Black - High Capacity

• Compatibility: Konica Minolta magicolor 5550 (120V) Printer
• Typical Print Yield: 12000 Page
• Print Technology: Laser

I have discovered, through trial and error, that my Konica-Minolta Magicolor 5670EN does not operate well without toner. Who would have guessed? This means that, in order to keep the printer running optimally, one must feed it toner.

It's worth noting that the cost of toner, if I refill all the toner cartridges this lovely printer can take, is more than I paid for the printer itself. I understand that this has become the economic model in the printer industry. For some, this means it is cheaper to buy a new printer than to purchase expensive toner or ink. Konica-Minolta is ahead of that curve, though. By making the Magicolor 5670EN more than seventy pounds, this company has ensured that I will never want to move the printer, much less leave it outside for a trash collector to lift, causing a herniated disk. How would I live with myself, injuring another human being who is merely trying to do his job simply so I can save a few dollars? No, I will replace the toner cartridges. They are much lighter.

Now, this particular toner is fabulous. It is the genuine article: made by Konica-Minolta for its printers to exacting specs. This black, high capacity cartridge contains, in fact, very black toner. I would have been fine with black that was as black as day-old coffee or as black as a moonless night, but no. This toner is as black as the watchful eyes of a cobra, I tell you. As black as Satan's heart. When you look into this toner, this toner also looks into you. Try this toner and you will never buy third-party toner again. Once you go this black, you never go back.

On top of that, this toner is high capacity. This is no snack toner. This is a meal. It will take you some time to use all of this very black toner. Just in case, I printed out my last will and testament with this toner -it printed wonderfully -and bequeathed the remaining toner to someone. That's how long this high capacity toner can last. That means printing a lot of things that, hopefully, are not embarrassing, wasteful trash like insurance claim forms or tax bills. When I finally finish with this toner, I hope to be wiser and more worldly. How many toners can offer you that hope?

So, in summation, buy this toner if you happen to have a Konica-Minolta Magicolor 5670EN. If you don't have that particular printer, the toner will not do you much good at all even as magnificent as it is. However, if you do own this particular brand of very heavy printer, this is the toner for you if you also happen to print black things and want them to be very black indeed and if you also want for that black toner to last a long time. If you meet all those requirements, this toner is just as right for you as it was for me. Toner love? Yes, it happens.

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Works good, lasts a long time, we print out quite a few pages daily. It is just a bit expensive for the Konica brand, but worth it.

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Very happy with the product. It is genuine product made in Japan assembled in China. Installed in my printer Konica Minolta Magicolor 5670 ( which incidentally is a great printer). The printer is working fine with the cartridge.

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Be careful when ordering toner on line. I originally ordered from another vendor and when I got the product it was not genuine Konica-Minolta. You need to call to verify it is the genuine product. Using compatibles can void your warrentee. In any case, this was the real deal, works great, no complaints. I will use this vendor again.

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

• Provides clear, anti-glare, dust repelling and fingerprint free surface
• Protects expensive touch screen from scrapes and scratches
• Improves screen contrast and handwriting recognition
• Includes soft card squeegee, easy to install
• Washable and backed by Gomadics Lifetime Warranty

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

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

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

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Leather Case - Flip Type (Black) - PDair

I am very pleased with this case. It holds my Droid razr maxx very securely while still allowing access to side controls. The workmanship is very good. It has 3 slots for credit cards not 2 as advertised. Actually i put 2 in the top slot which makes 4 cards total. I was concerned about credit cards scratching screen but that has not been a problem. I actually beveled the edge of my cards using sand paper just to take the edge off but that probably isn't neccessary. I would have preferred a small hole in the leather in the front to see the green notification light, but other than that i an very pleased with the quality of this case. I use it a my wallet and just carry my drivers license and a couple credit cards

rooCASE Netbook Carryin Bag for Acer Cromia AC761 11.6-Inch HD Chromebook Wi-Fi 3G - VersaSport Seri

The case is very protective and I feel my new chromebook is very safe in there. The drawbacks are that the features are not that help full. The cellphone pocket in the front is neat but not many cell phones will fit. I do use it for a wireless mouse. The front pocket is very small but does fit the powercord but not much else. The other minor annoyance is that when I put my chromebook the top zipper gets caught and I need to take my finger and uncatch it before I can zip it.

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MC3730 Cyan Toner Hi Cap

• Item is New in Box

The high capacity cartridge says it will print 5,000 pages (probably less with large photographs). This should take care of home use for years. The printer is larger, heavier and initially costs more than ink jet printers but well worth it. Excellent quality prints and photographs, prints on both sides and is FAST

Konica Minolta Magicolor 3730DN Color Laser Printer 24PPM 2400X600DPI ENET USB 2.0.

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PDair Leather case for Sony VAIO P Series - Book Type (Black)

Better than perfect. The item arrived well before I had expected it to, the quality of the supply was just as I expected it to be. I am most pleased, I would recommend anyone to purchase from this supplier any time.

PDair Leather case for Motorola DROID 2 A955 - Flip Type (Black)

This case is awesome!

Great quality and design. The screen of my first Droid cracked on second day, since it was under purchase protection i manged to fix it without extra cost. then i started looking for a cover and came across this one on Amazon. I ordered it and i am glad i did that.

Believe me my phone has been dropped hundreds of time on hard surfaces but this case has saved it every time. i do not have to remove it from cover to charge it, take picture or answer calls at all.

Fie star for the Saviour!

G-Technology G-SPEED eS 4 TB High Speed eSATA RAID Array with Enterprise 24x7 Duty Cycle Hard Drives

• 4TB Storage capacity per unit - scalable to 32TB
• High-speed, low-cost RAID designed specifically for professional content creation applications
• Whisper quiet aluminum enclosure features (4) hot-swappable drives and 3Gbit eSATA connectivity
• Supports multi-stream SD, ProRes 422 and uncompressed HD workflows
• 4-port, G-Tech PCIe x4 RAID controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 & JBOD

This is my second G-SPEED es from G-Technology. The first drive stopped working after about 2 years of use. Everything was working great and then one day, the enclosure would not power on. I took out all of the drives and the enclosure would turn on so I am not sure what happened. When I put the drives in a new G-SPEED es enclosure all of my data was fine (I believe this is because RAID for the G-SPEED es is handled via their RAID host bus adapter and the enclosure is really just a port multiplier for SATA drives).

I am giving this a 1 star rating because my experience in getting support from G-Technology was awful. The gentleman I worked with suggested very basic troubleshooting tasks (like trying a different power cord and outlet). It was so frustrating because the problem was clear that the power supply in the enclosure was not working.

When the support folks agreed that the enclosure needed to be replaced, they said I had to return the entire unit to them and that my data would be lost. This just seemed nuts. How was I supposed to backup data that I couldn't access because the enclosure wasn't powering on? Their suggestion -contact a data repair service.

Then they needed to verify that my unit was under warranty (which is a very reasonable request). Since I purchased the unit directly from G-Technology.com I asked if they could just look up my info based on the serial number. And their answer was no, they don't talk to the sales side of the business. Nice, really nice.

While I really like G-Technology's products (I own many of them), I will no longer purchase their drives anymore. Their support is awful. I wouldn't purchase their equipment for anything that is mission critical or time sensitive. I was without my data for about 2 weeks.

I hope this review helps other folks who are considering this drive. If you need support look elsewhere -I have been very fond of Synology (although not a completely fair comparison as they don't make direct attached storage devices).

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Great functionality, very quiet fan, well designed, great throughput with eSATA. Plays back my 4:2:2 HD material flawlessly using their Rocketcard eSATA card in a PowerMac. In RAID 5 it leaves you with about 5.5TB but I feel like I'm covered if one drive goes south. It's a bummer that I need to buy another one or find one that has the 3TB drives inside rather than the 2TB. Really appreciate the web interface to the drive. Well done all around. Highly reccommend.

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Great drive, easy to setup (even though since I bought this from a third party and not the direct distributor, which I would recommend to others, so that you get the drive, card, and software all together), it's till this point been reliable and fast. Customer service at G-Technology was helpful too when I had questions since this was my first time setting up a RAID drive. The Array took about 3 days to compile, so if its anyone else's first RAID and you're doing the same thing as I did, expect the compile time to be about the same. The fan is a moderate humming sound that is not distracting and no louder than my Mac Pro's fan.

rooCASE Ultra Slim (Black) Leather Case Cover Cover with Stand for Sony S1 Android Tablet Wi-Fi

This is an awesome case being that there are very few to choose from for this Sony Tablet S. It is a glove-like fit, but if you use the IR emitter to control TVs and other home entertainment devices, it will not work. The case is well designed, but forgot to incorporate Sony's IR sensor so that FULL functionality could be rendered. I simply just took some scissors and opened up the top of the case making room for the sensor and now it works. I had to burn the stitching to lock it in place and keep it from coming undone, but other than that it is an awesome case. It also functions as a landscape stand and does not feel flimsy. Overall a great product and I would recommend it to all Sony Tablet S owners, if you do not really use the remote control app included with the device.

Just bought the case after hearing about it through blogs. The competition was all sold out and I wanted a case for protection.

It fits like a glove. The only reason this got 4 stars instead of 5 is that the infrared is blocked. There is a hole on top, but it is not designed right. The IR signal is not sent out so you must take the tab out of the sleeve to control your devices. I will probably try and stretch the hole with a scissors to see if this will help.

Roocase, a nice fit, but slightly flawed design. Not sure if the competition will allow the IR signal out.

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This is a well-made basic cover that provides great protection against dings and scratches because it is made of quality leather but is only of limited use in protecting against drops and other such shock damages. Many cases add significantly to the thickness and heft of a device but not this one and that I much appreciate. One thing that I would like to see is some way to secure the cover closed.

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The charger opnening should be different because you can't close the case while charging :) other than that it's perfect.

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Product case has rather large extended stitching with protruding leather flaps

on both ends and in the middle of the sides. Looks funny but doesn't seem to

cause any function issues. Can't fit in the cradle for charging etc.,...

This is my third try at getting something to fit the Sony S. I give up...

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Sonnet Technologies 2Fit Sleeve and Screen Protector for Notebook (2FIT-13T)

• Durable, lightweight microfiber fabric provides extra protection
• Hand-made and custom-designed for specific MacBook Pro and PowerBook G4 models
• Machine-washable

I have had a Sonnett laptop sleeve for my 13" MacBook for several years and it provides good protection against scratches and slips easily into my backpack or briefcase. The included keyboard protector of the same soft material is a great addition. Besides you can clean the screen with it since it is a sort of soft micro material.

GTMax Brown PU Leather Case + 3x Clear LCD Screen Protector + 3 Stulus Pen (Black/Silver/Red) for Am

PROS: 1)The case is in fact real leather, nicely padded and soft. 2)My kindle Touch fit snugly inside, with all the "buttons" easily accessible. 3)There's a compartment to keep the cleaning cloth handy. 4)The stylus pens are very handy, and work well.

CONS: 1)The leather is not top quality, not sure just how long it will stand up to regular use. 2)The screen protectors aren't really that easy to attach. The first one I applied had residue from the little tab you pull off after attaching it. Even using the little card while applying the protector, it was very difficult to get all the bubbles out.

I only gave this 3 stars because of the quality of the case. However, given all the extras that come with it, and the low price, it's still worth buying.

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(3-in-1) Stylus / Pen / Reset Pin for O2 XDA Atom / Exec/ Pure, HP iPaq 6800 6812 6815 6818 6828 rw6

I'm in Costa Rica and this kind of spare products are difficult to find if you broke it or lose it. I were like 4 weeks without it before I wonder if could find it thru Amazon and I did it... not only find it, also got it in a week.

HandHelditems iPad mini Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case Cover - White Key (with I

• Keyboard attaches to the iPad mini to double as a stylish modern design front cover.
• Provides all the function and shortcut keys just like a regular keyboard.
• Constructed from durable yet lightweight anodized aluminum. Comfort viewing angle and typing landscape positions
• Built-in rechargeable long lasting lithium battery. Charges via mini USB cable. (included)
• Package include a HandHelditems universal Stylus pen features Soft foamy tip and a 3.5mm headphone jack insert so you never lose your stylus.

After reading the prior reviews I thought I had found a keyboard for daily note taking and use in class. After receiving the keyboard today I was impressed by its looks however, the functionality of the device is terrible. It is laggy and unresponsive. I finger type on the iPad screen much faster than with this keyboard. All-in-all terrible. Not worth the money.

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This product looks fine but is worthless for typing. The rubber covered keys require a lot of force to be pressed and then you need to wait to see if the key registered or not. Useless. Refund was prompt at least.

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When I got the keyboard, there was no stylus even though it said it comes with one. Also, you have to press the keys VERY hard for it to register. The case feature doesn't work. The lip around the edge prevents easy access to space bar. DONT BUY.

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I have tiny hands and didn't have issue with the small size, but the lag when typing was just terrible. You have to press the keys really hard to get them to register at all and then there is a lag between each keystroke. Not useful at all.

The case looks nice and fits the ipad mini well, but when all it is is a keyboard, it is pretty worthless.

Terrible response...had to return it because it was faster to the on the screen than to use this keyboard. The company responded quick and I was able to return it.

Medium and Large Sets of Clear Jabra Ear Gels for Jawbone 1 Jawbone 2 Jawbone Prime Samsung WEP200 W

• Includes 2 Pairs (Medium and Large) Clear Jabra Ear Gels
• Compatible with Jawbone 1 Jawbone 2 Jawbone Prime Samsung WEP200 WEP300 WEP500 Jabra JX10 C120 C100 C150 Bluetooth Headsets.
• Discreet, clear Ear Gels. Channels sound directly into ear canal.
• Provides hours of comfortable wear. Helps provide clearer calls, less external noise. Universally Compatible.
• Ear Gel Installation/Usage Suggestion: For a better and more comfortable fit, insert the smallest original Jawbone Ear Gel first followed by the Jabra Ear Gel of your preferred size.

Product was as advertised. Purchase was smooth with no difficulties and shipping was quick. The Jabra ear gels work really well. You hardly know they are in your ear.

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I bought these things to improve the fit of Jawbone II. They come with NO instructions about how to fit them in your ear. I tried all ways I could think of and watched a video on the web. Nothing worked--they don't fit tightly in my ear. The Jawbone fits better without them. Waste of money.

AGPtek® Wireless Finger HandHeld Rechargeable USB 2.0 Trackball Mouse

The problem I had with this trackball mouse is the trackball. It is not consistent. When you move the ball, the cursor sometimes moves, sometimes not. I discovered that you can usually get it working again by clicking the trigger button, but if the trackball stops working while the cursor is over a link, you select the link. Sometimes you have to click the trigger button several times just to move from the top of the page to the bottom. Very frustrating.

All the other buttons and the scroll wheel work perfectly, all the time.

I recommend you pass on this trackball mouse. Spend a little more money and buy a better quality unit.

I almost always read the comments and go with good products. Yet this time I decided to ignore comments and give a try to the product, it clearly was a mistake. the concept is great, to have a wireless trackball in hand, but once there it became a worthless piece of junk, cursor appears and then drifts to the lower left corner and that's that ! won't work anymore. The manufacturer must definitely refine this product and stop wasting scarce resources of our planet in things that do not work. I have used logitec trackballs since they hit the market and have nothing but admiration, respect and gratitude for their products, all manufacturers should strive for such good quality.

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I've been using a wireless keyboard/touchpad combination for a few years now, but I've begun to experience problems in my hand from the touchpad. So onto a different approach.

I saw this handheld, trackball mouse and thought it would be the perfect solution to my problem. It would be if it worked.

Like another reviewer mentioned, it only works intermittently; sometimes it works fine, but most of the time it either stops working and has to be reactivated by clicking, or it just doesn't move at all.

The company that makes this really needs to iron out the problems BEFORE they put it on sale.

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did not receive what i ordered.i was sent 2 agptek.which both are trash.i had to reset it every other time i used it.and the full program will not come in.so can not use it.the laser will not install on both of them.they are both throwed back in a box...lesson learned.

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This product will not hold a charge for more that 10 minutes. Received mouse and charged it up over night, next day took it to work so I could give a presentation on the big screen in our confferance room and after 10 minutes it died. Made me look like an A$$. Not very happy with this product at all. Sense then I have tried it many times and still same thing happens.

BoxWave Apple Macbook Air 11" (2010) ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector - Premium Quality Anti-G

• Award Winning Anti-Glare Apple Macbook Air 11" (2010) Screen Protector
• Dust Repelling
• Bubble-free Application
• Fingerprint Free
• Sized to specifically fit the Apple Macbook Air 11" (2010)

I've tried numerous different screen protectors on computers over the years and have they have always failed and ended up in the garbage. However, I tried again as I had some serious travelling and field work coming up. THis went on easy, no bubbles, looks great, and I now feel safe with all the 'finger pointers' out there who will be jabbing my screen with fingers, pen tips, etc... much cheaper to just replace a 20$ screen protector than a 1000$ lcd. Sweet!!

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I was a bit hesitant to buy this product since there were no reviews and no other company had made a screen protector for the MBA 11'. But it's a perfect fit and everything you are looking for in an anti-glare screen. When you install take your time took me 3 times to take it off and remove dust particles with scotch tape but I did get it on with only one air bubble that I'm sure I'll be able to smooth out later. It's from box wave and is a great product I'll be using them when I get an ipad as well.

Gomadic Intelligent Compact AC Home Wall Charger for the HP iPAQ hx4700 / hx 4700 - High output powe

• Gomadic Powerful High Wattage wall charger for home or travel use. Customized circuit design is based on the latest in power regulation and is tailored to the precise output voltage and resistor ID requirements of the HP iPAQ hx4700 / hx 4700 (accurate to 0.1v!)
• Advanced state-of-the-art internal circuitry protects the HP iPAQ hx4700 / hx 4700 from power surges, overcharging, and short-circuiting, to significantly extend the internal battery lifecycle.
• Power Sleep"" feature reduces vampire power draw 99%. Charger will consume less than 0.1W of power when in ""dormant state"" (e.g. not connected to the HP iPAQ hx4700 / hx 4700).
• Specification: Input Voltage (100 - 240vAC), Cable length (50 inches), Transformer Dimensions (2.0 X 1.75 inches), Foldable Adapter (Yes), Circuit Design (HP iPAQ hx4700 / hx 4700 Specific)
• Charger works on power voltage levels worldwide by supporting a wide input range of 100-240v AC / 50-60 Hz.

Bought this charger because the PDA which I bought from someone on e-bay came with the wrong charger. The PDA didn't charge and the seller refused to send me the correct charger. Saw this one on amazon purchased it and couldn't been happier. The charge was sent out fast and it works perfectly. Truly recommend this product.

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Replacement Battery for Sony Clie PEG-TJ27, PEG-TJ37

• Sony Clie Battery Type: Li-Polymer
• Volts/AmpH: 3.7V 750mAh
• Replacement PDA Battery Designed for Sony Clie PEG-TJ27, PEG-TJ37
• Part No. UP553048-A6H
• Brand new, 1 year warranty!

Used it with my PEG-TJ37 and worked just fine. My original batery only worked for about 20 minutes and died and now back to normal again

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This fit perfectly into my Clie. The one i purchased did not have instructions on how to install which would have been helpful. I saw an improvement in my battery life, but not as much as I had hoped for. It did fit and work once installed.

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The battery pack was shipped promptly and was as advertized. I was particularly appreciative of the verbal installation help I received before purchasing it.

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It's great to have my palm pilot up and running again without having to recharge it everytime I use it! Thanks for the quick service too!!

HP iPAQ FA123A#AC3 USB/Serial Desktop Cradle for 3800, 3900, 5100, 5400 and 5500 series

• Synchronize your iPAQ handheld's address book, schedule and more with your desktop PC
• Plug and Play compatible with USB connection
• Compatibility: iPAQ 3800, 3900, 5400, and 5500 series

I have a very old (10 years) iPAQ PDA for which I needed a new cradle. I was really afraid I wouldn't be able to find one, but here it is and it works perfectly!

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before 5 days received a item and how can find cd rom to install that i can work for me

Mini I6 2.4G Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad and IR Remote-[Black]

This keyboard fits my needs for use with an HTPC. Most of the time I use a programmable remote, but this keyboard is handy for advanced use and maintenance purposes. The range is not bad when the battery is fully charged but is does decrease a bit when the battery gets low. Basically it does what I need and that's what I wanted.

One thing to look out for: COUNTERFEITS. There are vendors who do not sell the real thing. They are shipping a "3 in 1 mini keyboard"

It looks like the Rii branded one (for the most part). It is not the same thing. It is far inferior in quality. I originally ordered one and got a fake. It couldn't handle certain key combinations and had a range of 5ft with line of site. This is not the case with the true Rii branded product. It handles all the key combos I have tried. The signal is good enough to use from the couch and through some furniture that is in the way. The USB dongle does need to go on the front of the HTPC though.

The Rii brand keyboard will come in a box with their branding and a sticker that has a scratch off strip. You will find a number under the scratch off strip that can be verified through their site (). Just type the number into the the search box next to the "looking for truth" button. The fake I originally received did not have the branding or the verification number. It was packaged in a very similar box but lacked those features. The remote should also have the Rii brand on the back side. The fakes won't.

I think this is a great product that doesn't always get the best reviews thanks to the fakes being shipped. Having said that, I did get a dud Rii keyboard that worked great if plugged in and powered by the USB port. I exchanged it and have not had any problems. Overall I'm happy with the keyboard now that I have a real one.

I bought this remote specifically for my boxee box. The remote which came with the boxee box was always kinda broken, the buttons stuck, and it only got worse with time. I couldn't RMA only the remote, you had to send the whole boxee box setup back, so I didn't because I was using the boxee most everyday and had given away my old WDTV Live and didn't want to go through all that hassle. I also didn't replace the boxee remote because paying $50 for that little thing with a cool-in-concept but weak-in-execution keyboard on the back is IMHO craaaaazy. That thing probably cost a couple bucks to make and $20 at retail should be plenty large of a profit margin for it, at the most.

So when I saw the Rii i6, I was stoked. It looked like it could serve as basically a superior version of the boxee remote, with a keyboard on one side that didn't totally suck, and was backlit, and a remote like dpad on the other side with a few programmable buttons. I would use the dpad remote side the vast majority of the time for controlling my boxee and when once in a while if I needed a keyboard for searching I could flip it over.

The Rii i6 feels pretty good in my hand, when I first got it I was more then satisfied taking it out for the first time, it's light and not enormous; I have pretty big hands though and tend to prefer physical interfaces that are rather full figured. The main knock I have on its looks is the prominently displayed and plenty ugly white FCC / Electrical / Made in China markings it has on the remote side of this remote. Did I mention these markings are ugly? They are. Though I suppose you can see this clearly from the product images before purchasing so you know what you're getting.

After I first took the remote out of it's box I plugged the tiny usb receiver into my boxee box and gave it a whirl. Unfortunately what I soon realized is out of the box it wasn't going to work the way I wanted it to. This is because the remote side of the remote is infrared only (as far as I can tell, the Rii website is atrocious and the documentation is sparse, if someone would like to correct me in a subsequent user review me please do). The boxee box doesn't have a built in infrared sensor, its remote is RF only. The keyboard and trackpad side of the Rii worked fine, but as is the remote side of the remote was useless for controlling the boxee box. Lame.

For a while then I used the keyboard side of the remote to control my boxee. The main downside of this is you have to use two hands. The buttons used to mimic the original boxee remote are the escape key on the upper left side of the remote, and the enter key on the right side of the remote, and the directional keys under the trackpad. Not very intuitive but, you can get used to it. My one real complaint about the keyboard side of the remote is how the backlight works. It doesn't automatically turn the backlight on when you use the remote, you have to manually press the 'turn on light' button. Maybe this is configurable somewhere, perhaps if you're using it with windows (somehow I doubt it). But that's how it's currently working for me. Also when the RF side of the remote is sleeping it doesn't seem to wake up easily with a regular button press, it's as if you have to deliberately press and hold a button for it to wake out of sleep mode.

Undeterred in my efforts to make Rii my ideal remote I bought an infrared remote w/ sensor for my boxee box: the Rosewill RRC-126 Media Center Infrared Remote Control. I figured I would use just the usb infrared sensor and throw the actual Rosewill remote in a drawer. When I got the Rosewill and plugged in its usb infrared sensor into the boxee it worked right away, the Rosewill remote seemed to control boxee fine, though I didn't use it much past a few seconds of testing. As a quick aside the Rosewill infrared sensor seems like it's not that great in terms of sensitivity and receiving angels other than pointing straight at it, and it's usb cord is short, too short in my case.

I programmed the Rii i6 with the infrared signals from the Rosewill remote, it's pretty easy and I was able to figure out without the manual. It has two modes you can activate with the bottom two mode buttons, which allows the dpad and other keys to be configured in two different ways. This is pretty cool. After programming the Rii it seemed to work just fine and I threw the Rosewill into a drawer in addition to my Receiver remote which I no longer needed thanks to mode 2 (sweet). And away I went.

Did I say the it seemed to work just fine? It didn't. There's a delay. A big one. I suspect this is a combination of delays coming together to make a huge delay when using this remote in this fashion. The Rii seems to have a serious delay for it's infrared side (the RF side seems snappy), then perhaps the Rosewill infrared usb sensor into the boxee has a small delay, and then the boxee box itself isn't exactly lightening fast. Bottom line is, for me anyway, the Rii in this configuration is unusable. The delay is serious and constant, and the combination of the Rii remote and the Rosewill infrared sensor, hard to say which deserves more of the blame then the other, makes line of sight a regular concern. If you're not pointing the remote almost directly at the sensor there's even more delays / unregistered button presses.

When I use just the Rosewill remote with it's infrared sensor the delay is reduced to the point that it's tolerable, it doesn't bother me and seems usable. This being the case I lay most of the blame on the Rii's infrared capabilities. It's too slow to offer a compelling experience. When using the infrared side of the Rii to control my receiver it seems a little better in the delay department, but it's hard to tell really because navigating a menu or interface such as boxee's UI is much more of an interactive experience than simply turning the volume up or down or changing inputs.

Being that the remote side of the Rii is the main differentiation between Rii's other models my issues seem relevant enough to warrant a 3 star rating. If you didn't want to make good use of the dpad and programmable buttons just buy one of the cheaper Riis that have only a keyboard and trackpad. It's possible when programmed for a bluray player or other device the delay won't be as much of an issue for you. For me this wasn't the case.

For now since my original boxee remote is still broken I've been using the Rii's keyboard side two handed for controlling my boxee. Which is too bad, since that's not what I bought this remote to do.

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'almost' met my needs perfectly... only three gripes (two minor)

Pro's: Works! Backlighting works great, keyboard totally usable (and I have pretty big hands) and the trackpad is surprisingly accurate/useful. Have only tested remote control but it programmed properly and worked for my TV.

Gripes: no real 'con's'... as it all works as advertised and meets my needs... three gripes thought:

1)Build quality. Very light/plasticy feel to it.. would like a bit more 'heft' and on/off switch seems fragile

2) RF dongle... I thought (incorrectly, relooking at the listing) that the 'dongle' would store onboard the keyboard (ie. a slot to hold the dongle when not being used in a computer). This is not the case... so you have a very small part that you need to keep track of if you don't leave it plugged into your PC (probably not an issue for HTPC).

3) The remote control is only 'direct' programmable... in other words, there are no 'codes' that you can type to set a remote to a system... you need to point an existing remote at this one, push a button, and capture the signal. Good if you already have a remote for the system but bad if you want to support something that you do not currently have a remote for.

Bottom line: for the price this is a very usable/cool device... would be 'perfect' if the three gripes above were solved.

Update: I obtained the remote for my Optoma projector (Pk301) and the 'remote' portion of the keyboard programmed without a hitch... very cool. With my laptop plugged into my projector, I can sit back and control/use both with ease... gotta love browsing on a 5' screen... awesome.

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On paper, this product filled all my needs for my HTPC. It was wireless, and had IR programming so I could control my TV and receiver. It does work as expected, but leaves a little to be desired in quality. The keys, mouse pad, and slider power switch on this device are not nearly as good as the Rii without IR. It works, it is just a little flaky sometimes. Other than that, I love the device, eliminated all sorts of remotes!

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The remote worked great for about 11 months, then it just stopped connecting to its receiver. Email inquiries to the manufactured are returned as undeliverable, and many other parts of their site are broken as well. Buyer beware.

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