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Showing posts with label handheld particle counter. Show all posts

Friday, October 3, 2014

New OEM Verizon HTC Incredible 2 Shell Holster Combo w/ Kickstand

New OEM Verizon HTC Incredible 2 Shell Holster Combo w/ Kickstand
  • Shell Holster Combo

This is the same product Verizon wanted to sell for double the price. Fits my droid inc 2 perfectly and gives it a little more protection without much bulk. The holster works fine, easy to remove but not so loose that it will drop out if turned upside down.

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Just what I was looking for and at the right price. Verizon store wanted $25 for this and I got this for under $10 including shipping. Any way I can lessen what I pay Verizon is a good thing!

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First for the price you can't beat it. Fit extremely well. The holster seems a little flimsy but does the job. The only time the phone has inadvertently come out of the holster has been in the car with the seat belt pushing on it.

Bottom line; I'm glad I got it.

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I purchased my original phone case/holster with kickstand from my phone carrier and paid a lot more money for it! This product is brand new and exactly what I was looking for to replace my broken one. I feel like I have a brand new phone now because the case looks so nice! It really protects the phone well and the kickstand option is great for watching videos or even just chatting with the speakerphone on or using bluetooth. I love that I have my phone clipped to me all the time and I can't even feel it or tell it's there. I used my first case for almost two years; it's a great product and you can't go wrong with this purchase!

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This works just the same as the one for $30 in the phone store. It is great protection for the phone.

I love the holster's clip for my belt or purse strap or I can carry it in my pocket or purse without

the holster, but still with the protective case on the phone back and sides.

The only problem with the original phone store one was the kickstand on the holster.

It had little tabs to hold it in the track. They were fragile and I think this will be the same.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Red Rubberized Snap on Hard Skin Shell Protector Faceplate Cover Case for Lg Optimus S Ls670 + Micro

Red Rubberized Snap on Hard Skin Shell Protector Faceplate Cover Case for Lg Optimus S Ls670 + Microfiber Pouch Bag + Case OpenerI purchased this case for my LG Optimus S thinking that it would be fairly durable and it is... so long as you don't want to take it off of your phone. I the 2nd time I tried to take this case off of my phone... using the key that was sent with it... one of the connecting "teeth" to make it clamp to the other part broke... Thus, when I accidentally dropped my phone the entire thing... including my phone back and battery came apart... NOT PLEASED! And the color on the case is already starting to fade and it's barely been a month since I purchased it :(... So OVerall, it's cute when you first get it... but not durable.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

RCA PCHSTAT1R Travel Charging Station/Surge Protector with Device Cradle for Tablet PCs, Cell Phones

RCA PCHSTAT1R Travel Charging Station/Surge Protector with Device Cradle for Tablet PCs, Cell Phones, and MP3 Players
  • Removable cradle holds your handheld portable device; keeps it safer and your work space clear
  • Three traditional AC outlets and two USB ports for charging
  • 450 joule surge protection
  • 1.0 A at 5.0 V specifications safe for iPod and iPhone
  • Holds portable devices such as iPhone, Blackberry, iPod, Nintendo DS, Game-Boy, and small digital cameras while they charge

One day while watching tv I saw this product advertised on a shopping channel, after watching the demo I thought wow what a great product. So of course I checked it out on line and found it on Amazon for half the price. If you travel, on vacations, for business, for pleasure or just for use around the home this a a great product. It allows you to plug everything into one space so you don't end up having everything plugged in in different outlets all over the place. Less likely to lose or leave your charging cords using one central plug in. It also has a surge protector so your gadgets are protected.

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I purchased this device as an attempt to save space when traveling. All the pictures fail to show that this device is rather thick (2.75") making it bulky to travel with. It would have been nice if the prongs in the back either retracted, or were part of a flexible wire so it could be less wide.

Additionally the top that is the cradle for your device pops out each time you turn the device upside down although it is a rather easy fix with a tube of crazy glue.

If the USB ports are not an absolute necessity, I would recommend the Belkin 3 outlet adapter. It is much more compact device.

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Sounded like an excellent idea to hold the phone unfortunately my plugs all go the wrong way so the holder is on the side instead of the top. Do like it as a surge protector for devices.

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We now have 7 of these around the house. They converted regular outlets into mini-powerstrips and phone chargers. When friends come by, there's usually a charging station waiting somewhere near them.

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What makes this better than other similar power stations is that it has the groove in the top. It is a very handy feature that gives your phone/MP3 player a place to sit rather than laying on the floor while charging.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Targus PAPWR300U Ac/dc Notebook Power Adapter

Targus PAPWR300U Ac/dc Notebook Power Adapter
  • Click Here to Find The Right Tip for Your Device
  • Lightest, Most Compact Combination Adapter¿ Weighs Only 11.4 Ounces
  • Works with Today¿S High-Performance Notebooks
  • With Purchase of Additional Targus Tips (Sold Separately), It Also Powers Mobile Phones, PDA/Handhelds, Digital Cameras, Portable CD Players, and Portable DVD Players

This adapter uses interchangable "smart" tips to configure itself for various notebooks. When one of the 5 supplied tips is attached, it will fix the adapter's voltage to a pre-set level. Using a meter, I found the voltages range from 15 to 19.9 depending on the tip used. Here's my point. Just because a tip may "fit" your notebook's DC jack, doesn't mean it's putting out the correct voltage required by your notebook. Make SURE your notebook is on the list this thing directly supports, or DON'T BUY IT. You could damage the adapter, or worse, possibly your notebook. A list of of compatible notebooks is available from the Targus website.

It is much lighter and smaller than my stock AC adapter and gets quite warm after an extended use. This worries me a little, but so far it's still working fine after several months of intermittant use. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I don't have to report a failure problem like others here have.

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I bought this item for my hp pavilion laptop. On the original package it's writen that it's compatible. However after using it only a couple of months, it suddenly stopped working. I called the company and they told me that it was written wrong on the package. They accepted their mistake but they would not do anything about it! They are still selling this product in the market although the information on the package is wrong! The customer support of this company is useless...Do not trust and buy this item! it's just waste of money!

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There are a lot of reviews about this product that I think give the wrong idea about this product, particularly ones about compatibility issues. I own an Averatec C3500 tablet PC, and the Averatec website led me to this product as being the only one compatible with my laptop, and this was verified on the Targus website, and I knew well ahead of time that this would be the appropriate AC/DC adapter I would need for my laptop. (of the many tips included, mine uses tip #3)

The thing I like about this device is that it powers my laptop from either an AC outlet (internationally, and by the way--I brought it with me to Thailand, where the voltage was much higher than the US, and it saves you from buying a power converter if your existing power adapter isn't able to accept varying input voltages). It also will let you power your laptop using a car/cigarette DC power source (which comes with it), and with a quick removal of the cigarette lighter extension is the power plug that inserts into the EmPower outlets used by several airlines, especially US carriers. Those adapters usually cost $70 or more, and this has the adapter plus the AC/DC options too. So it's good for travel because of its versatility. While many of the modern aircraft, particularly on international routes (e.g. Singapore Airlines and Thai Air both featured this on their new planes) are upgrading their in-flight power supplies so that you can plug a standard AC plug into the seat instead of the EmPower, at least with this Targus device, you'll be equipped to handle both types of power sources. Plus, on the Targus website, they publish a list of airlines and their aircraft that use the airline power plug that's included with the device, so you can get a rough idea of if you would find this useful.

Yes, this product has its quirks, and mine in fact shorted out on vacation, which I'll admit was disappointing. But as soon as I got home, I contacted Targus, got through to someone very quickly and explained the problem, they gave me an RMA number, I sent it back, and they immediately replaced it for no charge with a brand new, in box, model that works just fine, and there was no hassle or long waits involved. No replacement with a refurbished item or anything--a brand new replacement is what I got, which is more than I can say for some other companies when you need your product replaced.

I would give it five stars but it loses one star for the same reason that a fellow reviewer mentioned...the power cord that goes into the outlet is indeed too short. While it's simply a design flaw, it's an annoying flaw, as the weight of the main power supply (with the blue light--a feature i actually like) is heavy enough that it will yank the plug right out of the wall if you try to extend it, so if you're looking for length in addition to your power supply, you ought to buy an extension cord to go along with this model, as the unit won't give you much range to move it around, as I learned the hard way in some hotel rooms where the nearest plugs were a few feet too far from where I wanted to work on my laptop.

As for the option to power multiple devices (e.g. PDA, cell phone, etc) in addition to your laptop, you CAN with this device, but you need to purchase additional hardware that is not included with this device. I knew this before I bought this because the description of this item on the Targus website makes this pretty clear....there's an outlet where you can plug in another Targus device which will allow you to charge additional electronic items, so look for it online and buy it if this is important for you.

Bottom line: I've seen this being sold at Staples and other stores for over $100, and you can get it here and elsewhere on the internet for around $30, which is a bargain. It's great for travel, it's portable and comes with its own little bag, and if you want a second backup device for whatever reason, this is a great option. If you want to avoid any disappointments, just look on the Targus website and make sure your device is compatible--it's pretty clear what is and what isn't--otherwise, you'll have no one to blame but yourself if you've purchased this item and find that you can't use it. If it's listed as compatible but still doesn't work, contact Targus and they'll send you a replacement, as your item probably doesn't work for some reason. Give it a shot...I did, and I don't regret it.

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I purchased this product, but after 3 months of frustrating use wound up throwing it away.

The first problem is that the structural support of the power tips between the laptop plug and the cord plug is the electrical solder! The effect of this is that if you use the adapter on the road where it's subject to a lot of plug and unplug and varying mechanical stress, the solder breaks. You then at best have a tip with an intermittent connection. I replaced the tip twice before giving up and getting another better designed adapter.

The second problem is that when I unplugged the power adapter from the wall, it would cause my laptop (IBM T20) to emergency power off. Unplugged at the laptop plug was fine. I understand this to be an issue between the T20 power system and a surge issue in the adapter.

I replaced this with a Kensington 33197 120W adapter. It looks almost like the same product (same OEM?) except they have stronger power tips. It also didn't have the power-off issue.

I loved the form factor, but the product just didn't work.

Specs looked soooo good. The ultimate answer, 120W, AC/DC, and lightweight and slim, too. Can you spell "too good to be true".

I got one, it died after a couple of months. Before dying, it managed to cause my IBM T41 to abrubptly shut off(!!!!) a few times, which was extremely alarming (I didn't even know laptops do that). It died in the worst moment, midst of a business trip. Targus support replaced it. The one that was shipped blew off immediately as I connected it to the mains outlet! Back into the box, ship back as DOA. Third one is still alive, although it managed to cause my laptop to die abruptly one more time. Ugh.

Build quality is rock bottom, *all* connectors have flimsy contact, and worst, you never know when it's gonna die on you when in fact a power supply should be one of your more reliable pieces of gear.

Avoid like the plague. (17 Jul 2005)

EDIT 29 Sep 2006: The unit has just made a series of loud pop sounds and died. Again. This is unit number three. Did I say "stay away" yet?

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

HQRP 3400mAh Internal Li-Ion Battery for DELL X50 / 35h00056-00 with Back Cover + HQRP PDA Screen Pr

HQRP 3400mAh Internal Li-Ion Battery for DELL X50 / 35h00056-00 with Back Cover + HQRP PDA Screen Protector
  • 3400 mAh High Capacity, 3.7V, with Longer Runtime
  • HQRP Li-Ion Rechargeable Internal Battery + HQRP PDA Screen Protector
  • Made from High Quality Cells
  • 100% compatible with original batteries and chargers
  • for DELL X50; 200 days warranty.

it definately helps extend the battery. I rarely charge it and can go 2 days without charging. The lowest its gotten in a day and a half was 78% from 100. Thats pretty good i think

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The extended battery is great. I've always used the standard batteries and this is nice to give me that extra time when I'm on the WEB or using it as a GPS. It would have received a 5 star rating, except the screen protector wasn't cut to fit my unit. I'll have to cut it down to make it fit correctly.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

ASUS UL20A-A1 12.1-Inch Netbook Carrying Bag Case (Classic Series - Dark Blue / Black)

ASUS UL20A-A1 12.1-Inch Netbook Carrying Bag CaseI am using this case for a 12" HP Elite 2530p laptop. The laptop just fits inside the case but leaves very little room for anything else. The outside pocket will hold a small mouse and headphones or a paperback book.

I used this case for my Asus 1215B. The netbook fit snugly in the case that came with a shoulder strap that I never used. There are sleeves/pockets within the case for storage in addition to the outer pocket. The outside pocket will fit the power accoutrements, a mouse, and maybe a battery.

All in all a nice case. I was looking for something hard-shell, but this was sufficient. Didn't get a change to test how water proof it may be...

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Really handsome and well finished case for a small netbook or an iPad. All accessories fit, including a couple of journals or files or writing pads. Shoulder strap included. Nice color--subtler than royal, not as dark as navy blue. Best case I've founds for the new compact electronics.

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This is a great case, and it perfectly fits my Asus 12-inch laptop. I didn't want a big carrying case, but did want space for the cables & battery pack which fit neatly in the side pocket. The optional shoulder strap is convenient too, though I haven't needed it as yet. The velcro straps hold the laptop secure inside the case, and since it's just the right fit, the laptop has no room to shift around inside the case. All in all, a great little bag!

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This case turned out to be the perfect size for my 12.1" Asus netbook. It fits easily without it being crammed in like some other cases. It has velcro straps to secure the netbook and pockets for carrying extras, like a mouse or media. It also has a shoulder strap and a handle, which makes it easy to shift from shoulder to hand carry. It's padded for extra protection and it seems like it will be durable as well. For the price, it's a great value!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

rooCASE Neoprene Netbook Sleeve Case Cover for ASUS Eee PC T101MT-EU27-BK 10.1-Inch Convertible Tabl

rooCASE Neoprene Netbook Sleeve Case Cover for ASUS Eee PC T101MT-EU27-BK 10.1-Inch Convertible Tablet BlackI really like this sleeve and following might help you decide if this is the right one for you too :) ....

I am using it with ASUS T101MT a 10.1 inch netbook.

The fitting is neither too loose nor too tight.

The outer pocket is good for keeping power cord and adapter.

The zipper is designed in a way that its not going to rub against the netbook. Also, for added protection there is a tuck-on flap inside.

The overall construction (stitches, zipper and material quality) is good.

The 2x memory card slot pocket is inside the main pocket. I was slightly concerned about its placement and my initial thought was that its going to scratch the netbook but so far I have not had any trouble. It is stitched and can be removed by breaking the stitches if needed. (which I don't think is necessary.)

Overall a very good product!

I bought 2 weeks ago a ASUS Eee PC netbook and I bought this case for it.

It's perfectly fit into the case, and it's protect from almost everything (even from water too!)

And easy to clean it!

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It's a case. Works well, soft, good price. It fits any 10" tablet, maybe even a netbook. Good product overall.

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I needed a case with a pocket for the cord and not too much bulk. It fits nicely in my briefcase.

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Use for my Acer Iconia W500 10.1 Tablet. Perfect fit and extra pocket is great for accessories. Recommend this product highly.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

PDair B41 White Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-i727

PDair B41 White Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-i727My package was carefully and well organized. Its an amazing cover, very classy, the cell fits perfectly and everyone compliments me every time. At the beginning the leather has a strong scent but it's because its a good grain of leather but I kept the case open for the first week while the cell charged overnight and the scent was gone shortly after that. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Xtek® Wireless Bluetooth Aluminum Keyboard Stand Case Cover For Apple iPad mini 7.85 7.9 inch Table

XtekĀ® Wireless Bluetooth Aluminum Keyboard Stand Case Cover For Apple iPad mini 7.85 7.9 inch Tablet - Black color
  • Modern style designed for iPad Mini
  • Bluetooth Ver.3.0 compliance
  • Low key-distance with new design square key cap shape
  • Soft touch and tactile feedback with scissor -structure key-switch
  • Up to 10 Meters operation range

It's a great idea but the keys are just too small for my fingers! I am a 5'10" 185lb male, so if you're smaller than me it may work for you... The cover works well, but I can't find anyone that will use the keyboard

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Gateway EC1433u 11.6-Inch Netbook Carrying Case (Deluxe Bag - Red / Black)

Gateway EC1433u 11.6-Inch Netbook Carrying CaseAfter several weeks, am still very happy with purchase and Amazon.

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!

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Nice, durable case. Has compartments to keep your accessories separated. Perfect for me, and matches my lap top too! :)

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

WWS500 SCANNER BLUETOOTH

WWS500 SCANNER BLUETOOTH
  • CORDLESS BARCODE SCANNER BLUETOOTH

I have used this scanner for scanning the UPC codes on beer packages on site in retail accounts. The initial setup was a little difficult. I gave it the ole' college try and had to basically teach myself the ASCII language to program the scanner, which in the end was interesting at the least. I had several questions about the setup so I decided to call Wasp. The experience with the customer support, although friendly, was not very useful. The customer service agent flat out told me "I don't know" to my questions. Defiantly not something you want to hear! If you don't know then who will? In the end I took the initiative and made this scanner do what I needed it to do. I would recommend this product to anyone in the market for one. The battery life is great. It is very light weight and ergonomical. Be prepared for somewhat of a learning curve with ASCII.

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This product was essential for our asset management of about 6000 items. It was easy to setup with decent battery life. We generally would recharge after about 4 hours of use, and the charge time was very quick. Sometimes a five minute charge would get us through another hour, with a full charge reached in less than an hour. I did experience some difficulty with some four digit barcodes, but this was easily solved by customer service. The person I spoke to on the phone was very polite and knowledgeable of the product.

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Does exactly what I wanted, enter bar codes into Data Base. Works well with poor and smudged codes, good range. Long battery life between recharges. Probably will do a lot more than I require of it.

Update 12/15/2012 Still works and is quite helpful, but;

OFTEN dropps connection with computer. Usually take 15 mins of fiddling with, then all is OK. Not a computer whiz, I have no idea why.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

MoKo Dual-View Multi-Angle GENUINE Leather Folio Case Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME 10.1-

MoKo Dual-View Multi-Angle GENUINE Leather Folio Case Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME 10.1-Inch TF201 Tablet, BLACK
  • Dual-View Multi-Angle Leather Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME 10.1-Inch TF201 Tablet (Tablet NOT Inluded).
  • Premium quality GENUINE Leather with Micro Suede Interior.
  • Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation; Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation; Sleeve Reattaches to Folio by Velcro for Landscape or Portrait viewing.
  • Magnetic Flap Closure. Access to All Ports and Controls.
  • Please search "MoKo TF201 case" for other styles and color options offered by BSCstore.

Tried to save few bucks and go with this Moko for $20 over some of the higher priced cases designed for the Asus Transformer Prime. It's a good quality case and for $20 it's a good buy.

I've had it now for a few weeks and it's breaking in quite nicely, I don't regret buying it.

The cutouts in the sleeve match up with the Prime. The jacket which wraps the sleeve has two cutouts, one for power and a hole for the camera.

The sleeve fits well and it's great for bedtime reading because the Prime alone is pretty slippery as you probably know. The jacket works well for reading at a desk/table. The jacket has three positions for inclining your Prime and each position is achieved by resting the bottom edge of the Prime against a red leather strip. It works well, doesn't slip and the 3 positions seem to cover what ever angle I need. I often type with the Prime in landscape propped up in the jacket and it works fine.

The sleeve has velcro strips on the back which match up to velcro on the jacket. It allows for portrait or landscape viewing. I tried the sleeve in the jacket in portrait mode for bedtime and it's a little too bulky so I just use the sleeve in bed I like the Prime in portrait mode for reading books.

The leather is good, about average. Not too light in that it protects well. The stitching looks neat. I've had this case for a month and it's wearing well. I find that I'm removing the sleeve from the jacket around two times a day so we'll see how the velcro holds up.

As far as mobility is concerned:

I have the keyboard but I'm finding that instead of removing the Prime from the sleeve and attaching it to the keyboard I leave the Prime in the case while putting the keyboard in a plastic bag inside my shoulder bag.

I was going to buy the rooCase but the Moko was less expensive and I haven't had my hands on a rooCase for comparison. This Moko does the job I can't envision anyone returning it for poor performance.

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The case arrived when it was supposed to. Price couldn't be beat. Fit my TFP like a glove and reaveals all buttons like it should. No problem hooking up charger with it on or using any of the functions. Like the magnetic closure. Good job on this.

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The case is really well made and fits the Asus T-Prime perfectly. I have received a number of compliments on how nice it looks since I received it. I definitely recommend this product and this seller.

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Best case for the Prime.

The two best features:

1. Being able to charge it while in the case (it has that awesome slit on the side).

2. The ability to have it stand horizontally as well as vertically (best for playing "Draw Something" app...my girlfriend's new obsession)

No doubt the best case for the price...looks very slick as well.

Works as advertised, angles are useful and the quality is good for the price. Very happy with it so far.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Mini Wireless 2.4G I6 Keyboard with IR Remote and Full Screen Scrolling Black

Mini Wireless 2.4G I6 Keyboard with IR Remote and Full Screen Scrolling BlackI use this for a Media center pc, was tired of full size keyboard taking space in the living room. This works very well as a replacement if you do primarily internet searches.

The thumb pad is of less value, when i do this over i will use a keyboard similar to this without the pad, and a seperate mouse. works well, just not in my application.

button press reaction is poor, range is poor, battery life is bad. If your buy this your a sucker. Word.

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I bought this as a media center remote. Although I liked the feature of adding a keyboard to the other side, it's useless. The remote portion, once programmed, either won't send a command to a device or sends it 50 times after pressing a button once. The keyboard/mouse portion is usable, but the range is nowhere near what it says. After about 5 feet, you have to look up and make sure it's catching what you're typing (some of the letters you press won't register). Meanwhile, I can mash up 20 keys on a video game controller and not 1 press is missed. This type of issue is unacceptable in a device like this. Disconnected and thrown out. Not worth it.

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I've tried a lot of these remotes, I love how this one has an ir learning function so that you can set it to different tasks, It is a good keyboard and mouse. I just wish it had more buttons, and had f8+ keys but its as good as it gets for 40bux prime.

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I got this to work a laptop connected to my 47" HD tv. It works exactly as described. Even programming it to use other remotes IR codes (learn) was a snap. There are others like this out there. This one works as described.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Acer Aspire V5-531-4636 15.6-Inch HD Display Laptop (Black)

Acer Aspire V5-531-4636 15.6-Inch HD Display Laptop
  • Intel Pentium 967 1.3 GHz Dual Core (2 MB Cache)
  • 4 GB SDRAM
  • 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
  • 15.6-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit , 4hours Battery Life
  • 4 GB SDRAM,500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
  • Acer FineTip keyboard, Built-in numeric keyboard, Multi-gesture touch pad

It is a beautiful laptop. Sleek and light weight. [See update at the end Jan042013]

I have an HP g7 1326dx that I just got a few months ago. This unit fares very favorably and despite some of the things noted below, I'd choose this one over that one. The Acer is noticably snappier, the display is better looking and the USB 3.0 port seals the deal. Integrated bluetooth 4.0-HS is a great added value that the 1326dx doesn't have, 4.0 or otherwise. That dang dongle is just about a deal breaker though. For what it is worth, the Windows score for the HP is 4.5 and the Acer is 4.3. HP's graphics drag it way down and the processor drags the Acer down.

The touch pad has no left/right buttons so that is something to get used to. The bottom part of the pad tilts down for clicks. I've found right clicking to be a challenge. Put your finger pad on the edge of the hard plastic and use your finger tip for right clicks.

Left clicks that need to be held, like Chrome's back button being held to see history, requires use of the bottom left click as opposed to a tap and hold anywhere.

The keyboard is part of the ventilation system so it cannot be covered with a protector if you like to use those.

The display is really crisp.

Although it doesn't come with a restore disk, you can make one. It offers to do that when you boot up the first time. Mine said I'd need 5 DVDs (~15 gig) but I reckon you could cut it down with higher capacity disks. If you don't have any pick some up so you can burn your restore image right off the bat.

Battery life is okay. I played some mp3s for about 2 hours before the battery gave out. Far short of the 4 hour mark but running the built in speakers non-stop isn't what you'd do anyway on battery power alone. I was just curious to see how long the battery would last. The 1326dx has much better battery life but it has 6 cells and weighs a little over a pound more.

There is one USB 3.0 port and two 2.0 ports. It is hard to believe that the price difference in the two types of ports is the reason for not having all three be version 3.0. It is backwards compatable with 2.0. The performance difference is huge. I'm guessing it was mostly a marketing decision so folks don't have to know 3.0 is backwards compatable or even what backward compatible means. A nice 3.0 thumb drive would be cool to get with this laptop: Corsair Flash Survivor USB 3.0 32GB Drive (CMFSV3-32GB)

[Edit 07/14/2012

I ran a some casual tests on the USB ports. Wow! The 3.0 thumb drive is super fast even on the 2.0 ports. I found that copying to the drive on the 3.0 was almost as fast on the 2.0 as the 3.0 port. For testing I used a folder that had a couple of dozen files with a size of about 450MB. The 3.0 was as quick as 28 seconds and the 2.0 was around 35 seconds.

I tested the same folder on my HP's 2.0 port and it took 101 seconds to transfer the folder to the drive.

So a good USB 3.0 drive would be a great purchase to go with your new laptop if you don't have one yet.

/edit]

All 3 USB ports are on the left side. Something to be aware of for sure. My other laptop has one port on the right side and two on the left which I find to be very convenient. All other ports for the Acer are also on the left side. The right side has only the DVD drive. A USB hub may be handy: J-Tech Digital SuperSpeed USB 3.0 4-Port Hub Backward Compatible with USB 2.0 with USB 3.0 Cable

There is no Lan plug. Nor is there a monitor port. Instead Acer has created a proprietary port that uses a dongle cable for external monitor and RJ-45 cable. I'm on the fence about that as a feature. It means that you have to keep up with the dongle or you won't be able to use a Lan cable or D-plug type monitor. So if you forget or lose the dongle and the location you are at does not have wifi you're up the creek for Internet access. WiFi is built in so that may not be an issue for you at all.

There is a built in HDMI port so you could use that if you didn't have the dongle with you. As long as someone had a handy HDMI cable and a monitor that supported it. Bah.

Amazon has this in the tech details: "500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive Solid-State Drive". Acer lists the drive like that too. According to Hitachi it is a SATA drive. [edit: Nor is it a Hybrid HD. Just a plain old normal HD.]

I really like this laptop. The snappiness seems to be better than the HP, which is a quad-core, and the screen looks better. It is a lot of bang for the buck.

[Update Jan 4th 2013

If you will need to do a lot of typing with this laptop's built-in keyboard you may want to rethink your purchase. I noticed that I made more mistakes on this laptop but I assumed it was just my poor typing skills. In the comments Running Rampant asked about that very thing.

I've been using a USB keyboard for a while now. So if that is an option then the no worries.

/update]

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The other reviewers have given you a lot of the specifics, so I will just focus on the look and feel. This computer is extremely thin and light. I have a 10" notebook that feels heavier than this. It's a very sleek design and looks a lot more expensive than what it costs. If you carry your computer around a lot, you'll be very pleased with the size. The battery is really small, but I have found that it usually last for around 3 3.5 hours, depending on the activity, so it really stands up well. The charging time doesn't take too long either. I like the feel of the keyboard, nothing seems awkward. The touchpad takes a bit of getting used to, but I like it fine. I really like that it came with Windows 7 Premium. I have an Acer notebook that just had Home Basic and I had to pay to upgrade to Premium, so it's awesome that I didn't have to with this one. I also love that they included Word and Excel since I use both of those a lot. The display is very sharp and clear which is great for watching movies. You won't be disappointed with this purchase.

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The past 8 years has involved *extensive* travel for me, so I look at technology on the go from a unique perspective as someone who must pack light for crazy situations within the US, usually last minute, for unknown durations, yet needing access to current technology including a fully functional reliable laptop. The Acer Aspire V5-531-4636 15.6-Inch HD Display Laptop (Black) is just that the perfect laptop for today's Road Warrior. The laptop is designed for both work and entertainment in a form fitting feather light weight complete package that runs cool to the touch no more burnt legs from typing that report (or book) while resting in the recliner or in bed.

Easy setup and configuration straight from the box to streaming Netflix in 10 minutes, flat. Wow. IMPRESSIVE smooth HD video! Great digital audio via "virtual surround sound" (per an audiophile!) Not alot of included junk and papers, just the bare minimums without sacrificing anything necessary, also impressive (and saves a few trees!) The viewing angle of the obviously HD screen is good I can readily read the screen or watch a video from a 45 degree angle to the screen.

Feather-light-weight, form fitting, cool package easy to use keyboard, very intuitive even in the dark for this touch-typist. Love the built-in numeric keypad! (This review was written and posted via this laptop during the first half-hour of use... during therapy time (while flat on my back...))

Included in the box:

Laptop and Battery (when installed appears as part of the hinge so tiny!)

typical 2-part power cord

Dongle for ethernet and 15 pin video (neither of which are used as much with today's technology but great to have for those necessary times.)

small collection of assorted documentation

Ports and Features:

15.6" HD display with true 16:9 aspect ratio viewable at least a 45 degree viewing angle

4 GB ram, 500 GB hard drive

1.3 megapixel webcam

Left Side Front to Rear:

Headphone/headset standard size (supports headset mic double circuit single jack)

2 USB 2.0

1 USB 3.0

HDMI full size

Dongle Port (ethernet and 15 pin video)

Power port

Right Side Front to Rear:

DVD-RW multi-drive (not always built into laptops anymore)

Cable lock port

Front left:

SD/SDHC/MMC card reader

All in all I am very impressed. I have not yet found how to "right click" with the built-in keypad as there are no left/right click buttons near the touchpad (instead I plugged in a mouse, for now...) left click is the typical tap on the touchpad. This laptop is now my goto laptop for both daily use and for those crazy days traveling whether for business or for pleasure.

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UPDATE: 29 Nov 2012:

I continue to use this laptop and it continues to perform without any issues other than the battery not staying fully charged as noted in my last update. If you do nothing and leave the laptop plugged in and running, the battery seems to drop to 92% and then just stays at that level unless you power cycle it (see my July update).

I have the full version of Office 2010 loaded on this laptop as well as Visio Pro and everything runs perfectly. I am still pleased with the performance of this laptop and continue to recommend it as an excellent value for an entry level computer.

UPDATE: 27 July 2012:

I have been using this computer constantly now for about two months and it has started to show battery issues. If the computer is left plugged in and turned on for a period of 5 days or more, the battery level indicates that the charge level is starting to drop (around 94 to 95% charge) and states that the battery is not charging. The only way I have found to fix this is to unplug the power supply with the computer turned on and to drain the battery for at least 10 minutes. After that amount of time, you can plug it back in and the battery will start charging again and take it up to 100%. This then seems to hold until you leave it plugged in and turned on for 4 to 5 days. At that point, you need to go through the same process all over again.

This probably would not be an issue if you constantly use the computer on battery and only plug it in to charge it. However, if you are using it as a desktop unit for any amount of time you should pay attention to the charge level on the battery. Experience with other laptops that exhibit this has shown that if you do not pay attention and the charge level continues to drop, you may NOT be able to recharge the battery and will need to buy a replacement! Just something to keep in mind.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:

I received this product through the Amazon Vine program. This is a light weight 15 inch laptop that is configured as an entertainment, Internet use, and light computing work laptop. The battery is a 4 cell unit that is probably the smallest battery I have ever seen for a laptop. However, it delivers a bit over 3 hours when playing a DVD with the wireless connected to the network. The laptop is very thin, so thin in fact that it cannot support a wired Ethernet connection and resorts to a dongle that provides a video connection and an Ethernet connection (the cable is a Y configuration). This makes for a very light computer. Of course, if you have wireless, the dongle is probably not needed. The wireless on this computer is VERY easy to setup! It also supports all of the current standards. I had no problem connecting to my n-router.

Here are the features of this laptop:

The laptop is configured to deliver the best display for videos. As such, it displays in wide format at 720p and has a screen resolution max of 1366 X 768. Videos look decent as long as they are viewed straight on. Moving up or down and left and right from direct view causes the image to fade and colors to disappear.

The audio is pretty typical of what you would expect from most laptops, tinny sounding at the best and high volume distorts. If you want to watch a movie, I would suggest using headphones! I have a pair of Sony Studio headphones and with those I have more than acceptable audio. This same caveat also applies to music; use either headphones or good powered speakers if you want acceptable audio.

One of the amazing features of this laptop is the fact that the keyboard contains a full 10 key on it. Now, this is not a big deal if you do not work with numbers very much, but it is a great feature if you do a lot of numeric inputs into something like Excel. As long as we are talking about the keyboard functions, I find that the keys are responsive and I have not had any issues with them. I type about 100 WPM and I have a rather heavy hand as I learned to type on a manual typewriter (Ok, I know I am as old as dirt!). So, the fact that there is not any key bounce (double or triple letters on a key stroke) indicates a fairly well made keyboard in my experience. The widescreen format of the display allows for the increased real-estate for the keyboard width to support the full keyboard functions.

The touchpad on this computer is fairly large and includes the normal right and left click positions. This design provides a lot of area for being able to use your fingers to move the cursor, it also provides a wonderful opportunity for frustration as you try to right or left click on something. The reason for the problem is that since the area where you right and left click are also part of the touch pad area, if you do not strike straight down for the function you can wind up moving the cursor to something you did not intend to strike instead of the function that you were looking for. This is NOT my favorite feature of the computer and may be an area where I would adjust to in time. For me, however, this simply means that I connect a wireless mouse to the computer to use instead of the touch pad.

Speaking of using a wireless mouse, this computer only has two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port. So, if you normally connect a few devices via USB ports, you are going to need an external port hub. One thing that helps with this limitation is the fact that the computer has built in Blue Tooth so if you have devices that will work with that you do not need to use a USB port.

As long as we are talking about external connections, this computer does have all of the options covered. There is a HDMI port, a combined VGA and LAN port (a supplied Y-cable plugs into a special port and that provides the VGA and LAN connections), a thoughtfully located combined mike/speaker/headphone connection on the left side of the computer right up front, two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, and the power connection all on the left side of the computer. A two in one card reader, battery charge indicator (orange when charging and blue when charged) and power indicator (blue) is located in front. The DVD drive and Kensington lock location are on the right side of the computer. All in all, a well thought out design that makes it easy to use.

The DVD drive is just that, a DVD drive that will read and write DVDs or CDs. It does NOT read Blue Ray disks so that may limit some of your movie choices.

The battery for this laptop is a very small 4 cell unit. The advantage in this is that the battery adds very little weight to the computer! The disadvantage is that the run time on battery is limited. The company lists a 4 hour battery life and I found that if you are using a DVD to play a movie and have your wireless turned on at the same time that the battery life is about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Long enough to watch a full length movie and then some.

Probably the two biggest limitations of this computer are the processor and the graphics chip. If you go to the Windows Experience Index (on the System Tab) this computer has a 4.3 number which is driven by the processor. The next limitation is graphics with a 4.5 while it surprisingly has a 5.6 gaming graphics listing. Still, the processor limitations will probably limit any gaming that you might be doing on this computer. If you do any picture editing and like making videos out of your pictures, you will find that the processor works well enough although rendering the pan and zoom features makes the playback a bit jerky.

Memory on this computer is delivered with a single 4 Gig memory module with room for a second memory module (the maximum memory the system bios will support is 8 Gig). This is unusual in that they did not put in two smaller and less expensive 2 Gig memory sticks. This allows you to just buy a single 4 Gig memory module to upgrade to the full supported memory maximum. The memory is easy to get at with the need to only remove two Philips screws. Lift the door carefully as there are two plastic snaps that must be overcome to fully open the door. Also, when you go to close it up again apply pressure gradually in the middle of the door as you close it to re-engage the plastic snaps. Then, re-install the two Philips screws and you are done.

This computer comes loaded with Microsoft Office (requires you to purchase a license key to be able to use all of the features) that gives you basic Word and Excel functionality if you do not purchase a license key. This is not trial software so it will not die in 90 days. This may be enough Office software to be adequate for many people.

Other things loaded on the computer include e-bay, Facebook, Netflix, Skype, and Nook for PC. These are all entertainment types of shortcuts. There is a 60 day version of McAfee anti-virus that will hound you to purchase the balance of a year's protection ( personally, I find the free version of anti-virus software from Microsoft (Microsoft Security Essentials) to work extremely well and it eliminates a recurring fee). They have also loaded Window's Live which provides you with several useful programs (including photo editing) that work quite well. Several games and a shopping center for games are included. As usual, there is a lot of software that you will probably wind up removing, but they do provide you with lots of options.

Speaking of options, the browser is preconfigured with BING as the search engine and with the BING tool bar. You will find that if you want to want to use another search engine, you also need to remove the BING tool bar or you will not realize that anything has changed.

All in all, this is a great laptop for the price for someone looking to surf the Internet, watch videos, have a cool looking laptop computer, and that wants to do business type of work (spreadsheets, Word documents, etc.), and e-mail. If you are looking for a gaming computer, a computer that will support intense graphics, or extended run times on battery, this is NOT the computer for you.

UPDATE:

Here is a link for a valuable quick reference for your new computer:

This link will provide you with a usable reference that shows you how to turn on and off Blue Tooth, Wireless, the touch keypad, and what all of the hot keys that are on the computer. This reference is much better than the one that shipped with the computer (too generic as it covered several models of computers).

I would also like to note that while they made it very easy for you to add memory to the computer, they also made it impossible for you to change out the hard drive! If you want to change the hard drive you need to ship it back to the company to have them change it as it is sealed in the unit. Shades of Apple technology here.

I have continued to use the computer extensively and find that it is keeping a very solid 3 hours with Wireless turned on and the DVD player in use. When I turn off wireless (both Blue Tooth and network) and I refrain from using the DVD player, I am getting just under 4 hours.

While this computer is very thin and light weight, I find it a bit large for use on a plane (if you travel in economy class like I do) and a bit bulky. I still prefer to use my 13 inch laptop for that function even though it is not as thin as this one is, it does better with the space on the plane if you plan on working while you fly.

I really love this Acer Aspire notebook. I've had 3 laptops, and I would say this is my favorite. I'm not at all technically inclined, so I can't say much about the technical side, except that 3 of my brothers who are "techi's" tried the Aspire out and all of them really liked it.

My last laptop was a Toshiba satellite, and this notebook makes that laptop seem huge, yet it has the same size screen, and does everything and more than the Toshiba does. None of my other laptops had a webcam or microphone, and this one does, so I can talk and see my relatives that live out of state, which is really cool!

My favorite thing about it is probably the speakers, though. I've always had to use an external speaker with my laptops because the speakers weren't loud enough. These speakers are excellent, and loud! I haven't had to use an external speaker for anything not Netflix, YouTube, iTunes or anything I've listened to.

I'm just a basic computer user using email, facebook, iTunes, Netflix, etc., and I do a lot of online shopping this computer does everything I need it to and more. I also had a chance to deal with the Acer online customer service because something happened to my adapter cord (I suspect my puppy, but don't know for sure). I asked where I could buy a new one, and they sent me one for free! It got here in about 2 days, so I have to say their customer service is also excellent.

The computer has a nice, sleek look, it's very light as well. I honestly can't think of a single con for this one, and I highly recommend it.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Skque Clear Silicone Skin Case for HP TOUCH PAD

Skque Clear Silicone Skin Case for HP TOUCH PAD
  • Durable, Precise Cutouts Give Easy Access to All the Functionalities
  • Protect your HP TouchPad WiFi 16GB 32GB 9.7 Inch Tablet with the Silicone Skin Cover
  • Have a strong grip on your reader so it won't slip out of your hands
  • Soft and flexible design for a soft feel and easy slip on and off function
  • Size: Perfect Fits

I bought this case for the Le Pan II a form factor similar to the Ipad. The Le Pan II has a very nice finish but it is extremely slippery to hold in the hand. the clear silicone case does a nice job of making it easy and secure to hold. Fits well with most ports easily accessible. I might prefer a different color, but that is a bit picky...

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It don't fit well it comes off way to easy, would be a nice case for the hp touch but its way too big

Saturday, November 30, 2013

VTech Helio Handheld PDA (Translucent Blue)

VTech Helio Handheld PDA
  • 8 MB RAM, 2 MB flash RAM
  • 3 shortcut keys
  • Features e-mail, scheduler, memo, address book, expense manager, and a voice recorder
  • Stylish color
  • 1-year warranty

Negative criticism at the bottom.

I was looking for an inexpensive pda, but a pda that's worth more than it costs. I found the Helio. Palm and Handspring units are way overpriced when compared to the Helio.

I am a student. I use the scheduler to keep track of appointments or important days or activities (the alarm has a tone or a voice recording option). I use a folder under memos to list my courses, in which I keep track of assignments, tests, etc. The to-do list is great for keeping track of things you need to do (it also has an alarm that you can set, but don't have to). If I only have a few seconds to write down an assignment or something I need to remember, then I can record it instead of writing it down (4 button pushes: on, record, stop, off).

It keeps track of expenses, has a phonebook, you can sketch where you put your car or have a friend draw you a map of how to get somewhere, and jot is 1000 times better than any other writing recognition system I've seen. I can actually *write* into it as fast as I can write a note on paper (mistakes are minimal, and mostly result from my habit of rotating the angle of writing).

I have a few clips of music that I recorded for myself. 50 minutes of recording time is nice. Quality is decent (not stereo quality, but that's not necessary from a pda). I got the eReader and a few ebooks. I read "Waiting for Godot" on my Helio. Another useful application I downloaded was a program that has a timer, a stopwatch, an alarm that you can set without putting something in the scheduler (better for a quick reminder for later, like "call sue at 4"), and an analog clock.

Time and date are at the top of the screen. The scrolling buttons at the side are very useful (many palm and visor users have commented on how nice that is over their units). Shortcut buttons to applications are more useful than you can imagine (quick jump from scheduler to memo or search). It shows the time in any time zone with just two clicks.

I put some of my writings on my Helio too. All you have to do is use the Helio Desktop and copy a document into a memo. Sync it, and you have a document in your Helio. It doesn't support font sizes, different fonts, bold, italic, and such (it's basically like Windows Notepad), but I think they're making a new application to do that. Not important to me anyway.

I use my finger sometimes to write sometimes.

What doesn't it have? What don't I like about it?

Well, it doesn't have infrared. At this point, I don't see a need for it, so I don't particularly care. There isn't a huge variety of software. I definitely don't see a "need" for software. They are working on some useful applications, like a map program and an mp3 player. The scheduler isn't the greatest, but no other pda I've seen has one any better.

BTW, most bad reviews are of the old Helio. They fixed those bugs and added a lot of things. Check the date on bad reviews. (new Helio was released around April 2000, I think)

I've used about 40% of my battery power after a week. It *seems* like a lot, but that might be mostly due to the fact that I've been using it very often over the last week. I haven't had any bugs or errors on it or on the software. The battery gauge is a little quirky. It usually shows what it is, but now and then it'll show 100% battery power, which I know isn't true.

The other thing is that I can't find anything to use the accessories slot for. They said something about a keyboard/modem combo for $100, but I can't seem to find it. I don't think it's available yet. The Visor has a camera and the Palm has a few things, like their modem and their keyboards, but those aren't really that useful.

75Mhz is nice, but is it really that useful? On Palms, you wait maybe 2 seconds between applications. On Helio, you wait .2 seconds. It's nice, but for 1.8 seconds, is it really a selling point? Then again, it is useful for the search function... Nicely fast searches when compared with Palm searches (and I searched 700k of documents for a single word, so it's not like I was searching nothing).

Ok, so Helio offers Linux. I like VT-OS. I'm sure almost all people who have the Helio like VT-OS. Do we care about Linux? No. Selling point? No. Some people might, but it's not a selling point for the majority.

Oh yeah, and I'm looking for a nice case. They offer 5 cases that I've seen (comes with one, that I'm using now...it's fine, but I'm looking for something bigger to be a wallet and a pda case), but I don't like those as much. Many companies offer cases, but most of those don't fit the Helio.

Vtech is continually updating their operating system (which isn't all for bugs...they added extra options to scheduler and let you configure jot and stuff like that...they also let applications use greyscale), they're working on more applications, and they're trying to give users options as far as applications for the Helio and syncing software.

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The Helio performs just as good as the other brands out on the market. The 8MB of ram and all the options this device performs is fantastic for the 169 price tag. To top it off, it even has a built in 30 minute digital voice recorder. The ease of use is incredible. I had a few questions and contacted vtech support and got immediate assistance both via email and phone. Great support after the sale and ease of use of the product all packaged for only 169 is a great deal that won't disapoint you.

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I received the Helio as a gift. I actually started my research on PDAs to get my husband organized but then he truthfully claimed that he'll probably lose it. I kept doing the research anyway because by that time I wanted one for myself. I couldn't decide which one to get. I looked at the Palm M100, Handspring Visor, Casio Cassiopaeia and even the Franklin eBookman and the Helio. My sister made it easy for me by buying the Helio from my Wish List. At first, I was a little disappointed that it was not the Handspring nor the Palm which both came with 2 MB of memory. I even waited for a few days before I opened the box with every intention of returning it and exchanging it for the Franklin eBookman 911 at $229 once it comes out (the prospect of being able to download books, MP3 files and still be organized was just too hard to resist). However, my curiosity got the better of me and I opened the box. Hmmm, it looked nice. Not as sleek as the M100 but it's okay. It came with 2 AAA batteries and a carrying case. I didn't even bother reading the guide and just started playing with the stylus. I was surprised at the ease of operation! The next day I started categorizing our monthly expenses. Sure the categories are limited but I just had to be creative (eg., mortgage payments are under "lodging"). I started keeping track of vacation and sick days taken, even the menu and shopping list for my baby's upcoming baptism. The way I'm going, the 8 mb of memory sure is handy. I even made a voice recording of my baby saying "Da-da" for posterity. "Synching" was very easy and once we connected the USB cable to the right place (it helps!), it worked great! I still have to figure out how to download my e-mail (from Outlook) to my PDA but my life is not THAT hectic and my junk mail can wait until I can access my computer. All in all I think this is a great product. (Thanks, Jenn!) Now, if I can only get my husband organized...

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After extensive research in the PDA market, I purchased the Helio 3 months ago and I can't be any happier. It comes with a huge 8mb of memory which is hard to find in other PDA's at this price level. Also another big plus is the voice recorder which comes with an amazing avg of 50 mins fo recording time. You can leave voice messages for yourself or even record entire meetings! The screen is also backlit which makes for easy operation in the dark. You can also choose from different colors which sets the helio apart from the boring PDA's out there. Don't let the lack of thrid party software scare you off because first Vtech seems to be working hard to create new software on its site (new progams have been popping up lately such as a program that lets you download websites to the helio). Second, ask yourself if you will realistically be using half of the excessive features found in PDA's twice as expensive? The Helio won't walk your dog for you but this is a great value with exeptional features for anyone who is looking for a basic scheduling, emailing, and organizational features.

I bought the VTECH HELIO PDA based on the comparatively low price for the 8mb storage and the high rating of another AMAZON reviewer. I was terribly disappointed. First, the battery life is 2-3 days with the PDA in the OFF state, i.e. with no use. I tested this by replacing the AAA batteries 3 times with fresh cells. This is unacceptable; I lost data twice when the batteries drained. (This inidcates a poor design in power supply stage of the device.) Secondly, the non-Palm OS is subject to numerous protection fault errors; this plagued me during scheduling operations, causing me to reset the PDA more than a dozen times, losing data each time. This is a case where you get what you pay for; I'm going to get another PalmIIIxe or a Handspring Deluxe to replace the HELIO.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

MIT ~ PRIVACY ~ 1PC for Goggle NEXUS 7 Tablet LCD Screen Protector Case Film Guard Skin Shield

MIT ~ PRIVACY ~ 1PC for Goggle NEXUS 7 Tablet LCD Screen Protector Case Film Guard Skin Shield
  • Designed to be compatible with Nexus 7 7" display screen.
  • Virtually indestructible Film with unmatched "invisible" screen clarity
  • Made from the same Film material used to protect military aircraft
  • Smooth, non-sticky surface with patented layer of UV protection to prevent "yellowing"
  • Manufacturer Lifetime Replacements

The screen protector will protect the tablet from scratches however the use of the word privacy lead me to believe that a second or third person sitting on my side at an angle would not be able to view or read what I am doing. I purchased this product for privacy first and protection second. I am not very happy.

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I am a little surprised. For the price, this screen protector is great.

As a privacy filter, it leaves a little to be desired. I only say this because it only blocks viewing from left and right angles while in portrait mode. It does it's job as well as any laptop privacy filter. While personally I don't know that I believe this is 3M manufactured product; I like this product more than my 3M privacy filter on my 15" laptop.

The screen protector is very durable and sturdy (thick, without interfering with touch sensitivity). It was easy to apply. Just peal off the film on "side 1", line up the rigid plastic with the sides of the device and corners and let the film make contact with the clean tablet surface. It has a special coating so it bonds itself like a window cling, except without bubbles. There's no sticky adhesive, and was easy to remove to realign.

The privacy screen protector also resists finger prints (compared to the normal shiny tablet screen), and it also does not cause the screen to appear dimmer (as my laptop one does).

I would purchase another one of these in the future. Actually I wonder if they make them to fit my cellphone.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Fosmon® Premium Quality Transparent Snap On Crystal Clear Hard Protective Cover Case for HTC Ozone

FosmonĀ® Premium Quality Transparent Snap On Crystal Clear Hard Protective Cover Case for HTC Ozone VX6175 / VX-6175 with Belt Clip
  • Perfectly fits the shape of the HTC Ozone VX6175
  • Made of innovative material of high durability.
  • Crystal clear case with cutouts give access to all functions

If you are buying this because of the belt clip, move on. The clip unscrews itself from the case and eventually just cracks off. On the other hand, if your buying this for a case, like I did, it works great. Simpally do not attach the belt clip mount to the back and its a perfectly good case. FYI, if the belt clip attachment is not used, a small(1//4 x 1/4 inch) square hole will be on the back. Does not interfere or hinder anything. Its just there.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

EA Sports 5-IN-1 Gamer Kit for Nintendo DSi and DS Lite (Football)

EA Sports 5-IN-1 Gamer Kit for Nintendo DSi and DS Lite
  • Football Themed Carrying Case
  • Football Helmet Sculpted Stylus
  • Clip-on Headphones
  • Nintendo DSi Skin
  • Nintendo DS Lite Skin

The product was more used than indicated in the description. The packaging indicated it was an older product. All said, for the price asked, it was still a great deal. Overall, I was satisfied (thus a rating of 3) with the purchase.

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