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Friday, October 17, 2014

PalmOne Zire Carrying Case

PalmOne Zire Carrying Case
  • Sporty styling
  • Translucent
  • Includes a lanyard for carrying
  • Attachment feature holds handheld securely
  • Compatible with Palm Zire

As someone else recommended, I had the case removed from the package at my local Staples store, and yes, there was a very strong odor of a mysterious scent. It was unlike any plastic or rubbery substance I had ever smelled before. My wife was with me and she did not know of the strange reputation this Zire Case has. She smelled the odor right off and exclaimed, "What the heck is that smell?" We went to Office Max and the scent of the Zire Case there was not as strong, but still detectable. By this time however, my wife did not approve of purchasing one of these and I was inclined to agree with her. It is too bad, because the case has a very nice fit and is different from anything anyone else is selling. My recommendation is to wait and see what else becomes available for the Zire.

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As others did, I had the package opened in the store. I noticed a smell that was indeed weird but I would not say the case stunk. Anyhow, there seem to be more or less smelly cases around. One thing though really surprised me: I put my Zire in the case (withouth the original flap!). It fit perfect, too perfect. I could hardly get my Zire back out. Maybe it was just bad luck and it happened to be a badly sized case but I certainly would not pay any money for it. Rather buy one of those Palm leather wallets that have velcro patches inside. Those work perfect.

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After purchasing, I read the reviews which talk about a strange odor, but there was none here. I had bought the Zire for my son, and, because he is 12, the case seemed like a necessity. It fits and protects well, and I would recommend it to anyone!

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Functionally, the case is exactly what I was looking for.

But the smell really is weird. After a few hours I couldn't take it any more. I removed the PDA from the case. The case is now soaking in some hot, soapy dishwater in the kitchen sink. I hope that will remove the smell, otherwise the case will have to go into the trash. Also, I had to change my clothes and wash them too. Unbelievable--all from a little case!

If it weren't for the smell, I would have given this product 5 stars.

Nice idea. Horrible execution I mean horrible smell. This case is going back to the place of purchase first chance I get. DO NOT BUY THIS THING.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene (Red / Black) Sleeve Case for Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB Ultra-por

rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene Sleeve Case for Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB Ultra-portable Drive USB 3.0 STAA1500100 BlackLove the color makes it easy to spot. Size is perfect for a snug fit. I like the little pocket on the outside of the case for the usb cord. great buy for me.....Iwill buy more

I purchased 2 of these cases and 2 of another brand. Within a week I had put in another order for 4 more of these cases. They are that good. The protective foam and the Neoprene case make for a very light, easily cleaned and very safe carrying case for your ultra portable drives. The drives fit easily into the case and there is an outside pocket for carrying a couple thumb drives. The ziper is heavy duty and works smoothly. A great product.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Clear Anti-glare Screen Protector for the HP iPAQ h2200 h2215 h2210 Series - Gomadic Brand

Clear Anti-glare Screen Protector for the HP iPAQ h2200 h2215 h2210 Series - Gomadic Brand
  • Provides clear, anti-glare, dust repelling and fingerprint free surface
  • Protects expensive touch screen from scrapes and scratches
  • Improves screen contrast and handwriting recognition
  • Includes soft card squeegee, easy to install
  • Washable and backed by Gomadics Lifetime Warranty

I'm still not sure if the screen looks better with or without this filter. There still is glare. I'm not sure if a small reduction of glare is worth a reduction of brightness, and a visible moire pattern.

Interesting, the direction of the filter seems to matter. At some point I took it off, and when I've put it back, it ended up "upside-down" (same side towards the screen but other end towards the bottom of the screen), and worked better in this direction.

It scratches real easy, much easier than the PDA screen (but then again, it's much cheaper to replace). If you have some dust on the screen, make sure to wipe it off before using the stylus.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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

Lexerd - Garmin Oregon 550t 200 300 400i 400c 400t TrueVue Anti-Glare GPS Screen Protector
  • 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.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000

Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000
  • Contour: it's familiar, yet modern - All the keys are the same size and in a familiar place, even with the contoured design.
  • The slim, glossy design saves space and makes a statement on your desktop.
  • Ergonomist-approved Comfort Curve design - The Microsoft Comfort Curve encourages natural wrist posture, plus it is easy to use.
  • Contour key bed - Designed to provide more direct key strikes for less finger effort.
  • Easy-access media keys Control your music and videos, and open the Calculator with the touch of a key.

I've used several Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 keyboards as well as the split Natural keyboard. I bought the 3000 to use for work at my programming job.

The first few days that I used the 3000, I wasn't sure if I going to like it. It was a little rough, but nowhere near the shock of getting used to the Natural keyboards. I spent the first couple of days mistyping somethings, but I'm used to it now.

A few points:

* Typing is very quiet. I work in an open area with others, so I like that I'm not making a lot of noise.

* There's not a lot of tactile feedback. Pretty much the opposite of the old IBM PS/2 keyboards. That took a little while to get used to, but the smoothness and quiet makes it worth it.

* The keyboard feels much more solid and the keys don't feel as cheap and unsure as they did on the 2000.

* My main complaint of the 2000 was the noisy, sloppy, piece of junk space bar. This is fixed in the 3000. The space bar is quiet and tight -it feels like all the other keys.

* It is a nice space saver.

* I really like the placement of the delete key.

* My beloved calculator key and volume keys are there, but this time they don't take up so much real estate!

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Was using an Apple Aluminum Wired Keyboard MB110LL/A but turned out to be quite uncomfortable. Picked this as I was looking around and I remember the old Natural Keyboard being nice, if a little hefty.

The keyoard is compact, and light. The keys have a good feel and the curve and the bulge in the middle is very comfortable. Note that there is no gap between the arrow keys and the numeric keypad.

Really liking it.

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There are great key points already hit in the other four and five star reviews, but I would love to add one thing. "This has got to be the quietest keyboard I have ever used." I have a pet peeve with loud keyboards. They are like nails on a chalk board. I can type super fast without hearing one button click.

I do not use Windows, so I was happy to see all of the controls, such as the volume buttons, worked perfectly with Ubuntu 11.04 and Ubuntu 11.10.

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All in all, this is a well designed keyboard that helps my hand positions. I want to mention some details to supplement some of the other comments floating around.

The GOOD: Ergonomics and OSX Compatibility

The nice thing about the keyboard is that the curve on the Y and Z axis really seem to improve the positions of my wrists as opposed to the traditional keyboard. I used to have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard but that thing is particularly large. This is a good solution if size is of concern. It sits low on the desk and doesn't have the large wrist supporting frame like the Natural Keyboard. This works for me. I find that the profile of the keyboard and my wrists/arms on desk position are natural.

That said, ergonomics have a lot to do with not just the keyboard but the desk and chair you use. I am using an Ikea Galant desk that is height adjustable and a Herman Miller Mirra task chair. I have both adjusted so that my posture is planted pretty optimally, with my elbows 90 degrees to my sitting position, resting on the arm rests and the desk height level with my arm/hands. My arms are comfortably horizontal when approaching the keyboard. Before this, my desk was too high forcing my arms into a "snake ready to strike" / hook-like position which was starting to hurt. It's good to prevent RSI.

Mac OS X somewhat compatible: Most keyboards will work sans the extra functionality of special keys. I wasn't expecting the play, volume up and down buttons to work but they do! (The calculator button doesn't do much and the num lock doesn't seem to work, so I guess 3/5)

The BAD: Possibly key press feel, number pad or not to number pad

I just recently purchased this product and my opinion on this is still in the air. The main issue I have with this keyboard is the feel of the key press / tactile feedback. It is quite mushy. I come from both Mac, Dell, and Microsoft keyboards and this one has a very damp, muted key press feel rather than a crisp one. Imagine putting a piece of felt underneath your keys. That's the best way I can describe it. As a consequence, the keys feel heavy. It is quiet though. I'll have to give it a week or so of use to see if I can get used to it.

The second problem (that I can't solve) is the number pad or not number pad question. Actually it has less to do with the number pad and more to do with what is between the num pad and regular keys, the arrow keys. Since I use this for programming, I need to use the arrow keys a LOT to navigate my code. A full-sized arrow key set is nice. If you want full-sized arrow keys, usually this means a full sized keyboard. However, the inclusion of a num pad leaves little desk space immediately in front of me for my mouse and mouse pad. Thus my mouse is way off to the right and I have to shift the keyboard and mouse left when I want to use it naturally. With a chopped off keyboard like the Mac bluetooth keyboard, my mouse resides in that position that would otherwise be taken by the num pad. This is more natural and productive. But then I have to deal with a small arrow key pad.

You can't win at everything and I suppose you need to make compromises somewhere but these are some of the issues I've run into.

The OTHER:

Some people complimented that this keyboard is small. It's not that small. As a matter of fact it's a tad bigger than my non-ergonomic Dell keyboard which includes a numeric pad. Being a full featured keyboard with num pad, it is of course larger than keyboards without. If you're a gamer, like mentioned the WASD layout is out of whack. I use this mostly for programming and so for touch type it's pretty comfortable.

The bottom line is that as a heavy typer, this keyboard is designed pretty well. Certain issues like the key feel could make or break it for you but it's also something that you can probably get used to. For $13 purchase price, you can't go wrong and it's a cheap price to pay compared to treatment of RSI.

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Microsoft usually has made quality hardware products. The problems with this keyboard came as a surprise to me. I had picked it up for less than $20 at a local Radio Shack. Like other reviewers I had several keys that stopped responding after about a month. On my keyboard these were F, G and C. Using compressed air temporarily solved the problem but it would always return. Once this problem became permanent, this keyboard was sent to the recycle bin. I now have a no-fuss corded Logitech K120 keyboard. It has been without any problems and is recommended for a similar type of keyboard but with a better feel and without the mechanical problems of the Microsoft Comfort Curve 3000.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Sony Xperia Ion Leather Case - Flip Top Type (Red) - LT28i - PDair

Sony Xperia Ion Leather Case - Flip Top Type - LT28i - PDairThe case would've been awesome it fits perfectly and the color's pretty nice. The cover takes a little getting used to though, at first it was irritating, but it does give your screen added protection when you're not using it.

The item shipped from China, so the delivery itself took very long (which I understood). But my biggest problem was the fact that it was delivered to me waaay later than the original delivery date on the page. Based on the original delivery date when I ordered the item, I should've gotten this case around the same time I got my new phone, but I got this item more than one month after I got this phone. I had to purchase another case just to make sure my phone was protected.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

HandHelditems(TM) Motorola Xoom Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Glare, Matte Finishing Screen Protector (3 Pa

HandHelditems(TM) Motorola Xoom Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Glare, Matte Finishing Screen ProtectorFor those that said this screen protector is junk, I don't think had they much experience putting on large screen protectors. The fact that this doesn't come with detailed instructions doesn't help, but here's a guide to how to get the screen protector to work perfectly.

Before you start you'll want to have some clear tape on hand, this will be to remove any dust particles the get stuck to the sticky side of the screen protector.

Make sure you apply this in an environment that is dust free (at least as dust free as you can get), I recommend a bathroom. Thoroughly wipe down the area you'll be working in with a wet cloth to remove any dust from the area.

On the screen protector you have two tabs, 1 and 2. The first tab protects the underside of the protector (the side that goes on the Xoom's screen), the 2nd the side that faces up. You only want to start to peel back tab 1 an inch or so to start. You're going to apply the screen protector kinda like you would a band aid, peel off the 1st tab only a bit evenly across the narrow side of the screen protector. Line up the narrow edge of the screen protector with the narrow edge of your Xoom. This part is crucial, be sure to put the edge of the screen protector right up against the edge of the Xoom's screen and that it's perfectly aligned. As you pull the backing off use the micro-fiber cloth to press the screen protector down and to remove bubbles as you peel away the backing working your way across the screen. As you're working the screen protector from one side to another if you notice any dust particles between the screen and the screen protector lift the screen protector back up to the dust particle and using the clear tape I mentioned earlier stick it to the underside of the screen protector to remove the dust, this works great.

You may end up with a few bubbles, before you take of the top layer (tab 2) work the bubbles from the middle out wiping the screen protector with the micro-fiber cloth supplied with it. With a little work you'll have a perfectly aligned, bubble free Xoom. This may take a little practice but you should have it dialed after trying it once.

I've tried a few screen protector on my Xoom and this one is the best for sure. The bubble are relatively easy to get out and I like the anti-glare. Yes, the anti-glare will make the screen look a little grainy but that just comes with all anti-glare screen protectors. If you don't like that, then don't use an anti-glare.

For the price even if it takes you till the third try to get it perfect you still can't go wrong and the next time you order these you'll get it right the first time and have two more protectors to use down the road.

These are so much better than the Invisible Shield it isn't funny. Fit is absolutally perfect and installation literally took seconds. Shield is kind of a hard plastic making it much easier to apply and it was very easy to get air bubbles out as I was installing. Each shield in the package was individually wrapped and came with its own installation card which is made of thin cardboard as well as its own cleaning cloth which means three of everything. Matte finish though not fingerprint proof wipes clean with the swipe of a shirt sleeve and does a good job of reducing glare without reducing screen clarity to a great degree. Finger glides easily over the screen protector without the jumping and binding of the helicopter blade protection stuff other people use. If you need to protect a helicopter buy them, if not buy these shields. You will be much happier. As the reviewer before me said, the stylus listed was not in the package. I'm assuming there was a typo and they have not corrected but I wasn't expecting it at this price anyways. Only complaint I have was the shipping packaging. They came in a plastic postage envelope without any protection, not even a cardboard slip. There was no damage to mine but knowing the postal system, there could have been.

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This screen protector was excellent in that it is non-glare or "matte" in type. It does a good job of light dispersion, and I found the brightness of the tablet not diminished all that much. I do "double takes" in stores where the same Xoom tablet is on tables for show, and they have high-gloss (standard glass) screens, reflecting all sort of ambient light from over head light fixtures. My tablet with this screen protector does not have the same "effect" and I really appreciate the non-glare screen. Application was easy, with little in the way of bubbles, however I used the "turn on the shower" trick that day to cut down on the random specks of air-born dust that get in the way, sometimes. Highly recommend this product.

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I *really* like the matte finish on this screen protector...however it DOES NOT have a cutout for the front-facing camera. Because of the matte finish, images are fuzzy if the screen protector covers it up. I even tried aligning the protector as close to the bottom edge as possible with hopes it would line up below the lens, but no such luck. Had to resort to cutting a notch...which bends the screen protector ever-so-slightly and prevents an even overlay.

Two-stars since it's not 100% compatible with the Motorola Xoom. If it had the cutout, it's 5-star by far.

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A 3 pack with a Stylus for this price!?! I am cutting up the screens and using them on my android. Works awesome and I have plenty extra.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

PDair V01 Black Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 / Galaxy Player 4.2 YP-GI1

PDair V01 Black Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 / Galaxy Player 4.2 YP-GI1I bought a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 as a PDA, replacing an iPAQ, which replaced a Palm. With this case, it is always handy at work. The case looks nicer in person than it does in the photos -the white stitching is less obtrusive. The belt clip is quite secure, and the device fits well.

Friday, April 25, 2014

rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene Sleeve Case for Acer AC700 Chromebook 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black / Neon G

rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene Sleeve Case for Acer AC700 Chromebook 11.6-Inch LaptopI got this case for my new chrome book and it just came today and I love it! It's brand new and has a second pocket great for holding a charger or kindle. I opened my case and got my chrome book and as I looked at the case I was afraid the case would be too small. But I tried it and it fit perfectly. Any bigger and I would be out of luck.

Thanks to seller.

I would definitely[ recommend this to chrome book owners.

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It is perfect for the 11.6" Samsung Chromebook. It fits perfectly. The side pocket even has room for my MS Arc Touch Mouse and my Nexus 7 in a Cruzerlite TPU case.

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This is EXACTLY what I wanted! I have the Samsung 11.6 Chromebook and it fits perfectly. I was a little concerned that the small "pouch" for accessories wouldn't hold the adapter/charger and a small mouse but it does and they fit perfectly as well. The case seems to be constructed well and I am very pleased with this purchase. It actually exceeded my expectations.

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The front pocket is advertised as being big enough to hold power cords and whatnot. While this is technically true, I find that it doesn't fit them very well. It's good for USB sticks and whatnot, though.

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The case was exactly what I wanted. It fit my Samsung Chrome book, plus wires and a small charger. The case is described perfectly on the website. It is sturdy, has a pocket and can be zippered shut. I loved the black/green color combination too.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Sony PEGA-SP60 CLIE Screen Protector

Sony PEGA-SP60 CLIE Screen Protector
  • Protect your LCD screen from scratches
  • Long lasting, reusable, and ultra thin screen protector
  • Easy to apply and remove
  • Part of a complete line of SonyStyle CLIÉ accessories
  • Compatible with CLIÉ T, SJ, and SL series

I just installed the Sony Clie screen protector on my NX70V. First of all, the installation didn't go smoothly. It was really hard to make sure that there's no air bubble. Then it was hard to hold and not touch the bottom side. I had fingerprints all over the thing.

OK, I finally had the thing on. But the protector already had my fingerprints and they were visible. So I decided to remove them. But removing it was no easy task. It stuck to the screen and I had to pry it off from the corner. I was afraid of scratching my screen so I spent a lot of time to slowly lifted one corner. Finally I got it off.

I think screen protector in general is more problem and it's not worth having. I'll use my Clie without protector from now on.

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I also found that the screen protector seems like it does more harm than good. I don't see how anyone could think that this would protect a screen. It picks up fingerprints very easily and theres bubbles inside it that are impossible to get out.

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I never used a screen protector on my Clie SJ20. When it burned out after less than a year, I got a SJ22 and bought a screen protector.

My SJ20 never had a mark on the screen. The screen protector on my SJ22, after one month, has so many marks from my stylus that it's hard to read in bright light. If you used thumbtacks instead of a stylus, maybe the screen protector would be helpful. Or if they sold for $.25 apiece and you replaced them weekly ... ?

I'll stick with using the stylus and throwing away the screen protector.

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It protetcs the screen and hardly affect its visibility. For me, it was a bit difficult to put it properly, I'm not skilled with this kind of stuff though.

It worth, I'm even going to buy another for me.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Samsung Galaxy NoteII 2 Leather Case - GT-N7100 - Flip Top Type - PDair (Black)

Samsung Galaxy NoteII 2 Leather Case - GT-N7100 - Flip Top Type - PDairA very nice case, but the same product by same manufacturer in the "ultra thin flip top" was my choice (see other review).

I returned this case.

The case is well made, and attractive. It also, more than doubles the thickness of the phone. One hand use with the Note 2 in this case, is pretty much impossible. Order took a long time to get here. Before it arrived I got an x line plastic case. I prefer the cheap case over this one. In my opinion, the phone looks better in the cheap case.

If you want something pretty, to go in your leather brief case, this may be perfect for you. It isn't for me.

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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.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Zagg LEATHERskin for iPad 2, Brown Embossed (FGLSBRNFLZL97)

Zagg LEATHERskin for iPad 2, Brown Embossed
  • Improves grip.
  • Easy to remove, leaving no sticky residue.
  • Genuine leather.

I have had the Leatherskin on my iPad2 for little over a month now and its holding up great. The product installed easily, (just follow the directions) I like the feel of the leather on the backside as it provides a little extra grip without becoming to cumbersome. I have a Zagg shield on the front, together the combo works well for me.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Amazon Kindle 1 Electronic book Reading Device Premium Clear Reusable LCD Screen Protector

Amazon Kindle 1 Electronic book Reading Device Premium Clear Reusable LCD Screen Protector
  • Covers the screen of your Amazon Kindle Reader
  • Anti - Glare Enhancement
  • Scratch resistant
  • Easy to apply
  • Specially designed for Apple Amazon Kindle Reader

This is a nice cover, in that it doesn't require glue or cause bubbles. It's a harder cover and easier to work with, though sometimes it falls off and doesn't adhere as much as I'd like. I still find it useful.

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The quality feels good and the installation is well thought out but once placed over the Kindle screen it has distracting discolored areas that render it unusable. I took it off and will just be careful with the original screen as this diminishes screen quality.

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The corners of this screen protector are squared off, but the corners of the Kindle 2 screen are rounded at the plastic bevel. This prevents the screen protector from fitting properly, with the corners of the protector riding up over the bevels at the corner. It is slightly too thick to slide underneath the bezel. This causes bubbling at the corners. If it had rounded corners, it would be a nice protector, but as it is, it does not fit properly.

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This helped a lot with the glare on my screen and it was easy to put on. It's nice to be able to clean the screen and not have it get scratched with this on

This item is not labeled correctly for the review. The item is Kindle screen protector and it is cut to large for a good fit it also has square corners and the kindles are round which also does not allow for a good fit.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

DYMO CardScan v9 Executive Contact Management System for PC and Mac (1760686)

DYMO CardScan v9 Executive Contact Management System for PC and Mac
  • Fast and accurate scanning in color, 3 seconds per card
  • Easy labeling CardScan detects LabelWriter software and adds icon for single-click from your LabelWriter Printer
  • Reads 7 languages and formats from 14 different countries
  • Microsoft Outlook Add-in
  • Software functionality: Drag and drop contact data from any electronic document (email signature, web page, word) Categorize, sort and eliminate duplicate. QuickSearch searches every field in every record including notes to find contacts fast. One-Click Email. Automatically sync with Outlook, Palm, and Smart Phones. Map location of contacts. Find contacts on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. Automatically sync with Outlook, Palm, and Smart Phones

Cardscan 800c used on Mac OS X 10.8

The cardscanner itself is an exceptional product, and I have been using it for around 2 years now. I am a salesman, and the ability to scan all of my cards into my Mac and quickly and easily search for contacts digitally has greatly increased my productivity. Both the initial scan, and subsequent searches are quick and accurate.

However, it seems that the product has been purchased recently by a company called Dymo, and they seem to be on an Aesopian mission to slay the goose that lays the golden eggs.

I recently upgraded to CardScan 800c. I am using a Mac book Air, with no DVD drive, so I could not install the software using the DVD provided. "No problem", I thought, "I'll just download it from the website". However, after around 60 minutes spent on their website, only to be told "product key invalid", or "please only enter numbers and hyphens" (The product key provided is a mix of numbers, letters and hyphens) I was frustrated at every turn and was not able to download the software.

I then tried to contact their help desk via email. In the interim, I borrowed a DVD drive from somebody and managed to install the software using the provided DVD. However, the software would not accept my product code when I tried to register. Or more accurately, the software accepted my key, but seemed to hang, saying "Response received, checking results". I then had the option to click "later", so I was able to get through to the software and use the product. However, every time I close the product and re-open it again I am told that the product in unregistered, and I must reinput my product key, watch the software hang again, and then click "later" to get through to use the software.

In the meantime, the helpdesk responded quickly to my initial complaint, and to their credit they sent a link allowing me to download the software. However, the goal posts had shifted at this point, so I emailed back to inform them of the latest situation. Although the response was again quick, it seems that the agent had not read my email: they once again directed me to a link to download the software.

I replied again asking them to read and understand the nature of my complaint, but again they responded in an almost reflexive fashion with a series of links to download the software.

Clearly the level of the helpdesk is not very high, or else they are under tremendous time pressure to get through tickets, so I thought I would try to call and speak to an agent over the phone, hoping that I would be able to make them understand the nature of my issue if I could communicate with them in real time. I called, and was held in a queue for over an hour before finally coming to the conclusion that I was stuck in a loop on the system and nobody was ever going to answer.

I am now stuck with broken software and a creeping sense that Dymo will never help me fix it. They simply do not seem engaged or interested. I don't want to return it, because it is such a great device, but I would dearly like to see Dymo either improving their support operations or else selling the product range to a company with the ability to provide even a basic level of effective support.

My advice to you is this: please look long and hard at all the options on the market before making a decision. I have not looked around, so I don't know what's out there, but if there was an option that was half as good as Cardscan at twice the price I would actually consider that for my next purchase, considering that it would be better to spend more for less on the understanding that the manufacturer would actually support me if the product was broken.

I am giving it two stars for sentimental reasons, as I have fond memories of the pre-Dymo CardScan, but really this is a five star product being run into the dirt by a one star company.

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Addendum: I finally contacted the help desk. I called at 10am on a Thursday and got straight through to a very professional operator.

He explained that there was a problem with the software on the CD and that I needed to remove the software and install the version that they had sent me a link to. One of the the files they linked to was compressed in a format that I could not unzip on my Mac. However, another link led to a file which I could unzip, and once it was installed I was able to register the software with my product key.

I am upgrading my review to 3 stars, because the scanner is quality and because the customer service eventually fixed my problem. However, I would like to ask Dymo to fix the following if they want 5 stars:

1: Fix the website so that users can download the correct software!

2: On your support emails concerning this issue, explicitly state that the DVD that comes with the scanner contains faulty software and needs to be replaced with the downloaded file

3: Get a page on your website/high in the google rankings explaining the issue with the DVD! The first thing I did was search google using the error messages I was getting but I found nothing but unresolved complaints.

4: Ensure that links to Mac software contain compressed files that can be uncompressed on Mac!

5: Why do you even ask for a serial number to download software? You need to register any software anyway so you should let people download it freely.

6: Send stickers to your distributors (I'm talking to you Amazon) to stick on their stock saying "DVD is faulty for Mac users, please download the software from URL " Note 5 before doing this!

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As delivered, this Cardscan for Mac did not work. After trying to install the software several times, I called the tech support line and had to wait over an hour and a half for someone to answer. After some fiddling around I was told to download a different software bundle that was inaccessible from the original website. I was also given a different access code. Things then worked for a while.

Recently I downloaded Apple's new Mountain Lion OS, and immediately I ran into problems with the software not recognizing that the scanner is connected. I sent a technical question using the on-line system. The question was acknowledged, but it has now been 4 days and still no answer.

I would definitely not buy this product again.

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Works fast, accurate for cards that are not dark or shiny, even fairly accurate for those, and best of all the file is sortable and you can load/unload from Outlook Contacts. Terrific!

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Excellent product. Works well with Apple products. Does what I want....

Customer service help resolved issues. Wait time on DYMO site was excessive

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When I first received this item, it appeared to interface with my Mac and I entered a considerable amount of data and disposed of the business cards I had entered. When I went to enter more data 2 weeks later, the software and data had disappeared. I spent 45 minutes on the phone with a customer service rep who was unable to help me. He promised someone more competent would call. That never happened. I have lost a considerable amount of contact data and my time, to say nothing of the cost of this horrid device.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Samsill Microsoft 11-Inch Netbook Slipcase (Black) (39504)

Samsill Microsoft 11-Inch Netbook Slipcase
  • Microsoft 11" Netbook Slipcase is designed to protect your netbook in style
  • Featuring 1200D poly with accents of leather-look pvc and cobalt blue
  • Heavily padded top-load case is slim and compact
  • Will hold 8.5"x11" paper in the interior slip pocket
  • Features a quick-access front pocket with accessory panel, padded carrying handles, adjustable shoulder strap, and luggage slider.

Brought this for my son's laptop. One of the handle straps came off in less than three months of use. I would not recommend this product to anyone. The worst part is that if I want to return it I have to pay for the shipping charges. I as the customer should not be made to pay for manufacturing defects. I love Amazon and will continue to shop there but this product is the worst.

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While the bag is called an "11-inch" netbook slipcase it is a very good fit for the 11.6" Samsung Princeton laptop and probably any other 11.6" laptop (i.e. it is similar in size to what some other vendors call a 12" case).

It comes with a fairly comfortable handle, a nice shoulder strap that cannot be removed, as well as a strap in the back to slide around the handle of a carry-on luggage.

The main pocket (for the laptop, closed by a pair of zippers) is padded on all sides including the bottom.

The front pocket (closed only by two magnets) is big enough for the power adapter, a laptop mouse and a couple of pens (and possibly a slim DVD reader).

Warranty is advertised as 5 year limited.

Monday, December 16, 2013

HQRP Wall AC DC Power Adapter compatible with HP iPAQ rx3000, rx3100, rx3115, rx3400, rx3417, rx3710

HQRP Wall AC DC Power Adapter compatible with HP iPAQ rx3000, rx3100, rx3115, rx3400, rx3417, rx3710, rx3715 Pocket PC plus Euro Plug Adapter
  • HQRP® Wall AC Adapter plus HQRP® Euro Plug Adapter;
  • Input: 100V-240V AC (USA plug+EURO adapter); Output: DC 5V, 2.5A;
  • Safety Features: High Efficiency and Reliability; Automatic Overload cut-off;
  • Automatic Thermal cut-off; Short circuit and Over Voltage protection; Low Interference & Noise;
  • 100% Compatible with Original AC Power Adapter; 1 Year warranty!

This was the pefect purchase for. It was an exact fit and color, the per perfect replacement for the original. The shipping was exactly what the dealer said thath it would be.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Li-Ion Battery for HP iPaq hx2495 hx2490 2490 2495 PDA Pocket PC

Li-Ion Battery for HP iPaq hx2495 hx2490 2490 2495 PDA Pocket PC
  • 2850 mAh High Capacity, 3.7V, with Longer Runtime
  • Li-Ion Rechargeable Internal Battery
  • Made from High Quality Japan Cells
  • 100% compatible with original batteries
  • for HP iPaq hx2000, hx2110, hx2200, hx2210, hx2215, hx2400, hx2405, hx2410, hx2415, hx2420, hx2700, hx2705, hx2710, hx2715, hx2755 PDA

The battery performed well and was a good bargain compared to the original equipment option. The problem is that the battery is twice as thick and twice as heavy as the original battery. It comes with a pastic cover that replaces the original battery back-cover. I use the pocket PC for reading books and a heavier pocket PC was a little irritating.

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This is the best battery in the market. I have installed in my HP Ipaq HX2495B. It is working very well. Recommended. Buy it.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Gateway SX2370-UR12 Desktop (Black)

Gateway SX2370-UR12  Desktop
  • AMD A-Series Quad-Core A6-3620 Processor 2.2 GHz (4 MB cache)
  • 6GB DDR3 RAM
  • 1 TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
  • Integrated AMD Radeon HD6530D Graphics
  • Windows 8

I have purchased many small foot print PC's especially from HP (aka slimline models). I even contacted HP for a small footprint quad core PC. The price difference between the HP and Gateway SX model was night and day different. This SX Gateway has such a small foot print and lot's of power with the quad core and 7200 rpm 1 TB drive. Keep in mind exactly what this PC is which is a small foot print PC with all the bells and whistles that a office or home office user will need. Notice the Amazon price it was too good a deal to pass up. Do your own compare with HP, DELL and etc, and you will find the Gateway SX model is excellent price performer.

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I obtained this computer at another outlet but wanted to say how happy I am with it. I am very "space challenged" relegated to a small corner of my wifes' sewing room. This smaller case fits nicely in a little niche. This is my 1st experience with Windows 8 and I find it a lot different from 7 but very usable. I am not a computer nerd but was able to catch on quickly to all the new options offered. This computer has plenty of speed, power and memory. My last computer hard drive was failing but managed to save most of my files and transfer them to this computer easily. Had about 3000 pictures to move around. I also have a Seagate external file saver, so don't think I will ever have memory problems.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

BoxWave Glamour & Glitz Case - Slim Snap-On Glitter Case, Fun Colorful Sparkly Case for your Apple i

BoxWave Apple iPad mini Glamour & Glitz Case - Sleek Form-Fitting Protective Shell Case w/ Sparkly Glitter Design - iPad mini Cases and CoversI really love this case. It is very cute and sparkly. I got a lot of complements on it and i was happy to see it ship and come in within 6 days. Excellent product and i recommend it to everyone.

I Love This Case Its Beautiful And protects my Ipad It does have a kinda funny smell but goes away after a pump or 2 of perfume shipping was semi quick will defiantly order from this seller again !

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I bought this to get away from the boring I-Phone covers. I've received lots of compliments and people asking me where I bought it. It also is easy to find in my purse!

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I like the case, it's more for looks. Doesn't protect the screen if dropped but looks pretty.

My only concern is that it may not stay shiny for long. The glitters are already coming loose after 2 days.

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This case is very sparkly, great color pink and a great price! It fits my iPhone 5 pretty good...for the most part it's a snug fit (could be a touch tighter fitting) but my biggest con this with case which is why I can't give it 5 stars is the front of the phone has no protection at all. If you drop it face down I would say your doomed! If your looking for good protection I would say skip this case. If your solely after prettiness and glitter glam this case is a great choice!

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