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The screen is rather nice
question: What is the quality of the screen?, context: The idea of having a Windows 8 convertible with 10+ hours of battery life with Office 2013 included for $400 seemed like a bad infomercial promise, but it turned out to be true for my purposes. I was looking for a second computer that could do fairly basic Windows stuff and multimedia while also being very compact and having a long battery life.I had previously purchased an Atom-based Asus netbook that was atrociously slow and only lasted a few hours, plus the fan was annoyingly loud.Here are my findings:GOOD:- The T100 is as fast as you need a second computer to be. MS Office runs smoothly, all videos play well and it's never slowed down terribly so far. I haven't run any processor-intensive stuff yet like Photoshop or Crisis, but that's not why I purchased it.- The screen is rather nice. It's an IPS WXGA screen, which pales in comparison to some 1080p phones, but for a 10.2" netbook, it works well. Text is readable and videos look great. The brightness isn't spectacular and the reflectivity is high, but it's very crisp and the viewing angles are excellent.- There are no fans. It runs cool. It runs silent.- The speakers are better than my 17" laptop. Not great in the bass department, but they're loud. I just wish they were facing forward instead of backward.- It's super light and compact. I'm able to read holding just the screen and the whole package, including the keyboard, fits nicely into the Kensington tablet sling I just purchased.- The construction is solid. Yes, the lid and screen are smudge-prone, but it's all solid state and thoughtfully arranged...for a $400 piece of hardware.BAD:- The WiFi is a bit wonky. When I wake my computer, sometimes the WiFi won't work but when I just turn the laptop's WiFi antenna off and on, everything goes back to normal.- The charger is as slow as people are reporting. Sometimes it charges fairly slowly, other times, not at all. Still working that out.- The trackpad is annoying and unpredictable. Once I turned off the tap-to-click feature, it was much more manageable except the trackpad clicks are conspicuously loud. Remedied by a bluetooth mouse.OTHER THOUGHTS:- I appreciate the microSD slot. I put in a 64GB chip and it works great.- Some have complained about the single-antenna WiFi, but it hasn't bothered me at all. Streaming music and video is not a problem.- The tablet doesn't fit in immediately so you kind of have to wiggle it in so it will fit flush with the keyboard.- Windows 8.1 presents a learning curve. It's also not the greatest OS for a tablet computer. But once you get used to the quirks, it's not a dealbreaker.- The keyboard is small but totally usable. With its weird layout and lack of backlighting, it's not great in the dark, but otherwise, it's fine.IN SUM:For me, this computer does everything I expect it to do. It's tiny, relatively fast and the battery life is tops. That said, there are many idiosyncrasies that you must contend with. WiFi, keyboard and charging require some fiddling, but maybe those things will be ironed out in future updates.All in all, it's a great piece of hardware. If you're looking for something that has the portability of a tablet but the functionality of a laptop for $400, it's an amazing deal that can't be beat. For the price, there are better laptops and there are better tablets, but as a low-priced combo, it's a grand slam.
What is the quality of the screen?
I haven't run any processor-intensive stuff yet like Photoshop or Crisis, but that's not why I purchased it.- The screen is rather nice .
The idea of having a Windows 8 convertible with 10+ hours of battery life with Office 2013 included for $400 seemed like a bad infomercial promise, but it turned out to be true for my purposes. I was looking for a second computer that could do fairly basic Windows stuff and multimedia while also being very compact and having a long battery life.I had previously purchased an Atom-based Asus netbook that was atrociously slow and only lasted a few hours, plus the fan was annoyingly loud.Here are my findings:GOOD:- The T100 is as fast as you need a second computer to be. MS Office runs smoothly, all videos play well and it's never slowed down terribly so far. I haven't run any processor-intensive stuff yet like Photoshop or Crisis, but that's not why I purchased it.- The screen is rather nice. It's an IPS WXGA screen, which pales in comparison to some 1080p phones, but for a 10.2" netbook, it works well. Text is readable and videos look great. The brightness isn't spectacular and the reflectivity is high, but it's very crisp and the viewing angles are excellent.- There are no fans. It runs cool. It runs silent.- The speakers are better than my 17" laptop. Not great in the bass department, but they're loud. I just wish they were facing forward instead of backward.- It's super light and compact. I'm able to read holding just the screen and the whole package, including the keyboard, fits nicely into the Kensington tablet sling I just purchased.- The construction is solid. Yes, the lid and screen are smudge-prone, but it's all solid state and thoughtfully arranged...for a $400 piece of hardware.BAD:- The WiFi is a bit wonky. When I wake my computer, sometimes the WiFi won't work but when I just turn the laptop's WiFi antenna off and on, everything goes back to normal.- The charger is as slow as people are reporting. Sometimes it charges fairly slowly, other times, not at all. Still working that out.- The trackpad is annoying and unpredictable. Once I turned off the tap-to-click feature, it was much more manageable except the trackpad clicks are conspicuously loud. Remedied by a bluetooth mouse.OTHER THOUGHTS:- I appreciate the microSD slot. I put in a 64GB chip and it works great.- Some have complained about the single-antenna WiFi, but it hasn't bothered me at all. Streaming music and video is not a problem.- The tablet doesn't fit in immediately so you kind of have to wiggle it in so it will fit flush with the keyboard.- Windows 8.1 presents a learning curve. It's also not the greatest OS for a tablet computer. But once you get used to the quirks, it's not a dealbreaker.- The keyboard is small but totally usable. With its weird layout and lack of backlighting, it's not great in the dark, but otherwise, it's fine.IN SUM:For me, this computer does everything I expect it to do. It's tiny, relatively fast and the battery life is tops. That said, there are many idiosyncrasies that you must contend with. WiFi, keyboard and charging require some fiddling, but maybe those things will be ironed out in future updates.All in all, it's a great piece of hardware. If you're looking for something that has the portability of a tablet but the functionality of a laptop for $400, it's an amazing deal that can't be beat. For the price, there are better laptops and there are better tablets, but as a low-priced combo, it's a grand slam.
I haven't run any processor-intensive stuff yet like Photoshop or Crisis, but that's not why I purchased it.- <hl> The screen is rather nice <hl> .
The idea of having a Windows 8 convertible with 10+ hours of battery life with Office 2013 included for $400 seemed like a bad infomercial promise, but it turned out to be true for my purposes. I was looking for a second computer that could do fairly basic Windows stuff and multimedia while also being very compact and having a long battery life.I had previously purchased an Atom-based Asus netbook that was atrociously slow and only lasted a few hours, plus the fan was annoyingly loud.Here are my findings:GOOD:- The T100 is as fast as you need a second computer to be. MS Office runs smoothly, all videos play well and it's never slowed down terribly so far. I haven't run any processor-intensive stuff yet like Photoshop or Crisis, but that's not why I purchased it.- <hl> The screen is rather nice <hl>. It's an IPS WXGA screen, which pales in comparison to some 1080p phones, but for a 10.2" netbook, it works well. Text is readable and videos look great. The brightness isn't spectacular and the reflectivity is high, but it's very crisp and the viewing angles are excellent.- There are no fans. It runs cool. It runs silent.- The speakers are better than my 17" laptop. Not great in the bass department, but they're loud. I just wish they were facing forward instead of backward.- It's super light and compact. I'm able to read holding just the screen and the whole package, including the keyboard, fits nicely into the Kensington tablet sling I just purchased.- The construction is solid. Yes, the lid and screen are smudge-prone, but it's all solid state and thoughtfully arranged...for a $400 piece of hardware.BAD:- The WiFi is a bit wonky. When I wake my computer, sometimes the WiFi won't work but when I just turn the laptop's WiFi antenna off and on, everything goes back to normal.- The charger is as slow as people are reporting. Sometimes it charges fairly slowly, other times, not at all. Still working that out.- The trackpad is annoying and unpredictable. Once I turned off the tap-to-click feature, it was much more manageable except the trackpad clicks are conspicuously loud. Remedied by a bluetooth mouse.OTHER THOUGHTS:- I appreciate the microSD slot. I put in a 64GB chip and it works great.- Some have complained about the single-antenna WiFi, but it hasn't bothered me at all. Streaming music and video is not a problem.- The tablet doesn't fit in immediately so you kind of have to wiggle it in so it will fit flush with the keyboard.- Windows 8.1 presents a learning curve. It's also not the greatest OS for a tablet computer. But once you get used to the quirks, it's not a dealbreaker.- The keyboard is small but totally usable. With its weird layout and lack of backlighting, it's not great in the dark, but otherwise, it's fine.IN SUM:For me, this computer does everything I expect it to do. It's tiny, relatively fast and the battery life is tops. That said, there are many idiosyncrasies that you must contend with. WiFi, keyboard and charging require some fiddling, but maybe those things will be ironed out in future updates.All in all, it's a great piece of hardware. If you're looking for something that has the portability of a tablet but the functionality of a laptop for $400, it's an amazing deal that can't be beat. For the price, there are better laptops and there are better tablets, but as a low-priced combo, it's a grand slam.
The idea of having a Windows 8 convertible with 10+ hours of battery life with Office 2013 included for $400 seemed like a bad infomercial promise, but it turned out to be true for my purposes. I was looking for a second computer that could do fairly basic Windows stuff and multimedia while also being very compact and having a long battery life. I had previously purchased an Atom-based Asus netbook that was atrociously slow and only lasted a few hours, plus the fan was annoyingly loud. Here are my findings:GOOD:- The T100 is as fast as you need a second computer to be. MS Office runs smoothly, all videos play well and it's never slowed down terribly so far. <hl> I haven't run any processor-intensive stuff yet like Photoshop or Crisis, but that's not why I purchased it.- The screen is rather nice . <hl> It's an IPS WXGA screen, which pales in comparison to some 1080p phones, but for a 10.2" netbook, it works well. Text is readable and videos look great. The brightness isn't spectacular and the reflectivity is high, but it's very crisp and the viewing angles are excellent.- There are no fans. It runs cool. It runs silent.- The speakers are better than my 17" laptop. Not great in the bass department, but they're loud. I just wish they were facing forward instead of backward.- It's super light and compact. I'm able to read holding just the screen and the whole package, including the keyboard, fits nicely into the Kensington tablet sling I just purchased.- The construction is solid. Yes, the lid and screen are smudge-prone, but it's all solid state and thoughtfully arranged...for a $400 piece of hardware. BAD:- The WiFi is a bit wonky. When I wake my computer, sometimes the WiFi won't work but when I just turn the laptop's WiFi antenna off and on, everything goes back to normal.- The charger is as slow as people are reporting. Sometimes it charges fairly slowly, other times, not at all. Still working that out.- The trackpad is annoying and unpredictable. Once I turned off the tap-to-click feature, it was much more manageable except the trackpad clicks are conspicuously loud. Remedied by a bluetooth mouse. OTHER THOUGHTS:- I appreciate the microSD slot. I put in a 64GB chip and it works great.- Some have complained about the single-antenna WiFi, but it hasn't bothered me at all. Streaming music and video is not a problem.- The tablet doesn't fit in immediately so you kind of have to wiggle it in so it will fit flush with the keyboard.- Windows 8.1 presents a learning curve. It's also not the greatest OS for a tablet computer. But once you get used to the quirks, it's not a dealbreaker.- The keyboard is small but totally usable. With its weird layout and lack of backlighting, it's not great in the dark, but otherwise, it's fine. IN SUM:For me, this computer does everything I expect it to do. It's tiny, relatively fast and the battery life is tops. That said, there are many idiosyncrasies that you must contend with. WiFi, keyboard and charging require some fiddling, but maybe those things will be ironed out in future updates. All in all, it's a great piece of hardware. If you're looking for something that has the portability of a tablet but the functionality of a laptop for $400, it's an amazing deal that can't be beat. For the price, there are better laptops and there are better tablets, but as a low-priced combo, it's a grand slam.
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this is a product that takes away your control of your settings
question: How is the experience?, context: I have no problem with the functions of this product: it has a decent wireless range, set up is easy and it has a nice form. However, this is a product that takes away your control of your settings locally and sends them to the cloud. This is an idea that may disturb some. I was a little surprised to see I had no choice (when I first got this, the Cisco Connect Cloud wasn't online and the setup location was local, i.e., on my computer). Later I went to check some settings, and after typing in the 192.168, etc. address, I could see I was being redirected to the internet and their cloud. I felt a little cheated, like they took away from me my own stuff and from now on I had to go through them to get it. Still, I went through using it and even downloaded the smartphone app, which was neat to have remote control in my hand (if my son didn't get off when I told him, I could kill his connection from my phone!). Things, however, went bad.For some reason, I stopped being able to get to the cloud at all, from my smartphone or via any computer. I was completely shut out of any router controls. Cisco support is easy to get to, but after many back and forths, and resets and re installs, they still couldn't tell me what was wrong or what I needed to do to fix it. So, we reverted back to the original, locally based router management software. On one hand, I like having control back in my hands, but on the other, I'm not sure Cisco is ever going to update or support the old software (they seem to be headed to the cloud, like it or not).Basically, it works fine as a router and wireless device, but if you don't want to give up control of your setup to Cisco's cloud, you won't like this. If you use the cloud, there is the advantage of being able to do some configuring from your smartphone, but it may not be something you use all the time, either.
How is the experience?
However, this is a product that takes away your control of your settings locally and sends them to the cloud.
I have no problem with the functions of this product: it has a decent wireless range, set up is easy and it has a nice form. However, this is a product that takes away your control of your settings locally and sends them to the cloud. This is an idea that may disturb some. I was a little surprised to see I had no choice (when I first got this, the Cisco Connect Cloud wasn't online and the setup location was local, i.e., on my computer). Later I went to check some settings, and after typing in the 192.168, etc. address, I could see I was being redirected to the internet and their cloud. I felt a little cheated, like they took away from me my own stuff and from now on I had to go through them to get it. Still, I went through using it and even downloaded the smartphone app, which was neat to have remote control in my hand (if my son didn't get off when I told him, I could kill his connection from my phone!). Things, however, went bad.For some reason, I stopped being able to get to the cloud at all, from my smartphone or via any computer. I was completely shut out of any router controls. Cisco support is easy to get to, but after many back and forths, and resets and re installs, they still couldn't tell me what was wrong or what I needed to do to fix it. So, we reverted back to the original, locally based router management software. On one hand, I like having control back in my hands, but on the other, I'm not sure Cisco is ever going to update or support the old software (they seem to be headed to the cloud, like it or not).Basically, it works fine as a router and wireless device, but if you don't want to give up control of your setup to Cisco's cloud, you won't like this. If you use the cloud, there is the advantage of being able to do some configuring from your smartphone, but it may not be something you use all the time, either.
However, <hl> this is a product that takes away your control of your settings <hl> locally and sends them to the cloud.
I have no problem with the functions of this product: it has a decent wireless range, set up is easy and it has a nice form. However, <hl> this is a product that takes away your control of your settings <hl> locally and sends them to the cloud. This is an idea that may disturb some. I was a little surprised to see I had no choice (when I first got this, the Cisco Connect Cloud wasn't online and the setup location was local, i.e., on my computer). Later I went to check some settings, and after typing in the 192.168, etc. address, I could see I was being redirected to the internet and their cloud. I felt a little cheated, like they took away from me my own stuff and from now on I had to go through them to get it. Still, I went through using it and even downloaded the smartphone app, which was neat to have remote control in my hand (if my son didn't get off when I told him, I could kill his connection from my phone!). Things, however, went bad.For some reason, I stopped being able to get to the cloud at all, from my smartphone or via any computer. I was completely shut out of any router controls. Cisco support is easy to get to, but after many back and forths, and resets and re installs, they still couldn't tell me what was wrong or what I needed to do to fix it. So, we reverted back to the original, locally based router management software. On one hand, I like having control back in my hands, but on the other, I'm not sure Cisco is ever going to update or support the old software (they seem to be headed to the cloud, like it or not).Basically, it works fine as a router and wireless device, but if you don't want to give up control of your setup to Cisco's cloud, you won't like this. If you use the cloud, there is the advantage of being able to do some configuring from your smartphone, but it may not be something you use all the time, either.
I have no problem with the functions of this product: it has a decent wireless range, set up is easy and it has a nice form. <hl> However, this is a product that takes away your control of your settings locally and sends them to the cloud. <hl> This is an idea that may disturb some. I was a little surprised to see I had no choice (when I first got this, the Cisco Connect Cloud wasn't online and the setup location was local, i.e., on my computer). Later I went to check some settings, and after typing in the 192.168, etc. address, I could see I was being redirected to the internet and their cloud. I felt a little cheated, like they took away from me my own stuff and from now on I had to go through them to get it. Still, I went through using it and even downloaded the smartphone app, which was neat to have remote control in my hand (if my son didn't get off when I told him, I could kill his connection from my phone!). Things, however, went bad. For some reason, I stopped being able to get to the cloud at all, from my smartphone or via any computer. I was completely shut out of any router controls. Cisco support is easy to get to, but after many back and forths, and resets and re installs, they still couldn't tell me what was wrong or what I needed to do to fix it. So, we reverted back to the original, locally based router management software. On one hand, I like having control back in my hands, but on the other, I'm not sure Cisco is ever going to update or support the old software (they seem to be headed to the cloud, like it or not).Basically, it works fine as a router and wireless device, but if you don't want to give up control of your setup to Cisco's cloud, you won't like this. If you use the cloud, there is the advantage of being able to do some configuring from your smartphone, but it may not be something you use all the time, either.
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electronics
it still is working well.
question: What did you think of the modem signal?, context: Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and it still is working well. Two months ago I needed another, but I saw this Channel Master model ant it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter. Channel Master is a brand that I learned to trust, but two months later it doesn't work anymore. I found out by disconnecting it and putting the splitter that it replaced back in. The signal strength was stronger with the splitter than with the amplifier. I bought another Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and ran it through the old splitter and this works better than the Channel Master ever did. Maybe you get what you pay for? Maybe just bad luck? I'll stick with Motorola for now.
What did you think of the modem signal?
Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and it still is working well. Two months ago I needed another, but I saw this Channel Master model ant it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter.
Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and it still is working well. Two months ago I needed another, but I saw this Channel Master model ant it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter. Channel Master is a brand that I learned to trust, but two months later it doesn't work anymore. I found out by disconnecting it and putting the splitter that it replaced back in. The signal strength was stronger with the splitter than with the amplifier. I bought another Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and ran it through the old splitter and this works better than the Channel Master ever did. Maybe you get what you pay for? Maybe just bad luck? I'll stick with Motorola for now.
Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and <hl> it still is working well. <hl> Two months ago I needed another, but I saw this Channel Master model ant it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter.
Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and <hl> it still is working well. <hl> Two months ago I needed another, but I saw this Channel Master model ant it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter. Channel Master is a brand that I learned to trust, but two months later it doesn't work anymore. I found out by disconnecting it and putting the splitter that it replaced back in. The signal strength was stronger with the splitter than with the amplifier. I bought another Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and ran it through the old splitter and this works better than the Channel Master ever did. Maybe you get what you pay for? Maybe just bad luck? I'll stick with Motorola for now.
<hl> Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and it still is working well. Two months ago I needed another, but I saw this Channel Master model ant it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter. <hl> Channel Master is a brand that I learned to trust, but two months later it doesn't work anymore. I found out by disconnecting it and putting the splitter that it replaced back in. The signal strength was stronger with the splitter than with the amplifier. I bought another Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and ran it through the old splitter and this works better than the Channel Master ever did. Maybe you get what you pay for? Maybe just bad luck? I'll stick with Motorola for now.
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electronics
they can't get good quality audio
question: How is the quality?, context: After reading so many reviews praising the audio quality of these headphones, I decided to give them a try. I wanted them primarily so I could listen to music without being tethered to a device. While the bluetooth maintains a connection well and has a decent range, the sound quality just isn't very good. Why is it engineers can get HD video with surround wound to work flawlessly wirelessly, but they can't get good quality audio from wireless headphones? I consider these to be a bit pricey, so I expected better.For what it's worth, they work fine for talking on the phone.
How is the quality?
Why is it engineers can get HD video with surround wound to work flawlessly wirelessly, but they can't get good quality audio from wireless headphones?
After reading so many reviews praising the audio quality of these headphones, I decided to give them a try. I wanted them primarily so I could listen to music without being tethered to a device. While the bluetooth maintains a connection well and has a decent range, the sound quality just isn't very good. Why is it engineers can get HD video with surround wound to work flawlessly wirelessly, but they can't get good quality audio from wireless headphones? I consider these to be a bit pricey, so I expected better.For what it's worth, they work fine for talking on the phone.
Why is it engineers can get HD video with surround wound to work flawlessly wirelessly, but <hl> they can't get good quality audio <hl> from wireless headphones?
After reading so many reviews praising the audio quality of these headphones, I decided to give them a try. I wanted them primarily so I could listen to music without being tethered to a device. While the bluetooth maintains a connection well and has a decent range, the sound quality just isn't very good. Why is it engineers can get HD video with surround wound to work flawlessly wirelessly, but <hl> they can't get good quality audio <hl> from wireless headphones? I consider these to be a bit pricey, so I expected better.For what it's worth, they work fine for talking on the phone.
After reading so many reviews praising the audio quality of these headphones, I decided to give them a try. I wanted them primarily so I could listen to music without being tethered to a device. While the bluetooth maintains a connection well and has a decent range, the sound quality just isn't very good. <hl> Why is it engineers can get HD video with surround wound to work flawlessly wirelessly, but they can't get good quality audio from wireless headphones? <hl> I consider these to be a bit pricey, so I expected better. For what it's worth, they work fine for talking on the phone.
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electronics
The image is nice and sharp
question: Are the images of very good quality?, context: When I bought this lens, it rarely came off my camera. It has since been replaced as my favorite by the Canon 35mm f/2 (mainly because it has better construction and a wider viewing angle for my T3i's crop sensor). The image is nice and sharp, the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing. Manual focusing is challenging and the lack of image stabilization makes handheld video challenging as well, but it's a great lens to get after the kit. It feels very plasticy, but I haven't had any issues.
Are the images of very good quality?
The image is nice and sharp , the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing.
When I bought this lens, it rarely came off my camera. It has since been replaced as my favorite by the Canon 35mm f/2 (mainly because it has better construction and a wider viewing angle for my T3i's crop sensor). The image is nice and sharp, the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing. Manual focusing is challenging and the lack of image stabilization makes handheld video challenging as well, but it's a great lens to get after the kit. It feels very plasticy, but I haven't had any issues.
<hl> The image is nice and sharp <hl> , the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing.
When I bought this lens, it rarely came off my camera. It has since been replaced as my favorite by the Canon 35mm f/2 (mainly because it has better construction and a wider viewing angle for my T3i's crop sensor). <hl> The image is nice and sharp <hl>, the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing. Manual focusing is challenging and the lack of image stabilization makes handheld video challenging as well, but it's a great lens to get after the kit. It feels very plasticy, but I haven't had any issues.
When I bought this lens, it rarely came off my camera. It has since been replaced as my favorite by the Canon 35mm f/2 (mainly because it has better construction and a wider viewing angle for my T3i's crop sensor). <hl> The image is nice and sharp , the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing. <hl> Manual focusing is challenging and the lack of image stabilization makes handheld video challenging as well, but it's a great lens to get after the kit. It feels very plasticy, but I haven't had any issues.
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electronics
the sound quality is great
question: What about quality?, context: My son purchased these because his last pair of apple earbuds and the Philips were terrible. He decided on these in-ear headphones and loves them. He says the sound quality is great and so much better than the apple and the Philips. He said that he had to get use to the in-ear but he got use to them really fast. Highly recommend and will buy again.
What about quality?
He says the sound quality is great and so much better than the apple and the Philips.
My son purchased these because his last pair of apple earbuds and the Philips were terrible. He decided on these in-ear headphones and loves them. He says the sound quality is great and so much better than the apple and the Philips. He said that he had to get use to the in-ear but he got use to them really fast. Highly recommend and will buy again.
He says <hl> the sound quality is great <hl> and so much better than the apple and the Philips.
My son purchased these because his last pair of apple earbuds and the Philips were terrible. He decided on these in-ear headphones and loves them. He says <hl> the sound quality is great <hl> and so much better than the apple and the Philips. He said that he had to get use to the in-ear but he got use to them really fast. Highly recommend and will buy again.
My son purchased these because his last pair of apple earbuds and the Philips were terrible. He decided on these in-ear headphones and loves them. <hl> He says the sound quality is great and so much better than the apple and the Philips. <hl> He said that he had to get use to the in-ear but he got use to them really fast. Highly recommend and will buy again.
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electronics
the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable
question: How is battery?, context: This is by far the best mouse I've owned. Stylish and precise, feels great in the hand as well. The one thing I have to complain about is battery life. I use this on a daily basis at work and I find myself having to recharge it once a week. It's not a huge complaints because the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable, but most other wireless mice has a considerably longer battery life. That's the only reason I'm giving this a 4 instead of 5 stars.Also, the scroll wheel had a feature that wasn't obvious to me at first when I looked at the product online: there is a small button next to the scroll wheel which switches between normal scrolling found in other mice (where you hear a grinding noise as you scroll) and a smooth super-fast scrolling (with this, if you spin the scroll wheel fast, it just keeps scrolling freely on its own for a good couple of seconds before it stops!)
How is battery?
It's not a huge complaints because the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable , but most other wireless mice has a considerably longer battery life.
This is by far the best mouse I've owned. Stylish and precise, feels great in the hand as well. The one thing I have to complain about is battery life. I use this on a daily basis at work and I find myself having to recharge it once a week. It's not a huge complaints because the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable, but most other wireless mice has a considerably longer battery life. That's the only reason I'm giving this a 4 instead of 5 stars.Also, the scroll wheel had a feature that wasn't obvious to me at first when I looked at the product online: there is a small button next to the scroll wheel which switches between normal scrolling found in other mice (where you hear a grinding noise as you scroll) and a smooth super-fast scrolling (with this, if you spin the scroll wheel fast, it just keeps scrolling freely on its own for a good couple of seconds before it stops!)
It's not a huge complaints because <hl> the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable <hl> , but most other wireless mice has a considerably longer battery life.
This is by far the best mouse I've owned. Stylish and precise, feels great in the hand as well. The one thing I have to complain about is battery life. I use this on a daily basis at work and I find myself having to recharge it once a week. It's not a huge complaints because <hl> the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable <hl>, but most other wireless mice has a considerably longer battery life. That's the only reason I'm giving this a 4 instead of 5 stars.Also, the scroll wheel had a feature that wasn't obvious to me at first when I looked at the product online: there is a small button next to the scroll wheel which switches between normal scrolling found in other mice (where you hear a grinding noise as you scroll) and a smooth super-fast scrolling (with this, if you spin the scroll wheel fast, it just keeps scrolling freely on its own for a good couple of seconds before it stops!)
This is by far the best mouse I've owned. Stylish and precise, feels great in the hand as well. The one thing I have to complain about is battery life. I use this on a daily basis at work and I find myself having to recharge it once a week. <hl> It's not a huge complaints because the included battery is rechargable and you can recharge by plugging a USB cable , but most other wireless mice has a considerably longer battery life. <hl> That's the only reason I'm giving this a 4 instead of 5 stars. Also, the scroll wheel had a feature that wasn't obvious to me at first when I looked at the product online: there is a small button next to the scroll wheel which switches between normal scrolling found in other mice (where you hear a grinding noise as you scroll) and a smooth super-fast scrolling (with this, if you spin the scroll wheel fast, it just keeps scrolling freely on its own for a good couple of seconds before it stops!)
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1
electronics
the pictures it takes are very impressive
question: How good is the image of this camera?, context: Simply the best lens I have ever used. Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but the pictures it takes are very impressive!
How good is the image of this camera?
Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but the pictures it takes are very impressive !
Simply the best lens I have ever used. Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but the pictures it takes are very impressive!
Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but <hl> the pictures it takes are very impressive <hl> !
Simply the best lens I have ever used. Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but <hl> the pictures it takes are very impressive <hl>!
Simply the best lens I have ever used. <hl> Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but the pictures it takes are very impressive ! <hl>
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4
4
electronics
Setup is super easy and simple
question: How was the setup like?, context: It doesn't have the functionality that other streamers have in terms of the variety of supported application but for $35 + tax you get a nice compact device that can play netflix, Google Play (online movie rental/buy service, similar to iTunes), Google Chrome and youtube. The 'cast is also an open platform so they say the final word is far from being said here, and there's a lot more to come.There is no remote or some on screen interface. The device is controlled via mobile devices or pc/laptop using the chromecast mobile app. I have the app on my iphone and Nexus 7 (android). Integration with the devices is OK but can be improved in terms of interface however playback for Netflix and Google Play was flawless for me.Setup is super easy and simple. You basically don't need to type in almost any information other than naming you device (optional but useful if you have more than one). Just plug it in, and let the app on you phone/device set up itself. Note however that the chromcast turns off when not in use so you have to turn on your tv and switch to the chromecast to wake it up so you can set it up (say on another device).I hope this device will support other apps in the future, like Amazon for example. But for now I'm extremely happy for the price I paid.
How was the setup like?
Setup is super easy and simple .
It doesn't have the functionality that other streamers have in terms of the variety of supported application but for $35 + tax you get a nice compact device that can play netflix, Google Play (online movie rental/buy service, similar to iTunes), Google Chrome and youtube. The 'cast is also an open platform so they say the final word is far from being said here, and there's a lot more to come.There is no remote or some on screen interface. The device is controlled via mobile devices or pc/laptop using the chromecast mobile app. I have the app on my iphone and Nexus 7 (android). Integration with the devices is OK but can be improved in terms of interface however playback for Netflix and Google Play was flawless for me.Setup is super easy and simple. You basically don't need to type in almost any information other than naming you device (optional but useful if you have more than one). Just plug it in, and let the app on you phone/device set up itself. Note however that the chromcast turns off when not in use so you have to turn on your tv and switch to the chromecast to wake it up so you can set it up (say on another device).I hope this device will support other apps in the future, like Amazon for example. But for now I'm extremely happy for the price I paid.
<hl> Setup is super easy and simple <hl> .
It doesn't have the functionality that other streamers have in terms of the variety of supported application but for $35 + tax you get a nice compact device that can play netflix, Google Play (online movie rental/buy service, similar to iTunes), Google Chrome and youtube. The 'cast is also an open platform so they say the final word is far from being said here, and there's a lot more to come.There is no remote or some on screen interface. The device is controlled via mobile devices or pc/laptop using the chromecast mobile app. I have the app on my iphone and Nexus 7 (android). Integration with the devices is OK but can be improved in terms of interface however playback for Netflix and Google Play was flawless for me.<hl> Setup is super easy and simple <hl>. You basically don't need to type in almost any information other than naming you device (optional but useful if you have more than one). Just plug it in, and let the app on you phone/device set up itself. Note however that the chromcast turns off when not in use so you have to turn on your tv and switch to the chromecast to wake it up so you can set it up (say on another device).I hope this device will support other apps in the future, like Amazon for example. But for now I'm extremely happy for the price I paid.
It doesn't have the functionality that other streamers have in terms of the variety of supported application but for $35 + tax you get a nice compact device that can play netflix, Google Play (online movie rental/buy service, similar to iTunes), Google Chrome and youtube. The 'cast is also an open platform so they say the final word is far from being said here, and there's a lot more to come. There is no remote or some on screen interface. The device is controlled via mobile devices or pc/laptop using the chromecast mobile app. I have the app on my iphone and Nexus 7 (android). Integration with the devices is OK but can be improved in terms of interface however playback for Netflix and Google Play was flawless for me. <hl> Setup is super easy and simple . <hl> You basically don't need to type in almost any information other than naming you device (optional but useful if you have more than one). Just plug it in, and let the app on you phone/device set up itself. Note however that the chromcast turns off when not in use so you have to turn on your tv and switch to the chromecast to wake it up so you can set it up (say on another device).I hope this device will support other apps in the future, like Amazon for example. But for now I'm extremely happy for the price I paid.
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1
1
electronics
the sound excellent right out the box blows
question: How loud does the bass sound?, context: I had been looking for a replacement for my old Sony monitor headphones.I was thinking about 5.1 or wireless ones and then a few days ago the V-MODA was a today's deal.After reading the reviews and checking some Audiophile review sites I decided to give them a try.Checking the packaging and carry case top notch and the two braided kevlar cables are the best I have seen on a set of cans.Now the sound excellent right out the box blows the Sonys away.I have two pairs of Ultimate Ears that have great sound the V-Modas beats them.I use Flim & the BB's Tricycle to test any audio components because I know what its supposed to sound like.The highs are crisp and the bass sounds the way it's meant to be.Some say the bass is overpowering I don't think so not like Beats that sound terrible.I'm burning them so the sound should get even better.I very happy with this deal.
How loud does the bass sound?
Now the sound excellent right out the box blows the Sonys away.
I had been looking for a replacement for my old Sony monitor headphones.I was thinking about 5.1 or wireless ones and then a few days ago the V-MODA was a today's deal.After reading the reviews and checking some Audiophile review sites I decided to give them a try.Checking the packaging and carry case top notch and the two braided kevlar cables are the best I have seen on a set of cans.Now the sound excellent right out the box blows the Sonys away.I have two pairs of Ultimate Ears that have great sound the V-Modas beats them.I use Flim & the BB's Tricycle to test any audio components because I know what its supposed to sound like.The highs are crisp and the bass sounds the way it's meant to be.Some say the bass is overpowering I don't think so not like Beats that sound terrible.I'm burning them so the sound should get even better.I very happy with this deal.
Now <hl> the sound excellent right out the box blows <hl> the Sonys away.
I had been looking for a replacement for my old Sony monitor headphones.I was thinking about 5.1 or wireless ones and then a few days ago the V-MODA was a today's deal.After reading the reviews and checking some Audiophile review sites I decided to give them a try.Checking the packaging and carry case top notch and the two braided kevlar cables are the best I have seen on a set of cans.Now <hl> the sound excellent right out the box blows <hl> the Sonys away.I have two pairs of Ultimate Ears that have great sound the V-Modas beats them.I use Flim & the BB's Tricycle to test any audio components because I know what its supposed to sound like.The highs are crisp and the bass sounds the way it's meant to be.Some say the bass is overpowering I don't think so not like Beats that sound terrible.I'm burning them so the sound should get even better.I very happy with this deal.
I had been looking for a replacement for my old Sony monitor headphones. I was thinking about 5.1 or wireless ones and then a few days ago the V-MODA was a today's deal. After reading the reviews and checking some Audiophile review sites I decided to give them a try. Checking the packaging and carry case top notch and the two braided kevlar cables are the best I have seen on a set of cans. <hl> Now the sound excellent right out the box blows the Sonys away. <hl> I have two pairs of Ultimate Ears that have great sound the V-Modas beats them. I use Flim & the BB's Tricycle to test any audio components because I know what its supposed to sound like. The highs are crisp and the bass sounds the way it's meant to be. Some say the bass is overpowering I don't think so not like Beats that sound terrible. I'm burning them so the sound should get even better. I very happy with this deal.
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1
1
electronics
The instructions are adequate
question: How is the shipment?, context: The instructions are adequate. You shouldn't have ay problems understanding them. I did run into one issue. The mount is not compatible with all TV's. For instance, I bought a 60&#34; LG 3D TV from another site for a Cyber Monday deal of $600. Replaced my 47&#34;. HOWEVER, the LG I bought has integrated speakers that are &#34;down firing&#34; in the base and the bottom is approximately 3/4 of an inch wider than anywhere else on the TV. So, after I placed the TV on the wall, because the bottom speaker was slightly larger, I could not get to the safety screw of the mount. So, the TV is hanging, but, the safety screws are not tightened. You can't ever so slightly pull the TV from the wall either or the screws will not line up. Does it work? Yes. But, if you have kids (which I don't), or live in an earthquake area (which I don't), you may not want to use this with certain LG TV's.It's is sturdy, it does include a long HDMI cable and a level. The value is great, the construction is good. I would recommend this. Just heed my advise if using an LG TV.
How is the shipment?
The instructions are adequate .
The instructions are adequate. You shouldn't have ay problems understanding them. I did run into one issue. The mount is not compatible with all TV's. For instance, I bought a 60&#34; LG 3D TV from another site for a Cyber Monday deal of $600. Replaced my 47&#34;. HOWEVER, the LG I bought has integrated speakers that are &#34;down firing&#34; in the base and the bottom is approximately 3/4 of an inch wider than anywhere else on the TV. So, after I placed the TV on the wall, because the bottom speaker was slightly larger, I could not get to the safety screw of the mount. So, the TV is hanging, but, the safety screws are not tightened. You can't ever so slightly pull the TV from the wall either or the screws will not line up. Does it work? Yes. But, if you have kids (which I don't), or live in an earthquake area (which I don't), you may not want to use this with certain LG TV's.It's is sturdy, it does include a long HDMI cable and a level. The value is great, the construction is good. I would recommend this. Just heed my advise if using an LG TV.
<hl> The instructions are adequate <hl> .
<hl> The instructions are adequate <hl>. You shouldn't have ay problems understanding them. I did run into one issue. The mount is not compatible with all TV's. For instance, I bought a 60&#34; LG 3D TV from another site for a Cyber Monday deal of $600. Replaced my 47&#34;. HOWEVER, the LG I bought has integrated speakers that are &#34;down firing&#34; in the base and the bottom is approximately 3/4 of an inch wider than anywhere else on the TV. So, after I placed the TV on the wall, because the bottom speaker was slightly larger, I could not get to the safety screw of the mount. So, the TV is hanging, but, the safety screws are not tightened. You can't ever so slightly pull the TV from the wall either or the screws will not line up. Does it work? Yes. But, if you have kids (which I don't), or live in an earthquake area (which I don't), you may not want to use this with certain LG TV's.It's is sturdy, it does include a long HDMI cable and a level. The value is great, the construction is good. I would recommend this. Just heed my advise if using an LG TV.
<hl> The instructions are adequate . <hl> You shouldn't have ay problems understanding them. I did run into one issue. The mount is not compatible with all TV's. For instance, I bought a 60&#34; LG 3D TV from another site for a Cyber Monday deal of $600. Replaced my 47&#34;. HOWEVER, the LG I bought has integrated speakers that are &#34;down firing&#34; in the base and the bottom is approximately 3/4 of an inch wider than anywhere else on the TV. So, after I placed the TV on the wall, because the bottom speaker was slightly larger, I could not get to the safety screw of the mount. So, the TV is hanging, but, the safety screws are not tightened. You can't ever so slightly pull the TV from the wall either or the screws will not line up. Does it work? Yes. But, if you have kids (which I don't), or live in an earthquake area (which I don't), you may not want to use this with certain LG TV's. It's is sturdy, it does include a long HDMI cable and a level. The value is great, the construction is good. I would recommend this. Just heed my advise if using an LG TV.
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1
1
electronics
none of my music sounds good
question: How clear was the sound?, context: These were my first wireless headphones after using corded headphones for years. I realize they are probably considered on the low end for wireless, but I did expect at least decent performance and some ability to enjoy music. The headphones are light and not uncomfortable. The recharger works just fine and the distance range is OK. Other than that, they are a total disappointment. The dynamic range seems very compressed around the vocal frequencies with the higher frequencies the most affected although the bass is also weak. Virtually none of my music sounds good. Only a few things which were already lacking in dynamic range originally sound just OK. Too much range and listening enjoyment is simply lost with these headphones. I don't like them.
How clear was the sound?
Virtually none of my music sounds good .
These were my first wireless headphones after using corded headphones for years. I realize they are probably considered on the low end for wireless, but I did expect at least decent performance and some ability to enjoy music. The headphones are light and not uncomfortable. The recharger works just fine and the distance range is OK. Other than that, they are a total disappointment. The dynamic range seems very compressed around the vocal frequencies with the higher frequencies the most affected although the bass is also weak. Virtually none of my music sounds good. Only a few things which were already lacking in dynamic range originally sound just OK. Too much range and listening enjoyment is simply lost with these headphones. I don't like them.
Virtually <hl> none of my music sounds good <hl> .
These were my first wireless headphones after using corded headphones for years. I realize they are probably considered on the low end for wireless, but I did expect at least decent performance and some ability to enjoy music. The headphones are light and not uncomfortable. The recharger works just fine and the distance range is OK. Other than that, they are a total disappointment. The dynamic range seems very compressed around the vocal frequencies with the higher frequencies the most affected although the bass is also weak. Virtually <hl> none of my music sounds good <hl>. Only a few things which were already lacking in dynamic range originally sound just OK. Too much range and listening enjoyment is simply lost with these headphones. I don't like them.
These were my first wireless headphones after using corded headphones for years. I realize they are probably considered on the low end for wireless, but I did expect at least decent performance and some ability to enjoy music. The headphones are light and not uncomfortable. The recharger works just fine and the distance range is OK. Other than that, they are a total disappointment. The dynamic range seems very compressed around the vocal frequencies with the higher frequencies the most affected although the bass is also weak. <hl> Virtually none of my music sounds good . <hl> Only a few things which were already lacking in dynamic range originally sound just OK. Too much range and listening enjoyment is simply lost with these headphones. I don't like them.
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1
1
electronics
1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV
question: How is the space?, context: This is my third Cheetah wall mount. I purchased this one for a 55" Samsung LCD TV. Just like before the mout came with all the needed hardware includingn some thick plastic washers to allow me to attach the straight vertical bracket to a rounded backside of the the TV. The mount is so thin that I barely have 1 1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV. It's close enough that its difficult to plug any wires into the back of the TV after it's hung.The construction is solid. The thick wood scres wit tight in the wall's 2x4 (make sure you have a studfinder or are willing to drill some scout holes). The TV hangs very secure.The product arrived and works excatly as advertised. It was cheap, but not cheaply made. I would recommend it.
How is the space?
The mount is so thin that I barely have 1 1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV .
This is my third Cheetah wall mount. I purchased this one for a 55" Samsung LCD TV. Just like before the mout came with all the needed hardware includingn some thick plastic washers to allow me to attach the straight vertical bracket to a rounded backside of the the TV. The mount is so thin that I barely have 1 1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV. It's close enough that its difficult to plug any wires into the back of the TV after it's hung.The construction is solid. The thick wood scres wit tight in the wall's 2x4 (make sure you have a studfinder or are willing to drill some scout holes). The TV hangs very secure.The product arrived and works excatly as advertised. It was cheap, but not cheaply made. I would recommend it.
The mount is so thin that I barely have 1 <hl> 1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV <hl> .
This is my third Cheetah wall mount. I purchased this one for a 55" Samsung LCD TV. Just like before the mout came with all the needed hardware includingn some thick plastic washers to allow me to attach the straight vertical bracket to a rounded backside of the the TV. The mount is so thin that I barely have 1 <hl> 1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV <hl>. It's close enough that its difficult to plug any wires into the back of the TV after it's hung.The construction is solid. The thick wood scres wit tight in the wall's 2x4 (make sure you have a studfinder or are willing to drill some scout holes). The TV hangs very secure.The product arrived and works excatly as advertised. It was cheap, but not cheaply made. I would recommend it.
This is my third Cheetah wall mount. I purchased this one for a 55" Samsung LCD TV. Just like before the mout came with all the needed hardware includingn some thick plastic washers to allow me to attach the straight vertical bracket to a rounded backside of the the TV. <hl> The mount is so thin that I barely have 1 1/2 inches between the wall and the back of the TV . <hl> It's close enough that its difficult to plug any wires into the back of the TV after it's hung. The construction is solid. The thick wood scres wit tight in the wall's 2x4 (make sure you have a studfinder or are willing to drill some scout holes). The TV hangs very secure. The product arrived and works excatly as advertised. It was cheap, but not cheaply made. I would recommend it.
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2
2
electronics
setting this router up, we have no problems
question: How is the configuration?, context: I had my internet up and running with this router in minutes. It was not simply plug and play, but I believe that is par for the course with cable internet service. I plugged all the cables in, and there was no internet connection. I simply then went through the guided setup available through the router's administration portal and I was all set. We noticed a big difference with our wireless network speed and reach after hooking this router up. Previously, we had trouble streaming high quality videos on our iPads from the other side of the house. After setting this router up, we have no problems. This could be due our old router being just old and slow. But I also used the dual-band feature, and have our iPads connected to the 5 ghz network. I think that we noticed the improvement because we are getting less interference from cell phones and baby monitors. We also have the 2.4 GHZ network running for devices that are not 5 GHZ capable (my cell phone, for example). Altogether, I'm very pleased with this router and would recommend to others.
How is the configuration?
After setting this router up, we have no problems .
I had my internet up and running with this router in minutes. It was not simply plug and play, but I believe that is par for the course with cable internet service. I plugged all the cables in, and there was no internet connection. I simply then went through the guided setup available through the router's administration portal and I was all set. We noticed a big difference with our wireless network speed and reach after hooking this router up. Previously, we had trouble streaming high quality videos on our iPads from the other side of the house. After setting this router up, we have no problems. This could be due our old router being just old and slow. But I also used the dual-band feature, and have our iPads connected to the 5 ghz network. I think that we noticed the improvement because we are getting less interference from cell phones and baby monitors. We also have the 2.4 GHZ network running for devices that are not 5 GHZ capable (my cell phone, for example). Altogether, I'm very pleased with this router and would recommend to others.
After <hl> setting this router up, we have no problems <hl> .
I had my internet up and running with this router in minutes. It was not simply plug and play, but I believe that is par for the course with cable internet service. I plugged all the cables in, and there was no internet connection. I simply then went through the guided setup available through the router's administration portal and I was all set. We noticed a big difference with our wireless network speed and reach after hooking this router up. Previously, we had trouble streaming high quality videos on our iPads from the other side of the house. After <hl> setting this router up, we have no problems <hl>. This could be due our old router being just old and slow. But I also used the dual-band feature, and have our iPads connected to the 5 ghz network. I think that we noticed the improvement because we are getting less interference from cell phones and baby monitors. We also have the 2.4 GHZ network running for devices that are not 5 GHZ capable (my cell phone, for example). Altogether, I'm very pleased with this router and would recommend to others.
I had my internet up and running with this router in minutes. It was not simply plug and play, but I believe that is par for the course with cable internet service. I plugged all the cables in, and there was no internet connection. I simply then went through the guided setup available through the router's administration portal and I was all set. We noticed a big difference with our wireless network speed and reach after hooking this router up. Previously, we had trouble streaming high quality videos on our iPads from the other side of the house. <hl> After setting this router up, we have no problems . <hl> This could be due our old router being just old and slow. But I also used the dual-band feature, and have our iPads connected to the 5 ghz network. I think that we noticed the improvement because we are getting less interference from cell phones and baby monitors. We also have the 2.4 GHZ network running for devices that are not 5 GHZ capable (my cell phone, for example). Altogether, I'm very pleased with this router and would recommend to others.
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1
1
electronics
dynamic mic
question: What is the quality of the microphone like on this?, context: the ease of plug and play is at our finger tips. This camera has very clear quality pics and a dynamic mic.
What is the quality of the microphone like on this?
This camera has very clear quality pics and a dynamic mic .
the ease of plug and play is at our finger tips. This camera has very clear quality pics and a dynamic mic.
This camera has very clear quality pics and a <hl> dynamic mic <hl> .
the ease of plug and play is at our finger tips. This camera has very clear quality pics and a <hl> dynamic mic <hl>.
the ease of plug and play is at our finger tips. <hl> This camera has very clear quality pics and a dynamic mic . <hl>
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5
5
electronics
these headphones are great
question: How is the ear?, context: I bought these headphones after reading all the positive reviews I read here and I must say that the reviews are pretty accurate - these headphones are great. For portable headphones they produce bass very well, much better than the ones that came with the Ipod or $30 Sony ear buds. The mids are clear and the highs are sufficient. The case is a nice feature and looks cool but its a slight hassle to use.I also have Grado SR-60's which have better sound but aren't portable and not very comfortable for long periods of time. These Sennheisers are very comfortable and stay on your head snugly which make them great for working out.
How is the ear?
I bought these headphones after reading all the positive reviews I read here and I must say that the reviews are pretty accurate - these headphones are great .
I bought these headphones after reading all the positive reviews I read here and I must say that the reviews are pretty accurate - these headphones are great. For portable headphones they produce bass very well, much better than the ones that came with the Ipod or $30 Sony ear buds. The mids are clear and the highs are sufficient. The case is a nice feature and looks cool but its a slight hassle to use.I also have Grado SR-60's which have better sound but aren't portable and not very comfortable for long periods of time. These Sennheisers are very comfortable and stay on your head snugly which make them great for working out.
I bought these headphones after reading all the positive reviews I read here and I must say that the reviews are pretty accurate - <hl> these headphones are great <hl> .
I bought these headphones after reading all the positive reviews I read here and I must say that the reviews are pretty accurate - <hl> these headphones are great <hl>. For portable headphones they produce bass very well, much better than the ones that came with the Ipod or $30 Sony ear buds. The mids are clear and the highs are sufficient. The case is a nice feature and looks cool but its a slight hassle to use.I also have Grado SR-60's which have better sound but aren't portable and not very comfortable for long periods of time. These Sennheisers are very comfortable and stay on your head snugly which make them great for working out.
<hl> I bought these headphones after reading all the positive reviews I read here and I must say that the reviews are pretty accurate - these headphones are great . <hl> For portable headphones they produce bass very well, much better than the ones that came with the Ipod or $30 Sony ear buds. The mids are clear and the highs are sufficient. The case is a nice feature and looks cool but its a slight hassle to use. I also have Grado SR-60's which have better sound but aren't portable and not very comfortable for long periods of time. These Sennheisers are very comfortable and stay on your head snugly which make them great for working out.
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2
2
electronics
light--4 lbs
question: How heavy is the laptop?, context: So, after reading hundreds of computer reviews, I decided to go with this Asus. I was impressed that a touch screen would be fairly affordable (similar non-touch laptops were in the $500-600 range, so this wasn't a big jump). I was also excited about the hybrid hard drive, so I took the plunge and bought it.First of all, it's a gorgeous computer. The brushed black back is lovely and the computer is sleek and smooth and beautiful. I was already in love when I took it out of the box. It's light--4 lbs--and super easy to fit into a backpack or even a large purse. I turned it on, set up Windows 8 (which is initially confusing as heck, even for someone who is totally comfortable using computers), and I started playing with the apps so that I could get a sense of how well the touch screen worked. I had no problem using the gestures, like pinch to zoom, two-finger scrolling, and panning. It's as sensitive as any tablet I've used. Wonderful! I did briefly have trouble with the touchpad, but after installing all the Asus updates and Windows 8 updates, all is well. You can do all of the same gestures on the touchpad, by the way. And the touchpad is huge! I like it, but it's different than what I'm used to.Okay, so on to the other stuff. Just so you know, I am a PhD student, so I often have multiple programs open: Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, etc. I don't require the kind of CPU and memory as someone who does more intensive computing or gaming, but I do notice when things begin to lag. Things I care about: USB 3.0 (there is one), the touch screen, the sound quality, and ability to run 3-6 programs smoothly and quickly. As I said, the touch screen is great. The sound quality is also surprisingly good, and it gets significantly louder than my old laptop. With headphones plugged in, the sound is excellent, even at the lowest volumes (I've been listening at approx. 12% volume). And the computer has been great with multiple programs. I have only had it for a few days, but I've been putting it through the ringer. So far, it's passed with flying colors. It's gorgeous, it runs smoothly and quickly for my needs, and it seems to be an awesome product. This computer and I are a match made in heaven.
How heavy is the laptop?
It's light--4 lbs --and super easy to fit into a backpack or even a large purse.
So, after reading hundreds of computer reviews, I decided to go with this Asus. I was impressed that a touch screen would be fairly affordable (similar non-touch laptops were in the $500-600 range, so this wasn't a big jump). I was also excited about the hybrid hard drive, so I took the plunge and bought it.First of all, it's a gorgeous computer. The brushed black back is lovely and the computer is sleek and smooth and beautiful. I was already in love when I took it out of the box. It's light--4 lbs--and super easy to fit into a backpack or even a large purse. I turned it on, set up Windows 8 (which is initially confusing as heck, even for someone who is totally comfortable using computers), and I started playing with the apps so that I could get a sense of how well the touch screen worked. I had no problem using the gestures, like pinch to zoom, two-finger scrolling, and panning. It's as sensitive as any tablet I've used. Wonderful! I did briefly have trouble with the touchpad, but after installing all the Asus updates and Windows 8 updates, all is well. You can do all of the same gestures on the touchpad, by the way. And the touchpad is huge! I like it, but it's different than what I'm used to.Okay, so on to the other stuff. Just so you know, I am a PhD student, so I often have multiple programs open: Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, etc. I don't require the kind of CPU and memory as someone who does more intensive computing or gaming, but I do notice when things begin to lag. Things I care about: USB 3.0 (there is one), the touch screen, the sound quality, and ability to run 3-6 programs smoothly and quickly. As I said, the touch screen is great. The sound quality is also surprisingly good, and it gets significantly louder than my old laptop. With headphones plugged in, the sound is excellent, even at the lowest volumes (I've been listening at approx. 12% volume). And the computer has been great with multiple programs. I have only had it for a few days, but I've been putting it through the ringer. So far, it's passed with flying colors. It's gorgeous, it runs smoothly and quickly for my needs, and it seems to be an awesome product. This computer and I are a match made in heaven.
It's <hl> light--4 lbs <hl> --and super easy to fit into a backpack or even a large purse.
So, after reading hundreds of computer reviews, I decided to go with this Asus. I was impressed that a touch screen would be fairly affordable (similar non-touch laptops were in the $500-600 range, so this wasn't a big jump). I was also excited about the hybrid hard drive, so I took the plunge and bought it.First of all, it's a gorgeous computer. The brushed black back is lovely and the computer is sleek and smooth and beautiful. I was already in love when I took it out of the box. It's <hl> light--4 lbs <hl>--and super easy to fit into a backpack or even a large purse. I turned it on, set up Windows 8 (which is initially confusing as heck, even for someone who is totally comfortable using computers), and I started playing with the apps so that I could get a sense of how well the touch screen worked. I had no problem using the gestures, like pinch to zoom, two-finger scrolling, and panning. It's as sensitive as any tablet I've used. Wonderful! I did briefly have trouble with the touchpad, but after installing all the Asus updates and Windows 8 updates, all is well. You can do all of the same gestures on the touchpad, by the way. And the touchpad is huge! I like it, but it's different than what I'm used to.Okay, so on to the other stuff. Just so you know, I am a PhD student, so I often have multiple programs open: Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, etc. I don't require the kind of CPU and memory as someone who does more intensive computing or gaming, but I do notice when things begin to lag. Things I care about: USB 3.0 (there is one), the touch screen, the sound quality, and ability to run 3-6 programs smoothly and quickly. As I said, the touch screen is great. The sound quality is also surprisingly good, and it gets significantly louder than my old laptop. With headphones plugged in, the sound is excellent, even at the lowest volumes (I've been listening at approx. 12% volume). And the computer has been great with multiple programs. I have only had it for a few days, but I've been putting it through the ringer. So far, it's passed with flying colors. It's gorgeous, it runs smoothly and quickly for my needs, and it seems to be an awesome product. This computer and I are a match made in heaven.
So, after reading hundreds of computer reviews, I decided to go with this Asus. I was impressed that a touch screen would be fairly affordable (similar non-touch laptops were in the $500-600 range, so this wasn't a big jump). I was also excited about the hybrid hard drive, so I took the plunge and bought it. First of all, it's a gorgeous computer. The brushed black back is lovely and the computer is sleek and smooth and beautiful. I was already in love when I took it out of the box. <hl> It's light--4 lbs --and super easy to fit into a backpack or even a large purse. <hl> I turned it on, set up Windows 8 (which is initially confusing as heck, even for someone who is totally comfortable using computers), and I started playing with the apps so that I could get a sense of how well the touch screen worked. I had no problem using the gestures, like pinch to zoom, two-finger scrolling, and panning. It's as sensitive as any tablet I've used. Wonderful! I did briefly have trouble with the touchpad, but after installing all the Asus updates and Windows 8 updates, all is well. You can do all of the same gestures on the touchpad, by the way. And the touchpad is huge! I like it, but it's different than what I'm used to. Okay, so on to the other stuff. Just so you know, I am a PhD student, so I often have multiple programs open: Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, etc. I don't require the kind of CPU and memory as someone who does more intensive computing or gaming, but I do notice when things begin to lag. Things I care about: USB 3.0 (there is one), the touch screen, the sound quality, and ability to run 3-6 programs smoothly and quickly. As I said, the touch screen is great. The sound quality is also surprisingly good, and it gets significantly louder than my old laptop. With headphones plugged in, the sound is excellent, even at the lowest volumes (I've been listening at approx. 12% volume). And the computer has been great with multiple programs. I have only had it for a few days, but I've been putting it through the ringer. So far, it's passed with flying colors. It's gorgeous, it runs smoothly and quickly for my needs, and it seems to be an awesome product. This computer and I are a match made in heaven.
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4
4
electronics
sale for as much as $750
question: What is the price of the camera?, context: This is a good little camera. I thought long and hard before I gave it only three stars. But, despite it being better than any other compact, I still have lots of criticism.The good:The image quality is very strong. Not as good as the DP1/2, but that camera is a disaster in nearly all other regards. With F/2 and and 400 you'll likely get the indoor shot you need. And when that fails, 800 is tolerable. The LX3 is a zippy performer too. While a little slow on the startup, the auto-focus is decently quick (could be better) and the shot to shot performance is quite good. The full-auto mode is good too. Hand the camera over to a novice and he/she will get a good shot. Love the aspect ratio.The meh:The zoom range is a little limited. But I'm not too bothered by it. Other than macro, I can't imagine the manual focus ever being usable. I'd gladly give up some screen real estate for a viewfinder (even an evf). An integrated lens cap would have been a nice touch, as would a wrist strap. It'd be nice if the RAW format were more open. At the time of this review Aperture doesn't support it at all and Lightroom only kinda supports it.The bad:My main complaint is the interface. It's not awful. In fact it's probably better than most compacts. But this camera had so much manual potential, only to be let down my too many darned buttons. The user programable setting are a good example. It has four presets. But only two of them are really useful. The other two require you to turn the dial, hit the select button, navigate down and then confirm; you just missed your shot. I wonder why it would be so difficult to have two or three more dials on the camera to control shutter, aperture and ISO? Instead, we get the worlds tiniest joystick. Again, by the time you've actually changed a setting you probably missed the shot. Also, why is a manual focus that goes around the lens so hard to implement? It's such a wonderful convention that is almost never seen on a compact.The wrap up:I do really like this camera. It's a good RAW shooter with good quality; all in a compact package. But, I hope that Panasonic really concentrates on the fundamentals for the LX4. A viewfinder and a couple of dials or knobs would have made this a four star camera for sure. If they managed to squeeze a larger sensor in too, it would be the best camera of all time.The unrelated:Shame on Amazon for allowing price gouging from their partners. Currently (April/May 2009) the LX3K is quite scarce. I ended up paying a reasonable $50 over MSRP. But during the shortage the camera has been on sale for as much as $750 ($250 over MSRP!). Capitalism, the free market and supply/demand are all good things. But I'm a little offended that Amazon would allow their customers to be bludgeoned by such heavy pricing. Remember, just because someone agrees to be taken advantage of, doesn't make it right to do so.
What is the price of the camera?
But during the shortage the camera has been on sale for as much as $750 ($250 over MSRP!).
This is a good little camera. I thought long and hard before I gave it only three stars. But, despite it being better than any other compact, I still have lots of criticism.The good:The image quality is very strong. Not as good as the DP1/2, but that camera is a disaster in nearly all other regards. With F/2 and and 400 you'll likely get the indoor shot you need. And when that fails, 800 is tolerable. The LX3 is a zippy performer too. While a little slow on the startup, the auto-focus is decently quick (could be better) and the shot to shot performance is quite good. The full-auto mode is good too. Hand the camera over to a novice and he/she will get a good shot. Love the aspect ratio.The meh:The zoom range is a little limited. But I'm not too bothered by it. Other than macro, I can't imagine the manual focus ever being usable. I'd gladly give up some screen real estate for a viewfinder (even an evf). An integrated lens cap would have been a nice touch, as would a wrist strap. It'd be nice if the RAW format were more open. At the time of this review Aperture doesn't support it at all and Lightroom only kinda supports it.The bad:My main complaint is the interface. It's not awful. In fact it's probably better than most compacts. But this camera had so much manual potential, only to be let down my too many darned buttons. The user programable setting are a good example. It has four presets. But only two of them are really useful. The other two require you to turn the dial, hit the select button, navigate down and then confirm; you just missed your shot. I wonder why it would be so difficult to have two or three more dials on the camera to control shutter, aperture and ISO? Instead, we get the worlds tiniest joystick. Again, by the time you've actually changed a setting you probably missed the shot. Also, why is a manual focus that goes around the lens so hard to implement? It's such a wonderful convention that is almost never seen on a compact.The wrap up:I do really like this camera. It's a good RAW shooter with good quality; all in a compact package. But, I hope that Panasonic really concentrates on the fundamentals for the LX4. A viewfinder and a couple of dials or knobs would have made this a four star camera for sure. If they managed to squeeze a larger sensor in too, it would be the best camera of all time.The unrelated:Shame on Amazon for allowing price gouging from their partners. Currently (April/May 2009) the LX3K is quite scarce. I ended up paying a reasonable $50 over MSRP. But during the shortage the camera has been on sale for as much as $750 ($250 over MSRP!). Capitalism, the free market and supply/demand are all good things. But I'm a little offended that Amazon would allow their customers to be bludgeoned by such heavy pricing. Remember, just because someone agrees to be taken advantage of, doesn't make it right to do so.
But during the shortage the camera has been on <hl> sale for as much as $750 <hl> ($250 over MSRP!).
This is a good little camera. I thought long and hard before I gave it only three stars. But, despite it being better than any other compact, I still have lots of criticism.The good:The image quality is very strong. Not as good as the DP1/2, but that camera is a disaster in nearly all other regards. With F/2 and and 400 you'll likely get the indoor shot you need. And when that fails, 800 is tolerable. The LX3 is a zippy performer too. While a little slow on the startup, the auto-focus is decently quick (could be better) and the shot to shot performance is quite good. The full-auto mode is good too. Hand the camera over to a novice and he/she will get a good shot. Love the aspect ratio.The meh:The zoom range is a little limited. But I'm not too bothered by it. Other than macro, I can't imagine the manual focus ever being usable. I'd gladly give up some screen real estate for a viewfinder (even an evf). An integrated lens cap would have been a nice touch, as would a wrist strap. It'd be nice if the RAW format were more open. At the time of this review Aperture doesn't support it at all and Lightroom only kinda supports it.The bad:My main complaint is the interface. It's not awful. In fact it's probably better than most compacts. But this camera had so much manual potential, only to be let down my too many darned buttons. The user programable setting are a good example. It has four presets. But only two of them are really useful. The other two require you to turn the dial, hit the select button, navigate down and then confirm; you just missed your shot. I wonder why it would be so difficult to have two or three more dials on the camera to control shutter, aperture and ISO? Instead, we get the worlds tiniest joystick. Again, by the time you've actually changed a setting you probably missed the shot. Also, why is a manual focus that goes around the lens so hard to implement? It's such a wonderful convention that is almost never seen on a compact.The wrap up:I do really like this camera. It's a good RAW shooter with good quality; all in a compact package. But, I hope that Panasonic really concentrates on the fundamentals for the LX4. A viewfinder and a couple of dials or knobs would have made this a four star camera for sure. If they managed to squeeze a larger sensor in too, it would be the best camera of all time.The unrelated:Shame on Amazon for allowing price gouging from their partners. Currently (April/May 2009) the LX3K is quite scarce. I ended up paying a reasonable $50 over MSRP. But during the shortage the camera has been on <hl> sale for as much as $750 <hl> ($250 over MSRP!). Capitalism, the free market and supply/demand are all good things. But I'm a little offended that Amazon would allow their customers to be bludgeoned by such heavy pricing. Remember, just because someone agrees to be taken advantage of, doesn't make it right to do so.
This is a good little camera. I thought long and hard before I gave it only three stars. But, despite it being better than any other compact, I still have lots of criticism. The good:The image quality is very strong. Not as good as the DP1/2, but that camera is a disaster in nearly all other regards. With F/2 and and 400 you'll likely get the indoor shot you need. And when that fails, 800 is tolerable. The LX3 is a zippy performer too. While a little slow on the startup, the auto-focus is decently quick (could be better) and the shot to shot performance is quite good. The full-auto mode is good too. Hand the camera over to a novice and he/she will get a good shot. Love the aspect ratio. The meh:The zoom range is a little limited. But I'm not too bothered by it. Other than macro, I can't imagine the manual focus ever being usable. I'd gladly give up some screen real estate for a viewfinder (even an evf). An integrated lens cap would have been a nice touch, as would a wrist strap. It'd be nice if the RAW format were more open. At the time of this review Aperture doesn't support it at all and Lightroom only kinda supports it. The bad:My main complaint is the interface. It's not awful. In fact it's probably better than most compacts. But this camera had so much manual potential, only to be let down my too many darned buttons. The user programable setting are a good example. It has four presets. But only two of them are really useful. The other two require you to turn the dial, hit the select button, navigate down and then confirm; you just missed your shot. I wonder why it would be so difficult to have two or three more dials on the camera to control shutter, aperture and ISO? Instead, we get the worlds tiniest joystick. Again, by the time you've actually changed a setting you probably missed the shot. Also, why is a manual focus that goes around the lens so hard to implement? It's such a wonderful convention that is almost never seen on a compact. The wrap up:I do really like this camera. It's a good RAW shooter with good quality; all in a compact package. But, I hope that Panasonic really concentrates on the fundamentals for the LX4. A viewfinder and a couple of dials or knobs would have made this a four star camera for sure. If they managed to squeeze a larger sensor in too, it would be the best camera of all time. The unrelated:Shame on Amazon for allowing price gouging from their partners. Currently (April/May 2009) the LX3K is quite scarce. I ended up paying a reasonable $50 over MSRP. <hl> But during the shortage the camera has been on sale for as much as $750 ($250 over MSRP!). <hl> Capitalism, the free market and supply/demand are all good things. But I'm a little offended that Amazon would allow their customers to be bludgeoned by such heavy pricing. Remember, just because someone agrees to be taken advantage of, doesn't make it right to do so.
66924302bf6d8ea235a19e6a84afcf36
1
1
electronics
the sound on the speaker was really low
question: How is it the sound?, context: I bought this cute little speaker to play outside near the pool. I plugged it in to my iPod and heard nothing. Read the instructions on how to turn it on (duh) and could barely hear any music. Then I turned the volume up on the iPod as loud as it would go and still the sound on the speaker was really low. So I tried it on my Kindle Fire and the sound blasted out the room. But why won't it work on my iPod??? The iPod is an older version, but that shouldn't matter since it works on every other device I own.Changed my mind after I tinkered with the iPod and got the sound to work. It's amazing!!! Very happy now and highly recommend this speaker!
How is it the sound?
Then I turned the volume up on the iPod as loud as it would go and still the sound on the speaker was really low .
I bought this cute little speaker to play outside near the pool. I plugged it in to my iPod and heard nothing. Read the instructions on how to turn it on (duh) and could barely hear any music. Then I turned the volume up on the iPod as loud as it would go and still the sound on the speaker was really low. So I tried it on my Kindle Fire and the sound blasted out the room. But why won't it work on my iPod??? The iPod is an older version, but that shouldn't matter since it works on every other device I own.Changed my mind after I tinkered with the iPod and got the sound to work. It's amazing!!! Very happy now and highly recommend this speaker!
Then I turned the volume up on the iPod as loud as it would go and still <hl> the sound on the speaker was really low <hl> .
I bought this cute little speaker to play outside near the pool. I plugged it in to my iPod and heard nothing. Read the instructions on how to turn it on (duh) and could barely hear any music. Then I turned the volume up on the iPod as loud as it would go and still <hl> the sound on the speaker was really low <hl>. So I tried it on my Kindle Fire and the sound blasted out the room. But why won't it work on my iPod??? The iPod is an older version, but that shouldn't matter since it works on every other device I own.Changed my mind after I tinkered with the iPod and got the sound to work. It's amazing!!! Very happy now and highly recommend this speaker!
I bought this cute little speaker to play outside near the pool. I plugged it in to my iPod and heard nothing. Read the instructions on how to turn it on (duh) and could barely hear any music. <hl> Then I turned the volume up on the iPod as loud as it would go and still the sound on the speaker was really low . <hl> So I tried it on my Kindle Fire and the sound blasted out the room. But why won't it work on my iPod??? The iPod is an older version, but that shouldn't matter since it works on every other device I own. Changed my mind after I tinkered with the iPod and got the sound to work. It's amazing!!! Very happy now and highly recommend this speaker!
280c05d04c50b80403edb554d847d647
1
1
electronics
They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation
question: How is the sound quality?, context: These have been a great pair for me. Initially they seemed a bit expensive. However, these have lasted for 2 years, and are still going strong. They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation. They are quite comfortable for in-ears, more so than all others I've tried. No problems with these so far and I expect them to last because they seem very durable. They only thing lacking is a "big bass" but I'm not a fan of over-bearing bass anyway. The reason for 4 stars is the price should be a bit lower and the bass a bit higher.
How is the sound quality?
They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation .
These have been a great pair for me. Initially they seemed a bit expensive. However, these have lasted for 2 years, and are still going strong. They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation. They are quite comfortable for in-ears, more so than all others I've tried. No problems with these so far and I expect them to last because they seem very durable. They only thing lacking is a "big bass" but I'm not a fan of over-bearing bass anyway. The reason for 4 stars is the price should be a bit lower and the bass a bit higher.
<hl> They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation <hl> .
These have been a great pair for me. Initially they seemed a bit expensive. However, these have lasted for 2 years, and are still going strong. <hl> They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation <hl>. They are quite comfortable for in-ears, more so than all others I've tried. No problems with these so far and I expect them to last because they seem very durable. They only thing lacking is a "big bass" but I'm not a fan of over-bearing bass anyway. The reason for 4 stars is the price should be a bit lower and the bass a bit higher.
These have been a great pair for me. Initially they seemed a bit expensive. However, these have lasted for 2 years, and are still going strong. <hl> They have exceptional sound quality and decent sound isolation . <hl> They are quite comfortable for in-ears, more so than all others I've tried. No problems with these so far and I expect them to last because they seem very durable. They only thing lacking is a "big bass" but I'm not a fan of over-bearing bass anyway. The reason for 4 stars is the price should be a bit lower and the bass a bit higher.
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2
2
electronics
The airplay disconnects very frequently.3
question: How about function?, context: This is a fine set of receiver, but I have my own issues with it. I have been using it for last 3 weeks and found it a little disappointing.1. It is too huge, too tall. I had to get a separate furniture just for this.2. The airplay disconnects very frequently.3. The YAOC is good, but cannot replace your own ears for calibration. I was never happy with the calibration done by YAOC4. No cables included5. I am just using the 7ch music setting, everything else sounds just odd6. The apps on android and iOS are just crap. Difficult to use and navigate. But they add useful functionality. The feature that I liked was, give the IP address of the receiver on any device and it opens control to access it, the apps are not required for that sense.7. Remote is clunky. The buttons are too small, non-ergonomic and hard.8. Does not play video from USB. And playing video files plays audio with lots of breaks.9. The on screen menu is badly designed. It could be lot better.I like the internet radio, but used it just once, the receiver is not to blame but the channels and the quality of music streaming, did not use it again.
How about function?
The airplay disconnects very frequently.3 .
This is a fine set of receiver, but I have my own issues with it. I have been using it for last 3 weeks and found it a little disappointing.1. It is too huge, too tall. I had to get a separate furniture just for this.2. The airplay disconnects very frequently.3. The YAOC is good, but cannot replace your own ears for calibration. I was never happy with the calibration done by YAOC4. No cables included5. I am just using the 7ch music setting, everything else sounds just odd6. The apps on android and iOS are just crap. Difficult to use and navigate. But they add useful functionality. The feature that I liked was, give the IP address of the receiver on any device and it opens control to access it, the apps are not required for that sense.7. Remote is clunky. The buttons are too small, non-ergonomic and hard.8. Does not play video from USB. And playing video files plays audio with lots of breaks.9. The on screen menu is badly designed. It could be lot better.I like the internet radio, but used it just once, the receiver is not to blame but the channels and the quality of music streaming, did not use it again.
<hl> The airplay disconnects very frequently.3 <hl> .
This is a fine set of receiver, but I have my own issues with it. I have been using it for last 3 weeks and found it a little disappointing.1. It is too huge, too tall. I had to get a separate furniture just for this.2. <hl> The airplay disconnects very frequently.3 <hl>. The YAOC is good, but cannot replace your own ears for calibration. I was never happy with the calibration done by YAOC4. No cables included5. I am just using the 7ch music setting, everything else sounds just odd6. The apps on android and iOS are just crap. Difficult to use and navigate. But they add useful functionality. The feature that I liked was, give the IP address of the receiver on any device and it opens control to access it, the apps are not required for that sense.7. Remote is clunky. The buttons are too small, non-ergonomic and hard.8. Does not play video from USB. And playing video files plays audio with lots of breaks.9. The on screen menu is badly designed. It could be lot better.I like the internet radio, but used it just once, the receiver is not to blame but the channels and the quality of music streaming, did not use it again.
This is a fine set of receiver, but I have my own issues with it. I have been using it for last 3 weeks and found it a little disappointing.1. It is too huge, too tall. I had to get a separate furniture just for this.2. <hl> The airplay disconnects very frequently.3 . <hl> The YAOC is good, but cannot replace your own ears for calibration. I was never happy with the calibration done by YAOC4. No cables included5. I am just using the 7ch music setting, everything else sounds just odd6. The apps on android and iOS are just crap. Difficult to use and navigate. But they add useful functionality. The feature that I liked was, give the IP address of the receiver on any device and it opens control to access it, the apps are not required for that sense.7. Remote is clunky. The buttons are too small, non-ergonomic and hard.8. Does not play video from USB. And playing video files plays audio with lots of breaks.9. The on screen menu is badly designed. It could be lot better. I like the internet radio, but used it just once, the receiver is not to blame but the channels and the quality of music streaming, did not use it again.
bb9d79ccc3407bbd812941d4e718d6b3
2
2
electronics
The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec
question: Is the transfer rate good?, context: Just got it today. 11/29/11. I love the size and the fact that it has a protective shield which can be turned over when using it (instead of having a cap which I always loose or retractible feature which doesn't always work as it suppose to.It came with some software which I uninstalled right away (no need for that) and also it came formated in FAT32, I re-formated to NTFS (even though it's only 8gb I still would like to be able save files over 4gb in size.The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways.For the purpose I purchased this drive it is absolutely perfect and does what it suppose to do, so I'm very happy.I definetly recomend this product.Please note if you trying to watch 1080p movies of this drive you need to look into something else as the transfer speed would be too slow and the size would not allow you to have any movies over 8gb, we all know most of 1080p movies these days take around 10 to 15 GB.
Is the transfer rate good?
The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways.
Just got it today. 11/29/11. I love the size and the fact that it has a protective shield which can be turned over when using it (instead of having a cap which I always loose or retractible feature which doesn't always work as it suppose to.It came with some software which I uninstalled right away (no need for that) and also it came formated in FAT32, I re-formated to NTFS (even though it's only 8gb I still would like to be able save files over 4gb in size.The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways.For the purpose I purchased this drive it is absolutely perfect and does what it suppose to do, so I'm very happy.I definetly recomend this product.Please note if you trying to watch 1080p movies of this drive you need to look into something else as the transfer speed would be too slow and the size would not allow you to have any movies over 8gb, we all know most of 1080p movies these days take around 10 to 15 GB.
<hl> The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec <hl> which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways.
Just got it today. 11/29/11. I love the size and the fact that it has a protective shield which can be turned over when using it (instead of having a cap which I always loose or retractible feature which doesn't always work as it suppose to.It came with some software which I uninstalled right away (no need for that) and also it came formated in FAT32, I re-formated to NTFS (even though it's only 8gb I still would like to be able save files over 4gb in size.<hl> The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec <hl> which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways.For the purpose I purchased this drive it is absolutely perfect and does what it suppose to do, so I'm very happy.I definetly recomend this product.Please note if you trying to watch 1080p movies of this drive you need to look into something else as the transfer speed would be too slow and the size would not allow you to have any movies over 8gb, we all know most of 1080p movies these days take around 10 to 15 GB.
Just got it today. 11/29/11. I love the size and the fact that it has a protective shield which can be turned over when using it (instead of having a cap which I always loose or retractible feature which doesn't always work as it suppose to. It came with some software which I uninstalled right away (no need for that) and also it came formated in FAT32, I re-formated to NTFS (even though it's only 8gb I still would like to be able save files over 4gb in size. <hl> The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways. <hl> For the purpose I purchased this drive it is absolutely perfect and does what it suppose to do, so I'm very happy. I definetly recomend this product. Please note if you trying to watch 1080p movies of this drive you need to look into something else as the transfer speed would be too slow and the size would not allow you to have any movies over 8gb, we all know most of 1080p movies these days take around 10 to 15 GB.
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1
1
electronics
The screen is fine
question: Do you have a good screen?, context: I really love my macbook air, and I seriously considered buying another one for my kids to use. Then this little guy showed up. I was sold when Engadget said it was 80% of the macbook air experience at a fraction of the price. I'd say it's more like 60% of the macbook air experience, but that's still an incredible deal for the price.Drawbacks:You can't print. You can set up google cloudprint but I haven't gotten it to work yet. You can't do anything that isn't inside a web browser. 95% of my computer usage is inside google chrome anyway, so that's not a huge deal for me as a second computer. You can't edit video or do anthing else that requires more than a simple file system and a web browser.Advantages:The keyboard and touchpad are near-mackbook quality. That makes them better than 70 percent of all laptops out there. Not a small thing. I love the two-finger scrolling which you can reverse so it works like a mac. Google calls it simple scrolling. There is two-finger right click too.The screen is fine. I wish I could put the bottom-of-the-screen launcher bar on the side of the screen to save precious vertical pixels.Interface is good. I set up separate user account for each of my kids. Not as smooth as a mac but smoother than windows 7.Build quality is better than your average laptop but not up to macbook standards. Considering the price it's amazingly well put together.Bottom line: For someone like me who spends most of my computer time in chrome for mac, this is a natural second computer. It would be great for a student computer. If you want to edit videos or do other things that don't work very well in a web browser you should look elsewhere.You could easily spend three times this much and get a computer with a lesser keyboard, lesser touchpad, and inferior build quality.
Do you have a good screen?
The screen is fine .
I really love my macbook air, and I seriously considered buying another one for my kids to use. Then this little guy showed up. I was sold when Engadget said it was 80% of the macbook air experience at a fraction of the price. I'd say it's more like 60% of the macbook air experience, but that's still an incredible deal for the price.Drawbacks:You can't print. You can set up google cloudprint but I haven't gotten it to work yet. You can't do anything that isn't inside a web browser. 95% of my computer usage is inside google chrome anyway, so that's not a huge deal for me as a second computer. You can't edit video or do anthing else that requires more than a simple file system and a web browser.Advantages:The keyboard and touchpad are near-mackbook quality. That makes them better than 70 percent of all laptops out there. Not a small thing. I love the two-finger scrolling which you can reverse so it works like a mac. Google calls it simple scrolling. There is two-finger right click too.The screen is fine. I wish I could put the bottom-of-the-screen launcher bar on the side of the screen to save precious vertical pixels.Interface is good. I set up separate user account for each of my kids. Not as smooth as a mac but smoother than windows 7.Build quality is better than your average laptop but not up to macbook standards. Considering the price it's amazingly well put together.Bottom line: For someone like me who spends most of my computer time in chrome for mac, this is a natural second computer. It would be great for a student computer. If you want to edit videos or do other things that don't work very well in a web browser you should look elsewhere.You could easily spend three times this much and get a computer with a lesser keyboard, lesser touchpad, and inferior build quality.
<hl> The screen is fine <hl> .
I really love my macbook air, and I seriously considered buying another one for my kids to use. Then this little guy showed up. I was sold when Engadget said it was 80% of the macbook air experience at a fraction of the price. I'd say it's more like 60% of the macbook air experience, but that's still an incredible deal for the price.Drawbacks:You can't print. You can set up google cloudprint but I haven't gotten it to work yet. You can't do anything that isn't inside a web browser. 95% of my computer usage is inside google chrome anyway, so that's not a huge deal for me as a second computer. You can't edit video or do anthing else that requires more than a simple file system and a web browser.Advantages:The keyboard and touchpad are near-mackbook quality. That makes them better than 70 percent of all laptops out there. Not a small thing. I love the two-finger scrolling which you can reverse so it works like a mac. Google calls it simple scrolling. There is two-finger right click too.<hl> The screen is fine <hl>. I wish I could put the bottom-of-the-screen launcher bar on the side of the screen to save precious vertical pixels.Interface is good. I set up separate user account for each of my kids. Not as smooth as a mac but smoother than windows 7.Build quality is better than your average laptop but not up to macbook standards. Considering the price it's amazingly well put together.Bottom line: For someone like me who spends most of my computer time in chrome for mac, this is a natural second computer. It would be great for a student computer. If you want to edit videos or do other things that don't work very well in a web browser you should look elsewhere.You could easily spend three times this much and get a computer with a lesser keyboard, lesser touchpad, and inferior build quality.
I really love my macbook air, and I seriously considered buying another one for my kids to use. Then this little guy showed up. I was sold when Engadget said it was 80% of the macbook air experience at a fraction of the price. I'd say it's more like 60% of the macbook air experience, but that's still an incredible deal for the price. Drawbacks:You can't print. You can set up google cloudprint but I haven't gotten it to work yet. You can't do anything that isn't inside a web browser. 95% of my computer usage is inside google chrome anyway, so that's not a huge deal for me as a second computer. You can't edit video or do anthing else that requires more than a simple file system and a web browser. Advantages:The keyboard and touchpad are near-mackbook quality. That makes them better than 70 percent of all laptops out there. Not a small thing. I love the two-finger scrolling which you can reverse so it works like a mac. Google calls it simple scrolling. There is two-finger right click too. <hl> The screen is fine . <hl> I wish I could put the bottom-of-the-screen launcher bar on the side of the screen to save precious vertical pixels. Interface is good. I set up separate user account for each of my kids. Not as smooth as a mac but smoother than windows 7.Build quality is better than your average laptop but not up to macbook standards. Considering the price it's amazingly well put together. Bottom line: For someone like me who spends most of my computer time in chrome for mac, this is a natural second computer. It would be great for a student computer. If you want to edit videos or do other things that don't work very well in a web browser you should look elsewhere. You could easily spend three times this much and get a computer with a lesser keyboard, lesser touchpad, and inferior build quality.
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1
1
electronics
After being completely disgusted about
question: Is it a wireless keyboard?, context: Edit: After being completely disgusted about the right shift key location, I searched for key-remapping options. SharpKeys is a quick-and-easy solution for Windoze 2000/XP/7/8. Make sure you download it from the author's website as the first two installers I downloaded (from sites I had considered trustworthy) were full of bloatware. Once installed, I swapped the mapping of the up-arrow and right shift keys on my K400 and wow what a difference. I'm actually pretty happy with this keyboard after this fix. I would increase the rating to 4 stars, but the credit goes to randyrants_dot_com for the software, not Logitech. The only downside with this fix is that it swaps the keys in the OS, so if you plug in another keyboard the up-arrow and right shift will be swapped on that too. And if you VNC or Remote Desktop you will likely experience the same problem there.The only unfortunate thing with this finding is that there are so many reviews of this keyboard it's not likely that many existing owners will see this fix.Original Review:The K400 is a decent wireless keyboard. The layout is pretty good given the small format. The tactile feedback is good. The battery life, so far, has been pretty good. I've only had the keyboard for 2 months but just discovered the on/off switch, so I'm fairly impressed the battery has lasted this long (although it may also have an auto-off power save feature). The range is just okay. The spec indicates > 30', but my couch is just 10' from my PC in my media center and if I'm reclined or have my legs up a bit it tends to block the transmission. If I have the media cabinet door closed the range is only a few feet at best.Despite these few short comings, this would be a nearly 5-star product save the one fatal flaw -- the location of the right shift key. If you look at the right shift key on any well-used keyboard you'll generally see a shiny spot on the left side - where most people strike the key. Logitech, a company which typically puts out some good, smart products, blew this one. They put the up-arrow key in this location, making a skinny little shift key to the left of the up-arrow. After two months of use I still up-arrow virtually every time I try to use the left shift key. It drives me nuts and and is the reason for the 2-star review. I have no earthly idea what they were thinking, I can only assume they never actually tested it.
Is it a wireless keyboard?
Edit: After being completely disgusted about the right shift key location, I searched for key-remapping options.
Edit: After being completely disgusted about the right shift key location, I searched for key-remapping options. SharpKeys is a quick-and-easy solution for Windoze 2000/XP/7/8. Make sure you download it from the author's website as the first two installers I downloaded (from sites I had considered trustworthy) were full of bloatware. Once installed, I swapped the mapping of the up-arrow and right shift keys on my K400 and wow what a difference. I'm actually pretty happy with this keyboard after this fix. I would increase the rating to 4 stars, but the credit goes to randyrants_dot_com for the software, not Logitech. The only downside with this fix is that it swaps the keys in the OS, so if you plug in another keyboard the up-arrow and right shift will be swapped on that too. And if you VNC or Remote Desktop you will likely experience the same problem there.The only unfortunate thing with this finding is that there are so many reviews of this keyboard it's not likely that many existing owners will see this fix.Original Review:The K400 is a decent wireless keyboard. The layout is pretty good given the small format. The tactile feedback is good. The battery life, so far, has been pretty good. I've only had the keyboard for 2 months but just discovered the on/off switch, so I'm fairly impressed the battery has lasted this long (although it may also have an auto-off power save feature). The range is just okay. The spec indicates > 30', but my couch is just 10' from my PC in my media center and if I'm reclined or have my legs up a bit it tends to block the transmission. If I have the media cabinet door closed the range is only a few feet at best.Despite these few short comings, this would be a nearly 5-star product save the one fatal flaw -- the location of the right shift key. If you look at the right shift key on any well-used keyboard you'll generally see a shiny spot on the left side - where most people strike the key. Logitech, a company which typically puts out some good, smart products, blew this one. They put the up-arrow key in this location, making a skinny little shift key to the left of the up-arrow. After two months of use I still up-arrow virtually every time I try to use the left shift key. It drives me nuts and and is the reason for the 2-star review. I have no earthly idea what they were thinking, I can only assume they never actually tested it.
Edit: <hl> After being completely disgusted about <hl> the right shift key location, I searched for key-remapping options.
Edit: <hl> After being completely disgusted about <hl> the right shift key location, I searched for key-remapping options. SharpKeys is a quick-and-easy solution for Windoze 2000/XP/7/8. Make sure you download it from the author's website as the first two installers I downloaded (from sites I had considered trustworthy) were full of bloatware. Once installed, I swapped the mapping of the up-arrow and right shift keys on my K400 and wow what a difference. I'm actually pretty happy with this keyboard after this fix. I would increase the rating to 4 stars, but the credit goes to randyrants_dot_com for the software, not Logitech. The only downside with this fix is that it swaps the keys in the OS, so if you plug in another keyboard the up-arrow and right shift will be swapped on that too. And if you VNC or Remote Desktop you will likely experience the same problem there.The only unfortunate thing with this finding is that there are so many reviews of this keyboard it's not likely that many existing owners will see this fix.Original Review:The K400 is a decent wireless keyboard. The layout is pretty good given the small format. The tactile feedback is good. The battery life, so far, has been pretty good. I've only had the keyboard for 2 months but just discovered the on/off switch, so I'm fairly impressed the battery has lasted this long (although it may also have an auto-off power save feature). The range is just okay. The spec indicates > 30', but my couch is just 10' from my PC in my media center and if I'm reclined or have my legs up a bit it tends to block the transmission. If I have the media cabinet door closed the range is only a few feet at best.Despite these few short comings, this would be a nearly 5-star product save the one fatal flaw -- the location of the right shift key. If you look at the right shift key on any well-used keyboard you'll generally see a shiny spot on the left side - where most people strike the key. Logitech, a company which typically puts out some good, smart products, blew this one. They put the up-arrow key in this location, making a skinny little shift key to the left of the up-arrow. After two months of use I still up-arrow virtually every time I try to use the left shift key. It drives me nuts and and is the reason for the 2-star review. I have no earthly idea what they were thinking, I can only assume they never actually tested it.
<hl> Edit: After being completely disgusted about the right shift key location, I searched for key-remapping options. <hl> SharpKeys is a quick-and-easy solution for Windoze 2000/XP/7/8. Make sure you download it from the author's website as the first two installers I downloaded (from sites I had considered trustworthy) were full of bloatware. Once installed, I swapped the mapping of the up-arrow and right shift keys on my K400 and wow what a difference. I'm actually pretty happy with this keyboard after this fix. I would increase the rating to 4 stars, but the credit goes to randyrants_dot_com for the software, not Logitech. The only downside with this fix is that it swaps the keys in the OS, so if you plug in another keyboard the up-arrow and right shift will be swapped on that too. And if you VNC or Remote Desktop you will likely experience the same problem there. The only unfortunate thing with this finding is that there are so many reviews of this keyboard it's not likely that many existing owners will see this fix. Original Review:The K400 is a decent wireless keyboard. The layout is pretty good given the small format. The tactile feedback is good. The battery life, so far, has been pretty good. I've only had the keyboard for 2 months but just discovered the on/off switch, so I'm fairly impressed the battery has lasted this long (although it may also have an auto-off power save feature). The range is just okay. The spec indicates > 30', but my couch is just 10' from my PC in my media center and if I'm reclined or have my legs up a bit it tends to block the transmission. If I have the media cabinet door closed the range is only a few feet at best. Despite these few short comings, this would be a nearly 5-star product save the one fatal flaw -- the location of the right shift key. If you look at the right shift key on any well-used keyboard you'll generally see a shiny spot on the left side - where most people strike the key. Logitech, a company which typically puts out some good, smart products, blew this one. They put the up-arrow key in this location, making a skinny little shift key to the left of the up-arrow. After two months of use I still up-arrow virtually every time I try to use the left shift key. It drives me nuts and and is the reason for the 2-star review. I have no earthly idea what they were thinking, I can only assume they never actually tested it.
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1
1
electronics
These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos.
question: How did you like headphone?, context: These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos. These get the jobs done for people who arent sound anal. If your looking for headphones that offer great sound, and are comfortable these are great and look good on your head.
How did you like headphone?
These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos. These get the jobs done for people who arent sound anal.
These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos. These get the jobs done for people who arent sound anal. If your looking for headphones that offer great sound, and are comfortable these are great and look good on your head.
<hl> These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos. <hl> These get the jobs done for people who arent sound anal.
<hl> These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos. <hl> These get the jobs done for people who arent sound anal. If your looking for headphones that offer great sound, and are comfortable these are great and look good on your head.
<hl> These headphones are great for listening to music and watching videos. These get the jobs done for people who arent sound anal. <hl> If your looking for headphones that offer great sound, and are comfortable these are great and look good on your head.
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2
electronics
The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great
question: How would you describe the keyboard we bought from amazon?, context: I am very pleased with this keyboard after almost two months with it. It's not ergnomic enough for my taste for daily all day use, although it would be a step up from a laptop keyboard if that were your only other choice. However, for occasional use -- in my case on an HTPC (Mac Mini) -- it's great. You just can't beat the solar powered aspect, assuming it holds up for years.The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great, and having a full sized numeric keypad may not appeal to all but I find it very useful.I've got a logitech m515 "couch mouse" due to arrive tomorrow to use with this.If you're used to using the standard keyboards that come with keyboards (I'm an ergonomic keyboard snob admittedly - i.e. the Naturals) I think you'd be fine for daily use.For what it is, what it promises, and what it delivers, this is definitely a 5 star product.
How would you describe the keyboard we bought from amazon?
The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great , and having a full sized numeric keypad may not appeal to all but I find it very useful.
I am very pleased with this keyboard after almost two months with it. It's not ergnomic enough for my taste for daily all day use, although it would be a step up from a laptop keyboard if that were your only other choice. However, for occasional use -- in my case on an HTPC (Mac Mini) -- it's great. You just can't beat the solar powered aspect, assuming it holds up for years.The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great, and having a full sized numeric keypad may not appeal to all but I find it very useful.I've got a logitech m515 "couch mouse" due to arrive tomorrow to use with this.If you're used to using the standard keyboards that come with keyboards (I'm an ergonomic keyboard snob admittedly - i.e. the Naturals) I think you'd be fine for daily use.For what it is, what it promises, and what it delivers, this is definitely a 5 star product.
<hl> The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great <hl> , and having a full sized numeric keypad may not appeal to all but I find it very useful.
I am very pleased with this keyboard after almost two months with it. It's not ergnomic enough for my taste for daily all day use, although it would be a step up from a laptop keyboard if that were your only other choice. However, for occasional use -- in my case on an HTPC (Mac Mini) -- it's great. You just can't beat the solar powered aspect, assuming it holds up for years.<hl> The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great <hl>, and having a full sized numeric keypad may not appeal to all but I find it very useful.I've got a logitech m515 "couch mouse" due to arrive tomorrow to use with this.If you're used to using the standard keyboards that come with keyboards (I'm an ergonomic keyboard snob admittedly - i.e. the Naturals) I think you'd be fine for daily use.For what it is, what it promises, and what it delivers, this is definitely a 5 star product.
I am very pleased with this keyboard after almost two months with it. It's not ergnomic enough for my taste for daily all day use, although it would be a step up from a laptop keyboard if that were your only other choice. However, for occasional use -- in my case on an HTPC (Mac Mini) -- it's great. You just can't beat the solar powered aspect, assuming it holds up for years. <hl> The mini usb unifying receiver is cool, it truly is tiny enough to leave plugged into your laptop permanently - I had it on a MacBook Pro for a week or so before moving it to the Mac Mini HTPC. Works great in windows too for the few times I used it in Win 7 in my bootcamp environment.The size of it and the keys are great , and having a full sized numeric keypad may not appeal to all but I find it very useful. <hl> I've got a logitech m515 "couch mouse" due to arrive tomorrow to use with this. If you're used to using the standard keyboards that come with keyboards (I'm an ergonomic keyboard snob admittedly - i.e. the Naturals) I think you'd be fine for daily use. For what it is, what it promises, and what it delivers, this is definitely a 5 star product.
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1
1
electronics
They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny
question: How is the sound?, context: They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny. Coming from a Altec like type system I was not impressed with the mix of highs and low sounds of treble and bass. Seems a good value for the money but may just use them for the flat screen for when we want louder sound for some movies of sporting events.
How is the sound?
They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny .
They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny. Coming from a Altec like type system I was not impressed with the mix of highs and low sounds of treble and bass. Seems a good value for the money but may just use them for the flat screen for when we want louder sound for some movies of sporting events.
<hl> They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny <hl> .
<hl> They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny <hl>. Coming from a Altec like type system I was not impressed with the mix of highs and low sounds of treble and bass. Seems a good value for the money but may just use them for the flat screen for when we want louder sound for some movies of sporting events.
<hl> They do hum loader than I prefer and the sound is a bit tinny . <hl> Coming from a Altec like type system I was not impressed with the mix of highs and low sounds of treble and bass. Seems a good value for the money but may just use them for the flat screen for when we want louder sound for some movies of sporting events.
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1
2
electronics
Disappointed
question: What are the specifications of the product?, context: First and foremost, great customer service. I can't state this enough. I received an email on Easter from a real person. I had trouble with the antenna at first but when I laid it down on the table beside my tv.....voila.....I started getting new channels. Who knows? Even if this doesn't work for you the customer service is so good there'll be no worries in returning the item. Just try it!Update: October 2012: This antenna no longer works. I do not know if it is an issue with the connector or not but it stopped working. So in all lasted about 1 1/2 years. Disappointed for sure.
What are the specifications of the product?
Disappointed for sure.
First and foremost, great customer service. I can't state this enough. I received an email on Easter from a real person. I had trouble with the antenna at first but when I laid it down on the table beside my tv.....voila.....I started getting new channels. Who knows? Even if this doesn't work for you the customer service is so good there'll be no worries in returning the item. Just try it!Update: October 2012: This antenna no longer works. I do not know if it is an issue with the connector or not but it stopped working. So in all lasted about 1 1/2 years. Disappointed for sure.
<hl> Disappointed <hl> for sure.
First and foremost, great customer service. I can't state this enough. I received an email on Easter from a real person. I had trouble with the antenna at first but when I laid it down on the table beside my tv.....voila.....I started getting new channels. Who knows? Even if this doesn't work for you the customer service is so good there'll be no worries in returning the item. Just try it!Update: October 2012: This antenna no longer works. I do not know if it is an issue with the connector or not but it stopped working. So in all lasted about 1 1/2 years. <hl> Disappointed <hl> for sure.
First and foremost, great customer service. I can't state this enough. I received an email on Easter from a real person. I had trouble with the antenna at first but when I laid it down on the table beside my tv.....voila..... I started getting new channels. Who knows? Even if this doesn't work for you the customer service is so good there'll be no worries in returning the item. Just try it!Update: October 2012: This antenna no longer works. I do not know if it is an issue with the connector or not but it stopped working. So in all lasted about 1 1/2 years. <hl> Disappointed for sure. <hl>
1ad19ec4580314ec5dcde83df3265b98
1
1
electronics
The monitor is lighter than the old unit
question: How is the white color quality on this screen?, context: My 19&#34; 4:3 Viewsonic monitor that I purchased in 2003 starting having issues. The monitor was taking a LONg time to warm up and turn on. Basically the capacitors were dying. I continued to use it before finally deciding to purchase this unit. At 22&#34; it takes up a wee bit more space. The monitor is lighter than the old unit. The image is really clear. The display resolution is now at 1960x1600. The buttons for the unit are on the stand underneath the monitor. A tad inconvenient for constant use. Okay maybe more than a tad inconvenient. I had to get a flashlight to see the buttons to figure out which ones to press. However, the monitor is great. The stand is very sturdy. It uses about 22 watts when viewing the Amazon website and 1 watt when sleeping. I would recommend this monitor.
How is the white color quality on this screen?
The monitor is lighter than the old unit .
My 19&#34; 4:3 Viewsonic monitor that I purchased in 2003 starting having issues. The monitor was taking a LONg time to warm up and turn on. Basically the capacitors were dying. I continued to use it before finally deciding to purchase this unit. At 22&#34; it takes up a wee bit more space. The monitor is lighter than the old unit. The image is really clear. The display resolution is now at 1960x1600. The buttons for the unit are on the stand underneath the monitor. A tad inconvenient for constant use. Okay maybe more than a tad inconvenient. I had to get a flashlight to see the buttons to figure out which ones to press. However, the monitor is great. The stand is very sturdy. It uses about 22 watts when viewing the Amazon website and 1 watt when sleeping. I would recommend this monitor.
<hl> The monitor is lighter than the old unit <hl> .
My 19&#34; 4:3 Viewsonic monitor that I purchased in 2003 starting having issues. The monitor was taking a LONg time to warm up and turn on. Basically the capacitors were dying. I continued to use it before finally deciding to purchase this unit. At 22&#34; it takes up a wee bit more space. <hl> The monitor is lighter than the old unit <hl>. The image is really clear. The display resolution is now at 1960x1600. The buttons for the unit are on the stand underneath the monitor. A tad inconvenient for constant use. Okay maybe more than a tad inconvenient. I had to get a flashlight to see the buttons to figure out which ones to press. However, the monitor is great. The stand is very sturdy. It uses about 22 watts when viewing the Amazon website and 1 watt when sleeping. I would recommend this monitor.
My 19&#34; 4:3 Viewsonic monitor that I purchased in 2003 starting having issues. The monitor was taking a LONg time to warm up and turn on. Basically the capacitors were dying. I continued to use it before finally deciding to purchase this unit. At 22&#34; it takes up a wee bit more space. <hl> The monitor is lighter than the old unit . <hl> The image is really clear. The display resolution is now at 1960x1600. The buttons for the unit are on the stand underneath the monitor. A tad inconvenient for constant use. Okay maybe more than a tad inconvenient. I had to get a flashlight to see the buttons to figure out which ones to press. However, the monitor is great. The stand is very sturdy. It uses about 22 watts when viewing the Amazon website and 1 watt when sleeping. I would recommend this monitor.
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The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat
question: How about audio?, context: I purchased the Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI Cable (15ft) to replace some older cables and to extend the length at which my equipment could be placed from the TV. The Mediabridge cables have performed very well. The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat, especially for a 15ft HDMI cable. Definitely recommended.
How about audio?
The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat , especially for a 15ft HDMI cable.
I purchased the Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI Cable (15ft) to replace some older cables and to extend the length at which my equipment could be placed from the TV. The Mediabridge cables have performed very well. The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat, especially for a 15ft HDMI cable. Definitely recommended.
<hl> The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat <hl> , especially for a 15ft HDMI cable.
I purchased the Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI Cable (15ft) to replace some older cables and to extend the length at which my equipment could be placed from the TV. The Mediabridge cables have performed very well. <hl> The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat <hl>, especially for a 15ft HDMI cable. Definitely recommended.
I purchased the Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI Cable (15ft) to replace some older cables and to extend the length at which my equipment could be placed from the TV. The Mediabridge cables have performed very well. <hl> The picture and audio quality have been excellent and the price is hard to beat , especially for a 15ft HDMI cable. <hl> Definitely recommended.
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electronics
the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further
question: What should be done with the stands?, context: This is my review for the New Trent Airbender 1.0 (NT38B). I received this product and right off the bat I liked the packaging and the helpful instructions inside. After having a chance to use It I was blown away. It has sturdy construction and the battery life on the keyboard is very nice. Not to mention rechargeable. In other products you would have to lug around a keyboard and a case if you wanted something to protect your device and be able to be productive. With this case it is all in one. I liked the adjustability of the orientations that the pad could be put in it helps when doing different tasks. I also liked the adjustability because there are sometimes depending on light and other factors when you need the Ipad to be at a certain angle.I have in the past had a case that did well with protecting it, and had a stand but it was two pieces and the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further.I also believe this case provides decent protection to my device, although I am not sure I would want to drop it in this case as I think the case would not fully protect it. But for every day usage I believe that it would hold up.I like the look and feel of the keyboard the layout is nice and they keys are great to type with. I do not do a lot of writing on my pad but with some of the new apps coming out for the pad I just may start on my memoirs. Syncing the pad to the keyboard was quick and easy and worked right out of the box with no charging required. The response of the keys are very fast and I do not even notice the time it take over Bluetooth.New Trent also took care to make sure all of the proper ports were left unobstructed. I even find that most aftermarket cables for the ipad function with this case on. The one thing I would like to see, and I am not sure if it is even possible would be a all in one usb cord. One that could connect to a apple charger and into a single usb port instead of having to find two separate ports to use for charging and using the pad. I do admit that this would be a rare thing but I think it would put this product over the top.I think this product would be great for business men and women, a suitable replacement for a cumbersome laptop or when you just need something small for traveling. It is a little hard to fit most modern day laptops on a seatback not to mention they are very heavy. With this product you get a mini laptop just for the cost of your already purchased ipad and less than $40.00.I have enjoyed all the New Trent products to date and I can not wait to see what the good people in this company come up with next.
What should be done with the stands?
but it was two pieces and the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further .I also believe this case provides decent protection to my device, although I am not sure I would want to drop it in this case as I think the case would not fully protect it.
This is my review for the New Trent Airbender 1.0 (NT38B). I received this product and right off the bat I liked the packaging and the helpful instructions inside. After having a chance to use It I was blown away. It has sturdy construction and the battery life on the keyboard is very nice. Not to mention rechargeable. In other products you would have to lug around a keyboard and a case if you wanted something to protect your device and be able to be productive. With this case it is all in one. I liked the adjustability of the orientations that the pad could be put in it helps when doing different tasks. I also liked the adjustability because there are sometimes depending on light and other factors when you need the Ipad to be at a certain angle.I have in the past had a case that did well with protecting it, and had a stand but it was two pieces and the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further.I also believe this case provides decent protection to my device, although I am not sure I would want to drop it in this case as I think the case would not fully protect it. But for every day usage I believe that it would hold up.I like the look and feel of the keyboard the layout is nice and they keys are great to type with. I do not do a lot of writing on my pad but with some of the new apps coming out for the pad I just may start on my memoirs. Syncing the pad to the keyboard was quick and easy and worked right out of the box with no charging required. The response of the keys are very fast and I do not even notice the time it take over Bluetooth.New Trent also took care to make sure all of the proper ports were left unobstructed. I even find that most aftermarket cables for the ipad function with this case on. The one thing I would like to see, and I am not sure if it is even possible would be a all in one usb cord. One that could connect to a apple charger and into a single usb port instead of having to find two separate ports to use for charging and using the pad. I do admit that this would be a rare thing but I think it would put this product over the top.I think this product would be great for business men and women, a suitable replacement for a cumbersome laptop or when you just need something small for traveling. It is a little hard to fit most modern day laptops on a seatback not to mention they are very heavy. With this product you get a mini laptop just for the cost of your already purchased ipad and less than $40.00.I have enjoyed all the New Trent products to date and I can not wait to see what the good people in this company come up with next.
but it was two pieces and <hl> the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further <hl> .I also believe this case provides decent protection to my device, although I am not sure I would want to drop it in this case as I think the case would not fully protect it.
This is my review for the New Trent Airbender 1.0 (NT38B). I received this product and right off the bat I liked the packaging and the helpful instructions inside. After having a chance to use It I was blown away. It has sturdy construction and the battery life on the keyboard is very nice. Not to mention rechargeable. In other products you would have to lug around a keyboard and a case if you wanted something to protect your device and be able to be productive. With this case it is all in one. I liked the adjustability of the orientations that the pad could be put in it helps when doing different tasks. I also liked the adjustability because there are sometimes depending on light and other factors when you need the Ipad to be at a certain angle.I have in the past had a case that did well with protecting it, and had a stand but it was two pieces and <hl> the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further <hl>.I also believe this case provides decent protection to my device, although I am not sure I would want to drop it in this case as I think the case would not fully protect it. But for every day usage I believe that it would hold up.I like the look and feel of the keyboard the layout is nice and they keys are great to type with. I do not do a lot of writing on my pad but with some of the new apps coming out for the pad I just may start on my memoirs. Syncing the pad to the keyboard was quick and easy and worked right out of the box with no charging required. The response of the keys are very fast and I do not even notice the time it take over Bluetooth.New Trent also took care to make sure all of the proper ports were left unobstructed. I even find that most aftermarket cables for the ipad function with this case on. The one thing I would like to see, and I am not sure if it is even possible would be a all in one usb cord. One that could connect to a apple charger and into a single usb port instead of having to find two separate ports to use for charging and using the pad. I do admit that this would be a rare thing but I think it would put this product over the top.I think this product would be great for business men and women, a suitable replacement for a cumbersome laptop or when you just need something small for traveling. It is a little hard to fit most modern day laptops on a seatback not to mention they are very heavy. With this product you get a mini laptop just for the cost of your already purchased ipad and less than $40.00.I have enjoyed all the New Trent products to date and I can not wait to see what the good people in this company come up with next.
This is my review for the New Trent Airbender 1.0 (NT38B). I received this product and right off the bat I liked the packaging and the helpful instructions inside. After having a chance to use It I was blown away. It has sturdy construction and the battery life on the keyboard is very nice. Not to mention rechargeable. In other products you would have to lug around a keyboard and a case if you wanted something to protect your device and be able to be productive. With this case it is all in one. I liked the adjustability of the orientations that the pad could be put in it helps when doing different tasks. I also liked the adjustability because there are sometimes depending on light and other factors when you need the Ipad to be at a certain angle. I have in the past had a case that did well with protecting it, and had a stand <hl> but it was two pieces and the stand was not very adjustable. I would have to use other small items to prop the screen up further .I also believe this case provides decent protection to my device, although I am not sure I would want to drop it in this case as I think the case would not fully protect it. <hl> But for every day usage I believe that it would hold up. I like the look and feel of the keyboard the layout is nice and they keys are great to type with. I do not do a lot of writing on my pad but with some of the new apps coming out for the pad I just may start on my memoirs. Syncing the pad to the keyboard was quick and easy and worked right out of the box with no charging required. The response of the keys are very fast and I do not even notice the time it take over Bluetooth. New Trent also took care to make sure all of the proper ports were left unobstructed. I even find that most aftermarket cables for the ipad function with this case on. The one thing I would like to see, and I am not sure if it is even possible would be a all in one usb cord. One that could connect to a apple charger and into a single usb port instead of having to find two separate ports to use for charging and using the pad. I do admit that this would be a rare thing but I think it would put this product over the top. I think this product would be great for business men and women, a suitable replacement for a cumbersome laptop or when you just need something small for traveling. It is a little hard to fit most modern day laptops on a seatback not to mention they are very heavy. With this product you get a mini laptop just for the cost of your already purchased ipad and less than $40.00.I have enjoyed all the New Trent products to date and I can not wait to see what the good people in this company come up with next.
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electronics
The setup was simple and intuitive
question: What is the setup options of the menu?, context: Replaced my piece of $hi# mediabridge router with the ASUS RT-N66U 2 weeks back. The setup was simple and intuitive. Never had to use the CD. Just plugged it in and opened up chrome to the network IP address of the router to access the user interface. Took about a minute to get the router talking with my Motorola cable modem and set up the dual band wireless ssid's. My laptop is configured to the 5GHz band and runs awesome now! With the mediabridge router the wireless signal was highly unstable on all my wireless devices.Once the user interface for the ASUS was dialed in, it prompted me to download the latest firmware - which was an effortless process - siimply following screen instructions. Now, I am also using QoS for browsing, HD media streaming, and gaming. This product really works the way a router is supposed to. Not to mention the physical aesthetics of the router, esp. when you put it up on the stand it comes with it -The Dark Knight look ;-). The wireless range is awesome - options for setting up guest ssids on both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands is an excellent feature. After using Netgear for about 10 years and the fiasco with the mediabridge router, the ASUS product's performance prompted me to write this review. I highly recommend this product for tech enthusiasts and novices looking for ease of use as well. You will not regret it!
What is the setup options of the menu?
The setup was simple and intuitive .
Replaced my piece of $hi# mediabridge router with the ASUS RT-N66U 2 weeks back. The setup was simple and intuitive. Never had to use the CD. Just plugged it in and opened up chrome to the network IP address of the router to access the user interface. Took about a minute to get the router talking with my Motorola cable modem and set up the dual band wireless ssid's. My laptop is configured to the 5GHz band and runs awesome now! With the mediabridge router the wireless signal was highly unstable on all my wireless devices.Once the user interface for the ASUS was dialed in, it prompted me to download the latest firmware - which was an effortless process - siimply following screen instructions. Now, I am also using QoS for browsing, HD media streaming, and gaming. This product really works the way a router is supposed to. Not to mention the physical aesthetics of the router, esp. when you put it up on the stand it comes with it -The Dark Knight look ;-). The wireless range is awesome - options for setting up guest ssids on both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands is an excellent feature. After using Netgear for about 10 years and the fiasco with the mediabridge router, the ASUS product's performance prompted me to write this review. I highly recommend this product for tech enthusiasts and novices looking for ease of use as well. You will not regret it!
<hl> The setup was simple and intuitive <hl> .
Replaced my piece of $hi# mediabridge router with the ASUS RT-N66U 2 weeks back. <hl> The setup was simple and intuitive <hl>. Never had to use the CD. Just plugged it in and opened up chrome to the network IP address of the router to access the user interface. Took about a minute to get the router talking with my Motorola cable modem and set up the dual band wireless ssid's. My laptop is configured to the 5GHz band and runs awesome now! With the mediabridge router the wireless signal was highly unstable on all my wireless devices.Once the user interface for the ASUS was dialed in, it prompted me to download the latest firmware - which was an effortless process - siimply following screen instructions. Now, I am also using QoS for browsing, HD media streaming, and gaming. This product really works the way a router is supposed to. Not to mention the physical aesthetics of the router, esp. when you put it up on the stand it comes with it -The Dark Knight look ;-). The wireless range is awesome - options for setting up guest ssids on both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands is an excellent feature. After using Netgear for about 10 years and the fiasco with the mediabridge router, the ASUS product's performance prompted me to write this review. I highly recommend this product for tech enthusiasts and novices looking for ease of use as well. You will not regret it!
Replaced my piece of $hi# mediabridge router with the ASUS RT-N66U 2 weeks back. <hl> The setup was simple and intuitive . <hl> Never had to use the CD. Just plugged it in and opened up chrome to the network IP address of the router to access the user interface. Took about a minute to get the router talking with my Motorola cable modem and set up the dual band wireless ssid's. My laptop is configured to the 5GHz band and runs awesome now! With the mediabridge router the wireless signal was highly unstable on all my wireless devices. Once the user interface for the ASUS was dialed in, it prompted me to download the latest firmware - which was an effortless process - siimply following screen instructions. Now, I am also using QoS for browsing, HD media streaming, and gaming. This product really works the way a router is supposed to. Not to mention the physical aesthetics of the router, esp. when you put it up on the stand it comes with it -The Dark Knight look ;-). The wireless range is awesome - options for setting up guest ssids on both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands is an excellent feature. After using Netgear for about 10 years and the fiasco with the mediabridge router, the ASUS product's performance prompted me to write this review. I highly recommend this product for tech enthusiasts and novices looking for ease of use as well. You will not regret it!
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capabilities
question: How good is the quality of the sound?, context: Whether you're new to the world of DSLRs, or are a seasoned photographer who wants to try your luck at video, the Canon Rebel T2i is perfect. I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone.Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i. After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations==================OVERALL IMPRESSIONSThe camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS's 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I've been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I've taken so far.==================PROSIMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image 'noise' (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn't been an issue, and I've been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good!VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I'd seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don't have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don't yet own one so can't comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered "true HD" recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps.LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers!SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it's great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you'll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available.CONSNOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn't necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that's well worth it for most users.Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens's designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second.Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it's not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind.DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can't be used on this model.WHITE BALANCE: I found that the 'Auto' White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the 'Incandescent Light' mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren't as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting.NO ARTICULATING SCREEN: No articulating screen, but this is a rare feature in DSLR's in general, so it's not a shortcoming of the T2i. Since most of your shots will probably be composed using the viewfinder, not a big deal, although it would have been convenient! If you absolutely must have an articulating screen on an HDSLR, look into the Nikon D5000.===================A NOTE ABOUT THE KIT LENSThe lens that comes with this is the standard 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the other Rebels. It's a very good all-around lens, but you more likely than not will want to at some point upgrade your lens for either (a) better image quality, or (b) better performance in low-light conditions.This lens is very good, but for pros or those who pay incredibly close attention to detail, the optical quality of Canon's higher-end lenses is superior than to the kit lens. For most users, I don't think image quality will be a huge issue.More likely, the aperture size will be the reason people want to upgrade their lens over time. A lens with a wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor in less time than a lens with a narrower aperture. That means you can employ a faster shutter speed, which allows you to snap the shot faster, reducing the likelihood of a blurry picture. Outdoors on a sunny day, this aperture range of this lens won't be a limiting factor; inside a poorly-lit gym, however, you'll notice some blurry shots (see below for a recommended alternative for low-light shooting).Still, this is a pretty good all-around lens that can result in some great shots!===================RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES1. An external flash: This will come in very handy. With the built-in flash, your photos often come out harshly lit. Bouncing an external flash off the wall makes a huge difference in image quality. I personally use the Speedlite 580EX II, but there are cheaper alternatives that are very good. Some higher-end cameras (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II) don't even have a built-in flash, which goes to show something about how high-level photographers view the lighting provided by internal flashes.2. 50mm f/1.8 II lens - At around one hundred dollars, this lens is relatively cheap when compared to others on the market. Despite its low price, it offers great image quality. While it lacks IS (image stabilization) like some other Canon lenses (including the kit lens), with a wide aperture of f/1.8, enough light usually comes in to ensure a fast shutter speed, which in turn minimizes camera shake. Keep in mind that as a 'prime' lens, your feet will have to do the zooming in and out. This is not as convenient as an everyday walk-around lens like the 18-55 kit lens which gives a good zoom range, but is a great lens for portraits. Also would ideally be a good option for poorly-lit places where the aperture of the kit-lens isn't wide enough to ensure a steady shot.CONCLUSIONSFrom my list of 4 pros and 4 cons, you might wonder why I'm giving this product 5 stars?... It's because considering the great performance - and low price - of the T2i, the 'cons' I list really aren't that big of a deal. Just because some cameras offer the aforementioned features the T2i lacks, it doesn't mean the T2i isn't a solid performer. On the contrary, I have been completely satisfied with this camera's image and video quality, performance, features, AND PRICE, and would recommend the T2i to anyone looking for an affordable way to capture memories!------------------EDIT 11/27/10I just wanted to update this review to say that after shooting with the T2i for nearly half a year, I'm still as impressed by this camera as when I first got it. I have a few comments to expand on my initial review:VIDEO I have been using the video mode a lot more than I initially expected. While it doesn't offer continuous auto-focus and therefore might not replace a camcorder, once you get the hang of manually focusing this is not a big problem. I many times have found myself in situations where photos couldn't capture the moment as well as a video could, and the ability to record clips has been very convenient.A note on the video mode, however...while it's automatic exposure is fine for most situations, if you find your videos are grainy, it's best to manually control the exposure. I've seen that sometimes even in good lighting, the camera will keep the aperture small (to have a less shallow depth of field) and boost the ISO. You can get around that by manually adjusting exposure settings, but again, the automatic exposures are usually fine.As for audio with videos, I personally still have not purchased an external microphone, but for those who are serious about movie production Amazon sells a highly popular 'Rode VideoMic' for a reasonable price. I have looked up videos on YouTube which demonstrate the difference between the built-in mic and an external mic, and while it's tempting, I'd rather spend my money on better lenses than audio accessories.CROP FACTOR To clarify on my 'crop factor' point from above on a full-frame vs. a crop-sensor body, there is a useful video on Vimeo that illustrates what I'm talking about. If you Google '5D 7D crop factor Vimeo' it comes up as the first result. As you can see, a full frame camera offers a view truer to the lens designations. Again, full frame cameras are costlier to make and therefore more expensive to the consumer, so APS-C sensor cameras like the Rebel T2i, 60D, and 7D are very good values for the money. But if you are not on a tight budget and think you might one day want to upgrade to a full frame some day for the improved low-light performance, higher image quality, and wider field of view, maybe skip on a T2i and just aim for a 5D Mark II (I personally love my T2i, but am excited about some day having my 24-105 shoot wider than its current effective 38-168 range.). For most users, however, APS-C sensor cameras like the T2i should be great, and some might even find the crop factor useful for telephoto work.LENSES After spending so much money on a camera body, many people have a difficult time justifying buying expensive lenses, and I understand that. After upgrading from the 18-55mm kit lens to the 24-105L lens, however, I can honestly say that the money is well worth it. Colors are more vivid and truer to real life than the [now noticeably] duller colors produced by the non-L lens, and I rarely use the kit lens now. Again, the 18-55 is very versatile and provides a great value, but if you can afford to upgrade your lens to Canon's L series, you won't regret it. Perhaps try before you buy, to see for yourself what I'm talking about.LOW LIGHT While this camera offers a boost ISO mode (to 12800 from 6400), I don't use that since its results are too grainy for my liking. But for night shots without a tripod, I have found ISO 3200 and 6400 to be a real advantage over my previous Rebel XS which only went up to ISO 1600, and even then produced noisier images than the T2i at 1600. While this camera doesn't produce high ISO pictures as cleanly as a full frame 5DMk2 does, at a fraction of the price I am incredibly pleased with this camera.MEMORY CARD Lastly, I wanted to recommend you do a lot of research into which SD card you want to use. Class 6 or higher is recommended, but look into reviews to see how the card actually performs. I used to use a Transcend Class 6 card since it's very affordable, and have had movies abruptly stop recording at inopportune times. I upgraded to a Transcend Class 10, and unfortunately continue to have that happen. Not all Class 10 cards necessarily write at the same speed, so look thoroughly into reviews if you plan on using video mode to ensure you get a reliable, high-speed card. The Transcend cards are a great value for the money, and have many times been fine, but you might want to consider more expensive alternatives for greater reliability.------------------EDIT 01/28/11I wanted to update this review to reflect the fact that the camera is still serving me well, and to recommend some additional accessories I have since paired my T2i with. I recently got theInduro AKB0 Tripod Kit (Black),Joby GP8-BHEN Gorillapod Focus with Ballhead X bundle,Dolica WT-1003 67-Inch Lightweight Monopod, andCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, and highly recommend them.CAMERA SUPPORT With the T2i you can pull off handheld shots in low light by cranking up the ISO, but even though the T2i shows relatively little noise, it does show more than some would like in their shots (especially at ISO 6400). Digital noise can be reduced in post-production, but it's much easier to shoot at a lower ISO in the first place, especially for night shots. After paying so much for a camera body and other accessories, buying an expensive tripod might be the last thing you'd want to do, and I understand that: for a while I was using an older, cheaper tripod that was designed more for light camcorders than SLRs with heavy lenses. While this set-up technically worked, I didn't feel very confident in its reliability. After doing a lot of research and asking many photographers, I got the Induro kit, and have been very happy with it so far. It is more expensive than I would have liked, but it doesn't make sense to skimp on support and risk damaging your gear! With tripods, you have to make trade-offs between price, sturdiness, and weight, and while I'm happy with my tripod, it might not be adequate for your needs. There are many websites with tips on what to look for in a tripod (i.e. ball head, pan-tilt head, etc) that can help you make an informed decision. The Gorillapod is not nearly as essential to your shooting as a dedicated tripod, but I recommend it if you find yourself in situations where you don't want to/might not be permitted to carry a tripod, but need support. It sets up much faster than a tripod which needs to have its legs extended and locked. Lastly, a monopod is a great way to stabilize your shots without the hassle of having to carry a tripod, and is even more portable than a Gorillapod. That being said, it doesn't provide as much stability, so I use it primarily to stabilize video shooting (which can be a bit shaky due to composition through LCD screen instead of viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens).TELEPHOTO LENS The T2i has a high resolution sensor that, in my experience, provides for great shots even after cropping. I have taken shots and cropped to 100% and been pleased with results, but sometimes you want extended reach without cropping, and here a good telephoto really shines. Canon and third-party lens manufacturers offer many great telephoto options for the T2i, and it's important to think of what you need a telephoto lens for before investing in one. If you'll primarily be shooting with a tripod, you probably don't need IS; if you're going to be shooting in adequate light, a wide aperture isn't essential. I used the Canon 70-300 non-L non-IS lens, but don't recommend it. Keeping in mind the reciprocity of focal length and shutter speed, Image Stabilization on a telephoto lens makes things much easier for hand-held shooting. I much preferred the 55-250 IS over my 70-300 non-IS (there are also IS versions of the 70-300), but found its low-light performance was weak due to its relatively small maximum aperture size. I recently got the 70-200 2.8 IS II, and am blown away by its fast auto-focus, great low-light performance, and superior optical quality. It is an expensive lens, but is well worth it if you need a fast lens (wide aperture) that features Image Stabilization.--------------------------EDIT 02/07/11 *FINAL UPDATE*NEW REBEL The T2i's successor, the T3i has just been announced, and will be available in March. Based on its specs, I don't think this is a necessary upgrade for current T2i owners. The main improvements found in the T3i are a swiveling screen, wireless flash transmitter, improved Auto mode detection, an enhanced Movie Zoom mode, and creative filters. Of these, I think the most important or sought-after improvements are the flash transmitter (which is is great for advanced shooters and those who want to explore with lighting) and the swiveling LCD screen (which allows for more flexibility in shooting). While these are useful new features, they are largely incremental and I will be sticking with my T2i. For new buyers, the T3i looks great and is very worth looking into when it comes out. Canon also announced a T3 camera to succeed the Rebel XS, which is great for beginners but is lacking in features compared to the T2i and the newly-announced T3i, including the ability to capture 'true HD' at 1080. Even with Canon's recent announcements, I think the T2i is a great DSLR and I highly recommend it to everyone.----------------------------EDIT 06/13/11 *THIS REALLY IS THE FINAL UPDATE*I know this review is now longer than some novels, but I really can't stress enough how great this camera is. I've used this in a variety of settings, both professionally and for personal use, and it's served me so well throughout. While I've shot events before, last night I shot the Tony Awards in NYC...which meant many thousands of shots over the course of many hours...and I was highly impressed with the T2i's performance. I did have to change batteries during the course of the event, but that was many hours into the event. You can easily get a spare third-party battery for just a few bucks.I recently purchased a cheap (less than 20 dollars) intervalometer from Amazon, and have started creating time-lapse videos with my T2i. Setting up cool time-lapse, and capturing HD video, are two areas where an articulating screen (like that found on the T3i and 60D) would come in handy, but again, this is not an essential feature, so I am pleased with my T2i. The intervalometer I got through Amazon was third-party, but since it cost about a tenth of the official Canon one, I am very pleased and highly recommend it if you want to take your T2i to the next level.The T2i is an amazing camera. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who is even remotely interested, whether you never owned an SLR before, or want a second body as a backup. I love the T2i!
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Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i.
Whether you're new to the world of DSLRs, or are a seasoned photographer who wants to try your luck at video, the Canon Rebel T2i is perfect. I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone.Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i. After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations==================OVERALL IMPRESSIONSThe camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS's 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I've been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I've taken so far.==================PROSIMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image 'noise' (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn't been an issue, and I've been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good!VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I'd seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don't have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don't yet own one so can't comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered "true HD" recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps.LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers!SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it's great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you'll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available.CONSNOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn't necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that's well worth it for most users.Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens's designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second.Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it's not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind.DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can't be used on this model.WHITE BALANCE: I found that the 'Auto' White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the 'Incandescent Light' mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren't as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting.NO ARTICULATING SCREEN: No articulating screen, but this is a rare feature in DSLR's in general, so it's not a shortcoming of the T2i. Since most of your shots will probably be composed using the viewfinder, not a big deal, although it would have been convenient! If you absolutely must have an articulating screen on an HDSLR, look into the Nikon D5000.===================A NOTE ABOUT THE KIT LENSThe lens that comes with this is the standard 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the other Rebels. It's a very good all-around lens, but you more likely than not will want to at some point upgrade your lens for either (a) better image quality, or (b) better performance in low-light conditions.This lens is very good, but for pros or those who pay incredibly close attention to detail, the optical quality of Canon's higher-end lenses is superior than to the kit lens. For most users, I don't think image quality will be a huge issue.More likely, the aperture size will be the reason people want to upgrade their lens over time. A lens with a wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor in less time than a lens with a narrower aperture. That means you can employ a faster shutter speed, which allows you to snap the shot faster, reducing the likelihood of a blurry picture. Outdoors on a sunny day, this aperture range of this lens won't be a limiting factor; inside a poorly-lit gym, however, you'll notice some blurry shots (see below for a recommended alternative for low-light shooting).Still, this is a pretty good all-around lens that can result in some great shots!===================RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES1. An external flash: This will come in very handy. With the built-in flash, your photos often come out harshly lit. Bouncing an external flash off the wall makes a huge difference in image quality. I personally use the Speedlite 580EX II, but there are cheaper alternatives that are very good. Some higher-end cameras (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II) don't even have a built-in flash, which goes to show something about how high-level photographers view the lighting provided by internal flashes.2. 50mm f/1.8 II lens - At around one hundred dollars, this lens is relatively cheap when compared to others on the market. Despite its low price, it offers great image quality. While it lacks IS (image stabilization) like some other Canon lenses (including the kit lens), with a wide aperture of f/1.8, enough light usually comes in to ensure a fast shutter speed, which in turn minimizes camera shake. Keep in mind that as a 'prime' lens, your feet will have to do the zooming in and out. This is not as convenient as an everyday walk-around lens like the 18-55 kit lens which gives a good zoom range, but is a great lens for portraits. Also would ideally be a good option for poorly-lit places where the aperture of the kit-lens isn't wide enough to ensure a steady shot.CONCLUSIONSFrom my list of 4 pros and 4 cons, you might wonder why I'm giving this product 5 stars?... It's because considering the great performance - and low price - of the T2i, the 'cons' I list really aren't that big of a deal. Just because some cameras offer the aforementioned features the T2i lacks, it doesn't mean the T2i isn't a solid performer. On the contrary, I have been completely satisfied with this camera's image and video quality, performance, features, AND PRICE, and would recommend the T2i to anyone looking for an affordable way to capture memories!------------------EDIT 11/27/10I just wanted to update this review to say that after shooting with the T2i for nearly half a year, I'm still as impressed by this camera as when I first got it. I have a few comments to expand on my initial review:VIDEO I have been using the video mode a lot more than I initially expected. While it doesn't offer continuous auto-focus and therefore might not replace a camcorder, once you get the hang of manually focusing this is not a big problem. I many times have found myself in situations where photos couldn't capture the moment as well as a video could, and the ability to record clips has been very convenient.A note on the video mode, however...while it's automatic exposure is fine for most situations, if you find your videos are grainy, it's best to manually control the exposure. I've seen that sometimes even in good lighting, the camera will keep the aperture small (to have a less shallow depth of field) and boost the ISO. You can get around that by manually adjusting exposure settings, but again, the automatic exposures are usually fine.As for audio with videos, I personally still have not purchased an external microphone, but for those who are serious about movie production Amazon sells a highly popular 'Rode VideoMic' for a reasonable price. I have looked up videos on YouTube which demonstrate the difference between the built-in mic and an external mic, and while it's tempting, I'd rather spend my money on better lenses than audio accessories.CROP FACTOR To clarify on my 'crop factor' point from above on a full-frame vs. a crop-sensor body, there is a useful video on Vimeo that illustrates what I'm talking about. If you Google '5D 7D crop factor Vimeo' it comes up as the first result. As you can see, a full frame camera offers a view truer to the lens designations. Again, full frame cameras are costlier to make and therefore more expensive to the consumer, so APS-C sensor cameras like the Rebel T2i, 60D, and 7D are very good values for the money. But if you are not on a tight budget and think you might one day want to upgrade to a full frame some day for the improved low-light performance, higher image quality, and wider field of view, maybe skip on a T2i and just aim for a 5D Mark II (I personally love my T2i, but am excited about some day having my 24-105 shoot wider than its current effective 38-168 range.). For most users, however, APS-C sensor cameras like the T2i should be great, and some might even find the crop factor useful for telephoto work.LENSES After spending so much money on a camera body, many people have a difficult time justifying buying expensive lenses, and I understand that. After upgrading from the 18-55mm kit lens to the 24-105L lens, however, I can honestly say that the money is well worth it. Colors are more vivid and truer to real life than the [now noticeably] duller colors produced by the non-L lens, and I rarely use the kit lens now. Again, the 18-55 is very versatile and provides a great value, but if you can afford to upgrade your lens to Canon's L series, you won't regret it. Perhaps try before you buy, to see for yourself what I'm talking about.LOW LIGHT While this camera offers a boost ISO mode (to 12800 from 6400), I don't use that since its results are too grainy for my liking. But for night shots without a tripod, I have found ISO 3200 and 6400 to be a real advantage over my previous Rebel XS which only went up to ISO 1600, and even then produced noisier images than the T2i at 1600. While this camera doesn't produce high ISO pictures as cleanly as a full frame 5DMk2 does, at a fraction of the price I am incredibly pleased with this camera.MEMORY CARD Lastly, I wanted to recommend you do a lot of research into which SD card you want to use. Class 6 or higher is recommended, but look into reviews to see how the card actually performs. I used to use a Transcend Class 6 card since it's very affordable, and have had movies abruptly stop recording at inopportune times. I upgraded to a Transcend Class 10, and unfortunately continue to have that happen. Not all Class 10 cards necessarily write at the same speed, so look thoroughly into reviews if you plan on using video mode to ensure you get a reliable, high-speed card. The Transcend cards are a great value for the money, and have many times been fine, but you might want to consider more expensive alternatives for greater reliability.------------------EDIT 01/28/11I wanted to update this review to reflect the fact that the camera is still serving me well, and to recommend some additional accessories I have since paired my T2i with. I recently got theInduro AKB0 Tripod Kit (Black),Joby GP8-BHEN Gorillapod Focus with Ballhead X bundle,Dolica WT-1003 67-Inch Lightweight Monopod, andCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, and highly recommend them.CAMERA SUPPORT With the T2i you can pull off handheld shots in low light by cranking up the ISO, but even though the T2i shows relatively little noise, it does show more than some would like in their shots (especially at ISO 6400). Digital noise can be reduced in post-production, but it's much easier to shoot at a lower ISO in the first place, especially for night shots. After paying so much for a camera body and other accessories, buying an expensive tripod might be the last thing you'd want to do, and I understand that: for a while I was using an older, cheaper tripod that was designed more for light camcorders than SLRs with heavy lenses. While this set-up technically worked, I didn't feel very confident in its reliability. After doing a lot of research and asking many photographers, I got the Induro kit, and have been very happy with it so far. It is more expensive than I would have liked, but it doesn't make sense to skimp on support and risk damaging your gear! With tripods, you have to make trade-offs between price, sturdiness, and weight, and while I'm happy with my tripod, it might not be adequate for your needs. There are many websites with tips on what to look for in a tripod (i.e. ball head, pan-tilt head, etc) that can help you make an informed decision. The Gorillapod is not nearly as essential to your shooting as a dedicated tripod, but I recommend it if you find yourself in situations where you don't want to/might not be permitted to carry a tripod, but need support. It sets up much faster than a tripod which needs to have its legs extended and locked. Lastly, a monopod is a great way to stabilize your shots without the hassle of having to carry a tripod, and is even more portable than a Gorillapod. That being said, it doesn't provide as much stability, so I use it primarily to stabilize video shooting (which can be a bit shaky due to composition through LCD screen instead of viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens).TELEPHOTO LENS The T2i has a high resolution sensor that, in my experience, provides for great shots even after cropping. I have taken shots and cropped to 100% and been pleased with results, but sometimes you want extended reach without cropping, and here a good telephoto really shines. Canon and third-party lens manufacturers offer many great telephoto options for the T2i, and it's important to think of what you need a telephoto lens for before investing in one. If you'll primarily be shooting with a tripod, you probably don't need IS; if you're going to be shooting in adequate light, a wide aperture isn't essential. I used the Canon 70-300 non-L non-IS lens, but don't recommend it. Keeping in mind the reciprocity of focal length and shutter speed, Image Stabilization on a telephoto lens makes things much easier for hand-held shooting. I much preferred the 55-250 IS over my 70-300 non-IS (there are also IS versions of the 70-300), but found its low-light performance was weak due to its relatively small maximum aperture size. I recently got the 70-200 2.8 IS II, and am blown away by its fast auto-focus, great low-light performance, and superior optical quality. It is an expensive lens, but is well worth it if you need a fast lens (wide aperture) that features Image Stabilization.--------------------------EDIT 02/07/11 *FINAL UPDATE*NEW REBEL The T2i's successor, the T3i has just been announced, and will be available in March. Based on its specs, I don't think this is a necessary upgrade for current T2i owners. The main improvements found in the T3i are a swiveling screen, wireless flash transmitter, improved Auto mode detection, an enhanced Movie Zoom mode, and creative filters. Of these, I think the most important or sought-after improvements are the flash transmitter (which is is great for advanced shooters and those who want to explore with lighting) and the swiveling LCD screen (which allows for more flexibility in shooting). While these are useful new features, they are largely incremental and I will be sticking with my T2i. For new buyers, the T3i looks great and is very worth looking into when it comes out. Canon also announced a T3 camera to succeed the Rebel XS, which is great for beginners but is lacking in features compared to the T2i and the newly-announced T3i, including the ability to capture 'true HD' at 1080. Even with Canon's recent announcements, I think the T2i is a great DSLR and I highly recommend it to everyone.----------------------------EDIT 06/13/11 *THIS REALLY IS THE FINAL UPDATE*I know this review is now longer than some novels, but I really can't stress enough how great this camera is. I've used this in a variety of settings, both professionally and for personal use, and it's served me so well throughout. While I've shot events before, last night I shot the Tony Awards in NYC...which meant many thousands of shots over the course of many hours...and I was highly impressed with the T2i's performance. I did have to change batteries during the course of the event, but that was many hours into the event. You can easily get a spare third-party battery for just a few bucks.I recently purchased a cheap (less than 20 dollars) intervalometer from Amazon, and have started creating time-lapse videos with my T2i. Setting up cool time-lapse, and capturing HD video, are two areas where an articulating screen (like that found on the T3i and 60D) would come in handy, but again, this is not an essential feature, so I am pleased with my T2i. The intervalometer I got through Amazon was third-party, but since it cost about a tenth of the official Canon one, I am very pleased and highly recommend it if you want to take your T2i to the next level.The T2i is an amazing camera. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who is even remotely interested, whether you never owned an SLR before, or want a second body as a backup. I love the T2i!
Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video <hl> capabilities <hl> since the release of the T1i.
Whether you're new to the world of DSLRs, or are a seasoned photographer who wants to try your luck at video, the Canon Rebel T2i is perfect. I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone.Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video <hl> capabilities <hl> since the release of the T1i. After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations==================OVERALL IMPRESSIONSThe camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS's 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I've been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I've taken so far.==================PROSIMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image 'noise' (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn't been an issue, and I've been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good!VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I'd seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don't have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don't yet own one so can't comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered "true HD" recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps.LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers!SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it's great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you'll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available.CONSNOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn't necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that's well worth it for most users.Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens's designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second.Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it's not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind.DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can't be used on this model.WHITE BALANCE: I found that the 'Auto' White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the 'Incandescent Light' mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren't as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting.NO ARTICULATING SCREEN: No articulating screen, but this is a rare feature in DSLR's in general, so it's not a shortcoming of the T2i. Since most of your shots will probably be composed using the viewfinder, not a big deal, although it would have been convenient! If you absolutely must have an articulating screen on an HDSLR, look into the Nikon D5000.===================A NOTE ABOUT THE KIT LENSThe lens that comes with this is the standard 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the other Rebels. It's a very good all-around lens, but you more likely than not will want to at some point upgrade your lens for either (a) better image quality, or (b) better performance in low-light conditions.This lens is very good, but for pros or those who pay incredibly close attention to detail, the optical quality of Canon's higher-end lenses is superior than to the kit lens. For most users, I don't think image quality will be a huge issue.More likely, the aperture size will be the reason people want to upgrade their lens over time. A lens with a wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor in less time than a lens with a narrower aperture. That means you can employ a faster shutter speed, which allows you to snap the shot faster, reducing the likelihood of a blurry picture. Outdoors on a sunny day, this aperture range of this lens won't be a limiting factor; inside a poorly-lit gym, however, you'll notice some blurry shots (see below for a recommended alternative for low-light shooting).Still, this is a pretty good all-around lens that can result in some great shots!===================RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES1. An external flash: This will come in very handy. With the built-in flash, your photos often come out harshly lit. Bouncing an external flash off the wall makes a huge difference in image quality. I personally use the Speedlite 580EX II, but there are cheaper alternatives that are very good. Some higher-end cameras (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II) don't even have a built-in flash, which goes to show something about how high-level photographers view the lighting provided by internal flashes.2. 50mm f/1.8 II lens - At around one hundred dollars, this lens is relatively cheap when compared to others on the market. Despite its low price, it offers great image quality. While it lacks IS (image stabilization) like some other Canon lenses (including the kit lens), with a wide aperture of f/1.8, enough light usually comes in to ensure a fast shutter speed, which in turn minimizes camera shake. Keep in mind that as a 'prime' lens, your feet will have to do the zooming in and out. This is not as convenient as an everyday walk-around lens like the 18-55 kit lens which gives a good zoom range, but is a great lens for portraits. Also would ideally be a good option for poorly-lit places where the aperture of the kit-lens isn't wide enough to ensure a steady shot.CONCLUSIONSFrom my list of 4 pros and 4 cons, you might wonder why I'm giving this product 5 stars?... It's because considering the great performance - and low price - of the T2i, the 'cons' I list really aren't that big of a deal. Just because some cameras offer the aforementioned features the T2i lacks, it doesn't mean the T2i isn't a solid performer. On the contrary, I have been completely satisfied with this camera's image and video quality, performance, features, AND PRICE, and would recommend the T2i to anyone looking for an affordable way to capture memories!------------------EDIT 11/27/10I just wanted to update this review to say that after shooting with the T2i for nearly half a year, I'm still as impressed by this camera as when I first got it. I have a few comments to expand on my initial review:VIDEO I have been using the video mode a lot more than I initially expected. While it doesn't offer continuous auto-focus and therefore might not replace a camcorder, once you get the hang of manually focusing this is not a big problem. I many times have found myself in situations where photos couldn't capture the moment as well as a video could, and the ability to record clips has been very convenient.A note on the video mode, however...while it's automatic exposure is fine for most situations, if you find your videos are grainy, it's best to manually control the exposure. I've seen that sometimes even in good lighting, the camera will keep the aperture small (to have a less shallow depth of field) and boost the ISO. You can get around that by manually adjusting exposure settings, but again, the automatic exposures are usually fine.As for audio with videos, I personally still have not purchased an external microphone, but for those who are serious about movie production Amazon sells a highly popular 'Rode VideoMic' for a reasonable price. I have looked up videos on YouTube which demonstrate the difference between the built-in mic and an external mic, and while it's tempting, I'd rather spend my money on better lenses than audio accessories.CROP FACTOR To clarify on my 'crop factor' point from above on a full-frame vs. a crop-sensor body, there is a useful video on Vimeo that illustrates what I'm talking about. If you Google '5D 7D crop factor Vimeo' it comes up as the first result. As you can see, a full frame camera offers a view truer to the lens designations. Again, full frame cameras are costlier to make and therefore more expensive to the consumer, so APS-C sensor cameras like the Rebel T2i, 60D, and 7D are very good values for the money. But if you are not on a tight budget and think you might one day want to upgrade to a full frame some day for the improved low-light performance, higher image quality, and wider field of view, maybe skip on a T2i and just aim for a 5D Mark II (I personally love my T2i, but am excited about some day having my 24-105 shoot wider than its current effective 38-168 range.). For most users, however, APS-C sensor cameras like the T2i should be great, and some might even find the crop factor useful for telephoto work.LENSES After spending so much money on a camera body, many people have a difficult time justifying buying expensive lenses, and I understand that. After upgrading from the 18-55mm kit lens to the 24-105L lens, however, I can honestly say that the money is well worth it. Colors are more vivid and truer to real life than the [now noticeably] duller colors produced by the non-L lens, and I rarely use the kit lens now. Again, the 18-55 is very versatile and provides a great value, but if you can afford to upgrade your lens to Canon's L series, you won't regret it. Perhaps try before you buy, to see for yourself what I'm talking about.LOW LIGHT While this camera offers a boost ISO mode (to 12800 from 6400), I don't use that since its results are too grainy for my liking. But for night shots without a tripod, I have found ISO 3200 and 6400 to be a real advantage over my previous Rebel XS which only went up to ISO 1600, and even then produced noisier images than the T2i at 1600. While this camera doesn't produce high ISO pictures as cleanly as a full frame 5DMk2 does, at a fraction of the price I am incredibly pleased with this camera.MEMORY CARD Lastly, I wanted to recommend you do a lot of research into which SD card you want to use. Class 6 or higher is recommended, but look into reviews to see how the card actually performs. I used to use a Transcend Class 6 card since it's very affordable, and have had movies abruptly stop recording at inopportune times. I upgraded to a Transcend Class 10, and unfortunately continue to have that happen. Not all Class 10 cards necessarily write at the same speed, so look thoroughly into reviews if you plan on using video mode to ensure you get a reliable, high-speed card. The Transcend cards are a great value for the money, and have many times been fine, but you might want to consider more expensive alternatives for greater reliability.------------------EDIT 01/28/11I wanted to update this review to reflect the fact that the camera is still serving me well, and to recommend some additional accessories I have since paired my T2i with. I recently got theInduro AKB0 Tripod Kit (Black),Joby GP8-BHEN Gorillapod Focus with Ballhead X bundle,Dolica WT-1003 67-Inch Lightweight Monopod, andCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, and highly recommend them.CAMERA SUPPORT With the T2i you can pull off handheld shots in low light by cranking up the ISO, but even though the T2i shows relatively little noise, it does show more than some would like in their shots (especially at ISO 6400). Digital noise can be reduced in post-production, but it's much easier to shoot at a lower ISO in the first place, especially for night shots. After paying so much for a camera body and other accessories, buying an expensive tripod might be the last thing you'd want to do, and I understand that: for a while I was using an older, cheaper tripod that was designed more for light camcorders than SLRs with heavy lenses. While this set-up technically worked, I didn't feel very confident in its reliability. After doing a lot of research and asking many photographers, I got the Induro kit, and have been very happy with it so far. It is more expensive than I would have liked, but it doesn't make sense to skimp on support and risk damaging your gear! With tripods, you have to make trade-offs between price, sturdiness, and weight, and while I'm happy with my tripod, it might not be adequate for your needs. There are many websites with tips on what to look for in a tripod (i.e. ball head, pan-tilt head, etc) that can help you make an informed decision. The Gorillapod is not nearly as essential to your shooting as a dedicated tripod, but I recommend it if you find yourself in situations where you don't want to/might not be permitted to carry a tripod, but need support. It sets up much faster than a tripod which needs to have its legs extended and locked. Lastly, a monopod is a great way to stabilize your shots without the hassle of having to carry a tripod, and is even more portable than a Gorillapod. That being said, it doesn't provide as much stability, so I use it primarily to stabilize video shooting (which can be a bit shaky due to composition through LCD screen instead of viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens).TELEPHOTO LENS The T2i has a high resolution sensor that, in my experience, provides for great shots even after cropping. I have taken shots and cropped to 100% and been pleased with results, but sometimes you want extended reach without cropping, and here a good telephoto really shines. Canon and third-party lens manufacturers offer many great telephoto options for the T2i, and it's important to think of what you need a telephoto lens for before investing in one. If you'll primarily be shooting with a tripod, you probably don't need IS; if you're going to be shooting in adequate light, a wide aperture isn't essential. I used the Canon 70-300 non-L non-IS lens, but don't recommend it. Keeping in mind the reciprocity of focal length and shutter speed, Image Stabilization on a telephoto lens makes things much easier for hand-held shooting. I much preferred the 55-250 IS over my 70-300 non-IS (there are also IS versions of the 70-300), but found its low-light performance was weak due to its relatively small maximum aperture size. I recently got the 70-200 2.8 IS II, and am blown away by its fast auto-focus, great low-light performance, and superior optical quality. It is an expensive lens, but is well worth it if you need a fast lens (wide aperture) that features Image Stabilization.--------------------------EDIT 02/07/11 *FINAL UPDATE*NEW REBEL The T2i's successor, the T3i has just been announced, and will be available in March. Based on its specs, I don't think this is a necessary upgrade for current T2i owners. The main improvements found in the T3i are a swiveling screen, wireless flash transmitter, improved Auto mode detection, an enhanced Movie Zoom mode, and creative filters. Of these, I think the most important or sought-after improvements are the flash transmitter (which is is great for advanced shooters and those who want to explore with lighting) and the swiveling LCD screen (which allows for more flexibility in shooting). While these are useful new features, they are largely incremental and I will be sticking with my T2i. For new buyers, the T3i looks great and is very worth looking into when it comes out. Canon also announced a T3 camera to succeed the Rebel XS, which is great for beginners but is lacking in features compared to the T2i and the newly-announced T3i, including the ability to capture 'true HD' at 1080. Even with Canon's recent announcements, I think the T2i is a great DSLR and I highly recommend it to everyone.----------------------------EDIT 06/13/11 *THIS REALLY IS THE FINAL UPDATE*I know this review is now longer than some novels, but I really can't stress enough how great this camera is. I've used this in a variety of settings, both professionally and for personal use, and it's served me so well throughout. While I've shot events before, last night I shot the Tony Awards in NYC...which meant many thousands of shots over the course of many hours...and I was highly impressed with the T2i's performance. I did have to change batteries during the course of the event, but that was many hours into the event. You can easily get a spare third-party battery for just a few bucks.I recently purchased a cheap (less than 20 dollars) intervalometer from Amazon, and have started creating time-lapse videos with my T2i. Setting up cool time-lapse, and capturing HD video, are two areas where an articulating screen (like that found on the T3i and 60D) would come in handy, but again, this is not an essential feature, so I am pleased with my T2i. The intervalometer I got through Amazon was third-party, but since it cost about a tenth of the official Canon one, I am very pleased and highly recommend it if you want to take your T2i to the next level.The T2i is an amazing camera. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who is even remotely interested, whether you never owned an SLR before, or want a second body as a backup. I love the T2i!
Whether you're new to the world of DSLRs, or are a seasoned photographer who wants to try your luck at video, the Canon Rebel T2i is perfect. I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone. <hl> Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i. <hl> After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations==================OVERALL IMPRESSIONSThe camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS's 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I've been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I've taken so far.==================PROSIMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image 'noise' (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn't been an issue, and I've been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good!VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I'd seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don't have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don't yet own one so can't comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered "true HD" recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps. LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers!SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it's great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you'll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available. CONSNOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn't necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that's well worth it for most users. Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens's designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second. Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it's not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind. DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can't be used on this model. WHITE BALANCE: I found that the 'Auto' White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the 'Incandescent Light' mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren't as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting. NO ARTICULATING SCREEN: No articulating screen, but this is a rare feature in DSLR's in general, so it's not a shortcoming of the T2i. Since most of your shots will probably be composed using the viewfinder, not a big deal, although it would have been convenient! If you absolutely must have an articulating screen on an HDSLR, look into the Nikon D5000.===================A NOTE ABOUT THE KIT LENSThe lens that comes with this is the standard 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the other Rebels. It's a very good all-around lens, but you more likely than not will want to at some point upgrade your lens for either (a) better image quality, or (b) better performance in low-light conditions. This lens is very good, but for pros or those who pay incredibly close attention to detail, the optical quality of Canon's higher-end lenses is superior than to the kit lens. For most users, I don't think image quality will be a huge issue. More likely, the aperture size will be the reason people want to upgrade their lens over time. A lens with a wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor in less time than a lens with a narrower aperture. That means you can employ a faster shutter speed, which allows you to snap the shot faster, reducing the likelihood of a blurry picture. Outdoors on a sunny day, this aperture range of this lens won't be a limiting factor; inside a poorly-lit gym, however, you'll notice some blurry shots (see below for a recommended alternative for low-light shooting).Still, this is a pretty good all-around lens that can result in some great shots!===================RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES1. An external flash: This will come in very handy. With the built-in flash, your photos often come out harshly lit. Bouncing an external flash off the wall makes a huge difference in image quality. I personally use the Speedlite 580EX II, but there are cheaper alternatives that are very good. Some higher-end cameras (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II) don't even have a built-in flash, which goes to show something about how high-level photographers view the lighting provided by internal flashes.2. 50mm f/1.8 II lens - At around one hundred dollars, this lens is relatively cheap when compared to others on the market. Despite its low price, it offers great image quality. While it lacks IS (image stabilization) like some other Canon lenses (including the kit lens), with a wide aperture of f/1.8, enough light usually comes in to ensure a fast shutter speed, which in turn minimizes camera shake. Keep in mind that as a 'prime' lens, your feet will have to do the zooming in and out. This is not as convenient as an everyday walk-around lens like the 18-55 kit lens which gives a good zoom range, but is a great lens for portraits. Also would ideally be a good option for poorly-lit places where the aperture of the kit-lens isn't wide enough to ensure a steady shot. CONCLUSIONSFrom my list of 4 pros and 4 cons, you might wonder why I'm giving this product 5 stars?... It's because considering the great performance - and low price - of the T2i, the 'cons' I list really aren't that big of a deal. Just because some cameras offer the aforementioned features the T2i lacks, it doesn't mean the T2i isn't a solid performer. On the contrary, I have been completely satisfied with this camera's image and video quality, performance, features, AND PRICE, and would recommend the T2i to anyone looking for an affordable way to capture memories!------------------EDIT 11/27/10I just wanted to update this review to say that after shooting with the T2i for nearly half a year, I'm still as impressed by this camera as when I first got it. I have a few comments to expand on my initial review:VIDEO I have been using the video mode a lot more than I initially expected. While it doesn't offer continuous auto-focus and therefore might not replace a camcorder, once you get the hang of manually focusing this is not a big problem. I many times have found myself in situations where photos couldn't capture the moment as well as a video could, and the ability to record clips has been very convenient. A note on the video mode, however...while it's automatic exposure is fine for most situations, if you find your videos are grainy, it's best to manually control the exposure. I've seen that sometimes even in good lighting, the camera will keep the aperture small (to have a less shallow depth of field) and boost the ISO. You can get around that by manually adjusting exposure settings, but again, the automatic exposures are usually fine. As for audio with videos, I personally still have not purchased an external microphone, but for those who are serious about movie production Amazon sells a highly popular 'Rode VideoMic' for a reasonable price. I have looked up videos on YouTube which demonstrate the difference between the built-in mic and an external mic, and while it's tempting, I'd rather spend my money on better lenses than audio accessories. CROP FACTOR To clarify on my 'crop factor' point from above on a full-frame vs. a crop-sensor body, there is a useful video on Vimeo that illustrates what I'm talking about. If you Google '5D 7D crop factor Vimeo' it comes up as the first result. As you can see, a full frame camera offers a view truer to the lens designations. Again, full frame cameras are costlier to make and therefore more expensive to the consumer, so APS-C sensor cameras like the Rebel T2i, 60D, and 7D are very good values for the money. But if you are not on a tight budget and think you might one day want to upgrade to a full frame some day for the improved low-light performance, higher image quality, and wider field of view, maybe skip on a T2i and just aim for a 5D Mark II (I personally love my T2i, but am excited about some day having my 24-105 shoot wider than its current effective 38-168 range.). For most users, however, APS-C sensor cameras like the T2i should be great, and some might even find the crop factor useful for telephoto work. LENSES After spending so much money on a camera body, many people have a difficult time justifying buying expensive lenses, and I understand that. After upgrading from the 18-55mm kit lens to the 24-105L lens, however, I can honestly say that the money is well worth it. Colors are more vivid and truer to real life than the [now noticeably] duller colors produced by the non-L lens, and I rarely use the kit lens now. Again, the 18-55 is very versatile and provides a great value, but if you can afford to upgrade your lens to Canon's L series, you won't regret it. Perhaps try before you buy, to see for yourself what I'm talking about. LOW LIGHT While this camera offers a boost ISO mode (to 12800 from 6400), I don't use that since its results are too grainy for my liking. But for night shots without a tripod, I have found ISO 3200 and 6400 to be a real advantage over my previous Rebel XS which only went up to ISO 1600, and even then produced noisier images than the T2i at 1600. While this camera doesn't produce high ISO pictures as cleanly as a full frame 5DMk2 does, at a fraction of the price I am incredibly pleased with this camera. MEMORY CARD Lastly, I wanted to recommend you do a lot of research into which SD card you want to use. Class 6 or higher is recommended, but look into reviews to see how the card actually performs. I used to use a Transcend Class 6 card since it's very affordable, and have had movies abruptly stop recording at inopportune times. I upgraded to a Transcend Class 10, and unfortunately continue to have that happen. Not all Class 10 cards necessarily write at the same speed, so look thoroughly into reviews if you plan on using video mode to ensure you get a reliable, high-speed card. The Transcend cards are a great value for the money, and have many times been fine, but you might want to consider more expensive alternatives for greater reliability.------------------EDIT 01/28/11I wanted to update this review to reflect the fact that the camera is still serving me well, and to recommend some additional accessories I have since paired my T2i with. I recently got theInduro AKB0 Tripod Kit (Black),Joby GP8-BHEN Gorillapod Focus with Ballhead X bundle,Dolica WT-1003 67-Inch Lightweight Monopod, andCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, and highly recommend them. CAMERA SUPPORT With the T2i you can pull off handheld shots in low light by cranking up the ISO, but even though the T2i shows relatively little noise, it does show more than some would like in their shots (especially at ISO 6400). Digital noise can be reduced in post-production, but it's much easier to shoot at a lower ISO in the first place, especially for night shots. After paying so much for a camera body and other accessories, buying an expensive tripod might be the last thing you'd want to do, and I understand that: for a while I was using an older, cheaper tripod that was designed more for light camcorders than SLRs with heavy lenses. While this set-up technically worked, I didn't feel very confident in its reliability. After doing a lot of research and asking many photographers, I got the Induro kit, and have been very happy with it so far. It is more expensive than I would have liked, but it doesn't make sense to skimp on support and risk damaging your gear! With tripods, you have to make trade-offs between price, sturdiness, and weight, and while I'm happy with my tripod, it might not be adequate for your needs. There are many websites with tips on what to look for in a tripod (i.e. ball head, pan-tilt head, etc) that can help you make an informed decision. The Gorillapod is not nearly as essential to your shooting as a dedicated tripod, but I recommend it if you find yourself in situations where you don't want to/might not be permitted to carry a tripod, but need support. It sets up much faster than a tripod which needs to have its legs extended and locked. Lastly, a monopod is a great way to stabilize your shots without the hassle of having to carry a tripod, and is even more portable than a Gorillapod. That being said, it doesn't provide as much stability, so I use it primarily to stabilize video shooting (which can be a bit shaky due to composition through LCD screen instead of viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens).TELEPHOTO LENS The T2i has a high resolution sensor that, in my experience, provides for great shots even after cropping. I have taken shots and cropped to 100% and been pleased with results, but sometimes you want extended reach without cropping, and here a good telephoto really shines. Canon and third-party lens manufacturers offer many great telephoto options for the T2i, and it's important to think of what you need a telephoto lens for before investing in one. If you'll primarily be shooting with a tripod, you probably don't need IS; if you're going to be shooting in adequate light, a wide aperture isn't essential. I used the Canon 70-300 non-L non-IS lens, but don't recommend it. Keeping in mind the reciprocity of focal length and shutter speed, Image Stabilization on a telephoto lens makes things much easier for hand-held shooting. I much preferred the 55-250 IS over my 70-300 non-IS (there are also IS versions of the 70-300), but found its low-light performance was weak due to its relatively small maximum aperture size. I recently got the 70-200 2.8 IS II, and am blown away by its fast auto-focus, great low-light performance, and superior optical quality. It is an expensive lens, but is well worth it if you need a fast lens (wide aperture) that features Image Stabilization.--------------------------EDIT 02/07/11 *FINAL UPDATE*NEW REBEL The T2i's successor, the T3i has just been announced, and will be available in March. Based on its specs, I don't think this is a necessary upgrade for current T2i owners. The main improvements found in the T3i are a swiveling screen, wireless flash transmitter, improved Auto mode detection, an enhanced Movie Zoom mode, and creative filters. Of these, I think the most important or sought-after improvements are the flash transmitter (which is is great for advanced shooters and those who want to explore with lighting) and the swiveling LCD screen (which allows for more flexibility in shooting). While these are useful new features, they are largely incremental and I will be sticking with my T2i. For new buyers, the T3i looks great and is very worth looking into when it comes out. Canon also announced a T3 camera to succeed the Rebel XS, which is great for beginners but is lacking in features compared to the T2i and the newly-announced T3i, including the ability to capture 'true HD' at 1080. Even with Canon's recent announcements, I think the T2i is a great DSLR and I highly recommend it to everyone.----------------------------EDIT 06/13/11 * THIS REALLY IS THE FINAL UPDATE*I know this review is now longer than some novels, but I really can't stress enough how great this camera is. I've used this in a variety of settings, both professionally and for personal use, and it's served me so well throughout. While I've shot events before, last night I shot the Tony Awards in NYC...which meant many thousands of shots over the course of many hours... and I was highly impressed with the T2i's performance. I did have to change batteries during the course of the event, but that was many hours into the event. You can easily get a spare third-party battery for just a few bucks. I recently purchased a cheap (less than 20 dollars) intervalometer from Amazon, and have started creating time-lapse videos with my T2i. Setting up cool time-lapse, and capturing HD video, are two areas where an articulating screen (like that found on the T3i and 60D) would come in handy, but again, this is not an essential feature, so I am pleased with my T2i. The intervalometer I got through Amazon was third-party, but since it cost about a tenth of the official Canon one, I am very pleased and highly recommend it if you want to take your T2i to the next level. The T2i is an amazing camera. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who is even remotely interested, whether you never owned an SLR before, or want a second body as a backup. I love the T2i!
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question: How is the size of the camera?, context: I have been using WD external hard drives for years. They are easy to use and this one was no exception. It was ready to use right out of the box. You can use it to back up your files or use it as a drag and drop drive, which I prefer, as I store thousands of digital photos. The size is perfect and slips right into the cell phone holder in my purse. Love it!
How is the size of the camera?
The size is perfect and slips right into the cell phone holder in my purse.
I have been using WD external hard drives for years. They are easy to use and this one was no exception. It was ready to use right out of the box. You can use it to back up your files or use it as a drag and drop drive, which I prefer, as I store thousands of digital photos. The size is perfect and slips right into the cell phone holder in my purse. Love it!
<hl> The size is perfect <hl> and slips right into the cell phone holder in my purse.
I have been using WD external hard drives for years. They are easy to use and this one was no exception. It was ready to use right out of the box. You can use it to back up your files or use it as a drag and drop drive, which I prefer, as I store thousands of digital photos. <hl> The size is perfect <hl> and slips right into the cell phone holder in my purse. Love it!
I have been using WD external hard drives for years. They are easy to use and this one was no exception. It was ready to use right out of the box. You can use it to back up your files or use it as a drag and drop drive, which I prefer, as I store thousands of digital photos. <hl> The size is perfect and slips right into the cell phone holder in my purse. <hl> Love it!
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image quality from this
question: What is the difference of iii to v?, context: I understand I am comparing Fuji Apples to Gala Apples, but when I compare the image quality from this cheap, plastic-bodied prime lens to those from my several L-series Canon zooms, there is no contest: this lens outperforms. Now to those who say one cannot compare a prime to a zoom, I say: why not? Aren't we discussing image quality or are we discussing something else?Given the very large images produced by modern DSLRs, I can crop the image from this 50mm and get the zoom effect I need given the minimum zoom of 50mm (times crop factor). I can also place this lens on my Elan 7 film camera and get spectacular results. I use this lens more and more and zoom using my physical zoom (feet) and digital zoom (Photoshop or Aperture or any image editing software). The results are always great. No, I cannot print to 40x60 inches if I crop from this lens, but I am not planning to do that anyway.When I shoot a wedding (not bridal portraits, I use the 85mm prime for that) the photos made using this lens are always the best and always the favorites. I know it does not have the little red ring around it but that is just to show other photographers that you are hip and with it, not necessarily to get better images and certainly not based on the money-to-image-quality ratio. Nope, buying a more expensive camera or a more expensive lens will NOT make you a better photographer. Using a prime lens, however, like this very affordable option, will certainly improve your images.The cons are obvious: low build quality. This means that the lens is likely to last for only ten years or so, judging by the fact that other Canon primes (and all Canon lenses in general) are notoriously and incredibly reliable (the more expensive f/1.4 version of this lens a notable exception, but still very, very, very reliable).The sum of all my comments is but this: for the money, there is no finer nor more useful lens for your Canon EOS Camera.
What is the difference of iii to v?
I understand I am comparing Fuji Apples to Gala Apples, but when I compare the image quality from this cheap, plastic-bodied prime lens to those from my several L-series Canon zooms, there is no contest: this lens outperforms.
I understand I am comparing Fuji Apples to Gala Apples, but when I compare the image quality from this cheap, plastic-bodied prime lens to those from my several L-series Canon zooms, there is no contest: this lens outperforms. Now to those who say one cannot compare a prime to a zoom, I say: why not? Aren't we discussing image quality or are we discussing something else?Given the very large images produced by modern DSLRs, I can crop the image from this 50mm and get the zoom effect I need given the minimum zoom of 50mm (times crop factor). I can also place this lens on my Elan 7 film camera and get spectacular results. I use this lens more and more and zoom using my physical zoom (feet) and digital zoom (Photoshop or Aperture or any image editing software). The results are always great. No, I cannot print to 40x60 inches if I crop from this lens, but I am not planning to do that anyway.When I shoot a wedding (not bridal portraits, I use the 85mm prime for that) the photos made using this lens are always the best and always the favorites. I know it does not have the little red ring around it but that is just to show other photographers that you are hip and with it, not necessarily to get better images and certainly not based on the money-to-image-quality ratio. Nope, buying a more expensive camera or a more expensive lens will NOT make you a better photographer. Using a prime lens, however, like this very affordable option, will certainly improve your images.The cons are obvious: low build quality. This means that the lens is likely to last for only ten years or so, judging by the fact that other Canon primes (and all Canon lenses in general) are notoriously and incredibly reliable (the more expensive f/1.4 version of this lens a notable exception, but still very, very, very reliable).The sum of all my comments is but this: for the money, there is no finer nor more useful lens for your Canon EOS Camera.
I understand I am comparing Fuji Apples to Gala Apples, but when I compare the <hl> image quality from this <hl> cheap, plastic-bodied prime lens to those from my several L-series Canon zooms, there is no contest: this lens outperforms.
I understand I am comparing Fuji Apples to Gala Apples, but when I compare the <hl> image quality from this <hl> cheap, plastic-bodied prime lens to those from my several L-series Canon zooms, there is no contest: this lens outperforms. Now to those who say one cannot compare a prime to a zoom, I say: why not? Aren't we discussing image quality or are we discussing something else?Given the very large images produced by modern DSLRs, I can crop the image from this 50mm and get the zoom effect I need given the minimum zoom of 50mm (times crop factor). I can also place this lens on my Elan 7 film camera and get spectacular results. I use this lens more and more and zoom using my physical zoom (feet) and digital zoom (Photoshop or Aperture or any image editing software). The results are always great. No, I cannot print to 40x60 inches if I crop from this lens, but I am not planning to do that anyway.When I shoot a wedding (not bridal portraits, I use the 85mm prime for that) the photos made using this lens are always the best and always the favorites. I know it does not have the little red ring around it but that is just to show other photographers that you are hip and with it, not necessarily to get better images and certainly not based on the money-to-image-quality ratio. Nope, buying a more expensive camera or a more expensive lens will NOT make you a better photographer. Using a prime lens, however, like this very affordable option, will certainly improve your images.The cons are obvious: low build quality. This means that the lens is likely to last for only ten years or so, judging by the fact that other Canon primes (and all Canon lenses in general) are notoriously and incredibly reliable (the more expensive f/1.4 version of this lens a notable exception, but still very, very, very reliable).The sum of all my comments is but this: for the money, there is no finer nor more useful lens for your Canon EOS Camera.
<hl> I understand I am comparing Fuji Apples to Gala Apples, but when I compare the image quality from this cheap, plastic-bodied prime lens to those from my several L-series Canon zooms, there is no contest: this lens outperforms. <hl> Now to those who say one cannot compare a prime to a zoom, I say: why not? Aren't we discussing image quality or are we discussing something else?Given the very large images produced by modern DSLRs, I can crop the image from this 50mm and get the zoom effect I need given the minimum zoom of 50mm (times crop factor). I can also place this lens on my Elan 7 film camera and get spectacular results. I use this lens more and more and zoom using my physical zoom (feet) and digital zoom (Photoshop or Aperture or any image editing software). The results are always great. No, I cannot print to 40x60 inches if I crop from this lens, but I am not planning to do that anyway. When I shoot a wedding (not bridal portraits, I use the 85mm prime for that) the photos made using this lens are always the best and always the favorites. I know it does not have the little red ring around it but that is just to show other photographers that you are hip and with it, not necessarily to get better images and certainly not based on the money-to-image-quality ratio. Nope, buying a more expensive camera or a more expensive lens will NOT make you a better photographer. Using a prime lens, however, like this very affordable option, will certainly improve your images. The cons are obvious: low build quality. This means that the lens is likely to last for only ten years or so, judging by the fact that other Canon primes (and all Canon lenses in general) are notoriously and incredibly reliable (the more expensive f/1.4 version of this lens a notable exception, but still very, very, very reliable).The sum of all my comments is but this: for the money, there is no finer nor more useful lens for your Canon EOS Camera.
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look perfect
question: What is your take on the angle of the room relative to the beach?, context: ok, I'm no techno geek, I don't know all the ins and outs there is to computers. I just ordered this monitor to go with my new hp computer that I had gotten for school and my old tiny monitor just wasn't cutting it. The colors are bright, screen is HUGE, have had NO problems, whatsoever and it works amazingly with windows 8.Sims 3 looks great and works fine and even WoW and LoL look perfect. I'm completely happy. Serves all my gaming and homework needs
What is your take on the angle of the room relative to the beach?
The colors are bright, screen is HUGE, have had NO problems, whatsoever and it works amazingly with windows 8.Sims 3 looks great and works fine and even WoW and LoL look perfect .
ok, I'm no techno geek, I don't know all the ins and outs there is to computers. I just ordered this monitor to go with my new hp computer that I had gotten for school and my old tiny monitor just wasn't cutting it. The colors are bright, screen is HUGE, have had NO problems, whatsoever and it works amazingly with windows 8.Sims 3 looks great and works fine and even WoW and LoL look perfect. I'm completely happy. Serves all my gaming and homework needs
The colors are bright, screen is HUGE, have had NO problems, whatsoever and it works amazingly with windows 8.Sims 3 looks great and works fine and even WoW and LoL <hl> look perfect <hl> .
ok, I'm no techno geek, I don't know all the ins and outs there is to computers. I just ordered this monitor to go with my new hp computer that I had gotten for school and my old tiny monitor just wasn't cutting it. The colors are bright, screen is HUGE, have had NO problems, whatsoever and it works amazingly with windows 8.Sims 3 looks great and works fine and even WoW and LoL <hl> look perfect <hl>. I'm completely happy. Serves all my gaming and homework needs
ok, I'm no techno geek, I don't know all the ins and outs there is to computers. I just ordered this monitor to go with my new hp computer that I had gotten for school and my old tiny monitor just wasn't cutting it. <hl> The colors are bright, screen is HUGE, have had NO problems, whatsoever and it works amazingly with windows 8.Sims 3 looks great and works fine and even WoW and LoL look perfect . <hl> I'm completely happy. Serves all my gaming and homework needs
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it has keyholes on the
question: Do you have any computer with mouse?, context: The speedy version:Pros:-Easy setup.-Reliable connection point for a variety of devices.-Works as a USB printer server.-Designed to sit on a desk or hang on a wall (it has keyholes on the back).Cons:-Compared to our previous routers, I haven't found one downside to this router.Result:- I will recommend this to family and friendsLonger story:We have been using an Apple Time Capsule as our wifi router since 2008. It was going well, until it melted down (known problem). I removed the hard disk and we used it as a router only, with less overheating. That lasted a few weeks until I started hearing panicked hollers from all corners of our condo. Sure enough, it was time to replace our router.We wound up with the TP-LINK WDR3500.Set up was very easy, using the web browser based interface.We were back up and surfing on all of our devices in around 30 minutes from the arrival of the box until I entered the last password into the last iDevice.Not too bad. I did set up two different networks though, so the folks who are playing can use one band and the other is used by me.So far everything has been great. I did have to go through setup once again, after a power outage, but it was even faster than the initial set up, due to familiarity on my part.Right now we have two tablets, an ipod touch, an ailing and ancient macbook, a macmini, an XO/OLPC laptop (linux), a smartphone, and our vonage service all connecting through the TP-LINK TL-WDR3500 without any hiccups. For the first time in years, I have a reliable wireless connection to my other computer (perfect for when it's monitor croaked) and it has been almost 2 months and my mom hasn't complained about the sound quality when she calls us and it was always an issue (for her) when our vonage box and phones were routed through the Time Capsule.There is only one USB port. That's not an issue for us. I did have some trouble getting my Seagate Slim drive to connect and function as a network drive, but because the connection is so seamless and reliable, I have my Labelwriter printer connected to the USB port and I hooked up a larger USB hub to the macmini which I then connected to the router. That way I can still access everything, but it also gives me an extra layer of protection as the router requires one password and the computer another.I was upset when our Time Capsule petered out, but this router made the transition a positive one and I think I'm done with Time Capsule, but I'd recommend this to friends and family without hesitation.
Do you have any computer with mouse?
The speedy version:Pros:-Easy setup.-Reliable connection point for a variety of devices.-Works as a USB printer server.-Designed to sit on a desk or hang on a wall ( it has keyholes on the back).Cons:-Compared to our previous routers, I haven't found one downside to this router.
The speedy version:Pros:-Easy setup.-Reliable connection point for a variety of devices.-Works as a USB printer server.-Designed to sit on a desk or hang on a wall (it has keyholes on the back).Cons:-Compared to our previous routers, I haven't found one downside to this router.Result:- I will recommend this to family and friendsLonger story:We have been using an Apple Time Capsule as our wifi router since 2008. It was going well, until it melted down (known problem). I removed the hard disk and we used it as a router only, with less overheating. That lasted a few weeks until I started hearing panicked hollers from all corners of our condo. Sure enough, it was time to replace our router.We wound up with the TP-LINK WDR3500.Set up was very easy, using the web browser based interface.We were back up and surfing on all of our devices in around 30 minutes from the arrival of the box until I entered the last password into the last iDevice.Not too bad. I did set up two different networks though, so the folks who are playing can use one band and the other is used by me.So far everything has been great. I did have to go through setup once again, after a power outage, but it was even faster than the initial set up, due to familiarity on my part.Right now we have two tablets, an ipod touch, an ailing and ancient macbook, a macmini, an XO/OLPC laptop (linux), a smartphone, and our vonage service all connecting through the TP-LINK TL-WDR3500 without any hiccups. For the first time in years, I have a reliable wireless connection to my other computer (perfect for when it's monitor croaked) and it has been almost 2 months and my mom hasn't complained about the sound quality when she calls us and it was always an issue (for her) when our vonage box and phones were routed through the Time Capsule.There is only one USB port. That's not an issue for us. I did have some trouble getting my Seagate Slim drive to connect and function as a network drive, but because the connection is so seamless and reliable, I have my Labelwriter printer connected to the USB port and I hooked up a larger USB hub to the macmini which I then connected to the router. That way I can still access everything, but it also gives me an extra layer of protection as the router requires one password and the computer another.I was upset when our Time Capsule petered out, but this router made the transition a positive one and I think I'm done with Time Capsule, but I'd recommend this to friends and family without hesitation.
The speedy version:Pros:-Easy setup.-Reliable connection point for a variety of devices.-Works as a USB printer server.-Designed to sit on a desk or hang on a wall ( <hl> it has keyholes on the <hl> back).Cons:-Compared to our previous routers, I haven't found one downside to this router.
The speedy version:Pros:-Easy setup.-Reliable connection point for a variety of devices.-Works as a USB printer server.-Designed to sit on a desk or hang on a wall (<hl> it has keyholes on the <hl> back).Cons:-Compared to our previous routers, I haven't found one downside to this router.Result:- I will recommend this to family and friendsLonger story:We have been using an Apple Time Capsule as our wifi router since 2008. It was going well, until it melted down (known problem). I removed the hard disk and we used it as a router only, with less overheating. That lasted a few weeks until I started hearing panicked hollers from all corners of our condo. Sure enough, it was time to replace our router.We wound up with the TP-LINK WDR3500.Set up was very easy, using the web browser based interface.We were back up and surfing on all of our devices in around 30 minutes from the arrival of the box until I entered the last password into the last iDevice.Not too bad. I did set up two different networks though, so the folks who are playing can use one band and the other is used by me.So far everything has been great. I did have to go through setup once again, after a power outage, but it was even faster than the initial set up, due to familiarity on my part.Right now we have two tablets, an ipod touch, an ailing and ancient macbook, a macmini, an XO/OLPC laptop (linux), a smartphone, and our vonage service all connecting through the TP-LINK TL-WDR3500 without any hiccups. For the first time in years, I have a reliable wireless connection to my other computer (perfect for when it's monitor croaked) and it has been almost 2 months and my mom hasn't complained about the sound quality when she calls us and it was always an issue (for her) when our vonage box and phones were routed through the Time Capsule.There is only one USB port. That's not an issue for us. I did have some trouble getting my Seagate Slim drive to connect and function as a network drive, but because the connection is so seamless and reliable, I have my Labelwriter printer connected to the USB port and I hooked up a larger USB hub to the macmini which I then connected to the router. That way I can still access everything, but it also gives me an extra layer of protection as the router requires one password and the computer another.I was upset when our Time Capsule petered out, but this router made the transition a positive one and I think I'm done with Time Capsule, but I'd recommend this to friends and family without hesitation.
<hl> The speedy version:Pros:-Easy setup.-Reliable connection point for a variety of devices.-Works as a USB printer server.-Designed to sit on a desk or hang on a wall ( it has keyholes on the back).Cons:-Compared to our previous routers, I haven't found one downside to this router. <hl> Result:- I will recommend this to family and friendsLonger story:We have been using an Apple Time Capsule as our wifi router since 2008. It was going well, until it melted down (known problem). I removed the hard disk and we used it as a router only, with less overheating. That lasted a few weeks until I started hearing panicked hollers from all corners of our condo. Sure enough, it was time to replace our router. We wound up with the TP-LINK WDR3500.Set up was very easy, using the web browser based interface. We were back up and surfing on all of our devices in around 30 minutes from the arrival of the box until I entered the last password into the last iDevice. Not too bad. I did set up two different networks though, so the folks who are playing can use one band and the other is used by me. So far everything has been great. I did have to go through setup once again, after a power outage, but it was even faster than the initial set up, due to familiarity on my part. Right now we have two tablets, an ipod touch, an ailing and ancient macbook, a macmini, an XO/OLPC laptop (linux), a smartphone, and our vonage service all connecting through the TP-LINK TL-WDR3500 without any hiccups. For the first time in years, I have a reliable wireless connection to my other computer (perfect for when it's monitor croaked) and it has been almost 2 months and my mom hasn't complained about the sound quality when she calls us and it was always an issue (for her) when our vonage box and phones were routed through the Time Capsule. There is only one USB port. That's not an issue for us. I did have some trouble getting my Seagate Slim drive to connect and function as a network drive, but because the connection is so seamless and reliable, I have my Labelwriter printer connected to the USB port and I hooked up a larger USB hub to the macmini which I then connected to the router. That way I can still access everything, but it also gives me an extra layer of protection as the router requires one password and the computer another. I was upset when our Time Capsule petered out, but this router made the transition a positive one and I think I'm done with Time Capsule, but I'd recommend this to friends and family without hesitation.
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The sound is awesome
question: How is the sound?, context: I purchased two of these, one for my desktop computer the other for my downstairs TV. The sound is awesome, better than I expected for the low price. I'm very pleased!
How is the sound?
The sound is awesome , better than I expected for the low price.
I purchased two of these, one for my desktop computer the other for my downstairs TV. The sound is awesome, better than I expected for the low price. I'm very pleased!
<hl> The sound is awesome <hl> , better than I expected for the low price.
I purchased two of these, one for my desktop computer the other for my downstairs TV. <hl> The sound is awesome <hl>, better than I expected for the low price. I'm very pleased!
I purchased two of these, one for my desktop computer the other for my downstairs TV. <hl> The sound is awesome , better than I expected for the low price. <hl> I'm very pleased!
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This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite
question: How does the cover work?, context: If you hadn't already guessed, I love the color orange. This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite. Well-made and durable.
How does the cover work?
This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite .
If you hadn't already guessed, I love the color orange. This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite. Well-made and durable.
<hl> This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite <hl> .
If you hadn't already guessed, I love the color orange. <hl> This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite <hl>. Well-made and durable.
If you hadn't already guessed, I love the color orange. <hl> This cover is perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite . <hl> Well-made and durable.
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the best of all of them
question: How is the audio bass?, context: My sister's Bose headphones finally died and so, her being a super audiophile without enough money to buy the high-end stuff, i gave her my JVC HA-RX700 and she loves them even more than the Bose. So that left me with nothing, and therefore i decided to undertake the quest to find the best headphones for under $50 that I could. I looked at so many headphones, and i still loved my JVC's, but i decided i should probably try something new. and then i found these...I would say that I am...an untrained-audiophile of sorts and have just recently started to be pickier about my headphones. i can pick out minute differences in music and how headphones represent them if i really want to, but it doesn't exactly "bother" me terribly when bass is muddy or treble is harsh, etc. That being said, i loved my JVC's and was sad to see them go, but I've gotta say, i love these bad boys even more. I think it's the bass that separates them...it's punchier and more...accurate, you know? without being overly done. out of the box they had a bit too much sibilance (i think that's the right word), but they've broken in a bit and it's less harsh in that range. but the bass...wow. otherwise they're very similar in my opinion to the JVC's. The treble might be a tad better, but not much if at all. I don't know enough of the proper wording to describe much more about it, but that's my two cents. They're also very comfortable, not too tight or anything and very soft padding. I highly recommend them, i can't imagine headphones getting that much better. i've heard Beats by Dre, Bose, and the JVCs, and these are just the best of all of them to me.
How is the audio bass?
i've heard Beats by Dre, Bose, and the JVCs, and these are just the best of all of them to me.
My sister's Bose headphones finally died and so, her being a super audiophile without enough money to buy the high-end stuff, i gave her my JVC HA-RX700 and she loves them even more than the Bose. So that left me with nothing, and therefore i decided to undertake the quest to find the best headphones for under $50 that I could. I looked at so many headphones, and i still loved my JVC's, but i decided i should probably try something new. and then i found these...I would say that I am...an untrained-audiophile of sorts and have just recently started to be pickier about my headphones. i can pick out minute differences in music and how headphones represent them if i really want to, but it doesn't exactly "bother" me terribly when bass is muddy or treble is harsh, etc. That being said, i loved my JVC's and was sad to see them go, but I've gotta say, i love these bad boys even more. I think it's the bass that separates them...it's punchier and more...accurate, you know? without being overly done. out of the box they had a bit too much sibilance (i think that's the right word), but they've broken in a bit and it's less harsh in that range. but the bass...wow. otherwise they're very similar in my opinion to the JVC's. The treble might be a tad better, but not much if at all. I don't know enough of the proper wording to describe much more about it, but that's my two cents. They're also very comfortable, not too tight or anything and very soft padding. I highly recommend them, i can't imagine headphones getting that much better. i've heard Beats by Dre, Bose, and the JVCs, and these are just the best of all of them to me.
i've heard Beats by Dre, Bose, and the JVCs, and these are just <hl> the best of all of them <hl> to me.
My sister's Bose headphones finally died and so, her being a super audiophile without enough money to buy the high-end stuff, i gave her my JVC HA-RX700 and she loves them even more than the Bose. So that left me with nothing, and therefore i decided to undertake the quest to find the best headphones for under $50 that I could. I looked at so many headphones, and i still loved my JVC's, but i decided i should probably try something new. and then i found these...I would say that I am...an untrained-audiophile of sorts and have just recently started to be pickier about my headphones. i can pick out minute differences in music and how headphones represent them if i really want to, but it doesn't exactly "bother" me terribly when bass is muddy or treble is harsh, etc. That being said, i loved my JVC's and was sad to see them go, but I've gotta say, i love these bad boys even more. I think it's the bass that separates them...it's punchier and more...accurate, you know? without being overly done. out of the box they had a bit too much sibilance (i think that's the right word), but they've broken in a bit and it's less harsh in that range. but the bass...wow. otherwise they're very similar in my opinion to the JVC's. The treble might be a tad better, but not much if at all. I don't know enough of the proper wording to describe much more about it, but that's my two cents. They're also very comfortable, not too tight or anything and very soft padding. I highly recommend them, i can't imagine headphones getting that much better. i've heard Beats by Dre, Bose, and the JVCs, and these are just <hl> the best of all of them <hl> to me.
My sister's Bose headphones finally died and so, her being a super audiophile without enough money to buy the high-end stuff, i gave her my JVC HA-RX700 and she loves them even more than the Bose. So that left me with nothing, and therefore i decided to undertake the quest to find the best headphones for under $50 that I could. I looked at so many headphones, and i still loved my JVC's, but i decided i should probably try something new. and then i found these...I would say that I am...an untrained-audiophile of sorts and have just recently started to be pickier about my headphones. i can pick out minute differences in music and how headphones represent them if i really want to, but it doesn't exactly "bother" me terribly when bass is muddy or treble is harsh, etc. That being said, i loved my JVC's and was sad to see them go, but I've gotta say, i love these bad boys even more. I think it's the bass that separates them...it's punchier and more...accurate, you know? without being overly done. out of the box they had a bit too much sibilance (i think that's the right word), but they've broken in a bit and it's less harsh in that range. but the bass...wow. otherwise they're very similar in my opinion to the JVC's. The treble might be a tad better, but not much if at all. I don't know enough of the proper wording to describe much more about it, but that's my two cents. They're also very comfortable, not too tight or anything and very soft padding. I highly recommend them, i can't imagine headphones getting that much better. <hl> i've heard Beats by Dre, Bose, and the JVCs, and these are just the best of all of them to me. <hl>
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resolution is fine
question: How good is the resolution?, context: it looks fine, resolution is fine, too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description
How good is the resolution?
it looks fine, resolution is fine , too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description
it looks fine, resolution is fine, too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description
it looks fine, <hl> resolution is fine <hl> , too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description
it looks fine, <hl> resolution is fine <hl>, too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description
<hl> it looks fine, resolution is fine , too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description <hl>
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electronics
devices so I am not biased to anyone against the
question: How did you like the display?, context: I hesitated before ordering this tablet because of the bad reviews.... finally, the price was really good so I ordered one from Amazon (32G for $229). I have been using it since 4 days and everything seems to be working as expected.... I tested the touch screen using more than one test app and I found no issues.... also I didn't encounter any touch screen issues while using the device. I do have both android as well as Apple devices so I am not biased to anyone against the other... and to be honest, I was planning to buy the ipad mini with Retina display, but I didnt like its width and I HATED ITS PRICE !!!! so I bought this Nexus for less than half the price of the ipad mini (my 32G Nexus 7 is $229 no Tax and no shipping while the 32G ipad mini is $550 including the Tax). I do believe that the ipad is more stable, more mature, looks nicer, and will out-perform this Nexus, but honestly for half the price I highly recommend this Nexus 7 .... I like this device: display is beautiful, performance is good (I updated to 4.4), and battery life is excellent.I am giving 4 starts because I believe that Asus should have done a little better job by reducing the huge top/bottom bezel or at least provide capacitive buttons and probably front speakers on this huge bezel in case if they decided to keep its size as is...I will update this review in case if I encounter any issues....
How did you like the display?
I do have both android as well as Apple devices so I am not biased to anyone against the other... and to be honest, I was planning to buy the ipad mini with Retina display, but I didnt like its width and I HATED ITS PRICE !!!!
I hesitated before ordering this tablet because of the bad reviews.... finally, the price was really good so I ordered one from Amazon (32G for $229). I have been using it since 4 days and everything seems to be working as expected.... I tested the touch screen using more than one test app and I found no issues.... also I didn't encounter any touch screen issues while using the device. I do have both android as well as Apple devices so I am not biased to anyone against the other... and to be honest, I was planning to buy the ipad mini with Retina display, but I didnt like its width and I HATED ITS PRICE !!!! so I bought this Nexus for less than half the price of the ipad mini (my 32G Nexus 7 is $229 no Tax and no shipping while the 32G ipad mini is $550 including the Tax). I do believe that the ipad is more stable, more mature, looks nicer, and will out-perform this Nexus, but honestly for half the price I highly recommend this Nexus 7 .... I like this device: display is beautiful, performance is good (I updated to 4.4), and battery life is excellent.I am giving 4 starts because I believe that Asus should have done a little better job by reducing the huge top/bottom bezel or at least provide capacitive buttons and probably front speakers on this huge bezel in case if they decided to keep its size as is...I will update this review in case if I encounter any issues....
I do have both android as well as Apple <hl> devices so I am not biased to anyone against the <hl> other... and to be honest, I was planning to buy the ipad mini with Retina display, but I didnt like its width and I HATED ITS PRICE !!!!
I hesitated before ordering this tablet because of the bad reviews.... finally, the price was really good so I ordered one from Amazon (32G for $229). I have been using it since 4 days and everything seems to be working as expected.... I tested the touch screen using more than one test app and I found no issues.... also I didn't encounter any touch screen issues while using the device. I do have both android as well as Apple <hl> devices so I am not biased to anyone against the <hl> other... and to be honest, I was planning to buy the ipad mini with Retina display, but I didnt like its width and I HATED ITS PRICE !!!! so I bought this Nexus for less than half the price of the ipad mini (my 32G Nexus 7 is $229 no Tax and no shipping while the 32G ipad mini is $550 including the Tax). I do believe that the ipad is more stable, more mature, looks nicer, and will out-perform this Nexus, but honestly for half the price I highly recommend this Nexus 7 .... I like this device: display is beautiful, performance is good (I updated to 4.4), and battery life is excellent.I am giving 4 starts because I believe that Asus should have done a little better job by reducing the huge top/bottom bezel or at least provide capacitive buttons and probably front speakers on this huge bezel in case if they decided to keep its size as is...I will update this review in case if I encounter any issues....
I hesitated before ordering this tablet because of the bad reviews.... finally, the price was really good so I ordered one from Amazon (32G for $229). I have been using it since 4 days and everything seems to be working as expected.... I tested the touch screen using more than one test app and I found no issues.... also I didn't encounter any touch screen issues while using the device. <hl> I do have both android as well as Apple devices so I am not biased to anyone against the other... and to be honest, I was planning to buy the ipad mini with Retina display, but I didnt like its width and I HATED ITS PRICE !!!! <hl> so I bought this Nexus for less than half the price of the ipad mini (my 32G Nexus 7 is $229 no Tax and no shipping while the 32G ipad mini is $550 including the Tax). I do believe that the ipad is more stable, more mature, looks nicer, and will out-perform this Nexus, but honestly for half the price I highly recommend this Nexus 7 .... I like this device: display is beautiful, performance is good (I updated to 4.4), and battery life is excellent. I am giving 4 starts because I believe that Asus should have done a little better job by reducing the huge top/bottom bezel or at least provide capacitive buttons and probably front speakers on this huge bezel in case if they decided to keep its size as is...I will update this review in case if I encounter any issues....
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1
electronics
The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job
question: How about stand?, context: The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job. Not much more to ask for! I really like the rubberized areas for where the tablet rests. I use it with my 2013 Nexus 7.
How about stand?
The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job .
The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job. Not much more to ask for! I really like the rubberized areas for where the tablet rests. I use it with my 2013 Nexus 7.
<hl> The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job <hl> .
<hl> The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job <hl>. Not much more to ask for! I really like the rubberized areas for where the tablet rests. I use it with my 2013 Nexus 7.
<hl> The stand is solid and sturdy, made of great materials and does its job . <hl> Not much more to ask for! I really like the rubberized areas for where the tablet rests. I use it with my 2013 Nexus 7.
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1
electronics
The sound quality of this headset is wonderful
question: How was the sound?, context: I need to do a lot of teleconferencing on the road. Most of these phone meetings are with people in other countries (i.e. some accent), and they usually use a speaker phone instead of individual headsets. I have been using a one ear Bluetooth headset, and could hardly hear what they were saying. I need a headset that covers both ears. So, I bought this headset because of its good reviews.The sound quality of this headset is wonderful. I can now hear people's conversation much better than before. It comes with ear pieces of 3 different sizes. I really like the ear pieces as they fit into my ears very well and block most of the outside noise. For headphone sound quality, I'll give it 5 stars.However, the microphone quality is not that good. It is very sensitive and pick up a lot of background noise. People can hear me clearly if I'm indoor in a quiet room, but if I'm outdoor usually they have problem hearing me. One of my coworkers is using the 700 model, and he complains the same thing. For microphone quality, I'll give it only 2 stars.I have also been using this headset a lot when I do exercise (elliptical machine/jogging). It's light weight, and its Bluetooth connection is very good. I can put my phone 15 feet away and enjoy my music. When I used my old one ear headset for music, the connection was not that good even if I put the phone in my pants pocket. I used it on iPhone 4S and iPad 3 for music, phone calls, and audible app. All Bluetooth controls work fine.
How was the sound?
The sound quality of this headset is wonderful .
I need to do a lot of teleconferencing on the road. Most of these phone meetings are with people in other countries (i.e. some accent), and they usually use a speaker phone instead of individual headsets. I have been using a one ear Bluetooth headset, and could hardly hear what they were saying. I need a headset that covers both ears. So, I bought this headset because of its good reviews.The sound quality of this headset is wonderful. I can now hear people's conversation much better than before. It comes with ear pieces of 3 different sizes. I really like the ear pieces as they fit into my ears very well and block most of the outside noise. For headphone sound quality, I'll give it 5 stars.However, the microphone quality is not that good. It is very sensitive and pick up a lot of background noise. People can hear me clearly if I'm indoor in a quiet room, but if I'm outdoor usually they have problem hearing me. One of my coworkers is using the 700 model, and he complains the same thing. For microphone quality, I'll give it only 2 stars.I have also been using this headset a lot when I do exercise (elliptical machine/jogging). It's light weight, and its Bluetooth connection is very good. I can put my phone 15 feet away and enjoy my music. When I used my old one ear headset for music, the connection was not that good even if I put the phone in my pants pocket. I used it on iPhone 4S and iPad 3 for music, phone calls, and audible app. All Bluetooth controls work fine.
<hl> The sound quality of this headset is wonderful <hl> .
I need to do a lot of teleconferencing on the road. Most of these phone meetings are with people in other countries (i.e. some accent), and they usually use a speaker phone instead of individual headsets. I have been using a one ear Bluetooth headset, and could hardly hear what they were saying. I need a headset that covers both ears. So, I bought this headset because of its good reviews.<hl> The sound quality of this headset is wonderful <hl>. I can now hear people's conversation much better than before. It comes with ear pieces of 3 different sizes. I really like the ear pieces as they fit into my ears very well and block most of the outside noise. For headphone sound quality, I'll give it 5 stars.However, the microphone quality is not that good. It is very sensitive and pick up a lot of background noise. People can hear me clearly if I'm indoor in a quiet room, but if I'm outdoor usually they have problem hearing me. One of my coworkers is using the 700 model, and he complains the same thing. For microphone quality, I'll give it only 2 stars.I have also been using this headset a lot when I do exercise (elliptical machine/jogging). It's light weight, and its Bluetooth connection is very good. I can put my phone 15 feet away and enjoy my music. When I used my old one ear headset for music, the connection was not that good even if I put the phone in my pants pocket. I used it on iPhone 4S and iPad 3 for music, phone calls, and audible app. All Bluetooth controls work fine.
I need to do a lot of teleconferencing on the road. Most of these phone meetings are with people in other countries (i.e. some accent), and they usually use a speaker phone instead of individual headsets. I have been using a one ear Bluetooth headset, and could hardly hear what they were saying. I need a headset that covers both ears. So, I bought this headset because of its good reviews. <hl> The sound quality of this headset is wonderful . <hl> I can now hear people's conversation much better than before. It comes with ear pieces of 3 different sizes. I really like the ear pieces as they fit into my ears very well and block most of the outside noise. For headphone sound quality, I'll give it 5 stars. However, the microphone quality is not that good. It is very sensitive and pick up a lot of background noise. People can hear me clearly if I'm indoor in a quiet room, but if I'm outdoor usually they have problem hearing me. One of my coworkers is using the 700 model, and he complains the same thing. For microphone quality, I'll give it only 2 stars. I have also been using this headset a lot when I do exercise (elliptical machine/jogging). It's light weight, and its Bluetooth connection is very good. I can put my phone 15 feet away and enjoy my music. When I used my old one ear headset for music, the connection was not that good even if I put the phone in my pants pocket. I used it on iPhone 4S and iPad 3 for music, phone calls, and audible app. All Bluetooth controls work fine.
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2
electronics
slightly better sound but aren't as good
question: How is the quality of the sound?, context: I needed new headphones so I got these and the JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earbuds (purchased them for $19.99 now they are $9.99) and planned to test between them and return one. My quick response is that I'll keep the Panasonic. Bass, treble, and mids seem pretty decent. Fit in the ear well and for the $6 I spent, great price. The JBuds have slightly better sound but aren't as good for working out but not good enough to pay an extra $14. So if you want to use your earbuds while running/working out, get the Panasonic. If you're using them to just relax/walk around, the JBuds are slightly better and work it at $9.99.
How is the quality of the sound?
The JBuds have slightly better sound but aren't as good for working out but not good enough to pay an extra $14.
I needed new headphones so I got these and the JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earbuds (purchased them for $19.99 now they are $9.99) and planned to test between them and return one. My quick response is that I'll keep the Panasonic. Bass, treble, and mids seem pretty decent. Fit in the ear well and for the $6 I spent, great price. The JBuds have slightly better sound but aren't as good for working out but not good enough to pay an extra $14. So if you want to use your earbuds while running/working out, get the Panasonic. If you're using them to just relax/walk around, the JBuds are slightly better and work it at $9.99.
The JBuds have <hl> slightly better sound but aren't as good <hl> for working out but not good enough to pay an extra $14.
I needed new headphones so I got these and the JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earbuds (purchased them for $19.99 now they are $9.99) and planned to test between them and return one. My quick response is that I'll keep the Panasonic. Bass, treble, and mids seem pretty decent. Fit in the ear well and for the $6 I spent, great price. The JBuds have <hl> slightly better sound but aren't as good <hl> for working out but not good enough to pay an extra $14. So if you want to use your earbuds while running/working out, get the Panasonic. If you're using them to just relax/walk around, the JBuds are slightly better and work it at $9.99.
I needed new headphones so I got these and the JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earbuds (purchased them for $19.99 now they are $9.99) and planned to test between them and return one. My quick response is that I'll keep the Panasonic. Bass, treble, and mids seem pretty decent. Fit in the ear well and for the $6 I spent, great price. <hl> The JBuds have slightly better sound but aren't as good for working out but not good enough to pay an extra $14. <hl> So if you want to use your earbuds while running/working out, get the Panasonic. If you're using them to just relax/walk around, the JBuds are slightly better and work it at $9.99.
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1
1
electronics
This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome
question: Is this camera slightly small?, context: UPDATE ON FEB. 9, 2013BATTERY LIFE: The battery of the Hero2 does last 2x longer than the battery life of the Hero3. I confirmed this as I did some videoing during the blizzard. I bought the Wasabi battery pack with charger and their 1200mAh batteries do out last the stock batteries of 1050mAh. But it won't add significant life and you cannot swap the battery out with the GoPro Battery BacPac. So I recommend buying more batteries and having at least 1 battery BacPac.END OF UPDATEThis is a review of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition. I am not going to explain what 1080i/30fps mean or any other specifics. You should already know that since you are looking at this camera. This is not the forum for technical explanations of what 4.7 Cin means for example.With that said, when I received the Hero3 the first thing I did was fully charge it. I then went to preform a firmware update. This was not needed as my camera came up-to-date. I am running Windows 7. I have shot pictures and video with it and it lives up to its expectation.Battery Life: The battery life is short. More so with the wifi on and/or LCD attached. (I also bought the battery bacpac and the LCD Touch Screen). I believe the problem of battery life to be the battery itself. I own a Hero2 also. The Hero2 uses an 1100mAh. The Hero3 uses a 1050mAh. It doesn't seem like much but I think the -50mAh is what hurts the Hero3. I also ordered extra batteries from Wasabi. I believe that these batteries will help this issue as they are 1200mAh. These have not arrived. When they do I will post some test results. I plan on testing all the batteries alone and in conjunction with the battery bacpac.Freezing up: I have had both my Hero2 (with the new update) and Hero3 freeze on me. This only happened 1x each and it was when I was trying to rush through the menus. Since then, I have not had any freezing up issues.The screen: I see people complaining about the little black and grey screen. It's fine. You are not buying this camera for fancy screen. If you want a fancy screen; buy something different or get the touch screen. The touch screen does improve moving through the menus immensely. This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome. It's smaller size and weight reductions is incredible. I hardly notice it when using the head strap.Why I gave this a 4 star rating .... The camera functions as it was promised. I am a little disappointed that they went to a lesser battery. Meaning from a 1100mAh to a 1050mAh. I am also upset with the fact that for all products I have to print out the manuals. when spending $400 ... I expect the manuals. Lastly, no covers. If you want covers for the camera itself and the housing, you have to purchase them separately. with those few list inconveniences; it was enough for me to take away 1 star.Few last words: DO NOT BY THIS CAMERA FROM GOPRO ... Their customer service SUCKS!!! Good luck getting anything from them aside of long waits on the phone. I purchased mine thought Amazon.I hope this helped.
Is this camera slightly small?
This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome .
UPDATE ON FEB. 9, 2013BATTERY LIFE: The battery of the Hero2 does last 2x longer than the battery life of the Hero3. I confirmed this as I did some videoing during the blizzard. I bought the Wasabi battery pack with charger and their 1200mAh batteries do out last the stock batteries of 1050mAh. But it won't add significant life and you cannot swap the battery out with the GoPro Battery BacPac. So I recommend buying more batteries and having at least 1 battery BacPac.END OF UPDATEThis is a review of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition. I am not going to explain what 1080i/30fps mean or any other specifics. You should already know that since you are looking at this camera. This is not the forum for technical explanations of what 4.7 Cin means for example.With that said, when I received the Hero3 the first thing I did was fully charge it. I then went to preform a firmware update. This was not needed as my camera came up-to-date. I am running Windows 7. I have shot pictures and video with it and it lives up to its expectation.Battery Life: The battery life is short. More so with the wifi on and/or LCD attached. (I also bought the battery bacpac and the LCD Touch Screen). I believe the problem of battery life to be the battery itself. I own a Hero2 also. The Hero2 uses an 1100mAh. The Hero3 uses a 1050mAh. It doesn't seem like much but I think the -50mAh is what hurts the Hero3. I also ordered extra batteries from Wasabi. I believe that these batteries will help this issue as they are 1200mAh. These have not arrived. When they do I will post some test results. I plan on testing all the batteries alone and in conjunction with the battery bacpac.Freezing up: I have had both my Hero2 (with the new update) and Hero3 freeze on me. This only happened 1x each and it was when I was trying to rush through the menus. Since then, I have not had any freezing up issues.The screen: I see people complaining about the little black and grey screen. It's fine. You are not buying this camera for fancy screen. If you want a fancy screen; buy something different or get the touch screen. The touch screen does improve moving through the menus immensely. This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome. It's smaller size and weight reductions is incredible. I hardly notice it when using the head strap.Why I gave this a 4 star rating .... The camera functions as it was promised. I am a little disappointed that they went to a lesser battery. Meaning from a 1100mAh to a 1050mAh. I am also upset with the fact that for all products I have to print out the manuals. when spending $400 ... I expect the manuals. Lastly, no covers. If you want covers for the camera itself and the housing, you have to purchase them separately. with those few list inconveniences; it was enough for me to take away 1 star.Few last words: DO NOT BY THIS CAMERA FROM GOPRO ... Their customer service SUCKS!!! Good luck getting anything from them aside of long waits on the phone. I purchased mine thought Amazon.I hope this helped.
<hl> This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome <hl> .
UPDATE ON FEB. 9, 2013BATTERY LIFE: The battery of the Hero2 does last 2x longer than the battery life of the Hero3. I confirmed this as I did some videoing during the blizzard. I bought the Wasabi battery pack with charger and their 1200mAh batteries do out last the stock batteries of 1050mAh. But it won't add significant life and you cannot swap the battery out with the GoPro Battery BacPac. So I recommend buying more batteries and having at least 1 battery BacPac.END OF UPDATEThis is a review of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition. I am not going to explain what 1080i/30fps mean or any other specifics. You should already know that since you are looking at this camera. This is not the forum for technical explanations of what 4.7 Cin means for example.With that said, when I received the Hero3 the first thing I did was fully charge it. I then went to preform a firmware update. This was not needed as my camera came up-to-date. I am running Windows 7. I have shot pictures and video with it and it lives up to its expectation.Battery Life: The battery life is short. More so with the wifi on and/or LCD attached. (I also bought the battery bacpac and the LCD Touch Screen). I believe the problem of battery life to be the battery itself. I own a Hero2 also. The Hero2 uses an 1100mAh. The Hero3 uses a 1050mAh. It doesn't seem like much but I think the -50mAh is what hurts the Hero3. I also ordered extra batteries from Wasabi. I believe that these batteries will help this issue as they are 1200mAh. These have not arrived. When they do I will post some test results. I plan on testing all the batteries alone and in conjunction with the battery bacpac.Freezing up: I have had both my Hero2 (with the new update) and Hero3 freeze on me. This only happened 1x each and it was when I was trying to rush through the menus. Since then, I have not had any freezing up issues.The screen: I see people complaining about the little black and grey screen. It's fine. You are not buying this camera for fancy screen. If you want a fancy screen; buy something different or get the touch screen. The touch screen does improve moving through the menus immensely. <hl> This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome <hl>. It's smaller size and weight reductions is incredible. I hardly notice it when using the head strap.Why I gave this a 4 star rating .... The camera functions as it was promised. I am a little disappointed that they went to a lesser battery. Meaning from a 1100mAh to a 1050mAh. I am also upset with the fact that for all products I have to print out the manuals. when spending $400 ... I expect the manuals. Lastly, no covers. If you want covers for the camera itself and the housing, you have to purchase them separately. with those few list inconveniences; it was enough for me to take away 1 star.Few last words: DO NOT BY THIS CAMERA FROM GOPRO ... Their customer service SUCKS!!! Good luck getting anything from them aside of long waits on the phone. I purchased mine thought Amazon.I hope this helped.
UPDATE ON FEB. 9, 2013BATTERY LIFE: The battery of the Hero2 does last 2x longer than the battery life of the Hero3. I confirmed this as I did some videoing during the blizzard. I bought the Wasabi battery pack with charger and their 1200mAh batteries do out last the stock batteries of 1050mAh. But it won't add significant life and you cannot swap the battery out with the GoPro Battery BacPac. So I recommend buying more batteries and having at least 1 battery BacPac. END OF UPDATEThis is a review of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition. I am not going to explain what 1080i/30fps mean or any other specifics. You should already know that since you are looking at this camera. This is not the forum for technical explanations of what 4.7 Cin means for example. With that said, when I received the Hero3 the first thing I did was fully charge it. I then went to preform a firmware update. This was not needed as my camera came up-to-date. I am running Windows 7. I have shot pictures and video with it and it lives up to its expectation. Battery Life: The battery life is short. More so with the wifi on and/or LCD attached. (I also bought the battery bacpac and the LCD Touch Screen). I believe the problem of battery life to be the battery itself. I own a Hero2 also. The Hero2 uses an 1100mAh. The Hero3 uses a 1050mAh. It doesn't seem like much but I think the -50mAh is what hurts the Hero3. I also ordered extra batteries from Wasabi. I believe that these batteries will help this issue as they are 1200mAh. These have not arrived. When they do I will post some test results. I plan on testing all the batteries alone and in conjunction with the battery bacpac. Freezing up: I have had both my Hero2 (with the new update) and Hero3 freeze on me. This only happened 1x each and it was when I was trying to rush through the menus. Since then, I have not had any freezing up issues. The screen: I see people complaining about the little black and grey screen. It's fine. You are not buying this camera for fancy screen. If you want a fancy screen; buy something different or get the touch screen. The touch screen does improve moving through the menus immensely. <hl> This camera is small so that it can be used in extreme situations without being cumbersome . <hl> It's smaller size and weight reductions is incredible. I hardly notice it when using the head strap. Why I gave this a 4 star rating .... The camera functions as it was promised. I am a little disappointed that they went to a lesser battery. Meaning from a 1100mAh to a 1050mAh. I am also upset with the fact that for all products I have to print out the manuals. when spending $400 ... I expect the manuals. Lastly, no covers. If you want covers for the camera itself and the housing, you have to purchase them separately. with those few list inconveniences; it was enough for me to take away 1 star. Few last words: DO NOT BY THIS CAMERA FROM GOPRO ... Their customer service SUCKS!!! Good luck getting anything from them aside of long waits on the phone. I purchased mine thought Amazon. I hope this helped.
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2
2
electronics
decent color and contrast
question: How many real colors does the camera have?, context: 7 months and it has started popping up the auto adjust screen when it warms up. Auto adjust will not close. the only way to make it go away temporarily is to turn the monitor off for a period of time, then after it has cooled down you can use the screen until it warms up again. Too bad because when the monitor works it has decent color and contrast.I purchased this monitor based on it's high reviews, but the life of this monitor is so short that the value is non existent. I used to think View Sonic made decent monitors, but this is now the 3rd monitor I have had from them that has had premature failures. Spend your money on a better brand of monitor.
How many real colors does the camera have?
Too bad because when the monitor works it has decent color and contrast .I purchased this monitor based on it's high reviews, but the life of this monitor is so short that the value is non existent.
7 months and it has started popping up the auto adjust screen when it warms up. Auto adjust will not close. the only way to make it go away temporarily is to turn the monitor off for a period of time, then after it has cooled down you can use the screen until it warms up again. Too bad because when the monitor works it has decent color and contrast.I purchased this monitor based on it's high reviews, but the life of this monitor is so short that the value is non existent. I used to think View Sonic made decent monitors, but this is now the 3rd monitor I have had from them that has had premature failures. Spend your money on a better brand of monitor.
Too bad because when the monitor works it has <hl> decent color and contrast <hl> .I purchased this monitor based on it's high reviews, but the life of this monitor is so short that the value is non existent.
7 months and it has started popping up the auto adjust screen when it warms up. Auto adjust will not close. the only way to make it go away temporarily is to turn the monitor off for a period of time, then after it has cooled down you can use the screen until it warms up again. Too bad because when the monitor works it has <hl> decent color and contrast <hl>.I purchased this monitor based on it's high reviews, but the life of this monitor is so short that the value is non existent. I used to think View Sonic made decent monitors, but this is now the 3rd monitor I have had from them that has had premature failures. Spend your money on a better brand of monitor.
7 months and it has started popping up the auto adjust screen when it warms up. Auto adjust will not close. the only way to make it go away temporarily is to turn the monitor off for a period of time, then after it has cooled down you can use the screen until it warms up again. <hl> Too bad because when the monitor works it has decent color and contrast .I purchased this monitor based on it's high reviews, but the life of this monitor is so short that the value is non existent. <hl> I used to think View Sonic made decent monitors, but this is now the 3rd monitor I have had from them that has had premature failures. Spend your money on a better brand of monitor.
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1
1
electronics
This case fit absolutely perfect
question: How does the cover work?, context: Once I received this case I immediately applied the screen protector to my Nexus 7. This case fit absolutely perfect. The edges are rounded fit the Nexus nicely. What is great about this case is that it is adjustable and could be stood up on a table or a desk perfect for viewing Netflix. My favorite feature of this case is the built in wake/sleep feature. Easily my favorite Nexus 7 case by far and I would highly recommend it to others.
How does the cover work?
This case fit absolutely perfect .
Once I received this case I immediately applied the screen protector to my Nexus 7. This case fit absolutely perfect. The edges are rounded fit the Nexus nicely. What is great about this case is that it is adjustable and could be stood up on a table or a desk perfect for viewing Netflix. My favorite feature of this case is the built in wake/sleep feature. Easily my favorite Nexus 7 case by far and I would highly recommend it to others.
<hl> This case fit absolutely perfect <hl> .
Once I received this case I immediately applied the screen protector to my Nexus 7. <hl> This case fit absolutely perfect <hl>. The edges are rounded fit the Nexus nicely. What is great about this case is that it is adjustable and could be stood up on a table or a desk perfect for viewing Netflix. My favorite feature of this case is the built in wake/sleep feature. Easily my favorite Nexus 7 case by far and I would highly recommend it to others.
Once I received this case I immediately applied the screen protector to my Nexus 7. <hl> This case fit absolutely perfect . <hl> The edges are rounded fit the Nexus nicely. What is great about this case is that it is adjustable and could be stood up on a table or a desk perfect for viewing Netflix. My favorite feature of this case is the built in wake/sleep feature. Easily my favorite Nexus 7 case by far and I would highly recommend it to others.
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This camera is amazing
question: How is the camera?, context: Wow. This camera is amazing. This is my first dSLR camera and I might as well have never been taking pictures when I had my point-and-shoot. I wanted a camera that was capable of actually taking useable pictures indoors and also have a touch of zoom on it. This does both great. I can't believe the quality and clarity indoors, even at night. With hardly any lights on it can take crisp photos with ease. I was able to zoom across a dimly lit 40-foot room, use the flash, and read the serial numbers off my camera's box! Amazing.The standard flash seems to work pretty well. I'll probably get an external flash eventually, but the one it comes with works great. Seems to be pretty powerful. I haven't tested it outside at night yet, though.I've only played with the video capabilities briefly. You set it up by finding your focus point and then roll from there. It keeps the focus well and only small adjustments are needed when depth in your focused subject changes. Might take a little work knowing when and how to change the focus during some action shots but eventually the non-autofocus throughout the video could end up being a positive rather than a negative due to customizing capabilities.The camera seems solid, but very light. I couldn't believe the difference between this camera and my dad's 60D (which had a smaller lens on his as well). It seems significantly lighter. I thought this was a great feature since I'll probably use the camera a lot on the go.The functions of the camera make sense. While I'm just a beginner, there seems to be a lot of room to learn with the camera. The ease of use is easy enough for my wife to follow without having to learn all the intricacies to shooting a manual shot. Yet all the manual capabilities are there when you want it.The live view screen is large, bright, and crisp. Very easy to read in any light setting.Overall, I LOVE the camera. While I would probably love any dSLR just coming from a point-and-shoot, the features of this camera are what attracted me to it. It is light, powerful, and easy to use with flexibility to grow. With such a powerful sensor for pictures and 1080p video capabilities, I feel this camera will be in my bag for many years to come.
How is the camera?
This camera is amazing .
Wow. This camera is amazing. This is my first dSLR camera and I might as well have never been taking pictures when I had my point-and-shoot. I wanted a camera that was capable of actually taking useable pictures indoors and also have a touch of zoom on it. This does both great. I can't believe the quality and clarity indoors, even at night. With hardly any lights on it can take crisp photos with ease. I was able to zoom across a dimly lit 40-foot room, use the flash, and read the serial numbers off my camera's box! Amazing.The standard flash seems to work pretty well. I'll probably get an external flash eventually, but the one it comes with works great. Seems to be pretty powerful. I haven't tested it outside at night yet, though.I've only played with the video capabilities briefly. You set it up by finding your focus point and then roll from there. It keeps the focus well and only small adjustments are needed when depth in your focused subject changes. Might take a little work knowing when and how to change the focus during some action shots but eventually the non-autofocus throughout the video could end up being a positive rather than a negative due to customizing capabilities.The camera seems solid, but very light. I couldn't believe the difference between this camera and my dad's 60D (which had a smaller lens on his as well). It seems significantly lighter. I thought this was a great feature since I'll probably use the camera a lot on the go.The functions of the camera make sense. While I'm just a beginner, there seems to be a lot of room to learn with the camera. The ease of use is easy enough for my wife to follow without having to learn all the intricacies to shooting a manual shot. Yet all the manual capabilities are there when you want it.The live view screen is large, bright, and crisp. Very easy to read in any light setting.Overall, I LOVE the camera. While I would probably love any dSLR just coming from a point-and-shoot, the features of this camera are what attracted me to it. It is light, powerful, and easy to use with flexibility to grow. With such a powerful sensor for pictures and 1080p video capabilities, I feel this camera will be in my bag for many years to come.
<hl> This camera is amazing <hl> .
Wow. <hl> This camera is amazing <hl>. This is my first dSLR camera and I might as well have never been taking pictures when I had my point-and-shoot. I wanted a camera that was capable of actually taking useable pictures indoors and also have a touch of zoom on it. This does both great. I can't believe the quality and clarity indoors, even at night. With hardly any lights on it can take crisp photos with ease. I was able to zoom across a dimly lit 40-foot room, use the flash, and read the serial numbers off my camera's box! Amazing.The standard flash seems to work pretty well. I'll probably get an external flash eventually, but the one it comes with works great. Seems to be pretty powerful. I haven't tested it outside at night yet, though.I've only played with the video capabilities briefly. You set it up by finding your focus point and then roll from there. It keeps the focus well and only small adjustments are needed when depth in your focused subject changes. Might take a little work knowing when and how to change the focus during some action shots but eventually the non-autofocus throughout the video could end up being a positive rather than a negative due to customizing capabilities.The camera seems solid, but very light. I couldn't believe the difference between this camera and my dad's 60D (which had a smaller lens on his as well). It seems significantly lighter. I thought this was a great feature since I'll probably use the camera a lot on the go.The functions of the camera make sense. While I'm just a beginner, there seems to be a lot of room to learn with the camera. The ease of use is easy enough for my wife to follow without having to learn all the intricacies to shooting a manual shot. Yet all the manual capabilities are there when you want it.The live view screen is large, bright, and crisp. Very easy to read in any light setting.Overall, I LOVE the camera. While I would probably love any dSLR just coming from a point-and-shoot, the features of this camera are what attracted me to it. It is light, powerful, and easy to use with flexibility to grow. With such a powerful sensor for pictures and 1080p video capabilities, I feel this camera will be in my bag for many years to come.
Wow. <hl> This camera is amazing . <hl> This is my first dSLR camera and I might as well have never been taking pictures when I had my point-and-shoot. I wanted a camera that was capable of actually taking useable pictures indoors and also have a touch of zoom on it. This does both great. I can't believe the quality and clarity indoors, even at night. With hardly any lights on it can take crisp photos with ease. I was able to zoom across a dimly lit 40-foot room, use the flash, and read the serial numbers off my camera's box! Amazing. The standard flash seems to work pretty well. I'll probably get an external flash eventually, but the one it comes with works great. Seems to be pretty powerful. I haven't tested it outside at night yet, though. I've only played with the video capabilities briefly. You set it up by finding your focus point and then roll from there. It keeps the focus well and only small adjustments are needed when depth in your focused subject changes. Might take a little work knowing when and how to change the focus during some action shots but eventually the non-autofocus throughout the video could end up being a positive rather than a negative due to customizing capabilities. The camera seems solid, but very light. I couldn't believe the difference between this camera and my dad's 60D (which had a smaller lens on his as well). It seems significantly lighter. I thought this was a great feature since I'll probably use the camera a lot on the go. The functions of the camera make sense. While I'm just a beginner, there seems to be a lot of room to learn with the camera. The ease of use is easy enough for my wife to follow without having to learn all the intricacies to shooting a manual shot. Yet all the manual capabilities are there when you want it. The live view screen is large, bright, and crisp. Very easy to read in any light setting. Overall, I LOVE the camera. While I would probably love any dSLR just coming from a point-and-shoot, the features of this camera are what attracted me to it. It is light, powerful, and easy to use with flexibility to grow. With such a powerful sensor for pictures and 1080p video capabilities, I feel this camera will be in my bag for many years to come.
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The charger is very nice
question: Is this phome comes with a charger?, context: The charger is very nice, I feel that it should be included free of charge when purchasing the kindle fire, or any kindle product. When purchased, it said it was half price, when I checked out I was charged full price.
Is this phome comes with a charger?
The charger is very nice , I feel that it should be included free of charge when purchasing the kindle fire, or any kindle product.
The charger is very nice, I feel that it should be included free of charge when purchasing the kindle fire, or any kindle product. When purchased, it said it was half price, when I checked out I was charged full price.
<hl> The charger is very nice <hl> , I feel that it should be included free of charge when purchasing the kindle fire, or any kindle product.
<hl> The charger is very nice <hl>, I feel that it should be included free of charge when purchasing the kindle fire, or any kindle product. When purchased, it said it was half price, when I checked out I was charged full price.
<hl> The charger is very nice , I feel that it should be included free of charge when purchasing the kindle fire, or any kindle product. <hl> When purchased, it said it was half price, when I checked out I was charged full price.
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electronics
The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute
question: What do you think of the artistic design?, context: I've had the original Tone headphones (HBS-700) on my Wish List for some time and finally received them for Christmas this year. Let me tell you something: I had NO idea what I was missing! If I'd realized how great these headsets were, I would have purchased them for myself a long time ago.In the few days I have had them, I've easily used them for several multi-hour sessions (watching movies at night on my Tablet or music on my phone) with NO discomfort. In fact, I find it difficult to find earbuds small enough to comfortably fit my ears for more than a half an hour, but the default installed earbuds fit perfectly! (There are two additional, larger sets included).On top of that, at night I put on a movie or show on Netflix to fall asleep to, but wear headphones so as to not wake my spouse. Prior to receiving these, my favorite set have been a wired set of Vizio, which, if I rolled to my side, would become uncomfortable in the ear pressed into my pillow, and are often yanked out as the wire would get tangled up as I rolled around in my sleep.These have such a low profile in the ear that there is no pressure or discomfort when laying on my side. Even more impressive is that they remain in place even after moving around in my sleep. I just remove them on my first arousal after falling asleep. Even after using them the night before, I can use them the following day for several hours before recharging them for the next night.Ultimately, after only a few days, I purchased this model, the Tone+ (HBS-730), but kept the HBS-700 model for my spouse. The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute; a necessary feature for professional conference calls. The Tone+ also add several improvements including a vibration alert for incoming calls and best of all, the ability for the Tone+ to be actively paired with 2 devices simultaneously (be it 2 phones or a phone and a tablet, for example).I am simply stunned by the quality and features available for the Tone+ given the price. It's hard to find a quality set of wired headsets, or a single-ear headset for this price.In short, I am very impressed and am very happy with this product that I use daily.PROs:+Extremely comfortable.+Very good sound quality for the average user.+Impressive battery life.+Simultaneous active pairing to 2 devices+OUTSTANDING VALUE (hard to beat the price/quality even compared to a quality wired headset)NEUTRAL:=Noise-blocking earbuds. Great for focusing on a conversation or your media. However, less useful for use with a Playstation and dangerous if used while driving (I have a standard headset for these situations).=The thin wire connecting the earbuds to the base may not be as durable long-term as some heavier-duty wired earbuds. However, there is almost never any tension on the earbud wires. But, given that I use them to sleep, I've purchased a 3-year replacement plan through Squaretrade for $10 (30% off) that even covers wear and tear.=SMS Text Reader app was not personally tested, but Android Play Store reviews seem to indicate that the required app is hit or miss based on your specific device.CONs:-Sound quality may not stack up for a true audiophile.-The Bluetooth connection can be tempermental. Even the human body, if place between the device and the headset (such as putting your phone in a back pocket) has the potential to interfere with the signal. This is personally a rare problem, but a surprising one when it occurs.
What do you think of the artistic design?
The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute ; a necessary feature for professional conference calls.
I've had the original Tone headphones (HBS-700) on my Wish List for some time and finally received them for Christmas this year. Let me tell you something: I had NO idea what I was missing! If I'd realized how great these headsets were, I would have purchased them for myself a long time ago.In the few days I have had them, I've easily used them for several multi-hour sessions (watching movies at night on my Tablet or music on my phone) with NO discomfort. In fact, I find it difficult to find earbuds small enough to comfortably fit my ears for more than a half an hour, but the default installed earbuds fit perfectly! (There are two additional, larger sets included).On top of that, at night I put on a movie or show on Netflix to fall asleep to, but wear headphones so as to not wake my spouse. Prior to receiving these, my favorite set have been a wired set of Vizio, which, if I rolled to my side, would become uncomfortable in the ear pressed into my pillow, and are often yanked out as the wire would get tangled up as I rolled around in my sleep.These have such a low profile in the ear that there is no pressure or discomfort when laying on my side. Even more impressive is that they remain in place even after moving around in my sleep. I just remove them on my first arousal after falling asleep. Even after using them the night before, I can use them the following day for several hours before recharging them for the next night.Ultimately, after only a few days, I purchased this model, the Tone+ (HBS-730), but kept the HBS-700 model for my spouse. The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute; a necessary feature for professional conference calls. The Tone+ also add several improvements including a vibration alert for incoming calls and best of all, the ability for the Tone+ to be actively paired with 2 devices simultaneously (be it 2 phones or a phone and a tablet, for example).I am simply stunned by the quality and features available for the Tone+ given the price. It's hard to find a quality set of wired headsets, or a single-ear headset for this price.In short, I am very impressed and am very happy with this product that I use daily.PROs:+Extremely comfortable.+Very good sound quality for the average user.+Impressive battery life.+Simultaneous active pairing to 2 devices+OUTSTANDING VALUE (hard to beat the price/quality even compared to a quality wired headset)NEUTRAL:=Noise-blocking earbuds. Great for focusing on a conversation or your media. However, less useful for use with a Playstation and dangerous if used while driving (I have a standard headset for these situations).=The thin wire connecting the earbuds to the base may not be as durable long-term as some heavier-duty wired earbuds. However, there is almost never any tension on the earbud wires. But, given that I use them to sleep, I've purchased a 3-year replacement plan through Squaretrade for $10 (30% off) that even covers wear and tear.=SMS Text Reader app was not personally tested, but Android Play Store reviews seem to indicate that the required app is hit or miss based on your specific device.CONs:-Sound quality may not stack up for a true audiophile.-The Bluetooth connection can be tempermental. Even the human body, if place between the device and the headset (such as putting your phone in a back pocket) has the potential to interfere with the signal. This is personally a rare problem, but a surprising one when it occurs.
<hl> The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute <hl> ; a necessary feature for professional conference calls.
I've had the original Tone headphones (HBS-700) on my Wish List for some time and finally received them for Christmas this year. Let me tell you something: I had NO idea what I was missing! If I'd realized how great these headsets were, I would have purchased them for myself a long time ago.In the few days I have had them, I've easily used them for several multi-hour sessions (watching movies at night on my Tablet or music on my phone) with NO discomfort. In fact, I find it difficult to find earbuds small enough to comfortably fit my ears for more than a half an hour, but the default installed earbuds fit perfectly! (There are two additional, larger sets included).On top of that, at night I put on a movie or show on Netflix to fall asleep to, but wear headphones so as to not wake my spouse. Prior to receiving these, my favorite set have been a wired set of Vizio, which, if I rolled to my side, would become uncomfortable in the ear pressed into my pillow, and are often yanked out as the wire would get tangled up as I rolled around in my sleep.These have such a low profile in the ear that there is no pressure or discomfort when laying on my side. Even more impressive is that they remain in place even after moving around in my sleep. I just remove them on my first arousal after falling asleep. Even after using them the night before, I can use them the following day for several hours before recharging them for the next night.Ultimately, after only a few days, I purchased this model, the Tone+ (HBS-730), but kept the HBS-700 model for my spouse. <hl> The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute <hl>; a necessary feature for professional conference calls. The Tone+ also add several improvements including a vibration alert for incoming calls and best of all, the ability for the Tone+ to be actively paired with 2 devices simultaneously (be it 2 phones or a phone and a tablet, for example).I am simply stunned by the quality and features available for the Tone+ given the price. It's hard to find a quality set of wired headsets, or a single-ear headset for this price.In short, I am very impressed and am very happy with this product that I use daily.PROs:+Extremely comfortable.+Very good sound quality for the average user.+Impressive battery life.+Simultaneous active pairing to 2 devices+OUTSTANDING VALUE (hard to beat the price/quality even compared to a quality wired headset)NEUTRAL:=Noise-blocking earbuds. Great for focusing on a conversation or your media. However, less useful for use with a Playstation and dangerous if used while driving (I have a standard headset for these situations).=The thin wire connecting the earbuds to the base may not be as durable long-term as some heavier-duty wired earbuds. However, there is almost never any tension on the earbud wires. But, given that I use them to sleep, I've purchased a 3-year replacement plan through Squaretrade for $10 (30% off) that even covers wear and tear.=SMS Text Reader app was not personally tested, but Android Play Store reviews seem to indicate that the required app is hit or miss based on your specific device.CONs:-Sound quality may not stack up for a true audiophile.-The Bluetooth connection can be tempermental. Even the human body, if place between the device and the headset (such as putting your phone in a back pocket) has the potential to interfere with the signal. This is personally a rare problem, but a surprising one when it occurs.
I've had the original Tone headphones (HBS-700) on my Wish List for some time and finally received them for Christmas this year. Let me tell you something: I had NO idea what I was missing! If I'd realized how great these headsets were, I would have purchased them for myself a long time ago. In the few days I have had them, I've easily used them for several multi-hour sessions (watching movies at night on my Tablet or music on my phone) with NO discomfort. In fact, I find it difficult to find earbuds small enough to comfortably fit my ears for more than a half an hour, but the default installed earbuds fit perfectly! (There are two additional, larger sets included).On top of that, at night I put on a movie or show on Netflix to fall asleep to, but wear headphones so as to not wake my spouse. Prior to receiving these, my favorite set have been a wired set of Vizio, which, if I rolled to my side, would become uncomfortable in the ear pressed into my pillow, and are often yanked out as the wire would get tangled up as I rolled around in my sleep. These have such a low profile in the ear that there is no pressure or discomfort when laying on my side. Even more impressive is that they remain in place even after moving around in my sleep. I just remove them on my first arousal after falling asleep. Even after using them the night before, I can use them the following day for several hours before recharging them for the next night. Ultimately, after only a few days, I purchased this model, the Tone+ (HBS-730), but kept the HBS-700 model for my spouse. <hl> The Tone+ solves my only gripe with the standard model: the lack of a mute ; a necessary feature for professional conference calls. <hl> The Tone+ also add several improvements including a vibration alert for incoming calls and best of all, the ability for the Tone+ to be actively paired with 2 devices simultaneously (be it 2 phones or a phone and a tablet, for example).I am simply stunned by the quality and features available for the Tone+ given the price. It's hard to find a quality set of wired headsets, or a single-ear headset for this price. In short, I am very impressed and am very happy with this product that I use daily. PROs:+Extremely comfortable.+Very good sound quality for the average user.+Impressive battery life.+Simultaneous active pairing to 2 devices+OUTSTANDING VALUE (hard to beat the price/quality even compared to a quality wired headset)NEUTRAL:=Noise-blocking earbuds. Great for focusing on a conversation or your media. However, less useful for use with a Playstation and dangerous if used while driving (I have a standard headset for these situations).=The thin wire connecting the earbuds to the base may not be as durable long-term as some heavier-duty wired earbuds. However, there is almost never any tension on the earbud wires. But, given that I use them to sleep, I've purchased a 3-year replacement plan through Squaretrade for $10 (30% off) that even covers wear and tear.=SMS Text Reader app was not personally tested, but Android Play Store reviews seem to indicate that the required app is hit or miss based on your specific device. CONs:-Sound quality may not stack up for a true audiophile.-The Bluetooth connection can be tempermental. Even the human body, if place between the device and the headset (such as putting your phone in a back pocket) has the potential to interfere with the signal. This is personally a rare problem, but a surprising one when it occurs.
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electronics
was by a wired connection
question: How is connection?, context: My son's older Toshiba laptop was refusing to connect to our home wireless network. Despite our best efforts with troubleshooting, the only way he was able to get online to do homework, etc. was by a wired connection.When the TP-LINK arrived, he took a few minutes to set it up and he now has wireless access again. It was very easy to set up, even with our moderate-to-high secured wireless network (which has been known to cause problems for guests). The day after he used it, it seemed to "forget" everything and he had to do the entire setup again but after that it's been smooth sailing. It's made things a lot less stressful for us all because of this relatively inexpensive solution. Now he doesn't have to sit right in the middle of the family room to do his homework and that's a win for all of us.
How is connection?
was by a wired connection .When
My son's older Toshiba laptop was refusing to connect to our home wireless network. Despite our best efforts with troubleshooting, the only way he was able to get online to do homework, etc. was by a wired connection.When the TP-LINK arrived, he took a few minutes to set it up and he now has wireless access again. It was very easy to set up, even with our moderate-to-high secured wireless network (which has been known to cause problems for guests). The day after he used it, it seemed to "forget" everything and he had to do the entire setup again but after that it's been smooth sailing. It's made things a lot less stressful for us all because of this relatively inexpensive solution. Now he doesn't have to sit right in the middle of the family room to do his homework and that's a win for all of us.
<hl> was by a wired connection <hl> .When
My son's older Toshiba laptop was refusing to connect to our home wireless network. Despite our best efforts with troubleshooting, the only way he was able to get online to do homework, etc. <hl> was by a wired connection <hl>.When the TP-LINK arrived, he took a few minutes to set it up and he now has wireless access again. It was very easy to set up, even with our moderate-to-high secured wireless network (which has been known to cause problems for guests). The day after he used it, it seemed to "forget" everything and he had to do the entire setup again but after that it's been smooth sailing. It's made things a lot less stressful for us all because of this relatively inexpensive solution. Now he doesn't have to sit right in the middle of the family room to do his homework and that's a win for all of us.
My son's older Toshiba laptop was refusing to connect to our home wireless network. Despite our best efforts with troubleshooting, the only way he was able to get online to do homework, etc. <hl> was by a wired connection .When <hl> the TP-LINK arrived, he took a few minutes to set it up and he now has wireless access again. It was very easy to set up, even with our moderate-to-high secured wireless network (which has been known to cause problems for guests). The day after he used it, it seemed to "forget" everything and he had to do the entire setup again but after that it's been smooth sailing. It's made things a lot less stressful for us all because of this relatively inexpensive solution. Now he doesn't have to sit right in the middle of the family room to do his homework and that's a win for all of us.
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electronics
Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact
question: How was the zoom?, context: I received my SX260 last Wednesday and have taken about 700 shots and a few quick 5 minute video. Without writing a novel, here are the high/low points of this unit. In addition to this unit, I also purchased a couple of aftermarket batteries (and after market A/C adapters for about $5.00 each) for about $5.00 each and the batteries work fine. With the battery (original and aftermarket) I was able to get over 300 shots (50% flash) with zooming and playback and the battery meter still showed about 25% charge remaining.Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact camera 20x optical, total 81x combined (yes 81 times!)Image Stabilizer - Excellent (far superior than the DSC-HX9V); Even at 81x the picture did not come out of focus, but of course not as sharp. I think it's still acceptableScenes - A few scenes; I think the portrait, sepia, B/W works real well (the Portrait+ suppose to blur the picture a bit, but it's not to my liking) It has a few effects (fish eye, toy, miniature) that's very effective and can be fun for creative shots.Auto Mode - was able to pick the correct type of scene almost all the time; it has an easy mode, and smart auto. Not sure why they have an easy mode, but the smart auto works greatSize/Weight - very compact and weigh's 8.2 oz. I would have prefer if the lens was flushed with the unit, but at 20x it may not have been possibleUniformity - the unit does not feel cheap, and beautifully curved; no sharp jagged cornersGrip - the right side of the camera has a nice plastic strip for easier gripControls - Dial extremely easy to use with one hand. The other buttons, if you're a previous Canon user, it's a no brainer; the menu and setup are practically the same across all their models.Screen - 3 inch TFT LCD screen very beautiful; nuff saidProcessor - Didn't notice that much difference between the DIGIC 4/DIGIC 5, but compared to the DSC-HX9V, this camera is like a Ferrari.GPS - Camera has it, but I never used it and probably won't; at least for the time being. Am more interested in a camera that takes excellent pictureCon'sVideo - compared to the Sony DSC-HX9V this Canon comes in a distant second; if you plan on using this primarily as a video recorder, look elsewhere. I think Sony has excellent lens on their camera but their processing technology is clumsy, painfully slow and unacceptable; whereas with taking videos, the Sony does not do any processing (not to mention it captures at 60fps compared to Canon's 24/25 fps) This is one thing I will miss dearly.Flash - not sure if there is a good place but I had to change my grip as the flash is on the top left corner. Couple of times, I had my left index finger on the flash and the camera gave some flash error message and had to power off and power on the camera to reset the flash.If you're a casual or intermittent photographer (or a professional wanting an everyday point and shoot camera without carrying a luggage everywhere) that is interested in looking for a well refined point and shoot camera, yet has manual controls usually found on higher end DSLR (or higher end point and shoot camera), this is it!UPDATE 04/14/2012 - I paid $349 and today I noticed it's selling for $299, a 15% price drop in less than a month! I thought cars depreciate quick ...UPDATE 04/18/2012 - The Live Mode works great! For those hard shots (for example, taking indoor picture with fluorescent lighting and without a flash), you can view the screen and make the adjustment right then and there. You look at what you plan to take, compare it to the SX260 LCD screen and press the shutter button.
How was the zoom?
Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact camera 20x optical, total 81x combined (yes 81 times!)Image Stabilizer - Excellent (far superior than the DSC-HX9V); Even at 81x the picture did not come out of focus, but of course not as sharp.
I received my SX260 last Wednesday and have taken about 700 shots and a few quick 5 minute video. Without writing a novel, here are the high/low points of this unit. In addition to this unit, I also purchased a couple of aftermarket batteries (and after market A/C adapters for about $5.00 each) for about $5.00 each and the batteries work fine. With the battery (original and aftermarket) I was able to get over 300 shots (50% flash) with zooming and playback and the battery meter still showed about 25% charge remaining.Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact camera 20x optical, total 81x combined (yes 81 times!)Image Stabilizer - Excellent (far superior than the DSC-HX9V); Even at 81x the picture did not come out of focus, but of course not as sharp. I think it's still acceptableScenes - A few scenes; I think the portrait, sepia, B/W works real well (the Portrait+ suppose to blur the picture a bit, but it's not to my liking) It has a few effects (fish eye, toy, miniature) that's very effective and can be fun for creative shots.Auto Mode - was able to pick the correct type of scene almost all the time; it has an easy mode, and smart auto. Not sure why they have an easy mode, but the smart auto works greatSize/Weight - very compact and weigh's 8.2 oz. I would have prefer if the lens was flushed with the unit, but at 20x it may not have been possibleUniformity - the unit does not feel cheap, and beautifully curved; no sharp jagged cornersGrip - the right side of the camera has a nice plastic strip for easier gripControls - Dial extremely easy to use with one hand. The other buttons, if you're a previous Canon user, it's a no brainer; the menu and setup are practically the same across all their models.Screen - 3 inch TFT LCD screen very beautiful; nuff saidProcessor - Didn't notice that much difference between the DIGIC 4/DIGIC 5, but compared to the DSC-HX9V, this camera is like a Ferrari.GPS - Camera has it, but I never used it and probably won't; at least for the time being. Am more interested in a camera that takes excellent pictureCon'sVideo - compared to the Sony DSC-HX9V this Canon comes in a distant second; if you plan on using this primarily as a video recorder, look elsewhere. I think Sony has excellent lens on their camera but their processing technology is clumsy, painfully slow and unacceptable; whereas with taking videos, the Sony does not do any processing (not to mention it captures at 60fps compared to Canon's 24/25 fps) This is one thing I will miss dearly.Flash - not sure if there is a good place but I had to change my grip as the flash is on the top left corner. Couple of times, I had my left index finger on the flash and the camera gave some flash error message and had to power off and power on the camera to reset the flash.If you're a casual or intermittent photographer (or a professional wanting an everyday point and shoot camera without carrying a luggage everywhere) that is interested in looking for a well refined point and shoot camera, yet has manual controls usually found on higher end DSLR (or higher end point and shoot camera), this is it!UPDATE 04/14/2012 - I paid $349 and today I noticed it's selling for $299, a 15% price drop in less than a month! I thought cars depreciate quick ...UPDATE 04/18/2012 - The Live Mode works great! For those hard shots (for example, taking indoor picture with fluorescent lighting and without a flash), you can view the screen and make the adjustment right then and there. You look at what you plan to take, compare it to the SX260 LCD screen and press the shutter button.
<hl> Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact <hl> camera 20x optical, total 81x combined (yes 81 times!)Image Stabilizer - Excellent (far superior than the DSC-HX9V); Even at 81x the picture did not come out of focus, but of course not as sharp.
I received my SX260 last Wednesday and have taken about 700 shots and a few quick 5 minute video. Without writing a novel, here are the high/low points of this unit. In addition to this unit, I also purchased a couple of aftermarket batteries (and after market A/C adapters for about $5.00 each) for about $5.00 each and the batteries work fine. With the battery (original and aftermarket) I was able to get over 300 shots (50% flash) with zooming and playback and the battery meter still showed about 25% charge remaining.<hl> Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact <hl> camera 20x optical, total 81x combined (yes 81 times!)Image Stabilizer - Excellent (far superior than the DSC-HX9V); Even at 81x the picture did not come out of focus, but of course not as sharp. I think it's still acceptableScenes - A few scenes; I think the portrait, sepia, B/W works real well (the Portrait+ suppose to blur the picture a bit, but it's not to my liking) It has a few effects (fish eye, toy, miniature) that's very effective and can be fun for creative shots.Auto Mode - was able to pick the correct type of scene almost all the time; it has an easy mode, and smart auto. Not sure why they have an easy mode, but the smart auto works greatSize/Weight - very compact and weigh's 8.2 oz. I would have prefer if the lens was flushed with the unit, but at 20x it may not have been possibleUniformity - the unit does not feel cheap, and beautifully curved; no sharp jagged cornersGrip - the right side of the camera has a nice plastic strip for easier gripControls - Dial extremely easy to use with one hand. The other buttons, if you're a previous Canon user, it's a no brainer; the menu and setup are practically the same across all their models.Screen - 3 inch TFT LCD screen very beautiful; nuff saidProcessor - Didn't notice that much difference between the DIGIC 4/DIGIC 5, but compared to the DSC-HX9V, this camera is like a Ferrari.GPS - Camera has it, but I never used it and probably won't; at least for the time being. Am more interested in a camera that takes excellent pictureCon'sVideo - compared to the Sony DSC-HX9V this Canon comes in a distant second; if you plan on using this primarily as a video recorder, look elsewhere. I think Sony has excellent lens on their camera but their processing technology is clumsy, painfully slow and unacceptable; whereas with taking videos, the Sony does not do any processing (not to mention it captures at 60fps compared to Canon's 24/25 fps) This is one thing I will miss dearly.Flash - not sure if there is a good place but I had to change my grip as the flash is on the top left corner. Couple of times, I had my left index finger on the flash and the camera gave some flash error message and had to power off and power on the camera to reset the flash.If you're a casual or intermittent photographer (or a professional wanting an everyday point and shoot camera without carrying a luggage everywhere) that is interested in looking for a well refined point and shoot camera, yet has manual controls usually found on higher end DSLR (or higher end point and shoot camera), this is it!UPDATE 04/14/2012 - I paid $349 and today I noticed it's selling for $299, a 15% price drop in less than a month! I thought cars depreciate quick ...UPDATE 04/18/2012 - The Live Mode works great! For those hard shots (for example, taking indoor picture with fluorescent lighting and without a flash), you can view the screen and make the adjustment right then and there. You look at what you plan to take, compare it to the SX260 LCD screen and press the shutter button.
I received my SX260 last Wednesday and have taken about 700 shots and a few quick 5 minute video. Without writing a novel, here are the high/low points of this unit. In addition to this unit, I also purchased a couple of aftermarket batteries (and after market A/C adapters for about $5.00 each) for about $5.00 each and the batteries work fine. With the battery (original and aftermarket) I was able to get over 300 shots (50% flash) with zooming and playback and the battery meter still showed about 25% charge remaining. <hl> Pro'sZoom - very long for a subcompact camera 20x optical, total 81x combined (yes 81 times!)Image Stabilizer - Excellent (far superior than the DSC-HX9V); Even at 81x the picture did not come out of focus, but of course not as sharp. <hl> I think it's still acceptableScenes - A few scenes; I think the portrait, sepia, B/W works real well (the Portrait+ suppose to blur the picture a bit, but it's not to my liking) It has a few effects (fish eye, toy, miniature) that's very effective and can be fun for creative shots. Auto Mode - was able to pick the correct type of scene almost all the time; it has an easy mode, and smart auto. Not sure why they have an easy mode, but the smart auto works greatSize/Weight - very compact and weigh's 8.2 oz. I would have prefer if the lens was flushed with the unit, but at 20x it may not have been possibleUniformity - the unit does not feel cheap, and beautifully curved; no sharp jagged cornersGrip - the right side of the camera has a nice plastic strip for easier gripControls - Dial extremely easy to use with one hand. The other buttons, if you're a previous Canon user, it's a no brainer; the menu and setup are practically the same across all their models. Screen - 3 inch TFT LCD screen very beautiful; nuff saidProcessor - Didn't notice that much difference between the DIGIC 4/DIGIC 5, but compared to the DSC-HX9V, this camera is like a Ferrari. GPS - Camera has it, but I never used it and probably won't; at least for the time being. Am more interested in a camera that takes excellent pictureCon'sVideo - compared to the Sony DSC-HX9V this Canon comes in a distant second; if you plan on using this primarily as a video recorder, look elsewhere. I think Sony has excellent lens on their camera but their processing technology is clumsy, painfully slow and unacceptable; whereas with taking videos, the Sony does not do any processing (not to mention it captures at 60fps compared to Canon's 24/25 fps) This is one thing I will miss dearly. Flash - not sure if there is a good place but I had to change my grip as the flash is on the top left corner. Couple of times, I had my left index finger on the flash and the camera gave some flash error message and had to power off and power on the camera to reset the flash. If you're a casual or intermittent photographer (or a professional wanting an everyday point and shoot camera without carrying a luggage everywhere) that is interested in looking for a well refined point and shoot camera, yet has manual controls usually found on higher end DSLR (or higher end point and shoot camera), this is it!UPDATE 04/14/2012 - I paid $349 and today I noticed it's selling for $299, a 15% price drop in less than a month! I thought cars depreciate quick ...UPDATE 04/18/2012 - The Live Mode works great! For those hard shots (for example, taking indoor picture with fluorescent lighting and without a flash), you can view the screen and make the adjustment right then and there. You look at what you plan to take, compare it to the SX260 LCD screen and press the shutter button.
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poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great
question: How was the sound?, context: I have been extremely pleased with Brainwavz S1 headphones. I have not been very impressed with any of the in-ear headphones I have tried in the past due to lack of comfort and poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great for my uses. I tried these on an airplane to watch a movie and during a work out to listen to music. As advertised, the bass and vocals were clear and not overbearing. Though they didn't cancel sound as the bulkier headphones do, but the sounds quality was impressive while on the airplane. To note, I did not try any tips other than the tri-flange tips during the plane trip. Additionally, when the outside of the earbuds are rubbed or brush against something during sound play, the sound is not impacted.Some added features that add to this product are the flat wires that cut back on tangling. This seems to work well. They did not require any untangling when getting them out for use. The hard earphone carrying case is great and small.Overall, this is an excellent product. They offer excellent sounds quality in a compact size and an affordable price. I recommend these for anyone searching for good quality ear buds.
How was the sound?
I have not been very impressed with any of the in-ear headphones I have tried in the past due to lack of comfort and poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great for my uses.
I have been extremely pleased with Brainwavz S1 headphones. I have not been very impressed with any of the in-ear headphones I have tried in the past due to lack of comfort and poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great for my uses. I tried these on an airplane to watch a movie and during a work out to listen to music. As advertised, the bass and vocals were clear and not overbearing. Though they didn't cancel sound as the bulkier headphones do, but the sounds quality was impressive while on the airplane. To note, I did not try any tips other than the tri-flange tips during the plane trip. Additionally, when the outside of the earbuds are rubbed or brush against something during sound play, the sound is not impacted.Some added features that add to this product are the flat wires that cut back on tangling. This seems to work well. They did not require any untangling when getting them out for use. The hard earphone carrying case is great and small.Overall, this is an excellent product. They offer excellent sounds quality in a compact size and an affordable price. I recommend these for anyone searching for good quality ear buds.
I have not been very impressed with any of the in-ear headphones I have tried in the past due to lack of comfort and <hl> poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great <hl> for my uses.
I have been extremely pleased with Brainwavz S1 headphones. I have not been very impressed with any of the in-ear headphones I have tried in the past due to lack of comfort and <hl> poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great <hl> for my uses. I tried these on an airplane to watch a movie and during a work out to listen to music. As advertised, the bass and vocals were clear and not overbearing. Though they didn't cancel sound as the bulkier headphones do, but the sounds quality was impressive while on the airplane. To note, I did not try any tips other than the tri-flange tips during the plane trip. Additionally, when the outside of the earbuds are rubbed or brush against something during sound play, the sound is not impacted.Some added features that add to this product are the flat wires that cut back on tangling. This seems to work well. They did not require any untangling when getting them out for use. The hard earphone carrying case is great and small.Overall, this is an excellent product. They offer excellent sounds quality in a compact size and an affordable price. I recommend these for anyone searching for good quality ear buds.
I have been extremely pleased with Brainwavz S1 headphones. <hl> I have not been very impressed with any of the in-ear headphones I have tried in the past due to lack of comfort and poor sound quality. Brainwavzs has a developed a product that has addressed these areas and offers more.Firstly, the ear buds fit comfortably and don't tug on the ears. After an hour of wearing these headphones, my ears still feel fine. The company includes several different options for inner ear tips. It is trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Secondly, the sound quality is great for my uses. <hl> I tried these on an airplane to watch a movie and during a work out to listen to music. As advertised, the bass and vocals were clear and not overbearing. Though they didn't cancel sound as the bulkier headphones do, but the sounds quality was impressive while on the airplane. To note, I did not try any tips other than the tri-flange tips during the plane trip. Additionally, when the outside of the earbuds are rubbed or brush against something during sound play, the sound is not impacted. Some added features that add to this product are the flat wires that cut back on tangling. This seems to work well. They did not require any untangling when getting them out for use. The hard earphone carrying case is great and small. Overall, this is an excellent product. They offer excellent sounds quality in a compact size and an affordable price. I recommend these for anyone searching for good quality ear buds.
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CHANGE the SATA
question: When do a solid performance?, context: First thing before I write what I think about it, When you install the solid state drive, before installing your operation system, that you need to CHANGE the SATA configuration from IDE to ACHI. Once your operation system is installed it becomes much more difficult to do this.This drive is amazingly fast and I really like the Magician software. The software is some of the best for solid state drives that I have seen. The speed is amazing and with the software you can speed test the drive yourself.
When do a solid performance?
First thing before I write what I think about it, When you install the solid state drive, before installing your operation system, that you need to CHANGE the SATA configuration from IDE to ACHI.
First thing before I write what I think about it, When you install the solid state drive, before installing your operation system, that you need to CHANGE the SATA configuration from IDE to ACHI. Once your operation system is installed it becomes much more difficult to do this.This drive is amazingly fast and I really like the Magician software. The software is some of the best for solid state drives that I have seen. The speed is amazing and with the software you can speed test the drive yourself.
First thing before I write what I think about it, When you install the solid state drive, before installing your operation system, that you need to <hl> CHANGE the SATA <hl> configuration from IDE to ACHI.
First thing before I write what I think about it, When you install the solid state drive, before installing your operation system, that you need to <hl> CHANGE the SATA <hl> configuration from IDE to ACHI. Once your operation system is installed it becomes much more difficult to do this.This drive is amazingly fast and I really like the Magician software. The software is some of the best for solid state drives that I have seen. The speed is amazing and with the software you can speed test the drive yourself.
<hl> First thing before I write what I think about it, When you install the solid state drive, before installing your operation system, that you need to CHANGE the SATA configuration from IDE to ACHI. <hl> Once your operation system is installed it becomes much more difficult to do this. This drive is amazingly fast and I really like the Magician software. The software is some of the best for solid state drives that I have seen. The speed is amazing and with the software you can speed test the drive yourself.
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5
1
electronics
high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality
question: Is this lens have manual focus?, context: A little bit of history:I started my foray into DSLRs with theOlympus Evolt E510, simply because I used an OM-10 for years before that. Being new to the DSLR game, the "philosophy" of 4/3s seemed very sound to me; high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality; of course the added benefit of in-body stabilisation seemed to just make a great sum of parts. I went through a range of 4/3s bodies including theOlympus Evolt E-3and while I was always pleased with the lenses, the image quality always left more to be desired. Also, once I switched to the E-3, the bulk of the system didn't make sense to me as it was pretty similar to full frame and yet lagged in image quality. After 2 years with 4/3s I finally moved on to theNikon D700and have been with it ever since.The caveat of full-frame is obviously the inherent size and weight of the system and I hated being "the camera guy" every time I was out with friends or even shooting casually and that's when I started dabbling with micro 4/3s. The initial iterations while exciting, still were slow and not great in terms of IQ, but the E-M5 changed it all. Over the years the system has matured and the E-M5 finally brings a good quality semi-pro body that is small, light, beautiful and most importantly excels in image quality. I use this camera with Panasonic lenses,Panasonic 12-35mm/F2.8,Panasonic 7-14mm f/4.0&Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica Lensand this entire system fits neatly in a shoulder bag with 3 batteries.I've been shooting with this system for 3 months now and have found the image quality to be very similar to my D700. I still use my D700 for paid work because I'm used to it, but I don't see why the E-M5 wouldn't work for anyone that wants to use it professionally. Of course, the depth of field differences will always exist, but those are inherent characteristics of the systems and it's up to the user to make the best or worst of it.Overall, the E-M5 finally realises what 4/3s was supposed to be and I recommend this camera very highly for anyone that's either looking to enter into a camera system or wants to supplement a full frame system with something smaller and lighter. But of course, there are a few compromises, but none that should be detrimental to use. I also like the new stabilisation system which has allowed me to get tack sharp shots at up to 1s of exposure! Also, the weather sealed body makes a huge difference too.This camera is a definite winner.
Is this lens have manual focus?
Being new to the DSLR game, the "philosophy" of 4/3s seemed very sound to me; high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality ; of course the added benefit of in-body stabilisation seemed to just make a great sum of parts.
A little bit of history:I started my foray into DSLRs with theOlympus Evolt E510, simply because I used an OM-10 for years before that. Being new to the DSLR game, the "philosophy" of 4/3s seemed very sound to me; high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality; of course the added benefit of in-body stabilisation seemed to just make a great sum of parts. I went through a range of 4/3s bodies including theOlympus Evolt E-3and while I was always pleased with the lenses, the image quality always left more to be desired. Also, once I switched to the E-3, the bulk of the system didn't make sense to me as it was pretty similar to full frame and yet lagged in image quality. After 2 years with 4/3s I finally moved on to theNikon D700and have been with it ever since.The caveat of full-frame is obviously the inherent size and weight of the system and I hated being "the camera guy" every time I was out with friends or even shooting casually and that's when I started dabbling with micro 4/3s. The initial iterations while exciting, still were slow and not great in terms of IQ, but the E-M5 changed it all. Over the years the system has matured and the E-M5 finally brings a good quality semi-pro body that is small, light, beautiful and most importantly excels in image quality. I use this camera with Panasonic lenses,Panasonic 12-35mm/F2.8,Panasonic 7-14mm f/4.0&Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica Lensand this entire system fits neatly in a shoulder bag with 3 batteries.I've been shooting with this system for 3 months now and have found the image quality to be very similar to my D700. I still use my D700 for paid work because I'm used to it, but I don't see why the E-M5 wouldn't work for anyone that wants to use it professionally. Of course, the depth of field differences will always exist, but those are inherent characteristics of the systems and it's up to the user to make the best or worst of it.Overall, the E-M5 finally realises what 4/3s was supposed to be and I recommend this camera very highly for anyone that's either looking to enter into a camera system or wants to supplement a full frame system with something smaller and lighter. But of course, there are a few compromises, but none that should be detrimental to use. I also like the new stabilisation system which has allowed me to get tack sharp shots at up to 1s of exposure! Also, the weather sealed body makes a huge difference too.This camera is a definite winner.
Being new to the DSLR game, the "philosophy" of 4/3s seemed very sound to me; <hl> high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality <hl> ; of course the added benefit of in-body stabilisation seemed to just make a great sum of parts.
A little bit of history:I started my foray into DSLRs with theOlympus Evolt E510, simply because I used an OM-10 for years before that. Being new to the DSLR game, the "philosophy" of 4/3s seemed very sound to me; <hl> high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality <hl>; of course the added benefit of in-body stabilisation seemed to just make a great sum of parts. I went through a range of 4/3s bodies including theOlympus Evolt E-3and while I was always pleased with the lenses, the image quality always left more to be desired. Also, once I switched to the E-3, the bulk of the system didn't make sense to me as it was pretty similar to full frame and yet lagged in image quality. After 2 years with 4/3s I finally moved on to theNikon D700and have been with it ever since.The caveat of full-frame is obviously the inherent size and weight of the system and I hated being "the camera guy" every time I was out with friends or even shooting casually and that's when I started dabbling with micro 4/3s. The initial iterations while exciting, still were slow and not great in terms of IQ, but the E-M5 changed it all. Over the years the system has matured and the E-M5 finally brings a good quality semi-pro body that is small, light, beautiful and most importantly excels in image quality. I use this camera with Panasonic lenses,Panasonic 12-35mm/F2.8,Panasonic 7-14mm f/4.0&Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica Lensand this entire system fits neatly in a shoulder bag with 3 batteries.I've been shooting with this system for 3 months now and have found the image quality to be very similar to my D700. I still use my D700 for paid work because I'm used to it, but I don't see why the E-M5 wouldn't work for anyone that wants to use it professionally. Of course, the depth of field differences will always exist, but those are inherent characteristics of the systems and it's up to the user to make the best or worst of it.Overall, the E-M5 finally realises what 4/3s was supposed to be and I recommend this camera very highly for anyone that's either looking to enter into a camera system or wants to supplement a full frame system with something smaller and lighter. But of course, there are a few compromises, but none that should be detrimental to use. I also like the new stabilisation system which has allowed me to get tack sharp shots at up to 1s of exposure! Also, the weather sealed body makes a huge difference too.This camera is a definite winner.
A little bit of history:I started my foray into DSLRs with theOlympus Evolt E510, simply because I used an OM-10 for years before that. <hl> Being new to the DSLR game, the "philosophy" of 4/3s seemed very sound to me; high quality lenses that are compact and can be coupled with compact bodies that will put out excellent image quality ; of course the added benefit of in-body stabilisation seemed to just make a great sum of parts. <hl> I went through a range of 4/3s bodies including theOlympus Evolt E-3and while I was always pleased with the lenses, the image quality always left more to be desired. Also, once I switched to the E-3, the bulk of the system didn't make sense to me as it was pretty similar to full frame and yet lagged in image quality. After 2 years with 4/3s I finally moved on to theNikon D700and have been with it ever since. The caveat of full-frame is obviously the inherent size and weight of the system and I hated being "the camera guy" every time I was out with friends or even shooting casually and that's when I started dabbling with micro 4/3s. The initial iterations while exciting, still were slow and not great in terms of IQ, but the E-M5 changed it all. Over the years the system has matured and the E-M5 finally brings a good quality semi-pro body that is small, light, beautiful and most importantly excels in image quality. I use this camera with Panasonic lenses,Panasonic 12-35mm/F2.8,Panasonic 7-14mm f/4.0&Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica Lensand this entire system fits neatly in a shoulder bag with 3 batteries. I've been shooting with this system for 3 months now and have found the image quality to be very similar to my D700. I still use my D700 for paid work because I'm used to it, but I don't see why the E-M5 wouldn't work for anyone that wants to use it professionally. Of course, the depth of field differences will always exist, but those are inherent characteristics of the systems and it's up to the user to make the best or worst of it. Overall, the E-M5 finally realises what 4/3s was supposed to be and I recommend this camera very highly for anyone that's either looking to enter into a camera system or wants to supplement a full frame system with something smaller and lighter. But of course, there are a few compromises, but none that should be detrimental to use. I also like the new stabilisation system which has allowed me to get tack sharp shots at up to 1s of exposure! Also, the weather sealed body makes a huge difference too. This camera is a definite winner.
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you
question: What do you think about system?, context: When you want to over clock or just up your game, this is it. I can't believe how cool this keeps my computer. When I'm surfing the net, the computer is silent. When I get into some heavy processing, the fans turn on high, but just here and there. Fits in my bitfenix prodigy perfect and looks clean with my mITX board. You won't regret this, unless you have a graphics cards and loads of hard drives...then just get a bigger one!Note: I use the onboard hd4000 graphics, and ssd drives. I don't play games, so this might be underpowered if you have dual graphic cards and hdd's. This fits in a 120mm fan spot perfectly.
What do you think about system?
When you want to over clock or just up your game, this is it.
When you want to over clock or just up your game, this is it. I can't believe how cool this keeps my computer. When I'm surfing the net, the computer is silent. When I get into some heavy processing, the fans turn on high, but just here and there. Fits in my bitfenix prodigy perfect and looks clean with my mITX board. You won't regret this, unless you have a graphics cards and loads of hard drives...then just get a bigger one!Note: I use the onboard hd4000 graphics, and ssd drives. I don't play games, so this might be underpowered if you have dual graphic cards and hdd's. This fits in a 120mm fan spot perfectly.
When <hl> you <hl> want to over clock or just up your game, this is it.
When <hl> you <hl> want to over clock or just up your game, this is it. I can't believe how cool this keeps my computer. When I'm surfing the net, the computer is silent. When I get into some heavy processing, the fans turn on high, but just here and there. Fits in my bitfenix prodigy perfect and looks clean with my mITX board. You won't regret this, unless you have a graphics cards and loads of hard drives...then just get a bigger one!Note: I use the onboard hd4000 graphics, and ssd drives. I don't play games, so this might be underpowered if you have dual graphic cards and hdd's. This fits in a 120mm fan spot perfectly.
<hl> When you want to over clock or just up your game, this is it. <hl> I can't believe how cool this keeps my computer. When I'm surfing the net, the computer is silent. When I get into some heavy processing, the fans turn on high, but just here and there. Fits in my bitfenix prodigy perfect and looks clean with my mITX board. You won't regret this, unless you have a graphics cards and loads of hard drives...then just get a bigger one!Note: I use the onboard hd4000 graphics, and ssd drives. I don't play games, so this might be underpowered if you have dual graphic cards and hdd's. This fits in a 120mm fan spot perfectly.
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the size and weight are perfect for reading
question: How was the weight?, context: This tablet it's just what I wanted, the size and weight are perfect for reading and internet surfing. Its pretty fast too
How was the weight?
This tablet it's just what I wanted, the size and weight are perfect for reading and internet surfing.
This tablet it's just what I wanted, the size and weight are perfect for reading and internet surfing. Its pretty fast too
This tablet it's just what I wanted, <hl> the size and weight are perfect for reading <hl> and internet surfing.
This tablet it's just what I wanted, <hl> the size and weight are perfect for reading <hl> and internet surfing. Its pretty fast too
<hl> This tablet it's just what I wanted, the size and weight are perfect for reading and internet surfing. <hl> Its pretty fast too
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Works perfectly
question: How good is the charger?, context: Lasts a full charge and some! Orange to green light charging and will stop charging when the battery is full. Works perfectly.
How good is the charger?
Works perfectly .
Lasts a full charge and some! Orange to green light charging and will stop charging when the battery is full. Works perfectly.
<hl> Works perfectly <hl> .
Lasts a full charge and some! Orange to green light charging and will stop charging when the battery is full. <hl> Works perfectly <hl>.
Lasts a full charge and some! Orange to green light charging and will stop charging when the battery is full. <hl> Works perfectly . <hl>
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The picture quality is very good
question: How did you like the image quality?, context: We were looking for a second TV, for the family room / play room. I selected this model based on the Amazon reviews, then bounced over to Conzumer Reportz and found that it was one of the top rated models in this size. Based on my first week's use, I have to agree with both the Amazon and CR reviewers. The TV is super light weight, and therefore a breeze to mount on a wall (it also comes with a plastic "foot" that lets you set it on a cabinet or table if you want). Setup was very simple -- it connected to my router through the built-in WiFi connection, and registering the TV to my online media accounts (e.g., Amazon Prime for TV/movies) took a matter of seconds. The picture quality is very good -- better than I expected for this price. The sound is OK -- good for a second TV, but if I planned to watch a lot of movies on this set I'd probably hook it up to better speakers. The web content apps (Amazon Prime, YouTube, Netflix, etc.) work well and easily, but the load times are significantly slower than on my PC, and typing on the on-screen soft keyboard is slow. The TV does not have a general purpose browser, so you're limited to the apps Vizio supports. The Sony Blu-ray player I hooked up the Vizio TV has a browser, so the lack of a browser in the TV set itself wasn't a big deal for me, but I wish it were clearer in the product description (references to Internet and WiFi led me to assume I could get onto the Internet from the TV).Bottom line: A very good quality picture, OK sound, with built-in wifi and easy-to-use apps, all for around two fifty make this an exceptional value. An excellent choice in this size class.
How did you like the image quality?
The picture quality is very good -- better than I expected for this price.
We were looking for a second TV, for the family room / play room. I selected this model based on the Amazon reviews, then bounced over to Conzumer Reportz and found that it was one of the top rated models in this size. Based on my first week's use, I have to agree with both the Amazon and CR reviewers. The TV is super light weight, and therefore a breeze to mount on a wall (it also comes with a plastic "foot" that lets you set it on a cabinet or table if you want). Setup was very simple -- it connected to my router through the built-in WiFi connection, and registering the TV to my online media accounts (e.g., Amazon Prime for TV/movies) took a matter of seconds. The picture quality is very good -- better than I expected for this price. The sound is OK -- good for a second TV, but if I planned to watch a lot of movies on this set I'd probably hook it up to better speakers. The web content apps (Amazon Prime, YouTube, Netflix, etc.) work well and easily, but the load times are significantly slower than on my PC, and typing on the on-screen soft keyboard is slow. The TV does not have a general purpose browser, so you're limited to the apps Vizio supports. The Sony Blu-ray player I hooked up the Vizio TV has a browser, so the lack of a browser in the TV set itself wasn't a big deal for me, but I wish it were clearer in the product description (references to Internet and WiFi led me to assume I could get onto the Internet from the TV).Bottom line: A very good quality picture, OK sound, with built-in wifi and easy-to-use apps, all for around two fifty make this an exceptional value. An excellent choice in this size class.
<hl> The picture quality is very good <hl> -- better than I expected for this price.
We were looking for a second TV, for the family room / play room. I selected this model based on the Amazon reviews, then bounced over to Conzumer Reportz and found that it was one of the top rated models in this size. Based on my first week's use, I have to agree with both the Amazon and CR reviewers. The TV is super light weight, and therefore a breeze to mount on a wall (it also comes with a plastic "foot" that lets you set it on a cabinet or table if you want). Setup was very simple -- it connected to my router through the built-in WiFi connection, and registering the TV to my online media accounts (e.g., Amazon Prime for TV/movies) took a matter of seconds. <hl> The picture quality is very good <hl> -- better than I expected for this price. The sound is OK -- good for a second TV, but if I planned to watch a lot of movies on this set I'd probably hook it up to better speakers. The web content apps (Amazon Prime, YouTube, Netflix, etc.) work well and easily, but the load times are significantly slower than on my PC, and typing on the on-screen soft keyboard is slow. The TV does not have a general purpose browser, so you're limited to the apps Vizio supports. The Sony Blu-ray player I hooked up the Vizio TV has a browser, so the lack of a browser in the TV set itself wasn't a big deal for me, but I wish it were clearer in the product description (references to Internet and WiFi led me to assume I could get onto the Internet from the TV).Bottom line: A very good quality picture, OK sound, with built-in wifi and easy-to-use apps, all for around two fifty make this an exceptional value. An excellent choice in this size class.
We were looking for a second TV, for the family room / play room. I selected this model based on the Amazon reviews, then bounced over to Conzumer Reportz and found that it was one of the top rated models in this size. Based on my first week's use, I have to agree with both the Amazon and CR reviewers. The TV is super light weight, and therefore a breeze to mount on a wall (it also comes with a plastic "foot" that lets you set it on a cabinet or table if you want). Setup was very simple -- it connected to my router through the built-in WiFi connection, and registering the TV to my online media accounts (e.g., Amazon Prime for TV/movies) took a matter of seconds. <hl> The picture quality is very good -- better than I expected for this price. <hl> The sound is OK -- good for a second TV, but if I planned to watch a lot of movies on this set I'd probably hook it up to better speakers. The web content apps (Amazon Prime, YouTube, Netflix, etc.) work well and easily, but the load times are significantly slower than on my PC, and typing on the on-screen soft keyboard is slow. The TV does not have a general purpose browser, so you're limited to the apps Vizio supports. The Sony Blu-ray player I hooked up the Vizio TV has a browser, so the lack of a browser in the TV set itself wasn't a big deal for me, but I wish it were clearer in the product description (references to Internet and WiFi led me to assume I could get onto the Internet from the TV).Bottom line: A very good quality picture, OK sound, with built-in wifi and easy-to-use apps, all for around two fifty make this an exceptional value. An excellent choice in this size class.
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electronics
The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes
question: Where is the speaker agent?, context: There are many times when I just want my background music to follow me to the patio, on the road, in the kitchen, at meetings -- even at the beach. We used to cart around jam boxes with mix tapes, but now our computers, smart phones, tablets and just about any internet connected device can access our online music library. The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes, I don't want to have headphones on. I wanted a nice sounding small unit that would allow me to enjoy music anywhere from just about any device.The JAMBOX is small, easy to use, sounds very good for background music, is an excellent design and even runs on batteries.SIZE: this thing is very small, you can take it anywhere and tuck it away in a place where it almost disappears. All you get is music.DESIGN: These folks included a simple interface that uses only four buttons and voice feedback to tell you how to pair a device, charging status and much more. It comes with a manual, but honestly, you can set this up with no trouble out of the box. It is well constructed with a nice feel. It even looks good.BLUETOOTH CALLING: The bluetooth implementation works for sound and as a speakerphone. I was not purchasing this as a speakerphone but WOW, this things is great for conferencing as long as everyone is in front of it. Yes it has an integrated microphone. Rejection is very good, we could all clearly hear the caller and they could hear us as well.SOUND: The sound is actually very good for background music. You won't get big stereo sound field, excellent imaging, thumping bass or dance party volume levels -- but what you do get is actually quite impressive. The sound is balanced from top to bottom and is actually very natural. Acoustic music with vocals like James Taylor, Nora Jones or Shane Jackman are reproduced with excellent balance and clarity. Electronic pop music can lack the dynamics and extended bass, but the bass you do get is not boomy and sounds very natural. One more thing about the bass, it is actually amazing this little thing puts out as much bass as it does for the size. If you are worried the JAMBOX will not play loud, it will, just not THUMPING loud. Because of the smooth high end and good tonal response, you can listen to this thing for a long time with almost no fatigue.BLUETOOTH MUSIC: As most devices, the BlueTooth audio is not as good as if you use the 1/8 audio jack. If you want the best sound plug your phone or computer into this thing. It will amaze you. You may need to turn your headphone output down some so as not to overdrive the unit. It will get a little distorted. The BlueTooth sound is very good, just not as good as when using the plug. Jawbone does something very interesting with the BlueTooth audio. Some devices with BlueTooth audio can be overdriven with the audio output from the source and will distort in at the higher levels. I play guitar and some distortion is good, but not on prerecorded music. NO! The folks at JamBox know then and use something called compression to dynamically limit the amount of sound from your device to the JAMBOX when your BlueTooth level is to high. This compression can sound like 70's pop radio where all the dynamics form the music are taken out. if this bothers you, turn your device (phone/iPod/computer) BlueTooth volume down until the compression is eliminated then use the volume on the JAMBOX to adjust the sound. BUGE IMPROVEMENT.In summary, of the BT Speakers out, this one is the best value for me. Smaller than the Bose, sounds about as good, super easy to use and has MUCH better sound than the sub $100 solutions. If Steve Jobs were to design a BlueTooth portable music device, it would look like the JAMBOX.
Where is the speaker agent?
The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes , I don't want to have headphones on.
There are many times when I just want my background music to follow me to the patio, on the road, in the kitchen, at meetings -- even at the beach. We used to cart around jam boxes with mix tapes, but now our computers, smart phones, tablets and just about any internet connected device can access our online music library. The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes, I don't want to have headphones on. I wanted a nice sounding small unit that would allow me to enjoy music anywhere from just about any device.The JAMBOX is small, easy to use, sounds very good for background music, is an excellent design and even runs on batteries.SIZE: this thing is very small, you can take it anywhere and tuck it away in a place where it almost disappears. All you get is music.DESIGN: These folks included a simple interface that uses only four buttons and voice feedback to tell you how to pair a device, charging status and much more. It comes with a manual, but honestly, you can set this up with no trouble out of the box. It is well constructed with a nice feel. It even looks good.BLUETOOTH CALLING: The bluetooth implementation works for sound and as a speakerphone. I was not purchasing this as a speakerphone but WOW, this things is great for conferencing as long as everyone is in front of it. Yes it has an integrated microphone. Rejection is very good, we could all clearly hear the caller and they could hear us as well.SOUND: The sound is actually very good for background music. You won't get big stereo sound field, excellent imaging, thumping bass or dance party volume levels -- but what you do get is actually quite impressive. The sound is balanced from top to bottom and is actually very natural. Acoustic music with vocals like James Taylor, Nora Jones or Shane Jackman are reproduced with excellent balance and clarity. Electronic pop music can lack the dynamics and extended bass, but the bass you do get is not boomy and sounds very natural. One more thing about the bass, it is actually amazing this little thing puts out as much bass as it does for the size. If you are worried the JAMBOX will not play loud, it will, just not THUMPING loud. Because of the smooth high end and good tonal response, you can listen to this thing for a long time with almost no fatigue.BLUETOOTH MUSIC: As most devices, the BlueTooth audio is not as good as if you use the 1/8 audio jack. If you want the best sound plug your phone or computer into this thing. It will amaze you. You may need to turn your headphone output down some so as not to overdrive the unit. It will get a little distorted. The BlueTooth sound is very good, just not as good as when using the plug. Jawbone does something very interesting with the BlueTooth audio. Some devices with BlueTooth audio can be overdriven with the audio output from the source and will distort in at the higher levels. I play guitar and some distortion is good, but not on prerecorded music. NO! The folks at JamBox know then and use something called compression to dynamically limit the amount of sound from your device to the JAMBOX when your BlueTooth level is to high. This compression can sound like 70's pop radio where all the dynamics form the music are taken out. if this bothers you, turn your device (phone/iPod/computer) BlueTooth volume down until the compression is eliminated then use the volume on the JAMBOX to adjust the sound. BUGE IMPROVEMENT.In summary, of the BT Speakers out, this one is the best value for me. Smaller than the Bose, sounds about as good, super easy to use and has MUCH better sound than the sub $100 solutions. If Steve Jobs were to design a BlueTooth portable music device, it would look like the JAMBOX.
<hl> The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes <hl> , I don't want to have headphones on.
There are many times when I just want my background music to follow me to the patio, on the road, in the kitchen, at meetings -- even at the beach. We used to cart around jam boxes with mix tapes, but now our computers, smart phones, tablets and just about any internet connected device can access our online music library. <hl> The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes <hl>, I don't want to have headphones on. I wanted a nice sounding small unit that would allow me to enjoy music anywhere from just about any device.The JAMBOX is small, easy to use, sounds very good for background music, is an excellent design and even runs on batteries.SIZE: this thing is very small, you can take it anywhere and tuck it away in a place where it almost disappears. All you get is music.DESIGN: These folks included a simple interface that uses only four buttons and voice feedback to tell you how to pair a device, charging status and much more. It comes with a manual, but honestly, you can set this up with no trouble out of the box. It is well constructed with a nice feel. It even looks good.BLUETOOTH CALLING: The bluetooth implementation works for sound and as a speakerphone. I was not purchasing this as a speakerphone but WOW, this things is great for conferencing as long as everyone is in front of it. Yes it has an integrated microphone. Rejection is very good, we could all clearly hear the caller and they could hear us as well.SOUND: The sound is actually very good for background music. You won't get big stereo sound field, excellent imaging, thumping bass or dance party volume levels -- but what you do get is actually quite impressive. The sound is balanced from top to bottom and is actually very natural. Acoustic music with vocals like James Taylor, Nora Jones or Shane Jackman are reproduced with excellent balance and clarity. Electronic pop music can lack the dynamics and extended bass, but the bass you do get is not boomy and sounds very natural. One more thing about the bass, it is actually amazing this little thing puts out as much bass as it does for the size. If you are worried the JAMBOX will not play loud, it will, just not THUMPING loud. Because of the smooth high end and good tonal response, you can listen to this thing for a long time with almost no fatigue.BLUETOOTH MUSIC: As most devices, the BlueTooth audio is not as good as if you use the 1/8 audio jack. If you want the best sound plug your phone or computer into this thing. It will amaze you. You may need to turn your headphone output down some so as not to overdrive the unit. It will get a little distorted. The BlueTooth sound is very good, just not as good as when using the plug. Jawbone does something very interesting with the BlueTooth audio. Some devices with BlueTooth audio can be overdriven with the audio output from the source and will distort in at the higher levels. I play guitar and some distortion is good, but not on prerecorded music. NO! The folks at JamBox know then and use something called compression to dynamically limit the amount of sound from your device to the JAMBOX when your BlueTooth level is to high. This compression can sound like 70's pop radio where all the dynamics form the music are taken out. if this bothers you, turn your device (phone/iPod/computer) BlueTooth volume down until the compression is eliminated then use the volume on the JAMBOX to adjust the sound. BUGE IMPROVEMENT.In summary, of the BT Speakers out, this one is the best value for me. Smaller than the Bose, sounds about as good, super easy to use and has MUCH better sound than the sub $100 solutions. If Steve Jobs were to design a BlueTooth portable music device, it would look like the JAMBOX.
There are many times when I just want my background music to follow me to the patio, on the road, in the kitchen, at meetings -- even at the beach. We used to cart around jam boxes with mix tapes, but now our computers, smart phones, tablets and just about any internet connected device can access our online music library. <hl> The speakers on these devices are just horrible and sometimes , I don't want to have headphones on. <hl> I wanted a nice sounding small unit that would allow me to enjoy music anywhere from just about any device. The JAMBOX is small, easy to use, sounds very good for background music, is an excellent design and even runs on batteries. SIZE: this thing is very small, you can take it anywhere and tuck it away in a place where it almost disappears. All you get is music. DESIGN: These folks included a simple interface that uses only four buttons and voice feedback to tell you how to pair a device, charging status and much more. It comes with a manual, but honestly, you can set this up with no trouble out of the box. It is well constructed with a nice feel. It even looks good. BLUETOOTH CALLING: The bluetooth implementation works for sound and as a speakerphone. I was not purchasing this as a speakerphone but WOW, this things is great for conferencing as long as everyone is in front of it. Yes it has an integrated microphone. Rejection is very good, we could all clearly hear the caller and they could hear us as well. SOUND: The sound is actually very good for background music. You won't get big stereo sound field, excellent imaging, thumping bass or dance party volume levels -- but what you do get is actually quite impressive. The sound is balanced from top to bottom and is actually very natural. Acoustic music with vocals like James Taylor, Nora Jones or Shane Jackman are reproduced with excellent balance and clarity. Electronic pop music can lack the dynamics and extended bass, but the bass you do get is not boomy and sounds very natural. One more thing about the bass, it is actually amazing this little thing puts out as much bass as it does for the size. If you are worried the JAMBOX will not play loud, it will, just not THUMPING loud. Because of the smooth high end and good tonal response, you can listen to this thing for a long time with almost no fatigue. BLUETOOTH MUSIC: As most devices, the BlueTooth audio is not as good as if you use the 1/8 audio jack. If you want the best sound plug your phone or computer into this thing. It will amaze you. You may need to turn your headphone output down some so as not to overdrive the unit. It will get a little distorted. The BlueTooth sound is very good, just not as good as when using the plug. Jawbone does something very interesting with the BlueTooth audio. Some devices with BlueTooth audio can be overdriven with the audio output from the source and will distort in at the higher levels. I play guitar and some distortion is good, but not on prerecorded music. NO! The folks at JamBox know then and use something called compression to dynamically limit the amount of sound from your device to the JAMBOX when your BlueTooth level is to high. This compression can sound like 70's pop radio where all the dynamics form the music are taken out. if this bothers you, turn your device (phone/iPod/computer) BlueTooth volume down until the compression is eliminated then use the volume on the JAMBOX to adjust the sound. BUGE IMPROVEMENT.In summary, of the BT Speakers out, this one is the best value for me. Smaller than the Bose, sounds about as good, super easy to use and has MUCH better sound than the sub $100 solutions. If Steve Jobs were to design a BlueTooth portable music device, it would look like the JAMBOX.
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electronics
The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin
question: How is it bezel?, context: The picture quality, colors, contrast and clarity of this television is nothing short of jaw dropping; just amazing really, especially since we upgraded from a 15 year old CRT-TV. It took us a while to get the thing set up, entering account info and registering for the various services but connecting to my wireless network was relatively simple and the TV downloaded an important update right after initial connection was made. Pairing the remote required that I hold the remote pretty close to the hot spot on the lower right corner of the TV but once paired, it worked flawlessly. My Time Warner cable remote however, still is not properly synched and connected to my new Samsung components so I may need to call Time Warner on this; the synch codes I used and the auto synch process did not fully work.Netflix is not what it used to be; the service seems to have only older movies and not the 'just released' films. This, along with nearly intolerable rebuffering pauses and an annoying black flash blip which happens every 3 mins or so makes me wonder if Netflix is really worth the subscription fee anymore. I ordered a new Apple Airport Extreme to upgrade to the new dual band technology so I am hoping that this fixes this rebuffering and drop out problems otherwise it is not likely that I will go past the free trial of Netflix. Blu-rays and DVDs look fantastic on this TV played on my new Samsung BD-D5500. The TV automatically connects to the Blu-Ray and switches ports when you turn it on. Cool.You need to play with the settings on the TV before you know what you like in terms of picture and sound. I was very impressed with the built-in sound of this TV, clearly upgraded over previous models, but I picked up an audio Y-cable and connected the TV directly to my stereo receiver's tape deck 'in' port and now when I activate the receiver's 'Tape' button, I get crystal clear stereo sound to go with my amazing picture. Even though this system supports surround sound 5.1 I am not missing it. The 3D features of this TV are mind-blowing but it does give you a headache after a while; you can sense the flicker of the battery powered glasses. Not all 3D discs are equal, some are a let-down and despite the hype, you likely won't end up watching 3D programming very often. The 3D starter kit comes with 2 pair of glasses and there's a coupon to get two more pair for free by mail so at least it's not too expensive for everyone to get the taste of 3D when they want it. The 2D picture though is beyond incredible. The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin and relatively lightweight. Stand is heavy and stable; ports are clearly marked but there is very little room to plug in the HDMI cables at back, especially since the pro cable I got for the Blu-Ray has a magnetic shield barrel on the cable and this presses against the back of the TV and seems to slightly bend the port so it is better to use HDMI cables that lay flat.The Samsung apps work pretty well but they are clearly still young and need development. I spent nearly two years researching TVs and am very happy I got this Smart-TV model. Dynamic LED backlighting was a key feature for me, there is absolutely no flashlighting or ghosting, blacks are deep and solid. This is surely one of the best TVs out there right now and I would whole-heartedly recommend it.
How is it bezel?
The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin and relatively lightweight.
The picture quality, colors, contrast and clarity of this television is nothing short of jaw dropping; just amazing really, especially since we upgraded from a 15 year old CRT-TV. It took us a while to get the thing set up, entering account info and registering for the various services but connecting to my wireless network was relatively simple and the TV downloaded an important update right after initial connection was made. Pairing the remote required that I hold the remote pretty close to the hot spot on the lower right corner of the TV but once paired, it worked flawlessly. My Time Warner cable remote however, still is not properly synched and connected to my new Samsung components so I may need to call Time Warner on this; the synch codes I used and the auto synch process did not fully work.Netflix is not what it used to be; the service seems to have only older movies and not the 'just released' films. This, along with nearly intolerable rebuffering pauses and an annoying black flash blip which happens every 3 mins or so makes me wonder if Netflix is really worth the subscription fee anymore. I ordered a new Apple Airport Extreme to upgrade to the new dual band technology so I am hoping that this fixes this rebuffering and drop out problems otherwise it is not likely that I will go past the free trial of Netflix. Blu-rays and DVDs look fantastic on this TV played on my new Samsung BD-D5500. The TV automatically connects to the Blu-Ray and switches ports when you turn it on. Cool.You need to play with the settings on the TV before you know what you like in terms of picture and sound. I was very impressed with the built-in sound of this TV, clearly upgraded over previous models, but I picked up an audio Y-cable and connected the TV directly to my stereo receiver's tape deck 'in' port and now when I activate the receiver's 'Tape' button, I get crystal clear stereo sound to go with my amazing picture. Even though this system supports surround sound 5.1 I am not missing it. The 3D features of this TV are mind-blowing but it does give you a headache after a while; you can sense the flicker of the battery powered glasses. Not all 3D discs are equal, some are a let-down and despite the hype, you likely won't end up watching 3D programming very often. The 3D starter kit comes with 2 pair of glasses and there's a coupon to get two more pair for free by mail so at least it's not too expensive for everyone to get the taste of 3D when they want it. The 2D picture though is beyond incredible. The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin and relatively lightweight. Stand is heavy and stable; ports are clearly marked but there is very little room to plug in the HDMI cables at back, especially since the pro cable I got for the Blu-Ray has a magnetic shield barrel on the cable and this presses against the back of the TV and seems to slightly bend the port so it is better to use HDMI cables that lay flat.The Samsung apps work pretty well but they are clearly still young and need development. I spent nearly two years researching TVs and am very happy I got this Smart-TV model. Dynamic LED backlighting was a key feature for me, there is absolutely no flashlighting or ghosting, blacks are deep and solid. This is surely one of the best TVs out there right now and I would whole-heartedly recommend it.
<hl> The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin <hl> and relatively lightweight.
The picture quality, colors, contrast and clarity of this television is nothing short of jaw dropping; just amazing really, especially since we upgraded from a 15 year old CRT-TV. It took us a while to get the thing set up, entering account info and registering for the various services but connecting to my wireless network was relatively simple and the TV downloaded an important update right after initial connection was made. Pairing the remote required that I hold the remote pretty close to the hot spot on the lower right corner of the TV but once paired, it worked flawlessly. My Time Warner cable remote however, still is not properly synched and connected to my new Samsung components so I may need to call Time Warner on this; the synch codes I used and the auto synch process did not fully work.Netflix is not what it used to be; the service seems to have only older movies and not the 'just released' films. This, along with nearly intolerable rebuffering pauses and an annoying black flash blip which happens every 3 mins or so makes me wonder if Netflix is really worth the subscription fee anymore. I ordered a new Apple Airport Extreme to upgrade to the new dual band technology so I am hoping that this fixes this rebuffering and drop out problems otherwise it is not likely that I will go past the free trial of Netflix. Blu-rays and DVDs look fantastic on this TV played on my new Samsung BD-D5500. The TV automatically connects to the Blu-Ray and switches ports when you turn it on. Cool.You need to play with the settings on the TV before you know what you like in terms of picture and sound. I was very impressed with the built-in sound of this TV, clearly upgraded over previous models, but I picked up an audio Y-cable and connected the TV directly to my stereo receiver's tape deck 'in' port and now when I activate the receiver's 'Tape' button, I get crystal clear stereo sound to go with my amazing picture. Even though this system supports surround sound 5.1 I am not missing it. The 3D features of this TV are mind-blowing but it does give you a headache after a while; you can sense the flicker of the battery powered glasses. Not all 3D discs are equal, some are a let-down and despite the hype, you likely won't end up watching 3D programming very often. The 3D starter kit comes with 2 pair of glasses and there's a coupon to get two more pair for free by mail so at least it's not too expensive for everyone to get the taste of 3D when they want it. The 2D picture though is beyond incredible. <hl> The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin <hl> and relatively lightweight. Stand is heavy and stable; ports are clearly marked but there is very little room to plug in the HDMI cables at back, especially since the pro cable I got for the Blu-Ray has a magnetic shield barrel on the cable and this presses against the back of the TV and seems to slightly bend the port so it is better to use HDMI cables that lay flat.The Samsung apps work pretty well but they are clearly still young and need development. I spent nearly two years researching TVs and am very happy I got this Smart-TV model. Dynamic LED backlighting was a key feature for me, there is absolutely no flashlighting or ghosting, blacks are deep and solid. This is surely one of the best TVs out there right now and I would whole-heartedly recommend it.
The picture quality, colors, contrast and clarity of this television is nothing short of jaw dropping; just amazing really, especially since we upgraded from a 15 year old CRT-TV. It took us a while to get the thing set up, entering account info and registering for the various services but connecting to my wireless network was relatively simple and the TV downloaded an important update right after initial connection was made. Pairing the remote required that I hold the remote pretty close to the hot spot on the lower right corner of the TV but once paired, it worked flawlessly. My Time Warner cable remote however, still is not properly synched and connected to my new Samsung components so I may need to call Time Warner on this; the synch codes I used and the auto synch process did not fully work. Netflix is not what it used to be; the service seems to have only older movies and not the 'just released' films. This, along with nearly intolerable rebuffering pauses and an annoying black flash blip which happens every 3 mins or so makes me wonder if Netflix is really worth the subscription fee anymore. I ordered a new Apple Airport Extreme to upgrade to the new dual band technology so I am hoping that this fixes this rebuffering and drop out problems otherwise it is not likely that I will go past the free trial of Netflix. Blu-rays and DVDs look fantastic on this TV played on my new Samsung BD-D5500. The TV automatically connects to the Blu-Ray and switches ports when you turn it on. Cool. You need to play with the settings on the TV before you know what you like in terms of picture and sound. I was very impressed with the built-in sound of this TV, clearly upgraded over previous models, but I picked up an audio Y-cable and connected the TV directly to my stereo receiver's tape deck 'in' port and now when I activate the receiver's 'Tape' button, I get crystal clear stereo sound to go with my amazing picture. Even though this system supports surround sound 5.1 I am not missing it. The 3D features of this TV are mind-blowing but it does give you a headache after a while; you can sense the flicker of the battery powered glasses. Not all 3D discs are equal, some are a let-down and despite the hype, you likely won't end up watching 3D programming very often. The 3D starter kit comes with 2 pair of glasses and there's a coupon to get two more pair for free by mail so at least it's not too expensive for everyone to get the taste of 3D when they want it. The 2D picture though is beyond incredible. <hl> The bezel is unbelievably thin and the TV itself is very very thin and relatively lightweight. <hl> Stand is heavy and stable; ports are clearly marked but there is very little room to plug in the HDMI cables at back, especially since the pro cable I got for the Blu-Ray has a magnetic shield barrel on the cable and this presses against the back of the TV and seems to slightly bend the port so it is better to use HDMI cables that lay flat. The Samsung apps work pretty well but they are clearly still young and need development. I spent nearly two years researching TVs and am very happy I got this Smart-TV model. Dynamic LED backlighting was a key feature for me, there is absolutely no flashlighting or ghosting, blacks are deep and solid. This is surely one of the best TVs out there right now and I would whole-heartedly recommend it.
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4
4
electronics
The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection
question: Is the cover hard?, context: I have really been enjoying my lighted cover for my Kindle. Before I bought it, I read some other reviewers that suggested using the elastic band to bind back the cover when reading. As in, open the cover all the way until it touches the back cover and flip the band around it to hold it there. This works great. The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection. The light, for me, works really great. It is really convenient not having to have a separate light and/or batteries. Some reviewers have complained about the included LED light being unevenly distributed. This is true, but mine doesn't seem to be in any way that bad. I played with the light (it slides out on a molded flat plastic arm in the top right hand corner of the back), and see that if the light is angled just a little bit more down or up it changes the light distribution considerably. Which leads me to wonder if the lights that are giving the most problems are just off-angled. Anyway, it is just a thought. Oh, and I love the detail for the band, meaning the sliding leather tab which assists in locking the cover open/closed.
Is the cover hard?
The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection .
I have really been enjoying my lighted cover for my Kindle. Before I bought it, I read some other reviewers that suggested using the elastic band to bind back the cover when reading. As in, open the cover all the way until it touches the back cover and flip the band around it to hold it there. This works great. The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection. The light, for me, works really great. It is really convenient not having to have a separate light and/or batteries. Some reviewers have complained about the included LED light being unevenly distributed. This is true, but mine doesn't seem to be in any way that bad. I played with the light (it slides out on a molded flat plastic arm in the top right hand corner of the back), and see that if the light is angled just a little bit more down or up it changes the light distribution considerably. Which leads me to wonder if the lights that are giving the most problems are just off-angled. Anyway, it is just a thought. Oh, and I love the detail for the band, meaning the sliding leather tab which assists in locking the cover open/closed.
<hl> The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection <hl> .
I have really been enjoying my lighted cover for my Kindle. Before I bought it, I read some other reviewers that suggested using the elastic band to bind back the cover when reading. As in, open the cover all the way until it touches the back cover and flip the band around it to hold it there. This works great. <hl> The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection <hl>. The light, for me, works really great. It is really convenient not having to have a separate light and/or batteries. Some reviewers have complained about the included LED light being unevenly distributed. This is true, but mine doesn't seem to be in any way that bad. I played with the light (it slides out on a molded flat plastic arm in the top right hand corner of the back), and see that if the light is angled just a little bit more down or up it changes the light distribution considerably. Which leads me to wonder if the lights that are giving the most problems are just off-angled. Anyway, it is just a thought. Oh, and I love the detail for the band, meaning the sliding leather tab which assists in locking the cover open/closed.
I have really been enjoying my lighted cover for my Kindle. Before I bought it, I read some other reviewers that suggested using the elastic band to bind back the cover when reading. As in, open the cover all the way until it touches the back cover and flip the band around it to hold it there. This works great. <hl> The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection . <hl> The light, for me, works really great. It is really convenient not having to have a separate light and/or batteries. Some reviewers have complained about the included LED light being unevenly distributed. This is true, but mine doesn't seem to be in any way that bad. I played with the light (it slides out on a molded flat plastic arm in the top right hand corner of the back), and see that if the light is angled just a little bit more down or up it changes the light distribution considerably. Which leads me to wonder if the lights that are giving the most problems are just off-angled. Anyway, it is just a thought. Oh, and I love the detail for the band, meaning the sliding leather tab which assists in locking the cover open/closed.
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5
5
electronics
Very sturdy
question: What is the price of this bottle?, context: Took my guy less than 10 minutes to install - had it about a week. Came with lots of screw sizes to ensure they fit your particular TV model. Very sturdy. Love having the flexibility of moving my TV around and getting it off my file cabinet. The included leveler and HDMI cable were perfect additions and the price is fantastic! Will purchase from them again!
What is the price of this bottle?
Very sturdy .
Took my guy less than 10 minutes to install - had it about a week. Came with lots of screw sizes to ensure they fit your particular TV model. Very sturdy. Love having the flexibility of moving my TV around and getting it off my file cabinet. The included leveler and HDMI cable were perfect additions and the price is fantastic! Will purchase from them again!
<hl> Very sturdy <hl> .
Took my guy less than 10 minutes to install - had it about a week. Came with lots of screw sizes to ensure they fit your particular TV model. <hl> Very sturdy <hl>. Love having the flexibility of moving my TV around and getting it off my file cabinet. The included leveler and HDMI cable were perfect additions and the price is fantastic! Will purchase from them again!
Took my guy less than 10 minutes to install - had it about a week. Came with lots of screw sizes to ensure they fit your particular TV model. <hl> Very sturdy . <hl> Love having the flexibility of moving my TV around and getting it off my file cabinet. The included leveler and HDMI cable were perfect additions and the price is fantastic! Will purchase from them again!
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1
1
electronics
Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers
question: How can I get light in the bathroom of this hotel?, context: Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers (OK switches, but you know what I mean). I am glad I bought it. It also has little lights on the front and some of them flash. I like that! It makes me happy.
How can I get light in the bathroom of this hotel?
Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers (OK switches, but you know what I mean).
Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers (OK switches, but you know what I mean). I am glad I bought it. It also has little lights on the front and some of them flash. I like that! It makes me happy.
<hl> Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers <hl> (OK switches, but you know what I mean).
<hl> Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers <hl> (OK switches, but you know what I mean). I am glad I bought it. It also has little lights on the front and some of them flash. I like that! It makes me happy.
<hl> Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers (OK switches, but you know what I mean). <hl> I am glad I bought it. It also has little lights on the front and some of them flash. I like that! It makes me happy.
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1
1
electronics
I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working
question: How about quality?, context: I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working. I attempted to contact customer service with no response. This is extremely disappointing as I have an exceptional past experience with klipsch audio. The sound quality was amazing but if you cannot follow that with build quality then there is no point.
How about quality?
I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working .
I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working. I attempted to contact customer service with no response. This is extremely disappointing as I have an exceptional past experience with klipsch audio. The sound quality was amazing but if you cannot follow that with build quality then there is no point.
<hl> I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working <hl> .
<hl> I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working <hl>. I attempted to contact customer service with no response. This is extremely disappointing as I have an exceptional past experience with klipsch audio. The sound quality was amazing but if you cannot follow that with build quality then there is no point.
<hl> I enjoy this product up until the time be your buds stopped working . <hl> I attempted to contact customer service with no response. This is extremely disappointing as I have an exceptional past experience with klipsch audio. The sound quality was amazing but if you cannot follow that with build quality then there is no point.
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1
1
electronics
The colors all looked great out of the box
question: How is the color?, context: I'm very happy with my new display. The colors all looked great out of the box, there were no dead or bright pixels, and the unit as a whole is very solid. I've ordered my fair share of displays through Amazon over the years and have always done so confidently as their return policy and procedure is fantastic. I am glad to say I have no reason to return this display.Again, the display is very sturdy and solid. The elevation mechanism is true and the rotation works perfectly, though I will probably be mounting it sooner or later on one of my Ergotrons. Lastly, I love the bezel. I prefer a nice thin bezel and this one looks great. Perfect for a multi-monitor set-up.FTR, I am using it with a late 2012 Mac Mini in a Dual Display configuration.EDIT: Two more things:1) As far as light bleed is concerned, when the black screensaver comes on I do see bleed on the corners as is common with this kind of monitor. During use, however, I have yet to notice anything at all. It only seems to be an issue when the screen is dark which it never is in my workflow. YMMV.2) I have a hard time using some LED-lit monitors including a Viewsonic that my wife recently got. The text is constantly shifting around and the whole thing bothers my eyes. FWIW, I am not having ANY of those problems with this monitor. I'm sure there are reasons why (that others of you are aware of), but I still wanted to put that out there.
How is the color?
The colors all looked great out of the box , there were no dead or bright pixels, and the unit as a whole is very solid.
I'm very happy with my new display. The colors all looked great out of the box, there were no dead or bright pixels, and the unit as a whole is very solid. I've ordered my fair share of displays through Amazon over the years and have always done so confidently as their return policy and procedure is fantastic. I am glad to say I have no reason to return this display.Again, the display is very sturdy and solid. The elevation mechanism is true and the rotation works perfectly, though I will probably be mounting it sooner or later on one of my Ergotrons. Lastly, I love the bezel. I prefer a nice thin bezel and this one looks great. Perfect for a multi-monitor set-up.FTR, I am using it with a late 2012 Mac Mini in a Dual Display configuration.EDIT: Two more things:1) As far as light bleed is concerned, when the black screensaver comes on I do see bleed on the corners as is common with this kind of monitor. During use, however, I have yet to notice anything at all. It only seems to be an issue when the screen is dark which it never is in my workflow. YMMV.2) I have a hard time using some LED-lit monitors including a Viewsonic that my wife recently got. The text is constantly shifting around and the whole thing bothers my eyes. FWIW, I am not having ANY of those problems with this monitor. I'm sure there are reasons why (that others of you are aware of), but I still wanted to put that out there.
<hl> The colors all looked great out of the box <hl> , there were no dead or bright pixels, and the unit as a whole is very solid.
I'm very happy with my new display. <hl> The colors all looked great out of the box <hl>, there were no dead or bright pixels, and the unit as a whole is very solid. I've ordered my fair share of displays through Amazon over the years and have always done so confidently as their return policy and procedure is fantastic. I am glad to say I have no reason to return this display.Again, the display is very sturdy and solid. The elevation mechanism is true and the rotation works perfectly, though I will probably be mounting it sooner or later on one of my Ergotrons. Lastly, I love the bezel. I prefer a nice thin bezel and this one looks great. Perfect for a multi-monitor set-up.FTR, I am using it with a late 2012 Mac Mini in a Dual Display configuration.EDIT: Two more things:1) As far as light bleed is concerned, when the black screensaver comes on I do see bleed on the corners as is common with this kind of monitor. During use, however, I have yet to notice anything at all. It only seems to be an issue when the screen is dark which it never is in my workflow. YMMV.2) I have a hard time using some LED-lit monitors including a Viewsonic that my wife recently got. The text is constantly shifting around and the whole thing bothers my eyes. FWIW, I am not having ANY of those problems with this monitor. I'm sure there are reasons why (that others of you are aware of), but I still wanted to put that out there.
I'm very happy with my new display. <hl> The colors all looked great out of the box , there were no dead or bright pixels, and the unit as a whole is very solid. <hl> I've ordered my fair share of displays through Amazon over the years and have always done so confidently as their return policy and procedure is fantastic. I am glad to say I have no reason to return this display. Again, the display is very sturdy and solid. The elevation mechanism is true and the rotation works perfectly, though I will probably be mounting it sooner or later on one of my Ergotrons. Lastly, I love the bezel. I prefer a nice thin bezel and this one looks great. Perfect for a multi-monitor set-up. FTR, I am using it with a late 2012 Mac Mini in a Dual Display configuration. EDIT: Two more things:1) As far as light bleed is concerned, when the black screensaver comes on I do see bleed on the corners as is common with this kind of monitor. During use, however, I have yet to notice anything at all. It only seems to be an issue when the screen is dark which it never is in my workflow. YMMV.2) I have a hard time using some LED-lit monitors including a Viewsonic that my wife recently got. The text is constantly shifting around and the whole thing bothers my eyes. FWIW, I am not having ANY of those problems with this monitor. I'm sure there are reasons why (that others of you are aware of), but I still wanted to put that out there.
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1
1
electronics
VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means
question: How do you get so high?, context: I ordered a pair of these for my dad and I about 6 months ago. My dad loves his old music and didn't think headphones were a big deal until he got these from me for x-mas. I think I accidentally turned him into a bit of an audiophile lol. As for myself, I love these things.The quality is truly amazing. The bass is VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means. The mids and highs are very very nice as well. You can hear so many things extra going on in your music than before making it a completely new experience even with a mobile device. I even tried these out on my FiiO e10 amp/dac and they are even more amazing!I've listened to other earbuds and found these are the best suited for me at a decent price. I can wear these all day long for days on end and not even notice them being in. By far the most comfortable I have ever had. Another great point is the noise cancelling. There is this fat redneck piece of crap that rides in the back of the bus that never ever shuts up with the most annoying girlish cackle that puts you into an instant rage when wanting to sleep. These buds with a very low volume drowns him out very well surprisingly and I sleep great! Definitely a huge bonus when I am away from home for 17 hours a day.Beats headphones are a bloody joke! It annoys me to no end to see people buying that garbage just because it's signed by an uneducated rapper. :\ I've had a lot of earbuds to know those things don't even compare to the cheapest plastic ear ripping garbage out there. My coworkers I ride the bus with (very long ride every day ugh) are so brainwashed thinking they can somehow justify that massive price they paid. I showed them mine and I could see them lie when they said the Beaters were better. I'll enjoy my music thank you and they can continue to have an orgy of stray cats fighting over living territory in their ears.In summary, I'm far from being an audiophile. Very far. From my experience, headphones were always just that: headphones. Now I've realized they can be so much more! From my experiences, these babies pretty much alleviate any complaints of other headphones I have had in the past. Of course the quality isn't quite at audiophile levels but for the price, they are beyond exceptional. These have got to be the best value out there tailored for my tastes.
How do you get so high?
The bass is VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means .
I ordered a pair of these for my dad and I about 6 months ago. My dad loves his old music and didn't think headphones were a big deal until he got these from me for x-mas. I think I accidentally turned him into a bit of an audiophile lol. As for myself, I love these things.The quality is truly amazing. The bass is VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means. The mids and highs are very very nice as well. You can hear so many things extra going on in your music than before making it a completely new experience even with a mobile device. I even tried these out on my FiiO e10 amp/dac and they are even more amazing!I've listened to other earbuds and found these are the best suited for me at a decent price. I can wear these all day long for days on end and not even notice them being in. By far the most comfortable I have ever had. Another great point is the noise cancelling. There is this fat redneck piece of crap that rides in the back of the bus that never ever shuts up with the most annoying girlish cackle that puts you into an instant rage when wanting to sleep. These buds with a very low volume drowns him out very well surprisingly and I sleep great! Definitely a huge bonus when I am away from home for 17 hours a day.Beats headphones are a bloody joke! It annoys me to no end to see people buying that garbage just because it's signed by an uneducated rapper. :\ I've had a lot of earbuds to know those things don't even compare to the cheapest plastic ear ripping garbage out there. My coworkers I ride the bus with (very long ride every day ugh) are so brainwashed thinking they can somehow justify that massive price they paid. I showed them mine and I could see them lie when they said the Beaters were better. I'll enjoy my music thank you and they can continue to have an orgy of stray cats fighting over living territory in their ears.In summary, I'm far from being an audiophile. Very far. From my experience, headphones were always just that: headphones. Now I've realized they can be so much more! From my experiences, these babies pretty much alleviate any complaints of other headphones I have had in the past. Of course the quality isn't quite at audiophile levels but for the price, they are beyond exceptional. These have got to be the best value out there tailored for my tastes.
The bass is <hl> VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means <hl> .
I ordered a pair of these for my dad and I about 6 months ago. My dad loves his old music and didn't think headphones were a big deal until he got these from me for x-mas. I think I accidentally turned him into a bit of an audiophile lol. As for myself, I love these things.The quality is truly amazing. The bass is <hl> VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means <hl>. The mids and highs are very very nice as well. You can hear so many things extra going on in your music than before making it a completely new experience even with a mobile device. I even tried these out on my FiiO e10 amp/dac and they are even more amazing!I've listened to other earbuds and found these are the best suited for me at a decent price. I can wear these all day long for days on end and not even notice them being in. By far the most comfortable I have ever had. Another great point is the noise cancelling. There is this fat redneck piece of crap that rides in the back of the bus that never ever shuts up with the most annoying girlish cackle that puts you into an instant rage when wanting to sleep. These buds with a very low volume drowns him out very well surprisingly and I sleep great! Definitely a huge bonus when I am away from home for 17 hours a day.Beats headphones are a bloody joke! It annoys me to no end to see people buying that garbage just because it's signed by an uneducated rapper. :\ I've had a lot of earbuds to know those things don't even compare to the cheapest plastic ear ripping garbage out there. My coworkers I ride the bus with (very long ride every day ugh) are so brainwashed thinking they can somehow justify that massive price they paid. I showed them mine and I could see them lie when they said the Beaters were better. I'll enjoy my music thank you and they can continue to have an orgy of stray cats fighting over living territory in their ears.In summary, I'm far from being an audiophile. Very far. From my experience, headphones were always just that: headphones. Now I've realized they can be so much more! From my experiences, these babies pretty much alleviate any complaints of other headphones I have had in the past. Of course the quality isn't quite at audiophile levels but for the price, they are beyond exceptional. These have got to be the best value out there tailored for my tastes.
I ordered a pair of these for my dad and I about 6 months ago. My dad loves his old music and didn't think headphones were a big deal until he got these from me for x-mas. I think I accidentally turned him into a bit of an audiophile lol. As for myself, I love these things. The quality is truly amazing. <hl> The bass is VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means . <hl> The mids and highs are very very nice as well. You can hear so many things extra going on in your music than before making it a completely new experience even with a mobile device. I even tried these out on my FiiO e10 amp/dac and they are even more amazing!I've listened to other earbuds and found these are the best suited for me at a decent price. I can wear these all day long for days on end and not even notice them being in. By far the most comfortable I have ever had. Another great point is the noise cancelling. There is this fat redneck piece of crap that rides in the back of the bus that never ever shuts up with the most annoying girlish cackle that puts you into an instant rage when wanting to sleep. These buds with a very low volume drowns him out very well surprisingly and I sleep great! Definitely a huge bonus when I am away from home for 17 hours a day. Beats headphones are a bloody joke! It annoys me to no end to see people buying that garbage just because it's signed by an uneducated rapper. :\ I've had a lot of earbuds to know those things don't even compare to the cheapest plastic ear ripping garbage out there. My coworkers I ride the bus with (very long ride every day ugh) are so brainwashed thinking they can somehow justify that massive price they paid. I showed them mine and I could see them lie when they said the Beaters were better. I'll enjoy my music thank you and they can continue to have an orgy of stray cats fighting over living territory in their ears. In summary, I'm far from being an audiophile. Very far. From my experience, headphones were always just that: headphones. Now I've realized they can be so much more! From my experiences, these babies pretty much alleviate any complaints of other headphones I have had in the past. Of course the quality isn't quite at audiophile levels but for the price, they are beyond exceptional. These have got to be the best value out there tailored for my tastes.
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1
1
electronics
This keyboard is sleek and stylish
question: How are the keys of the keyboard?, context: I was reluctant to try a wireless keyboard, but due to a wire-chomping kitty, decided it was best to go wireless. I'm so glad I did. This keyboard is sleek and stylish. It has a great feel under my fingertips. I was concerned that a wireless keyboard would be &#34;buggy&#34; and not be efficient, but this keyboard is as good as any corded keyboard. It charges easily via USB port and holds a charge for about ten days. The illuminated keys are helpful, if, like me, your eyes aren't as young as they once were. I already had the logitech unifying plug that plugs into my computer for my mouse and touchpad. I turned the keyboard on and the Logitech plug recognized it right away. I highly recommend this keyboard.
How are the keys of the keyboard?
This keyboard is sleek and stylish .
I was reluctant to try a wireless keyboard, but due to a wire-chomping kitty, decided it was best to go wireless. I'm so glad I did. This keyboard is sleek and stylish. It has a great feel under my fingertips. I was concerned that a wireless keyboard would be &#34;buggy&#34; and not be efficient, but this keyboard is as good as any corded keyboard. It charges easily via USB port and holds a charge for about ten days. The illuminated keys are helpful, if, like me, your eyes aren't as young as they once were. I already had the logitech unifying plug that plugs into my computer for my mouse and touchpad. I turned the keyboard on and the Logitech plug recognized it right away. I highly recommend this keyboard.
<hl> This keyboard is sleek and stylish <hl> .
I was reluctant to try a wireless keyboard, but due to a wire-chomping kitty, decided it was best to go wireless. I'm so glad I did. <hl> This keyboard is sleek and stylish <hl>. It has a great feel under my fingertips. I was concerned that a wireless keyboard would be &#34;buggy&#34; and not be efficient, but this keyboard is as good as any corded keyboard. It charges easily via USB port and holds a charge for about ten days. The illuminated keys are helpful, if, like me, your eyes aren't as young as they once were. I already had the logitech unifying plug that plugs into my computer for my mouse and touchpad. I turned the keyboard on and the Logitech plug recognized it right away. I highly recommend this keyboard.
I was reluctant to try a wireless keyboard, but due to a wire-chomping kitty, decided it was best to go wireless. I'm so glad I did. <hl> This keyboard is sleek and stylish . <hl> It has a great feel under my fingertips. I was concerned that a wireless keyboard would be &#34;buggy&#34; and not be efficient, but this keyboard is as good as any corded keyboard. It charges easily via USB port and holds a charge for about ten days. The illuminated keys are helpful, if, like me, your eyes aren't as young as they once were. I already had the logitech unifying plug that plugs into my computer for my mouse and touchpad. I turned the keyboard on and the Logitech plug recognized it right away. I highly recommend this keyboard.
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1
1
electronics
macbook speakers
question: How is the speaker?, context: I got this Lapdesk to use while watching movies in bed with my 13&#34; Macbook Pro. The size is great, and the speakers are much better than I had expected for a $20 usb-powered devise. They are reasonably loud - at least twice as loud as the macbook speakers - and have decent sound quality, if only a little bass heavy. The padding on the underside makes resting the laptop on your lap a bit more comfortable, although I was hoping it to be a little softer. The pad feels like a towel that had been folded a couple times, which is nice, but I have used a similar product that had small foam pellets that more evenly distributed weight over your thighs and was a bit more comfortable over long periods.Although this product does everything it claims to do very well, in retrospect, I would rather have spent a bit more to get a product that included a fan for ventilation. This product has no mechanism or design feature that dissipates heat, which is the only flaw I could find (although admittedly, it is not something the product claims to do.)4 out of 5 for a great product, especially for the price, although there are certainly some features to be desired.
How is the speaker?
They are reasonably loud - at least twice as loud as the macbook speakers - and have decent sound quality, if only a little bass heavy.
I got this Lapdesk to use while watching movies in bed with my 13&#34; Macbook Pro. The size is great, and the speakers are much better than I had expected for a $20 usb-powered devise. They are reasonably loud - at least twice as loud as the macbook speakers - and have decent sound quality, if only a little bass heavy. The padding on the underside makes resting the laptop on your lap a bit more comfortable, although I was hoping it to be a little softer. The pad feels like a towel that had been folded a couple times, which is nice, but I have used a similar product that had small foam pellets that more evenly distributed weight over your thighs and was a bit more comfortable over long periods.Although this product does everything it claims to do very well, in retrospect, I would rather have spent a bit more to get a product that included a fan for ventilation. This product has no mechanism or design feature that dissipates heat, which is the only flaw I could find (although admittedly, it is not something the product claims to do.)4 out of 5 for a great product, especially for the price, although there are certainly some features to be desired.
They are reasonably loud - at least twice as loud as the <hl> macbook speakers <hl> - and have decent sound quality, if only a little bass heavy.
I got this Lapdesk to use while watching movies in bed with my 13&#34; Macbook Pro. The size is great, and the speakers are much better than I had expected for a $20 usb-powered devise. They are reasonably loud - at least twice as loud as the <hl> macbook speakers <hl> - and have decent sound quality, if only a little bass heavy. The padding on the underside makes resting the laptop on your lap a bit more comfortable, although I was hoping it to be a little softer. The pad feels like a towel that had been folded a couple times, which is nice, but I have used a similar product that had small foam pellets that more evenly distributed weight over your thighs and was a bit more comfortable over long periods.Although this product does everything it claims to do very well, in retrospect, I would rather have spent a bit more to get a product that included a fan for ventilation. This product has no mechanism or design feature that dissipates heat, which is the only flaw I could find (although admittedly, it is not something the product claims to do.)4 out of 5 for a great product, especially for the price, although there are certainly some features to be desired.
I got this Lapdesk to use while watching movies in bed with my 13&#34; Macbook Pro. The size is great, and the speakers are much better than I had expected for a $20 usb-powered devise. <hl> They are reasonably loud - at least twice as loud as the macbook speakers - and have decent sound quality, if only a little bass heavy. <hl> The padding on the underside makes resting the laptop on your lap a bit more comfortable, although I was hoping it to be a little softer. The pad feels like a towel that had been folded a couple times, which is nice, but I have used a similar product that had small foam pellets that more evenly distributed weight over your thighs and was a bit more comfortable over long periods. Although this product does everything it claims to do very well, in retrospect, I would rather have spent a bit more to get a product that included a fan for ventilation. This product has no mechanism or design feature that dissipates heat, which is the only flaw I could find (although admittedly, it is not something the product claims to do.)4 out of 5 for a great product, especially for the price, although there are certainly some features to be desired.
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1
electronics
These have an excellent
question: How is the earphone?, context: Note: These have an excellent, no-hassle warranty. Skullcandy will replace them for any reason, whenever - just go to their website, register your product, and fill out the warranty form. You will receive CREDIT for their website that you can use on whatever you like, as well as free shipping. The amount of credit will depend upon the current price of your product on THEIR website - so for the standard INK'D buds, you will get a $20 credit. You do not need any proof of purchase, and it does not matter how much time has passed - just pop the broken buds into a small envelope and you're good.Firstly, I want to mention a few important tidbits that you should know.1. Pay attention to the L and R (engraved on the stem) on these earbuds, which can be hard to see. Do not reverse them, as doing so can affect fit and sound quality. I find putting a piece of colored tape on the right cord makes life easier.2. Don't assume you know which gel size will fit you best; make sure you try on all 3 gel sizes that come with these, as using the wrong size can dramatically decrease sound quality and comfort. If your earbuds are uncomfortable or the sound quality does not meet your expectations, then you likely have the wrong size gel installed. For myself, I automatically went with the smallest size because my ears are small, but those made the earbuds sound like cheap garbage. It wasn't until I tried the next size up did I get the full quality of sound that these are designed for. So pay attention to this, since it really matters.3. These have a straight plug, not an L-shaped plug. So you will need to be extra careful as a straight-plug design increases the amount of pressure both on the plug, and the headphone jack of your player. This leads to frayed wires or a loosening of the headphone jack, or both, which ultimately lead to the classic problem of only one side having sound.4. The cord is long - measures approximately 4 feet, 5 inches.5. Burn-in works with these. Slightly.Now, as for the build quality - I'm impressed. They are not cheaply made earbuds, despite their low price. The wires are nice and solid, and feel very well made - not flimsy or plastic-y. The silicone gels (tips that go in your ear) are very soft and pliable, and even have the Skullcandy logo engraved on them. Nice touch.They feel good, too. Really good. Both the material, and the way they fit my annoyingly small ears. And they don't fall out constantly, although I do sometimes get the sensation that it's getting sucked into my left ear.And yes, these come with 3 different size gels.Sound is great. These handle bass extremely well for mid-tier earbuds, and highs aren't so shrill and piercing as with other comparable brands. Some of this really depends on your player, too. Even between iPods, sound quality does differ.As far as functionality goes, I find I am able to run with these with no problem. The wires do not get tangled, and you can easily adjust the split in them with an attached slider (that has 'Skullcandy' written on it in the corresponding colour), which I find very convenient. I do not hear this thumping sound that others claim to hear from wire-movement, so I can't confirm that.The only things I dislike are the straight plug, and the lack of a case. Otherwise, I am thoroughly impressed with Skullcandy. The craftsmanship, the quality of sound, and all the little extras that Skullcandy does that really lets you know that they are paying attention, and that they care about their products and end-users.Worth every penny.UPDATE 12/31/2011 - My current pair has seen daily use for over a year now with no issues.
How is the earphone?
Note: These have an excellent , no-hassle warranty.
Note: These have an excellent, no-hassle warranty. Skullcandy will replace them for any reason, whenever - just go to their website, register your product, and fill out the warranty form. You will receive CREDIT for their website that you can use on whatever you like, as well as free shipping. The amount of credit will depend upon the current price of your product on THEIR website - so for the standard INK'D buds, you will get a $20 credit. You do not need any proof of purchase, and it does not matter how much time has passed - just pop the broken buds into a small envelope and you're good.Firstly, I want to mention a few important tidbits that you should know.1. Pay attention to the L and R (engraved on the stem) on these earbuds, which can be hard to see. Do not reverse them, as doing so can affect fit and sound quality. I find putting a piece of colored tape on the right cord makes life easier.2. Don't assume you know which gel size will fit you best; make sure you try on all 3 gel sizes that come with these, as using the wrong size can dramatically decrease sound quality and comfort. If your earbuds are uncomfortable or the sound quality does not meet your expectations, then you likely have the wrong size gel installed. For myself, I automatically went with the smallest size because my ears are small, but those made the earbuds sound like cheap garbage. It wasn't until I tried the next size up did I get the full quality of sound that these are designed for. So pay attention to this, since it really matters.3. These have a straight plug, not an L-shaped plug. So you will need to be extra careful as a straight-plug design increases the amount of pressure both on the plug, and the headphone jack of your player. This leads to frayed wires or a loosening of the headphone jack, or both, which ultimately lead to the classic problem of only one side having sound.4. The cord is long - measures approximately 4 feet, 5 inches.5. Burn-in works with these. Slightly.Now, as for the build quality - I'm impressed. They are not cheaply made earbuds, despite their low price. The wires are nice and solid, and feel very well made - not flimsy or plastic-y. The silicone gels (tips that go in your ear) are very soft and pliable, and even have the Skullcandy logo engraved on them. Nice touch.They feel good, too. Really good. Both the material, and the way they fit my annoyingly small ears. And they don't fall out constantly, although I do sometimes get the sensation that it's getting sucked into my left ear.And yes, these come with 3 different size gels.Sound is great. These handle bass extremely well for mid-tier earbuds, and highs aren't so shrill and piercing as with other comparable brands. Some of this really depends on your player, too. Even between iPods, sound quality does differ.As far as functionality goes, I find I am able to run with these with no problem. The wires do not get tangled, and you can easily adjust the split in them with an attached slider (that has 'Skullcandy' written on it in the corresponding colour), which I find very convenient. I do not hear this thumping sound that others claim to hear from wire-movement, so I can't confirm that.The only things I dislike are the straight plug, and the lack of a case. Otherwise, I am thoroughly impressed with Skullcandy. The craftsmanship, the quality of sound, and all the little extras that Skullcandy does that really lets you know that they are paying attention, and that they care about their products and end-users.Worth every penny.UPDATE 12/31/2011 - My current pair has seen daily use for over a year now with no issues.
Note: <hl> These have an excellent <hl> , no-hassle warranty.
Note: <hl> These have an excellent <hl>, no-hassle warranty. Skullcandy will replace them for any reason, whenever - just go to their website, register your product, and fill out the warranty form. You will receive CREDIT for their website that you can use on whatever you like, as well as free shipping. The amount of credit will depend upon the current price of your product on THEIR website - so for the standard INK'D buds, you will get a $20 credit. You do not need any proof of purchase, and it does not matter how much time has passed - just pop the broken buds into a small envelope and you're good.Firstly, I want to mention a few important tidbits that you should know.1. Pay attention to the L and R (engraved on the stem) on these earbuds, which can be hard to see. Do not reverse them, as doing so can affect fit and sound quality. I find putting a piece of colored tape on the right cord makes life easier.2. Don't assume you know which gel size will fit you best; make sure you try on all 3 gel sizes that come with these, as using the wrong size can dramatically decrease sound quality and comfort. If your earbuds are uncomfortable or the sound quality does not meet your expectations, then you likely have the wrong size gel installed. For myself, I automatically went with the smallest size because my ears are small, but those made the earbuds sound like cheap garbage. It wasn't until I tried the next size up did I get the full quality of sound that these are designed for. So pay attention to this, since it really matters.3. These have a straight plug, not an L-shaped plug. So you will need to be extra careful as a straight-plug design increases the amount of pressure both on the plug, and the headphone jack of your player. This leads to frayed wires or a loosening of the headphone jack, or both, which ultimately lead to the classic problem of only one side having sound.4. The cord is long - measures approximately 4 feet, 5 inches.5. Burn-in works with these. Slightly.Now, as for the build quality - I'm impressed. They are not cheaply made earbuds, despite their low price. The wires are nice and solid, and feel very well made - not flimsy or plastic-y. The silicone gels (tips that go in your ear) are very soft and pliable, and even have the Skullcandy logo engraved on them. Nice touch.They feel good, too. Really good. Both the material, and the way they fit my annoyingly small ears. And they don't fall out constantly, although I do sometimes get the sensation that it's getting sucked into my left ear.And yes, these come with 3 different size gels.Sound is great. These handle bass extremely well for mid-tier earbuds, and highs aren't so shrill and piercing as with other comparable brands. Some of this really depends on your player, too. Even between iPods, sound quality does differ.As far as functionality goes, I find I am able to run with these with no problem. The wires do not get tangled, and you can easily adjust the split in them with an attached slider (that has 'Skullcandy' written on it in the corresponding colour), which I find very convenient. I do not hear this thumping sound that others claim to hear from wire-movement, so I can't confirm that.The only things I dislike are the straight plug, and the lack of a case. Otherwise, I am thoroughly impressed with Skullcandy. The craftsmanship, the quality of sound, and all the little extras that Skullcandy does that really lets you know that they are paying attention, and that they care about their products and end-users.Worth every penny.UPDATE 12/31/2011 - My current pair has seen daily use for over a year now with no issues.
<hl> Note: These have an excellent , no-hassle warranty. <hl> Skullcandy will replace them for any reason, whenever - just go to their website, register your product, and fill out the warranty form. You will receive CREDIT for their website that you can use on whatever you like, as well as free shipping. The amount of credit will depend upon the current price of your product on THEIR website - so for the standard INK'D buds, you will get a $20 credit. You do not need any proof of purchase, and it does not matter how much time has passed - just pop the broken buds into a small envelope and you're good. Firstly, I want to mention a few important tidbits that you should know.1. Pay attention to the L and R (engraved on the stem) on these earbuds, which can be hard to see. Do not reverse them, as doing so can affect fit and sound quality. I find putting a piece of colored tape on the right cord makes life easier.2. Don't assume you know which gel size will fit you best; make sure you try on all 3 gel sizes that come with these, as using the wrong size can dramatically decrease sound quality and comfort. If your earbuds are uncomfortable or the sound quality does not meet your expectations, then you likely have the wrong size gel installed. For myself, I automatically went with the smallest size because my ears are small, but those made the earbuds sound like cheap garbage. It wasn't until I tried the next size up did I get the full quality of sound that these are designed for. So pay attention to this, since it really matters.3. These have a straight plug, not an L-shaped plug. So you will need to be extra careful as a straight-plug design increases the amount of pressure both on the plug, and the headphone jack of your player. This leads to frayed wires or a loosening of the headphone jack, or both, which ultimately lead to the classic problem of only one side having sound.4. The cord is long - measures approximately 4 feet, 5 inches.5. Burn-in works with these. Slightly. Now, as for the build quality - I'm impressed. They are not cheaply made earbuds, despite their low price. The wires are nice and solid, and feel very well made - not flimsy or plastic-y. The silicone gels (tips that go in your ear) are very soft and pliable, and even have the Skullcandy logo engraved on them. Nice touch. They feel good, too. Really good. Both the material, and the way they fit my annoyingly small ears. And they don't fall out constantly, although I do sometimes get the sensation that it's getting sucked into my left ear. And yes, these come with 3 different size gels. Sound is great. These handle bass extremely well for mid-tier earbuds, and highs aren't so shrill and piercing as with other comparable brands. Some of this really depends on your player, too. Even between iPods, sound quality does differ. As far as functionality goes, I find I am able to run with these with no problem. The wires do not get tangled, and you can easily adjust the split in them with an attached slider (that has 'Skullcandy' written on it in the corresponding colour), which I find very convenient. I do not hear this thumping sound that others claim to hear from wire-movement, so I can't confirm that. The only things I dislike are the straight plug, and the lack of a case. Otherwise, I am thoroughly impressed with Skullcandy. The craftsmanship, the quality of sound, and all the little extras that Skullcandy does that really lets you know that they are paying attention, and that they care about their products and end-users. Worth every penny. UPDATE 12/31/2011 - My current pair has seen daily use for over a year now with no issues.
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2
electronics
the set of headphones is extremely comfortable
question: Is this one a good headphone choice?, context: the set of headphones is extremely comfortable and has good sound carriage. I could see wearing them for hours in comfort
Is this one a good headphone choice?
the set of headphones is extremely comfortable and has good sound carriage.
the set of headphones is extremely comfortable and has good sound carriage. I could see wearing them for hours in comfort
<hl> the set of headphones is extremely comfortable <hl> and has good sound carriage.
<hl> the set of headphones is extremely comfortable <hl> and has good sound carriage. I could see wearing them for hours in comfort
<hl> the set of headphones is extremely comfortable and has good sound carriage. <hl> I could see wearing them for hours in comfort
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2
2
electronics
The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice
question: What do you think about grip?, context: Owned many mice over the years and used even more on the job and school. This is definitely in the top 5 in my opinion. It is comfortable to use has good placement of buttons. Scrolling is smooth, mouse pointer operations are pinpoint. The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice.It unifies with other Logitech devices through a unified receiver perfectly. The one thing to remember is if you are not using the included receiver, you'll need another pointing device until you can pair the MK510 with your existing unified receiver.
What do you think about grip?
The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice .It unifies with other Logitech devices through a unified receiver perfectly.
Owned many mice over the years and used even more on the job and school. This is definitely in the top 5 in my opinion. It is comfortable to use has good placement of buttons. Scrolling is smooth, mouse pointer operations are pinpoint. The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice.It unifies with other Logitech devices through a unified receiver perfectly. The one thing to remember is if you are not using the included receiver, you'll need another pointing device until you can pair the MK510 with your existing unified receiver.
<hl> The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice <hl> .It unifies with other Logitech devices through a unified receiver perfectly.
Owned many mice over the years and used even more on the job and school. This is definitely in the top 5 in my opinion. It is comfortable to use has good placement of buttons. Scrolling is smooth, mouse pointer operations are pinpoint. <hl> The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice <hl>.It unifies with other Logitech devices through a unified receiver perfectly. The one thing to remember is if you are not using the included receiver, you'll need another pointing device until you can pair the MK510 with your existing unified receiver.
Owned many mice over the years and used even more on the job and school. This is definitely in the top 5 in my opinion. It is comfortable to use has good placement of buttons. Scrolling is smooth, mouse pointer operations are pinpoint. <hl> The rubberized grips are nice and much better than the plastic on cheaper mice .It unifies with other Logitech devices through a unified receiver perfectly. <hl> The one thing to remember is if you are not using the included receiver, you'll need another pointing device until you can pair the MK510 with your existing unified receiver.
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2
3
electronics
It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires
question: What is your experience using these technology products?, context: Whats to rate. Service was good and it works as it is supposed to. It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires.
What is your experience using these technology products?
It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires .
Whats to rate. Service was good and it works as it is supposed to. It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires.
<hl> It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires <hl> .
Whats to rate. Service was good and it works as it is supposed to. <hl> It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires <hl>.
Whats to rate. Service was good and it works as it is supposed to. <hl> It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires . <hl>
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1
electronics
Operation of the menus and controls
question: How is feature?, context: I love this camera. The S95 is my new everyday walking-around camera, replacing my Canon G10 (and very briefly a Nikon P7000). The S95 produces images of wonderful quality with good noise control (for a 1/1.7 sensor camera) all the way to ISO 2000. Operation of the menus and controls is very fast with little to no delay in selecting menu options. The customizable front control ring allows you to quickly change frequently used settings. Battery life could be better, but I'm getting a little more than the advertised 200 shots per charge, and the battery is small and light enough that it's easy to carry a couple of spares.
How is feature?
Operation of the menus and controls is very fast with little to no delay in selecting menu options.
I love this camera. The S95 is my new everyday walking-around camera, replacing my Canon G10 (and very briefly a Nikon P7000). The S95 produces images of wonderful quality with good noise control (for a 1/1.7 sensor camera) all the way to ISO 2000. Operation of the menus and controls is very fast with little to no delay in selecting menu options. The customizable front control ring allows you to quickly change frequently used settings. Battery life could be better, but I'm getting a little more than the advertised 200 shots per charge, and the battery is small and light enough that it's easy to carry a couple of spares.
<hl> Operation of the menus and controls <hl> is very fast with little to no delay in selecting menu options.
I love this camera. The S95 is my new everyday walking-around camera, replacing my Canon G10 (and very briefly a Nikon P7000). The S95 produces images of wonderful quality with good noise control (for a 1/1.7 sensor camera) all the way to ISO 2000.<hl> Operation of the menus and controls <hl> is very fast with little to no delay in selecting menu options. The customizable front control ring allows you to quickly change frequently used settings. Battery life could be better, but I'm getting a little more than the advertised 200 shots per charge, and the battery is small and light enough that it's easy to carry a couple of spares.
I love this camera. The S95 is my new everyday walking-around camera, replacing my Canon G10 (and very briefly a Nikon P7000). The S95 produces images of wonderful quality with good noise control (for a 1/1.7 sensor camera) all the way to ISO 2000. <hl> Operation of the menus and controls is very fast with little to no delay in selecting menu options. <hl> The customizable front control ring allows you to quickly change frequently used settings. Battery life could be better, but I'm getting a little more than the advertised 200 shots per charge, and the battery is small and light enough that it's easy to carry a couple of spares.
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1
1
electronics
I use for software and hardware testing
question: What is the function of the card?, context: I got this card for my new low-end Android phone that I use for software and hardware testing. I just needed a basic SD card, and the 4 GB one was more than sufficient for most of my needs. It was easy to install, and more than adequate for all of my picture and video taking needs. I was able to use the included adapter to connect the card to my MacBook Air. When transferring files from the card to the computer the transfer speed was about 18 MB/s, while when uploading files to the card it was about 5 MB/s. So far the card has been reliable and I have not had any issues with corrupted or lost data.I really can't believe how cheap these cards have become. They are literally becoming too cheap to matter.
What is the function of the card?
I got this card for my new low-end Android phone that I use for software and hardware testing .
I got this card for my new low-end Android phone that I use for software and hardware testing. I just needed a basic SD card, and the 4 GB one was more than sufficient for most of my needs. It was easy to install, and more than adequate for all of my picture and video taking needs. I was able to use the included adapter to connect the card to my MacBook Air. When transferring files from the card to the computer the transfer speed was about 18 MB/s, while when uploading files to the card it was about 5 MB/s. So far the card has been reliable and I have not had any issues with corrupted or lost data.I really can't believe how cheap these cards have become. They are literally becoming too cheap to matter.
I got this card for my new low-end Android phone that <hl> I use for software and hardware testing <hl> .
I got this card for my new low-end Android phone that <hl> I use for software and hardware testing <hl>. I just needed a basic SD card, and the 4 GB one was more than sufficient for most of my needs. It was easy to install, and more than adequate for all of my picture and video taking needs. I was able to use the included adapter to connect the card to my MacBook Air. When transferring files from the card to the computer the transfer speed was about 18 MB/s, while when uploading files to the card it was about 5 MB/s. So far the card has been reliable and I have not had any issues with corrupted or lost data.I really can't believe how cheap these cards have become. They are literally becoming too cheap to matter.
<hl> I got this card for my new low-end Android phone that I use for software and hardware testing . <hl> I just needed a basic SD card, and the 4 GB one was more than sufficient for most of my needs. It was easy to install, and more than adequate for all of my picture and video taking needs. I was able to use the included adapter to connect the card to my MacBook Air. When transferring files from the card to the computer the transfer speed was about 18 MB/s, while when uploading files to the card it was about 5 MB/s. So far the card has been reliable and I have not had any issues with corrupted or lost data. I really can't believe how cheap these cards have become. They are literally becoming too cheap to matter.
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5
5
electronics
I want to set it and forget it
question: How can I get some good potatoes in this hotel that bite you Get a crispy sound?, context: I purchased this to drive some old JBL speakers in my bedroom. I use Airplay to send audio to an Airport Express, from which I use line-out to connect to a stereo. Previously I had a compact shelf stereo system, but the sound was very muddy and lacked articulation. Weak amp, high distortion.The Lepai Amplifier is a huge improvement over what I had before. I want to set it and forget it -- set the volume and shove it under a dresser -- and this unit is perfect for that. Low idle current is important, and this unit seems to stay very cool. (I'll measure the idle wattage later.)When I first plugged it in, there seemed to be a lot of strange digital-sounding distortion, especially on higher pitches. I took the amplifier apart to see what their circuit layout and component choices were, and then reassembled and reinstalled it. Now it sounds fine. I'm not sure if I jiggled something, or it just needed to break in, or if there was a grounding issue or what.Some downsides to the product are the cheap enclosure (but at least it's metal, not plastic.) Mine came with small threads of glue all over the underside. The knobs are smooth, but plastic feeling. Mine came with a power supply, but it says "Vonage" on it. They probably got a good deal on someone else's old stock. The datasheet for the Tripath amplifier chip in this unit suggests a supply voltage of 13.5V, but the included power supply is 12V 2A. Sometime later I'll hook up a DC bench power supply and see if I can hear a difference.The biggest downside is the insanely bright blue LED that illuminates when the unit is powered on. I have the thing shoved under a dresser, and it lights up the whole floor. I'm going to replace it with a dim red one (soldering required.)For the price, however, this can't be beat. I'd recommend it to a friend or buy another if I needed another sound system.
How can I get some good potatoes in this hotel that bite you Get a crispy sound?
I want to set it and forget it -- set the volume and shove it under a dresser -- and this unit is perfect for that.
I purchased this to drive some old JBL speakers in my bedroom. I use Airplay to send audio to an Airport Express, from which I use line-out to connect to a stereo. Previously I had a compact shelf stereo system, but the sound was very muddy and lacked articulation. Weak amp, high distortion.The Lepai Amplifier is a huge improvement over what I had before. I want to set it and forget it -- set the volume and shove it under a dresser -- and this unit is perfect for that. Low idle current is important, and this unit seems to stay very cool. (I'll measure the idle wattage later.)When I first plugged it in, there seemed to be a lot of strange digital-sounding distortion, especially on higher pitches. I took the amplifier apart to see what their circuit layout and component choices were, and then reassembled and reinstalled it. Now it sounds fine. I'm not sure if I jiggled something, or it just needed to break in, or if there was a grounding issue or what.Some downsides to the product are the cheap enclosure (but at least it's metal, not plastic.) Mine came with small threads of glue all over the underside. The knobs are smooth, but plastic feeling. Mine came with a power supply, but it says "Vonage" on it. They probably got a good deal on someone else's old stock. The datasheet for the Tripath amplifier chip in this unit suggests a supply voltage of 13.5V, but the included power supply is 12V 2A. Sometime later I'll hook up a DC bench power supply and see if I can hear a difference.The biggest downside is the insanely bright blue LED that illuminates when the unit is powered on. I have the thing shoved under a dresser, and it lights up the whole floor. I'm going to replace it with a dim red one (soldering required.)For the price, however, this can't be beat. I'd recommend it to a friend or buy another if I needed another sound system.
<hl> I want to set it and forget it <hl> -- set the volume and shove it under a dresser -- and this unit is perfect for that.
I purchased this to drive some old JBL speakers in my bedroom. I use Airplay to send audio to an Airport Express, from which I use line-out to connect to a stereo. Previously I had a compact shelf stereo system, but the sound was very muddy and lacked articulation. Weak amp, high distortion.The Lepai Amplifier is a huge improvement over what I had before. <hl> I want to set it and forget it <hl> -- set the volume and shove it under a dresser -- and this unit is perfect for that. Low idle current is important, and this unit seems to stay very cool. (I'll measure the idle wattage later.)When I first plugged it in, there seemed to be a lot of strange digital-sounding distortion, especially on higher pitches. I took the amplifier apart to see what their circuit layout and component choices were, and then reassembled and reinstalled it. Now it sounds fine. I'm not sure if I jiggled something, or it just needed to break in, or if there was a grounding issue or what.Some downsides to the product are the cheap enclosure (but at least it's metal, not plastic.) Mine came with small threads of glue all over the underside. The knobs are smooth, but plastic feeling. Mine came with a power supply, but it says "Vonage" on it. They probably got a good deal on someone else's old stock. The datasheet for the Tripath amplifier chip in this unit suggests a supply voltage of 13.5V, but the included power supply is 12V 2A. Sometime later I'll hook up a DC bench power supply and see if I can hear a difference.The biggest downside is the insanely bright blue LED that illuminates when the unit is powered on. I have the thing shoved under a dresser, and it lights up the whole floor. I'm going to replace it with a dim red one (soldering required.)For the price, however, this can't be beat. I'd recommend it to a friend or buy another if I needed another sound system.
I purchased this to drive some old JBL speakers in my bedroom. I use Airplay to send audio to an Airport Express, from which I use line-out to connect to a stereo. Previously I had a compact shelf stereo system, but the sound was very muddy and lacked articulation. Weak amp, high distortion. The Lepai Amplifier is a huge improvement over what I had before. <hl> I want to set it and forget it -- set the volume and shove it under a dresser -- and this unit is perfect for that. <hl> Low idle current is important, and this unit seems to stay very cool. (I'll measure the idle wattage later.)When I first plugged it in, there seemed to be a lot of strange digital-sounding distortion, especially on higher pitches. I took the amplifier apart to see what their circuit layout and component choices were, and then reassembled and reinstalled it. Now it sounds fine. I'm not sure if I jiggled something, or it just needed to break in, or if there was a grounding issue or what. Some downsides to the product are the cheap enclosure (but at least it's metal, not plastic.) Mine came with small threads of glue all over the underside. The knobs are smooth, but plastic feeling. Mine came with a power supply, but it says "Vonage" on it. They probably got a good deal on someone else's old stock. The datasheet for the Tripath amplifier chip in this unit suggests a supply voltage of 13.5V, but the included power supply is 12V 2A. Sometime later I'll hook up a DC bench power supply and see if I can hear a difference. The biggest downside is the insanely bright blue LED that illuminates when the unit is powered on. I have the thing shoved under a dresser, and it lights up the whole floor. I'm going to replace it with a dim red one (soldering required.)For the price, however, this can't be beat. I'd recommend it to a friend or buy another if I needed another sound system.
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electronics
Simply Amazing
question: What speakers sound warmer?, context: Simply Amazing.Bought these to replace my Apple Earpods that broke, these are extremely better.These earpods have great bass, perfect for dubstep.Highly Recommend, Plus you can beat anything under $10 :)
What speakers sound warmer?
Simply Amazing .Bought
Simply Amazing.Bought these to replace my Apple Earpods that broke, these are extremely better.These earpods have great bass, perfect for dubstep.Highly Recommend, Plus you can beat anything under $10 :)
<hl> Simply Amazing <hl> .Bought
<hl> Simply Amazing <hl>.Bought these to replace my Apple Earpods that broke, these are extremely better.These earpods have great bass, perfect for dubstep.Highly Recommend, Plus you can beat anything under $10 :)
<hl> Simply Amazing .Bought <hl> these to replace my Apple Earpods that broke, these are extremely better. These earpods have great bass, perfect for dubstep. Highly Recommend, Plus you can beat anything under $10 :)
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1
electronics
I bought this based on a recommendation
question: How is the model?, context: I bought this based on a recommendation of my local gamer store guy who is a guru for online gaming! I bought this for my son's new laptop so that he could game. It has all the features that the more expensive keyboards have including backlighting and shortcuts.My kid has been using it now for 2 months and said that this one is amazing compared to his friends $300 keyboard which stinks!!!! So there you have it.... a professional 14 year old opinion!
How is the model?
I bought this based on a recommendation of my local gamer store guy who is a guru for online gaming!
I bought this based on a recommendation of my local gamer store guy who is a guru for online gaming! I bought this for my son's new laptop so that he could game. It has all the features that the more expensive keyboards have including backlighting and shortcuts.My kid has been using it now for 2 months and said that this one is amazing compared to his friends $300 keyboard which stinks!!!! So there you have it.... a professional 14 year old opinion!
<hl> I bought this based on a recommendation <hl> of my local gamer store guy who is a guru for online gaming!
<hl> I bought this based on a recommendation <hl> of my local gamer store guy who is a guru for online gaming! I bought this for my son's new laptop so that he could game. It has all the features that the more expensive keyboards have including backlighting and shortcuts.My kid has been using it now for 2 months and said that this one is amazing compared to his friends $300 keyboard which stinks!!!! So there you have it.... a professional 14 year old opinion!
<hl> I bought this based on a recommendation of my local gamer store guy who is a guru for online gaming! <hl> I bought this for my son's new laptop so that he could game. It has all the features that the more expensive keyboards have including backlighting and shortcuts. My kid has been using it now for 2 months and said that this one is amazing compared to his friends $300 keyboard which stinks!!!! So there you have it.... a professional 14 year old opinion!
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electronics
The one major drawback is the power cord connection
question: Do you have a big problem?, context: I've owned 4 Kindles so far and they all perform very well. The one major drawback is the power cord connection. It is not durable at all and you have to be very careful not to move the Kindle while it's plugged in. I had to replace 3 Kindles in the last 2 years and thankfully it was under warranty. I don't have the the new version HDX Kindle yet so I can't comment on those.
Do you have a big problem?
The one major drawback is the power cord connection .
I've owned 4 Kindles so far and they all perform very well. The one major drawback is the power cord connection. It is not durable at all and you have to be very careful not to move the Kindle while it's plugged in. I had to replace 3 Kindles in the last 2 years and thankfully it was under warranty. I don't have the the new version HDX Kindle yet so I can't comment on those.
<hl> The one major drawback is the power cord connection <hl> .
I've owned 4 Kindles so far and they all perform very well. <hl> The one major drawback is the power cord connection <hl>. It is not durable at all and you have to be very careful not to move the Kindle while it's plugged in. I had to replace 3 Kindles in the last 2 years and thankfully it was under warranty. I don't have the the new version HDX Kindle yet so I can't comment on those.
I've owned 4 Kindles so far and they all perform very well. <hl> The one major drawback is the power cord connection . <hl> It is not durable at all and you have to be very careful not to move the Kindle while it's plugged in. I had to replace 3 Kindles in the last 2 years and thankfully it was under warranty. I don't have the the new version HDX Kindle yet so I can't comment on those.
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electronics
This thing is massive!* Loud
question: How is the quality of the noise?, context: I used one of these for a while in my gaming rig. Here's the basic rundown:* Pain-in-the-butt to install. For AMD it requires you to remove parts from your motherboard. It also requires access to the bottom/back of the motherboard, so make sure your case has a CPU access window!* Huge! It takes up a lot of space in your case. This thing is massive!* Loud. It's not a quiet cooling solution. It gets pretty loud. I've heard louder, but not many.* Effective cooling. While it's loud, big, and a pain to install, it does cool the CPU quite effectively and handles overclocking quite well.* Complete. Everything you need is in the box. You shouldn't need to get any extra parts.My opinion is that it's a good cooler with a lot of unfortunate negatives you'd expect for a CPU cooler of this kind. No, it's not as small, quiet, or efficient as liquid-cooling, but it's also less expensive and not as complex as liquid coolers.Advice: If you're on a budget but want to overclock, this is a good place to start. If you can spend a little more, and don't mind learning to hook up a different kind of CPU cooler, then look for liquid cooling solutions, instead.If you're not going to overclock this is more than you'll need, for sure.
How is the quality of the noise?
This thing is massive!* Loud .
I used one of these for a while in my gaming rig. Here's the basic rundown:* Pain-in-the-butt to install. For AMD it requires you to remove parts from your motherboard. It also requires access to the bottom/back of the motherboard, so make sure your case has a CPU access window!* Huge! It takes up a lot of space in your case. This thing is massive!* Loud. It's not a quiet cooling solution. It gets pretty loud. I've heard louder, but not many.* Effective cooling. While it's loud, big, and a pain to install, it does cool the CPU quite effectively and handles overclocking quite well.* Complete. Everything you need is in the box. You shouldn't need to get any extra parts.My opinion is that it's a good cooler with a lot of unfortunate negatives you'd expect for a CPU cooler of this kind. No, it's not as small, quiet, or efficient as liquid-cooling, but it's also less expensive and not as complex as liquid coolers.Advice: If you're on a budget but want to overclock, this is a good place to start. If you can spend a little more, and don't mind learning to hook up a different kind of CPU cooler, then look for liquid cooling solutions, instead.If you're not going to overclock this is more than you'll need, for sure.
<hl> This thing is massive!* Loud <hl> .
I used one of these for a while in my gaming rig. Here's the basic rundown:* Pain-in-the-butt to install. For AMD it requires you to remove parts from your motherboard. It also requires access to the bottom/back of the motherboard, so make sure your case has a CPU access window!* Huge! It takes up a lot of space in your case. <hl> This thing is massive!* Loud <hl>. It's not a quiet cooling solution. It gets pretty loud. I've heard louder, but not many.* Effective cooling. While it's loud, big, and a pain to install, it does cool the CPU quite effectively and handles overclocking quite well.* Complete. Everything you need is in the box. You shouldn't need to get any extra parts.My opinion is that it's a good cooler with a lot of unfortunate negatives you'd expect for a CPU cooler of this kind. No, it's not as small, quiet, or efficient as liquid-cooling, but it's also less expensive and not as complex as liquid coolers.Advice: If you're on a budget but want to overclock, this is a good place to start. If you can spend a little more, and don't mind learning to hook up a different kind of CPU cooler, then look for liquid cooling solutions, instead.If you're not going to overclock this is more than you'll need, for sure.
I used one of these for a while in my gaming rig. Here's the basic rundown:* Pain-in-the-butt to install. For AMD it requires you to remove parts from your motherboard. It also requires access to the bottom/back of the motherboard, so make sure your case has a CPU access window! * Huge! It takes up a lot of space in your case. <hl> This thing is massive!* Loud . <hl> It's not a quiet cooling solution. It gets pretty loud. I've heard louder, but not many. * Effective cooling. While it's loud, big, and a pain to install, it does cool the CPU quite effectively and handles overclocking quite well. * Complete. Everything you need is in the box. You shouldn't need to get any extra parts. My opinion is that it's a good cooler with a lot of unfortunate negatives you'd expect for a CPU cooler of this kind. No, it's not as small, quiet, or efficient as liquid-cooling, but it's also less expensive and not as complex as liquid coolers. Advice: If you're on a budget but want to overclock, this is a good place to start. If you can spend a little more, and don't mind learning to hook up a different kind of CPU cooler, then look for liquid cooling solutions, instead. If you're not going to overclock this is more than you'll need, for sure.
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2
electronics
Not much to say here
question: How is the product?, context: Not much to say here, it plugs in and it works... Nice that the length is short so I do not have alot of extra cord to hide behind the TV.
How is the product?
Not much to say here , it plugs in and it works...
Not much to say here, it plugs in and it works... Nice that the length is short so I do not have alot of extra cord to hide behind the TV.
<hl> Not much to say here <hl> , it plugs in and it works...
<hl> Not much to say here <hl>, it plugs in and it works... Nice that the length is short so I do not have alot of extra cord to hide behind the TV.
<hl> Not much to say here , it plugs in and it works... <hl> Nice that the length is short so I do not have alot of extra cord to hide behind the TV.
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1
electronics
expensive but terrible set of headphones
question: How is the headphone?, context: After returning a more expensive but terrible set of headphones (ULTRASONE iCans-Okta S-Logic Surround Sound Portable Headphones) which were extremely uncomfortable and had a too-short cord, I bought the Sennheiser HD 202 which are perfect for my purpose.I bought these very recently to use with a boombox to listen (while sitting or lying down)to Hemi-Sync and other binaural beat CDs and tapes which produce alpha, theta, and delta states for meditation and exploration. My ears are very sensitve to any pressure on them, so I love that these Sennheisers have very soft, thick padding and that the ear phones wrap AROUND the ears - not against the ears. They have a long cord of about 10', so I can sit comfortably without feeling tugged and chained to the boombox. The sound is great for the price.Years ago I had an expensive set of Sennheisers to use with my stereo set, and loved them, but I was pleasantly surprised that these inexpensive ones are so nice for $20.17 (when I purchased them; prices fluctuate at Amazon).
How is the headphone?
After returning a more expensive but terrible set of headphones (ULTRASONE iCans-Okta S-Logic Surround Sound Portable Headphones) which were extremely uncomfortable and had a too-short cord, I bought the Sennheiser HD 202 which are perfect for my purpose.
After returning a more expensive but terrible set of headphones (ULTRASONE iCans-Okta S-Logic Surround Sound Portable Headphones) which were extremely uncomfortable and had a too-short cord, I bought the Sennheiser HD 202 which are perfect for my purpose.I bought these very recently to use with a boombox to listen (while sitting or lying down)to Hemi-Sync and other binaural beat CDs and tapes which produce alpha, theta, and delta states for meditation and exploration. My ears are very sensitve to any pressure on them, so I love that these Sennheisers have very soft, thick padding and that the ear phones wrap AROUND the ears - not against the ears. They have a long cord of about 10', so I can sit comfortably without feeling tugged and chained to the boombox. The sound is great for the price.Years ago I had an expensive set of Sennheisers to use with my stereo set, and loved them, but I was pleasantly surprised that these inexpensive ones are so nice for $20.17 (when I purchased them; prices fluctuate at Amazon).
After returning a more <hl> expensive but terrible set of headphones <hl> (ULTRASONE iCans-Okta S-Logic Surround Sound Portable Headphones) which were extremely uncomfortable and had a too-short cord, I bought the Sennheiser HD 202 which are perfect for my purpose.
After returning a more <hl> expensive but terrible set of headphones <hl> (ULTRASONE iCans-Okta S-Logic Surround Sound Portable Headphones) which were extremely uncomfortable and had a too-short cord, I bought the Sennheiser HD 202 which are perfect for my purpose.I bought these very recently to use with a boombox to listen (while sitting or lying down)to Hemi-Sync and other binaural beat CDs and tapes which produce alpha, theta, and delta states for meditation and exploration. My ears are very sensitve to any pressure on them, so I love that these Sennheisers have very soft, thick padding and that the ear phones wrap AROUND the ears - not against the ears. They have a long cord of about 10', so I can sit comfortably without feeling tugged and chained to the boombox. The sound is great for the price.Years ago I had an expensive set of Sennheisers to use with my stereo set, and loved them, but I was pleasantly surprised that these inexpensive ones are so nice for $20.17 (when I purchased them; prices fluctuate at Amazon).
<hl> After returning a more expensive but terrible set of headphones (ULTRASONE iCans-Okta S-Logic Surround Sound Portable Headphones) which were extremely uncomfortable and had a too-short cord, I bought the Sennheiser HD 202 which are perfect for my purpose. <hl> I bought these very recently to use with a boombox to listen (while sitting or lying down)to Hemi-Sync and other binaural beat CDs and tapes which produce alpha, theta, and delta states for meditation and exploration. My ears are very sensitve to any pressure on them, so I love that these Sennheisers have very soft, thick padding and that the ear phones wrap AROUND the ears - not against the ears. They have a long cord of about 10', so I can sit comfortably without feeling tugged and chained to the boombox. The sound is great for the price. Years ago I had an expensive set of Sennheisers to use with my stereo set, and loved them, but I was pleasantly surprised that these inexpensive ones are so nice for $20.17 (when I purchased them; prices fluctuate at Amazon).
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2
electronics
Pan and tilt work great
question: How is the pan?, context: Great camera, works awesome with Vera from Mi Casa Verde and with IP camera viewers on my Google TV and Android phone. Set it up on a Mac with no problems, easy to configure with a basic understanding of networks. Configured wirelessly with no problems and transmits great to my Cisco E2500 router. Also installed SecuritySpy for Mac which is great and allows recording when there is motion on the camera (or all the time) to my Mac's HD. Night vision is pretty good, especially inside. Pan and tilt work great.
How is the pan?
Pan and tilt work great .
Great camera, works awesome with Vera from Mi Casa Verde and with IP camera viewers on my Google TV and Android phone. Set it up on a Mac with no problems, easy to configure with a basic understanding of networks. Configured wirelessly with no problems and transmits great to my Cisco E2500 router. Also installed SecuritySpy for Mac which is great and allows recording when there is motion on the camera (or all the time) to my Mac's HD. Night vision is pretty good, especially inside. Pan and tilt work great.
<hl> Pan and tilt work great <hl> .
Great camera, works awesome with Vera from Mi Casa Verde and with IP camera viewers on my Google TV and Android phone. Set it up on a Mac with no problems, easy to configure with a basic understanding of networks. Configured wirelessly with no problems and transmits great to my Cisco E2500 router. Also installed SecuritySpy for Mac which is great and allows recording when there is motion on the camera (or all the time) to my Mac's HD. Night vision is pretty good, especially inside. <hl> Pan and tilt work great <hl>.
Great camera, works awesome with Vera from Mi Casa Verde and with IP camera viewers on my Google TV and Android phone. Set it up on a Mac with no problems, easy to configure with a basic understanding of networks. Configured wirelessly with no problems and transmits great to my Cisco E2500 router. Also installed SecuritySpy for Mac which is great and allows recording when there is motion on the camera (or all the time) to my Mac's HD. Night vision is pretty good, especially inside. <hl> Pan and tilt work great . <hl>
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1
electronics
It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to
question: Do you have good control of the acceleration?, context: The features are nice and works mostly. It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to. Leads to a few frustrating moments a day, and the battery life is terrible. It has to be recharged at least every week. Other comparable mice I've used only had to be charged once a month or once every other month..
Do you have good control of the acceleration?
It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to .
The features are nice and works mostly. It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to. Leads to a few frustrating moments a day, and the battery life is terrible. It has to be recharged at least every week. Other comparable mice I've used only had to be charged once a month or once every other month..
<hl> It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to <hl> .
The features are nice and works mostly. <hl> It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to <hl>. Leads to a few frustrating moments a day, and the battery life is terrible. It has to be recharged at least every week. Other comparable mice I've used only had to be charged once a month or once every other month..
The features are nice and works mostly. <hl> It tends to loose signal and not function when I need it to . <hl> Leads to a few frustrating moments a day, and the battery life is terrible. It has to be recharged at least every week. Other comparable mice I've used only had to be charged once a month or once every other month..
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1
electronics
installed the drivers right when i plugged it in
question: Does the company has available driver?, context: This bluetooth adapter was purchased so I could connect my PS3 and PS4 controllers to my gaming computer. The adapter itself is small and fit into a USB slot easily. The range is great and the company's web site offers updates on this product. Overall this adapter has proven itself as a high quality bluetooth adapter that gives the range and the efficiency needed to pair phones and controllers to my PC.Installation:Easy! The adapter comes with a CD but I went ahead and got the latest drivers from the web site. But what is this!? My computer automatically found AND installed the drivers right when i plugged it in! Such a great adapter :)
Does the company has available driver?
My computer automatically found AND installed the drivers right when i plugged it in !
This bluetooth adapter was purchased so I could connect my PS3 and PS4 controllers to my gaming computer. The adapter itself is small and fit into a USB slot easily. The range is great and the company's web site offers updates on this product. Overall this adapter has proven itself as a high quality bluetooth adapter that gives the range and the efficiency needed to pair phones and controllers to my PC.Installation:Easy! The adapter comes with a CD but I went ahead and got the latest drivers from the web site. But what is this!? My computer automatically found AND installed the drivers right when i plugged it in! Such a great adapter :)
My computer automatically found AND <hl> installed the drivers right when i plugged it in <hl> !
This bluetooth adapter was purchased so I could connect my PS3 and PS4 controllers to my gaming computer. The adapter itself is small and fit into a USB slot easily. The range is great and the company's web site offers updates on this product. Overall this adapter has proven itself as a high quality bluetooth adapter that gives the range and the efficiency needed to pair phones and controllers to my PC.Installation:Easy! The adapter comes with a CD but I went ahead and got the latest drivers from the web site. But what is this!? My computer automatically found AND <hl> installed the drivers right when i plugged it in <hl>! Such a great adapter :)
This bluetooth adapter was purchased so I could connect my PS3 and PS4 controllers to my gaming computer. The adapter itself is small and fit into a USB slot easily. The range is great and the company's web site offers updates on this product. Overall this adapter has proven itself as a high quality bluetooth adapter that gives the range and the efficiency needed to pair phones and controllers to my PC.Installation:Easy! The adapter comes with a CD but I went ahead and got the latest drivers from the web site. But what is this!? <hl> My computer automatically found AND installed the drivers right when i plugged it in ! <hl> Such a great adapter :)
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2
2
electronics
crazy obsession with sound and music
question: Why do I have an incredible sound?, context: Wow. Just wow. I'm a 22 yr old with a crazy obsession with sound and music. Audiophile? Maybe. These headphones are so perfect in every way. The sound is so crisp, clear and clean, the design is awesome and simple and the materials are very high quality. They are so comfortable even for my sensitive ears. The bass is just absolutely perfect, not choppy or muddy at all. Forget the Beats, forget the Souls by Ludacris, save yourself the money and get higher quality at half the price. There's no surprise that these have been so widely used for almost 30 years. The included adapter is perfect because it allows me to use these cans in my iPhone and home audio system which is also 100% Sony, I just love their audio hardware.
Why do I have an incredible sound?
I'm a 22 yr old with a crazy obsession with sound and music .
Wow. Just wow. I'm a 22 yr old with a crazy obsession with sound and music. Audiophile? Maybe. These headphones are so perfect in every way. The sound is so crisp, clear and clean, the design is awesome and simple and the materials are very high quality. They are so comfortable even for my sensitive ears. The bass is just absolutely perfect, not choppy or muddy at all. Forget the Beats, forget the Souls by Ludacris, save yourself the money and get higher quality at half the price. There's no surprise that these have been so widely used for almost 30 years. The included adapter is perfect because it allows me to use these cans in my iPhone and home audio system which is also 100% Sony, I just love their audio hardware.
I'm a 22 yr old with a <hl> crazy obsession with sound and music <hl> .
Wow. Just wow. I'm a 22 yr old with a <hl> crazy obsession with sound and music <hl>. Audiophile? Maybe. These headphones are so perfect in every way. The sound is so crisp, clear and clean, the design is awesome and simple and the materials are very high quality. They are so comfortable even for my sensitive ears. The bass is just absolutely perfect, not choppy or muddy at all. Forget the Beats, forget the Souls by Ludacris, save yourself the money and get higher quality at half the price. There's no surprise that these have been so widely used for almost 30 years. The included adapter is perfect because it allows me to use these cans in my iPhone and home audio system which is also 100% Sony, I just love their audio hardware.
Wow. Just wow. <hl> I'm a 22 yr old with a crazy obsession with sound and music . <hl> Audiophile? Maybe. These headphones are so perfect in every way. The sound is so crisp, clear and clean, the design is awesome and simple and the materials are very high quality. They are so comfortable even for my sensitive ears. The bass is just absolutely perfect, not choppy or muddy at all. Forget the Beats, forget the Souls by Ludacris, save yourself the money and get higher quality at half the price. There's no surprise that these have been so widely used for almost 30 years. The included adapter is perfect because it allows me to use these cans in my iPhone and home audio system which is also 100% Sony, I just love their audio hardware.
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and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures
question: Does this provide enough storage?, context: I use this in my T3i camera and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures. Love it.
Does this provide enough storage?
I use this in my T3i camera and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures .
I use this in my T3i camera and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures. Love it.
I use this in my T3i camera <hl> and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures <hl> .
I use this in my T3i camera <hl> and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures <hl>. Love it.
<hl> I use this in my T3i camera and it has great storage and speed to capture my pictures . <hl> Love it.
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sound is decent
question: How good is this sound?, context: Perfect, do what they need to for the price, using them now, for the price, no complaints. Fit in the ear nicely, sound is decent, nice and light.. they are what they are.
How good is this sound?
Fit in the ear nicely, sound is decent , nice and light.. they are what they are.
Perfect, do what they need to for the price, using them now, for the price, no complaints. Fit in the ear nicely, sound is decent, nice and light.. they are what they are.
Fit in the ear nicely, <hl> sound is decent <hl> , nice and light.. they are what they are.
Perfect, do what they need to for the price, using them now, for the price, no complaints. Fit in the ear nicely, <hl> sound is decent <hl>, nice and light.. they are what they are.
Perfect, do what they need to for the price, using them now, for the price, no complaints. <hl> Fit in the ear nicely, sound is decent , nice and light.. they are what they are. <hl>
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This tripod is nice and cheap
question: Is a good tripod?, context: The price to quality is what you would expect. This tripod is nice and cheap. Works very well for a Webcam studio setup. It is lightweight, has a carry bag, and is very adjustable for nearly all placements I need to put my camera in.Works well with the Microsoft LifeCam Studio.
Is a good tripod?
This tripod is nice and cheap .
The price to quality is what you would expect. This tripod is nice and cheap. Works very well for a Webcam studio setup. It is lightweight, has a carry bag, and is very adjustable for nearly all placements I need to put my camera in.Works well with the Microsoft LifeCam Studio.
<hl> This tripod is nice and cheap <hl> .
The price to quality is what you would expect. <hl> This tripod is nice and cheap <hl>. Works very well for a Webcam studio setup. It is lightweight, has a carry bag, and is very adjustable for nearly all placements I need to put my camera in.Works well with the Microsoft LifeCam Studio.
The price to quality is what you would expect. <hl> This tripod is nice and cheap . <hl> Works very well for a Webcam studio setup. It is lightweight, has a carry bag, and is very adjustable for nearly all placements I need to put my camera in. Works well with the Microsoft LifeCam Studio.
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The ear pads are comfy for long sessions
question: What is the quality of the microphone like on this?, context: I needed a new headset for Skyping for a telecommute job, and this one came highly recommended.I've since been using for video chatting and gaming.It works very well for gaming. The ear pads are comfy for long sessions, and the microphone is very clear.It's not a glamorous or expensive, but it works great.
What is the quality of the microphone like on this?
The ear pads are comfy for long sessions , and the microphone is very clear.
I needed a new headset for Skyping for a telecommute job, and this one came highly recommended.I've since been using for video chatting and gaming.It works very well for gaming. The ear pads are comfy for long sessions, and the microphone is very clear.It's not a glamorous or expensive, but it works great.
<hl> The ear pads are comfy for long sessions <hl> , and the microphone is very clear.
I needed a new headset for Skyping for a telecommute job, and this one came highly recommended.I've since been using for video chatting and gaming.It works very well for gaming. <hl> The ear pads are comfy for long sessions <hl>, and the microphone is very clear.It's not a glamorous or expensive, but it works great.
I needed a new headset for Skyping for a telecommute job, and this one came highly recommended.I've since been using for video chatting and gaming. It works very well for gaming. <hl> The ear pads are comfy for long sessions , and the microphone is very clear. <hl> It's not a glamorous or expensive, but it works great.
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These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable
question: What did you think of the price?, context: These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable. The cables were heavy duty and provided excellent signal quality.
What did you think of the price?
These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable .
These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable. The cables were heavy duty and provided excellent signal quality.
<hl> These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable <hl> .
<hl> These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable <hl>. The cables were heavy duty and provided excellent signal quality.
<hl> These cables were excellent quality and the price was very reasonable . <hl> The cables were heavy duty and provided excellent signal quality.
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bass is solid and powerful
question: Is the bass sound the deepest?, context: I had these speakers for a little over a year and what can I say Logitech really put in work with this speaker system, you seriously can't be disappointed with them, their very loud,and bass is solid and powerful. I use them everyday listening to my music, watching movies, and playing games. It's THX Certified, you can't expect it to be nothing but excellent!
Is the bass sound the deepest?
I had these speakers for a little over a year and what can I say Logitech really put in work with this speaker system, you seriously can't be disappointed with them, their very loud,and bass is solid and powerful .
I had these speakers for a little over a year and what can I say Logitech really put in work with this speaker system, you seriously can't be disappointed with them, their very loud,and bass is solid and powerful. I use them everyday listening to my music, watching movies, and playing games. It's THX Certified, you can't expect it to be nothing but excellent!
I had these speakers for a little over a year and what can I say Logitech really put in work with this speaker system, you seriously can't be disappointed with them, their very loud,and <hl> bass is solid and powerful <hl> .
I had these speakers for a little over a year and what can I say Logitech really put in work with this speaker system, you seriously can't be disappointed with them, their very loud,and <hl> bass is solid and powerful <hl>. I use them everyday listening to my music, watching movies, and playing games. It's THX Certified, you can't expect it to be nothing but excellent!
<hl> I had these speakers for a little over a year and what can I say Logitech really put in work with this speaker system, you seriously can't be disappointed with them, their very loud,and bass is solid and powerful . <hl> I use them everyday listening to my music, watching movies, and playing games. It's THX Certified, you can't expect it to be nothing but excellent!
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electronics
The zoom is incredible
question: How is the zoom?, context: Camera arrived quickly and was easy to set up. Make sure you get a large memory card for this as a 10MP camera creates large files. I work on a MAC and the camera was recognized automatically. The zoom is incredible and the video works fine. Very impressed with this camera.
How is the zoom?
The zoom is incredible and the video works fine.
Camera arrived quickly and was easy to set up. Make sure you get a large memory card for this as a 10MP camera creates large files. I work on a MAC and the camera was recognized automatically. The zoom is incredible and the video works fine. Very impressed with this camera.
<hl> The zoom is incredible <hl> and the video works fine.
Camera arrived quickly and was easy to set up. Make sure you get a large memory card for this as a 10MP camera creates large files. I work on a MAC and the camera was recognized automatically. <hl> The zoom is incredible <hl> and the video works fine. Very impressed with this camera.
Camera arrived quickly and was easy to set up. Make sure you get a large memory card for this as a 10MP camera creates large files. I work on a MAC and the camera was recognized automatically. <hl> The zoom is incredible and the video works fine. <hl> Very impressed with this camera.
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electronics
the size and weight is just right
question: How was the weight?, context: From the limited time I've had to work with my Kindle, I'm extremely pleased. The graphics are awesome, the size and weight is just right, speed is phenomenal. My wife is jealous and she has an iPad 2.
How was the weight?
The graphics are awesome, the size and weight is just right , speed is phenomenal.
From the limited time I've had to work with my Kindle, I'm extremely pleased. The graphics are awesome, the size and weight is just right, speed is phenomenal. My wife is jealous and she has an iPad 2.
The graphics are awesome, <hl> the size and weight is just right <hl> , speed is phenomenal.
From the limited time I've had to work with my Kindle, I'm extremely pleased. The graphics are awesome, <hl> the size and weight is just right <hl>, speed is phenomenal. My wife is jealous and she has an iPad 2.
From the limited time I've had to work with my Kindle, I'm extremely pleased. <hl> The graphics are awesome, the size and weight is just right , speed is phenomenal. <hl> My wife is jealous and she has an iPad 2.
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electronics
the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync
question: How is the image quality like?, context: UPDATE: After a bit of research, I found that if you change the quality from high def to standard before casting a browser video from you computer - the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync.Overall, I am happy with the quality and functionality of this feature after all.I already have a Roku and Tivo which can stream, so Chromecast doesn't offer much more functionality.What you do get from Chromecast is the ability to use a phone/tablet as the remote. As far as I see - this has to be why you want it.If you buy a chromecast and wish it came with a remote, then you should just buy a Roku or blu-ray player with wifi apps.The ability to navigate on a tablet and queue up shows on the TV is the main draw here.If you think about it - when you imagine a millionaire watching TV, the remote you picture is probably similar to a large smartphone or tablet, right? So Chromecast allows you to use your expensive smartphone to enhance the TV navigation experience.For that, I think the price is just right.Netflix and youtube worked well. I tried casting video from my computer chrome browser and it did not work well.Choppy, and it really had the computer working hard to stream the video.If they figure out how to get the Chromecast to stream directly from a URL rather than streaming through your computer - they would have a real valuable feature. That is why I got it, but really for $35 - its cool enough to keep.
How is the image quality like?
UPDATE: After a bit of research, I found that if you change the quality from high def to standard before casting a browser video from you computer - the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync .Overall, I am happy with the quality and functionality of this feature after all.
UPDATE: After a bit of research, I found that if you change the quality from high def to standard before casting a browser video from you computer - the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync.Overall, I am happy with the quality and functionality of this feature after all.I already have a Roku and Tivo which can stream, so Chromecast doesn't offer much more functionality.What you do get from Chromecast is the ability to use a phone/tablet as the remote. As far as I see - this has to be why you want it.If you buy a chromecast and wish it came with a remote, then you should just buy a Roku or blu-ray player with wifi apps.The ability to navigate on a tablet and queue up shows on the TV is the main draw here.If you think about it - when you imagine a millionaire watching TV, the remote you picture is probably similar to a large smartphone or tablet, right? So Chromecast allows you to use your expensive smartphone to enhance the TV navigation experience.For that, I think the price is just right.Netflix and youtube worked well. I tried casting video from my computer chrome browser and it did not work well.Choppy, and it really had the computer working hard to stream the video.If they figure out how to get the Chromecast to stream directly from a URL rather than streaming through your computer - they would have a real valuable feature. That is why I got it, but really for $35 - its cool enough to keep.
UPDATE: After a bit of research, I found that if you change the quality from high def to standard before casting a browser video from you computer - <hl> the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync <hl> .Overall, I am happy with the quality and functionality of this feature after all.
UPDATE: After a bit of research, I found that if you change the quality from high def to standard before casting a browser video from you computer - <hl> the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync <hl>.Overall, I am happy with the quality and functionality of this feature after all.I already have a Roku and Tivo which can stream, so Chromecast doesn't offer much more functionality.What you do get from Chromecast is the ability to use a phone/tablet as the remote. As far as I see - this has to be why you want it.If you buy a chromecast and wish it came with a remote, then you should just buy a Roku or blu-ray player with wifi apps.The ability to navigate on a tablet and queue up shows on the TV is the main draw here.If you think about it - when you imagine a millionaire watching TV, the remote you picture is probably similar to a large smartphone or tablet, right? So Chromecast allows you to use your expensive smartphone to enhance the TV navigation experience.For that, I think the price is just right.Netflix and youtube worked well. I tried casting video from my computer chrome browser and it did not work well.Choppy, and it really had the computer working hard to stream the video.If they figure out how to get the Chromecast to stream directly from a URL rather than streaming through your computer - they would have a real valuable feature. That is why I got it, but really for $35 - its cool enough to keep.
<hl> UPDATE: After a bit of research, I found that if you change the quality from high def to standard before casting a browser video from you computer - the video on the TV is pretty smooth and the audio is in sync .Overall, I am happy with the quality and functionality of this feature after all. <hl> I already have a Roku and Tivo which can stream, so Chromecast doesn't offer much more functionality. What you do get from Chromecast is the ability to use a phone/tablet as the remote. As far as I see - this has to be why you want it. If you buy a chromecast and wish it came with a remote, then you should just buy a Roku or blu-ray player with wifi apps. The ability to navigate on a tablet and queue up shows on the TV is the main draw here. If you think about it - when you imagine a millionaire watching TV, the remote you picture is probably similar to a large smartphone or tablet, right? So Chromecast allows you to use your expensive smartphone to enhance the TV navigation experience. For that, I think the price is just right. Netflix and youtube worked well. I tried casting video from my computer chrome browser and it did not work well. Choppy, and it really had the computer working hard to stream the video. If they figure out how to get the Chromecast to stream directly from a URL rather than streaming through your computer - they would have a real valuable feature. That is why I got it, but really for $35 - its cool enough to keep.
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WATERPROOF
question: Do you know film a video?, context: Okay we all know this isn't a replacement for a full blown camcorder and certainly not a camera, BUT it is a great product. I personally bought it for it's waterproof capabilities. It takes a DECENT still shot, more than good enough for social networks or emails. More importantly though, the video that it shoots is outstanding. Better than most I've had experience with taken by cameras, plus it's waterproof. I have mentioned that a couple of times now because I feel that is the key aspect with this product.This is a fun camera and small enough to throw in a pocket. Getting to the details on video I have to say that outdoors is where it shines. Indoor shots with normal lighting are also good but low light are viewable but somewhat grainy. Underwater video is equally good. You MUST turn that mode on. Each time the camera is turned off it resets and must be turned on again. It just compensates for the lighting underwater. I've forgotten to turn it on and the video looks good? The digital zoom is remarkably good. Usually digital zoom tends to be less than ideal but this camcorder handles it very well! Much better than expected. I don't hesitate to use it at all, even on full zoom it's good. The manual does not say what the zoom is nor does the camera. People here in the reviews have estimated and I'd GUESS 4-5x.As for the video modes 720p 30fps isn't bad. The picture is sharp and has great color. There can be some shakey almost slightly strobe light effect if you move the camera too fast. The built in image stabilization does help BUT you must turn it on. 720p 60fps is the bomb! I think this is the sweet spot and use this mode most of the time. 1080p 30fps is wonderful though you must again be careful with the camera movement. The image is just plain crisp!! Don't get me wrong this mode is great but it takes a lot of memory and isn't really practical for emailing or uploading to social networks. Looks beautiful on my 58 in. Samsung plasma.Stills as I said are good and a couple outdoor shots I took rival my better camera. Parties, walks on the beach, hanging with friends are good venues for the stills. Important parties, weddings, those moments that really mean something, no, use a dedicated real camera.Battery life is pretty decent. I shoot 30 sec. to 1 min. most of the time then power off and it has lasted through 2 serious parties 40-50 vids at each party with time to spare. Not sure if you just turned it on and let it go for like 5-10 min. vids? My guess is that it wouldn't last as long. That's the WORST way to take vids anyway!! Nothing is worse than a 5 minute or longer video to watch!! OMG, please don't ever force a vid of that length on a friend. Because you can't say anything and have to sit through the whole horrid thing. Show the same vid in 1 min or less clips and it's acceptable. Just my opinion.This has been a great purchase for me. As said the waterproof capability is what sold me. If you don't want to lug the camcorder and camera along this just pops in the pocket. It's inexpensive and FUN, buy it you won't regret itP.S. I think it's as nice or nicer than the Flip. Comparing it to my friends Flip, the vids are the same but this is WATERPROOF!
Do you know film a video?
Comparing it to my friends Flip, the vids are the same but this is WATERPROOF !
Okay we all know this isn't a replacement for a full blown camcorder and certainly not a camera, BUT it is a great product. I personally bought it for it's waterproof capabilities. It takes a DECENT still shot, more than good enough for social networks or emails. More importantly though, the video that it shoots is outstanding. Better than most I've had experience with taken by cameras, plus it's waterproof. I have mentioned that a couple of times now because I feel that is the key aspect with this product.This is a fun camera and small enough to throw in a pocket. Getting to the details on video I have to say that outdoors is where it shines. Indoor shots with normal lighting are also good but low light are viewable but somewhat grainy. Underwater video is equally good. You MUST turn that mode on. Each time the camera is turned off it resets and must be turned on again. It just compensates for the lighting underwater. I've forgotten to turn it on and the video looks good? The digital zoom is remarkably good. Usually digital zoom tends to be less than ideal but this camcorder handles it very well! Much better than expected. I don't hesitate to use it at all, even on full zoom it's good. The manual does not say what the zoom is nor does the camera. People here in the reviews have estimated and I'd GUESS 4-5x.As for the video modes 720p 30fps isn't bad. The picture is sharp and has great color. There can be some shakey almost slightly strobe light effect if you move the camera too fast. The built in image stabilization does help BUT you must turn it on. 720p 60fps is the bomb! I think this is the sweet spot and use this mode most of the time. 1080p 30fps is wonderful though you must again be careful with the camera movement. The image is just plain crisp!! Don't get me wrong this mode is great but it takes a lot of memory and isn't really practical for emailing or uploading to social networks. Looks beautiful on my 58 in. Samsung plasma.Stills as I said are good and a couple outdoor shots I took rival my better camera. Parties, walks on the beach, hanging with friends are good venues for the stills. Important parties, weddings, those moments that really mean something, no, use a dedicated real camera.Battery life is pretty decent. I shoot 30 sec. to 1 min. most of the time then power off and it has lasted through 2 serious parties 40-50 vids at each party with time to spare. Not sure if you just turned it on and let it go for like 5-10 min. vids? My guess is that it wouldn't last as long. That's the WORST way to take vids anyway!! Nothing is worse than a 5 minute or longer video to watch!! OMG, please don't ever force a vid of that length on a friend. Because you can't say anything and have to sit through the whole horrid thing. Show the same vid in 1 min or less clips and it's acceptable. Just my opinion.This has been a great purchase for me. As said the waterproof capability is what sold me. If you don't want to lug the camcorder and camera along this just pops in the pocket. It's inexpensive and FUN, buy it you won't regret itP.S. I think it's as nice or nicer than the Flip. Comparing it to my friends Flip, the vids are the same but this is WATERPROOF!
Comparing it to my friends Flip, the vids are the same but this is <hl> WATERPROOF <hl> !
Okay we all know this isn't a replacement for a full blown camcorder and certainly not a camera, BUT it is a great product. I personally bought it for it's waterproof capabilities. It takes a DECENT still shot, more than good enough for social networks or emails. More importantly though, the video that it shoots is outstanding. Better than most I've had experience with taken by cameras, plus it's waterproof. I have mentioned that a couple of times now because I feel that is the key aspect with this product.This is a fun camera and small enough to throw in a pocket. Getting to the details on video I have to say that outdoors is where it shines. Indoor shots with normal lighting are also good but low light are viewable but somewhat grainy. Underwater video is equally good. You MUST turn that mode on. Each time the camera is turned off it resets and must be turned on again. It just compensates for the lighting underwater. I've forgotten to turn it on and the video looks good? The digital zoom is remarkably good. Usually digital zoom tends to be less than ideal but this camcorder handles it very well! Much better than expected. I don't hesitate to use it at all, even on full zoom it's good. The manual does not say what the zoom is nor does the camera. People here in the reviews have estimated and I'd GUESS 4-5x.As for the video modes 720p 30fps isn't bad. The picture is sharp and has great color. There can be some shakey almost slightly strobe light effect if you move the camera too fast. The built in image stabilization does help BUT you must turn it on. 720p 60fps is the bomb! I think this is the sweet spot and use this mode most of the time. 1080p 30fps is wonderful though you must again be careful with the camera movement. The image is just plain crisp!! Don't get me wrong this mode is great but it takes a lot of memory and isn't really practical for emailing or uploading to social networks. Looks beautiful on my 58 in. Samsung plasma.Stills as I said are good and a couple outdoor shots I took rival my better camera. Parties, walks on the beach, hanging with friends are good venues for the stills. Important parties, weddings, those moments that really mean something, no, use a dedicated real camera.Battery life is pretty decent. I shoot 30 sec. to 1 min. most of the time then power off and it has lasted through 2 serious parties 40-50 vids at each party with time to spare. Not sure if you just turned it on and let it go for like 5-10 min. vids? My guess is that it wouldn't last as long. That's the WORST way to take vids anyway!! Nothing is worse than a 5 minute or longer video to watch!! OMG, please don't ever force a vid of that length on a friend. Because you can't say anything and have to sit through the whole horrid thing. Show the same vid in 1 min or less clips and it's acceptable. Just my opinion.This has been a great purchase for me. As said the waterproof capability is what sold me. If you don't want to lug the camcorder and camera along this just pops in the pocket. It's inexpensive and FUN, buy it you won't regret itP.S. I think it's as nice or nicer than the Flip. Comparing it to my friends Flip, the vids are the same but this is <hl> WATERPROOF <hl>!
Okay we all know this isn't a replacement for a full blown camcorder and certainly not a camera, BUT it is a great product. I personally bought it for it's waterproof capabilities. It takes a DECENT still shot, more than good enough for social networks or emails. More importantly though, the video that it shoots is outstanding. Better than most I've had experience with taken by cameras, plus it's waterproof. I have mentioned that a couple of times now because I feel that is the key aspect with this product. This is a fun camera and small enough to throw in a pocket. Getting to the details on video I have to say that outdoors is where it shines. Indoor shots with normal lighting are also good but low light are viewable but somewhat grainy. Underwater video is equally good. You MUST turn that mode on. Each time the camera is turned off it resets and must be turned on again. It just compensates for the lighting underwater. I've forgotten to turn it on and the video looks good? The digital zoom is remarkably good. Usually digital zoom tends to be less than ideal but this camcorder handles it very well! Much better than expected. I don't hesitate to use it at all, even on full zoom it's good. The manual does not say what the zoom is nor does the camera. People here in the reviews have estimated and I'd GUESS 4-5x. As for the video modes 720p 30fps isn't bad. The picture is sharp and has great color. There can be some shakey almost slightly strobe light effect if you move the camera too fast. The built in image stabilization does help BUT you must turn it on. 720p 60fps is the bomb! I think this is the sweet spot and use this mode most of the time. 1080p 30fps is wonderful though you must again be careful with the camera movement. The image is just plain crisp!! Don't get me wrong this mode is great but it takes a lot of memory and isn't really practical for emailing or uploading to social networks. Looks beautiful on my 58 in. Samsung plasma. Stills as I said are good and a couple outdoor shots I took rival my better camera. Parties, walks on the beach, hanging with friends are good venues for the stills. Important parties, weddings, those moments that really mean something, no, use a dedicated real camera. Battery life is pretty decent. I shoot 30 sec. to 1 min. most of the time then power off and it has lasted through 2 serious parties 40-50 vids at each party with time to spare. Not sure if you just turned it on and let it go for like 5-10 min. vids? My guess is that it wouldn't last as long. That's the WORST way to take vids anyway!! Nothing is worse than a 5 minute or longer video to watch!! OMG, please don't ever force a vid of that length on a friend. Because you can't say anything and have to sit through the whole horrid thing. Show the same vid in 1 min or less clips and it's acceptable. Just my opinion. This has been a great purchase for me. As said the waterproof capability is what sold me. If you don't want to lug the camcorder and camera along this just pops in the pocket. It's inexpensive and FUN, buy it you won't regret itP.S. I think it's as nice or nicer than the Flip. <hl> Comparing it to my friends Flip, the vids are the same but this is WATERPROOF ! <hl>
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stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos
question: How good is photo quality?, context: This camera is fantastic. I own the Panasonic GF-1, GX-1, LX7 and will continue to use them, however the S95 has proven over and over to be a fantastic pocket sized competitor, even outshining it's 'upgrade' S100 as THE go to camera. Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos, works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot. Sometimes it takes better photos than my own cameras, despite the huge price difference. For anyone looking for a compact, high quality camera, get this. New, used, whatever, if you find a bargain deal you'll have found an amazing wingman to save your memories.
How good is photo quality?
Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos , works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot.
This camera is fantastic. I own the Panasonic GF-1, GX-1, LX7 and will continue to use them, however the S95 has proven over and over to be a fantastic pocket sized competitor, even outshining it's 'upgrade' S100 as THE go to camera. Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos, works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot. Sometimes it takes better photos than my own cameras, despite the huge price difference. For anyone looking for a compact, high quality camera, get this. New, used, whatever, if you find a bargain deal you'll have found an amazing wingman to save your memories.
Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take <hl> stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos <hl> , works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot.
This camera is fantastic. I own the Panasonic GF-1, GX-1, LX7 and will continue to use them, however the S95 has proven over and over to be a fantastic pocket sized competitor, even outshining it's 'upgrade' S100 as THE go to camera. Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take <hl> stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos <hl>, works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot. Sometimes it takes better photos than my own cameras, despite the huge price difference. For anyone looking for a compact, high quality camera, get this. New, used, whatever, if you find a bargain deal you'll have found an amazing wingman to save your memories.
This camera is fantastic. I own the Panasonic GF-1, GX-1, LX7 and will continue to use them, however the S95 has proven over and over to be a fantastic pocket sized competitor, even outshining it's 'upgrade' S100 as THE go to camera. <hl> Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos , works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot. <hl> Sometimes it takes better photos than my own cameras, despite the huge price difference. For anyone looking for a compact, high quality camera, get this. New, used, whatever, if you find a bargain deal you'll have found an amazing wingman to save your memories.
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I would buy it again
question: How did you like the set?, context: Yes, I have 6 set of headphones. Some are just better for special purposes. This Klipsch comes with me to the gym, the beach, and on hikes. It is very comfortable and stays put. Sound is great, although it lacks the bass from the large on ear sets. The clarity is great, never muddles anything, even when it is oversteered. My initial concerns with the thin wires has proven unfounded, as this set has endured very rough treatment without showing any signs of wear or degrading of sound. If I ever lose it; I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
How did you like the set?
If I ever lose it; I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Yes, I have 6 set of headphones. Some are just better for special purposes. This Klipsch comes with me to the gym, the beach, and on hikes. It is very comfortable and stays put. Sound is great, although it lacks the bass from the large on ear sets. The clarity is great, never muddles anything, even when it is oversteered. My initial concerns with the thin wires has proven unfounded, as this set has endured very rough treatment without showing any signs of wear or degrading of sound. If I ever lose it; I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
If I ever lose it; <hl> I would buy it again <hl> in a heartbeat.
Yes, I have 6 set of headphones. Some are just better for special purposes. This Klipsch comes with me to the gym, the beach, and on hikes. It is very comfortable and stays put. Sound is great, although it lacks the bass from the large on ear sets. The clarity is great, never muddles anything, even when it is oversteered. My initial concerns with the thin wires has proven unfounded, as this set has endured very rough treatment without showing any signs of wear or degrading of sound. If I ever lose it; <hl> I would buy it again <hl> in a heartbeat.
Yes, I have 6 set of headphones. Some are just better for special purposes. This Klipsch comes with me to the gym, the beach, and on hikes. It is very comfortable and stays put. Sound is great, although it lacks the bass from the large on ear sets. The clarity is great, never muddles anything, even when it is oversteered. My initial concerns with the thin wires has proven unfounded, as this set has endured very rough treatment without showing any signs of wear or degrading of sound. <hl> If I ever lose it; I would buy it again in a heartbeat. <hl>
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I was interested in using this router
question: How is design?, context: I was interested in using this router to replace a DLink-655, which has been having intermittent connection failures requiring a reboot. I have a fairly large area that i want to cover. Note that unlike a typical router user, I specifically wanted to use this as an access point, thus my use case and experience are a bit different than typical.Overall, I was very pleased with this router.Because I couldn't figure out from the documentation how to set it up as an access point, i contacted tech support. I expected a response within a day or so. They responded in less than half a day with detailed instructions.Setup an install was very fast and easy. Basically, needed the router to the LAN and replace the internet connection on a computer, then access it via IP. This was all very simple to do. After that, needed to configure the two wireless band configurations and a few other settings. The overall menu system on the router is well laid out, with good explanations and has a good depth of controllable features. Responsiveness is quite fast. For the configuration i was doing i needed to do a software reboot, and that kept the connection nicely throughout.Once i setup the router, connections were strong and solid. I've used both bands without issues. Signal seems good and stable. I'm also running a number of direct lines from the router as well as the wireless connections. All is good.
How is design?
I was interested in using this router to replace a DLink-655, which has been having intermittent connection failures requiring a reboot.
I was interested in using this router to replace a DLink-655, which has been having intermittent connection failures requiring a reboot. I have a fairly large area that i want to cover. Note that unlike a typical router user, I specifically wanted to use this as an access point, thus my use case and experience are a bit different than typical.Overall, I was very pleased with this router.Because I couldn't figure out from the documentation how to set it up as an access point, i contacted tech support. I expected a response within a day or so. They responded in less than half a day with detailed instructions.Setup an install was very fast and easy. Basically, needed the router to the LAN and replace the internet connection on a computer, then access it via IP. This was all very simple to do. After that, needed to configure the two wireless band configurations and a few other settings. The overall menu system on the router is well laid out, with good explanations and has a good depth of controllable features. Responsiveness is quite fast. For the configuration i was doing i needed to do a software reboot, and that kept the connection nicely throughout.Once i setup the router, connections were strong and solid. I've used both bands without issues. Signal seems good and stable. I'm also running a number of direct lines from the router as well as the wireless connections. All is good.
<hl> I was interested in using this router <hl> to replace a DLink-655, which has been having intermittent connection failures requiring a reboot.
<hl> I was interested in using this router <hl> to replace a DLink-655, which has been having intermittent connection failures requiring a reboot. I have a fairly large area that i want to cover. Note that unlike a typical router user, I specifically wanted to use this as an access point, thus my use case and experience are a bit different than typical.Overall, I was very pleased with this router.Because I couldn't figure out from the documentation how to set it up as an access point, i contacted tech support. I expected a response within a day or so. They responded in less than half a day with detailed instructions.Setup an install was very fast and easy. Basically, needed the router to the LAN and replace the internet connection on a computer, then access it via IP. This was all very simple to do. After that, needed to configure the two wireless band configurations and a few other settings. The overall menu system on the router is well laid out, with good explanations and has a good depth of controllable features. Responsiveness is quite fast. For the configuration i was doing i needed to do a software reboot, and that kept the connection nicely throughout.Once i setup the router, connections were strong and solid. I've used both bands without issues. Signal seems good and stable. I'm also running a number of direct lines from the router as well as the wireless connections. All is good.
<hl> I was interested in using this router to replace a DLink-655, which has been having intermittent connection failures requiring a reboot. <hl> I have a fairly large area that i want to cover. Note that unlike a typical router user, I specifically wanted to use this as an access point, thus my use case and experience are a bit different than typical. Overall, I was very pleased with this router. Because I couldn't figure out from the documentation how to set it up as an access point, i contacted tech support. I expected a response within a day or so. They responded in less than half a day with detailed instructions. Setup an install was very fast and easy. Basically, needed the router to the LAN and replace the internet connection on a computer, then access it via IP. This was all very simple to do. After that, needed to configure the two wireless band configurations and a few other settings. The overall menu system on the router is well laid out, with good explanations and has a good depth of controllable features. Responsiveness is quite fast. For the configuration i was doing i needed to do a software reboot, and that kept the connection nicely throughout. Once i setup the router, connections were strong and solid. I've used both bands without issues. Signal seems good and stable. I'm also running a number of direct lines from the router as well as the wireless connections. All is good.
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