- For use with CL2000, CL2000n, CL3000
- Approx. 5,500 pages at 5% coverage on letter size/A4 page
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Ricoh - Color LP Toner Cassette Type 125 Magenta 400975
Sunday, October 12, 2014
JAVOedge Cherry Blossom Flip Case for Amazon Kindle Fire 7" (Ocean Blue)
- Specifically made for Kindle Fire
- Built-in kickstand allows the Fire to be viewed hands-free
- Built-in frame provides a snug fit for the Kindle Fire and prevents it from accidentally slipping out of the Case
- An extra secure flap safely keeps the Fire in the Flip Case and keeps if from accidentally slipping out
- The design of the case allows for complete access to the device
I did expect this cover to have more padding based on the picture shown and therefore provide better protection. This cover is lightly-padded and the plus side to this is that it fits nicely in my purse. The inside leather material covers sufficiently every part of the Kindle case but around the screen it may cover a little too well as it is hard to drag the home screen up when it is not shown, but it is a minor inconvenience. I have to put my index finger under the leather sometimes to bring up the home bar application.
I am also pleased with the dark color of the cover-material around the screen as it is not distracting from the view of the screen. I would not recommend the light-colored inside covers with some of the other flip designs by this company for that reason.
Our Kindle has not been dropped yet so I can't comment on how well this lightly-padded cover may protect the Fire from this, but I am comforted in the fact that the case is protected by this cover from dings and scratches that will result from traveling. It's flip-design is perfect for reading on the go in tight spaces and for games. The stand is a neat idea which I will not utilize very much, but it works well. Who knows maybe I will try and stand the Fire up if I decide to read something at breakfast. Oh, the stand only works in the vertical position shown. It is not good for the horizontal position! So if you are going to stream video with the idea of using this stand then this cover is not suitable for this and you may want to choose another design. Also, I love that this cover provides a pocket. I put a cleaning cloth for the screen in the plastic part and the cheat-sheet of instructions in the folder part. Great idea and practical for any paperwork or lists of things that you may need to carry on the go as we do...
I hope this helps in those of you overwhelmed with the variety of covers out there. Please think about how your Kindle is going to be used and who will be using this when purchasing your cover.
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This case is exceptional, very cute, functional, and trendy. It is made well, sturdy and stands upright great while looking great. Love it!Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuff-Luv Vintage Leather 'Embrace Pro' case cover & Stand (with Sleep Function) for Apple iPad Mini
- 'Embrace Pro' book-style case handmade in 'Vintage' genuine leather: black
- Includes an integrated kick-stand to hold this case in portrait - perfect for FaceTime, and landscape for video watching
- Recessed band which allows you to hold and read your Apple iPad mini one-handed
- Stasis feature puts your iPad mini to sleep when case is closed
- This Tuff-Luv product qualifies for our lifetime guarantee against faulty workmanship / materials – conditions apply
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Extended Battery for Palm Tungsten E (with cover)
- 100% Brand New High Quality non-OEM Li-Polymer Enhanced Capacity Battery
- Allows the user to become even more mobile!
- Manufactured by Cameron Sino which means Quality! One-Year manufacturer's warranty.
- Latest Li-Polymer battery technology gives the best performance possible compared to other battery technologies.
- Amperage: 1400mAh
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The battery seems capable but unfortunately is larger (thicker) than the Tungsten E battery compartment. You cannot reinstall the Tungsten E back cover with this battery inside. I returned it for a standard capacity replacement battery which fit just fine.Read Best Reviews of Extended Battery for Palm Tungsten E (with cover) Here
The extended battery for my Palm Tungsten E has been installed and charged. The unit is working better than expected and the battery is holding a charge exceptionally well. My Palm may be old, but it is still usable and preferred over many newer devices. The extended battery has help maintain this "relationship".Wednesday, August 6, 2014
BEAMSHOT GRNBEAM 100 Class IIIa 5mW LASER POINTER - Model: B100
- 532nm green laser beam at 1 mile nighttime range.
- 20 times brighter than red laser sights.
- Visible in broad daylight.
- Durable Aerospace-grade aluminum housing with hard anodized finish.
- Powered by one CR123A battery that provides 4 hours continuous use.
- Shock resistant and waterproof to 40 meters
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Ok first off, either laser is a good tactical laser. Beamshot is a great company. Something to be aware of, anything greater than 5MW is illegal for civilian purchase. So there are two versions of the GB100. One is a 3MW class III laser. The other is a 10MW class III laser. I picked up the 10MW. (Army) Both are good lasers and if you are able to purchase the 10MW laser it is well worth the fifty extra bucks. I've set it in water and its clearly visible for a good thirty feet. Still looking for a tactical pressure switch for it though.Wednesday, July 16, 2014
iPazzPort 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Fly Air Mouse Keyboard with IR Remote
My setup in the living room is a large television and an HTPC running XBMC. I've used at least five other devices or combination of devices to control this setup and each of them had their advantages and disadvantages. This remote/keyboard is much better than all of the other options overall, and even in situations where it isn't the best option, the compromises it makes make sense.
The importance of the IR remote on the back can't be overstated. Even though the buttons are limited, each of them has two modes (TV and AV). This remote would not be adequate for anything more than turning the television on, changing the channel, adjusting the volume and changing the input.... But that's all I needed it for anyway. These simple buttons allow me to throw my Television IR remote in the drawer and only take it out when I need to access some special function, which is almost never. In AV mode I mapped the buttons to common functions of the XBMC program, but all of those functions are also accessible from the keyboard side so it's somewhat redundant.
The keyboard itself is a good compromise. Since there's no need for a touchpad, there is more room for keys, which makes finding the character you need easier. Almost all the keys are pretty much where they would be on a full size KB, and those that have been relocated make some sort of sense. There are page up and page down keys on the side of the device, which I haven't ever needed but they don't get in the way either. A possible improvement would have been to reverse the Function and F keys by default. I press play a lot more often than I press F6. The keyboard is lit (red/amber) from underneath (You can turn this on or off) and each key can be identified easily in the dark.
The air-mouse function was a surprise to me, I thought it would be, at best, a barely tolerable way to move the mouse when I needed to for some reason and I didn't want to go find my wireless mouse that is always where I didn't sit down. In fact it works really well and is without a doubt my favorite way of controlling the cursor short of a real wireless mouse (which, let's face it, can't be beat). It is surprisingly smooth. I turned the mouse sensitivity down a couple of notches in windows to allow for more accurate pointing. There are 2 ways of moving the cursor, both using the same air-mouse button either "Click cursor movement on Click cursor movement off" or a "Click and hold to move Release to stop". Both of these work well, but some situations demand one or the other, and it's nice that they are both always available. It just depends on how long you hold the button. Another great feature is the ability to rotate the air mouse so you can hold it like a remote if you want and the movements are natural, or rotate and hold the KB sideways and the mouse will work correctly in that orientation. Impressive. The only annoyance I have with the mouse functions are clicking the left and right mouse buttons themselves. You are usually using your thumb to hold the air mouse button, so you have to release that button to press either of the mouse buttons. If you are using the click-on-click-off method, clicking these buttons invariably moves the whole device just enough to take you off-target the millisecond you press the button. If you are using the click and hold to move method, Clicking and dragging becomes impossible with one hand and unnatural with 2. I wish there were mouse buttons on the side (Like the page up and page down buttons, but on the other side) or on the bottom so I could use them with my index and ring fingers as I held the air mouse button down. Maybe next model...
So almost all of that was good, here's some more good and bad things:
Good: Price, delivery, rechargeable, receiver stores inside, you can turn the IR side and the KB sides off separately.
Bad: Feels cheap, Instructions are sparse, poorly translated and in the case of the IR learning function, just plain wrong. IR transmitter isn't particularly impressive in range or strength. I wish the arrow keys rotated their orientation the way the air mouse does.
I've paid 3 times as much for products that did only half of what this one does and not as well. While not perfect, the price brings this up to 5 stars for me and I will never build a HTPC for a friend without insisting they get one of these.This is my first product review on Amazon, because I just had to say how much I love this little gadget! It has turned four devices into one. I no longer need a separate mouse, keyboard, TV remote & DVD remote. In doing research, I quickly realized that it was down to 2 items. This one & similar devices which had a track pad instead of the air mouse. Realizing how many times I got frustrated over messed up typing on my laptop, due to accidentally touching the track pad, I did not want to repeat this headache. And forget the reviews that complain about a learning curve. If you can use a Wii or Kinect controller, you will master this thing in seconds. Indeed, the mouse buttons are backwards, but I imagine most people will use this with their right hand, therefore making the device actually easier to use. And I had no difficulty keeping the mouse pointer steady when clicking the mouse button.
I have only 3 very minor complaints. First, if the mouse pointer is inactive for awhile, then it goes to sleep/freezes, but a click of the middle mouse button quickly gets it going again. Second, the mouse pointer doesn't always stay aligned with this device. But I found a super easy way to deal with this is to just "bounce" the pointer against the TV screen edge & get it back to where you want it. And lastly, the user manual's broken English on how the device learns your TV/DVD remote's functions isn't that clear. Once you do understand, I found the way it does it is ingenious & intuitive & wished all universal remotes were this easy. All you basically have to do is:
1. On this device click on TV or AV (i.e. DVD player), then click the set button until the little light stays on.
2. Face the front of this device toward the face of your remote.
3. Click a function on this device (e.g. the volume up button), then click the equivalent button (the volume up button) on your remote long enough for the little light on this device to flash & wallah, it can now do that function.
4. There are about 8 basic functions you can set & after repeating the above step until you have copied all the functions you need, press this devices set button to complete the process.
I like how compact this device is. My coffee table is no longer littered with numerous big devices. True, just like on a smartphone, writing lengthy paragraphs are a pain. So I save the dissertations for my regular computer.
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This little remote and the Amazon seller, "Key to Success" both deserve 5 stars. The remote arrived safely and promptly and I am impressed by the packaging and the quality of the remote itself. The included instructions took only a couple minutes to review and the step by steps actually had it tied to my computer in even less time. I thought there would be more to getting the "air mouse" working but once I plugged in the tiny wireless usb nub, the drivers self loaded, and bam, the cursor on the screen was being controlled by the remote.Another reviewer mentioned the cursor jumping around so web buttons couldn't be clicked accurately. I noticed that too, however there's a huge button that will lock the cursor to the spot you want and then the left or right mouse buttons can be clicked. Simple!
I recently ordered a "mini" android pc (mk802) to turn our bedroom plasma tv into a cool computer-connected entertainment center. This remote with its back-lit keyboard, hand motion gyro sensor mouse, and additional learning IR remote (for turning the tv on and off) makes everything work together wonderfully.
And, yes, I am using it right now to type this review!
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This little guy really crams a lot of functions into a package with the size and feel of a medium-sized remote control alone. The pictures didn't really do it justice. All the keyboard and mouse functions are on one side of the device, and the IR (infra-red) AV remote buttons are on the flip side. Training the IR commands is very intuitive and much simpler than other learning remotes I've owned (which often require complicated de-coding [un-learning] steps if you make a mistake or wish to change a function). This unit will simply overwrite a key's previous code which in my experience is far preferable to figuring out how to de-code what may have previously been programmed. Incidentally, because it is a learning remote, it can be trained to mimic most any IR remote control function. I've trained mine to mimic my WMC remote, a couple AVR functions, and even my retractable projection screen. Although it has only two modes (ostensibly TV and AVR), the buttons within each mode can learn commands from assorted remotes. You're not restricted to just two.Tha air mouse takes a bit of getting used to (as does any HID format), but is remarkably precise. The greatest shortcoming is the inability to scroll or drag and drop. If I have a mouse-intensive task to do, I'll grab my optical mouse -but this is my HTPC, after all. I don't use it for CAD designing or word processing. And it sure is great having a virtually full (albeit, no number pad) ILLUMINATED keyboard in the palm of my hand, for typing in Google search words or song/video titles from my media library.
My only complaint is that it is very easy to miss in the microscopically small print of the manual the fact there are two on/off switches -one for the keyboard/mouse side, and another for the IR remote side. I nearly missed this and was about ready to send it back, when I realized the IR side didn't work because I hadn't turned it on. Incidentally, it is not necessary to turn these on and off all the time. I've used mine for over a month w/o turning it off and the battery still seems plenty strong on its initial charge. When necessary, it is rechargeable within a few hours according to the manual, via its USB cable plugged into your computer.
One other thing to watch out for, especially if you have a drink holder in each arm of your viewing chair. I seldom partake of more than one drink at a time, so I tend to use one holder for my drink and the other for the remote control. It's important to decide which will go where and then stick to it consistently. If you don't, you're bound to make the mistake I did. This diminutive remote will fit very nicely into a glass of Scotch. Consider yourself warned. (If it happens, don't let it marinate. Remove it immediately and take a quick gulp of Scotch to calm your nerves. The pat it dry and remove the battery. Let it air dry 24 hours before trying it again. If you're lucky, as I was, it will be none the worse for the dousing.)
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Buttons stopped working less than 2 months, there is not warranty on this unit, so if it dies you are screwed and no one to return to!!!First Amazon refused to take it back, but because it was packaged and shipped by them, they finally agreed for full refund, I just wish they would tell customers that these units don't come with any kind of warranty.
If I have the receiver in the back of my HTPC the mouse cursor is jurky and keeps getting stuck from less than 10 feet away,
Very annoying that mouse buttons are backward!!!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
New-TZ700 Bluetooth Roadster Porta - 89423N
Friday, April 4, 2014
EVGA nVidia e-GeForce 6200LE 256 MB 256-P1-N400-LR
- GeForce 6200 with 300 MHz core clock533 MHz memory clock256MB DDR2 memoryPCI Bus
- NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Shading Architecture Engine NVIDIA Intellisample 3.0 technology NVIDIA nView multi-display technology NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 NVIDIA ForceWare unified driver
- Microsoft DirectX 9.0Full OpenGL 2.0 Support
- Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 9X
- Output: DVI, S-Video, VGA
Before I did this the new card would not take, and all I got was a black screen upon rebooting the PC. I had to reinstall the old card and do the above procedure before I could install the new one and get it to work. Anyway the card works great, vivid colors, ok 3D graphics, more detail as advertised, and I can play all the non high end games I want. No more jerking performance, freezing up and crashing of games. This is great for the average person with only a PCI standard bus. It makes the PC acceptable. Whereas before, the old card gave barely minimal graphic performance.
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Was looking for a PCI based video card and this one is perfect. Works great in a older DELL 2400 that I upgraded with this, memory, and a CD burner for my neice.I would recommend this video card to anyone looking to upgrade an older PCI Based system.
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My Nettop computer has Intel GMA 950 onboard graphics. I was experiencing poor quality video with a Dell 19 inch widescreen monitor. The text was blurred and it had some flickering at 1440x900 resolution. I tried everything to adjust it with no luck. This monitor also had video problems with a Mac using GMA 950 graphics. My Nettop only has 1 PCI slot, so I gave this card a shot. Wow, what an improvement! Both Digital and Analog outputs look great. It works great with Aero and it improved the Windows Experience Index for Aero from 2.0 to 2.5 with Windows 7. Windows 7 automatically detected it and I didn't have to do a Google search for missing drivers. The system seems more responsive now, maybe because of the GPU and extra 256mb of video ram? This card has lots of plus's: Low price, great video quality, DVI and VGA output, 256mb RAM, no noisy fan, it fits in a PCI slot, S video output and it works with dual screens too. The specs say it needs a 300 watt power supply, but I'm using it with a 250 watt power supply no problem. This thing works great as a budget video card upgrade. I agree with the other reviewers and give it 5 stars. I ordered this card from Amazon instead of Newegg because the shipping was cheaper.Want EVGA nVidia e-GeForce 6200LE 256 MB 256-P1-N400-LR Discount?
One of the best still-available choices of plug-in graphics card for those who only have legacy PCI slots available on their motherboards. Visit the EVGA website for other similar PCI choices.The company I work for decided to upgrade a couple departments to dual monitors. I seached the web for something that would be compatible for our broad range of machines (from 4 years old to present). I also wanted something that would be compatible with Windows7 and 64bit technology as they are becoming more widespread. Out of the 20 ordered, 19 worked without a hitch. One of our older machines had trouble recognizing the card all of the time and occassionally complained of memory issues. Four computers of the exact same year and specs run the card with no problems.... I have not yet determined if it is the card or an unrelated issue. I would strongly recommend this card to anyone looking to upgrade computers with older Motherboards. I'm impressed to see that it works equally well with newer boards and operating systems as well. They are cheap and they work!Wednesday, March 19, 2014
PalmOne Power To Go
- Recharges handheld 1-2 times, depending on model
- Charge status LED
- Pass-through Universal Connector allows handheld and Power To Go to recharge together in a cradle or travel charger
- Compatible with Palm Tungsten T, Tungsten W, Zire 71, m500 Series, i705, m130 handhelds
The only thing that it won't do while attached is fit in my T3's hard case, which isn't a very big deal.
I use my Power To Go mainly at work. When I'm checking email or voice mail at my desk, I'll normally keep the Power To Go unit attached to my Palm so that my T3 is always at its maximum charge in case I get pulled away to a long meeting (where I'll take notes using a keyboard with my PDA). When I'm gone, I'll leave the Power To Go unit in my cradle to juice it back up!
But if I'm going to a meeting which I know will put unusually high demands on my Palm then I'll take the Power To Go unit with me so I never need to worry that my T3 will ever run out of gas.
The Power To Go sled attaches by grabbing on to slots on the back of every Palm (which I never knew were there), so the connection is very positive and one that will not let go accidentally.
The Power To Go unit also has a light which, when lit, tells you that its charging your Palm. So, if it should ever go out then you'll know that you're running on your Palm's battery alone and that its time to recharge the sled.
If you're a heavy Palm user like me, PalmOne's Power To Go will allow your Palm to always stay in the game! (I've never felt more helpless than to be in a meeting with a dead Palm!) I highly recommend it!Everyone seems to overlook the fact that these ALSO work with Palm Tungsten C's.
I have a Tungsten C and 2 of these units. I keep one Power To Go in my charger cradle at all times and carry the other with me everywhere I go. I swap them with each other and that way I always have the capacity to fully charge my Tungsten C at any time. The only reasons I don't leave it attached at all times is that the Tungsten C won't fit in my case with the unit attached and the user manual says not to.
I rely heavily on my Tungsten C for reference applications and journals at work as well as pleasure (game playing and LOTS of reading) and video, so it would spend a LOT of time on the charger cradle if not for these clever little buggers. I can get 1 full charge and another half to 3/4 charge out of one fully charged Power To Go unit with my Tungsten C. You can Hot Sync even while the Power To Go is attached (and even fully charge both Palm AND POwer To Go at the same time in the cradle).
My sister who doesn't use her Zire 31 nearly as much is frustrated that Power To Go won't work with her handheld and she has to either carry her charger cord with her or recharge her unit almost daily.
This unit is SO worth it if you rely on a fully charged handheld on a daily basis. I was just looking for these on the Palm site and they are no longer listed there, so I wonder if they will continue to manufacture them.
You'd be wise to get at least one while you can...and remember: THEY WORK WITH TUNGSTEN C, TOO!!I bought this when I was flying from the states to Japan several times a year. If used carefully, I could get 2+ full recharges out of it. Still works great after two years.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
POSRUS (2 Pack) Antiglare Antifingerprint Screen Protector for Pandigital Supernova 8" Media Tablet
- Protects LCD display against scratches, abrasion and chemical resistant to protect the LCD screen.
- Eliminates fingerprints on the screen.
- Reduces glare from overhead lighting and provides a pleasing touch surface.
- Installs easily in seconds.
- Low-tack adhesive removes easily without leaving residue. Does not require solution, liquid, or "wet application."
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Iris USOA400 IRISPen Express 6 Pen Scanner
- Portable, pen-size scanner with OCR recognizes 128 languages
- Recognizes alphanumeric characters, numeric data, mathematical symbols, currency symbols, and much more; scans small images
- Scans up to 3.15 inches per second
- Mac and PC compatible; powers off USB port
- Automatically recognizes mix of Western and Greek or Cyrillic languages; optionally reads Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean
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The several versions of this product differ in the software offered, the scanning pen, apparently, is the same for all. Iris Express seemed good enough for me since I only wanted to copy information from library books.Getting useful copy requires a steady hand, a modicum of practice and, above all else, proper settings of the scanner. Operating instructions are both obscure and sketchy, so a beginner should stay with the manufacturer's default settings until some proficiency is gained. It helped, somewhat, to download the instruction file from the ReadIris website when I was ready to create settings of my own. Those instructions are inadequate too, but better than those packaged with the pen.
Once technique is mastered, character recognition is excellent, but the output text is plain, with no formatting whatsoever. That lack is easily corrected by sending the copy to a word processor.
Everything considered, I'm glad I bought the gadget.
Wugo
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I bought this product with some trepidation, as other reviewers' opinions of it were all over the map. When I first started trying to use it, it didn't work at all well. My first few scans (each being one line of text) came out pretty accurate, but after that things just deteriorated fast, until before long all I could ever get was a big string of unrecognized characters, represented by tildes (~). I read the PDF manual, tried various settings, to no avail.Then I contacted IRIS customer support, and they sent me a list of things to try, three of which actually helped quite a bit, and now I'm scanning along fairly happily.
The last thing they suggested--and the first thing I tried--helped a lot. I clicked File > Reset to Factory Settings. I've had to do that again, after I saw a deterioration in results. So I guess I'll just have to live with the default settings and Reset them every so often. Not a big problem for me, though it would be for some users.
They also said it should take 3-4 seconds to scan a 6-inch line of text. I had been scanning much faster than that. Slowing down helped.
And they said that a wavy scan is a big problem. I have found that by positioning a ruler about 3/4 inch below the line I want to scan works pretty nicely--I just run the scanner along the ruler as a guide, and it eliminates the wavy-line problem. (The thing doesn't seem to be bother if the line of text rises or falls slightly from left to right, provided it's all in a fairly straight line.)
I should mention that I suffer from a slight tremor in my hands, and so it is possible that some of my difficulties would not be experienced by someone with a steadier hand.
Bottom line: You can make this thing work if you stick with it. If, like me, you are constantly needing to scan in fragments of text, you will find it worth the trouble to overcome initial difficulties, should you experience them.
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I bought the IRISpen Express in the hope that it would make the endless research projects I have for college a little less time consuming. I always found it tedious and disruptive to have to stop reading to note a phrase or quote for use in a paper. Also, it is time consuming to have to refer back to those little sticky notes when it is time to type up the paper or even to compile the research for review.The IRISpen makes it much easier to simply sit with a book and read it as usual. When I come across a part that I want to include in a paper or even just keep on my computer for use in a blog or webpage, I simply scan the page number and the passage I want to use. Done. I have blasted through 4 library books today in the time it would have taken to work through a one or two because I dont have to stop reading to type. I set up my laptop next to me and start a heading on OneNote with the book that I am reading. That way all I have to do is scan it like a highlighter when I see something I want.
This little scanner has made life as a student much easier and less time consuming. Im also one of the most organized students now, because all my notes are digital and can easily be searched.
There are, of course, flaws with the pen; it isnt perfect at recognition so it is important to review the text periodically to fix spelling errors. It helps to calibrate it before using it every time, which thankfully takes about 5 seconds. Other than that, I have been very pleased with the IRISpen and I would recommend it to busy students or professionals who have to organize printed material for any sort of publication.I'd like to set out a review for mac users.
1. I am a law student trying to use the scanner to consolidate information from book to print. The books I use have writing in them, over the words, and lots of highlighting and underlining.
2. I was extremely reticent to buy the pen because of the negative reviews.
3. I am using a Macbook Pro (2010) with the pen.
The bottom line is that the pen really does work when you are using it with written text. Reviews that mention otherwise (I have noticed) are mainly PC users. The pen really is helpful in getting down all of the information you want.
A. Dealing with books (exclusively with typed print)
The pen works wonderfully. It works BEST with a book on a flat surface. (I have only had problems with very thick book in the beginning chapters (where the binding is not flat on the table. It can read over yellow highlighting without a problem. It has a 60-70% success rate with underlined words. It obviously works best with clean text.
B. Mac experience
I have a feelign that the OCR engine for the mac software is somewhat different (though I could be wrong) than the PC version. The far and few between Mac users have seem to have positive experiences.
C. Realistic Expectations
In an ideal world, the pen would work perfectly... of course, it does not. But you can definitely optimize the experience to make it work best for you.
1. Somehow it depends on the light. Insufficient lighting with not allow the text to be read. Too much lighting on the other hand, seems to overwhelm the pen and writing does not get recognized (so don't hold have your friend hold a flashlight above the book... like we did last weekend). Second, the pen can recognize text REALLY quickly. But when it's underlined or highlighted, slow down. I usually do an entire line (flat, good lighting, clean text) in a quarter of a second. And it's 99% always right. I slow down on highlighted text and that seems to work well.
Lastly, I typically run into problems when I try to only get particular words from the page instead of a whole line. this might be due to my beginner level use, though.
Just realize that this technology isn't perfect, but it is pretty good. For the price, it will save you thousands of keystrokes. I just hope this review presents an objective approach that might explain some of the more negative ones. If you find any questions or issues, comment and I'll try my best to address.
-Rob
Friday, February 7, 2014
Purple Soft Silicone Skin Gel Cover Case for Lg Vortex Vs660 + Lcd Screen Guard + Microfiber Pouch B
The only gripe I have about it is that you can't charge your phone while the case is on. It has an open slot where you can plug in your charger, but the rubber is thick that you can't push the charger all the way in. Other than that, I like it.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Acer Aspire V3-771G-6601 17.3-Inch Laptop (Midnight Black)
- Intel Core_i5_2450M Processor 3.1GHz (3MB Cache)
- 6GB SDRAM RAM
- 500GB 5400rpmHard Drive
- 17.3-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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I bought this last month to replace an older laptop I had. I was kind of skeptical of the reviews at first but thespecs were good. I have to admit they were right about it. The battery lasts for quite a long time just doing light
stuff, even some gameing. I thru in a couple stix of 8gb ram and it broght the score up! The only flaws i found are the hard drive needs to be bigger and get used to finger prints and smudges cause you will see bunches on the Piano
Black case. Overall its got it where it counts. Under the Hood.
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I did a ton of research and implemented my boyfriend's knowledgeable input when looking for a new laptop over the past couple months. I had heard that Acer had quality products at reasonable prices. I got this laptop as an entertainment computer and it has not let me down at all. One of the first things I did upon receiving it was I installed and played some WoW on the highest graphic settings. The NVIDIA graphics card with 2 GB dedicated RAM was a must for me and IT IS AWESOME! No lag at all. This laptop doesn't overheat like my old HP did and it's much lighter weight than I thought it would be. All in all, I'm extremely happy with this computer and would recommend it to anyone. In fact, my brother went out and purchased himself an Acer netbook shortly after playing with my Acer. SO HAPPY :DWant Acer Aspire V3-771G-6601 17.3-Inch Laptop (Midnight Black) Discount?
This is a truly stunning computer. I'm glas to see that more are on the way. Very excited to buy this for my birthday. The processor is lightning fast and the price is amazing. I've looked around and this is really the best option. This really is the whole package. I really hope they keep this item up for a long time so many can have the chance to purchase it!Out of the box this PC looks like one spent over $1000 on it. It's built well and is light weight even though it is a 17.3 inch screen. I like that the keys are large and don't make a clicking sound when in use but I could say the mouse right and left click are a little on the difficult to press. There isn't a lot of bloatware on this hard drive. It is fast and the sound is pretty good coming from the speakers. 2-3.0 USB on the left side and 2-2.0 on the right. HDMI, Bluetooth this Acer is loaded with extras. It runs cool and the fan is very quiet. The screen offers HD and it crystal clear. Honestly, I don't think I could go to a 15" screen after having this computer. I got it for $649 from J&R computer which I think is an awesome price. Good buy.Friday, December 6, 2013
HP Nylon Slimline Case for 1900, 2200 and 4100 series PDAs
- HX2000 SERIES
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So I really like this case besides the velcro. Basically I have it with me all the time and use it frequently. The only thing is that each time I take my hp ipaq 4155 out, the velcro makes the loudest noise I have ever heard and everyone looks up and stares at my case. I wouldn't recommend this one... I am actually shopping for one that snaps or zips.Read Best Reviews of HP Nylon Slimline Case for 1900, 2200 and 4100 series PDAs Here
This case has been to work with me with two pdas and now my Samsung Vibrant for over three years. Gotta love a case that will last that long.Want HP Nylon Slimline Case for 1900, 2200 and 4100 series PDAs Discount?
Everything was great...I got the it, I have it, it works...Nothing bad to say.Poorly designed. I slide my 2400 into it and the case is so tight it pressess buttons on my iPaq for me. Turning it on in the case. Cheaply constructed. You can buy better for less. Check out the casesSaturday, November 30, 2013
JAVOedge Editor Book Case with Multi-Angle Stand for the Amazon Kindle Fire - Latest Generation
- Back cover can be folded into a stand to prop up the Fire so that it can be viewed hands-free
- Built-in frame offers a snug fit for the Fire to keep it safely inside the case at all times
- Extra secure flap keeps the Fire in the Book Case and keeps it from accidentally slipping out
- Design of the case allows for complete access to all of the device features
BoxWave LG Arena KM900 Sketching Capacitive Stylus - Pencil-Shaped LG Arena KM900 Capacitive Touch S
- Works on all capacitive touch screen devices
- Pencil-shaped design for optimal pen-like functionality
- Durable and solid aluminum construction
- Available in Gold, Jet Black, Metallic Silver, Olive Green, Scarlet Red, and Super Blue color
There's no hotsync button, so you have to find the hotsync app and click on the button there. So it's not as convenient as the supplied sync cable, and I bought it hoping it would be MORE convenient.
Also, it doesn't fit if you've got an extended battery, which comes with an alternate battery cover with a hump on it. So you need to swap with the original battery and cover, and put the extended battery on the charger.
There are no instructions supplied at all. It just comes in a plain white box with a "Palm Treo 750" sticker on it.
The bright blue light on the front is quite bright and distracting. It even blinks occasionally for no apparent reason. I'm going to put a piece of tape over it. It's also not clear what the light in back by the charger means. When I put in a battery it's solid green, when I pull it out it flashes green/red alternately. Not sure if it does something different when the battery is charged.
One good thing is that it will charge the phone through either the USB cord or the A/C adapter. It will only charge the spoare battery through A/C though.
So, it's good enough for me to keep and use. But if something comes out that fixes these nits I'll be replacing it.This cradle will charge your phone. It does not hotsync your phone.
If you have some kind of case on your phone, you will have to take the case off, because it will not fit in the charger with the case on. There are lights on the cradle. The blue light stays on all of the time when the cradle is plugged into the wall. It is very bright. The green and red light on the back by the battery charger, also, stays on all of the time and flickers. Both lights are annoying.
The hotsyncing part of the cradle does not work. This cradle is a waste of money. I returned mine and got a refund.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Charging Gomadic Retractable USB Data Cable for the HP iPAQ hw6510 hw6515 6515a -Provides both charg
- Integrated TipExchange Technology provides an upgradeable path by simply exchanging the physical connector plug. Specific connection for the HP iPAQ hw6510 hw6515 6515a is included with additional connectors sold separately.
- Ultra compact and spring loaded retractable mechanism will expand to 38" in total cable length and then retract back into a 2 inch case which will fit neatly in a shirt pocket.
- Cable tip, wiring and power configuration is designed to the HP iPAQ hw6510 hw6515 6515a specification. Supports USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 transfer standards.
- Custom designed for dual sync and charge services of the HP iPAQ hw6510 hw6515 6515a. Simply plug in to the standard USB data port of any PC (e.g. laptop, netbook, desktop, etc.).
- Gomadic Lifetime Warranty ensures the product is built to last.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Woodees WMIPRD iPic Multi Purpose Pick Stylus - Red
- Real Guitar Pick size and feel. (1.5" x 1")
- Soft rubber stylus tip for a smooth realistic performance.
- Compatible with all capacitive touch screen mobile devices.
- Works with gloves on for cold weather areas.
- Red Anodized Aluminum construction.
The functionality of a stylus for the iPad (or other tablet) coupled with the convenience of a short-enough-to-handle body.
And to conclude today's review of a guitar pick with a rubber "bally" thing on the end...It's ingenious, functional, and durable.
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The IPic makes using keyboard on the Iphone and Ipod so much easier than trying to fumble with my fingers. I recommend using the IPic for anyone who struggles with the Iphone or Ipod keyboard.Read Best Reviews of Woodees WMIPRD iPic Multi Purpose Pick Stylus - Red Here
This was a gift for my wife who owns an iPad and plays guitar. She absolutely loves it! Very soft on the screen, yet the aluminum part is nice and durable. All around great item!Friday, August 16, 2013
rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene Sleeve Case for Acer AC700 Chromebook 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black / Pink)
Some people say that the case smelled bad when it came, but it just smells a tiny bit like rubber and plastic from the factory, which I happen to love that smell, too.
I walk around with it all the time and love it.There's another version of this for about half the price that looks really similar but, when you look close to the photo, you can see that it doesn't look like it's very high quality. That's why I went with this case, and am totally happy with it. It's durable, has good cushioning, and the design looks clean and quality. The wife is happy with her new case :-)

