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

Tuff-Luv always makes a premium cover, whether it be for the iPad or Kindle. It is the best cover for those who want to be sure they are getting good protection, functionality, and looks. I will never own any other cover other than one made by Tuff-Luv.

Incase CL57939 Magazine Jacket iPad 2 - White

• Complete iPad protection
• Durable hard shell construction
• Snap-on attachment
• Opens to function as a stand with 1 working angle and 2 viewing angles
• Protective flap with rubberized exterior

Different from other cases, this one has a cover attached to it. it protects your iPad and not like the smart case you don't have to worry about your child picking up the iPad by its cover.

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Premium Purple 3.5mm Aluminum Handsfree Stereo Headset Headphone Earphone with Built-in Microphone R

• You can answer and end phone calls and control basic music playback simply by pressing the button on
• Excellent sound quality and super clear sound

It's a basic set of headphones that does its general job. I like it for the built-in microphone because I listen to music on my phone a lot and is convenient when an incoming call comes or I'm making an outgoing call. The sound is pretty clear too. It doesn't block out entirety of the outside noise, but it does a mediocre job of it. I like it because it's purple and it is my favorite color. I also like the fast shipping and delivery!

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Great set of earbuds with microphone. It works with my Chocolate Touch. The phone answer/microphone is cover with hard casing for additional sturdyness. It also has a small clip that comes in handy so you don't accidently stretch out the cords which is how I usually kill my earbuds. I would definitely recommend and order again.

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These headphones are okay if you are looking for something quick and cheap to buy as I was.

They are not good for music, there is a bit of an echo when they are in your ears, and if you cover over the holes in the back of the chamber, the sound is actually better.

For talk they actually are farely good. The sound is not bad if you are talking to someone cell to cell. The problem with the microphone is that when you aren't talking directly into the mic, say you have it clipped on your shirt, the other person will say you are talking too low and ask you to speak louder.

There are many other brands that are better if you don't mind spending the money; these are just temporary. They aren't even a brand. The shipping was very quick though, I have to give that to the seller.

EveCASE Black High Quality Premium Leather Carrying Cover Case Folio with Built-in Stand + Clear LCD

I liked this tablet cover, but unfortunately it didn't fit our tablet. The tablet stylus were ok my son likes them but I would have preferred a stylus with a hard tip. But all in all it is a great buy.

CAREFUL! I should have read that first review. Examine this item closely before you tear open the packaging. The item I received was beautiful and exactly what I wanted but DID NOT FIT MY NEW KINDLE FIRE. This item measures almost exactly 7" x 5" if you look up the Kindle Fire it measures 7.4" long no way it would fit and boy did I try. (I do not have the HD by the way I have the Kindle Fire that has been featured for $159).

I e-mailed back and forth and back and forth with the seller gave them all info + measurements, etc, etc, then they wanted me to call. It was a waste of time and not worth the effort considering the low price. I am enjoying the other items included in the package. Found a great case from another seller for $5.95.

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Acer Aspire V5-171-6471 11.6-Inch Laptop (Silky Silver)

• Intel Core i5-3337U 1.8GHz with Turboboost Technology up to 2.7GHz
• 6 GB DDR3 RAM
• 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 11.6-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 4000
• Windows 8, 5-hour battery life

I really adore this mobile computer. I am a mobile person and the size is perfect for every day commuting and long-distance travel; it has a small footprint and can fit on any surface be it an airplane seat tray or a lap. The computer does not have a disc drive (which I think is a plus), freeing it to be made very thin; it is not Macbook Air thin, but still very thin. One of my favorite features is the touchpad. It recognizes Apple like gestures and is free from the casing, so that it can physically move up and down when pressed. This gives it a very responsive feel akin to the Apple touchpad. The keyboard has keys separated by the case molding. It is not a full size keyboard, but I find the Chiclet-like keys helps prevent pressing more than one key at a time when typing; it also looks very cool.

I like a fast computer and this Acer has a lot horsepower for its price range since it has an Intel Core i5, instead of a Core i3. This means it comes with Intel's Turbo Boost technology. I believe the Turbo Boost makes a big difference in a laptop where power consumption is directly related to battery life. Most of the time a lot of horsepower isn't needed, e.g. web surfing, so battery power is saved. But when you need to open or run a demanding program like MATLAB (you'll see I love MATLAB) then Turbo Boost really shines and everything will run faster.

I took this computer to another level by upgrading to a solid-state hard drive and highly recommend this. The SSD makes boot up incredibly fast. (Note about installing Windows via USB: Format a USB (>4GB) with FAT32. Then extract a Windows Installation ISO to the USB using 7-zip. Super simple :)(Note 2: or use Clonezilla to clone the Windows that ships with the drive onto the new one.). With this setup the computer is very snappy. The computer boots in about 5 seconds. MATLAB opens on my laptop faster than my desktops!

I did not want to spend more than $800 on a new laptop. This laptop perfectly fits my computing needs and wants without breaking the budget. I think it is as cool as a computer can be without being a Macbook, which this computer clearly used as an inspiration. I don't believe in spending top-of-the-line money for laptops, because the dollar goes further in a desktop and laptops don't have as much longevity due to wear and tear (I'm pretty rough on laptops. They get banged around in my backpack when I bike around or travel). However, being unwilling to spend enough can result in an impotent laptop: more than a Chromebook (which are awesome in their own way, but specialized), yet not quite powerful enough for doing more than surf the web, write docs, and make slides; having a computer powerful enough to run MATLAB (or a similarly demanding program like Photoshop) was important to me. The Aspire V5-171 has met my needs and surpassed my expectations. It represents a fantastic value: it combines computing power and great aesthetics into a very convenient and mobile form factor.

The only caveat I can think of is this is not a "gamer's" laptop. However, it has the best integrated graphics chip Intel offers and will play a lot of modern games on the lowest visual settings at decent frame rates.

Finally, there are a few miscellaneous features that further prove how this laptop is the complete package. In addition to an HDMI port, there is also a VGA port. I think it is great to have both, because there is now the flexibility of giving a presentation on an HD screen or an older projector without needing to tote around extra adapters. There is also a USB 3.0 port to help future proof this machine. Another nice unheralded feature is the power cord, which does not have a "Ghostbusters brick". Instead it has the adapter plug directly into the wall; this seems to have reduced the size of the power cord and represents to me less of a trip hazard. My only wish is that the power cord would connect to the laptop using a magnet ala Apple (the ultimate in trip prevention), but I don't mind so much because this laptop comes in at such a nice price.

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I would give this laptop a Four except that its battery life is quite poor. After adjusting the power settings for minimum power, I have trouble getting more than three hours from it. Acer should have give it a larger battery. Acer doesn't have a larger battery available for after market either.

Like the machine, hate the battery!

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I just got mine yesterday. It was delivered with an out of date wifi driver and I could not connect wirelessly. I went to the Acer site and found many people were reporting the same problem. I downloaded and installed a new driver from the Acer site, but still do not have wifi connectivity on my brand new machine. Needless to say, I'm sending it back!

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Lack of backlit keyboard precipitated its return. Any laptop over $100 should have a properly backlit keyboard.

Nice machine, nice price, capable. But not capable enough. For something so small, the touchsreen of the S7 is a big plus. So is the lighted keyboard of the S7. We kept the s7 and returned the V5.

One thing better about the V5 is its better array of ports: VGA, RJ45, full-size HDMI, 2 USB 2.0 and 1 3.0.

Please listen, Acer: form must not preempt function, and pricepoint is irrelevant when it destroys usability.

Lithium Ion Handhelds/PDAs Battery For Palm Zire 72

My Palm Zire 72s has worked well for the past 2 years or so. The battery life has progressively waned and now needs charging daily. I called Palm about out of warranty service, and their fee is $199 regardless of what the problem is. Basically, Palm considers their out of warranty PDAs as disposable items. Well, other than a dead battery the PDA was fine. I could not find anyone on the internet who would replace the battery for a reasonable fee. I did a Google search and found a few well illustrated how-to's on some of the techie web sites. It did not look like a very difficult procedure. Certainly not a $199 procedure. I bought the battery. It did not come with any instructions, but like I said, just do a Google search. You will need a T-5 Torx driver, a mini Phillips head screwdriver, and a plastic pry tool to open the case. All were included with the battery. I took my time, followed the instructions I found on the web, changed the battery, reassembled the unit and was done within 15 minutes. I had changed one iPod battery prior to this, and the procedure was similar. The most important thing is to have the exact disassembly instructions for your exact PDA model. Also make sure you ground any static out of yourself prior to touching your PDA, the motherboard, etc. This was pretty simple to do. Certainly not worth $199. You can do this.

I can't complain about the battery, it works and the kit did come with decent instructions, however, changing the battery in a Palm Zire 72 is not the easiest thing in the world. I was extremely careful and I still managed to destroy the camera and I easily could have done much more damage. Now, not only does the camera not work, but if I accidentally bump the camera button, the device locks up and needs a hard reset. If you have someone locally who knows what they're doing and will change the battery for a reasonable price, you might consider using their services. If this is a last ditch effort to fix your PDA and you figure you've got nothing to lose, then go for it and realize that it might not work out.

The kit comes with one itty bitty little screw driver that is necessary for changing the battery but you will also need your own mini screw driver (not provided in the kit) to get the PDA apart. You will have to remove the sticker on the back of the PDA, which does void the warranty. So if for some strange reason your PDA is still under warranty, it won't be by the time you're done changing the battery.

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This battery was to replace one for my Palm Zire 72. It didn't come with any instructions or tools to remove the old battery even though one of the reviews for this battery said that it did. So far the battery is working but seems to go down pretty quickly.

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I anticipate that this battery will be fine once I get it installed. My problem is that after reading the 2 previously posted reviews on Amazon for this item that I had the impression the Torx T5 driver would be included. I just received the battery and I received it in a timely manner. I can't install it though because I don't have the Torx tool to remove the back of my Zire 72.

The product description does not include mention of including the T5 tool so it is not falsely advertised; just don't misunderstand what you will be receiving by reading the reviews posted for this item. You will just receive the battery (and you DO need a Torx T5 tool to change out the battery on the Zire 72).

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BoxWave Type Runner Keyboard for iPad - Ultra Portable Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad with Integrated A

• Physical: responsive keys, smooth matte-finish to the touch, rounded edges, four raised no slip feet, extremely lightweight & portable, full keyboard featuring 80 keys
• Dimensions: 8.75'' x 4.25'' approx.
• Apple integrated commands: volume keys, screen lock and unlock key bypasses the "slide to unlock" function, home key returns to main screen, search button, onscreen keyboard on/off button, command key
• Connection: Bluetooth connect button
• On-Board Battery: 90 day standby time and 100 hours uninterrupted working time.

This keyboard is lightweight and easy to transport. It doesn't serve its function as a keyboard very well because the key presses don't respond as they should. This leads to LOTS of deleting and gets frustrating VERY quickly. I recommend looking for a different solution.

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Black Wireless 2.4GHz Optical Hand-Held USB Trackball Mouse For Laptop PC

Works pretty well, the extra mouse function is a bit unnecessary, but neat. The trackball tends to skip a bit depending on how you hold it, and it doesn't work well left-handed, since the mouse bottom part is on that side. I would have preferred if it had someway to check the battery, and maybe a storage slot for the usb wireless receiver, but for 20 odd bucks, i can deal with a few minor design oversights. Otherwise, it's comfortable and easy to use. The drivers installed automatically on both the computers I've used it with so far, no problems there. It does have an obnoxious green flashing LED when it's charging though. Overall I would recommend it, though I've only had it a few days, so we'll see how the durability goes.

Been looking for something like this for years. Came close to pulling the trigger on several similar products over that time but never did because they just didn't look good enough. Mouse arrived within a few days of placing the order and worked immediately upon plugging it in. Wireless USB hub is very small (wish there was a storage place for it on the mouse: hope I don't lose it) and unobtrusive. Mouse itself is just about the right size and shape. (for right handers)

The only things that I would improve upon if I had my way: bluetooth, scroll wheel between the left and right mouse buttons, and a tighter track ball. The scroll wheel behind the ball forces me to slightly adjust my grip to use it (not too bad, just nitpicking), and (due to the nature of track balls) the ball becomes slightly unseated when tipped beyond 45 degrees (but still usable). Once again not really a big deal.

All in all a very good product... especially for the money.

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I bought this because I spend most of my day working on a computer and I started having problems with my wrist due to mousing. No matter what kind of mouse or trackball I used (and I tried SEVERAL), I still had some amount of pain in my wrist. Well wrist pain is inevitable if you sit at a computer all day--it's unhealthy and unnatural (as Peter Gibbons said, "Human beings were not meant to sit in little boxes all day"), but it pays the bills. Dammit.

So I thought I could reduce the problem if I found something that didn't need to rest on a flat surface. I wasn't even sure if something like this existed until I started looking for it on Amazon. (What can't you find on Amazon?)

Anyway, it works great overall--I've been using it for a few days. It's not great for high-precision work, so I use it in conjunction with a stationary trackball. When using the scroll wheel, the screen will jump unexpectedly from time to time, but it's not a huge problem.

The wireless USB antenna is tiny, which I like because there's less chance for me to break it.

I wish they made a left handed version, but otherwise I have no complaints.

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For the price, this is a great little mouse. Had my first one about 7 months, until my 6 year old decided to throw it (not as bad as it sounds. Logitech mice would likely have stood up to it). I bought this mouse for use with Rosetta Stone language software while sitting on the sofa. I soon realized I could use this while walking on my treadmill. Worked beautifully. Rosetta Stone is almost entirely point and click and accuracy is not a major issue. As other reviewers have said, the mouse does have some minor accuracy issues with the trackball and the scroll wheel. The trackball has a fair amount of play and the mouse feels cheaply made. If Logitech were to come out with a similar mouse, I would switch. As long as they keep the price reasonable. If the design had any reputable competition, I probably would drop my rating. I gave it four stars, because it does what is advertised, is fairly comfortable, and the price is accepatble.

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I received the track ball on time. and it works perfect. I am very happy with my purchase! I am using it now and love how well it works. It is well worth the money spent for a good wireless trackball. thank you again

PlayStation Vita - WiFi

A few hours since delivery... I'm impressed. Just about everything about the PSV: display, controls, features, the games top of the line. This is a gaming machine that shouts "quality" and, after the first few hours of playing Uncharted and a couple of small games off the PSN, I can say that I've had the best portable gaming experience ever we currently have a PSP and a DSi in the house plus a couple of tablets and smart phones.

Briefly and I will update my review as I experience more of the PSV these are my findings so far.

HARDWARE AND FEATURES

I'm not going to get into details because Amazon's page has it all. Yes, it's quad-core this, and super-high-rez display that but what counts is that it translates into a super-smooth gaming experience with a bunch of non-gaming capabilities on top. I'm surprised how immersive playing a game on such a small screen with such tiny speakers can be. And it is so for a couple of reasons.

the sharpest, best looking display I've seen on a portable

the dual analog sticks make all the difference Sony learned from past mistakes

the back touch panel are something that it's better to experience because it's the one clear innovation on this machine and it won't give you headaches (sorry Nintendo :) )

games can be either downloaded or purchased and shared on physical media like I said, Sony is learning from past mistakes (sorry PSP Go)

seamless integration with the PS3 and the Playstation Network

a bunch of great multimedia apps including Netflix I'll have more to say about these after I stop playing Uncharted :)

cameras more later but I heard that some games allow you to build characters that look just like you

THE GAMING EXPERIENCE

Anyone who has a PS3 or a PSP should feel very familiar with the PSV. All the PS3 controls are there although some of the buttons are smaller. Add to that the 'touch' capabilities on both front and back with support for gestures and the gaming possibilities are almost endless. Because of its high resolution, there can be a lot happening at the same time on the PSV's screen and, don't forget, you can also feel the action while playing.

I don't feel like doing comparisons at this time but anyone who claims that the PSV is no big deal because we can play games on our phones should experience the PSV and then consider revising their statements. Vita can easily play any one-dollar game that a phone can play and I'm sure we'll get a couple of those and Vita can do just about everything a smart phone or tablet can do and most of the time do it better, but no phone or tablet can play Uncharted and no 'next generation' phone or tablet is likely to be able to play Uncharted or Little Big Planet. And, let's not forget that the Vita costs a less than most smart phones.

EVERYTHING ELSE

I haven't had time to explore all of Vita's features yet but, they're all in there. Multimedia, wireless connectivity, music playback... it's all in there. Add to that one of the best laid out, intuitive and responsive user interfaces and even non gamers should be happy to have a Vita around.

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE

A couple of things. The most annoying is, of course, the hyper-overpriced memory card. You can't play 'big games' without one and Sony decided to make lots of money on this proprietary 'must have' add-on which is anything but optional. Then there's of course Sony not making the Passport program available in the US. We have a PSP and lots of games on UMDs. Not being able to play them on the Vita is very frustrating.

Other than that... perhaps I should have titled my review 'gamer changer' because the Vita is likely to change me into a more active portable player. I used to prefer the PS3 over the PSP but I'm not sure this will always be the case in the future. I know that I won't put the Vita down until I'm done with Uncharted and once I complete that there are at least half a dozen games available on lunch date that I'd like to play.

Oh and... I don't really like sharing our Vita with the kids at this time but I have to :)

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NOTES OF CAUTION

Before deciding whether you want to buy a Vita and as you are budgeting for one, keep the following in mind:

* SINGLE-USER SYSTEM or so it is meant to be at this time. Like the PSP, the Vita will recognize only ONE account. Unlike the PS3, you can't have other members of your family or friends log with a sub-account. If you are planning to share the PSV, Sony suggests that individual users keep their game saves on separate memory cards but you will still be logged on the Vita as the one user who 'owns' it.

* TROPHIES A Sony representative confirmed to me that only the 'owner' will get credit for the trophies, no matter who may be earning them during gameplay because the PSV only recognized one user.

* DOWNLOADS If you buy a 'download' you will have to download that game on each of your family members memory cards who wish to play that game individually.

* MEMORY CARDS SIZE see above for the multiple users scenario. In addition, get the biggest memory card you can possibly afford. The size of downloaded games tends to be enormous. Uncharted alone is 3.2 GB which is just about all that a 4 GB card can hold. Most games I care about seem to be 2 GB or larger.

* DON'T PLAN ON BUYING MANY DOWNLOADABLE GAMES see above. Half a dozen downloaded games would fill up your 16 GB memory card with little room for anything else. I would buy games on physical media whenever possible.

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The Good:

The Vita is a beautiful design, and it feels very solid in your hands. It's nice to finally have dual analog sticks, and the touch screen is very smooth and responsive. The rear touch pad has added an interesting new dimension to several games, such as Escape Plan and Mutant Blobs Attack.

The Vita's 5" screen is sharp and vibrant, vastly improved over the PSP. Look up 'mBVi3KbHPgY' on Youtube for a comparison of Hot Shots Golf on the Vita vs PSP. The Vita blows away the PSP!

The speakers are a definite improvement over my PSP, the sounds during Escape Plan were just amazing.

Speaker volume controls are under your right index finger, the perfect position!

Attaching the Vita to a PS3: I have a wireless keyboard receiver and USB mini-B cable coming off my PS3, so there are no open USB ports up front. I use the mini-B cable to charge my PS3 controller, and to attach my PSP. The PS Vita uses a new proprietary USB cable, so I found this adapter on Amazon that allows me to attach the Vita to the USB mini-B cable:

Your Cable Store USB Female A To USB Mini Female B 5 Pin Adapter

The Not-So-Good:

No video-out capability, which given the Vita's high resolution graphics is unfortunate.

The battery life has been decent for me so far, but a friend tells me that during an intense Uncharted gaming session, a full battery is empty in less than 3 hours.

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Cross-Platform Play & Remote Play: Most games are not compatible. Sony should change their webpage to say "Planned for Summer or Fall 2012 release", because right now this just doesn't work for most games.

Video file playback: The PS Vita is limited to specific MP4 and H.264 file types. Forget about avi, wmv, mkv, DVD files, etc. without doing a lengthy file conversion first. Android phone and tablet owners can download the free 'MX Player' application that will play back just about any video format, but Sony Vita owners don't have that option. I can copy a TV show from my home theater PC and watch it on my 5-inch Android tablet, but on the Vita the file will not play.

The Web Browser -This is just not up to par for a handheld released in 2012. I expect to rotate the Vita in my hand and have the browser change from portrait to landscape mode, but this DOES NOT WORK. I went to Youtube to check the latest FPS Russia video, and look for a video review of Hot Shots Golf, but this DOES NOT WORK. The Vita does not support Youtube, PERIOD. Then I went to Amazon's home page to check the daily Lightning Deals, and this DOES NOT WORK. Lastly, I was on movietickets(dot)com to buy some tickets to the show, and the Vita's browser DOES NOT WORK. Maybe there will be a browser update, or maybe we can buy the Dolphin HD or Opera browser in the Playstation Store in the near future, but as of right now, the Vita browser is limited.

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The first decision to make is how to buy the games, either Digital Download from the Playstation Store or order the physical game cartridge from Amazon.

We should support Amazon and buy the game cartridges here, for several reasons:

+game carts can be traded with friends, traded-in for store credit, or re-sold for cash. Digital downloads from the Sony PlayStation Store are locked to your online account and have zero resale or trade-in value.

+when I insert the Uncharted game cart into my Vita, in just a few seconds I have transferred 3.2 gigabytes of gaming goodness into my Vita. In comparison, the digital download might take several hours, then it has to be transferred from the PC or PS3 to the Vita using the slow USB cable. Then 3.2 gigabytes of memory card space is needed to hold the Uncharted game, memory space which is worth about 10 d0llars.

+physical game cards will naturally go down in price over time, due to normal supply & demand. For example, Pilotwings and Nintendogs were both launch titles for the 3DS, and they are now selling for HALF the price of launch day. Digital downloads may never see those kind of normal, market price adjustments. For examples of this, just look at PSP game prices on the Playstation Store, then compare to the better Amazon pricing.

Of course there are some games exclusively on the Playstation Store, but they are usually priced lower and with smaller file sizes. For example, Mutant Blobs Attack and Escape Plan are two excellent games that don't take long to download and are a great value.

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I started out with Hotshots Golf, Lumines, and Rayman Origins.

I've played Hotshots Golf ever since the PS1 days, but this new Vita edition is still a blast to play, and looks great. Lumines is fun too, I was a big fan of Lumines 1 & 2 on the PSP.

Rayman Origins looks amazing and is fun, but I think it's the exact same game that is already on the PS3 and XBox360.

In the PS Store, I bought Escape Plan and Mutant Blobs attack, both highly recommended! My next purchase will be Super Stardust Delta, another great title.

Next I tried some PSP games on the Vita: Pinball Fantasies and Pinball Dreams are Mini's that work great on the Vita, they look better here than on the PSP. Also, Capcom Classics Collection works fine on the Vita.

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The Playstation Store is part of the PS Vita experience. Even if we buy all our games here on Amazon, there are still a few online exclusives that must be purchased and downloaded from Sony.

I was browsing the store on my PS3, and found 27 Vita games were available for purchase. 18 of these games included a Preview, showing either screen shots or video clips. The other 9 showed nothing, expecting us to buy these games sight unseen, or go do our own research.

I can't believe that Sony still doesn't get it. EVERY game in the store should have a Preview. Sony should require it of the publishers. That's the way Microsoft runs their online store. Microsoft wants to be up-front and honest and lay the cards on the table, so there's no buyers remorse. Almost every game in the Microsoft store also has a free trial download. Sony could take a lesson from them.

Ok so then I went to the Playstation Store from my Vita, and was surprised to see that NONE of the games for sale had Preview screen shots or videos. Unbelievable!

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The PS Vita is a beauty to behold, a BIG step-up from the PSP, with some truly good launch games.

Now Sony needs to bring their A-game and fix some of Vita's shortcomings. Make the PS Store more user friendly, get Remote Play and Cross Platform Play working, as advertised, and fix the browser. How can ANY handheld not support Youtube in 2012? Lastly, how about a better app for video playback?

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UPDATE May-30-2012

There is now a javascript webpage available that allows Sony Vita owners to watch Youtube videos! The downside is that you have to download the entire video to your memory card before you can watch it, there is no video streaming or previewing available. Just lookup 'vita youtube' on Youtube.

The Vita has been out for 6 months now, why can't Sony give us a proper Youtube application? Samsung and Apple (and others) support Youtube just fine, they get the job done for their customers.

I have had this for 17 days, and so far I love it! I was worried whether it would be worth it, mainly because of the pricing, memory cards, and amount of games. I have a ps3 and buying games for two systems doesn't seem likely for a college student! Priced at only 20 bucks less than a ps3 game and depending on the title, it could set you back a lot. Even with all this, these are my reasons for why you should get it (and why not):

Pros:

Feels nice in your hands, perfect size, not too heavy, but not light in a way where it feels cheap

Amazing OLED screen, that is much bigger than the PSP's, Touch screen is great, and is being used nicely in some games

Back touch screen is also pretty interesting, and I can see where games can make real use of it (they did in Uncharted)

Dual analog sticks

Sensors are perfect

Buttons feel nice

The quad core processor is wicked fast and smooth

Sound is pretty good

Games play great, amazing upcoming line up

Ok to talk a little about my experiences with the ps vita, I absolutely love it. It just feels nice, and the OLED touch screen feels right at home with my normal touch screen electronics. Kind of funny that it comes with a tutorial. Loving the analog sticks, work great and are very responsive. To touch on that quad core processor, its so fast! I can literally press the home button in the middle of an intense action filled game (uncharted) which is probably memory intensive, do something on the home screen, go right back, and the game feels like it never left. There was no lag, unlike when this is done on the ps3, though to be fair, you can surf the net while on a game on the ps3, and not on the ps vita. Just feels nice to be able to play games on the go which so much power, especially when I never have time to just play for hours. Not much else to say except I cannot wait to see what the game developers can do when they make more games for the ps vita.

Cons:

Battery life is a worry, 3 hours it had like 25% life left

Directional button is too close to the left analog stick

You cannot play ps one classics!

The psp games you can download, scale horribly on the ps vita, probably due to the difference in screen resolution.

As cool as the back touchpad is, it gets in the way of games that use it sometimes like uncharted.

Memory cards are expensive

So let me start with the battery life. It is pretty bad, which saddens me. Such great hardware, it is a shame the battery couldn't be 6 hours of hardcore gameplay. Sony could have added a bigger battery, I assume of course. After about 2 hours you better have that charger handy to not get too low. For on the go casual gaming, its probably enough, but for the players that are on it for hours playing an intense (graphically) game, its not enough. The charger isn't compact, so its just annoying. I plan on getting around that by buying an external charger to charge on the go. Its very inconvenient and costly to have to dish out more money to have a great gaming experience for longer that 4 hours, especially if you aren't near a charger for a 6 hour or longer trip. But again, if you are a casual gamer, its perfect, playing for 30 minutes to an hour at a time, a few times a day, not bad. I will assume when connected to wifi for online gameplay, my experience with the battery will be much worse. One thing that I am very disappointed in is the lack of prone classic playable games! With such small, almost nonexistent library of rpg/fps games, being able to bring classics to such an amazing machine is a must. Yet this is missing, and knowing this, I can honestly say, don't rush buying this until there is better support, since you'll find the number of games are lacking (though there are a decent amount as compared to the 3DS). The last thing I want to point out is the memory card. I won't reiterate what everyone else is saying. They are ridiculously expensive. I get that it is suppose to keep the hacking to a minimum... but for god sakes, 50 dollars for a 16GB memory card?? Sony is literally sucking it for all its worth. Its a shame seeing as its an amazing products. The little things count.

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After playing around with my PS Vita for a couple days, I've been able to test out most of the features and game demos to give it the best possible review. Overall, I'm pretty impressed with my Vita. It's definitely worth the money I spent. I think it has potential to be a very successful system. I'm excited to see what developers create for it. A PS Vita version of Monster Hunter would make it sell out the roof, especially in Japan. Here's some features and components I thought stood out to me when I played it, good/bad.

PROS:

-The Design: One can quickly identify the Vita as a jumbo-sized PSP 1000, except the Vita is quite different. It is extremely light for it's size, and very sleek.

-The Screen: The first thing that stands out to anybody who picks up the device. The 5" OLED display is beautiful to the say the least. Along with the vivid display, is the touch component. The screen is extremely responsive, as responsive or better than my own iPhone's. No lag, whatsoever. A truly beautiful thing, especially for a gaming device where a majority of the controls rely on the screen's sensitivity.

-The Controls(Buttons, Sticks): One thing that Sony hyped up that supposed to revolutionize handheld gaming was the addition quasi analog sticks. The initial feeling is a very grippy one, which is good for a gamer. Although very small in comparison to its Dualshock brother, the two control sticks do a great job when handling games like Uncharted: Golden Abyss. The buttons are smaller compared to its predecessors' but once in gameplay their size does not pose an issue.

-The OS/UI: After reading some earlier reviews before release, I found that many people disliked the UI that Sony had implemented with the PS Vita. I on the other hand, disagree. It is very user-friendly, as I had no problems using it. They made closing apps really easy by just a drag of the finger. Although it's not as simple looking as it's ancestor's XMB, it is still really easy to use and find things.

-Party App: FINALLY. Something every Sony gamer has been calling for since the minute they played their systems online. The ability to do cross-game chat is huge for the Vita. It has the ability to chat with up to 8 people. The voice quality is very good, almost phone call quality. Very impressed with this feature.

-Near: Near is an app that shows near by Vita players in your current location. It shows displays your PSN ID to others on a radar and shows the closest players and what games they're playing. I was surprised to see about 20 Vita players in a 2 mile radius around ASU campus. A good addition to the Vita.

CONS:

-Remote Play: I was very eager to try out Remote Play, to see if Sony had made any improvements on it since the PSP days. I was disappointed to find that it was EXACTLY the same as it was on my PSP. I tried to play many of my PSN games but to no avail, the same message over again, "This feature is not available." I thought maybe with the increased computing power of the Vita, it would have the ability to do more with this feature. I was wrong. Hopefully Sony addresses this issue in an a feature update.

-The Ability to play PS1 Games(Or Lack there of): It seems like a regression of sorts to not include a feature the PSP had. With the PS Store's large collection(and continually growing one), why not include the functionality to play PS1 games. I know Sony says they're working on the issue, but I really would have liked to see them have it on day 1. It would give owners something to play if they didn't buy any games at launch.

-Camera: You'd think with Sony making the Vita, they would include a high quality camera. Nope. It's average at best. It's very grainy and doesn't focus well. But it's not such a big deal, you buy a playstation to game right?

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The Vita overall is an exceptional piece of gaming hardware.

PROS:

-OLED is clear, vivid, and best of all pretty resistant to finger prints.

-PSN is responsive and easy to use.

-Dual analog stick 100% functional (unlike the nub).

-Rear touch pad is innovative and very responsive.

-Front touch works as well as any apple device I've ever owned.

CONS:

-Battery life (5-6 hours with brightness down).

-No PS1 classic support as of 02-23-2012(there are plans to add support down the road per SONY).

I believe that the Vita is where Sony finally got it right, this is the first handheld from them that I love almost as much as I did my GBA.

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When the original PSP was released, I immediately put it on my Christmas list and eagerly waited its arrival. The display was quite impressive and the hardware was unmatched by any handheld at the time, but the game library was lacking. Early on, the only game I felt was worthwhile was Wipeout: Pure, but I did not really feel inclined to purchase beyond (BEYOND!) that. A few years down the road, I bought a few more choice titles for it but I still could not shake the feeling that the PSP was some what abandoned. Titles such as GoW, Daxter, Lumines, and Persona were impressive, but outside that, the PSP library did not impress me (I'm sure many of you will disagree and I am more than willing to hear your opinions!). All in all, I felt burned by the original PSP.

Then we hear of the NGP, which would later be known as the PS Vita. It had a beautiful screen, dual analog sticks, and a processor that could wipe the floor with any iDevice at the time. My hopes for redemption were elevated, but I remained wry. Would Sony flirt with my hopes for a truly great handheld once again? Only to leave me burned at the end? I wanted my GB SP to finally be topped, but I kept my hopes in check.

Having bought a PS Vita this past Monday, I cannot say how this device will hold up in the long run, but I can say without a doubt that this is one heck of a machine. The OLED display is stunning. Letting colors and animations pop off the screen with grace. And the opening library is stronger than any one could have predicted (before last year's E3 that is), with titles such as Rayman: Origins, Super Stardust Delta, Lumines and Uncharted.

What they have done with the PS Vita's main menu is quite interesting. Instead of going with the XMB, Sony has elected to use an iOS style bubble system, clearly laying the Vita's tools before you. To open an application, one must simply touch a bubble (the menu uses touch only navigation), and a "page" is opened for it. I found this addition slightly unnecessary, but it makes multitasking on the device quite easy. You can have a page open for a game, your friends list, Near, and trophies all at the same. Making it easy to simply switch from a game to your friends list and back again, picking up exactly where you left off.

Like most systems made by Sony, the PS Vita is made with the hardcore gamer in mind. Its trophy support, dual analog sticks, and game library prove this very fact. Sony knows that the less gaming gamer will be very content with the games found in the app store, which give much more of a pick up and play casual experience. The Vita, on the other hand, is designed for the trophy hunters amongst us, who play games for the long haul and expect a strong (albeit free) internet suite. Apps such as near are designed with this concept in mind. You can find players in your neighborhood who play the same games as you. And even see which games their recommend to their comrades.

One of the downfalls for the Vita, however, is Sony itself. The proprietary memory card system is atrocious. A 32 GB memory card for 100 dollars is simply appalling considering the standards for memory pricing today. Having spoken to many about this, I know that the memory card schtick is alienating many, keeping the Vita from being the crazy success it deserves to be. Considering how rampant piracy was on the PSP, it makes sense for Sony to go the proprietary route, but it was by no means necessary for them to make them cost this much.

The next feature of the Vita I will discuss is its backwards compatibility. Keep in mind, Sony has ditched the UMD formate, which is a massive relief. That system just added moving parts, making more opportunities for unit failure and shorter battery life (which is a whopping 5 hours now). The way backwards compatibility is handled through what is available on the PSN Store. Now, Sony released a list of PSP games (about 200 or so) that can be directly downloaded to your Vita, but this is not an absolute list. There are ways to get more games onto your PSP, using your PS3 as an intermediate. If you want to know more details, look up the video on ign.com or on youtube (search "how to get PSP games on my VITA IGN, and it should bring you right to it!). I cannot attest to how well this works, as I haven't tested it yet, but feel free to comment about it below!

Next, the battery life. The batteries on your Vita should last anywhere between 3 to 5 hours. This number may seem minuscule, but when you consider the hardware it is running, it is quite impressive. Personally, I would have preferred they ditched the touch panels and added in maybe 2 hours of life to the Vita, but what are you gonna do? Rumor has it that Sony will release an extended battery pack to add a few extra hours, but I have not heard anything as of yet about that. (Sound off below if you have heard otherwise!)

The Playstation Vita is certainly a force to be reckoned with. Its revolutionary power, dual sticks, and game library certainly make it a contender for one of the best hardcore portable platforms out there. Its price, as well as the memory card situation hold it back from true greatness, making me take away 1 star from my overall review. If I could, I would have given it 3 and a half stars, but alas, technology has not gone that far (catch up Amazon ;)). If you are looking for a powerful up and coming machine that you can carry with you, than look no further than the PS Vita. That is if you do not mind making a large investment. I hope this system continues to receive the support from Sony it has today, and solidifies the dominance it so rightly deserves.

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Rapid Auto Car Charger for PALM Treo 680 755P

• Conveniently charges your phones battery while in the car.
• Rapid charges the battery or provides unlimited talk time while plugged in to power outlet in your car.
• Portable lightweight design. Includes Smart IC CHIP to protect phone batteries from over charging.

This item is simple and effective. Works well and lives in my glove box!

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Product works great for 2 weeks. But the tip came off and it was too hard to keep it connected to the Treo, so I threw it away. Because of the low cost, its not much of a loss.

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What more can I say? I like this better than the Palm OEM charger, because the connector fits better!

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Surprisingly well made considering the low price. Works with no problems and feels pretty solid.

Verizon OEM Palm Treo Car Charger for 700 650 690 CENTRO 700w 700p 750p 755p

• Works on LifeDrive, Tungsten T5, Treo 650, Treo 680, Treo 700w / 700p / 700wx, Treo 750v, Tungsten E2, TX, CENTRO 690
• Verizon OEM

The product I received from Bargain Cell did not match the picture. I received an apparently generic charger in a bubble envelope. It did not mention Verizon anywhere on it. It works, but is not what is being advertised here.

Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch Tablet (16GB)

• BlackBerry Tablet Os, 1 GHz dual-core processor.
• It has 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB for storage.
• It has 7 inch multi-touch capacitive LCD screen, 1024 x 600-pixel resolution.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n).
• 0.9 pounds (15 ounces).

A bit about me first I am a techno-nerd. I LOVE gadgets. Large, small, you name it. After eyeballing many tablets, including the iPad, Xoom, Samsung and others I chose the 64GB Blackberry Playbook. Why? For one, because it is the right size. I can put it in my purse and carry it about with me. More reasons it has spectacular graphics true 1080p HD and it supports flash. It has a camera and an HD camcorder. It has a solid feel in your hands, the touch screen is very responsive and intuitive. After playing with it for a short span of time I now zoom from app to app. One of the (many) things I find amazing is that the tablet does not lag while running many concurrent apps I'm not talking small apps, but processor intensive ones. The battery life is pretty good too I've played for over 10 hours before I had to recharge it. The screen is spectacular I said that already didn't I?

One thing I have read on various sites is that there aren't "many apps" available. HELLO it is new just released actually. How many apps were there for the iPad when it first came out? New apps appear daily and this summer it will run Android apps. That just exponentially increased the quantity of fodder for app hounds like me. The Android apps will be available through Blackberry App World. Read more about this on Android Central. Angry Birds anyone? It's also a boss gaming tablet for you gamers out there.

I have a huge iTunes library. One of the reasons I purchased the 64GB version was for the music. RIM made it so easy to import tunes from iTunes. First download Desktop manager and install. Plug in the Playbook. It installs the drivers and voila! It sniffs the installed iTunes and asks you what you would like to sync to the Playbook. I also read a lot of technical magazines I get electronically. I have these saved off to a folder on my PC. Now I copy them to my Playbook and read them where ever I am.

I can connect to the internet a few ways with the wireless ability it has, or tethering to my mobile phone or, if you have a Blackberry running version 5 or above you can use the Bridge to gain access to the internet while about. I have scratched just the surface of this amazing tablet. It has so much more I could talk about.

I love my Playbook. I am so glad I waited for its release. WOW

Update 7.01.2011

I've had the Playbook for over two months, use daily and have taken it with me everywhere I go. As such, I have more information and thoughts to share.

My Playbook recently traveled to Universal Studios and Disney's Magic Kingdom. Beautiful pictures and video were captured. I am a camera fiend my Nikon D80 was left at home by an oversight and panic (withdrawal is more like it) set in. I must say that my Playbook saved the day. Would this completely replace my Nikon? For me, no. I am a lover of SLR/DSLR's. However it does a very nice job rendering photographs in a pinch. I shot beautiful 1080p video as well.

Apps I have 183 apps so far on my Playbook and the choices available increases daily.

The browser is something to behold on this thing. It is fast, renders pages beautifully and the flash content looks incredible. As the Playbook supports flash, a great deal of things can be had directly via the browser without the requirement of an app.

RE: the noise about the 'too small' power button non-issue really. You turn the Playbook on by swiping the screen from top to bottom. If the timeout is too long, you can alter this through the settings. About the only time you ever have to touch the button is to turn it on from a total power down. It's more an issue of a habit to use a button than anything else. Once you drop the button desire, the puny size is perfect.

RE: the noise regarding it wasn't ready I've used my tablet daily for well over two months and I haven't encountered a single issue. No freezing, nothing at all. Ask me how many times I've had to reset my iPod or my PC/laptop?

RE: the noise regarding the immediate OS update as a software engineer I appreciated the fact RIM had an update issued right after the tablet shipped. That means they fixed/added new features that the initial install didn't contain. This doesn't mean the OS wasn't ready it was. They just were able to roll out an update soon after the release. How often is iTunes updated??? How often is Windows OS updated? Why is RIM bashed for a standard process? Ah, the Bizarro World we live in...

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I own the iPad 1. I like it. I don't love it. The apps are great. But it is large and cumbersome. It doesn't really multi-task. And I hate the way it handles email. I use a Blackberry Torch phone. I love the way it handles email. And the apps are very good. Fewer. But very good.

So it was with some trepidation and excitement I bought the Blackberry Playbook. The trepidation was because of the advanced reviews which universally panned it. I looked at it, held it, and bought it. And I will tell you it is one piece of stunning equipment.

The build is much better than the iPad. In fact it is extraordinary. The screen is absolutely stunning. The machine loads the applications fast but NOT as fast as you see on the commercials. The browser blows the iPad Safari browser out of the water. It is very fast and of course has Flash. The camera front and back are very good.

But do you know what makes this tablet? The OS. It is extraordinary. You bring out Apps with a touch. You scroll through open apps by beginning at the left or right bezel and swiping toward the center. The context menus are opened by swiping down when the application is open. See a subtle alert in the top left hand corner, swipe diagonally from the the bezel to the center and viola there is a notification of your email. To wake it up swipe from the top bezel to the bottom. No more clicking a darn button. Thank you Blackberry. That alone was genius.

As I said I carry a Blackberry so through the Blackberry Bridge it tethers to my Torch. Emails and files. Everything, except the apps (different OS of course) is available on my Playbook. And I don't have to add on a data plan for 3G. A 3G phone Playbook is coming out in the summer they say for those who do not carry Blackberry phones.

I am waiting for the following apps Dropbox (although I can transfer files in and out via the web), a free hand note taker and a better PDF program or a more beefy Adobe Reader app. And I am sure they will come.

Now to the reviews: They claimed the OS was not finished. Not true. They claimed multiple shutdowns and freezes. Not true. They poo-poo'd tethering through Blackberry Bridge. OK I am saving myself $30 a month up here in Canada or $360 a year in not having a 3G capability under a separate plan. And the tethering is flawless for both email and web surfing since the Playbook comes with a Bridge Browser that uses your phones' plan. So a person saves $360 a year and it gets criticized? Unbelievable! The apps. Yes there are fewer but there are new ones appearing everyday and they are above average and to my mind are as good as or better than the iPad. The negative reviews are baffling; truly, truly baffling.

I couldn't wait to get the iPad. I was enchanted. With the new iPad 2 I wasn't enchanted. In fact it is anything but.

The Blackberry Playbook on the other hand is simply astounding. I throw it in my briefcase. And away I go. I pull it out at a meeting or airport and it is understated and private. Will it take its rightful place in the tablet market? Not if jingoistic reviewers have their way. But it should. It should if build, function, cost effectiveness, reliability, and fun mean anything to anybody.

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"It's coming soon" is a refrain you will hear quite often with respect to the BlackBerry Playbook. I have had my 32GB wifi model for about a week. (I bought it from Staples for less than you see here.) The physical tablet is four and half stars. It is a perfect size, the screen is beautiful and the weight is ideal. It is roughly the same size as a 3d generation Kindle. Half a star deduction for the top buttons which do not feel like they are very high quality.

Included in the box are some brief instructions, a folding blade charger, a micro-usb cable, a nice foam pouch case, and a screen wipe.

There are a few negatives: (1) a lot of websites think the browser is for a blackberry phone and auto-direct you to the mobile version of their website; (2) the browser does not allow you to rename bookmarks, reorder bookmarks, or put bookmarks into folders; (3) the GPS is not yet functional it's in there, but has not been enabled by the firmware this feature is "coming soon"; (4) there are two very high quality cameras, but the software is limited only only permitting you to chat with other PlayBook users; (5) there is no Kindle App.

When linked to your blackberry smartphone via bluetooth you get a mirror of the email, contacts, calendar, to do, BBM and memo pad found on your phone. You also get access to files on your blackberry (even the microSD), but cannot open video or audio files just documents. There is something called the "bridge browser" which allows you to surf the internet through your phone's web browser and 3G connection. This is different from tethering because the carriers don't charge for it. The PlayBook also allows tethering which gives you full data access (although not to app world for some reason). Some carriers charge for tethering, some don't. Apparently AT&T doesn't even allow their customers to use the Bridge which is a HUGE drawback if you happen to have AT&T.

The lack of apps is the largest drawback. As of this writing, there is no Kindle app (a huge drawback), no Skype app, no Netflix app, and no MLB app. You cannot watch Netflix videos on the browser or your MLB.tv subscription. You CAN watch amazon instant videos. They look beautiful. The app content is neither quality nor quantity.

There is a huge amount of potential, but unfortunately a lot of that is "coming soon" and isn't there right now. When is "soon"? Nobody knows. One good thing is that firmware updates come out every few weeks and each adds functions. Since there are no carriers involved in rolling out firmware, RIM has full control and can do it quickly.

Some have mentioned problems with battery charging I haven't had that. My battery charges pretty quickly and goes to 100%. I can use it for nearly 15 hours before I get a low battery warning with about 10% left. Some have complained about the power button being hard to push. Mine is small and recessed, but I can easily push it.

The screen is absolutely beautiful.

You can use your existing blackberry charger, but it will take much longer to charge. The included charger can charge your existing blackberry (micro USB) without harm. There is also an available quick-charging stand it is expensive but works really well (I have it).

The BlackBerry PlayBook could be an amazing tablet five stars. However, it is now a bit of a work in progress at this point and I can only give it three stars as it currently stands It is only OK.

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If you're like me then you've probably been waiting for a while for RIM to enter the tablet market with their long-overdue BlackBerry Playbook. RIM's been touting a couple of features that were a first for any tablet at the time namely two cameras, one front and one back, HD output and a mini-HDMI port, along with finally releasing the new QNX OS (which RIM badly needed).

Well, unfortunately for RIM, they once again took their time getting this to consumers, and the end result is once again a whole bunch of those new features aren't really new anymore. IPad 2 introduced the two camera system for Apple, and I believe the new Galaxy 2 tablet coming out in a few months will have it as well. A bunch of tablets are also now HD-capable, and a bunch also have HDMI ports.

Anywho I picked this device up today from Best Buy, and to sum it up in a sentence: classy, but expensive.

For a more detailed review, here goes ---

PROS:

1) The OS. By George, RIM finally has a decent OS!! If anyone has ever had or messed around with a Blackberry phone, one of the biggest gripes you'll have is that the OS is just... well, crappy. OS 5 and 6 were big improvements but they still each leave alot out (like the browser god, does Blackberry's browser suck at times), especially when you check out an IPhone or Android phone. The QNX is RIM's newest OS, and I hope they move their phones over to it ASAP. Clean, snappy, and doesn't actually use all that much memory if you delve into the settings of the device. I will add, though that as soon as I turned on my device, it had to update the OS. Nice RIM already pushing out updates.... Doesn't bode well, but we'll see.

2) Screen. I'll give RIM credit, they did awesome here. The screen on the Playbook is nothing short of stellar. I played the movie Megamind (great movie) in HD on it, and it looked fantastic. Even better, hooked it up via HDMI to a projector, and it looked fantastic on the wall too. 7" may be a little small to people IPad's is almost 10", and so is Galaxy 2 (supposedly we'll see) but I like the 7" screen personally. I don't really need a bigger screen that's what I have a laptop for.

3) Weight. This also might be a touchy subject but again, I personally like a device that feels solid in my hands. The Playbook definitely fits this bill. Although it only technically weighs 1 pound, it feels much heavier. The construction seems excellent putting pressure on various points, the device barely bends.

4) Blackberry Bridge. Hell yeah RIM I do NOT want to pay extra for another 3G data plan. Instead, what RIM does is by tethering your Blackberry phone to the Playbook, you can use the data plan on your phone to get the internet on your Playbook and it works right out the box!! You don't even need a cable it also works via BlueTooth!! Only problem just works with Blackberry phones. If RIM updated this to work with all phones, that would make it literally perfect.

CONS:

1) Price. Jeez, 499 for the base model 16 GB. 64 GB rings in at 699. (These prices come from Best Buy). It's a nice device, don't get me wrong, but 500 bucks for the base model?? There's a bunch of cheaper options out there. Especially with the size of the device it's a little hard to justify. I hope RIM fixes this problem soon, for their sake.

2) Apps. Always seems to come back to this as well for RIM. The apps for the device at the time of this equal less than 100. Yeah, that's right. With the new OS, that means that all apps have to be rewritten to be able to work with the device and be able to handle the bigger screen. I believe the IPad has over 25,000 apps specifically made for it, and the Galaxy and XOOM both use Android and have its market to work with. Clearly RIM has an uphill battle here. Hopefully RIM supporting Flash on the Playbook will help the apps roll in, but I wouldn't hold my breath...

3) No e-mail support. As of right now the Playbook does not work with BES servers. That means no enterprise e-mail support, or ability to control the device via IT policies. You must be joking RIM. Seamless e-mail support is the main reason people get Blackberries, and you can't make the Playbook to support this?? Fail....

There's a couple other things too I can think of for both categories but these delve deeper into the enterprise features of the devices, so if you're interested, leave me a comment and I'll reply

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The Blackberry Playbook is definitely a good entry for RIM worthy of giving some of the other tablets a run for their money. RIM has of late been really lagging behind when it comes to keeping up with the tech of the day, but with the Playbook, they've finally stepped up to the plate. As for hitting a home run ehhh, I've give them a double. The Playbook shines in a number of areas but the key feature to me is the Blackberry Bridge. This is something that I hope a bunch of other tablets start incorporating being able to use your phone's data plan on your tablet, without having to pay an extra 50 bucks for a separate one.

RIM, fix the weak spots on your device (either by updates or in the 2nd generation), and you could have a real winner here.

As far as recommendations go for the average user, if you're feeling adventurous, go ahead and get a Playbook. It's a great device at what it does, but expanding those functions are difficult, especially with so few apps. For everyone else stick with the IPad, XOOM, or Galaxy at least until the apps get rolling on this device.

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UPDATE: Someone asked me in a comment if the Playbook had a memory card slot which I forgot to include in my review. Unfortunately, the Playbook does NOT have an SD card slot although, by using the Blackberry Bridge software, you can get the SD card that's on your phone to work with the Playbook. But as far as plugging in a card to the device itself no. Thanks to J. Scheider for asking.

UPDATE (5/4/2011): RIM has announced that they'll be releasing the Video Chat app a video conferencing app that will take advantage of the front and rear cameras, very much like Apple's FaceTime. It's supposed to be part of an OS upgrade that will get released sometime this week I'll let you know how it is once I've tested it out.

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OK. First off, it is a tablet with a fast dual core processor and 1GB of internal memory. So, its up to the task. The issue really is, what's the task?

I am a BlackBerry user and, truth be told, lover. However, I didn't get here by blind loyalty. I followed the advice of others and researched/used the products. So, I assume that's why you are reading this, both general user on the fence and RIM loyalist alike, for perspective.

The real deal is what can this tablet do right out of the box, independent of a BB device (AKA cell phone)? The answer is a lot but not as much as other tablets (specifically Apple or Android). The Playbook is poised to strike but lacks the refinement of options and applications enjoyed by other tablet types. For someone taking it out of the box and using it, they will find a smooth and effortless operating environment. All the menus flow and the graphics fly. No hesitation on most all switching of applications and functions. Screen orientation is fluid and not clunky. The Playbook gets a bad rap for lack of apps and, as i have mentioned, this is true. To be honest though, most people are surfing the web and checking email. The Playbook excels at these tasks with one large caveat, for email you need to use your e-mail provider web interface (mail.yahoo.com, gmail.com, aolmail.com...etc)or the mysterious "...BlackBerry Bridge." As of this posting, there is no email function native to the PlayBook nor is there an application for it.

If you don't own a Blackberry cell phone, don't plan to own one or don't ever use (or plan to use) the email function then wait for RIM to deliver the impending software update to the Playbook that will carry with it a native email application like you see on all other tablets. If you do own a BB cell and use the email function then the BlackBerry Bridge is for you. The BlackBerry Bridge is a native function that runs out of the box. The bridge function is awesome and it basically extends your phone features (mail, tasks, calendar, BBM and some file management) to your Playbook. What this really means is you admin your email and such through the Playbook via BlueTooth to your phone. This is good and bad. The good is you can hop on and generate emails, appts, tasks and xfer some files. The bad is it requires a good BT connection and both items relatively close together and charged to the point they can use the BT radio. The real solution for this is RIM should allow your Playbook, via a native app not a bridge, to use your BIS or (if company sanctioned) BES information. Plain and simple. They have to conquer the one PIN per account issue that currently requires you to bridge to the phone, the device that holds you PIN to the BIS or BES services. Is the bridge function enough to entice someone to buy a BB device along with a PlayBook or enable emailing on their current BB at a price to the provider? No. To finish the thought, they should include with native email all the PIM functions (tasks, calendar, notes...etc) that provide a fluid information chain that is accessible and completely sync'd with a BB device (or other smart phone through Google apps or something).

The web experience is excellent. Fast and uses Flash. Not much you cant do. It has its tablet downsides like sometimes you get an ad or some other in window pop up that just about requires a mouse...but that issue exists on all tablets.

Unless you're a news, movie or media junky, the applications (available via a native PB application called AppWorld) will most likely fail to impress you. The news, weather and media stuff is solid. The PB comes with the music store. The store isn't as extensive as iTunes of course but there are other services you can use (BestBuy just announced a cloud based music service for PB, iPad and Android). You can rent movies from Amazon and YouTube via web. No Netflix streaming app yet for PB. The good news on the app front is the supposed addition of Android applications that will run on the PB. This happens via a virtual machine (meaning its not native Android processing on the PB so it can't be as fast for sure) so it remains to be seen how good it will be. Angry Birds is coming as well.

The final deal is what do you want? If you want a smaller tablet then this is a good one...but if you want a smaller tablet with tons of apps then either go Android or wait for the supposed Android App player that will allow PB to run them. The real deal is this tablet surfs the web with the best of them and, lets be honest, most people want that. They hate a hot laptop and want something lighter, cooler, easier and with less of a footprint. Secondly they want apps that probably enhance what they can do on the web. so if its news, media or movies, you're good.

Some people have complained about the power and volume buttons. They are a bit of a pain but you get used to using them pretty quick. Something you shouldn't have to deal with but not a show stopper.

The PlayBook is expensive and does less than the iPad; unless you actively use your BB device. Android bridges the gap in price and physical options but is still clunky in app switching and fluidity of operating environment. Final word, the PlayBook is as fluid and dialed in as the iPad as far as use and operating environment but lacks the options, a gap partially bridged by use of an existing BB device enabled for email and internet use.

5 stars for BB users who aren't app junkies

3 stars for someone buying now without a BB and waiting for native email, Android Apps compatibility (and more native apps in the BlackBerry App World) and using your BlueTooth Headset (not possible as of this posting). The PlayBook is evolving leaps and bounds with every automatically delivered software update. But should someone pay top price for a comparatively lacking product now?

these are the things i do:

Surf (native)

Watch rented movies on Amazon/YouTube (web, native)

RSS news (app)

News 360 (app)

Podcasts (native)

BB Bridge Email, BBMessenger(native) -must have BB device and email accounts configured

SSH to servers (if you don't understand this it's OK...its for techies) (app)

VNC to my home machine for admin use (app)

Video chat via ReelPortal (app)

Word, Excel doc editing (app)

File share to and from the PB on my home network (native)

Play "Need for Speed" (native) its fun :)

[Love Rabbit] Embroidered Applique Fabric Art Trifold Wallet Purse / Card Holder (4.5*3.5)

It's a very cute wallet indeed! But the main problem I had with it was that because it's made out of some kind of cloth material. My cards would constantly fall out of the wallet. It was a bit of hassle to pick them up all the time, but it could be because I had a bunch of cards within one pocket. At the same time though, if I didn't have a bunch of them in, it would just slip out. I think this is great for a little kid's wallet but it also gets dirty easily cuz it's made of cloth.

Fast delivery, exactly what I ordered. It's super cute, but you'd never be able to carry it in a pocket, it's more of a purse wallet. With anything in it it's super thick.

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The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is that I haven't used this adapter on an airplane. It fits my Protege M200 perfectly, provides the correct level of power, and is easy to pack and use. Great adapter!

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PDair Aluminum Metal Case for Palm Tungsten T5/TX (Black)

The unit is very good and easy to install but kind of difficult to put in the cradle. But it can done my opening the unit completely. Overall a good item

Li-Ion Battery for Dell Axim X50 / X50v

I was happy during the transation. Quick delivery and the price is low. It worked like my original one. Worth to try one!

First of all, the battery is LARGER than the original one. It's hard to put it in the place and pull it back. It seems the battery is dying after 8 month of use.

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NTK tf 101 12v 2.0 a mini bullet style car charger for asus eee transformer tablet new

• 100% new high quality, Brand New, Never used--Mini Car Charger
• Output Range:12V 2.0A/ Easy Pull (Flippable Pulling Ring Design)
• The charger is compatible with ASUS Eee TRANSFORMER TF 101 16GB 32GB 64GB (NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TRANSFORMER PRIME TF 201)
• Powerful yet ultralight small profile and light way. Fits any car and ultimate gadget for mobile road warriors
• Built in Smart IC protects your tablet from being over charged

UPDATE:

After I posted the below review I entered a complaint with the vendor via Amazon. They responded very promptly and offered to send me a new (improved) unit immediately. I received the new charger, it is a newer model than the previous one. I plugged it in my jeep today, it worked fine. I tried with the car running as well as in accessory mode. I left it in all day, seems ok. So I will upgrade my rating from a 1 star to a 4 star. If it keeps working for at least a few months maybe I will give it 5 stars. It is a very nice looking unit and was reasonably priced. Given the way the vendor has handled this, I will recommend it as a good buy.

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I bought this awhile back but hadn't used it till today. I went out of town and on the way back my TFT101 battery was low so I plugged it in using this bullet charger in the cigarette lighter. The blue light came on and the tablet showed it was charging. After maybe 15-20 minutes, the tablet again said the battery way low. I looked and it showed that it wasn't charging. I unplugged/replugged tried everything to make sure it was connected good. The blue light on the charger was still on, but the tablet was not getting charged.

When I got home, I tried it with the wall charger and it the tablet works fine. Too bad, this looked to be a very nice product at a good price. I am disappointed and will try to return to Amazon if it hasn't been too long since I bought it.

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I bought this item and when I used it my Asus Transformer would not start. I had to send it back to Asus for repair (which they did free of charge except for shipping). I can't explain how it happened only that it did happen. Maybe the polarity or something is reversed.

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Never ceases to amaze me how people miss the small details and complain a product doesn't work. Sure sometime there's a dud but plugging a 5V device into a 12V adapter is simply a user error. That said, they probably should NOT have provided the USB output and just had a direct cable attached. However it does handle the existing ASUS cable so that means you can save a few dollars. I like that feature.

Mine works fine. I had read so many negative feedback and I was somewhat cautious even when I plugged it in. So much that I even used a voltmeter to make sure it was putting out the correct voltage on the correct pins. Mine was wired correct and works great.

The thing I like the most is the model I got had the flat front with the grab handle to remove from the lighter. I like that but I notice the new picture this week has a different design.

It sounds like the manufacturer has had some issues from others feedback which rightly will make people cautious but this one works fine so far.

For those unfamiliar, the standard AC ASUS charger looks like a USB 2 and does put out a 5V for standard USB cables plugged in, but with the ASUS cable, the AC charger changes the voltage up to 15V 2A which is ideally what the ASUS tablet needs. So this DC car charger outputs 12V 2A which is enough to charge the ASUS while it's operational but it takes a little longer.

Obvious point though, don't plug ordinary 5V USB style devices into this DC 12V Car adapter, you'll blow them for sure. I keep mine with a little pouch of ASUS accessories as the adapter itself is small which I also like.

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I received my first adapter in October, and I could not get to charge my TF101 in any vehicle. I contacted the vendor who said he'd gladly refund the purchase. He also said that he was working with the manufacturer to fix the problem. I received a replacement in January, and the new adapter works just fine in my Toyota pickup. So, I'm happy.

I am in Australia so bought two of these units in case something happened to the first one (like I mean I lost one or something, I wasn't being pessimistic, not at that point). Anyway, opened the first one, plugged my Asus TF101 in and plugged the charger into a 12v socket, blue light came on but the tablet indicated no charge. I left it on for about half an hour just to see if it worked but no it didn't. So I opened the second one, exactly the same thing. I tried both chargers in three different 12v sockets over two different vehicles. I also tried several other usb devices for the same result. If you want to pay for essentially what is a pretty little blue light sticking out of your 12v socket (and absolutely nothing else) go right ahead and buy this. Otherwise, look elsewhere for a product that actually works and doesn't rip you off. I will contact the seller and see what happens from here.

SONY TABLET S1 || COPPER SQUARE || 360° Rotating Case & Cover w/ Built-in Multi-Angle Stand + BONUS

• TWO CASES IN ONE: The Interior Case Detaches From The Exterior Shell.Interior Case is Ideal For Indoor Use
• PROTECTION: Textured Bonded Leather Protects Your Tab Against Damage From Impacts & Scratches Outside and The Microfiber Interior Protects The Screen Inside
• PERFECT FIT: Custom Designed for the Sony S1 9.4" Tablet . Gives You Easy Access to All Controls, Ports & Camera
• STAND & DOCK: Transforms Into A Multi-Angle Stand for Your Eee Pad. Perfect for Typing & A Dock When Not In Use

The case is custom designed for the Sony S1 Tablet and it shows. the interior case separates and can be used independently, though I don't do that.

The case is made from premium leather with a non-scratch soft interior. it is durable, and lightweight.

It can be used horizontally or vertically which is achieved by the folding cover.

It gives you easy access to all the controls, ports and the camera.

Best $25 I ever spent. MUCH better than the $75 Sony case.

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Well Made thick leather case not flimsy,bought a Sony bag for my tab but its of little use with this..This is all you need to protect your tablet..highly recomend..great product and i tell it like it is,,if it was crap this review would be going in a totally different direction

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great cover at a great prize works great with the sony tablet very happy with my purchase thank you very much

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One word describes this tablet cover. AWESOME!!! I especially like it for it's appearance and versatility. And to top it off, the white stitching is top-notch and classy. My wife is jealous now. She wants the same black cover for her Kindle Fire but it's not currently available.

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Good product and fits the Sony Tablet S as advertised.

When received the glue they use was still fresh and very smelly, it took a few days for the smell to go away.

Good product seems to be tough for dailly use.

DiCAPac WPi20 iPad Waterproof Case for iPad, iPad2 - Blue

• DiCAPac Waterproof case for iPad. (iPad not included)
• Compatible with iPad1, iPad2, iPad3 & iPad4.
• The iPad Touch Screen, Talk and Listen all Function, and the case Maintains Full Access to All Features
• Comes with special soft lens for your photoshot
• Submersible, Guaranteed to 32.8' /10 m

This is a bag type protector, and not really meant for use all the time (mainly when you are going out by the pool, or something of that nature). I was, and still am, looking for something similar to the KlearKase for the Kindles, but don't want to pay over a hundred dollars for it. Would like to have something I can keep it in on a permanent basis.

UPDATE: In the future, when trying to purchase a waterproof case, I WILL NOT purchase anything that does not have any reviews. This is not at all what I wanted, and was VERY expensive for a bag. I don't have the package it came in, so I will be sending this to my daughter for her to use, as she goes to the pool a lot with my grandkids.

I would suggest to EVERYONE to shop around and find another case, as this is simply NOT worth the cost.