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Thursday, October 16, 2014

HP Ipaq 210 Enterprise Handheld

HP Ipaq 210 Enterprise Handheld
  • HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld.
  • With the power to run your business applications, a 4-inch touch screen display and 802.11b/g wireless networking.
  • Delivers enterprise-class connectivity so you can mobilize your business and maximize results.
  • Product Type Handheld. Processor Type Marvell PXA310. Processor Clock Speed 624 MHz.

The review is applicable to the 211 as well, since the all the devices in the 200 series are exactly the same.

UPDATE: See 'major problem' below

This device has become absolutely ESSENTIAL for me. This is a laptop without the bulk, and although there are limitations in surfing the web via mobile, the portability can't be beat. I can whip this out while I'm shopping, which I certainly can't do with a laptop or a netbook.

With some very good 3rd party apps, I am able to keep my finances straight, make as many custom lists I want, make handwritten notes, make type written notes. I jot things on the fly, whereas before I'd do it on scraps of paper, and then lose them, I can also make typrewritten notes and organize tham any way I please.

I can also modify photos, type letters in Word, open up spreadsheets.

The native WM apps, with exception of Office, like Notes, Media Player, IE, Calendar/Contacts, File manager aren't very useful to me, everything I do is mostly with third party sw like ListPro, Phatnotes, Phatpad, ewallet, NF Browser,Rescoe Explorer, etc.

I'm a Palm owner from 1996, but after trying the Palm TX for 5 days, I decided I had enough of Palm, which was a good decision since they've abndoned their PDA line.

Now, I'm an affirmed WM user, which despite its bugs and lockups, BLOWS the Palm out of the water, IMO. And unlike the Apple iTouch, it offers a number of ways to enter data beside the virtual keyboard. Also, it offers more apps than the Apple.

I hope (REALLY HOPE)HP continues with the PDA line, and with improvements to the 200 series. The screen on the 200 series is to die for. I can read electronic docs without any trouble, and scale the fonts larger or smaller to increase the space utilization.

The unit is large, but so what, it makes the smartphones look like toys with their tiny screens. Oh, the battery life. Using mostly Word, and other text based apps with occasional views of photos, playing lo level games like bubble breaker, and moderate access to SD card, I got anywhere from 8-10 hours. Not bad, considering this thing has to power the VGA screen.

The power utilization is better than with the 110 unit which I had prior to my getting the 210.

My 210 is a:

-ebook reader

-video/mp3 player

-TV viewer

-photo viewer/editor

-web surfer

-weather forecaster

-finance organzer

-list keeper

-handwritten note taker

and organizer

-appointment reminder

-game center

-secure records keeper of websites, passwords

Minor quibbles:

1.Unlike the Ipaq 110, on this you need to put the stylus ALL THE WAY into the well. Otherwise it'll come flying out. With the 110, which I had also owned at one time, you could put the stylus in part of the way, and it would stay. I've gotten in the habit of doing this with my 210, because it's annoying to dig in to get the stylus out every time. I wish they'd designed the stylus and well like they did on the 110

2.The cable is a MESS. One part of it is the AC adapter with it's own cable. To that, you have to hook up the cable that actually connects to the bottom of the device for charging. The end result, the cables NEVER fail to get tangled up with each other and with other cables I may have on the power strip

3. Windows has its usual problems with lockups,etc. Nice to know things don't change.

4. As with Windows on the desktop, I'd LOVE to be able to UNinstall the junky apps like clearvue pdf reader, media player, IE, File manager, and free up some memory, but alas.

Major problem:

1. There's a process called gwes that seems to balloon in size everytime you surf the web, and eventually will cause an out of memory error. It's a pain, and then you have to reboot. There are definitely limitations in web surfing on this, and I use another browser, since IE is so bad. GWES controls the gui. The longer you have the browser open, and the longer you surf, gwes (along with my third party browser) gobbles up more and more memory.

Even after you shut the browser, gwes may not necessarily release the memory. Definitely frustrating, esp when you're waiting for a webpage to load, to get the out of memory error, and then you have to soft reset.

Nothing's perfect I guess.

Also, a generic problem with mobile web surfing, sites like Amazon don't load up like they would with all the bells and whistles on a regular browser. For example, you won't be able to access your Amazon account on the mobile browser.

However, this is a problem inherent in mobile browsing in general, and not a problem with the 210

UPDATE 6/21/10 Lack of memory. MAJOR drawback.

I alluded to this before, about certain processes being a memory hog. HP should have added a LOT more memory than they did, esp since it's a an Enterprise model. I have a WM phone which has more memory than this, but the screen is like a blackberry. Be warned, you will get lockups because of inadequate memory as you surf the web.

I have to put it down to 3 stars for this.

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The Ipaq 210 was a nice upgrade from my Ipaq 3950. It is very fast and very stable. The biggest selling point for me was the bright 4" screen and the tons of freeware available. I considered the Ipod touch but I needed the Microsoft Office apps. The ability to create and edit Office docs make this a small computer. Transcriber and Word make a great team. The WiFi is strong and fast. I can stream WebTv, and YouTube fairly well. I took one star away because HP has not updated the software to Win Mobile 6.1 or 6.5. Also the touch screen can be "touchy". Make sure to get a screen protector!!!

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I bought my iPAQ in May 2008. I was excited when I bought this product, however things soon changed. I noticed that the touch screen was not very sensitive. I contacted HP Customer Service and they said they would send a box to me that I could return the iPAQ for repairs; it never came. I contacted HP Customer Service two more times with the same result. Finally, HP escalated the issue to a higher priority and promised to have a Customer Service Agent contact me to resolve this problem. I gave them three phone numbers so they could reach me at any time. I have never been contacted. HP's CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NON EXISTANT. I will never buy another HP product and I intend to tell all of my friends about what has happened to me. If you buy an HP product, you better hope that nothing is wrong with it.

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I've had several Pocket PCs with the Del x50v & 51v being the most recent. This is a solid device in that it has an incredible screen and about much ram memory as you could use plus it's one of the few devices out that offers SD & CF card slots (may seem unimportant but you can upgrade this to over 40GB of memory for a little over $100 and soon over 70GB). The only two draw back I have is that one of the buttons can't be reconfigured and the ROM is a bit weak. However, other roms are becoming available which pull out it's potential. The battery life is very good. Without the new rom, I'd give it a four star, with it five.

I recently purchased the IPAQ 210 and switched over from my Palm TX that I had been using for several years. The 210 has the latest Windows Mobile 6 operating system, which seems to be pretty stable and also very wifi aware. I have been pleased with it so far. The available apps are good and it is very fast and responsive with an incredible 4" display. I would recommend it highly.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Seiko Thumboard Keyboard for Handspring Visor Deluxe, Neo, Pro & Platinum

Seiko Thumboard Keyboard for Handspring Visor Deluxe, Neo, Pro & Platinum
  • Perfect input alternative to stylus pen
  • Light and small
  • QWERTY key layout
  • Connects directly onto handheld
  • Compatible with Handspring Visor, Visor Deluxe, Visor Platinum, Visor Neo, and Visor Pro handhelds

Alright, I have to admit that straight out of the box I thought I was never going to be able to use this thing! The keys seemed terribly small and my fingers aren't the most delicate things on this planet.

After a couple of days, I'm falling in love. This keyboard has a lot of advantages over other 'portable' keyboards.

Size: Truly portable. Comparing it my friend's Stowaway, this thing just takes the cake.

Location: If you don't know yet, you slip this over the bottom of your handheld (in my case Visor). It stays in place remarkably well. It's rounded sides and larger profile, makes typing easy because the handheld is easier to hold.

Construction: Yes, it's plastic, but it's well made plastic. Everything has clean finished edges. I flexed my in my hand and it creaked a little bit, but not like it was going to fall apart suddenly.

In conclusion, I give this tiny but powerful keyboard four stars. It would have earned the coveted five star rating if it's keys were just a smudge bigger, or spaced out a bit more. If you have small fingers and great fine motor skills, you'll be typing out page-long emails in no time.

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I have been using my thumboard with my visor delux for about a week now, and am getting pretty good at typing on it, but the software has one major drawback. It automaticaly boots to the application screen when you turn it on. I would like it to go to the last application I was working on like the visor does without the thumbboard. It is a pain to have to keep restarting the application just because I turned the device off or let it time out while taking notes. Other than that, it works great!

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1)When trying to install the software found it conflicts with the Targus Keyboard and hangs the Visor. Disable the Targus Keyboard driver before installing and the install will work ok.

2)The Thumboard program interferes with the working of the alarm function. The alarm will sound but the alarm display is suppressed and you won't be able to deactivate the alarm. The only way to deactivate the alarm is to disable the Thumboard and reset the alarmed item to activate again. Then both the original alarm and the reset alarm will display and can then be cancelled.

Out side of these 2 items it works as advertised. The Manual is Tiwanglesh but is still understandable.

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The thumboard I just received it today. You won't be able to type as fast as a fast touch typist, but you can do quite well enough.

The keys are responsive and quick no lag time at all.

The portability is the biggest plus for me, as I walk everywhere, and am always trying to write things on my Visor using Graffitti.. I've gotten good at it, but it's still too slow.

But with the Thumboard, I can walk and type with my thumbs, plus just pop it off, and stick it in my pocket when I'm not using it.

That's the main thing I like about this: mobility. It also has an excellent balance to it.

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There's an annoying glitch when powering off my Visor Deluxe via the Thumboard half the time the unit goes into Hotsynch mode...I then have to physically pullout the Thumboard unit and turn the power off...no doubt this is probably not good for my Visor. I've contacted Seiko-Austin via email and they have yet to reply. Very frustrating!!! If I wasnt in Japan I would have returned this product back to Amazon. A friend of mine also had the same problem with his Thumboard...so be careful. If it wasnt for this pesky problem I would easily give the unit 5 stars as its works well otherwise.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

REALOOK T-Mobile HTC One S Screen Protector, Crystal Clear 2-PK

REALOOK T-Mobile HTC One S Screen Protector, Crystal Clear 2-PK
  • Perfect Fit on your T-Mobile HTC One S LCD screen
  • Crystal Clear and Color Brilliant
  • Superior Scratch Protection
  • Bubble Free Easy Installation
  • Complete Installation Accessories and Manual

The screen protector looks pretty once its on the phone. However it is not cut right and does not fit the screen properly. I previously brought a matte finish screen protector and it worked perfectly. I only had this one on two weeks and since it does fit the phone properly, it is peeling off. I figured since it was more expensive than my last one (which came with 3 screen protectors) I would try this one. Unfortunately just because something costs more it does not mean it is always better. I would recommend you save your money and buy a screen protector worth having.

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I always look for dry application protectors. Although I'm not a fan when they don't provide 'exact' screen cuts on some phones (i.e. Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and HTC Sensation 4g)... I've always been a fan of Realook products when they DO have the 'exact' screen cut protectors.

Since there were no reviews at the time I placed my order, I felt it was a little risky. Yet I was fairly confident by the picture provided by Amazon that this would cover the entire front glass of the HTC One S.

For those ordering forward, this is a dry application protector that doesn't cover (and I didn't expect it to) the black portion that angles down on each side of the phone but it does cover the entire flat surface of the phone.

Same quality protector as previously received on some of my other phones / products. I always look to Realook for protection of my new gadgets and as long as they offer 'exact' cuts, I'll continue to purchase their protectors.

Edit 6/20/12:

So, I should have waited to review for after only a few days of using the protector on BOTH my wife and mom's phone, they both developed what I can only describe as a 'nick' with a bubble around it in the middle of the screen. It gives that portion of the screen a 'rainbow' effect and has pretty much rendered the protectors useless.

Edit 7/31/12:

Realook acknowledged a defective batch and resent me 2 new ones right away. It has been approximately 1 month now and I can tell you that the new ones they shipped seem to be much better than

the ones originally received. No issues to report but I should mentioned that upon shipping the new ones, Realook offered to refund my money in the event the new ones weren't better. I feel

the need to always acknowledge a company that stands behind their product and provides OPTIONS to resolve an issue. Way to go Realook.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

BoxWave Garmin Nuvi 350 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)

BoxWave Garmin Nuvi 350 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen ProtectorUpdate to my review:

My GPS unit WOULD NOT WORK with the screen protector in place. I applied it carefully according to directions. So, I cannot recommend the product.

Boxwave's customer support was great--They sent me a prepaid return label and cheerfully gave me a prompt refund.

Great idea if it would work!

The item as delivered simply does not fit properly. It is larger than the Nuvi 350 screen. I had to cut both the width and height slightly to make it fit. Since the advertisement is clearly for a "Nuvi 350" protector, I found this ridiculous.

I e-mailed the company and they said I received the proper item, it wasn't the wrong one. Instead of modifying it, they said I should have asked for an exchange, even though I received the right thing to begin with. What would be the point?? Waste a couple weeks of my time with shipping back and forth to get the exact same thing?

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I ordered this item when I purchased my Garmin Nuvi a year and a half ago. It has been extremely reliable and has saved my Nuvi from a host of potential screen-scratches (the Nuvi fell off of the dash and fell between the seats of the car, wedged between two metal pieces -NO SCRATCH). I highly recommend this item, but be prepared to throw a fit or two when applying it to the screen!

To reply to other reviews, it doesn't get rid of glare altogether, but it certainly helps reduce it. I have no functional problems with my Nuvi -it is extremely sensitive even with this protective cover on.

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For an anti glare screen, it does nothing, repeat nothing. The only thing it does is add a layer of protection to the expensive screen of your NUVI, maybe it will make it last longer,but it sure won't help the glare.

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these clear screen savers are worth every penny, you may not think that your finger tips will scratch the screen, but when you have to replace the screen down the road because of the fine scratches you will wish you had taken my word for it.

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Microsoft Surface 24W Power Supply

Microsoft Surface 24W Power SupplyI like that this one is more like the chargers my Macbook Pros use, folding plug and no second cable to go from outlet to power supply. It *DOES* work great with the Pro, just is supposed to take longer to charge since it's obviously a less powerful PS. The cable from the plug to the power supply is the same length as the one for the Pro, so you only lose the length of the second power cable from the wall to the power supply of the pro version. But in reality, depending on where you are, you may find MORE freedom since the power supply won't be sitting on the floor. I have an outlet on the wall behind my couch, and if I use the pro, it goes from the height of the outlet down to the floor where the power supply has to sit, then back up to my level. With the smaller RT power supply the cable goes right from the outlet to my surface in a straight line, so I actually end up with the same amount of cable to work with along with the benefit of not "tugging" on the larger power supply and sometimes lifting it in the air from the tension...

Smaller, no big cable to go to the outlet that doesn't coil well, far more portable. So as long as you're not absolutely requiring that you fully charge up from "forced to sleep mode" 5% charge to 100% in 2 hours or less, this is a much better one to carry around with you. I tested charging times with the larger power supply that came with the Surface Pro and will post that info along with the results of the same test using the smaller more portable 24W for a good comparison once I've finished.

Edit I just did a total draw down of the battery to the point less than 5% where it forces itself asleep. I plugged in this smaller power supply and it took me the same amount of time to get a full charge as the full sized pro power supply did just under 2.5 hours. So even more of a bonus. Maybe it won't charge it as much if you're using it concurrently, but if you just have it sitting asleep and plug it in, this one charges as fast as the larger one that comes with the Surface Pro...

Monday, June 23, 2014

Slappa Milano Ladies Laptop HandBag

Slappa SL-LLP-105 Milano Laptop HandbagYes, it is a large bag that looks great photographed. The actual product will leave you wondering how a bag manufacturer could not know that this type of crackled finishing is not appropriate for handles. I purchased the bag about 6 months ago and used it perhaps 5-6 times. The bag itself still looks pristine but the crackled finishing on the short handles have started cracking and peeling away. I was shocked when I first noticed it until it dawned on me that this finish was actually a separate and very thin application on the black canvas handles. Obviously, this finish can not withstand the stress of being held and contorted from the weight of the bag and it's contents. If you're thinking of buying it anyway, be prepared to return it within the window. If you notify Amazon after the window, you will not be happy with the customer service response.

I picked this bag as I was looking for something more stylish than the average (I can't stand the standard black canvas bags). The bag is very comfortable I like that it is soft vs. a firm leather bag and the strap is an appropriate width (some come with narrow ones that dig into your shoulder). Shortly after receiving it (I have had it about 3 weeks) the shiny leather-type material started to peel away from the backing. I had it on a plane and put it under the seat in front of me and it definately showed wear really quickly. I am not thrilled about the lining either which is a felt type material so things don't slide in and out easily. It also stains items put into it. I had a white cord for my iPhone in the bag and it now has a green sheen to it. I kept it around as it is a good size and comfortable but have already bought another bag which I'll use for more day to day activity.

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i bought this bag for my girlfriend in october

she loved it, great bag for her laptop and lots of stuff

she always carries.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

iConcepts IR Keyboard

iConcepts IR Keyboard
  • A universal wireless keyboard utilizes the infra red port
  • Less then 1 inch in thickness
  • Easy to set up, easy navigation, and be able to type with ease with the same standard key layout
  • Compatible with most PDA

What a piece of crap. This item is priced ~50% less than competitors now I know why. The item simply would not communicate with my iPaq 4355. I tried every angle possible to get the keyboard to communicate with the PDA. Don't waste your money on this item.

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I was looking for a keyboard to go with the Palm TX I recently purchased and had considered several different units. What steered me to the iConcepts was the price, as it was marked for quick sale. As the keyboard is compatible with Palm Tungsten devices, I was pretty sure it would work with my TX. It does. Wonderfully, after some tweaks.

At first, the keyboard would work intermittantly, which was a frustrating experience. After slightly bending ( up, the bottom contacts; in, the side contacts) the button battery contacts and sandwiching a spacer between the positive terminal and the battery cover, the iConcepts keyboard has communicated reliably with my TX. This includes both portrait and landscape modes and upside down (IR arm @ 8:00PM position).

I have lightly lubricated the keyboard slide mechanism and rotating IR arm with silicone dry spray. All pieces slide smoothly and this also takes some rotational pressure off of the PDA stand while rotating the IR arm to the correct position for the PDAs IR eye.

Keys are slightly small for my large fingers, the three piece space key(s) takes a bit to get accustomed to. The placement of the right hand "Shift" key is to the right of the "Up Arrow, Page Up, Scroll" key and I find myself moving up a line rather than capitalizing.

The "Hot Buttons" on top and use of the function key in conjunction with "dual action" keys, allow navigation around the PDA screen without the use of the stylus. The stylus can be stowed in a hole located in the upper right hand corner of the case when needed.

The addition, the included Palm OS 3.0 ~ 4.0 driver allows the use of the keyboard with my Handspring Visor.

Overall, I am quite happy with the iConcepts keyboard after fine tuning.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Aluminum Silver Metal Case for HTC Sensation 4G Z710e / HTC Sensation XE

Aluminum Silver Metal Case for HTC Sensation 4G Z710e / HTC Sensation XELoving this case. I purchased this a month ago for my HTC Sensation and it is fantastic.

I was looking for a very solid case that would hold up to transport in a pants pocket with keys and fully protect my expensive phone. This works very well.

All ports are easily accessible and I have not had any issues with plugs not fitting.

The finish is textured, but it wears down a bit and the case develops a nice worn look over time.

I engraved my initials onto the case for a little personalized touch. Worked great.

The only concern I had was that the case would pop open if dropped, because the latch is friction-fit. Thankfully I haven't had a chance to confirm my concern, but the tab that holds the case shut can be bent inward to provide a more secure latching mechanism.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

iPazzPort Wireless KP-810-16A 2.4Ghz 3 Axial Gyro Fly/Air Mouse Mini Keyboard

iPazzPort Wireless KP-810-16A 2.4Ghz 3 Axial Gyro Fly/Air Mouse Mini KeyboardThis product is very good but they still can improve it a little more, I think.

I'm still learning about all its features.

I'm using it with and Android Box for my HDTV.

If you don't want to expend too much, this is a very good option.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Bundle Monster Vinyl Skin Sticker For Xbox 360 S Slim Game Console - Cover Protector Art Decal - Gre

Bundle Monster Vinyl Skin Sticker For Xbox 360 S Slim Game Console - Cover Protector Art Decal - Green Dagger
  • For Xbox 360 Slim only. Skins are made up of ultra thin and superb vinyl material that is environmental friendly. These are NOT hard case or faceplate.
  • Our skins have an upscale leather like finish to distinguish your game console. (See Close Up Shot Image)
  • Highly durable and prevent abrasions & scratching. Removal of skins will not leave any sticky residual.
  • Does not block any vent holes or void your console's warranty.
  • Very easy to apply skins to your game console. No cutting necessary. Self-explanatory.

Not only is this product awesome to look at but the sticky part of it peels off and is reusable. The texture is almost like leather. I would recommend this to anyone wanting their xbox 360 to stick out and become personalized.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

TinySheet 4.0 (DVD)

TinySheet 4.0I have not experienced the problems of the previous reviewer. It has a much smaller footprint than Documents to Go (I don't need the word processor). It performed better than the competition on one of my more important spreadsheets. It's just a bit slow in the synchronizing and it would be nice if it could handle native excel files on the memory card.

I would have gave this product a 0 if there was one. I consider myself to be an intermediate/advanced PC user maintaining over 35 PCs... Take it from a stressed out Facility Manager, I do not have time or spare stress to mess around with JUNK software.

I have SUFFERED for more that a year with TinySheet. The Sync never worked correctly. I had to manually add the Excel document to the upload manager which crashed the computer after sync, reboot the PC, and it may work. To update the file I had to delete the file from upload manager, sync without it, and manually add it back in the upload manager to FORCE it to upload. Do yourself a favor, BUY DOCUMENTS TO GO VERSION 5!

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Cooler Master 120mm Silent Case Fan 4-in-1 Value Pack - (R4-S2S-124K-GP)

Cooler Master 120mm Silent Case Fan 4-in-1 Value Pack -
  • 4 IN 1 Value Pack
  • Higher air flow to enhance cooling performance
  • Ultra silent operation at 19 dBA
  • Economic solution for perfect performance
  • RoHS compliance for protecting the environment

You will simply not find more bang for your buck. These are quiet fans that last and they will plug right into your motherboard. Just FYI, you want to mount these fans vertically and not horizontally because they are sleeve bearing fans. I have made the mistake of mounting these fans horizontally and they get loud and die prematurely. This is not CoolerMaster's fault, it is simply the nature of sleeve bearing fans. For horizontal applications you can use fans with a ball bearing, a rifle bearing et al.

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This is a great value. The fans are silent as advertised and they are packaged in a perfectly sized box.

One thing to keep in mind if buying these fans is that they use the 3-pin connectors. You may need to get 3-pin to 4-pin power connectors if you don't have any spots on your motherboard to connect these fans.

***4-PIN ADAPTERS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

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I originally found an entry on an unnamed "deals of the day" website that had a competing site selling 2 Scythe S-FLEX (E-Series) fans for $20. I heard they (Scythe fans) were some of the best fans out there, and was about to spring for that deal... but when I realized after the added 8 dollars for shipping, it came out to be about 30 dollars... 15 bucks per fan. not so much of a bargain anymore. some fellow in that thread mentioned that if you want a real bargain, get these puppies from Amazon. Four 120mm fans for just over 10 dollars. Of course I had to take a look, and I'm glad I did.

Now, when I built my computer, I bought a CoolerMaster case (CM690). This case has room for 7 case fans I believe. It came with three of these very same model fans, so I already knew from personal experience that they were very quiet and did the job. Certainly worth 3 dollars a fan, no doubt; plus I wanted to add some extra fans since I had so many available mount areas in the case and the daily temps are in the upper 90's right now.

Ordered them, got exactly what you see in the picture. It's been said before, it's only 4 fans, and 12 screws for mounting. The fans are three pin. In my case, I have areas for 7 fans, but my board only has 3 headers! So I feel a lot of you are going to have to either get a couple of 3-pin splitters or something for these to use them all.

The fan cords themselves are approximately 12" long. My front fan cord will not reach any of the fan headers on my motherboard, so I had to use the dreaded 4-pin molex adapter /slash/ monstrosity that turns your tidy cable management into a rat's nest. I would really recommend something like this -http://www.amazon.com/1FT-TX3-Power-Splitter-Cable/dp/B002DY7M1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1277947201&sr=8-1

That will allow you to hook up 2 of these fans into only 1 motherboard fan header -plus, it gives you an extra 12" of cord. With 24" of cable (including the fan's cable itself), it should reach to the darkest corners of any sized case, and will be a lot more manageable and cleaner looking than the hideous molex/4-pin adapters.

So how about the noise? What can we compare it to in real life? Ok -right now, in my case (1 foot from me, at about shoulder level) I have 6 of these fans running, plus the CPU fan. I would most closely compare the noise level to that of an air vent or air conditioner intake when your central AC is on. Just a very low, non-distracting flowing air noise.

Now if I get crazy and crank them to wide open, they are a bit noiser, but really not too unbearable. I would compare 6 of them at full speed to the noise level of maybe... an electric toothbrush? This is a bit distracting, as it actually catches my attention (as said though, the case is 1 foot from me, nearly level with my shoulders/head).

If you let the motherboard control the speed of the fans, they are very near silent. It sounds like maybe a newer CD-ROM drive steadily spinning a CD at idle (*not* revving up).

So if you are even questioning getting this... just spring for it. They may not be super high-end wind tunnel 250CFM fans that will allow you to use your computer case as a second freezer, but they do the job, and they do it well for such a tiny amount of money. On a side note, I recommend CoolerMaster products in general... especially their cases. Sturdy and well thought-out designs.

P.S. -fan direction and airflow is sometimes a science, depending on where your mount holes are and what kind of heatsink, etc, you have. Personally, this is my config:

1 front fan pulls air into the case, over the hard drive bay area

1 back fan, obviously pushes hot air out the back

2 top mounted fans, with air flowing upwards and out of the case (my thought behind this was hot air rises, so at the top of the case is most likely going to be hot air that I want to remove from the case, not blow it back in)

2 side mounted fans (this one is tricky, as one is over the add-in card area... which I have pulling in cool air -and the real question is: what about the fan mount right above the heatsink? I'm using the Intel stock heatsink & fan, which blows air straight up off the processor, which would be perpendicular to the side of the case. my thought here was at this mount area, have the fan blowing air *out* of the case, since hot air is going to blow off of the heatsink, into this fan, which will expel the air out the side of the case)

Point is, though: When you start working with 4, 5, 6 or more fans... you're creating areas of high and low pressure, which can make the heat move differently than you might expect. Some configurations that I expected would dramatically reduce case temps in fact did the opposite and raised my temps!

The only things I wish these fans had but don't are 1) shielded/covered cables. looks a lot nicer when the three yellow, red and black cables are wrapped in a black shielding. I imagine this could be done with some duct tape after you got your cables routing where you want, so it's not a big deal... and 2) maybe if the cables were a little bit longer... like maybe 18" would be great, for larger cases. It gets annoying having to reach in and unplug the side fans every time I want to take the side cover off! Other than that, this pack is the cat's pajamas.

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Friday, March 7, 2014

PDair Leather Case for Nokia N8 - Horizontal Pouch Type (Black)

PDair Leather Case for Nokia N8 - Horizontal Pouch TypeLooks pretty good though would like the nylon to be black instead of white. N8 fits great. Arrived on time.

I still have this item and to this day it does not show a sign of wear. I got this item about two years ago when the Nokia N8 was first released here on amazon. This item has stood the test of time inmmy opinion and I still have the case to proove it. This case fits the phone in a snug manner but not to the extent that you have to put up a fight to take the phone out of it. It's definitely well made from quality materials. And imsay this because to this day the leather has not shown any signs whatsoever of cracking or flaking which is a big plus these days. It's hard to find quality when it comes cellphone cases.

Based on the aforementioned, if you have the Nokia N8 and you are looking for a good case for it then this is for you!

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

rooCASE Dual Station (Black) Leather Case Cover with Stand and Elastic Hand Strap for Samsung GALAXY

rooCASE Dual Station Leather Case Cover with Stand and Elastic Hand Strap for Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1Outstanding product,for an EXCELLENT price.Nice leather material ,very sturdy.

Galaxy tablet fits perfectly with easy access to all functions.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

BoxWave Capacitive Huawei Mercury Styra (Jet Black)

BoxWave Capacitive Huawei Mercury StyraI would have continued to use this except for the fact that the case that I bought just fit the phone and not the phone with the flexiskin on it. Well made, fit well, and durable.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Case Star ® leather 13.3" 13 inch Red Laptop notebook computer MESSENGER/porfolio/envelope case/bag

Case Star ® leather 13.3' 13 inch Red Laptop notebook computer MESSENGER/porfolio/envelope case/bag/sleeve for NEW macbook AIR A1369 PRO A1278 with Case Star Velvet Bag
  • Compatible for NEW macbook AIR 13" A1369/PRO 13" A1278 only
  • Material: PU/synthetic leather
  • Protect your laptop from cold, heat,scratch etc
  • Using the winding way, and this winding buckle design is very classic

Good but no beautiful as showed on website. The color is quite ugly, if I could choose again I would choose another color.. After all, it is usable.

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This case is really ideal for anyone trying to be discreet with their MacBook Air. It was bought for my wife who is a High School teacher. As you can imagine, a Macbook Air could easily grow feet and "walk away" on its own in a HS environment. She keeps the laptop in this case/portfolio in her school bag and NOBODY would ever guess what is inside. It looks like just another manilla envelope except it is red so if she forgets to put it away when she gets to her classroom or steps away from it for a little while, it will not attract attention.

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These things are not bad. Some reviewers have criticized the fact that it would not protect your laptop from a drop but I think that is such a ridiculous comment to make. One look at this photo and right away you should realize its not meant for that. Clearly this is for protecting the surface and also for "disguising" your laptop so nobody suspects it's an expensive laptop laying around. My MacBook air 13 inch, the newest model, fits nicely inside. Not to large although there's some good breather room in there. Keeps my laptop out of the sun and dust. Also protects the surface when I slip it into a bag when traveling.

The only thing I was not happy with was that there was some weird dry black stuff inside only about an inch long which I had to scrape off so it doesn't scratch the laptop, it did come off and I purchased two of these, the other had no problem at all. The string is a bit annoying since it already Velcro shuts but I suppose it's added effect for the whole hide your laptop thing.

Over all I'm pleased. This is what I suspected the product was for, and it is doing the job well.

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It does the job, it looks sleek and you wouldn't guess there's a laptop inside. The red buttons you tie the string around are kind of tacky, as is the string, but otherwise it's neat. I just put up with it and enjoy the inexpensive laptop protection!

Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 15.6-Inch Laptop
  • Intel Core i5 3210M 2.5 GHz (3 MB Cache)
  • 4 GB SDRAM
  • 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
  • 15.6-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
  • Windows 8, 4.5-hour battery life

To begin, I've owned laptops in both 14" and 17" sizes and specifically chose this 15-inch model based on my previous experiences with each. The screen size is perfect for productivity while keeping the machine small enough for lugging around. At around 5 pounds, I have no trouble carrying it to the next room or outside so portability is great. My first impression out of the box was that this is an elegant looking machine but you probably won't draw attention like you would with an ultrabook (which I actually like!)

I really like the responsiveness of the keyboard, though I feel like it will take some "breaking in" before the keys are well-suited for typing long documents. The display is crisp and colors are showing up nicely. I'd probably rate it a 7 or 8 based on the display quality alone.

Several reviews have stated that the touchpad is difficult to use, and to some extent I would agree. However, there is one setting, namely the horizontal scrolling setting, that can be turned off in the Elan touchpad configuration (from the taskbar) which will almost eliminate the touchpad issue that the CNET and notebook review sites don't mention. I believe Acer simply didn't factor in the horizontal scroll ability from Elan because there are arrows for the vertical scroll on the touchpad, but none for horizontal.

Windows 8 has some issues, but they aren't related to the notebook itself and this isn't a windows 8 review so I won't badmouth nor rate Acer on these grounds. Specifically there should have been better support for users without a touch screen device (I refuse to use a display with fingerprints on it) but that blame should fall on Microsoft, not acer.

There is a good deal of pre-installed software, but much of it seems somewhat useful. I usually remove about 80-100% of pre-installed manufacturer programs on the first boot, but with this machine I kept about 40% of the software to at least give them a chance.

Solid performance, zero lag, and everything just seems to work. No trouble with any of the hardware thus far (still first day of use) and I'm generally feeling really good about this purchase with the help of those black Friday discounts!

I may update this review in a few weeks once I've had some more time to get used to it, but I wanted to average out the overall ratings of this system because at least the first review was completely biased based on the experience of the operating system alone and the ability to play games. Please don't waste our time and badmouth the entire system in your reviews because you had a bad experience with a few aspects of it.

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I own the previous model of this laptop. Acer upgraded the new model from Windows 7 to Windows 8. The only other difference between the two models is that Acer swapped out the second generation sandy bridge i5 processor for the the new third gen ivy bridge i5 processor. The new i5 3210m processor has a slight performance increase of 5 percent, better graphics performance, and should get slightly better battery life as compared to the old 2450m.

With that said, here is my review for the previous model. Everything else I said will still apply.

It took nine days from the time I ordered the laptop until it was delivered.

Several components of this laptop can be upgraded/tweaked to increase the overall performance of the laptop. The Nvidia graphic interface can be adjusted in Windows to a high performance mode which will override the Intel graphics. The Nvidia 630m gives a noticeable performance boost. The Nvidia GPU puts a serious drain on the battery if you aren't plugged in to the wall. Make sure to check that your Nvidia graphics card is updated with the newest drivers that are available.

I also installed 4GB of additional DDR3 RAM in the empty slot. I went with the 20$ budget RAM that Amazon suggested as an accessory. And finally, I spent a few hours cloning the 5400rpm hard drive onto a new Sandisk Extreme 240GB SSD. It was my first time cloning a drive and it turned into a huge headache, but I learned a lot. I'm seeing read speeds of 480 MB/S on the new SSD. After I got windows up and running on the SSD, I went through and uninstalled all of the bloatware that Acer pre-installs and cleaned up the junk programs running in memory.

After upgrades, this budget laptop is almost exactly on par for performance with the most expensive version of the new Macbook Pro with the Ivy Bridge i7 processor that costs over twice as much. With the upgrades, my laptop boots up in less than ten seconds. After upgrades, your Windows experience index should be around a 7. According to Windows, "A computer with a base score of 6.0 or 7.0 has a faster hard disk, and can support high-end, graphics-intensive experiences, such as multiplayer and 3‑D gaming and recording and playback of HDTV content."

I'm very impressed with the performance so far. As a test, I simultaneously ran a dozen windows in Google Chrome, an HD movie, BitTorrent, Warcraft 3, Photoshop, and Microsoft Word. The processor gadget in Windows showed that the processor was running at only 4 percent. It handles every game I've tested on the highest settings. So far I've played Call of Duty 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, Fallout 3, Warcraft and Borderlands. It also handles video editing 1080p HD movies without any lag.

Pros:

Price/performance for this laptop is insanely good

Intel i5 processor easily handles multitasking

Upgradeable

Open slot for additional DDR3 memory

easily accessible hard drive bay

Photoshop CS6 opens in 2 seconds (after SSD upgrade)

Ridiculously fast 10 second Windows boot time (after SSD upgrade)

instantaneous wake from hibernation state

Nvidia Graphics card can run demanding video games at high/medium detail

4-5 hour battery life

DVD drive is handy (a lot of manufacturer's are phasing them out, especially in the ultrabooks)

Wireless internet worked perfectly right out of the box (because I hate downloading drivers)

Cons:

As described by other users, the black plastic outer shell on this laptop definitely shows off finger prints.

A bit heavier than it looks, but definitely reasonable

built-in speakers are not that great (they never are)

Microsoft Office 'starter' only includes Word and Excel

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I needed a cheap(er) laptop that could play games, do school, play movies; be the ultimate entertainment machine. After spending dozens of hours of research and reading way to many reviews, I came across the answer; the Acer V3. After seeing the price drop from $650 to $530, I finally made my decision and purchased this semi-gaming behemoth.

Packaging: As you might expect, it came with lots of cardboard, and lots of bubble wrap. It arrived in perfect condition however, and I am happy with the speed of the shipping. 5/5

Build: A little on the heavy side (around 5lbs.), but is not near as bad as my previous Dell Latitude. The screen is nice, winning the best screen award in the house :D, bright too. The keyboard is stellar, and it has a full number pad that is excellent for gaming. I have not been experiencing the mousepad issues other reviewers have raged about, I like it for light web browsing, but I usually prefer my gaming mouse over the mousepad. A downside, that is sure to enrage others, is that the screen, keyboard, and pretty much everything on the surface of the laptop is a extreme fingerprint magnet. While I don't mind it as long as it doesn't get on the screen, it will annoy some I'm sure. Overall, 4/5.

EDIT: I little nitpick I have is that there is no cap locks indicator. I usually don't mind this, but it does get annoying somethimes.

Gaming: The graphic card, the Nvidia 630m 1gig is a good (not great) graphic card that should be able to play most games at med/high. Below are the fps scores I've got playing games

1. Minecraft: Easily 60-120 fps, everything max, I installed optifine and some hd texture packs and still got around 60-100 fps. I tried to lag that game in Creative Mode, I blew up 100 plus tnt, had four Wither Bosses out, and it still maintained 40+ fps. Don't believe rumors that you can't install this game on Windows 8, I've been playing this game without any issues thus far, will update otherwise.

2: Feed the Beast: Around 40-60 on max. Feed the beast is a collection (60) mods for minecraft that work simultaneously.

2. Planteside 2: Around 20-40 fps on Medium; average 30. It works great while playing, I didn't try on high, and don't except it to work well. But it's still fun playing on Medium.

3. Torchlight 1: Steady 60 fps.

4. Transformers: War For Cybertron: Steady 30 fps on high, even on multiplayer.

5. Arkham Asylum: 20-30 on max.

6. Rayman Origins: Easily playable on 720p.

7. DCUO: Hovers around 30 on a mix of med. and high settings.

8. Lord of the Rings Online: Do not know the exact fps, but ran fairly smoothly on med-high.

9. Realm of the Mad God: Easily playable in 720p.

I don't have that many games installed as I am a little short on money, but with each new game I get, I will update this review. Overall: 4/5

Heat: This is a downside for me. The vent that sucks in air and circulates it around the laptop is on the bottom of the laptop, right where your leg will be if it is on your lap! This results in putting the laptop in an odd position on your lap if your gaming. I did not realize this at first while I was playing transformers and was blocking air circulation while playing. This resulted in temps reaching 65-70 C; really hot. But after I positioned to increase airflow It kept relatively cool (for gaming) at 50-60 C. You won't notice the heat too much, however, if your watching a video or surfing the web. Overall: 3/5.

Internet connectivity: Here is where the laptop's biggest flaw is. Windows 8 will NOT connect to a WEP network on a shared key, I did not realize this and could not connect to the home network! It was a huge pain in the side to change from a WEP to a WPA-PSK network, too which my laptop connected fairly well, I still get random dropouts sometimes, but all our devices in the house are experiencing the same problem too. We still don't know the problem with it yet and hopefully it will be resolved soon. 2/5

So, if you want a cheap laptop that can play games relatively well, get this one as it has one of the cheapest price/performance ratio I've seen on amazon. While not prefect, a little heavy, a finger print magnet, and gets a little hot while gaming, and it doesn't to a WEP network on shared key, I'm quite happy with my purchase.

I will continue to update this review over time. If you have any questions regarding this laptop, please ask and I'll do my best to answer them.

Hope this helps,

J. Applesmith

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My old faithful home-built tower PC finally stopped working the week of Thanksgiving, which conveniently worked out for some Cyber Monday shopping. Aside from the automatic star from my wife for any laptop that allowed me to stop borrowing hers, I have been pleasantly surprised with this computer.

The i5 processor has blown through installing all my old programs. This has been one of the fastest re-setups I have had in a while. I ran through a batch of video rendering and compression to give it a good test run. I knew that it should run much faster than my old single core system, but I had a reduction in runtime of around 70%, which was more than I was expecting.

My days of hardcore gaming have passed, but I still play around every week or so. The system had no trouble running Civilization V and Neopolian: Total War at close to max video settings. I did get some long processing time on the larger maps for CivV, but I think that is to be expected. Good screen size, average screen resolution. The dedicated video card was a big plus when I bought this system, and it worked well for the games I have. I would recommend this as a great budget systems for games or for a gamer who wants to play the old games he has laying around.

Not overly heavy at 5 lbs. I like the full size keyboard with a numpad, again great for gaming. I have not had the problems that the other reviews have had with the touchpad, but I use a wireless mouse most of the time. Speakers have good volume and quality for built in speakers. Not a lot of bloatware pre-installed like a lot of systems I have bought. Wildtangent had to go but some of the others actually look useful.

I could not end this review without talking about Windows 8. The jury is still out for me, and since I have a license for Win7 that is not being used, I may revert. But I am going to give it some more time first. The Start tile screen freaked me out at first, but once I got to the desktop tile I felt much better. Once there everything runs pretty normally. For all those on the fence because this laptop has Win8, the old desktop look and feel is still there if you want it to be. Do not let that hold you back if you like the rest of the specs.

This is my second Acer laptop. I have had three HPs, a Toshiba, a Dell and a Sony. My past Acer has been reliable as most of the laptops I have owned and much better than the year my Dell ran before the motherboard blew. I will have to update later if any problems develop on this one.

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I used to have an Acer Aspire 7750 but it was stolen recently. So I had to search for a replacement. This is the 4th laptop I'm buying from Acer since I found it extremely reliable and affordable.

It was a bargain to find a laptop with a 1GB dedicated graphics card at this price range. I use the laptop for college work and some occasional gaming. The boot times were reasonable and applications ran quite smoothly. World of Warcraft ran at 45 fps on medium settings.

However there are a couple of problems,

First, the panels are a fingerprint magnet.

The touchpad is extremely sensitive. It is a pain to type sometimes because if the palm touches the pad, the cursor moves somewhere else and you'll have to correct it a lot.

Also, whenever I bring the laptop out of standby mode, I lose sound even though the volume control shows that sound is playing. A reboot/ hibernation fixes that problem.

The battery lasts around 4 hrs with watching movies and browsing the net.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Acer Aspire V3-771G-6601 17.3-Inch Laptop (Midnight Black)

Acer Aspire V3-771G-6601 17.3-Inch Laptop
  • Intel Core_i5_2450M Processor 3.1GHz (3MB Cache)
  • 6GB SDRAM RAM
  • 500GB 5400rpmHard Drive
  • 17.3-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Was looking for a laptop under $1000 to play World of Warcraft and some of my other favorite games, and to also use for a little video editing on the side. Needed a dedicated graphics card and big screen in addition to a fast processor. This laptop has exceeded my expectations, and I spent only $50 more than my original budget. Very happy with the purchase! If you are also looking for a cheap gaming laptop, check this one out.

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I bought this last month to replace an older laptop I had. I was kind of skeptical of the reviews at first but the

specs were good. I have to admit they were right about it. The battery lasts for quite a long time just doing light

stuff, even some gameing. I thru in a couple stix of 8gb ram and it broght the score up! The only flaws i found are the hard drive needs to be bigger and get used to finger prints and smudges cause you will see bunches on the Piano

Black case. Overall its got it where it counts. Under the Hood.

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I did a ton of research and implemented my boyfriend's knowledgeable input when looking for a new laptop over the past couple months. I had heard that Acer had quality products at reasonable prices. I got this laptop as an entertainment computer and it has not let me down at all. One of the first things I did upon receiving it was I installed and played some WoW on the highest graphic settings. The NVIDIA graphics card with 2 GB dedicated RAM was a must for me and IT IS AWESOME! No lag at all. This laptop doesn't overheat like my old HP did and it's much lighter weight than I thought it would be. All in all, I'm extremely happy with this computer and would recommend it to anyone. In fact, my brother went out and purchased himself an Acer netbook shortly after playing with my Acer. SO HAPPY :D

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This is a truly stunning computer. I'm glas to see that more are on the way. Very excited to buy this for my birthday. The processor is lightning fast and the price is amazing. I've looked around and this is really the best option. This really is the whole package. I really hope they keep this item up for a long time so many can have the chance to purchase it!

Out of the box this PC looks like one spent over $1000 on it. It's built well and is light weight even though it is a 17.3 inch screen. I like that the keys are large and don't make a clicking sound when in use but I could say the mouse right and left click are a little on the difficult to press. There isn't a lot of bloatware on this hard drive. It is fast and the sound is pretty good coming from the speakers. 2-3.0 USB on the left side and 2-2.0 on the right. HDMI, Bluetooth this Acer is loaded with extras. It runs cool and the fan is very quiet. The screen offers HD and it crystal clear. Honestly, I don't think I could go to a 15" screen after having this computer. I got it for $649 from J&R computer which I think is an awesome price. Good buy.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Bundle Monster Vinyl Skin Sticker For Xbox 360 S Slim Game Console - Cover Protector Art Decal - Red

Bundle Monster Vinyl Skin Sticker For Xbox 360 S Slim Game Console - Cover Protector Art Decal - Red Vines
  • For Xbox 360 Slim only. Skins are made up of ultra thin and superb vinyl material that is environmental friendly. These are NOT hard case or faceplate.
  • Our skins have an upscale leather like finish to distinguish your game console. (See Close Up Shot Image)
  • Highly durable and prevent abrasions & scratching. Removal of skins will not leave any sticky residual.
  • Does not block any vent holes or void your console's warranty.
  • Very easy to apply skins to your game console. No cutting necessary. Self-explanatory.

its and awesome skin it looks good and the materiel does not leave a sticky mess if you ever want to remove it to put on a new one. it comes of nice and the only reason i gave it a 4 star and not a 5 is because its not an exact fit but it is great for me. this is the one i have http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MD0F06/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img

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I prefer the bundle monster skins over any of the rest. They are easier to put on and they fit the best. They are also the best price on skins.

Friday, January 3, 2014

REALOOK T-Mobile LG G2x (Optimus 2x) Screen Protector, Crystal Clear 2-PK

REALOOK T-Mobile LG G2x Screen Protector, Crystal Clear 2-PK
  • Perfect Fit on your T-Mobile G2x (Optimus 2x) LCD screen
  • Crystal Clear and Color Brilliant
  • Superior Scratch Protection
  • Bubble Free Easy Installation
  • Complete Installation Accessories and Manual

What a disappointment. I used the Realook protector for my wife's Samsung Galaxy S 4G and my original Galaxy S 4G as well and it was, by far, the best screen protector I'd ever used for any phone, period. Great clarity and it's almost completely invisible once installed properly and I gave this a 5-star review on that page. This, however, is awful. It doesn't even cover the glass and looks incredibly cheesy!!

Look I understand there's a beveled edge on this glass, but this is a horrible solution. I would never qualify this as a "perfect fit for your G2X" it's not close to perfect and looks awful. There should have been some sort of disclaimer on the product that it WILL NOT COVER THE GLASS only the middle portion so that it's clear you have this freaky piece of plastic just smack dab in the middle of your screen. Ack! Also... due to this bizarre placement... it is VERY difficult to get it aligned properly as it's designed to sit INSIDE the beveled portion... if your placement is off even a little, but the time you get to the bottom of the screen, you'll notice a part of your protector hanging off one of the beveled edges and you have to start over.

Sorry, Realook, I love your product for other phones... but you should have just left this one alone if you couldn't develop a real solution for the beveled edge or at least warned us that would be the case.

UPDATE: A commenter points out that there is a photo in the photo section that shows the exact fit. I did not look through every photo, so I'm upgrading this to TWO stars. Here's why: The description says that it's sized perfectly for my G2X there should be a caveat in the description explaining that it will not cover the entire glass due to the bevel. Also, even if I had seen this and ordered it, the fact that it is almost impossible to put on without some part of the plastic hanging over the bevel ever so slightly due to the fact that the top of the protector has rounded corners (making it very difficult to use the top of the phone as a guide for placement). I have removed this protector from my phone due to this and it is, therefore, less than satisfactory for my needs. But, I still swear by Realook for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G or any phone where it will cover the whole screen. You can't beat it for that.

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