound pretty tinny and as some one mentioned earlier, sort of muffled like the old dolby noise reduction tape decks though not quite as bad. Oddly enough only 1 speaker worked on my computer when on youtube or windows media player, quicktime,etc. but when I did the sound test on my computer the other speaker worked for some reason. This is probably an issue with my computer because the speakers worked fine on my bro's computer.Basically I gave this 4 stars because I think it's not air to expect any better quality than this for only $12 or so.

I bought these because my computer's internal speaker is very quiet, but was of pretty good quality nonetheless. Basically, the sound quality on these speakers is pretty good for the value. <hl> The bass is actually pretty strong for the speakers' size, but the port for what I think is bass reflex wasn't properly designed I guess because the whole point of an bass reflex enclosure is to make a small speaker system have decent bass... which this doesn't. <hl> The speakers also make some random ticking sounds that sound A LOT like morse code lol, which might be caused by poor magnetic shielding and the fact that I have a wireless card on my computer... I'm not really sure. Also, these do sound pretty tinny and as some one mentioned earlier, sort of muffled like the old dolby noise reduction tape decks though not quite as bad. Oddly enough only 1 speaker worked on my computer when on youtube or windows media player, quicktime,etc. but when I did the sound test on my computer the other speaker worked for some reason. This is probably an issue with my computer because the speakers worked fine on my bro's computer. Basically I gave this 4 stars because I think it's not air to expect any better quality than this for only $12 or so.

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electronics

I absolutely love my shuffle

question: Do you like the clip we mentioned?, context: I absolutely love my shuffle. I listen to audiobooks and the controls are very quick and easy to use. The voiceover tells what book and chapter is being played and the fast forward or reverse allows me to repeat or go forward when I want. The pause/play and volume controls are also very handy and easy to operate. The size and clip are great so it doesn't get in the way or get lost. The battery holds the charge for 15 hours. I'm going to buy at least one more.The 2 reasons I am not rating the shuffle at 5 stars is because I can only download books or charge it on my Apple computer. I will have to purchase an accessory wall jack so I can charge it without the computer and, when I travel, I will only be able to download additional books when I have access to an Apple.

Do you like the clip we mentioned?

I absolutely love my shuffle .

I absolutely love my shuffle. I listen to audiobooks and the controls are very quick and easy to use. The voiceover tells what book and chapter is being played and the fast forward or reverse allows me to repeat or go forward when I want. The pause/play and volume controls are also very handy and easy to operate. The size and clip are great so it doesn't get in the way or get lost. The battery holds the charge for 15 hours. I'm going to buy at least one more.The 2 reasons I am not rating the shuffle at 5 stars is because I can only download books or charge it on my Apple computer. I will have to purchase an accessory wall jack so I can charge it without the computer and, when I travel, I will only be able to download additional books when I have access to an Apple.

<hl> I absolutely love my shuffle <hl> .

<hl> I absolutely love my shuffle <hl>. I listen to audiobooks and the controls are very quick and easy to use. The voiceover tells what book and chapter is being played and the fast forward or reverse allows me to repeat or go forward when I want. The pause/play and volume controls are also very handy and easy to operate. The size and clip are great so it doesn't get in the way or get lost. The battery holds the charge for 15 hours. I'm going to buy at least one more.The 2 reasons I am not rating the shuffle at 5 stars is because I can only download books or charge it on my Apple computer. I will have to purchase an accessory wall jack so I can charge it without the computer and, when I travel, I will only be able to download additional books when I have access to an Apple.

<hl> I absolutely love my shuffle . <hl> I listen to audiobooks and the controls are very quick and easy to use. The voiceover tells what book and chapter is being played and the fast forward or reverse allows me to repeat or go forward when I want. The pause/play and volume controls are also very handy and easy to operate. The size and clip are great so it doesn't get in the way or get lost. The battery holds the charge for 15 hours. I'm going to buy at least one more. The 2 reasons I am not rating the shuffle at 5 stars is because I can only download books or charge it on my Apple computer. I will have to purchase an accessory wall jack so I can charge it without the computer and, when I travel, I will only be able to download additional books when I have access to an Apple.

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electronics

The sound is loud

question: How much loud is the volume?, context: It worked with my antiquated Sony NWZ-S615F mp3 player. The sound is loud and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries.

How much loud is the volume?

The sound is loud and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries.

It worked with my antiquated Sony NWZ-S615F mp3 player. The sound is loud and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries.

<hl> The sound is loud <hl> and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries.

It worked with my antiquated Sony NWZ-S615F mp3 player. <hl> The sound is loud <hl> and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries.

It worked with my antiquated Sony NWZ-S615F mp3 player. <hl> The sound is loud and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries. <hl>

2d259601853196fee605ec085ef4f45b

electronics

effective computer audio solution

question: How is ear?, context: I am still getting used to this speaker set, but for the price, it is great so far. No it is not like some super concert hall quality set, but for the price it really delivers. I have seen all the various reviews of people complaining of anemic performance(not about this product, but in general) and I always wonder what people expect out of a 2.1 system. For I would say 80% of one's general audio needs, this is a great buy. If you want to shake the pictures off the wall, then maybe go for another package.On a basic user level, I like this unit because all the controls are located on a remote that sits on the desktop. Having to reach under the desk to adjust the bass is not necessary. Also, the various inputs/outputs are located in the same remote. The only complaint I have is that ergonomically, the remote is a bit unbalanced in the various controls - the volume knob is huge and the base is a bit hidden on the side. But that is really small potatoes overall.Regarding the actual sound, it is fine for what it is. Decent bass, the highs and overall frequency balance is fine. As with most audio setups, if you do not have an equalizer on your computer, see about getting one. While this unit is ok in its flat response, it certainly can use some tweaking to get it just right.Overall - especially in terms of price to performance - this is an A+ product. If you are some crazy audiophile, you may not be completely impressed. But for the vast majority of users out there, this is a very affordable and effective computer audio solution.

How is ear?

But for the vast majority of users out there, this is a very affordable and effective computer audio solution .

I am still getting used to this speaker set, but for the price, it is great so far. No it is not like some super concert hall quality set, but for the price it really delivers. I have seen all the various reviews of people complaining of anemic performance(not about this product, but in general) and I always wonder what people expect out of a 2.1 system. For I would say 80% of one's general audio needs, this is a great buy. If you want to shake the pictures off the wall, then maybe go for another package.On a basic user level, I like this unit because all the controls are located on a remote that sits on the desktop. Having to reach under the desk to adjust the bass is not necessary. Also, the various inputs/outputs are located in the same remote. The only complaint I have is that ergonomically, the remote is a bit unbalanced in the various controls - the volume knob is huge and the base is a bit hidden on the side. But that is really small potatoes overall.Regarding the actual sound, it is fine for what it is. Decent bass, the highs and overall frequency balance is fine. As with most audio setups, if you do not have an equalizer on your computer, see about getting one. While this unit is ok in its flat response, it certainly can use some tweaking to get it just right.Overall - especially in terms of price to performance - this is an A+ product. If you are some crazy audiophile, you may not be completely impressed. But for the vast majority of users out there, this is a very affordable and effective computer audio solution.

But for the vast majority of users out there, this is a very affordable and <hl> effective computer audio solution <hl> .

I am still getting used to this speaker set, but for the price, it is great so far. No it is not like some super concert hall quality set, but for the price it really delivers. I have seen all the various reviews of people complaining of anemic performance(not about this product, but in general) and I always wonder what people expect out of a 2.1 system. For I would say 80% of one's general audio needs, this is a great buy. If you want to shake the pictures off the wall, then maybe go for another package.On a basic user level, I like this unit because all the controls are located on a remote that sits on the desktop. Having to reach under the desk to adjust the bass is not necessary. Also, the various inputs/outputs are located in the same remote. The only complaint I have is that ergonomically, the remote is a bit unbalanced in the various controls - the volume knob is huge and the base is a bit hidden on the side. But that is really small potatoes overall.Regarding the actual sound, it is fine for what it is. Decent bass, the highs and overall frequency balance is fine. As with most audio setups, if you do not have an equalizer on your computer, see about getting one. While this unit is ok in its flat response, it certainly can use some tweaking to get it just right.Overall - especially in terms of price to performance - this is an A+ product. If you are some crazy audiophile, you may not be completely impressed. But for the vast majority of users out there, this is a very affordable and <hl> effective computer audio solution <hl>.

I am still getting used to this speaker set, but for the price, it is great so far. No it is not like some super concert hall quality set, but for the price it really delivers. I have seen all the various reviews of people complaining of anemic performance(not about this product, but in general) and I always wonder what people expect out of a 2.1 system. For I would say 80% of one's general audio needs, this is a great buy. If you want to shake the pictures off the wall, then maybe go for another package. On a basic user level, I like this unit because all the controls are located on a remote that sits on the desktop. Having to reach under the desk to adjust the bass is not necessary. Also, the various inputs/outputs are located in the same remote. The only complaint I have is that ergonomically, the remote is a bit unbalanced in the various controls - the volume knob is huge and the base is a bit hidden on the side. But that is really small potatoes overall. Regarding the actual sound, it is fine for what it is. Decent bass, the highs and overall frequency balance is fine. As with most audio setups, if you do not have an equalizer on your computer, see about getting one. While this unit is ok in its flat response, it certainly can use some tweaking to get it just right. Overall - especially in terms of price to performance - this is an A+ product. If you are some crazy audiophile, you may not be completely impressed. <hl> But for the vast majority of users out there, this is a very affordable and effective computer audio solution . <hl>

601f02b133cba2b10d495658c0ef6aa4

electronics

a perfect product

question: How is the tablet?, context: This tablet case is very well made. It has perfect stitching. It has openings in all the right places and has a magnet that holds the lid down. It could not be made better. I am a very fussy person. I don't pay top dollar for anything but this it a top dollar item at a low price. Thanks for making a perfect product. This case is the best one I have seen.

How is the tablet?

Thanks for making a perfect product .

This tablet case is very well made. It has perfect stitching. It has openings in all the right places and has a magnet that holds the lid down. It could not be made better. I am a very fussy person. I don't pay top dollar for anything but this it a top dollar item at a low price. Thanks for making a perfect product. This case is the best one I have seen.

Thanks for making <hl> a perfect product <hl> .

This tablet case is very well made. It has perfect stitching. It has openings in all the right places and has a magnet that holds the lid down. It could not be made better. I am a very fussy person. I don't pay top dollar for anything but this it a top dollar item at a low price. Thanks for making <hl> a perfect product <hl>. This case is the best one I have seen.

This tablet case is very well made. It has perfect stitching. It has openings in all the right places and has a magnet that holds the lid down. It could not be made better. I am a very fussy person. I don't pay top dollar for anything but this it a top dollar item at a low price. <hl> Thanks for making a perfect product . <hl> This case is the best one I have seen.

9371f7cc37b6890ddde4c1dd47a1fb95

electronics

Although this External Hard Drive is advertised

question: How to drive in the city?, context: Although this External Hard Drive is advertised for Mac computers, I used it with my windows PC and so far haven't found many issues. I have many many external hard drives from a gambit of manufacturers, and here's how this one holds up:PROS:- Fairly Fast: though by no means the fastest on the market, it is by no means the slowest. I'm copying 40gb of video on there right now and it says the estimated wait time is 30 minutes. Not too bad. And in actuality it will probably be closer to 20 minutes.- Sleek design: though external hard drive owners are probably more concerned with keeping their files safe, the design here will hopefully also appeal to the trendy-seekers too. I like the silver stripe and the overall look and feel. Definitely more attractive than my others.- Runs quiet/cool: doesn't make any hideous chugging sounds and doesn't get extremely hot. This is good news.- Good price. 3 TB isn't anything to laugh at, so I think this device is quite affordable given the amount of data it can holdCONS:- For Windows users, you will have to download software from their website for the computer to recognize the external hard drive. Honestly, I would rather have something without any software at all. I just want my files on there like a mega USB drive. But whatever, it isn't that big of a deal. For Mac users, you will be able to install the software directly after connecting it to your computer.OVERALL: As long as the drive doesn't crash on me, I can't really complain about it. Good amount of memory, good speed, quiet/cool, nice design. I have a few other Seagates and they seem to be a good brand. No issues. I'd recommend this one as well. And, as always, if the device does start to give me problems I will certainly update my review accordingly.

How to drive in the city?

Although this External Hard Drive is advertised for Mac computers, I used it with my windows PC and so far haven't found many issues.

Although this External Hard Drive is advertised for Mac computers, I used it with my windows PC and so far haven't found many issues. I have many many external hard drives from a gambit of manufacturers, and here's how this one holds up:PROS:- Fairly Fast: though by no means the fastest on the market, it is by no means the slowest. I'm copying 40gb of video on there right now and it says the estimated wait time is 30 minutes. Not too bad. And in actuality it will probably be closer to 20 minutes.- Sleek design: though external hard drive owners are probably more concerned with keeping their files safe, the design here will hopefully also appeal to the trendy-seekers too. I like the silver stripe and the overall look and feel. Definitely more attractive than my others.- Runs quiet/cool: doesn't make any hideous chugging sounds and doesn't get extremely hot. This is good news.- Good price. 3 TB isn't anything to laugh at, so I think this device is quite affordable given the amount of data it can holdCONS:- For Windows users, you will have to download software from their website for the computer to recognize the external hard drive. Honestly, I would rather have something without any software at all. I just want my files on there like a mega USB drive. But whatever, it isn't that big of a deal. For Mac users, you will be able to install the software directly after connecting it to your computer.OVERALL: As long as the drive doesn't crash on me, I can't really complain about it. Good amount of memory, good speed, quiet/cool, nice design. I have a few other Seagates and they seem to be a good brand. No issues. I'd recommend this one as well. And, as always, if the device does start to give me problems I will certainly update my review accordingly.

<hl> Although this External Hard Drive is advertised <hl> for Mac computers, I used it with my windows PC and so far haven't found many issues.

<hl> Although this External Hard Drive is advertised <hl> for Mac computers, I used it with my windows PC and so far haven't found many issues. I have many many external hard drives from a gambit of manufacturers, and here's how this one holds up:PROS:- Fairly Fast: though by no means the fastest on the market, it is by no means the slowest. I'm copying 40gb of video on there right now and it says the estimated wait time is 30 minutes. Not too bad. And in actuality it will probably be closer to 20 minutes.- Sleek design: though external hard drive owners are probably more concerned with keeping their files safe, the design here will hopefully also appeal to the trendy-seekers too. I like the silver stripe and the overall look and feel. Definitely more attractive than my others.- Runs quiet/cool: doesn't make any hideous chugging sounds and doesn't get extremely hot. This is good news.- Good price. 3 TB isn't anything to laugh at, so I think this device is quite affordable given the amount of data it can holdCONS:- For Windows users, you will have to download software from their website for the computer to recognize the external hard drive. Honestly, I would rather have something without any software at all. I just want my files on there like a mega USB drive. But whatever, it isn't that big of a deal. For Mac users, you will be able to install the software directly after connecting it to your computer.OVERALL: As long as the drive doesn't crash on me, I can't really complain about it. Good amount of memory, good speed, quiet/cool, nice design. I have a few other Seagates and they seem to be a good brand. No issues. I'd recommend this one as well. And, as always, if the device does start to give me problems I will certainly update my review accordingly.

<hl> Although this External Hard Drive is advertised for Mac computers, I used it with my windows PC and so far haven't found many issues. <hl> I have many many external hard drives from a gambit of manufacturers, and here's how this one holds up:PROS:- Fairly Fast: though by no means the fastest on the market, it is by no means the slowest. I'm copying 40gb of video on there right now and it says the estimated wait time is 30 minutes. Not too bad. And in actuality it will probably be closer to 20 minutes.- Sleek design: though external hard drive owners are probably more concerned with keeping their files safe, the design here will hopefully also appeal to the trendy-seekers too. I like the silver stripe and the overall look and feel. Definitely more attractive than my others.- Runs quiet/cool: doesn't make any hideous chugging sounds and doesn't get extremely hot. This is good news.- Good price. 3 TB isn't anything to laugh at, so I think this device is quite affordable given the amount of data it can holdCONS:- For Windows users, you will have to download software from their website for the computer to recognize the external hard drive. Honestly, I would rather have something without any software at all. I just want my files on there like a mega USB drive. But whatever, it isn't that big of a deal. For Mac users, you will be able to install the software directly after connecting it to your computer. OVERALL: As long as the drive doesn't crash on me, I can't really complain about it. Good amount of memory, good speed, quiet/cool, nice design. I have a few other Seagates and they seem to be a good brand. No issues. I'd recommend this one as well. And, as always, if the device does start to give me problems I will certainly update my review accordingly.

96ded82a852cce9ea9e39e9fd6f44639

electronics

those small pockets

question: Does the camera glove has no extra pockets?, context: On my old laptop bag, the handles started coming apart so I was looking for a new one. I wanted something a little smaller that still had a front pocket for extras such as an iPod, the laptop power cord, a small external hard drive, and a couple cables. This case was in my price range and is well reviewed. The very first review and a few others I read mentioned that this bag was a little small and potentially a tight fit. I have a Lenovo e420 14" laptop and decided to buy the 16" bag so I would have a little extra room.When the case arrived the first thing I noticed is the bag is very slim. My 14" Lenovo e420 fits comfortably in the bag leaving a little extra room so it does not scrape the zipper. If I had gone with the 14" bag I have no doubts that there would have been issues with the laptop rubbing on the zipper. I have enough extra room to put a manila folder with some paperwork in the pocket along with the laptop itself. The second/middle zipper has several pockets inside that are good for storing small things. In my case, some SD cards and thumb drives. In front of those small pockets there is room for the laptop power cord, a small usb external hard drive, my iPod Classic, and a couple small misc cables. With all those items it makes the pocket a little bulgy and doesn't leave much room for anything else. The very front zippered pocket on the bag is really tiny. I have a cellphone charger in it and that is a very snug fit by itself.Honestly had I known the bag was practically a notebook sleeve with a front pocket I probably would've opted for a different bag. That being said I'm going to use this one for awhile and see if it grows on me. I like that the bag is smaller than my old one and that its very lightweight material. It feels like it will provide some decent protection and the material of the bag itself won't damage or scratch my belongings inside it.

Does the camera glove has no extra pockets?

In front of those small pockets there is room for the laptop power cord, a small usb external hard drive, my iPod Classic, and a couple small misc cables.

On my old laptop bag, the handles started coming apart so I was looking for a new one. I wanted something a little smaller that still had a front pocket for extras such as an iPod, the laptop power cord, a small external hard drive, and a couple cables. This case was in my price range and is well reviewed. The very first review and a few others I read mentioned that this bag was a little small and potentially a tight fit. I have a Lenovo e420 14" laptop and decided to buy the 16" bag so I would have a little extra room.When the case arrived the first thing I noticed is the bag is very slim. My 14" Lenovo e420 fits comfortably in the bag leaving a little extra room so it does not scrape the zipper. If I had gone with the 14" bag I have no doubts that there would have been issues with the laptop rubbing on the zipper. I have enough extra room to put a manila folder with some paperwork in the pocket along with the laptop itself. The second/middle zipper has several pockets inside that are good for storing small things. In my case, some SD cards and thumb drives. In front of those small pockets there is room for the laptop power cord, a small usb external hard drive, my iPod Classic, and a couple small misc cables. With all those items it makes the pocket a little bulgy and doesn't leave much room for anything else. The very front zippered pocket on the bag is really tiny. I have a cellphone charger in it and that is a very snug fit by itself.Honestly had I known the bag was practically a notebook sleeve with a front pocket I probably would've opted for a different bag. That being said I'm going to use this one for awhile and see if it grows on me. I like that the bag is smaller than my old one and that its very lightweight material. It feels like it will provide some decent protection and the material of the bag itself won't damage or scratch my belongings inside it.

In front of <hl> those small pockets <hl> there is room for the laptop power cord, a small usb external hard drive, my iPod Classic, and a couple small misc cables.

On my old laptop bag, the handles started coming apart so I was looking for a new one. I wanted something a little smaller that still had a front pocket for extras such as an iPod, the laptop power cord, a small external hard drive, and a couple cables. This case was in my price range and is well reviewed. The very first review and a few others I read mentioned that this bag was a little small and potentially a tight fit. I have a Lenovo e420 14" laptop and decided to buy the 16" bag so I would have a little extra room.When the case arrived the first thing I noticed is the bag is very slim. My 14" Lenovo e420 fits comfortably in the bag leaving a little extra room so it does not scrape the zipper. If I had gone with the 14" bag I have no doubts that there would have been issues with the laptop rubbing on the zipper. I have enough extra room to put a manila folder with some paperwork in the pocket along with the laptop itself. The second/middle zipper has several pockets inside that are good for storing small things. In my case, some SD cards and thumb drives. In front of <hl> those small pockets <hl> there is room for the laptop power cord, a small usb external hard drive, my iPod Classic, and a couple small misc cables. With all those items it makes the pocket a little bulgy and doesn't leave much room for anything else. The very front zippered pocket on the bag is really tiny. I have a cellphone charger in it and that is a very snug fit by itself.Honestly had I known the bag was practically a notebook sleeve with a front pocket I probably would've opted for a different bag. That being said I'm going to use this one for awhile and see if it grows on me. I like that the bag is smaller than my old one and that its very lightweight material. It feels like it will provide some decent protection and the material of the bag itself won't damage or scratch my belongings inside it.

On my old laptop bag, the handles started coming apart so I was looking for a new one. I wanted something a little smaller that still had a front pocket for extras such as an iPod, the laptop power cord, a small external hard drive, and a couple cables. This case was in my price range and is well reviewed. The very first review and a few others I read mentioned that this bag was a little small and potentially a tight fit. I have a Lenovo e420 14" laptop and decided to buy the 16" bag so I would have a little extra room. When the case arrived the first thing I noticed is the bag is very slim. My 14" Lenovo e420 fits comfortably in the bag leaving a little extra room so it does not scrape the zipper. If I had gone with the 14" bag I have no doubts that there would have been issues with the laptop rubbing on the zipper. I have enough extra room to put a manila folder with some paperwork in the pocket along with the laptop itself. The second/middle zipper has several pockets inside that are good for storing small things. In my case, some SD cards and thumb drives. <hl> In front of those small pockets there is room for the laptop power cord, a small usb external hard drive, my iPod Classic, and a couple small misc cables. <hl> With all those items it makes the pocket a little bulgy and doesn't leave much room for anything else. The very front zippered pocket on the bag is really tiny. I have a cellphone charger in it and that is a very snug fit by itself. Honestly had I known the bag was practically a notebook sleeve with a front pocket I probably would've opted for a different bag. That being said I'm going to use this one for awhile and see if it grows on me. I like that the bag is smaller than my old one and that its very lightweight material. It feels like it will provide some decent protection and the material of the bag itself won't damage or scratch my belongings inside it.

823e6f24ab14991e72edc6038809e83d

electronics

This ASUS router is

question: What is winner?, context: This ASUS router is a very attractive piece of electronic hardware, with its black diamond embossed plastic case. It is also very fast. I clocked it at 57.2Mbps and in the range test, it offered 34.4Mbs. That was at the 2.4 GHz. At 5 GHz, it clocked out at 112.6Mbps. At this speed, I can blast through 500MB of data in just around 30 seconds. If that is not the fastest router out there, it certainly is in the top few. When I increased the range to 100 feet, the router still scored 76.1Mbps.However, on the downside, it does not provide a guest network on either its 2.4GHz or 5GHz radios. I am used to having this feature so when my guests arrive, they do not have access to the files on my computer. I am not sure why they left this feature out of this router. Perhaps it is because it has 2 USB ports on this very thin router (to support both a printer and an attached storage device) and support for WDS bridging (you can turn off its router function and use it as a wireless bridge). Alternatively, you can configure the router as a wireless access point. This paper-thin looks just fine on its stand, but it can just as easily lie flat as a pancake on a shelf or on my desk with its ports facing the wall.Set-up of this ASUS router was quick and easy. I did not even use the installation CD that came in the box. I simply used my internet browser (Chrome) and went to 192.168.1.1 and it guided me through a very easy and intuitive set-up procedure. This Disk-Aid feature also has some other features like setting up a FREE Dynamic DNS address. I simply had to go to the Disk-Aid and pick a unique name and then after three mouse clicks the service is up and running. After that, I can remotely access the router via the Web address: xyz.asuscomm.com, where xyz is the unique name I picked out. This router also supports media streaming and can stream digital content stored on the external hard drive to UPnP-compliant network media streamers.This is a heck of a router for the price. I looked at the Cisco models and they were much more expensive for the same features (sans the guest network feature). Nevertheless, even with that omission, this is a great deal for the power, performance and range I get with this router.

What is winner?

This ASUS router is a very attractive piece of electronic hardware, with its black diamond embossed plastic case.

This ASUS router is a very attractive piece of electronic hardware, with its black diamond embossed plastic case. It is also very fast. I clocked it at 57.2Mbps and in the range test, it offered 34.4Mbs. That was at the 2.4 GHz. At 5 GHz, it clocked out at 112.6Mbps. At this speed, I can blast through 500MB of data in just around 30 seconds. If that is not the fastest router out there, it certainly is in the top few. When I increased the range to 100 feet, the router still scored 76.1Mbps.However, on the downside, it does not provide a guest network on either its 2.4GHz or 5GHz radios. I am used to having this feature so when my guests arrive, they do not have access to the files on my computer. I am not sure why they left this feature out of this router. Perhaps it is because it has 2 USB ports on this very thin router (to support both a printer and an attached storage device) and support for WDS bridging (you can turn off its router function and use it as a wireless bridge). Alternatively, you can configure the router as a wireless access point. This paper-thin looks just fine on its stand, but it can just as easily lie flat as a pancake on a shelf or on my desk with its ports facing the wall.Set-up of this ASUS router was quick and easy. I did not even use the installation CD that came in the box. I simply used my internet browser (Chrome) and went to 192.168.1.1 and it guided me through a very easy and intuitive set-up procedure. This Disk-Aid feature also has some other features like setting up a FREE Dynamic DNS address. I simply had to go to the Disk-Aid and pick a unique name and then after three mouse clicks the service is up and running. After that, I can remotely access the router via the Web address: xyz.asuscomm.com, where xyz is the unique name I picked out. This router also supports media streaming and can stream digital content stored on the external hard drive to UPnP-compliant network media streamers.This is a heck of a router for the price. I looked at the Cisco models and they were much more expensive for the same features (sans the guest network feature). Nevertheless, even with that omission, this is a great deal for the power, performance and range I get with this router.

<hl> This ASUS router is <hl> a very attractive piece of electronic hardware, with its black diamond embossed plastic case.

<hl> This ASUS router is <hl> a very attractive piece of electronic hardware, with its black diamond embossed plastic case. It is also very fast. I clocked it at 57.2Mbps and in the range test, it offered 34.4Mbs. That was at the 2.4 GHz. At 5 GHz, it clocked out at 112.6Mbps. At this speed, I can blast through 500MB of data in just around 30 seconds. If that is not the fastest router out there, it certainly is in the top few. When I increased the range to 100 feet, the router still scored 76.1Mbps.However, on the downside, it does not provide a guest network on either its 2.4GHz or 5GHz radios. I am used to having this feature so when my guests arrive, they do not have access to the files on my computer. I am not sure why they left this feature out of this router. Perhaps it is because it has 2 USB ports on this very thin router (to support both a printer and an attached storage device) and support for WDS bridging (you can turn off its router function and use it as a wireless bridge). Alternatively, you can configure the router as a wireless access point. This paper-thin looks just fine on its stand, but it can just as easily lie flat as a pancake on a shelf or on my desk with its ports facing the wall.Set-up of this ASUS router was quick and easy. I did not even use the installation CD that came in the box. I simply used my internet browser (Chrome) and went to 192.168.1.1 and it guided me through a very easy and intuitive set-up procedure. This Disk-Aid feature also has some other features like setting up a FREE Dynamic DNS address. I simply had to go to the Disk-Aid and pick a unique name and then after three mouse clicks the service is up and running. After that, I can remotely access the router via the Web address: xyz.asuscomm.com, where xyz is the unique name I picked out. This router also supports media streaming and can stream digital content stored on the external hard drive to UPnP-compliant network media streamers.This is a heck of a router for the price. I looked at the Cisco models and they were much more expensive for the same features (sans the guest network feature). Nevertheless, even with that omission, this is a great deal for the power, performance and range I get with this router.

<hl> This ASUS router is a very attractive piece of electronic hardware, with its black diamond embossed plastic case. <hl> It is also very fast. I clocked it at 57.2Mbps and in the range test, it offered 34.4Mbs. That was at the 2.4 GHz. At 5 GHz, it clocked out at 112.6Mbps. At this speed, I can blast through 500MB of data in just around 30 seconds. If that is not the fastest router out there, it certainly is in the top few. When I increased the range to 100 feet, the router still scored 76.1Mbps. However, on the downside, it does not provide a guest network on either its 2.4GHz or 5GHz radios. I am used to having this feature so when my guests arrive, they do not have access to the files on my computer. I am not sure why they left this feature out of this router. Perhaps it is because it has 2 USB ports on this very thin router (to support both a printer and an attached storage device) and support for WDS bridging (you can turn off its router function and use it as a wireless bridge). Alternatively, you can configure the router as a wireless access point. This paper-thin looks just fine on its stand, but it can just as easily lie flat as a pancake on a shelf or on my desk with its ports facing the wall. Set-up of this ASUS router was quick and easy. I did not even use the installation CD that came in the box. I simply used my internet browser (Chrome) and went to 192.168.1.1 and it guided me through a very easy and intuitive set-up procedure. This Disk-Aid feature also has some other features like setting up a FREE Dynamic DNS address. I simply had to go to the Disk-Aid and pick a unique name and then after three mouse clicks the service is up and running. After that, I can remotely access the router via the Web address: xyz.asuscomm.com, where xyz is the unique name I picked out. This router also supports media streaming and can stream digital content stored on the external hard drive to UPnP-compliant network media streamers. This is a heck of a router for the price. I looked at the Cisco models and they were much more expensive for the same features (sans the guest network feature). Nevertheless, even with that omission, this is a great deal for the power, performance and range I get with this router.

0fcb6508e831b0ac6a27baa25c486d8c

electronics

use my phone for messaging and for phone calls

question: How do I send a text message?, context: The screen quality is simply superb. Text looks sharp, images are true to life, and the contrast is just about right to produce true colors. Everyday tasks and switching between apps is blazing fast and you would hardy notice any stutters. This can be a very good for reading, gaming and web surfing. very light weight and easily fits my pant pockets. I do everything on this tablet and use my phone for messaging and for phone calls. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful tablet at a reasonable price.

How do I send a text message?

I do everything on this tablet and use my phone for messaging and for phone calls .

The screen quality is simply superb. Text looks sharp, images are true to life, and the contrast is just about right to produce true colors. Everyday tasks and switching between apps is blazing fast and you would hardy notice any stutters. This can be a very good for reading, gaming and web surfing. very light weight and easily fits my pant pockets. I do everything on this tablet and use my phone for messaging and for phone calls. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful tablet at a reasonable price.

I do everything on this tablet and <hl> use my phone for messaging and for phone calls <hl> .

The screen quality is simply superb. Text looks sharp, images are true to life, and the contrast is just about right to produce true colors. Everyday tasks and switching between apps is blazing fast and you would hardy notice any stutters. This can be a very good for reading, gaming and web surfing. very light weight and easily fits my pant pockets. I do everything on this tablet and <hl> use my phone for messaging and for phone calls <hl>. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful tablet at a reasonable price.

The screen quality is simply superb. Text looks sharp, images are true to life, and the contrast is just about right to produce true colors. Everyday tasks and switching between apps is blazing fast and you would hardy notice any stutters. This can be a very good for reading, gaming and web surfing. very light weight and easily fits my pant pockets. <hl> I do everything on this tablet and use my phone for messaging and for phone calls . <hl> Highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful tablet at a reasonable price.

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electronics

1 TB

question: How is the capacity?, context: Why pay Apple prices when you can get the same thing in black for less? Just follow the instructions published here and everywhere to format the drive when you first get it to work efficiently with your Macbook. It is small, light and does not require a wall wart. I hate wall warts and any product that does away with them is a plus in my book. Put all your excess junk, Logic files, photoshop (if you are still using photoshop anymore) and all the big stuff and free up your hard drive. Access is fast and 1 TB is quite a bit of storage!

How is the capacity?

Access is fast and 1 TB is quite a bit of storage!

Why pay Apple prices when you can get the same thing in black for less? Just follow the instructions published here and everywhere to format the drive when you first get it to work efficiently with your Macbook. It is small, light and does not require a wall wart. I hate wall warts and any product that does away with them is a plus in my book. Put all your excess junk, Logic files, photoshop (if you are still using photoshop anymore) and all the big stuff and free up your hard drive. Access is fast and 1 TB is quite a bit of storage!

Access is fast and <hl> 1 TB <hl> is quite a bit of storage!

Why pay Apple prices when you can get the same thing in black for less? Just follow the instructions published here and everywhere to format the drive when you first get it to work efficiently with your Macbook. It is small, light and does not require a wall wart. I hate wall warts and any product that does away with them is a plus in my book. Put all your excess junk, Logic files, photoshop (if you are still using photoshop anymore) and all the big stuff and free up your hard drive. Access is fast and <hl> 1 TB <hl> is quite a bit of storage!

Why pay Apple prices when you can get the same thing in black for less? Just follow the instructions published here and everywhere to format the drive when you first get it to work efficiently with your Macbook. It is small, light and does not require a wall wart. I hate wall warts and any product that does away with them is a plus in my book. Put all your excess junk, Logic files, photoshop (if you are still using photoshop anymore) and all the big stuff and free up your hard drive. <hl> Access is fast and 1 TB is quite a bit of storage! <hl>

1d5c6be178671ddfa6beb1603a546f24

electronics

There is no flash

question: Why is the camera of poor quality?, context: Item like The picture, fast deliver 3 days well packed, good Quality for the price . phone is really lightweight and looks decent. Though I am not too happy about the white backside.The screen is sharp, bright, and colorful. This Nokia runs Windows that is really intuitive and easy to use even for a person (like me) who never had a smartphone before. The phone feels very fast and responsive. The menus look pretty. You can choose color and content of your home screen as well as size, color, and location of the icons. Also, I chosen Bing background (beautiful landscapes that update every day or two) for the lock-screen and like it a lot. WiFi works great. It connects to my home or work network instantaneously. So, the only time I use my cellular data is when I travel to/from work. The camera is decent (as phone cameras go), There is no flash though.

Why is the camera of poor quality?

The camera is decent (as phone cameras go), There is no flash though.

Item like The picture, fast deliver 3 days well packed, good Quality for the price . phone is really lightweight and looks decent. Though I am not too happy about the white backside.The screen is sharp, bright, and colorful. This Nokia runs Windows that is really intuitive and easy to use even for a person (like me) who never had a smartphone before. The phone feels very fast and responsive. The menus look pretty. You can choose color and content of your home screen as well as size, color, and location of the icons. Also, I chosen Bing background (beautiful landscapes that update every day or two) for the lock-screen and like it a lot. WiFi works great. It connects to my home or work network instantaneously. So, the only time I use my cellular data is when I travel to/from work. The camera is decent (as phone cameras go), There is no flash though.

The camera is decent (as phone cameras go), <hl> There is no flash <hl> though.

Item like The picture, fast deliver 3 days well packed, good Quality for the price . phone is really lightweight and looks decent. Though I am not too happy about the white backside.The screen is sharp, bright, and colorful. This Nokia runs Windows that is really intuitive and easy to use even for a person (like me) who never had a smartphone before. The phone feels very fast and responsive. The menus look pretty. You can choose color and content of your home screen as well as size, color, and location of the icons. Also, I chosen Bing background (beautiful landscapes that update every day or two) for the lock-screen and like it a lot. WiFi works great. It connects to my home or work network instantaneously. So, the only time I use my cellular data is when I travel to/from work. The camera is decent (as phone cameras go), <hl> There is no flash <hl> though.

Item like The picture, fast deliver 3 days well packed, good Quality for the price . phone is really lightweight and looks decent. Though I am not too happy about the white backside. The screen is sharp, bright, and colorful. This Nokia runs Windows that is really intuitive and easy to use even for a person (like me) who never had a smartphone before. The phone feels very fast and responsive. The menus look pretty. You can choose color and content of your home screen as well as size, color, and location of the icons. Also, I chosen Bing background (beautiful landscapes that update every day or two) for the lock-screen and like it a lot. WiFi works great. It connects to my home or work network instantaneously. So, the only time I use my cellular data is when I travel to/from work. <hl> The camera is decent (as phone cameras go), There is no flash though. <hl>

92cb8facf6112e0f39484bf96ec1d3a6

electronics

The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big

question: How is the compartment?, context: I recently bought the Slingshot 302AW, hoping to be able to carry two bodies (and some extra lenses and accessories) and still enjoy the fast access of a sling bag.But I cannot find the right configuration for this bag. It is big enough, but the freedom to arrange the internal space is very limited.The main limit is the fixed divider between the upper and the lower compartments.The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big for one body, but a little too small for two bodies.After some tries, I managed to fit two bodies in the lower compartment (although the Velcro is very limited), but then I have no fast access to my equipment and I have to take the bag off to get something out.So I don't really understand this bag - if I want fast access for one body, I'll use a smaller bag. If I am giving up the option for fast access and carry two bodies, I will use backpack which is way more convenient.I feel very frustrated - I like this bag, it is very sturdy and comfortable. It is big and has the potential to be exactly what I am looking for. But it is not...AFTER READING THE COMMENTS TO MY REVIEW:This bag might not be designed to carry two bodies. That's true. But the complain is about the fact that the bag is big and has a lot of space, and yet there is no enough space for a setup I can carry with a much smaller bag. Each photographer has his/her own style and his/her own kit. That's why most of the modern camera bags contains dividers that can be moved around. Before I bought that bag I checked how much space it has and I mistakenly assumed that I will be able to use this space as I wish. That is the usual case with camera bags (at least that is the case with the other Lowepro models I own).In that sense, the older versionLowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)is better because you can attach the dividers anywhere in the main compartment.

How is the compartment?

The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big for one body, but a little too small for two bodies.

I recently bought the Slingshot 302AW, hoping to be able to carry two bodies (and some extra lenses and accessories) and still enjoy the fast access of a sling bag.But I cannot find the right configuration for this bag. It is big enough, but the freedom to arrange the internal space is very limited.The main limit is the fixed divider between the upper and the lower compartments.The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big for one body, but a little too small for two bodies.After some tries, I managed to fit two bodies in the lower compartment (although the Velcro is very limited), but then I have no fast access to my equipment and I have to take the bag off to get something out.So I don't really understand this bag - if I want fast access for one body, I'll use a smaller bag. If I am giving up the option for fast access and carry two bodies, I will use backpack which is way more convenient.I feel very frustrated - I like this bag, it is very sturdy and comfortable. It is big and has the potential to be exactly what I am looking for. But it is not...AFTER READING THE COMMENTS TO MY REVIEW:This bag might not be designed to carry two bodies. That's true. But the complain is about the fact that the bag is big and has a lot of space, and yet there is no enough space for a setup I can carry with a much smaller bag. Each photographer has his/her own style and his/her own kit. That's why most of the modern camera bags contains dividers that can be moved around. Before I bought that bag I checked how much space it has and I mistakenly assumed that I will be able to use this space as I wish. That is the usual case with camera bags (at least that is the case with the other Lowepro models I own).In that sense, the older versionLowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)is better because you can attach the dividers anywhere in the main compartment.

<hl> The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big <hl> for one body, but a little too small for two bodies.

I recently bought the Slingshot 302AW, hoping to be able to carry two bodies (and some extra lenses and accessories) and still enjoy the fast access of a sling bag.But I cannot find the right configuration for this bag. It is big enough, but the freedom to arrange the internal space is very limited.The main limit is the fixed divider between the upper and the lower compartments.<hl> The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big <hl> for one body, but a little too small for two bodies.After some tries, I managed to fit two bodies in the lower compartment (although the Velcro is very limited), but then I have no fast access to my equipment and I have to take the bag off to get something out.So I don't really understand this bag - if I want fast access for one body, I'll use a smaller bag. If I am giving up the option for fast access and carry two bodies, I will use backpack which is way more convenient.I feel very frustrated - I like this bag, it is very sturdy and comfortable. It is big and has the potential to be exactly what I am looking for. But it is not...AFTER READING THE COMMENTS TO MY REVIEW:This bag might not be designed to carry two bodies. That's true. But the complain is about the fact that the bag is big and has a lot of space, and yet there is no enough space for a setup I can carry with a much smaller bag. Each photographer has his/her own style and his/her own kit. That's why most of the modern camera bags contains dividers that can be moved around. Before I bought that bag I checked how much space it has and I mistakenly assumed that I will be able to use this space as I wish. That is the usual case with camera bags (at least that is the case with the other Lowepro models I own).In that sense, the older versionLowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)is better because you can attach the dividers anywhere in the main compartment.

I recently bought the Slingshot 302AW, hoping to be able to carry two bodies (and some extra lenses and accessories) and still enjoy the fast access of a sling bag. But I cannot find the right configuration for this bag. It is big enough, but the freedom to arrange the internal space is very limited. The main limit is the fixed divider between the upper and the lower compartments. <hl> The upper compartment is just a little too small for another body (Sony A700 with VG or Minolta Maxxum 9 with VG with wide-normal lens).The lower compartment is too big for one body, but a little too small for two bodies. <hl> After some tries, I managed to fit two bodies in the lower compartment (although the Velcro is very limited), but then I have no fast access to my equipment and I have to take the bag off to get something out. So I don't really understand this bag - if I want fast access for one body, I'll use a smaller bag. If I am giving up the option for fast access and carry two bodies, I will use backpack which is way more convenient. I feel very frustrated - I like this bag, it is very sturdy and comfortable. It is big and has the potential to be exactly what I am looking for. But it is not... AFTER READING THE COMMENTS TO MY REVIEW:This bag might not be designed to carry two bodies. That's true. But the complain is about the fact that the bag is big and has a lot of space, and yet there is no enough space for a setup I can carry with a much smaller bag. Each photographer has his/her own style and his/her own kit. That's why most of the modern camera bags contains dividers that can be moved around. Before I bought that bag I checked how much space it has and I mistakenly assumed that I will be able to use this space as I wish. That is the usual case with camera bags (at least that is the case with the other Lowepro models I own).In that sense, the older versionLowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)is better because you can attach the dividers anywhere in the main compartment.

386efad3b9ea462db40ad7c58b68c60b

electronics

The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion

question: Do you think it's good quality?, context: I bought this for the sole purpose of listening to music, without the hassle of a cord. It is prefect for mowing lawn, biking, exercising etc. Very comfortable. The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion. It is not bad, but the headphones don't produce as good a sound quality as the other sets of in-ear headphones I have had.

Do you think it's good quality?

The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion .

I bought this for the sole purpose of listening to music, without the hassle of a cord. It is prefect for mowing lawn, biking, exercising etc. Very comfortable. The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion. It is not bad, but the headphones don't produce as good a sound quality as the other sets of in-ear headphones I have had.

<hl> The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion <hl> .

I bought this for the sole purpose of listening to music, without the hassle of a cord. It is prefect for mowing lawn, biking, exercising etc. Very comfortable. <hl> The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion <hl>. It is not bad, but the headphones don't produce as good a sound quality as the other sets of in-ear headphones I have had.

I bought this for the sole purpose of listening to music, without the hassle of a cord. It is prefect for mowing lawn, biking, exercising etc. Very comfortable. <hl> The sound quality is not as good as wired headphones in my opinion . <hl> It is not bad, but the headphones don't produce as good a sound quality as the other sets of in-ear headphones I have had.

4ce3d369c5c6685c3bea153c3835005c

electronics

The grip on the thumb side feels good

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

How is the grip?

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

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

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

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

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

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This mouse is comfortable

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

Does have a extra button?

This mouse is comfortable , accurate, and functional.

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

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

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

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

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Thrilled with this purchase! I

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

What is the active display?

Thrilled with this purchase! I bought it for work since I sit in front of my computer all day long.

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

<hl> Thrilled with this purchase! I <hl> bought it for work since I sit in front of my computer all day long.

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

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

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

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

What is the small problem?

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

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

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

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

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

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Sound quality is awesome

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

What is the sound quality?

Sound quality is awesome .

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

<hl> Sound quality is awesome <hl> .

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

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

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electronics

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

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

How is the cell phone screen?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

you might also do better

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

How was your ear?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

This unit is very nice

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

How is the unit?

This unit is very nice .

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

<hl> This unit is very nice <hl> .

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

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

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electronics

the camera a little

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

How is the resolution?

But I've tried out the camera a little anyway.

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

But I've tried out <hl> the camera a little <hl> anyway.

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

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

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electronics

Everything was kept constant for all tests

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

How would you rate the speed of the product?

Everything was kept constant for all tests .

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

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

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

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

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the viewing angles are excellent as well

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

How are both sides with respect to the angle?

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

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

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

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

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

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