Thursday, October 9, 2014
rooCASE Neoprene Super Bubble Sleeve Case for Acer Aspire AS1551-4650 11.6-inch (Black / Red)
Saturday, September 20, 2014
rooCASE Dual-View Leather Case for iPad Generations 2, 3 & 4 (Magenta)
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- Detachable leather sleeve for handheld operation
- Sleeve reattaches to folio by Velcro for landscape or portrait viewing
- 3 grooves for multi-angle viewing
- Access to all ports and controls
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I am very happy with this case and especially appreciate that I can use the iPad either vertically or horizontally. I get compliments on it every day. Great that it has the "smart cover" feature as well.Read Best Reviews of rooCASE Dual-View Leather Case for iPad Generations 2, 3 & 4 (Magenta) Here
We wanted a quality case that fit the i-Pad 2 and would give all the edges protection while comfortable to hold. This is our second rooCASE and they are a quality product. Pad fits nice and has quality details and finish. Great case!Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Targus CH036 Leather Wallet
- Wallet-style case
- Self-locking closure
- 3 5.6-inch card pockets
- Full-grain leather exterior
- Lifetime warranty
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Overall I would say that the Targus case is an excellent unit. It holds my Palm III in securely, and has a full-length slot in addition to three credit card slots. The unit I purchased even came with a free business card holder. However, it does have one fairly major design flaw. They elastic band stylus holder is sewn in such a way that the stylus hits the edge of the Palm when the case is closed. This could easily be prevented by placing the stylus holder in the fold of the case like Palm's version, but this one is sewn to the edge of the credit card holder, about 1/2" in from the center of the fold. Right now I am forced to place my stylus in the holder on my Palm instead of the one on the Targus case. Other than that, this is a mighty fine case!Read Best Reviews of Targus CH036 Leather Wallet Here
The targus is OK but two problems present themselves immediately One: putting credit cards or other plastic in the card holders may scratch that expensive screen.Two: The leather is handsome but the whole thing definitely becomes too bulky for your pocket. If you are a girl with a purse, that's not a problem. For the rest of us, it is!
I do like that little matching card holder though it beats a normal wallet if you don't carry too much. I gave the Targus to my fiancee and kept the small card holder. Maybe I'll get one of those metal holders for my palm instead.The case itself looks and feels nice, especially for the price. Nice if you are left handed but I find myself always wanting to unclasp the leather strap with my right hand and when you do this it opens upside down. It's just kind of annoying. Perhaps that's why this one is so [inexpensive], I don't know.
Monday, August 11, 2014
EveCase Black Folio PU Leather Protective Cover Case with Built-in Stand + Clear LCD Screen Protecto
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
BoxWave Asus Transformer Pad 300 Sketching Capacitive Stylus - Pencil-Shaped Asus Transformer Pad 30
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Belkin CAT 5E 24AWG SOLID PVC CB * 4PAIR; 1000 BLACK ( A7L504-1000-BLK )
- Product Type - CAT5e
- White conductor has color band for easy pair identification.
- Category 5e performance rated for any network application
- Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e.
- Cable Type - CAT5E patch
The quality of the wire really stands out. I know, it seems like wire is wire, but there are subtle details that can make a big difference.
-Color of each of the strands is very clear. Some CAT5/5e/6 cable will have faint colors or include only periodic striping of color+white conductors. This cable has it clearly marked.
-There is a perforated tear off on the box that gives you a window of sort to see how much cable you have left. This is nice, but not necessary since the cable is CLEARLY marked every 2ft with the length on the jacket.
Highly recommended
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene (Neon Green / Black) Sleeve Case for Buffalo Technology MiniStation St
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
BoxWave Palm Tungsten E2 ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector (Single Pack)
- Amazing Glass-like Clarity!
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Lexerd - Palm Centro TrueVue Crystal Clear PDA Screen Protector
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- Guarantee To Preserve Original Color Tones
- Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
WolVol ORANGE 2.8" LCD Portable Game Console With AV-Out And TONS of Built-In Games, Game Disk Inclu
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Aficio Sp C242SF Laser Printer
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
BoxWave iPad Charging Adapter, Allows You To Charge Your iPad 3/iPad 2/iPad on ANY Computer or USB H
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If you want to charge your iPhone on your backpack battery, this will not do it.This was such a problem solver. BIG time problem solver.
During a custom executive conference room build out, I installed a power/data hub on the meeting room table; a really nice table. This included drilling a 3&3/8" hole in the center of the table. Should have double tested the power/data hub's USB ports to be sure they could power/charge a iPhone or iPad. They couldn't due to the devices needing either a data signal or data line short to allow them to charge.
I considered trying to customize the power/data hub and had many problems to overcome.
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The only reason I knew what to look for is an e-mail received from a vendor highlighting a similar product.
If you need to charge a iOS device and cannot due to similar situation, this is the solution.
I ordered 3 on the first order. I just ordered 2 more.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Premium Transparent Hard Plastic Snap-on Skin Case for the HTC Droid Eris 6200 - Clear
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My sister thought it was perfect. She needed something for when her children would get her phone and when they throw it on the ground, the phone wouldn't fall apart.Thursday, February 20, 2014
Handspring Visor Neo (Smoke)
- Affordable handheld with 8 MB RAM stores thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, and more
- Built-in address book, to-do list, memo pad, date book, advanced calculator, and world clock
- Use expansion slot to turn the Visor Neo into an MP3 player, modem, GPS receiver, and more with optional Springboard modules
- Runs Palm operating system works with thousands of Palm OS applications; compatible with Windows 98, Me, and 2000 and Mac System 8.5 or later
- What's in the box: Visor Neo, USB HotSync cradle, Stylus, 8 MB RAM, Two AAA batteries, Snap cover, Desktop synchronization software for Windows and Mac
All Handspring models run variations of the Palm operating system, and have all of the PALM functions people have come to know and love -addresses, to-do lists, and access to downloadable features like Avantgo (a free service that allows you to download publications like the New York Times, CNN, Sports Illustrated onto your Palm).
I've even put a free map of my county on my PDA from Mapopolis.com (a must if you haven't tried it! Streets are searchable). Also, make sure you add Vindigo, a city guide that gives restaurant and movie reviews and showtimes.
The Handspring models have the best features for the money. They have a noticeably larger screen than the m105 (which I returned after a week), expandability (which I have yet to use, although I long for the GPS attachment from Magellan -maybe when it goes on clearance?)
These models only get four stars, however, because they do have two significant shortcomings.
One is bulk. The low-end Deluxe and Neo are significantly larger than the Palm V, which is significantly more expensive.
The PDA still fits in my chest pocket, though.
Also, unlike the Palm V, 500 and 505, the Deluxe and Neo require new batteries after about two weeks of relatively heavy usage. That can amount to $20 a year or so on batteries alone. The Palm V has a lithium rechargeable, and the new Palm 500 has an even better battery, but I can't justify paying that kind of money for what is still basically, at heart, an appointment calendar.
BTW, I am a newspaper reporter who previously had four Rolodexes on my desk. No longer. No longer do I misplace names, numbers, or dates. This thing has changed and organized my life in ways I didn't expect -just ask my wife.
It's basically an extension of your brain -now isn't that worth a couple hundred smackers?
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The Visor NEO is practically identical to the Visor Deluxe, except it comes with a processor that is twice as fast. Because the Palm software is so efficient, that speed is rarely an issue, and you can save a bit by getting the cheaper Deluxe.All Handspring models run variations of the Palm operating system, and have all of the PALM functions people have come to know and love -addresses, to-do lists, and access to downloadable features like Avantgo (a free service that allows you to download publications like the New York Times, CNN, Sports Illustrated onto your Palm).
I've even put a free map of my county on my PDA from Mapopolis.com (a must if you haven't tried it! Streets are searchable). Also, make sure you add Vindigo, a city guide that gives restaurant and movie reviews and showtimes.
The Handspring models have the best features for the money. They have a noticeably larger screen than the m105 (which I returned after a week), expandability (which I have yet to use, although I long for the GPS attachment from Magellan -maybe when it goes on clearance?)
These models only get four stars, however, because they do have two significant shortcomings.
One is bulk. The low-end Deluxe and Neo are significantly larger than the Palm V, which is significantly more expensive.
The PDA still fits in my chest pocket, though.
Also, unlike the Palm V, 500 and 505, the Deluxe and Neo require new batteries after about two weeks of relatively heavy usage. That can amount to $20 a year or so on batteries alone. The Palm V has a lithium rechargeable, and the new Palm 500 has an even better battery, but I can't justify paying that kind of money for what is still basically, at heart, an appointment calendar.
BTW, I am a newspaper reporter who previously had four Rolodexes on my desk. No longer. No longer do I misplace names, numbers, or dates. This thing has changed and organized my life in ways I didn't expect -just ask my wife.
It's basically an extension of your brain -now isn't that worth a couple hundred smackers?
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Returned a visor deluxe within 30 days for the neo and paid a bit more but glad that i did. On some applications it's faster, the graphics look a little "crisper" and easier to read and new o/s has some small improvements. Downside is that the case is a "slicker" plastic that feels more slippery so i put dots of rubbery glue (goop or silicon sealant) on the back and sides and now prefer the way it feels and it's less likely to slide or fall from a smooth surface. Overall i like the visor, believe that it's a better value than the palm pilot and find the palm o/s and all available freeware and shareware very useful, full of excellent reference information, and very user friendly. i use mine a lot and understand why it's so popular. The neo has enough small improvements over the visor deluxe for about $30 more that i believe it would be worth it for the semi-power user, someone who will be loading many applications or someone to whom the slightly better screen resolution matters.Want Handspring Visor Neo (Smoke) Discount?
I bought this PDA after researching similar models, namely the Palm m105 and the Sony CLIE. The display on the Visor Neo is bigger and sharper than the Palm's and it takes little effort to push the buttons. As far as expandibity goes, no handheld comes close to matching the myriad of different expansion modules available for the Visor. In addition to being hipper looking than other PDAs, it's very lightweight and fits easily in my jeans pocket.The other factor affecting my decision to purchase the Visor Neo model was that it runs on AAA batteries. They don't tell you this when you buy your handheld, but most handhelds that use rechargable lithium ion batteries need to sent back to the manufacturer after about 2 years to have the battery replaced. This little service can cost $$$, almost what you'd paid for the PDA itself! I use Rayovac rechargable alkalines in my Visor Neo which I can reuse up to 50 times. It can easily go over a month without needing to replace the batteries. Even if you use regular disposable batteries, it's still cheaper in the long run.
Only downside I can think of is that the backlight isn't very useful unless you're working in total darkness and the OS isn't upgradable. Also, the screen can scratch easily so make sure you cover it with a thin piece of clear vinyl (available at fabric stores). Overall, this is a fabulous unit for the price and I'd recommend it anyone looking for a reasonably priced PDA.I've had the original Visor for about 1.65 years (nice, black plastic that feels like that of a TV remote, 2MB of RAM, Palm OS 3.1, 4 shades of grayscale, 50% slower processor than the Neo) and the Visor Neo purple (I don't care if it says blue on the box, everytime I look at it, I see purple/indigo) for about 5 months now. I primarily made the upgrade to a Neo over the original mostly due to the extra RAM and faster processor. The new version of the OS and continuing Springboard compatibility were additional plusses. Finally, It was priced cheaper than what my Visor had cost, had free shipping, and came with a free promotional nylon carry-case (the one with the big zipper, 1 big pocket for your handheld, 2 mini-pockets for any Springboard modules, and a little room left over to squeeze something else, like a set of headphones).
Here's my detailed breakdown of the Neo:
Palm OS: If you've ever played around with a Palm OS before, then you gotta admire its simplicity. There's Very little micro managing, relatively low problems, and has thousands of applications available. This platform is also used by 75% 90% of the handheld community, so unless they're sticking with their cell phones, you'll be able to freely-exchange software, contact info, and variety of other things. Unless you're hardcore on viewing video, listening to mp3s, or other heavy multi-media tasks, PalmOS should suit you fine.
Exterior: has that "cheap, greasy plastic" feel in where fingerprints and body oils smudge very easily on it. Would-have been nice if there was an alternative to this, but I've gotten used to this. Having a snap cover as opposed to a flip cover means that you'll need 2 hands to open/close it, but I've gotten used to this too. They're 3 different colors, mine being opaque/translucent, lighter-colored ones being more transparent/translucent. If your cover is also clean, you'll be able to see your screen without removing the cover, which can be convenient due to what I've mentioned previously.
HotSync/Palm Desktop: Easy setup, easy to use. Backs up your handheld, lets you enter data onto PC and sync it over to your handheld, as well as new software. It'd be nice if it displayed important notices more clearly, such as same files being duplicated because of different information from HotSyncing. Currently, you need to go through the logs to pinpoint this. All in all very well done (with a backup module to provide fail-safe if something should go wrong)
Screen: Grayscale does look ugly next to a color screen and/or higher resolution screen, but you do get your "returns" with a less expensive and less power draining PDA. For me, it would've been nice to view pictures, maps, and games in color, but the grayscale gets the job done quite adequately. Pressure detection on the screen produced minimal concerns, as several times I would miss when I try to click on very small targets, although it may have been like that because I miscallibrated the detection accuracy.
Battery life: the 2 AAA alkalines last me about 2 weeks when I do an hour of gaming or other heavy use a day, while over 3.5 weeks with more mild usage of daily lookups and small notetaking. If this is a concern for you, nickel cadium batteries should save you money. Even though Handspring doesn't recommend this, it's moreso a battery guage monitoring issue than performance/damage-wise.
Reliability: As of with my Neo, I never had any fatal problems. Certain times I had to soft reset because of missing files for some applications caused errors that prompted me to do so, but I never had any information losses, freezes, or crashes. With my original Visor however, loading tons of games or something caused it to "downward spiral". This is where day-by-day, the performance and operation gets noticeably worse (like Win 98 from when you first use it fresh from a reformatted hard drive to4 years later when you need to reboot the damn thing 2-12x a day). Soft-resetting my old Visor temporarily solved this problem for a few days at a time, but ultimately a hard reset (purging all of your data) was required to, yet again, Temporarily remedy this problem. Tech support (NOT a toll-free number BTW) was kind enough to promptly send me a replacement (but first sending me an actual return box to put the defective handheld in. Procedures.... humph).
Springboard: Of the 2 Handspring handhelds I own, both aren't tremendously innovative compared to what the competition has to offer, but are nice values, so I'd generally recommend them to anybody. However, if you aren't going to bother dealing with them modules, I'd recommend you consider the Palm series or even a PocketPC, just to keep your options open. If you Are primarily interested in Visors for their Springboard modules, then poke around online and other places to find out more information, specifically, what modules you would use, availability, and prices. Thankfully, modules no longer cost "an arm and a leg" like they did years ago, but certain combinations of purchases can still deplete your wallet quickly. Many models of the latter 2 also have some sort of expandable data storage/backup and can even mimic the functionality that Springboard technology offers for Visors (e.g. certain Palms have wireless email/web capabilities and PocketPCs have a built in mp3 player). As for myself, I currently own 4 different kinds of modules: 8MB backup module (peace of mind for in case my PC AND my Visor BOTH fail), 16MB Hagiwara flash memory (expandable storage for databases, Ebooks, and games), a 2MB flash memory + "silent" vibrating alarm (for the limited amount of memory and also being cheap), and the SoundsGood mp3 player I managed to find on Amazon Marketplace (I plan on getting a REAL mp3 player soon, but this novelty item does come in handy for when I don't lug the player around).
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Koolertron Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Aluminum Stand Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 N8010
The device does support the tablet with a small plastic kickflip thing on the keyboard. It feels slightly cheap but so far is holding strong enough.
Bottom line: It works as advertised, no major complaints,I just wasn't overly impressed or excited about the product.I waited a long time fo this product to make it to me. it worked well for the first 2 weeks and then every time you press a key the power light turns off and it wont hold a charge. this keyboard is a piece of crap that I paid 40 dollars for. don't buythisVery good, easy to use, nice design, good price, it is really necessity for business professions, like it, thanks to
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
LiViTech(TM) Zebra Series 360 Rotating PU Leather Case Smart Cover for Apple iPad 4/3/2 (Black)
- Specifically designed for the Apple New iPad 3 & 4 and also fit iPad 2
- The hard-sided exterior and scratch-resistant interior provides quality protection for the New iPad 4/3/2
- The form-fitted design securely holds the New iPad in place while the hard-sided exterior provides a sturdy.
- Magnetic built inside instantly wakes up iPad 2 or New iPad when opened, and makes it go to sleep once you close)
- The Material is Premium High Quality PU Leather.
This product was what I expected it to be!!!
I'm so glad it's what I wanted....couldn't be more happy!!!!Sometimes it will lock my iPad on me when I'm using my iPad. But other than that I LOVE it. :)I'm a bit of a zebra fanatic, so when I ordered this I was a sceptic. But it arrived fast and fit my Ipad like a glove. The pink is darker then in the pictures, which for me was great, I love the darker almost hot pink and thats exactly what I got :) fansastic buy at a great price.Yaaaahoooooooo!!!!! I love💕love💕love💕this case and it is perfect for iPad protection!!! I will definitely buy ANYTHING zebra so bring it on, will ya?
Monday, January 6, 2014
Optoma PT105, WVGA, 75 LED Lumens, Gaming Projector
- 16:9 widescreen display (854x480 native resolution)
- Built-in speaker
- 75 lumen LED light source for excellent brightness and color and a long lifetime of over 20,000 hours
- Input/output connectors include HDMI, VGA, Composite Video and Audio (Stereo RCA)
- 20,000 LED light, 1000:1 contrast
- HDMI, VGA, Composite Video
- Portable at 1.9 lbs.
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Going into this purchase I was not expecting much knowing this was a not a high end HD projector but then again it's a fifth of the cost of a decent hd projector. I have had it just about two weeks and have tested it in a variety of setups. I first connected it to an XBOX 360 using a third party vga cable. There were no issues with ghosting or poor resolution. The only complaint would be that the color of some of the maps on MW3 looked a little dark which I suspect is due to the cheap third party cable used to connect to the projector.Next I hooked up a PS3 using a 25ft Blue Rigger Hdmi cable purchased here. MW3 looked fantastic with no issues with dark color on the maps which lead me to beleive the problem with the XBOX 360 was the cable and not the projector. I also tested serveral Disney BluRays on the PS3 which looked fantastic as well.
Lastly I connected the projector to a Roku LT also purchased here and it looked fantastic as well streaming Amazon Instant Video and Crackle movies.
As for the other review stating a problem with the focus, I have had none, set it upon start up and it stayed in focus during use. As far as the other reviewer stating it not being HD, the native resolution is not however depending upon the connection it will upconvert the resolution up to 1080P. I suspect the problem with that reviewer was either the cable being used or improper setup of the resolution on the PC.
As a side note I have this projector projecting to a FAVI 72" 16:9 projector screen also purchased here. In conclusion this is a fantastic projector and is in my opinion well worth what it is selling for here on Amazon, I would have been happy if I paid twice as much. If your on the fence and realize this is not a top of the line HD projector, buy it you will not be dissappointed!
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Optoma is one of the leading projector manufacturer in the world, and yet, I got one that is defective. When it arrived, everything was fine. In terms of projector performance, I agree with other reviewers, and even critic review from Projector Central. It a great little projector for a great little price, if it works. Sure it's a little difficult to focus, but I was surprised at the picture quality. Playing HD materials gives HD quality, regardless of what the native resolution may be.Yet, at the day when I have it setup properly after calculating the distance, getting the projector screen, and testing with all available sources, it shut down on its own. It wasn't even 10 hours since I have first started using it. It refused to power on after that. I tried different power sources, different extension gangs, even direct wall connections, nothing worked. And since I imported this, I don't have local warranty, and to return it to Amazon will cost me more than the projector itself. Lucky for me, the local distributor/service center accepted the projector even though it was an import, but therein lies another issue. When the technician turned on the projector in the service center, it worked like a charm. I was flabbergasted. The technician told me to use a good 2-pin converter (my country Malaysia uses a 3-pin connector) and then went on to charged me USD 25 for that little amount of advice. I had no choice but to pay the money, which wasn't made known to me BEFORE he accepted the projector for service. Sure I could argue, but I was just glad the projector worked at that time.
I went on to buy a good converter as advised, and went home to test it. Worked like a charm. So I put it away. The next day, I had everything set up with the projector screen and sources and everything. I turned the projector on, and nothing. It played dead. No matter what I do, it just won't come on. So I paid that service fee and bought an expensive converter for nothing. I packed it away.
The next day I turned it on again, in my room, just to test, and it came on! I was thrilled! I set up everything, and brought the projector out to my living room. Connect it, turn it on, nothing. It played dead, again.
I have absolutely no idea what the hell is wrong with it. I have no idea how the hell to fix it, and I am definitely not going to bloody send it back to the service center so they can charge me again for something that they didn't do.
I also sent an e-mail to Optoma US, but they have not replied to me. It's probably because of the holiday season, so I'll give them a few more days. If I can't get this projector to work and no one from Optoma is going to help me fix this, I am never ever forever buying another Optoma projector ever again. Right now, I have a great little low cost projector when it works, and a very expensive paper weight when it doesn't work.
So for all international customer thinking about importing this projector, make sure your local service center will accept it, or at least you have ways to return the projector to Amazon for a refund.
As a conclusion to my review (more like my experience with the projector), I declare this projector F.U.B.A.R.
Thank you for reading. Hope it helps.
*Updated* January 3rd 2012
Found out that the problem was due to a faulty power adapter. Bought a compatible one from a local electrical shop and everything works fine. Still difficult to focus though. And the projector actually loses focus while in use. I experience this once in about 60 minutes.
More importantly, the support staff DID NOT REPLY to my e-mail at all. Guess my problem isn't really their main concern so long as my credit card had cleared the purchase. Optoma actually dares to ignore a genuine problem on their product, so guess what I'm gonna do? Ban for life. I will never ever buy another product from Optoma again. I will never recommend anyone to do so, and I will also never sell any Optoma products ever again (did I not mention that I own a company that builds home theaters for my clients? Well, I do.). So for those who are reading this review, choose another product. I know there are not many products that fall within this price range, but I'd suggest that you save up just a little more, and then go for a better projector. It will be worth the wait, and you will save yourself all the trouble. Trust me on this. I am speaking from experience. This projector isn't bad, really, just that the company that makes it is.
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We bought this, in anticipation of paying for an Amazon prime membership, and streaming movies. I was sad to see that the kindle fire has no ability to hook up to this projector (the fault of the fire, not the projector) but it hooks up to my computer and to my husbands vizio tablet no problem! I was amazed to find that it even hooks up to the little dvd players that we let our younger kids watch their movies on. We already had a projector (with a bulb and very high res) that we use for dvd's and blue rays. But it was so old that it couldn't hook up to the computer.I am happy to say that this projector is great. We set it on the table about 8 feet from the wall. Doesn't get hot. It's easy to plug in to the computer, and we are more than happy with the picture clarity. My older kids even like to plug their tablets into it and play games on the wall. My 3 and 5 year olds like to plug their little dvd player into it and watch dora ...even during the day! I was surprised that it would have enough brightness to show up? (I don't know that I would be thrilled to watch it during the day, with shades open, but I must say that it was clear enough to watch Dora the Explorer. But, way cool in the minds of my little ones, let me tell you! And no fighting over "who gets to hold the dvd player". It does get a little out of focus periodically, but the kids jump up and fix that!
We do like how portable it is! It doesn't feel as fragile as our older projector. I would never take our other "expensive bulb projector" out of the movie room and into the kitchen for the toddler. NEVER. But, this little optoma seems much less breakable, (heck of a lot lighter, I'll tell you that!)
The speakers work...but not well. But, it does have the ability to plug in speakers. (which we have done, and it works just fine) I'm a bit irritated by the bunch of wires, so am currently waiting for Amazon to send me a wireless "thing of a jig" that will enable us to hear the movie on the pre wired speakers on our living room ceiling :) Dora is about to get loud!
love it. We are very happy with our Optoma.
Great product. Great price.I bought with lot of expectations but the projector stopped working after a week or so !! I'm not sure if this will be covered under the international warranty but i must say that i wasted my money on this product. Till it worked, it was fine and performed as claimed.
I advice you all to refrain buying this product !!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
iHome 2-In-1 Pen Stylus for iPad/iPad 2 and all Touch Screen Devices (IH-IP2202)
- Soft rubber tip works with all touch screens
- Easily navigate your device without scratching or smudging the screen
- Durable pen-style design for comfortable writing, typing, and drawing
Also and I completely understand this primarily user error versus product design but being almost evenly balanced on both sides (versus a bottom heavy standard ballpoint), far too often the wrong side of the stylus (e.g. the pen tip) unintentionally found its way to the iPad screen. While completely preventable, I'm near-certain I'm not the only one cleaning ink off the iPad screen via this goof-up.
In sum and in comparing the 50 cent offerings and the 2-In-1, I was surprised to find my preference for the lighter, pen-free cheaper stylus.
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I like how the pen lightly magnetizes to the iPad's Smart Cover (though not securely, but it keeps it nearby and from rolling away). I stick it on top when my Smart Cover is closed and it doesn't roll away from me, and inside the triangular stand fold hanging behind my iPad when holding the tablet with my hands to surf/type so I don't loose it.The stylus doesn't work at all with light pressure on the screen, which means that frequently my iPad mini will not register its movement or input (meaning I have to swipe twice when scrolling a page because nothing happened on my first swipe).
Also, the ink pen is a twist-style and frequently will twist without me noticing while I'm using the stylus end and I will frequently be surprised when I nearly get ink on myself or my clothing because I hadn't realized it was twisting open.
Sometimes it seems as though the pen doesn't conduct my touching it at all (even with all five fingers gripping it surely), which may be another reason why I have to swipe twice or reposition my grip several times.
The tip also feels cheap and you can feel a metal protrusion when you press down on it even lightly which makes me nervous of tapping the glass screen on my tablet too forcefully with it (and the problem is, you have to be somewhat forceful because the screen doesn't pick up on it well).
I will be keeping it for now, but am keeping an eye out for a better one.
I obtained this from Five Below for a discount price, now I know why it was being sold in a discount store!I have the 3M Smart Pen and the iHome is a bit more sensitive than that. I use both of them primarily on the android and iPhone so as to avoid too many smears on the phones, so nothing too taxing. The thing I really like about the iHome is the pen feature because that feature means I am far less likely to forget the stylus. The only trouble with it is that, as a pen, it is slightly uncomfortable to use. You wouldn't really be taking any serious notes with it; this is more of a back-up pen. And, unlike the picture, the pen does not come with a cap. It's a twist and extract feature.
Now, the price is an issue. The 3M Smart Pen is under $10 and this one is under $15. I am not sure how I feel about that. On the one hand, it is a bit of money for what you get; on the other hand, since I am far less likely to forget to take the stylus with me thanks to the pen feature, I use this stylus a lot more. So, I guess if you're scatter-brained like me, this stylus is worth it; if you're more organized then there are quite a few less expensive styluses out there.
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Having only ever used my fingers and the DAGi Accu-Pen, that's what I'm comparing it to. The Accu-Pen needs only make the slightest contact with my ipad2 screen to click, but this one takes some pressure. Closer to what I experience with my fingers. In fact the nib is a little bulb that compresses slightly as you press. I'm sure some like the feel of that, but at least initially (I haven't been using it long) it actually slows me down a bit.This stylus won my heart by being able to fit neatly into my Logitech ZAGG keyboard case when closed, in the recess provided to stand your ipad in. Unfortunately, the narrowness that makes this work, also makes for a not-so-comfortable fit in your hand for longterm use. I usually am not using a stylus for long, so that part doesn't bother me.
The opposite end of this stylus provides a ballpoint pen. I'm happy to see that it accepts a replaceable cartridge. Green points for that. However, the packaging people get a slap on the wrist for having felt the need to include a molded plastic holder within the box it comes in. No, it is not marked for recycling.This stylus is fantastic with the iPad Paper app by 53. I imagine it might work well with any free-style paper or memo application, whether for the iPad or TouchPad. It's a fabulous tool for drawing & sketching or for taking notes.
The stylus draws various line widths based on pressure applied with the Paper app. It's much easier to use the app with the stylus than with one's finger imo. Moreover, the stylus produces a much better image & line than one's finger alone.
I'm delighted with this item, and I've already purchased a back-up.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Pandigital Hand-Held Wand Scanner S8X1100
- One Touch Control - Easily scan documents or photos, up to 8.5"x11", directly to the memory card
- High Resolution - Images are scanned up to 900 dpi and can be saved as JPEG or PDF files
- Fast and Fun - Scans twice as fast as last year's models and comes with interchangeable color plates
I tested it with several pictures and they are ok, but far from high quality. I am returning this right away. Will contact the seller to get a clarification.
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Replaced the one I've had for two years. It worked great and scanned thousands of photos and documents. Lived a good life, but I think it was a natural death, just worn out. Can't live without a scanner like this even though my printer will also scan.Read Best Reviews of Pandigital Hand-Held Wand Scanner S8X1100 Here
I haven't used is to much yet but so far I like it. I already had the smaller version and loved it.
