Sunday, August 31, 2014

Large Corner Duct Cable Raceway - 5 Feet - White

Large Corner Duct Cable Raceway - 5 Feet - White
  • Manufactured of PVC, the Cornerduct raceway and accessories are UL 94-VO compliant and flame retardant.
  • Length of stick: 5 Feet
  • Can also be painted with a Latex based paint to help blend in with walls and ceilings
  • Pre-applied adhesive backing
  • Look at the thumbnail picture for channel size. This is the Large (1250) Corner Raceway

I bought this to hide all my cables that run down the wall corner for my cable box, Bose, blue ray player, and my roku, that's a lot off cables but they all fit and it looks so much better and I've had no problems at all

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I mounted a corner mount television in our child's room and had a bunch of cords and wires hanging down from it and am glad that I purchased the larger of the three sizes that were offered.

Dell 1100mAh Lithium-Ion Battery for the Axim X51 - NC374

Dell 1100mAh Lithium-Ion Battery for the Axim X51 - NC374
  • 1000 mAh High Capacity, 3.7V, with Longer Runtime
  • Li-Ion Rechargeable Internal Battery
  • Made from High Quality Japan Cells
  • 100% compatible with original batteries and chargers
  • for DELL X50 X50v X51

this is the third battery of this kind i have bought in the last 6 months , the first one worked fine no problems the last 2 have not worked, from the unpackaging they have not accepted charge and the last one was big enough that it almost didn't fit my pda, let alone the pain it was trying to get it out

i was willing to accept 1 battery failure right out of the packaging but 2 consecutives no sir.

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This battery works for my Dell PDA as promised. However, the size seemed a little bigger, but it fits OK after a little push. So far, it lasts as long as the Dell battery. Good enough for me.

PDair Leather Case for Motorola Droid Bionic XT875 - Book Type (Black)

PDair Leather Case for Motorola Droid Bionic XT875 - Book TypeGREAT PRESENT!!!!!!!! My future son in law loved it for Christmas. He opened it up and fix it where he could use it!!!

This case is not well designed. When closed the case covers the both the power input and the HDMI output plugs. It is very hard to shut the clasp. The case is excessively thick and adding on the removable belt clip doubles the total thickness to 2 1/4 inches (more than 4 times the thickness of the phone itself). When I purchased it the price was $34, more than twice what it is worth. Finally, be warned that if you buy this item from Spring Fields the shipping may be free, but it takes 4 weeks for it to arrive from Hong Kong.

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it's ok but it's not like the iPhone 4 4S Wallet Genuine Leather Case Deluxe Twelvesouth Genuine Leather Wallet Cover Case for iPhone. the binder is too short .also i kind of hoped that it had a small opening to charge it instead of constantly opening the flip. aside from that it's ok

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Black Hard Cube Nylon Carrying Case for Amazon Kindle 2 which INCLUDES Wristband, Screen Guard, Car

Black Hard Cube Nylon Carrying Case for Amazon Kindle 2 which INCLUDES Wristband, Screen Guard, Car Charger, and Wall ChargerThis didn't work for my kindle because I have a leather cover on mine and it wouldn't fit, but it was perfect for my husband as he had no cover. I wish there were more kindle covers with the attachment at the spine rather than the elastic corners. The cover I have was discontinued for some reason, but I like it a lot.

Flexible Mobile Keyboard Full Size

Flexible Mobile Keyboard Full Size
  • Keyswitch Technology: Industrial Silicon Rubber
  • Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Cable
  • Keyboard/Keypad Features: Foldable
  • Keyboard/Keypad Features: Water Resistant
  • Keyboard/Keypad Features: Washable

The keyboard functions well when typing slowly with pressure on the center of each key. If you type faster than 10 wpm it will be a problem. I purchased it to replace a non standard small keyboard on a net book for traveling as the full sized replacement rigid keyboard was unwieldy For the price it was worth a shot.....

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Everlite USB Converter

Everlite USB ConverterWorks great if you hiking, backpacking, or just traveling on foot. A must have for your survival gear. I bought one and sent it to my friend who is serving in the middle east. Comes in very handy.

Rii Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Nokia Symbian S60/Windows Mobile 5.0 Cellphones

Rii Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Nokia Symbian S60/Windows Mobile 5.0 CellphonesThe Rii keyboard was an inexpensive replacement for my Logitech diNovo Mini after my trusty mini started to break down on me. I am going to continuously make comparisons between the two keyboards to help out those who have narrowed down their choices between these two keyboards. The positive things about this keyboard first:

Backlit keys (A must have feature for Home Theater PC enthusiasts Press Fn + F1 to light up)

Small form factor.

Even lighter than the diNovo Mini.

Built in laser pointer (although I don't know anyone who needs a laser pointer in their living room)

The Fn keys light up also, unlike the diNovo Mini.

The orientation of the keyboard can be changed to optimize one hand function (Press Fn + Alt).

Now the negatives:

Awkward design you will have to stretch out your right thumb a little far to reach the keys diNovo makes it completely natural (Don't get me wrong, its not a deal breaker, I can compromise with that if I am paying only half the price of diNovo).

The touch pad is too small to navigate across some applications if you are used to the large, circular touch disk of the diNovo mini, you will immediately notice the lack of real estate available on the Rii keyboard's touchpad. You will have to drag across the touch pad multiple times to get from one corner of the screen to the other. Again, something I can compromise with.

The user manual is too short and missing a lot of information about important functions of the keyboard (how to light up the keys/ change orientation, etc). This again is not a big deal.

Now the reason why I am thinking I should have stayed with my diNovo mini. After you turn off the keyboard, and turn it back onit takes a good 20-30 seconds to reconnect to your computer. It may not sound a lot, but try sitting idle in front of your computer for 20 seconds when you want to look something up, or skip part of a movie. And you never know if the keyboard is malfunctioning and needs to be paired again with the computer. Another problem I have is that there is no button to simply connect the keyboard Most bluetooth devices have a button dedicated for the "connecting" after the device has been disconnected (it does have a bluetooth button to pair for the first time you may press it but the keyboard will enter pairing mode and you will have to pair it again instead of "connecting"). Just to be fair I am using my own bluetooth adapter and not the one that came with the keyboard.

Another strong point which goes against this keyboard is the bluetooth performance. I have noticed that I have to hold it at certain height and certain locations where the cursor is most responsive to my thumb's movements. Hold it while sitting on my couch and within line of sight of the adapter = good performance; hold it while I am laying down on my couch, and not in line of sight of the adapter = horrible performance I know bluetooth does not require to be in line of sight to function but performance level drop several notches when I move away form the line of sight.

The biggest point perhaps is that this purchase is more like a gamble I have looked through many websites and haven't found any information on contacting the manufacturer or where to register the product. There is also no information on the warranty of the item, even in the User manual. If it breaks, there is not much you can do other than throwing it out.

On the other hand, my diNovo was approved for a replacement within 10 minutes when I called Logitech Tech support. They didn't even verify if it was still under warranty, or asked for receipts. On top of that they provided me with a shipping label to send the diNovo in. I think now I know why their pricetag is higher than the Rii.

I have 2 of these. I got it originally to use with my phone & tablet when streaming video to a TV via hdmi. Then my son snagged it to try with his htpc setup, and after some issues with the bt stack on his computer ( this was a windows issue, not the keyboards)' it worked there to, and I got another for him

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I use this with my Motorola Xoom tablet computer. Paired on first try and stays paired. Tested the range and was amazed, works to about 45 feet, and can penetrate one wall! (not saying that's practical, but it is a testament to the good range).

It is small, but the feel of the keys is good, and the track-pad works great, especially for its small size.

Has built in battery that lasts me about a month or two with light use. Recharges by plugging into USB port on computers with included cable. I purchased a cheap USB cigarette lighter adapter and can now charge in my truck also. Charging port on keyboard is Mini-USB.

Very Satisfied!

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it works as described! The price is perfect for the product as it is not expensive! It works just fine! I RECOMEND!!

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Great Product use it to play game from the couch like call of duty through my mac and long battery life.

Premium Durable Professional Portfolio Cover Carrying Zipper Flip Case.

Premium Durable Professional Portfolio Cover Carrying Zipper Flip Case.
  • This lightweight cover is contoured to fit your Nook Color smooth, rounded edges
  • Protects from bumps, dents and scratches // Profesional Portfolio Case with easy to Carry Handles
  • Material: Durable Synthetic Leather with strong Straps to hold in your eReader while you are reading
  • + Includes a eBigValue (TM) Determination Hand Strap Key Chain to attach to your keys as a reminder
  • + Includes a Crystal Clear High Quality HD Noise Filter Ear buds Earphones Headphones ( 3.5mm Jack )

This is an awesome product very very well described and was shipped on time.the shoulders part is an extra benifit to this product you can put it over your shoulder or carry it by the book handles.

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rooCASE ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook Carrying Bag (Classic Series - Da

rooCASE ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook Carrying BagCase color and style exactly as described. Has plenty of room for storing cord, and thin spiral notebook. Very lightweight, and holds the netbook nicely. Has enough padding to protect without being bulky.

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PDair VX1 Black Leather Case for HTC EVO Shift 4G

PDair VX1 Black Leather Case for HTC EVO Shift 4GBought this because I had one for my Blackberry Pearl. Even though it took forever to get it (coming from Hong Kong) it was worth the wait. It is leather and the Evo shift fits in nice and snug. I like this better than a cover.

Airplane Charging Converter

Airplane Charging Converter
  • Connects to the EmPower DC power port now adopted by many major commercial airlines
  • Designed for use with the VersaCharger, Car Charger, or Car Charger (High Current Output)
  • Solid and durable construction
  • Small, light, and convenient to take with you
  • Keep your device (handheld, iPod, cellphone) charged no matter how long the flight

I bought this for a long plane ride so I could charge an MP3 player. The plastic on the small end was warped so it would not plug into the plane socket. Complete waste of money because it was unusable.

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Bought for 12 hour plane ride, and voila, it didn't work. Don't know if there is a bad fuse or wire in it but thanks for wasting my money. (yes I used it properly) I'm happy to retract this if the company sends me my money back or a new one that actually works! I doubt they will dupe many more customers with 3 terrible reviews. Well 2, the person who said you can use a cigarette lighter is a moron and doesn't know what they are talking about. I fly >140,000 miles a year. Trust me, most use empower.

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Didn't work, and is a useless gadget. Turns out the airlines (at least in Business Class) will provide a loaner, so you really don't need it anyway.

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I fly internationally from time to time, and I need to be able to power my entertainment devices on those 17-20-hour flights around the globe. Some aircraft have standard USA-style power outlets on some seats... others have "cigarette lighter" adaptors... but most (in my experience) have what's called an "EmPower" port.

My laptop has an "EmPower/Cigarette" charger... but most devices don't, it does get tedious having a full laptop on your tray table for the entire flight. I have a little portable media player... an Archos 5, with a 250GB hard drive in it, with my entire music/recorded-book library, quite a few books on PDF, and a number of DVD movie transfers. But, being a hard-drive-based device rather than a flash-memory-based device, it fairly sucks down the power, especially when the display is in full-time use. 3 hours of display-based use on a charge is about normal. (12 or so for music-only, though.)

Also, I'd sure like to be able to charge my cell phone on the flight... or charge my GPS, or so forth. And so I needed a way to power these devices on a plane.

My solution is one of these devices, with a 2-port USB power outlet plugged into it, and the appropriate USB cables. My cigarette-lighter USB device puts out plenty of power, but I needed a way of getting the power from the EmPower port to the device itself. This is a fine device for this purpose.

The main concern I have with this device is that it's pretty "bare-bones" in construction. There are no spring-loaded features... no retaining bosses... nothing. It's basically a 12-14V EmPower plug, wires going from that plug, and a conductive "pin" and "sheath" inside of the cigarette lighter adaptor portion. I'd been hoping for a better "sheath" (with embossed retaining grooves, and not simply "rolled" in place), and an actual spring-loaded "pin" for the adaptor pin.

The main concern I have is that I doubt that this device will hold up for hundreds or thousands of "insertion/removal" operations at the "cigarette lighter" end. Fortunately, I don't plan on removing/inserting the USB plug very often, so I should be OK. Your mileage may vary, however.

I have also ordered one of these from Magellan's... they're cheap, so I can afford to compare. I suspect that the Magellan one is slightly higher quality... I'll append this review if I find that to be the case.

Item worked as described. Only issue is connection at lighter end. Used an elastic to keep them together. Although doing this does prevent item separating if you forget to unplug it.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Gypsy Silicone Sleeve Set, Green

Gypsy Silicone Sleeve Set, GreenThis is a great product for anyone who has a Gypsy. It covers it well and helps it have a good grip.

I ordered a green jell and a black cover for my Gypsy but was sent 2 black ones. Nothing wrong with either just not what I ordered.

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rooCASE Capacitive and Ultra Mini Capacitive (Red) Stylus for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color

rooCASE Capacitive and Ultra Mini Capacitive Stylus for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color eBook Reader
  • Non-OEM Stylus for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color eBook Reader
  • Ultra Responsive Capacitive Stylus that Works with All Touch Screen
  • Lightweight Aluminum Pen Body that Weighs: Regular Stylus 0.4 oz and 114 mm Length; Ultra Mini Stylus 0.2 oz and 48 mm Length
  • Conevenient Cap Attachment to 3.5mm Audio Jack.
  • Available in Black, Silver and Red. Search: rooCASE Ultra Mini Capacitive Stylus NOOKcolor

I love these guys and I've only had them a day! The best part is the lanyard that goes into the audio jack area. I use the small one with my iPhone and it works great even with the massive Otter Box in place. The larger we used with an iPad and everyone that tried it loved ot.

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Zoom 3035 PCI Express Data/Fax Modem - PCI Express - 1 x RJ-11 Phone Line - 56 Kbps

Zoom 3035 PCI Express Data/Fax Modem - PCI Express - 1 x RJ-11 Phone Line - 56 Kbps
  • The Model 3035 PCI Express Modem is an internal faxmodem which connects to a Windows computer through a PCI Express slot.
  • The Model 3035 has complete regulatory compliance in 70 countries.
  • It has also been tested as qualified for regulatory approval in another 26 countries, but with additional licensing fees required for full approval.
  • The Model 3035 is fully compatible with all features of the V.92/V.44 international standards and will also communicate at V. 90 and slower speeds.

There are as of today very few PCI E 1x modems. This one fit the bill for the HP computer that I bought that does not include a Modem, HP did not offer one. This one works fine. The caveat is that the seller that Amazon move me to did not respond to my question about compatibility with Windows 7 64 bit. Fourtuantely, Zoom does have a driver on line to achieve this.

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The modem works fine as a fax modem, but despite the verbiage in the user manual: "You must have Call Waiting/Caller ID

(Type 2 Caller ID) service from your telephone company to use the modem's Call Waiting/Caller ID feature," be advised that per technical support, the modem does NOT support caller ID. They say "It has never had the capability to support caller ID."

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Ordered and installed this modem for a client who bought a new HP computer and still needs dialup internet. Easy install, it just flat worked I would buy again if I ever need a pci-e modem.

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Some people had trouble with drivers but mine installed under Win7 64-bit native drivers and seems to work just fine.

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This is an EXCELLENT modem!! FWIW, I contacted Zoom about including a half-height bracket, which they are looking into, since a lot of PC's today only take the half-height cards. Otherwise, you have to use it without the bracket.

Micro Solution Pro Guard AF (Anti-Fingerprint) Clear and Glossy, HD Professional Protection Film for

Micro Solution Pro Guard AF Clear and Glossy, HD Professional Protection Film for Apple iPad and iPad 2 // PGAF-IPAD2R
  • This product is for Apple iPad 3rd generation and iPad 2.
  • Micro Solution's AF (Anti-Fingerprint) protective film is the highest-quality glossy film for Apple iPad 2 from Japan. It repels fingerprints effectively, and keeps the beautiful images on iPad's high resolution screen. The size of the film is slightly smaller than iPad's screen, to make it easier to apply.
  • Our film is not thick, but it is hard enough to guard against most casual scratches. Our film has anti-static treatment, which repels dirt and dust in addition to fingerprints. Our film is not glue-based, so even when you remove it, you will find no residue on the LCD surface.
  • This product comes with a protective film, a microfiber cloth and 2 sheets of lint/dust remover. Our protective films are made of excellent quality in Japan by Micro Solution. More information on this and other Micro Solution products can be found at microsolutionusa.com.
  • Instructions are in Japanese. If you have any problem applying this product to iPad, please go to our Website for instructions in English. We use eco-friendly simple packaging for all our products.

I've been using the iPhone 4 version of the Pro Guard Clear and Glossy for a while now and I am totaly happy with it! What I ended up doing when I got my iPad 2 was searching through reviews here on Amazon to find the best rated screen protector I could find. What I initially found, and chose, was the iVisor. The iVisor had the highest customer rating AND the product description indicated the "clarity" that I wanted. The iVisor is MATTE type finish, which was not stated in the description. I DO NOT LIKE MATTE FINISHES on my HD screens. The ivisor made the iPad screen fuzzy and even caused me a little eye strain trying to focus out the pixelation effect. I sent the iVisor back 10 minutes after I received it and ordered the Pro Guard Clear and Glossy like I should have done in the first place. WAY WAY WAY clearer and NO fuzzy screen anymore. I am absolutely happy with this product and will certainly get another if this one wears down. RECOMMENDED if you don't want to lose the sharpness of the iPad display.

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I found this to be inherently difficult and unforgiving to apply to my ipad screen. It was probably just me, but it just did not work for me.

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Background:

I've used a variety of screen protectors from the cheap-and-common "Made in China" ones to the premium ZAGG ones; and as with everything it boils down to what you want from the screen protector. My review is based primarily on -

1) Protection of the screen

2) Cost

3) Ease of installation (alignment, dirt/debris minimization...etc.)

4) Support

5) Product quality

Pros:

-Pre-cut for iPad2 & iPad (3rd gen.) camera, buttons...etc

-Finger smudge reduction by approx 40-50%

-Full 8.5"x11" microfiber cleaning cloth

Cons:

-Cost approximately $20

-Difficult to install without getting debris under the film/screen-protector

-You only get one (1) change to put it on the iPad properly no mulligans

-Material quality only nominally better than the "Made in China" ones

-All installation instructions in Japanese

Unknowns:

-I didn't interface with the support staff, especially seeing as every single piece of text in the package was in Japanese, I couldn't without translating.

Conclusion:

I think this product is merely "okay." It does primarily what it was pitched to do, reduct finger smudges; but that's a very hard thing to quantify (my estimate above is merely my ballpark guess from about a month's use). It lacks severely in the ease of installation arena, especially compared to ZAGG products which give you multiple attempts (unlimited with fluid/water?) for re-application. The extremely large microfiber cloth is nice, but why would I need a grossly oversized screen cleaner cloth if my screen protector prevents or severely reduces finger smudges? Seems suspect to me. I'm by no means a klutz when it comes tech peripheries, and application of this screen protector truly disappointed me with the amount of debris I had to live with stuck underneath the film; let alone I had to guess considering all instructions were in Japanese.

Verdict:

-If all you want is something to prevent scratches ==> buy a "Made in China" pack for dirt cheap

-If you want a nice screen protector for your expensive gadget ==> consider using ZAGG products

-If you want to "reduce" the amount of finger smudges on your screen ==> buy this product

Post-Purchase Perceived Value:

I feel that this product should be in the $7-10 ballpark, not $21.

Disclaimer:

I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by ZAGG or anyone else mentioned in this review. I am an individual who purchased this product and felt compelled to share my own personal opinions and interpretations of this product for the betterment and knowledge of the Amazon consumer base.

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This my second purchase. The first one is for my iPhone 4, which is amazingly easy to install, bubble free~ so when I got my iPhone 4s I placed this order right away, alone with 2 iPad protector for our iPads. Impressive, good quality. I was worried at first because the iPad screen is much bigger which means much more difficult to install. But I was wrong. :) it is a little more work, but not big deal.

One hint: if you find any dust under protecort while you already put it on, just put the cleaning sheet(the addhesive one, not the cloth) on your protector and lift, the protector will be lifted up, and then use another cleaning sheet (as they provided 2 which is awsome!) to clean the iPad screen, or even the protector itself, and then just put the protector down, it will be all set. :D

Black Carbon Fiber Fabric Snap on Hard Skin Shell Protector Faceplate Cover Case for Htc Evo Shift4g

Black Carbon Fiber Fabric Snap on Hard Skin Shell Protector Faceplate Cover Case for Htc Evo Shift4g + Lcd Screen Guard + Microfiber Pouch Bag + Case OpenerI had ordered this case, recieved a very cheap quality case that didn't at all match the picture associated with this item. Contacted the seller, got fast response and recieved another one within a couple business days. However the second product was almost even worse quality. It matched the picture, however it looked as though a base white plastic mold had been used and some cheap vinyl wrap had been poorly wrapped around it. Within a few days it started peeling. I figured though, for that cheap of a price I got 2 phone cases essentially. Long story short: you get what you pay for.

Iomega StorCenter Server Class px12-350r Network Storage Server

Iomega StorCenter Server Class px12-350r Network Storage ServerI bought this to interface with my iphone, needless to say the array wasn't robust enough for all the the media I have acquired over the last few months.

Pro's: Blog Cred

Con's: Delicate to put it lightly

I would recommend this in light duty applications, for something that is more up-to-par look into this:

Oh yea, this 'review' is total bollocks.

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Apple Ipod Touch 4th Generation Cool Apple Neon Green Hard Cover Case + Bonus 5.5 inch Baby Blue Pho

Apple Ipod Touch 4th Generation Cool Apple Neon Green Hard Cover Case + Bonus 5.5 inch Baby Blue Phone Cleaning Cloth
  • Snap-on Premium Hard Cover Protector
  • Made of High Quality Durable Plastic Material
  • Perfect fit for Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation
  • Provides A Vibrant Look and Protection from Scratch and Scrape
  • No Tools Needed or Instructions to Install

This product arrived in perfect condition! It had no scratch marks anywhere and was undamaged. The price was great and the case suits my ipod perfectly. I am very happy with this item!

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SanDisk SDDR-95-A15 xD / SM Reader

SanDisk SDDR-95-A15 xD / SM Reader
  • Able to copy data between two memory cards
  • Easy to use; just drag and drop your files
  • Saves batteries; let an ImageMate Dual Reader (not your portable device) transfer your files
  • USB Mass Storage Class Devices
  • Certified Windows XP and Mac OS X and USB Full-Speed

Nothing much to say it reads and writes SM and XD cards with no problems whatsoever. Plug-n-Play is nice; I was up and running in a matter of minutes, right out of the box. A great price also, since everything I found in stores was around $20.

The only disappointing thing about this purchase was Amazon.com. The reader arrived in a severely tampered-with package. The entire back compartment that houses the USB cable had been cut open and was dangling, and the entire supposed-to-be sealed plastic rim that surrounds the package was cut off. Luckily the reader didn't appear to have been tampered with, and I'm assuming that maybe the cable was swapped out or this was a return. However, whatever the reason, there is no excuse for Amazon to ship out a new item in this condition. There is no way that someone could have overlooked this, other than simple lack of concern. Out of the 10+ purchases I have made with Amazon, this is the first one that has disappointed me.

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this is great! TRUE plug and play with both MAc(both 9 and 10) and Win(all versions 2000 and up)

so much better than a pny one which isn't true plug and play at all even with windows xp you still have to install the drivers from the cd =(

ScanDisk products a also very reliable.

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I already had an 8-in-1 reader and didn't realize that it couldn't read xD. You see I'm new to the digital imaging market and just bought a new digital camera. It turns out I needed an xD reader/writer and the SanDisk 95 fit the bill.

The price for one of those CF/xD adapters was too much, the same goes for the USB/xD adapter and the PCMCIA/xD adapter.

I needed something inexpensive (so that if it dies in the field, I can buy a new one w/o remorse), compact and travels easily with the camera.

So far the performance is admirable.

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This was the last issue that was USB2. Early issue drives were USB1. Works perfectly for those of us still using Smartmedia.

This is a great little gizmo. It has a slot to transfer photos from both an Olympus SM and a Fuji XD card. I use both an Olympus camera and a Fuji for low light/museum photos. Yes, I know they are not the latest as cameras go, but they still take great photos. I bought the Sandisk for use while traveling, as my desktop has the slot built in. I am not a techie, but you don't have to be to use this device. There was no software to install, I just plugged in the USB and it worked straight away. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this product.

Extended Battery for HP iPAQ RZ1700, iPAQ RZ1710, iPAQ RZ1715, iPAQ RZ1717 (with cover)

Extended Battery for HP iPAQ RZ1700, iPAQ RZ1710, iPAQ RZ1715, iPAQ RZ1717
  • Capacity: 1450mAh
  • Brand New
  • Replacement Battery

This battery was fairly easy to install. (You'll need a small torx screwdriver to take off the back cover. I found one at Lowe's as part of a set of small screwdrivers. In addition, I found instructions on the web on how to remove and instalol this battery.) Once the back cover is off, it's straightforward to find and replace the battery. This replacement battery worked well; and, it lasted alot longer than the original battery between charges.

Friday, August 29, 2014

PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 Series Handhelds

PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 Series Handhelds
  • Innovative design weighs just 8 ounces and folds up to save space; no batteries required
  • Full-size keys for true touch-typing
  • Take notes, write e-mail, create spreadsheets, and more
  • Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

The first Palm I purchased was an m105 last summer. I immediately purchased a Palm folding keyboard for m100 series PDAs. Now, a bit less than a year later, I've purchased an m130 and Palm m130-compatible keyboard. I have quite a bit to say about the folding keyboards Palm sells.

1. Price: The keyboard can be pricey (current retail price is three-quarters of the current retail price of an m105), but, if you're a student or find yourself in situations requiring you to take extensive notes, it's more than worth shelling out the cash. Amazon sells for a great price, so buy from here as opposed to retail stores.

2. Durability: I am a sophomore in college, and I use my Palm and its keyboard to take notes every single day. My keyboard has never been damaged, although I must note that it could break if you're not careful. Since it is a folding model and not one solid piece of machinery, the keyboard could snap if bent the wrong way. You also need to use this keyboard on a flat surface, as other reviewers have noted. If you don't have a desk nearby, though, just prop the keyboard up on a clipboard, notebook, textbook, etc. It's not that big of a hassle.

3. Ease of use: The biggest complaint about PDAs is the pain of using Graffiti to enter data into your device. Graffiti is indeed tiresome; I don't know how many times my Palm has incorrectly identified letters, requiring me to delete and re-enter. Very time-consuming, especially if you're taking notes during a lecture! Obviously, this keyboard eliminates the problem. I don't know about the average joe, but I type a heck of a lot faster than I can write with Graffiti, or even write with a traditional pen and paper. Taking notes in class is a breeze with the keyboard-no hand cramps, no crossing out errors, no scribbling in the margins because your teacher forgot to mention something earlier... It's great.

4. Quick copies: As others have mentioned, after you take notes using the keyboard, simply HotSync your data with your PC and print. Eaaaaaasy and fast. When friends at school are sick and miss class, they don't have to copy notes from others by hand-I just print them off a copy of mine.

5. Portability: This keyboard is very, very portable and surprisingly compact. The keyboard is broken into four parts, loosely connected. Just slide the clasp to pop open the keyboard, unfold, slide the outside two pieces along the connecting tracks until they lock with the inside two, and stick your PDA in the cradle. Ok, maybe it sounds complicated without the keyboard in front of you, but it's incredibly easy. When the keyboard is folded and closed, it's just a bit bigger than the PDA itself. Truly awesome.

6. Coolness: Finally, I have to mention the "cool" factor. I must say I enjoy the stares I get from classmates the first time I whip out this gizmo. It's a great way to break the ice with new people, and it makes you seem cutting-edge when everyone else takes out a pen and paper for lectures.

I give this product 4 stars out of 5 because of its price and the potential for breaking. I do point out once more, however, that Amazon has a great price for this keyboard. Also, I do acknowledge that there might not be an affordable way to make a sturdier folding keyboard. I would suggest to Palm that they include some sort of small, sliding plastic pieces on the underside of the folding pieces to perhaps provide some sort of braces so the keyboard couldn't bend the wrong way. Other than these minor flaws, this is a solid investment. Parents, get your kids this great tool.

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The Palm Keyboard is a great device for enhancing one's productivity. Here are five ways I use it all of the time:

1) Data Input -Here's the obvious. The Palm keyboard is usable for inputting data into all of the major Palm applications; calendar, address book, memo, to-do list and e-mail. Typing is always faster -and more accurate. (No surprises here.)

2) Word Processing and Printing -This one isn't so obvious. If you add Docs to Go (from Dataviz) on to your Palm, this will enable you to modify and compose new MS Word documents directly on your PDA. If you also add either BtPrint or IRPrint (from ISComplete.com), you can then print these documents to any number of Bluetooth or infrared capable printers (such as HP's 995 for Bluetooth, or HP's 350, 990, 995, or 1315 printers for IR). Syncing with your PC becomes less necessary. And why lug around a heavy laptop to word process when the Palm and Palm keyboard are as easy to carry as two small paperback novels?

3) Address Book -Here's a fun one. Open the address book and type in the first 3-5 letters of the name you're seeking and hit "enter." And, voila! You're there! I use the Palm keyboard when I have a lengthy list of people to call. (Scrolling with the stylus is, by comparison, very slow -and for the birds!)

4) E-mails and Voice Mails -Here's another less obvious one (but a biggie!). I use my Palm keyboard to write down information -and action steps -while reading or listening to e-mails and voice-mails, respectively. Then I delete them (or never look at them again). Why print out, file, shuffle and re-read or re-listen to e-mails and voice mails? This is so time consuming. With the Palm keyboard, I can record more info than on a note pad, and I can put my next steps directly into my to-do list so I won't forget. (To make this even easier, I always listen to voice mail using a speakerphone -my company's at work, and my Siemens 4200 2.4 ghz at home. All of the Siemens 4200 series phones have a speakerphone built into both the base and remote units. Very handy.)

5) Taking Notes in Meetings -This is another biggie! Why use paper and pen -when typing into one's Palm is so much faster? The data also becomes much more usable. After the meeting, I can print out a hard copy if I'd like to file the notes or distribute them phsycially. I can also upload them to my PC (normally as a MS Word document) if I want to file or disseminate them electronically. If you're worried about the "geek factor" of taking the keyboard to meetings -there isn't one! The Palm keyboard is an engineering marvel. I get only "oohs" and "aahs" when I unfurl it. (Taking a laptop to a meeting -now, that's geeky!) Other's are even more impressed when I arrive -without any paper!

In terms of computer power, the Palm is really a mini-PC -but hardly anyone uses it as such! The slow speed of data input (with a stylus), I believe, is a major factor. With this remarkably compact keyboard, the Palm can become a major productivity-enhancing tool. See how much faster you can go! I highly recommend it!

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Ok, i lvoe this thing. I can type 80 wps and can tke notes maybe around 40 wps with a pen or pencil. I always hate sitting at a lecture and missing stuff cause I can't write it down fast enough. This thing solves my problem. I type the stuff, and cna READ IT! When I write notes really fast they are illegiable, this thing solves all of my problems!

It is light, small, and very efficiant. You'll love it.

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I was considering buying a laptop, but hated the weight and the thought of protecting it from theft. I take this to meetings/seminars/mountains and write there. The batteries last a long long time on the Palm. If you take notes even moderately often, you'll thank yourself. I wish I'd had this in grad school. You can sync to your computer and it goes into outlook, then save to whatever file you want, and voila, computer word processed document.

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I waited for several months before I finally purchased this keyboard. First, I tried to save money with the attachable thumb keypad for the i705. This turned out to be quite a waste of money compared to the benefits of the full-size Portable Keyboard. I used to slowly enter one letter at a time with the stylus, then with the thumb keypad. Now, I am surprised at how fast I am typing with the Palm Keyboard. Not only is it fast and easy to set up, but it is also VERY high quality. I actually like it as much or better than my home computer keyboard.

If you regularly type large amounts of text into your Palm, then you should definitely save yourself a headache and buy this keyboard. Don't be surprised if you are able to type at the same speed as you would on a regular computer keyboard. The only complaint that I have is that it does not lock open. For instance, if you want to use it on your lap, you would need to find a book or something flat to put it on.