- Features male mini DisplayPort and female HDMI connections
- Project your devices display on HD-TV's, external monitors, projectors, and more
- Cable transfers both audio and video signals
- Experience no loss of sound or video quality: 8 channel digital audio signal and 1080p HD digital video
- High quality, snug-fitting, connections
Friday, October 10, 2014
BoxWave Apple MacBook 13" (2009) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable
Friday, October 3, 2014
Palm PALM Palm Series Travel Kit
- Automatically adjusts to all voltages and frequencies in the U.K, Europe, and Australia
- Ultraslim design and light weight
- Includes custom-designed travel bag
- Compatible with Palm m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds
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If you are going to be out on the road, or flying to the other side of the world long enough to run down the battery's on your 500 series Palms, then you might as well round out your Road Warrior Bag with this item.All the extra plug-ins for the Euro circuit are included, and are literally a "snap" to put on. The Travel Charger is light, small, and comes with a nice bag to hold it all. It won't take up much room in the luggage.
The only con I have is the price. Palm is a little too high here on something it didn't cost that much to produce.
But, I've got mine!
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I bought this travel charger for two reasons. One we wereheading to Scandanavia (Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands) and Belgium. This device worked flawlessly everywhere we went.
I was able to use my palm while on vacation (reading Ebooks
or playing games during down time). I didn't have to worry
about losing my charge.
The second reason was to have an additional method to charge
my palm at home. I keep my USB cradle at work. Rather
than buy a second USB cradle for home, I got the travel charger
and a serial sync cable (they were sold out of USB sync cables
as the time).
I don't have any complaints about this charger. The carry bag
is nice. The charger works well, and takes up very little space
(will fit inside a shoe to save travel space). I don't have a problem with the connector. Once you get the hang of it.. its fine.This along with the folding key boards are the most vital accessories that you can get for the Palm m515. The interal battery has a dismal life and if you use your Palm for any real use (read books, write emails, docs and play games) then you will need to be recharging quite regularly. This is a good charger with several plug adaptors and is really very very useful. Also comes with a cool nylon bag to keep all the parts in.The charger pictured is NOT the one you will get. It is the actually the one with 4 different plug inserts for international use. It is not the one with the folding prongs, as shown. But, apparently, if you have a Tungsten T, that makes a big difference. I think the other reviews seem to say that the pictured charger does not stay attached to the Tungsten T. Well, my experience with this Palm Universal Connector is that it stays attached just fine. It even has quite a bit of angular flex in it and still maintains the connection. And, although I don't do any travel abroad, the little black nylon Palm branded bag is really neat for carrying my miscellaneous Palm bits and pieces. All in all, it's exactly what my Tungsten T needed and it is reasonably priced, too.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
PalmOne Recharging USB Hotsync Cable
- Recharge your handheld and HotSync its data with your PC, both at the same time
- Connects to your computer's USB port
- Includes power adapter for your vehicle's cigarette lighter
- Charging times may vary according to the battery capacity of your handheld and available USB power
- Compatible with Zire 71, m500 Series, i705, m130, m125 (HotSync Only)
Notice that I wrote "once connected", as that is much easier said than done. The two very small clips barely hang on to the Palm when attached, so the slightest jostle can disrupt the connection. The other reviewers weren't kidding when they stated that you have to use this on a flat undisturbed surface so that the connection can be maintained. I always have to check that the green light on the Palm is actually on, even though it may look like the cable is seated properly. I also agree that the flismy design of the clips make it a real possibility that they can break off with regular use.
Palm really needs to do a better job of designing its accessories.
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Well I was excited to get this item because my deskspace at work is limited and I just wanted to have a small cord for syncing and charging that I could easily put away when I didn't need it. First couple times I used it, it worked fine. Now after maybe a couple months (and maybe a dozen uses, if that) the connection has gotten loose and it won't sync at all. It will still charge the unit (somewhat), but I have to fiddle around with the cord on my desk and make sure the green light on my palm is on so I know it's actually connected properly.Palm sould really be ashamed at themselves for some of the crappy accessory items they make. I mean, is it so hard to make a sync cord that works? Very dissapointing. I gave it two stars only because it will still charge the unit...and sometimes that alone is useful when I'm at work and don't have a cradle handy.
UPDATE: A couple days after I posted my original review, the cord stopped connecting well enough to even charge the unit. This sync cord is utter crap, don't buy it!!!
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I've had this item for about six months and have experienced no problems with it. I use it for syncing at the office, and it charges too. I have a Zire 71 and have no trouble with it seating. It doesn't 'lock in' like a wall plug, but then, it is not a wall plug! Set your PDA and the sync end on a flat surface and plug 'em together ... voila! Push the button, and it syncs. Leave it attached, and it charges. The car outlet connector is an added bonus, as you can charge you PDA while you drive. It accepts any USB connector, so it works with those USB cell phone sync/charge cables too. No muss, no fuss.Want PalmOne Recharging USB Hotsync Cable Discount?
I've had this for less than a month, and already one of the 2 metal contacts has broken off. I bought the cable after reading the reviews on the cradle, which said it was awkward to fit the Palm into the cradle and that the cable would work better. I find the cable fit is tenuous at best (even with both contacts), and the fact that I'm already going to have to get a new one (or a cradle instead) is not a good sign.The high point: It works.The low point: It isn't the most robust design with the clips and contacts exposed to the world. An extension on the underside would help protect the contacts.
In the end, it is inexpensive, and does just what it claims to. Just give it a safe home in your laptop bag so the clips or contacts don't snag on anything and don't try to use it while jogging.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Wilson Electronics 20-Foot RG 58U Low Loss Foam Coax Extension Cable with N Male and FME Female Conn
Read the descriptions! And you will get what you order.Seems to be a good high quality cable. Ultimately I returned it because the antenna I was using it on did not improve my cell phone reception.It is an excellent product of very good quality, very comfortable, and it feels very good to use it, it was a good purchase and investment.The quality of build I expected from Wilson. Works and stands up to it use. Recommend to buy.
Monday, July 28, 2014
LandWare GoType Portable Keyboard for PalmPilot & Palm III/VII
- For PalmPilot, Palm III series, and Palm VII series--as well as IBM WorkPad and TRGpro
- Connects directly via docking port
- Designed for low power drain, no batteries required
- 6 user-defined function keys
- Includes popular TakeNote word processor and WordSleuth thesaurus
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This keyboard is an excellent addition to the Palm PDA. It is best used for taking notes on the fly and junking all the notepaper usually used in paper organizers. It also makes access to special symbols faster when you are using your Palm in the field. Several functions are also available via Shift or Alt (Toggle backlight, Cut, Copy, Paste, Details, etc). It even has two holes at each upper corner to temporarily store the stylus for later access. I rated it four out of five, for the following reasons: 1) It monopolizes the periperhal port (it would be great to attach a modem to this particular keyboard while it is attached); 2) I would really like to have had Home/End functionality similar to a real keyboard. Otherwise, I recommend it to people who find themselves answering e-mails with their Palm or for those who don't want to lug around a laptop.Read Best Reviews of LandWare GoType Portable Keyboard for PalmPilot & Palm III/VII Here
I was all psyched to buy the much heralded Palm Portable Keyboard, waiting four months for the privledge. In the meantime, I borrowed my boss's GoType, just to use something in the meantime. I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be a great keyboard! I could type just as fast on these 3/4 sized keys as on a regular keyboard, and its rugged case made it a solid product.When I finally got my Palm Portable Keyboard and tried it out, it wasn't as good, primarily because it was somewhat flimsy and had a noticable delay during my typing.
The GoType's not perfect (sometimes you slip on the small keys), but it's very effective as a laptop replacement for word processing.
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When I bought my Palm Pilot two years ago...it revolutionized my life! Okay, maybe that's a little strong. But I found that the amount of "stuff" I needed to carry on the road decreased considerably.This portable keyboard takes it to the next level. I find myself taking notes in meetings using the keyboard. I can then copy and paste these notes into email for easy distribution. Graffitti works but this keyboard makes input to(and therefore usefulness of) the Palm Pilot even more efficient. The carrying case (also available on Amazon.com) makes toting the keyboard and PDA very easy.
I'll never go back to taking notes on paper again!I bought the LandWare GoType! keyboard for my Palm IIIe organizer, and I was pleased with the results.
1. The keyboard is small and lightweight, making it easy to carry. It even has a handle that pulls out of the back which provides support while typing, and can be a carrying utensil also. 2. It has shortcut buttons to certain programs on your Palm that you can even reprogram. For example, one button can take you right to your Memo Pad, and another can take you to your address book, etc.
3. One thing I didn't really like was that it was small, and a little bit cramped. After typing on a normal keyboard, going to the smaller keyboard is a little hard. The keys are very small, and the shift key is in an inconvenient place. 4. This is a good keyboard because it has a protective cover that flips up, and while protecting the keyboard, it also provides support for the Palm organizer to rest against while you're typing, so the organizer doesn't fall out.
This is a great product, and I'd recommend it.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
rooCASE Neoprene Super Bubble Sleeve Case for Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T-8638 11.6-Inch (Black / O
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
NEW RAPID IC CHIP CAR CHARGER for SPRINT PALM PRE
- Charge your cell phone when you're on the road. Use the time you spend in your car to make sure that your phone is ready to go. Car charger plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and charges your phone while you're driving. Accessory ONLY Cell phone is not include.LED charging indication. Color: Black
- Intelligent IC chip recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to saver mode to prevent overcharging and short circuit. Plug never heats or overcharges the battery. LED charging indication. Color: Black Accessory ONLY. Cell phone not included. Compatible With:LG GM730 Eigan, Sony Reader PRS-650, Motorola Droid 2 Global / Samsung Gem SCH-I100 / Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.
- Compatible With Amazon: Kindle 2,BlackBerry: Pearl Flip 8220/8230,Tour 9630 Niagara/Storm2 9520/9550/Oden,Kyocera: E1100 Neo / E2000 Tempo/S1300 Melo/S4000 Mako,LG: AX155 /AX265 Banter/AX300 /AX500 Swift /AX585,Rhythm/AX830 Glimmer/CT810 Incite/GR500 Xen / Samsung i9000 Galaxy S / S8500 Wave / Rugby II A847 / Messager Touch R630 / R631; LG GD880 Mini; Nokia N8.
- Compatible With Chocolate 3 / VX8610 Decoy / VX9100 enV2 / VX9200 enV3 / VX9600 Versa / VX9700 Dare,Motorola: IDEN Series i9 Stature,Q Series Q Global / Q9 / Q9h,QA Series Evoke QA4 / Hint QA30,RAZR VE20,V8 / V9 / V9m,ROKR E8 / U9,V Series,Z Series Krave ZN4 / Z9 / Zine.HTC ThunderBolt 4G;LG Optimus 2x P990 Star;Palm Pre 3.Motorola Atrix 4G/i886/CLIQ 2;Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
- Compatible With Nokia: 1006 /1606 /2605 Mirage /6205 / 6350/6750 Mural/6500 classic / 7900 Prism/8600 Luna / 8800 Arte/8800 Carbon Arte / 8800 Sapphire Arte / N85 / N96 / N97,Palm:Treo 800W /PRO 850 / Pixi CDMA/Eos CDMA /Pixi GSM / Castle / Eos. Samsung: SCH-R470 TwoSte;HTC 7 Mozart/7 Trophy;LG Octane VN530/Cosmos Touch/Vortex VS660/Optimus U US670/Optimus M MS690/Optimus T P509;Samsung Continuum SCH-I400/Solstice II A817/Evergreen A667/Google Nexus S.HTC EVO Shift 4G/Inspire 4G/Freestyle.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
2pc Black Stylus for Apple Ipad, Xoom and all Capacitive Screens
- Compact and light weight design, easy to carry.
- Soft rubber tip. Clip design, can be clipped in your pocket, book, diary, etc.
- Keep your screen free from scratching and fingerprint.
- Compatible with Apple iPod, iPad, iPhone or any other capacitive touch screens.
- Color: Black. QTY: 2pc
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I use notability constantly in my college courses and had to replace my styli every few weeks from wear and tear. I've been using these since december and they are quite strong and last a good long time too! I have yet to replace my styli when i bought 2 of these and i haven't even opened the second one yet!Read Best Reviews of 2pc Black Stylus for Apple Ipad, Xoom and all Capacitive Screens Here
Considering that this item has two styluses for only only $5, I automatically gave it 4 stars. Other products on Amazon are identical, but they charge more for only one. I took off a star because one stylus has a piece inside (whatever they use to add weight) that is loose and rattles around. The other works ok, I just wish that these capacitive styluses had finer points to them.If you want a stylus with a smaller tip, the following product appears to be the only one available: http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Slimline-Capacitive-Stylus-Samsung/dp/B000GGG8XG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1PPYQCF7I99NJ&coliid=I3FVH9XXGRCW2
That will be the next one I purchase. It works on all capacitive screens, not just the special Samsung devices.
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The stylus works good, just as advertised. It was a good value for the price I paid. Using this stylus instead of my finger keeps the screen of my iPhone cleaner (no oils from my skin accumulating on the screen).Monday, June 16, 2014
PenGo TouchPen v2 Stylus (for iPad, Google Nexus, Samsung and other touch screens)
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The very first time I tried to use the ball point pen accompanying the PenGo TouchPen v2 stylus, the entire device fell to pieces as I removed the rear cap. Because reassembling the pen simply returns it to its initial unstable state, the pen portion of the stylus is simply unusable. Yesterday, the device spontaneously fell apart as I was writing! Clearly there is some imperfection in the dimensions of the relevant parts that causes the innards to get stuck in the main shaft of the stylus, thus eviscerating the utensil every time the rear cap (to which the pocket clip is attached) is removed.Secondly, the tip wore out in just two weeks! The impression I got was that it had been coated with some sort of sensitizing lacquer that incrementally rubs off with each successive stroke (perhaps the maker has quantified this obsolescence factor).
Thirdly, the metallic cone that houses the tip invariably loosens during use, causing it to rattle distractingly and eventually begin to wobble, which forces the user to periodically re-tighten the cone.
Finally, I have observed some ink leakage as a result of placing the pen in my shirt pocket for a short period of time.
The only thing I have to say in favor of the PenGo TouchPen v2 stylus concerns its above-average reach, which can ease interaction with larger devices such as the iPad.
I regard two stars as a gift.Having incorporated a tablet into my daily gear, and having large hands and fingers, and being a habitual sketcher and note-taker, I wanted a to give a stylus pen a try.
This one looks great, has a nice heft to it, and a durable body and cap. The pen writes smoothly and effortlessly, and the reservoir appears to be replaceable (I haven't looked for the replacement part yet).
Another reviewer complained about rattling, falling apart, and leaking. In a month of use, I have experienced none of those problem.
The problem is, IMO, it is a better pen than a stylus.On both my phone and tablet, you've got to 'poke' very deliberately to get a response. All attempts at writing and doodling have been even more disastrous than expected.
To sum up, it's a great, durable pen, that can also do come tapping. It is more precise than my finger (but that isn't saying much!). Pen: yes! Sylus: meh. Stylus pen: more or less. It does OK, but there must be better out there.
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I like that this stylus is also a pen. I also like the the tip is smaller then others I have tried. The only thing I don't like so much is that there is no way to attach it to my iPad.Wednesday, June 4, 2014
2 PACKS Silicone Skin Case for Sony PSP Go Black + Clear White
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Premium Black Leather Case + 2 packs of Clear Crystal Screen Guard + HDMI Mini Cable 6 feet for ASUS
- Package include: 1 x Leather Carrying case + 2 x Clear Screen Protector + 6 feet Mini HDMI Cable
- 100% new design. Excellent fits your ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-Inch Tablet Computer
- High quality guaranteed
- Nice Gift for your friends
- Easy and Fun to use. Can put in a big bag.
There are a couple of problems with the case: 1. the front camera is not lined up with the hole. 2. the fit gets loose after couple weeks of use so the under flap can't hold the tablet in place. The tablet would always drop down so you are not able to tap on lower side of the screen. I might have to get valcro tapes to hold the under flap in place.
Update 8/28/12: The HDMI cable works great! no problem at all. The use of vlacro tape was effective to hold the under flap in place, so the tablet will not drop down.good for the money. woould buy it again. screen protectors good case good mini hdmi good. case is not delux but does the job
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Dell Axim X51 416MHz PDA w/3.5 Touchscreen
- It is bluetooth enabled.
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This PDA has been great in every way. Long battery life, easy to read and use screen, fast wireless capability. The buttons on the device are in the exact right place for ease of use. There is a compact flash slot that i have attached devices to, like a bar code scanner for inventory.I would highly recommend this product for people wanting to be productive, organized, and mobile.
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trouble syncing, trouble with battery door, trouble with battery life. you name it, the problem haunts the axim x51. Look in online forums you will find them all.I bought this item refurbished for my husband. He didn't want a lot of bells and whistles, really just something to keep track of contacts and calendar appointments, etc. He loved his old phone that had Windows Mobile 5 on it, so he could use this PDA right away. We did have to download the new Windows Mobile Device Center on our laptop so that ActiveSync would work, and I used the server trick that I found on that stops ActiveSync from constantly running in the background. Other than that we haven't run across any problems so far.just getting started not much experience with device. Have high hopes fpr it. Will update as experience with device grows.Monday, April 28, 2014
Aluminum Metal Case for Dell Axim X51/X51V/X50/X50V (Extended Battery) (Silver)
Saturday, March 29, 2014
SanDisk SDCFB-128-A10 CompactFlash 128 MB
- 128 MB CompactFlash
- Removable data storage system
- Ultracompact
- Industry-standard compatibility
- For use in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, and MP3s
At the highest resolution, 2048x1536, you can average about 100 shots on the card before you have to start deleting pics to free up space.
Who needs such a huge card? Well, I prefer to use a larger CF card and take the highest-rez pic possible, rather than play around adjusting resolutions out in the cold and rain. Who knows you may get that 'killer pic' you want to blow up to 11x14, and only realize it once you're back at your computer! You can always rescale a picture down later.
With this card, I can go on vacation and take a week's worth of pics, no problem, no fussing around with swapping cards. This card is great!
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I bought this 128 meg card for my nikon coolpix 990 figuring to boost up my number of pictures I take from an 80 meg lexar card. I heard sandisk was an overall good company so I decided to try it. Once I ran out of room on my 80 meg lexar card, I popped in my new 128 sandisk card and started to take pictures. Boy was I surprised when it took the camera forever to take another picture. I usually have my digital camera in a mode to take many pictures once I hold down the button but it took over twice as long to snap those pictures. Also in play mode when looking at the pictures I took it seemed like the images were pixelated for a second then became more detailed. Oh well I guess this memory card will go into my mp3 player instead.Read Best Reviews of SanDisk SDCFB-128-A10 CompactFlash 128 MB Here
I was looking for the cheapest digital camera I could find that would take adequate shots of small collectibles for listing on eBay. I bought the Argus 3200 at a great price, knowing it had almost no internal memory. A second problem was that my older system has no USB port. My solution was to buy the SanDisk 128 MB flash card, and a card reader that plugs into the printer port--both from Amazon. Both have worked fine for me so far. At this time, a 32 MB card would be adequate for my purposes, but I don't regret buying the extra capacity--and the 128 costs little more than a 64. The SanDisk card arrived in three days-with no shipping charge--and the price was much better than off the rack in my own city.Want SanDisk SDCFB-128-A10 CompactFlash 128 MB Discount?
I poped into my Axim and downloaded 25 songs (approx 5 MB/song) and it worked like a champ. No problem so far. But instead of 128 MB it showed the total capacity as 122.10 MB. I sent an email to sandisk customer service and I got the following answer from them. This might be helpful for you.The operating system, when reading the size of the card, reports a slightly different capacity than what is listed on the card's label
Definitions of a Megabyte:
1) Operating Systems commonly define a Megabyte (MB) as: 2 to the 20th power (1,024KB--Kilobytes).
2) DiskDrive and Flash Memory Card Manufacturers commonly define a MB as one million bytes (exactly 1,000,000 bytes).
Unformatted (Capacity)
Also known as drive byte capacity before formatting. The Maximum capacity of disk drive before formatting equals
[ (# Cylinders) X (# Heads) X (# Sectors) X (# Bytes per Track) ]
Example:
64MB CompactFlash Card consists of:
490 Cylinders
8 Heads
32 Sectors
512 Bytes per Track
This equates to: [ (490) X (8) X (32) X (512) ] = 64,225,280
Unformatted Capacity: 64,225,280 bytes
Formatted Capacity: 63,934,464 bytes (User Data)
Cause:
Disk Drive Companies such as SanDisk define 1 MEGABYTE as 1,000,000
BYTES. Operating Systems define 1 MEGABYTE as 1,048,576 BYTES (1024K X 1024K or 2 to the 20th power).
Example:
SanDisk 64MB CompactFlash Card being read by Microsoft Operating
System.
SanDisk Total Formatted Capacity divided by 1 MB (as defined by the Operating System) equates to the following:
63,934,464 BYTES / 1,048,576 BYTES = 60,972,656 BYTES, 60.9MB displayed by OS.This is a great little card. Yes, the new xd card used in Fuji cameras is much smaller but how small do you need? With this card you can take only one card on vacation with you, although I still recommend an extra card for emergencies. I have been using this one for a month now. I have 111 photos and three short videos and there's still room. I've printed my photos up to 8x10 and they look great, just like my 35mm enlargements. The video although pretty smooth when viewed on my TV is not quite as good as 8mm video, but better than on my previous camera. And this card is a heck of a lot smaller than 3 rolls of film and an 8mm video tape.
I'll admit that the initial cost is high but remember that you can reuse the card again and againsimply download to your computer or a disc and erase the images from your card and you are ready to start over. Another advantage is the ability to immediately erase (true for all digital cards and cameras) and thereby save your 'film' for an important photo.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Gateway EC1433u 11.6-Inch Netbook Carrying Case (Deluxe Bag - Red / Black)
Product is handsome, very well made. No regrets.
Would recommend to any one who needs a closing device to keep netbook
dust and damage free. Design will not mar netbook finish!This is a very good bag. Perfect size for the Acer 11.6" netbook.
It has plenty of space to store the cord and a wireless mouse.
The only reason I did not give it a 5 star was because the shoulder strap broke the first time I used it. One side held strong but the other appeared not have been caught in the rivet that went through to hold it in place.
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BOUGHT THIS TO KEEP MY NEW NETBOOK IN AND I LOVE IT! IT HOLDS EVERYTHING AND THE QUALITY OF IT IS GREAT. NICE ZIPPERS AND POUCHES. LOTS OF ROOM. NICE PURCHASE!Read Best Reviews of Gateway EC1433u 11.6-Inch Netbook Carrying Case (Deluxe Bag - Red / Black) Here
Nice, durable case. Has compartments to keep your accessories separated. Perfect for me, and matches my lap top too! :)Want Gateway EC1433u 11.6-Inch Netbook Carrying Case (Deluxe Bag - Red / Black) Discount?
Friday, March 7, 2014
Logitech Wireless Presenter R400
- Intuitive touch-keys for easy slideshow control
- Bright red laser pointer - easy to see against most backgrounds
- Up to 50-foot wireless range for freedom to move around the room
- 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver for plug-and-play simplicity with any computer
- Built-in docking bay stores receiver for easy pack up and portability
From an ergonomics perspective I think it is, as Goldilocks would say. "just right". Some of the smaller presenters often require a lot of fidgeting. At the same time, you do not want to be holding a brick in your hand when standing in front of an audience. This unit is large enough to be easy to use, small enough to be discrete. The rubberized surface helps ensure it will not go flying due to an over-zealous hand gesture.
Set up is very easy, plug the dongle into a laptop and you are ready to go. I have used this on a variety of laptops and it has always worked flawlessly.
If you are a facilitator or do a lot of presentations, you should consider the upgrade to the R800. Once you adopt the practice of using a vibrating timer, you will never want to be without this feature. Likewise, the more powerful laser on the R800 makes a big difference in large or bright rooms. The R400 is a good choice for 75% of presenters, but at least look at the 800 before making your final choice. You can not go wrong with either.
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First off, you don't really get a feel for the size of thing from the picture or even the video. As noted in the product dimensions, it's 4.5" by 1.5", so draw that to see what it's like. It's small and very comfortable to hold, with a rubbery surface that makes it very unlikely you'll drop it even with a light grip.I especially like that the USB dongle stores inside the unit, so the two pieces are much less likely to get separated. It comes with a nice protective zipper case, though I don't use it. I just throw the thing in my laptop bag without the case.
I use this on a Mac and it works, mostly. With a little customizing, it works completely.
The first time I plugged it in, a "Keyboard Assistant" ran since the Mac didn't recognize the "keyboard". I simply quit the assistant, and there was no problem. The forward, back, and black screen buttons work fine on both Powerpoint and Keynote. However out of the box, the "play" button works on neither. With some fiddling, I was able to get the play button to work on both.
To configure Powerpoint for the play button, go to the Keyboard system preference and pick Keyboard Shortcuts. Then hit the + key to add a shortcut. Pick Microsoft Powerpoint for the application (you may need to hit Other... to find it, since it's in a subdirectory in Applications). For Menu Title type in, exactly, "Slide Show" (without the quotes). Then in the Keyboard Shortcut, simply press the play button on the remote. That sets the shortcut to F5, which is what the remote sends with you press play. Now the play button works for Powerpoint. You can do the same for Keynote, with the menu title "Play Slideshow".
Then all the buttons on the remote work on the Mac.
The red laser is not very bright, but passable. I would have preferred a brighter green laser. The wireless range is more than good enough for any room I've been in.
Notably missing is any ability to move the mouse arrow or click. Moving forward and back is not really enough if you have movies or links in your presentation. In that case, you'll want a more capable remote.
The bottom line is that the R400 provides the minimum functionality, even on a Mac, with a really nicely designed form with a great feel. However the functions are only minimal, one of the functions doesn't work on a Mac out of the box, and in the end, it is a little overpriced. There are better choices, e.g. the Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro. Though I wish the better choices felt as good to hold as this one.
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I obtained both the R400 and R800 Professional units and thought it would be worth comparing them. I use wireless remotes with Powerpoint often, and have two different Kensington models as comparisons.Both the R400 and R800 use standard AAA batteries. This is important when traveling. One of my Kensington models uses watch batteries, which are hard to find on the road. With the Logitech models, this is especially important because the remotes have an "on-off" switch. It seems likely--at least for me--that I will forget to turn the switch off at some point or, when traveling, the switch could slide to on, draining the power. When replacing batteries in an emergency, having standard-sized batteries is something you'll be thankful for.
The units have little pouches for travel, and the pouches would prevent the accidental switch to on, but the pouches are bulky. I doubt I will use the pouches. The R400 is smaller than the R800, so if you travel a lot, the R400 may be best. Both units have a hot button to allow the presentation screen to go dark, which is a great way to draw attention from the slide to the presenter. Another button brings up the presentation again.
Both units set up in a snap--at least in Windows XP. I just inserted the USB bar and after about 30 seconds, I was able to advance an open Powerpoint presentation. I haven't tested this on Vista or on Mac yet.
The R800 has more range, which is useful if your laptop is in the back of the room. The R800 has a timer, which is great in today's watch-less world. Set the timer for the length of the presentation and it will actually vibrate with reminders. The green laser, as opposed to the red for the R400, seems to have about the same range and it's debatable whether or not green is easier to see than red. But, the green laser projects a little bigger on the screen and that definitely is better.
For the money, either units are good, but they are priced a little higher than the Kensington. They're easy to use (whenever I had my Kensington to someone to use they need a primer on its use and I don't see that being the case with these). If you're already making the financial leap, it's probably worth the major leap to the R800. If you travel and space is the prime concern, go with the R400.
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Right off the clip, the R400 has a few nice touches:Ships with two Duracell batteries.
USB transmitter inserts into the presenter itself; doesn't need to be carried separately.
Includes a nice neoprene-like case.
No software! (this is a GOOD thing, the less clutter on my PC, the better)
Even though OS X isn't listed as compatible with this presenter, it works! Don't let the "Unknown keyboard" dialog on USB insert scare you; it works just fine.
Laser pointer works.
Next and previous buttons work.
"Black screen" button works.
"Launch slide show" button... I'm not sure what this does because all I can get it to do is to cancel the slideshow and show PowerPoint.
After using this, I'm not sure how I lived without it. Bringing to all of my presentations!Normally, logitech devices are easy to use and handy. This one is also easy to use, small and portable. But one thing it doesn't have that disappointed me was the click button. One cannot play a video or music from a distance with this one. Since I'm a musician my presentations are highly relied upon this feature. So, if you think you don't need a click and just need to show your slides, this is a perfect fit for you, but otherwise, I don't recommend it.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
SanDisk USB CompactFlash and Secure Digital/MultiMedia Memory Card Reader
- Two slots accommodate CompactFlash and MMC/SD cards
- Copy data between two memory cards or between either card and your computer
- Easy to use: just drag and drop your files
- Connects to any free USB port
- Windows and Macintosh compatible
1) I bought a laptop, not realizing that it didn't have a floppy drive.
2) My digital camera came with a secure digital card that was WAY too small to be useful (16MB), and I immediately replaced it with something practical. Now what to do with that tiny little card?
Needing a way to transfer files at home and at work, I bought this great little card reader. I love it!!
The set up was a little shaky; I couldn't get get it to work and it kept crashing my computer. After about 10 minutes of this, I put the card back in the camera, reformatted it, and PRESTO! Works great, and with XP required no set up software. I can hardly believe something this useful is also so [inexpensive]. I guess they figure they'll make money selling bigger cards.
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I like the Sandisk 2 In 1 USB Reader for Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards. What can I say, it does what it supposed to do, and does it well.Saturday, February 22, 2014
PDair PX1 Black Leather Case for Dell Streak 7
-It fits the Dell Streak 7 PERFECTLY.
-Both speakers, volume, power and charging are still accessible.
-Couldn't see myself typing through some Otterbox screen shield when it's already hard to type on the Corning Gorilla glass..
-I can still pull out my tablet and feel it as it was intended.
-Drop protection? SOrryI'm NOT dropping my Dell Streak.
-Incredible case. I'm glad I spent the extra and got it.I wanted something to protect my Dell Streak 7, and there aren't too many options. I finally chose this one despite the price, because someone gave me a $50 Amazon Gift card, and I wanted a leather case.
Design:
This case is made so that the S7 slides in and out easily. There is a notch to grab the S7 when removing, and a slot for the charging cable at the bottom. The sides of the case only go about 1/2 of the way up the case, so that it is easy to remove.
Pro:
Looks really good. The leather is very nice quality and soft, the stitching is even, and it fits the S7 nicely. You won't mind being seen with this case at the office or wherever.
Very convenient. The S7 is quite easy to remove and replace.
The shipping is from Hong Kong, but it only took 9 business days. I received a shipping notice, and I can say that they process orders very fast.
Con:
The hole for the charging cable is off center a bit, and while it will work, it is not exactly right. I don't really consider this worth taking a star off the review, because I don't think it is a good idea to charge portable electronics inside any case the batteries get hot while charging.
The slot that one uses to pull the device out of the case is not really needed one could push the S7 out via the charging slot hole. I mention this because the slot is a bit too deep and since the entire front is glass, that part is not protected. I understand why it is designed this way; it fits the thumb very well. But it does leave that small part subject to any impacts.
Summary: I like the case; I would order it again. Recommended.
NOTE: There are not many options for protecting the S7, so I thought I'd list a few here.
PDair also makes sleeve style case, which is exactly like this one, but open only at the top for sliding out. I might well order this one instead if I had to do it again.
There is a T-Mobile model, but I have read that these can be a bit loose, and I wanted to hold my streak without bulking it up. There are a couple of other similar cases, which have a folding support to hold up the screen.
The Otterbox Defender Case is about the same price and offers the absolute best protection, but it does bulk up the device I have one for my HD2 cell phone. I didn't want the S7 to be that bulky.
There are a bunch of silicone case covers, but these do nothing to protect the glass screen of the S7.
There are also a number Neoprene cases which actually serve the purpose well at considerably less cost.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
CrazyOnDigital Apple iPad 3G Tablet Dock and Jack Plug Dust Prevention in Black - 2 Pieces
- Docking port protective plug set for Ipad 3G tablet
- Protection for you iPod's docking port from dust and lint
- Seals your iPod design
- Compatible with all Apple's hand-held devices
- Must have product for Apple iPad 2 owners
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They're okay, but because they do not snuggly fit you will end up losing them. I lost all mind within a few weeks...and i was trying to be careful. While they lasted, it was nice to feel you had that little extra protection.I was expecting to receive this package on the 24th of April according to the EST. But it had actually arrived much earlier. I just got it today and it's only the 16th, as for the product itself. I think it's alright. Doesn't look too bad at least but it does it's job.Great price, great products. Covers and keeps the dust, dirt--or whatever else may be floating around a pocket or purse--out of the paces my phone case cannot. Highly recommend for anyone who wants full protection on their iPhone/iPods.I just purchased an iPad 2 and want to protect it so I found these thinking this was a great idea. They do not fit flush or even close to flush with the iPad, also the dock plug doesn't stay in very well at all. Being so small this will be lost within a day or two of purchase. They are a good idea but poor on presentation and functionality.
