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very small, very fast and works perfect

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

What are the specifications of the product?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

The passive 3D has been amazing

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

How is the 3d rendering?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

This is a very nice monitor that meets all my expectations

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

How is the monitor?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

I had a blue one like this, and

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

How was the quality?

I had a blue one like this, and it lasted 2 1/2 years.

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

<hl> I had a blue one like this, and <hl> it lasted 2 1/2 years.

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

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

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electronics

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

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

How is the product?

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

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

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

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

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

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switch.-Sound Quality is good.

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

Is sound clear?

It has only 3 buttons, and the on/off switch.-Sound Quality is good. This is a small speaker so its never going to be amazing, but I find it rather good for the size.

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

It has only 3 buttons, and the on/off <hl> switch.-Sound Quality is good. <hl> This is a small speaker so its never going to be amazing, but I find it rather good for the size.

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

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

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hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables

question: Why is the battery more pleasant?, context: Batteries are excellent and the eneloop does hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables. 1 star off because it is suppose to charge AAA. If so I can't determine how.

Why is the battery more pleasant?

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

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

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

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

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

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the image is very good and you can use external speakers

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

How good is the image of this camera?

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

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

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

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

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

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small usb stick

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

Is the hole big or small?

I was looking for a sturdy, small usb stick to carry around on my keychain.

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

I was looking for a sturdy, <hl> small usb stick <hl> to carry around on my keychain.

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

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

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the autofocus is slower

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

How is the auto focus?

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

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

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

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

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

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this player is SMALL

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

How is the player?

And this player is SMALL !

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

And <hl> this player is SMALL <hl> !

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

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

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This webcam was recommended to me by a friend

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

What was the best result?

This webcam was recommended to me by a friend .

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

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

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

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

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The colors look fantastic

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

What does it tell us about the color?

The colors look fantastic and it's got all the connections you need.

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

<hl> The colors look fantastic <hl> and it's got all the connections you need.

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

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

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sound pretty decent

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

How was the sound?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

It's great to have a wireless keyboard available

question: Is it a wireless keyboard?, context: this is really easy to use and set up. It's great to have a wireless keyboard available to use with my computer that is attached to the TV.

Is it a wireless keyboard?

It's great to have a wireless keyboard available to use with my computer that is attached to the TV.

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

<hl> It's great to have a wireless keyboard available <hl> to use with my computer that is attached to the TV.

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

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

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

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

How is the quality?

Since I had two units I tried swapping them out but both exhibited same poor sound quality. Well the quality wasn't all bad...just that annoying bathroom echo effect ...also this device does not auto connect when your within range but rather requires you to go into Bluetooth settings and pair every time you want to use itRange was not bad about 20-30 feet throug a couple of interior walls much better than expected

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

Since I had two units I tried swapping them out but both exhibited same <hl> poor sound quality. Well the quality wasn't all bad...just that annoying bathroom echo effect <hl> ...also this device does not auto connect when your within range but rather requires you to go into Bluetooth settings and pair every time you want to use itRange was not bad about 20-30 feet throug a couple of interior walls much better than expected

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

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

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electronics

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

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

How is the color?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

For the price this TV is amazing

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

What do you think about tv?

For the price this TV is amazing !

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

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

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

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

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electronics

These headphones aren't very

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

Was the mountain high?

These headphones aren't very heavy on the bass, but the bass that it does put out is very clear and solid.

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

<hl> These headphones aren't very <hl> heavy on the bass, but the bass that it does put out is very clear and solid.

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

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

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electronics

This thing is awesome

question: How is the device?, context: This thing is awesome, I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have &#34;wireless isolation&#34; turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

How is the device?

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

This thing is awesome, I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have &#34;wireless isolation&#34; turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

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

<hl> This thing is awesome <hl>, I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have &#34;wireless isolation&#34; turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

<hl> This thing is awesome , I use Google chrome so setting this up was easy and its fun to share what you are doing on the screen with others. <hl> Or you can broadcast Netflix and other applications, Ive only used Netflix so far, and it works great, and its in HD.Make sure on your wireless setup that you have &#34;wireless isolation&#34; turned off. That will block the communication between your Chromecast and Laptop. I knew to check my router for this because I work in IT. This was not mentioned in the setup when I ran into issues. So keep this in mind.

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electronics

pppppppppppppppppppppppppp

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

What is typing?

My only issue is the keys get stuck very easily - if a little bit of something falls into the crack between the keys and the base pf the key board, you get pppppppppppppppppppppppppp all across the screen until you get the 'p' key unjammed (for instance)

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

My only issue is the keys get stuck very easily - if a little bit of something falls into the crack between the keys and the base pf the key board, you get <hl> pppppppppppppppppppppppppp <hl> all across the screen until you get the 'p' key unjammed (for instance)

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

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

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electronics

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

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

Is this one a good headphone choice?

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

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

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

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

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

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electronics

very little

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

Is this camera lightweight?

It's a little difficult to get started if you're someone like me and know very little about cameras.

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

It's a little difficult to get started if you're someone like me and know <hl> very little <hl> about cameras.

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

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

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electronics

Great

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

How is the button?

Great form factor, smooth operation in every circumstance I've deployed it (even against my thigh on a crowded train) and long battery life.

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

<hl> Great <hl> form factor, smooth operation in every circumstance I've deployed it (even against my thigh on a crowded train) and long battery life.

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

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

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electronics

The setup was quick and easy

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

Is the unit easy to configure?

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

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

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

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

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

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The stand is quite good

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

How was the stand?

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

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

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

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

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

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I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products

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

Where do I get a strong zipper?

I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products .

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

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

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

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

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

question: How is the remote?, context: The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why. They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of &#34;smart&#34; apps for an entry level smart tv.

How is the remote?

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

The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why. They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of &#34;smart&#34; apps for an entry level smart tv.

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

The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. <hl> The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why <hl>. They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of &#34;smart&#34; apps for an entry level smart tv.

The picture is pretty GOOD. I'm not going to say great but it's pretty good for the price. I did some extensive homework before I bought this as I was looking for a smart tv that offered an alternative to hooking it up to several components for a guest bedroom. Instead I liked it so much that I ended up putting this in my bedroom and switching it out with a slightly older Sylvania flat screen I had (great picture) for the guest room. The slim, sleekness of it takes a little getting used to in terms of the screen- you have a thinner frame and more screen to look at if that makes sense. The apps and streaming are pretty good for what you get and Vizio is constantly updating to add more apps. There is a slight learning curve when trying to link it up with your wifi however I found that by turning it off & on after the initial info is entered helped in terms of getting the tv to connect. It took two tries for me but afterwards it was smooth sailing. Again the Netflix, Hulu and other apps are good. There's some interesting freebie channel apps where you can watch old tv shows in there too at no cost so that's kind of nice to have. My favorite feature of this television hands down is the ability to plug in a usb drive and play multiple types of video files automatically without having to hook it up to a PC or DVD player. You can also play mp3 files and look at photos, etc. but I was really impressed by the number of files it would play without too much of a problem. <hl> The remote that comes with the TV is a sore spot here and I'll tell you why . <hl> They provide you with a smart tv that allows you to access online streaming and other applications yet you get this remote that is more for a basic TV with no buttons such as for launching Netflix or other hotkeys for the streaming apps it offers. This is where Vizio literally Cheapens out this model. The remote is also small, lengthy and complicated in terms of a million tiny keys. There is also no keyboard. You would think that a smart tv would come equipped with a remote that offered a keyboard yet it does not. I realized this is part of the reason why this tv is a bit of a bargain compared to other smart TVs out there. At any rate, I resolved this by replacing the remote with the VIZIO XRV1TV Qwerty keyboard remote (bought here on Amazon for about $12). I know this is not ideal for some because the idea is that you get a brand new tv and you shouldn't have to spend extra $$ on an additional remote however I recommend it in this case as the little cheap universal that comes with this set will drive you mad. You really do want a remote with a Qwerty Keyboard on the back as this will come in handy if/when you do a search on youtube or Netflix or Hulu--you won't be there forever trying to navigate letters on-screen with the up/down remote toggle keys (eyes rolling). Now for the rest of this thing- it's got great picture and some pretty good choice settings for gaming, etc. You just have to get in there and explore it. Some people have complained that the picture looks dimmer than when they saw it on the showroom floor however I just found that I adjusted the controls and it seems to be fine. I believe also that this set has an automatic sensor built-in that adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the level of light in the room. I have not played with it enough to find out for sure whether or not this is something you can turn off or adjust. There are only two HDMI connections and that can be bothersome to some. For me this wasn't an issue as I don't always hook this up to a PC however it was good to have it hooked up to my cable box but honestly two connections was fine for me. Gamers and PC enthusiasts may get irritated at this small amount of HDMI connections so buyer beware there. Again, this was one of the cheapest smart tv models out there with good reviews that I found so i'm not too surprised it lacks a few things. Some folks have complained at the slowness of the TV to power on and I will say it takes about 20-30 seconds which can get on your nerves. All I can say there is to just have some patience and resist the urge to keep hitting the power switch as I learned the hard way you might actually activate a hard-reset of the television by doing that. That brings me to mention a safety feature the tv has built-in in the event of a power surge or storm. I came home one evening after a wicked rain storm to find the tv buzzing at me every few seconds after I'd turned it on. It kept making a noise similar to those you hear when a weather bulletin flashes on your screen from your local news, etc. I couldn't get the TV to stop doing this so after trying to adjust the settings for a good half hour and finding no solution to this I did some research on the net and found this was a result of a built in sensor that is designed to protect the TV from shorting out if an electrical surge occurs (which apparently did). So the solution to this was to power it off and unplug it from the power source for a good 20 minutes. Once we did this, it came right back on and adjusted to normal as if nothing had happened. Overall it's a very interesting unit with good picture and a fairly good amount of &#34;smart&#34; apps for an entry level smart tv.

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

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

How is it bezel?

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

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

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

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

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

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is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS

question: How is the map?, context: Recently picked this up to replace a dated, although fully functional Garmin GPS-V and WOW what a difference! The satellite acquisition is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS V. Route calculations, re-calculations and map redraw speeds are simply mind boggling in comaprison to the GPS V. I also like the fact that you can update the unit's already HUGE 700MB memory bucket with inexpensive SD cards.Accuracy: No GPS is perfect and I have had some "interesting" route suggestions by this(Same map data as the GPS V), but none have been dead on wrong. 99% of the time you can count on this device to get you where you need to be. This is more than I can say for the TOMTOM Go we use at work, which you consider yourself lucky if it can find itself out of your driveway.The voice prompts are clear and concise. You can even add various accents. I currently have mine set to the Australian female. (There are only female voices, by the way). The unit alerts you in plenty of time for you next turn, exit, etc. The unit also has a few other bells and whistles that I find more of a niche than neccessity, but all work well. Compared to my iPod Video 60GB, the MP3 audio is 95% as clean and the controls are very intuative. The photo viewer is a nice touch as well.All in all this is honestly THE best GPS out right now for mobile navigation. You can even get a traffic update box from Garmin that monitors RDS traffic data and reroutes accordingly for slow or non-moving traffic. All the functions and features work to a T. Highly Reccomended!

How is the map?

The satellite acquisition is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS V. Route calculations, re-calculations and map redraw speeds are simply mind boggling in comaprison to the GPS V. I also like the fact that you can update the unit's already HUGE 700MB memory bucket with inexpensive SD cards.

Recently picked this up to replace a dated, although fully functional Garmin GPS-V and WOW what a difference! The satellite acquisition is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS V. Route calculations, re-calculations and map redraw speeds are simply mind boggling in comaprison to the GPS V. I also like the fact that you can update the unit's already HUGE 700MB memory bucket with inexpensive SD cards.Accuracy: No GPS is perfect and I have had some "interesting" route suggestions by this(Same map data as the GPS V), but none have been dead on wrong. 99% of the time you can count on this device to get you where you need to be. This is more than I can say for the TOMTOM Go we use at work, which you consider yourself lucky if it can find itself out of your driveway.The voice prompts are clear and concise. You can even add various accents. I currently have mine set to the Australian female. (There are only female voices, by the way). The unit alerts you in plenty of time for you next turn, exit, etc. The unit also has a few other bells and whistles that I find more of a niche than neccessity, but all work well. Compared to my iPod Video 60GB, the MP3 audio is 95% as clean and the controls are very intuative. The photo viewer is a nice touch as well.All in all this is honestly THE best GPS out right now for mobile navigation. You can even get a traffic update box from Garmin that monitors RDS traffic data and reroutes accordingly for slow or non-moving traffic. All the functions and features work to a T. Highly Reccomended!

The satellite acquisition <hl> is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS <hl> V. Route calculations, re-calculations and map redraw speeds are simply mind boggling in comaprison to the GPS V. I also like the fact that you can update the unit's already HUGE 700MB memory bucket with inexpensive SD cards.

Recently picked this up to replace a dated, although fully functional Garmin GPS-V and WOW what a difference! The satellite acquisition <hl> is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS <hl> V. Route calculations, re-calculations and map redraw speeds are simply mind boggling in comaprison to the GPS V. I also like the fact that you can update the unit's already HUGE 700MB memory bucket with inexpensive SD cards.Accuracy: No GPS is perfect and I have had some "interesting" route suggestions by this(Same map data as the GPS V), but none have been dead on wrong. 99% of the time you can count on this device to get you where you need to be. This is more than I can say for the TOMTOM Go we use at work, which you consider yourself lucky if it can find itself out of your driveway.The voice prompts are clear and concise. You can even add various accents. I currently have mine set to the Australian female. (There are only female voices, by the way). The unit alerts you in plenty of time for you next turn, exit, etc. The unit also has a few other bells and whistles that I find more of a niche than neccessity, but all work well. Compared to my iPod Video 60GB, the MP3 audio is 95% as clean and the controls are very intuative. The photo viewer is a nice touch as well.All in all this is honestly THE best GPS out right now for mobile navigation. You can even get a traffic update box from Garmin that monitors RDS traffic data and reroutes accordingly for slow or non-moving traffic. All the functions and features work to a T. Highly Reccomended!

Recently picked this up to replace a dated, although fully functional Garmin GPS-V and WOW what a difference! <hl> The satellite acquisition is super fast and at least a full minute quicker than the GPS V. Route calculations, re-calculations and map redraw speeds are simply mind boggling in comaprison to the GPS V. I also like the fact that you can update the unit's already HUGE 700MB memory bucket with inexpensive SD cards. <hl> Accuracy: No GPS is perfect and I have had some "interesting" route suggestions by this(Same map data as the GPS V), but none have been dead on wrong. 99% of the time you can count on this device to get you where you need to be. This is more than I can say for the TOMTOM Go we use at work, which you consider yourself lucky if it can find itself out of your driveway. The voice prompts are clear and concise. You can even add various accents. I currently have mine set to the Australian female. (There are only female voices, by the way). The unit alerts you in plenty of time for you next turn, exit, etc. The unit also has a few other bells and whistles that I find more of a niche than neccessity, but all work well. Compared to my iPod Video 60GB, the MP3 audio is 95% as clean and the controls are very intuative. The photo viewer is a nice touch as well. All in all this is honestly THE best GPS out right now for mobile navigation. You can even get a traffic update box from Garmin that monitors RDS traffic data and reroutes accordingly for slow or non-moving traffic. All the functions and features work to a T. Highly Reccomended!

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THE selling point for me

question: How is the review?, context: I say read the 1-2 stars on this first as there a lot, I wish I did. THE selling point for me with this was the RECHARGEABLE battery "built in" (its not its just a rechargeable AA battery).Ok this thing is HUGE too, not good for the smaller hands out there.It really doesn't hold a charge as long it could or should. My M510 mouse which uses alkaline, hasn't had a dead battery in over a year.This MX mouse, requires charging once a month at least. Not good. Anyhoo, save yourself 60 beans and get the M510 instead.Yes too the scroll button is like a out of control spin wheel, not accurate like most that click/stop per spin.

How is the review?

THE selling point for me with this was the RECHARGEABLE battery "built in" (its not its just a rechargeable AA battery).Ok

I say read the 1-2 stars on this first as there a lot, I wish I did. THE selling point for me with this was the RECHARGEABLE battery "built in" (its not its just a rechargeable AA battery).Ok this thing is HUGE too, not good for the smaller hands out there.It really doesn't hold a charge as long it could or should. My M510 mouse which uses alkaline, hasn't had a dead battery in over a year.This MX mouse, requires charging once a month at least. Not good. Anyhoo, save yourself 60 beans and get the M510 instead.Yes too the scroll button is like a out of control spin wheel, not accurate like most that click/stop per spin.

<hl> THE selling point for me <hl> with this was the RECHARGEABLE battery "built in" (its not its just a rechargeable AA battery).Ok

I say read the 1-2 stars on this first as there a lot, I wish I did. <hl> THE selling point for me <hl> with this was the RECHARGEABLE battery "built in" (its not its just a rechargeable AA battery).Ok this thing is HUGE too, not good for the smaller hands out there.It really doesn't hold a charge as long it could or should. My M510 mouse which uses alkaline, hasn't had a dead battery in over a year.This MX mouse, requires charging once a month at least. Not good. Anyhoo, save yourself 60 beans and get the M510 instead.Yes too the scroll button is like a out of control spin wheel, not accurate like most that click/stop per spin.

I say read the 1-2 stars on this first as there a lot, I wish I did. <hl> THE selling point for me with this was the RECHARGEABLE battery "built in" (its not its just a rechargeable AA battery).Ok <hl> this thing is HUGE too, not good for the smaller hands out there. It really doesn't hold a charge as long it could or should. My M510 mouse which uses alkaline, hasn't had a dead battery in over a year. This MX mouse, requires charging once a month at least. Not good. Anyhoo, save yourself 60 beans and get the M510 instead. Yes too the scroll button is like a out of control spin wheel, not accurate like most that click/stop per spin.

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Boot up is plenty fast

question: How is machine?, context: Ordered this for an i7 Mac Mini to upgrade the measly 4Gb of RAM included. Installation was a breeze, with the case a cinch to open and the RAM slots plain as day to pop out and in. I cannot comment on the speed enhancement, since the Mac was brand new, but it is plenty fast. Not as fast as a SSD would make loading, but plenty fast for home use (overkill really). Boot up is plenty fast, more so than Win7. The price was a significantly less than Apple wants for the upgrade and really a no brainer. Recommended.

How is machine?

Boot up is plenty fast , more so than Win7.

Ordered this for an i7 Mac Mini to upgrade the measly 4Gb of RAM included. Installation was a breeze, with the case a cinch to open and the RAM slots plain as day to pop out and in. I cannot comment on the speed enhancement, since the Mac was brand new, but it is plenty fast. Not as fast as a SSD would make loading, but plenty fast for home use (overkill really). Boot up is plenty fast, more so than Win7. The price was a significantly less than Apple wants for the upgrade and really a no brainer. Recommended.

<hl> Boot up is plenty fast <hl> , more so than Win7.

Ordered this for an i7 Mac Mini to upgrade the measly 4Gb of RAM included. Installation was a breeze, with the case a cinch to open and the RAM slots plain as day to pop out and in. I cannot comment on the speed enhancement, since the Mac was brand new, but it is plenty fast. Not as fast as a SSD would make loading, but plenty fast for home use (overkill really). <hl> Boot up is plenty fast <hl>, more so than Win7. The price was a significantly less than Apple wants for the upgrade and really a no brainer. Recommended.

Ordered this for an i7 Mac Mini to upgrade the measly 4Gb of RAM included. Installation was a breeze, with the case a cinch to open and the RAM slots plain as day to pop out and in. I cannot comment on the speed enhancement, since the Mac was brand new, but it is plenty fast. Not as fast as a SSD would make loading, but plenty fast for home use (overkill really). <hl> Boot up is plenty fast , more so than Win7. <hl> The price was a significantly less than Apple wants for the upgrade and really a no brainer. Recommended.

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Response is great

question: What is your feeling?, context: I got one that was an "open box" item and the volume stopped working - the buttons and even settings wouldn't change the volume which had been set to the lowest setting (mute). I tried turning off but then it didn't turn back on. Took it back and it was replaced with a brand new one!Now I've had it for a while and have 3 accounts setup, one for myself, one for the wife and one restricted account for my 5 yr old. The wife mainly watches videos (YouTube), son plays games and I play and surf. Response is great although our internet connection is at tops 6Mbs so there are times when something that needs internet access may lag a bit. I noticed one app that I play on my HTC One S always complains about the connection when I use the HTC phone, but on this tablet it just runs smoothly without every complaining - odd since they use the same WiFi connection. The tablet response is good.The Android OS on this tablet is simple compared to my phone which has the HTC Sense version - not that the phone is "hard", but it may be why the phone seems a lot less responsive than this tablet.If you used any of the other OS (iOS, Win8, Firefox, etc...) then you will find the controls somewhat familiar. Although there will be differences, they won't keep you from using the tablet. You still have the apps you can download - some are free and some are paid apps.The volume control issue on the initial tablet seems to happen a bit as this one did the same, but I found out I could just change user accounts and it will work again - odd, but hopefully there will be an update that will prevent that from happening at all.Overall I am happy with the purchase and although there are a few things I wish it had (like expandable memory slot for a SD card for one, HDMI output for another), I think it's a great, fast and nice size for our first tablet.Update: Still have issue with "mute" getting stuck and having to swap accounts to get audio volume to function again. But now also have an issue where the notification pull down bar (or whatever you want to call it) appears as we try to launch apps, swipe, or do anything. We are having to power off and back on before it will work again. Whatever they did with the latest release appears to have made the tablet worst than better and I've adjusted my rating accordingly.Update2: With the install of 4.4 KitKat, the screen problems appear to be gone now. I haven't been using Mute a lot lately so not sure if that issue is also gone.Update3: And the problem is back! Put a video on YouTube title Ematic vs Nexus 7. The Ematic is a quad-core for $80 and in my opinion a better buy since it works (at least for now). I'm going to see if Asus will take their paper weight back and give a refund. This would be great if it worked correctly.Update4: Tablet's been with Asus for over two weeks. RMA says waiting for customer confirmation "swap" so I called to find out what that meant and was told I will receive an email when Asus decides what to offer me. Not a good experience at all. You take a chance with these tablets that they will not work and you'll be stuck paying to send them back to Asus and wait for them to decide "what to offer you".Update4.1: May 30th received the replacement. Asus sent a notice saying they shipped it and to check the "courier" site for updates but only listed "TRUCKING" as the courier with no tracking info. On May 29th Fed Ex left a message saying they will be delivering a package that required a signature - that would have been hard to arrange if we were in a situation where no one would be home. The item shipped from CA and not TX so I figured it must be a replacement unit and I was right as the serial # is different. So far the replacement seems to be working.

What is your feeling?

Response is great although our internet connection is at tops 6Mbs so there are times when something that needs internet access may lag a bit.

I got one that was an "open box" item and the volume stopped working - the buttons and even settings wouldn't change the volume which had been set to the lowest setting (mute). I tried turning off but then it didn't turn back on. Took it back and it was replaced with a brand new one!Now I've had it for a while and have 3 accounts setup, one for myself, one for the wife and one restricted account for my 5 yr old. The wife mainly watches videos (YouTube), son plays games and I play and surf. Response is great although our internet connection is at tops 6Mbs so there are times when something that needs internet access may lag a bit. I noticed one app that I play on my HTC One S always complains about the connection when I use the HTC phone, but on this tablet it just runs smoothly without every complaining - odd since they use the same WiFi connection. The tablet response is good.The Android OS on this tablet is simple compared to my phone which has the HTC Sense version - not that the phone is "hard", but it may be why the phone seems a lot less responsive than this tablet.If you used any of the other OS (iOS, Win8, Firefox, etc...) then you will find the controls somewhat familiar. Although there will be differences, they won't keep you from using the tablet. You still have the apps you can download - some are free and some are paid apps.The volume control issue on the initial tablet seems to happen a bit as this one did the same, but I found out I could just change user accounts and it will work again - odd, but hopefully there will be an update that will prevent that from happening at all.Overall I am happy with the purchase and although there are a few things I wish it had (like expandable memory slot for a SD card for one, HDMI output for another), I think it's a great, fast and nice size for our first tablet.Update: Still have issue with "mute" getting stuck and having to swap accounts to get audio volume to function again. But now also have an issue where the notification pull down bar (or whatever you want to call it) appears as we try to launch apps, swipe, or do anything. We are having to power off and back on before it will work again. Whatever they did with the latest release appears to have made the tablet worst than better and I've adjusted my rating accordingly.Update2: With the install of 4.4 KitKat, the screen problems appear to be gone now. I haven't been using Mute a lot lately so not sure if that issue is also gone.Update3: And the problem is back! Put a video on YouTube title Ematic vs Nexus 7. The Ematic is a quad-core for $80 and in my opinion a better buy since it works (at least for now). I'm going to see if Asus will take their paper weight back and give a refund. This would be great if it worked correctly.Update4: Tablet's been with Asus for over two weeks. RMA says waiting for customer confirmation "swap" so I called to find out what that meant and was told I will receive an email when Asus decides what to offer me. Not a good experience at all. You take a chance with these tablets that they will not work and you'll be stuck paying to send them back to Asus and wait for them to decide "what to offer you".Update4.1: May 30th received the replacement. Asus sent a notice saying they shipped it and to check the "courier" site for updates but only listed "TRUCKING" as the courier with no tracking info. On May 29th Fed Ex left a message saying they will be delivering a package that required a signature - that would have been hard to arrange if we were in a situation where no one would be home. The item shipped from CA and not TX so I figured it must be a replacement unit and I was right as the serial # is different. So far the replacement seems to be working.

<hl> Response is great <hl> although our internet connection is at tops 6Mbs so there are times when something that needs internet access may lag a bit.

I got one that was an "open box" item and the volume stopped working - the buttons and even settings wouldn't change the volume which had been set to the lowest setting (mute). I tried turning off but then it didn't turn back on. Took it back and it was replaced with a brand new one!Now I've had it for a while and have 3 accounts setup, one for myself, one for the wife and one restricted account for my 5 yr old. The wife mainly watches videos (YouTube), son plays games and I play and surf. <hl> Response is great <hl> although our internet connection is at tops 6Mbs so there are times when something that needs internet access may lag a bit. I noticed one app that I play on my HTC One S always complains about the connection when I use the HTC phone, but on this tablet it just runs smoothly without every complaining - odd since they use the same WiFi connection. The tablet response is good.The Android OS on this tablet is simple compared to my phone which has the HTC Sense version - not that the phone is "hard", but it may be why the phone seems a lot less responsive than this tablet.If you used any of the other OS (iOS, Win8, Firefox, etc...) then you will find the controls somewhat familiar. Although there will be differences, they won't keep you from using the tablet. You still have the apps you can download - some are free and some are paid apps.The volume control issue on the initial tablet seems to happen a bit as this one did the same, but I found out I could just change user accounts and it will work again - odd, but hopefully there will be an update that will prevent that from happening at all.Overall I am happy with the purchase and although there are a few things I wish it had (like expandable memory slot for a SD card for one, HDMI output for another), I think it's a great, fast and nice size for our first tablet.Update: Still have issue with "mute" getting stuck and having to swap accounts to get audio volume to function again. But now also have an issue where the notification pull down bar (or whatever you want to call it) appears as we try to launch apps, swipe, or do anything. We are having to power off and back on before it will work again. Whatever they did with the latest release appears to have made the tablet worst than better and I've adjusted my rating accordingly.Update2: With the install of 4.4 KitKat, the screen problems appear to be gone now. I haven't been using Mute a lot lately so not sure if that issue is also gone.Update3: And the problem is back! Put a video on YouTube title Ematic vs Nexus 7. The Ematic is a quad-core for $80 and in my opinion a better buy since it works (at least for now). I'm going to see if Asus will take their paper weight back and give a refund. This would be great if it worked correctly.Update4: Tablet's been with Asus for over two weeks. RMA says waiting for customer confirmation "swap" so I called to find out what that meant and was told I will receive an email when Asus decides what to offer me. Not a good experience at all. You take a chance with these tablets that they will not work and you'll be stuck paying to send them back to Asus and wait for them to decide "what to offer you".Update4.1: May 30th received the replacement. Asus sent a notice saying they shipped it and to check the "courier" site for updates but only listed "TRUCKING" as the courier with no tracking info. On May 29th Fed Ex left a message saying they will be delivering a package that required a signature - that would have been hard to arrange if we were in a situation where no one would be home. The item shipped from CA and not TX so I figured it must be a replacement unit and I was right as the serial # is different. So far the replacement seems to be working.

I got one that was an "open box" item and the volume stopped working - the buttons and even settings wouldn't change the volume which had been set to the lowest setting (mute). I tried turning off but then it didn't turn back on. Took it back and it was replaced with a brand new one!Now I've had it for a while and have 3 accounts setup, one for myself, one for the wife and one restricted account for my 5 yr old. The wife mainly watches videos (YouTube), son plays games and I play and surf. <hl> Response is great although our internet connection is at tops 6Mbs so there are times when something that needs internet access may lag a bit. <hl> I noticed one app that I play on my HTC One S always complains about the connection when I use the HTC phone, but on this tablet it just runs smoothly without every complaining - odd since they use the same WiFi connection. The tablet response is good. The Android OS on this tablet is simple compared to my phone which has the HTC Sense version - not that the phone is "hard", but it may be why the phone seems a lot less responsive than this tablet. If you used any of the other OS (iOS, Win8, Firefox, etc...) then you will find the controls somewhat familiar. Although there will be differences, they won't keep you from using the tablet. You still have the apps you can download - some are free and some are paid apps. The volume control issue on the initial tablet seems to happen a bit as this one did the same, but I found out I could just change user accounts and it will work again - odd, but hopefully there will be an update that will prevent that from happening at all. Overall I am happy with the purchase and although there are a few things I wish it had (like expandable memory slot for a SD card for one, HDMI output for another), I think it's a great, fast and nice size for our first tablet. Update: Still have issue with "mute" getting stuck and having to swap accounts to get audio volume to function again. But now also have an issue where the notification pull down bar (or whatever you want to call it) appears as we try to launch apps, swipe, or do anything. We are having to power off and back on before it will work again. Whatever they did with the latest release appears to have made the tablet worst than better and I've adjusted my rating accordingly. Update2: With the install of 4.4 KitKat, the screen problems appear to be gone now. I haven't been using Mute a lot lately so not sure if that issue is also gone. Update3: And the problem is back! Put a video on YouTube title Ematic vs Nexus 7. The Ematic is a quad-core for $80 and in my opinion a better buy since it works (at least for now). I'm going to see if Asus will take their paper weight back and give a refund. This would be great if it worked correctly. Update4: Tablet's been with Asus for over two weeks. RMA says waiting for customer confirmation "swap" so I called to find out what that meant and was told I will receive an email when Asus decides what to offer me. Not a good experience at all. You take a chance with these tablets that they will not work and you'll be stuck paying to send them back to Asus and wait for them to decide "what to offer you". Update4.1: May 30th received the replacement. Asus sent a notice saying they shipped it and to check the "courier" site for updates but only listed "TRUCKING" as the courier with no tracking info. On May 29th Fed Ex left a message saying they will be delivering a package that required a signature - that would have been hard to arrange if we were in a situation where no one would be home. The item shipped from CA and not TX so I figured it must be a replacement unit and I was right as the serial # is different. So far the replacement seems to be working.

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electronics

The instructions are clear and easy to follow

question: How simple is the instruction?, context: This high quality, strong and secure mount is comparable to those costing three times the price. It is strong and secure, and I had no trouble getting it to attach to my Magnavox 37" LCD TV. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Plenty of included bolts to match the inserts on a variety of televisions, and it even has the option to attach your padlock to the mount to secure the TV once assembled. Definitely recommended!

How simple is the instruction?

The instructions are clear and easy to follow .

This high quality, strong and secure mount is comparable to those costing three times the price. It is strong and secure, and I had no trouble getting it to attach to my Magnavox 37" LCD TV. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Plenty of included bolts to match the inserts on a variety of televisions, and it even has the option to attach your padlock to the mount to secure the TV once assembled. Definitely recommended!

<hl> The instructions are clear and easy to follow <hl> .

This high quality, strong and secure mount is comparable to those costing three times the price. It is strong and secure, and I had no trouble getting it to attach to my Magnavox 37" LCD TV. <hl> The instructions are clear and easy to follow <hl>. Plenty of included bolts to match the inserts on a variety of televisions, and it even has the option to attach your padlock to the mount to secure the TV once assembled. Definitely recommended!

This high quality, strong and secure mount is comparable to those costing three times the price. It is strong and secure, and I had no trouble getting it to attach to my Magnavox 37" LCD TV. <hl> The instructions are clear and easy to follow . <hl> Plenty of included bolts to match the inserts on a variety of televisions, and it even has the option to attach your padlock to the mount to secure the TV once assembled. Definitely recommended!

578e96671d951133c9be176a8eab27de

electronics

the instructions are pretty clear

question: How is the instruction?, context: I really like this fan with the low noise. it keeps everything cool. I'm getting 40C on my 8-core AMD processer right now. It can be tricky to put on. This is my second purchase so it was a lot easier than the first time. The first time I had the part that attaches to the motherboard on wrong. You have to push down the screw to move it to a different spot. Yeah I don't know how to explain it, luckily the instructions are pretty clear. best

How is the instruction?

Yeah I don't know how to explain it, luckily the instructions are pretty clear .

I really like this fan with the low noise. it keeps everything cool. I'm getting 40C on my 8-core AMD processer right now. It can be tricky to put on. This is my second purchase so it was a lot easier than the first time. The first time I had the part that attaches to the motherboard on wrong. You have to push down the screw to move it to a different spot. Yeah I don't know how to explain it, luckily the instructions are pretty clear. best

Yeah I don't know how to explain it, luckily <hl> the instructions are pretty clear <hl> .

I really like this fan with the low noise. it keeps everything cool. I'm getting 40C on my 8-core AMD processer right now. It can be tricky to put on. This is my second purchase so it was a lot easier than the first time. The first time I had the part that attaches to the motherboard on wrong. You have to push down the screw to move it to a different spot. Yeah I don't know how to explain it, luckily <hl> the instructions are pretty clear <hl>. best

I really like this fan with the low noise. it keeps everything cool. I'm getting 40C on my 8-core AMD processer right now. It can be tricky to put on. This is my second purchase so it was a lot easier than the first time. The first time I had the part that attaches to the motherboard on wrong. You have to push down the screw to move it to a different spot. <hl> Yeah I don't know how to explain it, luckily the instructions are pretty clear . <hl> best

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electronics

Image quality is good

question: How is the image quality like?, context: The Canon 300HS an excellent camera as long as you accept that it's not a "baby S95." If you want fast access to manual controls, this is not the camera for you. If you like scrutinizing the image pixel by pixel, this is not the camera for you. However, someone who's a non-photographer and wants good-looking photos from a small camera in "Auto" mode will almost definitely love it.Likes:--------------1) Image quality is good for a camera in this price range. Yes, there is some mild corner softness at 100% magnification, and there are some chromatic aberrations in high contrast areas, but looking at the whole photo at any reasonable magnification, I'd be hard pressed to criticize the quality. The noise is well controlled, and there is enough fine detail to avoid the dreaded "water color painting" effect of some other popular cameras. Auto white balance does a good job under a variety of lighting, exposure is generally spot-on, and low-light images are better than I expected. ISO 1600 is usable for small prints in low light.2) Video quality is very good. It uses a high bitrate compression, which eats memory fast, but I can see details in the video that other cameras simply smudge over. My only complaint is that the 1080p video is recorded at 24fps, and is somewhat choppy in motion. Switching to 720p or lower resolution results in 30fps video, which produces noticeably smoother motion. The stereo sound quality is decent, and the mics are plenty sensitive. When zooming during video recording, there is some motor buzz that's picked up by the mics, but it's only noticeable in a quiet environment.3) I like the 24mm wide angle lens, and prefer that over some 100x mega-zoom. It lends itself well to landscape shots, interior shots, close-ups, and other creative photography scenes.4) The camera is pretty quick to power on, and the controls have good response. It focuses in under 1 second, there is minimal shutter lag, and shot-to-shot times are about 2 seconds.5) The controls are intuitive, well-organized, and the buttons are plenty big for such a small camera. I had most functions figured out in a few minutes without having to resort to the manual. The mode switch provides a convenient thumb rest when holding the camera.6) Construction and build quality seems solid. I bought mine at a local store and made sure to get the version made in Japan. I haven't observed the problems mentioned by other reviews, like shaky video zoom or easily scratched finish. The battery door seems somewhat fragile, though.Dislikes:--------------1) When completely zoomed out, the lens casts a shadow from the flash in the lower right corner.2) Video mode is mostly automatic, you can't even adjust exposure compensation. I have older compact cameras which can do this, it would have been nice to have that feature here.3) The quick-set menu is somewhat slow to operate because it does not present as much information at once as other cameras, for example Panasonic's Q-menu. It's a vertical layout with vertical submenus, whereas a horizontal layout with vertical submenus would have been better.4) There is no wind-cut option for the microphones.I'm not taking points off because these are relatively minor issues, considering the camera is aimed at a novice user. It's not perfect by any means, and it's missing some toys found in other cameras, like a high resolution screen, auto HDR, or auto-stitching panorama. However, if your priority is the end result - the quality of images or video coming out of the camera - this one stands above the competition. I would recommend it to anyone looking to produce good-looking photos with minimal fuss.

How is the image quality like?

Likes:--------------1) Image quality is good for a camera in this price range.

The Canon 300HS an excellent camera as long as you accept that it's not a "baby S95." If you want fast access to manual controls, this is not the camera for you. If you like scrutinizing the image pixel by pixel, this is not the camera for you. However, someone who's a non-photographer and wants good-looking photos from a small camera in "Auto" mode will almost definitely love it.Likes:--------------1) Image quality is good for a camera in this price range. Yes, there is some mild corner softness at 100% magnification, and there are some chromatic aberrations in high contrast areas, but looking at the whole photo at any reasonable magnification, I'd be hard pressed to criticize the quality. The noise is well controlled, and there is enough fine detail to avoid the dreaded "water color painting" effect of some other popular cameras. Auto white balance does a good job under a variety of lighting, exposure is generally spot-on, and low-light images are better than I expected. ISO 1600 is usable for small prints in low light.2) Video quality is very good. It uses a high bitrate compression, which eats memory fast, but I can see details in the video that other cameras simply smudge over. My only complaint is that the 1080p video is recorded at 24fps, and is somewhat choppy in motion. Switching to 720p or lower resolution results in 30fps video, which produces noticeably smoother motion. The stereo sound quality is decent, and the mics are plenty sensitive. When zooming during video recording, there is some motor buzz that's picked up by the mics, but it's only noticeable in a quiet environment.3) I like the 24mm wide angle lens, and prefer that over some 100x mega-zoom. It lends itself well to landscape shots, interior shots, close-ups, and other creative photography scenes.4) The camera is pretty quick to power on, and the controls have good response. It focuses in under 1 second, there is minimal shutter lag, and shot-to-shot times are about 2 seconds.5) The controls are intuitive, well-organized, and the buttons are plenty big for such a small camera. I had most functions figured out in a few minutes without having to resort to the manual. The mode switch provides a convenient thumb rest when holding the camera.6) Construction and build quality seems solid. I bought mine at a local store and made sure to get the version made in Japan. I haven't observed the problems mentioned by other reviews, like shaky video zoom or easily scratched finish. The battery door seems somewhat fragile, though.Dislikes:--------------1) When completely zoomed out, the lens casts a shadow from the flash in the lower right corner.2) Video mode is mostly automatic, you can't even adjust exposure compensation. I have older compact cameras which can do this, it would have been nice to have that feature here.3) The quick-set menu is somewhat slow to operate because it does not present as much information at once as other cameras, for example Panasonic's Q-menu. It's a vertical layout with vertical submenus, whereas a horizontal layout with vertical submenus would have been better.4) There is no wind-cut option for the microphones.I'm not taking points off because these are relatively minor issues, considering the camera is aimed at a novice user. It's not perfect by any means, and it's missing some toys found in other cameras, like a high resolution screen, auto HDR, or auto-stitching panorama. However, if your priority is the end result - the quality of images or video coming out of the camera - this one stands above the competition. I would recommend it to anyone looking to produce good-looking photos with minimal fuss.

Likes:--------------1) <hl> Image quality is good <hl> for a camera in this price range.

The Canon 300HS an excellent camera as long as you accept that it's not a "baby S95." If you want fast access to manual controls, this is not the camera for you. If you like scrutinizing the image pixel by pixel, this is not the camera for you. However, someone who's a non-photographer and wants good-looking photos from a small camera in "Auto" mode will almost definitely love it.Likes:--------------1) <hl> Image quality is good <hl> for a camera in this price range. Yes, there is some mild corner softness at 100% magnification, and there are some chromatic aberrations in high contrast areas, but looking at the whole photo at any reasonable magnification, I'd be hard pressed to criticize the quality. The noise is well controlled, and there is enough fine detail to avoid the dreaded "water color painting" effect of some other popular cameras. Auto white balance does a good job under a variety of lighting, exposure is generally spot-on, and low-light images are better than I expected. ISO 1600 is usable for small prints in low light.2) Video quality is very good. It uses a high bitrate compression, which eats memory fast, but I can see details in the video that other cameras simply smudge over. My only complaint is that the 1080p video is recorded at 24fps, and is somewhat choppy in motion. Switching to 720p or lower resolution results in 30fps video, which produces noticeably smoother motion. The stereo sound quality is decent, and the mics are plenty sensitive. When zooming during video recording, there is some motor buzz that's picked up by the mics, but it's only noticeable in a quiet environment.3) I like the 24mm wide angle lens, and prefer that over some 100x mega-zoom. It lends itself well to landscape shots, interior shots, close-ups, and other creative photography scenes.4) The camera is pretty quick to power on, and the controls have good response. It focuses in under 1 second, there is minimal shutter lag, and shot-to-shot times are about 2 seconds.5) The controls are intuitive, well-organized, and the buttons are plenty big for such a small camera. I had most functions figured out in a few minutes without having to resort to the manual. The mode switch provides a convenient thumb rest when holding the camera.6) Construction and build quality seems solid. I bought mine at a local store and made sure to get the version made in Japan. I haven't observed the problems mentioned by other reviews, like shaky video zoom or easily scratched finish. The battery door seems somewhat fragile, though.Dislikes:--------------1) When completely zoomed out, the lens casts a shadow from the flash in the lower right corner.2) Video mode is mostly automatic, you can't even adjust exposure compensation. I have older compact cameras which can do this, it would have been nice to have that feature here.3) The quick-set menu is somewhat slow to operate because it does not present as much information at once as other cameras, for example Panasonic's Q-menu. It's a vertical layout with vertical submenus, whereas a horizontal layout with vertical submenus would have been better.4) There is no wind-cut option for the microphones.I'm not taking points off because these are relatively minor issues, considering the camera is aimed at a novice user. It's not perfect by any means, and it's missing some toys found in other cameras, like a high resolution screen, auto HDR, or auto-stitching panorama. However, if your priority is the end result - the quality of images or video coming out of the camera - this one stands above the competition. I would recommend it to anyone looking to produce good-looking photos with minimal fuss.

The Canon 300HS an excellent camera as long as you accept that it's not a "baby S95." If you want fast access to manual controls, this is not the camera for you. If you like scrutinizing the image pixel by pixel, this is not the camera for you. However, someone who's a non-photographer and wants good-looking photos from a small camera in "Auto" mode will almost definitely love it. <hl> Likes:--------------1) Image quality is good for a camera in this price range. <hl> Yes, there is some mild corner softness at 100% magnification, and there are some chromatic aberrations in high contrast areas, but looking at the whole photo at any reasonable magnification, I'd be hard pressed to criticize the quality. The noise is well controlled, and there is enough fine detail to avoid the dreaded "water color painting" effect of some other popular cameras. Auto white balance does a good job under a variety of lighting, exposure is generally spot-on, and low-light images are better than I expected. ISO 1600 is usable for small prints in low light.2) Video quality is very good. It uses a high bitrate compression, which eats memory fast, but I can see details in the video that other cameras simply smudge over. My only complaint is that the 1080p video is recorded at 24fps, and is somewhat choppy in motion. Switching to 720p or lower resolution results in 30fps video, which produces noticeably smoother motion. The stereo sound quality is decent, and the mics are plenty sensitive. When zooming during video recording, there is some motor buzz that's picked up by the mics, but it's only noticeable in a quiet environment.3) I like the 24mm wide angle lens, and prefer that over some 100x mega-zoom. It lends itself well to landscape shots, interior shots, close-ups, and other creative photography scenes.4) The camera is pretty quick to power on, and the controls have good response. It focuses in under 1 second, there is minimal shutter lag, and shot-to-shot times are about 2 seconds.5) The controls are intuitive, well-organized, and the buttons are plenty big for such a small camera. I had most functions figured out in a few minutes without having to resort to the manual. The mode switch provides a convenient thumb rest when holding the camera.6) Construction and build quality seems solid. I bought mine at a local store and made sure to get the version made in Japan. I haven't observed the problems mentioned by other reviews, like shaky video zoom or easily scratched finish. The battery door seems somewhat fragile, though. Dislikes:--------------1) When completely zoomed out, the lens casts a shadow from the flash in the lower right corner.2) Video mode is mostly automatic, you can't even adjust exposure compensation. I have older compact cameras which can do this, it would have been nice to have that feature here.3) The quick-set menu is somewhat slow to operate because it does not present as much information at once as other cameras, for example Panasonic's Q-menu. It's a vertical layout with vertical submenus, whereas a horizontal layout with vertical submenus would have been better.4) There is no wind-cut option for the microphones. I'm not taking points off because these are relatively minor issues, considering the camera is aimed at a novice user. It's not perfect by any means, and it's missing some toys found in other cameras, like a high resolution screen, auto HDR, or auto-stitching panorama. However, if your priority is the end result - the quality of images or video coming out of the camera - this one stands above the competition. I would recommend it to anyone looking to produce good-looking photos with minimal fuss.

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electronics

good battery

question: How good is the battery?, context: This will be a ramble - I am generally well satisfied with this product but there are a few things to be aware of. Firstly, I purchased the product as a refurbished unit and only paid $75 including shipping - I added two additional batteries quite inexpensively through eBay.It is easily portable and seems to have fairly good battery time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad. [...]I suspect that this is a generic criticism as the small microphones embedded in this type of a video recorder has no resistance to wind. What you can expect is that if you are moving and experience when passing across the microphone you will get wind noise.My original intention was to use this video camera on my bicycle and to that end, I constructed a helmet cam mount. This would probably work but I found that the additional weight on top of my helmet was unacceptable - the camera weighs 4.4 ounces - seemingly trivial but noticeable on top of your head. At five megapixels, the still picture capability is adequate but nothing special. I chose to get a ZX3 as opposed to the newer ZX5 - there were several reasons for this choice:The ZX3 has removable batteries, the five does not. The charge coupled device is larger on the ZX three and quite a few sophisticated reviewers felt that the ZX five was a downgrade in some respects. And then there was the issue of a dramatically lower price.Summarizing, this camera is good enough and portable enough that I will often carry the camera in situations where I would have been lugging my Canon T1 I. Go for it!

How good is the battery?

It is easily portable and seems to have fairly good battery time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad.

This will be a ramble - I am generally well satisfied with this product but there are a few things to be aware of. Firstly, I purchased the product as a refurbished unit and only paid $75 including shipping - I added two additional batteries quite inexpensively through eBay.It is easily portable and seems to have fairly good battery time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad. [...]I suspect that this is a generic criticism as the small microphones embedded in this type of a video recorder has no resistance to wind. What you can expect is that if you are moving and experience when passing across the microphone you will get wind noise.My original intention was to use this video camera on my bicycle and to that end, I constructed a helmet cam mount. This would probably work but I found that the additional weight on top of my helmet was unacceptable - the camera weighs 4.4 ounces - seemingly trivial but noticeable on top of your head. At five megapixels, the still picture capability is adequate but nothing special. I chose to get a ZX3 as opposed to the newer ZX5 - there were several reasons for this choice:The ZX3 has removable batteries, the five does not. The charge coupled device is larger on the ZX three and quite a few sophisticated reviewers felt that the ZX five was a downgrade in some respects. And then there was the issue of a dramatically lower price.Summarizing, this camera is good enough and portable enough that I will often carry the camera in situations where I would have been lugging my Canon T1 I. Go for it!

It is easily portable and seems to have fairly <hl> good battery <hl> time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad.

This will be a ramble - I am generally well satisfied with this product but there are a few things to be aware of. Firstly, I purchased the product as a refurbished unit and only paid $75 including shipping - I added two additional batteries quite inexpensively through eBay.It is easily portable and seems to have fairly <hl> good battery <hl> time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad. [...]I suspect that this is a generic criticism as the small microphones embedded in this type of a video recorder has no resistance to wind. What you can expect is that if you are moving and experience when passing across the microphone you will get wind noise.My original intention was to use this video camera on my bicycle and to that end, I constructed a helmet cam mount. This would probably work but I found that the additional weight on top of my helmet was unacceptable - the camera weighs 4.4 ounces - seemingly trivial but noticeable on top of your head. At five megapixels, the still picture capability is adequate but nothing special. I chose to get a ZX3 as opposed to the newer ZX5 - there were several reasons for this choice:The ZX3 has removable batteries, the five does not. The charge coupled device is larger on the ZX three and quite a few sophisticated reviewers felt that the ZX five was a downgrade in some respects. And then there was the issue of a dramatically lower price.Summarizing, this camera is good enough and portable enough that I will often carry the camera in situations where I would have been lugging my Canon T1 I. Go for it!

This will be a ramble - I am generally well satisfied with this product but there are a few things to be aware of. Firstly, I purchased the product as a refurbished unit and only paid $75 including shipping - I added two additional batteries quite inexpensively through eBay. <hl> It is easily portable and seems to have fairly good battery time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad. <hl> [...]I suspect that this is a generic criticism as the small microphones embedded in this type of a video recorder has no resistance to wind. What you can expect is that if you are moving and experience when passing across the microphone you will get wind noise. My original intention was to use this video camera on my bicycle and to that end, I constructed a helmet cam mount. This would probably work but I found that the additional weight on top of my helmet was unacceptable - the camera weighs 4.4 ounces - seemingly trivial but noticeable on top of your head. At five megapixels, the still picture capability is adequate but nothing special. I chose to get a ZX3 as opposed to the newer ZX5 - there were several reasons for this choice:The ZX3 has removable batteries, the five does not. The charge coupled device is larger on the ZX three and quite a few sophisticated reviewers felt that the ZX five was a downgrade in some respects. And then there was the issue of a dramatically lower price. Summarizing, this camera is good enough and portable enough that I will often carry the camera in situations where I would have been lugging my Canon T1 I. Go for it!

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The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read

question: What is display?, context: I finally upgraded to this unit from my prvious nuvi, which I've owned for 5 years now, and I was very pleasently impressed with this product. The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read. I'm also very grateful that they switched to a QWERTY keyboard, makes entry faster and more accurate. Oh, and now you can enter a city by zip code, which is also much faster for me. I also like the traffic notification, very nice. About the only thing that I don't like is the little advertisement that pops up now and then. I wish I knew how to shut that off.

What is display?

The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read .

I finally upgraded to this unit from my prvious nuvi, which I've owned for 5 years now, and I was very pleasently impressed with this product. The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read. I'm also very grateful that they switched to a QWERTY keyboard, makes entry faster and more accurate. Oh, and now you can enter a city by zip code, which is also much faster for me. I also like the traffic notification, very nice. About the only thing that I don't like is the little advertisement that pops up now and then. I wish I knew how to shut that off.

<hl> The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read <hl> .

I finally upgraded to this unit from my prvious nuvi, which I've owned for 5 years now, and I was very pleasently impressed with this product. <hl> The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read <hl>. I'm also very grateful that they switched to a QWERTY keyboard, makes entry faster and more accurate. Oh, and now you can enter a city by zip code, which is also much faster for me. I also like the traffic notification, very nice. About the only thing that I don't like is the little advertisement that pops up now and then. I wish I knew how to shut that off.

I finally upgraded to this unit from my prvious nuvi, which I've owned for 5 years now, and I was very pleasently impressed with this product. <hl> The larger screen and brighter screen was easier to read . <hl> I'm also very grateful that they switched to a QWERTY keyboard, makes entry faster and more accurate. Oh, and now you can enter a city by zip code, which is also much faster for me. I also like the traffic notification, very nice. About the only thing that I don't like is the little advertisement that pops up now and then. I wish I knew how to shut that off.

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32GB

question: How big is the unit?, context: It's a great product, especially for the money.The GoodBattery life, totally useable for a full movie.Storage capacity. 32GB is a great point for the price.Speakers.Screen - bright, clear and HD resolutionHDMI outputWireless - REALLY good wireless antenna. Amazing in my opinion.The BadNo dedicated charger - Seriously, include the damn wall-wart.No memory card slot - They want you to buy the new model with 2x the storage instead of letting you put in an SD card."Locked" Interface. Come on, Amazon, put in a "pro" mode where you can get the standard Android device interface. One reason Samsung sells so many tablets is that this very reason.Overall, I love it. In many ways it's the perfect Kindle. If there was some way to get the battery life of the B/W Kindle with the Fire HD (if even for just book reading), the B/W model would be obsolete.As a "power user", I don't like that it's really just designed for it's own set of apps/interface, and streaming video. Not being about to have an easy way to run the Zinio app is really frustrating. And while you can copy video to the device via USB, there should be a way to connect/copy from your chosen media device. Just give us the standard Android interface and app store, and be done with it. Why do we have to rely on 3rd party options?

How big is the unit?

32GB is a great point for the price.

It's a great product, especially for the money.The GoodBattery life, totally useable for a full movie.Storage capacity. 32GB is a great point for the price.Speakers.Screen - bright, clear and HD resolutionHDMI outputWireless - REALLY good wireless antenna. Amazing in my opinion.The BadNo dedicated charger - Seriously, include the damn wall-wart.No memory card slot - They want you to buy the new model with 2x the storage instead of letting you put in an SD card."Locked" Interface. Come on, Amazon, put in a "pro" mode where you can get the standard Android device interface. One reason Samsung sells so many tablets is that this very reason.Overall, I love it. In many ways it's the perfect Kindle. If there was some way to get the battery life of the B/W Kindle with the Fire HD (if even for just book reading), the B/W model would be obsolete.As a "power user", I don't like that it's really just designed for it's own set of apps/interface, and streaming video. Not being about to have an easy way to run the Zinio app is really frustrating. And while you can copy video to the device via USB, there should be a way to connect/copy from your chosen media device. Just give us the standard Android interface and app store, and be done with it. Why do we have to rely on 3rd party options?

<hl> 32GB <hl> is a great point for the price.

It's a great product, especially for the money.The GoodBattery life, totally useable for a full movie.Storage capacity. <hl> 32GB <hl> is a great point for the price.Speakers.Screen - bright, clear and HD resolutionHDMI outputWireless - REALLY good wireless antenna. Amazing in my opinion.The BadNo dedicated charger - Seriously, include the damn wall-wart.No memory card slot - They want you to buy the new model with 2x the storage instead of letting you put in an SD card."Locked" Interface. Come on, Amazon, put in a "pro" mode where you can get the standard Android device interface. One reason Samsung sells so many tablets is that this very reason.Overall, I love it. In many ways it's the perfect Kindle. If there was some way to get the battery life of the B/W Kindle with the Fire HD (if even for just book reading), the B/W model would be obsolete.As a "power user", I don't like that it's really just designed for it's own set of apps/interface, and streaming video. Not being about to have an easy way to run the Zinio app is really frustrating. And while you can copy video to the device via USB, there should be a way to connect/copy from your chosen media device. Just give us the standard Android interface and app store, and be done with it. Why do we have to rely on 3rd party options?

It's a great product, especially for the money. The GoodBattery life, totally useable for a full movie. Storage capacity. <hl> 32GB is a great point for the price. <hl> Speakers. Screen - bright, clear and HD resolutionHDMI outputWireless - REALLY good wireless antenna. Amazing in my opinion. The BadNo dedicated charger - Seriously, include the damn wall-wart. No memory card slot - They want you to buy the new model with 2x the storage instead of letting you put in an SD card. "Locked" Interface. Come on, Amazon, put in a "pro" mode where you can get the standard Android device interface. One reason Samsung sells so many tablets is that this very reason. Overall, I love it. In many ways it's the perfect Kindle. If there was some way to get the battery life of the B/W Kindle with the Fire HD (if even for just book reading), the B/W model would be obsolete. As a "power user", I don't like that it's really just designed for it's own set of apps/interface, and streaming video. Not being about to have an easy way to run the Zinio app is really frustrating. And while you can copy video to the device via USB, there should be a way to connect/copy from your chosen media device. Just give us the standard Android interface and app store, and be done with it. Why do we have to rely on 3rd party options?

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I read the numerous warnings about battery swell

question: How many small complaints are there about this?, context: I have had numerous universal remotes (phillips pronto, home theatre master, logitech etc.) over the years and this is the best yet. For the first time I pulled the batteries and put all my other remotes in the closet. For about $160 you can't beat this remote. Good button layout. Buttons are large enough and well spaced so even larger hands should be fine. The only tight spot is the directional pad with OK in the middle. Need to be directly on the OK button to get it right but I have large fingers and have had trouble with remotes, phones etc forever. Lights up as soon as you pick it up. Activities buttons (macro) work perfectly everytime to turn on/off all the equipment you need. Switching between Watch TV, Watch DVD/CD or Play XBox360 works perfectly everytime and the remote switches to all the essential controls you need. Press Devices button and you get access to each individual units controls, so if you need to adjust color on your tv or turn up the sub woofer on your processor it is easily accessed. Nice functional touch screen. Fits the hand nicely and isn't heavy or clumsy. There is a little rattle but it is the sensor that makes it light up when moved, this is a functional feature not a defect. Buttons are solid and overall it feels well constructed. Very simple to setup with the guided internet program included. First time users need a little bit more time to setup as you will need make and model number of all the equipment you want to program, but once you have that it won't take long to get up and running. If you aren't computer friendly or slightly tech minded you may want some help. Extensive listing of equipment, so should be no problem finding yours. I previously had a logitech harmony 520 and this is such a great upgrade. I plan to get my Dad one (and set it up for him) due to its simplicity he will love it.I read the numerous warnings about battery swell. Did some research into lithium ion batteries and found out heat and over charging are the culprits. So never leave it on charger for long periods and do not charge every day. I toss it on there for one or two hours every few days. Other interesting points about his type of battery: You should not let it go completely uncharged, ever. If going to store it for a prolonged period try to get it around 40% to 50% charged before storing. No need to worry about letting it lose most or all of it's charge before recharging, that applies to ni-cad batteries. Replacement batteries are all over the internet ranging from $6 to $20, so I plan to check monthly and pick up a new one at any sign of swelling, although I bet overcharging is the main reason most people get swollen battery.

How many small complaints are there about this?

I read the numerous warnings about battery swell .

I have had numerous universal remotes (phillips pronto, home theatre master, logitech etc.) over the years and this is the best yet. For the first time I pulled the batteries and put all my other remotes in the closet. For about $160 you can't beat this remote. Good button layout. Buttons are large enough and well spaced so even larger hands should be fine. The only tight spot is the directional pad with OK in the middle. Need to be directly on the OK button to get it right but I have large fingers and have had trouble with remotes, phones etc forever. Lights up as soon as you pick it up. Activities buttons (macro) work perfectly everytime to turn on/off all the equipment you need. Switching between Watch TV, Watch DVD/CD or Play XBox360 works perfectly everytime and the remote switches to all the essential controls you need. Press Devices button and you get access to each individual units controls, so if you need to adjust color on your tv or turn up the sub woofer on your processor it is easily accessed. Nice functional touch screen. Fits the hand nicely and isn't heavy or clumsy. There is a little rattle but it is the sensor that makes it light up when moved, this is a functional feature not a defect. Buttons are solid and overall it feels well constructed. Very simple to setup with the guided internet program included. First time users need a little bit more time to setup as you will need make and model number of all the equipment you want to program, but once you have that it won't take long to get up and running. If you aren't computer friendly or slightly tech minded you may want some help. Extensive listing of equipment, so should be no problem finding yours. I previously had a logitech harmony 520 and this is such a great upgrade. I plan to get my Dad one (and set it up for him) due to its simplicity he will love it.I read the numerous warnings about battery swell. Did some research into lithium ion batteries and found out heat and over charging are the culprits. So never leave it on charger for long periods and do not charge every day. I toss it on there for one or two hours every few days. Other interesting points about his type of battery: You should not let it go completely uncharged, ever. If going to store it for a prolonged period try to get it around 40% to 50% charged before storing. No need to worry about letting it lose most or all of it's charge before recharging, that applies to ni-cad batteries. Replacement batteries are all over the internet ranging from $6 to $20, so I plan to check monthly and pick up a new one at any sign of swelling, although I bet overcharging is the main reason most people get swollen battery.

<hl> I read the numerous warnings about battery swell <hl> .

I have had numerous universal remotes (phillips pronto, home theatre master, logitech etc.) over the years and this is the best yet. For the first time I pulled the batteries and put all my other remotes in the closet. For about $160 you can't beat this remote. Good button layout. Buttons are large enough and well spaced so even larger hands should be fine. The only tight spot is the directional pad with OK in the middle. Need to be directly on the OK button to get it right but I have large fingers and have had trouble with remotes, phones etc forever. Lights up as soon as you pick it up. Activities buttons (macro) work perfectly everytime to turn on/off all the equipment you need. Switching between Watch TV, Watch DVD/CD or Play XBox360 works perfectly everytime and the remote switches to all the essential controls you need. Press Devices button and you get access to each individual units controls, so if you need to adjust color on your tv or turn up the sub woofer on your processor it is easily accessed. Nice functional touch screen. Fits the hand nicely and isn't heavy or clumsy. There is a little rattle but it is the sensor that makes it light up when moved, this is a functional feature not a defect. Buttons are solid and overall it feels well constructed. Very simple to setup with the guided internet program included. First time users need a little bit more time to setup as you will need make and model number of all the equipment you want to program, but once you have that it won't take long to get up and running. If you aren't computer friendly or slightly tech minded you may want some help. Extensive listing of equipment, so should be no problem finding yours. I previously had a logitech harmony 520 and this is such a great upgrade. I plan to get my Dad one (and set it up for him) due to its simplicity he will love it.<hl> I read the numerous warnings about battery swell <hl>. Did some research into lithium ion batteries and found out heat and over charging are the culprits. So never leave it on charger for long periods and do not charge every day. I toss it on there for one or two hours every few days. Other interesting points about his type of battery: You should not let it go completely uncharged, ever. If going to store it for a prolonged period try to get it around 40% to 50% charged before storing. No need to worry about letting it lose most or all of it's charge before recharging, that applies to ni-cad batteries. Replacement batteries are all over the internet ranging from $6 to $20, so I plan to check monthly and pick up a new one at any sign of swelling, although I bet overcharging is the main reason most people get swollen battery.

I have had numerous universal remotes (phillips pronto, home theatre master, logitech etc.) over the years and this is the best yet. For the first time I pulled the batteries and put all my other remotes in the closet. For about $160 you can't beat this remote. Good button layout. Buttons are large enough and well spaced so even larger hands should be fine. The only tight spot is the directional pad with OK in the middle. Need to be directly on the OK button to get it right but I have large fingers and have had trouble with remotes, phones etc forever. Lights up as soon as you pick it up. Activities buttons (macro) work perfectly everytime to turn on/off all the equipment you need. Switching between Watch TV, Watch DVD/CD or Play XBox360 works perfectly everytime and the remote switches to all the essential controls you need. Press Devices button and you get access to each individual units controls, so if you need to adjust color on your tv or turn up the sub woofer on your processor it is easily accessed. Nice functional touch screen. Fits the hand nicely and isn't heavy or clumsy. There is a little rattle but it is the sensor that makes it light up when moved, this is a functional feature not a defect. Buttons are solid and overall it feels well constructed. Very simple to setup with the guided internet program included. First time users need a little bit more time to setup as you will need make and model number of all the equipment you want to program, but once you have that it won't take long to get up and running. If you aren't computer friendly or slightly tech minded you may want some help. Extensive listing of equipment, so should be no problem finding yours. I previously had a logitech harmony 520 and this is such a great upgrade. I plan to get my Dad one (and set it up for him) due to its simplicity he will love it. <hl> I read the numerous warnings about battery swell . <hl> Did some research into lithium ion batteries and found out heat and over charging are the culprits. So never leave it on charger for long periods and do not charge every day. I toss it on there for one or two hours every few days. Other interesting points about his type of battery: You should not let it go completely uncharged, ever. If going to store it for a prolonged period try to get it around 40% to 50% charged before storing. No need to worry about letting it lose most or all of it's charge before recharging, that applies to ni-cad batteries. Replacement batteries are all over the internet ranging from $6 to $20, so I plan to check monthly and pick up a new one at any sign of swelling, although I bet overcharging is the main reason most people get swollen battery.

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The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry

question: How is the image quality like?, context: The title speaks for itself: This proves to me that Panasonic has not done any really relevant and ground-breaking research in developing this camera (and others in the same category) because their imaging sensor is horrendeous. The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry, even at ISOs as low as 400! At 800, 1600 they are a disaster! The exposure of videos is poor and overall, low light performance is also very poor. I took a photo of my livingroom under tungster/halogen lighting which came out OK but again with much noise. Then I made a video of the same room right afterwards under the same lighting conditions and the video was too dark. This camera also has no exposure compensation for videos. I read the manual and it clearly indicates that videos are strictly in automatic mode with no exposure control at all by the photographer. You are at the mercy of the camera. The Canon PowerShot SX220/230 HS DOES have exposure compensation for videos FYI...The only good thing is that the videos are smooth because of a fast 60fps (interlaced i - not progressive p though). And having a GPS is just a gimmick and a toy to fool consumers, and does not make the picture quality of this camera any more "attractive" or in any way better.Having a Leica lens is not enough because a good digital camera also needs a good image sensor. The actual sharpness and noise level in the image is determined largely by the sensor. One can have the best lens in the world and have a poor sensor and the resulting photos and videos will be horrible. This camera is not worth it! For the same price ($449) wait for the Sony Cybershot HX100V - it is outstanding based on reviews on the internet.

How is the image quality like?

The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry , even at ISOs as low as 400!

The title speaks for itself: This proves to me that Panasonic has not done any really relevant and ground-breaking research in developing this camera (and others in the same category) because their imaging sensor is horrendeous. The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry, even at ISOs as low as 400! At 800, 1600 they are a disaster! The exposure of videos is poor and overall, low light performance is also very poor. I took a photo of my livingroom under tungster/halogen lighting which came out OK but again with much noise. Then I made a video of the same room right afterwards under the same lighting conditions and the video was too dark. This camera also has no exposure compensation for videos. I read the manual and it clearly indicates that videos are strictly in automatic mode with no exposure control at all by the photographer. You are at the mercy of the camera. The Canon PowerShot SX220/230 HS DOES have exposure compensation for videos FYI...The only good thing is that the videos are smooth because of a fast 60fps (interlaced i - not progressive p though). And having a GPS is just a gimmick and a toy to fool consumers, and does not make the picture quality of this camera any more "attractive" or in any way better.Having a Leica lens is not enough because a good digital camera also needs a good image sensor. The actual sharpness and noise level in the image is determined largely by the sensor. One can have the best lens in the world and have a poor sensor and the resulting photos and videos will be horrible. This camera is not worth it! For the same price ($449) wait for the Sony Cybershot HX100V - it is outstanding based on reviews on the internet.

<hl> The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry <hl> , even at ISOs as low as 400!

The title speaks for itself: This proves to me that Panasonic has not done any really relevant and ground-breaking research in developing this camera (and others in the same category) because their imaging sensor is horrendeous. <hl> The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry <hl>, even at ISOs as low as 400! At 800, 1600 they are a disaster! The exposure of videos is poor and overall, low light performance is also very poor. I took a photo of my livingroom under tungster/halogen lighting which came out OK but again with much noise. Then I made a video of the same room right afterwards under the same lighting conditions and the video was too dark. This camera also has no exposure compensation for videos. I read the manual and it clearly indicates that videos are strictly in automatic mode with no exposure control at all by the photographer. You are at the mercy of the camera. The Canon PowerShot SX220/230 HS DOES have exposure compensation for videos FYI...The only good thing is that the videos are smooth because of a fast 60fps (interlaced i - not progressive p though). And having a GPS is just a gimmick and a toy to fool consumers, and does not make the picture quality of this camera any more "attractive" or in any way better.Having a Leica lens is not enough because a good digital camera also needs a good image sensor. The actual sharpness and noise level in the image is determined largely by the sensor. One can have the best lens in the world and have a poor sensor and the resulting photos and videos will be horrible. This camera is not worth it! For the same price ($449) wait for the Sony Cybershot HX100V - it is outstanding based on reviews on the internet.

The title speaks for itself: This proves to me that Panasonic has not done any really relevant and ground-breaking research in developing this camera (and others in the same category) because their imaging sensor is horrendeous. <hl> The photos are full of colourful specks of noise and are very smudgy and blurry , even at ISOs as low as 400! <hl> At 800, 1600 they are a disaster! The exposure of videos is poor and overall, low light performance is also very poor. I took a photo of my livingroom under tungster/halogen lighting which came out OK but again with much noise. Then I made a video of the same room right afterwards under the same lighting conditions and the video was too dark. This camera also has no exposure compensation for videos. I read the manual and it clearly indicates that videos are strictly in automatic mode with no exposure control at all by the photographer. You are at the mercy of the camera. The Canon PowerShot SX220/230 HS DOES have exposure compensation for videos FYI... The only good thing is that the videos are smooth because of a fast 60fps (interlaced i - not progressive p though). And having a GPS is just a gimmick and a toy to fool consumers, and does not make the picture quality of this camera any more "attractive" or in any way better. Having a Leica lens is not enough because a good digital camera also needs a good image sensor. The actual sharpness and noise level in the image is determined largely by the sensor. One can have the best lens in the world and have a poor sensor and the resulting photos and videos will be horrible. This camera is not worth it! For the same price ($449) wait for the Sony Cybershot HX100V - it is outstanding based on reviews on the internet.

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Nighthawk

question: How is the card?, context: So this was half the price of the Netgear Nighthawk. I found that TP-Link tends to last more than a year. I replaced this a month ago, so time will tell how long this router lasts.Comparisions with the netgear nighthawk is that this is a little slower but hardly noticable. I wish TP-Link had USB3.0 instead of just USB 2.0. I found that TP-Link's firmware does a better job of identifying the distances of devices and adjusting power to the signal accordingly. Negear did not come close to this. I was around 50 feet away and would get a fair signal on netgear. With TP-link I have an excellent signal once it detects my laptop in the room that is further out. For power consumption Netgear Nighthawk I measured at eating about 10-15W. This runs nominally at 4-5 watts. I think the netgear's issue on power consumption is that it has a dual core 1 Ghz Processor.I will update my review as the months past and this router performs. So far it's working great, but as like most routers the first 3 months are the honeymoon. The problems coming 6 months or so later ;).

How is the card?

So this was half the price of the Netgear Nighthawk .

So this was half the price of the Netgear Nighthawk. I found that TP-Link tends to last more than a year. I replaced this a month ago, so time will tell how long this router lasts.Comparisions with the netgear nighthawk is that this is a little slower but hardly noticable. I wish TP-Link had USB3.0 instead of just USB 2.0. I found that TP-Link's firmware does a better job of identifying the distances of devices and adjusting power to the signal accordingly. Negear did not come close to this. I was around 50 feet away and would get a fair signal on netgear. With TP-link I have an excellent signal once it detects my laptop in the room that is further out. For power consumption Netgear Nighthawk I measured at eating about 10-15W. This runs nominally at 4-5 watts. I think the netgear's issue on power consumption is that it has a dual core 1 Ghz Processor.I will update my review as the months past and this router performs. So far it's working great, but as like most routers the first 3 months are the honeymoon. The problems coming 6 months or so later ;).

So this was half the price of the Netgear <hl> Nighthawk <hl> .

So this was half the price of the Netgear <hl> Nighthawk <hl>. I found that TP-Link tends to last more than a year. I replaced this a month ago, so time will tell how long this router lasts.Comparisions with the netgear nighthawk is that this is a little slower but hardly noticable. I wish TP-Link had USB3.0 instead of just USB 2.0. I found that TP-Link's firmware does a better job of identifying the distances of devices and adjusting power to the signal accordingly. Negear did not come close to this. I was around 50 feet away and would get a fair signal on netgear. With TP-link I have an excellent signal once it detects my laptop in the room that is further out. For power consumption Netgear Nighthawk I measured at eating about 10-15W. This runs nominally at 4-5 watts. I think the netgear's issue on power consumption is that it has a dual core 1 Ghz Processor.I will update my review as the months past and this router performs. So far it's working great, but as like most routers the first 3 months are the honeymoon. The problems coming 6 months or so later ;).

<hl> So this was half the price of the Netgear Nighthawk . <hl> I found that TP-Link tends to last more than a year. I replaced this a month ago, so time will tell how long this router lasts. Comparisions with the netgear nighthawk is that this is a little slower but hardly noticable. I wish TP-Link had USB3.0 instead of just USB 2.0. I found that TP-Link's firmware does a better job of identifying the distances of devices and adjusting power to the signal accordingly. Negear did not come close to this. I was around 50 feet away and would get a fair signal on netgear. With TP-link I have an excellent signal once it detects my laptop in the room that is further out. For power consumption Netgear Nighthawk I measured at eating about 10-15W. This runs nominally at 4-5 watts. I think the netgear's issue on power consumption is that it has a dual core 1 Ghz Processor. I will update my review as the months past and this router performs. So far it's working great, but as like most routers the first 3 months are the honeymoon. The problems coming 6 months or so later ;).

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low cable noise

question: What is the fact about the cables?, context: Pros: comfortable, nice design, low cable noise, good for sports, inexpensive (i paid $13)Cons: poor quality control, mine is defective, has a cable break/short near the microphone. I keep loosing sound in one ear unless cable is bent just the right way. Also, low sound level even when volume dial is turned all the way up, (all my other phones are much louder at same setting).

What is the fact about the cables?

Pros: comfortable, nice design, low cable noise , good for sports, inexpensive (i paid $13)Cons: poor quality control, mine is defective, has a cable break/short near the microphone.

Pros: comfortable, nice design, low cable noise, good for sports, inexpensive (i paid $13)Cons: poor quality control, mine is defective, has a cable break/short near the microphone. I keep loosing sound in one ear unless cable is bent just the right way. Also, low sound level even when volume dial is turned all the way up, (all my other phones are much louder at same setting).

Pros: comfortable, nice design, <hl> low cable noise <hl> , good for sports, inexpensive (i paid $13)Cons: poor quality control, mine is defective, has a cable break/short near the microphone.

Pros: comfortable, nice design, <hl> low cable noise <hl>, good for sports, inexpensive (i paid $13)Cons: poor quality control, mine is defective, has a cable break/short near the microphone. I keep loosing sound in one ear unless cable is bent just the right way. Also, low sound level even when volume dial is turned all the way up, (all my other phones are much louder at same setting).

<hl> Pros: comfortable, nice design, low cable noise , good for sports, inexpensive (i paid $13)Cons: poor quality control, mine is defective, has a cable break/short near the microphone. <hl> I keep loosing sound in one ear unless cable is bent just the right way. Also, low sound level even when volume dial is turned all the way up, (all my other phones are much louder at same setting).

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has a very solid base

question: How is the base?, context: I love quality displays. I really do. While I don't get into the realm of the insanely expensive professional monitors, I really appreciate a good IPS/PLS monitor. And here's another one.Surprisingly, getting the monitor out of the box wasn't as easy as I'd have hoped. The stem of the monitor (the part that attaches to the stand) is sort of wedged (gently!) against a piece of foam, so it took a little bit of wiggling to get the screen out. If you have someone to help, this would go much more easily!Putting the monitor on the stand took just a few seconds. It hand-screws in, and has a very solid base. It's also an extremely ugly, huge base, and absolutely my one major gripe with the monitor.But let's focus on the good stuff first:For reference, this was tested on a 2011 MacBook Air via mini-Displayport to Displayport (2560x1440), and with a Google Chromecast via HDMI (1920x1080).1.) Pre-calibrated out of the box. Given that my screen came with a specific-to-this-serial-number piece of paper documenting the factory calibration, I was extremely impressed with the output.2.) The controls on the bottom right of the screen are touch sensitive. Normally I'm not a fan of such buttons, but these are without a doubt the most responsive touch-buttons I've used on a monitor. Really good stuff.3.) The screen isn't matte, and it isn't glossy. It's a really excellent combination of the two, cutting down on the glare of a glossy display, while maintaining those rich colors and good contrast.4.) Viewing angles, like many/most IPS panels, is truly excellent.5.) Able to rotate the screen 90 degrees, and it does line up perfectly straight when locked into that 90-degree position. Also, the height adjustment is superb, with plenty of height for me, and I'm 6'5".6.) No dead/stuck pixels on the monitor I received. Good!7.) No PWM-dimming flicker (if you're sensitive to this, you'll be glad to know!), and no buzzing or other untoward noises from the display at any brightness.8.) While certainly not specifically a gaming monitor, it definitely holds its own. My gaming monitor of choice is myEIZO Foris FS2333-BK 23-Inch Screen LCD Monitor, but if you want something bigger without the viewing-angle deficiencies of TN panels, this would not be a bad choice for the less hardcore PC gamers among you. I wouldn't recommend it for 1080p gaming since the scaling to 1440p can be quite ugly.9.) You can turn off the blue power LED when the monitor is in use, from the Settings menu. I really don't like unnecessary LEDs, so this is something I immediately looked for and was glad to find.And now, the cons:1.) The base of the stand is horrible. I'm not sure what Viewsonic were thinking, but surely somebody could have come up with something a little less of an eyesore. I'll be mounting the screen on a VESA mount (100x100), but still - ouch! So ugly, and it takes up a huge amount of room on the desk for no apparent reason.2.) The brightness is set far, far too high out of the box (maxed out). All this did was draw attention to a little light bleed on the left of my particular display, only view-able on a completely black image. After the brightness was turned down to a less eye-searing level, this was (mostly) gone.Overall, though, this is a top-notch monitor, and highly recommended.5 stars out of 5.

How is the base?

It hand-screws in, and has a very solid base .

I love quality displays. I really do. While I don't get into the realm of the insanely expensive professional monitors, I really appreciate a good IPS/PLS monitor. And here's another one.Surprisingly, getting the monitor out of the box wasn't as easy as I'd have hoped. The stem of the monitor (the part that attaches to the stand) is sort of wedged (gently!) against a piece of foam, so it took a little bit of wiggling to get the screen out. If you have someone to help, this would go much more easily!Putting the monitor on the stand took just a few seconds. It hand-screws in, and has a very solid base. It's also an extremely ugly, huge base, and absolutely my one major gripe with the monitor.But let's focus on the good stuff first:For reference, this was tested on a 2011 MacBook Air via mini-Displayport to Displayport (2560x1440), and with a Google Chromecast via HDMI (1920x1080).1.) Pre-calibrated out of the box. Given that my screen came with a specific-to-this-serial-number piece of paper documenting the factory calibration, I was extremely impressed with the output.2.) The controls on the bottom right of the screen are touch sensitive. Normally I'm not a fan of such buttons, but these are without a doubt the most responsive touch-buttons I've used on a monitor. Really good stuff.3.) The screen isn't matte, and it isn't glossy. It's a really excellent combination of the two, cutting down on the glare of a glossy display, while maintaining those rich colors and good contrast.4.) Viewing angles, like many/most IPS panels, is truly excellent.5.) Able to rotate the screen 90 degrees, and it does line up perfectly straight when locked into that 90-degree position. Also, the height adjustment is superb, with plenty of height for me, and I'm 6'5".6.) No dead/stuck pixels on the monitor I received. Good!7.) No PWM-dimming flicker (if you're sensitive to this, you'll be glad to know!), and no buzzing or other untoward noises from the display at any brightness.8.) While certainly not specifically a gaming monitor, it definitely holds its own. My gaming monitor of choice is myEIZO Foris FS2333-BK 23-Inch Screen LCD Monitor, but if you want something bigger without the viewing-angle deficiencies of TN panels, this would not be a bad choice for the less hardcore PC gamers among you. I wouldn't recommend it for 1080p gaming since the scaling to 1440p can be quite ugly.9.) You can turn off the blue power LED when the monitor is in use, from the Settings menu. I really don't like unnecessary LEDs, so this is something I immediately looked for and was glad to find.And now, the cons:1.) The base of the stand is horrible. I'm not sure what Viewsonic were thinking, but surely somebody could have come up with something a little less of an eyesore. I'll be mounting the screen on a VESA mount (100x100), but still - ouch! So ugly, and it takes up a huge amount of room on the desk for no apparent reason.2.) The brightness is set far, far too high out of the box (maxed out). All this did was draw attention to a little light bleed on the left of my particular display, only view-able on a completely black image. After the brightness was turned down to a less eye-searing level, this was (mostly) gone.Overall, though, this is a top-notch monitor, and highly recommended.5 stars out of 5.

It hand-screws in, and <hl> has a very solid base <hl> .

I love quality displays. I really do. While I don't get into the realm of the insanely expensive professional monitors, I really appreciate a good IPS/PLS monitor. And here's another one.Surprisingly, getting the monitor out of the box wasn't as easy as I'd have hoped. The stem of the monitor (the part that attaches to the stand) is sort of wedged (gently!) against a piece of foam, so it took a little bit of wiggling to get the screen out. If you have someone to help, this would go much more easily!Putting the monitor on the stand took just a few seconds. It hand-screws in, and <hl> has a very solid base <hl>. It's also an extremely ugly, huge base, and absolutely my one major gripe with the monitor.But let's focus on the good stuff first:For reference, this was tested on a 2011 MacBook Air via mini-Displayport to Displayport (2560x1440), and with a Google Chromecast via HDMI (1920x1080).1.) Pre-calibrated out of the box. Given that my screen came with a specific-to-this-serial-number piece of paper documenting the factory calibration, I was extremely impressed with the output.2.) The controls on the bottom right of the screen are touch sensitive. Normally I'm not a fan of such buttons, but these are without a doubt the most responsive touch-buttons I've used on a monitor. Really good stuff.3.) The screen isn't matte, and it isn't glossy. It's a really excellent combination of the two, cutting down on the glare of a glossy display, while maintaining those rich colors and good contrast.4.) Viewing angles, like many/most IPS panels, is truly excellent.5.) Able to rotate the screen 90 degrees, and it does line up perfectly straight when locked into that 90-degree position. Also, the height adjustment is superb, with plenty of height for me, and I'm 6'5".6.) No dead/stuck pixels on the monitor I received. Good!7.) No PWM-dimming flicker (if you're sensitive to this, you'll be glad to know!), and no buzzing or other untoward noises from the display at any brightness.8.) While certainly not specifically a gaming monitor, it definitely holds its own. My gaming monitor of choice is myEIZO Foris FS2333-BK 23-Inch Screen LCD Monitor, but if you want something bigger without the viewing-angle deficiencies of TN panels, this would not be a bad choice for the less hardcore PC gamers among you. I wouldn't recommend it for 1080p gaming since the scaling to 1440p can be quite ugly.9.) You can turn off the blue power LED when the monitor is in use, from the Settings menu. I really don't like unnecessary LEDs, so this is something I immediately looked for and was glad to find.And now, the cons:1.) The base of the stand is horrible. I'm not sure what Viewsonic were thinking, but surely somebody could have come up with something a little less of an eyesore. I'll be mounting the screen on a VESA mount (100x100), but still - ouch! So ugly, and it takes up a huge amount of room on the desk for no apparent reason.2.) The brightness is set far, far too high out of the box (maxed out). All this did was draw attention to a little light bleed on the left of my particular display, only view-able on a completely black image. After the brightness was turned down to a less eye-searing level, this was (mostly) gone.Overall, though, this is a top-notch monitor, and highly recommended.5 stars out of 5.

I love quality displays. I really do. While I don't get into the realm of the insanely expensive professional monitors, I really appreciate a good IPS/PLS monitor. And here's another one. Surprisingly, getting the monitor out of the box wasn't as easy as I'd have hoped. The stem of the monitor (the part that attaches to the stand) is sort of wedged (gently!) against a piece of foam, so it took a little bit of wiggling to get the screen out. If you have someone to help, this would go much more easily!Putting the monitor on the stand took just a few seconds. <hl> It hand-screws in, and has a very solid base . <hl> It's also an extremely ugly, huge base, and absolutely my one major gripe with the monitor. But let's focus on the good stuff first:For reference, this was tested on a 2011 MacBook Air via mini-Displayport to Displayport (2560x1440), and with a Google Chromecast via HDMI (1920x1080).1.) Pre-calibrated out of the box. Given that my screen came with a specific-to-this-serial-number piece of paper documenting the factory calibration, I was extremely impressed with the output.2.) The controls on the bottom right of the screen are touch sensitive. Normally I'm not a fan of such buttons, but these are without a doubt the most responsive touch-buttons I've used on a monitor. Really good stuff.3.) The screen isn't matte, and it isn't glossy. It's a really excellent combination of the two, cutting down on the glare of a glossy display, while maintaining those rich colors and good contrast.4.) Viewing angles, like many/most IPS panels, is truly excellent.5.) Able to rotate the screen 90 degrees, and it does line up perfectly straight when locked into that 90-degree position. Also, the height adjustment is superb, with plenty of height for me, and I'm 6'5".6.) No dead/stuck pixels on the monitor I received. Good!7.) No PWM-dimming flicker (if you're sensitive to this, you'll be glad to know!), and no buzzing or other untoward noises from the display at any brightness.8.) While certainly not specifically a gaming monitor, it definitely holds its own. My gaming monitor of choice is myEIZO Foris FS2333-BK 23-Inch Screen LCD Monitor, but if you want something bigger without the viewing-angle deficiencies of TN panels, this would not be a bad choice for the less hardcore PC gamers among you. I wouldn't recommend it for 1080p gaming since the scaling to 1440p can be quite ugly.9.) You can turn off the blue power LED when the monitor is in use, from the Settings menu. I really don't like unnecessary LEDs, so this is something I immediately looked for and was glad to find. And now, the cons:1.) The base of the stand is horrible. I'm not sure what Viewsonic were thinking, but surely somebody could have come up with something a little less of an eyesore. I'll be mounting the screen on a VESA mount (100x100), but still - ouch! So ugly, and it takes up a huge amount of room on the desk for no apparent reason.2.) The brightness is set far, far too high out of the box (maxed out). All this did was draw attention to a little light bleed on the left of my particular display, only view-able on a completely black image. After the brightness was turned down to a less eye-searing level, this was (mostly) gone. Overall, though, this is a top-notch monitor, and highly recommended.5 stars out of 5.

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I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable

question: How do you like the performance?, context: asuswrt is by far the best firmware for this router right now, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because it lacks the features and customization I've grown to love from tomato (shibby in particular) and dd-wrt. That said, the performance is excellent and I recommend this over it's n66u cousin. One of the (two) wireless interfaces on this is a newer broadcom chip with more features that the twin interfaces on the n66u, so even if you don't use ac (yet), you still have a better chip at your disposal. Unfortunately, going back to the firmware problem, you can't squeeze or customize much out of the new chip with the current firmware and lack of third party offerings, which you currently can with the n66u.just for example, the default tx power, as listed by wl, is 1500 (!) mw (using the latest asuswrt firmware). That is about 1480 more than I'd like. Thanks to a user named Merlin, we can download a modified version of asuswrt and customize settings beyond the webinterface, and in using it, I can set the power properly, as well as a bunch of other features (iptables droplists, upnpd custom settings, dnsmasq custom settings, hosts file, cron jobs, and more). Even by setting the txpower to a sane setting through the webinterface, BTW, it still defaults to 1500 (or 1496ish) for some mysterious reason. Atleast as reported by wl (the main configuration and settings program published by Broadcom).As for performance, I am very pleased. I can break 300Mbps using an tri band N adapter w/o problem. Also pleased with the stability. Just wish shibby could implement the key features (speed speed speed) of asuswrt firmware into his code so I can use some of those terrific features and bypass the hideous default/stock webinterface.In short, this is a terrific router for the coming years. At the moment however, the n66u with tomato shibby firmware is probably better. That said, I don't regret paying the price to be forward compatible. I'm lacking a few features I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable.

How do you like the performance?

I'm lacking a few features I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable .

asuswrt is by far the best firmware for this router right now, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because it lacks the features and customization I've grown to love from tomato (shibby in particular) and dd-wrt. That said, the performance is excellent and I recommend this over it's n66u cousin. One of the (two) wireless interfaces on this is a newer broadcom chip with more features that the twin interfaces on the n66u, so even if you don't use ac (yet), you still have a better chip at your disposal. Unfortunately, going back to the firmware problem, you can't squeeze or customize much out of the new chip with the current firmware and lack of third party offerings, which you currently can with the n66u.just for example, the default tx power, as listed by wl, is 1500 (!) mw (using the latest asuswrt firmware). That is about 1480 more than I'd like. Thanks to a user named Merlin, we can download a modified version of asuswrt and customize settings beyond the webinterface, and in using it, I can set the power properly, as well as a bunch of other features (iptables droplists, upnpd custom settings, dnsmasq custom settings, hosts file, cron jobs, and more). Even by setting the txpower to a sane setting through the webinterface, BTW, it still defaults to 1500 (or 1496ish) for some mysterious reason. Atleast as reported by wl (the main configuration and settings program published by Broadcom).As for performance, I am very pleased. I can break 300Mbps using an tri band N adapter w/o problem. Also pleased with the stability. Just wish shibby could implement the key features (speed speed speed) of asuswrt firmware into his code so I can use some of those terrific features and bypass the hideous default/stock webinterface.In short, this is a terrific router for the coming years. At the moment however, the n66u with tomato shibby firmware is probably better. That said, I don't regret paying the price to be forward compatible. I'm lacking a few features I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable.

I'm lacking a few features <hl> I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable <hl> .

asuswrt is by far the best firmware for this router right now, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because it lacks the features and customization I've grown to love from tomato (shibby in particular) and dd-wrt. That said, the performance is excellent and I recommend this over it's n66u cousin. One of the (two) wireless interfaces on this is a newer broadcom chip with more features that the twin interfaces on the n66u, so even if you don't use ac (yet), you still have a better chip at your disposal. Unfortunately, going back to the firmware problem, you can't squeeze or customize much out of the new chip with the current firmware and lack of third party offerings, which you currently can with the n66u.just for example, the default tx power, as listed by wl, is 1500 (!) mw (using the latest asuswrt firmware). That is about 1480 more than I'd like. Thanks to a user named Merlin, we can download a modified version of asuswrt and customize settings beyond the webinterface, and in using it, I can set the power properly, as well as a bunch of other features (iptables droplists, upnpd custom settings, dnsmasq custom settings, hosts file, cron jobs, and more). Even by setting the txpower to a sane setting through the webinterface, BTW, it still defaults to 1500 (or 1496ish) for some mysterious reason. Atleast as reported by wl (the main configuration and settings program published by Broadcom).As for performance, I am very pleased. I can break 300Mbps using an tri band N adapter w/o problem. Also pleased with the stability. Just wish shibby could implement the key features (speed speed speed) of asuswrt firmware into his code so I can use some of those terrific features and bypass the hideous default/stock webinterface.In short, this is a terrific router for the coming years. At the moment however, the n66u with tomato shibby firmware is probably better. That said, I don't regret paying the price to be forward compatible. I'm lacking a few features <hl> I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable <hl>.

asuswrt is by far the best firmware for this router right now, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because it lacks the features and customization I've grown to love from tomato (shibby in particular) and dd-wrt. That said, the performance is excellent and I recommend this over it's n66u cousin. One of the (two) wireless interfaces on this is a newer broadcom chip with more features that the twin interfaces on the n66u, so even if you don't use ac (yet), you still have a better chip at your disposal. Unfortunately, going back to the firmware problem, you can't squeeze or customize much out of the new chip with the current firmware and lack of third party offerings, which you currently can with the n66u.just for example, the default tx power, as listed by wl, is 1500 (!) mw (using the latest asuswrt firmware). That is about 1480 more than I'd like. Thanks to a user named Merlin, we can download a modified version of asuswrt and customize settings beyond the webinterface, and in using it, I can set the power properly, as well as a bunch of other features (iptables droplists, upnpd custom settings, dnsmasq custom settings, hosts file, cron jobs, and more). Even by setting the txpower to a sane setting through the webinterface, BTW, it still defaults to 1500 (or 1496ish) for some mysterious reason. Atleast as reported by wl (the main configuration and settings program published by Broadcom).As for performance, I am very pleased. I can break 300Mbps using an tri band N adapter w/o problem. Also pleased with the stability. Just wish shibby could implement the key features (speed speed speed) of asuswrt firmware into his code so I can use some of those terrific features and bypass the hideous default/stock webinterface. In short, this is a terrific router for the coming years. At the moment however, the n66u with tomato shibby firmware is probably better. That said, I don't regret paying the price to be forward compatible. <hl> I'm lacking a few features I'd like to implement but the performance (speed) has been terrific and stable . <hl>

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volume is adjustable

question: How is the volume of the unit?, context: These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category.Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals.The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input.NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again.I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

How is the volume of the unit?

The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers.

These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category.Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals.The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input.NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again.I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

The sub-woofer <hl> volume is adjustable <hl> independently of the other speakers.

These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category.Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.The sub-woofer <hl> volume is adjustable <hl> independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals.The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input.NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again.I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category. Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume. <hl> The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. <hl> This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals. The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input. NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again. I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

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adopter

question: How would you describe the build of the camera?, context: I was an early adopter of the original Kindle Fire in November 2011. I loved the Fire, but it was a bit clunky in some tasks, and it sadly lacked some desirable hardware features. I'm happy to say that I've had my Kindle Fire HD for a few hours, and my initial impressions are very positive. Clearly, Amazon listened to customers and addressed many of their comments. For starters:1. There's an external volume control. This was my single biggest gripe with the original Fire.2. There's a built-in microphone. That means you can Skype and use cool apps like Soundhound and Shazam. With the front-facing camera, you can do video Skyping, which is a big plus. The lack of a microphone or mic input was my second biggest gripe with the original Fire.3. An HDMI port means you can connect your Fire HD directly to most TV sets. I have a Roku, so that's not as big of a deal to me, but the HDMI puts the Fire HD out in front of almost every other tablet. I definitely want to try streaming Amazon instant video to a hotel TV the next time I travel.4. The video is noticeably crisper for videos.5. Bluetooth is a great new feature. It opens the possibility of wirelessly connecting the Fire HD to a myriad of products. I've been using a small, portable Bluetooth speaker to amplify my original Fire's sound. That works, but only with a cable connecting the Fire and the speaker. With the Fire HD, it only took a minute to activate the Bluetooth, find the speaker, and pair it with the Fire HD.6. The sound quality is very noticeably better. So far I haven't encountered an MP3 or video where I had to strain to hear, and oftentimes I'm having to back down on the volume.7. The web browser appears to be a little faster, although I won't really know how much faster until I upgrade my wireless router to a newer, dual band model. The wi-fi reception is quite good. When I connected the HD to our home network, the HD detected ten other networks in near-by houses, which is more than our laptop PC can detect.8. In the original Fire, using the graphic handles to select text was awkward and not always very responsive, especially with text in emails. The HD appears to have improved considerably the ease of selecting text.9. Unlike the original Fire, the memory is not partitioned, so it appears you can use all the user-available memory (12.63 GB) for anything - books, video, music, photos, etc. This is a big improvement.10. The virtual keyboard has been restored to something closer to the original Fire. Once again, there are separate periods and commas, so you don't have to hold down the period to type a comma. This was a real improvement.11. Text-to-Speech for books has returned to the HD. There aren't any settings - the voice is either on or off, and there's only a female voice - but it sounds more like a human voice and less like a computer than before.The HD was delivered already registered to me, so about all I had to do was connect with my wi-fi, set up my Gmail account (less than one minute) and set my favorites for the web browser, then download some of my books, magazines, videos, and apps from the Cloud. With 8GB of memory in the original Fire, I often had to delete apps before downloading any new apps. With 16GB in the Fire HD, that's much less critical.Because the size is different and the controls and ports have been moved around, cases for the original Kindle Fire won't work. The padded envelope sleeve that I had for the original Kindle Fire does work, although it's not a perfect fit.One annoyance: the Kindle Fire HD displays color advertisements on its lock screen, so every time you turn on the HD, you see advertisements for a Kindle e-book, a video, Amazon MP3 music, and such. Amazon has announced that owners can opt-out of the ads for $15. After using the HD for a few days, if the ads are too annoying, I may opt-out. Update: Apparently only the rotating lock screen ads can be removed by opting out. The targeted "suggestions" that show up when you're in the Amazon Store won't go away, so I don't know if it's worth $15 to opt-out. You'll have to decide that. You can do this at any time from your "Manage My Kindle" page.Invariably, the Kindle Fire HD is going to be compared to the Nexus 7, its closest competition in size, performance, and price. The HD weighs 13.9 oz. vs. 12 oz. for the Nexus (the original Fire weighed 14.6 oz.). That weight difference is at least partially offset by longer claimed battery life: 11 hours for the HD vs. 8 hours for the Nexus. Screen resolution is 1280x800 for both tablets (the original Fire's resolution was 1024x600). Most of the new features of the HD, like the front-facing camera and the microphone, are common to both tablets, but the HDMI port on the HD is a very nice feature that the Nexus can't match. I've used a Nexus 7, and it's a wonderful tablet, but based on my initial impressions, my slight favorite is the Kindle Fire HD, mainly for its ability to stream Amazon instant videos (which the Nexus can't, at least not without some finagling).Overall, the HD appears to be a worthy successor to the original Kindle Fire.-------------------------------------------Update (September 15, 2012):* At first, the layout of the various screens is somewhat different from the original Fire, but after playing around for a while, I'm getting used to it, and learning how everything works is pretty intuitive.* I'm reading on forums that some folks are having problems running some of the apps they had on the original Kindle Fire. For example, I'm having problems with MapQuest - it starts up, but crashes within a minute or so. It's probably just some glitches that will be fixed with the first OS upgrade.* The power button and volume control switch are flush with the case. It's not a big deal, but I wish they stuck out a millimeter or so to make it easier to feel them.* The original Fire was noticeably rectangular, so I used it mostly in the portrait position. The HD is more square, and it seems more natural to use it in the landscape position.

How would you describe the build of the camera?

I was an early adopter of the original Kindle Fire in November 2011.

I was an early adopter of the original Kindle Fire in November 2011. I loved the Fire, but it was a bit clunky in some tasks, and it sadly lacked some desirable hardware features. I'm happy to say that I've had my Kindle Fire HD for a few hours, and my initial impressions are very positive. Clearly, Amazon listened to customers and addressed many of their comments. For starters:1. There's an external volume control. This was my single biggest gripe with the original Fire.2. There's a built-in microphone. That means you can Skype and use cool apps like Soundhound and Shazam. With the front-facing camera, you can do video Skyping, which is a big plus. The lack of a microphone or mic input was my second biggest gripe with the original Fire.3. An HDMI port means you can connect your Fire HD directly to most TV sets. I have a Roku, so that's not as big of a deal to me, but the HDMI puts the Fire HD out in front of almost every other tablet. I definitely want to try streaming Amazon instant video to a hotel TV the next time I travel.4. The video is noticeably crisper for videos.5. Bluetooth is a great new feature. It opens the possibility of wirelessly connecting the Fire HD to a myriad of products. I've been using a small, portable Bluetooth speaker to amplify my original Fire's sound. That works, but only with a cable connecting the Fire and the speaker. With the Fire HD, it only took a minute to activate the Bluetooth, find the speaker, and pair it with the Fire HD.6. The sound quality is very noticeably better. So far I haven't encountered an MP3 or video where I had to strain to hear, and oftentimes I'm having to back down on the volume.7. The web browser appears to be a little faster, although I won't really know how much faster until I upgrade my wireless router to a newer, dual band model. The wi-fi reception is quite good. When I connected the HD to our home network, the HD detected ten other networks in near-by houses, which is more than our laptop PC can detect.8. In the original Fire, using the graphic handles to select text was awkward and not always very responsive, especially with text in emails. The HD appears to have improved considerably the ease of selecting text.9. Unlike the original Fire, the memory is not partitioned, so it appears you can use all the user-available memory (12.63 GB) for anything - books, video, music, photos, etc. This is a big improvement.10. The virtual keyboard has been restored to something closer to the original Fire. Once again, there are separate periods and commas, so you don't have to hold down the period to type a comma. This was a real improvement.11. Text-to-Speech for books has returned to the HD. There aren't any settings - the voice is either on or off, and there's only a female voice - but it sounds more like a human voice and less like a computer than before.The HD was delivered already registered to me, so about all I had to do was connect with my wi-fi, set up my Gmail account (less than one minute) and set my favorites for the web browser, then download some of my books, magazines, videos, and apps from the Cloud. With 8GB of memory in the original Fire, I often had to delete apps before downloading any new apps. With 16GB in the Fire HD, that's much less critical.Because the size is different and the controls and ports have been moved around, cases for the original Kindle Fire won't work. The padded envelope sleeve that I had for the original Kindle Fire does work, although it's not a perfect fit.One annoyance: the Kindle Fire HD displays color advertisements on its lock screen, so every time you turn on the HD, you see advertisements for a Kindle e-book, a video, Amazon MP3 music, and such. Amazon has announced that owners can opt-out of the ads for $15. After using the HD for a few days, if the ads are too annoying, I may opt-out. Update: Apparently only the rotating lock screen ads can be removed by opting out. The targeted "suggestions" that show up when you're in the Amazon Store won't go away, so I don't know if it's worth $15 to opt-out. You'll have to decide that. You can do this at any time from your "Manage My Kindle" page.Invariably, the Kindle Fire HD is going to be compared to the Nexus 7, its closest competition in size, performance, and price. The HD weighs 13.9 oz. vs. 12 oz. for the Nexus (the original Fire weighed 14.6 oz.). That weight difference is at least partially offset by longer claimed battery life: 11 hours for the HD vs. 8 hours for the Nexus. Screen resolution is 1280x800 for both tablets (the original Fire's resolution was 1024x600). Most of the new features of the HD, like the front-facing camera and the microphone, are common to both tablets, but the HDMI port on the HD is a very nice feature that the Nexus can't match. I've used a Nexus 7, and it's a wonderful tablet, but based on my initial impressions, my slight favorite is the Kindle Fire HD, mainly for its ability to stream Amazon instant videos (which the Nexus can't, at least not without some finagling).Overall, the HD appears to be a worthy successor to the original Kindle Fire.-------------------------------------------Update (September 15, 2012):* At first, the layout of the various screens is somewhat different from the original Fire, but after playing around for a while, I'm getting used to it, and learning how everything works is pretty intuitive.* I'm reading on forums that some folks are having problems running some of the apps they had on the original Kindle Fire. For example, I'm having problems with MapQuest - it starts up, but crashes within a minute or so. It's probably just some glitches that will be fixed with the first OS upgrade.* The power button and volume control switch are flush with the case. It's not a big deal, but I wish they stuck out a millimeter or so to make it easier to feel them.* The original Fire was noticeably rectangular, so I used it mostly in the portrait position. The HD is more square, and it seems more natural to use it in the landscape position.

I was an early <hl> adopter <hl> of the original Kindle Fire in November 2011.

I was an early <hl> adopter <hl> of the original Kindle Fire in November 2011. I loved the Fire, but it was a bit clunky in some tasks, and it sadly lacked some desirable hardware features. I'm happy to say that I've had my Kindle Fire HD for a few hours, and my initial impressions are very positive. Clearly, Amazon listened to customers and addressed many of their comments. For starters:1. There's an external volume control. This was my single biggest gripe with the original Fire.2. There's a built-in microphone. That means you can Skype and use cool apps like Soundhound and Shazam. With the front-facing camera, you can do video Skyping, which is a big plus. The lack of a microphone or mic input was my second biggest gripe with the original Fire.3. An HDMI port means you can connect your Fire HD directly to most TV sets. I have a Roku, so that's not as big of a deal to me, but the HDMI puts the Fire HD out in front of almost every other tablet. I definitely want to try streaming Amazon instant video to a hotel TV the next time I travel.4. The video is noticeably crisper for videos.5. Bluetooth is a great new feature. It opens the possibility of wirelessly connecting the Fire HD to a myriad of products. I've been using a small, portable Bluetooth speaker to amplify my original Fire's sound. That works, but only with a cable connecting the Fire and the speaker. With the Fire HD, it only took a minute to activate the Bluetooth, find the speaker, and pair it with the Fire HD.6. The sound quality is very noticeably better. So far I haven't encountered an MP3 or video where I had to strain to hear, and oftentimes I'm having to back down on the volume.7. The web browser appears to be a little faster, although I won't really know how much faster until I upgrade my wireless router to a newer, dual band model. The wi-fi reception is quite good. When I connected the HD to our home network, the HD detected ten other networks in near-by houses, which is more than our laptop PC can detect.8. In the original Fire, using the graphic handles to select text was awkward and not always very responsive, especially with text in emails. The HD appears to have improved considerably the ease of selecting text.9. Unlike the original Fire, the memory is not partitioned, so it appears you can use all the user-available memory (12.63 GB) for anything - books, video, music, photos, etc. This is a big improvement.10. The virtual keyboard has been restored to something closer to the original Fire. Once again, there are separate periods and commas, so you don't have to hold down the period to type a comma. This was a real improvement.11. Text-to-Speech for books has returned to the HD. There aren't any settings - the voice is either on or off, and there's only a female voice - but it sounds more like a human voice and less like a computer than before.The HD was delivered already registered to me, so about all I had to do was connect with my wi-fi, set up my Gmail account (less than one minute) and set my favorites for the web browser, then download some of my books, magazines, videos, and apps from the Cloud. With 8GB of memory in the original Fire, I often had to delete apps before downloading any new apps. With 16GB in the Fire HD, that's much less critical.Because the size is different and the controls and ports have been moved around, cases for the original Kindle Fire won't work. The padded envelope sleeve that I had for the original Kindle Fire does work, although it's not a perfect fit.One annoyance: the Kindle Fire HD displays color advertisements on its lock screen, so every time you turn on the HD, you see advertisements for a Kindle e-book, a video, Amazon MP3 music, and such. Amazon has announced that owners can opt-out of the ads for $15. After using the HD for a few days, if the ads are too annoying, I may opt-out. Update: Apparently only the rotating lock screen ads can be removed by opting out. The targeted "suggestions" that show up when you're in the Amazon Store won't go away, so I don't know if it's worth $15 to opt-out. You'll have to decide that. You can do this at any time from your "Manage My Kindle" page.Invariably, the Kindle Fire HD is going to be compared to the Nexus 7, its closest competition in size, performance, and price. The HD weighs 13.9 oz. vs. 12 oz. for the Nexus (the original Fire weighed 14.6 oz.). That weight difference is at least partially offset by longer claimed battery life: 11 hours for the HD vs. 8 hours for the Nexus. Screen resolution is 1280x800 for both tablets (the original Fire's resolution was 1024x600). Most of the new features of the HD, like the front-facing camera and the microphone, are common to both tablets, but the HDMI port on the HD is a very nice feature that the Nexus can't match. I've used a Nexus 7, and it's a wonderful tablet, but based on my initial impressions, my slight favorite is the Kindle Fire HD, mainly for its ability to stream Amazon instant videos (which the Nexus can't, at least not without some finagling).Overall, the HD appears to be a worthy successor to the original Kindle Fire.-------------------------------------------Update (September 15, 2012):* At first, the layout of the various screens is somewhat different from the original Fire, but after playing around for a while, I'm getting used to it, and learning how everything works is pretty intuitive.* I'm reading on forums that some folks are having problems running some of the apps they had on the original Kindle Fire. For example, I'm having problems with MapQuest - it starts up, but crashes within a minute or so. It's probably just some glitches that will be fixed with the first OS upgrade.* The power button and volume control switch are flush with the case. It's not a big deal, but I wish they stuck out a millimeter or so to make it easier to feel them.* The original Fire was noticeably rectangular, so I used it mostly in the portrait position. The HD is more square, and it seems more natural to use it in the landscape position.

<hl> I was an early adopter of the original Kindle Fire in November 2011. <hl> I loved the Fire, but it was a bit clunky in some tasks, and it sadly lacked some desirable hardware features. I'm happy to say that I've had my Kindle Fire HD for a few hours, and my initial impressions are very positive. Clearly, Amazon listened to customers and addressed many of their comments. For starters:1. There's an external volume control. This was my single biggest gripe with the original Fire.2. There's a built-in microphone. That means you can Skype and use cool apps like Soundhound and Shazam. With the front-facing camera, you can do video Skyping, which is a big plus. The lack of a microphone or mic input was my second biggest gripe with the original Fire.3. An HDMI port means you can connect your Fire HD directly to most TV sets. I have a Roku, so that's not as big of a deal to me, but the HDMI puts the Fire HD out in front of almost every other tablet. I definitely want to try streaming Amazon instant video to a hotel TV the next time I travel.4. The video is noticeably crisper for videos.5. Bluetooth is a great new feature. It opens the possibility of wirelessly connecting the Fire HD to a myriad of products. I've been using a small, portable Bluetooth speaker to amplify my original Fire's sound. That works, but only with a cable connecting the Fire and the speaker. With the Fire HD, it only took a minute to activate the Bluetooth, find the speaker, and pair it with the Fire HD.6. The sound quality is very noticeably better. So far I haven't encountered an MP3 or video where I had to strain to hear, and oftentimes I'm having to back down on the volume.7. The web browser appears to be a little faster, although I won't really know how much faster until I upgrade my wireless router to a newer, dual band model. The wi-fi reception is quite good. When I connected the HD to our home network, the HD detected ten other networks in near-by houses, which is more than our laptop PC can detect.8. In the original Fire, using the graphic handles to select text was awkward and not always very responsive, especially with text in emails. The HD appears to have improved considerably the ease of selecting text.9. Unlike the original Fire, the memory is not partitioned, so it appears you can use all the user-available memory (12.63 GB) for anything - books, video, music, photos, etc. This is a big improvement.10. The virtual keyboard has been restored to something closer to the original Fire. Once again, there are separate periods and commas, so you don't have to hold down the period to type a comma. This was a real improvement.11. Text-to-Speech for books has returned to the HD. There aren't any settings - the voice is either on or off, and there's only a female voice - but it sounds more like a human voice and less like a computer than before. The HD was delivered already registered to me, so about all I had to do was connect with my wi-fi, set up my Gmail account (less than one minute) and set my favorites for the web browser, then download some of my books, magazines, videos, and apps from the Cloud. With 8GB of memory in the original Fire, I often had to delete apps before downloading any new apps. With 16GB in the Fire HD, that's much less critical. Because the size is different and the controls and ports have been moved around, cases for the original Kindle Fire won't work. The padded envelope sleeve that I had for the original Kindle Fire does work, although it's not a perfect fit. One annoyance: the Kindle Fire HD displays color advertisements on its lock screen, so every time you turn on the HD, you see advertisements for a Kindle e-book, a video, Amazon MP3 music, and such. Amazon has announced that owners can opt-out of the ads for $15. After using the HD for a few days, if the ads are too annoying, I may opt-out. Update: Apparently only the rotating lock screen ads can be removed by opting out. The targeted "suggestions" that show up when you're in the Amazon Store won't go away, so I don't know if it's worth $15 to opt-out. You'll have to decide that. You can do this at any time from your "Manage My Kindle" page. Invariably, the Kindle Fire HD is going to be compared to the Nexus 7, its closest competition in size, performance, and price. The HD weighs 13.9 oz. vs. 12 oz. for the Nexus (the original Fire weighed 14.6 oz.). That weight difference is at least partially offset by longer claimed battery life: 11 hours for the HD vs. 8 hours for the Nexus. Screen resolution is 1280x800 for both tablets (the original Fire's resolution was 1024x600). Most of the new features of the HD, like the front-facing camera and the microphone, are common to both tablets, but the HDMI port on the HD is a very nice feature that the Nexus can't match. I've used a Nexus 7, and it's a wonderful tablet, but based on my initial impressions, my slight favorite is the Kindle Fire HD, mainly for its ability to stream Amazon instant videos (which the Nexus can't, at least not without some finagling).Overall, the HD appears to be a worthy successor to the original Kindle Fire.-------------------------------------------Update (September 15, 2012): * At first, the layout of the various screens is somewhat different from the original Fire, but after playing around for a while, I'm getting used to it, and learning how everything works is pretty intuitive. * I'm reading on forums that some folks are having problems running some of the apps they had on the original Kindle Fire. For example, I'm having problems with MapQuest - it starts up, but crashes within a minute or so. It's probably just some glitches that will be fixed with the first OS upgrade. * The power button and volume control switch are flush with the case. It's not a big deal, but I wish they stuck out a millimeter or so to make it easier to feel them. * The original Fire was noticeably rectangular, so I used it mostly in the portrait position. The HD is more square, and it seems more natural to use it in the landscape position.

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shape

question: Is a brittle plastic?, context: First off, for those giving this item poor reviews for quality: you know these are $5 headphones right?I think it's a great brand name product for $5, which is hard to find in stores such as Target and even Walmart. (Unless you want brands you never heard of) Anyway, the sound and bass is good, I heard things I didn't hear with my old headphones. Also the fit is great, it comes with 3 different sizes for comfort which comes in handy when going to the gym. I went through my normal routine with no problem, although haven't tested it on the treadmill yet.One minor, minor complaint: even on low volume, it's hard to hear what's going on in the background because of the shape of the headphones in your ears. (Basically ear plugs) It's great if you ONLY want to listen to music, but if you still want to listen to the background, it's very difficult.I'd still give these headphones 5/5 if it were $10.Update: After about 3 months, the sound sometimes cuts in and out when the wire changes position.

Is a brittle plastic?

One minor, minor complaint: even on low volume, it's hard to hear what's going on in the background because of the shape of the headphones in your ears.

First off, for those giving this item poor reviews for quality: you know these are $5 headphones right?I think it's a great brand name product for $5, which is hard to find in stores such as Target and even Walmart. (Unless you want brands you never heard of) Anyway, the sound and bass is good, I heard things I didn't hear with my old headphones. Also the fit is great, it comes with 3 different sizes for comfort which comes in handy when going to the gym. I went through my normal routine with no problem, although haven't tested it on the treadmill yet.One minor, minor complaint: even on low volume, it's hard to hear what's going on in the background because of the shape of the headphones in your ears. (Basically ear plugs) It's great if you ONLY want to listen to music, but if you still want to listen to the background, it's very difficult.I'd still give these headphones 5/5 if it were $10.Update: After about 3 months, the sound sometimes cuts in and out when the wire changes position.

One minor, minor complaint: even on low volume, it's hard to hear what's going on in the background because of the <hl> shape <hl> of the headphones in your ears.

First off, for those giving this item poor reviews for quality: you know these are $5 headphones right?I think it's a great brand name product for $5, which is hard to find in stores such as Target and even Walmart. (Unless you want brands you never heard of) Anyway, the sound and bass is good, I heard things I didn't hear with my old headphones. Also the fit is great, it comes with 3 different sizes for comfort which comes in handy when going to the gym. I went through my normal routine with no problem, although haven't tested it on the treadmill yet.One minor, minor complaint: even on low volume, it's hard to hear what's going on in the background because of the <hl> shape <hl> of the headphones in your ears. (Basically ear plugs) It's great if you ONLY want to listen to music, but if you still want to listen to the background, it's very difficult.I'd still give these headphones 5/5 if it were $10.Update: After about 3 months, the sound sometimes cuts in and out when the wire changes position.

First off, for those giving this item poor reviews for quality: you know these are $5 headphones right?I think it's a great brand name product for $5, which is hard to find in stores such as Target and even Walmart. (Unless you want brands you never heard of) Anyway, the sound and bass is good, I heard things I didn't hear with my old headphones. Also the fit is great, it comes with 3 different sizes for comfort which comes in handy when going to the gym. I went through my normal routine with no problem, although haven't tested it on the treadmill yet. <hl> One minor, minor complaint: even on low volume, it's hard to hear what's going on in the background because of the shape of the headphones in your ears. <hl> (Basically ear plugs) It's great if you ONLY want to listen to music, but if you still want to listen to the background, it's very difficult. I'd still give these headphones 5/5 if it were $10.Update: After about 3 months, the sound sometimes cuts in and out when the wire changes position.

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the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft

question: How is experience?, context: It's so funny to read all the reviews here saying how awesome the Zune is. Microsoft is the best! Oh but the software needs a lot of work. I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft. That's why the hardware is nice. It's a Gigabeat. ONLY the software is brought to you by Microsoft. So it's no wonder that the only part of the whole experience to credit MS for is the substandard software. But hey, don't let the facts get in the way. And don't blame all the snickering iPhone users this summer for that fact that you fell for the Zune hype and bought 5-year late brick.Now go buy Vista! It's got candy colored buttons!

How is experience?

I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft .

It's so funny to read all the reviews here saying how awesome the Zune is. Microsoft is the best! Oh but the software needs a lot of work. I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft. That's why the hardware is nice. It's a Gigabeat. ONLY the software is brought to you by Microsoft. So it's no wonder that the only part of the whole experience to credit MS for is the substandard software. But hey, don't let the facts get in the way. And don't blame all the snickering iPhone users this summer for that fact that you fell for the Zune hype and bought 5-year late brick.Now go buy Vista! It's got candy colored buttons!

I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, <hl> the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft <hl> .

It's so funny to read all the reviews here saying how awesome the Zune is. Microsoft is the best! Oh but the software needs a lot of work. I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, <hl> the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft <hl>. That's why the hardware is nice. It's a Gigabeat. ONLY the software is brought to you by Microsoft. So it's no wonder that the only part of the whole experience to credit MS for is the substandard software. But hey, don't let the facts get in the way. And don't blame all the snickering iPhone users this summer for that fact that you fell for the Zune hype and bought 5-year late brick.Now go buy Vista! It's got candy colored buttons!

It's so funny to read all the reviews here saying how awesome the Zune is. Microsoft is the best! Oh but the software needs a lot of work. <hl> I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft . <hl> That's why the hardware is nice. It's a Gigabeat. ONLY the software is brought to you by Microsoft. So it's no wonder that the only part of the whole experience to credit MS for is the substandard software. But hey, don't let the facts get in the way. And don't blame all the snickering iPhone users this summer for that fact that you fell for the Zune hype and bought 5-year late brick. Now go buy Vista! It's got candy colored buttons!

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The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2

question: What is the problem you have with the screen?, context: I have used several different kinds of protectors on my multiple devices before and this one is by far the most "not there, but there" kind of protector. It has a good thickness to it as far as durability goes, but doesn't feel thick on the screen. It was simple to put on, if you have ever put one on before. The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2. The colors and the screen look just like it did before I put it on. I have used a zagg shield before and the colors and the screen were hard to see in bright lighting, this one has not given me that problem. The feel of your fingers sliding feels natural too. I use a stylus and that works perfectly through it as well. Very good product for the money. Fit perfectly on the screen and the pre cut holes were very well lined up.

What is the problem you have with the screen?

The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2 .

I have used several different kinds of protectors on my multiple devices before and this one is by far the most "not there, but there" kind of protector. It has a good thickness to it as far as durability goes, but doesn't feel thick on the screen. It was simple to put on, if you have ever put one on before. The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2. The colors and the screen look just like it did before I put it on. I have used a zagg shield before and the colors and the screen were hard to see in bright lighting, this one has not given me that problem. The feel of your fingers sliding feels natural too. I use a stylus and that works perfectly through it as well. Very good product for the money. Fit perfectly on the screen and the pre cut holes were very well lined up.

<hl> The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2 <hl> .

I have used several different kinds of protectors on my multiple devices before and this one is by far the most "not there, but there" kind of protector. It has a good thickness to it as far as durability goes, but doesn't feel thick on the screen. It was simple to put on, if you have ever put one on before. <hl> The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2 <hl>. The colors and the screen look just like it did before I put it on. I have used a zagg shield before and the colors and the screen were hard to see in bright lighting, this one has not given me that problem. The feel of your fingers sliding feels natural too. I use a stylus and that works perfectly through it as well. Very good product for the money. Fit perfectly on the screen and the pre cut holes were very well lined up.

I have used several different kinds of protectors on my multiple devices before and this one is by far the most "not there, but there" kind of protector. It has a good thickness to it as far as durability goes, but doesn't feel thick on the screen. It was simple to put on, if you have ever put one on before. <hl> The screen does NOT take away from the brilliance of my iPad 2 . <hl> The colors and the screen look just like it did before I put it on. I have used a zagg shield before and the colors and the screen were hard to see in bright lighting, this one has not given me that problem. The feel of your fingers sliding feels natural too. I use a stylus and that works perfectly through it as well. Very good product for the money. Fit perfectly on the screen and the pre cut holes were very well lined up.

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electronics

I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys

question: What is the inscription process?, context: I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way. The connection was very slow and the Toshiba often just froze up. So, I finally got this WRT54GL.Installation was relatively easy, but I had trouble getting my new router profile to stay as the default connection. I went through about five Cisco customer reps in India to try to get things right. They were unfailingly friendly and polite and I believe they tried their best to help (contrary to what I see in other customer reviews). I finally ended up with Christina who re-configured the connection remotely and made the new router profile stay on top as the default. Hurray! I am now twice as fast as before and I hope and pray it will remain like that!It appears to me that Cisco has made a successful effort to improve its customer service.

What is the inscription process?

I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way.

I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way. The connection was very slow and the Toshiba often just froze up. So, I finally got this WRT54GL.Installation was relatively easy, but I had trouble getting my new router profile to stay as the default connection. I went through about five Cisco customer reps in India to try to get things right. They were unfailingly friendly and polite and I believe they tried their best to help (contrary to what I see in other customer reviews). I finally ended up with Christina who re-configured the connection remotely and made the new router profile stay on top as the default. Hurray! I am now twice as fast as before and I hope and pray it will remain like that!It appears to me that Cisco has made a successful effort to improve its customer service.

<hl> I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys <hl> Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way.

<hl> I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys <hl> Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way. The connection was very slow and the Toshiba often just froze up. So, I finally got this WRT54GL.Installation was relatively easy, but I had trouble getting my new router profile to stay as the default connection. I went through about five Cisco customer reps in India to try to get things right. They were unfailingly friendly and polite and I believe they tried their best to help (contrary to what I see in other customer reviews). I finally ended up with Christina who re-configured the connection remotely and made the new router profile stay on top as the default. Hurray! I am now twice as fast as before and I hope and pray it will remain like that!It appears to me that Cisco has made a successful effort to improve its customer service.

<hl> I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way. <hl> The connection was very slow and the Toshiba often just froze up. So, I finally got this WRT54GL.Installation was relatively easy, but I had trouble getting my new router profile to stay as the default connection. I went through about five Cisco customer reps in India to try to get things right. They were unfailingly friendly and polite and I believe they tried their best to help (contrary to what I see in other customer reviews). I finally ended up with Christina who re-configured the connection remotely and made the new router profile stay on top as the default. Hurray! I am now twice as fast as before and I hope and pray it will remain like that!It appears to me that Cisco has made a successful effort to improve its customer service.

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electronics

The screen is very nice and very responsive

question: What receptivity does the touch screen have?, context: I'm going to start by saying that I really don't get the people that complain about light bleed! So far, I have owned this tablet for only a week but I have owned previous tablets longer than that. I have to say that my Toshiba tablet had NO light bleed to speak of. The sound on that one wasn't real great though. It also had no LED flash for the rear camera. The TF300T is a nice tablet by ASUS but, still no flash for the rear camera and the "stereo" speakers are placed far to the right of the back of the tablet as is the same with the TF700T which I am now using. It, however, does have an LED flash, a very bright one I might add. The folks that said the flash wasn't very bright, I don't know whom you were trying to kid. Now, the sound on this tablet isn't as good and rich sounding as the speakers for the TF300T, even though the placement is the same...to the far right in the back. That bothers me a little but not enough to send it back yet.As far as that darn light bleed. Well, this one has one spot towards the bottom that is very noticeable and then a few areas towards the right of the screen that show up also. But you know what people, it is my experience that once that tablet is fully booted up and you have all the images on the screen and the auto brightness has adjusted itself to a mid level, the "bleed" is no longer noticeable. I don't understand the people that have huge complaints about it enough to say they returned their tablets because of it. The screen is very nice and very responsive. Even in IPS mode for outside viewing, I can barely tell of any light bleed and it surely isn't enough to project across my screen. If you are out in the bright sun with the IPS mode on and the bightness at full, the sun's rays still block out what you think one could detect as "light bleed" so again, I don't understand what all the fuss is about! It's still not bothering me enought to return the tablet. The one I really wanted actually was the Toshiba Excite but the reviews were much lower than this one. I still feel in some way I should've got the Toshiba instead (thus the 4 stars of this tablet). At least it places its "stereo" speakers as right and left side speakers and not just all the way on the right side. It also has an LED flash.I'm not really going to comment on what bloat software it comes with becaue I didn't feel it actually has all that much extra apps installed to worry about. I'm also not going to comment on how well it runs all that software. I have found that from tablet to tablet, they all pretty much do the same thing with just a little bit difference in the design. That part is just to each one's own preferance. I've done the system update to the newest android version. The tablet as a whole seems to function well. I would recommend it to my friends but I also would suggest that they might want to research more and and maybe check out the Toshiba Excite or other brands and come to their own conclusions.

What receptivity does the touch screen have?

The screen is very nice and very responsive .

I'm going to start by saying that I really don't get the people that complain about light bleed! So far, I have owned this tablet for only a week but I have owned previous tablets longer than that. I have to say that my Toshiba tablet had NO light bleed to speak of. The sound on that one wasn't real great though. It also had no LED flash for the rear camera. The TF300T is a nice tablet by ASUS but, still no flash for the rear camera and the "stereo" speakers are placed far to the right of the back of the tablet as is the same with the TF700T which I am now using. It, however, does have an LED flash, a very bright one I might add. The folks that said the flash wasn't very bright, I don't know whom you were trying to kid. Now, the sound on this tablet isn't as good and rich sounding as the speakers for the TF300T, even though the placement is the same...to the far right in the back. That bothers me a little but not enough to send it back yet.As far as that darn light bleed. Well, this one has one spot towards the bottom that is very noticeable and then a few areas towards the right of the screen that show up also. But you know what people, it is my experience that once that tablet is fully booted up and you have all the images on the screen and the auto brightness has adjusted itself to a mid level, the "bleed" is no longer noticeable. I don't understand the people that have huge complaints about it enough to say they returned their tablets because of it. The screen is very nice and very responsive. Even in IPS mode for outside viewing, I can barely tell of any light bleed and it surely isn't enough to project across my screen. If you are out in the bright sun with the IPS mode on and the bightness at full, the sun's rays still block out what you think one could detect as "light bleed" so again, I don't understand what all the fuss is about! It's still not bothering me enought to return the tablet. The one I really wanted actually was the Toshiba Excite but the reviews were much lower than this one. I still feel in some way I should've got the Toshiba instead (thus the 4 stars of this tablet). At least it places its "stereo" speakers as right and left side speakers and not just all the way on the right side. It also has an LED flash.I'm not really going to comment on what bloat software it comes with becaue I didn't feel it actually has all that much extra apps installed to worry about. I'm also not going to comment on how well it runs all that software. I have found that from tablet to tablet, they all pretty much do the same thing with just a little bit difference in the design. That part is just to each one's own preferance. I've done the system update to the newest android version. The tablet as a whole seems to function well. I would recommend it to my friends but I also would suggest that they might want to research more and and maybe check out the Toshiba Excite or other brands and come to their own conclusions.

<hl> The screen is very nice and very responsive <hl> .

I'm going to start by saying that I really don't get the people that complain about light bleed! So far, I have owned this tablet for only a week but I have owned previous tablets longer than that. I have to say that my Toshiba tablet had NO light bleed to speak of. The sound on that one wasn't real great though. It also had no LED flash for the rear camera. The TF300T is a nice tablet by ASUS but, still no flash for the rear camera and the "stereo" speakers are placed far to the right of the back of the tablet as is the same with the TF700T which I am now using. It, however, does have an LED flash, a very bright one I might add. The folks that said the flash wasn't very bright, I don't know whom you were trying to kid. Now, the sound on this tablet isn't as good and rich sounding as the speakers for the TF300T, even though the placement is the same...to the far right in the back. That bothers me a little but not enough to send it back yet.As far as that darn light bleed. Well, this one has one spot towards the bottom that is very noticeable and then a few areas towards the right of the screen that show up also. But you know what people, it is my experience that once that tablet is fully booted up and you have all the images on the screen and the auto brightness has adjusted itself to a mid level, the "bleed" is no longer noticeable. I don't understand the people that have huge complaints about it enough to say they returned their tablets because of it. <hl> The screen is very nice and very responsive <hl>. Even in IPS mode for outside viewing, I can barely tell of any light bleed and it surely isn't enough to project across my screen. If you are out in the bright sun with the IPS mode on and the bightness at full, the sun's rays still block out what you think one could detect as "light bleed" so again, I don't understand what all the fuss is about! It's still not bothering me enought to return the tablet. The one I really wanted actually was the Toshiba Excite but the reviews were much lower than this one. I still feel in some way I should've got the Toshiba instead (thus the 4 stars of this tablet). At least it places its "stereo" speakers as right and left side speakers and not just all the way on the right side. It also has an LED flash.I'm not really going to comment on what bloat software it comes with becaue I didn't feel it actually has all that much extra apps installed to worry about. I'm also not going to comment on how well it runs all that software. I have found that from tablet to tablet, they all pretty much do the same thing with just a little bit difference in the design. That part is just to each one's own preferance. I've done the system update to the newest android version. The tablet as a whole seems to function well. I would recommend it to my friends but I also would suggest that they might want to research more and and maybe check out the Toshiba Excite or other brands and come to their own conclusions.

I'm going to start by saying that I really don't get the people that complain about light bleed! So far, I have owned this tablet for only a week but I have owned previous tablets longer than that. I have to say that my Toshiba tablet had NO light bleed to speak of. The sound on that one wasn't real great though. It also had no LED flash for the rear camera. The TF300T is a nice tablet by ASUS but, still no flash for the rear camera and the "stereo" speakers are placed far to the right of the back of the tablet as is the same with the TF700T which I am now using. It, however, does have an LED flash, a very bright one I might add. The folks that said the flash wasn't very bright, I don't know whom you were trying to kid. Now, the sound on this tablet isn't as good and rich sounding as the speakers for the TF300T, even though the placement is the same...to the far right in the back. That bothers me a little but not enough to send it back yet. As far as that darn light bleed. Well, this one has one spot towards the bottom that is very noticeable and then a few areas towards the right of the screen that show up also. But you know what people, it is my experience that once that tablet is fully booted up and you have all the images on the screen and the auto brightness has adjusted itself to a mid level, the "bleed" is no longer noticeable. I don't understand the people that have huge complaints about it enough to say they returned their tablets because of it. <hl> The screen is very nice and very responsive . <hl> Even in IPS mode for outside viewing, I can barely tell of any light bleed and it surely isn't enough to project across my screen. If you are out in the bright sun with the IPS mode on and the bightness at full, the sun's rays still block out what you think one could detect as "light bleed" so again, I don't understand what all the fuss is about! It's still not bothering me enought to return the tablet. The one I really wanted actually was the Toshiba Excite but the reviews were much lower than this one. I still feel in some way I should've got the Toshiba instead (thus the 4 stars of this tablet). At least it places its "stereo" speakers as right and left side speakers and not just all the way on the right side. It also has an LED flash. I'm not really going to comment on what bloat software it comes with becaue I didn't feel it actually has all that much extra apps installed to worry about. I'm also not going to comment on how well it runs all that software. I have found that from tablet to tablet, they all pretty much do the same thing with just a little bit difference in the design. That part is just to each one's own preferance. I've done the system update to the newest android version. The tablet as a whole seems to function well. I would recommend it to my friends but I also would suggest that they might want to research more and and maybe check out the Toshiba Excite or other brands and come to their own conclusions.

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electronics

the computer

question: Do you know film a video?, context: I got this camera a week ago and have been disappointed. I decided on Canon because I had one years ago and really liked it. The quality seems to have gone downhill. The best feature is the compact size. I find the "smart auto" not to be so smart. The images are usually over-exposed and at times out of focus. It's as if the camera can't figure out what I want to photograph and instead picks some detail I'm not interested in. The menus are not obvious and I have to keep running to the computer to read the manual, which is not very handy if I'm away from the computer. I got this to replace an old HP digital camera that took great photos. The image quality of the Canon is much worse. I suspect that the HP had a much better quality lens. The battery needs to be recharged after about 170 photos. I haven't tried the video yet, but I suspect that will shorten the battery life even more. I was used to taking 250-300 photos with my previous camera before changing the battery. I read some reviews that said not to even bother with the smart auto mode and I think they are right. I need to experiment with the "P" mode to see if I can get some decent photos with this camera. I had considered getting a cheaper model of the Canon powershot camera but opted for this more expensive one because of the extra feature. I think the extra money was not well spent since the Canon ELPH 300 performs about as well as a camera costing half as much. To be fair, I've only had the camera a week and there is a steep learning curve. If things improve over the next few weeks, I'll add an update and may give this camera a higher rating. At this time I'm feeling disappointed.Addendum (6/5/11): I've now had several more days to play with the camera and after trying all kinds of settings the picture quality is not much better. I finally made some videos, which looked nice, but the microphones picked up a lot of extraneous noise even indoors in a quiet room and introduced a kind of background hum into the audio. If the quality of sound doesn't matter to you, the videos are quite nice. I've decided to keep the camera because it's so compact and I plan to take it on trips. The photos are passable but nothing spectacular. The problems with focusing and overexposure have continued. I think the lens is just not as good quality as in previous cameras I've owned, including an old Canon. Maybe the fault lies in me since I'm not an expert on photography. A friend who is a serious photographer offered to go over the camera with me, so after we get together I'll have a better idea.Addendum (6/24/11): I had this camera for over 3 weeks now and have taken hundreds of photos with it. My original impression has not changed. It takes decent photos in general. The AUTO feature is useless and needs to be avoided outdoors because it totally over-exposes the photos. It's kind of ludicrous that you can't use the AUTO feature outdoors on a point and shoot camera. Indoors the AUTO function is acceptable. The Programable mode does a better job, and it's all that I use now. Generally I'm disappointed with the quality of the images and It think this has to do with the cheap lens this camera uses. As I said previously, it is nowhere near the quality of previous Canon cameras I have owned. The best feature is the small size of the camera, so I will be keeping it and using it on vacations because it is so portable.

Do you know film a video?

The menus are not obvious and I have to keep running to the computer to read the manual, which is not very handy if I'm away from the computer.

I got this camera a week ago and have been disappointed. I decided on Canon because I had one years ago and really liked it. The quality seems to have gone downhill. The best feature is the compact size. I find the "smart auto" not to be so smart. The images are usually over-exposed and at times out of focus. It's as if the camera can't figure out what I want to photograph and instead picks some detail I'm not interested in. The menus are not obvious and I have to keep running to the computer to read the manual, which is not very handy if I'm away from the computer. I got this to replace an old HP digital camera that took great photos. The image quality of the Canon is much worse. I suspect that the HP had a much better quality lens. The battery needs to be recharged after about 170 photos. I haven't tried the video yet, but I suspect that will shorten the battery life even more. I was used to taking 250-300 photos with my previous camera before changing the battery. I read some reviews that said not to even bother with the smart auto mode and I think they are right. I need to experiment with the "P" mode to see if I can get some decent photos with this camera. I had considered getting a cheaper model of the Canon powershot camera but opted for this more expensive one because of the extra feature. I think the extra money was not well spent since the Canon ELPH 300 performs about as well as a camera costing half as much. To be fair, I've only had the camera a week and there is a steep learning curve. If things improve over the next few weeks, I'll add an update and may give this camera a higher rating. At this time I'm feeling disappointed.Addendum (6/5/11): I've now had several more days to play with the camera and after trying all kinds of settings the picture quality is not much better. I finally made some videos, which looked nice, but the microphones picked up a lot of extraneous noise even indoors in a quiet room and introduced a kind of background hum into the audio. If the quality of sound doesn't matter to you, the videos are quite nice. I've decided to keep the camera because it's so compact and I plan to take it on trips. The photos are passable but nothing spectacular. The problems with focusing and overexposure have continued. I think the lens is just not as good quality as in previous cameras I've owned, including an old Canon. Maybe the fault lies in me since I'm not an expert on photography. A friend who is a serious photographer offered to go over the camera with me, so after we get together I'll have a better idea.Addendum (6/24/11): I had this camera for over 3 weeks now and have taken hundreds of photos with it. My original impression has not changed. It takes decent photos in general. The AUTO feature is useless and needs to be avoided outdoors because it totally over-exposes the photos. It's kind of ludicrous that you can't use the AUTO feature outdoors on a point and shoot camera. Indoors the AUTO function is acceptable. The Programable mode does a better job, and it's all that I use now. Generally I'm disappointed with the quality of the images and It think this has to do with the cheap lens this camera uses. As I said previously, it is nowhere near the quality of previous Canon cameras I have owned. The best feature is the small size of the camera, so I will be keeping it and using it on vacations because it is so portable.

The menus are not obvious and I have to keep running to <hl> the computer <hl> to read the manual, which is not very handy if I'm away from the computer.

I got this camera a week ago and have been disappointed. I decided on Canon because I had one years ago and really liked it. The quality seems to have gone downhill. The best feature is the compact size. I find the "smart auto" not to be so smart. The images are usually over-exposed and at times out of focus. It's as if the camera can't figure out what I want to photograph and instead picks some detail I'm not interested in. The menus are not obvious and I have to keep running to <hl> the computer <hl> to read the manual, which is not very handy if I'm away from the computer. I got this to replace an old HP digital camera that took great photos. The image quality of the Canon is much worse. I suspect that the HP had a much better quality lens. The battery needs to be recharged after about 170 photos. I haven't tried the video yet, but I suspect that will shorten the battery life even more. I was used to taking 250-300 photos with my previous camera before changing the battery. I read some reviews that said not to even bother with the smart auto mode and I think they are right. I need to experiment with the "P" mode to see if I can get some decent photos with this camera. I had considered getting a cheaper model of the Canon powershot camera but opted for this more expensive one because of the extra feature. I think the extra money was not well spent since the Canon ELPH 300 performs about as well as a camera costing half as much. To be fair, I've only had the camera a week and there is a steep learning curve. If things improve over the next few weeks, I'll add an update and may give this camera a higher rating. At this time I'm feeling disappointed.Addendum (6/5/11): I've now had several more days to play with the camera and after trying all kinds of settings the picture quality is not much better. I finally made some videos, which looked nice, but the microphones picked up a lot of extraneous noise even indoors in a quiet room and introduced a kind of background hum into the audio. If the quality of sound doesn't matter to you, the videos are quite nice. I've decided to keep the camera because it's so compact and I plan to take it on trips. The photos are passable but nothing spectacular. The problems with focusing and overexposure have continued. I think the lens is just not as good quality as in previous cameras I've owned, including an old Canon. Maybe the fault lies in me since I'm not an expert on photography. A friend who is a serious photographer offered to go over the camera with me, so after we get together I'll have a better idea.Addendum (6/24/11): I had this camera for over 3 weeks now and have taken hundreds of photos with it. My original impression has not changed. It takes decent photos in general. The AUTO feature is useless and needs to be avoided outdoors because it totally over-exposes the photos. It's kind of ludicrous that you can't use the AUTO feature outdoors on a point and shoot camera. Indoors the AUTO function is acceptable. The Programable mode does a better job, and it's all that I use now. Generally I'm disappointed with the quality of the images and It think this has to do with the cheap lens this camera uses. As I said previously, it is nowhere near the quality of previous Canon cameras I have owned. The best feature is the small size of the camera, so I will be keeping it and using it on vacations because it is so portable.

I got this camera a week ago and have been disappointed. I decided on Canon because I had one years ago and really liked it. The quality seems to have gone downhill. The best feature is the compact size. I find the "smart auto" not to be so smart. The images are usually over-exposed and at times out of focus. It's as if the camera can't figure out what I want to photograph and instead picks some detail I'm not interested in. <hl> The menus are not obvious and I have to keep running to the computer to read the manual, which is not very handy if I'm away from the computer. <hl> I got this to replace an old HP digital camera that took great photos. The image quality of the Canon is much worse. I suspect that the HP had a much better quality lens. The battery needs to be recharged after about 170 photos. I haven't tried the video yet, but I suspect that will shorten the battery life even more. I was used to taking 250-300 photos with my previous camera before changing the battery. I read some reviews that said not to even bother with the smart auto mode and I think they are right. I need to experiment with the "P" mode to see if I can get some decent photos with this camera. I had considered getting a cheaper model of the Canon powershot camera but opted for this more expensive one because of the extra feature. I think the extra money was not well spent since the Canon ELPH 300 performs about as well as a camera costing half as much. To be fair, I've only had the camera a week and there is a steep learning curve. If things improve over the next few weeks, I'll add an update and may give this camera a higher rating. At this time I'm feeling disappointed. Addendum (6/5/11): I've now had several more days to play with the camera and after trying all kinds of settings the picture quality is not much better. I finally made some videos, which looked nice, but the microphones picked up a lot of extraneous noise even indoors in a quiet room and introduced a kind of background hum into the audio. If the quality of sound doesn't matter to you, the videos are quite nice. I've decided to keep the camera because it's so compact and I plan to take it on trips. The photos are passable but nothing spectacular. The problems with focusing and overexposure have continued. I think the lens is just not as good quality as in previous cameras I've owned, including an old Canon. Maybe the fault lies in me since I'm not an expert on photography. A friend who is a serious photographer offered to go over the camera with me, so after we get together I'll have a better idea. Addendum (6/24/11): I had this camera for over 3 weeks now and have taken hundreds of photos with it. My original impression has not changed. It takes decent photos in general. The AUTO feature is useless and needs to be avoided outdoors because it totally over-exposes the photos. It's kind of ludicrous that you can't use the AUTO feature outdoors on a point and shoot camera. Indoors the AUTO function is acceptable. The Programable mode does a better job, and it's all that I use now. Generally I'm disappointed with the quality of the images and It think this has to do with the cheap lens this camera uses. As I said previously, it is nowhere near the quality of previous Canon cameras I have owned. The best feature is the small size of the camera, so I will be keeping it and using it on vacations because it is so portable.

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and so far it's been worth every penny!

question: How about use?, context: My son saved his money for one year to buy this thing, and so far it's been worth every penny! Like my iPhone, this little gadget has so many apps available for download, as well as considerable storage for movies, music, and videos and photos. The Facetime function is really cool, and the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the device is just about perfect. My son's been playing around with this for only two weeks, and I know he's just scratching the surface of all he'll be able to do wit it. He couldn't be happier with this product, and neither could I. Love it!

How about use?

My son saved his money for one year to buy this thing, and so far it's been worth every penny! Like my iPhone, this little gadget has so many apps available for download, as well as considerable storage for movies, music, and videos and photos.

My son saved his money for one year to buy this thing, and so far it's been worth every penny! Like my iPhone, this little gadget has so many apps available for download, as well as considerable storage for movies, music, and videos and photos. The Facetime function is really cool, and the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the device is just about perfect. My son's been playing around with this for only two weeks, and I know he's just scratching the surface of all he'll be able to do wit it. He couldn't be happier with this product, and neither could I. Love it!

My son saved his money for one year to buy this thing, <hl> and so far it's been worth every penny! <hl> Like my iPhone, this little gadget has so many apps available for download, as well as considerable storage for movies, music, and videos and photos.

My son saved his money for one year to buy this thing, <hl> and so far it's been worth every penny! <hl> Like my iPhone, this little gadget has so many apps available for download, as well as considerable storage for movies, music, and videos and photos. The Facetime function is really cool, and the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the device is just about perfect. My son's been playing around with this for only two weeks, and I know he's just scratching the surface of all he'll be able to do wit it. He couldn't be happier with this product, and neither could I. Love it!

<hl> My son saved his money for one year to buy this thing, and so far it's been worth every penny! Like my iPhone, this little gadget has so many apps available for download, as well as considerable storage for movies, music, and videos and photos. <hl> The Facetime function is really cool, and the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the device is just about perfect. My son's been playing around with this for only two weeks, and I know he's just scratching the surface of all he'll be able to do wit it. He couldn't be happier with this product, and neither could I. Love it!

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electronics

this drive will still work

question: Was the drive absolutely perfect?, context: When I buy hard drives, I buy them primarily based on their cost and speed. I don't care about any of their purported automatic backup programs and never bother installing them. For about $100 for 3TB, this is a good buy. USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, this drive will still work, albeit at a reduced speed.Seagate is a very reliable brand and have about 8 other drives in various capacities. None of them have given me any problems. The only times I've had hard drives issues was due to neglect and damage by me (snagging a USB cord and sending the drive crashing to the floor, for example).

Was the drive absolutely perfect?

USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, this drive will still work , albeit at a reduced speed.

When I buy hard drives, I buy them primarily based on their cost and speed. I don't care about any of their purported automatic backup programs and never bother installing them. For about $100 for 3TB, this is a good buy. USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, this drive will still work, albeit at a reduced speed.Seagate is a very reliable brand and have about 8 other drives in various capacities. None of them have given me any problems. The only times I've had hard drives issues was due to neglect and damage by me (snagging a USB cord and sending the drive crashing to the floor, for example).

USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, <hl> this drive will still work <hl> , albeit at a reduced speed.

When I buy hard drives, I buy them primarily based on their cost and speed. I don't care about any of their purported automatic backup programs and never bother installing them. For about $100 for 3TB, this is a good buy. USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, <hl> this drive will still work <hl>, albeit at a reduced speed.Seagate is a very reliable brand and have about 8 other drives in various capacities. None of them have given me any problems. The only times I've had hard drives issues was due to neglect and damage by me (snagging a USB cord and sending the drive crashing to the floor, for example).

When I buy hard drives, I buy them primarily based on their cost and speed. I don't care about any of their purported automatic backup programs and never bother installing them. For about $100 for 3TB, this is a good buy. <hl> USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, this drive will still work , albeit at a reduced speed. <hl> Seagate is a very reliable brand and have about 8 other drives in various capacities. None of them have given me any problems. The only times I've had hard drives issues was due to neglect and damage by me (snagging a USB cord and sending the drive crashing to the floor, for example).

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electronics

inadequateOverall

question: How was the design?, context: This is by far the best iPad keyboard case I've had before. It combines function and protection in a convenient way. I really have only a few small complaints about the case, and I'll outline the pros and cons below.Pros:Offers excellent protection for your iPadHas a detachable hard case so you can leave the keyboard at home when you don't need it.Keyboard feels great typing on itHas a detachable standExcellent battery life, I haven't had to recharge it since I got it 5 days agoThe smartcover auto shutoff feature works perfectly on my iPad 2!Cons:A little on the heavy side (although it should be noted that it needs to be in order to counterbalance the weight of the iPad)Opening up the case can get a little annoying when the iPad doesn't flip back properly and instead flips forwardNot sure how durable the case is since I haven't had it for terribly long, but I can update this review if I find it inadequateOverall I am very pleased with this case and I will be using it as my daily case. The one complaint I have above in the cons is that it can be difficult to open up the case because the iPad tends to flip backwards instead of the whole top flipping back. My recommendation would be to find some sort of locking mechanism that would keep it locked to the arm until the user wanted to unclip it. Other than that I am happy with my purchase and will continue to support New Trent with their outstanding products!

How was the design?

Keyboard feels great typing on itHas a detachable standExcellent battery life, I haven't had to recharge it since I got it 5 days agoThe smartcover auto shutoff feature works perfectly on my iPad 2!Cons:A little on the heavy side (although it should be noted that it needs to be in order to counterbalance the weight of the iPad)Opening up the case can get a little annoying when the iPad doesn't flip back properly and instead flips forwardNot sure how durable the case is since I haven't had it for terribly long, but I can update this review if I find it inadequateOverall I am very pleased with this case and I will be using it as my daily case.

This is by far the best iPad keyboard case I've had before. It combines function and protection in a convenient way. I really have only a few small complaints about the case, and I'll outline the pros and cons below.Pros:Offers excellent protection for your iPadHas a detachable hard case so you can leave the keyboard at home when you don't need it.Keyboard feels great typing on itHas a detachable standExcellent battery life, I haven't had to recharge it since I got it 5 days agoThe smartcover auto shutoff feature works perfectly on my iPad 2!Cons:A little on the heavy side (although it should be noted that it needs to be in order to counterbalance the weight of the iPad)Opening up the case can get a little annoying when the iPad doesn't flip back properly and instead flips forwardNot sure how durable the case is since I haven't had it for terribly long, but I can update this review if I find it inadequateOverall I am very pleased with this case and I will be using it as my daily case. The one complaint I have above in the cons is that it can be difficult to open up the case because the iPad tends to flip backwards instead of the whole top flipping back. My recommendation would be to find some sort of locking mechanism that would keep it locked to the arm until the user wanted to unclip it. Other than that I am happy with my purchase and will continue to support New Trent with their outstanding products!

Keyboard feels great typing on itHas a detachable standExcellent battery life, I haven't had to recharge it since I got it 5 days agoThe smartcover auto shutoff feature works perfectly on my iPad 2!Cons:A little on the heavy side (although it should be noted that it needs to be in order to counterbalance the weight of the iPad)Opening up the case can get a little annoying when the iPad doesn't flip back properly and instead flips forwardNot sure how durable the case is since I haven't had it for terribly long, but I can update this review if I find it <hl> inadequateOverall <hl> I am very pleased with this case and I will be using it as my daily case.

This is by far the best iPad keyboard case I've had before. It combines function and protection in a convenient way. I really have only a few small complaints about the case, and I'll outline the pros and cons below.Pros:Offers excellent protection for your iPadHas a detachable hard case so you can leave the keyboard at home when you don't need it.Keyboard feels great typing on itHas a detachable standExcellent battery life, I haven't had to recharge it since I got it 5 days agoThe smartcover auto shutoff feature works perfectly on my iPad 2!Cons:A little on the heavy side (although it should be noted that it needs to be in order to counterbalance the weight of the iPad)Opening up the case can get a little annoying when the iPad doesn't flip back properly and instead flips forwardNot sure how durable the case is since I haven't had it for terribly long, but I can update this review if I find it <hl> inadequateOverall <hl> I am very pleased with this case and I will be using it as my daily case. The one complaint I have above in the cons is that it can be difficult to open up the case because the iPad tends to flip backwards instead of the whole top flipping back. My recommendation would be to find some sort of locking mechanism that would keep it locked to the arm until the user wanted to unclip it. Other than that I am happy with my purchase and will continue to support New Trent with their outstanding products!

This is by far the best iPad keyboard case I've had before. It combines function and protection in a convenient way. I really have only a few small complaints about the case, and I'll outline the pros and cons below. Pros:Offers excellent protection for your iPadHas a detachable hard case so you can leave the keyboard at home when you don't need it. <hl> Keyboard feels great typing on itHas a detachable standExcellent battery life, I haven't had to recharge it since I got it 5 days agoThe smartcover auto shutoff feature works perfectly on my iPad 2!Cons:A little on the heavy side (although it should be noted that it needs to be in order to counterbalance the weight of the iPad)Opening up the case can get a little annoying when the iPad doesn't flip back properly and instead flips forwardNot sure how durable the case is since I haven't had it for terribly long, but I can update this review if I find it inadequateOverall I am very pleased with this case and I will be using it as my daily case. <hl> The one complaint I have above in the cons is that it can be difficult to open up the case because the iPad tends to flip backwards instead of the whole top flipping back. My recommendation would be to find some sort of locking mechanism that would keep it locked to the arm until the user wanted to unclip it. Other than that I am happy with my purchase and will continue to support New Trent with their outstanding products!

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electronics

are nice

question: How is the speaker?, context: Yes, it's got a giant subwoofer. Yes, I keep the volume at around 2/10 and sub at 3/10 because the amp has like a billion watts. Yes, it'a little mid-heavy because they expect you to keep the sub cranked at 50%. But even at low volumes these speakers are nice. And it's hard to go wrong with Logitech mid-range stuff nowadays.

How is the speaker?

But even at low volumes these speakers are nice .

Yes, it's got a giant subwoofer. Yes, I keep the volume at around 2/10 and sub at 3/10 because the amp has like a billion watts. Yes, it'a little mid-heavy because they expect you to keep the sub cranked at 50%. But even at low volumes these speakers are nice. And it's hard to go wrong with Logitech mid-range stuff nowadays.

But even at low volumes these speakers <hl> are nice <hl> .

Yes, it's got a giant subwoofer. Yes, I keep the volume at around 2/10 and sub at 3/10 because the amp has like a billion watts. Yes, it'a little mid-heavy because they expect you to keep the sub cranked at 50%. But even at low volumes these speakers <hl> are nice <hl>. And it's hard to go wrong with Logitech mid-range stuff nowadays.

Yes, it's got a giant subwoofer. Yes, I keep the volume at around 2/10 and sub at 3/10 because the amp has like a billion watts. Yes, it'a little mid-heavy because they expect you to keep the sub cranked at 50%. <hl> But even at low volumes these speakers are nice . <hl> And it's hard to go wrong with Logitech mid-range stuff nowadays.

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electronics

capacities are larger

question: Does this provide enough storage?, context: I give this drive five stars for its size - its physical dimensions - because although I have the same quibbles about it as I do with all other external drives, its size is smaller than other 2.5" external hard drives I've seen, including the 1.5TB Seagate that I own.In the 2.5" hard drive world - the drives that can run on just USB power - there are internal drives that you can pair with an external case and there are external drives that come in a case and with software - usually a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to help the layman back things up. Unlike the 3.5" hard drive world, capacities are larger earlier in the external devices, but somehow the casing and enclosed bridge (in this case SATA to USB) make the physical size larger than an internal drive with case. This one is still a little bigger, but really quite small. It's awesome, frankly. To have that much capacity in something you can store just about anywhere and you don't even have to mess around with a power cord.What I don't like - and I complain about this with all external hard drives - is the included software that they want you to install to do backups, etc. As an advanced computer user, I think it's nonsense; even my mother should be able to use the drive without any software. Of course you don't have to use it. The thing that annoys me is that the drive - again, like all other externals nowadays - comes with a sleep timer set, in this case at 30 minutes, so I have to install the interface software to turn that off (necessary for my intended application), and then uninstall the software to get it off my system, but all software leaves a trace after its removal.If this is your first USB 3.0 peripheral, be aware that the port on the drive is unlike any USB 2.0 port, and thus will require a different cable if you need one longer than the included ~1m cable. More industry stupidity, so they can overcharge for the first year or so. Look for a cheap one on Amazon so you don't have to run out to Best Buy and pay 10x too much. Interface cables are the one thing I believe in buying as cheap as possible - and thank God for Amazon in that respect.One more note in response to another review: prices on non-solid state hard drives have been fluctuating a lot recently because of the Thai floods, and prices of electronics on Amazon always fluctuate. I typically check all prices before buying anything, but still end up buying from Amazon 99% of the time. I haven't seen Best Buy have a real deal in years. They make their money off lies that their employees tell you, either because they have been brainwashed in to believing said lies or because of commission. Do your own price comparison when the time comes to make a purchase.The only thing I don't love about this drive is an industry problem that's not going away any time soon, and I have to just stop complaining about it (later). I give this a higher than average review because I was actually surprised - and impressed - with the physical size.

Does this provide enough storage?

Unlike the 3.5" hard drive world, capacities are larger earlier in the external devices, but somehow the casing and enclosed bridge (in this case SATA to USB) make the physical size larger than an internal drive with case.

I give this drive five stars for its size - its physical dimensions - because although I have the same quibbles about it as I do with all other external drives, its size is smaller than other 2.5" external hard drives I've seen, including the 1.5TB Seagate that I own.In the 2.5" hard drive world - the drives that can run on just USB power - there are internal drives that you can pair with an external case and there are external drives that come in a case and with software - usually a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to help the layman back things up. Unlike the 3.5" hard drive world, capacities are larger earlier in the external devices, but somehow the casing and enclosed bridge (in this case SATA to USB) make the physical size larger than an internal drive with case. This one is still a little bigger, but really quite small. It's awesome, frankly. To have that much capacity in something you can store just about anywhere and you don't even have to mess around with a power cord.What I don't like - and I complain about this with all external hard drives - is the included software that they want you to install to do backups, etc. As an advanced computer user, I think it's nonsense; even my mother should be able to use the drive without any software. Of course you don't have to use it. The thing that annoys me is that the drive - again, like all other externals nowadays - comes with a sleep timer set, in this case at 30 minutes, so I have to install the interface software to turn that off (necessary for my intended application), and then uninstall the software to get it off my system, but all software leaves a trace after its removal.If this is your first USB 3.0 peripheral, be aware that the port on the drive is unlike any USB 2.0 port, and thus will require a different cable if you need one longer than the included ~1m cable. More industry stupidity, so they can overcharge for the first year or so. Look for a cheap one on Amazon so you don't have to run out to Best Buy and pay 10x too much. Interface cables are the one thing I believe in buying as cheap as possible - and thank God for Amazon in that respect.One more note in response to another review: prices on non-solid state hard drives have been fluctuating a lot recently because of the Thai floods, and prices of electronics on Amazon always fluctuate. I typically check all prices before buying anything, but still end up buying from Amazon 99% of the time. I haven't seen Best Buy have a real deal in years. They make their money off lies that their employees tell you, either because they have been brainwashed in to believing said lies or because of commission. Do your own price comparison when the time comes to make a purchase.The only thing I don't love about this drive is an industry problem that's not going away any time soon, and I have to just stop complaining about it (later). I give this a higher than average review because I was actually surprised - and impressed - with the physical size.

Unlike the 3.5" hard drive world, <hl> capacities are larger <hl> earlier in the external devices, but somehow the casing and enclosed bridge (in this case SATA to USB) make the physical size larger than an internal drive with case.

I give this drive five stars for its size - its physical dimensions - because although I have the same quibbles about it as I do with all other external drives, its size is smaller than other 2.5" external hard drives I've seen, including the 1.5TB Seagate that I own.In the 2.5" hard drive world - the drives that can run on just USB power - there are internal drives that you can pair with an external case and there are external drives that come in a case and with software - usually a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to help the layman back things up. Unlike the 3.5" hard drive world, <hl> capacities are larger <hl> earlier in the external devices, but somehow the casing and enclosed bridge (in this case SATA to USB) make the physical size larger than an internal drive with case. This one is still a little bigger, but really quite small. It's awesome, frankly. To have that much capacity in something you can store just about anywhere and you don't even have to mess around with a power cord.What I don't like - and I complain about this with all external hard drives - is the included software that they want you to install to do backups, etc. As an advanced computer user, I think it's nonsense; even my mother should be able to use the drive without any software. Of course you don't have to use it. The thing that annoys me is that the drive - again, like all other externals nowadays - comes with a sleep timer set, in this case at 30 minutes, so I have to install the interface software to turn that off (necessary for my intended application), and then uninstall the software to get it off my system, but all software leaves a trace after its removal.If this is your first USB 3.0 peripheral, be aware that the port on the drive is unlike any USB 2.0 port, and thus will require a different cable if you need one longer than the included ~1m cable. More industry stupidity, so they can overcharge for the first year or so. Look for a cheap one on Amazon so you don't have to run out to Best Buy and pay 10x too much. Interface cables are the one thing I believe in buying as cheap as possible - and thank God for Amazon in that respect.One more note in response to another review: prices on non-solid state hard drives have been fluctuating a lot recently because of the Thai floods, and prices of electronics on Amazon always fluctuate. I typically check all prices before buying anything, but still end up buying from Amazon 99% of the time. I haven't seen Best Buy have a real deal in years. They make their money off lies that their employees tell you, either because they have been brainwashed in to believing said lies or because of commission. Do your own price comparison when the time comes to make a purchase.The only thing I don't love about this drive is an industry problem that's not going away any time soon, and I have to just stop complaining about it (later). I give this a higher than average review because I was actually surprised - and impressed - with the physical size.

I give this drive five stars for its size - its physical dimensions - because although I have the same quibbles about it as I do with all other external drives, its size is smaller than other 2.5" external hard drives I've seen, including the 1.5TB Seagate that I own. In the 2.5" hard drive world - the drives that can run on just USB power - there are internal drives that you can pair with an external case and there are external drives that come in a case and with software - usually a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to help the layman back things up. <hl> Unlike the 3.5" hard drive world, capacities are larger earlier in the external devices, but somehow the casing and enclosed bridge (in this case SATA to USB) make the physical size larger than an internal drive with case. <hl> This one is still a little bigger, but really quite small. It's awesome, frankly. To have that much capacity in something you can store just about anywhere and you don't even have to mess around with a power cord. What I don't like - and I complain about this with all external hard drives - is the included software that they want you to install to do backups, etc. As an advanced computer user, I think it's nonsense; even my mother should be able to use the drive without any software. Of course you don't have to use it. The thing that annoys me is that the drive - again, like all other externals nowadays - comes with a sleep timer set, in this case at 30 minutes, so I have to install the interface software to turn that off (necessary for my intended application), and then uninstall the software to get it off my system, but all software leaves a trace after its removal. If this is your first USB 3.0 peripheral, be aware that the port on the drive is unlike any USB 2.0 port, and thus will require a different cable if you need one longer than the included ~1m cable. More industry stupidity, so they can overcharge for the first year or so. Look for a cheap one on Amazon so you don't have to run out to Best Buy and pay 10x too much. Interface cables are the one thing I believe in buying as cheap as possible - and thank God for Amazon in that respect. One more note in response to another review: prices on non-solid state hard drives have been fluctuating a lot recently because of the Thai floods, and prices of electronics on Amazon always fluctuate. I typically check all prices before buying anything, but still end up buying from Amazon 99% of the time. I haven't seen Best Buy have a real deal in years. They make their money off lies that their employees tell you, either because they have been brainwashed in to believing said lies or because of commission. Do your own price comparison when the time comes to make a purchase. The only thing I don't love about this drive is an industry problem that's not going away any time soon, and I have to just stop complaining about it (later). I give this a higher than average review because I was actually surprised - and impressed - with the physical size.

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electronics

the difference is not so obvious

question: How is the difference?, context: After having used this lens for a few months and seeing the results it produces, it is easy to see why so many photographers wouldn't be without it.The build is very solid. Ultrasonic motor and metal mount give the lens a very proffessional feel. Granted, you can tell the difference between this lens and the much more expensive L version, but as far as picture quality goes, the difference is not so obvious.Bokeh you obtain with such a wide aperature is terrific for portraits, at aperatures from 1.4-2.0 there is some softness to the lens which gives portraits a bit of a "dreamy" look. This is desired from many, but I don't particularly care for it. Nevertheless, shots become extremely sharp after 2.0 and continue to improve to f 8.0.As far as whether you should purchase this particular lens or the less expensive 1.8 model, it really comes down to personal preference. Budget is an important issue as you can get one for less than $90 and the other for around 330. The less expensive one has a plastic mount, which wont last as long, and it just feels less solid. It also has a comparitavely loud and slower autofocus motor than the 1.4, and the focus ring is nearly non-existant.It took me a while to choose between the two, mainly because of the cost, but finally decided on this one, I have not been dissapointed.

How is the difference?

Granted, you can tell the difference between this lens and the much more expensive L version, but as far as picture quality goes, the difference is not so obvious .Bokeh you obtain with such a wide aperature is terrific for portraits, at aperatures from 1.4-2.0 there is some softness to the lens which gives portraits a bit of a "dreamy" look.

After having used this lens for a few months and seeing the results it produces, it is easy to see why so many photographers wouldn't be without it.The build is very solid. Ultrasonic motor and metal mount give the lens a very proffessional feel. Granted, you can tell the difference between this lens and the much more expensive L version, but as far as picture quality goes, the difference is not so obvious.Bokeh you obtain with such a wide aperature is terrific for portraits, at aperatures from 1.4-2.0 there is some softness to the lens which gives portraits a bit of a "dreamy" look. This is desired from many, but I don't particularly care for it. Nevertheless, shots become extremely sharp after 2.0 and continue to improve to f 8.0.As far as whether you should purchase this particular lens or the less expensive 1.8 model, it really comes down to personal preference. Budget is an important issue as you can get one for less than $90 and the other for around 330. The less expensive one has a plastic mount, which wont last as long, and it just feels less solid. It also has a comparitavely loud and slower autofocus motor than the 1.4, and the focus ring is nearly non-existant.It took me a while to choose between the two, mainly because of the cost, but finally decided on this one, I have not been dissapointed.

Granted, you can tell the difference between this lens and the much more expensive L version, but as far as picture quality goes, <hl> the difference is not so obvious <hl> .Bokeh you obtain with such a wide aperature is terrific for portraits, at aperatures from 1.4-2.0 there is some softness to the lens which gives portraits a bit of a "dreamy" look.

After having used this lens for a few months and seeing the results it produces, it is easy to see why so many photographers wouldn't be without it.The build is very solid. Ultrasonic motor and metal mount give the lens a very proffessional feel. Granted, you can tell the difference between this lens and the much more expensive L version, but as far as picture quality goes, <hl> the difference is not so obvious <hl>.Bokeh you obtain with such a wide aperature is terrific for portraits, at aperatures from 1.4-2.0 there is some softness to the lens which gives portraits a bit of a "dreamy" look. This is desired from many, but I don't particularly care for it. Nevertheless, shots become extremely sharp after 2.0 and continue to improve to f 8.0.As far as whether you should purchase this particular lens or the less expensive 1.8 model, it really comes down to personal preference. Budget is an important issue as you can get one for less than $90 and the other for around 330. The less expensive one has a plastic mount, which wont last as long, and it just feels less solid. It also has a comparitavely loud and slower autofocus motor than the 1.4, and the focus ring is nearly non-existant.It took me a while to choose between the two, mainly because of the cost, but finally decided on this one, I have not been dissapointed.

After having used this lens for a few months and seeing the results it produces, it is easy to see why so many photographers wouldn't be without it. The build is very solid. Ultrasonic motor and metal mount give the lens a very proffessional feel. <hl> Granted, you can tell the difference between this lens and the much more expensive L version, but as far as picture quality goes, the difference is not so obvious .Bokeh you obtain with such a wide aperature is terrific for portraits, at aperatures from 1.4-2.0 there is some softness to the lens which gives portraits a bit of a "dreamy" look. <hl> This is desired from many, but I don't particularly care for it. Nevertheless, shots become extremely sharp after 2.0 and continue to improve to f 8.0.As far as whether you should purchase this particular lens or the less expensive 1.8 model, it really comes down to personal preference. Budget is an important issue as you can get one for less than $90 and the other for around 330. The less expensive one has a plastic mount, which wont last as long, and it just feels less solid. It also has a comparitavely loud and slower autofocus motor than the 1.4, and the focus ring is nearly non-existant. It took me a while to choose between the two, mainly because of the cost, but finally decided on this one, I have not been dissapointed.

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electronics

sound quality is acceptable

question: How is the quality?, context: These are good earphones, sound quality is acceptable, not bad at all, and for the price they are fantastic. The bass is decent and the treble is a bit better than with the earphones I've been using the past few years (theezGear SX50 ezEars SX50 earphones 2007 White.) The J-Buds are slightly less comfortable than the ezEars but I wouldn't go so far as to say the are uncomfortable -- I've worn them for as much as 11 hours straight and for many of those hours I forgot they were there. For the price you can't beat them.

How is the quality?

These are good earphones, sound quality is acceptable , not bad at all, and for the price they are fantastic.

These are good earphones, sound quality is acceptable, not bad at all, and for the price they are fantastic. The bass is decent and the treble is a bit better than with the earphones I've been using the past few years (theezGear SX50 ezEars SX50 earphones 2007 White.) The J-Buds are slightly less comfortable than the ezEars but I wouldn't go so far as to say the are uncomfortable -- I've worn them for as much as 11 hours straight and for many of those hours I forgot they were there. For the price you can't beat them.

These are good earphones, <hl> sound quality is acceptable <hl> , not bad at all, and for the price they are fantastic.

These are good earphones, <hl> sound quality is acceptable <hl>, not bad at all, and for the price they are fantastic. The bass is decent and the treble is a bit better than with the earphones I've been using the past few years (theezGear SX50 ezEars SX50 earphones 2007 White.) The J-Buds are slightly less comfortable than the ezEars but I wouldn't go so far as to say the are uncomfortable -- I've worn them for as much as 11 hours straight and for many of those hours I forgot they were there. For the price you can't beat them.

<hl> These are good earphones, sound quality is acceptable , not bad at all, and for the price they are fantastic. <hl> The bass is decent and the treble is a bit better than with the earphones I've been using the past few years (theezGear SX50 ezEars SX50 earphones 2007 White.) The J-Buds are slightly less comfortable than the ezEars but I wouldn't go so far as to say the are uncomfortable -- I've worn them for as much as 11 hours straight and for many of those hours I forgot they were there. For the price you can't beat them.

d9b2854bb6bbe21039aca922d4984fe9

electronics

30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0

question: What about cable?, context: for $7 this powerful device holds other powerful devices (2.5 inch satas to be specific) and works like a charm. expect up to 30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0, and IF YOUR MOBO'S USB 3.0 IS BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE then the transfer rate with a 3.0 is faster. A single file can move at lightning 300 mbps but usually is 64 mbps, for a 5400rpm external!! so exciting.my hard drive cage didn't fit in it like it was too long I guess but I didn't care. Works like a charm. feel free to ask ?'s

What about cable?

expect up to 30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0 , and IF YOUR MOBO'S USB 3.0 IS BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE then the transfer rate with a 3.0 is faster.

for $7 this powerful device holds other powerful devices (2.5 inch satas to be specific) and works like a charm. expect up to 30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0, and IF YOUR MOBO'S USB 3.0 IS BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE then the transfer rate with a 3.0 is faster. A single file can move at lightning 300 mbps but usually is 64 mbps, for a 5400rpm external!! so exciting.my hard drive cage didn't fit in it like it was too long I guess but I didn't care. Works like a charm. feel free to ask ?'s

expect up to <hl> 30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0 <hl> , and IF YOUR MOBO'S USB 3.0 IS BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE then the transfer rate with a 3.0 is faster.

for $7 this powerful device holds other powerful devices (2.5 inch satas to be specific) and works like a charm. expect up to <hl> 30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0 <hl>, and IF YOUR MOBO'S USB 3.0 IS BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE then the transfer rate with a 3.0 is faster. A single file can move at lightning 300 mbps but usually is 64 mbps, for a 5400rpm external!! so exciting.my hard drive cage didn't fit in it like it was too long I guess but I didn't care. Works like a charm. feel free to ask ?'s

for $7 this powerful device holds other powerful devices (2.5 inch satas to be specific) and works like a charm. <hl> expect up to 30 mbps transfer with usb 2.0 , and IF YOUR MOBO'S USB 3.0 IS BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE then the transfer rate with a 3.0 is faster. <hl> A single file can move at lightning 300 mbps but usually is 64 mbps, for a 5400rpm external!! so exciting.my hard drive cage didn't fit in it like it was too long I guess but I didn't care. Works like a charm. feel free to ask ?'s

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electronics

transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity

question: How is the capacity?, context: These are good USB flash drives in a very small size. Convenient to use in my laptop. I can leave (very small) flash drive plugged in when traveling or just while moving about without worry of accidentally breaking it or it becoming dislodged.These don't have the fastest transfer speeds but transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity. The lanyard is a bit small and difficult to thread so, I don't use it...I use a multi-card/drive case. Still, overall, I'm happy with these nice small flash drives.FYI: These drives comes with SanDisk Secure Access software capable of encrypting and password protecting your data.

How is the capacity?

These don't have the fastest transfer speeds but transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity .

These are good USB flash drives in a very small size. Convenient to use in my laptop. I can leave (very small) flash drive plugged in when traveling or just while moving about without worry of accidentally breaking it or it becoming dislodged.These don't have the fastest transfer speeds but transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity. The lanyard is a bit small and difficult to thread so, I don't use it...I use a multi-card/drive case. Still, overall, I'm happy with these nice small flash drives.FYI: These drives comes with SanDisk Secure Access software capable of encrypting and password protecting your data.

These don't have the fastest transfer speeds but <hl> transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity <hl> .

These are good USB flash drives in a very small size. Convenient to use in my laptop. I can leave (very small) flash drive plugged in when traveling or just while moving about without worry of accidentally breaking it or it becoming dislodged.These don't have the fastest transfer speeds but <hl> transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity <hl>. The lanyard is a bit small and difficult to thread so, I don't use it...I use a multi-card/drive case. Still, overall, I'm happy with these nice small flash drives.FYI: These drives comes with SanDisk Secure Access software capable of encrypting and password protecting your data.

These are good USB flash drives in a very small size. Convenient to use in my laptop. I can leave (very small) flash drive plugged in when traveling or just while moving about without worry of accidentally breaking it or it becoming dislodged. <hl> These don't have the fastest transfer speeds but transfer a large amount of data reasonably fast considering their larger capacity . <hl> The lanyard is a bit small and difficult to thread so, I don't use it... I use a multi-card/drive case. Still, overall, I'm happy with these nice small flash drives. FYI: These drives comes with SanDisk Secure Access software capable of encrypting and password protecting your data.

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electronics

I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price

question: What is the quality of the customer service?, context: I've been using screen protectors for quite some time now. Back in the day it was for iPhone 3GS, then iPhone 4, iPad, Kindle, DLSR's and now recently is for iPhone 5 and let me tell you, Tech Armor is by far the best screen protector I've come across for the quality, fitting and the things they included in the package.It comes with:1) three piece screen protector2) lint removing polishing cloth3) Dust Removal Tape (this is new, very helpful and not everyone gives one)4) Credit Card sized/shaped card board for application and bubble removal - works great!5) and of course step by step installation instructions booklet - very helpful for the first timersOverall the process was easy, the protector fits great on the front of the phone and feels great. You literally cannot make out if anything has been applied on the phone. I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price!!!

What is the quality of the customer service?

I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price !!!

I've been using screen protectors for quite some time now. Back in the day it was for iPhone 3GS, then iPhone 4, iPad, Kindle, DLSR's and now recently is for iPhone 5 and let me tell you, Tech Armor is by far the best screen protector I've come across for the quality, fitting and the things they included in the package.It comes with:1) three piece screen protector2) lint removing polishing cloth3) Dust Removal Tape (this is new, very helpful and not everyone gives one)4) Credit Card sized/shaped card board for application and bubble removal - works great!5) and of course step by step installation instructions booklet - very helpful for the first timersOverall the process was easy, the protector fits great on the front of the phone and feels great. You literally cannot make out if anything has been applied on the phone. I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price!!!

<hl> I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price <hl> !!!

I've been using screen protectors for quite some time now. Back in the day it was for iPhone 3GS, then iPhone 4, iPad, Kindle, DLSR's and now recently is for iPhone 5 and let me tell you, Tech Armor is by far the best screen protector I've come across for the quality, fitting and the things they included in the package.It comes with:1) three piece screen protector2) lint removing polishing cloth3) Dust Removal Tape (this is new, very helpful and not everyone gives one)4) Credit Card sized/shaped card board for application and bubble removal - works great!5) and of course step by step installation instructions booklet - very helpful for the first timersOverall the process was easy, the protector fits great on the front of the phone and feels great. You literally cannot make out if anything has been applied on the phone. <hl> I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price <hl>!!!

I've been using screen protectors for quite some time now. Back in the day it was for iPhone 3GS, then iPhone 4, iPad, Kindle, DLSR's and now recently is for iPhone 5 and let me tell you, Tech Armor is by far the best screen protector I've come across for the quality, fitting and the things they included in the package. It comes with:1) three piece screen protector2) lint removing polishing cloth3) Dust Removal Tape (this is new, very helpful and not everyone gives one)4) Credit Card sized/shaped card board for application and bubble removal - works great!5) and of course step by step installation instructions booklet - very helpful for the first timersOverall the process was easy, the protector fits great on the front of the phone and feels great. You literally cannot make out if anything has been applied on the phone. <hl> I loved it! and not to mention, what a great price !!! <hl>

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erase older files when the card is full

question: Is a good quality of memory?, context: I bought this from Amazing Tech Depot. It's one of the few times I received something like this in a ziploc bag (with the DVR in a bubble wrap). Construction is cheap, and although the instructions described an A/V cable, there isn't one in the package. I wasn't planning on connecting this directly to a TV, so I didn't follow up on that.What's included is the DVR, the lithium ion battery, the suction cup mount, a piece of instruction leaflet (English, Chinese and Russian), the car power adapter (very long cord - can be routed to keep it out of the way) and a mini USB cable. You need to open one of the flaps on the side to plug in the USB power cable. The other flap on the opposite side covers the SD card slot.The screen is protected by a sheet of plastic. Removing it was a pain, but take your time so that you don't damage the LCD. The LCD is useful for helping aim the camera, and for settings, but unusable in bright sunlight even inside the car. I went through the menu settings. They're pretty much self explanatory, which is good because the instruction leaflet was no help. You need to supply a full sized SD card. I used a 32 GB card without any problem.There is a 1920x1080 setting for video. When I chose that, it recorded in 1280x720 (NOT 1080p), but at slightly above 30 fps. At the 1280x720 setting, it recorded at just slightly above 29.97 fps.Encoding format is motion JPEG. Video quality is mediocre. Don't count on being able to read license plates, but you can definitely tell what you're seeing. IR, as most people pointed out, is useless, and you can leave it off.Using it is simple. Leave it plugged in. When the car turns on, it powers up the unit which starts recording. When you turn the car off, the unit records for another few seconds, then powers off. Files are 2 mins in length, configurable for longer lengths. Default is to erase older files when the card is full.At just a bit over $20, it's a good DVR to play around with. Probably good enough for insurance purposes, though I'm not sure if it can be used as evidence in court. My guess is that it would probably be good enough to prove your innocence (or at least cast reasonable doubt), but not enough to get someone else convicted. At this price, it is cheap enough to try out, and buy a better unit if you decide this is something you'd like to have.

Is a good quality of memory?

Default is to erase older files when the card is full .At just a bit over $20, it's a good DVR to play around with.

I bought this from Amazing Tech Depot. It's one of the few times I received something like this in a ziploc bag (with the DVR in a bubble wrap). Construction is cheap, and although the instructions described an A/V cable, there isn't one in the package. I wasn't planning on connecting this directly to a TV, so I didn't follow up on that.What's included is the DVR, the lithium ion battery, the suction cup mount, a piece of instruction leaflet (English, Chinese and Russian), the car power adapter (very long cord - can be routed to keep it out of the way) and a mini USB cable. You need to open one of the flaps on the side to plug in the USB power cable. The other flap on the opposite side covers the SD card slot.The screen is protected by a sheet of plastic. Removing it was a pain, but take your time so that you don't damage the LCD. The LCD is useful for helping aim the camera, and for settings, but unusable in bright sunlight even inside the car. I went through the menu settings. They're pretty much self explanatory, which is good because the instruction leaflet was no help. You need to supply a full sized SD card. I used a 32 GB card without any problem.There is a 1920x1080 setting for video. When I chose that, it recorded in 1280x720 (NOT 1080p), but at slightly above 30 fps. At the 1280x720 setting, it recorded at just slightly above 29.97 fps.Encoding format is motion JPEG. Video quality is mediocre. Don't count on being able to read license plates, but you can definitely tell what you're seeing. IR, as most people pointed out, is useless, and you can leave it off.Using it is simple. Leave it plugged in. When the car turns on, it powers up the unit which starts recording. When you turn the car off, the unit records for another few seconds, then powers off. Files are 2 mins in length, configurable for longer lengths. Default is to erase older files when the card is full.At just a bit over $20, it's a good DVR to play around with. Probably good enough for insurance purposes, though I'm not sure if it can be used as evidence in court. My guess is that it would probably be good enough to prove your innocence (or at least cast reasonable doubt), but not enough to get someone else convicted. At this price, it is cheap enough to try out, and buy a better unit if you decide this is something you'd like to have.

Default is to <hl> erase older files when the card is full <hl> .At just a bit over $20, it's a good DVR to play around with.

I bought this from Amazing Tech Depot. It's one of the few times I received something like this in a ziploc bag (with the DVR in a bubble wrap). Construction is cheap, and although the instructions described an A/V cable, there isn't one in the package. I wasn't planning on connecting this directly to a TV, so I didn't follow up on that.What's included is the DVR, the lithium ion battery, the suction cup mount, a piece of instruction leaflet (English, Chinese and Russian), the car power adapter (very long cord - can be routed to keep it out of the way) and a mini USB cable. You need to open one of the flaps on the side to plug in the USB power cable. The other flap on the opposite side covers the SD card slot.The screen is protected by a sheet of plastic. Removing it was a pain, but take your time so that you don't damage the LCD. The LCD is useful for helping aim the camera, and for settings, but unusable in bright sunlight even inside the car. I went through the menu settings. They're pretty much self explanatory, which is good because the instruction leaflet was no help. You need to supply a full sized SD card. I used a 32 GB card without any problem.There is a 1920x1080 setting for video. When I chose that, it recorded in 1280x720 (NOT 1080p), but at slightly above 30 fps. At the 1280x720 setting, it recorded at just slightly above 29.97 fps.Encoding format is motion JPEG. Video quality is mediocre. Don't count on being able to read license plates, but you can definitely tell what you're seeing. IR, as most people pointed out, is useless, and you can leave it off.Using it is simple. Leave it plugged in. When the car turns on, it powers up the unit which starts recording. When you turn the car off, the unit records for another few seconds, then powers off. Files are 2 mins in length, configurable for longer lengths. Default is to <hl> erase older files when the card is full <hl>.At just a bit over $20, it's a good DVR to play around with. Probably good enough for insurance purposes, though I'm not sure if it can be used as evidence in court. My guess is that it would probably be good enough to prove your innocence (or at least cast reasonable doubt), but not enough to get someone else convicted. At this price, it is cheap enough to try out, and buy a better unit if you decide this is something you'd like to have.

I bought this from Amazing Tech Depot. It's one of the few times I received something like this in a ziploc bag (with the DVR in a bubble wrap). Construction is cheap, and although the instructions described an A/V cable, there isn't one in the package. I wasn't planning on connecting this directly to a TV, so I didn't follow up on that. What's included is the DVR, the lithium ion battery, the suction cup mount, a piece of instruction leaflet (English, Chinese and Russian), the car power adapter (very long cord - can be routed to keep it out of the way) and a mini USB cable. You need to open one of the flaps on the side to plug in the USB power cable. The other flap on the opposite side covers the SD card slot. The screen is protected by a sheet of plastic. Removing it was a pain, but take your time so that you don't damage the LCD. The LCD is useful for helping aim the camera, and for settings, but unusable in bright sunlight even inside the car. I went through the menu settings. They're pretty much self explanatory, which is good because the instruction leaflet was no help. You need to supply a full sized SD card. I used a 32 GB card without any problem. There is a 1920x1080 setting for video. When I chose that, it recorded in 1280x720 (NOT 1080p), but at slightly above 30 fps. At the 1280x720 setting, it recorded at just slightly above 29.97 fps. Encoding format is motion JPEG. Video quality is mediocre. Don't count on being able to read license plates, but you can definitely tell what you're seeing. IR, as most people pointed out, is useless, and you can leave it off. Using it is simple. Leave it plugged in. When the car turns on, it powers up the unit which starts recording. When you turn the car off, the unit records for another few seconds, then powers off. Files are 2 mins in length, configurable for longer lengths. <hl> Default is to erase older files when the card is full .At just a bit over $20, it's a good DVR to play around with. <hl> Probably good enough for insurance purposes, though I'm not sure if it can be used as evidence in court. My guess is that it would probably be good enough to prove your innocence (or at least cast reasonable doubt), but not enough to get someone else convicted. At this price, it is cheap enough to try out, and buy a better unit if you decide this is something you'd like to have.

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electronics

The remote is tiny

question: How is the remote?, context: My husband, long a Bose devotee, was really impressed with the sound this small system delivers. Especially as an unadjustable portable speaker system. My iPhone 3GS fits in the dock even wearing a slim design shell case. The remote seems to have good range and provides the delightful experience of being able to remotely control my mp3 player with no issues from distances of up to about 15 feet. The remote is tiny and would be really easy to lose.As this system has on-board rechargeable batteries it is a simple matter of unplugging it to take with you and plugging it in again at your destination. Battery life claims to be as high as 8 hours though we've never gotten close to that. We did use it for an extended afternoon one day while we cleaned out the garage and it seemed to have plenty of juice left at the end of the day. While Logitech really delivered with this system, it can not be all things to all people.It is not really "portable" in the modern sense of the world. Yes, you can unplug it and it will play in your car, on your desk, etc... but it is not an old fashioned "boom box". It's not meant to be moved around while in operation. The carry sack is just that: a custom fitted sack or sleeve. It does not provide significant padding to protect the device from bumps and short drops - nor does it have a strap with which to carry the console. That said, this is a great little unit that can provide lots of high quality sound/entertainment in the "odd" areas of your home - both indoor and out.

How is the remote?

The remote is tiny and would be really easy to lose.

My husband, long a Bose devotee, was really impressed with the sound this small system delivers. Especially as an unadjustable portable speaker system. My iPhone 3GS fits in the dock even wearing a slim design shell case. The remote seems to have good range and provides the delightful experience of being able to remotely control my mp3 player with no issues from distances of up to about 15 feet. The remote is tiny and would be really easy to lose.As this system has on-board rechargeable batteries it is a simple matter of unplugging it to take with you and plugging it in again at your destination. Battery life claims to be as high as 8 hours though we've never gotten close to that. We did use it for an extended afternoon one day while we cleaned out the garage and it seemed to have plenty of juice left at the end of the day. While Logitech really delivered with this system, it can not be all things to all people.It is not really "portable" in the modern sense of the world. Yes, you can unplug it and it will play in your car, on your desk, etc... but it is not an old fashioned "boom box". It's not meant to be moved around while in operation. The carry sack is just that: a custom fitted sack or sleeve. It does not provide significant padding to protect the device from bumps and short drops - nor does it have a strap with which to carry the console. That said, this is a great little unit that can provide lots of high quality sound/entertainment in the "odd" areas of your home - both indoor and out.

<hl> The remote is tiny <hl> and would be really easy to lose.

My husband, long a Bose devotee, was really impressed with the sound this small system delivers. Especially as an unadjustable portable speaker system. My iPhone 3GS fits in the dock even wearing a slim design shell case. The remote seems to have good range and provides the delightful experience of being able to remotely control my mp3 player with no issues from distances of up to about 15 feet. <hl> The remote is tiny <hl> and would be really easy to lose.As this system has on-board rechargeable batteries it is a simple matter of unplugging it to take with you and plugging it in again at your destination. Battery life claims to be as high as 8 hours though we've never gotten close to that. We did use it for an extended afternoon one day while we cleaned out the garage and it seemed to have plenty of juice left at the end of the day. While Logitech really delivered with this system, it can not be all things to all people.It is not really "portable" in the modern sense of the world. Yes, you can unplug it and it will play in your car, on your desk, etc... but it is not an old fashioned "boom box". It's not meant to be moved around while in operation. The carry sack is just that: a custom fitted sack or sleeve. It does not provide significant padding to protect the device from bumps and short drops - nor does it have a strap with which to carry the console. That said, this is a great little unit that can provide lots of high quality sound/entertainment in the "odd" areas of your home - both indoor and out.

My husband, long a Bose devotee, was really impressed with the sound this small system delivers. Especially as an unadjustable portable speaker system. My iPhone 3GS fits in the dock even wearing a slim design shell case. The remote seems to have good range and provides the delightful experience of being able to remotely control my mp3 player with no issues from distances of up to about 15 feet. <hl> The remote is tiny and would be really easy to lose. <hl> As this system has on-board rechargeable batteries it is a simple matter of unplugging it to take with you and plugging it in again at your destination. Battery life claims to be as high as 8 hours though we've never gotten close to that. We did use it for an extended afternoon one day while we cleaned out the garage and it seemed to have plenty of juice left at the end of the day. While Logitech really delivered with this system, it can not be all things to all people. It is not really "portable" in the modern sense of the world. Yes, you can unplug it and it will play in your car, on your desk, etc... but it is not an old fashioned "boom box". It's not meant to be moved around while in operation. The carry sack is just that: a custom fitted sack or sleeve. It does not provide significant padding to protect the device from bumps and short drops - nor does it have a strap with which to carry the console. That said, this is a great little unit that can provide lots of high quality sound/entertainment in the "odd" areas of your home - both indoor and out.

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electronics

good case

question: How do you like the texture?, context: I bought this case to protect my iPad 3. Overall, it appears to be a good case, though I have a number of quibbles with it. I have had the case only a few days, so these are initial impressions.Good stuff: The case fits the iPad 3 very well. It is a bit snug, perhaps; I have seen some reviewers complain about this, but I consider it to be an advantage. The auto-on-off switch, activated by a magnet when the case is closed, works just fine. My primary concern was that the case would hold the iPad securely, without slipping, especially when being used as a stand in the upright position. The case I bought for my original iPad failed in this regard. The new case, however, uses a velcro closure that feels very secure. It does not slide around in the case at all.Neutral stuff: The buttons on the side of the unit are not easy to reach, but that is more a function of the design of the iPad rather than the case. Exposing the buttons would require exposing more of the iPad, which would not be a good design decision (IMO). Be advised that while the product literature suggests that this case is made of leather, it isn't. I knew that when I purchased it, so that wasn't an issue for me. However, if anyone is led to believe that this is a leather case, be assured: it isn't. The case features a hand strap on the back of the flap, for use when the flap is folded around. I have not found a good way to use this flap, so I consider it a neutral feature. (YMMV) Finally, I have not used the stylus loop, and I don't plan to, so I have nothing to say in that regard (except that it successfully stays out of the way if you don't care to use it).Bad stuff: This case is heavy. I was surprised at how heavy it is. With the case, it gives up any gains in weight that it had over the original iPad; in fact, I believe the iPad 3 with this case weighs more than my iPad 1 in its case. This is only an issue when I am supporting the iPad in my hands, but it is noticeable at those times--and annoying. Also, this case smells. It has a chemical, fake-leather smell that is unpleasant and sticks to your hands. I expect that the smell will fade over time (I have used fake leather steering wheel covers in my car, and they have the same problem), but for now, it's yet another annoyance. Finally--and this is little more than a quibble--the angles at which the iPad sits when the case is used as a stand are not quite to my liking. The angle in the upright position is too steep, and the angle in the leaned-back position is too shallow.Summary: I gave this case four stars, and I would recommend it to a friend. Of course, I would inform him of the disadvantages that I have noted in the review. However, they do not outweigh the advantages of the case (again, IMO).

How do you like the texture?

Overall, it appears to be a good case , though I have a number of quibbles with it.

I bought this case to protect my iPad 3. Overall, it appears to be a good case, though I have a number of quibbles with it. I have had the case only a few days, so these are initial impressions.Good stuff: The case fits the iPad 3 very well. It is a bit snug, perhaps; I have seen some reviewers complain about this, but I consider it to be an advantage. The auto-on-off switch, activated by a magnet when the case is closed, works just fine. My primary concern was that the case would hold the iPad securely, without slipping, especially when being used as a stand in the upright position. The case I bought for my original iPad failed in this regard. The new case, however, uses a velcro closure that feels very secure. It does not slide around in the case at all.Neutral stuff: The buttons on the side of the unit are not easy to reach, but that is more a function of the design of the iPad rather than the case. Exposing the buttons would require exposing more of the iPad, which would not be a good design decision (IMO). Be advised that while the product literature suggests that this case is made of leather, it isn't. I knew that when I purchased it, so that wasn't an issue for me. However, if anyone is led to believe that this is a leather case, be assured: it isn't. The case features a hand strap on the back of the flap, for use when the flap is folded around. I have not found a good way to use this flap, so I consider it a neutral feature. (YMMV) Finally, I have not used the stylus loop, and I don't plan to, so I have nothing to say in that regard (except that it successfully stays out of the way if you don't care to use it).Bad stuff: This case is heavy. I was surprised at how heavy it is. With the case, it gives up any gains in weight that it had over the original iPad; in fact, I believe the iPad 3 with this case weighs more than my iPad 1 in its case. This is only an issue when I am supporting the iPad in my hands, but it is noticeable at those times--and annoying. Also, this case smells. It has a chemical, fake-leather smell that is unpleasant and sticks to your hands. I expect that the smell will fade over time (I have used fake leather steering wheel covers in my car, and they have the same problem), but for now, it's yet another annoyance. Finally--and this is little more than a quibble--the angles at which the iPad sits when the case is used as a stand are not quite to my liking. The angle in the upright position is too steep, and the angle in the leaned-back position is too shallow.Summary: I gave this case four stars, and I would recommend it to a friend. Of course, I would inform him of the disadvantages that I have noted in the review. However, they do not outweigh the advantages of the case (again, IMO).

Overall, it appears to be a <hl> good case <hl> , though I have a number of quibbles with it.

I bought this case to protect my iPad 3. Overall, it appears to be a <hl> good case <hl>, though I have a number of quibbles with it. I have had the case only a few days, so these are initial impressions.Good stuff: The case fits the iPad 3 very well. It is a bit snug, perhaps; I have seen some reviewers complain about this, but I consider it to be an advantage. The auto-on-off switch, activated by a magnet when the case is closed, works just fine. My primary concern was that the case would hold the iPad securely, without slipping, especially when being used as a stand in the upright position. The case I bought for my original iPad failed in this regard. The new case, however, uses a velcro closure that feels very secure. It does not slide around in the case at all.Neutral stuff: The buttons on the side of the unit are not easy to reach, but that is more a function of the design of the iPad rather than the case. Exposing the buttons would require exposing more of the iPad, which would not be a good design decision (IMO). Be advised that while the product literature suggests that this case is made of leather, it isn't. I knew that when I purchased it, so that wasn't an issue for me. However, if anyone is led to believe that this is a leather case, be assured: it isn't. The case features a hand strap on the back of the flap, for use when the flap is folded around. I have not found a good way to use this flap, so I consider it a neutral feature. (YMMV) Finally, I have not used the stylus loop, and I don't plan to, so I have nothing to say in that regard (except that it successfully stays out of the way if you don't care to use it).Bad stuff: This case is heavy. I was surprised at how heavy it is. With the case, it gives up any gains in weight that it had over the original iPad; in fact, I believe the iPad 3 with this case weighs more than my iPad 1 in its case. This is only an issue when I am supporting the iPad in my hands, but it is noticeable at those times--and annoying. Also, this case smells. It has a chemical, fake-leather smell that is unpleasant and sticks to your hands. I expect that the smell will fade over time (I have used fake leather steering wheel covers in my car, and they have the same problem), but for now, it's yet another annoyance. Finally--and this is little more than a quibble--the angles at which the iPad sits when the case is used as a stand are not quite to my liking. The angle in the upright position is too steep, and the angle in the leaned-back position is too shallow.Summary: I gave this case four stars, and I would recommend it to a friend. Of course, I would inform him of the disadvantages that I have noted in the review. However, they do not outweigh the advantages of the case (again, IMO).

I bought this case to protect my iPad 3. <hl> Overall, it appears to be a good case , though I have a number of quibbles with it. <hl> I have had the case only a few days, so these are initial impressions. Good stuff: The case fits the iPad 3 very well. It is a bit snug, perhaps; I have seen some reviewers complain about this, but I consider it to be an advantage. The auto-on-off switch, activated by a magnet when the case is closed, works just fine. My primary concern was that the case would hold the iPad securely, without slipping, especially when being used as a stand in the upright position. The case I bought for my original iPad failed in this regard. The new case, however, uses a velcro closure that feels very secure. It does not slide around in the case at all. Neutral stuff: The buttons on the side of the unit are not easy to reach, but that is more a function of the design of the iPad rather than the case. Exposing the buttons would require exposing more of the iPad, which would not be a good design decision (IMO). Be advised that while the product literature suggests that this case is made of leather, it isn't. I knew that when I purchased it, so that wasn't an issue for me. However, if anyone is led to believe that this is a leather case, be assured: it isn't. The case features a hand strap on the back of the flap, for use when the flap is folded around. I have not found a good way to use this flap, so I consider it a neutral feature. (YMMV) Finally, I have not used the stylus loop, and I don't plan to, so I have nothing to say in that regard (except that it successfully stays out of the way if you don't care to use it).Bad stuff: This case is heavy. I was surprised at how heavy it is. With the case, it gives up any gains in weight that it had over the original iPad; in fact, I believe the iPad 3 with this case weighs more than my iPad 1 in its case. This is only an issue when I am supporting the iPad in my hands, but it is noticeable at those times--and annoying. Also, this case smells. It has a chemical, fake-leather smell that is unpleasant and sticks to your hands. I expect that the smell will fade over time (I have used fake leather steering wheel covers in my car, and they have the same problem), but for now, it's yet another annoyance. Finally--and this is little more than a quibble--the angles at which the iPad sits when the case is used as a stand are not quite to my liking. The angle in the upright position is too steep, and the angle in the leaned-back position is too shallow. Summary: I gave this case four stars, and I would recommend it to a friend. Of course, I would inform him of the disadvantages that I have noted in the review. However, they do not outweigh the advantages of the case (again, IMO).

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setting on these work great

question: How is the camera?, context: I was always skeptical of these cards, but they work fantastic. Don't let the small GB size scare you. The &#34;infinite&#34; setting on these work great. Once the file is uploaded, and the card is full, it just deletes it from the card. It seems to upload pretty fast, connects well with the Ubiquity mesh network.One note, MAKE SURE your camera supports this! Check the Eye-Fi website, and your cameras manual! If there's any issues with the card, it'll be noted in the Eye-Fi website.

How is the camera?

The &#34;infinite&#34; setting on these work great .

I was always skeptical of these cards, but they work fantastic. Don't let the small GB size scare you. The &#34;infinite&#34; setting on these work great. Once the file is uploaded, and the card is full, it just deletes it from the card. It seems to upload pretty fast, connects well with the Ubiquity mesh network.One note, MAKE SURE your camera supports this! Check the Eye-Fi website, and your cameras manual! If there's any issues with the card, it'll be noted in the Eye-Fi website.

The &#34;infinite&#34; <hl> setting on these work great <hl> .

I was always skeptical of these cards, but they work fantastic. Don't let the small GB size scare you. The &#34;infinite&#34; <hl> setting on these work great <hl>. Once the file is uploaded, and the card is full, it just deletes it from the card. It seems to upload pretty fast, connects well with the Ubiquity mesh network.One note, MAKE SURE your camera supports this! Check the Eye-Fi website, and your cameras manual! If there's any issues with the card, it'll be noted in the Eye-Fi website.

I was always skeptical of these cards, but they work fantastic. Don't let the small GB size scare you. <hl> The &#34;infinite&#34; setting on these work great . <hl> Once the file is uploaded, and the card is full, it just deletes it from the card. It seems to upload pretty fast, connects well with the Ubiquity mesh network. One note, MAKE SURE your camera supports this! Check the Eye-Fi website, and your cameras manual! If there's any issues with the card, it'll be noted in the Eye-Fi website.

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the price was reasonable

question: How low is the cost?, context: I'm very happy with this item. The capacity is quite large, the price was reasonable, and it works very well.

How low is the cost?

The capacity is quite large, the price was reasonable , and it works very well.

I'm very happy with this item. The capacity is quite large, the price was reasonable, and it works very well.

The capacity is quite large, <hl> the price was reasonable <hl> , and it works very well.

I'm very happy with this item. The capacity is quite large, <hl> the price was reasonable <hl>, and it works very well.

I'm very happy with this item. <hl> The capacity is quite large, the price was reasonable , and it works very well. <hl>

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provides excellent detail

question: How is the detail?, context: Sources: iPhone5 with PA2V2/FiiO E07k/Decware Zen Head amps using the LOD, various computers using the Microstreamer/Beyer A200p/v-moda Verza DAC/amps.Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the SRH440 are based on direct comparisons to other headphones - the v-moda M80 and M100, the Beyerdynamic DT1350 and T51p, the FAD Pandora IV and VI, and notes I've accumulated from many prior reviews. I describe how I relate to the SRH440 (i.e. my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) only after covering all of the objective issues.Summary of sound: It's no coincidence that the SRH440 has such a good soundstage and sense of openness, since those properties are highly dependent on a neutral frequency response that's free of peaks, recesses, and colorations which derive mainly from undamped resonances.My first impression of the SRH440 is neutral sound. But it's much better than that. In my 80-odd headphone reviews, I've used expressions like &#34;fairly neutral&#34; or &#34;basically neutral&#34; etc., but the number of those that I'd play with no EQ whatever were very few: B&W; P7, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, FAD Pandora VI, Mad Dog, Sennheiser IE800, and the Shure SRH1840. Compared to those six, the SRH440 gets close to the Mad Dog and the IE800, and has a better signature I think than the other four. In the case of the P7 and Pandora VI, their responses are slightly more 'V'-shaped, but still fine for most genres as is. The Custom One Pro and the SRH1840 are a bit more bland, but also fine for most music genres. The SRH440's (understandable) limitation is its ultimate resolution - the most expensive headphones I've listed here have a subtly clearer sound that's noticeable in direct comparisons, but when the SRH440 is heard on its own, I doubt that very many users would hear the sound as any less than perfect.Some concerns I have with low-cost headphones are inconsistencies in matching the sound between the left and right drivers, and matching the sound between different production samples of the same headphone. When there are any such inconsistencies, a customer may experience a very different sound than what they were expecting based on reviews they've read. Although the SRH440 is only $99 USD currently, every indication I have is for a high quality well-made product. The limitations I notice most compared to the more expensive headphones are the fit and finish - the finish is plain and plastic, but elegant in its simplicity. The earcup fit doesn't feel as though it's making a good seal to my head, which is usually critical for proper bass response, but since the bass is just right anyway, the only issue with the fit is that it's not as luxurious as with the pricier headphones. The SRH440 earpads are quite good, and are a huge step up in quality from (for example) the Sennheiser HD280 Pro earpads.Earcup rotation is no more than a few degrees horizontally. Vertical rotation is 180 degrees, so from the earcup rotations I'd expect the SRH440 to fit a wide range of head sizes. My average-size head fits with the earcups pulled out to click stop no. 4, allowing a 3/4 inch smaller and 5/4 inch larger adjustment to the headband on each side. The long coiled cable is single-entry to the left earcup, and has a proprietary detachable locking connector with a 2.5 mm stereo plug (same as other Shure headphones). The cable is terminated with a standard 3.5 mm miniplug threaded for a 6.35 mm plug adapter (included). A soft plastic carry bag is also included.The comments in the music tracks listed in this review can be compared to other headphone reviews I've done, to get an idea of how the SRH440 plays the different music tracks listed here compared to other headphones. My suggestion is instead of reading each comment below as an absolute unto itself, you could compare these notes to other reviews as they get posted, and see how the SRH440 compares with each individual track.Animotion - Obsession (1980's New Wave/Techno): The upper bass synth has excellent detail and tone with a modest weight, and both male and female vocals sound natural without favoring either. The SRH440 plays this extremely well.Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead (~1980): Strong midrange sound effects - this is a good worst-case test for resonant-type sounds in the most sensitive midrange area. Handled perfectly by the SRH440.Beethoven Symphony 9, Solti/CSO (1972): Excellent overall sound. Of special note here are the bass impacts beginning around 10:30 of the fourth movement. Those impacts are soft and well in the background, but you can feel some of the weight they carry with the SRH440.Black Sabbath - Iron Man (Classic Rock): Very good instrumental detail and the vocal sounds very natural. As with most classic rock tracks, there is very little or no deep bass. The SRH440 plays this music smoothly, and the lack of deep bass doesn't unbalance the treble.Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (1976): Good sound quality - this is a great test for any nasality in the midrange. Handled extremely well by the SRH440.Cantus - Danny Boy (Traditional/Male Choral/Acapella): The SRH440 plays the voices with enough low end warmth and weight to sound very natural, yet there is no added emphasis of the lower register of the male voices on this track.Cath Carroll - Moves Like You (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's percussion and voice are crisp and well-balanced, and there's a good sense of space or soundstage around the voices and instruments. The SRH440 reproduces the space and detail convincingly.Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic (~1991): Goth with industrial overtones - I like this since it's a great music composition and the sound effects are smoothly integrated into the mix. This may sound distorted or mushy with some headphones, but the SRH440 renders the deliberate instrumental distortions clearly.Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Pop/Rock): The SRH440 plays this high treble energy recording very smoothly - the voice and instruments are detailed but not sharp or edgy.Chromatics - I'm On Fire (Synth-Pop, female lead): This track has a good amount of space around the voice and instruments, making for a very pleasant stereo image. The voice is excellent and the tambourine sound has better than average tonality.David Hazeltine - Fur Elise (Jazz): A very high-quality recording from HDTracks. The SRH440 reproduces the instruments smoothly with a spacious ambiance. The wire-brush-on-cymbal harmonics are very extended and detailed.Grieg (Beecham-Royal Philharmonic) - Peer Gynt-Solveig's Lullaby (Classical): This very old (late 1950's) stereo recording must have been made on the most expensive gear in the world, since the overall sound quality and especially Ilse Hollweg's amazing voice are as close to &#34;being there&#34; as I've heard with some of the better classical recordings made since the year 2000. The SRH440 plays this music perfectly.Hans Zimmer - Dark Knight-Aggressive Expansion (Soundtrack): The percussion in this track hits really hard, and the bass tones beginning around 0:45 have the ultra-deep &#34;shuddery&#34; kind of sound and feel that indicates a good deep-bass response. Overall, the SRH440 plays this music very well.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (1980's New Wave/Techno): The bass instrument (guitar?) has very good detail, and the voices and ambiance have a &#34;you are there&#34; quality that's uncommon in early 1980's pop music. The SRH440 plays this track perfectly.Hugo Audiophile - 15-16 (Electronic): I'm not sure what the 15-16 stands for - perhaps track numbers from a CD album. The deep-bass tones that start around 33-34 seconds into the track reproduce extremely well with the SRH440. This is a great recording for evaluating whether a headphone's bass will be sufficient for most environments, since for many headphones that have a weaker bass, the deep bass gets absorbed and mostly lost when the environment contains a lot of low-frequency energy.Human League - Keep Feeling Fascination (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's bass line is very detailed, but the somewhat forward voices don't have quite the &#34;you are there&#34; quality of the Heaven 17 track noted above.Jimmy Smith - Basin Street Blues (early 60's): This track has several loud crescendos of brass and other instruments that don't sound clean and musical with some headphones. The SRH440 provides excellent detail. Listen particularly to the second crescendo at 15 seconds in for maximum detail effect. I'd like to emphasize that these crescendos are probably the worst-case test I have for instrument separation and detail, and the SRH440 does those exceptionally well.Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek Michigan, Aeolian-Skinner Organ (1933) - Pedal, 32', Resultant, Arpeggio: This 16 hz organ pedal tone differs from other music tones in that you won't &#34;hear&#34; the tone - you'll only feel it. Although most music tones have harmonics (including this one), the harmonics from this tone will be too weak to provide any &#34;feel&#34;, so whatever you actually hear would not be part of the fundamental 16 hz tone. There are ~30 hz sounds in the outdoor environment in big cities, generated by large trucks, buses, and subway trains, and they have a quality of &#34;rumble&#34; that's similar to some deep-bass tones found in music. This 16 hz organ tone is easily distinguished from those sounds when compared on a headphone that has good undistorted response at 16 hz. The SRH440 plays this very well.Mantovani - Sunrise Sunset (Easy Listening, ca. 1972): A master musician and conductor who specialized in light classics and orchestral pop music, Mantovani's accomplishments were overshadowed by music critics who couldn't tolerate the notion of &#34;light classics&#34; or &#34;semi-classical&#34; music, even when those recordings were no threat to the classical music genres. In any case the later Mantovani recordings from the mid-1960's through mid-1970's had the advantage of being mixed for much better hi-fi systems than those which the music critics possessed at the start of the Long Playing (LP) record cycle. Here in 2014, at least some of those digital remasters have improved the sound further, although it's not always the case. This track as played on the SRH440 is an excellent example of the sheer musicality lurking in those later recordings, and is highly recommended for soundstage, instrumental tone, and musical balance.Michael Tilson Thomas - Rhapsody In Blue (20th Century Classic): Great sound and soundstage, and terrific piano playing and tone. There are some very deep bass impacts starting around 38 seconds into the 17:24 length track, and the weight of those impacts is subtle but appreciable with the SRH440.Porcupine Tree - Trains (Pop-Rock): This track opens with some nicely-detailed string sounds and a forward-sounding male voice with a higher-than-average register. There are a series of &#34;clip-clop&#34; effects starting at 3:19 that should sound like they were made with wooden blocks of some kind. The SRH440 reproduces those sounds very well.Richard Strauss (Mester-Pasadena) - Also Sprach Zarathustra (opening) (Classical): The granddaddy of bass is in the opening 1:50 of this recording, and I've heard it only once on a large and expensive loudspeaker system in Cleveland. For most people, that experience would be indistinguishable from being in a fairly strong earthquake. The SRH440 conveys as much of that experience as is possible on a more-or-less neutral headphone. The tympani also have good impact here.Scarlatti-Kipnis - Sonata in E Major K381 (Classical, Harpsichord): The harpsichord here is fairly bright and highly detailed, and the SRH440 renders the tones and transients very well.Trombone Shorty - Backatown (Jazz-Funk): The deep bass impacts here are quite strong, and work very well with the horns and other instruments. The SRH440 delivers the impacts with proper weight and detail, and the horns have the kind of bite that gives them a wonderfully realistic sound.William Orbit - Optical Illusion (Billy Buttons Mix) (Electronic): This is about as close as I want to get to easy-listening music. The string tones beginning at 0:18 are fairly soft, and while the bass isn't very deep, it still adds a good underpinning to the music. The short poetic rap at 4:14, preceded by an etherial female voice, works very well with this track.

How is the detail?

The SRH440 provides excellent detail .

Sources: iPhone5 with PA2V2/FiiO E07k/Decware Zen Head amps using the LOD, various computers using the Microstreamer/Beyer A200p/v-moda Verza DAC/amps.Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the SRH440 are based on direct comparisons to other headphones - the v-moda M80 and M100, the Beyerdynamic DT1350 and T51p, the FAD Pandora IV and VI, and notes I've accumulated from many prior reviews. I describe how I relate to the SRH440 (i.e. my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) only after covering all of the objective issues.Summary of sound: It's no coincidence that the SRH440 has such a good soundstage and sense of openness, since those properties are highly dependent on a neutral frequency response that's free of peaks, recesses, and colorations which derive mainly from undamped resonances.My first impression of the SRH440 is neutral sound. But it's much better than that. In my 80-odd headphone reviews, I've used expressions like &#34;fairly neutral&#34; or &#34;basically neutral&#34; etc., but the number of those that I'd play with no EQ whatever were very few: B&W; P7, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, FAD Pandora VI, Mad Dog, Sennheiser IE800, and the Shure SRH1840. Compared to those six, the SRH440 gets close to the Mad Dog and the IE800, and has a better signature I think than the other four. In the case of the P7 and Pandora VI, their responses are slightly more 'V'-shaped, but still fine for most genres as is. The Custom One Pro and the SRH1840 are a bit more bland, but also fine for most music genres. The SRH440's (understandable) limitation is its ultimate resolution - the most expensive headphones I've listed here have a subtly clearer sound that's noticeable in direct comparisons, but when the SRH440 is heard on its own, I doubt that very many users would hear the sound as any less than perfect.Some concerns I have with low-cost headphones are inconsistencies in matching the sound between the left and right drivers, and matching the sound between different production samples of the same headphone. When there are any such inconsistencies, a customer may experience a very different sound than what they were expecting based on reviews they've read. Although the SRH440 is only $99 USD currently, every indication I have is for a high quality well-made product. The limitations I notice most compared to the more expensive headphones are the fit and finish - the finish is plain and plastic, but elegant in its simplicity. The earcup fit doesn't feel as though it's making a good seal to my head, which is usually critical for proper bass response, but since the bass is just right anyway, the only issue with the fit is that it's not as luxurious as with the pricier headphones. The SRH440 earpads are quite good, and are a huge step up in quality from (for example) the Sennheiser HD280 Pro earpads.Earcup rotation is no more than a few degrees horizontally. Vertical rotation is 180 degrees, so from the earcup rotations I'd expect the SRH440 to fit a wide range of head sizes. My average-size head fits with the earcups pulled out to click stop no. 4, allowing a 3/4 inch smaller and 5/4 inch larger adjustment to the headband on each side. The long coiled cable is single-entry to the left earcup, and has a proprietary detachable locking connector with a 2.5 mm stereo plug (same as other Shure headphones). The cable is terminated with a standard 3.5 mm miniplug threaded for a 6.35 mm plug adapter (included). A soft plastic carry bag is also included.The comments in the music tracks listed in this review can be compared to other headphone reviews I've done, to get an idea of how the SRH440 plays the different music tracks listed here compared to other headphones. My suggestion is instead of reading each comment below as an absolute unto itself, you could compare these notes to other reviews as they get posted, and see how the SRH440 compares with each individual track.Animotion - Obsession (1980's New Wave/Techno): The upper bass synth has excellent detail and tone with a modest weight, and both male and female vocals sound natural without favoring either. The SRH440 plays this extremely well.Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead (~1980): Strong midrange sound effects - this is a good worst-case test for resonant-type sounds in the most sensitive midrange area. Handled perfectly by the SRH440.Beethoven Symphony 9, Solti/CSO (1972): Excellent overall sound. Of special note here are the bass impacts beginning around 10:30 of the fourth movement. Those impacts are soft and well in the background, but you can feel some of the weight they carry with the SRH440.Black Sabbath - Iron Man (Classic Rock): Very good instrumental detail and the vocal sounds very natural. As with most classic rock tracks, there is very little or no deep bass. The SRH440 plays this music smoothly, and the lack of deep bass doesn't unbalance the treble.Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (1976): Good sound quality - this is a great test for any nasality in the midrange. Handled extremely well by the SRH440.Cantus - Danny Boy (Traditional/Male Choral/Acapella): The SRH440 plays the voices with enough low end warmth and weight to sound very natural, yet there is no added emphasis of the lower register of the male voices on this track.Cath Carroll - Moves Like You (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's percussion and voice are crisp and well-balanced, and there's a good sense of space or soundstage around the voices and instruments. The SRH440 reproduces the space and detail convincingly.Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic (~1991): Goth with industrial overtones - I like this since it's a great music composition and the sound effects are smoothly integrated into the mix. This may sound distorted or mushy with some headphones, but the SRH440 renders the deliberate instrumental distortions clearly.Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Pop/Rock): The SRH440 plays this high treble energy recording very smoothly - the voice and instruments are detailed but not sharp or edgy.Chromatics - I'm On Fire (Synth-Pop, female lead): This track has a good amount of space around the voice and instruments, making for a very pleasant stereo image. The voice is excellent and the tambourine sound has better than average tonality.David Hazeltine - Fur Elise (Jazz): A very high-quality recording from HDTracks. The SRH440 reproduces the instruments smoothly with a spacious ambiance. The wire-brush-on-cymbal harmonics are very extended and detailed.Grieg (Beecham-Royal Philharmonic) - Peer Gynt-Solveig's Lullaby (Classical): This very old (late 1950's) stereo recording must have been made on the most expensive gear in the world, since the overall sound quality and especially Ilse Hollweg's amazing voice are as close to &#34;being there&#34; as I've heard with some of the better classical recordings made since the year 2000. The SRH440 plays this music perfectly.Hans Zimmer - Dark Knight-Aggressive Expansion (Soundtrack): The percussion in this track hits really hard, and the bass tones beginning around 0:45 have the ultra-deep &#34;shuddery&#34; kind of sound and feel that indicates a good deep-bass response. Overall, the SRH440 plays this music very well.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (1980's New Wave/Techno): The bass instrument (guitar?) has very good detail, and the voices and ambiance have a &#34;you are there&#34; quality that's uncommon in early 1980's pop music. The SRH440 plays this track perfectly.Hugo Audiophile - 15-16 (Electronic): I'm not sure what the 15-16 stands for - perhaps track numbers from a CD album. The deep-bass tones that start around 33-34 seconds into the track reproduce extremely well with the SRH440. This is a great recording for evaluating whether a headphone's bass will be sufficient for most environments, since for many headphones that have a weaker bass, the deep bass gets absorbed and mostly lost when the environment contains a lot of low-frequency energy.Human League - Keep Feeling Fascination (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's bass line is very detailed, but the somewhat forward voices don't have quite the &#34;you are there&#34; quality of the Heaven 17 track noted above.Jimmy Smith - Basin Street Blues (early 60's): This track has several loud crescendos of brass and other instruments that don't sound clean and musical with some headphones. The SRH440 provides excellent detail. Listen particularly to the second crescendo at 15 seconds in for maximum detail effect. I'd like to emphasize that these crescendos are probably the worst-case test I have for instrument separation and detail, and the SRH440 does those exceptionally well.Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek Michigan, Aeolian-Skinner Organ (1933) - Pedal, 32', Resultant, Arpeggio: This 16 hz organ pedal tone differs from other music tones in that you won't &#34;hear&#34; the tone - you'll only feel it. Although most music tones have harmonics (including this one), the harmonics from this tone will be too weak to provide any &#34;feel&#34;, so whatever you actually hear would not be part of the fundamental 16 hz tone. There are ~30 hz sounds in the outdoor environment in big cities, generated by large trucks, buses, and subway trains, and they have a quality of &#34;rumble&#34; that's similar to some deep-bass tones found in music. This 16 hz organ tone is easily distinguished from those sounds when compared on a headphone that has good undistorted response at 16 hz. The SRH440 plays this very well.Mantovani - Sunrise Sunset (Easy Listening, ca. 1972): A master musician and conductor who specialized in light classics and orchestral pop music, Mantovani's accomplishments were overshadowed by music critics who couldn't tolerate the notion of &#34;light classics&#34; or &#34;semi-classical&#34; music, even when those recordings were no threat to the classical music genres. In any case the later Mantovani recordings from the mid-1960's through mid-1970's had the advantage of being mixed for much better hi-fi systems than those which the music critics possessed at the start of the Long Playing (LP) record cycle. Here in 2014, at least some of those digital remasters have improved the sound further, although it's not always the case. This track as played on the SRH440 is an excellent example of the sheer musicality lurking in those later recordings, and is highly recommended for soundstage, instrumental tone, and musical balance.Michael Tilson Thomas - Rhapsody In Blue (20th Century Classic): Great sound and soundstage, and terrific piano playing and tone. There are some very deep bass impacts starting around 38 seconds into the 17:24 length track, and the weight of those impacts is subtle but appreciable with the SRH440.Porcupine Tree - Trains (Pop-Rock): This track opens with some nicely-detailed string sounds and a forward-sounding male voice with a higher-than-average register. There are a series of &#34;clip-clop&#34; effects starting at 3:19 that should sound like they were made with wooden blocks of some kind. The SRH440 reproduces those sounds very well.Richard Strauss (Mester-Pasadena) - Also Sprach Zarathustra (opening) (Classical): The granddaddy of bass is in the opening 1:50 of this recording, and I've heard it only once on a large and expensive loudspeaker system in Cleveland. For most people, that experience would be indistinguishable from being in a fairly strong earthquake. The SRH440 conveys as much of that experience as is possible on a more-or-less neutral headphone. The tympani also have good impact here.Scarlatti-Kipnis - Sonata in E Major K381 (Classical, Harpsichord): The harpsichord here is fairly bright and highly detailed, and the SRH440 renders the tones and transients very well.Trombone Shorty - Backatown (Jazz-Funk): The deep bass impacts here are quite strong, and work very well with the horns and other instruments. The SRH440 delivers the impacts with proper weight and detail, and the horns have the kind of bite that gives them a wonderfully realistic sound.William Orbit - Optical Illusion (Billy Buttons Mix) (Electronic): This is about as close as I want to get to easy-listening music. The string tones beginning at 0:18 are fairly soft, and while the bass isn't very deep, it still adds a good underpinning to the music. The short poetic rap at 4:14, preceded by an etherial female voice, works very well with this track.

The SRH440 <hl> provides excellent detail <hl> .

Sources: iPhone5 with PA2V2/FiiO E07k/Decware Zen Head amps using the LOD, various computers using the Microstreamer/Beyer A200p/v-moda Verza DAC/amps.Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the SRH440 are based on direct comparisons to other headphones - the v-moda M80 and M100, the Beyerdynamic DT1350 and T51p, the FAD Pandora IV and VI, and notes I've accumulated from many prior reviews. I describe how I relate to the SRH440 (i.e. my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) only after covering all of the objective issues.Summary of sound: It's no coincidence that the SRH440 has such a good soundstage and sense of openness, since those properties are highly dependent on a neutral frequency response that's free of peaks, recesses, and colorations which derive mainly from undamped resonances.My first impression of the SRH440 is neutral sound. But it's much better than that. In my 80-odd headphone reviews, I've used expressions like &#34;fairly neutral&#34; or &#34;basically neutral&#34; etc., but the number of those that I'd play with no EQ whatever were very few: B&W; P7, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, FAD Pandora VI, Mad Dog, Sennheiser IE800, and the Shure SRH1840. Compared to those six, the SRH440 gets close to the Mad Dog and the IE800, and has a better signature I think than the other four. In the case of the P7 and Pandora VI, their responses are slightly more 'V'-shaped, but still fine for most genres as is. The Custom One Pro and the SRH1840 are a bit more bland, but also fine for most music genres. The SRH440's (understandable) limitation is its ultimate resolution - the most expensive headphones I've listed here have a subtly clearer sound that's noticeable in direct comparisons, but when the SRH440 is heard on its own, I doubt that very many users would hear the sound as any less than perfect.Some concerns I have with low-cost headphones are inconsistencies in matching the sound between the left and right drivers, and matching the sound between different production samples of the same headphone. When there are any such inconsistencies, a customer may experience a very different sound than what they were expecting based on reviews they've read. Although the SRH440 is only $99 USD currently, every indication I have is for a high quality well-made product. The limitations I notice most compared to the more expensive headphones are the fit and finish - the finish is plain and plastic, but elegant in its simplicity. The earcup fit doesn't feel as though it's making a good seal to my head, which is usually critical for proper bass response, but since the bass is just right anyway, the only issue with the fit is that it's not as luxurious as with the pricier headphones. The SRH440 earpads are quite good, and are a huge step up in quality from (for example) the Sennheiser HD280 Pro earpads.Earcup rotation is no more than a few degrees horizontally. Vertical rotation is 180 degrees, so from the earcup rotations I'd expect the SRH440 to fit a wide range of head sizes. My average-size head fits with the earcups pulled out to click stop no. 4, allowing a 3/4 inch smaller and 5/4 inch larger adjustment to the headband on each side. The long coiled cable is single-entry to the left earcup, and has a proprietary detachable locking connector with a 2.5 mm stereo plug (same as other Shure headphones). The cable is terminated with a standard 3.5 mm miniplug threaded for a 6.35 mm plug adapter (included). A soft plastic carry bag is also included.The comments in the music tracks listed in this review can be compared to other headphone reviews I've done, to get an idea of how the SRH440 plays the different music tracks listed here compared to other headphones. My suggestion is instead of reading each comment below as an absolute unto itself, you could compare these notes to other reviews as they get posted, and see how the SRH440 compares with each individual track.Animotion - Obsession (1980's New Wave/Techno): The upper bass synth has excellent detail and tone with a modest weight, and both male and female vocals sound natural without favoring either. The SRH440 plays this extremely well.Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead (~1980): Strong midrange sound effects - this is a good worst-case test for resonant-type sounds in the most sensitive midrange area. Handled perfectly by the SRH440.Beethoven Symphony 9, Solti/CSO (1972): Excellent overall sound. Of special note here are the bass impacts beginning around 10:30 of the fourth movement. Those impacts are soft and well in the background, but you can feel some of the weight they carry with the SRH440.Black Sabbath - Iron Man (Classic Rock): Very good instrumental detail and the vocal sounds very natural. As with most classic rock tracks, there is very little or no deep bass. The SRH440 plays this music smoothly, and the lack of deep bass doesn't unbalance the treble.Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (1976): Good sound quality - this is a great test for any nasality in the midrange. Handled extremely well by the SRH440.Cantus - Danny Boy (Traditional/Male Choral/Acapella): The SRH440 plays the voices with enough low end warmth and weight to sound very natural, yet there is no added emphasis of the lower register of the male voices on this track.Cath Carroll - Moves Like You (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's percussion and voice are crisp and well-balanced, and there's a good sense of space or soundstage around the voices and instruments. The SRH440 reproduces the space and detail convincingly.Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic (~1991): Goth with industrial overtones - I like this since it's a great music composition and the sound effects are smoothly integrated into the mix. This may sound distorted or mushy with some headphones, but the SRH440 renders the deliberate instrumental distortions clearly.Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Pop/Rock): The SRH440 plays this high treble energy recording very smoothly - the voice and instruments are detailed but not sharp or edgy.Chromatics - I'm On Fire (Synth-Pop, female lead): This track has a good amount of space around the voice and instruments, making for a very pleasant stereo image. The voice is excellent and the tambourine sound has better than average tonality.David Hazeltine - Fur Elise (Jazz): A very high-quality recording from HDTracks. The SRH440 reproduces the instruments smoothly with a spacious ambiance. The wire-brush-on-cymbal harmonics are very extended and detailed.Grieg (Beecham-Royal Philharmonic) - Peer Gynt-Solveig's Lullaby (Classical): This very old (late 1950's) stereo recording must have been made on the most expensive gear in the world, since the overall sound quality and especially Ilse Hollweg's amazing voice are as close to &#34;being there&#34; as I've heard with some of the better classical recordings made since the year 2000. The SRH440 plays this music perfectly.Hans Zimmer - Dark Knight-Aggressive Expansion (Soundtrack): The percussion in this track hits really hard, and the bass tones beginning around 0:45 have the ultra-deep &#34;shuddery&#34; kind of sound and feel that indicates a good deep-bass response. Overall, the SRH440 plays this music very well.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (1980's New Wave/Techno): The bass instrument (guitar?) has very good detail, and the voices and ambiance have a &#34;you are there&#34; quality that's uncommon in early 1980's pop music. The SRH440 plays this track perfectly.Hugo Audiophile - 15-16 (Electronic): I'm not sure what the 15-16 stands for - perhaps track numbers from a CD album. The deep-bass tones that start around 33-34 seconds into the track reproduce extremely well with the SRH440. This is a great recording for evaluating whether a headphone's bass will be sufficient for most environments, since for many headphones that have a weaker bass, the deep bass gets absorbed and mostly lost when the environment contains a lot of low-frequency energy.Human League - Keep Feeling Fascination (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's bass line is very detailed, but the somewhat forward voices don't have quite the &#34;you are there&#34; quality of the Heaven 17 track noted above.Jimmy Smith - Basin Street Blues (early 60's): This track has several loud crescendos of brass and other instruments that don't sound clean and musical with some headphones. The SRH440 <hl> provides excellent detail <hl>. Listen particularly to the second crescendo at 15 seconds in for maximum detail effect. I'd like to emphasize that these crescendos are probably the worst-case test I have for instrument separation and detail, and the SRH440 does those exceptionally well.Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek Michigan, Aeolian-Skinner Organ (1933) - Pedal, 32', Resultant, Arpeggio: This 16 hz organ pedal tone differs from other music tones in that you won't &#34;hear&#34; the tone - you'll only feel it. Although most music tones have harmonics (including this one), the harmonics from this tone will be too weak to provide any &#34;feel&#34;, so whatever you actually hear would not be part of the fundamental 16 hz tone. There are ~30 hz sounds in the outdoor environment in big cities, generated by large trucks, buses, and subway trains, and they have a quality of &#34;rumble&#34; that's similar to some deep-bass tones found in music. This 16 hz organ tone is easily distinguished from those sounds when compared on a headphone that has good undistorted response at 16 hz. The SRH440 plays this very well.Mantovani - Sunrise Sunset (Easy Listening, ca. 1972): A master musician and conductor who specialized in light classics and orchestral pop music, Mantovani's accomplishments were overshadowed by music critics who couldn't tolerate the notion of &#34;light classics&#34; or &#34;semi-classical&#34; music, even when those recordings were no threat to the classical music genres. In any case the later Mantovani recordings from the mid-1960's through mid-1970's had the advantage of being mixed for much better hi-fi systems than those which the music critics possessed at the start of the Long Playing (LP) record cycle. Here in 2014, at least some of those digital remasters have improved the sound further, although it's not always the case. This track as played on the SRH440 is an excellent example of the sheer musicality lurking in those later recordings, and is highly recommended for soundstage, instrumental tone, and musical balance.Michael Tilson Thomas - Rhapsody In Blue (20th Century Classic): Great sound and soundstage, and terrific piano playing and tone. There are some very deep bass impacts starting around 38 seconds into the 17:24 length track, and the weight of those impacts is subtle but appreciable with the SRH440.Porcupine Tree - Trains (Pop-Rock): This track opens with some nicely-detailed string sounds and a forward-sounding male voice with a higher-than-average register. There are a series of &#34;clip-clop&#34; effects starting at 3:19 that should sound like they were made with wooden blocks of some kind. The SRH440 reproduces those sounds very well.Richard Strauss (Mester-Pasadena) - Also Sprach Zarathustra (opening) (Classical): The granddaddy of bass is in the opening 1:50 of this recording, and I've heard it only once on a large and expensive loudspeaker system in Cleveland. For most people, that experience would be indistinguishable from being in a fairly strong earthquake. The SRH440 conveys as much of that experience as is possible on a more-or-less neutral headphone. The tympani also have good impact here.Scarlatti-Kipnis - Sonata in E Major K381 (Classical, Harpsichord): The harpsichord here is fairly bright and highly detailed, and the SRH440 renders the tones and transients very well.Trombone Shorty - Backatown (Jazz-Funk): The deep bass impacts here are quite strong, and work very well with the horns and other instruments. The SRH440 delivers the impacts with proper weight and detail, and the horns have the kind of bite that gives them a wonderfully realistic sound.William Orbit - Optical Illusion (Billy Buttons Mix) (Electronic): This is about as close as I want to get to easy-listening music. The string tones beginning at 0:18 are fairly soft, and while the bass isn't very deep, it still adds a good underpinning to the music. The short poetic rap at 4:14, preceded by an etherial female voice, works very well with this track.

Sources: iPhone5 with PA2V2/FiiO E07k/Decware Zen Head amps using the LOD, various computers using the Microstreamer/Beyer A200p/v-moda Verza DAC/amps. Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the SRH440 are based on direct comparisons to other headphones - the v-moda M80 and M100, the Beyerdynamic DT1350 and T51p, the FAD Pandora IV and VI, and notes I've accumulated from many prior reviews. I describe how I relate to the SRH440 (i.e. my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) only after covering all of the objective issues. Summary of sound: It's no coincidence that the SRH440 has such a good soundstage and sense of openness, since those properties are highly dependent on a neutral frequency response that's free of peaks, recesses, and colorations which derive mainly from undamped resonances. My first impression of the SRH440 is neutral sound. But it's much better than that. In my 80-odd headphone reviews, I've used expressions like &#34;fairly neutral&#34; or &#34;basically neutral&#34; etc., but the number of those that I'd play with no EQ whatever were very few: B&W; P7, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, FAD Pandora VI, Mad Dog, Sennheiser IE800, and the Shure SRH1840. Compared to those six, the SRH440 gets close to the Mad Dog and the IE800, and has a better signature I think than the other four. In the case of the P7 and Pandora VI, their responses are slightly more 'V'-shaped, but still fine for most genres as is. The Custom One Pro and the SRH1840 are a bit more bland, but also fine for most music genres. The SRH440's (understandable) limitation is its ultimate resolution - the most expensive headphones I've listed here have a subtly clearer sound that's noticeable in direct comparisons, but when the SRH440 is heard on its own, I doubt that very many users would hear the sound as any less than perfect. Some concerns I have with low-cost headphones are inconsistencies in matching the sound between the left and right drivers, and matching the sound between different production samples of the same headphone. When there are any such inconsistencies, a customer may experience a very different sound than what they were expecting based on reviews they've read. Although the SRH440 is only $99 USD currently, every indication I have is for a high quality well-made product. The limitations I notice most compared to the more expensive headphones are the fit and finish - the finish is plain and plastic, but elegant in its simplicity. The earcup fit doesn't feel as though it's making a good seal to my head, which is usually critical for proper bass response, but since the bass is just right anyway, the only issue with the fit is that it's not as luxurious as with the pricier headphones. The SRH440 earpads are quite good, and are a huge step up in quality from (for example) the Sennheiser HD280 Pro earpads. Earcup rotation is no more than a few degrees horizontally. Vertical rotation is 180 degrees, so from the earcup rotations I'd expect the SRH440 to fit a wide range of head sizes. My average-size head fits with the earcups pulled out to click stop no. 4, allowing a 3/4 inch smaller and 5/4 inch larger adjustment to the headband on each side. The long coiled cable is single-entry to the left earcup, and has a proprietary detachable locking connector with a 2.5 mm stereo plug (same as other Shure headphones). The cable is terminated with a standard 3.5 mm miniplug threaded for a 6.35 mm plug adapter (included). A soft plastic carry bag is also included. The comments in the music tracks listed in this review can be compared to other headphone reviews I've done, to get an idea of how the SRH440 plays the different music tracks listed here compared to other headphones. My suggestion is instead of reading each comment below as an absolute unto itself, you could compare these notes to other reviews as they get posted, and see how the SRH440 compares with each individual track. Animotion - Obsession (1980's New Wave/Techno): The upper bass synth has excellent detail and tone with a modest weight, and both male and female vocals sound natural without favoring either. The SRH440 plays this extremely well. Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead (~1980): Strong midrange sound effects - this is a good worst-case test for resonant-type sounds in the most sensitive midrange area. Handled perfectly by the SRH440.Beethoven Symphony 9, Solti/CSO (1972): Excellent overall sound. Of special note here are the bass impacts beginning around 10:30 of the fourth movement. Those impacts are soft and well in the background, but you can feel some of the weight they carry with the SRH440.Black Sabbath - Iron Man (Classic Rock): Very good instrumental detail and the vocal sounds very natural. As with most classic rock tracks, there is very little or no deep bass. The SRH440 plays this music smoothly, and the lack of deep bass doesn't unbalance the treble. Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (1976): Good sound quality - this is a great test for any nasality in the midrange. Handled extremely well by the SRH440.Cantus - Danny Boy (Traditional/Male Choral/Acapella): The SRH440 plays the voices with enough low end warmth and weight to sound very natural, yet there is no added emphasis of the lower register of the male voices on this track. Cath Carroll - Moves Like You (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's percussion and voice are crisp and well-balanced, and there's a good sense of space or soundstage around the voices and instruments. The SRH440 reproduces the space and detail convincingly. Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic (~1991): Goth with industrial overtones - I like this since it's a great music composition and the sound effects are smoothly integrated into the mix. This may sound distorted or mushy with some headphones, but the SRH440 renders the deliberate instrumental distortions clearly. Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Pop/Rock): The SRH440 plays this high treble energy recording very smoothly - the voice and instruments are detailed but not sharp or edgy. Chromatics - I'm On Fire (Synth-Pop, female lead): This track has a good amount of space around the voice and instruments, making for a very pleasant stereo image. The voice is excellent and the tambourine sound has better than average tonality. David Hazeltine - Fur Elise (Jazz): A very high-quality recording from HDTracks. The SRH440 reproduces the instruments smoothly with a spacious ambiance. The wire-brush-on-cymbal harmonics are very extended and detailed. Grieg (Beecham-Royal Philharmonic) - Peer Gynt-Solveig's Lullaby (Classical): This very old (late 1950's) stereo recording must have been made on the most expensive gear in the world, since the overall sound quality and especially Ilse Hollweg's amazing voice are as close to &#34;being there&#34; as I've heard with some of the better classical recordings made since the year 2000. The SRH440 plays this music perfectly. Hans Zimmer - Dark Knight-Aggressive Expansion (Soundtrack): The percussion in this track hits really hard, and the bass tones beginning around 0:45 have the ultra-deep &#34;shuddery&#34; kind of sound and feel that indicates a good deep-bass response. Overall, the SRH440 plays this music very well. Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (1980's New Wave/Techno): The bass instrument (guitar?) has very good detail, and the voices and ambiance have a &#34;you are there&#34; quality that's uncommon in early 1980's pop music. The SRH440 plays this track perfectly. Hugo Audiophile - 15-16 (Electronic): I'm not sure what the 15-16 stands for - perhaps track numbers from a CD album. The deep-bass tones that start around 33-34 seconds into the track reproduce extremely well with the SRH440. This is a great recording for evaluating whether a headphone's bass will be sufficient for most environments, since for many headphones that have a weaker bass, the deep bass gets absorbed and mostly lost when the environment contains a lot of low-frequency energy. Human League - Keep Feeling Fascination (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's bass line is very detailed, but the somewhat forward voices don't have quite the &#34;you are there&#34; quality of the Heaven 17 track noted above. Jimmy Smith - Basin Street Blues (early 60's): This track has several loud crescendos of brass and other instruments that don't sound clean and musical with some headphones. <hl> The SRH440 provides excellent detail . <hl> Listen particularly to the second crescendo at 15 seconds in for maximum detail effect. I'd like to emphasize that these crescendos are probably the worst-case test I have for instrument separation and detail, and the SRH440 does those exceptionally well. Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek Michigan, Aeolian-Skinner Organ (1933) - Pedal, 32', Resultant, Arpeggio: This 16 hz organ pedal tone differs from other music tones in that you won't &#34;hear&#34; the tone - you'll only feel it. Although most music tones have harmonics (including this one), the harmonics from this tone will be too weak to provide any &#34;feel&#34;, so whatever you actually hear would not be part of the fundamental 16 hz tone. There are ~30 hz sounds in the outdoor environment in big cities, generated by large trucks, buses, and subway trains, and they have a quality of &#34;rumble&#34; that's similar to some deep-bass tones found in music. This 16 hz organ tone is easily distinguished from those sounds when compared on a headphone that has good undistorted response at 16 hz. The SRH440 plays this very well. Mantovani - Sunrise Sunset (Easy Listening, ca. 1972): A master musician and conductor who specialized in light classics and orchestral pop music, Mantovani's accomplishments were overshadowed by music critics who couldn't tolerate the notion of &#34;light classics&#34; or &#34;semi-classical&#34; music, even when those recordings were no threat to the classical music genres. In any case the later Mantovani recordings from the mid-1960's through mid-1970's had the advantage of being mixed for much better hi-fi systems than those which the music critics possessed at the start of the Long Playing (LP) record cycle. Here in 2014, at least some of those digital remasters have improved the sound further, although it's not always the case. This track as played on the SRH440 is an excellent example of the sheer musicality lurking in those later recordings, and is highly recommended for soundstage, instrumental tone, and musical balance. Michael Tilson Thomas - Rhapsody In Blue (20th Century Classic): Great sound and soundstage, and terrific piano playing and tone. There are some very deep bass impacts starting around 38 seconds into the 17:24 length track, and the weight of those impacts is subtle but appreciable with the SRH440.Porcupine Tree - Trains (Pop-Rock): This track opens with some nicely-detailed string sounds and a forward-sounding male voice with a higher-than-average register. There are a series of &#34;clip-clop&#34; effects starting at 3:19 that should sound like they were made with wooden blocks of some kind. The SRH440 reproduces those sounds very well. Richard Strauss (Mester-Pasadena) - Also Sprach Zarathustra (opening) (Classical): The granddaddy of bass is in the opening 1:50 of this recording, and I've heard it only once on a large and expensive loudspeaker system in Cleveland. For most people, that experience would be indistinguishable from being in a fairly strong earthquake. The SRH440 conveys as much of that experience as is possible on a more-or-less neutral headphone. The tympani also have good impact here. Scarlatti-Kipnis - Sonata in E Major K381 (Classical, Harpsichord): The harpsichord here is fairly bright and highly detailed, and the SRH440 renders the tones and transients very well. Trombone Shorty - Backatown (Jazz-Funk): The deep bass impacts here are quite strong, and work very well with the horns and other instruments. The SRH440 delivers the impacts with proper weight and detail, and the horns have the kind of bite that gives them a wonderfully realistic sound. William Orbit - Optical Illusion (Billy Buttons Mix) (Electronic): This is about as close as I want to get to easy-listening music. The string tones beginning at 0:18 are fairly soft, and while the bass isn't very deep, it still adds a good underpinning to the music. The short poetic rap at 4:14, preceded by an etherial female voice, works very well with this track.

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question: Do you have a price for a shoes?, context: I purchased this mouse (not from Amazon) to go with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard. Both use the unifying receiver so one receiver for both keyboard and mouse- yay! Or so I thought... Unfortunately, this mouse was defective and I had to return it. Due to the poor quality of the mouse I received along with other reviews having similar issues, I decided to go with a different mouse then to try my luck again with this one.Issues:Did not track accurately. Tracking is sporadic. It would appear to work properly, then not at all.Did not click accurately. Had to click several times for the mouse to work.Tried changing mouse pads, no pad, putting a piece of paper underneath.. nothing helped. The logitech software was the current, updated version. What's sad is that when I went to return it, the tech at Staples (where I bought it) tried to test it and it wouldn't even work on his PC. At least on mine, it somewhat worked. The tech's PC did recognize it and yes, the mouse was turned on. The pointer just wouldn't even move.I had major challenges with finding a mouse to work for my needs. I finally settled on this one due to the following:Right size for my small handsErgonomicSomewhat ambidextrous. I am left handed but typically use the right hand for the mouse (gee I wonder why that is.. gripe, gripe, gripe about the lack of good left handed mice!) I could get away with using it in my left hand if needed (due to nerve pain I have to switch between my left and right hand as needed) but not for long term use.Had the unifying receiverFeatures: Had all the features I could possibly want or need. I loved the hyper scroll and application switcher. The buttons were unobtrusive and I never hit them unintentionally.I tested several other unifying receiver mice made by logitech and this was the one that fit my ergonomic needs the best. TheLogitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Macdoes have a good selection of features but it was too small. TheLogitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Macwas too big and not at all for left handed use. TheLogitech LX7 Cordless Optical Mouse - Dark Blue ( 931395-0403 )is my backup mouse and is OK and theLogitech Wireless Mouse M505 (Black)was the next choice if just going off of ergonomics and comfort, but for the price and lack of features I decided to look outside of Logitech.What I found instead was theMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. This mouse fit similarly to the M705 and it is MUCH lighter and MUCH cheaper! It also works better in my left hand then the M705.Like I said in my title, I wanted to love this mouse but it was so defective I didn't even want to try a second one. If you want to play roulette to see if you don't get a defective one (seeing some reviews I'm not the only one who got a defective one) then here's my pro's and cons list:PROSErgonomicComfortableUnifying ReceiverApplication SwitcherHyper ScrollUnobtrusive specialty buttonsCONSHeavyNot ambidextrousQuality (if you're like me it will be defective!)I hope this review was helpful! If you suffer from nerve damage in your neck, arms and/or wrists (like I do) I ended up with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless KeyboardandMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. I do graphic work from my PC and play computer games. So far both these work perfectly. The only down side is that I now have two wireless receivers on my desk rather than the one. Good luck in your mouse search!

Do you have a price for a shoes?

Unfortunately, this mouse was defective and I had to return it .

I purchased this mouse (not from Amazon) to go with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard. Both use the unifying receiver so one receiver for both keyboard and mouse- yay! Or so I thought... Unfortunately, this mouse was defective and I had to return it. Due to the poor quality of the mouse I received along with other reviews having similar issues, I decided to go with a different mouse then to try my luck again with this one.Issues:Did not track accurately. Tracking is sporadic. It would appear to work properly, then not at all.Did not click accurately. Had to click several times for the mouse to work.Tried changing mouse pads, no pad, putting a piece of paper underneath.. nothing helped. The logitech software was the current, updated version. What's sad is that when I went to return it, the tech at Staples (where I bought it) tried to test it and it wouldn't even work on his PC. At least on mine, it somewhat worked. The tech's PC did recognize it and yes, the mouse was turned on. The pointer just wouldn't even move.I had major challenges with finding a mouse to work for my needs. I finally settled on this one due to the following:Right size for my small handsErgonomicSomewhat ambidextrous. I am left handed but typically use the right hand for the mouse (gee I wonder why that is.. gripe, gripe, gripe about the lack of good left handed mice!) I could get away with using it in my left hand if needed (due to nerve pain I have to switch between my left and right hand as needed) but not for long term use.Had the unifying receiverFeatures: Had all the features I could possibly want or need. I loved the hyper scroll and application switcher. The buttons were unobtrusive and I never hit them unintentionally.I tested several other unifying receiver mice made by logitech and this was the one that fit my ergonomic needs the best. TheLogitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Macdoes have a good selection of features but it was too small. TheLogitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Macwas too big and not at all for left handed use. TheLogitech LX7 Cordless Optical Mouse - Dark Blue ( 931395-0403 )is my backup mouse and is OK and theLogitech Wireless Mouse M505 (Black)was the next choice if just going off of ergonomics and comfort, but for the price and lack of features I decided to look outside of Logitech.What I found instead was theMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. This mouse fit similarly to the M705 and it is MUCH lighter and MUCH cheaper! It also works better in my left hand then the M705.Like I said in my title, I wanted to love this mouse but it was so defective I didn't even want to try a second one. If you want to play roulette to see if you don't get a defective one (seeing some reviews I'm not the only one who got a defective one) then here's my pro's and cons list:PROSErgonomicComfortableUnifying ReceiverApplication SwitcherHyper ScrollUnobtrusive specialty buttonsCONSHeavyNot ambidextrousQuality (if you're like me it will be defective!)I hope this review was helpful! If you suffer from nerve damage in your neck, arms and/or wrists (like I do) I ended up with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless KeyboardandMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. I do graphic work from my PC and play computer games. So far both these work perfectly. The only down side is that I now have two wireless receivers on my desk rather than the one. Good luck in your mouse search!

Unfortunately, <hl> this mouse was defective and I had to return it <hl> .

I purchased this mouse (not from Amazon) to go with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard. Both use the unifying receiver so one receiver for both keyboard and mouse- yay! Or so I thought... Unfortunately, <hl> this mouse was defective and I had to return it <hl>. Due to the poor quality of the mouse I received along with other reviews having similar issues, I decided to go with a different mouse then to try my luck again with this one.Issues:Did not track accurately. Tracking is sporadic. It would appear to work properly, then not at all.Did not click accurately. Had to click several times for the mouse to work.Tried changing mouse pads, no pad, putting a piece of paper underneath.. nothing helped. The logitech software was the current, updated version. What's sad is that when I went to return it, the tech at Staples (where I bought it) tried to test it and it wouldn't even work on his PC. At least on mine, it somewhat worked. The tech's PC did recognize it and yes, the mouse was turned on. The pointer just wouldn't even move.I had major challenges with finding a mouse to work for my needs. I finally settled on this one due to the following:Right size for my small handsErgonomicSomewhat ambidextrous. I am left handed but typically use the right hand for the mouse (gee I wonder why that is.. gripe, gripe, gripe about the lack of good left handed mice!) I could get away with using it in my left hand if needed (due to nerve pain I have to switch between my left and right hand as needed) but not for long term use.Had the unifying receiverFeatures: Had all the features I could possibly want or need. I loved the hyper scroll and application switcher. The buttons were unobtrusive and I never hit them unintentionally.I tested several other unifying receiver mice made by logitech and this was the one that fit my ergonomic needs the best. TheLogitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Macdoes have a good selection of features but it was too small. TheLogitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Macwas too big and not at all for left handed use. TheLogitech LX7 Cordless Optical Mouse - Dark Blue ( 931395-0403 )is my backup mouse and is OK and theLogitech Wireless Mouse M505 (Black)was the next choice if just going off of ergonomics and comfort, but for the price and lack of features I decided to look outside of Logitech.What I found instead was theMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. This mouse fit similarly to the M705 and it is MUCH lighter and MUCH cheaper! It also works better in my left hand then the M705.Like I said in my title, I wanted to love this mouse but it was so defective I didn't even want to try a second one. If you want to play roulette to see if you don't get a defective one (seeing some reviews I'm not the only one who got a defective one) then here's my pro's and cons list:PROSErgonomicComfortableUnifying ReceiverApplication SwitcherHyper ScrollUnobtrusive specialty buttonsCONSHeavyNot ambidextrousQuality (if you're like me it will be defective!)I hope this review was helpful! If you suffer from nerve damage in your neck, arms and/or wrists (like I do) I ended up with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless KeyboardandMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. I do graphic work from my PC and play computer games. So far both these work perfectly. The only down side is that I now have two wireless receivers on my desk rather than the one. Good luck in your mouse search!

I purchased this mouse (not from Amazon) to go with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard. Both use the unifying receiver so one receiver for both keyboard and mouse- yay! Or so I thought... <hl> Unfortunately, this mouse was defective and I had to return it . <hl> Due to the poor quality of the mouse I received along with other reviews having similar issues, I decided to go with a different mouse then to try my luck again with this one. Issues:Did not track accurately. Tracking is sporadic. It would appear to work properly, then not at all. Did not click accurately. Had to click several times for the mouse to work. Tried changing mouse pads, no pad, putting a piece of paper underneath.. nothing helped. The logitech software was the current, updated version. What's sad is that when I went to return it, the tech at Staples (where I bought it) tried to test it and it wouldn't even work on his PC. At least on mine, it somewhat worked. The tech's PC did recognize it and yes, the mouse was turned on. The pointer just wouldn't even move. I had major challenges with finding a mouse to work for my needs. I finally settled on this one due to the following:Right size for my small handsErgonomicSomewhat ambidextrous. I am left handed but typically use the right hand for the mouse (gee I wonder why that is.. gripe, gripe, gripe about the lack of good left handed mice!) I could get away with using it in my left hand if needed (due to nerve pain I have to switch between my left and right hand as needed) but not for long term use. Had the unifying receiverFeatures: Had all the features I could possibly want or need. I loved the hyper scroll and application switcher. The buttons were unobtrusive and I never hit them unintentionally. I tested several other unifying receiver mice made by logitech and this was the one that fit my ergonomic needs the best. TheLogitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Macdoes have a good selection of features but it was too small. TheLogitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Macwas too big and not at all for left handed use. TheLogitech LX7 Cordless Optical Mouse - Dark Blue ( 931395-0403 )is my backup mouse and is OK and theLogitech Wireless Mouse M505 (Black)was the next choice if just going off of ergonomics and comfort, but for the price and lack of features I decided to look outside of Logitech. What I found instead was theMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. This mouse fit similarly to the M705 and it is MUCH lighter and MUCH cheaper! It also works better in my left hand then the M705.Like I said in my title, I wanted to love this mouse but it was so defective I didn't even want to try a second one. If you want to play roulette to see if you don't get a defective one (seeing some reviews I'm not the only one who got a defective one) then here's my pro's and cons list:PROSErgonomicComfortableUnifying ReceiverApplication SwitcherHyper ScrollUnobtrusive specialty buttonsCONSHeavyNot ambidextrousQuality (if you're like me it will be defective!)I hope this review was helpful! If you suffer from nerve damage in your neck, arms and/or wrists (like I do) I ended up with theLogitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless KeyboardandMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse. I do graphic work from my PC and play computer games. So far both these work perfectly. The only down side is that I now have two wireless receivers on my desk rather than the one. Good luck in your mouse search!

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camera with great zooming ability

question: How is the camera?, context: My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a camera with great zooming ability that is still sufficiently light to carry. We have owned Canon's prior model, the SX40, for just 2 months and loved it. When the SX50 came out, we were tempted, but skeptical about the faster auto focus and the additional zooming ability. We decided to give it a try. The verdict: Canon managed to noticeably improve on an already excellent product, and we bit the bullet and bought the new model.Here are our observations:General impression: the camera is light, has a nice grip, and takes amazing bird pictures even with free hands. The image quality further improves with the aid of a light tripod. When it comes to landscape pictures, the image is less ideal (less sharp) comparing to those taken by Canon S95, a compact camera we own. So our solution is to carry both cameras (both are so light) if we want to have excellent pictures for birding/wild life and landscape.Below is a direct comparison between SX50 and SX40:Auto focus: It really is much faster and more reliable than the SX40's. This is a big deal, particularly for taking pictures of birds.1200mm zoom: This sounds too good to be true for free-hand shooting with a compact camera and in a way it is. At some point cropping yields better results than zooming. So I was skeptical whether SX50's extra zooming ability would really add any value compared to the SX40. Some extensive testing revealed that the SX50 performs equally well as the SX40 at the same (840mm) zoom level. When zooming in further, there is some additional resolution (sharper image) compared to cropping. However, the added value is small and disappears in all but at the very best lighting conditions.Aperture: The aperture numbers are less than stellar: 3.4W-6.5T. Keep in mind though that at 1200mm poor aperture numbers are simply a fact of life. Also worth mentioning: At around 840mm, the aperture is the same as the SX40's, so no loss there. That being said, I would not recommend using this camera except for its amazing zooming ability. In the standard or wide angle range most any compact camera will deliver better results than the SX50.In summary, the SX50 is an amazing camera if used for the special purpose that it is good for. This includes birding, wild life photography, and anything else that really needs zooming in to the max. However, this is not an all-purpose camera. If your main need is to take amazing landscape pictures, other compact cameras would be a better option. (For higher quality images, we use Canon S95 or 5D depending on weight restrictions).Worth mentioning: Before we purchased our SX40, we also tested Nikon P510. SX40 outperformed P510 in auto focus (speed & reliability) and picture quality (sharpness).Useful accessories to greatly improve image quality:- Sirui T-1204X: ultra lightweight and super sturdy tripod, essential to keep the ISO low.SIRUI 4 Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod T1204x with Professional Travel Bag- Sirui G-10 ball head: lightweight and smooth. Total weight with the T-1204X is about 2.5lbSIRUI G-10 29mm Ballhead with Quick Release, 40 lbs Load Capacity- Canon remote switch: to avoid shaking caused by pushing the shutter release button.Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3

How is the camera?

My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a camera with great zooming ability that is still sufficiently light to carry.

My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a camera with great zooming ability that is still sufficiently light to carry. We have owned Canon's prior model, the SX40, for just 2 months and loved it. When the SX50 came out, we were tempted, but skeptical about the faster auto focus and the additional zooming ability. We decided to give it a try. The verdict: Canon managed to noticeably improve on an already excellent product, and we bit the bullet and bought the new model.Here are our observations:General impression: the camera is light, has a nice grip, and takes amazing bird pictures even with free hands. The image quality further improves with the aid of a light tripod. When it comes to landscape pictures, the image is less ideal (less sharp) comparing to those taken by Canon S95, a compact camera we own. So our solution is to carry both cameras (both are so light) if we want to have excellent pictures for birding/wild life and landscape.Below is a direct comparison between SX50 and SX40:Auto focus: It really is much faster and more reliable than the SX40's. This is a big deal, particularly for taking pictures of birds.1200mm zoom: This sounds too good to be true for free-hand shooting with a compact camera and in a way it is. At some point cropping yields better results than zooming. So I was skeptical whether SX50's extra zooming ability would really add any value compared to the SX40. Some extensive testing revealed that the SX50 performs equally well as the SX40 at the same (840mm) zoom level. When zooming in further, there is some additional resolution (sharper image) compared to cropping. However, the added value is small and disappears in all but at the very best lighting conditions.Aperture: The aperture numbers are less than stellar: 3.4W-6.5T. Keep in mind though that at 1200mm poor aperture numbers are simply a fact of life. Also worth mentioning: At around 840mm, the aperture is the same as the SX40's, so no loss there. That being said, I would not recommend using this camera except for its amazing zooming ability. In the standard or wide angle range most any compact camera will deliver better results than the SX50.In summary, the SX50 is an amazing camera if used for the special purpose that it is good for. This includes birding, wild life photography, and anything else that really needs zooming in to the max. However, this is not an all-purpose camera. If your main need is to take amazing landscape pictures, other compact cameras would be a better option. (For higher quality images, we use Canon S95 or 5D depending on weight restrictions).Worth mentioning: Before we purchased our SX40, we also tested Nikon P510. SX40 outperformed P510 in auto focus (speed & reliability) and picture quality (sharpness).Useful accessories to greatly improve image quality:- Sirui T-1204X: ultra lightweight and super sturdy tripod, essential to keep the ISO low.SIRUI 4 Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod T1204x with Professional Travel Bag- Sirui G-10 ball head: lightweight and smooth. Total weight with the T-1204X is about 2.5lbSIRUI G-10 29mm Ballhead with Quick Release, 40 lbs Load Capacity- Canon remote switch: to avoid shaking caused by pushing the shutter release button.Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3

My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a <hl> camera with great zooming ability <hl> that is still sufficiently light to carry.

My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a <hl> camera with great zooming ability <hl> that is still sufficiently light to carry. We have owned Canon's prior model, the SX40, for just 2 months and loved it. When the SX50 came out, we were tempted, but skeptical about the faster auto focus and the additional zooming ability. We decided to give it a try. The verdict: Canon managed to noticeably improve on an already excellent product, and we bit the bullet and bought the new model.Here are our observations:General impression: the camera is light, has a nice grip, and takes amazing bird pictures even with free hands. The image quality further improves with the aid of a light tripod. When it comes to landscape pictures, the image is less ideal (less sharp) comparing to those taken by Canon S95, a compact camera we own. So our solution is to carry both cameras (both are so light) if we want to have excellent pictures for birding/wild life and landscape.Below is a direct comparison between SX50 and SX40:Auto focus: It really is much faster and more reliable than the SX40's. This is a big deal, particularly for taking pictures of birds.1200mm zoom: This sounds too good to be true for free-hand shooting with a compact camera and in a way it is. At some point cropping yields better results than zooming. So I was skeptical whether SX50's extra zooming ability would really add any value compared to the SX40. Some extensive testing revealed that the SX50 performs equally well as the SX40 at the same (840mm) zoom level. When zooming in further, there is some additional resolution (sharper image) compared to cropping. However, the added value is small and disappears in all but at the very best lighting conditions.Aperture: The aperture numbers are less than stellar: 3.4W-6.5T. Keep in mind though that at 1200mm poor aperture numbers are simply a fact of life. Also worth mentioning: At around 840mm, the aperture is the same as the SX40's, so no loss there. That being said, I would not recommend using this camera except for its amazing zooming ability. In the standard or wide angle range most any compact camera will deliver better results than the SX50.In summary, the SX50 is an amazing camera if used for the special purpose that it is good for. This includes birding, wild life photography, and anything else that really needs zooming in to the max. However, this is not an all-purpose camera. If your main need is to take amazing landscape pictures, other compact cameras would be a better option. (For higher quality images, we use Canon S95 or 5D depending on weight restrictions).Worth mentioning: Before we purchased our SX40, we also tested Nikon P510. SX40 outperformed P510 in auto focus (speed & reliability) and picture quality (sharpness).Useful accessories to greatly improve image quality:- Sirui T-1204X: ultra lightweight and super sturdy tripod, essential to keep the ISO low.SIRUI 4 Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod T1204x with Professional Travel Bag- Sirui G-10 ball head: lightweight and smooth. Total weight with the T-1204X is about 2.5lbSIRUI G-10 29mm Ballhead with Quick Release, 40 lbs Load Capacity- Canon remote switch: to avoid shaking caused by pushing the shutter release button.Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3

<hl> My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a camera with great zooming ability that is still sufficiently light to carry. <hl> We have owned Canon's prior model, the SX40, for just 2 months and loved it. When the SX50 came out, we were tempted, but skeptical about the faster auto focus and the additional zooming ability. We decided to give it a try. The verdict: Canon managed to noticeably improve on an already excellent product, and we bit the bullet and bought the new model. Here are our observations:General impression: the camera is light, has a nice grip, and takes amazing bird pictures even with free hands. The image quality further improves with the aid of a light tripod. When it comes to landscape pictures, the image is less ideal (less sharp) comparing to those taken by Canon S95, a compact camera we own. So our solution is to carry both cameras (both are so light) if we want to have excellent pictures for birding/wild life and landscape. Below is a direct comparison between SX50 and SX40:Auto focus: It really is much faster and more reliable than the SX40's. This is a big deal, particularly for taking pictures of birds.1200mm zoom: This sounds too good to be true for free-hand shooting with a compact camera and in a way it is. At some point cropping yields better results than zooming. So I was skeptical whether SX50's extra zooming ability would really add any value compared to the SX40. Some extensive testing revealed that the SX50 performs equally well as the SX40 at the same (840mm) zoom level. When zooming in further, there is some additional resolution (sharper image) compared to cropping. However, the added value is small and disappears in all but at the very best lighting conditions. Aperture: The aperture numbers are less than stellar: 3.4W-6.5T. Keep in mind though that at 1200mm poor aperture numbers are simply a fact of life. Also worth mentioning: At around 840mm, the aperture is the same as the SX40's, so no loss there. That being said, I would not recommend using this camera except for its amazing zooming ability. In the standard or wide angle range most any compact camera will deliver better results than the SX50.In summary, the SX50 is an amazing camera if used for the special purpose that it is good for. This includes birding, wild life photography, and anything else that really needs zooming in to the max. However, this is not an all-purpose camera. If your main need is to take amazing landscape pictures, other compact cameras would be a better option. (For higher quality images, we use Canon S95 or 5D depending on weight restrictions).Worth mentioning: Before we purchased our SX40, we also tested Nikon P510. SX40 outperformed P510 in auto focus (speed & reliability) and picture quality (sharpness).Useful accessories to greatly improve image quality:- Sirui T-1204X: ultra lightweight and super sturdy tripod, essential to keep the ISO low. SIRUI 4 Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod T1204x with Professional Travel Bag- Sirui G-10 ball head: lightweight and smooth. Total weight with the T-1204X is about 2.5lbSIRUI G-10 29mm Ballhead with Quick Release, 40 lbs Load Capacity- Canon remote switch: to avoid shaking caused by pushing the shutter release button. Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3

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electronics

The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material)

question: How to send a package with packaging?, context: I was familiar with Bluerigger from a prior purchase of 2 HDMI to DVI cables for my computer and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the product. Recently, I figured out that I had some older HDMI cables in my HDTV and I realized that maybe I should update the cables with some better product.I have typically thought that the manufacture of certain things relied on branding more than reality like with cables and I again went with Bluerigger.First off, for the money, these cables are superior. The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material). Second, once I tried cables, I was blown away by how much difference was made in the picture quality. The build quality is excellent as well, with a quality feel to the wrapping and heads. With these cables, it is like I bought a new HDTV. I didn't, but now the clarity of the images is pretty astonishing and has been remarked on by several people.Fantastic. I can't recommend this product enough. So far, this is a great addition, and for the money, why would you try anything else? I wouldn't.

How to send a package with packaging?

The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material) .

I was familiar with Bluerigger from a prior purchase of 2 HDMI to DVI cables for my computer and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the product. Recently, I figured out that I had some older HDMI cables in my HDTV and I realized that maybe I should update the cables with some better product.I have typically thought that the manufacture of certain things relied on branding more than reality like with cables and I again went with Bluerigger.First off, for the money, these cables are superior. The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material). Second, once I tried cables, I was blown away by how much difference was made in the picture quality. The build quality is excellent as well, with a quality feel to the wrapping and heads. With these cables, it is like I bought a new HDTV. I didn't, but now the clarity of the images is pretty astonishing and has been remarked on by several people.Fantastic. I can't recommend this product enough. So far, this is a great addition, and for the money, why would you try anything else? I wouldn't.

<hl> The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material) <hl> .

I was familiar with Bluerigger from a prior purchase of 2 HDMI to DVI cables for my computer and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the product. Recently, I figured out that I had some older HDMI cables in my HDTV and I realized that maybe I should update the cables with some better product.I have typically thought that the manufacture of certain things relied on branding more than reality like with cables and I again went with Bluerigger.First off, for the money, these cables are superior. <hl> The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material) <hl>. Second, once I tried cables, I was blown away by how much difference was made in the picture quality. The build quality is excellent as well, with a quality feel to the wrapping and heads. With these cables, it is like I bought a new HDTV. I didn't, but now the clarity of the images is pretty astonishing and has been remarked on by several people.Fantastic. I can't recommend this product enough. So far, this is a great addition, and for the money, why would you try anything else? I wouldn't.

I was familiar with Bluerigger from a prior purchase of 2 HDMI to DVI cables for my computer and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the product. Recently, I figured out that I had some older HDMI cables in my HDTV and I realized that maybe I should update the cables with some better product. I have typically thought that the manufacture of certain things relied on branding more than reality like with cables and I again went with Bluerigger. First off, for the money, these cables are superior. <hl> The packaging is excellent with a nice wrapping and protection in a nice box (recycled material) . <hl> Second, once I tried cables, I was blown away by how much difference was made in the picture quality. The build quality is excellent as well, with a quality feel to the wrapping and heads. With these cables, it is like I bought a new HDTV. I didn't, but now the clarity of the images is pretty astonishing and has been remarked on by several people. Fantastic. I can't recommend this product enough. So far, this is a great addition, and for the money, why would you try anything else? I wouldn't.

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electronics

Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy

question: How is the setup of the router?, context: Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy. The plug and play functions worked well and setup was very simple. The MAC address copying was also extremely helpful when working with Comcast internet.I have had only good experiences with stability and connectivity since I switched. Speeds have been good and consistent, even with many devices connected to the network. And the range has also been very good.The UI is as streamlined as some of the other more expensive products I have used, but all of the functionality I want is there (DMZ, Port Forwarding, etc) so there is not much to complain about. Overall I am very satisfied with this router.

How is the setup of the router?

Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy .

Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy. The plug and play functions worked well and setup was very simple. The MAC address copying was also extremely helpful when working with Comcast internet.I have had only good experiences with stability and connectivity since I switched. Speeds have been good and consistent, even with many devices connected to the network. And the range has also been very good.The UI is as streamlined as some of the other more expensive products I have used, but all of the functionality I want is there (DMZ, Port Forwarding, etc) so there is not much to complain about. Overall I am very satisfied with this router.

<hl> Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy <hl> .

<hl> Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy <hl>. The plug and play functions worked well and setup was very simple. The MAC address copying was also extremely helpful when working with Comcast internet.I have had only good experiences with stability and connectivity since I switched. Speeds have been good and consistent, even with many devices connected to the network. And the range has also been very good.The UI is as streamlined as some of the other more expensive products I have used, but all of the functionality I want is there (DMZ, Port Forwarding, etc) so there is not much to complain about. Overall I am very satisfied with this router.

<hl> Upgrading to this rounder from my older router was very easy . <hl> The plug and play functions worked well and setup was very simple. The MAC address copying was also extremely helpful when working with Comcast internet. I have had only good experiences with stability and connectivity since I switched. Speeds have been good and consistent, even with many devices connected to the network. And the range has also been very good. The UI is as streamlined as some of the other more expensive products I have used, but all of the functionality I want is there (DMZ, Port Forwarding, etc) so there is not much to complain about. Overall I am very satisfied with this router.

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electronics

The new screen on the "FHD

question: Is it a good screen with those inches?, context: I bought the older Nexus 7 and was wildly impressed by its performance. After a few weeks I decided to donate that one to a family member so I could have my own newer model. Either one is great, and performs like a dream. The new screen on the "FHD" is gorgeous, battery life is great and I've had zero issues with it.I waited quite a while for a six inch tablet. This is the closest I could get to that without going the smartphone route. I don't use my phone much, pay $11 a month and don't want to pay for a cell phone account. This still fits in a pocket, but it's a tight fit and I have loose fitting jeans.For the price, it's insane how much you can get from this tablet. I highly recommend it. I can't understand anyone's justification for going the iPad Mini route when you can have twice the quality and performance at 1/3rd the price.If you know you can get apps you need for Android, then just go with a tablet that isn't stamped with the "Apple" label. The only time I could't justify someone getting an iOS tablet is musicians, which have many apps for direct guitar plug-in, piano/keyboard and many other music-based effects that are hard to find (for now) on Android.Otherwise, there's no reason to waste your money on something that just has a company's logo on it as proof of "quality".

Is it a good screen with those inches?

The new screen on the "FHD " is gorgeous, battery life is great and I've had zero issues with it.

I bought the older Nexus 7 and was wildly impressed by its performance. After a few weeks I decided to donate that one to a family member so I could have my own newer model. Either one is great, and performs like a dream. The new screen on the "FHD" is gorgeous, battery life is great and I've had zero issues with it.I waited quite a while for a six inch tablet. This is the closest I could get to that without going the smartphone route. I don't use my phone much, pay $11 a month and don't want to pay for a cell phone account. This still fits in a pocket, but it's a tight fit and I have loose fitting jeans.For the price, it's insane how much you can get from this tablet. I highly recommend it. I can't understand anyone's justification for going the iPad Mini route when you can have twice the quality and performance at 1/3rd the price.If you know you can get apps you need for Android, then just go with a tablet that isn't stamped with the "Apple" label. The only time I could't justify someone getting an iOS tablet is musicians, which have many apps for direct guitar plug-in, piano/keyboard and many other music-based effects that are hard to find (for now) on Android.Otherwise, there's no reason to waste your money on something that just has a company's logo on it as proof of "quality".

<hl> The new screen on the "FHD <hl> " is gorgeous, battery life is great and I've had zero issues with it.

I bought the older Nexus 7 and was wildly impressed by its performance. After a few weeks I decided to donate that one to a family member so I could have my own newer model. Either one is great, and performs like a dream. <hl> The new screen on the "FHD <hl>" is gorgeous, battery life is great and I've had zero issues with it.I waited quite a while for a six inch tablet. This is the closest I could get to that without going the smartphone route. I don't use my phone much, pay $11 a month and don't want to pay for a cell phone account. This still fits in a pocket, but it's a tight fit and I have loose fitting jeans.For the price, it's insane how much you can get from this tablet. I highly recommend it. I can't understand anyone's justification for going the iPad Mini route when you can have twice the quality and performance at 1/3rd the price.If you know you can get apps you need for Android, then just go with a tablet that isn't stamped with the "Apple" label. The only time I could't justify someone getting an iOS tablet is musicians, which have many apps for direct guitar plug-in, piano/keyboard and many other music-based effects that are hard to find (for now) on Android.Otherwise, there's no reason to waste your money on something that just has a company's logo on it as proof of "quality".

I bought the older Nexus 7 and was wildly impressed by its performance. After a few weeks I decided to donate that one to a family member so I could have my own newer model. Either one is great, and performs like a dream. <hl> The new screen on the "FHD " is gorgeous, battery life is great and I've had zero issues with it. <hl> I waited quite a while for a six inch tablet. This is the closest I could get to that without going the smartphone route. I don't use my phone much, pay $11 a month and don't want to pay for a cell phone account. This still fits in a pocket, but it's a tight fit and I have loose fitting jeans. For the price, it's insane how much you can get from this tablet. I highly recommend it. I can't understand anyone's justification for going the iPad Mini route when you can have twice the quality and performance at 1/3rd the price. If you know you can get apps you need for Android, then just go with a tablet that isn't stamped with the "Apple" label. The only time I could't justify someone getting an iOS tablet is musicians, which have many apps for direct guitar plug-in, piano/keyboard and many other music-based effects that are hard to find (for now) on Android. Otherwise, there's no reason to waste your money on something that just has a company's logo on it as proof of "quality".

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electronics

These headphones have a tinny, weak sound

question: How is the sound?, context: These headphones have a tinny, weak sound, worse than the Apple earbuds that I had been using at work. Also, they are only 3 inches longer than the overly short Apple ones. They are not comfortable, and the noise cancelling comes from jamming them into your ear, nothing else.

How is the sound?

These headphones have a tinny, weak sound , worse than the Apple earbuds that I had been using at work.

These headphones have a tinny, weak sound, worse than the Apple earbuds that I had been using at work. Also, they are only 3 inches longer than the overly short Apple ones. They are not comfortable, and the noise cancelling comes from jamming them into your ear, nothing else.

<hl> These headphones have a tinny, weak sound <hl> , worse than the Apple earbuds that I had been using at work.

<hl> These headphones have a tinny, weak sound <hl>, worse than the Apple earbuds that I had been using at work. Also, they are only 3 inches longer than the overly short Apple ones. They are not comfortable, and the noise cancelling comes from jamming them into your ear, nothing else.

<hl> These headphones have a tinny, weak sound , worse than the Apple earbuds that I had been using at work. <hl> Also, they are only 3 inches longer than the overly short Apple ones. They are not comfortable, and the noise cancelling comes from jamming them into your ear, nothing else.

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screen resolution and clarity of display is very good

question: How is the screen?, context: I heard a lot of good comments about this tablet, but for me, the jury is out until I get one in my hot little hands. It's in my hands now and I like it! It's very fast and I really think the screen resolution and clarity of display is very good! It's also very light, and lighter than my iPad (4th gen).I feel this is a product worth considering as an alternative to the iPad (starting with cost) and you can do a lot with it.

How is the screen?

the screen resolution and clarity of display is very good !

I heard a lot of good comments about this tablet, but for me, the jury is out until I get one in my hot little hands. It's in my hands now and I like it! It's very fast and I really think the screen resolution and clarity of display is very good! It's also very light, and lighter than my iPad (4th gen).I feel this is a product worth considering as an alternative to the iPad (starting with cost) and you can do a lot with it.

the <hl> screen resolution and clarity of display is very good <hl> !

I heard a lot of good comments about this tablet, but for me, the jury is out until I get one in my hot little hands. It's in my hands now and I like it! It's very fast and I really think the <hl> screen resolution and clarity of display is very good <hl>! It's also very light, and lighter than my iPad (4th gen).I feel this is a product worth considering as an alternative to the iPad (starting with cost) and you can do a lot with it.

I heard a lot of good comments about this tablet, but for me, the jury is out until I get one in my hot little hands. It's in my hands now and I like it! It's very fast and I really think <hl> the screen resolution and clarity of display is very good ! <hl> It's also very light, and lighter than my iPad (4th gen).I feel this is a product worth considering as an alternative to the iPad (starting with cost) and you can do a lot with it.

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I had purchased a cable for $50

question: How is the price?, context: I have not had any problems with this hdmi cable. I had purchased a cable for $50!!, but when I saw these cables on Amazon while searching for a TV mount, I returned the previously purchased cable. I now check Amazon for any kind of product I need because the prices are much better than the major stores.

How is the price?

I had purchased a cable for $50 !!

I have not had any problems with this hdmi cable. I had purchased a cable for $50!!, but when I saw these cables on Amazon while searching for a TV mount, I returned the previously purchased cable. I now check Amazon for any kind of product I need because the prices are much better than the major stores.

<hl> I had purchased a cable for $50 <hl> !!

I have not had any problems with this hdmi cable. <hl> I had purchased a cable for $50 <hl>!!, but when I saw these cables on Amazon while searching for a TV mount, I returned the previously purchased cable. I now check Amazon for any kind of product I need because the prices are much better than the major stores.

I have not had any problems with this hdmi cable. <hl> I had purchased a cable for $50 !! <hl> , but when I saw these cables on Amazon while searching for a TV mount, I returned the previously purchased cable. I now check Amazon for any kind of product I need because the prices are much better than the major stores.

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electronics

images were blurry and just as many were bad as good

question: What is the difference in image?, context: So, this certainly isn't an L lens, however given the pricepoint and image quality, you can't go wrong. I've used this lens at a number of motorsports events where the image stabilization is a must have. Before using this lens, images were blurry and just as many were bad as good. With the IS turned on, things look great. Additionally, being able to shoot in lower light has allowed me to take some shots that might have otherwise gotten away. I'd buy again, though this time I'd add the lens hood to it.

What is the difference in image?

Before using this lens, images were blurry and just as many were bad as good .

So, this certainly isn't an L lens, however given the pricepoint and image quality, you can't go wrong. I've used this lens at a number of motorsports events where the image stabilization is a must have. Before using this lens, images were blurry and just as many were bad as good. With the IS turned on, things look great. Additionally, being able to shoot in lower light has allowed me to take some shots that might have otherwise gotten away. I'd buy again, though this time I'd add the lens hood to it.

Before using this lens, <hl> images were blurry and just as many were bad as good <hl> .

So, this certainly isn't an L lens, however given the pricepoint and image quality, you can't go wrong. I've used this lens at a number of motorsports events where the image stabilization is a must have. Before using this lens, <hl> images were blurry and just as many were bad as good <hl>. With the IS turned on, things look great. Additionally, being able to shoot in lower light has allowed me to take some shots that might have otherwise gotten away. I'd buy again, though this time I'd add the lens hood to it.

So, this certainly isn't an L lens, however given the pricepoint and image quality, you can't go wrong. I've used this lens at a number of motorsports events where the image stabilization is a must have. <hl> Before using this lens, images were blurry and just as many were bad as good . <hl> With the IS turned on, things look great. Additionally, being able to shoot in lower light has allowed me to take some shots that might have otherwise gotten away. I'd buy again, though this time I'd add the lens hood to it.

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electronics

The brillant colors

question: How do you like the resolution?, context: Love, Love, Love my Kindle (I bought two for the holidays) my granddaughter got one from Santa and I decided to buy myself one. I have been looking at Kindles for several years as I love to read and watch movies. I am so glad I waited! It may not be fancy like the well known tablet, but the quality is excellent and does everything other smart devices can do or what I want it to do! Go Amazon! The brillant colors and sounds through the Kindle is outstanding! Just can't believe the price!One issue I have with this is having only one prime membership and two devices. My granddaughter can use any material that is in cloud (things that I may want to watch or read; but not age appropriate for her). I try to download my material to my device so I can remove it from Cloud. I tried to use the Kindle Free time feature; but I couldn't keep up with all the apps she is downloading; we only have the purchase parential control on as all of the controls are very restricted. What is the point in having the device if the child can use it. She is 11 years old 5th grader on a 8th grade level. The family has spoken about internet safety with her and currently she is following the rules we have set. We have a very secure home network and have features with the network we have set up. Also have installed free app from Norton Security. Within the first 2 hours she was downloading free apps that allowed her to phone & text her friends without any adult instructions! Good news about having the one prime membership I can see what apps she has downloaded from my device without having to log into my account from my laptop. I can view all of her emails, texts and see the numbers she has phoned.I'm sure I am not using all of the features available; there is only so many free minutes in a day...I Love, Love, Love my Kindle Fire HD!

How do you like the resolution?

The brillant colors and sounds through the Kindle is outstanding!

Love, Love, Love my Kindle (I bought two for the holidays) my granddaughter got one from Santa and I decided to buy myself one. I have been looking at Kindles for several years as I love to read and watch movies. I am so glad I waited! It may not be fancy like the well known tablet, but the quality is excellent and does everything other smart devices can do or what I want it to do! Go Amazon! The brillant colors and sounds through the Kindle is outstanding! Just can't believe the price!One issue I have with this is having only one prime membership and two devices. My granddaughter can use any material that is in cloud (things that I may want to watch or read; but not age appropriate for her). I try to download my material to my device so I can remove it from Cloud. I tried to use the Kindle Free time feature; but I couldn't keep up with all the apps she is downloading; we only have the purchase parential control on as all of the controls are very restricted. What is the point in having the device if the child can use it. She is 11 years old 5th grader on a 8th grade level. The family has spoken about internet safety with her and currently she is following the rules we have set. We have a very secure home network and have features with the network we have set up. Also have installed free app from Norton Security. Within the first 2 hours she was downloading free apps that allowed her to phone & text her friends without any adult instructions! Good news about having the one prime membership I can see what apps she has downloaded from my device without having to log into my account from my laptop. I can view all of her emails, texts and see the numbers she has phoned.I'm sure I am not using all of the features available; there is only so many free minutes in a day...I Love, Love, Love my Kindle Fire HD!

<hl> The brillant colors <hl> and sounds through the Kindle is outstanding!

Love, Love, Love my Kindle (I bought two for the holidays) my granddaughter got one from Santa and I decided to buy myself one. I have been looking at Kindles for several years as I love to read and watch movies. I am so glad I waited! It may not be fancy like the well known tablet, but the quality is excellent and does everything other smart devices can do or what I want it to do! Go Amazon! <hl> The brillant colors <hl> and sounds through the Kindle is outstanding! Just can't believe the price!One issue I have with this is having only one prime membership and two devices. My granddaughter can use any material that is in cloud (things that I may want to watch or read; but not age appropriate for her). I try to download my material to my device so I can remove it from Cloud. I tried to use the Kindle Free time feature; but I couldn't keep up with all the apps she is downloading; we only have the purchase parential control on as all of the controls are very restricted. What is the point in having the device if the child can use it. She is 11 years old 5th grader on a 8th grade level. The family has spoken about internet safety with her and currently she is following the rules we have set. We have a very secure home network and have features with the network we have set up. Also have installed free app from Norton Security. Within the first 2 hours she was downloading free apps that allowed her to phone & text her friends without any adult instructions! Good news about having the one prime membership I can see what apps she has downloaded from my device without having to log into my account from my laptop. I can view all of her emails, texts and see the numbers she has phoned.I'm sure I am not using all of the features available; there is only so many free minutes in a day...I Love, Love, Love my Kindle Fire HD!

Love, Love, Love my Kindle (I bought two for the holidays) my granddaughter got one from Santa and I decided to buy myself one. I have been looking at Kindles for several years as I love to read and watch movies. I am so glad I waited! It may not be fancy like the well known tablet, but the quality is excellent and does everything other smart devices can do or what I want it to do! Go Amazon! <hl> The brillant colors and sounds through the Kindle is outstanding! <hl> Just can't believe the price!One issue I have with this is having only one prime membership and two devices. My granddaughter can use any material that is in cloud (things that I may want to watch or read; but not age appropriate for her). I try to download my material to my device so I can remove it from Cloud. I tried to use the Kindle Free time feature; but I couldn't keep up with all the apps she is downloading; we only have the purchase parential control on as all of the controls are very restricted. What is the point in having the device if the child can use it. She is 11 years old 5th grader on a 8th grade level. The family has spoken about internet safety with her and currently she is following the rules we have set. We have a very secure home network and have features with the network we have set up. Also have installed free app from Norton Security. Within the first 2 hours she was downloading free apps that allowed her to phone & text her friends without any adult instructions! Good news about having the one prime membership I can see what apps she has downloaded from my device without having to log into my account from my laptop. I can view all of her emails, texts and see the numbers she has phoned. I'm sure I am not using all of the features available; there is only so many free minutes in a day... I Love, Love, Love my Kindle Fire HD!

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electronics

fast!The pictures are good quality

question: How do you rate the video?, context: My daughter ordered this with birthday money after researching cameras online. It was one of the cameras recommended by Ken Rockwell, and one of the few low-end digitals that still has an optical viewfinder. My pragmatic daughter insisted on this, since sometimes in bright light the LCD is hard to view.The camera is tiny! Even after seeing a picture of the camera hiding behind a credit card I was not prepared for how small it is! The buttons are recessed and the whole camera slips easily into a pocket without snagging on anything. Despite its small size, the LCD is easy to view, and the buttons are very usable.The second moment of awe was powering on. The camera turns on and off very quickly! Some other point-and-shoot digitals we've had have had a considerable delay before they are ready to shoot, extending the lens and running through the self-test of the software. This camera is not quite instantaneous, but it's very fast!The pictures are good quality, and it's easy to switch between photo and video mode. Another fun surprise was that the auto-focus places the camera in macro mode when you try to focus on something right in front of the lens. In short, the features of the camera are very well done.I can't comment on the battery life or sturdiness/durability because we've only had the camera for a short time and my daughter is fastidious about taking out the battery when she isn't actively using the camera.

How do you rate the video?

This camera is not quite instantaneous, but it's very fast!The pictures are good quality , and it's easy to switch between photo and video mode.

My daughter ordered this with birthday money after researching cameras online. It was one of the cameras recommended by Ken Rockwell, and one of the few low-end digitals that still has an optical viewfinder. My pragmatic daughter insisted on this, since sometimes in bright light the LCD is hard to view.The camera is tiny! Even after seeing a picture of the camera hiding behind a credit card I was not prepared for how small it is! The buttons are recessed and the whole camera slips easily into a pocket without snagging on anything. Despite its small size, the LCD is easy to view, and the buttons are very usable.The second moment of awe was powering on. The camera turns on and off very quickly! Some other point-and-shoot digitals we've had have had a considerable delay before they are ready to shoot, extending the lens and running through the self-test of the software. This camera is not quite instantaneous, but it's very fast!The pictures are good quality, and it's easy to switch between photo and video mode. Another fun surprise was that the auto-focus places the camera in macro mode when you try to focus on something right in front of the lens. In short, the features of the camera are very well done.I can't comment on the battery life or sturdiness/durability because we've only had the camera for a short time and my daughter is fastidious about taking out the battery when she isn't actively using the camera.

This camera is not quite instantaneous, but it's very <hl> fast!The pictures are good quality <hl> , and it's easy to switch between photo and video mode.

My daughter ordered this with birthday money after researching cameras online. It was one of the cameras recommended by Ken Rockwell, and one of the few low-end digitals that still has an optical viewfinder. My pragmatic daughter insisted on this, since sometimes in bright light the LCD is hard to view.The camera is tiny! Even after seeing a picture of the camera hiding behind a credit card I was not prepared for how small it is! The buttons are recessed and the whole camera slips easily into a pocket without snagging on anything. Despite its small size, the LCD is easy to view, and the buttons are very usable.The second moment of awe was powering on. The camera turns on and off very quickly! Some other point-and-shoot digitals we've had have had a considerable delay before they are ready to shoot, extending the lens and running through the self-test of the software. This camera is not quite instantaneous, but it's very <hl> fast!The pictures are good quality <hl>, and it's easy to switch between photo and video mode. Another fun surprise was that the auto-focus places the camera in macro mode when you try to focus on something right in front of the lens. In short, the features of the camera are very well done.I can't comment on the battery life or sturdiness/durability because we've only had the camera for a short time and my daughter is fastidious about taking out the battery when she isn't actively using the camera.

My daughter ordered this with birthday money after researching cameras online. It was one of the cameras recommended by Ken Rockwell, and one of the few low-end digitals that still has an optical viewfinder. My pragmatic daughter insisted on this, since sometimes in bright light the LCD is hard to view. The camera is tiny! Even after seeing a picture of the camera hiding behind a credit card I was not prepared for how small it is! The buttons are recessed and the whole camera slips easily into a pocket without snagging on anything. Despite its small size, the LCD is easy to view, and the buttons are very usable. The second moment of awe was powering on. The camera turns on and off very quickly! Some other point-and-shoot digitals we've had have had a considerable delay before they are ready to shoot, extending the lens and running through the self-test of the software. <hl> This camera is not quite instantaneous, but it's very fast!The pictures are good quality , and it's easy to switch between photo and video mode. <hl> Another fun surprise was that the auto-focus places the camera in macro mode when you try to focus on something right in front of the lens. In short, the features of the camera are very well done. I can't comment on the battery life or sturdiness/durability because we've only had the camera for a short time and my daughter is fastidious about taking out the battery when she isn't actively using the camera.

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electronics

this camera is perfect for pro use

question: How is camera?, context: Very fast focus, better than my older D100. Quality of display image on the computer is a lot better than my Sony little digital camera even at the same resolution.One thing I really surprised and like, it has perspective control in the program. This is mighty important for architecture photography. You no longer need to buy a more expensive shift lens anymore for taking picture of buildings etc.Only slight complain. Camera of this quality should have a PC sync for studio and product photography use. I was a pro photographer before, this camera is perfect for pro use, I don't want to carry double the weigh, pay double the price for a real pro camera just hoping it will hold up when you drop them. Weight is the most important when you climb up and down. Also, camera out dated as fast as PC computers, why pay thousands for something that if only worth a few hundred three years later?

How is camera?

I was a pro photographer before, this camera is perfect for pro use , I don't want to carry double the weigh, pay double the price for a real pro camera just hoping it will hold up when you drop them.

Very fast focus, better than my older D100. Quality of display image on the computer is a lot better than my Sony little digital camera even at the same resolution.One thing I really surprised and like, it has perspective control in the program. This is mighty important for architecture photography. You no longer need to buy a more expensive shift lens anymore for taking picture of buildings etc.Only slight complain. Camera of this quality should have a PC sync for studio and product photography use. I was a pro photographer before, this camera is perfect for pro use, I don't want to carry double the weigh, pay double the price for a real pro camera just hoping it will hold up when you drop them. Weight is the most important when you climb up and down. Also, camera out dated as fast as PC computers, why pay thousands for something that if only worth a few hundred three years later?

I was a pro photographer before, <hl> this camera is perfect for pro use <hl> , I don't want to carry double the weigh, pay double the price for a real pro camera just hoping it will hold up when you drop them.

Very fast focus, better than my older D100. Quality of display image on the computer is a lot better than my Sony little digital camera even at the same resolution.One thing I really surprised and like, it has perspective control in the program. This is mighty important for architecture photography. You no longer need to buy a more expensive shift lens anymore for taking picture of buildings etc.Only slight complain. Camera of this quality should have a PC sync for studio and product photography use. I was a pro photographer before, <hl> this camera is perfect for pro use <hl>, I don't want to carry double the weigh, pay double the price for a real pro camera just hoping it will hold up when you drop them. Weight is the most important when you climb up and down. Also, camera out dated as fast as PC computers, why pay thousands for something that if only worth a few hundred three years later?

Very fast focus, better than my older D100. Quality of display image on the computer is a lot better than my Sony little digital camera even at the same resolution. One thing I really surprised and like, it has perspective control in the program. This is mighty important for architecture photography. You no longer need to buy a more expensive shift lens anymore for taking picture of buildings etc. Only slight complain. Camera of this quality should have a PC sync for studio and product photography use. <hl> I was a pro photographer before, this camera is perfect for pro use , I don't want to carry double the weigh, pay double the price for a real pro camera just hoping it will hold up when you drop them. <hl> Weight is the most important when you climb up and down. Also, camera out dated as fast as PC computers, why pay thousands for something that if only worth a few hundred three years later?

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This connection was easy and provides great sound

question: How is the connection of the cables?, context: Optical cable is connected to my new home theater system and my tv. This connection was easy and provides great sound.

How is the connection of the cables?

This connection was easy and provides great sound .

Optical cable is connected to my new home theater system and my tv. This connection was easy and provides great sound.

<hl> This connection was easy and provides great sound <hl> .

Optical cable is connected to my new home theater system and my tv. <hl> This connection was easy and provides great sound <hl>.

Optical cable is connected to my new home theater system and my tv. <hl> This connection was easy and provides great sound . <hl>

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electronics

the product works really well

question: How is the product?, context: This thing is awesome, especially now that it supports HBO Go. Just be sure you have an extra outlet or a USB device to plug it in. Google is hella shady in their marketing and doesn't show the GIANT CABLE sticking out of the back. Thankfully the product works really well.

How is the product?

Thankfully the product works really well .

This thing is awesome, especially now that it supports HBO Go. Just be sure you have an extra outlet or a USB device to plug it in. Google is hella shady in their marketing and doesn't show the GIANT CABLE sticking out of the back. Thankfully the product works really well.

Thankfully <hl> the product works really well <hl> .

This thing is awesome, especially now that it supports HBO Go. Just be sure you have an extra outlet or a USB device to plug it in. Google is hella shady in their marketing and doesn't show the GIANT CABLE sticking out of the back. Thankfully <hl> the product works really well <hl>.

This thing is awesome, especially now that it supports HBO Go. Just be sure you have an extra outlet or a USB device to plug it in. Google is hella shady in their marketing and doesn't show the GIANT CABLE sticking out of the back. <hl> Thankfully the product works really well . <hl>

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electronics

has outdone themselves

question: How is the image of the company?, context: Flip has outdone themselves with this iteration of the Mino! Opening the box gives a really good indicator of how the device is going to look...sleek glossy black face with a nice aluminum case! I pulled the MinoHD out, turned it on, and was shooting HD video 30 seconds later. There's some setup you can choose to do, like adding the date info, etc - it all takes seconds and then you're done.I initially shot about 10 mins of video and then plugged it in to my MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard. It immediately mounted on the desktop, Flip software launched, and the video was sitting there ready for viewing and sharing. There wasn't a single second of setup time on the computer... not even my iPhone can get video done this well and this quickly. In fact, I've been carrying the MinoHD pretty much everywhere now - it's just a better video experience, period.The Flip software is really very good and it worked just as well on a Windows 7 machine as it did on my Mac at home. The camera itself is built extremely well, and Flip added nice touches that most manufacturers don't think matter. Great example: When recording video the aluminum glows red around the glass and lens to let people know the camera is on. They could have just put a red LED somewhere on it, but they really went the extra distance and designed that kind of stuff IN to the case.The USB connector is really solid, too. It folds back in to the case, and a tiny switch flips it out when needed. This is also how it charges! No issues getting the battery to full from my laptop's USB port in a short amount of time, and the longevity is fantastic.The video is really, really good. It easily blows away the iPhone 3GS (but NOT the iPhone 4), and looks nearly as good as the HD video recorded by my Canon T1i DSLR. When viewed via HDMI on a 55" Samsung LED, the video is just awesome. Very clear even in lower light conditions! The mic is decent... not the best ever, but it gets the jobs done. For the cost of this camera, it's build quality, video & audio quality, and ease of use - this is an EASY 5-star review. Great, great work Flip! Also, if you'd like to see the Flip vs. iPhone 4 vs Canon T1i - that video is here: [...]

How is the image of the company?

Flip has outdone themselves with this iteration of the Mino!

Flip has outdone themselves with this iteration of the Mino! Opening the box gives a really good indicator of how the device is going to look...sleek glossy black face with a nice aluminum case! I pulled the MinoHD out, turned it on, and was shooting HD video 30 seconds later. There's some setup you can choose to do, like adding the date info, etc - it all takes seconds and then you're done.I initially shot about 10 mins of video and then plugged it in to my MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard. It immediately mounted on the desktop, Flip software launched, and the video was sitting there ready for viewing and sharing. There wasn't a single second of setup time on the computer... not even my iPhone can get video done this well and this quickly. In fact, I've been carrying the MinoHD pretty much everywhere now - it's just a better video experience, period.The Flip software is really very good and it worked just as well on a Windows 7 machine as it did on my Mac at home. The camera itself is built extremely well, and Flip added nice touches that most manufacturers don't think matter. Great example: When recording video the aluminum glows red around the glass and lens to let people know the camera is on. They could have just put a red LED somewhere on it, but they really went the extra distance and designed that kind of stuff IN to the case.The USB connector is really solid, too. It folds back in to the case, and a tiny switch flips it out when needed. This is also how it charges! No issues getting the battery to full from my laptop's USB port in a short amount of time, and the longevity is fantastic.The video is really, really good. It easily blows away the iPhone 3GS (but NOT the iPhone 4), and looks nearly as good as the HD video recorded by my Canon T1i DSLR. When viewed via HDMI on a 55" Samsung LED, the video is just awesome. Very clear even in lower light conditions! The mic is decent... not the best ever, but it gets the jobs done. For the cost of this camera, it's build quality, video & audio quality, and ease of use - this is an EASY 5-star review. Great, great work Flip! Also, if you'd like to see the Flip vs. iPhone 4 vs Canon T1i - that video is here: [...]

Flip <hl> has outdone themselves <hl> with this iteration of the Mino!

Flip <hl> has outdone themselves <hl> with this iteration of the Mino! Opening the box gives a really good indicator of how the device is going to look...sleek glossy black face with a nice aluminum case! I pulled the MinoHD out, turned it on, and was shooting HD video 30 seconds later. There's some setup you can choose to do, like adding the date info, etc - it all takes seconds and then you're done.I initially shot about 10 mins of video and then plugged it in to my MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard. It immediately mounted on the desktop, Flip software launched, and the video was sitting there ready for viewing and sharing. There wasn't a single second of setup time on the computer... not even my iPhone can get video done this well and this quickly. In fact, I've been carrying the MinoHD pretty much everywhere now - it's just a better video experience, period.The Flip software is really very good and it worked just as well on a Windows 7 machine as it did on my Mac at home. The camera itself is built extremely well, and Flip added nice touches that most manufacturers don't think matter. Great example: When recording video the aluminum glows red around the glass and lens to let people know the camera is on. They could have just put a red LED somewhere on it, but they really went the extra distance and designed that kind of stuff IN to the case.The USB connector is really solid, too. It folds back in to the case, and a tiny switch flips it out when needed. This is also how it charges! No issues getting the battery to full from my laptop's USB port in a short amount of time, and the longevity is fantastic.The video is really, really good. It easily blows away the iPhone 3GS (but NOT the iPhone 4), and looks nearly as good as the HD video recorded by my Canon T1i DSLR. When viewed via HDMI on a 55" Samsung LED, the video is just awesome. Very clear even in lower light conditions! The mic is decent... not the best ever, but it gets the jobs done. For the cost of this camera, it's build quality, video & audio quality, and ease of use - this is an EASY 5-star review. Great, great work Flip! Also, if you'd like to see the Flip vs. iPhone 4 vs Canon T1i - that video is here: [...]

<hl> Flip has outdone themselves with this iteration of the Mino! <hl> Opening the box gives a really good indicator of how the device is going to look...sleek glossy black face with a nice aluminum case! I pulled the MinoHD out, turned it on, and was shooting HD video 30 seconds later. There's some setup you can choose to do, like adding the date info, etc - it all takes seconds and then you're done. I initially shot about 10 mins of video and then plugged it in to my MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard. It immediately mounted on the desktop, Flip software launched, and the video was sitting there ready for viewing and sharing. There wasn't a single second of setup time on the computer... not even my iPhone can get video done this well and this quickly. In fact, I've been carrying the MinoHD pretty much everywhere now - it's just a better video experience, period. The Flip software is really very good and it worked just as well on a Windows 7 machine as it did on my Mac at home. The camera itself is built extremely well, and Flip added nice touches that most manufacturers don't think matter. Great example: When recording video the aluminum glows red around the glass and lens to let people know the camera is on. They could have just put a red LED somewhere on it, but they really went the extra distance and designed that kind of stuff IN to the case. The USB connector is really solid, too. It folds back in to the case, and a tiny switch flips it out when needed. This is also how it charges! No issues getting the battery to full from my laptop's USB port in a short amount of time, and the longevity is fantastic. The video is really, really good. It easily blows away the iPhone 3GS (but NOT the iPhone 4), and looks nearly as good as the HD video recorded by my Canon T1i DSLR. When viewed via HDMI on a 55" Samsung LED, the video is just awesome. Very clear even in lower light conditions! The mic is decent... not the best ever, but it gets the jobs done. For the cost of this camera, it's build quality, video & audio quality, and ease of use - this is an EASY 5-star review. Great, great work Flip! Also, if you'd like to see the Flip vs. iPhone 4 vs Canon T1i - that video is here: [...]

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there is noticeable performance

question: Dose this performance fine?, context: UPDATE 2/12/2014I will no longer recommend this router. Only two firmware updates since the release and main issues are not addressed. I've upgraded to R7000 which has a lot more support.UPDATE 12/26/2013Recently purchased a few latest AC routers specifically Asus RT-AC68U, Linksys EA6900, Dlink DIR-868L, Netgear R7000 and ended up going back to R6300V2. None offered more range or performance of R6300V2 despite having external antennas. While most of these new high end routers had some additional features, some of them had really unstable firmware, especially RT-AC68U & EA6900. Netgear R7000 is probably the best of the bunch and I would've kept it if I didn't have R6300V2 already. It doesn't really bring more range or performance either and it barely has any new features especially for average user, but at least Netgear has more interest in keeping it up to date with frequent firmware updates.UPDATE 7/30/2013Bought R6300v2 to see if there is any difference. V2 now comes with dual core processor 800Mhz, 256MB of RAM and USB 3.0, it is also twice as small and comes with smaller power supply. All nice upgrades, but did it translate into better performance? In short, yes. For regular users, they may not notice the difference, but if you have gazillion of gadgets that use WiFi especially HD streaming you will be pleased that it offers better performance. I don't have any hard numbers to back this up, but overall this upgrade is totally worth it for my busy wifi network.UPDATE 6/27/2013My R6300 is now over a year old and it actually performs better then it did when it was initially released thanks to several firmware updates. I've tried latest AC offerings from Dlink & Asus and they just didn't offer as good range and reliability as R6300. Netgear might release a replacement soon, but for now this is still the best overall AC router despite what reviews say on smallnetbuilder website.UPDATE 1/9/2013I've been using this router for over half a year now and it hasn't skipped the beat. Performance has been top notch and it can handle 15 wireless clients with a few HD IP Cameras. It's been running uninterrupted for the past 3 month. Sure there are other new AC routers that came out since then, which I haven't tested, but this has been a wonderful router so far and I am not looking for another replacement at the moment. Not surprising that the price is exactly what I paid 6 month ago, which means the router is actually holds its value for being one of the best out there.INTROMy past 3 year history of routers include Netgear WDR3700, Cisco E4200 and most recently two Asus RT-N56u using wireless bridge, but I was never impressed with the speed of wireless and 5Ghz band coverage. This was about time for my next upgrade, so I bought 3 routers RT-N66U, Amped Wireless R20000G & Netgear R6300 and I kept the latter and here is why:THE GOOD:- Range/Speed/Performance in 5 Ghz band: Excellent! While not a huge leap forward it does perform much better than any of the previous and competing routers I've tried using this band. This was a major selling point for me. It is actually able to provide excellent download speeds in the opposite corner of the 1500 sq/feet townhome that none of the other routers could handle. Also with Mac Mini 2010 Broadcom wifi, I was able to achieve up to 22 MB/sec download speed from NAS at about 15 feet with latest firmware. Previously with RT-N56 it topped at 10 MB/sec at the same location. That's double the speed! I can't wait to try this out with AC clients!- Range/Speed/Performance in 2.4 Ghz band: The range is excellent. It covers my entire home, but so did my previous router, so it's difficult to judge the improvement here. However, there is noticeable performance boost. Among several wireless devices using this band I have 4 HD (1080p - 720p) IP cameras and previous Asus router had trouble with handling all of them with good frame rate where with R6300 I am finally able to stream all of them at once. Also, your performance will depend on the client. Previously I was using 2010 HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 which was showing download speed at 4-6 MB/sec, 2012 HP Envy 17 w/ Intel 6300 showing much better results at 6-8 MB/Sec at the same location. While Mac Mini 2010 w/ Broadcom WiFi shows speeds less then 1MB sec. Basically, older clients may have some performance issues.- Setup: It wasn't complicated all and looks fairly straight forward for non-technical people as well.- Plenty of features for basic and advanced users: Guest network, Wireless bridge etc... all thereI CAN DEAL WITH IT:- Size: This router is about twice the size of any of the previous routers I've owned- Guest Network: Yes, it's available, but it's very basic. I've seen Asus RT-N66U guest network control which lets you specify the time limit or expiration.- Administration panel locks after about a minute of inactivity and you are prompted to enter your username & password again (very annoying when you trying to troubleshoot things!)- Parental features. I don't like the fact that you need to install tool on your pc, there is no web administration on management in the web ui.OTHER THINGS:- First router that I see without WEP setting.- Some of the older clients (specifically HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 card) had connection issues with sleep/restart. I've upgraded my laptop since then and have not had this issue anymore- Mine appears to be defective where the activity lights at the bottom are not lighting up, except Netgear logo. (UPDATE 7/10 I've gotten a new one without this issue)PREVIOUS UPDATES:UPDATE 10/13: This is probably going to be my last update since I really don't have anything else to add other then this has been a wonderful router ever since I upgraded to 1.0.2.36_1.0.28 version. I've been running without reboots for a month now and no problems with performance whatsoever.UPDATE 9/6: 3 month later and still loving this router. If you live in a large home and have wireless coverage issues with 5 Ghz band you should definitely give this one a try. Overall it's been rock stable for me with only one nagging issue related to 5Ghz band (see my previous update). Netgear support got a hold of me and I've been helping them to troubleshoot the issue by sending router logs. They provided a beta update for me that fixed the issue which they will be releasing in September.UPDATE 7/10: Month later the router still performs very well. I am hoping for new firmware soon to improves performance and compatibility with older devices. Still have issues with Envy 14, Mac Mini 2010 and also HTC Sensation phone. They all exhibit different issues. First one takes a long time to connect, second one has very low speed on 2 Ghz band and last one occasionally unable to connect. There was also one hiccup. I was running uninterrupted for 2 weeks straight using latest firmware and 5Gh signal degraded from Excellent to Poor and 4 to 2 bars at the same location. I've rebooted the router and everything went back to normal.UPDATE 6/13: 2 weeks now with the router. Sold my two Asus N56U that I used as a wireless bridge and that were once highly rated at SNB. I honestly do not know why SNB posted terrible results with R6300, they must have defective unit but that's still not the case for me. I am perfectly satisfied with R6300 and it delivers excellent performance/range throughout the house without the need of any bridges or extenders which I once had to use. I do have defective unit where I don't get any activity lights, so I might exchange it at some point. Did I mention, this is an awesome router?UPDATE 6/7: Netgear released new firmware which enables Guest network that caused so much noise and negative reviews in the initial release, the were no other fixes listed, but upon my own checking I noticed they added "Performance boost" option in the Advanced > Wireless settings. I performed my usual download test which showed a slight increase in download speed on 5Ghz band, but it's hard to say if it was related to the firmware or not.UPDATE 6/4: SmallNetBuilder released preliminary test results that compare performance R6300 with a few other N routers that show that it doesn't perform as good as expected in some cases. Also mentioned my results in the process when compared to N56U. I only had R6300 for a few days now, but my experience for the most part has been positive even with a rough firmware. Also, I usually base my router purchases by SNB reviews, but in this case I am having different results, so I'll stick with R6300 for now.

Dose this performance fine?

However, there is noticeable performance boost.

UPDATE 2/12/2014I will no longer recommend this router. Only two firmware updates since the release and main issues are not addressed. I've upgraded to R7000 which has a lot more support.UPDATE 12/26/2013Recently purchased a few latest AC routers specifically Asus RT-AC68U, Linksys EA6900, Dlink DIR-868L, Netgear R7000 and ended up going back to R6300V2. None offered more range or performance of R6300V2 despite having external antennas. While most of these new high end routers had some additional features, some of them had really unstable firmware, especially RT-AC68U & EA6900. Netgear R7000 is probably the best of the bunch and I would've kept it if I didn't have R6300V2 already. It doesn't really bring more range or performance either and it barely has any new features especially for average user, but at least Netgear has more interest in keeping it up to date with frequent firmware updates.UPDATE 7/30/2013Bought R6300v2 to see if there is any difference. V2 now comes with dual core processor 800Mhz, 256MB of RAM and USB 3.0, it is also twice as small and comes with smaller power supply. All nice upgrades, but did it translate into better performance? In short, yes. For regular users, they may not notice the difference, but if you have gazillion of gadgets that use WiFi especially HD streaming you will be pleased that it offers better performance. I don't have any hard numbers to back this up, but overall this upgrade is totally worth it for my busy wifi network.UPDATE 6/27/2013My R6300 is now over a year old and it actually performs better then it did when it was initially released thanks to several firmware updates. I've tried latest AC offerings from Dlink & Asus and they just didn't offer as good range and reliability as R6300. Netgear might release a replacement soon, but for now this is still the best overall AC router despite what reviews say on smallnetbuilder website.UPDATE 1/9/2013I've been using this router for over half a year now and it hasn't skipped the beat. Performance has been top notch and it can handle 15 wireless clients with a few HD IP Cameras. It's been running uninterrupted for the past 3 month. Sure there are other new AC routers that came out since then, which I haven't tested, but this has been a wonderful router so far and I am not looking for another replacement at the moment. Not surprising that the price is exactly what I paid 6 month ago, which means the router is actually holds its value for being one of the best out there.INTROMy past 3 year history of routers include Netgear WDR3700, Cisco E4200 and most recently two Asus RT-N56u using wireless bridge, but I was never impressed with the speed of wireless and 5Ghz band coverage. This was about time for my next upgrade, so I bought 3 routers RT-N66U, Amped Wireless R20000G & Netgear R6300 and I kept the latter and here is why:THE GOOD:- Range/Speed/Performance in 5 Ghz band: Excellent! While not a huge leap forward it does perform much better than any of the previous and competing routers I've tried using this band. This was a major selling point for me. It is actually able to provide excellent download speeds in the opposite corner of the 1500 sq/feet townhome that none of the other routers could handle. Also with Mac Mini 2010 Broadcom wifi, I was able to achieve up to 22 MB/sec download speed from NAS at about 15 feet with latest firmware. Previously with RT-N56 it topped at 10 MB/sec at the same location. That's double the speed! I can't wait to try this out with AC clients!- Range/Speed/Performance in 2.4 Ghz band: The range is excellent. It covers my entire home, but so did my previous router, so it's difficult to judge the improvement here. However, there is noticeable performance boost. Among several wireless devices using this band I have 4 HD (1080p - 720p) IP cameras and previous Asus router had trouble with handling all of them with good frame rate where with R6300 I am finally able to stream all of them at once. Also, your performance will depend on the client. Previously I was using 2010 HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 which was showing download speed at 4-6 MB/sec, 2012 HP Envy 17 w/ Intel 6300 showing much better results at 6-8 MB/Sec at the same location. While Mac Mini 2010 w/ Broadcom WiFi shows speeds less then 1MB sec. Basically, older clients may have some performance issues.- Setup: It wasn't complicated all and looks fairly straight forward for non-technical people as well.- Plenty of features for basic and advanced users: Guest network, Wireless bridge etc... all thereI CAN DEAL WITH IT:- Size: This router is about twice the size of any of the previous routers I've owned- Guest Network: Yes, it's available, but it's very basic. I've seen Asus RT-N66U guest network control which lets you specify the time limit or expiration.- Administration panel locks after about a minute of inactivity and you are prompted to enter your username & password again (very annoying when you trying to troubleshoot things!)- Parental features. I don't like the fact that you need to install tool on your pc, there is no web administration on management in the web ui.OTHER THINGS:- First router that I see without WEP setting.- Some of the older clients (specifically HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 card) had connection issues with sleep/restart. I've upgraded my laptop since then and have not had this issue anymore- Mine appears to be defective where the activity lights at the bottom are not lighting up, except Netgear logo. (UPDATE 7/10 I've gotten a new one without this issue)PREVIOUS UPDATES:UPDATE 10/13: This is probably going to be my last update since I really don't have anything else to add other then this has been a wonderful router ever since I upgraded to 1.0.2.36_1.0.28 version. I've been running without reboots for a month now and no problems with performance whatsoever.UPDATE 9/6: 3 month later and still loving this router. If you live in a large home and have wireless coverage issues with 5 Ghz band you should definitely give this one a try. Overall it's been rock stable for me with only one nagging issue related to 5Ghz band (see my previous update). Netgear support got a hold of me and I've been helping them to troubleshoot the issue by sending router logs. They provided a beta update for me that fixed the issue which they will be releasing in September.UPDATE 7/10: Month later the router still performs very well. I am hoping for new firmware soon to improves performance and compatibility with older devices. Still have issues with Envy 14, Mac Mini 2010 and also HTC Sensation phone. They all exhibit different issues. First one takes a long time to connect, second one has very low speed on 2 Ghz band and last one occasionally unable to connect. There was also one hiccup. I was running uninterrupted for 2 weeks straight using latest firmware and 5Gh signal degraded from Excellent to Poor and 4 to 2 bars at the same location. I've rebooted the router and everything went back to normal.UPDATE 6/13: 2 weeks now with the router. Sold my two Asus N56U that I used as a wireless bridge and that were once highly rated at SNB. I honestly do not know why SNB posted terrible results with R6300, they must have defective unit but that's still not the case for me. I am perfectly satisfied with R6300 and it delivers excellent performance/range throughout the house without the need of any bridges or extenders which I once had to use. I do have defective unit where I don't get any activity lights, so I might exchange it at some point. Did I mention, this is an awesome router?UPDATE 6/7: Netgear released new firmware which enables Guest network that caused so much noise and negative reviews in the initial release, the were no other fixes listed, but upon my own checking I noticed they added "Performance boost" option in the Advanced > Wireless settings. I performed my usual download test which showed a slight increase in download speed on 5Ghz band, but it's hard to say if it was related to the firmware or not.UPDATE 6/4: SmallNetBuilder released preliminary test results that compare performance R6300 with a few other N routers that show that it doesn't perform as good as expected in some cases. Also mentioned my results in the process when compared to N56U. I only had R6300 for a few days now, but my experience for the most part has been positive even with a rough firmware. Also, I usually base my router purchases by SNB reviews, but in this case I am having different results, so I'll stick with R6300 for now.

However, <hl> there is noticeable performance <hl> boost.

UPDATE 2/12/2014I will no longer recommend this router. Only two firmware updates since the release and main issues are not addressed. I've upgraded to R7000 which has a lot more support.UPDATE 12/26/2013Recently purchased a few latest AC routers specifically Asus RT-AC68U, Linksys EA6900, Dlink DIR-868L, Netgear R7000 and ended up going back to R6300V2. None offered more range or performance of R6300V2 despite having external antennas. While most of these new high end routers had some additional features, some of them had really unstable firmware, especially RT-AC68U & EA6900. Netgear R7000 is probably the best of the bunch and I would've kept it if I didn't have R6300V2 already. It doesn't really bring more range or performance either and it barely has any new features especially for average user, but at least Netgear has more interest in keeping it up to date with frequent firmware updates.UPDATE 7/30/2013Bought R6300v2 to see if there is any difference. V2 now comes with dual core processor 800Mhz, 256MB of RAM and USB 3.0, it is also twice as small and comes with smaller power supply. All nice upgrades, but did it translate into better performance? In short, yes. For regular users, they may not notice the difference, but if you have gazillion of gadgets that use WiFi especially HD streaming you will be pleased that it offers better performance. I don't have any hard numbers to back this up, but overall this upgrade is totally worth it for my busy wifi network.UPDATE 6/27/2013My R6300 is now over a year old and it actually performs better then it did when it was initially released thanks to several firmware updates. I've tried latest AC offerings from Dlink & Asus and they just didn't offer as good range and reliability as R6300. Netgear might release a replacement soon, but for now this is still the best overall AC router despite what reviews say on smallnetbuilder website.UPDATE 1/9/2013I've been using this router for over half a year now and it hasn't skipped the beat. Performance has been top notch and it can handle 15 wireless clients with a few HD IP Cameras. It's been running uninterrupted for the past 3 month. Sure there are other new AC routers that came out since then, which I haven't tested, but this has been a wonderful router so far and I am not looking for another replacement at the moment. Not surprising that the price is exactly what I paid 6 month ago, which means the router is actually holds its value for being one of the best out there.INTROMy past 3 year history of routers include Netgear WDR3700, Cisco E4200 and most recently two Asus RT-N56u using wireless bridge, but I was never impressed with the speed of wireless and 5Ghz band coverage. This was about time for my next upgrade, so I bought 3 routers RT-N66U, Amped Wireless R20000G & Netgear R6300 and I kept the latter and here is why:THE GOOD:- Range/Speed/Performance in 5 Ghz band: Excellent! While not a huge leap forward it does perform much better than any of the previous and competing routers I've tried using this band. This was a major selling point for me. It is actually able to provide excellent download speeds in the opposite corner of the 1500 sq/feet townhome that none of the other routers could handle. Also with Mac Mini 2010 Broadcom wifi, I was able to achieve up to 22 MB/sec download speed from NAS at about 15 feet with latest firmware. Previously with RT-N56 it topped at 10 MB/sec at the same location. That's double the speed! I can't wait to try this out with AC clients!- Range/Speed/Performance in 2.4 Ghz band: The range is excellent. It covers my entire home, but so did my previous router, so it's difficult to judge the improvement here. However, <hl> there is noticeable performance <hl> boost. Among several wireless devices using this band I have 4 HD (1080p - 720p) IP cameras and previous Asus router had trouble with handling all of them with good frame rate where with R6300 I am finally able to stream all of them at once. Also, your performance will depend on the client. Previously I was using 2010 HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 which was showing download speed at 4-6 MB/sec, 2012 HP Envy 17 w/ Intel 6300 showing much better results at 6-8 MB/Sec at the same location. While Mac Mini 2010 w/ Broadcom WiFi shows speeds less then 1MB sec. Basically, older clients may have some performance issues.- Setup: It wasn't complicated all and looks fairly straight forward for non-technical people as well.- Plenty of features for basic and advanced users: Guest network, Wireless bridge etc... all thereI CAN DEAL WITH IT:- Size: This router is about twice the size of any of the previous routers I've owned- Guest Network: Yes, it's available, but it's very basic. I've seen Asus RT-N66U guest network control which lets you specify the time limit or expiration.- Administration panel locks after about a minute of inactivity and you are prompted to enter your username & password again (very annoying when you trying to troubleshoot things!)- Parental features. I don't like the fact that you need to install tool on your pc, there is no web administration on management in the web ui.OTHER THINGS:- First router that I see without WEP setting.- Some of the older clients (specifically HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 card) had connection issues with sleep/restart. I've upgraded my laptop since then and have not had this issue anymore- Mine appears to be defective where the activity lights at the bottom are not lighting up, except Netgear logo. (UPDATE 7/10 I've gotten a new one without this issue)PREVIOUS UPDATES:UPDATE 10/13: This is probably going to be my last update since I really don't have anything else to add other then this has been a wonderful router ever since I upgraded to 1.0.2.36_1.0.28 version. I've been running without reboots for a month now and no problems with performance whatsoever.UPDATE 9/6: 3 month later and still loving this router. If you live in a large home and have wireless coverage issues with 5 Ghz band you should definitely give this one a try. Overall it's been rock stable for me with only one nagging issue related to 5Ghz band (see my previous update). Netgear support got a hold of me and I've been helping them to troubleshoot the issue by sending router logs. They provided a beta update for me that fixed the issue which they will be releasing in September.UPDATE 7/10: Month later the router still performs very well. I am hoping for new firmware soon to improves performance and compatibility with older devices. Still have issues with Envy 14, Mac Mini 2010 and also HTC Sensation phone. They all exhibit different issues. First one takes a long time to connect, second one has very low speed on 2 Ghz band and last one occasionally unable to connect. There was also one hiccup. I was running uninterrupted for 2 weeks straight using latest firmware and 5Gh signal degraded from Excellent to Poor and 4 to 2 bars at the same location. I've rebooted the router and everything went back to normal.UPDATE 6/13: 2 weeks now with the router. Sold my two Asus N56U that I used as a wireless bridge and that were once highly rated at SNB. I honestly do not know why SNB posted terrible results with R6300, they must have defective unit but that's still not the case for me. I am perfectly satisfied with R6300 and it delivers excellent performance/range throughout the house without the need of any bridges or extenders which I once had to use. I do have defective unit where I don't get any activity lights, so I might exchange it at some point. Did I mention, this is an awesome router?UPDATE 6/7: Netgear released new firmware which enables Guest network that caused so much noise and negative reviews in the initial release, the were no other fixes listed, but upon my own checking I noticed they added "Performance boost" option in the Advanced > Wireless settings. I performed my usual download test which showed a slight increase in download speed on 5Ghz band, but it's hard to say if it was related to the firmware or not.UPDATE 6/4: SmallNetBuilder released preliminary test results that compare performance R6300 with a few other N routers that show that it doesn't perform as good as expected in some cases. Also mentioned my results in the process when compared to N56U. I only had R6300 for a few days now, but my experience for the most part has been positive even with a rough firmware. Also, I usually base my router purchases by SNB reviews, but in this case I am having different results, so I'll stick with R6300 for now.

UPDATE 2/12/2014I will no longer recommend this router. Only two firmware updates since the release and main issues are not addressed. I've upgraded to R7000 which has a lot more support. UPDATE 12/26/2013Recently purchased a few latest AC routers specifically Asus RT-AC68U, Linksys EA6900, Dlink DIR-868L, Netgear R7000 and ended up going back to R6300V2. None offered more range or performance of R6300V2 despite having external antennas. While most of these new high end routers had some additional features, some of them had really unstable firmware, especially RT-AC68U & EA6900. Netgear R7000 is probably the best of the bunch and I would've kept it if I didn't have R6300V2 already. It doesn't really bring more range or performance either and it barely has any new features especially for average user, but at least Netgear has more interest in keeping it up to date with frequent firmware updates. UPDATE 7/30/2013Bought R6300v2 to see if there is any difference. V2 now comes with dual core processor 800Mhz, 256MB of RAM and USB 3.0, it is also twice as small and comes with smaller power supply. All nice upgrades, but did it translate into better performance? In short, yes. For regular users, they may not notice the difference, but if you have gazillion of gadgets that use WiFi especially HD streaming you will be pleased that it offers better performance. I don't have any hard numbers to back this up, but overall this upgrade is totally worth it for my busy wifi network. UPDATE 6/27/2013My R6300 is now over a year old and it actually performs better then it did when it was initially released thanks to several firmware updates. I've tried latest AC offerings from Dlink & Asus and they just didn't offer as good range and reliability as R6300. Netgear might release a replacement soon, but for now this is still the best overall AC router despite what reviews say on smallnetbuilder website. UPDATE 1/9/2013I've been using this router for over half a year now and it hasn't skipped the beat. Performance has been top notch and it can handle 15 wireless clients with a few HD IP Cameras. It's been running uninterrupted for the past 3 month. Sure there are other new AC routers that came out since then, which I haven't tested, but this has been a wonderful router so far and I am not looking for another replacement at the moment. Not surprising that the price is exactly what I paid 6 month ago, which means the router is actually holds its value for being one of the best out there. INTROMy past 3 year history of routers include Netgear WDR3700, Cisco E4200 and most recently two Asus RT-N56u using wireless bridge, but I was never impressed with the speed of wireless and 5Ghz band coverage. This was about time for my next upgrade, so I bought 3 routers RT-N66U, Amped Wireless R20000G & Netgear R6300 and I kept the latter and here is why:THE GOOD:- Range/Speed/Performance in 5 Ghz band: Excellent! While not a huge leap forward it does perform much better than any of the previous and competing routers I've tried using this band. This was a major selling point for me. It is actually able to provide excellent download speeds in the opposite corner of the 1500 sq/feet townhome that none of the other routers could handle. Also with Mac Mini 2010 Broadcom wifi, I was able to achieve up to 22 MB/sec download speed from NAS at about 15 feet with latest firmware. Previously with RT-N56 it topped at 10 MB/sec at the same location. That's double the speed! I can't wait to try this out with AC clients!- Range/Speed/Performance in 2.4 Ghz band: The range is excellent. It covers my entire home, but so did my previous router, so it's difficult to judge the improvement here. <hl> However, there is noticeable performance boost. <hl> Among several wireless devices using this band I have 4 HD (1080p - 720p) IP cameras and previous Asus router had trouble with handling all of them with good frame rate where with R6300 I am finally able to stream all of them at once. Also, your performance will depend on the client. Previously I was using 2010 HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 which was showing download speed at 4-6 MB/sec, 2012 HP Envy 17 w/ Intel 6300 showing much better results at 6-8 MB/Sec at the same location. While Mac Mini 2010 w/ Broadcom WiFi shows speeds less then 1MB sec. Basically, older clients may have some performance issues.- Setup: It wasn't complicated all and looks fairly straight forward for non-technical people as well.- Plenty of features for basic and advanced users: Guest network, Wireless bridge etc... all thereI CAN DEAL WITH IT:- Size: This router is about twice the size of any of the previous routers I've owned- Guest Network: Yes, it's available, but it's very basic. I've seen Asus RT-N66U guest network control which lets you specify the time limit or expiration.- Administration panel locks after about a minute of inactivity and you are prompted to enter your username & password again (very annoying when you trying to troubleshoot things!)- Parental features. I don't like the fact that you need to install tool on your pc, there is no web administration on management in the web ui. OTHER THINGS:- First router that I see without WEP setting.- Some of the older clients (specifically HP Envy 14 w/ Intel 6200 card) had connection issues with sleep/restart. I've upgraded my laptop since then and have not had this issue anymore- Mine appears to be defective where the activity lights at the bottom are not lighting up, except Netgear logo. (UPDATE 7/10 I've gotten a new one without this issue)PREVIOUS UPDATES:UPDATE 10/13: This is probably going to be my last update since I really don't have anything else to add other then this has been a wonderful router ever since I upgraded to 1.0.2.36_1.0.28 version. I've been running without reboots for a month now and no problems with performance whatsoever. UPDATE 9/6: 3 month later and still loving this router. If you live in a large home and have wireless coverage issues with 5 Ghz band you should definitely give this one a try. Overall it's been rock stable for me with only one nagging issue related to 5Ghz band (see my previous update). Netgear support got a hold of me and I've been helping them to troubleshoot the issue by sending router logs. They provided a beta update for me that fixed the issue which they will be releasing in September. UPDATE 7/10: Month later the router still performs very well. I am hoping for new firmware soon to improves performance and compatibility with older devices. Still have issues with Envy 14, Mac Mini 2010 and also HTC Sensation phone. They all exhibit different issues. First one takes a long time to connect, second one has very low speed on 2 Ghz band and last one occasionally unable to connect. There was also one hiccup. I was running uninterrupted for 2 weeks straight using latest firmware and 5Gh signal degraded from Excellent to Poor and 4 to 2 bars at the same location. I've rebooted the router and everything went back to normal. UPDATE 6/13: 2 weeks now with the router. Sold my two Asus N56U that I used as a wireless bridge and that were once highly rated at SNB. I honestly do not know why SNB posted terrible results with R6300, they must have defective unit but that's still not the case for me. I am perfectly satisfied with R6300 and it delivers excellent performance/range throughout the house without the need of any bridges or extenders which I once had to use. I do have defective unit where I don't get any activity lights, so I might exchange it at some point. Did I mention, this is an awesome router?UPDATE 6/7: Netgear released new firmware which enables Guest network that caused so much noise and negative reviews in the initial release, the were no other fixes listed, but upon my own checking I noticed they added "Performance boost" option in the Advanced > Wireless settings. I performed my usual download test which showed a slight increase in download speed on 5Ghz band, but it's hard to say if it was related to the firmware or not. UPDATE 6/4: SmallNetBuilder released preliminary test results that compare performance R6300 with a few other N routers that show that it doesn't perform as good as expected in some cases. Also mentioned my results in the process when compared to N56U. I only had R6300 for a few days now, but my experience for the most part has been positive even with a rough firmware. Also, I usually base my router purchases by SNB reviews, but in this case I am having different results, so I'll stick with R6300 for now.

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before the 3 arrived

question: How much do binoculars cost with a lot of amount?, context: I am sure that the Roku 3 has more features, but we are most pleased with this model we purchased before the 3 arrived.Easy to use, compact, take it on trips, use in a hotel, what more can you ask?

How much do binoculars cost with a lot of amount?

I am sure that the Roku 3 has more features, but we are most pleased with this model we purchased before the 3 arrived .Easy to use, compact, take it on trips, use in a hotel, what more can you ask?

I am sure that the Roku 3 has more features, but we are most pleased with this model we purchased before the 3 arrived.Easy to use, compact, take it on trips, use in a hotel, what more can you ask?

I am sure that the Roku 3 has more features, but we are most pleased with this model we purchased <hl> before the 3 arrived <hl> .Easy to use, compact, take it on trips, use in a hotel, what more can you ask?

I am sure that the Roku 3 has more features, but we are most pleased with this model we purchased <hl> before the 3 arrived <hl>.Easy to use, compact, take it on trips, use in a hotel, what more can you ask?

<hl> I am sure that the Roku 3 has more features, but we are most pleased with this model we purchased before the 3 arrived .Easy to use, compact, take it on trips, use in a hotel, what more can you ask? <hl>

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The USB 3.0 speed is amazing

question: How about speed?, context: I purchased one of these for all of my video's and just plain old stuff I thought a client might need later. First I was really pleased to see how small this is. The size was an added bonus. I carry way too much around with me and I don't need the extra weight or have the space. Second, I couldn't believe how fast that it transferred HD Video files. The USB 3.0 speed is amazing. I have been using firewire 800 and the USB 3.0 was much faster. If you transfer large files you will definitely appreciate how fast this can do the work. I bought 2 more.

How about speed?

The USB 3.0 speed is amazing .

I purchased one of these for all of my video's and just plain old stuff I thought a client might need later. First I was really pleased to see how small this is. The size was an added bonus. I carry way too much around with me and I don't need the extra weight or have the space. Second, I couldn't believe how fast that it transferred HD Video files. The USB 3.0 speed is amazing. I have been using firewire 800 and the USB 3.0 was much faster. If you transfer large files you will definitely appreciate how fast this can do the work. I bought 2 more.

<hl> The USB 3.0 speed is amazing <hl> .

I purchased one of these for all of my video's and just plain old stuff I thought a client might need later. First I was really pleased to see how small this is. The size was an added bonus. I carry way too much around with me and I don't need the extra weight or have the space. Second, I couldn't believe how fast that it transferred HD Video files. <hl> The USB 3.0 speed is amazing <hl>. I have been using firewire 800 and the USB 3.0 was much faster. If you transfer large files you will definitely appreciate how fast this can do the work. I bought 2 more.

I purchased one of these for all of my video's and just plain old stuff I thought a client might need later. First I was really pleased to see how small this is. The size was an added bonus. I carry way too much around with me and I don't need the extra weight or have the space. Second, I couldn't believe how fast that it transferred HD Video files. <hl> The USB 3.0 speed is amazing . <hl> I have been using firewire 800 and the USB 3.0 was much faster. If you transfer large files you will definitely appreciate how fast this can do the work. I bought 2 more.

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is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle.

question: How is the device?, context: Unit is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle.

How is the device?

Unit is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle.

Unit is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle.

Unit <hl> is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle. <hl>

Unit <hl> is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle. <hl>

<hl> Unit is good. First unit defective. Directions are weak and limited, Net support just plain bad. Roku insists on registration, [I think SEVEN times for us] before asking dumb questions and forcing us to run from computer to TV and back. This is a Roku 3, and apparently it's too new for them to handle. <hl>

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and the shape feels more natural to me

question: How is the grip?, context: The AmazonBasics 3-Button mouse connects to and works flawlessly with a Mac out of the box. The texture is very nice, a silky feel you don't expect from plastics. Tracking across the screen is super fast, so much so that I had to turn down tracking speed in my settings. For years I've been using the standardApple Optical Mouse, which works fine for my purposes and feels great. We have had an issue with a few over the years that have developed a fault, however: when you lift the mouse off the mouse pad (or whatever surface you're using) the cursor starts jumping around on the screen. There's no telling, of course, whether the AmazonBasics mouse will develop a similar defect after extensive use. I do prefer the Apple mouse for two reasons: it's a bit heavier, and the shape feels more natural to me. I'm sure that it wouldn't take long to get used to the feel of the Amazon mouse, however. As with theAmazonBasics Wired KeyboardI recently reviewed, Amazon's mouse offers a decent to Apple's more expensive product.

How is the grip?

I do prefer the Apple mouse for two reasons: it's a bit heavier, and the shape feels more natural to me .

The AmazonBasics 3-Button mouse connects to and works flawlessly with a Mac out of the box. The texture is very nice, a silky feel you don't expect from plastics. Tracking across the screen is super fast, so much so that I had to turn down tracking speed in my settings. For years I've been using the standardApple Optical Mouse, which works fine for my purposes and feels great. We have had an issue with a few over the years that have developed a fault, however: when you lift the mouse off the mouse pad (or whatever surface you're using) the cursor starts jumping around on the screen. There's no telling, of course, whether the AmazonBasics mouse will develop a similar defect after extensive use. I do prefer the Apple mouse for two reasons: it's a bit heavier, and the shape feels more natural to me. I'm sure that it wouldn't take long to get used to the feel of the Amazon mouse, however. As with theAmazonBasics Wired KeyboardI recently reviewed, Amazon's mouse offers a decent to Apple's more expensive product.

I do prefer the Apple mouse for two reasons: it's a bit heavier, <hl> and the shape feels more natural to me <hl> .

The AmazonBasics 3-Button mouse connects to and works flawlessly with a Mac out of the box. The texture is very nice, a silky feel you don't expect from plastics. Tracking across the screen is super fast, so much so that I had to turn down tracking speed in my settings. For years I've been using the standardApple Optical Mouse, which works fine for my purposes and feels great. We have had an issue with a few over the years that have developed a fault, however: when you lift the mouse off the mouse pad (or whatever surface you're using) the cursor starts jumping around on the screen. There's no telling, of course, whether the AmazonBasics mouse will develop a similar defect after extensive use. I do prefer the Apple mouse for two reasons: it's a bit heavier, <hl> and the shape feels more natural to me <hl>. I'm sure that it wouldn't take long to get used to the feel of the Amazon mouse, however. As with theAmazonBasics Wired KeyboardI recently reviewed, Amazon's mouse offers a decent to Apple's more expensive product.

The AmazonBasics 3-Button mouse connects to and works flawlessly with a Mac out of the box. The texture is very nice, a silky feel you don't expect from plastics. Tracking across the screen is super fast, so much so that I had to turn down tracking speed in my settings. For years I've been using the standardApple Optical Mouse, which works fine for my purposes and feels great. We have had an issue with a few over the years that have developed a fault, however: when you lift the mouse off the mouse pad (or whatever surface you're using) the cursor starts jumping around on the screen. There's no telling, of course, whether the AmazonBasics mouse will develop a similar defect after extensive use. <hl> I do prefer the Apple mouse for two reasons: it's a bit heavier, and the shape feels more natural to me . <hl> I'm sure that it wouldn't take long to get used to the feel of the Amazon mouse, however. As with theAmazonBasics Wired KeyboardI recently reviewed, Amazon's mouse offers a decent to Apple's more expensive product.

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Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones

question: How is the quality on the audio?, context: These things are amazing. The sound is absolutely mind blowing. Playing games wearing these really put you in the game. Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones. One of my favorite things about them though is that you really have no bleed out from the headphones. If you keep them at a moderate volume no one else can hear what you are listening to. They are very durable and I now own three pairs for various locations. The cord can be a bit long but if you play guitar (or other instrument) you can sling it around your back and run it past the back of the equipment to keep the cable out of the way.

How is the quality on the audio?

Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones .

These things are amazing. The sound is absolutely mind blowing. Playing games wearing these really put you in the game. Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones. One of my favorite things about them though is that you really have no bleed out from the headphones. If you keep them at a moderate volume no one else can hear what you are listening to. They are very durable and I now own three pairs for various locations. The cord can be a bit long but if you play guitar (or other instrument) you can sling it around your back and run it past the back of the equipment to keep the cable out of the way.

<hl> Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones <hl> .

These things are amazing. The sound is absolutely mind blowing. Playing games wearing these really put you in the game. <hl> Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones <hl>. One of my favorite things about them though is that you really have no bleed out from the headphones. If you keep them at a moderate volume no one else can hear what you are listening to. They are very durable and I now own three pairs for various locations. The cord can be a bit long but if you play guitar (or other instrument) you can sling it around your back and run it past the back of the equipment to keep the cable out of the way.

These things are amazing. The sound is absolutely mind blowing. Playing games wearing these really put you in the game. <hl> Music is crisp and clear and base can be felt in your bones . <hl> One of my favorite things about them though is that you really have no bleed out from the headphones. If you keep them at a moderate volume no one else can hear what you are listening to. They are very durable and I now own three pairs for various locations. The cord can be a bit long but if you play guitar (or other instrument) you can sling it around your back and run it past the back of the equipment to keep the cable out of the way.

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The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install

question: How simple is the instruction?, context: All parts seemed solidly built and installation was very simple. As other reviewers have stated, don't trust the built-in level. I would suggest a 2 or 4 foot level for best results. I really like the single piece wall mount. The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install.

How simple is the instruction?

The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install .

All parts seemed solidly built and installation was very simple. As other reviewers have stated, don't trust the built-in level. I would suggest a 2 or 4 foot level for best results. I really like the single piece wall mount. The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install.

<hl> The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install <hl> .

All parts seemed solidly built and installation was very simple. As other reviewers have stated, don't trust the built-in level. I would suggest a 2 or 4 foot level for best results. I really like the single piece wall mount. <hl> The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install <hl>.

All parts seemed solidly built and installation was very simple. As other reviewers have stated, don't trust the built-in level. I would suggest a 2 or 4 foot level for best results. I really like the single piece wall mount. <hl> The instructions included were easy to follow, there was no confusion about how to install . <hl>

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great external battery

question: How is the battery?, context: The Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery for anyone's Apple and Android Device. The Astro E5 size is exactly the same size as it predecessor, the Astro E4. The weight of it is pretty heavy holding it in your hand but not anything that is noticeable if you have a bunch of stuff in a bag with this battery in it. The on/off button is quite easy to press and easily pressed if it is stuffed into a bag. The flashlight in the external battery is a big plus. It is a bright LED light that works well if the power is out or looking for something in the night. The light is easily turned on because of the easily pressed on/off buttons. The flashlight is activated by pressing 2 times fast on the on/off button. This battery has 2 USB ports. One is 5 volts at 2 amps and the other is 5 volts at 1 amp. There are 4 LED's that tell how much power the battery pack has left for charging other devices. The battery has a smooth, shiny, reflective and stylish finish which looks awesome. The finish on the battery also attractions a lot of fingerprints which could make the battery look bad if not cleaned every so often.This battery has a massive 15000mah lithium ion battery in it that is packed in a small casing. This battery is smaller than most other external batteries I have researched in the past which is ideal for packing in a small bag. I use this battery to charge my iPhone 5 and my iPod touch 5. I can charge both these devices simultaneously.This product is ideal for someone who travels a lot and uses a smartphone for their business when traveling. This battery is also good for people who go camping and are not around power that watch movies and play games on their device for long periods of time. Other than the buttons being easily pressed this is the perfect external battery for those looking into buying one to use for a long trip or power your friends device and keep your devices charged in case of a black out.The Anker Astro E5 is closely comparable to the Astro E4.Anker Astro E4 13000mAh External Battery Pack Portable Power Bank Charger for iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad 4, 3, 2, Mini, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 2; HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA; Motorola ATRIX, Droid; Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7... (This has a 13000mah lithium ion battery) Both of these batteries look identical from the looks to the locations of the ports but the Astro E5 has a 15000mah battery that puts it over the top of the Astro E4.Overall the Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery that can charge your smartphone to 100% and do it again 6-8 more times and has a modern look most smartphones have today. You won't have to worry about your phone dying for more than a week when using this external battery.So far i have charged my iPhone 5 twice and it still has 4 LEDS.Another Update: i have charged my ipod touch 2 times and my iPhone 5 3 times and it now has 1 LED and can still charge my devices.I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest.

How is the battery?

The Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery for anyone's Apple and Android Device.

The Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery for anyone's Apple and Android Device. The Astro E5 size is exactly the same size as it predecessor, the Astro E4. The weight of it is pretty heavy holding it in your hand but not anything that is noticeable if you have a bunch of stuff in a bag with this battery in it. The on/off button is quite easy to press and easily pressed if it is stuffed into a bag. The flashlight in the external battery is a big plus. It is a bright LED light that works well if the power is out or looking for something in the night. The light is easily turned on because of the easily pressed on/off buttons. The flashlight is activated by pressing 2 times fast on the on/off button. This battery has 2 USB ports. One is 5 volts at 2 amps and the other is 5 volts at 1 amp. There are 4 LED's that tell how much power the battery pack has left for charging other devices. The battery has a smooth, shiny, reflective and stylish finish which looks awesome. The finish on the battery also attractions a lot of fingerprints which could make the battery look bad if not cleaned every so often.This battery has a massive 15000mah lithium ion battery in it that is packed in a small casing. This battery is smaller than most other external batteries I have researched in the past which is ideal for packing in a small bag. I use this battery to charge my iPhone 5 and my iPod touch 5. I can charge both these devices simultaneously.This product is ideal for someone who travels a lot and uses a smartphone for their business when traveling. This battery is also good for people who go camping and are not around power that watch movies and play games on their device for long periods of time. Other than the buttons being easily pressed this is the perfect external battery for those looking into buying one to use for a long trip or power your friends device and keep your devices charged in case of a black out.The Anker Astro E5 is closely comparable to the Astro E4.Anker Astro E4 13000mAh External Battery Pack Portable Power Bank Charger for iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad 4, 3, 2, Mini, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 2; HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA; Motorola ATRIX, Droid; Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7... (This has a 13000mah lithium ion battery) Both of these batteries look identical from the looks to the locations of the ports but the Astro E5 has a 15000mah battery that puts it over the top of the Astro E4.Overall the Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery that can charge your smartphone to 100% and do it again 6-8 more times and has a modern look most smartphones have today. You won't have to worry about your phone dying for more than a week when using this external battery.So far i have charged my iPhone 5 twice and it still has 4 LEDS.Another Update: i have charged my ipod touch 2 times and my iPhone 5 3 times and it now has 1 LED and can still charge my devices.I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest.

The Anker Astro E5 is a <hl> great external battery <hl> for anyone's Apple and Android Device.

The Anker Astro E5 is a <hl> great external battery <hl> for anyone's Apple and Android Device. The Astro E5 size is exactly the same size as it predecessor, the Astro E4. The weight of it is pretty heavy holding it in your hand but not anything that is noticeable if you have a bunch of stuff in a bag with this battery in it. The on/off button is quite easy to press and easily pressed if it is stuffed into a bag. The flashlight in the external battery is a big plus. It is a bright LED light that works well if the power is out or looking for something in the night. The light is easily turned on because of the easily pressed on/off buttons. The flashlight is activated by pressing 2 times fast on the on/off button. This battery has 2 USB ports. One is 5 volts at 2 amps and the other is 5 volts at 1 amp. There are 4 LED's that tell how much power the battery pack has left for charging other devices. The battery has a smooth, shiny, reflective and stylish finish which looks awesome. The finish on the battery also attractions a lot of fingerprints which could make the battery look bad if not cleaned every so often.This battery has a massive 15000mah lithium ion battery in it that is packed in a small casing. This battery is smaller than most other external batteries I have researched in the past which is ideal for packing in a small bag. I use this battery to charge my iPhone 5 and my iPod touch 5. I can charge both these devices simultaneously.This product is ideal for someone who travels a lot and uses a smartphone for their business when traveling. This battery is also good for people who go camping and are not around power that watch movies and play games on their device for long periods of time. Other than the buttons being easily pressed this is the perfect external battery for those looking into buying one to use for a long trip or power your friends device and keep your devices charged in case of a black out.The Anker Astro E5 is closely comparable to the Astro E4.Anker Astro E4 13000mAh External Battery Pack Portable Power Bank Charger for iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad 4, 3, 2, Mini, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 2; HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA; Motorola ATRIX, Droid; Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7... (This has a 13000mah lithium ion battery) Both of these batteries look identical from the looks to the locations of the ports but the Astro E5 has a 15000mah battery that puts it over the top of the Astro E4.Overall the Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery that can charge your smartphone to 100% and do it again 6-8 more times and has a modern look most smartphones have today. You won't have to worry about your phone dying for more than a week when using this external battery.So far i have charged my iPhone 5 twice and it still has 4 LEDS.Another Update: i have charged my ipod touch 2 times and my iPhone 5 3 times and it now has 1 LED and can still charge my devices.I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest.

<hl> The Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery for anyone's Apple and Android Device. <hl> The Astro E5 size is exactly the same size as it predecessor, the Astro E4. The weight of it is pretty heavy holding it in your hand but not anything that is noticeable if you have a bunch of stuff in a bag with this battery in it. The on/off button is quite easy to press and easily pressed if it is stuffed into a bag. The flashlight in the external battery is a big plus. It is a bright LED light that works well if the power is out or looking for something in the night. The light is easily turned on because of the easily pressed on/off buttons. The flashlight is activated by pressing 2 times fast on the on/off button. This battery has 2 USB ports. One is 5 volts at 2 amps and the other is 5 volts at 1 amp. There are 4 LED's that tell how much power the battery pack has left for charging other devices. The battery has a smooth, shiny, reflective and stylish finish which looks awesome. The finish on the battery also attractions a lot of fingerprints which could make the battery look bad if not cleaned every so often. This battery has a massive 15000mah lithium ion battery in it that is packed in a small casing. This battery is smaller than most other external batteries I have researched in the past which is ideal for packing in a small bag. I use this battery to charge my iPhone 5 and my iPod touch 5. I can charge both these devices simultaneously. This product is ideal for someone who travels a lot and uses a smartphone for their business when traveling. This battery is also good for people who go camping and are not around power that watch movies and play games on their device for long periods of time. Other than the buttons being easily pressed this is the perfect external battery for those looking into buying one to use for a long trip or power your friends device and keep your devices charged in case of a black out. The Anker Astro E5 is closely comparable to the Astro E4.Anker Astro E4 13000mAh External Battery Pack Portable Power Bank Charger for iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad 4, 3, 2, Mini, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 2; HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA; Motorola ATRIX, Droid; Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7... (This has a 13000mah lithium ion battery) Both of these batteries look identical from the looks to the locations of the ports but the Astro E5 has a 15000mah battery that puts it over the top of the Astro E4.Overall the Anker Astro E5 is a great external battery that can charge your smartphone to 100% and do it again 6-8 more times and has a modern look most smartphones have today. You won't have to worry about your phone dying for more than a week when using this external battery. So far i have charged my iPhone 5 twice and it still has 4 LEDS.Another Update: i have charged my ipod touch 2 times and my iPhone 5 3 times and it now has 1 LED and can still charge my devices. I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest.

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and the sound quality was totally acceptable

question: How is the sound quality of this one?, context: I decided to buy these despite the negative reviews, and I'm glad I did. They may not be the cadillac of in-ear earbuds, but they are well worth the $6 total cost. When I first stuck them in my ears, the words from the negative reviews rang true, but when I changed the shields to the larger size, it was a whole new experience. I bought them for a long road trip with 3 grandkids (one a 10 month old baby). The noise isolating quality was better than I expected based on the reviews, and the sound quality was totally acceptable.

How is the sound quality of this one?

The noise isolating quality was better than I expected based on the reviews, and the sound quality was totally acceptable .

I decided to buy these despite the negative reviews, and I'm glad I did. They may not be the cadillac of in-ear earbuds, but they are well worth the $6 total cost. When I first stuck them in my ears, the words from the negative reviews rang true, but when I changed the shields to the larger size, it was a whole new experience. I bought them for a long road trip with 3 grandkids (one a 10 month old baby). The noise isolating quality was better than I expected based on the reviews, and the sound quality was totally acceptable.

The noise isolating quality was better than I expected based on the reviews, <hl> and the sound quality was totally acceptable <hl> .

I decided to buy these despite the negative reviews, and I'm glad I did. They may not be the cadillac of in-ear earbuds, but they are well worth the $6 total cost. When I first stuck them in my ears, the words from the negative reviews rang true, but when I changed the shields to the larger size, it was a whole new experience. I bought them for a long road trip with 3 grandkids (one a 10 month old baby). The noise isolating quality was better than I expected based on the reviews, <hl> and the sound quality was totally acceptable <hl>.

I decided to buy these despite the negative reviews, and I'm glad I did. They may not be the cadillac of in-ear earbuds, but they are well worth the $6 total cost. When I first stuck them in my ears, the words from the negative reviews rang true, but when I changed the shields to the larger size, it was a whole new experience. I bought them for a long road trip with 3 grandkids (one a 10 month old baby). <hl> The noise isolating quality was better than I expected based on the reviews, and the sound quality was totally acceptable . <hl>

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But having grown accustomed to my previous 7"

question: How big is the unit?, context: I am *so* glad I traded a (refurbished) 8.9" in for a (new) 7"!! The refurbished unit was like new btw. But having grown accustomed to my previous 7" 1st gen Fire, this is just right. There are also minute differences on the keyboard, etc. between the sizes that I was already used to. I think the 8.9 is too big and heavy; and this one is just right :) Love Fire in general, and enjoying all the new functions, especially the audiobook/ebook synchronization, as well as the new standard text-to-speech voice which is certainly improved on the original. I am also for the first time typing on the bluetooth keyboard which paired perfectly once I figured it out and types amazingly comfortably (by Amazon), plus the original (leather) Amazon case (in blue); the difference in price between the sizes allowed me those extras (and a charger). Works great. Also there is a phone app so you can make and receive calls. 5-Star performance! :)Update: I returned this unit for a refurbished non-HD (gen. 2) Fire. I just don't think the HD adds anything (the screen of my original Fire is perfectly responsive and visually; it doesn't have the slight pauses or glitches of the HD. I reasoned the 10-point touch screen & HD-quality "video card" (or whatever a Fire has) takes more RAM and software to operate, hence possibly accounting for the difference from my *perfect* 1st gen. unit. I watch Netflix and HD-quality YouTube videos on my 1st gen. and honestly don't see a difference. I also know the refurbished units are just as fine and functional as new ones. I got two more cases with the deal, one being a duplicate of my favorite which is hard "fabric" that completely zips around unit and has no "straps" (Marware beige)Marware jurni Kindle Fire Case Cover, Beige (does not fit Kindle Fire HD)Most of the new features like text ebook/ audiobook synchronization (immersion reading) are included in the new (2nd gen.) software and I'm hoping the new text-to-speech voice software is as well. They are not HD-dependent. Of course I am sacrificing Bluetooth functionality (keyboard, separate speakers), HDMI-out for a larger screen, and one App that allows you to use the device as a phone; probably the microphone is missing too, and of course the camera is (mine was too dark and grainy anyways, not nearly as good as a built-in laptop cam for example). So, no Skype on the non-HD if those features matter to you (the phone App was neat).My main beef was the screen, again in the HD 7" Fire was yellow, with less contrast (for text ebooks) than my 1st gen. which I far preferred. Mostly I use my Fire for reading ebooks, and that was what was important to me. I keep my half-way brightness setting, and it's always sufficient. Secondly I browse websites and videos, and my 1st gen. is nimble & quick and perfectly capable. So I'm hoping the 2nd gen. I have now ordered will have the hardware designs I prefer with *some* of the new features (software). I can only hope for the quicker, brighter screen; I know the interface has been updated to the new standard which I found equally useful to the original. It is shipping now... :) As a small last insertion, the Kindle (ebook reading software) function, in the updated version, covers the text of your ebook with the menu enabled at the top, more like the Kindle White. The old Fire doesnt do this; it does, however, do it on the bottom. This will be the same between the HD and 2nd gen., so just a minor irritation. Btw, I received the sale price of $169 here so the difference in price between the HD and non-HD unit was a non-issue.I removed one star for the more yellow, darker screen with less ebook text contrast.

How big is the unit?

But having grown accustomed to my previous 7" 1st gen Fire, this is just right.

I am *so* glad I traded a (refurbished) 8.9" in for a (new) 7"!! The refurbished unit was like new btw. But having grown accustomed to my previous 7" 1st gen Fire, this is just right. There are also minute differences on the keyboard, etc. between the sizes that I was already used to. I think the 8.9 is too big and heavy; and this one is just right :) Love Fire in general, and enjoying all the new functions, especially the audiobook/ebook synchronization, as well as the new standard text-to-speech voice which is certainly improved on the original. I am also for the first time typing on the bluetooth keyboard which paired perfectly once I figured it out and types amazingly comfortably (by Amazon), plus the original (leather) Amazon case (in blue); the difference in price between the sizes allowed me those extras (and a charger). Works great. Also there is a phone app so you can make and receive calls. 5-Star performance! :)Update: I returned this unit for a refurbished non-HD (gen. 2) Fire. I just don't think the HD adds anything (the screen of my original Fire is perfectly responsive and visually; it doesn't have the slight pauses or glitches of the HD. I reasoned the 10-point touch screen & HD-quality "video card" (or whatever a Fire has) takes more RAM and software to operate, hence possibly accounting for the difference from my *perfect* 1st gen. unit. I watch Netflix and HD-quality YouTube videos on my 1st gen. and honestly don't see a difference. I also know the refurbished units are just as fine and functional as new ones. I got two more cases with the deal, one being a duplicate of my favorite which is hard "fabric" that completely zips around unit and has no "straps" (Marware beige)Marware jurni Kindle Fire Case Cover, Beige (does not fit Kindle Fire HD)Most of the new features like text ebook/ audiobook synchronization (immersion reading) are included in the new (2nd gen.) software and I'm hoping the new text-to-speech voice software is as well. They are not HD-dependent. Of course I am sacrificing Bluetooth functionality (keyboard, separate speakers), HDMI-out for a larger screen, and one App that allows you to use the device as a phone; probably the microphone is missing too, and of course the camera is (mine was too dark and grainy anyways, not nearly as good as a built-in laptop cam for example). So, no Skype on the non-HD if those features matter to you (the phone App was neat).My main beef was the screen, again in the HD 7" Fire was yellow, with less contrast (for text ebooks) than my 1st gen. which I far preferred. Mostly I use my Fire for reading ebooks, and that was what was important to me. I keep my half-way brightness setting, and it's always sufficient. Secondly I browse websites and videos, and my 1st gen. is nimble & quick and perfectly capable. So I'm hoping the 2nd gen. I have now ordered will have the hardware designs I prefer with *some* of the new features (software). I can only hope for the quicker, brighter screen; I know the interface has been updated to the new standard which I found equally useful to the original. It is shipping now... :) As a small last insertion, the Kindle (ebook reading software) function, in the updated version, covers the text of your ebook with the menu enabled at the top, more like the Kindle White. The old Fire doesnt do this; it does, however, do it on the bottom. This will be the same between the HD and 2nd gen., so just a minor irritation. Btw, I received the sale price of $169 here so the difference in price between the HD and non-HD unit was a non-issue.I removed one star for the more yellow, darker screen with less ebook text contrast.

<hl> But having grown accustomed to my previous 7" <hl> 1st gen Fire, this is just right.

I am *so* glad I traded a (refurbished) 8.9" in for a (new) 7"!! The refurbished unit was like new btw. <hl> But having grown accustomed to my previous 7" <hl> 1st gen Fire, this is just right. There are also minute differences on the keyboard, etc. between the sizes that I was already used to. I think the 8.9 is too big and heavy; and this one is just right :) Love Fire in general, and enjoying all the new functions, especially the audiobook/ebook synchronization, as well as the new standard text-to-speech voice which is certainly improved on the original. I am also for the first time typing on the bluetooth keyboard which paired perfectly once I figured it out and types amazingly comfortably (by Amazon), plus the original (leather) Amazon case (in blue); the difference in price between the sizes allowed me those extras (and a charger). Works great. Also there is a phone app so you can make and receive calls. 5-Star performance! :)Update: I returned this unit for a refurbished non-HD (gen. 2) Fire. I just don't think the HD adds anything (the screen of my original Fire is perfectly responsive and visually; it doesn't have the slight pauses or glitches of the HD. I reasoned the 10-point touch screen & HD-quality "video card" (or whatever a Fire has) takes more RAM and software to operate, hence possibly accounting for the difference from my *perfect* 1st gen. unit. I watch Netflix and HD-quality YouTube videos on my 1st gen. and honestly don't see a difference. I also know the refurbished units are just as fine and functional as new ones. I got two more cases with the deal, one being a duplicate of my favorite which is hard "fabric" that completely zips around unit and has no "straps" (Marware beige)Marware jurni Kindle Fire Case Cover, Beige (does not fit Kindle Fire HD)Most of the new features like text ebook/ audiobook synchronization (immersion reading) are included in the new (2nd gen.) software and I'm hoping the new text-to-speech voice software is as well. They are not HD-dependent. Of course I am sacrificing Bluetooth functionality (keyboard, separate speakers), HDMI-out for a larger screen, and one App that allows you to use the device as a phone; probably the microphone is missing too, and of course the camera is (mine was too dark and grainy anyways, not nearly as good as a built-in laptop cam for example). So, no Skype on the non-HD if those features matter to you (the phone App was neat).My main beef was the screen, again in the HD 7" Fire was yellow, with less contrast (for text ebooks) than my 1st gen. which I far preferred. Mostly I use my Fire for reading ebooks, and that was what was important to me. I keep my half-way brightness setting, and it's always sufficient. Secondly I browse websites and videos, and my 1st gen. is nimble & quick and perfectly capable. So I'm hoping the 2nd gen. I have now ordered will have the hardware designs I prefer with *some* of the new features (software). I can only hope for the quicker, brighter screen; I know the interface has been updated to the new standard which I found equally useful to the original. It is shipping now... :) As a small last insertion, the Kindle (ebook reading software) function, in the updated version, covers the text of your ebook with the menu enabled at the top, more like the Kindle White. The old Fire doesnt do this; it does, however, do it on the bottom. This will be the same between the HD and 2nd gen., so just a minor irritation. Btw, I received the sale price of $169 here so the difference in price between the HD and non-HD unit was a non-issue.I removed one star for the more yellow, darker screen with less ebook text contrast.

I am *so* glad I traded a (refurbished) 8.9" in for a (new) 7"!! The refurbished unit was like new btw. <hl> But having grown accustomed to my previous 7" 1st gen Fire, this is just right. <hl> There are also minute differences on the keyboard, etc. between the sizes that I was already used to. I think the 8.9 is too big and heavy; and this one is just right :) Love Fire in general, and enjoying all the new functions, especially the audiobook/ebook synchronization, as well as the new standard text-to-speech voice which is certainly improved on the original. I am also for the first time typing on the bluetooth keyboard which paired perfectly once I figured it out and types amazingly comfortably (by Amazon), plus the original (leather) Amazon case (in blue); the difference in price between the sizes allowed me those extras (and a charger). Works great. Also there is a phone app so you can make and receive calls. 5-Star performance! :)Update: I returned this unit for a refurbished non-HD (gen. 2) Fire. I just don't think the HD adds anything (the screen of my original Fire is perfectly responsive and visually; it doesn't have the slight pauses or glitches of the HD. I reasoned the 10-point touch screen & HD-quality "video card" (or whatever a Fire has) takes more RAM and software to operate, hence possibly accounting for the difference from my *perfect* 1st gen. unit. I watch Netflix and HD-quality YouTube videos on my 1st gen. and honestly don't see a difference. I also know the refurbished units are just as fine and functional as new ones. I got two more cases with the deal, one being a duplicate of my favorite which is hard "fabric" that completely zips around unit and has no "straps" (Marware beige)Marware jurni Kindle Fire Case Cover, Beige (does not fit Kindle Fire HD)Most of the new features like text ebook/ audiobook synchronization (immersion reading) are included in the new (2nd gen.) software and I'm hoping the new text-to-speech voice software is as well. They are not HD-dependent. Of course I am sacrificing Bluetooth functionality (keyboard, separate speakers), HDMI-out for a larger screen, and one App that allows you to use the device as a phone; probably the microphone is missing too, and of course the camera is (mine was too dark and grainy anyways, not nearly as good as a built-in laptop cam for example). So, no Skype on the non-HD if those features matter to you (the phone App was neat).My main beef was the screen, again in the HD 7" Fire was yellow, with less contrast (for text ebooks) than my 1st gen. which I far preferred. Mostly I use my Fire for reading ebooks, and that was what was important to me. I keep my half-way brightness setting, and it's always sufficient. Secondly I browse websites and videos, and my 1st gen. is nimble & quick and perfectly capable. So I'm hoping the 2nd gen. I have now ordered will have the hardware designs I prefer with *some* of the new features (software). I can only hope for the quicker, brighter screen; I know the interface has been updated to the new standard which I found equally useful to the original. It is shipping now... :) As a small last insertion, the Kindle (ebook reading software) function, in the updated version, covers the text of your ebook with the menu enabled at the top, more like the Kindle White. The old Fire doesnt do this; it does, however, do it on the bottom. This will be the same between the HD and 2nd gen., so just a minor irritation. Btw, I received the sale price of $169 here so the difference in price between the HD and non-HD unit was a non-issue. I removed one star for the more yellow, darker screen with less ebook text contrast.

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WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it

question: What do you think of the artistic design?, context: I really don't have anything new to report after reading many of the reviews, I just wanted to add my comments.I purchased the Airbender keyboard and case to compare it to the Logitech aluminum case. WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it, I took a considerable number errors and miskeys until I got into the swing of it. My opinion is that the keys are just to close together on the keyboard and hence I regularly ended up pushing both adjacent keys.Enter the Airbender. The first thing I notice, and looked for, was a tad of spacing between the keys and was pleased to see it. This is achieved I feel by reducing the size of the keys from 16mm on the Logitech to 14mm on the Airbender. Hence there is, in my opinion, just enough space to allow me to type without constant errors. I did find that the right shift key was a little awkwardly spaced to the right of the "page up" key and it is a little small, however with time I am sure I will get used to it.As previously mentioned by other reviewers, the clamshell mechanism is a little fiddly to get it situated however, when it is finally set up, bingo! I especially like the way it can be either landscape or portrait or anything in-between if you so desire unlike other clamshells on the market. The ability to be able to detach the iPad quickly from the keyboard is ingenious and useful although I did, again, find it a little fiddly re-attaching however I am sure practice will make perfect. Compared to the Logictech which, when the iPad is stowed away, is very sleek and has a nice look due to the aluminum case, the Airbender is a little more bulky however the practicality of the product outweighs the negative of this feature.I think I read that it was not possible to charge the iPad while the case is closed however mine seems to be able to do this without a problem. I also read that the auto off function using, I presume, magnets was spotty and I have to say I have also found this. That being said, I usually manually switch off my iPad and keyboard prior to closing the case so it is not an issue. In the case that I do forget, hopefully the timer auto off will work however I am not sure if this will happen if the case is linked with the bluetooth keyboard. Either way, this is certainly not a big issue in my mind.All in all, I think this is a well designed and thought out case. It is exactly what I needed and , although bulkier than the Logictech, I am very pleased I purchased it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants the benefit of a true keyboard as opposed to the screen keyboard.

What do you think of the artistic design?

WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it , I took a considerable number errors and miskeys until I got into the swing of it.

I really don't have anything new to report after reading many of the reviews, I just wanted to add my comments.I purchased the Airbender keyboard and case to compare it to the Logitech aluminum case. WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it, I took a considerable number errors and miskeys until I got into the swing of it. My opinion is that the keys are just to close together on the keyboard and hence I regularly ended up pushing both adjacent keys.Enter the Airbender. The first thing I notice, and looked for, was a tad of spacing between the keys and was pleased to see it. This is achieved I feel by reducing the size of the keys from 16mm on the Logitech to 14mm on the Airbender. Hence there is, in my opinion, just enough space to allow me to type without constant errors. I did find that the right shift key was a little awkwardly spaced to the right of the "page up" key and it is a little small, however with time I am sure I will get used to it.As previously mentioned by other reviewers, the clamshell mechanism is a little fiddly to get it situated however, when it is finally set up, bingo! I especially like the way it can be either landscape or portrait or anything in-between if you so desire unlike other clamshells on the market. The ability to be able to detach the iPad quickly from the keyboard is ingenious and useful although I did, again, find it a little fiddly re-attaching however I am sure practice will make perfect. Compared to the Logictech which, when the iPad is stowed away, is very sleek and has a nice look due to the aluminum case, the Airbender is a little more bulky however the practicality of the product outweighs the negative of this feature.I think I read that it was not possible to charge the iPad while the case is closed however mine seems to be able to do this without a problem. I also read that the auto off function using, I presume, magnets was spotty and I have to say I have also found this. That being said, I usually manually switch off my iPad and keyboard prior to closing the case so it is not an issue. In the case that I do forget, hopefully the timer auto off will work however I am not sure if this will happen if the case is linked with the bluetooth keyboard. Either way, this is certainly not a big issue in my mind.All in all, I think this is a well designed and thought out case. It is exactly what I needed and , although bulkier than the Logictech, I am very pleased I purchased it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants the benefit of a true keyboard as opposed to the screen keyboard.

<hl> WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it <hl> , I took a considerable number errors and miskeys until I got into the swing of it.

I really don't have anything new to report after reading many of the reviews, I just wanted to add my comments.I purchased the Airbender keyboard and case to compare it to the Logitech aluminum case. <hl> WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it <hl>, I took a considerable number errors and miskeys until I got into the swing of it. My opinion is that the keys are just to close together on the keyboard and hence I regularly ended up pushing both adjacent keys.Enter the Airbender. The first thing I notice, and looked for, was a tad of spacing between the keys and was pleased to see it. This is achieved I feel by reducing the size of the keys from 16mm on the Logitech to 14mm on the Airbender. Hence there is, in my opinion, just enough space to allow me to type without constant errors. I did find that the right shift key was a little awkwardly spaced to the right of the "page up" key and it is a little small, however with time I am sure I will get used to it.As previously mentioned by other reviewers, the clamshell mechanism is a little fiddly to get it situated however, when it is finally set up, bingo! I especially like the way it can be either landscape or portrait or anything in-between if you so desire unlike other clamshells on the market. The ability to be able to detach the iPad quickly from the keyboard is ingenious and useful although I did, again, find it a little fiddly re-attaching however I am sure practice will make perfect. Compared to the Logictech which, when the iPad is stowed away, is very sleek and has a nice look due to the aluminum case, the Airbender is a little more bulky however the practicality of the product outweighs the negative of this feature.I think I read that it was not possible to charge the iPad while the case is closed however mine seems to be able to do this without a problem. I also read that the auto off function using, I presume, magnets was spotty and I have to say I have also found this. That being said, I usually manually switch off my iPad and keyboard prior to closing the case so it is not an issue. In the case that I do forget, hopefully the timer auto off will work however I am not sure if this will happen if the case is linked with the bluetooth keyboard. Either way, this is certainly not a big issue in my mind.All in all, I think this is a well designed and thought out case. It is exactly what I needed and , although bulkier than the Logictech, I am very pleased I purchased it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants the benefit of a true keyboard as opposed to the screen keyboard.

I really don't have anything new to report after reading many of the reviews, I just wanted to add my comments. I purchased the Airbender keyboard and case to compare it to the Logitech aluminum case. <hl> WIth the latter, I used the keyboard infrequently however every time that I went to use it , I took a considerable number errors and miskeys until I got into the swing of it. <hl> My opinion is that the keys are just to close together on the keyboard and hence I regularly ended up pushing both adjacent keys. Enter the Airbender. The first thing I notice, and looked for, was a tad of spacing between the keys and was pleased to see it. This is achieved I feel by reducing the size of the keys from 16mm on the Logitech to 14mm on the Airbender. Hence there is, in my opinion, just enough space to allow me to type without constant errors. I did find that the right shift key was a little awkwardly spaced to the right of the "page up" key and it is a little small, however with time I am sure I will get used to it. As previously mentioned by other reviewers, the clamshell mechanism is a little fiddly to get it situated however, when it is finally set up, bingo! I especially like the way it can be either landscape or portrait or anything in-between if you so desire unlike other clamshells on the market. The ability to be able to detach the iPad quickly from the keyboard is ingenious and useful although I did, again, find it a little fiddly re-attaching however I am sure practice will make perfect. Compared to the Logictech which, when the iPad is stowed away, is very sleek and has a nice look due to the aluminum case, the Airbender is a little more bulky however the practicality of the product outweighs the negative of this feature. I think I read that it was not possible to charge the iPad while the case is closed however mine seems to be able to do this without a problem. I also read that the auto off function using, I presume, magnets was spotty and I have to say I have also found this. That being said, I usually manually switch off my iPad and keyboard prior to closing the case so it is not an issue. In the case that I do forget, hopefully the timer auto off will work however I am not sure if this will happen if the case is linked with the bluetooth keyboard. Either way, this is certainly not a big issue in my mind. All in all, I think this is a well designed and thought out case. It is exactly what I needed and , although bulkier than the Logictech, I am very pleased I purchased it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants the benefit of a true keyboard as opposed to the screen keyboard.

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elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive

question: How would you describe the ease of use of the keyboard?, context: This is my second New Trent Airbender iPad case/keyboard combo. It is a very sturdy, elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive, and I for the most part like the key action. However, this sized keyboard is cramped, and it will really vary from one individual to the next how comfortable you find typing on a keyboard of this size. I am fine with composing emails and typing documents that are up to 500 words in length (such as this one), but I would not consider writing the next great American novel on it.The arm that attaches the case to the keyboard allows for your iPad to rotate through an arbitrary angle. The design of the arm and its attachment mechanism has also been tweaked from the previous model, and it&#8217;s now much easier to adjust it and keep the iPad fixed in its place. Both the landscape and the portrait modes are fully supported. The arm is detachable, and it allows you to position the keyboard at some distance from the iPad while typing &#8211; very convenient for the times when you don&#8217;t want to stare too closely at the small screen. When attached the are is very securely fixed and it allows you for the &#8220;true&#8221; laptop use anywhere where you feel like taking your iPad Air.The case/keyboard combo is very well made. It is also competitively priced, and if you are looking for a rugged device/accessory of this kind then you will not go wrong with this New Trent model. I highly recommend it.

How would you describe the ease of use of the keyboard?

It is a very sturdy, elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive , and I for the most part like the key action.

This is my second New Trent Airbender iPad case/keyboard combo. It is a very sturdy, elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive, and I for the most part like the key action. However, this sized keyboard is cramped, and it will really vary from one individual to the next how comfortable you find typing on a keyboard of this size. I am fine with composing emails and typing documents that are up to 500 words in length (such as this one), but I would not consider writing the next great American novel on it.The arm that attaches the case to the keyboard allows for your iPad to rotate through an arbitrary angle. The design of the arm and its attachment mechanism has also been tweaked from the previous model, and it&#8217;s now much easier to adjust it and keep the iPad fixed in its place. Both the landscape and the portrait modes are fully supported. The arm is detachable, and it allows you to position the keyboard at some distance from the iPad while typing &#8211; very convenient for the times when you don&#8217;t want to stare too closely at the small screen. When attached the are is very securely fixed and it allows you for the &#8220;true&#8221; laptop use anywhere where you feel like taking your iPad Air.The case/keyboard combo is very well made. It is also competitively priced, and if you are looking for a rugged device/accessory of this kind then you will not go wrong with this New Trent model. I highly recommend it.

It is a very sturdy, <hl> elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive <hl> , and I for the most part like the key action.

This is my second New Trent Airbender iPad case/keyboard combo. It is a very sturdy, <hl> elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive <hl>, and I for the most part like the key action. However, this sized keyboard is cramped, and it will really vary from one individual to the next how comfortable you find typing on a keyboard of this size. I am fine with composing emails and typing documents that are up to 500 words in length (such as this one), but I would not consider writing the next great American novel on it.The arm that attaches the case to the keyboard allows for your iPad to rotate through an arbitrary angle. The design of the arm and its attachment mechanism has also been tweaked from the previous model, and it&#8217;s now much easier to adjust it and keep the iPad fixed in its place. Both the landscape and the portrait modes are fully supported. The arm is detachable, and it allows you to position the keyboard at some distance from the iPad while typing &#8211; very convenient for the times when you don&#8217;t want to stare too closely at the small screen. When attached the are is very securely fixed and it allows you for the &#8220;true&#8221; laptop use anywhere where you feel like taking your iPad Air.The case/keyboard combo is very well made. It is also competitively priced, and if you are looking for a rugged device/accessory of this kind then you will not go wrong with this New Trent model. I highly recommend it.

This is my second New Trent Airbender iPad case/keyboard combo. <hl> It is a very sturdy, elegant and functional Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad Air. It is designed for people who want to use their iPad Air in some very rough and physically demanding environments. It is also a stylish case that will not be out of place in your hip neighborhood coffee shop.One of the first things you notice about this case is that it&#8217;s pretty heavy, although not as heavy as the original version of Airbender. The case has been obviously redesigned, and it has lost some of its bulk. The new case doesn&#8217;t come with the several layers of protection for the iPad, which made it fairly hard to put your iPad in and out.The case is indeed very sturdy and it covers your iPad Air almost completely, except for the screen, which is now completely exposed. It imbues one with a confidence that the case will protect your iPad Air from most falls and bumps, although I have not been brave enough to venture an actual physical test. The case detaches from the keyboard, and it allows you to use the iPad by itself. All ports are exposed and are easily accessible with cords.The keyboard paired up with my iPad Air very easily and without any hitches. It also maintained connection for the duration of use. The keyboard is charged through a micro USB slot on the side. (An Apple compatible charging port might have been a more appropriate choice, but knowing how reluctant Apple is to let the third-party vendors use its ports, this was likely not going to happen.) The keyboard is very responsive , and I for the most part like the key action. <hl> However, this sized keyboard is cramped, and it will really vary from one individual to the next how comfortable you find typing on a keyboard of this size. I am fine with composing emails and typing documents that are up to 500 words in length (such as this one), but I would not consider writing the next great American novel on it. The arm that attaches the case to the keyboard allows for your iPad to rotate through an arbitrary angle. The design of the arm and its attachment mechanism has also been tweaked from the previous model, and it&#8217;s now much easier to adjust it and keep the iPad fixed in its place. Both the landscape and the portrait modes are fully supported. The arm is detachable, and it allows you to position the keyboard at some distance from the iPad while typing &#8211; very convenient for the times when you don&#8217;t want to stare too closely at the small screen. When attached the are is very securely fixed and it allows you for the &#8220;true&#8221; laptop use anywhere where you feel like taking your iPad Air. The case/keyboard combo is very well made. It is also competitively priced, and if you are looking for a rugged device/accessory of this kind then you will not go wrong with this New Trent model. I highly recommend it.

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downgraded the firmware back to 164

question: Why this feature affect the move?, context: Update (10/1/12):I downgraded the firmware back to 164. Since I upgraded the firmware to 220, I have already rebooted the router about 4~5x, the internet connection suddenly stops. I don't know if it's just me, but I feel that the router is a bit warmer when I touch it using firmware 220. I don't have any temperature measuring device so I can't confirm that it's really warmer (I did not adjust the transmit power setting, fyi).Update (9/12/12):I updated the firmware to version 3.0.0.4.220, and the 2 previous problems I stated is still existing.. I don't mind it that much but I still hope Asus fixes it soon. Workaround for 1.) I connect my PC to 2.4Ghz. 2.) I use Splashtop from my iPhone to connect to my home PC from office.AiCloud looks promising, supposedly you could view/play your media files from your iphone/ipad and android devices within and outside your network. But I'm stuck with the loading page, after I put my login user and password. My iphone can't login. Can anyone confirm if the aicloud works?Update (8/30/12):So far have encountered 2 problems with the latest firmware (3.0.0.4.164)1. I'm using Nero Media Home 4 in my PC to share my media to my wireless TV, Bluray and PS3. When my PC is connected to 5Ghz, the tv, bluray and ps3 cannot connect to Nero. When I connect to 2.4Ghz, they can see Nero and play the media. This works fine with N66U.2. I have setup port forwarding for Remote Desktop Connection, so I can connect to my home PC from my office. It's not working. This again, is working fine with N66U.QOS is also a known problem, but I'm not using it for now. I believe it's just a firmware issue since both are working with N66U. I hope it gets fixed with the next firmware release.Original Review:I bought this to share my media files, from an external hard drive, to my 3d tv and wireless bluray in bedroom. So far I'm not disappointed. I also have N66U to compare with, I've read from other reviewers that this router gets hot, when I touch the top part, it is warm but not hot, which is the same with my N66U.This is suppose to have a greater coverage compare to N66, but to my experience, the coverage is the same, which is already awesome.Initial setup was very straightforward, easy, fast and CD-less. Below are the actual steps after opening the box:1. Connect LAN cable from modem, LAN cable going to PC, and power cable2. Open web browser. Router setup page automatically shows up. Click Next3. Type the User login and Password that you want. Click Next4. Type the SSID and key for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (or you can click the checkbox: Copy 2.4Ghz settings to 5Ghz settings). Click Apply.After that, your wireless device should now be able to connect to your new router. I even used the same SSID and password from my previous router, and my devices connected automatically after the setup.These are my devices that connects to this router:- 3 laptops- 2 Iphones- Ipad- wireless tv- wireless bluray- PS3- wireless printerNo problem with connections, no disconnects, iphones when outside the apartment are still connected.PROS- Media Bridge mode. Applicable using 2 AC66U. This feature is not available to N66U- Dual band, 450Mbps+1300Mbps. I can't comment with the AC speeds, I don't have wireless AC clients for now.- HTTPS authentication when accessing admin page. If your using this for office/business use, this is plus.- AiCloud. Coming soon, the app is not yet available from the appstore/googleplay as of this review. (This is now available as of firmware version 3.0.0.4.220)- 2 USB ports. Supports external hard drives, printers or 3g/4g modems- 3TB external harddrive works (Manual says only up to 2TB is supported). Tested using Seagate expansion 3TB STBV3000100. My TVs won't even accept 3TB harddrives when connected directly to its usb ports.- DHCP Manual IP assignment (if you need static private IP on your device)- DLNA. Streams HD vids, pics and 3D vids to my LG tv and my LG bluray player, no lags, no disconnects. And this is even using wireless connection and not wired.- Awesome range. Before, I was using a cheap netgear, single band 2.4Ghz, included from my ISP. From the farthest point in my apartment, I get 2 bars of signal in windows 7 wireless network connection settings. With AC66U, I get full 5 bars using 2.4Ghz, and 4 bars on the 5Ghz band.- 3 Large external antennas- Download Master (if your into P2P downloading/uploading)- Option to vertically stand the router, or wall mount- User friendly setup- Impressive performance particularly on 5Ghz band- Stylish looks and superb quality- Ability to install 3rd party firmwaresCONS- Steep price (but worth it!)- Lack of USB 3.0 (not a big deal, since I don't get usb 2.0 speeds for file transfer using FTP or Samba, which I already know before purchasing this)- Manual is a bit helpful, but this router has tons of features and the manual only mentions the basic functionalities.If you got the money, and want a great performing router and stylish as well, I Highly Recommend Asus RT-AC66U. If you're about to buy N66U, just add $20~30 to your budget, and get this router, you won't regret.

Why this feature affect the move?

Update (10/1/12):I downgraded the firmware back to 164 .

Update (10/1/12):I downgraded the firmware back to 164. Since I upgraded the firmware to 220, I have already rebooted the router about 4~5x, the internet connection suddenly stops. I don't know if it's just me, but I feel that the router is a bit warmer when I touch it using firmware 220. I don't have any temperature measuring device so I can't confirm that it's really warmer (I did not adjust the transmit power setting, fyi).Update (9/12/12):I updated the firmware to version 3.0.0.4.220, and the 2 previous problems I stated is still existing.. I don't mind it that much but I still hope Asus fixes it soon. Workaround for 1.) I connect my PC to 2.4Ghz. 2.) I use Splashtop from my iPhone to connect to my home PC from office.AiCloud looks promising, supposedly you could view/play your media files from your iphone/ipad and android devices within and outside your network. But I'm stuck with the loading page, after I put my login user and password. My iphone can't login. Can anyone confirm if the aicloud works?Update (8/30/12):So far have encountered 2 problems with the latest firmware (3.0.0.4.164)1. I'm using Nero Media Home 4 in my PC to share my media to my wireless TV, Bluray and PS3. When my PC is connected to 5Ghz, the tv, bluray and ps3 cannot connect to Nero. When I connect to 2.4Ghz, they can see Nero and play the media. This works fine with N66U.2. I have setup port forwarding for Remote Desktop Connection, so I can connect to my home PC from my office. It's not working. This again, is working fine with N66U.QOS is also a known problem, but I'm not using it for now. I believe it's just a firmware issue since both are working with N66U. I hope it gets fixed with the next firmware release.Original Review:I bought this to share my media files, from an external hard drive, to my 3d tv and wireless bluray in bedroom. So far I'm not disappointed. I also have N66U to compare with, I've read from other reviewers that this router gets hot, when I touch the top part, it is warm but not hot, which is the same with my N66U.This is suppose to have a greater coverage compare to N66, but to my experience, the coverage is the same, which is already awesome.Initial setup was very straightforward, easy, fast and CD-less. Below are the actual steps after opening the box:1. Connect LAN cable from modem, LAN cable going to PC, and power cable2. Open web browser. Router setup page automatically shows up. Click Next3. Type the User login and Password that you want. Click Next4. Type the SSID and key for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (or you can click the checkbox: Copy 2.4Ghz settings to 5Ghz settings). Click Apply.After that, your wireless device should now be able to connect to your new router. I even used the same SSID and password from my previous router, and my devices connected automatically after the setup.These are my devices that connects to this router:- 3 laptops- 2 Iphones- Ipad- wireless tv- wireless bluray- PS3- wireless printerNo problem with connections, no disconnects, iphones when outside the apartment are still connected.PROS- Media Bridge mode. Applicable using 2 AC66U. This feature is not available to N66U- Dual band, 450Mbps+1300Mbps. I can't comment with the AC speeds, I don't have wireless AC clients for now.- HTTPS authentication when accessing admin page. If your using this for office/business use, this is plus.- AiCloud. Coming soon, the app is not yet available from the appstore/googleplay as of this review. (This is now available as of firmware version 3.0.0.4.220)- 2 USB ports. Supports external hard drives, printers or 3g/4g modems- 3TB external harddrive works (Manual says only up to 2TB is supported). Tested using Seagate expansion 3TB STBV3000100. My TVs won't even accept 3TB harddrives when connected directly to its usb ports.- DHCP Manual IP assignment (if you need static private IP on your device)- DLNA. Streams HD vids, pics and 3D vids to my LG tv and my LG bluray player, no lags, no disconnects. And this is even using wireless connection and not wired.- Awesome range. Before, I was using a cheap netgear, single band 2.4Ghz, included from my ISP. From the farthest point in my apartment, I get 2 bars of signal in windows 7 wireless network connection settings. With AC66U, I get full 5 bars using 2.4Ghz, and 4 bars on the 5Ghz band.- 3 Large external antennas- Download Master (if your into P2P downloading/uploading)- Option to vertically stand the router, or wall mount- User friendly setup- Impressive performance particularly on 5Ghz band- Stylish looks and superb quality- Ability to install 3rd party firmwaresCONS- Steep price (but worth it!)- Lack of USB 3.0 (not a big deal, since I don't get usb 2.0 speeds for file transfer using FTP or Samba, which I already know before purchasing this)- Manual is a bit helpful, but this router has tons of features and the manual only mentions the basic functionalities.If you got the money, and want a great performing router and stylish as well, I Highly Recommend Asus RT-AC66U. If you're about to buy N66U, just add $20~30 to your budget, and get this router, you won't regret.

Update (10/1/12):I <hl> downgraded the firmware back to 164 <hl> .

Update (10/1/12):I <hl> downgraded the firmware back to 164 <hl>. Since I upgraded the firmware to 220, I have already rebooted the router about 4~5x, the internet connection suddenly stops. I don't know if it's just me, but I feel that the router is a bit warmer when I touch it using firmware 220. I don't have any temperature measuring device so I can't confirm that it's really warmer (I did not adjust the transmit power setting, fyi).Update (9/12/12):I updated the firmware to version 3.0.0.4.220, and the 2 previous problems I stated is still existing.. I don't mind it that much but I still hope Asus fixes it soon. Workaround for 1.) I connect my PC to 2.4Ghz. 2.) I use Splashtop from my iPhone to connect to my home PC from office.AiCloud looks promising, supposedly you could view/play your media files from your iphone/ipad and android devices within and outside your network. But I'm stuck with the loading page, after I put my login user and password. My iphone can't login. Can anyone confirm if the aicloud works?Update (8/30/12):So far have encountered 2 problems with the latest firmware (3.0.0.4.164)1. I'm using Nero Media Home 4 in my PC to share my media to my wireless TV, Bluray and PS3. When my PC is connected to 5Ghz, the tv, bluray and ps3 cannot connect to Nero. When I connect to 2.4Ghz, they can see Nero and play the media. This works fine with N66U.2. I have setup port forwarding for Remote Desktop Connection, so I can connect to my home PC from my office. It's not working. This again, is working fine with N66U.QOS is also a known problem, but I'm not using it for now. I believe it's just a firmware issue since both are working with N66U. I hope it gets fixed with the next firmware release.Original Review:I bought this to share my media files, from an external hard drive, to my 3d tv and wireless bluray in bedroom. So far I'm not disappointed. I also have N66U to compare with, I've read from other reviewers that this router gets hot, when I touch the top part, it is warm but not hot, which is the same with my N66U.This is suppose to have a greater coverage compare to N66, but to my experience, the coverage is the same, which is already awesome.Initial setup was very straightforward, easy, fast and CD-less. Below are the actual steps after opening the box:1. Connect LAN cable from modem, LAN cable going to PC, and power cable2. Open web browser. Router setup page automatically shows up. Click Next3. Type the User login and Password that you want. Click Next4. Type the SSID and key for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (or you can click the checkbox: Copy 2.4Ghz settings to 5Ghz settings). Click Apply.After that, your wireless device should now be able to connect to your new router. I even used the same SSID and password from my previous router, and my devices connected automatically after the setup.These are my devices that connects to this router:- 3 laptops- 2 Iphones- Ipad- wireless tv- wireless bluray- PS3- wireless printerNo problem with connections, no disconnects, iphones when outside the apartment are still connected.PROS- Media Bridge mode. Applicable using 2 AC66U. This feature is not available to N66U- Dual band, 450Mbps+1300Mbps. I can't comment with the AC speeds, I don't have wireless AC clients for now.- HTTPS authentication when accessing admin page. If your using this for office/business use, this is plus.- AiCloud. Coming soon, the app is not yet available from the appstore/googleplay as of this review. (This is now available as of firmware version 3.0.0.4.220)- 2 USB ports. Supports external hard drives, printers or 3g/4g modems- 3TB external harddrive works (Manual says only up to 2TB is supported). Tested using Seagate expansion 3TB STBV3000100. My TVs won't even accept 3TB harddrives when connected directly to its usb ports.- DHCP Manual IP assignment (if you need static private IP on your device)- DLNA. Streams HD vids, pics and 3D vids to my LG tv and my LG bluray player, no lags, no disconnects. And this is even using wireless connection and not wired.- Awesome range. Before, I was using a cheap netgear, single band 2.4Ghz, included from my ISP. From the farthest point in my apartment, I get 2 bars of signal in windows 7 wireless network connection settings. With AC66U, I get full 5 bars using 2.4Ghz, and 4 bars on the 5Ghz band.- 3 Large external antennas- Download Master (if your into P2P downloading/uploading)- Option to vertically stand the router, or wall mount- User friendly setup- Impressive performance particularly on 5Ghz band- Stylish looks and superb quality- Ability to install 3rd party firmwaresCONS- Steep price (but worth it!)- Lack of USB 3.0 (not a big deal, since I don't get usb 2.0 speeds for file transfer using FTP or Samba, which I already know before purchasing this)- Manual is a bit helpful, but this router has tons of features and the manual only mentions the basic functionalities.If you got the money, and want a great performing router and stylish as well, I Highly Recommend Asus RT-AC66U. If you're about to buy N66U, just add $20~30 to your budget, and get this router, you won't regret.

<hl> Update (10/1/12):I downgraded the firmware back to 164 . <hl> Since I upgraded the firmware to 220, I have already rebooted the router about 4~5x, the internet connection suddenly stops. I don't know if it's just me, but I feel that the router is a bit warmer when I touch it using firmware 220. I don't have any temperature measuring device so I can't confirm that it's really warmer (I did not adjust the transmit power setting, fyi).Update (9/12/12):I updated the firmware to version 3.0.0.4.220, and the 2 previous problems I stated is still existing.. I don't mind it that much but I still hope Asus fixes it soon. Workaround for 1.) I connect my PC to 2.4Ghz. 2.) I use Splashtop from my iPhone to connect to my home PC from office. AiCloud looks promising, supposedly you could view/play your media files from your iphone/ipad and android devices within and outside your network. But I'm stuck with the loading page, after I put my login user and password. My iphone can't login. Can anyone confirm if the aicloud works?Update (8/30/12):So far have encountered 2 problems with the latest firmware (3.0.0.4.164)1. I'm using Nero Media Home 4 in my PC to share my media to my wireless TV, Bluray and PS3. When my PC is connected to 5Ghz, the tv, bluray and ps3 cannot connect to Nero. When I connect to 2.4Ghz, they can see Nero and play the media. This works fine with N66U.2. I have setup port forwarding for Remote Desktop Connection, so I can connect to my home PC from my office. It's not working. This again, is working fine with N66U.QOS is also a known problem, but I'm not using it for now. I believe it's just a firmware issue since both are working with N66U. I hope it gets fixed with the next firmware release. Original Review:I bought this to share my media files, from an external hard drive, to my 3d tv and wireless bluray in bedroom. So far I'm not disappointed. I also have N66U to compare with, I've read from other reviewers that this router gets hot, when I touch the top part, it is warm but not hot, which is the same with my N66U.This is suppose to have a greater coverage compare to N66, but to my experience, the coverage is the same, which is already awesome. Initial setup was very straightforward, easy, fast and CD-less. Below are the actual steps after opening the box:1. Connect LAN cable from modem, LAN cable going to PC, and power cable2. Open web browser. Router setup page automatically shows up. Click Next3. Type the User login and Password that you want. Click Next4. Type the SSID and key for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (or you can click the checkbox: Copy 2.4Ghz settings to 5Ghz settings). Click Apply. After that, your wireless device should now be able to connect to your new router. I even used the same SSID and password from my previous router, and my devices connected automatically after the setup. These are my devices that connects to this router:- 3 laptops- 2 Iphones- Ipad- wireless tv- wireless bluray- PS3- wireless printerNo problem with connections, no disconnects, iphones when outside the apartment are still connected. PROS- Media Bridge mode. Applicable using 2 AC66U. This feature is not available to N66U- Dual band, 450Mbps+1300Mbps. I can't comment with the AC speeds, I don't have wireless AC clients for now.- HTTPS authentication when accessing admin page. If your using this for office/business use, this is plus.- AiCloud. Coming soon, the app is not yet available from the appstore/googleplay as of this review. (This is now available as of firmware version 3.0.0.4.220)- 2 USB ports. Supports external hard drives, printers or 3g/4g modems- 3TB external harddrive works (Manual says only up to 2TB is supported). Tested using Seagate expansion 3TB STBV3000100. My TVs won't even accept 3TB harddrives when connected directly to its usb ports.- DHCP Manual IP assignment (if you need static private IP on your device)- DLNA. Streams HD vids, pics and 3D vids to my LG tv and my LG bluray player, no lags, no disconnects. And this is even using wireless connection and not wired.- Awesome range. Before, I was using a cheap netgear, single band 2.4Ghz, included from my ISP. From the farthest point in my apartment, I get 2 bars of signal in windows 7 wireless network connection settings. With AC66U, I get full 5 bars using 2.4Ghz, and 4 bars on the 5Ghz band.- 3 Large external antennas- Download Master (if your into P2P downloading/uploading)- Option to vertically stand the router, or wall mount- User friendly setup- Impressive performance particularly on 5Ghz band- Stylish looks and superb quality- Ability to install 3rd party firmwaresCONS- Steep price (but worth it!)- Lack of USB 3.0 (not a big deal, since I don't get usb 2.0 speeds for file transfer using FTP or Samba, which I already know before purchasing this)- Manual is a bit helpful, but this router has tons of features and the manual only mentions the basic functionalities. If you got the money, and want a great performing router and stylish as well, I Highly Recommend Asus RT-AC66U. If you're about to buy N66U, just add $20~30 to your budget, and get this router, you won't regret.

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electronics

impressed with this system

question: Can this have the newest technology?, context: I am impressed with this system, the speaker and subwoofer are well built with quality in mind.The power subwoofer has the Bass and sound adjustment and the sound is clean if listening to music or watching a movie on your computer.The master volume is something that was well thought of, you adjust volume, turn it on and off all within your reach.I will recommend this system to anyone who needs a simple yet sophisticated unit.I am impressed with it and for someone like me who has two high end Bose systems at home , I selected this system for my office computer unit for its clear and clean sound.I am impressed......

Can this have the newest technology?

I am impressed with this system , the speaker and subwoofer are well built with quality in mind.

I am impressed with this system, the speaker and subwoofer are well built with quality in mind.The power subwoofer has the Bass and sound adjustment and the sound is clean if listening to music or watching a movie on your computer.The master volume is something that was well thought of, you adjust volume, turn it on and off all within your reach.I will recommend this system to anyone who needs a simple yet sophisticated unit.I am impressed with it and for someone like me who has two high end Bose systems at home , I selected this system for my office computer unit for its clear and clean sound.I am impressed......

I am <hl> impressed with this system <hl> , the speaker and subwoofer are well built with quality in mind.

I am <hl> impressed with this system <hl>, the speaker and subwoofer are well built with quality in mind.The power subwoofer has the Bass and sound adjustment and the sound is clean if listening to music or watching a movie on your computer.The master volume is something that was well thought of, you adjust volume, turn it on and off all within your reach.I will recommend this system to anyone who needs a simple yet sophisticated unit.I am impressed with it and for someone like me who has two high end Bose systems at home , I selected this system for my office computer unit for its clear and clean sound.I am impressed......

<hl> I am impressed with this system , the speaker and subwoofer are well built with quality in mind. <hl> The power subwoofer has the Bass and sound adjustment and the sound is clean if listening to music or watching a movie on your computer. The master volume is something that was well thought of, you adjust volume, turn it on and off all within your reach. I will recommend this system to anyone who needs a simple yet sophisticated unit. I am impressed with it and for someone like me who has two high end Bose systems at home , I selected this system for my office computer unit for its clear and clean sound. I am impressed......

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are very very good

question: How do the highs sound with this headphone?, context: The bass is super strong and powerful without distorting the sound, the cable is wide and that's good for me because it somehow guaranteed to be durable, besides the frequency, the impedance and sensitivity with which warrants have come in the category of the best headphones on the market.I own theSony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphonesand for me that are the best headphones in the world but these are not far behind, are very very good almost as perfect as the Sony mdr-v700.

How do the highs sound with this headphone?

MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphonesand for me that are the best headphones in the world but these are not far behind, are very very good almost as perfect as the Sony mdr-v700.

The bass is super strong and powerful without distorting the sound, the cable is wide and that's good for me because it somehow guaranteed to be durable, besides the frequency, the impedance and sensitivity with which warrants have come in the category of the best headphones on the market.I own theSony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphonesand for me that are the best headphones in the world but these are not far behind, are very very good almost as perfect as the Sony mdr-v700.

MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphonesand for me that are the best headphones in the world but these are not far behind, <hl> are very very good <hl> almost as perfect as the Sony mdr-v700.

The bass is super strong and powerful without distorting the sound, the cable is wide and that's good for me because it somehow guaranteed to be durable, besides the frequency, the impedance and sensitivity with which warrants have come in the category of the best headphones on the market.I own theSony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphonesand for me that are the best headphones in the world but these are not far behind, <hl> are very very good <hl> almost as perfect as the Sony mdr-v700.

The bass is super strong and powerful without distorting the sound, the cable is wide and that's good for me because it somehow guaranteed to be durable, besides the frequency, the impedance and sensitivity with which warrants have come in the category of the best headphones on the market. I own theSony <hl> MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphonesand for me that are the best headphones in the world but these are not far behind, are very very good almost as perfect as the Sony mdr-v700. <hl>

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The materials used are excellent

question: How do you like the texture?, context: I've bought two of these now, one for an iPad 2 and one for my new iPad Mini. I'm no longer using either of them.The build quality is outstanding. The materials used are excellent. The design shows significant attention to detail.And yet... the damn things are just too bulky for me.With the original iPad I traded this case out for a slimmer lighter version that might not work as well or feel as nice but reduces the bulk. Sorry, but the original iPad is just too damn heavy already, even without the case!With the iPad mini I do love the flexibility and I think that this style of closure is great. HOWEVER, the fit isn't as good as it should be--its actually hard to reach the various buttons through the cut out holes. The power button for example is on a recessed edge and you have to get your finger into the hole between the two sheets of leather quite a ways to get at the thing. Ditto the volume buttons. Not what you'd expect given the quality details you see everywhere else.Also... the whole point of the mini is how small and light it is, and with this on it just isn't anymore. I'm now looking for an alternative.

How do you like the texture?

The materials used are excellent .

I've bought two of these now, one for an iPad 2 and one for my new iPad Mini. I'm no longer using either of them.The build quality is outstanding. The materials used are excellent. The design shows significant attention to detail.And yet... the damn things are just too bulky for me.With the original iPad I traded this case out for a slimmer lighter version that might not work as well or feel as nice but reduces the bulk. Sorry, but the original iPad is just too damn heavy already, even without the case!With the iPad mini I do love the flexibility and I think that this style of closure is great. HOWEVER, the fit isn't as good as it should be--its actually hard to reach the various buttons through the cut out holes. The power button for example is on a recessed edge and you have to get your finger into the hole between the two sheets of leather quite a ways to get at the thing. Ditto the volume buttons. Not what you'd expect given the quality details you see everywhere else.Also... the whole point of the mini is how small and light it is, and with this on it just isn't anymore. I'm now looking for an alternative.

<hl> The materials used are excellent <hl> .

I've bought two of these now, one for an iPad 2 and one for my new iPad Mini. I'm no longer using either of them.The build quality is outstanding. <hl> The materials used are excellent <hl>. The design shows significant attention to detail.And yet... the damn things are just too bulky for me.With the original iPad I traded this case out for a slimmer lighter version that might not work as well or feel as nice but reduces the bulk. Sorry, but the original iPad is just too damn heavy already, even without the case!With the iPad mini I do love the flexibility and I think that this style of closure is great. HOWEVER, the fit isn't as good as it should be--its actually hard to reach the various buttons through the cut out holes. The power button for example is on a recessed edge and you have to get your finger into the hole between the two sheets of leather quite a ways to get at the thing. Ditto the volume buttons. Not what you'd expect given the quality details you see everywhere else.Also... the whole point of the mini is how small and light it is, and with this on it just isn't anymore. I'm now looking for an alternative.

I've bought two of these now, one for an iPad 2 and one for my new iPad Mini. I'm no longer using either of them. The build quality is outstanding. <hl> The materials used are excellent . <hl> The design shows significant attention to detail. And yet... the damn things are just too bulky for me. With the original iPad I traded this case out for a slimmer lighter version that might not work as well or feel as nice but reduces the bulk. Sorry, but the original iPad is just too damn heavy already, even without the case!With the iPad mini I do love the flexibility and I think that this style of closure is great. HOWEVER, the fit isn't as good as it should be--its actually hard to reach the various buttons through the cut out holes. The power button for example is on a recessed edge and you have to get your finger into the hole between the two sheets of leather quite a ways to get at the thing. Ditto the volume buttons. Not what you'd expect given the quality details you see everywhere else. Also... the whole point of the mini is how small and light it is, and with this on it just isn't anymore. I'm now looking for an alternative.

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