LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 Body Glove with Belt Clip - Black

It looks good and serves it's purpose. Three stars because I dropped my phone and now the top cover won't stay on but at least I don't have to buy a new phone so the cover served it's purpose.

Lexerd - Garmin Oregon 550t 200 300 400i 400c 400t TrueVue Anti-Glare GPS Screen Protector (Dual Pac

• Ultra Thin
• Anti-glare
• Guarantee To Preserve Original Color Tones
• Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage
• Not Interfere with Touch screen Technology

Five stars to Lexerd for same day processing and super fast shipping. The dual pack bundle arrived in an envelope labeled DO NOT BEND and contained a bit of foam to keep the envelope out of the mechanical sorting machines used by the USPS.

Each Lexerd kit came complete with the screen protector, two finger condoms, a lint free cloth, and a plastic card by which to press bubbles to the edge of the screen.

Five stars for the screen protector fit. It is spot on for size though not very easy to install. Only the back (device side) of the protector comes with a protective film that you must remove prior to the install. Static attraction between the screen and the protector makes placement tricky. This is the nature of the beast. It's best to approach the install with clean hands and a cup of patience.

Other protectors also have a film on the top side of the protector to protect it from scratches while pressing bubbles to the edges. This protector does not. Be careful to first clean the plastic scraper AND the top side of the protector before you go scraping or else you may scratch that new protector straight off.

After the install, I noticed very quickly that the anti-glare feature is no more anti-glare than the Garmin Oregon screen itself. I'm quite disappointed in this aspect of the Lexerd product because I could have purchased a screen protector for half the price elsewhere that did not list anti-glare as a specific feature. Bummer.

Overall, I recommend the product but would certainly consider alternatives now that I know its shortfalls.

Acase Genuine Leather Flip Case for Kindle 3 (Keyboard) with Multiple Position Stand (Pink)

• Designed specifically for the new Amazon Kindle 3
• Holds Kindle securely in place for safe transportation
• Multiple Position stand to allow for comfortable reading at any angle
• Soft, suede lining protects device from scratches
• Check out other colors! (Red ASIN:B004AWCBVU White ASIN:B004AWASQK Brown ASIN:B004AW7DNQBlack: ASINB004ALXSTU)

I spent a lot of time going over all the Kindle cases and ended up buying two: This one and the M Edge executive case. I doubt I will ever use the M Edge case because it has an awful chemical smell to it and it is big and rather bulky. The Acase cover however is perfect. Now, don't do what I did and try to get the Kindle in there with the cushioning that comes with it. That cushioning comes out first and then the Kindle goes in. (I thought the cushioning added extra protection for the device, but apparently it is just there for shipping.)

For those of you that get this along with your brand new Kindle, save the plastic protective clear covers that come on the front and back of the Kindle. I put one of those on the smooth leather side of the Acase case that is supposed to lie on the table surface when you have it raised. The plastic thing is the perfect size, doesn't have any adhesive to hurt the leather (not sure how it stays on there) and is very easy to wipe off. So for everyone that complained that this cover will get dirty if you stand it up, that is a nice solution.

I also bought an M edge light and it fits great with this case. I stuck in the left side next to the buttons (which I don't need to press because the buttons on the other side of the Kindle do the same thing). Then I turn the light up and flatten it against the side and over the top when I am done. When I flip the cover closed it covers right over the light and gives it a little protection. It won't protect it like the M Edge case will, but it keeps it all neatly packaged when closed.

That little cover flap got in my way while reading so I just tuck it in behind the Kindle on top not only does this get it out of the way, but it secures the whole case while reading.

When stood up, this case is secure enough. Oh, I can knock it over and so can my cat, but as long as there aren't significant forces against it, it will stay put. And it is incredibly handy. Who ever thought you would use the Kindle for recipes and things where you would WANT to stand it up? Turns out to be quite useful. Those little slots in the front are for when you open it up and you use the brace to fit into those slots. Each slot gives you a different position for raising your Kindle.

I find the quality on this to be very nice. I love the look of it closed. The leather is lovely and rivals any case out there. Open, it fits like a glove (once you have removed that packing cushion...duh!). It is a tiny bit bulky, but all the covers are and that is the point...to provide a little bulk to protect the Kindle. It is no heavier than any other case I have seen.

I would have purchased the official Amazon case until I read review after review of people having their Kindle shorted out by the metal clips that holds it in. Then I went looking and found this one and thought I might want that stand up feature. I can't imagine living without it.

I highly suggest getting the M edge light to go with this. It is a wonderful little light that will stay where you put it and it covers the whole screen. Plus, when you stick it on the site it provides a little place to hold the Kindle while reading so you don't hit those side buttons accidentally. I also find the Kindle a tiny bit dark, so unless I am in very bright light, I like to use this light while reading all the time.

For the price you can't beat this. (Actually, I would have been happy if this had cost three times as much, but don't tell Amazon that. I think it is a really nice case.) And hey, you can always get an extra case.

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The cover arrived with a small tear in the strap that folds over for the magnetic closure. That strap is a hard flimsy material that is very thin and only about half an inch wide (does not feel like leather). The tear starts on the edge in the middle of the strap and will inevitably spread as you bend that strap to open and close the item. Every time you open and close it, the strap bends at the tear, which will eventually cause a full tear and render the cover useless. This is something that should have been caught before the product was ever sold. Even though the item ships from Amazon, it is sold by Digital Media Source (Amazon does not sell this item directly at all). As a result, you cannot do an even exchange; only return and rebuy at the current price. It is now $6 more expensive than when I bought it (almost a 60% increase in price), so if I want a non-defective one, I have to shell out an additional $6 even though it arrived defective. I do not recommend this item since you are not guaranteed a non-defective one at the price you are currently paying.

Update (01/21/11):

The seller sent me an e-mail after I posted this negative review and offered to send me a replacement case at no charge IF I withdrew my negative feedback. The e-mail came from Digital Media Source, even though my order was fulfilled by Amazon. I started following the reviews for this case and noticed that the negative reviews usually disappear after a few days, now I know why. They sent me a replacement (not through Amazon) that had even more tears on the straps than the first one. I sent them (Digital Media Source) multiple e-mails since then and they have ignored me.

Another VERY important thing to note is that the person who posted the first video review (J. Johnson) gave it rave reviews. If you look at all of that users many reviews, every single one of them is for an Acase product (a few different people posting video reviews under that same user name). They rate every single Acase product 5 stars and talk about the products like they just bought it and think it's great. They clearly are affiliated with the Acase company.

With all of this information in mind, I would recommend that you do not trust the overall product rating or quality.

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So I finally got a Kindle 3, and I'm so glad I waited instead of buying with the 1st generation. I spent a lot of time researching cases once I had decided I was going to purchase the Kindle 3, and decided the characteristics I wanted/needed were:

Sturdy and protective for carrying around, primarily out of the house

Not too bulky

Able to put into a stand position for hands-free reading

Not hideous in overall appearance

There are several options out there including the case I originally had planned to go with, the M-Edge Platform Kindle Jacket. This cover looks slim, sharp in appearance, and is more than double the price of the Acase cover. There is also the Duragadget Kindle cover which is, as far as I could tell, exactly the same as the Acase cover on this page, but about $10 more expensive.

What I liked about the Acase cover from the description and reviews:

Appeared pretty sturdy, and had a secure way to hold the Kindle (not just corner-mounted elastic or leather bands)

Allowed multiple positions for the stand feature

Cheap!

I bought the red color which doesn't appear available on Amazon right now, for less than $20 (not black because I wanted it to be visible inside bags). Delivery was quick and it came before my Kindle did (granted, the Kindle was ordered right before Xmas when for a brief period of time it did not ship for 3-5 days). I was pleased with the appearance of the cover and eagerly awaited my Kindle. The Kindle itself I LOVE, but that would have to be the subject of a different review! It fits perfectly into the Acase cover. You do have to kind of shove it down in there to get it all the way down to where everything aligns best, and to remove it you also have to push up with your thumbs quite firmly (couldn't really pull from the top initially as the Kindle's too thin and slippery) this latter point was reassuring that the Kindle couldn't just fall out the top end easily.

The cover does add quite a bit of bulk to the Kindle though it's not heavy. For some people, including my mother-in-law, this was a good thing since some find the naked Kindle sort of insubstantial and difficult to hold. I personally prefer holding the Kindle without a case since one of the great things about it is the slim form factor and light weight. Also, when holding it in the case to read, you have to either hold just the part of the case enclosing the Kindle, meaning the flap hinging from the bottom just flaps down, or else fold the bottom flap up underneath and hold the entire thickness of the case in your hands. I personally don't really like this and when I'm at home I usually read without the case.

The exception is when I'm reading at the kitchen table....or any place where I can't lean one elbow somewhere (like the couch arm). I find holding the Kindle in one hand (while eating for example) is tiring. This is where the case is really great I slip the Kindle in and set up the stand, and then just reach out and push the "next" button as needed for the next page. I liked the idea of the multi-position stand, but so far I always use the highest (most vertical) setting, and am honestly not sure now when I would want it in a flatter position. Nice to have the option there, though, I guess. Another reviewer stated that the part of the flap that goes against the screen is, in stand position, down against the table, leading to the potential for dirt/crumbs/etc. to go on to the screen. I just take a look at that surface and brush it off if necessary.

One reviewer of this or the Duragadget (essentially same) cover stated she was able to stand up the Kindle in bed and read it by flipping the orientation. As I read every night and dislike holding anything too heavy (I have wrist/forearm issues and even holding my iPod Touch or Blackberry was sometimes tiring), I was hoping this would work out for me. It didn't, but I'm able to hold the naked Kindle (plus light I got the Mighty Bright Xtra Flex 2 purchased after MUCH research and definitely recommended) and ideally, prop it partly on another pillow, and it works overall great for me.

I haven't taken it out of the house yet, but I would definitely put it into the case, which has a magnetic flap to hold it closed. I would feel pretty secure about this case with the only potential issue being stuff (crumbs, whatever) getting inside and against the Kindle screen. However, this is a potential problem with nearly all the cases except those that zipper all the way around.

Overall, for build, price, and features, this was a definite WIN. I definitely recommend it.

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I like this case because not only is it leather which, in my opinion is stronger than most other materials used as covers. This case also holds the Kindle in securely on 3 sides so there is no chance of it getting dislodged from the cover while in my purse or luggage. Kindle just slides into the case from the opening at the top. I also like that this case is not bulky or heavy so I'm not giving up the fact that the kindle is small and light. It adds very little extra weight to the Kindle. The stand is so great. I find I am using the stand even more than I thought. Sometimes, rather than hold the kindle, I will simply put it on my lap and use the stand to hold it in position while I read hands free except to turn the "page". Other times, my cat is in my lap so I rest my kindle on the arm of my chair and use the stand to prop it up and read. That makes my cat very happy and I don't miss a beat in my book. The case stays closed by a small magnetic flap and the stand closes in on the case with a small magnet. The magnets are enough to keep the case closed or the stand piece attached rather than dangling out. The magnets are not strong enough to interfere in any way with the Kindle. All in all this is a perfect case for what I wanted and need.

Just when I thought I couldn't love my Kindle more, this came along. Perfect cover. Nice looking. Holds the Kindle at different angles for the easiest reading and protects your Kindle at the same time.

Genius LuxeMate i200 Compact Stylish Keyboard

• Stylish, slim keyboard
• Twelve function keys for instant access internet and multimedia applications
• Fashionable square keycaps are soft to the touch and great for typing
• A USB interface means a plug-and-play experience that's ready to go right away, with no software to install. The slim and elegant keyboard design has soft nylon square keycaps for comfortable and fast typing.
• Color: Black

I was very skeptical when I ordered this keyboard since no one has written a review on it yet. So I took a gamble and just based on looking at the picture and doing some googling (to see more pictures), I went ahead and ordered it.

Much to my surprise this keyboard is awesome! The layout is quite good, very similar to what you will find in most laptops. The feel of the keyboard is very nice. It has a very expensive feel to it, due to the glossy outer case. I like the individual keys and the spacing between them. This keyboard is as close as you can get to the Apple design (though the Apple keyboard is much thinner).

Overall I would highly recommend this keyboard for those who are trying to conserve some desk space and do not use the numeric keys.

Good job Genius! You're product is well...Genius!

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I use it for CAD to get my wrists and arms in a more natural position and bought a separate number pad. Its compact but not because the letter keys are any smaller then normal. The size savings is really just from taking out the number pad and smushing in the other keys. But all the keys are there and the letter keys are the exact same spacing as a normal keyboard which was just what I was looking for. Not overly loud. The usb cord is a bit short so I had to use an extension to reach my computer.

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so much, much better than this one 89-Key Mini USB Windows® Keyboard

just spend the extra few dollars and get the Genius. not sure why the other reviewer complained about clakity keys. this keyboard is not as quiet as a full-on scissor-switch laptop keyboard. but it's definitely quieter and smaller than a regular size keyboard that has a full frame + number pad.

this is just what I needed to keep my sanity with my limited desk space. the glossy black finish seems to attrack smudges and fingerprints and pet hair, if that will bother you.

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On many issues I'd rank this keyboard as fully satisfactory: It's extremely handsome; layout is great; and it's ergonomic at least in terms of consuming minimal space (and therefore not restricting us from using areas of our desk which larger keyboards will infringe upon). In virtually every other area, I'd rate this keyboard a 5.

But the most important thing about a keyboard is how it types; and the most important thing that enables it to function well in that regard is the mechanics of the keys. I've worked more hours a day than you want to know about... and I generally wore out a keyboard in under 6 months until I discovered BTC keyboards quite a few years ago. Until recently, I used to buy my BTCs from Amazon here, but now they've become scarce or not available. The BTCs I've been using are this size, and they just type fantastic, owing to very good key mechanisms. While the BTCs weren't available, I bought this Genius in the hopes it would feature similar mechanics... but no... it's one of the old plunger types which I wear out so quickly.

To explain my complaint... plungers introduce a looseness -the keys will wiggle around because there has to be some clearance for this (cheap) kind of mechanism. This looseness works against you. If you stroke straight down the center of a key, you get one kind of stroke response. Any side movement (and there almost always is some lateral movement in a keystroke) or missing the center, and your stroke cants the key, forcing it to stick as it tries to depress. This of course makes for terribly inconsistent response -especially in a thin board like this, which has to have shorter shafts (which is why I anticipated that it would probably feature the BTC style mechanisms instead).

Another thing you're going to have then is all the faster wear, because with the shorter plunger mechanisms, your keystrokes are binding all the worse -wearing this plastic gizmo out all the faster.

Great looking unit. Perfectly compatible with a Mac or Windows. But right out of the box... terrible for typing. Loosest new keys I've ever experienced. Worse than other (deeper) plunger types I've suffered. I won't be using this one for long. It's such an impediment to good typing that really, it needs to get tossed away brand new for interrupting my timing -which of course is what sticking keys do.

Upgrade the mechanism, and this would be a great board. Otherwise, imho, of *negative* worth to your work.

Shoot, I see now that the BTC is available. I really screwed up:

BTC Emprex 5139 mini space saving keyboard USB

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I purchased this USB keyboard to use with an Acer A500 Android tablet. It works, like most USB devices, by simply plugging it into the tablet and typing. It is making my tablet use much more productive for note taking and writing emails.

The physical size of the keyboard strikes a great balance between being compact, but also having key size and spacing be comfortable and comparable to regular keyboards.

The sound of the keys is normal for most keyboards. It definitely isn't a loud keyboard, but if you were using it in a meeting, it might be a distraction. It definitely isn't as quiet as a laptop keyboard.

I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a compact USB keyboard.

Palm Tungsten T5 HandHeld Organizer

• Bluetooth
• Touch Screen
• Expansion Slot SD, SDIO, MMC
• Mini USB Interface

Next to me and my steth, this Palm is my best tool at work. I use it as an alarm, to schedule my life and sync to my other computers, I can use docs and spreadsheets to multitask while waiting for something or on the bus, I can look up drugs or other words in my PDA Taber's or PDA Lippincott drug book, I can use a 5-minute clinical to help with diagnosing, I can play video games, listen to music, and there's even features I haven't explored yet wrt email and phone. It's amazing. It has BlueTooth (sp), and ... well, I really really really appreciate having it. It will be a profound asset as I continue in my nursing studies through RN to APRN and maybe even a PhD at UW.

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This product will not HotSync with Windows 7...64

You need an older version of Windows to use this Palm.

I tried every thing that support told me to do but in the end

I had to return this item. I would like to have known this before

I ordered it. My money was refunded but not the shipping cost. Also

had to pay to ship it back.

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The Palm Tungsten T5 ... came quickly, after a couple days I found out how to reset the palm pilot though the reset hole on the back. The palm pilot comes with a stylus on the side that can be used to type things in, write things in (which can convert to typed), and the black end cap can come off to be used in the reset hole. The Hot Sync cables, CD, and Charger were nice additions, but some other things like the cradle kit, and two items that look simular to outlet covers that it came with I don't know what their used for. Extra memory would be helpfull which I sent for. I don't know yet if I could use more than 1GB of memory with it, in a review about a memory card somebody who had a Tungsten T3 couldn't use more than 1.5GB with their palm pilot, but said other Tungstens were allright. The product was labeled used but, in very good condition and I believe that it was refering to the old software. The date before the palm pilot was reset was June 2004. Text documents can be converted through Microsoft Office Word 2007, and the "find" feature can be very beneficial. It came with software to store music, calender -apointments with alarm features, web features, world clock, Bluetooth features, contacts, several word processers, and it looks like headphones can be connected to it

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PDA looks in alright condition. Still it is not having the classy touch and elegance of a fresh gadget. Would have preferred to have the charger along with this.

PS: This is a product review for the purchase of a used product and not the brand new Palm Tungsten T5 handheld.

This Palm is the same as the old one I was looking to replace, however, I find that there are some defects in this new device.

Palm obviously just dumped their old unsold unit to outside retailers and since they do not offer any support on this device the purchaser is stuck with the problem. I was a loyal Palm custome, however, I will not buy any other Palm product at any time in the future.

Acer Aspire V5-171-6422 11.6-Inch Laptop (Silky Silver)

• Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7 GHz (3 MB Cache)
• 6 GB SDRAM
• 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 11.6-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 4000
• Windows 8, 5-hour battery life

This is a pretty decent laptop, especially considering that it's a few hundred dollars less than many of similarly sized Ultrabook alternatives if you're shopping around for an 11.6" form factor.

While it's less svelte than the ultrabooks and the battery life isn't fantastic, it's definitely a big step up in computing horsepower (an i5 processor, 6GB of RAM) from cheaper alternatives. You can also buy the same series and save $150 going w/ an i3 and 4GB RAM instead, which is probably a better deal for most people: Acer Aspire V5-171-6675 11.6-Inch Laptop (Silver). Or, if you don't need a workhorse, you could save even a hundred more w/ the Aspire One/other netbook style notebooks (lots less horsepower, but missing things like USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0, etc). If you don't need Windows at all, that new Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) is $250 and looks darn sexy.

There are lots of reviews online (search for Acer Aspire V5 reviews) that have video and do a good job of covering things. I'll just add a few notes from the perspective of someone's that's used a lot of hardware and software, but mostly uses Macs right now (and a Macbook Air for my primary laptop).

* Build-quality, svelteness is nowhere near the MBA of course, but overall it's well put together. The keyboard feels good and the hinge and overall chassis seems solid, doesn't squeak, etc. The hinge opens to almost 180 degrees, which is sort of nice.

* Screen is decent for the price range (as long as you don't compare w/ high-end IPS screen) glossy, but bright enough, if a bit washed out.

* Keyboard is good overall, but the arrow keys are teeny tiny.

* The trackpad is decent except for one thing that makes it nearly unusable by default the right-click is enabled for the right side, but it responds way too far left (there are no hard buttons, it's all software based) so that if you're right handed, and depending I suppose on the size of your hands and how you use the keyboard, you will end up right-clicking all the time when you mean to left-click. The only solution I could find w/ the included Elan Smart-Pad software was to make the right corner also be a regular click and assign right-click to a two-finger click. The trackpad supports gestures and two finger scrolling works fine but the "inertial scrolling" is complete crap and should be disabled.

* The AC adapter is a bit strange it's a big vertical wallwart. If you are using a powerstrip that is aligned vertically, you'll need to put it at the end.

* Setup was fine for a PC faster and less intrusive than a horrible Samsung Windows 7 Netbook I set up last year. Still, it took about 30min for the "PC Decrapifier" software to clean out the vendor junk.

* Haven't stressed it out, but haven't heard much fan noise.

* This laptop was primarily bought as a Windows testing bench at our office, but one of the reasons I bought this was also to check out Windows 8. Turns out, so far, I don't like it at all and much prefer Windows 7. As a general consumer, you may as well go w/ the latest since that'll be supported better in the future, but if you're happy w/ Windows 7, I'd try to see if you could find a laptop w/ Windows 7.

For the specs I was looking for (11.6", lightweight/compact, decent processing power) I think the V5 is a good value the best option I could find. The other laptop I was looking at was the Sony VAIO E11 Series SVE11125CXB 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black) , but the processor is much weaker (Brazos 2.0 about 2x older netbooks, but nowhere near the i5 on the Aspire V5), it's chunkier, and the battery life worse.

If you have the budget and you're planning to use this as your primary computer, I'd strongly recommend that you at the very least give some of the ultrabooks (Acer Aspire S7, Samsung S9, and of course the Apple Macbook Air) a spin, paying attention to how their screens, keyboards, and trackpads feel you may find that the extra price will be worthwhile for something that you spend hours everyday using.

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I bought this on black Friday lightning deal to replace my HP DM1Z laptop which is comparable. For reference it's an AMD Zacate E-350 dual core with switching discrete graphics and 4GB ram. Anyhow, the little E-350 was not cutting it when I had lots of browser windows open or when watching videos it would get choppy and annoying.

With this new Acer that is no longer a problem. The i5 in here chugs along super fast and has made things very pleasant. The HD4000 is adequate for anything you would likely want to on a 11.6" screened laptop. I don't find myself angry with slowdowns or issues playing youtube videos, or having 30 tabs open with remote control sessions to multiple other computers.

Things I like:

-Size: It's a great, very portable, lightweight package that has the benefit of having real ports. Keyboard is good, touchpad is fine for the most part. It's thin with good hinges.

-CPU/power: It's plenty fast for all the normal business apps, Netflix, youtube, etc. things running with a ton of stuff open. It's great not having a sacrifice in performance to get the small form factor anymore. It seems to run cool too, haven't heard the fan and it's been comfortable to have on my lap for extended periods of time.

-Real ports: I love that I have an actual Ethernet port, HDMI port and VGA. I was looking at the Samsung Series 9 and the like and you have to have dongles and adapters for everything. Having the actual port and just being able to bring the laptop and not worry about 10 different dongles to actually get connected to something is priceless. Having the USB 3.0 is great as well. Ports are well laid out and easy to get to. SD card slot is nice to have as well.

-Price: This is a given, you're looking at 1100 for most of the other ultrabooks that even hit on the specs this has (gen3 i5, 6GB ram)

Things I don't like:

-This is nitpicky but I wish the touchpad was slightly farther over to the right. This is more a getting used to it issue though and it's only been better the more I use it but there were times I'd would right click instead of left on accident when using both hands on the touchpad with left pointer moving the mouse and right hand fingers to mouse button. This is more just a getting used to it thing. The multi-touch works decently well.

As mentioned the power adapter is kinda weird with no power brick in the middle but all the bulk is there by the plug. This can make it difficult to plug in to some places. There are aftermarket power adapters on amazon for 9 bucks though that have a more standard setup to ease this issue.

-Battery: Well, it's pretty close to the 5 hours or so quoted with wifi on doing normal tasks. Which is really pretty impressive for a battery that is so small. I would love the option of adding a 6 cell battery for a bit extra capacity but as of 12/4/12 they don't seem to exist for sale. Battery is fine for what it is for the most part though.

-Hard drive: Reading the reviews on this ahead of time the 500GB 5400rpm HD was said to be a weak point. I put in a 240GB SSD to replace it as soon as I got it so I can't say too much on that. For the hour I used it with the drive it seemed fine. Do note though that if you replace the hard drive with the SSD you want one that is 7MM or thinner. I already had this SSD that I had loaded into the HP and it's a 9.5mm thickness. It works but it was quite tight putting the bottom cover back on and bulges a bit. It's been fine since though so I'm not going to worry about it. If you are getting an SSD, or for anyone getting the laptop really it's a good idea to buy a cheap 16GB SD card as well. The system recovery software from Acer will format an sd card and load all the recovery files onto it in case you ever need to wipe and reload the system. Or in this case put in a ssd and have it reload the system onto that cleanly.

-Windows 8 is frustrating in a lot of ways but I'm trying to force myself to get used to it in the stock form to better be able to support clients once they inevitably get some Windows 8 machines at some point. If I didn't have that then buying Start8 for a few bucks and putting it on here would make Windows 8 great. You can do all the multi-touch gestures on the touchpad so you can get away without a touchscreen for the most part. I don't even want a touch screen laptop as who wants all the finger smears all over the screen all the time. Windows 8 is quite fast though on the bootups and shutdowns. I do give it credit there.

So overall I'm quite happy with the purchase. (Especially getting it for $439 on black Friday). This computer is a much better deal than spending twice the price for a few MM of thickness saved. Definitely a solid choice for anyone who doesn't need a big screen. (You can run multiple external monitors with it with ease for a primary desk, there are some decent USB 3.0 docking solutions.)

***Edit 1/11/13 I have added a little more on the ssd and corrected the sizing of the 9.5mm thick one I have (you still want a 7mm ideally). I've been using the laptop daily now for well over a month and love it. Still nice and fast and it works great. Make sure if you buy this to go to acers website and download the latest driver updates, most namely the driver update for the Atheros wireless drivers. The put out a x.x.x.217-v3 version that you NEED to install. This cures some weird wireless disconnection issues a number of people were having. I'm bumping this laptop up to 5 stars now that that is good.

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I looked at many laptops before I came across this Acer Aspire V5-171-6422. I was surprised to find that it had the same processor as the MacBook Air which costs over $1,000 and has the same graphics card. The 500GB hard drive is more than enough room. This computer is much faster showing me online content and it picks up the wifi signal right away so it saves me a lot of time. Battery life is approximately 4.5 hours and this computer is slimmer than my 10.1" netbook. This is the best computer around $500 and when you figure the small 11.6" screen, it's the best small computer out there. I run dual-monitor all the time without any problem, everything runs well through the USB port. USB 3.0 port is the future and this computer includes one such port. At this point, I wouldn't consider a computer without a USB 3.0. There are other plugs and battery packs available online and you can upgrade this computer by swapping out the 2GB RAM chip to 4GB, giving you a total of 8GB. This RAM stick will only run you $20 and all you have to do is remove two screws from the underside of the computer. Great computer ACER

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Windows 8:

This laptop, when I first received it was very good. It worked, keyboard is very accurate, touchpad takes some getting used to. Windows 8 is OKAY. But the changes from windows 7 are a bit disappointing. It just doesn't have that "windows feel" anymore. I think Microsoft should rethink/rework the Windows 8 operating system a bit. It's too much to take in, and quite frankly, I think Microsoft is trying to 'copy' what Apple is doing; they're taking it way too far.

Immediately, I was disappointed with Metro. I absolutely cannot manage without the start menu! As well, with this laptop, using metro is kind of difficult. The touch pad is kind of all over the place sometimes, and takes you some place you don't want to go. Basically, I'd just tap the touch pad gently and end up clicking something in metro accidentally. This caused me so much frustration!!!

Overall, Windows 8 was just a huge disappointment to me. I don't know about anyone else, but I need more leeway when I use a computer.

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Linux Mint:

So after about 2 weeks, I tried Linux. I put Linux Mint on it, and surprisingly, it worked really well!! However, the brightness and touchpad were not working properly. I managed to fix the brightness, but the touchpad was a bit buggy still. The problem with the touchpad was scrolling and right click. Right Click wouldn't work unless you used 'two fingers'. Which meant I had to tap the touch pad with two fingers. It was a minor annoyance. The wireless was another major issue. For some reason in Linux, the wireless card would constantly drop. And it also would take for ever to reconnect. The only way to reconnect fast enough was to restart the whole system.

So pretty much, Linux needs a bit of updates for this laptop. The touchpad really works against you and does what ever it wants from time to time in Linux. And the wireless issue was just a huge turn off.

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Windows 7 downgrade:

And finally, 2 days ago, I downgraded back to windows 7. And guess what? IT WORKS FLAWLESSLY!!! It wasn't an actual downgrade, I had an OEM copy of windows 7 with a key to use. The performance difference between windows 7 and 8 on this laptop are VERY noticeable. Windows 8 kind of lags in desktop mode. But on Windows 7, I get no more lag, and everything runs smoothly.

Acer is such a great company when it comes to drivers. Most companies will not provide Windows 7 drivers. The reason for this is because they want to force you to use windows 8. Acer however, understands a users preference, and offers Windows 7 drivers in case you feel uncomfortable with windows 8. SO ACER GETS MY THUMBS UP!

All the drivers work, and I find the touch pad responds a lot better in Windows 7, compared to Windows 8 and Linux. Windows 7 works very well on this laptop, and I do recommend it if you want to downgrade to windows 7.

All I did was plug in an external USB cd-rom, and installed windows 7 pretty much that way. It's very simple.

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PROS AND CONS

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PROS:

1)Sleek

2)Runs decent

3)Intel HD 4000 can actually run some games. I'm not saying on high settings. Played Guild Wars 2, Left 4 dead, Killing Floor, etc; and they all run pretty well on this on low-med settings. But this isn't a gaming laptop, so don't expect anything like eye-candy gaming experience. This laptop serves it's purpose for me quite well.

4)i5 processor is SO GOOD!!!

5)USB 3, Bluetooth and HDMI

6)Overall Sexy silver look

CONS:

1)A bit flimsy (try not to rest anything heavy on it)

2)Network NIC (not the wireless). For some reason, an RJ45 cable refuses to fit properly in it. Don't know if that is a design flaw, or maybe I need better network cables.

3)Keyboard will betray you a few times. But this isn't a major con, it just takes some getting used to if you have big hands.

4)Battery could be better

5)....Wait stop. There are no more cons!

Yeah this laptop is too good for any big cons. It's a very decent semi-Ultra Book.

Other thoughts:

One more thing I noticed with this laptop, is it cannot get dirty! I usually leave my work spaces kind of messy after use. But this laptop has such a clean feel to it, you can hardly notice if there is a mess on it. I've had dust, pieces of hair, even some potato chips fall on it. It comes off very easily. Also, the Keyboard is fitted in a way, where it is impossible for any mess to get inside the laptop. Acer designed this so well, it's almost Dirt-Resistant!

I don't normally make reviews on Amazon, so please consider getting this laptop. It will not disappoint you, even if you like windows 8!

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I originally bought this computer because it was small and portable but also packed a little bit of a punch. I have owned it for a couple months and I love it so far. I am not a huge fan of Windows 8 but can't blame Acer for that.

Pros: Very portable, Durable, Quick start up, Keyboard isn't as small as i thought it would, Price.

Cons: Miss a back light beneath the keyboard, Mousepad isn't as responsive as other computers i have used (macbooks). The keys on the keyboard don't have a high quality feel when you hit the keys (being picky)

Overall i would highly suggest this computer if you are looking for a step right above the lower level i3 processor computers. The price is great for what you get. If you are looking for a computer above the lower level $350 computers and the $699 i7 computers this is a great pick.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M525 - Navy/Grey (910-002698)

• Micro-precision scroll wheel: Faster, easier web navigation plus advanced optical sensor for smooth tracking on more surfaces
• Extended battery life: Go for up to three years without a battery change (Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions)
• Compact comfort in cool colors: Ergonomic shape, soft rubber grips and great style that's easy to take anywhere
• Multi-device wireless receiver: Tiny Unifying receiver connects up to six Unifying-compatible devices
• For Windows and Mac computers: Works with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OS X 10.5 or later

Logitech is known for their outstanding products, and this mouse appears to be rugged, stylish, and very functional!

Its a bit smaller than my M510 and not quite as "comfortable", but being compact, I expect it to feel a bit different than a full-size mouse. It definitely feels better than the M305 or M505

The stripes on the side add a touch of style, but they are "slick"... I would rather have the rubberized grip full-length of the sides, rather than in front and behind the stripe.

Scroll wheel is very smooth and "light" touch... rather then feeling the "deep clicks" of the scroll on the M510 or M310, this one is very sensitive and can easily scroll "fast". The texture of the scroll wheel is very nice and grips well for vertical or horizontal scrolling.

There are no "forward/back" buttons on the left side of the mouse, like the M510/710, but I knew that before ordering... no biggie, but you'd think Logitech would make those standard on all but their most basic lines.

Mouse is very responsive and works on pretty much any smooth surface (at least any I've tried so far).

Battery compartment is easy to open (release button on bottom of mouse), and the batteries (included, but not Duracell like normally included with Logitech devices) install easily. There is also a storage slot for the nano receiver... but most people will just leave it plugged into the computer/laptop. Syncing the device was a breeze... plugged in the receiver and after a few seconds, it recognized this mouse, as well as my M510 and K350 keyboard, which were both in the same room. Selection of devices to sync with was a breeze... click and go.

All in all, a great mouse for travel with my laptop, and I won't have to worry about batteries for at least a couple of years, even if I forget to turn it off before tossing it into the bag. I would have preferred a satin finish, rather than the shiny/slick finish, but that is just a matter of preference... does not affect function and does not appear to show finger-prints like you'd expect a shiny finish to do.

UPDATE:

I've been using this mouse for nearly a year, and suddenly it stopped working. After some troubleshooting on my own, I found the Unified Receiver to be the fault. I contacted Logitech, and after speaking with them for only 3-4 minutes, they shipped out a new Unified Receiver! FANTASTIC customer service dept.! The new receiver arrived in a couple of days, and my mouse is happily scooting and scrolling along again!

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I've used the Logitech M525 for ~9 months, and I've concluded this is the best "mobile" mouse that I've ever used (and that is quite a few). The M525 can be viewed as somewhat of an upgrade/refresh of the M505.

Some general points I thought worth highlighting:

Excellent tracking on multiple surfaces, also does pretty well on uneven surfaces (couch, bed, etc).

Pretty comfortable, even for extended use. It's larger than Logitech's M3XX series notebook mice and most other entry level notebook mice, but still small enough to fit in your pants pocket, i.e. while taking with you to a meeting at work; the M705 Marathon mouse was a little too bulky in this respect.

Very long battery life (+ the SW shows the battery status) means you rarely have to worry about batteries dying when traveling, etc.

Of course, the awesome tiny Unifying receiver, yada yada yada.

Some specific differences/improvements over the M505:

Single battery operation: unlike the M505, the M525 allows you to operate the mouse with a single AA battery (instead of two) in either chamber without any performance loss (note: M705 and M515 also allows this). I really like this because the weight savings makes the mouse feel much more nimble, and there's less noticeable difference vs a regular corded mouse. The comfort, weight and tracking are good enough that I'll use the M525 for casual gaming when I set up my PC for display on my LCD TV (my normal gaming is behind the monitor using a gaming grade mouse). Battery life wise, after 9 months of pretty heavy (but not primary) use, the battery meter in Setpoint shows 2/3 remaining. This would lead me to reasonably believe that given the usage profile assumed by Logitech, one could expect to use single AA battery to still give you a full 50% (18 months) of the 3 year stated battery life.

Scroll wheel: this might be a love/hate for some people, but I do like this new "micro-precision" scroll wheel a lot. So far, it appears to be exclusive to the M525, and is not shared with any other Logitech mouse yet as far as I can tell. It's great for reading/browsing text/windows explorer. My attempt to describe the scrolling action: there are no notches/clicks so it's a smooth scrolling, slightly similar to the free-spin mode of the dual-mode scroll wheel found on mice like the M705, Anywhere Mouse MX, G9x, G500, etc. However, it is less sensitive and has greater control than those dual-mode scroll wheels in free-spinning "hyper-fast" mode. The M525 wheel is very light but will stop spinning/scrolling as soon as you stop applying force, whereas the other dual-mode wheel is weighty, and like a flywheel, it will keeping spinning/scrolling in free mode after you let go (which often leads to overshooting while scrolling). Scrolling with the M525, even though it is fast and smooth, I never feel like it is too sensitive or "runs away" from me; I find it very natural. For those who have used the dual-mode wheel, and find the precise mode too restrictive, and the hyper-fast mode too fast and sensitive, you might like the M525 "micro-precision" scroll wheel. I haven't evaluated the scroll wheel much for gaming uses, since it's not my primary gaming mouse and also I don't rely on the scroll wheel for weapon switch, but I'd imagine it's not the best for hardcore gaming use. One rare case where I've found the M525 smooth scrolling unusable is switching pages in Powerpoint. With a normal mouse, one notch is one page, but since there are no notches with this wheel, it's easy to skip over slides instead of just the next page. I end up having to use the keyboard PgUp/PgDn, but I feel it's a small price to pay for having a great scroll wheel for all my other reading/browsing.

Application-specific button mappings in Setpoint: this may not affect most users, but I was disappointed and puzzled that the M505 does not support this function (but other, even older Logitech mice do e.g. MX510, G5). Was pleased to find that in the M525 that this is supported again. Specifically in the M525, I remap the wheel tilt left/right to the keyboard mappings for Prev/Next Tab in Firefox, since I spawn and then switch between tabs more than I need the wheel tilt for back/forward or horizontal scroll. But I can leave the default mapping to back/forward so I use that in Windows Explorer or in Windows Media Player (prev/next playlist item). You can bind special functions for Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint (listed in Setpoint by default), or you can add any application (as I did for Firefox) in Setpoint simply by directing it to the executable path.

Very solid construction: surprisingly, even though the M505 and M525 look nearly identical, I noticed that the M525 feels much more solid in the hand. On the M505, the battery cover rattles/shifts a little, and the buttons are a bit more flimsy (not the clicking action, but they're not held down as well), but the M525 feels rock-solid and everything has a much more precise fit. It's noticeably better than the M505 (which itself isn't bad), and miles ahead of the M705, which definitely did not feel solid. The level of fit/finish and construction compares to Logitech's corded gaming grade mice, IMHO.

All in all, it's a great mouse for notebook/general/casual gaming/HTPC use. I'd wish for a couple extra buttons, but that's probably hard to manage well on an ambidextrous mouse that's a smaller size. I can see the M525 being easily overlooked, since it appears nearly identical to the existing M505, it doesn't receive as many reviews, and is in the middle of Logitech's range (i.e. not the top of the line, not the most righty ergo shape, no fancy Darkfield sensor, etc.), but I think Logitech has created an excellent sleeper-hit product with the M525. Great comfort, features/performance, battery life and all this for a low price (often on sale for $20 in B&M stores) hard to ask for much more. It even looks pretty good to boot, and comes in multiple colors.

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This is without a doubt the best mouse i have ever owned. I liked it so much i bought 4 of them in different colors so i can enjoy this mouse for the next 300 years! I WILL LIVE THAT LONG! When i first installed it along with my Logitech lighted keyboard, The mouse was not working the way i wanted it to. This was due to the outdated software that came on a disc with my Logitech keyboard. [There is no disc that comes with the mouse] That software controls the mouse and keyboard, and works along with the normal windows software for your mouse and keyboard that comes with a computer. The outdated software was OK, but the new version on the Logitech site, [SETPOINT version 6.32.20.0], has a few more settings that made all the difference in the world! Its all personal choice of course, and the new version RULES! Might i add that the new lighted Logitech keyboard i bought is also the BEST keyboard i ever owned! Its The Logitech Illuminated keyboard model # [920-000914]. Originally i bought it at best buy for 79.99, but found it on Amazon for 59.99! A full 20.00 less. This mouse, i also bought at best buy for 39.99 but again, found it on Amazon for 27.90. Free shipping and NO TAX! I love the fact that the mouses scroll wheel if pushed side to side acts as a back button while looking at pages on the Internet. The scroll action is SUPER FAST and "very smooth". The tiny USB receiver is also really cool. I have learned that with keyboards and mice its better to spend a little more money, if you can afford it, and go with the higher end stuff. It really does make a difference in your computing. Hope this helps anyone interested in these products from M.B. in Plymouth Ma.

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I am a big Logitech fan and use many of their products. I had no idea the mouse wheel would have zero rolling resistance and incredible sensitivity -so little, in fact, that I am constantly accidentally rolling it, really just by touching it slightly with the side of my finger. This makes useing pull-down menus difficult. This means I'm scrolling when unintended. This means I'm constantly zooming in and out of graphics in Photoshop without intending too.

Just awful--seems like a huge mistake, honestly. You can actually spin the wheel as if it were an amusement park game wheel--it keeps going.

Not really sure what scenario one would want a wheel with zero traction and that's sensitive to merely touching it.

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Noticible pros:

very smooth scrolling

Noticable cons:

middle button (scroller) presses to hard. When I press it its often scroll works and mouse pointer goes out of link.

as all last logitech mouses too big friction with surface

there is no mouse speed adjusting software for mac (but for example m510 has)

horizontal scrolling not work on mac (but m510 horizontal scrolling works)

I would not highly recommend it for mac. But mouse pretty nice.

ZAGG Privacy Screen Protector for iPad 2 and 3 new version

Just want to say that I was looking for a privacy screen/protector that would prevent others from seeing my screen (at least somewhat). What I got with this ZAGG screen protector was nothing more than a slightly darker screen. Once applied, it simply made my screen darker, makes my white ipad appear as black and really does not do as promised. Oh well...

Sena Florence Folio for iPad 2 (161201)

• Slim leather book style design
• Integrated 2 position folding cover
• Soft velvet lining with light protective layer

I have owned every major brand of iPad cover. Back in those days with the IPad I, I went through covers like wind through trees. I prefer RED leather covers because they are easier to see. Of those that I owned, I loved the Sena , then was grossly disappointed when it tore.

With the IPad 2, I have again bought several covers before I found one that I really liked.......it is the Sena. It is beautifully made, well designed and holds the iPad in such a fashion that is cannot get loose. It does a great job protecting the instrument from falling. I am completely satisfied.

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This is a very well made case. The quality of the leather and construction is first class. iPad2 fits very well in the case. Had to disable the auto on/off function though as that was a bit unpredictable due to the alignment of the magnet. The 2 position cover works very well. Also had a Sena case for my iPad1 very pleased with their products.

C2G / Cables to Go 27038 2-Port USB 2.0 High-Speed Front Bay Hub, Black

• Adds two USB 2.0 high-speed front-side ports to your computer
• Easily mounts internally into any available 5.25 inch drive bay
• Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 devices
• Provides bay space for 3.5 inch drives
• Plug-and-play installation
• Cable length (front-panel port to motherboard header): 24 inches
• Cable length (front-panel port to upstream USB A port): 32 inches

using this to add front ports to an older server tower turned home computer. It looks as crazy as it sounds.

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Kids friend broke his case's built in usb ports. This took care of the problem. Came with multiple ways to mount. May order one for myself.

Tripp Lite B004-VPA2-K-R 2 Port PS/2 KVM Switch w Audio and Cables

• 2-Port Desktop KVM Switch with Audio and PS/2 KVM Cable Kits
• Controls 2 computers from a single monitor, keyboard and mouse
• Lets 2 computers share an audio device
• Compatible with all major operating systems
• 1-year warranty

Switch is compact and requires no external power. All cables are included. I've had no issues switching between my XP and older Windows 98 system. Switching is instantaneous. Signal to the monitor is clean and the picture is crisp and clear. The unit does require cables be attached on all four sides, which can make placement and cable clutter an issue, but that's with any switch box. The keyboard switch commands are fantastic, so you can tuck the box out of sight and forget it if you want.

The only problem I have with this unit, and why I cannot give it five stars, is the mouse support. I'm using a Logitech Trackman Wheel trackball, and my computer detected it as a "wheelmouse" after attaching it to the switchbox. It also does not support high report rates on the PS/2 port for the mouse. I have my PS/2 report rate set to 200 so I can have the smoothest movement possible, but for some reason the switch is limiting the PS/2 polling. Gamers will definitely have an issue with this. My less than elegant solution was to just get a second trackball and plug that into my other computer, and not use the switchbox for switching the mouse. The unit works fine this way since it's powered by the keyboard PS/2 port.

The box does have support for switching one audio out and a microphone, which is a plus if you just use desktop speakers or headphones as opposed to a surround sound system. You can even disable automatic audio switching so that you can listen to music on one computer while working on another.

Overall I'm satisfied with the unit, though I would prefer not having to use a second mouse.

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Although its billing said that it would work with 98, it cannot handle the monitor for 98, pixillates the heck out of pictures and don't get me started on the mess it makes of print! So I have to go behind the computers and disconnect the monitor plug from the switch and connect it to the 98 computer whenever I want to use 98. It is a pain, but not as much of a pain as switching all the cords would be.

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Este producto lo compre para un amigo y resulto muy funcional, Ya estoy solicitando uno mas para mi uso personal

DSLR Rig Shoulder Mount for DV Cameras & All DSLR Cameras, Canon 5D MK II , 7D , 60D ,600D (T3i) Nik

• 1xDSLR Rig
• 1xHex screwdriver
• All hand grips and joint are rotatable and adjustable
• Real compact shoulder mount for cameramen ,shooting
• You can mount 7" or 11" arm onto it and then mount lighting or Monitor to use with your DV and DSLR camera.

I bought this rig for about $150 off eBay a few months ago. I already had a rig (Gini/Magic Spider), but I liked the fact that this rig looked very versatile, and that it could pack up to fit into a small backpack. Unless you're shooting something pretty seriously, it feels kind of silly to walk around in public with a full-sized shoulder rig -for one thing, they look like rocket launchers. I can configure this into a simple handheld unit which is fairly inconspicuous but also offers much-improved stability (especially for dslrs.) If I want more stability, I can change it up into a full shoulder rig.

The build quality is quite good, and it's a very functional little gadget. It's a good balance of portability, functionality, and price.

Genus GL GSBK Shoulder Brace System Kit (Black)

• Adjustable for perfect balance
• perfect for DSLR and mini camcorders
• Adds stability to your shots by creating extra body contact
• Easy and quick to assemble

I've tried many shoulder braces, and this is easily the most comfortable to use, and also one of the most versatile. I must admit that most of the time I travel light, and so I will often configure it without all of the parts, but even so, it is a great piece of equipment, whether used in part or whole. You can feel it's quality no matter the use.

It is solid and well made. When you tighten the thumb screws they stay tight and hold the 15mm rods in position. When using matt boxes or follow focus on the rails it is easy to adjust your camera up or down as needed. Having the twin rails supporting the camera makes it hard for the camera's weight to cause it to roll on you. The hand grip is comfortable. Best of all though is the where the shoulder brace itself makes contact with your shoulder. The rubber cover makes it very comfortable (so much nicer for long stretches than the zacuto alternative), and the narrowness of it makes it so that it can pivot against your body, allowing you to easily adjust the angle from which you are viewing it. (So many other manufacturers have this piece being a couple inches wideredrock for example-, and the versatility goes way down.) This is key for me, since most of my photography and videography is of wildlife and done on a kayak, which means I can't pivot my body as much. In this case it becomes necessary for my camera to pivot, and when I use this brace it can. It is also very handy when standing on dry land, and you want to be able to pivot, without taking a step (and risking bounce).

All in all very well made and very versatile, one of my key pieces of camera equipment that travels with me, no matter where in the world I go (although I will usually only take the parts of it I need depending on the type of shooting I will be doing).

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I was in the market to find a shoulder rig for my DSLR for steady video , When searching outside of Amazon most of the High end units retail 500-900 dollars . I seen this exact same one on various sites and found it here , new ,for a few hundred cheaper , so I took a chance , Checked the model numbers and took a chance with not having great expectations , To my surprise on arrival , It was exactly what is shown in the picture , It is not some cheap knock off and extremely well made from a form of metal . Extremely satisfied with the quality and price of the item , I highly recommend if it if your a beginner at dslr video and there are many other items to upgrade and build onto this rig .

Groovy: Stylus Cleaning Kit

This kit is o.k. except the stylus brush keeps 'shedding' the small bristles that clean the stylus. It also collects dust in the little bag designed for it. There are probably better stylus cleaning products out there...

Not that great. Brush bristles fallout. The best thing about it is the price. Does an ok job of cleaning.

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rooCASE 3n1 Executive Portfolio (Black) Leather Case Cover with Landscape and Portrait View / Anti-G

• Executive Portfolio Leather Cover for Apple iPad 2 / The new iPad 3 . (iPad Not Included)
• Built-In Stand for Comfortable Viewing at 45 Degree Angle. Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation; Reattaches by Velcro for Landscape / Portrait Viewing.
• Anti-Glare and Anti-Fingerprint Matte Screen Protector that Reduces Glare and Smudges Over 70%. Self-Adhering Japanese PET Film.
• Ultra-Light Capacitive Stylus Pen Weight: 0.4 OZ. Stylus Length: 114mm. Conevenient Cap Attachment to 3.5mm Audio Jack. Clip that Can Attach to Shirt or Pants Pocket
• A MUST Have for all Apple iPad 2 / The new iPad 3 Owners!! Available in Black, Grey, Magenta, Pink and Red. Search: rooCASE iPad 2 / iPad 3 Executive Portfolio

I have never written a review about a product before, but I was pretty upset with the product that it inspired me to do this. After many hours searching for an IPAD 2 case, I found this really nice productthe RooCASE 3n1 Leather case...I have had it for three days now, I really liked everything about the product when looking on various websites and thought it would be a perfect fit for what I was looking for. After opening up the case that has two zippers a few times, one zipper broke without a whole lot of pressure. There aren't a whole lot of things that should go wrong with a "fake" or very hard feeling leather case for the Ipad. I would think that someone would test the zipper for function more than 3-5 tries, and if it would break, you would improve on this product. It is a shame that it doesn't do the job that it was intended to do as I really like the concept. This appeared to be the nicer ones on the market, but if it can not deliver on quality, than it doesnt do anyone any good. If you want a product that does the job its supposed to do, I would not recommend this one. rooCASE 3n1 Executive Portfolio (Black) Leather Case Cover with Landscape and Portrait View / Anti-Glare Screen Protector / Capacitive Stylus for Apple iPad 2 Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

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This started out to be a great iPad case. The material is a very nice black leather and worked well to carry into appointmens. Includes a spot for business cards to slide in along with a pen or stylus.

The downside....the Velcro lost its stickiness within about 6 months. Eventually my iPad fell out and damaged the corner.

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Very nice cover for ibad with the bag and very helpeful in travelling , you can but pasport and tickets , and strong materilas , i strongly recomndend this product

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It was a bit harder to find the case I was looking for than expected, I had three requirements:

1. Portfolio that will keep my stylus and notes.

2. A stand to keep my ipad up and active at work.

3. Do that Ipad magnetic thing.

This case satisfied all three conditions and for a solid price to boot.

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I bought this portfolio case for my wife for Christmas to go along with her iPad 2 that I also gave for Christmas. The case is genuine leather with a very soft inner liner. The portfolio can stand on its own or the inner case is Velcro removable and can also stand on its own. The stylus fits in the hand nicely and is lighter then a pen. It requires little pressure on the iPad and makes it easier to use. I am so impressed with this portfolio that I am considering getting one for myself instead of a cheaper version that I bought. The portfolio arrived ahead of schedule through Amazon Prime.

PDair Leather Case for Dell Streak 5 (Black) - Flip Type

I was expecting less than what I received. It was delivered fairly quickly considering it was shipped from Asia. Took just over a week from the time I ordered to the time it was delivered. The case is perfect and fits my Dell Streak 5 with no disappointments. I would highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a case for the Dell Streak. Good quality and craftsmanship. Only negative remark.....the price. I am satisfied, but no phone case should cost more than $25, in my opinion.

Samsung Behold 2 T939 Black Rubber Feel Hard Case Cover w/Belt Clip

it worked at first but then the plastic swivel peice broke after my phone fell 1 TIME!!! lol wow. i guess you get what you pay for

Love the case. Wish I could get it in other colors though. The clip is the best because now I can hear my phone ring. Thanks!!

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SANOXY® Dual Purpose Conductive Microfiber Stylus Pen for your new iPad, iPhone, iPod, HTC, Motorol

• 2 in 1 iTouch Stylus Pen with Hi-sensitivity Microfiber Technology fabric tip for more smooth, sensitive writing.
• High-sensitivity, Omni-directional point will not scratch or smudge your touch screen.
• Easy and smooth writing. Specially designed for your Apple iPad 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi + 3G, iPad 2, The new iPad, iPhone, iPod, HTC, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, All Touch Screen Tablets
• Very little pressure needed for touch screen activation and smooth glide on screens
• iTouch Stylus is perfect for writting, drawing, gaming or any use where you need a finer degree of control than your finger cannot offer. Moreover, it's slim and lightweight that can take with you everywhere.

For $15 i thought this would be a high quality pen but it is not. It is very light weight and the material feels mediocre. I would not recommend this pen for the price if it were $5 then i would say go for it. The pen works well on an iPad put i found that there was a slight delay when writing on it.

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Sansa Fuze Protective Silicone Skins by Gigaware (3 Per Pack)

• Protective contoured design
• Cutouts
• Expansion slot cutout

I wasn't expecting a lot because the price was so low, but I was pleasantly surprised. The skin is fairly thick but not cumbersome. It went on easily. The on/off switch is a little hard to operate because it's so small, but it isn't a biggie.

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BoxWave iPad 2 AluArmor Jacket - Rugged, Heavy Duty Anodized Aluminum Metal Case for Slim and Durabl

• Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your iPad 2
• Made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet lightweight
• Secure side snap closure
• Four small feet keep your iPad 2 slightly elevated when the closed case is placed on a surface, adding extra protection from accidental spills
• Cover includes hidden magnetic activation that puts your iPad 2 into sleep mode to conserve battery life

This case is perfect for protecting your iPad when traveling around. If you're using the iPad for watching videos or listening to music, it does the job very well. However its bulk makes it uncomfortable for typing, reading, or gaming. In those instances I usually have to take it out of the case. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

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This is not a good product and don't get fooled by the claim of being "heavy duty." It is heavy duty if you can manage to keep your iPad inside the case. I ordered this item to protect my son's iPad 2 but, it keeps falling off. When it locks, it is hard to open. However, the biggest complaint is that when you put it inside this case, it will fall off or get lose enough that when you try to close it you have reinsert the iPad into the case almost every single time. Sorry but, I cannot recommend the product. You can have a better cover for your iPad for less money, certainly, this is not worth the money I paid for it.