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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Protective Vinyl Skin Decal Cover for Amazon Kindle Fire 7" inch Tablet sticker skins Zebra Pink

Protective Vinyl Skin Decal Cover for Amazon Kindle Fire 7' inch Tablet sticker skins Zebra Pink
  • Add style to your Amazon Kindle Fire Skin
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This is just the coolest skin. My friend is a zebra Nut and she freaked when i gave it to her. Just the reaction I wanted.

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Very very bad quality. I got this as a gift for my girlfriend and was extremely disappointed in the purchase. The image was fuzzy and looked like something a 6 year old could make. It looked like a sticker you would get out of those cheap toy dispensers. The worst item I've bought from amazon. Do NOT buy.

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This is an awesome product. BEWARE this is not a cover, it is simply something to jazz up your Kindle. This is also not a sticker.I have gotten loads of complements on this adorable product. Again this is not a cover, it's just a flashy look for your Kindle.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve (Red) Carrying Case for Toshiba 1.0TB Canvio 3.0 Plus USB 3.0 Portable Exter

rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve Carrying Case for Toshiba 1.0TB Canvio 3.0 Plus USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU3XW - Black with White AccentsI am interested as it is red. It looks good in shape and durable. However, as I received it, I can see that the shape is not that proportional. The shape is square and the upper part of the square near the zipper looks wider.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Hot Sync and Charge Straight USB cable for the Samsung SGH-A867 Eternity - Charge and Data Sync with

Hot Sync and Charge Straight USB cable for the Samsung SGH-A867 Eternity - Charge and Data Sync with the same cable. Built with Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • Flexible cable measures 50 inches in total length. Included connector tip, wiring and power configuration is unique to Samsung SGH-A867 Eternity specifications.
  • Specification: Cable length: (50 inches), Outer Shell Material: (Flexible PU), Internal Leads: 24AWG, TipExchange Connector Design (Samsung SGH-A867 Eternity Specific)
  • Supports USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 transfer standards.
  • A quality product backed by the comprehensive Gomadic Lifetime Warranty.
  • Upgradeable TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a mechanism to upgrade the physical connector to adapt your cable to work with other devices in the future. (Additional connector tips sold separately).

I recieved this and it was everything I thought it would be. Not that I was expecting it to cure cancer or anything, but it was inexpensive, it did its job, and it came swiftly. I am fully satisfied with this.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Compaq iPAQ 3670 Color Pocket PC

Compaq iPAQ 3670 Color Pocket PC
  • 240 x 320 TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colors
  • 64 MB RAM and 16 MB ROM
  • Includes Pocket Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, and Outlook, plus desktop version of Outlook 2000
  • Plays Audible.com spoken-word content; optional expansion packs can add a variety of functions
  • Expansion-pack system allows you add functionality--from more memory to wireless card

This is the very best handheld on the market. In fact, if Compaq can shave this unit to half its current thickness, it will eat Palms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I wrote a database application for the Pocket PC, and the 3670 worked like cherry. This thing is so fast that it simply puts all other handhelds to shame. Guiness rates this device as the fastest handheld unit on the market, and the 3670 earns this hands down.

The charm in this unit is the awesome 64MB onbard memory, on top of the 16 ROM. If all you're looking for is an address book and basic calender, then the price probably doesn't justify the device. If you're offsite lots, and need to run desktop level apps without dragging your laptop along, this is it.

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I must say, for such a ...piece of equipment, this device is not made very well. Before I purchased the Compaq, I owned a Palm V. Whereas the Palm never failed me, in less than a year of ownership, the Compaq has developed several problems:

* My Compaq has fried its memory repeatedly

* The stylus no longer clicks into place, that mechanism has apparently broken.

* The silver coating is coming up

The color screen is nice, but doesn't make up for the headache or the cost. I wish I'd just purchased another Palm V when my last one was stolen.

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My Compaq Ipaq has always worked for me. Mine was actually from my grandfather, he won it. It's got very little memory, 16 MB, but it has a slot for an SD card. Overall, I like the system. All the parts are working fine now after a few years. The battery life is somewhere around five hours. I like the size, but the problem is you can't carry it around with much memory unless you use the expanison (memory card) pack, which makes it bulky and heavy. However, it has good graphics (it supports lots of free or shareware games), can be used as an mp3 player, typewriter/laptop, and is good for just a calendar or memo organizer. I think it's a good buy.

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This is the very best handheld on the market. In fact, if Compaq can shave this unit to half its current thickness, it will eat Palms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I wrote a database application for the Pocket PC, and the 3670 worked like cherry. This thing is so fast that it simply puts all other handhelds to shame. Guiness rates this device as the fastest handheld unit on the market, and the 3670 earns this hands down.

The charm in this unit is the awesome 64MB onbard memory, on top of the 16 ROM. If all you're looking for is an address book and basic calender, then the price probably doesn't justify the device. If you're offsite lots, and need to run desktop level apps without dragging your laptop along, this is it.

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This is a great unit. It would be nice if it could store the CF cards internally. Great features at a somewhat high price. Had a Palm V before this. The Pocket PC software offers far more features! Worth the extra $$$

Friday, June 27, 2014

Sony ICD-SX712D Digital Flash Voice Recorder Includes Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice to Print Softw

Sony ICD-SX712D Digital Flash Voice Recorder Includes Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice to Print Software
  • Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice to print software
  • Built-in 2 GB flash memory
  • 2-Position Stereo Microphone
  • Records in LPCM 44.1kHz 16 bit and MP3 (320 kbps-8 kbps)
  • S-Microphone System

இ Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:

ѾѾѾѾѾ Very highly recommended with warm fuzzies!

I work in high tech and I am also a musician who plays guitars, harmonica, and world-beat/ethnic percussion. So I find portable digital recorders like this to be highly useful on a weekly basis for recording everything from personal dictation of thoughts and ideas, to in-person meetings, to telephone conferences, to jam sessions with my other musician friends, to recording impromptu music ideas and vocals.

Prior to purchasing this Sony ICD-SX712, I frequently used a Sony ICD-SX750 2 GB Flash Memory Digital Voice Recorder (Black). And before that, one of my main portable digital recorders was a Sony MZ-NF810CK Net MD MiniDisc Recorder with Car Kit with a Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone for recording music ideas, jam sessions, and rehearsals. Sony's MZ-NF810CK Net MD MiniDisc recorder offered CD-quality digital recording with a full 20Hz-20,000Hz +/-3dB frequency range, along with an AM/FM/TV/Weather tuner. But for years, my one big complaint with Sony's Net MD MiniDisc recorder was that the device had no 'Line Out' or easy method to transfer my digital recordings off of its MiniDisc so that I could perform further editing on the computer.

Even though the "712" number in this ICD-SX712 model is numerically smaller than Sony's previous model of ICD-SX750, I see this model as a substantially improved direct replacement for their previous ICD-SX750 model, which was also priced very similarly. Since I have both the ICD-SX750 and ICD-SX712 recorders, some of this product review will compare the two models.

With the advent of affordable digital recorders that use onboard flash memory and/or Memory Stick Micro (M2) and microSD memory cards, I find myself using my Net MD recorder less and less now. Note that the Sony line of "ICD" recorders are NOT really professional digital audio recorders for recording full-spectrum music, but this ICD-SX712 can still produce a very good CD-quality stereo recording for most kinds of music. Using its best LPCM 44.1 kHz 16-bit recording mode, the ICD-SX712 records a frequency range of 40Hz-20kHz. Depending upon the music that you are wanting to record, this may or may not be sufficient since a dedicated digital audio recorder will go down to 20 Hz. If you really want a digital audio recorder for music applications, I would highly recommend either the Sony PCM-M10/R Portable Linear PCM Recorder, 96-kHz/24-bit, 4GB Memory & USB High-Speed Port, Glossy Red, the Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder, both of which will record a pristine 20Hz to 20,000+ Hz frequency range at 96-kHz/24-bit recording mode, or one of the Tascam portable digital recorders. Sony's "ICD" recorder line is more optimized for recording voice (dictation, interviews, meetings), but this ICD-SX712 also does a very good job of recording music. There is not much musical content that goes below the 40Hz sub-bass low end that this ICD-SX712 can record: the low fundamentals of a bass tuba, and the fundamentals of a contrabassoon, harp, double bass, pipe organ, piano.

What is in the box package?

✵ ICD-SX712 Voice Recorder

✵ Two AAA alkaline batteries

✵ "Ear bud" stereo headphones

✵ Mini-USB-to-USB cable to connect the recorder to your computer

✵ Sound Organizer software CD (for Windows 7/Vista/XP only, no Mac support)

✵ Dragon NaturallySpeaking software CD ("Voice to Print" version, also known as the "Recorder Edition"; for Windows only, no Mac support)

✵ Soft carrying pouch sleeve

✵ Stand, with tripod mount, for positioning the recorder's microphone

✵ Highly detailed 155-page all-English 'Operating Instructions' guide

The voice recorder itself has size dimensions of 1 1/4 inches wide by 5 3/8 inches long with a thickness of 5/8 inches, and it weighs 2.3 ounces without batteries and 3.1 ounces with batteries. So it is a quarter-inch longer than my ICD-SX750 and a half-ounce heavier.

More of the ICD-SX712's features are described and rated below:

ѾѾѾѾѾ Excellent 5-fuzzies feature ratings:

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recorded sound quality is excellent with crystal-clear sound clarity, both in its directional and stereo microphone positions. Stereo recordings have excellent three-dimensional spatial imaging. And when the recording level is set to "High" microphone sensitivity, the recorded speech of a distant speaker in a large auditorium is excellent. Sony claims that this recorder can pick up sounds from 25 meters (82 feet) away when using its highest-quality LPCM recording format, and I do not doubt that claim.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Compared to my older ICD-SX750, the ICD-SX712's microphones are noticeably more sensitive for recording even the slightest low-level sounds. My acoustic guitar fingerpicking gets recorded with the subtle sounds of my fingers working the strings, speech and vocals get recorded with the slight sounds of breathing, and the directional recording of a person speaking at the far end of a room or a stereo recording of both nearby and distant birds chirping in the trees all get recorded with great clarity. This new recorder introduces Sony's newly-developed 'S-Microphone System', and it combines advanced audio processing technology with a highly sensitive new microphone that captures even faint or distant subjects with extra clarity while reducing background hiss. A 'S-Master Digital Amplifier' produces great accuracy, clear separation of signals, and balanced sound reproduction using digital-to-digital processing, and the recorded signal is taken through the full-digital DSP stage without additional digital-to-analog conversion.

ѾѾѾѾѾ This voice recorder has lots of features with a great deal of usefulness! Do not feel apprehensive about feeling like you need to read all of this recorder's 155-page 'Operating Instructions' guide. You do not need to read all the pages to begin using this recorder effectively. For quick ease of use initially, you just need to read/skim the first 39 pages. This covers the basics of setup, recording, listening, and erasing. If you will mainly use the recorder for one, two, or three main purposes (e.g. dictation, group meetings, and music recording), you just need to familiarize yourself with a handful of the recorder's options for adjusting its recording parameters to suit each situation. For example, I mainly use my recorder for the following purposes: personal dictation with speech-to-text conversion using Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11, recording work-related phone calls, recording a group meeting, and recording musical performances either by me with friends or by others in a music rehearsal setting.

Like the previous ICD-SX750 model, this voice recorder comes with a thorough 'Operating Instructions' guide. On Sony's Web site, I did notice that there is also a simple 'Quick Start Guide' PDF that you can download. I do not know why this 'Quick Start Guide' was not included in the package, but perhaps since this product was only released a month ago, they did not have a printed 'Quick Start Guide' available for packaging at the time?

ѾѾѾѾѾ Setup is pretty simple. The recorder comes with two AAA alkaline batteries. I can also use my own rechargeable AAA batteries. When used with rechargeable batteries, the batteries will recharge whenever I connect the recorder to my computer using the supplied Mini-USB-to-USB cable. Alternately, I can use the USB cord to connect the recorder to a separately-purchased AC adapter, e.g. Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger or Sony's own Sony AC U50AD Power adapter. Rechargeable batteries take about 4 hours to fully recharge from an empty state. However, with the recorder connected via USB to a turned-on computer or to an AC adapter, I can charge the batteries while still using the recorder, which is very handy for very long recording sessions.

The ICD-SX712 can record in the following formats, listed with their approximate hours of recording time listed for using both fully-charged alkaline and rechargeable batteries, the maximum recording time that can be stored by the internal 2-GB flash memory, and the frequency range that is recorded:

LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit: 25 hrs alkaline, 19 hrs rechargeable; 3 hours 0 minutes; 40-20,000 Hz

MP3 320kbps: 22 hrs alkaline, 17 hrs rechargeable; 13 hours 20 minutes; 40-16,000 Hz

MP3 192kbps: 22 hrs alkaline, 17 hrs rechargeable; 22 hours 20 minutes; 40-16,000 Hz

MP3 128kbps: 22 hrs alkaline, 17 hrs rechargeable; 33 hours 30 minutes; 40-16,000 Hz

MP3 48kbps(MONO): 25 hrs alkaline, 19 hrs rechargeable; 89 hours 25 minutes; 40-14,000 Hz

MP3 8kbps(MONO): 25 hrs alkaline, 19 hrs rechargeable; 536 hours 0 minutes; 50-2,000 Hz

Note that this also means a fresh set of alkaline batteries will often provide significantly longer recording time than rechargeable batteries. This is especially true for rechargeable batteries that have been repeatedly recharged over a long period of time. Overall, this recorder has very good battery life.

Additionally, the recorder has a memory card slot that accepts either a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card of up to 16 GB, a microSD (FAT16) card up to 2 GB, or a microSDHC (FAT32) card from 4 GB to 32 GB. Along with its internal 2-GB of flash memory, I have also equipped my recorder with the Sony Memory Stick Micro M2 16 GB Flash Memory Card with USB Reader. When used with the two largest-capacity memory cards supported by the recorder, I can boost the recording time for each of the recording formats as follows:

LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit: 24 hours 15 minutes (16 GB), 48 hours 40 minutes (32 GB)

MP3 320kbps: 107 hours 0 minutes (16 GB), 214 hours 0 minutes (32 GB)

MP3 192kbps: 178 hours 0 minutes (16 GB), 357 hours 0 minutes (32 GB)

MP3 128kbps: 268 hours 0 minutes (16 GB), 536 hours 0 minutes (32 GB)

MP3 48kbps(MONO): 715 hours 0 minutes (16 GB), 1431 hours 0 minutes (32 GB)

MP3 8kbps(MONO): 4294 hours 0 minutes (16 GB), 8589 hours 0 minutes (32 GB)

And if this is still not enough recording time, I simply switch out the filled-up memory card and insert another empty memory card.

One big difference between the supported recording formats of the previous ICD-SX750 recorder and this ICD-SX712 is that Sony has discarded support for the five LPEC recording formats (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, LP). LPEC is a compressed-sound codec that is proprietary to Sony. On the ICD-SX750, using a LPEC recording format allowed me to add a bookmark during playback of an LPEC recording, and I could also assign a 1-star, 2-star, or 3-star "priority" ranking to LPEC recordings. These were two nifty little features that I could not use with WAV or MP3 recording formats. But recording with LPEC format also meant that I needed extra Sony software in order to convert the LPEC format to a standard, and more portable, MP3 or WAV format (a function that was performed by the Sony 'Digital Voice Editor' software that was bundled with the ICD-SX750). So now, like Sony's professional line of digital audio recorders, the ICD-SX712 only supports industry-standard LPCM (WAV) and MP3 codec formats.

After inserting the batteries, I set the date and time, select the English/Spanish/French language option, and then I am ready to go!

ѾѾѾѾѾ I can either record the recorder's 2-GB built-in memory, or I can record directly to my installed memory card. Five folders are initially created in the memory card, along with the five initial folders in the built-in memory, and the folder structure is slightly different between the two. I can switch between recording to the built-in memory or to the memory card by pressing either the folder button or the [MENU] button. A nifty 'Cross-Memory Recording' option allows me to automatically continue recording onto the memory card after I have filled up the 2-GB built-in memory. The maximum number of folders that I can have is 400, and the maximum number of files is 4074.

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recorder has flexible file functions, including protecting files from being erased or edited, and moving or copying files. I can rename any of the folders using one of the 16 pre-defined folder name options.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Unlike the ICD-SX750, which had two stereo microphones and a mono/directional microphone located in between the two stereo microphones, this ICD-SX712 only has the two unidirectional stereo microphones. Both microphones have a directional response pattern when they are both pointed forward in a 0-degree angle, and they mimic a cardioid-like microphone response when I use my finger to flip them to face outward at a 120-degree angle for stereo recording. The 0-degree microphone position, with both microphones pointed forward, is great for uses like personal dictation, interviewing someone, or recording a speaker who is either in a conference room or auditorium, where you want to focus the recording in one direction. The 120-degree microphone position is great for recording all surrounding sounds in stereo, such as recording a group meeting or recording a live music rehearsal or concert. The stereo recording does a great job of picking up all left-right and near-far spatial information.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Recording parameters have been simplified with five 'Scene' presets. There are basically three recording parameters that you need to think about in order to use this recorder effectively: the recording format mode, the recording level microphone sensitivity, and whether to record in directional or stereo mode. All of the recorder's other features can be investigated later.

A new 'Scene' function now takes the uncertainty out of adjusting recorder settings to suit your recording situation, and it makes it tremendously easy to quickly switch between five different sets of recording parameters. The five 'Scene' modes are referred to as "Meeting", "Voice Notes", "Interview", "Music", and your own custom "My Scene" preset. For each of the five 'Scene' presets, you can define its own combination of settings for record mode, record level, low cut filter and limiter settings, voice-operated recording, and synchronized recording options. The default settings for each 'Scene' allow for the foolproof recording of clear, natural-sounding results for each situation. You can also edit the defaults for each scene to suit your needs. The 'Scene' terminology reminds me of the 'scene' modes that are widely used in digital cameras, especially the user-friendly point-and-shoot digital cameras, for using pre-programmed camera exposure setups for people who do not want to (or know how to) adjust the settings by themselves. Essentially, you get five easily accessible presets of recording parameters that you can edit, modify, save, and access. On my older Sony ICD-SX750 model, if I wanted to shift gears between personal dictation and recording a live music rehearsal, I had to go into the recorder's menu functions and manually switch my recording parameters each time.

The following describes the five 'Scene Select' menu options, the default recording parameters that are used, and some of my own recommended changes that I made using the 'Scene Edit' function.

✵ "Meeting" :: To record in a variety of situations, such as recording a meeting in a spacious conference room or a lecture in an auditorium.

Default setup: (REC Mode: MP3 192kbps), (REC Level: Medium), (Low Cut Filter: On), (Limiter: Off), (Voice-Operated Recording: Off), (Synchronized Recording: Off)

Notes: Point both microphones forward at a 0-degree angle to focus on one speaker, or at a 120-degree angle to record stereo sounds such as a group meeting where there are multiple speakers from different directions. Set 'REC Level' to "High", instead of "Medium", if the speaker is far away or not speaking loud enough.

✵ "Voice Notes" :: To record dictation with the microphone in front of your mouth. This is also the 'Scene' to use when recording dictation that is to be transcribed into text using Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

Default setup: (REC Mode: MP3 128kbps), (REC Level: Low), (Low Cut Filter: On), (Limiter: Off), (Voice-Operated Recording: Off), (Synchronized Recording: Off)

Notes: Point both microphones forward at a 0-degree angle. Because Dragon NaturallySpeaking needs high-quality recordings for accurate speech recognition transcriptions, I change the default 'REC Mode' to the better "MP3 320kbps".

✵ "Interview" :: To record another human being interviewed.

Default setup: (REC Mode: MP3 192kbps), (REC Level: Medium), (Low Cut Filter: On), (Limiter: Off), (Voice-Operated Recording: Off), (Synchronized Recording: Off)

Notes: Point both microphones forward at a 0-degree angle. I also use this 'Scene' when recording a phone call where I point the recorder at the phone's speakerphone.

✵ "Music" :: To record live music.

Default setup: (REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit), (REC Level: Low(Music)), (Low Cut Filter: Off), (Limiter: Off), (Voice-Operated Recording: Off), (Synchronized Recording: Off)

Notes: Position the microphones at the 120-degree angle to record stereo sounds from all directions. The 'REC Level' microphone sensitivity setting of "Low(Music)" is better for loud music such as band practice or rock music, or when your audio input is a CD player. A 'REC Level' setting of "High(Music)" is better for acoustic instruments, or when your audio input is a tape recorder or portable CD player.

✵ "My Scene" :: Use to store your favorite settings.

Default setup: (REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit), (REC Level: Manual, with the recording level set to "10"), (Low Cut Filter: Off), (Limiter: On), (Voice-Operated Recording: Off), (Synchronized Recording: Off)

Notes: This can be used to store your favorite combination of settings, especially if you use a manually-adjusted recording level that you have configured and want to re-use later. When manually adjusting the recording level, the 'Limiter' function is activated to prevent distortion due to sound bursts being too loud.

All of the 'Scene' recording parameters are displayed on the backlit LCD screen using words or graphical icons.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Compared with the previous ICD-SX750, the ergonomics of the new ICD-SX712's layout have been significantly improved, making it far easier to access all of the recorder's many functions, even if I have not used some of the functions for many months. The ICD-SX750 had a nice LCD display, but I had to access everything through its [MENU] button and all of its record/playback buttons were located on the recorder's right side. On the ICD-SX712, I can now directly access the folder structure from its own dedicated button, the 'Scene Select' option has its own [SCENE] button, and except for the 'VOLUME', 'ERASE', and repeat buttons on the right side, all record and playback buttons are located on the front below the LCD display. The recorder has a 4-way rocker switch that is very intuitive to use, and the menu system makes use of a layout that groups all functions under 5 main tabs, 'Recording', 'Playback', 'Edit', 'LCD Display Settings', 'Recorder Settings', and some tabs use sub-tabs.

ѾѾѾѾѾ A small LED indicator light turns green during playback and turns red during recording operations.

ѾѾѾѾѾ For recording a meeting room that has the background hum of an air conditioner, recording a speaker at a convention or auditorium where there is extraneous noise, or recording someone speaking during gusty winds, setting the 'LCF (Low Cut Filter)' to "ON" will cut out frequencies below 200 Hz (e.g. room ventilation, machinery humming, wind).

ѾѾѾѾѾ There is also an 'NOISE CUT' slider switch that can be used during playback of the recording to cut out both high and low frequencies, thereby focusing more on the midrange frequencies of human voices. This frequency filter can be set to either a "Maximum" or "Medium" mode to enhance human speech and reduce distracting background noise. Compared to the previous ICD-SX750 model's 'NOISE CUT' function, Sony calls their newly-developed filter an 'Intelligent Noise Cut' because, unlike other digital voice recorders that simply cut high and low frequencies, 'Intelligent Noise Cut' analyzes the fingerprint of background noise, removing unwanted frequencies to leave recorded speech sounding crisp and natural. This is highly useful, for example, if you are interviewing someone on a noisy sidewalk.

Sony advertises that this new ICD-SX712 model has a newly-designed acoustic isolation that cuts the transmission of mechanical and handling noise to both microphones from the main recorder. So its microphones are supposedly better decoupled from the main recorder body. But you really should have all of your recording parameters already thought out and set up before you begin recording as various movements of the recorder's switches, pressing of buttons to access and change various recording menu functions (via the backlit LCD screen), flipping the microphones between their 0-degree and 120-degree positions, or sliding of your fingers across the unit will still get included into the recording, even if the microphone sensitivity is set to "Low". Ideally, have the recorder fully set up before the recording, and use the included stand to prop up the microphone. Unless the situation warrants it (e.g. interviewing someone while standing up), try to avoid holding or adjusting the recorder once the recording has started.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Instead of a slider switch that is labeled "On/Off", the on/off switch on this recorder is labeled "POWER/HOLD". To turn the device on or off, I slide the switch to the left. Or I can slide the switch to the right to place the recorder in "HOLD" mode. The "HOLD" mode holds the recorder in whatever operation mode I am using (play, stop, pause, record). When the recorder is on "HOLD" during a certain operation, I cannot accidentally interrupt that function when I carry the recorder around or hold it in my hand. So using this "HOLD" slider switch protects me from inadvertently pressing the "pause" or "stop" button during an extended recording session since the recorder will not respond to the pressing of any buttons while it is in "HOLD" mode.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Whereas the previous ICD-SX750 had a 'DIVIDE' button to dynamically divide an ongoing recording into separate messages, the ICD-SX712 now has a more-flexible 'T-MARK' button to add track marks during recording, playback, or pausing operations. Track marks are used in both Sony's Net MD MiniDisc recorders and their professional audio recorders, and they function like bookmarks in a recording. I can add up to 98 track marks per recording file. I can use these track marks to jump to different positions in the recording during playback (especially useful for lengthy recordings), or I can use these track marks to later divide the recording into separate messages. I can also combine/add or overwrite sections of messages and recordings.

ѾѾѾѾѾ I can monitor an ongoing recording by listening to it through headphones connected to the recorder.

ѾѾѾѾѾ I can connect an external stereo microphone or external equipment such as a CD player to record from those sources. The recorder provides "plug in power" for use with an external microphone.

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recorder has a voice-operated recording function, which starts recording when sound is detected, and pauses when no sound is heard, so recording halts during silent periods.

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recorder has a 'SYNC REC' synchronized recording function that is similar to the voice-operated recording function, but is intended for connecting the audio output of other equipment (e.g. CD player) to the recorder's microphone jack. The recorder then pauses when no sound is input, and starts recording when you start playback on the external equipment's sound source.

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recordings can be played back either through the recorder's built-in speaker or through the headphone jack (headphones will obviously provide much better playback sound quality).

ѾѾѾѾѾ One playback function that I use a lot is the 'Digital Pitch Control'. On the older ICD-SX750, this allowed me to change the playback speed between 200% and -75% of a recording's normal speed. This is really useful for me when I am learning a really complex guitar riff that I recorded from a live rehearsal; I can slow down the recording to learn from it and practice along with it at a slower pace, and even at the maximum "-75%" slowdown in tempo, the pitch is not changed, which is awesome for music applications. And for a lecture where the speaker is talkiinnngggg reaaallllyy slow, I can speed it up without having the speaker sound like a Chipmunk. On this new ICD-SX712, this feature has been made uber-cool for musicians and singers, because in addition to being able to adjust the playback speed/tempo between 25% (or -75%) and 300%, I can also independently adjust the sound by up to six halftones (semitones) higher or lower. Using the 4-way rocker switch, I press the left/right buttons to decrease/increase playback speed, and I press the up/down buttons to change the key higher/lower. The LCD display shows an X/Y-axis graph of how you are adjusting the sounds, and the sharp/flat icon (#/b) is displayed if you are changing to higher/lower halftones.

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recorder has six very useful playback style settings: "Pop" (emphasizes middle ranges, ideal for vocals); "Rock" (emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound); "Jazz" (emphasizes high ranges for lively sound); "Bass1" (emphasizes bass); "Bass2" (emphasizes bass even more); "Custom" (you can design your own custom sound using its 5-band equalizer).

ѾѾѾѾѾ Another cool playback feature, useful for lecture, seminar, and crowd environments is the 'Digital Voice Up' (V-UP). This function boosts and amplifies the low-level sounds in the recording, great for hearing low voices that were recorded from a distance out of range or away from the direction of the microphone. If you are recording in a spacious auditorium where you are seated towards the rear, you can set the 'REC Level' to "High" to record a sound located far away from the recorder or a low sound. And then if you still need additional volume from the low-level sound, during playback of this recording, you can use the 'Digital Voice Up' function at either its "Maximum" or "Medium" strength.

ѾѾѾѾѾ The recorder has an alarm clock function to play back a recording at a specific date and time.

ѾѾѾѾѾ A new and very useful feature that Sony added is that I can now search for a recording based on what date it was recorded. From the menu, the 'Calendar' option will display a monthly calendar, and the days when a recording was stored will be underlined on the monthly calendar display. So if I want to retrieve recordings of music rehearsals on a particular weekend or a Monday morning work meeting, this feature makes them easy to find!

ѾѾѾѾѾ When I plug the recorder into my computer using the supplied USB cord, the device looks like a 2-GB flash drive, with various folders containing the .WAV (for LPCM recordings), or .MP3 files. If the recorder's memory card slot has a Memory Stick Micro (M2) or microSD/microSDHC card installed, I can also access these folders just like any other external storage device; in this case, the built-in memory and memory card will display as two separate drive letters. I can use the recorder's flash memory simply as a USB flash drive to store text files onto it if I wanted to. And I can just drag-and-drop the files from the recorder's folders onto my computer's hard drive.

ѾѾѾѾѾ Using the Windows-only (not Mac-compatible) 'Sound Organizer' software, I can transfer files that I have recorded to my computer to manage and edit them. I can also transfer music files and podcast files stored on my computer to the recorder. I can also access the same editing and playback functions that are on the recorder itself, such as adding track marks and dividing a recording into pieces or using the 'Digital Pitch Control'. With Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software installed, I can also start the transcribing of a recorded speech file from within the 'Sound Organizer' software. I select the recorded speech file that I want to transcribe, select the 'Dragon' menu option, Dragon converts the recording into text, and I make corrections in the pop-up 'DragonPad' Notepad-like text editor to both correct the transcription mistakes that Dragon made and to further (hopefully) train Dragon to learn and adapt from the corrected mistakes. 'Sound Organizer' also has rudimentary CD-burning functions that let me create an audio CD, MP3 CD, or data CD from the recorder's files. Even though this 'Sound Organizer' software is not Mac-compatible, Mac users do not need this to transfer the files from the recorder onto their computer.

One of the 'Sound Organizer' software options lets me start up Sony's great 'Sound Forge Audio Studio' software. HOWEVER, Sony no longer offers this bundled with their latest and greatest ICD recorder. Arggh.

My previous ICD-SX750 was bundled with a Windows-only 'Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 LE' that is geared towards music editing and production. This "LE" version is the "lite edition" of Sony's industry-standard two-channel audio-editing program for Windows, with some useful extras thrown in, and a nice $60+ package if you were to buy this software separately. With Sound Forge Audio Studio, I can perform a variety of digital audio editing functions: save and convert in many formats; change sample rate and bit depth; edit, cut, paste, fade-in/out; set markers and regions within a recording; apply frequency equalization adjustments, swap channels, and even play the audio in reverse. The "version 9 LE" comes with 11 sound processing effects that I can apply to the audio such as chorus, delay, reverb, wah-wah, and distortion. There is also a 'Vocal Eraser' plug-in which tries to remove the vocals from the mix to make a karaoke version of a song; this works with varying degrees of effectiveness. I can archive vinyl recordings and use its 'Vinyl Restoration' noise reduction and 'Audio Restoration' features to adjust the amount of clean-up of clicks and pops and unwanted hiss. Although this software does not offer true multi-track mixing, it does allow me to mix external audio tracks into a recording. And although this is not a video editing tool, I can edit audio files and then attach them to video files. I import the video file, and then edit the soundtrack by scrubbing, as if I had a jog/shuttle control, using the [J], [K], [L] keys on my keyboard to reverse, pause, or forward the playback. When I am finished with my audio editing, I can then burn a CD from the application, or I can also extract audio tracks from a CD for use within the application.

But it appears that Sony is now only bundling the "LE" version of their great 'Audio Studio' software with their more-expensive line of 96-kHz/24-bit Digital Field Recorders. I was hoping that they would bundle a "LE" lite version of their 'Sound Forge Audio Studio 10', but I have to purchase that separately... or just continue to use my existing 'Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 LE'.

NOTE: My review does not end here, but continues onto the 'Comment' section of this review. Amazon does not let me post my entire review in one piece, so I split it into two pieces :-( (continue to the 'Comment' section to keep reading :-)

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The recorder works fine, and the recording quality is very good, although the internal speakers do not give an accurate indication of the recording level. Once you put the recordings on the computer, they are much louder than you'd think. The controls are not especially difficult to master.

The real problem here was the software. The only reason that I bought this one over the cheaper model was the included dragon software. The dragon software is NOT mac-compatible, even though there's nothing about that in the product description. Also, the software, like all dragon software must be trained to your voice. So if you're using it for transcription, and you can learn the dragon language of punctuation, etc., it might work, but it wasn't especially good at transcribing me, even after I trained it. But don't even think about using it to try to transcribe a conversation or interview.

I am returning this product, and buying the cheaper version.

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There are a lot of competing products out there in the voice recorder market, including the ability to do many of these functions on smartphones like Google and Apple, but Sony's Digital Flash Voice Recorder in my mind is the as good as you may need. The lack of a full function set of software that can work with the Mac is the reason for the lack of five stars. This decision on Sony's part to only support Windows seems to continue a long running feud between Sony and Apple, though understandably it could also be argued that the size of the Apple market might not make the effort worth the cost. You can use this with Apple, and the MP3 files are easy enough to read by any system. None the less, the specs are presented elsewhere here, and what I would add is that the unit is industrial, very high design for form vs. function, if you are using Windows the unit does what it says it does and is simple to use. The unit has very long battery life, swivel mics, and ability to plug in outboard mic to get better sound quality, headphones and a micro SD slot.

The base unit has a USB connector to the computer, but the recorder also has a standard smaller USB jack, which can plug in without the base unit.

Software from Nuance, a specific version of Dragon, allows you to train the unit to your voice and have your dictation transcribed, though I have not used this function and can't evaluate how well it works. Menu system on the Sony is very simple and functional. Solid and well placed buttons allow you to quickly change scenes for settings of the mic for the appropriate recording venue.

Quality of the sound was excellent under all situations that I recorded to. While not specifically aimed at the music market, it is a good choice for a balance between the spoken word and music, though for high quality music recordings, choose a higher end product targeted for that, which Sony also makes.

All in all, I am extremely pleased with this rugged unit that can be thrown in a bag and not worry about the battery going dead over a couple of days on a shoot. It does use standard AAA batteries. It is a good addition to anyone doing interviews. I also have a number of higher end recorders, but rarely just have them with me. I carry the Sony SX712D with me in my backpack where ever I go. It's as light as a couple of pens.

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I have been an Amazon customer for years and this is my 1st review. I benefited from consulting customer reviews to make informed purchases of my own in the past. So I felt obliged to return the favor with a review on this product.

I bought this Sony recorder for college. A few of my classes are heavily lecture-oriented. So writing everything down that comes out of my instructors' lips is a ridiculous and inconceivable endeavor. I was both paradoxically skeptical and optimistic about the Dragon transcription software. Optimistic because it would further streamline my note-taking capabilities 'if' it worked. Skeptical because 'if' it worked, then why isn't everyone else in class toting around a voice recorder of their own? Will I pioneer a new cutting-edge approach to lecture note-taking?...Eh, probably not.

Be informed, the Dragon software that comes with this Sony recorder is the 11th version "Recorder" edition. This edition's functionality is limited compared to the full edition which you can use to speak directly into a headset and have your computer act as an electronic secretary taking dictation. I do not know if the accuracy of the audio-to-text transcription for the full edition is more accurate than the "Recorder" edition that comes with this Sony Recorder. But I will explain the disappointing accuracy of the "Recorder" edition based on my direct experiences.

I will presuppose the initial configuration required for the "Recorder" edition is also a fundamental start-up procedure to operate the full edition as well (I may be wrong). By configuration I mean you must create a user profile to identify a particular speaker's voice you decide to associate with a user profile. A user profile must be created in order for any transcription to be performed with the Dragon program. Once a profile is established the meticulous task of updating that user profile to improve its transcription accuracy is an on-going and never-ending assignment.

This is what the process looks like. First, you are going to upload an audio file from the Sony Recorder to your computer. Then you open the Dragon program and create a user profile. Afterwards, you upload an audio file for transcription. This all sounds sweet. But be informed it takes time and energy to make lemonade with this lemon.

When I transcribed a few lectures, the Dragon program presented a feeble attempt at transcribing my audio files on its factory-installed notepad, a pseudo bootleg version of Microsoft Word. Mastering the user profile's configuration to transcribe audio files accurately requires the performance of constant manual corrections and automatically scheduled updates. I don't completely dismiss the 'chance' (emphasis on the word implying serious skepticism) that the software can produce reliable and accurate transcription. But I just don't have the extra time, perhaps know-how, and definitely patience to make that absolute determination. I come from the school of thought that says if I pay you the full price of what you propose, then give me a product that delivers everything I expect it's supposed to do without any small fine print encoded in technical jargon and extraneous time-consuming work attached.

I bought this Sony recorder with the expectation and intention to take it to class, record lectures, then take the device back home and use the Dragon software to produce a manuscript for notes. The Sony Recorder is a premium piece of equipment. I am happy with my purchase as far as the recorder goes. But I am disappointed with the Dragon audio-to-text software. The purpose of buying the transcription software is to the reduce the amount of time I spend on note-taking and optimize efficiency. The Dragon "Recorder" edition included with the purchase of the Sony Recorder is a nuanced program that impedes the process.

If I could turn back time and I knew then what I know now. I would have simply purchased the digital recorder alone and transcribed audio files on my own with Microsoft Word on my computer. I don't have the time to toy with the configuration nuances of multiple user profiles. I have multiple lectures to record and transcribe every day. For me, it's more expeditious to type the audio files by my damn self :)

This recorder is amazing. It is easy to use and really helps to fill in the blanks after lectures. Important conversations also can be recorded, transcribed and saved for later. Very good at capturing the speeech, and not the extraneous noise. What can I say, it's a SONY!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Samsung 16GB Class 10 MicroSDHC High Speed Memory Card with SD Adapter and SanDisk MobileMate USB Re

Samsung 16GB Class 10 MicroSDHC High Speed Memory Card with SD Adapter and SanDisk MobileMate USB ReaderI will start with the most important message in this review: STAY AWAY FROM KOMPUTERBAY AND THEIR ITEMS. You can read my other posts and you can see I always take an reasonable, unbias approach I honestly enjoy sharing insights from my experience, elevating awareness, and impart knowledge to those that are interested ;-) I understand everyone isn't up to speed on this and that so I will try to explain issues as best as possible. If necessary respond with a comment and I'll try to help out!

I bought a Nook Color as a Christmas gift for someone and I purchased this item to provide additional storage. Since it is in the same price ranges as Class 4 16 GB cards this seemed to be the no-brainer choice. That's where I was wrong and our story goes downhill.

I admit I am a tech nerd and as any good nerd I did some additional research while waiting for the item to arrive. While looking I became a little concerned as I started noticing inconsistencies with the Komputerbay's listing and what's on other sites like Samsung's. I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt so I waited until it arrived. This is when it went from bad to worse.

Upon arrival I did a quick visual inspection and here's what I noticed and why it is an issue:

1) All letters are white The card size (ie 16 GB) should be written in a different color from the other text

2) The letter "G" in Samsung I compared the font and it does not match Samsung's trademark label nor any other retail Samsung products I purchased in the past

3) The case is all black currently Samsung only sell a 16GB Class 10 micro SDHC card in their Plus series which has an all white case.

Epic fail on the visual inspection. I used the program h2testw to benchmark the speed and integrity of the card. Summary of the the speed test (another fail):

Write:7.2 MB/s

Read: 18.0 MB/s

(I'm not rooting the NC so I worry about doing a 4kb/32q benchmark)

For anyone and everyone reading a Class 10 card is required to have a MINIMUM write speed of 10 MB/s anything less, even 9.9, fails Class 10 and it is downgraded to a lower class. In fact a Class 4 SanDisk I have tested at 6.8 MB/s and should highlight Class 6 is a more appropriate. I can say confidently I did not receive a Class 10 card and I wish I could say at the very least it was a functional 16GB Class 6 but sadly there's more....a failed sector on the card resulted in corrupt files in about 50% of the card storage.

Almost immediately I sent Samsung a message containing the model and serial #'s on the back of the card requesting confirmation that this is a genuine Samsung card and that this is a 16GB Class 10 micro SDHC card. It honestly surprised me when they replied back with the following:

"According to our information this particular unit is not a Samsung unit. It does not match any model or serial number in our systems." The full email response from Samsung was included in the return box to Amazon.

To make this crystal clear since this is not a genuine Samsung product there is NO MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OR SUPPORT.

Following my initial contact I spoke with multiple people at Samsung on the phone and computer as they had a sincere interest. They reviewed all the information and specifically use the terms "fake", "fraudulent", and "counterfeit" during the nearly two hours. This was the first they heard of 'Komputerbay' they are not an authorized reseller of Samsung products. I can say this is the last time I'll do business with Komputerbay.

My 'product not as described' refund request was finally processed (Amazon gave me a free return shipping label). Taking this situation as what can be expected of Komputerbay, the way they conduct business, and the other products they offer I say one final time STAY AWAY FROM KOMPUTERBAY AND THEIR ITEMS. Consider yourself warned =P

I bought this to put in my tablet. When I got it, I did a speed test on it and found that it was running at 6.2 MB/s, which should be considered a class 6. This would be fine if I ordered a Class 6, but I didn't. I also checked out Samsung's website and like Rob Luft's review said, the 16GB Class 10 Samsung card should be a white card with black and orange writing on it. Also, the sticker on the package states that this is new, but the USB reader is so scratched up, the writing on it is just about gone (from what I am assuming is prior use). I just put in for my return and will be sending it out in a bit for my refund.

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I finally decided to run a benchmark on this card. It is a total Knockoff! It benchmarks with results like the class 4 Sandisk cards I have, and the results are nowhere near the results I get with other class 10 cards I have. Also, this card didn't have manufacturer ID programmed in like my other cards do, just "0000". If you buy one of these don't expect Class 10 performance. The card has the class 10 logo but it is not a class 10 card and I doubt it is from Samsung.

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1) USB adapter it came with was broken

2) The Samsung products were counterfeit...

I spoke with a Samsung representative and the product does not exist in their records. The serial number and variations of the actual serial number were tried, and the card does not exist in any of their records. Also, I was told all legitimate Samsung products are made in Korea This one was made in Taiwan. Finally, the color of the card should be white/silver and not black. I spoke to the rep for half an hour and he even asked other reps The card is fake. Now, all of the details have been given to Amazon.com Let's see if they do anything about it. This is the one time I have not done my research before making a purchase Ouch!

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I bought 12 items ... but each one has different transfer rates (using same PC, same USB 3.0 port).

I had some with 2mb/sec, others 900k/sec ... What is wrong?

Searching in forum to try to solve it ....

Friday, June 6, 2014

HP iPAQ FA122A#AC3 USB/Serial Autosync Cable for 3800, 3900, 4100, 5400 series

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It was what i expected typical cable for USB sync, worked fine as soon as i plugged it in

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The product was exactly what I required. It was remanufactured and came stated as such but I didn't mind. It was better than a used cable with dust all over it.

What I did mind was that I needed the product right away for development purposes and it took more than two weeks to get it even though I paid for express shipping. The city it was coming from was less than 200 miles away so I figured it would be here within 3 days.

Next time I will order from my other source. My parts get here in 5 days or less without express shipping.

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The cable works as designed, synchronizing my desktop with my Pocket PC. However, this does not recharge the Pocket PC's battery. I'll probably go ahead and purchase the cradle since that takes care of both the synchronization and the battery recharge.

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I just moved from the Palm world to the Pocket PC world, and bought this cable without reading the fine print. A similar cable for my Palm also charged the unit through the USB port, but this cable doesn't, so it's not helpful for all but the shortest trips.

Dear Amazon, I paid for this but until today I did not received it, I wrote to the supplier and until today I did not received any answer from him.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve Case Cover for HP EliteBook 2740p XT936UT 12.1-Inch Tablet - Dual Pocket Bla

rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve Case Cover for HP EliteBook 2740p XT936UT 12.1-Inch Tablet - Dual Pocket Black
  • Non-OEM Case for HP EliteBook 2740p XT936UT 12.1-Inch Tablet
  • Water Resistant Neoprene Sleeve Case. (Laptop NOT Included)
  • Invisible Zipper Line for a Touch of Simple Elegance.
  • Accessory Pocket for AC Adapter Charger, Mouse and e-Book.
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Excellent case soft and durable, holds all my accessories. Wish it had a handle after carrying it through the airport but its okay not a deal breaker.

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i got it fast and im happy. it fits great and i wish it had a over the shoulder strap but its great.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Logitech Quickcam VC USB DV Camera ( 961111-0100 )

Logitech Quickcam VC USB DV Camera
  • Send photos, create movies, and video conference within minutes of setup
  • Make digital photos and movies
  • Easy USB connection
  • PC and Macintosh compatible
  • 1-year warranty

mac users, please don't bother. on the box it clearly states it's for any OS higher than 8.1, but apparently 9.0 is too much for it to handle. the software hasn't been updated since 1998, and on logitech's website the section for this particular camera is so old and neglected it's coated with dust. the FAQ for the pc version of this camera is ten miles long, but of course the mac FAQ is only two questions. but not like that's anything new for mac users. why is this webcam still being sold?

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My dad got two of these so that I could video conference with my family from college. I was really excited, until I discovered that it was practically impossible to get a connection going. My dad works with computers for a living, and even he couldn't figure out how to make these things work. Before you buy one of these, make sure you have, like, the person who designed it on hand, or you'll never get it working :-)

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I bought this camera because it was advertised to be Mac compatible. Unfortunately, it only works with Mac OS 9 and below, which haven't been produced since 2002 or so. Also, the design of the camera is such that you have to place it at eye level (it doesn't pivot up enough) and yet there's no way to attach it to a laptop. So you have to place it on top of a pile of books or something to have it angle correctly.

Too bad. I was hoping it would be an inexpensive camera to use in talking with my husband overseas.

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For those simply looking for a low-end Webcam and not intending to do anything requiring serious quality, this is a good choice. The software is easy to install (on an iMac, which I use) and includes plenty of options... including the ability to use this device as a "security camera." The image quality is rather grainy, so diehard multimedia creators should definitely steer away from this item, but the average home user is likely to be quite satisfied with this small camera.

I use this connected to a seven-port hub, and the camera still works quite well despite having many other devices also attached to the hub. However, whenever I activate the software for the camera, the Zip drive and floopy drive both connected to the USB hub shut down. This may be a potential drawback, especially for those for whom directly-connecting the camera is not an option due to the need for other peripherals.

Interestingly, I also have MyVideo (USB video capture/outout device) connected to my iMac. Whenever I open the MyVideo software for video capturing, the image from the QuickCam VC shows up in the MyVideo window! This almost certainly means that both devices are using the same set of system calls or video drivers. Therefore, if using the QuickCam VC in conjunction with other video-related equipment on the same computer, a few "surprises" may appear. (In my case, this simply means switching the video source within the MyVideo program.)

This is a great little tool. The picture quality is good and USB makes it a breeze. I've had mine for over a year and had no problems with it. I highly recommend this product for someone who is looking for a reasonably priced quickcam product.

I have other products made by logitech, and I have to agree that the support isn't excellent. I've had to return a cordless wheel mouse two times, but I'm still happy with the product. Their support line should be toll-free.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

1000mAh Eurus Internal Li-Polymer Battery for Palm m500 m505 m515 PDA + TWO Types of Screwdriver and

1000mAh Eurus Internal Li-Polymer Battery for Palm m500 m505 m515 PDA + TWO Types of Screwdriver and Installation MANUAL
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I was just about to bite the bullet and buy a new PDA when I found a new battery on-line. It is a little tricky removing the old battery w/out doing any damage, so be patient and be careful. It's a simple process, but I stress the "be careful" part. Now my 6yr old Palm 500 feels brand new again, and I saved some bucks. **Make sure you hotsync before swapping batteries, since you will lose everything stored on your palm.

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I aquired an old IBM C500 (identical to the Palm M500. except IBM branded) with a bad battery. After searching for a replacment I chose the 1000mAh Eurus Internal Li-Polymer Battery for Palm m500 m505 m515 PDA. This is a great battery, added lots of capacity and I can use this PDA for weeks on end without a hotsync. It was fairly easy to install, if you are not too squeamish about taking stuff apart. I would warn you to be careful pulling your old battery away from the glue. If you pry too hard you can cause the LCD to have permanent splotches. I have one bad patch because I was in a hurry to get the upgrade done.

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I was in the process of buying a new palm since my palm 505 is not holding its charge anymore. I thought there's no way of replacing the battery good I tried browsing on-line and just saved a big bucks. Now I can play games and the battery is still has lots of power just like when I first bought my palm. Highly recommended and it's really easy to install with the special screwdriver included.

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The battery arrived in record time, well packaged, with perfect torx screwdrivers and instructions. The installation was easier than expected, and could not be done without the screwdrivers (I wouldn't even guess where I would find torx drivers this small). Don't bother ordering a cheaper battery, this is the kit for repairing your Palm device. The battery charged immediately, and holds a charge forever. This is the real deal!

I was ready to buy new palm. then this came along, easy to install, clear instructions, my 6 year old palm now good as new

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Krusell Multidapt - Spring Clip (58301)

Krusell Multidapt - Spring ClipI like the slim design of this belt clip to go along with my Razr phone. It is the perfect size for carrying the phone on a belt. Does not swivel freely like other cheap clips. Very nice product.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

UTStarcom Communications (Audiovox) PPC6700 Stylus Pen (3 Pack).

UTStarcom Communications PPC6700 Stylus Pen.
  • Stylus Pen (3 Pack). SP6700
  • 1 Year warranty from UTStarComm (Audiovox)

I order the stylus for my PPC 6700 and it took SF Planet 4 days to send an email saying they canceled my order because the item was out of stock. The web site says it is still in stock. I wouldn't waste time ordering from SF Planet, they obviously have inventory management issues. If you are in a hurry for replacement parts don't waste time with SF Planet.

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What can I say?

It is what it says it is.

If you need one, this is just like the one you lost.

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The stylus from bargaincell is nothing like the picture, very cheap and don't even fit the phone properly. I will NEVER buy another thing from bargaincell, the stylus is supposed to clip into the antenna so it doesn't fall out, these don't, I am sure they will be lost in no time.

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I like it. I haven't had the problems some others have reported with the cap coming off and leaving the pen inside the phone. It fits fairly snug. Over a period of time it may not but for now it does.

I've already lost 2 styli and broken one of the new one's with a pen. It's kitch but it works.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Mini Flexible Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad 2, HP Touchpad, Motorola Xoom, Acer Iconia

Mini Flexible Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad 2, HP Touchpad, Motorola Xoom, Acer Iconia Tab, Asus EEE Pad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and More Bluetooth Enabled TabletsWorks great with Acer Iconix A501. Super easy setup with bluetooth. Flexible rubber keyboard that you can stick in your pocket (big pocket, but still)! After more time using it, I may take it to five stars.

I bought this keyboard with a little uncertainty, but I am so glad I did buy it! First of all, I received it a week before the actually date of estimated arrival. Then, I immediately hooked it up to my Acer Iconia Tab a200. It did take a little bit to get used to, but I love the size! Thus far, I have had no problems with it. I love how I can use the home button or even use the arrows on any app! It is the perfect size for those using tablets and my fingers are easily adjusting to the size. So, for anyone who has any doubts about this little keyboard, I definitely recommend it!

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Product works well, and is great for travel, but it a little to small for me. I need a little bigger keyboard, but that shouldnt be a knock on the product. Money well spent if u ask me.

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it is easy to take with you. Simple to set up so I could use it with my hp tablet. have not used it a lot as yet, but it is what I was expecting

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Did not work well, to small for typing.

Company would not let me return so I am stuck with it!

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Friday, March 14, 2014

HTC 3-in-1 USB Audio and Charger Adapter for HTC ExtUSB Smartphone

HTC 3-in-1 USB Audio and Charger Adapter for HTC ExtUSB Smartphone
  • Special ExtUSB Adapter from HTC Series of Smartphone.
  • Extending the single port for (1) Charger/USB (2) 3.5mm Stereo Output, (3) HTC Audio USB Headset
  • Maybe suitable for newer HTC made Smartphone if the model is not listed above (more to come)
  • Quality assured back by 1 Year Warranty from Fosmon Technology
  • Check compatibility with Seller if you are not sure

This product is suppose to allow you to charge your phone wile listening to music with your ear buds. However, a distinct HUM comes through the ear buds when playing music and charging. If you remove the charging wire, the hum goes away and you can listen to music just fine. I reported this before and the vendor sent me another unit. However, this one also had the HUM. So the issue is clearly a design flaw and the unit simply does not work without making the hum.

I used it in the car. I plugged it in the cigarette lighter to charge the phone and with another wire plugged it in my car radio and I could hear the HUM. When I removed the charge wire, the hum went away.

I would NOT Recommend this product, unless you like hearing a HUM with your music while charging the phone.

Thank you

Al Patrizio

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I like my G1 but for the fact that I can't use standard headphones, and for that matter, that I can't charge my phone while listening to music. This little gadget provides me the functionality that should have been in the phone. There was another web site with a similar device selling for $20.

It works great. Someone mentioned the problem with the music port; I wonder if it's his cable rather than the device, as I have no problem. I even tried wiggling the cable around and didn't hear any problems.

So, a cheap little device that adds a lot of value to my phone.

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Ordered not sure if it would work or not for my mytouch phone, as I heard someone had an issue with it. Figured 8 bucks was worth the risk, and it was. Works flawlessly, I can charge my phone while streaming music in my car to my stereo using a 3.5mm audio cable.

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I have a Touch Pro, which comes with a different adapter that is nearly as long as the device itself. The cable is also rigid, which makes it look ridiculous when using it to listen to music on headphones. More problematic, it's prone to bumping and damaging the delicate ExtuUSB connections on the phone.

I bought one of these adapters to address those concerns while listening to music. With the flimsy cable and smaller adapter box, it doesn't look idiotic and is not as likely to catch on things. It comes at a price, however. There seems to be little to no electronic filtering, so if you simultaneously plug the adapter into headphones (or an auxiliary cable or tape adapter)and an external power source (such as a power adapter, PC USB connection, or car power adapter), you will hear a lot of static.

So I keep the standard adapter on hand for when I'm driving or working and listening at a PC and this adapter for when I'm active and listening. Actually, I have multiples of both spread around my home and workplace, because they're so easy to lose or forget.

Thank goodness HTC intends to include 3.5 mm jacks on all future models.

The product works well and the shipment was fast.

I recommend it.

The best price.

I'm using it on my HTC TYTN.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

eForCity Leather Case Compatible with HTC Flyer, Black

eForCity Leather Case Compatible with HTC Flyer, Black
  • Keep your HTC Flyer tablet scratch free with this synthetic leather case. Durable synthetic leather exterior protects the tablet while keeping all buttons and ports accessible.
  • Elastic band securely holds case closed. Material: Synthetic Leather.
  • Case Dimension: (7.75 x5.25 x 0.5 inch).
  • Color: Black.
  • Accessory ONLY; tablet not included.

Its cheap. both in price and quality.. but that's the trade off. It's not horrible. It will definitely protect it from falls and drops. But it's plastic.. definitely not leather. does the job but keeping my eyes open for something else.

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Product fits snuggly on my HTC Flyer. Although it is cheap but seems to be good value for money till now. Its only 20 days and detailed review will be posted later.

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I ordered this case simply beacuse it was the cheapest that I could find. It fits the Flyer very snugly and almost seems too small when you put it in. It seems very cheaply constructed and it does not even resemble "leather," its a grippy black substance. It isn't very thick and it protects the tablet, so I guess I can't complain too much. I don't have very high expectations for how long it will last but at least its cheap.

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The case for the HTC fits extremely well. It also looks good and is quite functional. I recommend this case and seller to all.

I chose this rating because I had a good experience placing my order with you guys. The item arrived on time as stated and I recommend everybody to do business with them.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Startech.com USB2IR USB IrDA Mini Adapter

Startech.com USB2IR USB IrDA Mini Adapter
  • Plugs directly in to a laptop or desktop USB port
  • Offers easy wireless data access from an IrDA capable device (handheld PC/PDA, cell phone, digital camera, printer, etc...) to a laptop or a desktop computer
  • Allows usersto transfer files from a portable device to a PC
  • Transmits and receives data at up to 4 Mbits/se
  • Supports SIR and FIR from 115 Kbps to 4 Mbps data transfer rate

Plugged in, new HW found, but a problem occurred (code=1) when installing strike 1.

Tried to installed driver from CD for WinXP (dated 2001!) after installation system unstable, now getting code=31 from adapter.

Tried to uninstall driver or roll back both failed.

Called Startech they chose to not test with SP2 beta, and are only now testing.

Am returning as not compatible with SP2!

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I needed a means to copy stuff to my Nokia 5100 GSM phone, which has an infrared adapter. this item fits the bill perfectly. No drivers required for Windows XP. It even comes with a 6-inch USB extension cable in case your usb ports are at the back of your PC case.

I have never had any problems with it and I have owned it for over a year (as of Dec 2005). It is only USB 1.1 compatible. but given the transfer rate of an infrared device is only 1Mbps (compared to USB 1.1's 12Mbps) it is no issue. I recommend it. It's the cheapest infrared adapter you'll get on amazon.com anyway.

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I got this to allow me to download diving profiles from my UWATEC computer to my desktop and laptop.

It works well, which is more than I could say for the other ones I tried. My dive computer is very picky, and this adapter links up nicely.

Installing it was easy too.

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Great product. Good value. Have used this many times already and have not experienced any problems yet. I use it to download Polar heart rate monitor information. It was cheaper than buying the Polar IrDA.

I bought this IrDA based on a review from a scuba diving website. It works as an alternative for the $100 model that Uwatec/ScubaPro offers for their Aladdin three gauge computer console. It installed quickly and easily on my computer. I'm not the most computer savvy person, but still could get this installed and working correctly. This is worth the money to download dives from the Uwatec/ScubaPro computer.

Monday, December 9, 2013

elago Stylus Ball for iPhone 5/4S/3GS, iPad and Galaxy -World First Replaceable Tip (Extra Rubber Ti

elago Stylus Ball for iPhone 5/4S/3GS, iPad and Galaxy -World First Replaceable Tip - Silver
  • Designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod iTouch,Galaxy Tab.
  • Soft touch pen-point for better screen-protection.
  • Precise touch and control, easily avoid pressing the wrong keys.
  • World First Replaceable Tip
  • Extra Rubber Tip included

I own the standard Elago stylus (non-pen version), and love it. It's slim, has a real good weight and matte feel in the hand, and the rubber nubbin is not too pliable that it flops about while you swipe it on a touch screen.

I decided to upgrade and get this pen version, and its a pretty descent pen. My only problem was that the cap became defective, and wouldn't remain closed (a piece of plastic that held it in place fractured spontaneously) so every once in a while ink would get all over my hands from the cap falling off as I was using the stylus.

I contacted the company though, and they responded right away, sending me a replacement.

It's good to see a company that still values customer service.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Sony PEGA-SA10 Audio Adapter for Clie PEG-T/SJ Series

Sony PEGA-SA10 Audio Adapter for Clie PEG-T/SJ Series
  • Turn your Clie Handheld into an MP3 player
  • Play MP3 files stored on Memory Stick media
  • Watch video clips with stereo sound with gMovie video player
  • Includes headphones
  • Compatible with PEG-T615C and PEG-T415 models

The Audio Adapter for the PEG T Series is identical in function to the Audio Adapter for the PEG S Series. The included software is AudioPlayer v1.0 which is a decent base software but it does not allow multi-tasking (ie. playing music in the background while doing other stuff). But there are many upgrades to AudioPlayer v2.2 which adds a Bass function and background play. This upgrade can be found on various sites and installed on your Clie (Note: The upgrade cannot be installed normally through the Install program but has to be instead installed USING a memory stick).

The hardware is very durable and light and the cords are very long (which can be both a good thing and a bad thing). Also, the product comes with included headphones (regular generic headphone plugs) but ANY headphones that you already own will work.

I recommend this adapter to anyone with a Clie that does not come with built-in MP3 playback and that wants to listen to MP3s through their Clie.

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This is a must have for any Clie handheld user. Except NR NX and SJ-33 ... It produces crystal clear sound and good bass without draining much energy either. And with the fact of the background music feature, this is a must have! [local website]

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I bought this must have item for a T625C, I own a CLIE SL10 wich cannot use this item.

Well, I wanted to use the PEGA-SA10 on my CLIE so I put hands on it, after few days I get working the PEGA-SA10 on the SL10 with AudioPlayer 1.0.1, tested also avjmp3 (working perfectly but still alfa), tested AudioPlayer 2.2.x but I got troubles with the vumemeter and background music.

Wat I did basically is to install some libraries from the ROM of the T625C in my SL10.

If you like this item and you have a CLIE SL10 you can download the hack ...

With the hack you can run AudioPlayer but the adapter is needed in order to hear the music.

Hope you enjoy.

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This is a great product for people who have Sony Palm Pilots. I currently use it for my SJ 22 and it works well. My only complaint is with Amazon.com. They expected that it would take a maximum of two weeks (it was on back-order) to recieve the package then another five days to ship it. After the two weeks came and went, they sent me an e-mail saying that it would take another 1 1/2 to 2 weeks before they recieved it then four or five days before I actually recieved it. Making it a total of 1 month from the time I ordered it til the time I got it! I cancelled my order with them and purchased it through sonystyle.com (luckily I had a 25% off coupon so it was the same price as Amazon) and got it within 6 days.

Monday, September 30, 2013

BoxWave Slimline Capacitive Stylus for iPhone 4 - Apple iPhone 4 Touch Screen Stylus w/ Thinner Barr

BoxWave Slimline Capacitive Stylus for iPhone 4 - Apple iPhone 4 Touch Screen Stylus w/ Thinner Barrel and Finer Point
  • Works with all capacitive touch screens
  • Helps avoid fingerprints and smudges
  • Slim and light
  • Designed like a pen
  • Durable and responsive tip

This stylus works ok. It does glides across the screen alright, but it is not as responsive as I would have liked for my iPhone 4. It's a little different to get use to when it takes so little to get accurate results from with a little tap from yor finger. I'm not sure if it is something the phone has to "learn" but I think you have to apply too much pressure on the stylus for any kind of response. It's good for more precise selection, but again, it doesn't have the nice light tapped performance from your finger tip. 2 stars for the style of it though, since I just find myself going back to using my fingers.

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