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The price is competitive

question: How low is the cost?, context: I use this for archiving files off my computer, so it only gets light use from me. I use it with a MacBook Pro running 10.6.8.Over the course of about six months I've never lost a file or had any data get corrupted. Files get moved fast. The price is competitive. I would love to get a second one.

How low is the cost?

The price is competitive .

I use this for archiving files off my computer, so it only gets light use from me. I use it with a MacBook Pro running 10.6.8.Over the course of about six months I've never lost a file or had any data get corrupted. Files get moved fast. The price is competitive. I would love to get a second one.

<hl> The price is competitive <hl> .

I use this for archiving files off my computer, so it only gets light use from me. I use it with a MacBook Pro running 10.6.8.Over the course of about six months I've never lost a file or had any data get corrupted. Files get moved fast. <hl> The price is competitive <hl>. I would love to get a second one.

I use this for archiving files off my computer, so it only gets light use from me. I use it with a MacBook Pro running 10.6.8.Over the course of about six months I've never lost a file or had any data get corrupted. Files get moved fast. <hl> The price is competitive . <hl> I would love to get a second one.

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Sigma has a real winner here.

question: How are the results?, context: Sigma has a real winner here. This lens is unusual for a 50mm as they are typically rather small. This one is much larger than the Nikon/Canon variants (other than the Canon 1.2 of course!!!). But still, it is not THAT big. Feels real good on my D700. I also LIKE the 77mm filter size as that is somewhat of a standard filter size in Nikonland and I have them already! This compares favorably, for example, to the new Nikon 50 1.4 AFS as that takes an unusual filter size for Nikon shooters (58mm).Anyway, this lens is solidly constructed, as I would expect from a Sigma EX lens. It also focuses quickly, accurately, and quietly, with the well implemented HSM focusing system that Sigma has developed. It is also sharp, acceptably-so wide open, and razor sharp stopped down a bit. Nice bokeh. Combine this with a D700 or D3 and you have perhaps an incomparable low combo! You cannot believe the shots you can make with this lens and those Nikon bodies in very dim light. I like how the lens handles. Jeez, I just like everything about it!!! No need to go Nikon for this lens type. Very very highly recommended...

How are the results?

Sigma has a real winner here. This lens is unusual for a 50mm as they are typically rather small.

Sigma has a real winner here. This lens is unusual for a 50mm as they are typically rather small. This one is much larger than the Nikon/Canon variants (other than the Canon 1.2 of course!!!). But still, it is not THAT big. Feels real good on my D700. I also LIKE the 77mm filter size as that is somewhat of a standard filter size in Nikonland and I have them already! This compares favorably, for example, to the new Nikon 50 1.4 AFS as that takes an unusual filter size for Nikon shooters (58mm).Anyway, this lens is solidly constructed, as I would expect from a Sigma EX lens. It also focuses quickly, accurately, and quietly, with the well implemented HSM focusing system that Sigma has developed. It is also sharp, acceptably-so wide open, and razor sharp stopped down a bit. Nice bokeh. Combine this with a D700 or D3 and you have perhaps an incomparable low combo! You cannot believe the shots you can make with this lens and those Nikon bodies in very dim light. I like how the lens handles. Jeez, I just like everything about it!!! No need to go Nikon for this lens type. Very very highly recommended...

<hl> Sigma has a real winner here. <hl> This lens is unusual for a 50mm as they are typically rather small.

<hl> Sigma has a real winner here. <hl> This lens is unusual for a 50mm as they are typically rather small. This one is much larger than the Nikon/Canon variants (other than the Canon 1.2 of course!!!). But still, it is not THAT big. Feels real good on my D700. I also LIKE the 77mm filter size as that is somewhat of a standard filter size in Nikonland and I have them already! This compares favorably, for example, to the new Nikon 50 1.4 AFS as that takes an unusual filter size for Nikon shooters (58mm).Anyway, this lens is solidly constructed, as I would expect from a Sigma EX lens. It also focuses quickly, accurately, and quietly, with the well implemented HSM focusing system that Sigma has developed. It is also sharp, acceptably-so wide open, and razor sharp stopped down a bit. Nice bokeh. Combine this with a D700 or D3 and you have perhaps an incomparable low combo! You cannot believe the shots you can make with this lens and those Nikon bodies in very dim light. I like how the lens handles. Jeez, I just like everything about it!!! No need to go Nikon for this lens type. Very very highly recommended...

<hl> Sigma has a real winner here. This lens is unusual for a 50mm as they are typically rather small. <hl> This one is much larger than the Nikon/Canon variants (other than the Canon 1.2 of course!!!). But still, it is not THAT big. Feels real good on my D700. I also LIKE the 77mm filter size as that is somewhat of a standard filter size in Nikonland and I have them already! This compares favorably, for example, to the new Nikon 50 1.4 AFS as that takes an unusual filter size for Nikon shooters (58mm).Anyway, this lens is solidly constructed, as I would expect from a Sigma EX lens. It also focuses quickly, accurately, and quietly, with the well implemented HSM focusing system that Sigma has developed. It is also sharp, acceptably-so wide open, and razor sharp stopped down a bit. Nice bokeh. Combine this with a D700 or D3 and you have perhaps an incomparable low combo! You cannot believe the shots you can make with this lens and those Nikon bodies in very dim light. I like how the lens handles. Jeez, I just like everything about it!!! No need to go Nikon for this lens type. Very very highly recommended...

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electronics

I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard

question: How is the keyboard?, context: Ordered this for my HTPC in the living room. I picked it up because there are times when you can't just get by with a remote. This thing does everything that I need it to. It is a functional keyboard. I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard, I find typing on it to be easy. The touchpad works great. If there were one thing wrong with the touchpad, it might be that the sensitivity is just a hair low.The build quality is decent, but I wouldn't leave this thing out to get stepped on or dropped repeatedly. I just make sure to put it away when I am done. I have had no issue with the connectivity. I turn the keyboard on and have a connection in seconds. I typically work from 12ft away and have never missed a keystroke. I would buy and recommend this keyboard.

How is the keyboard?

I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard , I find typing on it to be easy.

Ordered this for my HTPC in the living room. I picked it up because there are times when you can't just get by with a remote. This thing does everything that I need it to. It is a functional keyboard. I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard, I find typing on it to be easy. The touchpad works great. If there were one thing wrong with the touchpad, it might be that the sensitivity is just a hair low.The build quality is decent, but I wouldn't leave this thing out to get stepped on or dropped repeatedly. I just make sure to put it away when I am done. I have had no issue with the connectivity. I turn the keyboard on and have a connection in seconds. I typically work from 12ft away and have never missed a keystroke. I would buy and recommend this keyboard.

<hl> I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard <hl> , I find typing on it to be easy.

Ordered this for my HTPC in the living room. I picked it up because there are times when you can't just get by with a remote. This thing does everything that I need it to. It is a functional keyboard. <hl> I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard <hl>, I find typing on it to be easy. The touchpad works great. If there were one thing wrong with the touchpad, it might be that the sensitivity is just a hair low.The build quality is decent, but I wouldn't leave this thing out to get stepped on or dropped repeatedly. I just make sure to put it away when I am done. I have had no issue with the connectivity. I turn the keyboard on and have a connection in seconds. I typically work from 12ft away and have never missed a keystroke. I would buy and recommend this keyboard.

Ordered this for my HTPC in the living room. I picked it up because there are times when you can't just get by with a remote. This thing does everything that I need it to. It is a functional keyboard. <hl> I have big hands and even though it is a reduced size keyboard , I find typing on it to be easy. <hl> The touchpad works great. If there were one thing wrong with the touchpad, it might be that the sensitivity is just a hair low. The build quality is decent, but I wouldn't leave this thing out to get stepped on or dropped repeatedly. I just make sure to put it away when I am done. I have had no issue with the connectivity. I turn the keyboard on and have a connection in seconds. I typically work from 12ft away and have never missed a keystroke. I would buy and recommend this keyboard.

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This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times

question: How is the button?, context: This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times! I have tried several other mice in the past, including Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, which is great too, but I've never liked the 'smooth' mouse wheel. This Logitech mouse allows you to choose between both, which is a plus! Battery life is great too; it's been over a year now and I'm still using the same batteries. The quality/feel of the mouse is very durable and feels great in my hands. Although smaller than I would like, this is a 'laptop' mouse and I have no complaints on that.Usability, I'm writing this review using my mouse on my bed as the surface and it works great!The usb transmitter is small enough to leave it plugged into my laptop at all times. On the mouse, a coool feature of turning it off and protecting the lens from dust is very convenient too!This mouse is quite expensive, I agree to that, but if you can, wait for rebates. They have it every now and then, even after a year I still see rebates out @ Amazon.Also, one more thing about this mouse is that I live in a pretty high humidity location (Hawaii) and it affects some of my desktop Logitech mice's texture. (eg. MX1000) For some reason on the sides, the thin layer material tends to swell up and deteoriate over time. This mouse doesn't have that problem.Not much else to say that other reviewers haven't said, but I'm getting one more as a gift! Highly recommended!

How is the button?

This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times !

This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times! I have tried several other mice in the past, including Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, which is great too, but I've never liked the 'smooth' mouse wheel. This Logitech mouse allows you to choose between both, which is a plus! Battery life is great too; it's been over a year now and I'm still using the same batteries. The quality/feel of the mouse is very durable and feels great in my hands. Although smaller than I would like, this is a 'laptop' mouse and I have no complaints on that.Usability, I'm writing this review using my mouse on my bed as the surface and it works great!The usb transmitter is small enough to leave it plugged into my laptop at all times. On the mouse, a coool feature of turning it off and protecting the lens from dust is very convenient too!This mouse is quite expensive, I agree to that, but if you can, wait for rebates. They have it every now and then, even after a year I still see rebates out @ Amazon.Also, one more thing about this mouse is that I live in a pretty high humidity location (Hawaii) and it affects some of my desktop Logitech mice's texture. (eg. MX1000) For some reason on the sides, the thin layer material tends to swell up and deteoriate over time. This mouse doesn't have that problem.Not much else to say that other reviewers haven't said, but I'm getting one more as a gift! Highly recommended!

<hl> This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times <hl> !

<hl> This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times <hl>! I have tried several other mice in the past, including Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, which is great too, but I've never liked the 'smooth' mouse wheel. This Logitech mouse allows you to choose between both, which is a plus! Battery life is great too; it's been over a year now and I'm still using the same batteries. The quality/feel of the mouse is very durable and feels great in my hands. Although smaller than I would like, this is a 'laptop' mouse and I have no complaints on that.Usability, I'm writing this review using my mouse on my bed as the surface and it works great!The usb transmitter is small enough to leave it plugged into my laptop at all times. On the mouse, a coool feature of turning it off and protecting the lens from dust is very convenient too!This mouse is quite expensive, I agree to that, but if you can, wait for rebates. They have it every now and then, even after a year I still see rebates out @ Amazon.Also, one more thing about this mouse is that I live in a pretty high humidity location (Hawaii) and it affects some of my desktop Logitech mice's texture. (eg. MX1000) For some reason on the sides, the thin layer material tends to swell up and deteoriate over time. This mouse doesn't have that problem.Not much else to say that other reviewers haven't said, but I'm getting one more as a gift! Highly recommended!

<hl> This is my favorite laptop mouse of all times ! <hl> I have tried several other mice in the past, including Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, which is great too, but I've never liked the 'smooth' mouse wheel. This Logitech mouse allows you to choose between both, which is a plus! Battery life is great too; it's been over a year now and I'm still using the same batteries. The quality/feel of the mouse is very durable and feels great in my hands. Although smaller than I would like, this is a 'laptop' mouse and I have no complaints on that. Usability, I'm writing this review using my mouse on my bed as the surface and it works great!The usb transmitter is small enough to leave it plugged into my laptop at all times. On the mouse, a coool feature of turning it off and protecting the lens from dust is very convenient too!This mouse is quite expensive, I agree to that, but if you can, wait for rebates. They have it every now and then, even after a year I still see rebates out @ Amazon. Also, one more thing about this mouse is that I live in a pretty high humidity location (Hawaii) and it affects some of my desktop Logitech mice's texture. (eg. MX1000) For some reason on the sides, the thin layer material tends to swell up and deteoriate over time. This mouse doesn't have that problem. Not much else to say that other reviewers haven't said, but I'm getting one more as a gift! Highly recommended!

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ears feel hot

question: How is ear?, context: These headphones are strong, well built, good looking. Sound wise they are quite capable of sounding loud and full based on hooking up to a ipod nano. They are bassy. If you like bass, you will like the sound of these.What I didn't like about these is the fit. Even though the band has stretched after certain period of time, I still find them uncomfortable. I can listen to these for an hour or so. Then I find my ears feel hot and these headphones are pressing my ears. Then again I am spoiled by the comfort and lightness of the bose OE2 which has become my default over the ear headphones of choice.So if you like bass, ad are used to over the ear headphones that are of a tight fit, you will likely love these. For me personally, I use them less often as they are uncomfortable for me. These are the design and I can't hold it against the manufacturer. Therefore I minused only one star.

How is ear?

Then I find my ears feel hot and these headphones are pressing my ears.

These headphones are strong, well built, good looking. Sound wise they are quite capable of sounding loud and full based on hooking up to a ipod nano. They are bassy. If you like bass, you will like the sound of these.What I didn't like about these is the fit. Even though the band has stretched after certain period of time, I still find them uncomfortable. I can listen to these for an hour or so. Then I find my ears feel hot and these headphones are pressing my ears. Then again I am spoiled by the comfort and lightness of the bose OE2 which has become my default over the ear headphones of choice.So if you like bass, ad are used to over the ear headphones that are of a tight fit, you will likely love these. For me personally, I use them less often as they are uncomfortable for me. These are the design and I can't hold it against the manufacturer. Therefore I minused only one star.

Then I find my <hl> ears feel hot <hl> and these headphones are pressing my ears.

These headphones are strong, well built, good looking. Sound wise they are quite capable of sounding loud and full based on hooking up to a ipod nano. They are bassy. If you like bass, you will like the sound of these.What I didn't like about these is the fit. Even though the band has stretched after certain period of time, I still find them uncomfortable. I can listen to these for an hour or so. Then I find my <hl> ears feel hot <hl> and these headphones are pressing my ears. Then again I am spoiled by the comfort and lightness of the bose OE2 which has become my default over the ear headphones of choice.So if you like bass, ad are used to over the ear headphones that are of a tight fit, you will likely love these. For me personally, I use them less often as they are uncomfortable for me. These are the design and I can't hold it against the manufacturer. Therefore I minused only one star.

These headphones are strong, well built, good looking. Sound wise they are quite capable of sounding loud and full based on hooking up to a ipod nano. They are bassy. If you like bass, you will like the sound of these. What I didn't like about these is the fit. Even though the band has stretched after certain period of time, I still find them uncomfortable. I can listen to these for an hour or so. <hl> Then I find my ears feel hot and these headphones are pressing my ears. <hl> Then again I am spoiled by the comfort and lightness of the bose OE2 which has become my default over the ear headphones of choice. So if you like bass, ad are used to over the ear headphones that are of a tight fit, you will likely love these. For me personally, I use them less often as they are uncomfortable for me. These are the design and I can't hold it against the manufacturer. Therefore I minused only one star.

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focus is much more effective for obtaining the results

question: Is the focus of the binoculars simple and accurate?, context: I own and have used the lens for over 3 months now. I have experienced some softness out beyond 200mm while using it on auto-focus, but I am learning to work within the limits of the lens. Given what has been said in some reviews about softness out past 200mm (and my own initial experience) I decided to run some tests for how sharp the pictures could really be. The one caveat I had is that for the tests I ran I used manual focus - I wanted to test the optics not the AF or VR functions since they are not a requirement for using the lens. Also, I am starting to get very interested in Equestrian photography. I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto-focus is much more effective for obtaining the results I am looking for.For my test I used this lens mounted on a D300 to take some pictures of a bell tower. Because I was specifically testing the lens for sharpness past 200mm (I shot several at 300mm) I focused the lens manually, and used a tripod. As it turned out there was chain link fencing over the opening to the bell which I could not see, from where I was standing in a parking lot across the street. That made my test even better.I then took several shots of the bell and the tower, being careful to focus the lens on specific characteristics of the bell. The shots were all sharp. I then downloaded and examined the photos at high magnification on my PC. I did not lose any significant resolution of the chain link (which I could only make out after I downloaded the pictures) or the objects I was focused upon until I viewing the shots at 200% or greater magnification. At that point you could actually begin to see the individual pixels. So I have to say that I do not agree with the reviews about how the lens gives poor results out past 200mm. I have obtained excellent results through the entire zoom range.I will say that the AF-S system for the lens seems to hunt a lot when there are a lot of objects in the field of view (i.e., the leaves on a tree while trying to photograph a bird), so it does sometimes focus on something other that what I want - that could have been what the others were complaining about. But if I assure myself that it is focused on my target and use the AF lock built into the camera that problem goes away. Also if I use the lens on manual focus the problem goes away.I am very happy with the lens and highly recommend it. I believe it is an outstanding value for the price.

Is the focus of the binoculars simple and accurate?

I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto- focus is much more effective for obtaining the results I am looking for.

I own and have used the lens for over 3 months now. I have experienced some softness out beyond 200mm while using it on auto-focus, but I am learning to work within the limits of the lens. Given what has been said in some reviews about softness out past 200mm (and my own initial experience) I decided to run some tests for how sharp the pictures could really be. The one caveat I had is that for the tests I ran I used manual focus - I wanted to test the optics not the AF or VR functions since they are not a requirement for using the lens. Also, I am starting to get very interested in Equestrian photography. I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto-focus is much more effective for obtaining the results I am looking for.For my test I used this lens mounted on a D300 to take some pictures of a bell tower. Because I was specifically testing the lens for sharpness past 200mm (I shot several at 300mm) I focused the lens manually, and used a tripod. As it turned out there was chain link fencing over the opening to the bell which I could not see, from where I was standing in a parking lot across the street. That made my test even better.I then took several shots of the bell and the tower, being careful to focus the lens on specific characteristics of the bell. The shots were all sharp. I then downloaded and examined the photos at high magnification on my PC. I did not lose any significant resolution of the chain link (which I could only make out after I downloaded the pictures) or the objects I was focused upon until I viewing the shots at 200% or greater magnification. At that point you could actually begin to see the individual pixels. So I have to say that I do not agree with the reviews about how the lens gives poor results out past 200mm. I have obtained excellent results through the entire zoom range.I will say that the AF-S system for the lens seems to hunt a lot when there are a lot of objects in the field of view (i.e., the leaves on a tree while trying to photograph a bird), so it does sometimes focus on something other that what I want - that could have been what the others were complaining about. But if I assure myself that it is focused on my target and use the AF lock built into the camera that problem goes away. Also if I use the lens on manual focus the problem goes away.I am very happy with the lens and highly recommend it. I believe it is an outstanding value for the price.

I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto- <hl> focus is much more effective for obtaining the results <hl> I am looking for.

I own and have used the lens for over 3 months now. I have experienced some softness out beyond 200mm while using it on auto-focus, but I am learning to work within the limits of the lens. Given what has been said in some reviews about softness out past 200mm (and my own initial experience) I decided to run some tests for how sharp the pictures could really be. The one caveat I had is that for the tests I ran I used manual focus - I wanted to test the optics not the AF or VR functions since they are not a requirement for using the lens. Also, I am starting to get very interested in Equestrian photography. I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto-<hl> focus is much more effective for obtaining the results <hl> I am looking for.For my test I used this lens mounted on a D300 to take some pictures of a bell tower. Because I was specifically testing the lens for sharpness past 200mm (I shot several at 300mm) I focused the lens manually, and used a tripod. As it turned out there was chain link fencing over the opening to the bell which I could not see, from where I was standing in a parking lot across the street. That made my test even better.I then took several shots of the bell and the tower, being careful to focus the lens on specific characteristics of the bell. The shots were all sharp. I then downloaded and examined the photos at high magnification on my PC. I did not lose any significant resolution of the chain link (which I could only make out after I downloaded the pictures) or the objects I was focused upon until I viewing the shots at 200% or greater magnification. At that point you could actually begin to see the individual pixels. So I have to say that I do not agree with the reviews about how the lens gives poor results out past 200mm. I have obtained excellent results through the entire zoom range.I will say that the AF-S system for the lens seems to hunt a lot when there are a lot of objects in the field of view (i.e., the leaves on a tree while trying to photograph a bird), so it does sometimes focus on something other that what I want - that could have been what the others were complaining about. But if I assure myself that it is focused on my target and use the AF lock built into the camera that problem goes away. Also if I use the lens on manual focus the problem goes away.I am very happy with the lens and highly recommend it. I believe it is an outstanding value for the price.

I own and have used the lens for over 3 months now. I have experienced some softness out beyond 200mm while using it on auto-focus, but I am learning to work within the limits of the lens. Given what has been said in some reviews about softness out past 200mm (and my own initial experience) I decided to run some tests for how sharp the pictures could really be. The one caveat I had is that for the tests I ran I used manual focus - I wanted to test the optics not the AF or VR functions since they are not a requirement for using the lens. Also, I am starting to get very interested in Equestrian photography. <hl> I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto- focus is much more effective for obtaining the results I am looking for. <hl> For my test I used this lens mounted on a D300 to take some pictures of a bell tower. Because I was specifically testing the lens for sharpness past 200mm (I shot several at 300mm) I focused the lens manually, and used a tripod. As it turned out there was chain link fencing over the opening to the bell which I could not see, from where I was standing in a parking lot across the street. That made my test even better. I then took several shots of the bell and the tower, being careful to focus the lens on specific characteristics of the bell. The shots were all sharp. I then downloaded and examined the photos at high magnification on my PC. I did not lose any significant resolution of the chain link (which I could only make out after I downloaded the pictures) or the objects I was focused upon until I viewing the shots at 200% or greater magnification. At that point you could actually begin to see the individual pixels. So I have to say that I do not agree with the reviews about how the lens gives poor results out past 200mm. I have obtained excellent results through the entire zoom range. I will say that the AF-S system for the lens seems to hunt a lot when there are a lot of objects in the field of view (i.e., the leaves on a tree while trying to photograph a bird), so it does sometimes focus on something other that what I want - that could have been what the others were complaining about. But if I assure myself that it is focused on my target and use the AF lock built into the camera that problem goes away. Also if I use the lens on manual focus the problem goes away. I am very happy with the lens and highly recommend it. I believe it is an outstanding value for the price.

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electronics

Service to be Excellent

question: How is the image quality?, context: I have to assume that the folks who have had problems with this camera either have not completely read the manual that comes with it or are too quick on the trigger for shooting (all digital cameras need a second to focus properly before fully depressing the button), or they received a lemon (which is why companies provide warranties) and they should have either return the camera to Amazon, as defective, for a replacement or to Canon for fixing. I have found Canon Service to be Excellent over the years. I have used them on a couple of occasions. On one, the camera was well over a year out of warranty, the cost to me was going to be about $149 to fix. After they received it, they wrote to me that this was a component that has been failing, and should not, and thus there would be no charge for the service. Now, I can not ask for a more honest, customer oriented manufacturer than these folks.Now, it is true that because there is a "popup" flash, I needed to learn to hold the camera differently. The way Canon suggested is Great as it gives me, and the camera, far more stability than the old way. I did use my left hand finger on top of the camera in a pincer hold with my other fingers. Now, it is cradled in my left hand between my thumb and second finger with the first finger cradled along the side of the lens giving me far less shake. By the way, this flash sure does light things up far better than my other cameras with the built in flash on the front!!!Thus far, the zoom shots have been awesome, everyone is raving about the quality of the pictures I have taken of them,, Low light shots are unbelievably clear as if I was using a flash and the day shots are great. This Powershot S90 is a super digital camera.Thank you Cannon for a Great Camera.

How is the image quality?

I have found Canon Service to be Excellent over the years.

I have to assume that the folks who have had problems with this camera either have not completely read the manual that comes with it or are too quick on the trigger for shooting (all digital cameras need a second to focus properly before fully depressing the button), or they received a lemon (which is why companies provide warranties) and they should have either return the camera to Amazon, as defective, for a replacement or to Canon for fixing. I have found Canon Service to be Excellent over the years. I have used them on a couple of occasions. On one, the camera was well over a year out of warranty, the cost to me was going to be about $149 to fix. After they received it, they wrote to me that this was a component that has been failing, and should not, and thus there would be no charge for the service. Now, I can not ask for a more honest, customer oriented manufacturer than these folks.Now, it is true that because there is a "popup" flash, I needed to learn to hold the camera differently. The way Canon suggested is Great as it gives me, and the camera, far more stability than the old way. I did use my left hand finger on top of the camera in a pincer hold with my other fingers. Now, it is cradled in my left hand between my thumb and second finger with the first finger cradled along the side of the lens giving me far less shake. By the way, this flash sure does light things up far better than my other cameras with the built in flash on the front!!!Thus far, the zoom shots have been awesome, everyone is raving about the quality of the pictures I have taken of them,, Low light shots are unbelievably clear as if I was using a flash and the day shots are great. This Powershot S90 is a super digital camera.Thank you Cannon for a Great Camera.

I have found Canon <hl> Service to be Excellent <hl> over the years.

I have to assume that the folks who have had problems with this camera either have not completely read the manual that comes with it or are too quick on the trigger for shooting (all digital cameras need a second to focus properly before fully depressing the button), or they received a lemon (which is why companies provide warranties) and they should have either return the camera to Amazon, as defective, for a replacement or to Canon for fixing. I have found Canon <hl> Service to be Excellent <hl> over the years. I have used them on a couple of occasions. On one, the camera was well over a year out of warranty, the cost to me was going to be about $149 to fix. After they received it, they wrote to me that this was a component that has been failing, and should not, and thus there would be no charge for the service. Now, I can not ask for a more honest, customer oriented manufacturer than these folks.Now, it is true that because there is a "popup" flash, I needed to learn to hold the camera differently. The way Canon suggested is Great as it gives me, and the camera, far more stability than the old way. I did use my left hand finger on top of the camera in a pincer hold with my other fingers. Now, it is cradled in my left hand between my thumb and second finger with the first finger cradled along the side of the lens giving me far less shake. By the way, this flash sure does light things up far better than my other cameras with the built in flash on the front!!!Thus far, the zoom shots have been awesome, everyone is raving about the quality of the pictures I have taken of them,, Low light shots are unbelievably clear as if I was using a flash and the day shots are great. This Powershot S90 is a super digital camera.Thank you Cannon for a Great Camera.

I have to assume that the folks who have had problems with this camera either have not completely read the manual that comes with it or are too quick on the trigger for shooting (all digital cameras need a second to focus properly before fully depressing the button), or they received a lemon (which is why companies provide warranties) and they should have either return the camera to Amazon, as defective, for a replacement or to Canon for fixing. <hl> I have found Canon Service to be Excellent over the years. <hl> I have used them on a couple of occasions. On one, the camera was well over a year out of warranty, the cost to me was going to be about $149 to fix. After they received it, they wrote to me that this was a component that has been failing, and should not, and thus there would be no charge for the service. Now, I can not ask for a more honest, customer oriented manufacturer than these folks. Now, it is true that because there is a "popup" flash, I needed to learn to hold the camera differently. The way Canon suggested is Great as it gives me, and the camera, far more stability than the old way. I did use my left hand finger on top of the camera in a pincer hold with my other fingers. Now, it is cradled in my left hand between my thumb and second finger with the first finger cradled along the side of the lens giving me far less shake. By the way, this flash sure does light things up far better than my other cameras with the built in flash on the front!!!Thus far, the zoom shots have been awesome, everyone is raving about the quality of the pictures I have taken of them,, Low light shots are unbelievably clear as if I was using a flash and the day shots are great. This Powershot S90 is a super digital camera. Thank you Cannon for a Great Camera.

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electronics

I've only been using this charger for a week

question: Is this phome comes with a charger?, context: I've only been using this charger for a week, but in that time I've had no issues with it. I mention this because I have heard that accessories like this tend to work great in the beginning and then die suddenly after 2 months, and I also plan to follow up on the review. For now, I will say that this charger is great. It is designed really well and tastefully- the black and silver look sleek and the illuminated blue "M" is beyond nice. The quality of the materials exceeded my expectations- it's not cheap or flimsy feeling at all. I use it to charge my HTC Incredible 2, and it does so quickly and without problems. The cord is a comfortable length and the coil keeps it from becoming an annoyance. Love it so far!**Update: After 3 months of daily use, I've run into a problem. The plug seems to not fit the por quite right anymore, and now charges only if it is in the perfect position. Not happy about that.

Is this phome comes with a charger?

I've only been using this charger for a week , but in that time I've had no issues with it.

I've only been using this charger for a week, but in that time I've had no issues with it. I mention this because I have heard that accessories like this tend to work great in the beginning and then die suddenly after 2 months, and I also plan to follow up on the review. For now, I will say that this charger is great. It is designed really well and tastefully- the black and silver look sleek and the illuminated blue "M" is beyond nice. The quality of the materials exceeded my expectations- it's not cheap or flimsy feeling at all. I use it to charge my HTC Incredible 2, and it does so quickly and without problems. The cord is a comfortable length and the coil keeps it from becoming an annoyance. Love it so far!**Update: After 3 months of daily use, I've run into a problem. The plug seems to not fit the por quite right anymore, and now charges only if it is in the perfect position. Not happy about that.

<hl> I've only been using this charger for a week <hl> , but in that time I've had no issues with it.

<hl> I've only been using this charger for a week <hl>, but in that time I've had no issues with it. I mention this because I have heard that accessories like this tend to work great in the beginning and then die suddenly after 2 months, and I also plan to follow up on the review. For now, I will say that this charger is great. It is designed really well and tastefully- the black and silver look sleek and the illuminated blue "M" is beyond nice. The quality of the materials exceeded my expectations- it's not cheap or flimsy feeling at all. I use it to charge my HTC Incredible 2, and it does so quickly and without problems. The cord is a comfortable length and the coil keeps it from becoming an annoyance. Love it so far!**Update: After 3 months of daily use, I've run into a problem. The plug seems to not fit the por quite right anymore, and now charges only if it is in the perfect position. Not happy about that.

<hl> I've only been using this charger for a week , but in that time I've had no issues with it. <hl> I mention this because I have heard that accessories like this tend to work great in the beginning and then die suddenly after 2 months, and I also plan to follow up on the review. For now, I will say that this charger is great. It is designed really well and tastefully- the black and silver look sleek and the illuminated blue "M" is beyond nice. The quality of the materials exceeded my expectations- it's not cheap or flimsy feeling at all. I use it to charge my HTC Incredible 2, and it does so quickly and without problems. The cord is a comfortable length and the coil keeps it from becoming an annoyance. Love it so far!**Update: After 3 months of daily use, I've run into a problem. The plug seems to not fit the por quite right anymore, and now charges only if it is in the perfect position. Not happy about that.

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electronics

This camera is just perfect for m.

question: How good is photo quality?, context: I am at a point in life where lugging around many lenses and other gear is just too much. The 50X zoom lens suits me perfectly. I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. This camera is just perfect for m. I love it

How good is photo quality?

I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. This camera is just perfect for m. I love it

I am at a point in life where lugging around many lenses and other gear is just too much. The 50X zoom lens suits me perfectly. I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. This camera is just perfect for m. I love it

I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. <hl> This camera is just perfect for m. <hl> I love it

I am at a point in life where lugging around many lenses and other gear is just too much. The 50X zoom lens suits me perfectly. I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. <hl> This camera is just perfect for m. <hl> I love it

I am at a point in life where lugging around many lenses and other gear is just too much. The 50X zoom lens suits me perfectly. <hl> I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. This camera is just perfect for m. I love it <hl>

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electronics

The base is awesome

question: How is the product?, context: The base is awesome. That's exactly what I wanted. It definitely worth buying it as the price is very reasonable and the quality of the sound is nice.

How is the product?

The base is awesome .

The base is awesome. That's exactly what I wanted. It definitely worth buying it as the price is very reasonable and the quality of the sound is nice.

<hl> The base is awesome <hl> .

<hl> The base is awesome <hl>. That's exactly what I wanted. It definitely worth buying it as the price is very reasonable and the quality of the sound is nice.

<hl> The base is awesome . <hl> That's exactly what I wanted. It definitely worth buying it as the price is very reasonable and the quality of the sound is nice.

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electronics

very simple directions

question: How do you like the manual?, context: January 22, 2013I purchased this from a local big box store as Amazon was out of stock at the time.I followed the very simple directions and it only took a few minutes for the router to set itself up and be operational. The web interface has a lot more features than most home users will need but you are not required to use them either if you follow the simple setup. I have Comcast and the router determined the network type and set itself up automatically.I do like how easy it is to create guest networks. This is a really great feature that you can add and delete them so quickly via the web interface.I looked at both N and AC routers and decided on the N due to the fact that the reviews on the AC, from Asus and other manufacturers were generally middle of the road to poor. The Asus N router had generally favorable reviews.There were some comments about the unit running hot and mine is warm to the touch.I'll update the review after I have used the router for awhile.

How do you like the manual?

I followed the very simple directions and it only took a few minutes for the router to set itself up and be operational.

January 22, 2013I purchased this from a local big box store as Amazon was out of stock at the time.I followed the very simple directions and it only took a few minutes for the router to set itself up and be operational. The web interface has a lot more features than most home users will need but you are not required to use them either if you follow the simple setup. I have Comcast and the router determined the network type and set itself up automatically.I do like how easy it is to create guest networks. This is a really great feature that you can add and delete them so quickly via the web interface.I looked at both N and AC routers and decided on the N due to the fact that the reviews on the AC, from Asus and other manufacturers were generally middle of the road to poor. The Asus N router had generally favorable reviews.There were some comments about the unit running hot and mine is warm to the touch.I'll update the review after I have used the router for awhile.

I followed the <hl> very simple directions <hl> and it only took a few minutes for the router to set itself up and be operational.

January 22, 2013I purchased this from a local big box store as Amazon was out of stock at the time.I followed the <hl> very simple directions <hl> and it only took a few minutes for the router to set itself up and be operational. The web interface has a lot more features than most home users will need but you are not required to use them either if you follow the simple setup. I have Comcast and the router determined the network type and set itself up automatically.I do like how easy it is to create guest networks. This is a really great feature that you can add and delete them so quickly via the web interface.I looked at both N and AC routers and decided on the N due to the fact that the reviews on the AC, from Asus and other manufacturers were generally middle of the road to poor. The Asus N router had generally favorable reviews.There were some comments about the unit running hot and mine is warm to the touch.I'll update the review after I have used the router for awhile.

January 22, 2013I purchased this from a local big box store as Amazon was out of stock at the time. <hl> I followed the very simple directions and it only took a few minutes for the router to set itself up and be operational. <hl> The web interface has a lot more features than most home users will need but you are not required to use them either if you follow the simple setup. I have Comcast and the router determined the network type and set itself up automatically. I do like how easy it is to create guest networks. This is a really great feature that you can add and delete them so quickly via the web interface. I looked at both N and AC routers and decided on the N due to the fact that the reviews on the AC, from Asus and other manufacturers were generally middle of the road to poor. The Asus N router had generally favorable reviews. There were some comments about the unit running hot and mine is warm to the touch. I'll update the review after I have used the router for awhile.

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electronics

This cable is excellent

question: How quality is the connector?, context: This cable is excellent. I have not had any type of problem with it at all. The cable has worked on every product that I have used it on. For the price of the cable, you can't beat it. There is no point in buying an expensive cable that is only going to be outdated in a few months. This hdmi gives you the picture and the quality that you need for any component. Highly recommended that you buy it.

How quality is the connector?

This cable is excellent .

This cable is excellent. I have not had any type of problem with it at all. The cable has worked on every product that I have used it on. For the price of the cable, you can't beat it. There is no point in buying an expensive cable that is only going to be outdated in a few months. This hdmi gives you the picture and the quality that you need for any component. Highly recommended that you buy it.

<hl> This cable is excellent <hl> .

<hl> This cable is excellent <hl>. I have not had any type of problem with it at all. The cable has worked on every product that I have used it on. For the price of the cable, you can't beat it. There is no point in buying an expensive cable that is only going to be outdated in a few months. This hdmi gives you the picture and the quality that you need for any component. Highly recommended that you buy it.

<hl> This cable is excellent . <hl> I have not had any type of problem with it at all. The cable has worked on every product that I have used it on. For the price of the cable, you can't beat it. There is no point in buying an expensive cable that is only going to be outdated in a few months. This hdmi gives you the picture and the quality that you need for any component. Highly recommended that you buy it.

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electronics

Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance

question: How is the instruction?, context: My old CPU cooler fan was on it's last leg and the whole thing was really caked up with dust, and this is a nice replacement. This is smaller and cools better, probably because it uses copper pipes instead of aluminum like the previous cooler. Fan noise is average, no different than the old fan. I have a big tower case so there is plenty of room for a large cooler like this. With a smaller more compact case you may want to check your clearance first. On the box it says it's 158.5mm tall, 120.0mm wide, 77.0mm deep.I like that the fan easily separates from the fins for cleaning, unlike my old cooler. It just clips on the side using no screws. Big plus for that design. You can put the fan on either side, but you want the air to flow in the same direction as your case fans.Comes with a variety of mounting hardware for different Intel and AMD CPUs. You can also position it to blow vertically or horizontally, depending on which way you want the air to flow. Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance, it did not take long to figure out what parts to use and how to use them. If this is your first time mounting a cooler, you don't need/want to overtighten the screws. Just snug will do nicely. You don't want to crack your motherboard and/or damage the internal wiring running by the screw holes. This isn't your car you are working on.I used Arctic Silver 5 instead of the included thermal paste. Go to Arctic's website for the correct way to apply it as it's different for each cpu type. My i7-920 is quad core so it calls for a side-to-side bead instead of a pea-sized drop in the middle. There are how-to videos and pics out there if this is your first time.SpeedFan 4.49 says my idle temp is 35C, and while running Prime95 it goes no higher than 61C. Intel says the absolute max i7 temp is 100C, which if ever reached, the software should shut everything down to protect the chip. Btw, they say it helps to 'burn in' the thermal paste by running Prime95 or whatever, as repeated heating and cooling actually makes the paste work better, but if you don't overclock then that's not really needed.I wanted to move to water cooling but read how some have leaked and the liquid destroyed very expensive video cards (seems they are always mounted below the cpu on a vertical motherboard). I have not heard if the cooler's manufacturers offer any kind of reimbursement for the damage, but who wants the hassle? I'm guessing the only way to avoid that is to lay the desktop on it's side where everything is hanging upside down from the motherboard. I'd rather have my tower case upright so I guess I'll stick to fans.

How is the instruction?

Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance , it did not take long to figure out what parts to use and how to use them.

My old CPU cooler fan was on it's last leg and the whole thing was really caked up with dust, and this is a nice replacement. This is smaller and cools better, probably because it uses copper pipes instead of aluminum like the previous cooler. Fan noise is average, no different than the old fan. I have a big tower case so there is plenty of room for a large cooler like this. With a smaller more compact case you may want to check your clearance first. On the box it says it's 158.5mm tall, 120.0mm wide, 77.0mm deep.I like that the fan easily separates from the fins for cleaning, unlike my old cooler. It just clips on the side using no screws. Big plus for that design. You can put the fan on either side, but you want the air to flow in the same direction as your case fans.Comes with a variety of mounting hardware for different Intel and AMD CPUs. You can also position it to blow vertically or horizontally, depending on which way you want the air to flow. Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance, it did not take long to figure out what parts to use and how to use them. If this is your first time mounting a cooler, you don't need/want to overtighten the screws. Just snug will do nicely. You don't want to crack your motherboard and/or damage the internal wiring running by the screw holes. This isn't your car you are working on.I used Arctic Silver 5 instead of the included thermal paste. Go to Arctic's website for the correct way to apply it as it's different for each cpu type. My i7-920 is quad core so it calls for a side-to-side bead instead of a pea-sized drop in the middle. There are how-to videos and pics out there if this is your first time.SpeedFan 4.49 says my idle temp is 35C, and while running Prime95 it goes no higher than 61C. Intel says the absolute max i7 temp is 100C, which if ever reached, the software should shut everything down to protect the chip. Btw, they say it helps to 'burn in' the thermal paste by running Prime95 or whatever, as repeated heating and cooling actually makes the paste work better, but if you don't overclock then that's not really needed.I wanted to move to water cooling but read how some have leaked and the liquid destroyed very expensive video cards (seems they are always mounted below the cpu on a vertical motherboard). I have not heard if the cooler's manufacturers offer any kind of reimbursement for the damage, but who wants the hassle? I'm guessing the only way to avoid that is to lay the desktop on it's side where everything is hanging upside down from the motherboard. I'd rather have my tower case upright so I guess I'll stick to fans.

<hl> Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance <hl> , it did not take long to figure out what parts to use and how to use them.

My old CPU cooler fan was on it's last leg and the whole thing was really caked up with dust, and this is a nice replacement. This is smaller and cools better, probably because it uses copper pipes instead of aluminum like the previous cooler. Fan noise is average, no different than the old fan. I have a big tower case so there is plenty of room for a large cooler like this. With a smaller more compact case you may want to check your clearance first. On the box it says it's 158.5mm tall, 120.0mm wide, 77.0mm deep.I like that the fan easily separates from the fins for cleaning, unlike my old cooler. It just clips on the side using no screws. Big plus for that design. You can put the fan on either side, but you want the air to flow in the same direction as your case fans.Comes with a variety of mounting hardware for different Intel and AMD CPUs. You can also position it to blow vertically or horizontally, depending on which way you want the air to flow. <hl> Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance <hl>, it did not take long to figure out what parts to use and how to use them. If this is your first time mounting a cooler, you don't need/want to overtighten the screws. Just snug will do nicely. You don't want to crack your motherboard and/or damage the internal wiring running by the screw holes. This isn't your car you are working on.I used Arctic Silver 5 instead of the included thermal paste. Go to Arctic's website for the correct way to apply it as it's different for each cpu type. My i7-920 is quad core so it calls for a side-to-side bead instead of a pea-sized drop in the middle. There are how-to videos and pics out there if this is your first time.SpeedFan 4.49 says my idle temp is 35C, and while running Prime95 it goes no higher than 61C. Intel says the absolute max i7 temp is 100C, which if ever reached, the software should shut everything down to protect the chip. Btw, they say it helps to 'burn in' the thermal paste by running Prime95 or whatever, as repeated heating and cooling actually makes the paste work better, but if you don't overclock then that's not really needed.I wanted to move to water cooling but read how some have leaked and the liquid destroyed very expensive video cards (seems they are always mounted below the cpu on a vertical motherboard). I have not heard if the cooler's manufacturers offer any kind of reimbursement for the damage, but who wants the hassle? I'm guessing the only way to avoid that is to lay the desktop on it's side where everything is hanging upside down from the motherboard. I'd rather have my tower case upright so I guess I'll stick to fans.

My old CPU cooler fan was on it's last leg and the whole thing was really caked up with dust, and this is a nice replacement. This is smaller and cools better, probably because it uses copper pipes instead of aluminum like the previous cooler. Fan noise is average, no different than the old fan. I have a big tower case so there is plenty of room for a large cooler like this. With a smaller more compact case you may want to check your clearance first. On the box it says it's 158.5mm tall, 120.0mm wide, 77.0mm deep. I like that the fan easily separates from the fins for cleaning, unlike my old cooler. It just clips on the side using no screws. Big plus for that design. You can put the fan on either side, but you want the air to flow in the same direction as your case fans. Comes with a variety of mounting hardware for different Intel and AMD CPUs. You can also position it to blow vertically or horizontally, depending on which way you want the air to flow. <hl> Although the mounting instructions are not that great at first glance , it did not take long to figure out what parts to use and how to use them. <hl> If this is your first time mounting a cooler, you don't need/want to overtighten the screws. Just snug will do nicely. You don't want to crack your motherboard and/or damage the internal wiring running by the screw holes. This isn't your car you are working on. I used Arctic Silver 5 instead of the included thermal paste. Go to Arctic's website for the correct way to apply it as it's different for each cpu type. My i7-920 is quad core so it calls for a side-to-side bead instead of a pea-sized drop in the middle. There are how-to videos and pics out there if this is your first time. SpeedFan 4.49 says my idle temp is 35C, and while running Prime95 it goes no higher than 61C. Intel says the absolute max i7 temp is 100C, which if ever reached, the software should shut everything down to protect the chip. Btw, they say it helps to 'burn in' the thermal paste by running Prime95 or whatever, as repeated heating and cooling actually makes the paste work better, but if you don't overclock then that's not really needed. I wanted to move to water cooling but read how some have leaked and the liquid destroyed very expensive video cards (seems they are always mounted below the cpu on a vertical motherboard). I have not heard if the cooler's manufacturers offer any kind of reimbursement for the damage, but who wants the hassle? I'm guessing the only way to avoid that is to lay the desktop on it's side where everything is hanging upside down from the motherboard. I'd rather have my tower case upright so I guess I'll stick to fans.

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electronics

The display is really great

question: How was the display?, context: This is a review for Nexus 7 2013, 32 GB Wifi only model. This is a near perfect tab and what makes it even better is the price. It is light, perfect size which makes it so easy to hold it in your hand. Got a beautiful crisp display excellent brightness, great sound. The display is really great and you have to see it to feel the crispness and clarity. On the other hand this very same thing may not be so good for people with not so 20/20 vision. Fonts will seem smaller so be warned, though for me personally it is an excellent display.I have had this one for about 3 days now and battery life seems pretty good so far. I guess it is the combination of better hardware and the latest OS, but it feels so zippy and buttery smooth. My only gripe (well we do love to complain, dont we :-)). is that the top and bottom bezels, they make the tab look a bit weird shaped, like the iPhone 5, which I guess will take some getting used to. Other than that, it is best value for money, you can get right now.

How was the display?

The display is really great and you have to see it to feel the crispness and clarity.

This is a review for Nexus 7 2013, 32 GB Wifi only model. This is a near perfect tab and what makes it even better is the price. It is light, perfect size which makes it so easy to hold it in your hand. Got a beautiful crisp display excellent brightness, great sound. The display is really great and you have to see it to feel the crispness and clarity. On the other hand this very same thing may not be so good for people with not so 20/20 vision. Fonts will seem smaller so be warned, though for me personally it is an excellent display.I have had this one for about 3 days now and battery life seems pretty good so far. I guess it is the combination of better hardware and the latest OS, but it feels so zippy and buttery smooth. My only gripe (well we do love to complain, dont we :-)). is that the top and bottom bezels, they make the tab look a bit weird shaped, like the iPhone 5, which I guess will take some getting used to. Other than that, it is best value for money, you can get right now.

<hl> The display is really great <hl> and you have to see it to feel the crispness and clarity.

This is a review for Nexus 7 2013, 32 GB Wifi only model. This is a near perfect tab and what makes it even better is the price. It is light, perfect size which makes it so easy to hold it in your hand. Got a beautiful crisp display excellent brightness, great sound. <hl> The display is really great <hl> and you have to see it to feel the crispness and clarity. On the other hand this very same thing may not be so good for people with not so 20/20 vision. Fonts will seem smaller so be warned, though for me personally it is an excellent display.I have had this one for about 3 days now and battery life seems pretty good so far. I guess it is the combination of better hardware and the latest OS, but it feels so zippy and buttery smooth. My only gripe (well we do love to complain, dont we :-)). is that the top and bottom bezels, they make the tab look a bit weird shaped, like the iPhone 5, which I guess will take some getting used to. Other than that, it is best value for money, you can get right now.

This is a review for Nexus 7 2013, 32 GB Wifi only model. This is a near perfect tab and what makes it even better is the price. It is light, perfect size which makes it so easy to hold it in your hand. Got a beautiful crisp display excellent brightness, great sound. <hl> The display is really great and you have to see it to feel the crispness and clarity. <hl> On the other hand this very same thing may not be so good for people with not so 20/20 vision. Fonts will seem smaller so be warned, though for me personally it is an excellent display. I have had this one for about 3 days now and battery life seems pretty good so far. I guess it is the combination of better hardware and the latest OS, but it feels so zippy and buttery smooth. My only gripe (well we do love to complain, dont we :-)). is that the top and bottom bezels, they make the tab look a bit weird shaped, like the iPhone 5, which I guess will take some getting used to. Other than that, it is best value for money, you can get right now.

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but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems

question: Is a problem common?, context: I've used an e-reader since the Rocket ebook in 1999, and I've always believed I wanted only an ebook reader with no other features. I don't get out much, so my computer is convenient for everything else.I've had several Kindles and was happy with all of them, but I had recently played around with my brother's tablet. When my last Kindle died, I decided to replace it with the Kindle Fire. I chose the smaller one because I was concerned about my arthritic hands holding a larger device for long periods. The 7" is just perfect for me. It's light enough that I can hold it to read, but the larger screen compared to the Kindle makes for easier reading. I love the color, something I never thought would make a difference to me.Oddly enough, high on my favorite list is the ability to review a book as soon as I reach the end. I have written reviews of every book I read on a readers social media site, but I have seldom put in the extra effort to come to Amazon to write a review. On the Kindle Fire, as soon as I come to the end of a book, a review page pops up so I can review it while it's fresh on my mind, and I'm reviewing everything I read.I didn't realize when I placed my order that I was ordering that the device had special offers. I've always thought I would not want to be subject to advertising when I was reading. However, I discovered that the special offers are discreet and no distraction at all. I've even found myself going to the special offers page a time or two to see what's on offer.The only negative is that the battery doesn't last very long. However, with the PowerFast charger, it doesn't take long to charge the battery.I think folks like me who have always used a dedicated ereader and never even used a touch screen will be pleasantly surprised with the Kindle Fire, and people who are used to smartphones and tablets will find everything they expect in a device.Update 11/8/13: I still think the Kindle Fire is a fantastic product, and I use it occasionally for games. However, I have gone back to my Kindle Keyboard for reading novels. The arthritis in my shoulders, elbows, and hands has worsened since I've been using the Kindle Fire, and even using the device for a short while increases the pain significantly. I can tolerate it for short periods to play a few games. However, I simply can't hold the Kindle Fire long enough for reading. This won't be an issue for most people, but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems.

Is a problem common?

This won't be an issue for most people, but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems .

I've used an e-reader since the Rocket ebook in 1999, and I've always believed I wanted only an ebook reader with no other features. I don't get out much, so my computer is convenient for everything else.I've had several Kindles and was happy with all of them, but I had recently played around with my brother's tablet. When my last Kindle died, I decided to replace it with the Kindle Fire. I chose the smaller one because I was concerned about my arthritic hands holding a larger device for long periods. The 7" is just perfect for me. It's light enough that I can hold it to read, but the larger screen compared to the Kindle makes for easier reading. I love the color, something I never thought would make a difference to me.Oddly enough, high on my favorite list is the ability to review a book as soon as I reach the end. I have written reviews of every book I read on a readers social media site, but I have seldom put in the extra effort to come to Amazon to write a review. On the Kindle Fire, as soon as I come to the end of a book, a review page pops up so I can review it while it's fresh on my mind, and I'm reviewing everything I read.I didn't realize when I placed my order that I was ordering that the device had special offers. I've always thought I would not want to be subject to advertising when I was reading. However, I discovered that the special offers are discreet and no distraction at all. I've even found myself going to the special offers page a time or two to see what's on offer.The only negative is that the battery doesn't last very long. However, with the PowerFast charger, it doesn't take long to charge the battery.I think folks like me who have always used a dedicated ereader and never even used a touch screen will be pleasantly surprised with the Kindle Fire, and people who are used to smartphones and tablets will find everything they expect in a device.Update 11/8/13: I still think the Kindle Fire is a fantastic product, and I use it occasionally for games. However, I have gone back to my Kindle Keyboard for reading novels. The arthritis in my shoulders, elbows, and hands has worsened since I've been using the Kindle Fire, and even using the device for a short while increases the pain significantly. I can tolerate it for short periods to play a few games. However, I simply can't hold the Kindle Fire long enough for reading. This won't be an issue for most people, but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems.

This won't be an issue for most people, <hl> but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems <hl> .

I've used an e-reader since the Rocket ebook in 1999, and I've always believed I wanted only an ebook reader with no other features. I don't get out much, so my computer is convenient for everything else.I've had several Kindles and was happy with all of them, but I had recently played around with my brother's tablet. When my last Kindle died, I decided to replace it with the Kindle Fire. I chose the smaller one because I was concerned about my arthritic hands holding a larger device for long periods. The 7" is just perfect for me. It's light enough that I can hold it to read, but the larger screen compared to the Kindle makes for easier reading. I love the color, something I never thought would make a difference to me.Oddly enough, high on my favorite list is the ability to review a book as soon as I reach the end. I have written reviews of every book I read on a readers social media site, but I have seldom put in the extra effort to come to Amazon to write a review. On the Kindle Fire, as soon as I come to the end of a book, a review page pops up so I can review it while it's fresh on my mind, and I'm reviewing everything I read.I didn't realize when I placed my order that I was ordering that the device had special offers. I've always thought I would not want to be subject to advertising when I was reading. However, I discovered that the special offers are discreet and no distraction at all. I've even found myself going to the special offers page a time or two to see what's on offer.The only negative is that the battery doesn't last very long. However, with the PowerFast charger, it doesn't take long to charge the battery.I think folks like me who have always used a dedicated ereader and never even used a touch screen will be pleasantly surprised with the Kindle Fire, and people who are used to smartphones and tablets will find everything they expect in a device.Update 11/8/13: I still think the Kindle Fire is a fantastic product, and I use it occasionally for games. However, I have gone back to my Kindle Keyboard for reading novels. The arthritis in my shoulders, elbows, and hands has worsened since I've been using the Kindle Fire, and even using the device for a short while increases the pain significantly. I can tolerate it for short periods to play a few games. However, I simply can't hold the Kindle Fire long enough for reading. This won't be an issue for most people, <hl> but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems <hl>.

I've used an e-reader since the Rocket ebook in 1999, and I've always believed I wanted only an ebook reader with no other features. I don't get out much, so my computer is convenient for everything else. I've had several Kindles and was happy with all of them, but I had recently played around with my brother's tablet. When my last Kindle died, I decided to replace it with the Kindle Fire. I chose the smaller one because I was concerned about my arthritic hands holding a larger device for long periods. The 7" is just perfect for me. It's light enough that I can hold it to read, but the larger screen compared to the Kindle makes for easier reading. I love the color, something I never thought would make a difference to me. Oddly enough, high on my favorite list is the ability to review a book as soon as I reach the end. I have written reviews of every book I read on a readers social media site, but I have seldom put in the extra effort to come to Amazon to write a review. On the Kindle Fire, as soon as I come to the end of a book, a review page pops up so I can review it while it's fresh on my mind, and I'm reviewing everything I read. I didn't realize when I placed my order that I was ordering that the device had special offers. I've always thought I would not want to be subject to advertising when I was reading. However, I discovered that the special offers are discreet and no distraction at all. I've even found myself going to the special offers page a time or two to see what's on offer. The only negative is that the battery doesn't last very long. However, with the PowerFast charger, it doesn't take long to charge the battery. I think folks like me who have always used a dedicated ereader and never even used a touch screen will be pleasantly surprised with the Kindle Fire, and people who are used to smartphones and tablets will find everything they expect in a device. Update 11/8/13: I still think the Kindle Fire is a fantastic product, and I use it occasionally for games. However, I have gone back to my Kindle Keyboard for reading novels. The arthritis in my shoulders, elbows, and hands has worsened since I've been using the Kindle Fire, and even using the device for a short while increases the pain significantly. I can tolerate it for short periods to play a few games. However, I simply can't hold the Kindle Fire long enough for reading. <hl> This won't be an issue for most people, but I wanted to mention it for those people who might have similar problems . <hl>

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This charger is perfect

question: How fast is the charger?, context: This charger is perfect for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone.... now I don't have to fight to find where my lamp plugs in! Amazon has the cure for every need.

How fast is the charger?

This charger is perfect for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone....

This charger is perfect for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone.... now I don't have to fight to find where my lamp plugs in! Amazon has the cure for every need.

<hl> This charger is perfect <hl> for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone....

<hl> This charger is perfect <hl> for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone.... now I don't have to fight to find where my lamp plugs in! Amazon has the cure for every need.

<hl> This charger is perfect for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone.... <hl> now I don't have to fight to find where my lamp plugs in! Amazon has the cure for every need.

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The product is great

question: Is this item works good?, context: The product is great! It is practically invisible and the display looks great. It was easy to apply and there were no bubbles.

Is this item works good?

The product is great !

The product is great! It is practically invisible and the display looks great. It was easy to apply and there were no bubbles.

<hl> The product is great <hl> !

<hl> The product is great <hl>! It is practically invisible and the display looks great. It was easy to apply and there were no bubbles.

<hl> The product is great ! <hl> It is practically invisible and the display looks great. It was easy to apply and there were no bubbles.

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The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding

question: How is the speaker clear?, context: I was surprised at how cheap these speakers sounded after having read the positive reviews. The features are neat, but the sound quality is poor enough for me to hassle with repacking these things and send them back. The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding. I'm going to spend more money.

How is the speaker clear?

The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding .

I was surprised at how cheap these speakers sounded after having read the positive reviews. The features are neat, but the sound quality is poor enough for me to hassle with repacking these things and send them back. The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding. I'm going to spend more money.

<hl> The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding <hl> .

I was surprised at how cheap these speakers sounded after having read the positive reviews. The features are neat, but the sound quality is poor enough for me to hassle with repacking these things and send them back. <hl> The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding <hl>. I'm going to spend more money.

I was surprised at how cheap these speakers sounded after having read the positive reviews. The features are neat, but the sound quality is poor enough for me to hassle with repacking these things and send them back. <hl> The sub is clumsy and the main speakers are tinny and brittle sounding . <hl> I'm going to spend more money.

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The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely

question: How do you rate the direction?, context: We have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and this was quite easy to install and it works great. The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely helpful and clarified the install and it worked perfectly.

How do you rate the direction?

The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely helpful and clarified the install and it worked perfectly.

We have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and this was quite easy to install and it works great. The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely helpful and clarified the install and it worked perfectly.

<hl> The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely <hl> helpful and clarified the install and it worked perfectly.

We have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and this was quite easy to install and it works great. <hl> The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely <hl> helpful and clarified the install and it worked perfectly.

We have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and this was quite easy to install and it works great. <hl> The instructions weren't perfectly clear so I called the tech support and they were extremely helpful and clarified the install and it worked perfectly. <hl>

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good charge

question: How is charger?, context: The batteries hold a good charge and work as promised. I'ts good to have extra batteries for your GoPro. These do the job.

How is charger?

The batteries hold a good charge and work as promised.

The batteries hold a good charge and work as promised. I'ts good to have extra batteries for your GoPro. These do the job.

The batteries hold a <hl> good charge <hl> and work as promised.

The batteries hold a <hl> good charge <hl> and work as promised. I'ts good to have extra batteries for your GoPro. These do the job.

<hl> The batteries hold a good charge and work as promised. <hl> I'ts good to have extra batteries for your GoPro. These do the job.

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the unit feels solid in hand

question: What is the unit of the devices?, context: The only reason this product is not getting 5 stars has everything to do with the Android OS. We have both Apple and Android in this family; I personally prefer Android's flexibility. The only issue really is that the tablet is able to download apps made for the phone that don't operate properly on the tablet. The coming upgrade to Android 4.0 (ICS) will solve this issue. Otherwise, as my first tablet, it is everything I had hoped for. Easy, intuitive, solid quality equipment. The tablet itself is really of good quality; the screen response is as I would expect and the unit feels solid in hand. It is slightly heavy, but not a primary concern at all. Overall, I would buy this tablet again.

What is the unit of the devices?

The tablet itself is really of good quality; the screen response is as I would expect and the unit feels solid in hand .

The only reason this product is not getting 5 stars has everything to do with the Android OS. We have both Apple and Android in this family; I personally prefer Android's flexibility. The only issue really is that the tablet is able to download apps made for the phone that don't operate properly on the tablet. The coming upgrade to Android 4.0 (ICS) will solve this issue. Otherwise, as my first tablet, it is everything I had hoped for. Easy, intuitive, solid quality equipment. The tablet itself is really of good quality; the screen response is as I would expect and the unit feels solid in hand. It is slightly heavy, but not a primary concern at all. Overall, I would buy this tablet again.

The tablet itself is really of good quality; the screen response is as I would expect and <hl> the unit feels solid in hand <hl> .

The only reason this product is not getting 5 stars has everything to do with the Android OS. We have both Apple and Android in this family; I personally prefer Android's flexibility. The only issue really is that the tablet is able to download apps made for the phone that don't operate properly on the tablet. The coming upgrade to Android 4.0 (ICS) will solve this issue. Otherwise, as my first tablet, it is everything I had hoped for. Easy, intuitive, solid quality equipment. The tablet itself is really of good quality; the screen response is as I would expect and <hl> the unit feels solid in hand <hl>. It is slightly heavy, but not a primary concern at all. Overall, I would buy this tablet again.

The only reason this product is not getting 5 stars has everything to do with the Android OS. We have both Apple and Android in this family; I personally prefer Android's flexibility. The only issue really is that the tablet is able to download apps made for the phone that don't operate properly on the tablet. The coming upgrade to Android 4.0 (ICS) will solve this issue. Otherwise, as my first tablet, it is everything I had hoped for. Easy, intuitive, solid quality equipment. <hl> The tablet itself is really of good quality; the screen response is as I would expect and the unit feels solid in hand . <hl> It is slightly heavy, but not a primary concern at all. Overall, I would buy this tablet again.

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this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful

question: How would you describe the readiness of the camera?, context: I have a digital camera and this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful, never lost a picture. I ended up buying several more... Great card!!

How would you describe the readiness of the camera?

I have a digital camera and this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful , never lost a picture.

I have a digital camera and this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful, never lost a picture. I ended up buying several more... Great card!!

I have a digital camera and <hl> this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful <hl> , never lost a picture.

I have a digital camera and <hl> this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful <hl>, never lost a picture. I ended up buying several more... Great card!!

<hl> I have a digital camera and this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful , never lost a picture. <hl> I ended up buying several more... Great card!!

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The zoom is great

question: Is this how zoom works?, context: This camera had a great price for what you need in picture taking .. The zoom is great. and it has a lot of extra's on it.Great for a medium size purse and travels light.

Is this how zoom works?

The zoom is great .

This camera had a great price for what you need in picture taking .. The zoom is great. and it has a lot of extra's on it.Great for a medium size purse and travels light.

<hl> The zoom is great <hl> .

This camera had a great price for what you need in picture taking .. <hl> The zoom is great <hl>. and it has a lot of extra's on it.Great for a medium size purse and travels light.

This camera had a great price for what you need in picture taking .. <hl> The zoom is great . <hl> and it has a lot of extra's on it. Great for a medium size purse and travels light.

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this the perfect companion for the business traveler

question: What is perfect for this unit?, context: This is a plug and play external hard drive for my Macbook Pro running OSX, Mountain Lion. It doesn't require an external power source which makes this the perfect companion for the business traveler, mobile office professional, videographer or photographer.Startup was fast and my laptop recognized it immediately. The unit is sleek and compact making it great for transport in a backpack or "Man-Purse". The hard drive runs quietly and there is not a lot of heat emanating from the housing.I do not use or have the need for software to run this hard drive.It's a great unit. Two thumbs up.

What is perfect for this unit?

It doesn't require an external power source which makes this the perfect companion for the business traveler , mobile office professional, videographer or photographer.

This is a plug and play external hard drive for my Macbook Pro running OSX, Mountain Lion. It doesn't require an external power source which makes this the perfect companion for the business traveler, mobile office professional, videographer or photographer.Startup was fast and my laptop recognized it immediately. The unit is sleek and compact making it great for transport in a backpack or "Man-Purse". The hard drive runs quietly and there is not a lot of heat emanating from the housing.I do not use or have the need for software to run this hard drive.It's a great unit. Two thumbs up.

It doesn't require an external power source which makes <hl> this the perfect companion for the business traveler <hl> , mobile office professional, videographer or photographer.

This is a plug and play external hard drive for my Macbook Pro running OSX, Mountain Lion. It doesn't require an external power source which makes <hl> this the perfect companion for the business traveler <hl>, mobile office professional, videographer or photographer.Startup was fast and my laptop recognized it immediately. The unit is sleek and compact making it great for transport in a backpack or "Man-Purse". The hard drive runs quietly and there is not a lot of heat emanating from the housing.I do not use or have the need for software to run this hard drive.It's a great unit. Two thumbs up.

This is a plug and play external hard drive for my Macbook Pro running OSX, Mountain Lion. <hl> It doesn't require an external power source which makes this the perfect companion for the business traveler , mobile office professional, videographer or photographer. <hl> Startup was fast and my laptop recognized it immediately. The unit is sleek and compact making it great for transport in a backpack or "Man-Purse". The hard drive runs quietly and there is not a lot of heat emanating from the housing. I do not use or have the need for software to run this hard drive. It's a great unit. Two thumbs up.

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Call quality isn't that great though

question: How was the sound?, context: These headphones are my first pair of Bluetooth ear buds. The ear pieces themselves are huge! You really need to adjust it correctly in order to keep it in. Then again, my ears are pretty tiny. I don't know about the other reviews that say the bass is rubbish, when it's amazing. It's not $200 headphones, were you would except the best bass, but the bass is excellent for the price. The fact that it's water resistant is even greater. The battery life is okay for me. I only listen to music about 1-3 hours a day, so it's perfect for me. Call quality isn't that great though. My friends had a hard time hearing me. Still, the best ear buds i have owned in general. I would recommend it.

How was the sound?

Call quality isn't that great though .

These headphones are my first pair of Bluetooth ear buds. The ear pieces themselves are huge! You really need to adjust it correctly in order to keep it in. Then again, my ears are pretty tiny. I don't know about the other reviews that say the bass is rubbish, when it's amazing. It's not $200 headphones, were you would except the best bass, but the bass is excellent for the price. The fact that it's water resistant is even greater. The battery life is okay for me. I only listen to music about 1-3 hours a day, so it's perfect for me. Call quality isn't that great though. My friends had a hard time hearing me. Still, the best ear buds i have owned in general. I would recommend it.

<hl> Call quality isn't that great though <hl> .

These headphones are my first pair of Bluetooth ear buds. The ear pieces themselves are huge! You really need to adjust it correctly in order to keep it in. Then again, my ears are pretty tiny. I don't know about the other reviews that say the bass is rubbish, when it's amazing. It's not $200 headphones, were you would except the best bass, but the bass is excellent for the price. The fact that it's water resistant is even greater. The battery life is okay for me. I only listen to music about 1-3 hours a day, so it's perfect for me. <hl> Call quality isn't that great though <hl>. My friends had a hard time hearing me. Still, the best ear buds i have owned in general. I would recommend it.

These headphones are my first pair of Bluetooth ear buds. The ear pieces themselves are huge! You really need to adjust it correctly in order to keep it in. Then again, my ears are pretty tiny. I don't know about the other reviews that say the bass is rubbish, when it's amazing. It's not $200 headphones, were you would except the best bass, but the bass is excellent for the price. The fact that it's water resistant is even greater. The battery life is okay for me. I only listen to music about 1-3 hours a day, so it's perfect for me. <hl> Call quality isn't that great though . <hl> My friends had a hard time hearing me. Still, the best ear buds i have owned in general. I would recommend it.

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The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files

question: How is the usb?, context: I purchased this as part of a holiday special because I was out of space on my internal storage drive. This was a quick 2 wire setup (one to power, one to an open usb 3.0 slot on the back of my tower) and i was good to go. The drive set itself up and I was copying files over within a couple of minutes. I moved all of my sports recordings to this new drive overnight and it finished itself up while I was sleeping. The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files (i have it set up on a metal grate shelf, so it has air circulation all the way around it).

How is the usb?

The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files (i have it set up on a metal grate shelf, so it has air circulation all the way around it).

I purchased this as part of a holiday special because I was out of space on my internal storage drive. This was a quick 2 wire setup (one to power, one to an open usb 3.0 slot on the back of my tower) and i was good to go. The drive set itself up and I was copying files over within a couple of minutes. I moved all of my sports recordings to this new drive overnight and it finished itself up while I was sleeping. The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files (i have it set up on a metal grate shelf, so it has air circulation all the way around it).

<hl> The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files <hl> (i have it set up on a metal grate shelf, so it has air circulation all the way around it).

I purchased this as part of a holiday special because I was out of space on my internal storage drive. This was a quick 2 wire setup (one to power, one to an open usb 3.0 slot on the back of my tower) and i was good to go. The drive set itself up and I was copying files over within a couple of minutes. I moved all of my sports recordings to this new drive overnight and it finished itself up while I was sleeping. <hl> The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files <hl> (i have it set up on a metal grate shelf, so it has air circulation all the way around it).

I purchased this as part of a holiday special because I was out of space on my internal storage drive. This was a quick 2 wire setup (one to power, one to an open usb 3.0 slot on the back of my tower) and i was good to go. The drive set itself up and I was copying files over within a couple of minutes. I moved all of my sports recordings to this new drive overnight and it finished itself up while I was sleeping. <hl> The drive doesnt get very warm even when transferring files (i have it set up on a metal grate shelf, so it has air circulation all the way around it). <hl>

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very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app

question: What do you think about the camera?, context: For the price, this S-Link camera seems to be a great value. It does not promise to be a whole-house security system with real time recording, etc. If you want that, look elsewhere and expect to pay more.But what you do get is a very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app.I installed this camera in a matter of minutes on my home system (Mac based). The installer really was a breeze. The free iPhone app also installed quickly and in less than 10 minutes after opening the box I was monitoring my kitchen and living room on my iPhone.Daytime-mode images are nice and crisp, and the night-time images are also very good and seem to have a range well beyond the 15 feet D-Link indicates (perhaps I have more ambient light in my area at night). You can also connect the camera by cable or wifi, but wifi seems to be by far the best choice as then you have much more flexibility as to where to place the camera.Other reviewers have complained that without a recording feature the camera isn't very useful, as you would have to be watching the feed all the time to see if anyone was breaking in, messing with your stuff, etc. However we have a good home alarm system and if it ever went off we would be notified immediately, which would allow me to turn on the app and check the camera right away. The app also includes a photo option, so you can take still photos from the D-Link camera that are saved to your Photos app (on the iPhone/iPad anyway).Two minor issues were 1) the iPhone app sometimes doesn't connect to the camera, and needs to be restarted to get the feed; 2) there is a 2-3 second delay in the feed, so it is almost but not quite "real time" (this may be a function of network speed, cell-phone distance, etc.). And of course, should your network go down, the camera is useless. But that almost goes without saying.For the price, this is a good-quality camera. It requires manual monitoring but unless you are willing to pay much more for a hard-drive based surveillance system, in this price range the D-Link camera is a very good option.

What do you think about the camera?

But what you do get is a very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app .I installed this camera in a matter of minutes on my home system (Mac based).

For the price, this S-Link camera seems to be a great value. It does not promise to be a whole-house security system with real time recording, etc. If you want that, look elsewhere and expect to pay more.But what you do get is a very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app.I installed this camera in a matter of minutes on my home system (Mac based). The installer really was a breeze. The free iPhone app also installed quickly and in less than 10 minutes after opening the box I was monitoring my kitchen and living room on my iPhone.Daytime-mode images are nice and crisp, and the night-time images are also very good and seem to have a range well beyond the 15 feet D-Link indicates (perhaps I have more ambient light in my area at night). You can also connect the camera by cable or wifi, but wifi seems to be by far the best choice as then you have much more flexibility as to where to place the camera.Other reviewers have complained that without a recording feature the camera isn't very useful, as you would have to be watching the feed all the time to see if anyone was breaking in, messing with your stuff, etc. However we have a good home alarm system and if it ever went off we would be notified immediately, which would allow me to turn on the app and check the camera right away. The app also includes a photo option, so you can take still photos from the D-Link camera that are saved to your Photos app (on the iPhone/iPad anyway).Two minor issues were 1) the iPhone app sometimes doesn't connect to the camera, and needs to be restarted to get the feed; 2) there is a 2-3 second delay in the feed, so it is almost but not quite "real time" (this may be a function of network speed, cell-phone distance, etc.). And of course, should your network go down, the camera is useless. But that almost goes without saying.For the price, this is a good-quality camera. It requires manual monitoring but unless you are willing to pay much more for a hard-drive based surveillance system, in this price range the D-Link camera is a very good option.

But what you do get is a <hl> very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app <hl> .I installed this camera in a matter of minutes on my home system (Mac based).

For the price, this S-Link camera seems to be a great value. It does not promise to be a whole-house security system with real time recording, etc. If you want that, look elsewhere and expect to pay more.But what you do get is a <hl> very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app <hl>.I installed this camera in a matter of minutes on my home system (Mac based). The installer really was a breeze. The free iPhone app also installed quickly and in less than 10 minutes after opening the box I was monitoring my kitchen and living room on my iPhone.Daytime-mode images are nice and crisp, and the night-time images are also very good and seem to have a range well beyond the 15 feet D-Link indicates (perhaps I have more ambient light in my area at night). You can also connect the camera by cable or wifi, but wifi seems to be by far the best choice as then you have much more flexibility as to where to place the camera.Other reviewers have complained that without a recording feature the camera isn't very useful, as you would have to be watching the feed all the time to see if anyone was breaking in, messing with your stuff, etc. However we have a good home alarm system and if it ever went off we would be notified immediately, which would allow me to turn on the app and check the camera right away. The app also includes a photo option, so you can take still photos from the D-Link camera that are saved to your Photos app (on the iPhone/iPad anyway).Two minor issues were 1) the iPhone app sometimes doesn't connect to the camera, and needs to be restarted to get the feed; 2) there is a 2-3 second delay in the feed, so it is almost but not quite "real time" (this may be a function of network speed, cell-phone distance, etc.). And of course, should your network go down, the camera is useless. But that almost goes without saying.For the price, this is a good-quality camera. It requires manual monitoring but unless you are willing to pay much more for a hard-drive based surveillance system, in this price range the D-Link camera is a very good option.

For the price, this S-Link camera seems to be a great value. It does not promise to be a whole-house security system with real time recording, etc. If you want that, look elsewhere and expect to pay more. <hl> But what you do get is a very good camera with high quality imaging that can be set up quickly and accessed by an easy to use app .I installed this camera in a matter of minutes on my home system (Mac based). <hl> The installer really was a breeze. The free iPhone app also installed quickly and in less than 10 minutes after opening the box I was monitoring my kitchen and living room on my iPhone. Daytime-mode images are nice and crisp, and the night-time images are also very good and seem to have a range well beyond the 15 feet D-Link indicates (perhaps I have more ambient light in my area at night). You can also connect the camera by cable or wifi, but wifi seems to be by far the best choice as then you have much more flexibility as to where to place the camera. Other reviewers have complained that without a recording feature the camera isn't very useful, as you would have to be watching the feed all the time to see if anyone was breaking in, messing with your stuff, etc. However we have a good home alarm system and if it ever went off we would be notified immediately, which would allow me to turn on the app and check the camera right away. The app also includes a photo option, so you can take still photos from the D-Link camera that are saved to your Photos app (on the iPhone/iPad anyway).Two minor issues were 1) the iPhone app sometimes doesn't connect to the camera, and needs to be restarted to get the feed; 2) there is a 2-3 second delay in the feed, so it is almost but not quite "real time" (this may be a function of network speed, cell-phone distance, etc.). And of course, should your network go down, the camera is useless. But that almost goes without saying. For the price, this is a good-quality camera. It requires manual monitoring but unless you are willing to pay much more for a hard-drive based surveillance system, in this price range the D-Link camera is a very good option.

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has great optics

question: Does the optics good?, context: First EF lens I've ever owned. It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), has great optics, works great as a portrait lens. I dispute claims that it's noisy, as it sounds quite silent next to the sound of my 20D's shutter.Unfortunately it feels like it came out of a cereal box. The lack of a metal mount makes me wonder. And I worry that my lens doesn't say "MADE IN JAPAN". Still, the day I got it it fell off my printer onto the floor, about a four foot drop, which it survived entirely without a scratch... we'll see how that goes. One major ergonomic disadvantage, apart from the fact that in your hands the lens feels like something that came out of the cereal box, is the fact that the focusing ring is, like, right at the end of the lens, and is easily turned while holding the lens. I don't have a hood yet, so I sometimes run into problems when I'm holding the lens.

Does the optics good?

It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), has great optics , works great as a portrait lens.

First EF lens I've ever owned. It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), has great optics, works great as a portrait lens. I dispute claims that it's noisy, as it sounds quite silent next to the sound of my 20D's shutter.Unfortunately it feels like it came out of a cereal box. The lack of a metal mount makes me wonder. And I worry that my lens doesn't say "MADE IN JAPAN". Still, the day I got it it fell off my printer onto the floor, about a four foot drop, which it survived entirely without a scratch... we'll see how that goes. One major ergonomic disadvantage, apart from the fact that in your hands the lens feels like something that came out of the cereal box, is the fact that the focusing ring is, like, right at the end of the lens, and is easily turned while holding the lens. I don't have a hood yet, so I sometimes run into problems when I'm holding the lens.

It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), <hl> has great optics <hl> , works great as a portrait lens.

First EF lens I've ever owned. It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), <hl> has great optics <hl>, works great as a portrait lens. I dispute claims that it's noisy, as it sounds quite silent next to the sound of my 20D's shutter.Unfortunately it feels like it came out of a cereal box. The lack of a metal mount makes me wonder. And I worry that my lens doesn't say "MADE IN JAPAN". Still, the day I got it it fell off my printer onto the floor, about a four foot drop, which it survived entirely without a scratch... we'll see how that goes. One major ergonomic disadvantage, apart from the fact that in your hands the lens feels like something that came out of the cereal box, is the fact that the focusing ring is, like, right at the end of the lens, and is easily turned while holding the lens. I don't have a hood yet, so I sometimes run into problems when I'm holding the lens.

First EF lens I've ever owned. <hl> It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), has great optics , works great as a portrait lens. <hl> I dispute claims that it's noisy, as it sounds quite silent next to the sound of my 20D's shutter. Unfortunately it feels like it came out of a cereal box. The lack of a metal mount makes me wonder. And I worry that my lens doesn't say "MADE IN JAPAN". Still, the day I got it it fell off my printer onto the floor, about a four foot drop, which it survived entirely without a scratch... we'll see how that goes. One major ergonomic disadvantage, apart from the fact that in your hands the lens feels like something that came out of the cereal box, is the fact that the focusing ring is, like, right at the end of the lens, and is easily turned while holding the lens. I don't have a hood yet, so I sometimes run into problems when I'm holding the lens.

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mm headphone jack adapter

question: Does this headphone look better?, context: These wireless headphones are really awesome! The base unit comes with a phono plug to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter, and then a 3.5 mm headphone jack to left/right RCA audio adapter. The base unit has nice, long RCA cables on it. They are not heavily shielded or anything, but they are on par with a good set of headphone wires.The wireless has worked awesome for me! No static or noise or any interference! I was worried that there might be a slight amount of static due to all of my computer and electronic devices planted only inches away from the Sennheiser base unit. I have not had a single issue at all! Amazing!The headphones have a on/off switch on the left ear cup. It also houses the 2 x AAA batteries (rechargeable ones that were included). The right ear cup has two dials. One for volume, and one to tune the headphones. The volume is fine, no problems. However, I find the "tune" dial to be a little archaic. The base unit itself has a toggle switch that lets you select between 3 channels. I have 3 units, all set to different channels, so I can tune into which ever one I want to at the time, and my brother and sister can too. I would have preferred a similar switch to have been present on the headphones, even though it is easy as pie to tune the signal in, and you have a good wide range where you get superb sound (unlike some tuning devices where you have that magical sweet-spot that is harder than a fruit-cake to get perfect so you don't have static). The headset itself is also a bit heavy, so if you plan on leaning forward with them on, be ready to keep them from sliding off your head. Not too bad, considering they have batteries and all.The price is not too bad! And, being made by Sennheiser, these headphones are great! If you are looking for a wireless headset, I recommend these, unless you are looking to spend MUCH more, or are willing to gamble on quality. I was amazed to find the Sennheiser RS120's at such a great price and such awesome performance!

Does this headphone look better?

The base unit comes with a phono plug to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter , and then a 3.5 mm headphone jack to left/right RCA audio adapter.

These wireless headphones are really awesome! The base unit comes with a phono plug to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter, and then a 3.5 mm headphone jack to left/right RCA audio adapter. The base unit has nice, long RCA cables on it. They are not heavily shielded or anything, but they are on par with a good set of headphone wires.The wireless has worked awesome for me! No static or noise or any interference! I was worried that there might be a slight amount of static due to all of my computer and electronic devices planted only inches away from the Sennheiser base unit. I have not had a single issue at all! Amazing!The headphones have a on/off switch on the left ear cup. It also houses the 2 x AAA batteries (rechargeable ones that were included). The right ear cup has two dials. One for volume, and one to tune the headphones. The volume is fine, no problems. However, I find the "tune" dial to be a little archaic. The base unit itself has a toggle switch that lets you select between 3 channels. I have 3 units, all set to different channels, so I can tune into which ever one I want to at the time, and my brother and sister can too. I would have preferred a similar switch to have been present on the headphones, even though it is easy as pie to tune the signal in, and you have a good wide range where you get superb sound (unlike some tuning devices where you have that magical sweet-spot that is harder than a fruit-cake to get perfect so you don't have static). The headset itself is also a bit heavy, so if you plan on leaning forward with them on, be ready to keep them from sliding off your head. Not too bad, considering they have batteries and all.The price is not too bad! And, being made by Sennheiser, these headphones are great! If you are looking for a wireless headset, I recommend these, unless you are looking to spend MUCH more, or are willing to gamble on quality. I was amazed to find the Sennheiser RS120's at such a great price and such awesome performance!

The base unit comes with a phono plug to 3.5 <hl> mm headphone jack adapter <hl> , and then a 3.5 mm headphone jack to left/right RCA audio adapter.

These wireless headphones are really awesome! The base unit comes with a phono plug to 3.5 <hl> mm headphone jack adapter <hl>, and then a 3.5 mm headphone jack to left/right RCA audio adapter. The base unit has nice, long RCA cables on it. They are not heavily shielded or anything, but they are on par with a good set of headphone wires.The wireless has worked awesome for me! No static or noise or any interference! I was worried that there might be a slight amount of static due to all of my computer and electronic devices planted only inches away from the Sennheiser base unit. I have not had a single issue at all! Amazing!The headphones have a on/off switch on the left ear cup. It also houses the 2 x AAA batteries (rechargeable ones that were included). The right ear cup has two dials. One for volume, and one to tune the headphones. The volume is fine, no problems. However, I find the "tune" dial to be a little archaic. The base unit itself has a toggle switch that lets you select between 3 channels. I have 3 units, all set to different channels, so I can tune into which ever one I want to at the time, and my brother and sister can too. I would have preferred a similar switch to have been present on the headphones, even though it is easy as pie to tune the signal in, and you have a good wide range where you get superb sound (unlike some tuning devices where you have that magical sweet-spot that is harder than a fruit-cake to get perfect so you don't have static). The headset itself is also a bit heavy, so if you plan on leaning forward with them on, be ready to keep them from sliding off your head. Not too bad, considering they have batteries and all.The price is not too bad! And, being made by Sennheiser, these headphones are great! If you are looking for a wireless headset, I recommend these, unless you are looking to spend MUCH more, or are willing to gamble on quality. I was amazed to find the Sennheiser RS120's at such a great price and such awesome performance!

These wireless headphones are really awesome! <hl> The base unit comes with a phono plug to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter , and then a 3.5 mm headphone jack to left/right RCA audio adapter. <hl> The base unit has nice, long RCA cables on it. They are not heavily shielded or anything, but they are on par with a good set of headphone wires. The wireless has worked awesome for me! No static or noise or any interference! I was worried that there might be a slight amount of static due to all of my computer and electronic devices planted only inches away from the Sennheiser base unit. I have not had a single issue at all! Amazing!The headphones have a on/off switch on the left ear cup. It also houses the 2 x AAA batteries (rechargeable ones that were included). The right ear cup has two dials. One for volume, and one to tune the headphones. The volume is fine, no problems. However, I find the "tune" dial to be a little archaic. The base unit itself has a toggle switch that lets you select between 3 channels. I have 3 units, all set to different channels, so I can tune into which ever one I want to at the time, and my brother and sister can too. I would have preferred a similar switch to have been present on the headphones, even though it is easy as pie to tune the signal in, and you have a good wide range where you get superb sound (unlike some tuning devices where you have that magical sweet-spot that is harder than a fruit-cake to get perfect so you don't have static). The headset itself is also a bit heavy, so if you plan on leaning forward with them on, be ready to keep them from sliding off your head. Not too bad, considering they have batteries and all. The price is not too bad! And, being made by Sennheiser, these headphones are great! If you are looking for a wireless headset, I recommend these, unless you are looking to spend MUCH more, or are willing to gamble on quality. I was amazed to find the Sennheiser RS120's at such a great price and such awesome performance!

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The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back

question: How good is the finish?, context: The case fits nicely on to the iPad mini. At first one corner wouldn't fasten but with a little pressing it fit and stays on. The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back. I would prefer if there were a band to aid in holding but the case is otherwise satisfactory. I'm not sure how much protection it would provide if the device was dropped but it offers a better grip than the slick iPad and so makes it less likely that it will be dropped. It's also less bulky than other cases I looked at.My only complaint is that they describe shipping weight as 0.3 ounces which is a complete fabrication. The case itself weighs 5 ounces. Shipping weight does not mean the weight of the packaging! Amazon seems not to care that many merchants on its site provide this same fraudulent information.

How good is the finish?

The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back .

The case fits nicely on to the iPad mini. At first one corner wouldn't fasten but with a little pressing it fit and stays on. The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back. I would prefer if there were a band to aid in holding but the case is otherwise satisfactory. I'm not sure how much protection it would provide if the device was dropped but it offers a better grip than the slick iPad and so makes it less likely that it will be dropped. It's also less bulky than other cases I looked at.My only complaint is that they describe shipping weight as 0.3 ounces which is a complete fabrication. The case itself weighs 5 ounces. Shipping weight does not mean the weight of the packaging! Amazon seems not to care that many merchants on its site provide this same fraudulent information.

<hl> The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back <hl> .

The case fits nicely on to the iPad mini. At first one corner wouldn't fasten but with a little pressing it fit and stays on. <hl> The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back <hl>. I would prefer if there were a band to aid in holding but the case is otherwise satisfactory. I'm not sure how much protection it would provide if the device was dropped but it offers a better grip than the slick iPad and so makes it less likely that it will be dropped. It's also less bulky than other cases I looked at.My only complaint is that they describe shipping weight as 0.3 ounces which is a complete fabrication. The case itself weighs 5 ounces. Shipping weight does not mean the weight of the packaging! Amazon seems not to care that many merchants on its site provide this same fraudulent information.

The case fits nicely on to the iPad mini. At first one corner wouldn't fasten but with a little pressing it fit and stays on. <hl> The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back . <hl> I would prefer if there were a band to aid in holding but the case is otherwise satisfactory. I'm not sure how much protection it would provide if the device was dropped but it offers a better grip than the slick iPad and so makes it less likely that it will be dropped. It's also less bulky than other cases I looked at. My only complaint is that they describe shipping weight as 0.3 ounces which is a complete fabrication. The case itself weighs 5 ounces. Shipping weight does not mean the weight of the packaging! Amazon seems not to care that many merchants on its site provide this same fraudulent information.

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The only fault in the sound is the bass

question: How is the bass?, context: I have had many sub-$100 headphones from $5 Panasonic to $100 Sony, with Sennheiser HD 433, 202, PX100 II (I really wanted to like these PX100-II, they were so very well designed), and even a Grado SR60 for awhile. And what it basically comes down to is value. I have never heard sound as good as these headphones in the $35 range, easily the best under $75. I can't believe they're over 25 years old.It's hard to describe how much detail these headphones bring out without making it too harsh or dull. I listen to every type of music from classical to hip hop to electronic to country, and these headphones are suitable for all types of music. The only fault in the sound is the bass. It's just a *slight* bit boomy, but you get to like it after a while to be honest.The design is from the 80s as you all have probably figured out. It could use a update but it seems like Koss has tried to perfect this formula and failed in the past. I don't really care about the looks or the way it folds up or the fact that my hair gets caught up in it (I have very short hair, even for a male).But despite it's design flaws, it's the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, and the best part is that it's also the best sounding pair of headphones I have ever heard under $75.If you can get over the design flaws or if sound is the most important feature of headphones for you, there is nothing even close to this at this price range.This one is an absolute GEM. I loved these so much I ordered two of the 25th Anniversary ones for a bit more.Update: I read some reviews about the PX100-II being much improved and better sounding than the PortaPro. Since the PX100-II is relatively new, I thought I'd give it another listen. This time I noticed something different. The sound is warm, mellow, and neutral, but it loses a lot of detail at the expense of these attributes. I still prefer higher-detail Portapro, but some may prefer the more mellow sound of the PX100-II.Oh by the way the Portapro comes in the straight plug now, not the angled plug anymore. It's supposed to be for better compatibility with the iPods and iPhones out there.

How is the bass?

The only fault in the sound is the bass .

I have had many sub-$100 headphones from $5 Panasonic to $100 Sony, with Sennheiser HD 433, 202, PX100 II (I really wanted to like these PX100-II, they were so very well designed), and even a Grado SR60 for awhile. And what it basically comes down to is value. I have never heard sound as good as these headphones in the $35 range, easily the best under $75. I can't believe they're over 25 years old.It's hard to describe how much detail these headphones bring out without making it too harsh or dull. I listen to every type of music from classical to hip hop to electronic to country, and these headphones are suitable for all types of music. The only fault in the sound is the bass. It's just a *slight* bit boomy, but you get to like it after a while to be honest.The design is from the 80s as you all have probably figured out. It could use a update but it seems like Koss has tried to perfect this formula and failed in the past. I don't really care about the looks or the way it folds up or the fact that my hair gets caught up in it (I have very short hair, even for a male).But despite it's design flaws, it's the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, and the best part is that it's also the best sounding pair of headphones I have ever heard under $75.If you can get over the design flaws or if sound is the most important feature of headphones for you, there is nothing even close to this at this price range.This one is an absolute GEM. I loved these so much I ordered two of the 25th Anniversary ones for a bit more.Update: I read some reviews about the PX100-II being much improved and better sounding than the PortaPro. Since the PX100-II is relatively new, I thought I'd give it another listen. This time I noticed something different. The sound is warm, mellow, and neutral, but it loses a lot of detail at the expense of these attributes. I still prefer higher-detail Portapro, but some may prefer the more mellow sound of the PX100-II.Oh by the way the Portapro comes in the straight plug now, not the angled plug anymore. It's supposed to be for better compatibility with the iPods and iPhones out there.

<hl> The only fault in the sound is the bass <hl> .

I have had many sub-$100 headphones from $5 Panasonic to $100 Sony, with Sennheiser HD 433, 202, PX100 II (I really wanted to like these PX100-II, they were so very well designed), and even a Grado SR60 for awhile. And what it basically comes down to is value. I have never heard sound as good as these headphones in the $35 range, easily the best under $75. I can't believe they're over 25 years old.It's hard to describe how much detail these headphones bring out without making it too harsh or dull. I listen to every type of music from classical to hip hop to electronic to country, and these headphones are suitable for all types of music. <hl> The only fault in the sound is the bass <hl>. It's just a *slight* bit boomy, but you get to like it after a while to be honest.The design is from the 80s as you all have probably figured out. It could use a update but it seems like Koss has tried to perfect this formula and failed in the past. I don't really care about the looks or the way it folds up or the fact that my hair gets caught up in it (I have very short hair, even for a male).But despite it's design flaws, it's the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, and the best part is that it's also the best sounding pair of headphones I have ever heard under $75.If you can get over the design flaws or if sound is the most important feature of headphones for you, there is nothing even close to this at this price range.This one is an absolute GEM. I loved these so much I ordered two of the 25th Anniversary ones for a bit more.Update: I read some reviews about the PX100-II being much improved and better sounding than the PortaPro. Since the PX100-II is relatively new, I thought I'd give it another listen. This time I noticed something different. The sound is warm, mellow, and neutral, but it loses a lot of detail at the expense of these attributes. I still prefer higher-detail Portapro, but some may prefer the more mellow sound of the PX100-II.Oh by the way the Portapro comes in the straight plug now, not the angled plug anymore. It's supposed to be for better compatibility with the iPods and iPhones out there.

I have had many sub-$100 headphones from $5 Panasonic to $100 Sony, with Sennheiser HD 433, 202, PX100 II (I really wanted to like these PX100-II, they were so very well designed), and even a Grado SR60 for awhile. And what it basically comes down to is value. I have never heard sound as good as these headphones in the $35 range, easily the best under $75. I can't believe they're over 25 years old. It's hard to describe how much detail these headphones bring out without making it too harsh or dull. I listen to every type of music from classical to hip hop to electronic to country, and these headphones are suitable for all types of music. <hl> The only fault in the sound is the bass . <hl> It's just a *slight* bit boomy, but you get to like it after a while to be honest. The design is from the 80s as you all have probably figured out. It could use a update but it seems like Koss has tried to perfect this formula and failed in the past. I don't really care about the looks or the way it folds up or the fact that my hair gets caught up in it (I have very short hair, even for a male).But despite it's design flaws, it's the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, and the best part is that it's also the best sounding pair of headphones I have ever heard under $75.If you can get over the design flaws or if sound is the most important feature of headphones for you, there is nothing even close to this at this price range. This one is an absolute GEM. I loved these so much I ordered two of the 25th Anniversary ones for a bit more. Update: I read some reviews about the PX100-II being much improved and better sounding than the PortaPro. Since the PX100-II is relatively new, I thought I'd give it another listen. This time I noticed something different. The sound is warm, mellow, and neutral, but it loses a lot of detail at the expense of these attributes. I still prefer higher-detail Portapro, but some may prefer the more mellow sound of the PX100-II.Oh by the way the Portapro comes in the straight plug now, not the angled plug anymore. It's supposed to be for better compatibility with the iPods and iPhones out there.

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Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh

question: Is the focus ring smooth?, context: I love this lens! It's my favorite lens thus far and my primary lens for most occasions. I got it for the depth of field capabilities and couldn't be happier. It does well in low light situations and is wonderful for macro and portrait shots. I love the control system for manual focusing. I don't generally use auto-focusing but did try it and it works ok. It was a little slow when I tried it but not much of a problem for me since I don't really use that feature. Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh. If you use f-stops below f3.5, the depth of field is really shallow so be careful to get your focus point just right or else everything will be out of focus.

Is the focus ring smooth?

Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh .

I love this lens! It's my favorite lens thus far and my primary lens for most occasions. I got it for the depth of field capabilities and couldn't be happier. It does well in low light situations and is wonderful for macro and portrait shots. I love the control system for manual focusing. I don't generally use auto-focusing but did try it and it works ok. It was a little slow when I tried it but not much of a problem for me since I don't really use that feature. Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh. If you use f-stops below f3.5, the depth of field is really shallow so be careful to get your focus point just right or else everything will be out of focus.

<hl> Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh <hl> .

I love this lens! It's my favorite lens thus far and my primary lens for most occasions. I got it for the depth of field capabilities and couldn't be happier. It does well in low light situations and is wonderful for macro and portrait shots. I love the control system for manual focusing. I don't generally use auto-focusing but did try it and it works ok. It was a little slow when I tried it but not much of a problem for me since I don't really use that feature. <hl> Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh <hl>. If you use f-stops below f3.5, the depth of field is really shallow so be careful to get your focus point just right or else everything will be out of focus.

I love this lens! It's my favorite lens thus far and my primary lens for most occasions. I got it for the depth of field capabilities and couldn't be happier. It does well in low light situations and is wonderful for macro and portrait shots. I love the control system for manual focusing. I don't generally use auto-focusing but did try it and it works ok. It was a little slow when I tried it but not much of a problem for me since I don't really use that feature. <hl> Images in the focus point are crisp and everything else has nice smooth bokeh . <hl> If you use f-stops below f3.5, the depth of field is really shallow so be careful to get your focus point just right or else everything will be out of focus.

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The only issue

question: How is it the people there?, context: This thing gets nice and loud! The only issue I have is the proprietary connection to charge the unit. That and a longer 1/8&#34; cable would be nice.

How is it the people there?

This thing gets nice and loud! The only issue I have is the proprietary connection to charge the unit.

This thing gets nice and loud! The only issue I have is the proprietary connection to charge the unit. That and a longer 1/8&#34; cable would be nice.

This thing gets nice and loud! <hl> The only issue <hl> I have is the proprietary connection to charge the unit.

This thing gets nice and loud! <hl> The only issue <hl> I have is the proprietary connection to charge the unit. That and a longer 1/8&#34; cable would be nice.

<hl> This thing gets nice and loud! The only issue I have is the proprietary connection to charge the unit. <hl> That and a longer 1/8&#34; cable would be nice.

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Works perfectly

question: How did you like the cable?, context: HDMI cable ordered for my Roku.Works perfectly.For some reason my original cable went defective. Went to Wally World for a new one and it was $39.95 + tax, the only one they had. No way! Ordered this one from Amazon and got it in a few days. Saved over 400% !!!!

How did you like the cable?

Works perfectly .For some reason my original cable went defective.

HDMI cable ordered for my Roku.Works perfectly.For some reason my original cable went defective. Went to Wally World for a new one and it was $39.95 + tax, the only one they had. No way! Ordered this one from Amazon and got it in a few days. Saved over 400% !!!!

<hl> Works perfectly <hl> .For some reason my original cable went defective.

HDMI cable ordered for my Roku.<hl> Works perfectly <hl>.For some reason my original cable went defective. Went to Wally World for a new one and it was $39.95 + tax, the only one they had. No way! Ordered this one from Amazon and got it in a few days. Saved over 400% !!!!

HDMI cable ordered for my Roku. <hl> Works perfectly .For some reason my original cable went defective. <hl> Went to Wally World for a new one and it was $39.95 + tax, the only one they had. No way! Ordered this one from Amazon and got it in a few days. Saved over 400% !!!!

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This liquid cooler was easy to install

question: How do you like the installation?, context: I have an AMD FX-8120 8-Core Black Edition and the stock fan was noisy and not very effective. I mainly play Black Ops 2 and I was starting to worry about overheating from a few hours worth of game play. Part of it has to do with your ambient room temperature, but that fan just couldn't keep up.This liquid cooler was easy to install, looks great, and was very affordable. The mounting is likely to be more solid than the standard flip down lever because you are able to tighten with thumb screws on an AMD board. You do want to tighten them down a little at a time so you don't have one side lifted or put more pressure on one side than the other.Others said that the instructions were poor but I didn't have any issues following. It was easier to assemble than anything I have gotten from IKEA and that stuff is usually easy to assemble.I would buy again and for sure recommend it to anyone that wants to protect their investment.

How do you like the installation?

This liquid cooler was easy to install , looks great, and was very affordable.

I have an AMD FX-8120 8-Core Black Edition and the stock fan was noisy and not very effective. I mainly play Black Ops 2 and I was starting to worry about overheating from a few hours worth of game play. Part of it has to do with your ambient room temperature, but that fan just couldn't keep up.This liquid cooler was easy to install, looks great, and was very affordable. The mounting is likely to be more solid than the standard flip down lever because you are able to tighten with thumb screws on an AMD board. You do want to tighten them down a little at a time so you don't have one side lifted or put more pressure on one side than the other.Others said that the instructions were poor but I didn't have any issues following. It was easier to assemble than anything I have gotten from IKEA and that stuff is usually easy to assemble.I would buy again and for sure recommend it to anyone that wants to protect their investment.

<hl> This liquid cooler was easy to install <hl> , looks great, and was very affordable.

I have an AMD FX-8120 8-Core Black Edition and the stock fan was noisy and not very effective. I mainly play Black Ops 2 and I was starting to worry about overheating from a few hours worth of game play. Part of it has to do with your ambient room temperature, but that fan just couldn't keep up.<hl> This liquid cooler was easy to install <hl>, looks great, and was very affordable. The mounting is likely to be more solid than the standard flip down lever because you are able to tighten with thumb screws on an AMD board. You do want to tighten them down a little at a time so you don't have one side lifted or put more pressure on one side than the other.Others said that the instructions were poor but I didn't have any issues following. It was easier to assemble than anything I have gotten from IKEA and that stuff is usually easy to assemble.I would buy again and for sure recommend it to anyone that wants to protect their investment.

I have an AMD FX-8120 8-Core Black Edition and the stock fan was noisy and not very effective. I mainly play Black Ops 2 and I was starting to worry about overheating from a few hours worth of game play. Part of it has to do with your ambient room temperature, but that fan just couldn't keep up. <hl> This liquid cooler was easy to install , looks great, and was very affordable. <hl> The mounting is likely to be more solid than the standard flip down lever because you are able to tighten with thumb screws on an AMD board. You do want to tighten them down a little at a time so you don't have one side lifted or put more pressure on one side than the other. Others said that the instructions were poor but I didn't have any issues following. It was easier to assemble than anything I have gotten from IKEA and that stuff is usually easy to assemble. I would buy again and for sure recommend it to anyone that wants to protect their investment.

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I should have bought a cheaper radar detector

question: When do a solid performance?, context: I wrote this review at the Escort site but they won't publish it. All I have seen are mostly positive reviews for this product. However, my experience is different:First use - First ticketDrove I-75 From Orlando to Atlanta and back. Just decided to use new 9500ix for the trip in a car. I originally picked up the unit for use on a motorcycle. On the way it picked up traffic light cameras as well as K Band and regular radar. I noticed a number of patrol cars parked in plain sight on the center median perpendicular to the traffic lanes. Thought it kind of funny that I never had a peep from the detector for one of these cars. On the way back I found out why. Bingo a speeding ticket and never heard any type of warning from the detector. Laser!!! This thing does not pick it up. I'm sure it a good unit for conventional Radar but that is becoming obsolete. I would wait and buy a unit that is designed for the new wave of laser that will be in wide spread use and will replace Radar in the near future. Unfortunately, while the company claims that the unit offers some protection against laser I have not had it make any sound or warning whatsoever. So, I have to give the product an F.It seems like more and more law enforcement are going to laser. This is old school technology. It may work ok for regular radar and has a lot of bells and whistles some which you have to pay added subscription charges for. However most are not worth the money and I would have to consider this unit way overpriced.In retrospect, I should have bought a cheaper radar detector, and waited for a good laser/radar detector in this price range. The 9500ix cost way too much for what it offers. In a year it will be as obsolete as a land line phone

When do a solid performance?

In retrospect, I should have bought a cheaper radar detector , and waited for a good laser/radar detector in this price range.

I wrote this review at the Escort site but they won't publish it. All I have seen are mostly positive reviews for this product. However, my experience is different:First use - First ticketDrove I-75 From Orlando to Atlanta and back. Just decided to use new 9500ix for the trip in a car. I originally picked up the unit for use on a motorcycle. On the way it picked up traffic light cameras as well as K Band and regular radar. I noticed a number of patrol cars parked in plain sight on the center median perpendicular to the traffic lanes. Thought it kind of funny that I never had a peep from the detector for one of these cars. On the way back I found out why. Bingo a speeding ticket and never heard any type of warning from the detector. Laser!!! This thing does not pick it up. I'm sure it a good unit for conventional Radar but that is becoming obsolete. I would wait and buy a unit that is designed for the new wave of laser that will be in wide spread use and will replace Radar in the near future. Unfortunately, while the company claims that the unit offers some protection against laser I have not had it make any sound or warning whatsoever. So, I have to give the product an F.It seems like more and more law enforcement are going to laser. This is old school technology. It may work ok for regular radar and has a lot of bells and whistles some which you have to pay added subscription charges for. However most are not worth the money and I would have to consider this unit way overpriced.In retrospect, I should have bought a cheaper radar detector, and waited for a good laser/radar detector in this price range. The 9500ix cost way too much for what it offers. In a year it will be as obsolete as a land line phone

In retrospect, <hl> I should have bought a cheaper radar detector <hl> , and waited for a good laser/radar detector in this price range.

I wrote this review at the Escort site but they won't publish it. All I have seen are mostly positive reviews for this product. However, my experience is different:First use - First ticketDrove I-75 From Orlando to Atlanta and back. Just decided to use new 9500ix for the trip in a car. I originally picked up the unit for use on a motorcycle. On the way it picked up traffic light cameras as well as K Band and regular radar. I noticed a number of patrol cars parked in plain sight on the center median perpendicular to the traffic lanes. Thought it kind of funny that I never had a peep from the detector for one of these cars. On the way back I found out why. Bingo a speeding ticket and never heard any type of warning from the detector. Laser!!! This thing does not pick it up. I'm sure it a good unit for conventional Radar but that is becoming obsolete. I would wait and buy a unit that is designed for the new wave of laser that will be in wide spread use and will replace Radar in the near future. Unfortunately, while the company claims that the unit offers some protection against laser I have not had it make any sound or warning whatsoever. So, I have to give the product an F.It seems like more and more law enforcement are going to laser. This is old school technology. It may work ok for regular radar and has a lot of bells and whistles some which you have to pay added subscription charges for. However most are not worth the money and I would have to consider this unit way overpriced.In retrospect, <hl> I should have bought a cheaper radar detector <hl>, and waited for a good laser/radar detector in this price range. The 9500ix cost way too much for what it offers. In a year it will be as obsolete as a land line phone

I wrote this review at the Escort site but they won't publish it. All I have seen are mostly positive reviews for this product. However, my experience is different:First use - First ticketDrove I-75 From Orlando to Atlanta and back. Just decided to use new 9500ix for the trip in a car. I originally picked up the unit for use on a motorcycle. On the way it picked up traffic light cameras as well as K Band and regular radar. I noticed a number of patrol cars parked in plain sight on the center median perpendicular to the traffic lanes. Thought it kind of funny that I never had a peep from the detector for one of these cars. On the way back I found out why. Bingo a speeding ticket and never heard any type of warning from the detector. Laser!!! This thing does not pick it up. I'm sure it a good unit for conventional Radar but that is becoming obsolete. I would wait and buy a unit that is designed for the new wave of laser that will be in wide spread use and will replace Radar in the near future. Unfortunately, while the company claims that the unit offers some protection against laser I have not had it make any sound or warning whatsoever. So, I have to give the product an F.It seems like more and more law enforcement are going to laser. This is old school technology. It may work ok for regular radar and has a lot of bells and whistles some which you have to pay added subscription charges for. However most are not worth the money and I would have to consider this unit way overpriced. <hl> In retrospect, I should have bought a cheaper radar detector , and waited for a good laser/radar detector in this price range. <hl> The 9500ix cost way too much for what it offers. In a year it will be as obsolete as a land line phone

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sound much better

question: What do you think about the sound quality?, context: What a pleasant surprise. I was really just looking for some cheaper noise cancelling headphones to wear at work. I use studio headphones and have in my home studio arsenal cans by Shure, Sony, and Beyerdynamic. These Sennheiser HD202's are simply amazing not just for the price point but for the comfort and function. The sound quality is absolutely stellar, even when listening to a 48khz AAC+ web radio stream. And now that I have these, I've noticed them being used in radio studios and being included in condenser microphone package deals. I also like the belt-clipping cable spool that comes with it so you can wind up the non-coiled cord neatly.Haven't used these for studio work as of yet but they do sound comparable to my $200 Beyerdynamic 770's and sound much better than my Sony MD7506 cans.

What do you think about the sound quality?

but they do sound comparable to my $200 Beyerdynamic 770's and sound much better than my Sony MD7506 cans.

What a pleasant surprise. I was really just looking for some cheaper noise cancelling headphones to wear at work. I use studio headphones and have in my home studio arsenal cans by Shure, Sony, and Beyerdynamic. These Sennheiser HD202's are simply amazing not just for the price point but for the comfort and function. The sound quality is absolutely stellar, even when listening to a 48khz AAC+ web radio stream. And now that I have these, I've noticed them being used in radio studios and being included in condenser microphone package deals. I also like the belt-clipping cable spool that comes with it so you can wind up the non-coiled cord neatly.Haven't used these for studio work as of yet but they do sound comparable to my $200 Beyerdynamic 770's and sound much better than my Sony MD7506 cans.

but they do sound comparable to my $200 Beyerdynamic 770's and <hl> sound much better <hl> than my Sony MD7506 cans.

What a pleasant surprise. I was really just looking for some cheaper noise cancelling headphones to wear at work. I use studio headphones and have in my home studio arsenal cans by Shure, Sony, and Beyerdynamic. These Sennheiser HD202's are simply amazing not just for the price point but for the comfort and function. The sound quality is absolutely stellar, even when listening to a 48khz AAC+ web radio stream. And now that I have these, I've noticed them being used in radio studios and being included in condenser microphone package deals. I also like the belt-clipping cable spool that comes with it so you can wind up the non-coiled cord neatly.Haven't used these for studio work as of yet but they do sound comparable to my $200 Beyerdynamic 770's and <hl> sound much better <hl> than my Sony MD7506 cans.

What a pleasant surprise. I was really just looking for some cheaper noise cancelling headphones to wear at work. I use studio headphones and have in my home studio arsenal cans by Shure, Sony, and Beyerdynamic. These Sennheiser HD202's are simply amazing not just for the price point but for the comfort and function. The sound quality is absolutely stellar, even when listening to a 48khz AAC+ web radio stream. And now that I have these, I've noticed them being used in radio studios and being included in condenser microphone package deals. I also like the belt-clipping cable spool that comes with it so you can wind up the non-coiled cord neatly. Haven't used these for studio work as of yet <hl> but they do sound comparable to my $200 Beyerdynamic 770's and sound much better than my Sony MD7506 cans. <hl>

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These headphones are very nice

question: How is the headphone?, context: These headphones are very nice, seem very durable and have amazing sound for a pair of sport headphones. They are comfortable and come with a nice case and a ton of tips. My only really downside is that the left earbud it seems that something inside is loose because I have to press it into my ear really deep to get it to work sometimes. If not for that these would have 5stars

How is the headphone?

These headphones are very nice , seem very durable and have amazing sound for a pair of sport headphones.

These headphones are very nice, seem very durable and have amazing sound for a pair of sport headphones. They are comfortable and come with a nice case and a ton of tips. My only really downside is that the left earbud it seems that something inside is loose because I have to press it into my ear really deep to get it to work sometimes. If not for that these would have 5stars

<hl> These headphones are very nice <hl> , seem very durable and have amazing sound for a pair of sport headphones.

<hl> These headphones are very nice <hl>, seem very durable and have amazing sound for a pair of sport headphones. They are comfortable and come with a nice case and a ton of tips. My only really downside is that the left earbud it seems that something inside is loose because I have to press it into my ear really deep to get it to work sometimes. If not for that these would have 5stars

<hl> These headphones are very nice , seem very durable and have amazing sound for a pair of sport headphones. <hl> They are comfortable and come with a nice case and a ton of tips. My only really downside is that the left earbud it seems that something inside is loose because I have to press it into my ear really deep to get it to work sometimes. If not for that these would have 5stars

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These phones are very comfortable

question: Is this one a good headphone choice?, context: I can concur with the majority of reviews which heavily influenced me in buying these phones. I had previously used wireless RCA and Sony. These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! These phones are very comfortable and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound. But forget doing housework or washing up (the dishes to you yanks!!:).They should have made these to at least have fitted your head so you can move around. So to summarise; if you want great sound, go for these great performing phones, if you want to move your head, forget it! I don't have the hiss problem by the way some people have complained of.I'm still pleased I bought them, the performance is brilliant considering the price.

Is this one a good headphone choice?

These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! These phones are very comfortable and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound.

I can concur with the majority of reviews which heavily influenced me in buying these phones. I had previously used wireless RCA and Sony. These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! These phones are very comfortable and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound. But forget doing housework or washing up (the dishes to you yanks!!:).They should have made these to at least have fitted your head so you can move around. So to summarise; if you want great sound, go for these great performing phones, if you want to move your head, forget it! I don't have the hiss problem by the way some people have complained of.I'm still pleased I bought them, the performance is brilliant considering the price.

These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! <hl> These phones are very comfortable <hl> and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound.

I can concur with the majority of reviews which heavily influenced me in buying these phones. I had previously used wireless RCA and Sony. These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! <hl> These phones are very comfortable <hl> and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound. But forget doing housework or washing up (the dishes to you yanks!!:).They should have made these to at least have fitted your head so you can move around. So to summarise; if you want great sound, go for these great performing phones, if you want to move your head, forget it! I don't have the hiss problem by the way some people have complained of.I'm still pleased I bought them, the performance is brilliant considering the price.

I can concur with the majority of reviews which heavily influenced me in buying these phones. I had previously used wireless RCA and Sony. <hl> These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! These phones are very comfortable and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound. <hl> But forget doing housework or washing up (the dishes to you yanks!!:).They should have made these to at least have fitted your head so you can move around. So to summarise; if you want great sound, go for these great performing phones, if you want to move your head, forget it! I don't have the hiss problem by the way some people have complained of. I'm still pleased I bought them, the performance is brilliant considering the price.

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This case also has plenty padding

question: Is it padding?, context: I got a Nikon Coolpix AW100 and it fits great in this compact case. There is also extra room in the front compartment to put two extra batteries and an extra SD card. This case also has plenty padding to help absorb any shock. The zippers are good. The strap is adjustable and I can put the camera across my shoulder. You can also mount the camera on your belt. Very well designed camera case.

Is it padding?

This case also has plenty padding to help absorb any shock.

I got a Nikon Coolpix AW100 and it fits great in this compact case. There is also extra room in the front compartment to put two extra batteries and an extra SD card. This case also has plenty padding to help absorb any shock. The zippers are good. The strap is adjustable and I can put the camera across my shoulder. You can also mount the camera on your belt. Very well designed camera case.

<hl> This case also has plenty padding <hl> to help absorb any shock.

I got a Nikon Coolpix AW100 and it fits great in this compact case. There is also extra room in the front compartment to put two extra batteries and an extra SD card. <hl> This case also has plenty padding <hl> to help absorb any shock. The zippers are good. The strap is adjustable and I can put the camera across my shoulder. You can also mount the camera on your belt. Very well designed camera case.

I got a Nikon Coolpix AW100 and it fits great in this compact case. There is also extra room in the front compartment to put two extra batteries and an extra SD card. <hl> This case also has plenty padding to help absorb any shock. <hl> The zippers are good. The strap is adjustable and I can put the camera across my shoulder. You can also mount the camera on your belt. Very well designed camera case.

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The images are so crisp and sharp

question: How is the image?, context: The bokeh when shooting wide open at 1.8 is absolutely amazing! The images are so crisp and sharp! This lens is a must have!!!

How is the image?

The bokeh when shooting wide open at 1.8 is absolutely amazing! The images are so crisp and sharp !

The bokeh when shooting wide open at 1.8 is absolutely amazing! The images are so crisp and sharp! This lens is a must have!!!

The bokeh when shooting wide open at 1.8 is absolutely amazing! <hl> The images are so crisp and sharp <hl> !

The bokeh when shooting wide open at 1.8 is absolutely amazing! <hl> The images are so crisp and sharp <hl>! This lens is a must have!!!

<hl> The bokeh when shooting wide open at 1.8 is absolutely amazing! The images are so crisp and sharp ! <hl> This lens is a must have!!!

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These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside.

question: How is the bass?, context: These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside.

How is the bass?

These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside.

These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside.

<hl> These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside. <hl>

<hl> These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside. <hl>

<hl> These earbuds are nothing special. Their best attribute is that they are cheap. The sound from them is nothing special. In comparison to my standard white IPod buds these seem to emphasize the higher frequencies. There seems to be nothing happening in the bass range with these. I don't think they are efficient enough to have much bass at all. To be fair, my IPod buds overly emphasize bass so they are not that accurate either. I also compared these to a pricy Sennheiser set that I've owned for a couple of years and let's just say there is a reason why the Sennheisers cost more.Surely these Panasonic buds are very nice to use if you think they might get damaged somehow in use as it will not break your heart to have to replace them. These might be especially useful if you only listen to talk radio or have high frequency hearing loss. If you really like to listen to the most of your music and you must wear earbuds then these are not for you.I also have to note that these are packaged in a difficult to open blister pack that required several passes with utility shears to break into. I hate to see all the plastic that has to be discarded just to get this product out of the package.Cosmetically, they are OK. They don't hurt my ears and are comfortable to me. They come with a couple of other size ear pieces if you are hard to fit. The wires take a set when folded so they are not very well-behaved and don't coil nicely and lie flat when you put them away. These will be a little bird's nest of tangled wires when you set them aside. <hl>

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The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp

question: How is the color?, context: Got three of these monitors and they really are beautiful, and consistent in quality. These monitors were really a step up from the much older Dell 2408WFP and Samsung SyncMaster 204B I had before. The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp. Not to mention the physical shape and design of the enclosures is sleek and slim.If you are looking for a good quality 24&#34; monitor, this is my recommendation!

How is the color?

The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp .

Got three of these monitors and they really are beautiful, and consistent in quality. These monitors were really a step up from the much older Dell 2408WFP and Samsung SyncMaster 204B I had before. The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp. Not to mention the physical shape and design of the enclosures is sleek and slim.If you are looking for a good quality 24&#34; monitor, this is my recommendation!

<hl> The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp <hl> .

Got three of these monitors and they really are beautiful, and consistent in quality. These monitors were really a step up from the much older Dell 2408WFP and Samsung SyncMaster 204B I had before. <hl> The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp <hl>. Not to mention the physical shape and design of the enclosures is sleek and slim.If you are looking for a good quality 24&#34; monitor, this is my recommendation!

Got three of these monitors and they really are beautiful, and consistent in quality. These monitors were really a step up from the much older Dell 2408WFP and Samsung SyncMaster 204B I had before. <hl> The color on these is just gorgeous and the picture is nice and sharp . <hl> Not to mention the physical shape and design of the enclosures is sleek and slim. If you are looking for a good quality 24&#34; monitor, this is my recommendation!

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Video quality is exceedingly poor

question: What is your opinion about the video?, context: Video quality is exceedingly poor. The picture quality is what they say it is, but the frame rate is very very very low. I get immediate headaches trying to watch a video. The same is true for reading. The backlit LCD is the worst reading experience I have ever had.I bought the device for the text to speech function removed from the regular kindles. But they killed it. It has a single female voice and the cadence is just weird. How am I suppose to get into sherlock holmes when Watson's voice is female?Moreover, the short cut or accessibility details should make the device easier to read... Well not if you have a child. I couldn't get through a single page without my 2-year son tapping the screen and skipping to the end of the book. This happened 30 times in a row regardless of what I did to guard the device. All my son needed to do was tap anywhere on the lower bar.If I had personal time I could read a book, you know with paper. I use the kindle because it can read to me while I play with my kids. Well the new kindle fire kills that experience. With the old school kindle the worst my son could do was stop playback. Than I could just push the space bar and restart it. Now he taps the screen nearly anywhere and I'm finished. Than I have to search and search and search to find my original position.

What is your opinion about the video?

Video quality is exceedingly poor .

Video quality is exceedingly poor. The picture quality is what they say it is, but the frame rate is very very very low. I get immediate headaches trying to watch a video. The same is true for reading. The backlit LCD is the worst reading experience I have ever had.I bought the device for the text to speech function removed from the regular kindles. But they killed it. It has a single female voice and the cadence is just weird. How am I suppose to get into sherlock holmes when Watson's voice is female?Moreover, the short cut or accessibility details should make the device easier to read... Well not if you have a child. I couldn't get through a single page without my 2-year son tapping the screen and skipping to the end of the book. This happened 30 times in a row regardless of what I did to guard the device. All my son needed to do was tap anywhere on the lower bar.If I had personal time I could read a book, you know with paper. I use the kindle because it can read to me while I play with my kids. Well the new kindle fire kills that experience. With the old school kindle the worst my son could do was stop playback. Than I could just push the space bar and restart it. Now he taps the screen nearly anywhere and I'm finished. Than I have to search and search and search to find my original position.

<hl> Video quality is exceedingly poor <hl> .

<hl> Video quality is exceedingly poor <hl>. The picture quality is what they say it is, but the frame rate is very very very low. I get immediate headaches trying to watch a video. The same is true for reading. The backlit LCD is the worst reading experience I have ever had.I bought the device for the text to speech function removed from the regular kindles. But they killed it. It has a single female voice and the cadence is just weird. How am I suppose to get into sherlock holmes when Watson's voice is female?Moreover, the short cut or accessibility details should make the device easier to read... Well not if you have a child. I couldn't get through a single page without my 2-year son tapping the screen and skipping to the end of the book. This happened 30 times in a row regardless of what I did to guard the device. All my son needed to do was tap anywhere on the lower bar.If I had personal time I could read a book, you know with paper. I use the kindle because it can read to me while I play with my kids. Well the new kindle fire kills that experience. With the old school kindle the worst my son could do was stop playback. Than I could just push the space bar and restart it. Now he taps the screen nearly anywhere and I'm finished. Than I have to search and search and search to find my original position.

<hl> Video quality is exceedingly poor . <hl> The picture quality is what they say it is, but the frame rate is very very very low. I get immediate headaches trying to watch a video. The same is true for reading. The backlit LCD is the worst reading experience I have ever had. I bought the device for the text to speech function removed from the regular kindles. But they killed it. It has a single female voice and the cadence is just weird. How am I suppose to get into sherlock holmes when Watson's voice is female?Moreover, the short cut or accessibility details should make the device easier to read... Well not if you have a child. I couldn't get through a single page without my 2-year son tapping the screen and skipping to the end of the book. This happened 30 times in a row regardless of what I did to guard the device. All my son needed to do was tap anywhere on the lower bar. If I had personal time I could read a book, you know with paper. I use the kindle because it can read to me while I play with my kids. Well the new kindle fire kills that experience. With the old school kindle the worst my son could do was stop playback. Than I could just push the space bar and restart it. Now he taps the screen nearly anywhere and I'm finished. Than I have to search and search and search to find my original position.

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electronics

This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores

question: What is your favorite cable?, context: This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores. I have 3 of these and will buy more.

What is your favorite cable?

This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores .

This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores. I have 3 of these and will buy more.

<hl> This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores <hl> .

<hl> This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores <hl>. I have 3 of these and will buy more.

<hl> This cable is better than the ones you pay $29 or $39 for in the stores . <hl> I have 3 of these and will buy more.

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Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done

question: What text do you prefer?, context: Updated News as of April 3rd:Google is set to release the 2nd edition of the Nexus 7 in July 2013. Resolution is expected to be bumped up to 1920 x 1080, new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for increased speed, 2 gigs of RAM, a back camera, and for the cellular plan, LTE. Pricing rumors haven't been released. So, if you can wait a few months, it's probably best to see what Google has in store for the Nexus 7 Second Edition before buying the currently offered Nexus 7.End of Update.Full Disclosure:I own an iPad 3 and an iTouch and a four, going on five year old Motorola dumb phone.I'm not going deep into hardware specs, you can read other reviews for that.[EDIT FOR NEWEST GOOGLE PRESS RELEASE]On October 29th, Google released the updated Nexus 7. The ONLY things that changed was that the 8gb version was discontinued, the 16gb version dropped to $199 and the 32gb version was released for $249 (both available for purchase NOW). The 3G cellular version is on sale starting November 13, 2012. Do not buy the existing Nexus 7 versions at current prices posted on Amazon! You're paying way too much.[/END EDIT]Let's address some of the perceived flaws and some of the real flaws of the Nexus 7.1) Storage. 8gb and 16gb (the two flavors the Nexus 7 comes in) can go real fast real quick in today's age of HD movies. I took my 16gb iPad on a trip and I maxed out with movies incredibly fast, even after I shrunk them down to least tolerable quality. The Nexus 7 does deserve some criticism for no Micro-SD slot and I was not going to buy it for that sole reason. However, like all good Android Tablets, there's a solution.[SUPER BIG EDIT FOR HIGHLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION]:It's called USB On The Go. Essentially you take a USB OTG cable (like $1 on Ebay), plug it into your Nexus 7, download the Nexus Media Importer app (Currently $3 on Google Play) and then connect whatever side hard drive or flash drive you want. The largest size external media I could connect to (and have access too) is a 3TB Western Digital. So much for 8/16 gig limits! The only problem I encountered with large drives is that the Media Importer app (which streams media as well as allowing one way coping to the Nexus 7) is that it crashes when you try to stream media out of folders that contain huge amounts of files, like 3,000 mp3s. If you're cheap, you can do much of the same via Stickmount and a file manager (Stickmount requires rooting). But the Nexus Media Importer just makes it ridiculously easy. Best $3 in credit I spent.With OTG and flash drives you don't need the cloud. Ever. Seriously, whoever decided to not put in the MicroSD to force cloud should be fired at Google.Oh yeah. And this requires absolutely ZERO rooting. Take your Nexus out of the box. Download the Nexus Media Importer App. Buy the cable. Plug in your thumb drive. You're good to go.As of today (10/5/12), I was able to connect a canon point and shoot, iPad 3, iTouch, 4 small flash drives (less than 2 GB), a 1 TB and 3 TB external hard drives (Western Digital), a SD card reader (with regular and microSD via adapter) and was able to pull/stream files off all of them (FAT and NFTS formatting, no EXFAT at the moment sorry!). For some reason my old Motorola ZN5 (ancient eh?) no longer registers anymore, but as long as you plug in relatively new devices you'll be okay. An exception is I plugged in my 9 year old iRiver player and it streamed music perfectly.Don't forget that OTG also lets you plug in and use keyboards (wired and wireless via dongle) and mice without rooting. Mice generate a cursor when plugged in. Also be aware that OTG may charge devices from your Nexus 7. For you true gamers, PS/3 controllers work as well. Not on all games, but games like Dead Trigger they'll work just like they do on a PS/3. Like to see that on a Kindle Fire or an iPad!2) Display. Yes, it's not an iPad. It's also less than half the price of the new iPad. Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done. Not iPad well done, but save yourself $300 well done. It's fairly responsive, not iPad response, but better than many other tablets out there. I have no complaints about it. As for the screen separation, that seems to be more of an issue with the 16gb version than the 8gb. I haven't had any ghosting issues either.3) Camera is pretty terrible. The front facing 1.2 megapixel is nothing to get excited about. And there is no back camera. I honestly don't get why that's just a big deal. You look like a tool using the back camera. Anyone does. Even Olivia Wilde (13 on a total possible score of 10 house fans!) would look like a douche using a tablet's back camera to take video/pictures. Odds are you have your smartphone with a decent camera. Use that. There oddly though, is no app for the camera that ships with the Nexus 7. But there is a free Nexus 7 camera launcher app.4) Apps. True, the Apple ecosystems has far more apps designed for tablets than Android does. But most of your apps, like skype, facebook, office utilities are all there. Furthermore, rather than being stuck on iTunes you can install Amazon's app store in addition to the preloaded Google Play store.5) No cellular connection. Fair enough, but it does have the capacity to get on to a hotspot. Meaning, just tether your smart phone. Granted, that costs money, but the fact that something like 80% of all tablets sold, Android and Apple are wifi only suggests that cellular connections on tablets is highly overrated. If you're one of those 8 out of 10 people who don't care about cell connections on your tablet, this shouldn't obviously matter.[EDIT]: The 3G cellular model available now on Google Play sells for $300. Also, does not support CDMA networks so no Verizon or Sprint. Ships with an AT&T; sim card.[/Edit]6) No Flash - This is technically half wrong. While Jelly Bean does not support Flash off the bat, there are FREE fixes to get flash on to your Nexus.Google "Install Flash On Nexus 7"The downside is you need a browser that is flash coded which includes Firefox Beta (free on Google play). It's a bit convoluted but follow the instructions and you'll have your flash games. I've posted pictures on the Nexus 7 8GB image gallery of both flash games AND streaming flash video off my Nexus 7.If an iPad user like me can figure this out, you can too!Now on to other things:Little black rectangle is lightning fast. The five core processor (yes, there are five I'll get to that later) loads things speedy without crashes and without bugs. My iPad crashes apps pretty regularly. Only once has my settings crashed but that was largely due to me screwing up my setup of my Wi-Fi extender. I can't fault the Nexus 7 for that. Speaking of which, the Nexus was super useful walking all over my house and yard to diagnosis network deadzones and other problems. 3/4 of a pound and strong Wi-Fi pick up made that job real easy, especially with free Wi-Fi apps. I could have done that with my iPad, but that would have been far less fun. Also, the Nexus 7 picks up Wi-Fi networks my iPad doesn't.Jelly Bean isn't as smooth as iOS 5/6 but it is better than every other Android device that my friends and family have used (and I played around with).Oh yes, five cores. The process actually has a fifth core that keeps basic services running when the device is in sleep mode. That saves massive amounts of energy. The battery life on the Nexus is better than my iPad without comparison even when doing the same things. The fifth core doesn't operate during normal operations. Battery life on this device is phenomenal.EDIT: On light usage, I am able to get ~195 hours before hitting 5% battery. On medium, movie watching no heavy gaming, I can regularly do ~110 hours before hitting 5%. GPS however, will eat power like nobody's business.What I like about the Nexus 7 is that I can largely customize anything I want. The Nexus ships with a format that is more phone than tablet, but with a Root and a few apps, I was able to switch it to the Tablet UI that you see in 10" Android tablets. I personally prefer that format but it makes icons smaller to fit it all in. Not the best for older people. But that's the great thing about Android in general. Whatever you want to change, you probably can. And the Nexus 7 is no different.Google Voice Search is pretty awesome. It's not as good as Siri in actually reading back answers to you, most of my searches lead to a web search with links. Weather does get repeated in a Siri like female voice. Speak slowly and clearly. Or you'll get weird results. Also, phrase questions more as searches than something you'd ask a real human. Google Voice does not do well with questions like "do I need an umbrella today?" Ask "Weather forecast (your location)."Now, in my opinion, one of the coolest things about the Nexus 7 is in the built in GPS coupled with the free cached maps. Say you're going to visit your friend who's getting married in small town in Iowa. You can either buy a GPS or bring your Nexus 7 with the map of the small town saved to memory. Turn on the GPS and it will track where you on in the town on the map real time no wifi/cell connection required. I downloaded a map of my town and tracked myself going to work. Planning your route out can easily turn the Nexus 7 into a GPS system without any additional costs.EDIT: Note, this doesn't give you turn by turn directions by itself. To get turn by turn directions you need the "NAvFree USA" (there is a Navfree for other countries) app off the Google Play store. It's free. Download your state and set your destination. It gives out voice commands on when to turn similar to a dedicated GPS device. It doesn't name street names which is expected considering it's free, but it is largely accurate saying "in 100 meters, turn right." My recent test of the app did ask me to drive over a divided highway though. As long as you pay attention though, this app coupled with the Nexus 7 will function as decent GPS offline, no wifi, no cell connection. And it even recalculates the route if you miss a turn.Speaker is pretty terrible compared to iPad. But the audio on headphones is on par. I don't expect anyone to really use the speaker so I'm not counting that as a real disadvantage.One thing: if you are a student planning on using this for notes, don't. The screen is way too small to actually take notes well and you need a blue tooth keyboard as well. Virtual on screen keyboard already eats up too much space. However, there is a speech to text and it might work well recording what your professor says. That said, you're better off with either the iPad or the Asus Transformer w/ keyboard. Or a real laptop.All in all I do like the tablet and often I'll reach for it over the iPad. Except when it comes to shopping online and browsing (and Facebook). The 7" is simply too small to offer real competition to a 9~10" screen. The use of keyboard via OTG alleviates this a bit but the screen is still really small.If you're looking to jump into Android, this is the tablet to do so. Plus if you buy now you get $25 in Google Play credit and a transformers movie copy. Not the biggest of Michael Bay but $25 brings the actual cost quite down.Word of caution: the 16 GB versions seem to be affected by a poor manufacturing/QC issues. The 8 GB versions seem to have far fewer problems. If you're okay with OTG external storage, go with the 8 GB version as you're likely to have far less chance of getting a defective unit.One more annoying fact: If you root your device and get a custom recovery, you can't install over the air updates. Found this out the hard way. You have to manually install Android updates.

What text do you prefer?

Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done .

Updated News as of April 3rd:Google is set to release the 2nd edition of the Nexus 7 in July 2013. Resolution is expected to be bumped up to 1920 x 1080, new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for increased speed, 2 gigs of RAM, a back camera, and for the cellular plan, LTE. Pricing rumors haven't been released. So, if you can wait a few months, it's probably best to see what Google has in store for the Nexus 7 Second Edition before buying the currently offered Nexus 7.End of Update.Full Disclosure:I own an iPad 3 and an iTouch and a four, going on five year old Motorola dumb phone.I'm not going deep into hardware specs, you can read other reviews for that.[EDIT FOR NEWEST GOOGLE PRESS RELEASE]On October 29th, Google released the updated Nexus 7. The ONLY things that changed was that the 8gb version was discontinued, the 16gb version dropped to $199 and the 32gb version was released for $249 (both available for purchase NOW). The 3G cellular version is on sale starting November 13, 2012. Do not buy the existing Nexus 7 versions at current prices posted on Amazon! You're paying way too much.[/END EDIT]Let's address some of the perceived flaws and some of the real flaws of the Nexus 7.1) Storage. 8gb and 16gb (the two flavors the Nexus 7 comes in) can go real fast real quick in today's age of HD movies. I took my 16gb iPad on a trip and I maxed out with movies incredibly fast, even after I shrunk them down to least tolerable quality. The Nexus 7 does deserve some criticism for no Micro-SD slot and I was not going to buy it for that sole reason. However, like all good Android Tablets, there's a solution.[SUPER BIG EDIT FOR HIGHLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION]:It's called USB On The Go. Essentially you take a USB OTG cable (like $1 on Ebay), plug it into your Nexus 7, download the Nexus Media Importer app (Currently $3 on Google Play) and then connect whatever side hard drive or flash drive you want. The largest size external media I could connect to (and have access too) is a 3TB Western Digital. So much for 8/16 gig limits! The only problem I encountered with large drives is that the Media Importer app (which streams media as well as allowing one way coping to the Nexus 7) is that it crashes when you try to stream media out of folders that contain huge amounts of files, like 3,000 mp3s. If you're cheap, you can do much of the same via Stickmount and a file manager (Stickmount requires rooting). But the Nexus Media Importer just makes it ridiculously easy. Best $3 in credit I spent.With OTG and flash drives you don't need the cloud. Ever. Seriously, whoever decided to not put in the MicroSD to force cloud should be fired at Google.Oh yeah. And this requires absolutely ZERO rooting. Take your Nexus out of the box. Download the Nexus Media Importer App. Buy the cable. Plug in your thumb drive. You're good to go.As of today (10/5/12), I was able to connect a canon point and shoot, iPad 3, iTouch, 4 small flash drives (less than 2 GB), a 1 TB and 3 TB external hard drives (Western Digital), a SD card reader (with regular and microSD via adapter) and was able to pull/stream files off all of them (FAT and NFTS formatting, no EXFAT at the moment sorry!). For some reason my old Motorola ZN5 (ancient eh?) no longer registers anymore, but as long as you plug in relatively new devices you'll be okay. An exception is I plugged in my 9 year old iRiver player and it streamed music perfectly.Don't forget that OTG also lets you plug in and use keyboards (wired and wireless via dongle) and mice without rooting. Mice generate a cursor when plugged in. Also be aware that OTG may charge devices from your Nexus 7. For you true gamers, PS/3 controllers work as well. Not on all games, but games like Dead Trigger they'll work just like they do on a PS/3. Like to see that on a Kindle Fire or an iPad!2) Display. Yes, it's not an iPad. It's also less than half the price of the new iPad. Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done. Not iPad well done, but save yourself $300 well done. It's fairly responsive, not iPad response, but better than many other tablets out there. I have no complaints about it. As for the screen separation, that seems to be more of an issue with the 16gb version than the 8gb. I haven't had any ghosting issues either.3) Camera is pretty terrible. The front facing 1.2 megapixel is nothing to get excited about. And there is no back camera. I honestly don't get why that's just a big deal. You look like a tool using the back camera. Anyone does. Even Olivia Wilde (13 on a total possible score of 10 house fans!) would look like a douche using a tablet's back camera to take video/pictures. Odds are you have your smartphone with a decent camera. Use that. There oddly though, is no app for the camera that ships with the Nexus 7. But there is a free Nexus 7 camera launcher app.4) Apps. True, the Apple ecosystems has far more apps designed for tablets than Android does. But most of your apps, like skype, facebook, office utilities are all there. Furthermore, rather than being stuck on iTunes you can install Amazon's app store in addition to the preloaded Google Play store.5) No cellular connection. Fair enough, but it does have the capacity to get on to a hotspot. Meaning, just tether your smart phone. Granted, that costs money, but the fact that something like 80% of all tablets sold, Android and Apple are wifi only suggests that cellular connections on tablets is highly overrated. If you're one of those 8 out of 10 people who don't care about cell connections on your tablet, this shouldn't obviously matter.[EDIT]: The 3G cellular model available now on Google Play sells for $300. Also, does not support CDMA networks so no Verizon or Sprint. Ships with an AT&T; sim card.[/Edit]6) No Flash - This is technically half wrong. While Jelly Bean does not support Flash off the bat, there are FREE fixes to get flash on to your Nexus.Google "Install Flash On Nexus 7"The downside is you need a browser that is flash coded which includes Firefox Beta (free on Google play). It's a bit convoluted but follow the instructions and you'll have your flash games. I've posted pictures on the Nexus 7 8GB image gallery of both flash games AND streaming flash video off my Nexus 7.If an iPad user like me can figure this out, you can too!Now on to other things:Little black rectangle is lightning fast. The five core processor (yes, there are five I'll get to that later) loads things speedy without crashes and without bugs. My iPad crashes apps pretty regularly. Only once has my settings crashed but that was largely due to me screwing up my setup of my Wi-Fi extender. I can't fault the Nexus 7 for that. Speaking of which, the Nexus was super useful walking all over my house and yard to diagnosis network deadzones and other problems. 3/4 of a pound and strong Wi-Fi pick up made that job real easy, especially with free Wi-Fi apps. I could have done that with my iPad, but that would have been far less fun. Also, the Nexus 7 picks up Wi-Fi networks my iPad doesn't.Jelly Bean isn't as smooth as iOS 5/6 but it is better than every other Android device that my friends and family have used (and I played around with).Oh yes, five cores. The process actually has a fifth core that keeps basic services running when the device is in sleep mode. That saves massive amounts of energy. The battery life on the Nexus is better than my iPad without comparison even when doing the same things. The fifth core doesn't operate during normal operations. Battery life on this device is phenomenal.EDIT: On light usage, I am able to get ~195 hours before hitting 5% battery. On medium, movie watching no heavy gaming, I can regularly do ~110 hours before hitting 5%. GPS however, will eat power like nobody's business.What I like about the Nexus 7 is that I can largely customize anything I want. The Nexus ships with a format that is more phone than tablet, but with a Root and a few apps, I was able to switch it to the Tablet UI that you see in 10" Android tablets. I personally prefer that format but it makes icons smaller to fit it all in. Not the best for older people. But that's the great thing about Android in general. Whatever you want to change, you probably can. And the Nexus 7 is no different.Google Voice Search is pretty awesome. It's not as good as Siri in actually reading back answers to you, most of my searches lead to a web search with links. Weather does get repeated in a Siri like female voice. Speak slowly and clearly. Or you'll get weird results. Also, phrase questions more as searches than something you'd ask a real human. Google Voice does not do well with questions like "do I need an umbrella today?" Ask "Weather forecast (your location)."Now, in my opinion, one of the coolest things about the Nexus 7 is in the built in GPS coupled with the free cached maps. Say you're going to visit your friend who's getting married in small town in Iowa. You can either buy a GPS or bring your Nexus 7 with the map of the small town saved to memory. Turn on the GPS and it will track where you on in the town on the map real time no wifi/cell connection required. I downloaded a map of my town and tracked myself going to work. Planning your route out can easily turn the Nexus 7 into a GPS system without any additional costs.EDIT: Note, this doesn't give you turn by turn directions by itself. To get turn by turn directions you need the "NAvFree USA" (there is a Navfree for other countries) app off the Google Play store. It's free. Download your state and set your destination. It gives out voice commands on when to turn similar to a dedicated GPS device. It doesn't name street names which is expected considering it's free, but it is largely accurate saying "in 100 meters, turn right." My recent test of the app did ask me to drive over a divided highway though. As long as you pay attention though, this app coupled with the Nexus 7 will function as decent GPS offline, no wifi, no cell connection. And it even recalculates the route if you miss a turn.Speaker is pretty terrible compared to iPad. But the audio on headphones is on par. I don't expect anyone to really use the speaker so I'm not counting that as a real disadvantage.One thing: if you are a student planning on using this for notes, don't. The screen is way too small to actually take notes well and you need a blue tooth keyboard as well. Virtual on screen keyboard already eats up too much space. However, there is a speech to text and it might work well recording what your professor says. That said, you're better off with either the iPad or the Asus Transformer w/ keyboard. Or a real laptop.All in all I do like the tablet and often I'll reach for it over the iPad. Except when it comes to shopping online and browsing (and Facebook). The 7" is simply too small to offer real competition to a 9~10" screen. The use of keyboard via OTG alleviates this a bit but the screen is still really small.If you're looking to jump into Android, this is the tablet to do so. Plus if you buy now you get $25 in Google Play credit and a transformers movie copy. Not the biggest of Michael Bay but $25 brings the actual cost quite down.Word of caution: the 16 GB versions seem to be affected by a poor manufacturing/QC issues. The 8 GB versions seem to have far fewer problems. If you're okay with OTG external storage, go with the 8 GB version as you're likely to have far less chance of getting a defective unit.One more annoying fact: If you root your device and get a custom recovery, you can't install over the air updates. Found this out the hard way. You have to manually install Android updates.

<hl> Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done <hl> .

Updated News as of April 3rd:Google is set to release the 2nd edition of the Nexus 7 in July 2013. Resolution is expected to be bumped up to 1920 x 1080, new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for increased speed, 2 gigs of RAM, a back camera, and for the cellular plan, LTE. Pricing rumors haven't been released. So, if you can wait a few months, it's probably best to see what Google has in store for the Nexus 7 Second Edition before buying the currently offered Nexus 7.End of Update.Full Disclosure:I own an iPad 3 and an iTouch and a four, going on five year old Motorola dumb phone.I'm not going deep into hardware specs, you can read other reviews for that.[EDIT FOR NEWEST GOOGLE PRESS RELEASE]On October 29th, Google released the updated Nexus 7. The ONLY things that changed was that the 8gb version was discontinued, the 16gb version dropped to $199 and the 32gb version was released for $249 (both available for purchase NOW). The 3G cellular version is on sale starting November 13, 2012. Do not buy the existing Nexus 7 versions at current prices posted on Amazon! You're paying way too much.[/END EDIT]Let's address some of the perceived flaws and some of the real flaws of the Nexus 7.1) Storage. 8gb and 16gb (the two flavors the Nexus 7 comes in) can go real fast real quick in today's age of HD movies. I took my 16gb iPad on a trip and I maxed out with movies incredibly fast, even after I shrunk them down to least tolerable quality. The Nexus 7 does deserve some criticism for no Micro-SD slot and I was not going to buy it for that sole reason. However, like all good Android Tablets, there's a solution.[SUPER BIG EDIT FOR HIGHLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION]:It's called USB On The Go. Essentially you take a USB OTG cable (like $1 on Ebay), plug it into your Nexus 7, download the Nexus Media Importer app (Currently $3 on Google Play) and then connect whatever side hard drive or flash drive you want. The largest size external media I could connect to (and have access too) is a 3TB Western Digital. So much for 8/16 gig limits! The only problem I encountered with large drives is that the Media Importer app (which streams media as well as allowing one way coping to the Nexus 7) is that it crashes when you try to stream media out of folders that contain huge amounts of files, like 3,000 mp3s. If you're cheap, you can do much of the same via Stickmount and a file manager (Stickmount requires rooting). But the Nexus Media Importer just makes it ridiculously easy. Best $3 in credit I spent.With OTG and flash drives you don't need the cloud. Ever. Seriously, whoever decided to not put in the MicroSD to force cloud should be fired at Google.Oh yeah. And this requires absolutely ZERO rooting. Take your Nexus out of the box. Download the Nexus Media Importer App. Buy the cable. Plug in your thumb drive. You're good to go.As of today (10/5/12), I was able to connect a canon point and shoot, iPad 3, iTouch, 4 small flash drives (less than 2 GB), a 1 TB and 3 TB external hard drives (Western Digital), a SD card reader (with regular and microSD via adapter) and was able to pull/stream files off all of them (FAT and NFTS formatting, no EXFAT at the moment sorry!). For some reason my old Motorola ZN5 (ancient eh?) no longer registers anymore, but as long as you plug in relatively new devices you'll be okay. An exception is I plugged in my 9 year old iRiver player and it streamed music perfectly.Don't forget that OTG also lets you plug in and use keyboards (wired and wireless via dongle) and mice without rooting. Mice generate a cursor when plugged in. Also be aware that OTG may charge devices from your Nexus 7. For you true gamers, PS/3 controllers work as well. Not on all games, but games like Dead Trigger they'll work just like they do on a PS/3. Like to see that on a Kindle Fire or an iPad!2) Display. Yes, it's not an iPad. It's also less than half the price of the new iPad. <hl> Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done <hl>. Not iPad well done, but save yourself $300 well done. It's fairly responsive, not iPad response, but better than many other tablets out there. I have no complaints about it. As for the screen separation, that seems to be more of an issue with the 16gb version than the 8gb. I haven't had any ghosting issues either.3) Camera is pretty terrible. The front facing 1.2 megapixel is nothing to get excited about. And there is no back camera. I honestly don't get why that's just a big deal. You look like a tool using the back camera. Anyone does. Even Olivia Wilde (13 on a total possible score of 10 house fans!) would look like a douche using a tablet's back camera to take video/pictures. Odds are you have your smartphone with a decent camera. Use that. There oddly though, is no app for the camera that ships with the Nexus 7. But there is a free Nexus 7 camera launcher app.4) Apps. True, the Apple ecosystems has far more apps designed for tablets than Android does. But most of your apps, like skype, facebook, office utilities are all there. Furthermore, rather than being stuck on iTunes you can install Amazon's app store in addition to the preloaded Google Play store.5) No cellular connection. Fair enough, but it does have the capacity to get on to a hotspot. Meaning, just tether your smart phone. Granted, that costs money, but the fact that something like 80% of all tablets sold, Android and Apple are wifi only suggests that cellular connections on tablets is highly overrated. If you're one of those 8 out of 10 people who don't care about cell connections on your tablet, this shouldn't obviously matter.[EDIT]: The 3G cellular model available now on Google Play sells for $300. Also, does not support CDMA networks so no Verizon or Sprint. Ships with an AT&T; sim card.[/Edit]6) No Flash - This is technically half wrong. While Jelly Bean does not support Flash off the bat, there are FREE fixes to get flash on to your Nexus.Google "Install Flash On Nexus 7"The downside is you need a browser that is flash coded which includes Firefox Beta (free on Google play). It's a bit convoluted but follow the instructions and you'll have your flash games. I've posted pictures on the Nexus 7 8GB image gallery of both flash games AND streaming flash video off my Nexus 7.If an iPad user like me can figure this out, you can too!Now on to other things:Little black rectangle is lightning fast. The five core processor (yes, there are five I'll get to that later) loads things speedy without crashes and without bugs. My iPad crashes apps pretty regularly. Only once has my settings crashed but that was largely due to me screwing up my setup of my Wi-Fi extender. I can't fault the Nexus 7 for that. Speaking of which, the Nexus was super useful walking all over my house and yard to diagnosis network deadzones and other problems. 3/4 of a pound and strong Wi-Fi pick up made that job real easy, especially with free Wi-Fi apps. I could have done that with my iPad, but that would have been far less fun. Also, the Nexus 7 picks up Wi-Fi networks my iPad doesn't.Jelly Bean isn't as smooth as iOS 5/6 but it is better than every other Android device that my friends and family have used (and I played around with).Oh yes, five cores. The process actually has a fifth core that keeps basic services running when the device is in sleep mode. That saves massive amounts of energy. The battery life on the Nexus is better than my iPad without comparison even when doing the same things. The fifth core doesn't operate during normal operations. Battery life on this device is phenomenal.EDIT: On light usage, I am able to get ~195 hours before hitting 5% battery. On medium, movie watching no heavy gaming, I can regularly do ~110 hours before hitting 5%. GPS however, will eat power like nobody's business.What I like about the Nexus 7 is that I can largely customize anything I want. The Nexus ships with a format that is more phone than tablet, but with a Root and a few apps, I was able to switch it to the Tablet UI that you see in 10" Android tablets. I personally prefer that format but it makes icons smaller to fit it all in. Not the best for older people. But that's the great thing about Android in general. Whatever you want to change, you probably can. And the Nexus 7 is no different.Google Voice Search is pretty awesome. It's not as good as Siri in actually reading back answers to you, most of my searches lead to a web search with links. Weather does get repeated in a Siri like female voice. Speak slowly and clearly. Or you'll get weird results. Also, phrase questions more as searches than something you'd ask a real human. Google Voice does not do well with questions like "do I need an umbrella today?" Ask "Weather forecast (your location)."Now, in my opinion, one of the coolest things about the Nexus 7 is in the built in GPS coupled with the free cached maps. Say you're going to visit your friend who's getting married in small town in Iowa. You can either buy a GPS or bring your Nexus 7 with the map of the small town saved to memory. Turn on the GPS and it will track where you on in the town on the map real time no wifi/cell connection required. I downloaded a map of my town and tracked myself going to work. Planning your route out can easily turn the Nexus 7 into a GPS system without any additional costs.EDIT: Note, this doesn't give you turn by turn directions by itself. To get turn by turn directions you need the "NAvFree USA" (there is a Navfree for other countries) app off the Google Play store. It's free. Download your state and set your destination. It gives out voice commands on when to turn similar to a dedicated GPS device. It doesn't name street names which is expected considering it's free, but it is largely accurate saying "in 100 meters, turn right." My recent test of the app did ask me to drive over a divided highway though. As long as you pay attention though, this app coupled with the Nexus 7 will function as decent GPS offline, no wifi, no cell connection. And it even recalculates the route if you miss a turn.Speaker is pretty terrible compared to iPad. But the audio on headphones is on par. I don't expect anyone to really use the speaker so I'm not counting that as a real disadvantage.One thing: if you are a student planning on using this for notes, don't. The screen is way too small to actually take notes well and you need a blue tooth keyboard as well. Virtual on screen keyboard already eats up too much space. However, there is a speech to text and it might work well recording what your professor says. That said, you're better off with either the iPad or the Asus Transformer w/ keyboard. Or a real laptop.All in all I do like the tablet and often I'll reach for it over the iPad. Except when it comes to shopping online and browsing (and Facebook). The 7" is simply too small to offer real competition to a 9~10" screen. The use of keyboard via OTG alleviates this a bit but the screen is still really small.If you're looking to jump into Android, this is the tablet to do so. Plus if you buy now you get $25 in Google Play credit and a transformers movie copy. Not the biggest of Michael Bay but $25 brings the actual cost quite down.Word of caution: the 16 GB versions seem to be affected by a poor manufacturing/QC issues. The 8 GB versions seem to have far fewer problems. If you're okay with OTG external storage, go with the 8 GB version as you're likely to have far less chance of getting a defective unit.One more annoying fact: If you root your device and get a custom recovery, you can't install over the air updates. Found this out the hard way. You have to manually install Android updates.

Updated News as of April 3rd:Google is set to release the 2nd edition of the Nexus 7 in July 2013. Resolution is expected to be bumped up to 1920 x 1080, new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for increased speed, 2 gigs of RAM, a back camera, and for the cellular plan, LTE. Pricing rumors haven't been released. So, if you can wait a few months, it's probably best to see what Google has in store for the Nexus 7 Second Edition before buying the currently offered Nexus 7.End of Update. Full Disclosure:I own an iPad 3 and an iTouch and a four, going on five year old Motorola dumb phone. I'm not going deep into hardware specs, you can read other reviews for that.[EDIT FOR NEWEST GOOGLE PRESS RELEASE]On October 29th, Google released the updated Nexus 7. The ONLY things that changed was that the 8gb version was discontinued, the 16gb version dropped to $199 and the 32gb version was released for $249 (both available for purchase NOW). The 3G cellular version is on sale starting November 13, 2012. Do not buy the existing Nexus 7 versions at current prices posted on Amazon! You're paying way too much.[/END EDIT]Let's address some of the perceived flaws and some of the real flaws of the Nexus 7.1) Storage. 8gb and 16gb (the two flavors the Nexus 7 comes in) can go real fast real quick in today's age of HD movies. I took my 16gb iPad on a trip and I maxed out with movies incredibly fast, even after I shrunk them down to least tolerable quality. The Nexus 7 does deserve some criticism for no Micro-SD slot and I was not going to buy it for that sole reason. However, like all good Android Tablets, there's a solution.[SUPER BIG EDIT FOR HIGHLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION]:It's called USB On The Go. Essentially you take a USB OTG cable (like $1 on Ebay), plug it into your Nexus 7, download the Nexus Media Importer app (Currently $3 on Google Play) and then connect whatever side hard drive or flash drive you want. The largest size external media I could connect to (and have access too) is a 3TB Western Digital. So much for 8/16 gig limits! The only problem I encountered with large drives is that the Media Importer app (which streams media as well as allowing one way coping to the Nexus 7) is that it crashes when you try to stream media out of folders that contain huge amounts of files, like 3,000 mp3s. If you're cheap, you can do much of the same via Stickmount and a file manager (Stickmount requires rooting). But the Nexus Media Importer just makes it ridiculously easy. Best $3 in credit I spent. With OTG and flash drives you don't need the cloud. Ever. Seriously, whoever decided to not put in the MicroSD to force cloud should be fired at Google. Oh yeah. And this requires absolutely ZERO rooting. Take your Nexus out of the box. Download the Nexus Media Importer App. Buy the cable. Plug in your thumb drive. You're good to go. As of today (10/5/12), I was able to connect a canon point and shoot, iPad 3, iTouch, 4 small flash drives (less than 2 GB), a 1 TB and 3 TB external hard drives (Western Digital), a SD card reader (with regular and microSD via adapter) and was able to pull/stream files off all of them (FAT and NFTS formatting, no EXFAT at the moment sorry!). For some reason my old Motorola ZN5 (ancient eh?) no longer registers anymore, but as long as you plug in relatively new devices you'll be okay. An exception is I plugged in my 9 year old iRiver player and it streamed music perfectly. Don't forget that OTG also lets you plug in and use keyboards (wired and wireless via dongle) and mice without rooting. Mice generate a cursor when plugged in. Also be aware that OTG may charge devices from your Nexus 7. For you true gamers, PS/3 controllers work as well. Not on all games, but games like Dead Trigger they'll work just like they do on a PS/3. Like to see that on a Kindle Fire or an iPad!2) Display. Yes, it's not an iPad. It's also less than half the price of the new iPad. <hl> Text is still crisp and clean and colors are largely well done . <hl> Not iPad well done, but save yourself $300 well done. It's fairly responsive, not iPad response, but better than many other tablets out there. I have no complaints about it. As for the screen separation, that seems to be more of an issue with the 16gb version than the 8gb. I haven't had any ghosting issues either.3) Camera is pretty terrible. The front facing 1.2 megapixel is nothing to get excited about. And there is no back camera. I honestly don't get why that's just a big deal. You look like a tool using the back camera. Anyone does. Even Olivia Wilde (13 on a total possible score of 10 house fans!) would look like a douche using a tablet's back camera to take video/pictures. Odds are you have your smartphone with a decent camera. Use that. There oddly though, is no app for the camera that ships with the Nexus 7. But there is a free Nexus 7 camera launcher app.4) Apps. True, the Apple ecosystems has far more apps designed for tablets than Android does. But most of your apps, like skype, facebook, office utilities are all there. Furthermore, rather than being stuck on iTunes you can install Amazon's app store in addition to the preloaded Google Play store.5) No cellular connection. Fair enough, but it does have the capacity to get on to a hotspot. Meaning, just tether your smart phone. Granted, that costs money, but the fact that something like 80% of all tablets sold, Android and Apple are wifi only suggests that cellular connections on tablets is highly overrated. If you're one of those 8 out of 10 people who don't care about cell connections on your tablet, this shouldn't obviously matter.[EDIT]: The 3G cellular model available now on Google Play sells for $300. Also, does not support CDMA networks so no Verizon or Sprint. Ships with an AT&T; sim card.[/Edit]6) No Flash - This is technically half wrong. While Jelly Bean does not support Flash off the bat, there are FREE fixes to get flash on to your Nexus. Google "Install Flash On Nexus 7"The downside is you need a browser that is flash coded which includes Firefox Beta (free on Google play). It's a bit convoluted but follow the instructions and you'll have your flash games. I've posted pictures on the Nexus 7 8GB image gallery of both flash games AND streaming flash video off my Nexus 7.If an iPad user like me can figure this out, you can too!Now on to other things:Little black rectangle is lightning fast. The five core processor (yes, there are five I'll get to that later) loads things speedy without crashes and without bugs. My iPad crashes apps pretty regularly. Only once has my settings crashed but that was largely due to me screwing up my setup of my Wi-Fi extender. I can't fault the Nexus 7 for that. Speaking of which, the Nexus was super useful walking all over my house and yard to diagnosis network deadzones and other problems. 3/4 of a pound and strong Wi-Fi pick up made that job real easy, especially with free Wi-Fi apps. I could have done that with my iPad, but that would have been far less fun. Also, the Nexus 7 picks up Wi-Fi networks my iPad doesn't. Jelly Bean isn't as smooth as iOS 5/6 but it is better than every other Android device that my friends and family have used (and I played around with).Oh yes, five cores. The process actually has a fifth core that keeps basic services running when the device is in sleep mode. That saves massive amounts of energy. The battery life on the Nexus is better than my iPad without comparison even when doing the same things. The fifth core doesn't operate during normal operations. Battery life on this device is phenomenal. EDIT: On light usage, I am able to get ~195 hours before hitting 5% battery. On medium, movie watching no heavy gaming, I can regularly do ~110 hours before hitting 5%. GPS however, will eat power like nobody's business. What I like about the Nexus 7 is that I can largely customize anything I want. The Nexus ships with a format that is more phone than tablet, but with a Root and a few apps, I was able to switch it to the Tablet UI that you see in 10" Android tablets. I personally prefer that format but it makes icons smaller to fit it all in. Not the best for older people. But that's the great thing about Android in general. Whatever you want to change, you probably can. And the Nexus 7 is no different. Google Voice Search is pretty awesome. It's not as good as Siri in actually reading back answers to you, most of my searches lead to a web search with links. Weather does get repeated in a Siri like female voice. Speak slowly and clearly. Or you'll get weird results. Also, phrase questions more as searches than something you'd ask a real human. Google Voice does not do well with questions like "do I need an umbrella today?" Ask "Weather forecast (your location)."Now, in my opinion, one of the coolest things about the Nexus 7 is in the built in GPS coupled with the free cached maps. Say you're going to visit your friend who's getting married in small town in Iowa. You can either buy a GPS or bring your Nexus 7 with the map of the small town saved to memory. Turn on the GPS and it will track where you on in the town on the map real time no wifi/cell connection required. I downloaded a map of my town and tracked myself going to work. Planning your route out can easily turn the Nexus 7 into a GPS system without any additional costs. EDIT: Note, this doesn't give you turn by turn directions by itself. To get turn by turn directions you need the "NAvFree USA" (there is a Navfree for other countries) app off the Google Play store. It's free. Download your state and set your destination. It gives out voice commands on when to turn similar to a dedicated GPS device. It doesn't name street names which is expected considering it's free, but it is largely accurate saying "in 100 meters, turn right." My recent test of the app did ask me to drive over a divided highway though. As long as you pay attention though, this app coupled with the Nexus 7 will function as decent GPS offline, no wifi, no cell connection. And it even recalculates the route if you miss a turn. Speaker is pretty terrible compared to iPad. But the audio on headphones is on par. I don't expect anyone to really use the speaker so I'm not counting that as a real disadvantage. One thing: if you are a student planning on using this for notes, don't. The screen is way too small to actually take notes well and you need a blue tooth keyboard as well. Virtual on screen keyboard already eats up too much space. However, there is a speech to text and it might work well recording what your professor says. That said, you're better off with either the iPad or the Asus Transformer w/ keyboard. Or a real laptop. All in all I do like the tablet and often I'll reach for it over the iPad. Except when it comes to shopping online and browsing (and Facebook). The 7" is simply too small to offer real competition to a 9~10" screen. The use of keyboard via OTG alleviates this a bit but the screen is still really small. If you're looking to jump into Android, this is the tablet to do so. Plus if you buy now you get $25 in Google Play credit and a transformers movie copy. Not the biggest of Michael Bay but $25 brings the actual cost quite down. Word of caution: the 16 GB versions seem to be affected by a poor manufacturing/QC issues. The 8 GB versions seem to have far fewer problems. If you're okay with OTG external storage, go with the 8 GB version as you're likely to have far less chance of getting a defective unit. One more annoying fact: If you root your device and get a custom recovery, you can't install over the air updates. Found this out the hard way. You have to manually install Android updates.

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electronics

Not much can be said about cables

question: How was the material?, context: Not much can be said about cables (if they work), and this is one of them, I went through 2-3 generic cables (found out later that they were not Apple certified) before I found this, it has great length, &#34;IS&#34; Apple certified, and works like a charm. Great product by Amazon and definitely worth the money! Don't waste your time buying the cheap generic cables by other manufacturers, get this one and you are set.If only one thing I would change about this, then it would be the casing at the end of the cable (the iphone side), I would make it slimmer, it's kinda of big, so if you have a bigger case, then it won't fit right. But there is a simple solution to it ... I actually broke that plastic casing around the connector on the iphone side, and it works beautifully!

How was the material?

Not much can be said about cables (if they work), and this is one of them, I went through 2-3 generic cables (found out later that they were not Apple certified) before I found this, it has great length, &#34;IS&#34; Apple certified, and works like a charm.

Not much can be said about cables (if they work), and this is one of them, I went through 2-3 generic cables (found out later that they were not Apple certified) before I found this, it has great length, &#34;IS&#34; Apple certified, and works like a charm. Great product by Amazon and definitely worth the money! Don't waste your time buying the cheap generic cables by other manufacturers, get this one and you are set.If only one thing I would change about this, then it would be the casing at the end of the cable (the iphone side), I would make it slimmer, it's kinda of big, so if you have a bigger case, then it won't fit right. But there is a simple solution to it ... I actually broke that plastic casing around the connector on the iphone side, and it works beautifully!

<hl> Not much can be said about cables <hl> (if they work), and this is one of them, I went through 2-3 generic cables (found out later that they were not Apple certified) before I found this, it has great length, &#34;IS&#34; Apple certified, and works like a charm.

<hl> Not much can be said about cables <hl> (if they work), and this is one of them, I went through 2-3 generic cables (found out later that they were not Apple certified) before I found this, it has great length, &#34;IS&#34; Apple certified, and works like a charm. Great product by Amazon and definitely worth the money! Don't waste your time buying the cheap generic cables by other manufacturers, get this one and you are set.If only one thing I would change about this, then it would be the casing at the end of the cable (the iphone side), I would make it slimmer, it's kinda of big, so if you have a bigger case, then it won't fit right. But there is a simple solution to it ... I actually broke that plastic casing around the connector on the iphone side, and it works beautifully!

<hl> Not much can be said about cables (if they work), and this is one of them, I went through 2-3 generic cables (found out later that they were not Apple certified) before I found this, it has great length, &#34;IS&#34; Apple certified, and works like a charm. <hl> Great product by Amazon and definitely worth the money! Don't waste your time buying the cheap generic cables by other manufacturers, get this one and you are set. If only one thing I would change about this, then it would be the casing at the end of the cable (the iphone side), I would make it slimmer, it's kinda of big, so if you have a bigger case, then it won't fit right. But there is a simple solution to it ... I actually broke that plastic casing around the connector on the iphone side, and it works beautifully!

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electronics

a little noisy when they are inside your helmet

question: What do you think about noise?, context: Not sure how well this will work for a computer, but I used a pair of them for intake and exhaust from a costume helmet this pat summer for Comicon. Worked beautifully with a 9v battery for power supply. kept helmet from fogging and made it acceptable to wear even in San Diego summer. a little noisy when they are inside your helmet, but for a computer I'm sure the noise would be minimal.

What do you think about noise?

a little noisy when they are inside your helmet , but for a computer I'm sure the noise would be minimal.

Not sure how well this will work for a computer, but I used a pair of them for intake and exhaust from a costume helmet this pat summer for Comicon. Worked beautifully with a 9v battery for power supply. kept helmet from fogging and made it acceptable to wear even in San Diego summer. a little noisy when they are inside your helmet, but for a computer I'm sure the noise would be minimal.

<hl> a little noisy when they are inside your helmet <hl> , but for a computer I'm sure the noise would be minimal.

Not sure how well this will work for a computer, but I used a pair of them for intake and exhaust from a costume helmet this pat summer for Comicon. Worked beautifully with a 9v battery for power supply. kept helmet from fogging and made it acceptable to wear even in San Diego summer. <hl> a little noisy when they are inside your helmet <hl>, but for a computer I'm sure the noise would be minimal.

Not sure how well this will work for a computer, but I used a pair of them for intake and exhaust from a costume helmet this pat summer for Comicon. Worked beautifully with a 9v battery for power supply. kept helmet from fogging and made it acceptable to wear even in San Diego summer. <hl> a little noisy when they are inside your helmet , but for a computer I'm sure the noise would be minimal. <hl>

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This camera is fantastic

question: Is this camera lightweight?, context: This camera is fantastic. The lens completes the camera. The picture and video quality is amazing. The sharpness in the ISO is also amazing. I have taken picture with ISO 1,600 and the picture looks phenomenal. Canon's JPEG processing is at its best. The only bad part of this camera is the continuous shooting; this is bad especially if you are taking pictures of sports. I have also notice that it tends to overexpose pictures in bright sunlight. Of course this can be fixed by using manual settingsProsVideo and picture quality - 18 Megapixels!HDMI outputGreat and fast autofocusConsSlow frame rate - (sports)Live view AF is laggy

Is this camera lightweight?

This camera is fantastic .

This camera is fantastic. The lens completes the camera. The picture and video quality is amazing. The sharpness in the ISO is also amazing. I have taken picture with ISO 1,600 and the picture looks phenomenal. Canon's JPEG processing is at its best. The only bad part of this camera is the continuous shooting; this is bad especially if you are taking pictures of sports. I have also notice that it tends to overexpose pictures in bright sunlight. Of course this can be fixed by using manual settingsProsVideo and picture quality - 18 Megapixels!HDMI outputGreat and fast autofocusConsSlow frame rate - (sports)Live view AF is laggy

<hl> This camera is fantastic <hl> .

<hl> This camera is fantastic <hl>. The lens completes the camera. The picture and video quality is amazing. The sharpness in the ISO is also amazing. I have taken picture with ISO 1,600 and the picture looks phenomenal. Canon's JPEG processing is at its best. The only bad part of this camera is the continuous shooting; this is bad especially if you are taking pictures of sports. I have also notice that it tends to overexpose pictures in bright sunlight. Of course this can be fixed by using manual settingsProsVideo and picture quality - 18 Megapixels!HDMI outputGreat and fast autofocusConsSlow frame rate - (sports)Live view AF is laggy

<hl> This camera is fantastic . <hl> The lens completes the camera. The picture and video quality is amazing. The sharpness in the ISO is also amazing. I have taken picture with ISO 1,600 and the picture looks phenomenal. Canon's JPEG processing is at its best. The only bad part of this camera is the continuous shooting; this is bad especially if you are taking pictures of sports. I have also notice that it tends to overexpose pictures in bright sunlight. Of course this can be fixed by using manual settingsProsVideo and picture quality - 18 Megapixels!HDMI outputGreat and fast autofocusConsSlow frame rate - (sports)Live view AF is laggy

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This camera is simply fantastic

question: How is camera?, context: This camera is simply fantastic. It has everything you could really want all packed into this tiny little elph! Takes great photos, the automatic scene feature is outstanding and works flawlessly. Macro shots look professional and the HD video is superior for a digital camera. My only complaint is no optical zoom during movie mode (only digital, which distorts the picture). Shoots well in low lit areas when using flash, otherwise pictures are a bit grainy. The camera is very attractive in design and small enough to take on the go. Battery life is average, but it only take 90 minutes for a full recharge! I'm glad I purchased this instead of the Sony w290.

How is camera?

This camera is simply fantastic .

This camera is simply fantastic. It has everything you could really want all packed into this tiny little elph! Takes great photos, the automatic scene feature is outstanding and works flawlessly. Macro shots look professional and the HD video is superior for a digital camera. My only complaint is no optical zoom during movie mode (only digital, which distorts the picture). Shoots well in low lit areas when using flash, otherwise pictures are a bit grainy. The camera is very attractive in design and small enough to take on the go. Battery life is average, but it only take 90 minutes for a full recharge! I'm glad I purchased this instead of the Sony w290.

<hl> This camera is simply fantastic <hl> .

<hl> This camera is simply fantastic <hl>. It has everything you could really want all packed into this tiny little elph! Takes great photos, the automatic scene feature is outstanding and works flawlessly. Macro shots look professional and the HD video is superior for a digital camera. My only complaint is no optical zoom during movie mode (only digital, which distorts the picture). Shoots well in low lit areas when using flash, otherwise pictures are a bit grainy. The camera is very attractive in design and small enough to take on the go. Battery life is average, but it only take 90 minutes for a full recharge! I'm glad I purchased this instead of the Sony w290.

<hl> This camera is simply fantastic . <hl> It has everything you could really want all packed into this tiny little elph! Takes great photos, the automatic scene feature is outstanding and works flawlessly. Macro shots look professional and the HD video is superior for a digital camera. My only complaint is no optical zoom during movie mode (only digital, which distorts the picture). Shoots well in low lit areas when using flash, otherwise pictures are a bit grainy. The camera is very attractive in design and small enough to take on the go. Battery life is average, but it only take 90 minutes for a full recharge! I'm glad I purchased this instead of the Sony w290.

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The headphones are comfortable

question: How is the headphone?, context: I read a lot of the reviews for this product before I bought these, and I have to agree with every positive review. The headphones are comfortable. I can wear them all day without my ears getting too hot. The sound is terrific - very rich in all the ranges I can hear. These are probably my favorite headphones I've ever owned.

How is the headphone?

The headphones are comfortable .

I read a lot of the reviews for this product before I bought these, and I have to agree with every positive review. The headphones are comfortable. I can wear them all day without my ears getting too hot. The sound is terrific - very rich in all the ranges I can hear. These are probably my favorite headphones I've ever owned.

<hl> The headphones are comfortable <hl> .

I read a lot of the reviews for this product before I bought these, and I have to agree with every positive review. <hl> The headphones are comfortable <hl>. I can wear them all day without my ears getting too hot. The sound is terrific - very rich in all the ranges I can hear. These are probably my favorite headphones I've ever owned.

I read a lot of the reviews for this product before I bought these, and I have to agree with every positive review. <hl> The headphones are comfortable . <hl> I can wear them all day without my ears getting too hot. The sound is terrific - very rich in all the ranges I can hear. These are probably my favorite headphones I've ever owned.

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The colors are nice and bright

question: How is the color?, context: This is sort of like shopping at Costco. You go there to buy something - lets say it's a diamond ring. With Costco you can't just buy one - they package them into 3 or 6 so you can "save money."So here I am with six of these things, when I only needed one. Do I sell the other 5? Maybe I give them away to some lucky people who really need this type of pen.How about a contest and the 5 winners all get a pen (per color availability.) Maybe it could be a written essay on the different ways to sell more pens and profit.I shouldn't complain cause they do work well. I have only tried two of them, but will go out on a limb and say they must all work the same.I suppose I could use one for every day of the week, and take Sundays off. That works.The colors are nice and bright and compared to the alternative pens available, I would rather have a bunch of fun colored pens than one good grey one.Hope that helps. . .

How is the color?

The colors are nice and bright and compared to the alternative pens available, I would rather have a bunch of fun colored pens than one good grey one.

This is sort of like shopping at Costco. You go there to buy something - lets say it's a diamond ring. With Costco you can't just buy one - they package them into 3 or 6 so you can "save money."So here I am with six of these things, when I only needed one. Do I sell the other 5? Maybe I give them away to some lucky people who really need this type of pen.How about a contest and the 5 winners all get a pen (per color availability.) Maybe it could be a written essay on the different ways to sell more pens and profit.I shouldn't complain cause they do work well. I have only tried two of them, but will go out on a limb and say they must all work the same.I suppose I could use one for every day of the week, and take Sundays off. That works.The colors are nice and bright and compared to the alternative pens available, I would rather have a bunch of fun colored pens than one good grey one.Hope that helps. . .

<hl> The colors are nice and bright <hl> and compared to the alternative pens available, I would rather have a bunch of fun colored pens than one good grey one.

This is sort of like shopping at Costco. You go there to buy something - lets say it's a diamond ring. With Costco you can't just buy one - they package them into 3 or 6 so you can "save money."So here I am with six of these things, when I only needed one. Do I sell the other 5? Maybe I give them away to some lucky people who really need this type of pen.How about a contest and the 5 winners all get a pen (per color availability.) Maybe it could be a written essay on the different ways to sell more pens and profit.I shouldn't complain cause they do work well. I have only tried two of them, but will go out on a limb and say they must all work the same.I suppose I could use one for every day of the week, and take Sundays off. That works.<hl> The colors are nice and bright <hl> and compared to the alternative pens available, I would rather have a bunch of fun colored pens than one good grey one.Hope that helps. . .

This is sort of like shopping at Costco. You go there to buy something - lets say it's a diamond ring. With Costco you can't just buy one - they package them into 3 or 6 so you can "save money. "So here I am with six of these things, when I only needed one. Do I sell the other 5? Maybe I give them away to some lucky people who really need this type of pen. How about a contest and the 5 winners all get a pen (per color availability.) Maybe it could be a written essay on the different ways to sell more pens and profit. I shouldn't complain cause they do work well. I have only tried two of them, but will go out on a limb and say they must all work the same. I suppose I could use one for every day of the week, and take Sundays off. That works. <hl> The colors are nice and bright and compared to the alternative pens available, I would rather have a bunch of fun colored pens than one good grey one. <hl> Hope that helps. . .

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Radio reception is quite good

question: How is the fm reception?, context: You can't really go wrong with this. I've had it for a few months and wanted to make sure it wouldn't cheat me before reviewing. Its battery life is quite good--definitely 5+ hours of MP3. The battery indicator is perhaps not fantastic; I've found it run out of juice at times I wouldn't necessarily have expected it. I guess it works, but it's not linear, so don't assume you have half power left when the battery bar is half full (but then most devices are terribly calibrated for battery power, aren't they?).Sound is fine. Frankly, who knows. I use cheap earphones and crank music while working out with this.Radio reception is quite good.The thing is small and light. I think you'd possibly have to be on medication to buy a similarly priced screenless Apple mp3 player instead of this.Only real complaint is that navigating music isn't quite as easy as I'd like. I really like to navigate mp3s like I do within windows--I don't care about ID3 tags, genres, etc.--and it seems a bit iffy for that.I have to give HUGE PROPS to this thing's FWD and RWD and this is absolutely beyond equal in its awesomeness. Since I listen to a lot of very long tracks I make great use of this. Basically if you hold down to go forward or backward, the longer you hold it the faster it gets. So for example hold it down for five seconds and perhaps it's skipped ahead 1 minute of track. Hold it down 5 seconds more and perhaps 3 minutes of track. Keep holding it down and it starts going ahead minutes at a time, it's a very nice feature and I cannot stress enough how nice this little touch is. It's kind of like the wheel: once it was invented you wonder how life could have been worthwhile beforehand. At least that's what my grandfather told me when it was invented and he was a boy.

How is the fm reception?

Radio reception is quite good .The thing is small and light.

You can't really go wrong with this. I've had it for a few months and wanted to make sure it wouldn't cheat me before reviewing. Its battery life is quite good--definitely 5+ hours of MP3. The battery indicator is perhaps not fantastic; I've found it run out of juice at times I wouldn't necessarily have expected it. I guess it works, but it's not linear, so don't assume you have half power left when the battery bar is half full (but then most devices are terribly calibrated for battery power, aren't they?).Sound is fine. Frankly, who knows. I use cheap earphones and crank music while working out with this.Radio reception is quite good.The thing is small and light. I think you'd possibly have to be on medication to buy a similarly priced screenless Apple mp3 player instead of this.Only real complaint is that navigating music isn't quite as easy as I'd like. I really like to navigate mp3s like I do within windows--I don't care about ID3 tags, genres, etc.--and it seems a bit iffy for that.I have to give HUGE PROPS to this thing's FWD and RWD and this is absolutely beyond equal in its awesomeness. Since I listen to a lot of very long tracks I make great use of this. Basically if you hold down to go forward or backward, the longer you hold it the faster it gets. So for example hold it down for five seconds and perhaps it's skipped ahead 1 minute of track. Hold it down 5 seconds more and perhaps 3 minutes of track. Keep holding it down and it starts going ahead minutes at a time, it's a very nice feature and I cannot stress enough how nice this little touch is. It's kind of like the wheel: once it was invented you wonder how life could have been worthwhile beforehand. At least that's what my grandfather told me when it was invented and he was a boy.

<hl> Radio reception is quite good <hl> .The thing is small and light.

You can't really go wrong with this. I've had it for a few months and wanted to make sure it wouldn't cheat me before reviewing. Its battery life is quite good--definitely 5+ hours of MP3. The battery indicator is perhaps not fantastic; I've found it run out of juice at times I wouldn't necessarily have expected it. I guess it works, but it's not linear, so don't assume you have half power left when the battery bar is half full (but then most devices are terribly calibrated for battery power, aren't they?).Sound is fine. Frankly, who knows. I use cheap earphones and crank music while working out with this.<hl> Radio reception is quite good <hl>.The thing is small and light. I think you'd possibly have to be on medication to buy a similarly priced screenless Apple mp3 player instead of this.Only real complaint is that navigating music isn't quite as easy as I'd like. I really like to navigate mp3s like I do within windows--I don't care about ID3 tags, genres, etc.--and it seems a bit iffy for that.I have to give HUGE PROPS to this thing's FWD and RWD and this is absolutely beyond equal in its awesomeness. Since I listen to a lot of very long tracks I make great use of this. Basically if you hold down to go forward or backward, the longer you hold it the faster it gets. So for example hold it down for five seconds and perhaps it's skipped ahead 1 minute of track. Hold it down 5 seconds more and perhaps 3 minutes of track. Keep holding it down and it starts going ahead minutes at a time, it's a very nice feature and I cannot stress enough how nice this little touch is. It's kind of like the wheel: once it was invented you wonder how life could have been worthwhile beforehand. At least that's what my grandfather told me when it was invented and he was a boy.

You can't really go wrong with this. I've had it for a few months and wanted to make sure it wouldn't cheat me before reviewing. Its battery life is quite good--definitely 5+ hours of MP3. The battery indicator is perhaps not fantastic; I've found it run out of juice at times I wouldn't necessarily have expected it. I guess it works, but it's not linear, so don't assume you have half power left when the battery bar is half full (but then most devices are terribly calibrated for battery power, aren't they?).Sound is fine. Frankly, who knows. I use cheap earphones and crank music while working out with this. <hl> Radio reception is quite good .The thing is small and light. <hl> I think you'd possibly have to be on medication to buy a similarly priced screenless Apple mp3 player instead of this. Only real complaint is that navigating music isn't quite as easy as I'd like. I really like to navigate mp3s like I do within windows--I don't care about ID3 tags, genres, etc.--and it seems a bit iffy for that. I have to give HUGE PROPS to this thing's FWD and RWD and this is absolutely beyond equal in its awesomeness. Since I listen to a lot of very long tracks I make great use of this. Basically if you hold down to go forward or backward, the longer you hold it the faster it gets. So for example hold it down for five seconds and perhaps it's skipped ahead 1 minute of track. Hold it down 5 seconds more and perhaps 3 minutes of track. Keep holding it down and it starts going ahead minutes at a time, it's a very nice feature and I cannot stress enough how nice this little touch is. It's kind of like the wheel: once it was invented you wonder how life could have been worthwhile beforehand. At least that's what my grandfather told me when it was invented and he was a boy.

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It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves

question: How many clip do I have to give?, context: My wife I have have used the Philips Go Gear MP3 players from amazon for a long time. Recently we went to buy one and they are not listed any longer so we tried this. It is even BETTER than the ones we love from Philips. It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves. the tiny display is easy to read unlike most tiny displays and the controls are easy to use. Great sound in a tiny package. The battery is built in but holds a long charge. This is the one to get.

How many clip do I have to give?

It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves .

My wife I have have used the Philips Go Gear MP3 players from amazon for a long time. Recently we went to buy one and they are not listed any longer so we tried this. It is even BETTER than the ones we love from Philips. It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves. the tiny display is easy to read unlike most tiny displays and the controls are easy to use. Great sound in a tiny package. The battery is built in but holds a long charge. This is the one to get.

<hl> It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves <hl> .

My wife I have have used the Philips Go Gear MP3 players from amazon for a long time. Recently we went to buy one and they are not listed any longer so we tried this. It is even BETTER than the ones we love from Philips. <hl> It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves <hl>. the tiny display is easy to read unlike most tiny displays and the controls are easy to use. Great sound in a tiny package. The battery is built in but holds a long charge. This is the one to get.

My wife I have have used the Philips Go Gear MP3 players from amazon for a long time. Recently we went to buy one and they are not listed any longer so we tried this. It is even BETTER than the ones we love from Philips. <hl> It has a small clip that my wife can clip to her sports bra which she loves . <hl> the tiny display is easy to read unlike most tiny displays and the controls are easy to use. Great sound in a tiny package. The battery is built in but holds a long charge. This is the one to get.

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is easy to use and works great

question: How is the keyboard?, context: The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case for All New Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-Inch is a very nice accessory to have for your Kindle. I don&#8217;t like typing on the Kindle so this is a very beneficial product.Pros:+ Holds the Kindle securely+ Provides a lot of utility+ Good battery life+ Keyboard is responsive+ Pairing was easy and fastCons:-Magnets fell off. Easy fix with glueOverall Assessment:The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case is a convenient accessory if you do not like typing directly on the Kindle. The keyboard is easy to use and works great.

How is the keyboard?

The keyboard is easy to use and works great .

The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case for All New Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-Inch is a very nice accessory to have for your Kindle. I don&#8217;t like typing on the Kindle so this is a very beneficial product.Pros:+ Holds the Kindle securely+ Provides a lot of utility+ Good battery life+ Keyboard is responsive+ Pairing was easy and fastCons:-Magnets fell off. Easy fix with glueOverall Assessment:The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case is a convenient accessory if you do not like typing directly on the Kindle. The keyboard is easy to use and works great.

The keyboard <hl> is easy to use and works great <hl> .

The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case for All New Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-Inch is a very nice accessory to have for your Kindle. I don&#8217;t like typing on the Kindle so this is a very beneficial product.Pros:+ Holds the Kindle securely+ Provides a lot of utility+ Good battery life+ Keyboard is responsive+ Pairing was easy and fastCons:-Magnets fell off. Easy fix with glueOverall Assessment:The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case is a convenient accessory if you do not like typing directly on the Kindle. The keyboard <hl> is easy to use and works great <hl>.

The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case for All New Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-Inch is a very nice accessory to have for your Kindle. I don&#8217;t like typing on the Kindle so this is a very beneficial product. Pros:+ Holds the Kindle securely+ Provides a lot of utility+ Good battery life+ Keyboard is responsive+ Pairing was easy and fastCons:-Magnets fell off. Easy fix with glueOverall Assessment:The Belkin QODE Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Case is a convenient accessory if you do not like typing directly on the Kindle. <hl> The keyboard is easy to use and works great . <hl>

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The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point

question: How is the sound quality of this one?, context: I'm very pleased so far. First, these earphones finally do stay in my ears during a workout, unlike any other earphone I have tried so far. They are comfortable and easy to adjust. They also come with a semi-hard case that protects them in my gym bag.The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point and, after a few uses, the sound seems to be improving (break-in effect?). So far no complaints, would recommend for a workout earphone or for any purpose if, like me, you have trouble with earphones and earbuds falling off all the time.

How is the sound quality of this one?

The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point and, after a few uses, the sound seems to be improving (break-in effect?).

I'm very pleased so far. First, these earphones finally do stay in my ears during a workout, unlike any other earphone I have tried so far. They are comfortable and easy to adjust. They also come with a semi-hard case that protects them in my gym bag.The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point and, after a few uses, the sound seems to be improving (break-in effect?). So far no complaints, would recommend for a workout earphone or for any purpose if, like me, you have trouble with earphones and earbuds falling off all the time.

<hl> The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point <hl> and, after a few uses, the sound seems to be improving (break-in effect?).

I'm very pleased so far. First, these earphones finally do stay in my ears during a workout, unlike any other earphone I have tried so far. They are comfortable and easy to adjust. They also come with a semi-hard case that protects them in my gym bag.<hl> The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point <hl> and, after a few uses, the sound seems to be improving (break-in effect?). So far no complaints, would recommend for a workout earphone or for any purpose if, like me, you have trouble with earphones and earbuds falling off all the time.

I'm very pleased so far. First, these earphones finally do stay in my ears during a workout, unlike any other earphone I have tried so far. They are comfortable and easy to adjust. They also come with a semi-hard case that protects them in my gym bag. <hl> The sound quality is more than acceptable for the price point and, after a few uses, the sound seems to be improving (break-in effect?). <hl> So far no complaints, would recommend for a workout earphone or for any purpose if, like me, you have trouble with earphones and earbuds falling off all the time.

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the sound gets crackly and distorted

question: How is the function?, context: I've had this for a few months now, and it does work. The battery has a long life and the earbuds are fairly comfortable, but the range is not more than a few feet, and the sound quality is only average. If there is not a clear &#34;line of sight&#34; between my phone and this headset the sound gets crackly and distorted.

How is the function?

If there is not a clear &#34;line of sight&#34; between my phone and this headset the sound gets crackly and distorted .

I've had this for a few months now, and it does work. The battery has a long life and the earbuds are fairly comfortable, but the range is not more than a few feet, and the sound quality is only average. If there is not a clear &#34;line of sight&#34; between my phone and this headset the sound gets crackly and distorted.

If there is not a clear &#34;line of sight&#34; between my phone and this headset <hl> the sound gets crackly and distorted <hl> .

I've had this for a few months now, and it does work. The battery has a long life and the earbuds are fairly comfortable, but the range is not more than a few feet, and the sound quality is only average. If there is not a clear &#34;line of sight&#34; between my phone and this headset <hl> the sound gets crackly and distorted <hl>.

I've had this for a few months now, and it does work. The battery has a long life and the earbuds are fairly comfortable, but the range is not more than a few feet, and the sound quality is only average. <hl> If there is not a clear &#34;line of sight&#34; between my phone and this headset the sound gets crackly and distorted . <hl>

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the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses

question: How is the image quality?, context: I have a 30D and my wife wanted a DSLR for her anniversary. I have a collection of nice Canon lenses, including this one. When she got her Rebel, this was the lens she ended up stealing from me. She uses it 99% of the time. On the Rebel, it makes for a fairly small package and exceptional pictures. The focus speed is fast, and the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses.The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object.

How is the image quality?

The focus speed is fast, and the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses .The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object.

I have a 30D and my wife wanted a DSLR for her anniversary. I have a collection of nice Canon lenses, including this one. When she got her Rebel, this was the lens she ended up stealing from me. She uses it 99% of the time. On the Rebel, it makes for a fairly small package and exceptional pictures. The focus speed is fast, and the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses.The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object.

The focus speed is fast, and <hl> the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses <hl> .The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object.

I have a 30D and my wife wanted a DSLR for her anniversary. I have a collection of nice Canon lenses, including this one. When she got her Rebel, this was the lens she ended up stealing from me. She uses it 99% of the time. On the Rebel, it makes for a fairly small package and exceptional pictures. The focus speed is fast, and <hl> the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses <hl>.The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object.

I have a 30D and my wife wanted a DSLR for her anniversary. I have a collection of nice Canon lenses, including this one. When she got her Rebel, this was the lens she ended up stealing from me. She uses it 99% of the time. On the Rebel, it makes for a fairly small package and exceptional pictures. <hl> The focus speed is fast, and the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses .The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object. <hl>

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the volume control stopped working

question: Where is this sound coming from?, context: This speaker is great! really loud and the bass is awesome. I'm 2 weeks in with the speakers and the volume control stopped working. I had to unplug and replug everything and it's back to normal running and working. Hoping it doesn't happens again. Will update this review soon.

Where is this sound coming from?

I'm 2 weeks in with the speakers and the volume control stopped working .

This speaker is great! really loud and the bass is awesome. I'm 2 weeks in with the speakers and the volume control stopped working. I had to unplug and replug everything and it's back to normal running and working. Hoping it doesn't happens again. Will update this review soon.

I'm 2 weeks in with the speakers and <hl> the volume control stopped working <hl> .

This speaker is great! really loud and the bass is awesome. I'm 2 weeks in with the speakers and <hl> the volume control stopped working <hl>. I had to unplug and replug everything and it's back to normal running and working. Hoping it doesn't happens again. Will update this review soon.

This speaker is great! really loud and the bass is awesome. <hl> I'm 2 weeks in with the speakers and the volume control stopped working . <hl> I had to unplug and replug everything and it's back to normal running and working. Hoping it doesn't happens again. Will update this review soon.

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The material it is made from is soft

question: How thick is the material of the bag?, context: I love Case Logic products, I have several different items they make, and this one is very nice as well.I purchased this to protect my Samsung Series 7 Slate PC and it does a great job. The material it is made from is soft and thick enough to protect the slate from inadvertent pokes and bumps.The one negative aspect (and maybe with use it will stretch a bit) is that the zippered opening is about 1/16th of an inch (or about 1.5mm) too small. I have to be very careful not to accidentally hit the power button when putting it inside (certainly the slate will turn off in a few minutes, but it will be hotter than heck by the time it does) and it take a bit more force to coax the slate out when I want it.I do not believe it is water-proof, however, I have run from the car in the rain with it, and it did not soak through. I was in the rain for about 10 seconds and it was not a deluge, so I would not assume that your contents would survive unscathed from something more than a few splashes of water, but usually that is all should be allowed to hit anything holding electronics anyhow.If the opening stretches with time, I will update this review (and probably raise the stars), but for now it offers good protection for my slate PC.

How thick is the material of the bag?

The material it is made from is soft and thick enough to protect the slate from inadvertent pokes and bumps.

I love Case Logic products, I have several different items they make, and this one is very nice as well.I purchased this to protect my Samsung Series 7 Slate PC and it does a great job. The material it is made from is soft and thick enough to protect the slate from inadvertent pokes and bumps.The one negative aspect (and maybe with use it will stretch a bit) is that the zippered opening is about 1/16th of an inch (or about 1.5mm) too small. I have to be very careful not to accidentally hit the power button when putting it inside (certainly the slate will turn off in a few minutes, but it will be hotter than heck by the time it does) and it take a bit more force to coax the slate out when I want it.I do not believe it is water-proof, however, I have run from the car in the rain with it, and it did not soak through. I was in the rain for about 10 seconds and it was not a deluge, so I would not assume that your contents would survive unscathed from something more than a few splashes of water, but usually that is all should be allowed to hit anything holding electronics anyhow.If the opening stretches with time, I will update this review (and probably raise the stars), but for now it offers good protection for my slate PC.

<hl> The material it is made from is soft <hl> and thick enough to protect the slate from inadvertent pokes and bumps.

I love Case Logic products, I have several different items they make, and this one is very nice as well.I purchased this to protect my Samsung Series 7 Slate PC and it does a great job. <hl> The material it is made from is soft <hl> and thick enough to protect the slate from inadvertent pokes and bumps.The one negative aspect (and maybe with use it will stretch a bit) is that the zippered opening is about 1/16th of an inch (or about 1.5mm) too small. I have to be very careful not to accidentally hit the power button when putting it inside (certainly the slate will turn off in a few minutes, but it will be hotter than heck by the time it does) and it take a bit more force to coax the slate out when I want it.I do not believe it is water-proof, however, I have run from the car in the rain with it, and it did not soak through. I was in the rain for about 10 seconds and it was not a deluge, so I would not assume that your contents would survive unscathed from something more than a few splashes of water, but usually that is all should be allowed to hit anything holding electronics anyhow.If the opening stretches with time, I will update this review (and probably raise the stars), but for now it offers good protection for my slate PC.

I love Case Logic products, I have several different items they make, and this one is very nice as well. I purchased this to protect my Samsung Series 7 Slate PC and it does a great job. <hl> The material it is made from is soft and thick enough to protect the slate from inadvertent pokes and bumps. <hl> The one negative aspect (and maybe with use it will stretch a bit) is that the zippered opening is about 1/16th of an inch (or about 1.5mm) too small. I have to be very careful not to accidentally hit the power button when putting it inside (certainly the slate will turn off in a few minutes, but it will be hotter than heck by the time it does) and it take a bit more force to coax the slate out when I want it. I do not believe it is water-proof, however, I have run from the car in the rain with it, and it did not soak through. I was in the rain for about 10 seconds and it was not a deluge, so I would not assume that your contents would survive unscathed from something more than a few splashes of water, but usually that is all should be allowed to hit anything holding electronics anyhow. If the opening stretches with time, I will update this review (and probably raise the stars), but for now it offers good protection for my slate PC.

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memory is full

question: How much is the memory?, context: This is nice to have as a back-up just in case the embedded memory is full and I'm having a great time filming at a party.

How much is the memory?

This is nice to have as a back-up just in case the embedded memory is full and I'm having a great time filming at a party.

This is nice to have as a back-up just in case the embedded memory is full and I'm having a great time filming at a party.

This is nice to have as a back-up just in case the embedded <hl> memory is full <hl> and I'm having a great time filming at a party.

This is nice to have as a back-up just in case the embedded <hl> memory is full <hl> and I'm having a great time filming at a party.

<hl> This is nice to have as a back-up just in case the embedded memory is full and I'm having a great time filming at a party. <hl>

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camera is fantastic

question: How is the camera?, context: This camera is fantastic. That is all. Just fantastic. This is all it is billed to be and more. From family functions to vacation, it goes everywhere. I love it. There is an accessory for every need you may have. The Iphone app is fantastic to use with it.

How is the camera?

This camera is fantastic .

This camera is fantastic. That is all. Just fantastic. This is all it is billed to be and more. From family functions to vacation, it goes everywhere. I love it. There is an accessory for every need you may have. The Iphone app is fantastic to use with it.

This <hl> camera is fantastic <hl> .

This <hl> camera is fantastic <hl>. That is all. Just fantastic. This is all it is billed to be and more. From family functions to vacation, it goes everywhere. I love it. There is an accessory for every need you may have. The Iphone app is fantastic to use with it.

<hl> This camera is fantastic . <hl> That is all. Just fantastic. This is all it is billed to be and more. From family functions to vacation, it goes everywhere. I love it. There is an accessory for every need you may have. The Iphone app is fantastic to use with it.

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the hard drive is getting pretty full

question: How is the quality of the drive?, context: I have an older (2008) Lenovo Laptop that I really like and it runs beautifully. I am not ready to give it up. I take a lot of photos and the hard drive is getting pretty full. I bought theWestern Digital My Passport 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - WDBBEP0010BBK-NESN (Black)to archive photos and other older files. The laptop only has 2 USB ports, so I have a 4-port hub plugged into one. It had a pair of external speakers and a mouse antenna plugged into two of the ports. The moment I plugged the My Passport drive into a third port, both the speakers and the wireless mouse went dead. Apparently the drive requires a dedicated port and/or hogs all the power. This is putting a serious crimp in my configuration. I will contact Western Digital to see what they suggest.As far as the functioning of the drive is concerned, that is going fine. No complaints, so far. I'll be back if there are any updates to report.

How is the quality of the drive?

I take a lot of photos and the hard drive is getting pretty full .

I have an older (2008) Lenovo Laptop that I really like and it runs beautifully. I am not ready to give it up. I take a lot of photos and the hard drive is getting pretty full. I bought theWestern Digital My Passport 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - WDBBEP0010BBK-NESN (Black)to archive photos and other older files. The laptop only has 2 USB ports, so I have a 4-port hub plugged into one. It had a pair of external speakers and a mouse antenna plugged into two of the ports. The moment I plugged the My Passport drive into a third port, both the speakers and the wireless mouse went dead. Apparently the drive requires a dedicated port and/or hogs all the power. This is putting a serious crimp in my configuration. I will contact Western Digital to see what they suggest.As far as the functioning of the drive is concerned, that is going fine. No complaints, so far. I'll be back if there are any updates to report.

I take a lot of photos and <hl> the hard drive is getting pretty full <hl> .

I have an older (2008) Lenovo Laptop that I really like and it runs beautifully. I am not ready to give it up. I take a lot of photos and <hl> the hard drive is getting pretty full <hl>. I bought theWestern Digital My Passport 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - WDBBEP0010BBK-NESN (Black)to archive photos and other older files. The laptop only has 2 USB ports, so I have a 4-port hub plugged into one. It had a pair of external speakers and a mouse antenna plugged into two of the ports. The moment I plugged the My Passport drive into a third port, both the speakers and the wireless mouse went dead. Apparently the drive requires a dedicated port and/or hogs all the power. This is putting a serious crimp in my configuration. I will contact Western Digital to see what they suggest.As far as the functioning of the drive is concerned, that is going fine. No complaints, so far. I'll be back if there are any updates to report.

I have an older (2008) Lenovo Laptop that I really like and it runs beautifully. I am not ready to give it up. <hl> I take a lot of photos and the hard drive is getting pretty full . <hl> I bought theWestern Digital My Passport 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - WDBBEP0010BBK-NESN (Black)to archive photos and other older files. The laptop only has 2 USB ports, so I have a 4-port hub plugged into one. It had a pair of external speakers and a mouse antenna plugged into two of the ports. The moment I plugged the My Passport drive into a third port, both the speakers and the wireless mouse went dead. Apparently the drive requires a dedicated port and/or hogs all the power. This is putting a serious crimp in my configuration. I will contact Western Digital to see what they suggest. As far as the functioning of the drive is concerned, that is going fine. No complaints, so far. I'll be back if there are any updates to report.

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Transformer is an excellent

question: How did you like the display?, context: I have been an iPad user for more than a year now. I had been in line toget it the very first day it was offered and while it is an adequate device for meia consumption it has its flaws. Things that I was willing to live with on a smaller screen just bothered me too much on iPad. The really small amoutn of RAM was also something that immediately caused issues (it has 256 Mb of RAM half of what is available on iphone 4). I had been waiting for Another tablet device to fix teh issues with iPad and Asus seemed to have delivered. A battery life that was comparable to iPad. An OS that was designed from the ground up for tablet (honeycomb) and an accessory (dock) that seemed to fix everything the device was lacking (keyboard, extra battery, extra expansion ports). On the surface Asus Transformer is an excellent replacement for iPad.It is, however, not a perfect device yet. I 'll admit majority of the issues are software related and should be fixed with the next release (Icecream sandwich). The Tegra processor is fast and 1GB of memory is enough to open a lot of pdfs without any issue. The screen is gorgeous and the soft touch back makes it easy to hold. 10.1" 16:9 ratio screen however is a bit unwieldy but since this is the resolution every Android tablet (to date) has; it is not something you can fix by getting another device. To me 4:3 screen of iPad makes it easy to hold in any orientation and Android tablets' 16:9 screen make it more suited for landscape use.I am still not a fan of multitasking the way either iOS or Android do however, Honeycomb does it better than iOS. There is still a lack of tablet specific apps (even after 3 months) but I have been able to find apps for everything that I usually use my tablet for. That said some notable exceptions are Netflix, Hulu Plus, Flipboard or Zinio (I am using "your version" as a replacement which is pretty good).I am pretty impressed with the sound coming out of this tablet which is stereo and generally better than iPad. Asus Keyboard was not that great but I have since then replaced it with "thumb keyboard" which works very well. I have not tried to take any pictures with the rear camera yet but the front facing camera is pretty good.

How did you like the display?

On the surface Asus Transformer is an excellent replacement for iPad.

I have been an iPad user for more than a year now. I had been in line toget it the very first day it was offered and while it is an adequate device for meia consumption it has its flaws. Things that I was willing to live with on a smaller screen just bothered me too much on iPad. The really small amoutn of RAM was also something that immediately caused issues (it has 256 Mb of RAM half of what is available on iphone 4). I had been waiting for Another tablet device to fix teh issues with iPad and Asus seemed to have delivered. A battery life that was comparable to iPad. An OS that was designed from the ground up for tablet (honeycomb) and an accessory (dock) that seemed to fix everything the device was lacking (keyboard, extra battery, extra expansion ports). On the surface Asus Transformer is an excellent replacement for iPad.It is, however, not a perfect device yet. I 'll admit majority of the issues are software related and should be fixed with the next release (Icecream sandwich). The Tegra processor is fast and 1GB of memory is enough to open a lot of pdfs without any issue. The screen is gorgeous and the soft touch back makes it easy to hold. 10.1" 16:9 ratio screen however is a bit unwieldy but since this is the resolution every Android tablet (to date) has; it is not something you can fix by getting another device. To me 4:3 screen of iPad makes it easy to hold in any orientation and Android tablets' 16:9 screen make it more suited for landscape use.I am still not a fan of multitasking the way either iOS or Android do however, Honeycomb does it better than iOS. There is still a lack of tablet specific apps (even after 3 months) but I have been able to find apps for everything that I usually use my tablet for. That said some notable exceptions are Netflix, Hulu Plus, Flipboard or Zinio (I am using "your version" as a replacement which is pretty good).I am pretty impressed with the sound coming out of this tablet which is stereo and generally better than iPad. Asus Keyboard was not that great but I have since then replaced it with "thumb keyboard" which works very well. I have not tried to take any pictures with the rear camera yet but the front facing camera is pretty good.

On the surface Asus <hl> Transformer is an excellent <hl> replacement for iPad.

I have been an iPad user for more than a year now. I had been in line toget it the very first day it was offered and while it is an adequate device for meia consumption it has its flaws. Things that I was willing to live with on a smaller screen just bothered me too much on iPad. The really small amoutn of RAM was also something that immediately caused issues (it has 256 Mb of RAM half of what is available on iphone 4). I had been waiting for Another tablet device to fix teh issues with iPad and Asus seemed to have delivered. A battery life that was comparable to iPad. An OS that was designed from the ground up for tablet (honeycomb) and an accessory (dock) that seemed to fix everything the device was lacking (keyboard, extra battery, extra expansion ports). On the surface Asus <hl> Transformer is an excellent <hl> replacement for iPad.It is, however, not a perfect device yet. I 'll admit majority of the issues are software related and should be fixed with the next release (Icecream sandwich). The Tegra processor is fast and 1GB of memory is enough to open a lot of pdfs without any issue. The screen is gorgeous and the soft touch back makes it easy to hold. 10.1" 16:9 ratio screen however is a bit unwieldy but since this is the resolution every Android tablet (to date) has; it is not something you can fix by getting another device. To me 4:3 screen of iPad makes it easy to hold in any orientation and Android tablets' 16:9 screen make it more suited for landscape use.I am still not a fan of multitasking the way either iOS or Android do however, Honeycomb does it better than iOS. There is still a lack of tablet specific apps (even after 3 months) but I have been able to find apps for everything that I usually use my tablet for. That said some notable exceptions are Netflix, Hulu Plus, Flipboard or Zinio (I am using "your version" as a replacement which is pretty good).I am pretty impressed with the sound coming out of this tablet which is stereo and generally better than iPad. Asus Keyboard was not that great but I have since then replaced it with "thumb keyboard" which works very well. I have not tried to take any pictures with the rear camera yet but the front facing camera is pretty good.

I have been an iPad user for more than a year now. I had been in line toget it the very first day it was offered and while it is an adequate device for meia consumption it has its flaws. Things that I was willing to live with on a smaller screen just bothered me too much on iPad. The really small amoutn of RAM was also something that immediately caused issues (it has 256 Mb of RAM half of what is available on iphone 4). I had been waiting for Another tablet device to fix teh issues with iPad and Asus seemed to have delivered. A battery life that was comparable to iPad. An OS that was designed from the ground up for tablet (honeycomb) and an accessory (dock) that seemed to fix everything the device was lacking (keyboard, extra battery, extra expansion ports). <hl> On the surface Asus Transformer is an excellent replacement for iPad. <hl> It is, however, not a perfect device yet. I 'll admit majority of the issues are software related and should be fixed with the next release (Icecream sandwich). The Tegra processor is fast and 1GB of memory is enough to open a lot of pdfs without any issue. The screen is gorgeous and the soft touch back makes it easy to hold. 10.1" 16:9 ratio screen however is a bit unwieldy but since this is the resolution every Android tablet (to date) has; it is not something you can fix by getting another device. To me 4:3 screen of iPad makes it easy to hold in any orientation and Android tablets' 16:9 screen make it more suited for landscape use. I am still not a fan of multitasking the way either iOS or Android do however, Honeycomb does it better than iOS. There is still a lack of tablet specific apps (even after 3 months) but I have been able to find apps for everything that I usually use my tablet for. That said some notable exceptions are Netflix, Hulu Plus, Flipboard or Zinio (I am using "your version" as a replacement which is pretty good).I am pretty impressed with the sound coming out of this tablet which is stereo and generally better than iPad. Asus Keyboard was not that great but I have since then replaced it with "thumb keyboard" which works very well. I have not tried to take any pictures with the rear camera yet but the front facing camera is pretty good.

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The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode

question: How is it cover?, context: This Kindle paper white case not onlyProtects my kindle paper white, but it also gives it the feel of a real hard bound book. The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode when the &#34;book&#34; is closed. The case doesn't weight much , but it also protects.

How is it cover?

The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode when the &#34;book&#34; is closed.

This Kindle paper white case not onlyProtects my kindle paper white, but it also gives it the feel of a real hard bound book. The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode when the &#34;book&#34; is closed. The case doesn't weight much , but it also protects.

<hl> The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode <hl> when the &#34;book&#34; is closed.

This Kindle paper white case not onlyProtects my kindle paper white, but it also gives it the feel of a real hard bound book. <hl> The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode <hl> when the &#34;book&#34; is closed. The case doesn't weight much , but it also protects.

This Kindle paper white case not onlyProtects my kindle paper white, but it also gives it the feel of a real hard bound book. <hl> The cover is magnetic so it puts the device in sleep mode when the &#34;book&#34; is closed. <hl> The case doesn't weight much , but it also protects.

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The colors on the monitor are bright and

question: Is it a quality resolution?, context: These monitors are 1080p worked right out of the box with windows 7 and with windows 8 now that I have upgraded. They go into sleep mode and awake to problem. The colors on the monitor are bright and clear and I have yet to notice any dead pixels. Plus for the price they were a STEAL!

Is it a quality resolution?

The colors on the monitor are bright and clear

These monitors are 1080p worked right out of the box with windows 7 and with windows 8 now that I have upgraded. They go into sleep mode and awake to problem. The colors on the monitor are bright and clear and I have yet to notice any dead pixels. Plus for the price they were a STEAL!

<hl> The colors on the monitor are bright and <hl> clear

These monitors are 1080p worked right out of the box with windows 7 and with windows 8 now that I have upgraded. They go into sleep mode and awake to problem. <hl> The colors on the monitor are bright and <hl> clear and I have yet to notice any dead pixels. Plus for the price they were a STEAL!

These monitors are 1080p worked right out of the box with windows 7 and with windows 8 now that I have upgraded. They go into sleep mode and awake to problem. <hl> The colors on the monitor are bright and clear <hl> and I have yet to notice any dead pixels. Plus for the price they were a STEAL!

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blown away with the sound quality

question: How about the quality?, context: I bought these thinking, what the heck? 20 bucks? And i was blown away with the sound quality, these headphones have incredible sound quality for an incredible price. They do not have a lot off bass, so all of you people looking for tons of bass, you won't get a ton of it here, but the bass present is rich and sounds great.

How about the quality?

And i was blown away with the sound quality , these headphones have incredible sound quality for an incredible price.

I bought these thinking, what the heck? 20 bucks? And i was blown away with the sound quality, these headphones have incredible sound quality for an incredible price. They do not have a lot off bass, so all of you people looking for tons of bass, you won't get a ton of it here, but the bass present is rich and sounds great.

And i was <hl> blown away with the sound quality <hl> , these headphones have incredible sound quality for an incredible price.

I bought these thinking, what the heck? 20 bucks? And i was <hl> blown away with the sound quality <hl>, these headphones have incredible sound quality for an incredible price. They do not have a lot off bass, so all of you people looking for tons of bass, you won't get a ton of it here, but the bass present is rich and sounds great.

I bought these thinking, what the heck? 20 bucks? <hl> And i was blown away with the sound quality , these headphones have incredible sound quality for an incredible price. <hl> They do not have a lot off bass, so all of you people looking for tons of bass, you won't get a ton of it here, but the bass present is rich and sounds great.

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The design is nice

question: What is the best design?, context: I purchased this keyboard to replace the previous unit because it was way too loud. More accurately, my better half had me replace my previous keyboard because it was way too loud. The design is nice, clean and minimal without sacrificing functionality. And it is indeed very quiet. Drivers installed automatically when I inserted the disc into the drive and everything appears to be working great. I was also pleasantly surprised by how thin the unit is. All in all, very happy with the purchase. The only negative thing I have to say is that the box used to ship the keyboard in was way too long for the packaging. While the shipping boxes width and depth seemed appropriate, it was about four feet long.

What is the best design?

The design is nice , clean and minimal without sacrificing functionality.

I purchased this keyboard to replace the previous unit because it was way too loud. More accurately, my better half had me replace my previous keyboard because it was way too loud. The design is nice, clean and minimal without sacrificing functionality. And it is indeed very quiet. Drivers installed automatically when I inserted the disc into the drive and everything appears to be working great. I was also pleasantly surprised by how thin the unit is. All in all, very happy with the purchase. The only negative thing I have to say is that the box used to ship the keyboard in was way too long for the packaging. While the shipping boxes width and depth seemed appropriate, it was about four feet long.

<hl> The design is nice <hl> , clean and minimal without sacrificing functionality.

I purchased this keyboard to replace the previous unit because it was way too loud. More accurately, my better half had me replace my previous keyboard because it was way too loud. <hl> The design is nice <hl>, clean and minimal without sacrificing functionality. And it is indeed very quiet. Drivers installed automatically when I inserted the disc into the drive and everything appears to be working great. I was also pleasantly surprised by how thin the unit is. All in all, very happy with the purchase. The only negative thing I have to say is that the box used to ship the keyboard in was way too long for the packaging. While the shipping boxes width and depth seemed appropriate, it was about four feet long.

I purchased this keyboard to replace the previous unit because it was way too loud. More accurately, my better half had me replace my previous keyboard because it was way too loud. <hl> The design is nice , clean and minimal without sacrificing functionality. <hl> And it is indeed very quiet. Drivers installed automatically when I inserted the disc into the drive and everything appears to be working great. I was also pleasantly surprised by how thin the unit is. All in all, very happy with the purchase. The only negative thing I have to say is that the box used to ship the keyboard in was way too long for the packaging. While the shipping boxes width and depth seemed appropriate, it was about four feet long.

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The Roku 3 sounds like

question: How much amount of space this have?, context: The Roku 3 sounds like a good idea. According to the specs and reviews it has good features. But the first one I got did not work, I got a second one and it does not work either. I searched for help, there is none for the problem both of these units have. I wrote to Roku's customer service and got no response at all. It appears to have a significant design flaw; I suspect it is in the unit's software.You may be thinking I just don't know how to use it and don't follow directions, but that would be wrong. I am a very senior engineer and I design chips similar to the one used in the Roku, and I use similar technology all the time. I am a professional at debugging electronics and did all the sensible tests. Other source devices work perfectly with the exact same cables & TV. I could bring it into the lab but it's not worth my time. I updated the software in the first one, it did not make any difference. It is clear these Roku 3 units have a serious problem. And Roku could not be bothered responding to this customer's written request.Symptoms? Upon power-on, the Roku's display on the TV has very bad flickering, with blinking horizontal bands all over the display. It is completely consistent. It does not happen with any other source devices.So, if you get one and it works, you're lucky, but if it doesn't you are out of luck and you might as well return it right away.This is most unfortunate, and a significant waste of time. If they had responded to my request for help I would have a more positive view of the company and its products.

How much amount of space this have?

The Roku 3 sounds like a good idea.

The Roku 3 sounds like a good idea. According to the specs and reviews it has good features. But the first one I got did not work, I got a second one and it does not work either. I searched for help, there is none for the problem both of these units have. I wrote to Roku's customer service and got no response at all. It appears to have a significant design flaw; I suspect it is in the unit's software.You may be thinking I just don't know how to use it and don't follow directions, but that would be wrong. I am a very senior engineer and I design chips similar to the one used in the Roku, and I use similar technology all the time. I am a professional at debugging electronics and did all the sensible tests. Other source devices work perfectly with the exact same cables & TV. I could bring it into the lab but it's not worth my time. I updated the software in the first one, it did not make any difference. It is clear these Roku 3 units have a serious problem. And Roku could not be bothered responding to this customer's written request.Symptoms? Upon power-on, the Roku's display on the TV has very bad flickering, with blinking horizontal bands all over the display. It is completely consistent. It does not happen with any other source devices.So, if you get one and it works, you're lucky, but if it doesn't you are out of luck and you might as well return it right away.This is most unfortunate, and a significant waste of time. If they had responded to my request for help I would have a more positive view of the company and its products.

<hl> The Roku 3 sounds like <hl> a good idea.

<hl> The Roku 3 sounds like <hl> a good idea. According to the specs and reviews it has good features. But the first one I got did not work, I got a second one and it does not work either. I searched for help, there is none for the problem both of these units have. I wrote to Roku's customer service and got no response at all. It appears to have a significant design flaw; I suspect it is in the unit's software.You may be thinking I just don't know how to use it and don't follow directions, but that would be wrong. I am a very senior engineer and I design chips similar to the one used in the Roku, and I use similar technology all the time. I am a professional at debugging electronics and did all the sensible tests. Other source devices work perfectly with the exact same cables & TV. I could bring it into the lab but it's not worth my time. I updated the software in the first one, it did not make any difference. It is clear these Roku 3 units have a serious problem. And Roku could not be bothered responding to this customer's written request.Symptoms? Upon power-on, the Roku's display on the TV has very bad flickering, with blinking horizontal bands all over the display. It is completely consistent. It does not happen with any other source devices.So, if you get one and it works, you're lucky, but if it doesn't you are out of luck and you might as well return it right away.This is most unfortunate, and a significant waste of time. If they had responded to my request for help I would have a more positive view of the company and its products.

<hl> The Roku 3 sounds like a good idea. <hl> According to the specs and reviews it has good features. But the first one I got did not work, I got a second one and it does not work either. I searched for help, there is none for the problem both of these units have. I wrote to Roku's customer service and got no response at all. It appears to have a significant design flaw; I suspect it is in the unit's software. You may be thinking I just don't know how to use it and don't follow directions, but that would be wrong. I am a very senior engineer and I design chips similar to the one used in the Roku, and I use similar technology all the time. I am a professional at debugging electronics and did all the sensible tests. Other source devices work perfectly with the exact same cables & TV. I could bring it into the lab but it's not worth my time. I updated the software in the first one, it did not make any difference. It is clear these Roku 3 units have a serious problem. And Roku could not be bothered responding to this customer's written request. Symptoms? Upon power-on, the Roku's display on the TV has very bad flickering, with blinking horizontal bands all over the display. It is completely consistent. It does not happen with any other source devices. So, if you get one and it works, you're lucky, but if it doesn't you are out of luck and you might as well return it right away. This is most unfortunate, and a significant waste of time. If they had responded to my request for help I would have a more positive view of the company and its products.

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electronics

We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks

question: When to have a nice ending?, context: These cable are heavy, and well made. The length is great for being able to use a device while it is plugged in as well. The quality of the build, and thickness of the cables keeps my cats from thinking that they are 'toy' cables. They don't mess with them. We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks, and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them!

When to have a nice ending?

We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks , and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them!

These cable are heavy, and well made. The length is great for being able to use a device while it is plugged in as well. The quality of the build, and thickness of the cables keeps my cats from thinking that they are 'toy' cables. They don't mess with them. We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks, and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them!

<hl> We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks <hl> , and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them!

These cable are heavy, and well made. The length is great for being able to use a device while it is plugged in as well. The quality of the build, and thickness of the cables keeps my cats from thinking that they are 'toy' cables. They don't mess with them. <hl> We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks <hl>, and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them!

These cable are heavy, and well made. The length is great for being able to use a device while it is plugged in as well. The quality of the build, and thickness of the cables keeps my cats from thinking that they are 'toy' cables. They don't mess with them. <hl> We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks , and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them! <hl>

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electronics

I have almost full signal

question: What did you think of the modem signal?, context: I always like to buy Cisco products if the prices are right. This item does take a little away from speed but not even noticeable if you are on a faster network. It certainly works as described and fairly simple to set up. I had a little trouble the first time I tried and had to reset to clear the settings I put in but once it was reset I was able to go in and successfully set it up no problem. Now I have almost full signal all through my house and a good ways around it too instead of the front two rooms that I got with the stock wireless router. Bought this in the past and would certainly purchase again.

What did you think of the modem signal?

Now I have almost full signal all through my house and a good ways around it too instead of the front two rooms that I got with the stock wireless router.

I always like to buy Cisco products if the prices are right. This item does take a little away from speed but not even noticeable if you are on a faster network. It certainly works as described and fairly simple to set up. I had a little trouble the first time I tried and had to reset to clear the settings I put in but once it was reset I was able to go in and successfully set it up no problem. Now I have almost full signal all through my house and a good ways around it too instead of the front two rooms that I got with the stock wireless router. Bought this in the past and would certainly purchase again.

Now <hl> I have almost full signal <hl> all through my house and a good ways around it too instead of the front two rooms that I got with the stock wireless router.

I always like to buy Cisco products if the prices are right. This item does take a little away from speed but not even noticeable if you are on a faster network. It certainly works as described and fairly simple to set up. I had a little trouble the first time I tried and had to reset to clear the settings I put in but once it was reset I was able to go in and successfully set it up no problem. Now <hl> I have almost full signal <hl> all through my house and a good ways around it too instead of the front two rooms that I got with the stock wireless router. Bought this in the past and would certainly purchase again.

I always like to buy Cisco products if the prices are right. This item does take a little away from speed but not even noticeable if you are on a faster network. It certainly works as described and fairly simple to set up. I had a little trouble the first time I tried and had to reset to clear the settings I put in but once it was reset I was able to go in and successfully set it up no problem. <hl> Now I have almost full signal all through my house and a good ways around it too instead of the front two rooms that I got with the stock wireless router. <hl> Bought this in the past and would certainly purchase again.

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electronics

It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely

question: How is the quality of the drive?, context: I'm always in search of a solid USB drive that won't break off of my key chain that I keep clipped to my hip. It's a very small, all-metal enclosure, which I don't see bending or breaking. I did read that some people had the electronics slip out of the bottom (which upon inspection seems completely possible if the glue gives up), so I put a small piece of tape around the bottom as insurance against that. It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely!

How is the quality of the drive?

It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely !

I'm always in search of a solid USB drive that won't break off of my key chain that I keep clipped to my hip. It's a very small, all-metal enclosure, which I don't see bending or breaking. I did read that some people had the electronics slip out of the bottom (which upon inspection seems completely possible if the glue gives up), so I put a small piece of tape around the bottom as insurance against that. It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely!

<hl> It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely <hl> !

I'm always in search of a solid USB drive that won't break off of my key chain that I keep clipped to my hip. It's a very small, all-metal enclosure, which I don't see bending or breaking. I did read that some people had the electronics slip out of the bottom (which upon inspection seems completely possible if the glue gives up), so I put a small piece of tape around the bottom as insurance against that. <hl> It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely <hl>!

I'm always in search of a solid USB drive that won't break off of my key chain that I keep clipped to my hip. It's a very small, all-metal enclosure, which I don't see bending or breaking. I did read that some people had the electronics slip out of the bottom (which upon inspection seems completely possible if the glue gives up), so I put a small piece of tape around the bottom as insurance against that. <hl> It's not the fastest writing drive, but a slightly slower drive is better than a drive that has broken off my key chain and has gone missing completely ! <hl>

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electronics

I'll hear bursts of static from time to time

question: What is the sound quality?, context: My wife and daughter have been after me to buy some wireless headphones for quite awhile because I generally stay up later than then and they are tired of hearing the TV at night. I did some research and checked out all of my options..these seemed to be the best value for the money....Sennheiser well known for wired and wireless headphones....Well, I am QUITE happy with my purchase...it did take me a little bit to figure the tuning...to get it just right, but the sound is clear, the base is great and I can turn the volume on the TV all the way down and still listen...Highly recommend these!UPDATE 2008: I've now had these headphones for three years. I am still loving them. The sound is great and it has great range. I can walk all over my house and still hear fine though when I get to the outer fringes of the range I'll hear bursts of static from time to time.

What is the sound quality?

I can walk all over my house and still hear fine though when I get to the outer fringes of the range I'll hear bursts of static from time to time .

My wife and daughter have been after me to buy some wireless headphones for quite awhile because I generally stay up later than then and they are tired of hearing the TV at night. I did some research and checked out all of my options..these seemed to be the best value for the money....Sennheiser well known for wired and wireless headphones....Well, I am QUITE happy with my purchase...it did take me a little bit to figure the tuning...to get it just right, but the sound is clear, the base is great and I can turn the volume on the TV all the way down and still listen...Highly recommend these!UPDATE 2008: I've now had these headphones for three years. I am still loving them. The sound is great and it has great range. I can walk all over my house and still hear fine though when I get to the outer fringes of the range I'll hear bursts of static from time to time.

I can walk all over my house and still hear fine though when I get to the outer fringes of the range <hl> I'll hear bursts of static from time to time <hl> .

My wife and daughter have been after me to buy some wireless headphones for quite awhile because I generally stay up later than then and they are tired of hearing the TV at night. I did some research and checked out all of my options..these seemed to be the best value for the money....Sennheiser well known for wired and wireless headphones....Well, I am QUITE happy with my purchase...it did take me a little bit to figure the tuning...to get it just right, but the sound is clear, the base is great and I can turn the volume on the TV all the way down and still listen...Highly recommend these!UPDATE 2008: I've now had these headphones for three years. I am still loving them. The sound is great and it has great range. I can walk all over my house and still hear fine though when I get to the outer fringes of the range <hl> I'll hear bursts of static from time to time <hl>.

My wife and daughter have been after me to buy some wireless headphones for quite awhile because I generally stay up later than then and they are tired of hearing the TV at night. I did some research and checked out all of my options..these seemed to be the best value for the money.... Sennheiser well known for wired and wireless headphones.... Well, I am QUITE happy with my purchase...it did take me a little bit to figure the tuning...to get it just right, but the sound is clear, the base is great and I can turn the volume on the TV all the way down and still listen...Highly recommend these!UPDATE 2008: I've now had these headphones for three years. I am still loving them. The sound is great and it has great range. <hl> I can walk all over my house and still hear fine though when I get to the outer fringes of the range I'll hear bursts of static from time to time . <hl>

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electronics

The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad

question: What is the audio that is playing?, context: I bought this Kindle fire for my 6 years old daughter. She likes it but she wishes it was white or have a choice of color to choose from. The power buttons and volume button are camouflage and hard to find even on daylight. They should have made the buttons a different color. The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad. The picture quality are comparable to the Ipad. One annoying thing is that the Wi-Fi keeps dropping when you're not using it for a few days. When I used it to download apps it could not find my WI-FI network and I have to go into the WI-FI setting to turn it off and on again to make it work. I called Amazon customer service and they told me to me to do the same thing. It is annoying because it should memorized your network and you don't have to login every time you're using the internet. Anyway I did not want to return it for this problem because my daughter does not go online and I only go to download apps for her.

What is the audio that is playing?

The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad .

I bought this Kindle fire for my 6 years old daughter. She likes it but she wishes it was white or have a choice of color to choose from. The power buttons and volume button are camouflage and hard to find even on daylight. They should have made the buttons a different color. The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad. The picture quality are comparable to the Ipad. One annoying thing is that the Wi-Fi keeps dropping when you're not using it for a few days. When I used it to download apps it could not find my WI-FI network and I have to go into the WI-FI setting to turn it off and on again to make it work. I called Amazon customer service and they told me to me to do the same thing. It is annoying because it should memorized your network and you don't have to login every time you're using the internet. Anyway I did not want to return it for this problem because my daughter does not go online and I only go to download apps for her.

<hl> The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad <hl> .

I bought this Kindle fire for my 6 years old daughter. She likes it but she wishes it was white or have a choice of color to choose from. The power buttons and volume button are camouflage and hard to find even on daylight. They should have made the buttons a different color. <hl> The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad <hl>. The picture quality are comparable to the Ipad. One annoying thing is that the Wi-Fi keeps dropping when you're not using it for a few days. When I used it to download apps it could not find my WI-FI network and I have to go into the WI-FI setting to turn it off and on again to make it work. I called Amazon customer service and they told me to me to do the same thing. It is annoying because it should memorized your network and you don't have to login every time you're using the internet. Anyway I did not want to return it for this problem because my daughter does not go online and I only go to download apps for her.

I bought this Kindle fire for my 6 years old daughter. She likes it but she wishes it was white or have a choice of color to choose from. The power buttons and volume button are camouflage and hard to find even on daylight. They should have made the buttons a different color. <hl> The sound quality are great compare to my Ipad . <hl> The picture quality are comparable to the Ipad. One annoying thing is that the Wi-Fi keeps dropping when you're not using it for a few days. When I used it to download apps it could not find my WI-FI network and I have to go into the WI-FI setting to turn it off and on again to make it work. I called Amazon customer service and they told me to me to do the same thing. It is annoying because it should memorized your network and you don't have to login every time you're using the internet. Anyway I did not want to return it for this problem because my daughter does not go online and I only go to download apps for her.

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electronics

The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on

question: How is the keyboard?, context: This is a great keyboard. I also own the original Airbender that I used with my iPad 2. It was very good and I've been very happy with it, but I have to admit, this is a nice improvement.The overall look is much improved. It is very clean and professional looking. It is also somewhat ruggedized though I haven't tested the overall durability. It is much lighter than the original keyboard and some of the competing keyboards that I checked out. The weight is heavier than you might expect if you haven't used a keyboard before, but it is a nice complement to the iPad Air. The overall design makes it very stable when using it on your lap. The case is designed to allow you to rotate the iPad from landscape to portrait. This is very convenient and also allows you to choose which direction you like the iPad's buttons to be on.The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on. They keys are normal size and have normal spacing. I can type on this keyboard as easily as I can my desktop keyboard. The keys have good feedback. There are also dedicated iOS keys for home and lock. Additionally there are the extra keys necessary to work with OSX and Windows.The keyboard connects via Bluetooth. It is very simple to pair it with the iPad. While designed for iPad, it also works with iPhones and computers.The keyboard charges via micro-usb. It does not take long to charge and the battery lasts a very long time.The new Airbender 2.0 also has a nice new design that allows the iPad stand to be removed from the keyboard and stand alone. This allows you to set it up similar to a separate keyboard and monitor like you would have with your computer. This feature actually works very well on a solid surface.Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the improvements in this keyboard. The design is nice, the keyboard is very easy to type on, and it is very easy to use.

How is the keyboard?

The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on .

This is a great keyboard. I also own the original Airbender that I used with my iPad 2. It was very good and I've been very happy with it, but I have to admit, this is a nice improvement.The overall look is much improved. It is very clean and professional looking. It is also somewhat ruggedized though I haven't tested the overall durability. It is much lighter than the original keyboard and some of the competing keyboards that I checked out. The weight is heavier than you might expect if you haven't used a keyboard before, but it is a nice complement to the iPad Air. The overall design makes it very stable when using it on your lap. The case is designed to allow you to rotate the iPad from landscape to portrait. This is very convenient and also allows you to choose which direction you like the iPad's buttons to be on.The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on. They keys are normal size and have normal spacing. I can type on this keyboard as easily as I can my desktop keyboard. The keys have good feedback. There are also dedicated iOS keys for home and lock. Additionally there are the extra keys necessary to work with OSX and Windows.The keyboard connects via Bluetooth. It is very simple to pair it with the iPad. While designed for iPad, it also works with iPhones and computers.The keyboard charges via micro-usb. It does not take long to charge and the battery lasts a very long time.The new Airbender 2.0 also has a nice new design that allows the iPad stand to be removed from the keyboard and stand alone. This allows you to set it up similar to a separate keyboard and monitor like you would have with your computer. This feature actually works very well on a solid surface.Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the improvements in this keyboard. The design is nice, the keyboard is very easy to type on, and it is very easy to use.

<hl> The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on <hl> .

This is a great keyboard. I also own the original Airbender that I used with my iPad 2. It was very good and I've been very happy with it, but I have to admit, this is a nice improvement.The overall look is much improved. It is very clean and professional looking. It is also somewhat ruggedized though I haven't tested the overall durability. It is much lighter than the original keyboard and some of the competing keyboards that I checked out. The weight is heavier than you might expect if you haven't used a keyboard before, but it is a nice complement to the iPad Air. The overall design makes it very stable when using it on your lap. The case is designed to allow you to rotate the iPad from landscape to portrait. This is very convenient and also allows you to choose which direction you like the iPad's buttons to be on.<hl> The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on <hl>. They keys are normal size and have normal spacing. I can type on this keyboard as easily as I can my desktop keyboard. The keys have good feedback. There are also dedicated iOS keys for home and lock. Additionally there are the extra keys necessary to work with OSX and Windows.The keyboard connects via Bluetooth. It is very simple to pair it with the iPad. While designed for iPad, it also works with iPhones and computers.The keyboard charges via micro-usb. It does not take long to charge and the battery lasts a very long time.The new Airbender 2.0 also has a nice new design that allows the iPad stand to be removed from the keyboard and stand alone. This allows you to set it up similar to a separate keyboard and monitor like you would have with your computer. This feature actually works very well on a solid surface.Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the improvements in this keyboard. The design is nice, the keyboard is very easy to type on, and it is very easy to use.

This is a great keyboard. I also own the original Airbender that I used with my iPad 2. It was very good and I've been very happy with it, but I have to admit, this is a nice improvement. The overall look is much improved. It is very clean and professional looking. It is also somewhat ruggedized though I haven't tested the overall durability. It is much lighter than the original keyboard and some of the competing keyboards that I checked out. The weight is heavier than you might expect if you haven't used a keyboard before, but it is a nice complement to the iPad Air. The overall design makes it very stable when using it on your lap. The case is designed to allow you to rotate the iPad from landscape to portrait. This is very convenient and also allows you to choose which direction you like the iPad's buttons to be on. <hl> The keyboard itself is surprisingly easy to type on . <hl> They keys are normal size and have normal spacing. I can type on this keyboard as easily as I can my desktop keyboard. The keys have good feedback. There are also dedicated iOS keys for home and lock. Additionally there are the extra keys necessary to work with OSX and Windows. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth. It is very simple to pair it with the iPad. While designed for iPad, it also works with iPhones and computers. The keyboard charges via micro-usb. It does not take long to charge and the battery lasts a very long time. The new Airbender 2.0 also has a nice new design that allows the iPad stand to be removed from the keyboard and stand alone. This allows you to set it up similar to a separate keyboard and monitor like you would have with your computer. This feature actually works very well on a solid surface. Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the improvements in this keyboard. The design is nice, the keyboard is very easy to type on, and it is very easy to use.

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electronics

This router is just plain awesome

question: How did you like the router?, context: This router is just plain awesome. For years, I worked with a D-Link DIR-655 - which was fine, for the most part. Once WiFi became more and more popular on different devices, however, I started to have problems - mostly with the amount of connections the old router could handle. Since we now have 2 Tivo's, 2 Xbox 360s, an Apple TV, a Roku box, an iPad, 2 computers, a wireless printer and 2 iPhones (amongst other things) seeking out a WiFi signal, the old router just couldn't cut it. I would have to shut the WiFi off on one device in order to get another one to connect. I started to notice slower overall performance and more frequent dropped connections. The Apple TV seemed to NEVER be able to connect to my PC. I figured it was an issue between an Apple world and my PC world, but it turns out - it was the router.The Asus Dark Knight router took care of ALL of my problems. Last night, I had 13 devices connecting to the router simultaneously - and there wasn't a single hiccup. I was able to stream HD video without any issue - and surfing the net was a breeze.Set-up is a snap - firmware updates are super easy to get through - and the thing "just plain works". I have no complaints whatsoever. I've only had this router for about a month or so, but I have yet to reset it for any reason (other than the firmware update).If you have MANY WiFi devices around that are constantly seeking signal - look no further than this router.

How did you like the router?

This router is just plain awesome .

This router is just plain awesome. For years, I worked with a D-Link DIR-655 - which was fine, for the most part. Once WiFi became more and more popular on different devices, however, I started to have problems - mostly with the amount of connections the old router could handle. Since we now have 2 Tivo's, 2 Xbox 360s, an Apple TV, a Roku box, an iPad, 2 computers, a wireless printer and 2 iPhones (amongst other things) seeking out a WiFi signal, the old router just couldn't cut it. I would have to shut the WiFi off on one device in order to get another one to connect. I started to notice slower overall performance and more frequent dropped connections. The Apple TV seemed to NEVER be able to connect to my PC. I figured it was an issue between an Apple world and my PC world, but it turns out - it was the router.The Asus Dark Knight router took care of ALL of my problems. Last night, I had 13 devices connecting to the router simultaneously - and there wasn't a single hiccup. I was able to stream HD video without any issue - and surfing the net was a breeze.Set-up is a snap - firmware updates are super easy to get through - and the thing "just plain works". I have no complaints whatsoever. I've only had this router for about a month or so, but I have yet to reset it for any reason (other than the firmware update).If you have MANY WiFi devices around that are constantly seeking signal - look no further than this router.

<hl> This router is just plain awesome <hl> .

<hl> This router is just plain awesome <hl>. For years, I worked with a D-Link DIR-655 - which was fine, for the most part. Once WiFi became more and more popular on different devices, however, I started to have problems - mostly with the amount of connections the old router could handle. Since we now have 2 Tivo's, 2 Xbox 360s, an Apple TV, a Roku box, an iPad, 2 computers, a wireless printer and 2 iPhones (amongst other things) seeking out a WiFi signal, the old router just couldn't cut it. I would have to shut the WiFi off on one device in order to get another one to connect. I started to notice slower overall performance and more frequent dropped connections. The Apple TV seemed to NEVER be able to connect to my PC. I figured it was an issue between an Apple world and my PC world, but it turns out - it was the router.The Asus Dark Knight router took care of ALL of my problems. Last night, I had 13 devices connecting to the router simultaneously - and there wasn't a single hiccup. I was able to stream HD video without any issue - and surfing the net was a breeze.Set-up is a snap - firmware updates are super easy to get through - and the thing "just plain works". I have no complaints whatsoever. I've only had this router for about a month or so, but I have yet to reset it for any reason (other than the firmware update).If you have MANY WiFi devices around that are constantly seeking signal - look no further than this router.

<hl> This router is just plain awesome . <hl> For years, I worked with a D-Link DIR-655 - which was fine, for the most part. Once WiFi became more and more popular on different devices, however, I started to have problems - mostly with the amount of connections the old router could handle. Since we now have 2 Tivo's, 2 Xbox 360s, an Apple TV, a Roku box, an iPad, 2 computers, a wireless printer and 2 iPhones (amongst other things) seeking out a WiFi signal, the old router just couldn't cut it. I would have to shut the WiFi off on one device in order to get another one to connect. I started to notice slower overall performance and more frequent dropped connections. The Apple TV seemed to NEVER be able to connect to my PC. I figured it was an issue between an Apple world and my PC world, but it turns out - it was the router. The Asus Dark Knight router took care of ALL of my problems. Last night, I had 13 devices connecting to the router simultaneously - and there wasn't a single hiccup. I was able to stream HD video without any issue - and surfing the net was a breeze. Set-up is a snap - firmware updates are super easy to get through - and the thing "just plain works". I have no complaints whatsoever. I've only had this router for about a month or so, but I have yet to reset it for any reason (other than the firmware update).If you have MANY WiFi devices around that are constantly seeking signal - look no further than this router.

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electronics

the bass is awesome

question: How is the sound?, context: It's pretty unbelievable at first, but these inexpensive headphones really give you quite a bit of use for your money! They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and the bass is awesome just as everyone says it is. Moreover, at this price you simply can't go wrong.If you listen to a CD or MP3 player daily, I would recommend buying a few sets of these. They do go south eventually and you won't have to worry about waiting for another pair to ship.These are also much, much better than earbud headphones; the earbuds always make my ears hurt! The over the head strap is fairly comfortable and that alone makes this a much better choice than the earbud type of headphones.In addition, use these for young kids who may not be all that gentle with them. That way if they break or get lost you won't be out too much money.I highly recommend these headphones; they may not be the very best out there (after all, they're not Sennheiser, Skull Candy hesh headphones or Skullcrushers) but the sound quality is really quite good and you can't beat the price. You won't be too upset if these break or get lost, either.

How is the sound?

They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and the bass is awesome just as everyone says it is.

It's pretty unbelievable at first, but these inexpensive headphones really give you quite a bit of use for your money! They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and the bass is awesome just as everyone says it is. Moreover, at this price you simply can't go wrong.If you listen to a CD or MP3 player daily, I would recommend buying a few sets of these. They do go south eventually and you won't have to worry about waiting for another pair to ship.These are also much, much better than earbud headphones; the earbuds always make my ears hurt! The over the head strap is fairly comfortable and that alone makes this a much better choice than the earbud type of headphones.In addition, use these for young kids who may not be all that gentle with them. That way if they break or get lost you won't be out too much money.I highly recommend these headphones; they may not be the very best out there (after all, they're not Sennheiser, Skull Candy hesh headphones or Skullcrushers) but the sound quality is really quite good and you can't beat the price. You won't be too upset if these break or get lost, either.

They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and <hl> the bass is awesome <hl> just as everyone says it is.

It's pretty unbelievable at first, but these inexpensive headphones really give you quite a bit of use for your money! They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and <hl> the bass is awesome <hl> just as everyone says it is. Moreover, at this price you simply can't go wrong.If you listen to a CD or MP3 player daily, I would recommend buying a few sets of these. They do go south eventually and you won't have to worry about waiting for another pair to ship.These are also much, much better than earbud headphones; the earbuds always make my ears hurt! The over the head strap is fairly comfortable and that alone makes this a much better choice than the earbud type of headphones.In addition, use these for young kids who may not be all that gentle with them. That way if they break or get lost you won't be out too much money.I highly recommend these headphones; they may not be the very best out there (after all, they're not Sennheiser, Skull Candy hesh headphones or Skullcrushers) but the sound quality is really quite good and you can't beat the price. You won't be too upset if these break or get lost, either.

It's pretty unbelievable at first, but these inexpensive headphones really give you quite a bit of use for your money! <hl> They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and the bass is awesome just as everyone says it is. <hl> Moreover, at this price you simply can't go wrong. If you listen to a CD or MP3 player daily, I would recommend buying a few sets of these. They do go south eventually and you won't have to worry about waiting for another pair to ship. These are also much, much better than earbud headphones; the earbuds always make my ears hurt! The over the head strap is fairly comfortable and that alone makes this a much better choice than the earbud type of headphones. In addition, use these for young kids who may not be all that gentle with them. That way if they break or get lost you won't be out too much money. I highly recommend these headphones; they may not be the very best out there (after all, they're not Sennheiser, Skull Candy hesh headphones or Skullcrushers) but the sound quality is really quite good and you can't beat the price. You won't be too upset if these break or get lost, either.

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I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased

question: What is the flash?, context: I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased. As long as I dont go over 1/250 shutter speed there are no issues, as I go over it gets out of sync a bit, maybe its something Im missing but either way the flash is bright and has really added a lot to the pictures I am taking. Im sure spending $400+ on a flash has some benefits, but for the price you cant beat this flash. The pull out diffuser works well too. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a good flash for a good price.

What is the flash?

I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased .

I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased. As long as I dont go over 1/250 shutter speed there are no issues, as I go over it gets out of sync a bit, maybe its something Im missing but either way the flash is bright and has really added a lot to the pictures I am taking. Im sure spending $400+ on a flash has some benefits, but for the price you cant beat this flash. The pull out diffuser works well too. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a good flash for a good price.

<hl> I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased <hl> .

<hl> I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased <hl>. As long as I dont go over 1/250 shutter speed there are no issues, as I go over it gets out of sync a bit, maybe its something Im missing but either way the flash is bright and has really added a lot to the pictures I am taking. Im sure spending $400+ on a flash has some benefits, but for the price you cant beat this flash. The pull out diffuser works well too. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a good flash for a good price.

<hl> I go tthis today and took quite a few shots and I am very pleased . <hl> As long as I dont go over 1/250 shutter speed there are no issues, as I go over it gets out of sync a bit, maybe its something Im missing but either way the flash is bright and has really added a lot to the pictures I am taking. Im sure spending $400+ on a flash has some benefits, but for the price you cant beat this flash. The pull out diffuser works well too. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a good flash for a good price.

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virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight

question: How do you like the screen?, context: Last summer I bought an Asus EEE PC 4G and was generally pleased with the tiny laptop. However, there were three things that I thought needed improvement: the keyboard, the screen, and storage. In each case, my thought was that they could be a bit larger (but not too large-after all, the main appeal of the EEE PC netbooks is their small size). The EEE PC 1000H provides those improvements and more-and for only a bit more than I paid for my first EEE PC.The main virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight. While it is larger than my 4G, it is considerably smaller and lighter than my iBook (dimensions and weight are given below). In practical terms, it fits easily into my rather over-stuffed backpack and does not add noticeably to its weight. Naturally, if small size is of critical importance, Asus does make even smaller netbooks, such as the 4G and more recent versions.While small size is important, it is really not very useful to have a PC that is too small to use comfortably. While my 4G was quite usable, the 1000H is, from my standpoint, an ideal size. The keyboard is smaller than that of a typical laptop, but the key design and size allows for easy typing-much more so than the 4G. With the 4G I tended to just use one finger typing. With the 1000h I can type normally. The screen is also larger, allowing for easier viewing of documents. Of course, with a height of only 600 it does still impose some limits. I found the screen to be high quality-sharp and responsive. There is also a VGA output, in case you want to attach it to an external monitor.My 4G had a 4 GB SSD drive while my 1000H has a 160 GB HD. The downside of the standard hard drive is that it has moving parts and is a bit slower in booting up relative to the SSD. On the plus side, it has far greater capacity. The 4GB on the 4G was enough for the Linux OS and the base applications, but I had to rely on SD cards and USB keys for extra storage. The 1000H does have the SD reader and plenty of USB ports, but it has considerable storage space. Oddly, the hard drive is partitioned and mounts as two volumes (there are are also hidden volumes as well).While I did not buy a netbook for speed, my 1000H is quite responsive, even running Windows XP. I did not try any recent games, but it runs Starcraft and Diablo II just fine. Microsoft Office was also quite snappy. Overall, most users will find it quite adequate for their needs. Obviously, if you ant to play the latest games or edit video, you will want a laptop with more power. But, it does give a lot of power for the cost.For a low price netbook, it does pack in quite a few extras that you'd expect to only see on something a bit higher up the food chain. These include ethernet, multiple USB 2.0 ports, wireless N, and bluetooth. Everything worked well-it connected to my wireless N network without a hitch. I'm not a big fan of Bluetooth, but it is nice to have that option.It ships with fairly minimal software-mostly just the OS, some very basic utilities and a trial of Office 2007. I actually see this a plus-I hate pulling crapware off my PC and would rather have a nice, clean system. I did consider installing Ubuntu, but decided to stick with XP so I could run Office, Starcraft, Diablo II, and my windows based grading program. Yes, I could probably get everything going in WINE, but I decided to just keep things simple. Besides, my 4G is running Linux.Asus claims that the battery will last for 9.5 hours. I haven't put that to the test, but it is nice to have long battery life. After all, the main point of getting a netbook is so you can easily have it with you. Good battery life is part of this.Mine came with a basic soft case, but I bought a more robust one. If you plan to toss yours into a backpack or travel with it, I'd suggest a case upgrade.Overall, the 1000H is an excellent little machine. If you are looking for a travel laptop, an inexpensive laptop, or one to use at school, this is a great choice. I plan to use mine for both travel (once I can travel again) and at school. My backpack always seems to be packed with notes, student papers, records, my lunch, a water bottle and various other things-so small and light netbook is ideal. I did like my 4G a great deal, but it was just a bit too small for typing and easily entering grades. Hence, I mainly just used it when traveling. But, the 1000H is as comfortable to use as a normal laptop and hence I plan to get much more use from it.So, should you get one? My experience has been that most people tend to over buy when it comes to laptops. That is, they get a machine that far exceeds their needs. After all, surfing the web, doing an email and doing word processing do not take that much power. The 1000H provides more than enough power to do all that and at a very low price (well under $400). Naturally, I'd suggest trying one in person to see if you like the keyboard and screen size; but I think that most people will rather like this machine.

How do you like the screen?

PC.The main virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight .

Last summer I bought an Asus EEE PC 4G and was generally pleased with the tiny laptop. However, there were three things that I thought needed improvement: the keyboard, the screen, and storage. In each case, my thought was that they could be a bit larger (but not too large-after all, the main appeal of the EEE PC netbooks is their small size). The EEE PC 1000H provides those improvements and more-and for only a bit more than I paid for my first EEE PC.The main virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight. While it is larger than my 4G, it is considerably smaller and lighter than my iBook (dimensions and weight are given below). In practical terms, it fits easily into my rather over-stuffed backpack and does not add noticeably to its weight. Naturally, if small size is of critical importance, Asus does make even smaller netbooks, such as the 4G and more recent versions.While small size is important, it is really not very useful to have a PC that is too small to use comfortably. While my 4G was quite usable, the 1000H is, from my standpoint, an ideal size. The keyboard is smaller than that of a typical laptop, but the key design and size allows for easy typing-much more so than the 4G. With the 4G I tended to just use one finger typing. With the 1000h I can type normally. The screen is also larger, allowing for easier viewing of documents. Of course, with a height of only 600 it does still impose some limits. I found the screen to be high quality-sharp and responsive. There is also a VGA output, in case you want to attach it to an external monitor.My 4G had a 4 GB SSD drive while my 1000H has a 160 GB HD. The downside of the standard hard drive is that it has moving parts and is a bit slower in booting up relative to the SSD. On the plus side, it has far greater capacity. The 4GB on the 4G was enough for the Linux OS and the base applications, but I had to rely on SD cards and USB keys for extra storage. The 1000H does have the SD reader and plenty of USB ports, but it has considerable storage space. Oddly, the hard drive is partitioned and mounts as two volumes (there are are also hidden volumes as well).While I did not buy a netbook for speed, my 1000H is quite responsive, even running Windows XP. I did not try any recent games, but it runs Starcraft and Diablo II just fine. Microsoft Office was also quite snappy. Overall, most users will find it quite adequate for their needs. Obviously, if you ant to play the latest games or edit video, you will want a laptop with more power. But, it does give a lot of power for the cost.For a low price netbook, it does pack in quite a few extras that you'd expect to only see on something a bit higher up the food chain. These include ethernet, multiple USB 2.0 ports, wireless N, and bluetooth. Everything worked well-it connected to my wireless N network without a hitch. I'm not a big fan of Bluetooth, but it is nice to have that option.It ships with fairly minimal software-mostly just the OS, some very basic utilities and a trial of Office 2007. I actually see this a plus-I hate pulling crapware off my PC and would rather have a nice, clean system. I did consider installing Ubuntu, but decided to stick with XP so I could run Office, Starcraft, Diablo II, and my windows based grading program. Yes, I could probably get everything going in WINE, but I decided to just keep things simple. Besides, my 4G is running Linux.Asus claims that the battery will last for 9.5 hours. I haven't put that to the test, but it is nice to have long battery life. After all, the main point of getting a netbook is so you can easily have it with you. Good battery life is part of this.Mine came with a basic soft case, but I bought a more robust one. If you plan to toss yours into a backpack or travel with it, I'd suggest a case upgrade.Overall, the 1000H is an excellent little machine. If you are looking for a travel laptop, an inexpensive laptop, or one to use at school, this is a great choice. I plan to use mine for both travel (once I can travel again) and at school. My backpack always seems to be packed with notes, student papers, records, my lunch, a water bottle and various other things-so small and light netbook is ideal. I did like my 4G a great deal, but it was just a bit too small for typing and easily entering grades. Hence, I mainly just used it when traveling. But, the 1000H is as comfortable to use as a normal laptop and hence I plan to get much more use from it.So, should you get one? My experience has been that most people tend to over buy when it comes to laptops. That is, they get a machine that far exceeds their needs. After all, surfing the web, doing an email and doing word processing do not take that much power. The 1000H provides more than enough power to do all that and at a very low price (well under $400). Naturally, I'd suggest trying one in person to see if you like the keyboard and screen size; but I think that most people will rather like this machine.

PC.The main <hl> virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight <hl> .

Last summer I bought an Asus EEE PC 4G and was generally pleased with the tiny laptop. However, there were three things that I thought needed improvement: the keyboard, the screen, and storage. In each case, my thought was that they could be a bit larger (but not too large-after all, the main appeal of the EEE PC netbooks is their small size). The EEE PC 1000H provides those improvements and more-and for only a bit more than I paid for my first EEE PC.The main <hl> virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight <hl>. While it is larger than my 4G, it is considerably smaller and lighter than my iBook (dimensions and weight are given below). In practical terms, it fits easily into my rather over-stuffed backpack and does not add noticeably to its weight. Naturally, if small size is of critical importance, Asus does make even smaller netbooks, such as the 4G and more recent versions.While small size is important, it is really not very useful to have a PC that is too small to use comfortably. While my 4G was quite usable, the 1000H is, from my standpoint, an ideal size. The keyboard is smaller than that of a typical laptop, but the key design and size allows for easy typing-much more so than the 4G. With the 4G I tended to just use one finger typing. With the 1000h I can type normally. The screen is also larger, allowing for easier viewing of documents. Of course, with a height of only 600 it does still impose some limits. I found the screen to be high quality-sharp and responsive. There is also a VGA output, in case you want to attach it to an external monitor.My 4G had a 4 GB SSD drive while my 1000H has a 160 GB HD. The downside of the standard hard drive is that it has moving parts and is a bit slower in booting up relative to the SSD. On the plus side, it has far greater capacity. The 4GB on the 4G was enough for the Linux OS and the base applications, but I had to rely on SD cards and USB keys for extra storage. The 1000H does have the SD reader and plenty of USB ports, but it has considerable storage space. Oddly, the hard drive is partitioned and mounts as two volumes (there are are also hidden volumes as well).While I did not buy a netbook for speed, my 1000H is quite responsive, even running Windows XP. I did not try any recent games, but it runs Starcraft and Diablo II just fine. Microsoft Office was also quite snappy. Overall, most users will find it quite adequate for their needs. Obviously, if you ant to play the latest games or edit video, you will want a laptop with more power. But, it does give a lot of power for the cost.For a low price netbook, it does pack in quite a few extras that you'd expect to only see on something a bit higher up the food chain. These include ethernet, multiple USB 2.0 ports, wireless N, and bluetooth. Everything worked well-it connected to my wireless N network without a hitch. I'm not a big fan of Bluetooth, but it is nice to have that option.It ships with fairly minimal software-mostly just the OS, some very basic utilities and a trial of Office 2007. I actually see this a plus-I hate pulling crapware off my PC and would rather have a nice, clean system. I did consider installing Ubuntu, but decided to stick with XP so I could run Office, Starcraft, Diablo II, and my windows based grading program. Yes, I could probably get everything going in WINE, but I decided to just keep things simple. Besides, my 4G is running Linux.Asus claims that the battery will last for 9.5 hours. I haven't put that to the test, but it is nice to have long battery life. After all, the main point of getting a netbook is so you can easily have it with you. Good battery life is part of this.Mine came with a basic soft case, but I bought a more robust one. If you plan to toss yours into a backpack or travel with it, I'd suggest a case upgrade.Overall, the 1000H is an excellent little machine. If you are looking for a travel laptop, an inexpensive laptop, or one to use at school, this is a great choice. I plan to use mine for both travel (once I can travel again) and at school. My backpack always seems to be packed with notes, student papers, records, my lunch, a water bottle and various other things-so small and light netbook is ideal. I did like my 4G a great deal, but it was just a bit too small for typing and easily entering grades. Hence, I mainly just used it when traveling. But, the 1000H is as comfortable to use as a normal laptop and hence I plan to get much more use from it.So, should you get one? My experience has been that most people tend to over buy when it comes to laptops. That is, they get a machine that far exceeds their needs. After all, surfing the web, doing an email and doing word processing do not take that much power. The 1000H provides more than enough power to do all that and at a very low price (well under $400). Naturally, I'd suggest trying one in person to see if you like the keyboard and screen size; but I think that most people will rather like this machine.

Last summer I bought an Asus EEE PC 4G and was generally pleased with the tiny laptop. However, there were three things that I thought needed improvement: the keyboard, the screen, and storage. In each case, my thought was that they could be a bit larger (but not too large-after all, the main appeal of the EEE PC netbooks is their small size). The EEE PC 1000H provides those improvements and more-and for only a bit more than I paid for my first EEE <hl> PC.The main virtue of the EEE PC 1000 H is its small size and light weight . <hl> While it is larger than my 4G, it is considerably smaller and lighter than my iBook (dimensions and weight are given below). In practical terms, it fits easily into my rather over-stuffed backpack and does not add noticeably to its weight. Naturally, if small size is of critical importance, Asus does make even smaller netbooks, such as the 4G and more recent versions. While small size is important, it is really not very useful to have a PC that is too small to use comfortably. While my 4G was quite usable, the 1000H is, from my standpoint, an ideal size. The keyboard is smaller than that of a typical laptop, but the key design and size allows for easy typing-much more so than the 4G. With the 4G I tended to just use one finger typing. With the 1000h I can type normally. The screen is also larger, allowing for easier viewing of documents. Of course, with a height of only 600 it does still impose some limits. I found the screen to be high quality-sharp and responsive. There is also a VGA output, in case you want to attach it to an external monitor. My 4G had a 4 GB SSD drive while my 1000H has a 160 GB HD. The downside of the standard hard drive is that it has moving parts and is a bit slower in booting up relative to the SSD. On the plus side, it has far greater capacity. The 4GB on the 4G was enough for the Linux OS and the base applications, but I had to rely on SD cards and USB keys for extra storage. The 1000H does have the SD reader and plenty of USB ports, but it has considerable storage space. Oddly, the hard drive is partitioned and mounts as two volumes (there are are also hidden volumes as well).While I did not buy a netbook for speed, my 1000H is quite responsive, even running Windows XP. I did not try any recent games, but it runs Starcraft and Diablo II just fine. Microsoft Office was also quite snappy. Overall, most users will find it quite adequate for their needs. Obviously, if you ant to play the latest games or edit video, you will want a laptop with more power. But, it does give a lot of power for the cost. For a low price netbook, it does pack in quite a few extras that you'd expect to only see on something a bit higher up the food chain. These include ethernet, multiple USB 2.0 ports, wireless N, and bluetooth. Everything worked well-it connected to my wireless N network without a hitch. I'm not a big fan of Bluetooth, but it is nice to have that option. It ships with fairly minimal software-mostly just the OS, some very basic utilities and a trial of Office 2007. I actually see this a plus-I hate pulling crapware off my PC and would rather have a nice, clean system. I did consider installing Ubuntu, but decided to stick with XP so I could run Office, Starcraft, Diablo II, and my windows based grading program. Yes, I could probably get everything going in WINE, but I decided to just keep things simple. Besides, my 4G is running Linux. Asus claims that the battery will last for 9.5 hours. I haven't put that to the test, but it is nice to have long battery life. After all, the main point of getting a netbook is so you can easily have it with you. Good battery life is part of this. Mine came with a basic soft case, but I bought a more robust one. If you plan to toss yours into a backpack or travel with it, I'd suggest a case upgrade. Overall, the 1000H is an excellent little machine. If you are looking for a travel laptop, an inexpensive laptop, or one to use at school, this is a great choice. I plan to use mine for both travel (once I can travel again) and at school. My backpack always seems to be packed with notes, student papers, records, my lunch, a water bottle and various other things-so small and light netbook is ideal. I did like my 4G a great deal, but it was just a bit too small for typing and easily entering grades. Hence, I mainly just used it when traveling. But, the 1000H is as comfortable to use as a normal laptop and hence I plan to get much more use from it. So, should you get one? My experience has been that most people tend to over buy when it comes to laptops. That is, they get a machine that far exceeds their needs. After all, surfing the web, doing an email and doing word processing do not take that much power. The 1000H provides more than enough power to do all that and at a very low price (well under $400). Naturally, I'd suggest trying one in person to see if you like the keyboard and screen size; but I think that most people will rather like this machine.

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comfortable

question: How do you want the volume?, context: I use these primarily for listening to audio books. I don't think they would work for someone who runs due to their design. The charge lasts about a week for me. The earbuds are comfortable enough. The only complaint I would make is that the volume could be louder.

How do you want the volume?

The earbuds are comfortable enough.

I use these primarily for listening to audio books. I don't think they would work for someone who runs due to their design. The charge lasts about a week for me. The earbuds are comfortable enough. The only complaint I would make is that the volume could be louder.

The earbuds are <hl> comfortable <hl> enough.

I use these primarily for listening to audio books. I don't think they would work for someone who runs due to their design. The charge lasts about a week for me. The earbuds are <hl> comfortable <hl> enough. The only complaint I would make is that the volume could be louder.

I use these primarily for listening to audio books. I don't think they would work for someone who runs due to their design. The charge lasts about a week for me. <hl> The earbuds are comfortable enough. <hl> The only complaint I would make is that the volume could be louder.

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The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point

question: How is the head?, context: I bought these to replace a pair of Sony Headphones I have had for years, and because I own a much nice pair of Sennheiser headphones. The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point. Everything was crisp, clear, and the headphones are comfortable. What else is there to say?

How is the head?

The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point .

I bought these to replace a pair of Sony Headphones I have had for years, and because I own a much nice pair of Sennheiser headphones. The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point. Everything was crisp, clear, and the headphones are comfortable. What else is there to say?

<hl> The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point <hl> .

I bought these to replace a pair of Sony Headphones I have had for years, and because I own a much nice pair of Sennheiser headphones. <hl> The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point <hl>. Everything was crisp, clear, and the headphones are comfortable. What else is there to say?

I bought these to replace a pair of Sony Headphones I have had for years, and because I own a much nice pair of Sennheiser headphones. <hl> The sound quality on these was outstanding, and far, far better than I expected in a product at this price point . <hl> Everything was crisp, clear, and the headphones are comfortable. What else is there to say?

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I love you people there

question: How are the customers?, context: Wow, I couldn't believe how fast I received it.I love you people there, I always get a confirmation email within minutes after purchasing that it has already shipped.The price was so much better than any place I looked. The price was so cheap that I'm even going to tell...and this was brand new.

How are the customers?

I love you people there , I always get a confirmation email within minutes after purchasing that it has already shipped.

Wow, I couldn't believe how fast I received it.I love you people there, I always get a confirmation email within minutes after purchasing that it has already shipped.The price was so much better than any place I looked. The price was so cheap that I'm even going to tell...and this was brand new.

<hl> I love you people there <hl> , I always get a confirmation email within minutes after purchasing that it has already shipped.

Wow, I couldn't believe how fast I received it.<hl> I love you people there <hl>, I always get a confirmation email within minutes after purchasing that it has already shipped.The price was so much better than any place I looked. The price was so cheap that I'm even going to tell...and this was brand new.

Wow, I couldn't believe how fast I received it. <hl> I love you people there , I always get a confirmation email within minutes after purchasing that it has already shipped. <hl> The price was so much better than any place I looked. The price was so cheap that I'm even going to tell...and this was brand new.

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The remote control should have

question: How is control?, context: I was apprehensive about buying this till I talked with a trusted friend who had one. She said it was great and could be transferred from TV to TV in the house. (must stay within com distance of your Wi-Fi device).The Roku 3, which is the model I purchased, requires HMDI cable to the TV and Wi-Fi connection OR Ethernet (Cat 5) cable to the Internet.Once connected there were just a few very easy on-screen prompts to connect and sign-on to the Roku.ONE VERY IMPORTANT CONNECTION STEP: In my research of the Roku I kept seeing the same step emphasized to connect the Roku. You're TV should have several &#34;source&#34; connections (where the source program inters the TV). The remote control should have a &#34;source&#34; selector. If you don't go to the correct &#34;source&#34; input you will not see the Roku input. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE ROKU. The included instructions for mine were very easy to understand.Most programming received through the Roku is subscription based, or &#34;Pay Per View&#34;, with a couple of exceptions, like UTube. I am a NetFlix subscriber so I just added &#34;ON-DEMAND&#34; services for a few extra dollars a month.Roku 3 has a very small remote control. It's very easy, comes with ear buds to plug into the remote for private listening, and the remote works on Radio Frequencies instead of Infra-Red to communicate with the Roku. This means that the remote does NOT have to have an unobstructed line-of-sight to the Roku.It sounds like, from what I've read, some of the earlier models are very good also. So, if you are counting penny's you might consider them. Some have different connection requirements/abilities.BOTTOM LINE: I would recommend this device to my friends.

How is control?

The remote control should have a &#34;source&#34; selector.

I was apprehensive about buying this till I talked with a trusted friend who had one. She said it was great and could be transferred from TV to TV in the house. (must stay within com distance of your Wi-Fi device).The Roku 3, which is the model I purchased, requires HMDI cable to the TV and Wi-Fi connection OR Ethernet (Cat 5) cable to the Internet.Once connected there were just a few very easy on-screen prompts to connect and sign-on to the Roku.ONE VERY IMPORTANT CONNECTION STEP: In my research of the Roku I kept seeing the same step emphasized to connect the Roku. You're TV should have several &#34;source&#34; connections (where the source program inters the TV). The remote control should have a &#34;source&#34; selector. If you don't go to the correct &#34;source&#34; input you will not see the Roku input. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE ROKU. The included instructions for mine were very easy to understand.Most programming received through the Roku is subscription based, or &#34;Pay Per View&#34;, with a couple of exceptions, like UTube. I am a NetFlix subscriber so I just added &#34;ON-DEMAND&#34; services for a few extra dollars a month.Roku 3 has a very small remote control. It's very easy, comes with ear buds to plug into the remote for private listening, and the remote works on Radio Frequencies instead of Infra-Red to communicate with the Roku. This means that the remote does NOT have to have an unobstructed line-of-sight to the Roku.It sounds like, from what I've read, some of the earlier models are very good also. So, if you are counting penny's you might consider them. Some have different connection requirements/abilities.BOTTOM LINE: I would recommend this device to my friends.

<hl> The remote control should have <hl> a &#34;source&#34; selector.

I was apprehensive about buying this till I talked with a trusted friend who had one. She said it was great and could be transferred from TV to TV in the house. (must stay within com distance of your Wi-Fi device).The Roku 3, which is the model I purchased, requires HMDI cable to the TV and Wi-Fi connection OR Ethernet (Cat 5) cable to the Internet.Once connected there were just a few very easy on-screen prompts to connect and sign-on to the Roku.ONE VERY IMPORTANT CONNECTION STEP: In my research of the Roku I kept seeing the same step emphasized to connect the Roku. You're TV should have several &#34;source&#34; connections (where the source program inters the TV). <hl> The remote control should have <hl> a &#34;source&#34; selector. If you don't go to the correct &#34;source&#34; input you will not see the Roku input. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE ROKU. The included instructions for mine were very easy to understand.Most programming received through the Roku is subscription based, or &#34;Pay Per View&#34;, with a couple of exceptions, like UTube. I am a NetFlix subscriber so I just added &#34;ON-DEMAND&#34; services for a few extra dollars a month.Roku 3 has a very small remote control. It's very easy, comes with ear buds to plug into the remote for private listening, and the remote works on Radio Frequencies instead of Infra-Red to communicate with the Roku. This means that the remote does NOT have to have an unobstructed line-of-sight to the Roku.It sounds like, from what I've read, some of the earlier models are very good also. So, if you are counting penny's you might consider them. Some have different connection requirements/abilities.BOTTOM LINE: I would recommend this device to my friends.

I was apprehensive about buying this till I talked with a trusted friend who had one. She said it was great and could be transferred from TV to TV in the house. (must stay within com distance of your Wi-Fi device).The Roku 3, which is the model I purchased, requires HMDI cable to the TV and Wi-Fi connection OR Ethernet (Cat 5) cable to the Internet. Once connected there were just a few very easy on-screen prompts to connect and sign-on to the Roku. ONE VERY IMPORTANT CONNECTION STEP: In my research of the Roku I kept seeing the same step emphasized to connect the Roku. You're TV should have several &#34;source&#34; connections (where the source program inters the TV). <hl> The remote control should have a &#34;source&#34; selector. <hl> If you don't go to the correct &#34;source&#34; input you will not see the Roku input. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE ROKU. The included instructions for mine were very easy to understand. Most programming received through the Roku is subscription based, or &#34;Pay Per View&#34;, with a couple of exceptions, like UTube. I am a NetFlix subscriber so I just added &#34;ON-DEMAND&#34; services for a few extra dollars a month. Roku 3 has a very small remote control. It's very easy, comes with ear buds to plug into the remote for private listening, and the remote works on Radio Frequencies instead of Infra-Red to communicate with the Roku. This means that the remote does NOT have to have an unobstructed line-of-sight to the Roku. It sounds like, from what I've read, some of the earlier models are very good also. So, if you are counting penny's you might consider them. Some have different connection requirements/abilities. BOTTOM LINE: I would recommend this device to my friends.

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electronics

flash drives

question: Does this card have a good write speed?, context: I have many flash drives, including other 64gb. I use them a lot, every day, in teaching. Finally one that is very compact, has great capacity, and can readily be hung on a lanyard or attached to a key chain.

Does this card have a good write speed?

I have many flash drives , including other 64gb.

I have many flash drives, including other 64gb. I use them a lot, every day, in teaching. Finally one that is very compact, has great capacity, and can readily be hung on a lanyard or attached to a key chain.

I have many <hl> flash drives <hl> , including other 64gb.

I have many <hl> flash drives <hl>, including other 64gb. I use them a lot, every day, in teaching. Finally one that is very compact, has great capacity, and can readily be hung on a lanyard or attached to a key chain.

<hl> I have many flash drives , including other 64gb. <hl> I use them a lot, every day, in teaching. Finally one that is very compact, has great capacity, and can readily be hung on a lanyard or attached to a key chain.

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electronics

It works well enough

question: How is the 3d rendering?, context: This TV was very easy to set up; a one-person job to mount on a TV stand. I use it with the Panasonic DMP-BDT220 3D Blue-ray DVD player and Panasonic SC-HTB 550 2.1 channel soundbar and like the results. The color is stunning. Family and friends comment about the depth of field and clarify and say that it looks like you are watching a live event. The 3D is very nice. The polarized glasses are light and comfortable, and again, I like the results. I rarely use 3D or the up-conversion from 2D to 3D. It works well enough, much short of 3D, but is interesting for format suitable to 3D. However, I enjoy the regular 2D color so well I don't feel a need to change to quasi 3D. So far I have stuck with the factory color settings and am satisfied. I rarely use the Internet feature. I find it very slow and clumsy. But overall for the price, ease of use, and great color, I rated it a 5.

How is the 3d rendering?

I rarely use 3D or the up-conversion from 2D to 3D. It works well enough , much short of 3D, but is interesting for format suitable to 3D. However, I enjoy the regular 2D color

This TV was very easy to set up; a one-person job to mount on a TV stand. I use it with the Panasonic DMP-BDT220 3D Blue-ray DVD player and Panasonic SC-HTB 550 2.1 channel soundbar and like the results. The color is stunning. Family and friends comment about the depth of field and clarify and say that it looks like you are watching a live event. The 3D is very nice. The polarized glasses are light and comfortable, and again, I like the results. I rarely use 3D or the up-conversion from 2D to 3D. It works well enough, much short of 3D, but is interesting for format suitable to 3D. However, I enjoy the regular 2D color so well I don't feel a need to change to quasi 3D. So far I have stuck with the factory color settings and am satisfied. I rarely use the Internet feature. I find it very slow and clumsy. But overall for the price, ease of use, and great color, I rated it a 5.

I rarely use 3D or the up-conversion from 2D to 3D. <hl> It works well enough <hl> , much short of 3D, but is interesting for format suitable to 3D. However, I enjoy the regular 2D color

This TV was very easy to set up; a one-person job to mount on a TV stand. I use it with the Panasonic DMP-BDT220 3D Blue-ray DVD player and Panasonic SC-HTB 550 2.1 channel soundbar and like the results. The color is stunning. Family and friends comment about the depth of field and clarify and say that it looks like you are watching a live event. The 3D is very nice. The polarized glasses are light and comfortable, and again, I like the results. I rarely use 3D or the up-conversion from 2D to 3D. <hl> It works well enough <hl>, much short of 3D, but is interesting for format suitable to 3D. However, I enjoy the regular 2D color so well I don't feel a need to change to quasi 3D. So far I have stuck with the factory color settings and am satisfied. I rarely use the Internet feature. I find it very slow and clumsy. But overall for the price, ease of use, and great color, I rated it a 5.

This TV was very easy to set up; a one-person job to mount on a TV stand. I use it with the Panasonic DMP-BDT220 3D Blue-ray DVD player and Panasonic SC-HTB 550 2.1 channel soundbar and like the results. The color is stunning. Family and friends comment about the depth of field and clarify and say that it looks like you are watching a live event. The 3D is very nice. The polarized glasses are light and comfortable, and again, I like the results. <hl> I rarely use 3D or the up-conversion from 2D to 3D. It works well enough , much short of 3D, but is interesting for format suitable to 3D. However, I enjoy the regular 2D color <hl> so well I don't feel a need to change to quasi 3D. So far I have stuck with the factory color settings and am satisfied. I rarely use the Internet feature. I find it very slow and clumsy. But overall for the price, ease of use, and great color, I rated it a 5.

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pay crazy prices for

question: How was the price of the product?, context: I bought this to have a few extras since I seem to never have one when I need it. These work just as good as any other one with the bonus of being very affordable. Don't let the big brands scare you into thinking you need to pay crazy prices for hdmi cables. This is all a digital signal. It either works or it doesn't work. There isn't a range of quality in between. That is kind of why they invented digital signals in the first place.

How was the price of the product?

Don't let the big brands scare you into thinking you need to pay crazy prices for hdmi cables.

I bought this to have a few extras since I seem to never have one when I need it. These work just as good as any other one with the bonus of being very affordable. Don't let the big brands scare you into thinking you need to pay crazy prices for hdmi cables. This is all a digital signal. It either works or it doesn't work. There isn't a range of quality in between. That is kind of why they invented digital signals in the first place.

Don't let the big brands scare you into thinking you need to <hl> pay crazy prices for <hl> hdmi cables.

I bought this to have a few extras since I seem to never have one when I need it. These work just as good as any other one with the bonus of being very affordable. Don't let the big brands scare you into thinking you need to <hl> pay crazy prices for <hl> hdmi cables. This is all a digital signal. It either works or it doesn't work. There isn't a range of quality in between. That is kind of why they invented digital signals in the first place.

I bought this to have a few extras since I seem to never have one when I need it. These work just as good as any other one with the bonus of being very affordable. <hl> Don't let the big brands scare you into thinking you need to pay crazy prices for hdmi cables. <hl> This is all a digital signal. It either works or it doesn't work. There isn't a range of quality in between. That is kind of why they invented digital signals in the first place.

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The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs

question: What is the importance of that feature to you?, context: The functions of the 855 are great.I like being able to replace the battery when the original wears out eventually since it's much cheaper to replace than sending a unit to Garmin for battery replacement.The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs. You can save avoidance instances to certain roads or areas you don't want to travel through.Ease of use is great similar to my 760 I had given to someone.The lane assist is nice.The junction view where it shows exit signs has very few exits in the unit, maybe they will add more in the future.Only main con I would say is an occaisional hang of the GPS and I have to hold the power button for a while and then it does a full reboot.Also the voice recognition does not respond sometimes, but it's still a great feature to have.Hopefully these will be ironed out in a future firmware upgrade.

What is the importance of that feature to you?

The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs .

The functions of the 855 are great.I like being able to replace the battery when the original wears out eventually since it's much cheaper to replace than sending a unit to Garmin for battery replacement.The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs. You can save avoidance instances to certain roads or areas you don't want to travel through.Ease of use is great similar to my 760 I had given to someone.The lane assist is nice.The junction view where it shows exit signs has very few exits in the unit, maybe they will add more in the future.Only main con I would say is an occaisional hang of the GPS and I have to hold the power button for a while and then it does a full reboot.Also the voice recognition does not respond sometimes, but it's still a great feature to have.Hopefully these will be ironed out in a future firmware upgrade.

<hl> The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs <hl> .

The functions of the 855 are great.I like being able to replace the battery when the original wears out eventually since it's much cheaper to replace than sending a unit to Garmin for battery replacement.<hl> The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs <hl>. You can save avoidance instances to certain roads or areas you don't want to travel through.Ease of use is great similar to my 760 I had given to someone.The lane assist is nice.The junction view where it shows exit signs has very few exits in the unit, maybe they will add more in the future.Only main con I would say is an occaisional hang of the GPS and I have to hold the power button for a while and then it does a full reboot.Also the voice recognition does not respond sometimes, but it's still a great feature to have.Hopefully these will be ironed out in a future firmware upgrade.

The functions of the 855 are great. I like being able to replace the battery when the original wears out eventually since it's much cheaper to replace than sending a unit to Garmin for battery replacement. <hl> The custom avoidance feature is a nice function not found in many other Garmin GPSs . <hl> You can save avoidance instances to certain roads or areas you don't want to travel through. Ease of use is great similar to my 760 I had given to someone. The lane assist is nice. The junction view where it shows exit signs has very few exits in the unit, maybe they will add more in the future. Only main con I would say is an occaisional hang of the GPS and I have to hold the power button for a while and then it does a full reboot. Also the voice recognition does not respond sometimes, but it's still a great feature to have. Hopefully these will be ironed out in a future firmware upgrade.

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electronics

I just love the quality if their products

question: What do you think about product is better?, context: I just love the quality if their products...sleek and sturdy design, never an issue with cords becoming frayed like apple's tend to from over use. Strong, powerful, inexpensive...would love to see them branch out to other electronics like TVs blu rays, etc because their products are amazing.

What do you think about product is better?

I just love the quality if their products ...sleek and sturdy design, never an issue with cords becoming frayed like apple's tend to from over use.

I just love the quality if their products...sleek and sturdy design, never an issue with cords becoming frayed like apple's tend to from over use. Strong, powerful, inexpensive...would love to see them branch out to other electronics like TVs blu rays, etc because their products are amazing.

<hl> I just love the quality if their products <hl> ...sleek and sturdy design, never an issue with cords becoming frayed like apple's tend to from over use.

<hl> I just love the quality if their products <hl>...sleek and sturdy design, never an issue with cords becoming frayed like apple's tend to from over use. Strong, powerful, inexpensive...would love to see them branch out to other electronics like TVs blu rays, etc because their products are amazing.

<hl> I just love the quality if their products ...sleek and sturdy design, never an issue with cords becoming frayed like apple's tend to from over use. <hl> Strong, powerful, inexpensive...would love to see them branch out to other electronics like TVs blu rays, etc because their products are amazing.

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electronics

Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster

question: How would you rate the speed of the product?, context: Replaced a dead hard drive in my Sony Vaio windows 7 laptop. Used recovery boot disks and worked perfectly. Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster. Can't wait to replace another hard drive with one of these. The performance is great and the price better yet.

How would you rate the speed of the product?

Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster .

Replaced a dead hard drive in my Sony Vaio windows 7 laptop. Used recovery boot disks and worked perfectly. Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster. Can't wait to replace another hard drive with one of these. The performance is great and the price better yet.

<hl> Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster <hl> .

Replaced a dead hard drive in my Sony Vaio windows 7 laptop. Used recovery boot disks and worked perfectly. <hl> Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster <hl>. Can't wait to replace another hard drive with one of these. The performance is great and the price better yet.

Replaced a dead hard drive in my Sony Vaio windows 7 laptop. Used recovery boot disks and worked perfectly. <hl> Windows fully loads in 20-30 seconds and shuts down even faster . <hl> Can't wait to replace another hard drive with one of these. The performance is great and the price better yet.

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The size is wonderfully small

question: How is the form factor?, context: This unit is fast for USB 2.0 and I really like the fact that I can leave it plugged into my laptop all the time for use. The size is wonderfully small, the same as the size of a small wireless mouse dongle. I rate it a good solid buy and at a right price.

How is the form factor?

The size is wonderfully small , the same as the size of a small wireless mouse dongle.

This unit is fast for USB 2.0 and I really like the fact that I can leave it plugged into my laptop all the time for use. The size is wonderfully small, the same as the size of a small wireless mouse dongle. I rate it a good solid buy and at a right price.

<hl> The size is wonderfully small <hl> , the same as the size of a small wireless mouse dongle.

This unit is fast for USB 2.0 and I really like the fact that I can leave it plugged into my laptop all the time for use. <hl> The size is wonderfully small <hl>, the same as the size of a small wireless mouse dongle. I rate it a good solid buy and at a right price.

This unit is fast for USB 2.0 and I really like the fact that I can leave it plugged into my laptop all the time for use. <hl> The size is wonderfully small , the same as the size of a small wireless mouse dongle. <hl> I rate it a good solid buy and at a right price.

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electronics

These speakers are a great buy if you are

question: How was the sound?, context: These speakers are a great buy if you are on a budget and want great sound quality. I use them constantly in my dorm room at school and my neighbor hates it when i turn these babies up, the bass is very powerful. The volume and bass control are great. Just an all around great system for a computer, especially at the price

How was the sound?

These speakers are a great buy if you are on a budget and want great sound quality.

These speakers are a great buy if you are on a budget and want great sound quality. I use them constantly in my dorm room at school and my neighbor hates it when i turn these babies up, the bass is very powerful. The volume and bass control are great. Just an all around great system for a computer, especially at the price

<hl> These speakers are a great buy if you are <hl> on a budget and want great sound quality.

<hl> These speakers are a great buy if you are <hl> on a budget and want great sound quality. I use them constantly in my dorm room at school and my neighbor hates it when i turn these babies up, the bass is very powerful. The volume and bass control are great. Just an all around great system for a computer, especially at the price

<hl> These speakers are a great buy if you are on a budget and want great sound quality. <hl> I use them constantly in my dorm room at school and my neighbor hates it when i turn these babies up, the bass is very powerful. The volume and bass control are great. Just an all around great system for a computer, especially at the price

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electronics

it is awesome

question: What is your impression of the product?, context: Cannot believe what we have been missing. We are a tech family, and have been Ipad fans from the get go, have owned all three versions. Never even considered the Kindle until I saw one with no glare to read. So we thought for the price and Amazons great return policy why not try the new HD out and see how it is for reading.OH MY WORD......(mouth open) it is awesome. Reading books on this is like night and day to our Pads. The screen is rich and clear, the abilities to adjust things is great and love the being able to download books through Amazon right to the Kindle. Okay, that in itself was just grand, however being able to watch our movies through HDMI cords to our TV and download and shop with Amazon with such ease was such a nice treat. :)Yes, we still love our Pads and they have their own place, but I like that I can now keep my Pad at home and tote the Kindle around with me with so much ease..it is light weight, small and perfect for my purse. We like it so much we ordered another 7" today, but with 32gb this time for me and hubby will use the 16gb one. We were waiting for the Mini Pad, but once we saw the specs and the screen pixelation, we came right to Amazon and ordered another Kindle Fire HD...Go figure..Goes to show you good things CAN come in small packages!! It's light, fits in my hand and I can still do the daily stuff I used to do on Pad with it. Oh and did I mention some of the Apps are wayyyy cheaper on the Kindle than Apple? Same apps too...yes I do realize they do not need retina and such for the Kindle, but we don't need that for a lot of the apps we use anyways.Get it...it works, it can go with you easier and it ROCKS!!

What is your impression of the product?

(mouth open) it is awesome .

Cannot believe what we have been missing. We are a tech family, and have been Ipad fans from the get go, have owned all three versions. Never even considered the Kindle until I saw one with no glare to read. So we thought for the price and Amazons great return policy why not try the new HD out and see how it is for reading.OH MY WORD......(mouth open) it is awesome. Reading books on this is like night and day to our Pads. The screen is rich and clear, the abilities to adjust things is great and love the being able to download books through Amazon right to the Kindle. Okay, that in itself was just grand, however being able to watch our movies through HDMI cords to our TV and download and shop with Amazon with such ease was such a nice treat. :)Yes, we still love our Pads and they have their own place, but I like that I can now keep my Pad at home and tote the Kindle around with me with so much ease..it is light weight, small and perfect for my purse. We like it so much we ordered another 7" today, but with 32gb this time for me and hubby will use the 16gb one. We were waiting for the Mini Pad, but once we saw the specs and the screen pixelation, we came right to Amazon and ordered another Kindle Fire HD...Go figure..Goes to show you good things CAN come in small packages!! It's light, fits in my hand and I can still do the daily stuff I used to do on Pad with it. Oh and did I mention some of the Apps are wayyyy cheaper on the Kindle than Apple? Same apps too...yes I do realize they do not need retina and such for the Kindle, but we don't need that for a lot of the apps we use anyways.Get it...it works, it can go with you easier and it ROCKS!!

(mouth open) <hl> it is awesome <hl> .

Cannot believe what we have been missing. We are a tech family, and have been Ipad fans from the get go, have owned all three versions. Never even considered the Kindle until I saw one with no glare to read. So we thought for the price and Amazons great return policy why not try the new HD out and see how it is for reading.OH MY WORD......(mouth open) <hl> it is awesome <hl>. Reading books on this is like night and day to our Pads. The screen is rich and clear, the abilities to adjust things is great and love the being able to download books through Amazon right to the Kindle. Okay, that in itself was just grand, however being able to watch our movies through HDMI cords to our TV and download and shop with Amazon with such ease was such a nice treat. :)Yes, we still love our Pads and they have their own place, but I like that I can now keep my Pad at home and tote the Kindle around with me with so much ease..it is light weight, small and perfect for my purse. We like it so much we ordered another 7" today, but with 32gb this time for me and hubby will use the 16gb one. We were waiting for the Mini Pad, but once we saw the specs and the screen pixelation, we came right to Amazon and ordered another Kindle Fire HD...Go figure..Goes to show you good things CAN come in small packages!! It's light, fits in my hand and I can still do the daily stuff I used to do on Pad with it. Oh and did I mention some of the Apps are wayyyy cheaper on the Kindle than Apple? Same apps too...yes I do realize they do not need retina and such for the Kindle, but we don't need that for a lot of the apps we use anyways.Get it...it works, it can go with you easier and it ROCKS!!

Cannot believe what we have been missing. We are a tech family, and have been Ipad fans from the get go, have owned all three versions. Never even considered the Kindle until I saw one with no glare to read. So we thought for the price and Amazons great return policy why not try the new HD out and see how it is for reading. OH MY WORD...... <hl> (mouth open) it is awesome . <hl> Reading books on this is like night and day to our Pads. The screen is rich and clear, the abilities to adjust things is great and love the being able to download books through Amazon right to the Kindle. Okay, that in itself was just grand, however being able to watch our movies through HDMI cords to our TV and download and shop with Amazon with such ease was such a nice treat. :) Yes, we still love our Pads and they have their own place, but I like that I can now keep my Pad at home and tote the Kindle around with me with so much ease..it is light weight, small and perfect for my purse. We like it so much we ordered another 7" today, but with 32gb this time for me and hubby will use the 16gb one. We were waiting for the Mini Pad, but once we saw the specs and the screen pixelation, we came right to Amazon and ordered another Kindle Fire HD... Go figure.. Goes to show you good things CAN come in small packages!! It's light, fits in my hand and I can still do the daily stuff I used to do on Pad with it. Oh and did I mention some of the Apps are wayyyy cheaper on the Kindle than Apple? Same apps too... yes I do realize they do not need retina and such for the Kindle, but we don't need that for a lot of the apps we use anyways. Get it...it works, it can go with you easier and it ROCKS!!

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electronics

The sound quality is definitely

question: What is the sound quality?, context: One may look at me strangely, friends may call it "dorky", others may mistake it for a hearing device, but now it is purely a part of me. Day 2 of purchasing this, I've already stopped feeling its weight on my neck. I find myself reaching out for the skip button or the volume button to control real life, sadly LG tone does not come equipped with those features. Maybe in the future.Anyway, this is pretty impressive. To my biggest surprise, the bass was better than any in-ear headphones I have purchased. (other than Beats Tour, but I felt like Beats was made purely for those that enjoy bass-heavy music) The sound quality is definitely not questionable.Above it all, Tone is extremely intuitive. It's extremely easy to use and the vibrating-notifications and SMS readings are just the cherry on top of the best guilty purchase ever.The only strange experience I have is when I have my phone/device connected in my pocket, and I put my hands in my pocket at the same time. The sound gets cut off erratically. I can tell that it's probably my hands blocking the device (like the grip of death for iphones several years ago) but all that is required is to transfer my phone into my purse.The preciseness of the range (33 feet) is quite creepy.

What is the sound quality?

(other than Beats Tour, but I felt like Beats was made purely for those that enjoy bass-heavy music) The sound quality is definitely not questionable.

One may look at me strangely, friends may call it "dorky", others may mistake it for a hearing device, but now it is purely a part of me. Day 2 of purchasing this, I've already stopped feeling its weight on my neck. I find myself reaching out for the skip button or the volume button to control real life, sadly LG tone does not come equipped with those features. Maybe in the future.Anyway, this is pretty impressive. To my biggest surprise, the bass was better than any in-ear headphones I have purchased. (other than Beats Tour, but I felt like Beats was made purely for those that enjoy bass-heavy music) The sound quality is definitely not questionable.Above it all, Tone is extremely intuitive. It's extremely easy to use and the vibrating-notifications and SMS readings are just the cherry on top of the best guilty purchase ever.The only strange experience I have is when I have my phone/device connected in my pocket, and I put my hands in my pocket at the same time. The sound gets cut off erratically. I can tell that it's probably my hands blocking the device (like the grip of death for iphones several years ago) but all that is required is to transfer my phone into my purse.The preciseness of the range (33 feet) is quite creepy.

(other than Beats Tour, but I felt like Beats was made purely for those that enjoy bass-heavy music) <hl> The sound quality is definitely <hl> not questionable.

One may look at me strangely, friends may call it "dorky", others may mistake it for a hearing device, but now it is purely a part of me. Day 2 of purchasing this, I've already stopped feeling its weight on my neck. I find myself reaching out for the skip button or the volume button to control real life, sadly LG tone does not come equipped with those features. Maybe in the future.Anyway, this is pretty impressive. To my biggest surprise, the bass was better than any in-ear headphones I have purchased. (other than Beats Tour, but I felt like Beats was made purely for those that enjoy bass-heavy music) <hl> The sound quality is definitely <hl> not questionable.Above it all, Tone is extremely intuitive. It's extremely easy to use and the vibrating-notifications and SMS readings are just the cherry on top of the best guilty purchase ever.The only strange experience I have is when I have my phone/device connected in my pocket, and I put my hands in my pocket at the same time. The sound gets cut off erratically. I can tell that it's probably my hands blocking the device (like the grip of death for iphones several years ago) but all that is required is to transfer my phone into my purse.The preciseness of the range (33 feet) is quite creepy.

One may look at me strangely, friends may call it "dorky", others may mistake it for a hearing device, but now it is purely a part of me. Day 2 of purchasing this, I've already stopped feeling its weight on my neck. I find myself reaching out for the skip button or the volume button to control real life, sadly LG tone does not come equipped with those features. Maybe in the future. Anyway, this is pretty impressive. To my biggest surprise, the bass was better than any in-ear headphones I have purchased. <hl> (other than Beats Tour, but I felt like Beats was made purely for those that enjoy bass-heavy music) The sound quality is definitely not questionable. <hl> Above it all, Tone is extremely intuitive. It's extremely easy to use and the vibrating-notifications and SMS readings are just the cherry on top of the best guilty purchase ever. The only strange experience I have is when I have my phone/device connected in my pocket, and I put my hands in my pocket at the same time. The sound gets cut off erratically. I can tell that it's probably my hands blocking the device (like the grip of death for iphones several years ago) but all that is required is to transfer my phone into my purse. The preciseness of the range (33 feet) is quite creepy.

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excellent speakers for the price

question: How is the speaker?, context: While there are louder, more powerful speakers out there, these are excellent speakers for the price. The two satellite speakers go up to a fairly loud volume while keeping good sound fidelity (and no tinnyness!). The subwoofer doesn't buzz, even when turned up all the way (which I rarely do, since it's loud enough to disturb the people in the next apartment).In all, I'm *very* happy with this purchase. These speakers are much better than the internal ones that came on my TV.

How is the speaker?

While there are louder, more powerful speakers out there, these are excellent speakers for the price .

While there are louder, more powerful speakers out there, these are excellent speakers for the price. The two satellite speakers go up to a fairly loud volume while keeping good sound fidelity (and no tinnyness!). The subwoofer doesn't buzz, even when turned up all the way (which I rarely do, since it's loud enough to disturb the people in the next apartment).In all, I'm *very* happy with this purchase. These speakers are much better than the internal ones that came on my TV.

While there are louder, more powerful speakers out there, these are <hl> excellent speakers for the price <hl> .

While there are louder, more powerful speakers out there, these are <hl> excellent speakers for the price <hl>. The two satellite speakers go up to a fairly loud volume while keeping good sound fidelity (and no tinnyness!). The subwoofer doesn't buzz, even when turned up all the way (which I rarely do, since it's loud enough to disturb the people in the next apartment).In all, I'm *very* happy with this purchase. These speakers are much better than the internal ones that came on my TV.

<hl> While there are louder, more powerful speakers out there, these are excellent speakers for the price . <hl> The two satellite speakers go up to a fairly loud volume while keeping good sound fidelity (and no tinnyness!). The subwoofer doesn't buzz, even when turned up all the way (which I rarely do, since it's loud enough to disturb the people in the next apartment).In all, I'm *very* happy with this purchase. These speakers are much better than the internal ones that came on my TV.

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I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive

question: What is the control grip material?, context: It is thin enough to fully take advantage of the slimness of the iPad Air while still offering protection when the case is closed. I did have a little trouble getting the latch to release but finally figured out that squeezing the case gets it to release.The slide out feature with two flat prongs is wonderful. I like that so much better than the single slide out piece on the NT 30 that my iPad mini case has. I find the iPad is much more stable when separated from the keyboard. Another handy feature is the little ledges that hold the iPad Air in place at the back of the keyboard when the stand is in the open position.I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive and warms up very quickly.I wish that some kind of screen protection was included but it's easy enough to obtain a screen protector film to protect from scratches.Other than the need for screen protection, I can't really find anything about this case that I don't like.

What is the control grip material?

I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive and warms up very quickly.

It is thin enough to fully take advantage of the slimness of the iPad Air while still offering protection when the case is closed. I did have a little trouble getting the latch to release but finally figured out that squeezing the case gets it to release.The slide out feature with two flat prongs is wonderful. I like that so much better than the single slide out piece on the NT 30 that my iPad mini case has. I find the iPad is much more stable when separated from the keyboard. Another handy feature is the little ledges that hold the iPad Air in place at the back of the keyboard when the stand is in the open position.I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive and warms up very quickly.I wish that some kind of screen protection was included but it's easy enough to obtain a screen protector film to protect from scratches.Other than the need for screen protection, I can't really find anything about this case that I don't like.

<hl> I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive <hl> and warms up very quickly.

It is thin enough to fully take advantage of the slimness of the iPad Air while still offering protection when the case is closed. I did have a little trouble getting the latch to release but finally figured out that squeezing the case gets it to release.The slide out feature with two flat prongs is wonderful. I like that so much better than the single slide out piece on the NT 30 that my iPad mini case has. I find the iPad is much more stable when separated from the keyboard. Another handy feature is the little ledges that hold the iPad Air in place at the back of the keyboard when the stand is in the open position.<hl> I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive <hl> and warms up very quickly.I wish that some kind of screen protection was included but it's easy enough to obtain a screen protector film to protect from scratches.Other than the need for screen protection, I can't really find anything about this case that I don't like.

It is thin enough to fully take advantage of the slimness of the iPad Air while still offering protection when the case is closed. I did have a little trouble getting the latch to release but finally figured out that squeezing the case gets it to release. The slide out feature with two flat prongs is wonderful. I like that so much better than the single slide out piece on the NT 30 that my iPad mini case has. I find the iPad is much more stable when separated from the keyboard. Another handy feature is the little ledges that hold the iPad Air in place at the back of the keyboard when the stand is in the open position. <hl> I also really like the full size keys on the keyboard and find it to be very responsive and warms up very quickly. <hl> I wish that some kind of screen protection was included but it's easy enough to obtain a screen protector film to protect from scratches. Other than the need for screen protection, I can't really find anything about this case that I don't like.

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The matte finish is nice

question: Is the design nice?, context: Been looking for a keyboard for my ipad for a while and happened upon this. I've had good luck with New Trent's stuff so I thought I'd give it a shot. I really like the fact that it doubles as a case (hence the clamshell) when closed up. The Blutooth keyboard pairs in a snap and works great. Love the added function keys (home button, etc.) and found the size more than comfortable to type on. I've had this on my ipad for a while. I thought this would be one of those things I'd use solely for travel but the truth is this case/keyboard has stayed on my iPad since I bought it. The matte finish is nice and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos. Doesn't add a lot of weight and I really like the adjustability of the screen angle. Battery life is pretty terrific, too. One other nice thing - I like being able to 'detach' the iPad and set that up as a separate piece from the keyboard. There are some other nice touches - the rubber feet, the fact that you can change from portrait to landscape. Once you remove the iPad from the arm, the hard plastic case stays with it so conceivably you could just travel with that. It's not perfect - I realized carrying it in my bag that it is just a little heavier than I would like. And it would be nice if the hinge had a ratchet action. But overall this is a really nice set up, and I've had experience with a number of these types of keyboards. All in all, I'm really happy with it.

Is the design nice?

The matte finish is nice and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos.

Been looking for a keyboard for my ipad for a while and happened upon this. I've had good luck with New Trent's stuff so I thought I'd give it a shot. I really like the fact that it doubles as a case (hence the clamshell) when closed up. The Blutooth keyboard pairs in a snap and works great. Love the added function keys (home button, etc.) and found the size more than comfortable to type on. I've had this on my ipad for a while. I thought this would be one of those things I'd use solely for travel but the truth is this case/keyboard has stayed on my iPad since I bought it. The matte finish is nice and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos. Doesn't add a lot of weight and I really like the adjustability of the screen angle. Battery life is pretty terrific, too. One other nice thing - I like being able to 'detach' the iPad and set that up as a separate piece from the keyboard. There are some other nice touches - the rubber feet, the fact that you can change from portrait to landscape. Once you remove the iPad from the arm, the hard plastic case stays with it so conceivably you could just travel with that. It's not perfect - I realized carrying it in my bag that it is just a little heavier than I would like. And it would be nice if the hinge had a ratchet action. But overall this is a really nice set up, and I've had experience with a number of these types of keyboards. All in all, I'm really happy with it.

<hl> The matte finish is nice <hl> and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos.

Been looking for a keyboard for my ipad for a while and happened upon this. I've had good luck with New Trent's stuff so I thought I'd give it a shot. I really like the fact that it doubles as a case (hence the clamshell) when closed up. The Blutooth keyboard pairs in a snap and works great. Love the added function keys (home button, etc.) and found the size more than comfortable to type on. I've had this on my ipad for a while. I thought this would be one of those things I'd use solely for travel but the truth is this case/keyboard has stayed on my iPad since I bought it. <hl> The matte finish is nice <hl> and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos. Doesn't add a lot of weight and I really like the adjustability of the screen angle. Battery life is pretty terrific, too. One other nice thing - I like being able to 'detach' the iPad and set that up as a separate piece from the keyboard. There are some other nice touches - the rubber feet, the fact that you can change from portrait to landscape. Once you remove the iPad from the arm, the hard plastic case stays with it so conceivably you could just travel with that. It's not perfect - I realized carrying it in my bag that it is just a little heavier than I would like. And it would be nice if the hinge had a ratchet action. But overall this is a really nice set up, and I've had experience with a number of these types of keyboards. All in all, I'm really happy with it.

Been looking for a keyboard for my ipad for a while and happened upon this. I've had good luck with New Trent's stuff so I thought I'd give it a shot. I really like the fact that it doubles as a case (hence the clamshell) when closed up. The Blutooth keyboard pairs in a snap and works great. Love the added function keys (home button, etc.) and found the size more than comfortable to type on. I've had this on my ipad for a while. I thought this would be one of those things I'd use solely for travel but the truth is this case/keyboard has stayed on my iPad since I bought it. <hl> The matte finish is nice and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos. <hl> Doesn't add a lot of weight and I really like the adjustability of the screen angle. Battery life is pretty terrific, too. One other nice thing - I like being able to 'detach' the iPad and set that up as a separate piece from the keyboard. There are some other nice touches - the rubber feet, the fact that you can change from portrait to landscape. Once you remove the iPad from the arm, the hard plastic case stays with it so conceivably you could just travel with that. It's not perfect - I realized carrying it in my bag that it is just a little heavier than I would like. And it would be nice if the hinge had a ratchet action. But overall this is a really nice set up, and I've had experience with a number of these types of keyboards. All in all, I'm really happy with it.

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This is the perfect size

question: How was the customer support?, context: AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, Any other positive you can think of. I have been thinking about getting a tablet for each of my daughters and have been reading reviews and checking out every device I can get my hands on. I know I didn't want the el-cheepo tablets you can get for $99. I've seen those and checked them out and they are tablets, but generally have older operating system, lack support, and don't support all the apps. I didn't want a limited device. I also didn't want to spend $350 per device either. I have heard of people that got the Kindles and were very happy with them so I decided to take a chance and get 2 of them. For the price of the refurb devices, with a percentage off e-coupon that I had, plus using my amazon points from my Amazon credit card, I was able to basically get 2 of these for the price of one. I set my expectations a bit low because I didn't think of them as full tablets, but I'm happy to report I was rather wrong in that area. I was very, very impressed with the Kindle Fire HD 7 inch tablet. I have a full 10 inch Acer Iconia tablet that I like and my kids like but it's a bit large for them. This is the perfect size and feels so good in the hands. The screen is very clear, and the sound these things produce is just amazing. I couldn't believe how amazing the sound on these is, and how loud! My kids are getting them for Christmas and I can't wait to see their jaws hit the ground! Amazon uses a custom interface for the Android OS, but it doesn't make it any less functional. It is a bit different getting used to compared with the standard Android interface, but it works fine. It was able to do pretty much whatever I wanted to do with it. Once you get used to the different interface, it's just as easy to get around in it as anything else, and if it's your first exposure to the world of tablet devices, I think it would be much easier to learn and get comfortable with. I can't be happier with these things and actually, even though I have a 10 inch tablet, I'm very much considering getting one of these for me too. I like it that much.Now, as for the refurbished part, don't be afraid of that word. I get refurb stuff all the time and so far, here's what my experience is... they are great! It seems like the refurb items have had all the bugs worked out and have had more rigorous testing than the new devices. I've had plenty of new things stop working on me and had to get them replaced or repaired, but I've never had one single refurb device have any issue at all... ever (knock on wood!!). These had no signs of ever having been used. Not one single scratch or blemish, and Amazon's support is growing to be legend. They want people to be happy with their purchases and will go the extra mile to ensure you are, so the support they offer is very good.I guess the bottom line is, if you are looking to get a tablet to start into the tablet world, or want something for the kids, then you have to consider this. The price is excellent and it's a great tablet. You won't be dissapointed.

How was the customer support?

This is the perfect size and feels so good in the hands.

AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, Any other positive you can think of. I have been thinking about getting a tablet for each of my daughters and have been reading reviews and checking out every device I can get my hands on. I know I didn't want the el-cheepo tablets you can get for $99. I've seen those and checked them out and they are tablets, but generally have older operating system, lack support, and don't support all the apps. I didn't want a limited device. I also didn't want to spend $350 per device either. I have heard of people that got the Kindles and were very happy with them so I decided to take a chance and get 2 of them. For the price of the refurb devices, with a percentage off e-coupon that I had, plus using my amazon points from my Amazon credit card, I was able to basically get 2 of these for the price of one. I set my expectations a bit low because I didn't think of them as full tablets, but I'm happy to report I was rather wrong in that area. I was very, very impressed with the Kindle Fire HD 7 inch tablet. I have a full 10 inch Acer Iconia tablet that I like and my kids like but it's a bit large for them. This is the perfect size and feels so good in the hands. The screen is very clear, and the sound these things produce is just amazing. I couldn't believe how amazing the sound on these is, and how loud! My kids are getting them for Christmas and I can't wait to see their jaws hit the ground! Amazon uses a custom interface for the Android OS, but it doesn't make it any less functional. It is a bit different getting used to compared with the standard Android interface, but it works fine. It was able to do pretty much whatever I wanted to do with it. Once you get used to the different interface, it's just as easy to get around in it as anything else, and if it's your first exposure to the world of tablet devices, I think it would be much easier to learn and get comfortable with. I can't be happier with these things and actually, even though I have a 10 inch tablet, I'm very much considering getting one of these for me too. I like it that much.Now, as for the refurbished part, don't be afraid of that word. I get refurb stuff all the time and so far, here's what my experience is... they are great! It seems like the refurb items have had all the bugs worked out and have had more rigorous testing than the new devices. I've had plenty of new things stop working on me and had to get them replaced or repaired, but I've never had one single refurb device have any issue at all... ever (knock on wood!!). These had no signs of ever having been used. Not one single scratch or blemish, and Amazon's support is growing to be legend. They want people to be happy with their purchases and will go the extra mile to ensure you are, so the support they offer is very good.I guess the bottom line is, if you are looking to get a tablet to start into the tablet world, or want something for the kids, then you have to consider this. The price is excellent and it's a great tablet. You won't be dissapointed.

<hl> This is the perfect size <hl> and feels so good in the hands.

AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, Any other positive you can think of. I have been thinking about getting a tablet for each of my daughters and have been reading reviews and checking out every device I can get my hands on. I know I didn't want the el-cheepo tablets you can get for $99. I've seen those and checked them out and they are tablets, but generally have older operating system, lack support, and don't support all the apps. I didn't want a limited device. I also didn't want to spend $350 per device either. I have heard of people that got the Kindles and were very happy with them so I decided to take a chance and get 2 of them. For the price of the refurb devices, with a percentage off e-coupon that I had, plus using my amazon points from my Amazon credit card, I was able to basically get 2 of these for the price of one. I set my expectations a bit low because I didn't think of them as full tablets, but I'm happy to report I was rather wrong in that area. I was very, very impressed with the Kindle Fire HD 7 inch tablet. I have a full 10 inch Acer Iconia tablet that I like and my kids like but it's a bit large for them. <hl> This is the perfect size <hl> and feels so good in the hands. The screen is very clear, and the sound these things produce is just amazing. I couldn't believe how amazing the sound on these is, and how loud! My kids are getting them for Christmas and I can't wait to see their jaws hit the ground! Amazon uses a custom interface for the Android OS, but it doesn't make it any less functional. It is a bit different getting used to compared with the standard Android interface, but it works fine. It was able to do pretty much whatever I wanted to do with it. Once you get used to the different interface, it's just as easy to get around in it as anything else, and if it's your first exposure to the world of tablet devices, I think it would be much easier to learn and get comfortable with. I can't be happier with these things and actually, even though I have a 10 inch tablet, I'm very much considering getting one of these for me too. I like it that much.Now, as for the refurbished part, don't be afraid of that word. I get refurb stuff all the time and so far, here's what my experience is... they are great! It seems like the refurb items have had all the bugs worked out and have had more rigorous testing than the new devices. I've had plenty of new things stop working on me and had to get them replaced or repaired, but I've never had one single refurb device have any issue at all... ever (knock on wood!!). These had no signs of ever having been used. Not one single scratch or blemish, and Amazon's support is growing to be legend. They want people to be happy with their purchases and will go the extra mile to ensure you are, so the support they offer is very good.I guess the bottom line is, if you are looking to get a tablet to start into the tablet world, or want something for the kids, then you have to consider this. The price is excellent and it's a great tablet. You won't be dissapointed.

AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, Any other positive you can think of. I have been thinking about getting a tablet for each of my daughters and have been reading reviews and checking out every device I can get my hands on. I know I didn't want the el-cheepo tablets you can get for $99. I've seen those and checked them out and they are tablets, but generally have older operating system, lack support, and don't support all the apps. I didn't want a limited device. I also didn't want to spend $350 per device either. I have heard of people that got the Kindles and were very happy with them so I decided to take a chance and get 2 of them. For the price of the refurb devices, with a percentage off e-coupon that I had, plus using my amazon points from my Amazon credit card, I was able to basically get 2 of these for the price of one. I set my expectations a bit low because I didn't think of them as full tablets, but I'm happy to report I was rather wrong in that area. I was very, very impressed with the Kindle Fire HD 7 inch tablet. I have a full 10 inch Acer Iconia tablet that I like and my kids like but it's a bit large for them. <hl> This is the perfect size and feels so good in the hands. <hl> The screen is very clear, and the sound these things produce is just amazing. I couldn't believe how amazing the sound on these is, and how loud! My kids are getting them for Christmas and I can't wait to see their jaws hit the ground! Amazon uses a custom interface for the Android OS, but it doesn't make it any less functional. It is a bit different getting used to compared with the standard Android interface, but it works fine. It was able to do pretty much whatever I wanted to do with it. Once you get used to the different interface, it's just as easy to get around in it as anything else, and if it's your first exposure to the world of tablet devices, I think it would be much easier to learn and get comfortable with. I can't be happier with these things and actually, even though I have a 10 inch tablet, I'm very much considering getting one of these for me too. I like it that much. Now, as for the refurbished part, don't be afraid of that word. I get refurb stuff all the time and so far, here's what my experience is... they are great! It seems like the refurb items have had all the bugs worked out and have had more rigorous testing than the new devices. I've had plenty of new things stop working on me and had to get them replaced or repaired, but I've never had one single refurb device have any issue at all... ever (knock on wood!!). These had no signs of ever having been used. Not one single scratch or blemish, and Amazon's support is growing to be legend. They want people to be happy with their purchases and will go the extra mile to ensure you are, so the support they offer is very good. I guess the bottom line is, if you are looking to get a tablet to start into the tablet world, or want something for the kids, then you have to consider this. The price is excellent and it's a great tablet. You won't be dissapointed.

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I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review

question: How is the cover?, context: I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review. I rely heavily on my Kindle Fire, which the product does not support, but my wife did not have a nice cover for her Kindle 3G. She still doesn't. This product does not fit the 3G Kindle. The initial pitch line for the product said it worked on Kindles, but the product page more clearly identifies it as only for Paperwhite, standard Kindle, and Kindle Touch. A disappointment not to be able to test it, but it looks nice.

How is the cover?

I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review .

I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review. I rely heavily on my Kindle Fire, which the product does not support, but my wife did not have a nice cover for her Kindle 3G. She still doesn't. This product does not fit the 3G Kindle. The initial pitch line for the product said it worked on Kindles, but the product page more clearly identifies it as only for Paperwhite, standard Kindle, and Kindle Touch. A disappointment not to be able to test it, but it looks nice.

<hl> I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review <hl> .

<hl> I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review <hl>. I rely heavily on my Kindle Fire, which the product does not support, but my wife did not have a nice cover for her Kindle 3G. She still doesn't. This product does not fit the 3G Kindle. The initial pitch line for the product said it worked on Kindles, but the product page more clearly identifies it as only for Paperwhite, standard Kindle, and Kindle Touch. A disappointment not to be able to test it, but it looks nice.

<hl> I was pleased to see the Verso Prologue Cover coming in for review . <hl> I rely heavily on my Kindle Fire, which the product does not support, but my wife did not have a nice cover for her Kindle 3G. She still doesn't. This product does not fit the 3G Kindle. The initial pitch line for the product said it worked on Kindles, but the product page more clearly identifies it as only for Paperwhite, standard Kindle, and Kindle Touch. A disappointment not to be able to test it, but it looks nice.

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this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets

question: How do you like the computer?, context: If you have an old PC - this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets.

How do you like the computer?

If you have an old PC - this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets .

If you have an old PC - this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets.

If you have an old PC - <hl> this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets <hl> .

If you have an old PC - <hl> this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets <hl>.

<hl> If you have an old PC - this and a good amount of memory are your best performance upgrade bets . <hl>

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Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit

question: Where is battery?, context: Pros: Beautifully designed and built. From the perforated look rubberized area where your thumb rests to the brushed metal strips which arcs gracefully around the side of the mouse, to the low gloss plastic finish and the metal scroller wheel with rubber insert, it's a beautiful mouse, high quality mouse.It's extremely comfortable as well. Perhaps not quite as much as my old MX Revolution, but very close.Darkfield is extremely precise and works on every surface I've tried, from my shirt to my glass desk.This is the Cadillac CTS-V of mice.Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit, a nice feature since internal battery failure caused the death of my MX Revolution.Charging is done via USB cable, so no down time.Battery life on its first full day of use is excellent, still 3 bars after hours of use.Have a middle mouse button again! Now shifting between the wheel modes is done via dedicated button.Nifty little travel casePlenty of programmablity.Cons: Cons are only a few.Forward/back/zoom buttons don't quite fall into reach as naturally as they did on the MX Revolution.Loss of shift-to-click. I'll miss this feature. Loved how the MX Revolution could be programed to switch from geared to free spin depending on how fast the wheel spun, then would switch back.Other Thoughts: My dear MX Revolution bit the dust on me a few weeks ago, due to internal battery failure, yet despite buying the original four years ago, Logitech replaced it with the new model.It's really worth saying that their customer support is superb, friendly, and helpful. They also send you return shipping labels now so you don't have to pay for shipping. Now that's progress. Turnaround was about 2 weeks total. I will continue to buy products from Logitech, they stand behind them.My only other minor complaint is the Application Switcher. I don't care for it...distorts the windows and when many are up it looks cluttered. But that's just a keystroke assignment away to set it back to Document Flip, so it's not an issue.Overall I love this mouse so far, and while I do miss my MX Revolution, this is a worthy successor. It's even better looking and very nearly as comfortable, very precise and works on surfaces the old mouse never could.Hopefully it will last!

Where is battery?

Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit , a nice feature since internal battery failure caused the death of my MX Revolution.

Pros: Beautifully designed and built. From the perforated look rubberized area where your thumb rests to the brushed metal strips which arcs gracefully around the side of the mouse, to the low gloss plastic finish and the metal scroller wheel with rubber insert, it's a beautiful mouse, high quality mouse.It's extremely comfortable as well. Perhaps not quite as much as my old MX Revolution, but very close.Darkfield is extremely precise and works on every surface I've tried, from my shirt to my glass desk.This is the Cadillac CTS-V of mice.Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit, a nice feature since internal battery failure caused the death of my MX Revolution.Charging is done via USB cable, so no down time.Battery life on its first full day of use is excellent, still 3 bars after hours of use.Have a middle mouse button again! Now shifting between the wheel modes is done via dedicated button.Nifty little travel casePlenty of programmablity.Cons: Cons are only a few.Forward/back/zoom buttons don't quite fall into reach as naturally as they did on the MX Revolution.Loss of shift-to-click. I'll miss this feature. Loved how the MX Revolution could be programed to switch from geared to free spin depending on how fast the wheel spun, then would switch back.Other Thoughts: My dear MX Revolution bit the dust on me a few weeks ago, due to internal battery failure, yet despite buying the original four years ago, Logitech replaced it with the new model.It's really worth saying that their customer support is superb, friendly, and helpful. They also send you return shipping labels now so you don't have to pay for shipping. Now that's progress. Turnaround was about 2 weeks total. I will continue to buy products from Logitech, they stand behind them.My only other minor complaint is the Application Switcher. I don't care for it...distorts the windows and when many are up it looks cluttered. But that's just a keystroke assignment away to set it back to Document Flip, so it's not an issue.Overall I love this mouse so far, and while I do miss my MX Revolution, this is a worthy successor. It's even better looking and very nearly as comfortable, very precise and works on surfaces the old mouse never could.Hopefully it will last!

<hl> Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit <hl> , a nice feature since internal battery failure caused the death of my MX Revolution.

Pros: Beautifully designed and built. From the perforated look rubberized area where your thumb rests to the brushed metal strips which arcs gracefully around the side of the mouse, to the low gloss plastic finish and the metal scroller wheel with rubber insert, it's a beautiful mouse, high quality mouse.It's extremely comfortable as well. Perhaps not quite as much as my old MX Revolution, but very close.Darkfield is extremely precise and works on every surface I've tried, from my shirt to my glass desk.This is the Cadillac CTS-V of mice.<hl> Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit <hl>, a nice feature since internal battery failure caused the death of my MX Revolution.Charging is done via USB cable, so no down time.Battery life on its first full day of use is excellent, still 3 bars after hours of use.Have a middle mouse button again! Now shifting between the wheel modes is done via dedicated button.Nifty little travel casePlenty of programmablity.Cons: Cons are only a few.Forward/back/zoom buttons don't quite fall into reach as naturally as they did on the MX Revolution.Loss of shift-to-click. I'll miss this feature. Loved how the MX Revolution could be programed to switch from geared to free spin depending on how fast the wheel spun, then would switch back.Other Thoughts: My dear MX Revolution bit the dust on me a few weeks ago, due to internal battery failure, yet despite buying the original four years ago, Logitech replaced it with the new model.It's really worth saying that their customer support is superb, friendly, and helpful. They also send you return shipping labels now so you don't have to pay for shipping. Now that's progress. Turnaround was about 2 weeks total. I will continue to buy products from Logitech, they stand behind them.My only other minor complaint is the Application Switcher. I don't care for it...distorts the windows and when many are up it looks cluttered. But that's just a keystroke assignment away to set it back to Document Flip, so it's not an issue.Overall I love this mouse so far, and while I do miss my MX Revolution, this is a worthy successor. It's even better looking and very nearly as comfortable, very precise and works on surfaces the old mouse never could.Hopefully it will last!

Pros: Beautifully designed and built. From the perforated look rubberized area where your thumb rests to the brushed metal strips which arcs gracefully around the side of the mouse, to the low gloss plastic finish and the metal scroller wheel with rubber insert, it's a beautiful mouse, high quality mouse. It's extremely comfortable as well. Perhaps not quite as much as my old MX Revolution, but very close. Darkfield is extremely precise and works on every surface I've tried, from my shirt to my glass desk. This is the Cadillac CTS-V of mice. <hl> Battery is a removable and replaceable AA unit , a nice feature since internal battery failure caused the death of my MX Revolution. <hl> Charging is done via USB cable, so no down time. Battery life on its first full day of use is excellent, still 3 bars after hours of use. Have a middle mouse button again! Now shifting between the wheel modes is done via dedicated button. Nifty little travel casePlenty of programmablity. Cons: Cons are only a few. Forward/back/zoom buttons don't quite fall into reach as naturally as they did on the MX Revolution. Loss of shift-to-click. I'll miss this feature. Loved how the MX Revolution could be programed to switch from geared to free spin depending on how fast the wheel spun, then would switch back. Other Thoughts: My dear MX Revolution bit the dust on me a few weeks ago, due to internal battery failure, yet despite buying the original four years ago, Logitech replaced it with the new model. It's really worth saying that their customer support is superb, friendly, and helpful. They also send you return shipping labels now so you don't have to pay for shipping. Now that's progress. Turnaround was about 2 weeks total. I will continue to buy products from Logitech, they stand behind them. My only other minor complaint is the Application Switcher. I don't care for it...distorts the windows and when many are up it looks cluttered. But that's just a keystroke assignment away to set it back to Document Flip, so it's not an issue. Overall I love this mouse so far, and while I do miss my MX Revolution, this is a worthy successor. It's even better looking and very nearly as comfortable, very precise and works on surfaces the old mouse never could. Hopefully it will last!

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