Showing posts with label latest handheld games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label latest handheld games. Show all posts

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Lenmar AIDCU2 Auto Charger with High Output Dual USB for for Smartphones, iPad/Tablets, MP3 Players

Lenmar AIDCU2 Auto Charger with High Output Dual USB for for Smartphones, iPad/Tablets, MP3 Players and Other USB Powered Devices
  • High output dual USB car charger ideal for smartphones, iPad/tablets, mp3 players and other USB powered devices
  • 2.1A total output for one USB port or shared between two
  • Sleek, compact design looks great and reduces clutter around your vehicle's dashboard & console areas
  • Works with any 12V DC auto lighter socket to keep you powered and connected on the road
  • Replaceable 10 amp car fuse protects your connected devices from electrical damage

Found this today while out @ Fry's for $4.99 so I took a chance. Since my needs are minimal (occasional iPod 5G use in non-iPod integrated vehicles) I thought it might be nice to get one with dual USB ports, just in case.

After taking it out to the parking lot I recall how a number of these chargers don't always work in every car. So I plugged it into my '04 TSX 12V power port and low and behold it lite up, so far so good.

Since my car has dual 12V ports (with flip-up protective covers)and because the charger is not a flush mount (sticks out more than an inch) it appears somewhat awkward and prevents the covers from closing. Next I relocated it to the power port inside the center console storage compartment (below armrest). As soon as I did the device began to flicker. After removing and reinserting it, it failed completely.

Only after closer inspection did I notice the center pin was dislodged and fully retracted (should be spring loaded and fully extended). I grabbed my receipt, product and packaging and immediately returned it (all within 15 minutes of purchasing it). Rather then exchanging it, I decided to wait and reassess my options.

I post this as a heads up to anyone contemplating this model (also branded under other names)...

BTW, I'm not completely heartless so I gave it 2 stars instead of one primarily because of:

Dual USB ports with 2.1 Amp (max on top port)

Integral and accessible fuse

Subtle illumination

Bottom line, I don't expect much of electronics (other then work reliably for a reasonable time) but if a device fails within the first half hour... time to start over. It's also the best way I know to send a message to companies regarding inferior merchandise quality.

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I originally purchased this to run my GPS and charge my phone or I-pod while on motorcycle trips.

It was excellent for this use and my wife has since "borrowed" it to use in her car.

I really need to get another one.....

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Best Car Charger I've Used! Second one I've bought. Gave one to a family member. Compact and yet powerful charger.

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I really enjoyed this project right up until it broke. It's not too long, so you can fit it into a tight space. It also puts out a lot of power, nonstop.

The trouble is, if you pull it out and put it back in too many times, the shell starts to crack, and the fuse falls out. Replacement fuses are very hard to find. Eventually the tip fell out and the whole thing split apart. My wife's unit, however, is still going strong because she leaves it in.

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When plugged in and turned on, it works ok. But there is a serious voltage spike when you first power this up. Apparently no filtering is used at all. Messed up my phone. So only add/remove devices AFTER it is plugged in and powered.

And that big bright blue light...what a waste of energy! This thing is BRIGHT. In the dark it lights the whole car. So even when nothing is plugged in, it's still drawing alot of power. Annoying and unnecessary.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Rii Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Nokia Symbian S60/Windows Mobile 5.0 Cellphones

Rii Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Nokia Symbian S60/Windows Mobile 5.0 CellphonesThe Rii keyboard was an inexpensive replacement for my Logitech diNovo Mini after my trusty mini started to break down on me. I am going to continuously make comparisons between the two keyboards to help out those who have narrowed down their choices between these two keyboards. The positive things about this keyboard first:

Backlit keys (A must have feature for Home Theater PC enthusiasts Press Fn + F1 to light up)

Small form factor.

Even lighter than the diNovo Mini.

Built in laser pointer (although I don't know anyone who needs a laser pointer in their living room)

The Fn keys light up also, unlike the diNovo Mini.

The orientation of the keyboard can be changed to optimize one hand function (Press Fn + Alt).

Now the negatives:

Awkward design you will have to stretch out your right thumb a little far to reach the keys diNovo makes it completely natural (Don't get me wrong, its not a deal breaker, I can compromise with that if I am paying only half the price of diNovo).

The touch pad is too small to navigate across some applications if you are used to the large, circular touch disk of the diNovo mini, you will immediately notice the lack of real estate available on the Rii keyboard's touchpad. You will have to drag across the touch pad multiple times to get from one corner of the screen to the other. Again, something I can compromise with.

The user manual is too short and missing a lot of information about important functions of the keyboard (how to light up the keys/ change orientation, etc). This again is not a big deal.

Now the reason why I am thinking I should have stayed with my diNovo mini. After you turn off the keyboard, and turn it back onit takes a good 20-30 seconds to reconnect to your computer. It may not sound a lot, but try sitting idle in front of your computer for 20 seconds when you want to look something up, or skip part of a movie. And you never know if the keyboard is malfunctioning and needs to be paired again with the computer. Another problem I have is that there is no button to simply connect the keyboard Most bluetooth devices have a button dedicated for the "connecting" after the device has been disconnected (it does have a bluetooth button to pair for the first time you may press it but the keyboard will enter pairing mode and you will have to pair it again instead of "connecting"). Just to be fair I am using my own bluetooth adapter and not the one that came with the keyboard.

Another strong point which goes against this keyboard is the bluetooth performance. I have noticed that I have to hold it at certain height and certain locations where the cursor is most responsive to my thumb's movements. Hold it while sitting on my couch and within line of sight of the adapter = good performance; hold it while I am laying down on my couch, and not in line of sight of the adapter = horrible performance I know bluetooth does not require to be in line of sight to function but performance level drop several notches when I move away form the line of sight.

The biggest point perhaps is that this purchase is more like a gamble I have looked through many websites and haven't found any information on contacting the manufacturer or where to register the product. There is also no information on the warranty of the item, even in the User manual. If it breaks, there is not much you can do other than throwing it out.

On the other hand, my diNovo was approved for a replacement within 10 minutes when I called Logitech Tech support. They didn't even verify if it was still under warranty, or asked for receipts. On top of that they provided me with a shipping label to send the diNovo in. I think now I know why their pricetag is higher than the Rii.

I have 2 of these. I got it originally to use with my phone & tablet when streaming video to a TV via hdmi. Then my son snagged it to try with his htpc setup, and after some issues with the bt stack on his computer ( this was a windows issue, not the keyboards)' it worked there to, and I got another for him

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I use this with my Motorola Xoom tablet computer. Paired on first try and stays paired. Tested the range and was amazed, works to about 45 feet, and can penetrate one wall! (not saying that's practical, but it is a testament to the good range).

It is small, but the feel of the keys is good, and the track-pad works great, especially for its small size.

Has built in battery that lasts me about a month or two with light use. Recharges by plugging into USB port on computers with included cable. I purchased a cheap USB cigarette lighter adapter and can now charge in my truck also. Charging port on keyboard is Mini-USB.

Very Satisfied!

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it works as described! The price is perfect for the product as it is not expensive! It works just fine! I RECOMEND!!

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Great Product use it to play game from the couch like call of duty through my mac and long battery life.

Monday, August 25, 2014

BoxWave Canon PowerShot SX210 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)

BoxWave Canon PowerShot SX210 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector
  • Award Winning Anti-Glare Canon PowerShot SX210 Screen Protector
  • Dust Repelling
  • Bubble-free Application
  • Fingerprint Free
  • Sized to specifically fit the Canon PowerShot SX210

Went on really well. Does a fantastic job at not getting fingerprints! Smudges wipe right off with your fingers. However, it isn't nearly as clear as I was hoping. Still haven't decided if I'm going to keep it on. I will update later.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Clear Anti-glare Screen Protector for the HP iPAQ hx2495 / hx 2495 - Gomadic Brand

Clear Anti-glare Screen Protector for the HP iPAQ hx2495 / hx 2495 - Gomadic Brand
  • Improves screen contrast and handwriting recognition
  • Provides clear, anti-glare, dust repelling and fingerprint free surface
  • Protects expensive touch screen from scrapes and scratches
  • Includes soft card squeegee, easy to install
  • Washable and backed by Gomadics Lifetime Warranty

I found this screen protector to be extremely useful in preventing my screen from being scratched further. However, I found that it still tends to draw a lot of dust to it instead of away from it. I also noticed that it doesn't fully cover the entire screen on my HP IPAQ HX2490. I just made sure to cover the side that I know that I utilized most often in writing.

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First time anti-glare protector was too small for screen and came with its own lint. Upon notifying Gomadic, received immediate response and rapidly sent me a new one which was great in all ways. Only minor problem was, sometimes hard to get stylus to drag well in games that required that move.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Toshiba e755 Pocket PC with Win PocketPC 2002

Toshiba e755 Pocket PC with Win PocketPC 2002
  • Expansion slots for CompactFlash and SD memory cards for additional storage and software capabilities
  • 3.8 TFT touch-sensitive screen has a resolution of 240 x 320 with a maximum of 65,000 colors
  • Built-in microphone, speaker and digital voice recorder
  • Includes long-lasting Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
  • What's in the box: Toshiba Pocket PC e755, USB Cradle, 10W AC Adapter, 1-Stylus, Soft Slip Case, Quick Start Card and Warranty Card

(Note: The only difference between the e750 and e755 is that the latter e755 comes with a photo viewer software title on the companion CD. In fact, the machine in the e755 packaging is labeled "e750," so I'll refer to it as e750 in this review.)

Featuring a new mobile processor, the most internal memory of any PDA (64MB RAM plus 64MB non-RAM for a total of 128MB), built-in 802.11b wi-fi, the best PDA screen from Toshiba so far. and good battery life, the e750/e755 is close to being perfect. The compact (0.6 inches thin) and attractive form factor is a huge plus, as well.

The new Intel processor (PXA255 running at 400Mhz) is without doubt the star of the new line-up. It's an updated version of the first-gen Xscalar processor, which wasn't getting good reviews due to lack of optimization options. The e750/e755 *is* optimized for the new processor, which results in speedy application launches and operations. Nothing gives a Pocket PC user more pleasure than seeing his/her favorite app come up instantly. The e750 also allows you to switch between two speeds, hence you can choose between higher speed or better battery life. Even at the lower speed, PPC apps feel quick and responsive. The LiIon battery is user replaceable, and an optional "extended" battery is available now from Toshiba.

What's left to improve for Toshiba is their lackluster customer support. Also, because their PPCs are made by an OEM in Taiwan rather than in their own plants in Japan, the build quality is still a bit lacking, but the e750/e755 seems to be better made than the error-prone e740.

Update with more details:

The e750 is indeed a joyful PDA! The high price and the lack of a built-in camera aside -but who really needs the latter, right? -it really comes close to being a master-of-all-trades device. I haven't tested the wireless features as much as I had hoped, due to the fact there just aren't many free hot spots around these days. But I'll update this review when I get more hands-on experience in this area.

In terms of everyday use this is a true workhorse. I'll talk more about the specs below, but the numbers don't really reveal how pleasant using the e750 is. The hundreds of annoyances that plagued the e740, its older cousin, have been fixed. There are far fewer crashes and syncs go more smoothly. At just 6.5 ounces, while not the lightest Pocket PC, you get something very close to a handheld computer, especially when you get the foldable keyboard!

The e750 has a total of 128MB of RAM, 32 of which is ROM, 32 is flash-ROM (which means content stored on it won't go away even if the battery is completely dead... think of it as a small hard disk without moving parts), and the rest 64 is true user-accessible RAM. Having a real 64MB to play with is a bliss, especially for someone like me who started out with 16MB on the Casio EM-500 and last saw 46MB on the HP iPaq 1910. The extra 18MB makes a big difference. Now I can play Doom and Quake at the same time!

Given the thin form factor of the e750, it still amazes me how it can feature both a Type I/II CompactFlash (CF) slot as well as a Secure Digital (SD) slot. Since wi-fi is already built-in, both can happily be used solely for storage expansion. The highest capacity for SD right now (as of April 2003) is 512MB, but that costs a small fortune. The best value belongs to 256MB cards, and I highly recommend the one from Lexar (see my review there). If you put in a 512MB SD and a 512MB CF, you'll get 1GB of extra storage for under one-hundred-fifty dolrs! The CF slot can probably be used for other peripherals; but the situation is not clear right now as to which CF peripherals will be supported in the e750.

The 3.8-inch (measured diagonally) screen is the largest among Pocket PCs on the market today, and the best from Toshiba so far. I personally like the screens on the iPaq 1910 and Viewsonic V35 better, but this screen is more than "good." The resolution is still PPC's standard 240x320, so it would be nice to see someday PPC manufacturers would go higher than that. I'd love a PPC the size of the e750 but with a 4" screen and 320x480 resolution!

There are a lot of optional accessories you can get for the e750, including the foldable keyboard and extended battery mentioned above. This is truly an exciting newcomer to the PPC family... one that looks and performs like a winner.

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I've recently made the decision to purchase a 755 to replace my

aging Palm unit. I'm still in the learning phase of using the

755/Pocket PC and so far I'm mostly pleased. So, instead of

reiterating the specifications of the 755 I will offer a

comparison to my old device and some observations:

The 755 has 48 times more memory than my 2MB Palm. Great.

The 755 has 2 memory card options. My Palm is ancient in this

respect, but more modern palms address this via SD.

The 755 uses a lot of juice (color screen/fast processor).

I get about 2.5 months of service on my Palm on two AAA

batteries (using the backlight on rare occasions. I

haven't tested how long the 755 would last on one charge,

but have seen the battery indicator go to 80% after an hour

of trying a load of things (browsing, music etc).

One item to note: after a few days of use I'm getting an

incorrect 99% charged battery on the Settings/System/Power

application. I'm not sure if I'm getting this because I

upgraded to ActiveSync 2.6 doesn't budge from 99%.

The 755 has WiFi built in. Did I really need this? Not really,

but I now can say Hey check this out man! So far I haven't

had any problems with JavaScript or formatting while viewing

my favorite sites. The only problem is the amount of scrolling

you will need to do to view the entire page.

Images look great on this unit. I used Photoshop Elements,

in batch mode, to downsize a folder of images to the screen

dimensions of the 755 and created a neat little slide show in

PhotoBase, an application that comes with the 755 (not the

750). You can imagine how thrilled I was to see color images

after using a Palm mono unit for almost 5 years.

The Windows Media player works better than I thought with MP3s

(I haven't viewed any movies with it yet). The music plays back

smoothly even when I am doing other things (eg File Explorer,

slide show). Okay, I'm lying, I got a couple of blips while

resizing a pdf document in Acrobat no big whoop.

This is one great feature now I can wait for the 40MB iPod

to come out.

Graffiti (Palm) vs Block Recognizer (Pocket PC).

I started using Transcriber for entering text I was

heart-broken. I couldn't enter text correctly, fast enough.

I exclaimed "Hallelujah!" when I discovered Block Recognizer.

It allows Graffiti input. Great response time and nifty

special character entry assistant.

Synchronization. Yikes! I'm going to have to get use to this.

With Palm, 95% of all applications/data get Sync'ed via Hot

Sync in a pretty standard way.

With Pocket PC there are number of ways this could happen. So

far I have come across:

* Drag and drop to Pocket Device directory

* Custom app install

* For media, creating a Playlist in Windows Media Player

and then requesting a sync from within the player.

* Copy application to device and then execute to install.

I won't enter my contacts or other "precious" info until

I fully understand syncing with ActiveSync and without first

coming up with a back-up plan.

One sad item...I can't sync up with my beloved ibook Windows

only! Real easy with Palm.

Software availability: Palm beats Pocket PC hands-down. There's

tons of software for the Palm, a great percentage free. I'm

not really complaining I just need a really good version of

Tetris and I'm happy.

The 755 has a very nice solid feel to it. I wish the sides

were rubberized though. I've dropped my palm a number of

times, thankfully it wasn't fatal. I'd hate to drop a ...[undisclosed dollar amount]+

device.

The sync base for the 755 is built extremely well nice

heavy metal with rubber feet. Unit slides in easily.

Reading books on the 755 is a pleasure compared to palm. Bigger

screen, nicer fonts etc. Also, I found mBook Reader (freeware,

downloaded it from the internet) to be good alternative to

Microsoft's Reader can read Palm format files!

Things I'm not thrilled about:

During the lifetime of my Palm, I've never turned it on

accidently. The Toshiba's record button is the first thing

that gets pressed when I take the unit out of it's sleave.

I believe this button can be remapped to some other function.

After inserting a CF card (Type I) there is a smidgeon of

space left over in the slot. I'm assuming that type II cards

are fatter. I'm worried about this if I can see the

contacts inside the unit, then a little drop of water can find

it's way in there also (think rain I keep the 755 in my shirt

pocket).

I had to reset the unit, using the stylus hole a few times

already. My palm is very stable, as long as I don't install

hacks that misbehave. I'm not sure who to blame yet (Toshiba/

Microsoft).

After one week of use, I'm pretty happy with this purchase.

I just hope I can get the battery indicator issue and sync'ing

procedures squared away.

If you just need a device to keep track of contacts and maintain

your schedule this device may be overkill go for a Sony SJ-33

instead (...[undisclosed dollar amount]). I just bought one for my wife.

If you need a new toy to play with on top of the usual PDA functions this unit looks promising.

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I found this handheld device to be one of the best so far. With its new Xscale PXA255 CPU, the speed is amazing (nearly doubled in some tasks) and it also uses about 30% less battery power (1.3V instead of 1.5V for PXA250). The new 3.8" transflective LCD makes it the largest and one of the best screens in the U.S. Market (not including e550G from Toshiba Japan. The reflective LCD screen was one of the major draw-backs for the e740.) To correct viking632, the e750 has 64MB RAM + 32MB NANO RAM + 32MB for the OS. Most of the issues e740 had (1% battery, ActiveSync drop) have been resolved for the e750/755. With the added value of Wireless LAN, USB, (VGA with expansion pack) and removable battery, this is the BEST Pocket PC in the US market right now (Q1 2003). Highly recommend!

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Not as light, not as sharp, not as fast, and not as powerful as some other devices out there, this version of the Toshiba Pocket PC takes the features out there and combines them into a package that actually is better than the sum of its parts.

It's got the latest CPU and OS which, while promising a lot, are actually slower and less capable than they ought to be. It's got a new screen, while bigger and brighter than its e740 predecessor, is not as bright and sharp as other devices such as the Sony Clie.

It IS quite expandable what with its SD AND CF slots (important for someone who already has several CF devices and memory from other PDAs and cameras!) Not to mention the built in Wi-Fi which means I no longer need to carry a CF network card.

Only issues I have are that I also bought a couple SanDisk 256MB SD cards which seem to be incompatible with this device for some reason and Toshiba merely said to check the SanDisk site for compatibility. Seems that SanDisk doesn't certify this combination so be aware of that. Also this device still has a one touch record button that always gets pushed accidentally keeping the device on and taking up memory with nothing. They really ought to remove that.

Otherwise, it's probably the best Pocket PC out there.

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The e755 has an outstanding screen, fast processor, tons of memory, both CompactFlash and SD/SDIO expansion capabilities, but the Wi-Fi is not quite fully functional.

When using the e755 Wi-Fi with a Netgear WG602 802.11b/g access point, the e755 handled the wireless linkup and communication very well, as long as I only configured the access point for MAC filtering and didn't activate either the 64 or 128 bit WEP. As soon as I turned on the WEP the e755 wasn't able to maintain a connection with the access point (which was within 10 feet and clear line of sight).

If you're looking for a powerful and flexible PDA with unsecured wireless access, then the e755 is an excellent choice, but if you also need to have your wireless communication encrypted you'd be wise to look elsewhere.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

StarTech 3.5-Inch Bay Ejectable Multi Memory Card Reader (35FCREADREM)

StarTech 3.5-Inch Bay Ejectable Multi Memory Card Reader
  • Easily transfer files between your PC or Mac and your flash media devices like digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, handheld/palmtop computers as well as your USB 2.0 devices like portable hard drives.
  • Features a removable external flash card reader that provides you with flexibility when using memory card products on your desktop and laptop computers
  • Fits easily into a 3.5" bay and adds two USB 2.0 ports to your desktop computer with data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbits/sec
  • Sleek and compact design fits both desktop and laptop computers
  • Easily drag and drop files, pictures and music files for editing and storage
  • Panel fits easily into a 3.5" bay on your desktop computer
  • Removable card reader portion of the unit connects to a laptop computer through a USB port and requires no external power adapter

No more running Reader cables to your desk , unit works great , no problems , takes up unused old 3.5 floppy drive space , has two additional USB ports front panel.

I enjoy it .

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This is a high quality reader. Read and write times using the Compct Flash drive are really fast. I had a cheaper unit and the CF read and write times were extremely slow, even though it was USB 2.0. If you want faster CF read and writes, this unit will do that. In addition, the reader unit pops out for mobility. That means you have an internal reader and an external reader in one unit.

Update: 08/24/2011

I've had no problems with this unit. It's probably the best reader I've owned.

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The post, "Works, But It Is Cheap," is NONSENSE! The device is well made and it gives a lot of bang for the buck. It is worthy of 5 stars! I was hard pressed to find a Multi Reader with two(2) USB ports AND which fits into a 3.5-inch floppy bay such as this one. The installation instructions clearly indicate that the front-panel USB ports connect to the motherboard, NOT an external USB port. If you don't want the front panel USB ports, then don't bother with the motherboard connection. It's the removable (ejectable) Multi Panel that needs the external USB connection, which is a good thing for users who don't have a USB port inside their computers. If you do have a conventional USB port that is otherwise unused inside your computer such as may be on a plug-in card, then use it instead. The backside of the removable Multi Panel has a "female" USB port that allows the Multi Panel to plug into other computers through a standard USB cable, such as a laptop so that an additional reader is not needed for the laptop. Considering that the product is designed to be physically stressed (by inserting and unplugging cables and flash media) and then to install it with just one measly screw is just plain foolish. I was concerned about using just two mounting screws, one on each side, which was all I could use. Four mounting screws would be better but with just two, the product holds fast. This is a great product. This is a 5-star product!!!

The entire unit including the frame with the USB ports on it fits into a 3.5" floppy drive bay, which is the selling point for me. The advertised Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 7.2 x 5.5 inches is confusing on this point. I used this StarTech product to replace a defective BayOne AVI Plus (tm) device.

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I bought this item to add extra USB ports to the front of my computer. I am very happy with the performance and appearance. I especially like being able to eject the media reader to use with my laptop.

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The two problems I had were:

USB Cable too short for my case

Drive Face too Narrow for my bay.

I had to modify the cable and my case to make it all fit tight.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

MERKURY M-KDP100 Amazon(R) Kindle (TM) Screen Shield (Fits Kindle (TM) DX)

MERKURY M-KDP100 Amazon(R) Kindle Screen Shield DX)I would have not had as much success at installing the screen shield if I had not watched the installation video several times before attempting to place the shield on the screen of my Kindle. The product works very well. There are some small air bubbles, but this in no way detracts from my ability to read with ease. I bought the shield to protects the screen from dust and fingerprints and it has met my expectations.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

eForCity Premium Survival Kit for Palm Tungsten T5 & Treo 650 / 700LifeDrive/...

eForCity Premium Survival Kit for Palm Tungsten T5 & Treo 650 / 700LifeDrive/...
  • Survival kit includes:USB Cable for Palm devices,Universal USB Travel Charger Adapter,Universal USB Car Charger Adapter.Compatible with:LifeDrive,Palm TX,Tungsten T5 Tungsten E2,Treo 650,Treo 680,Treo 700p,Treo 700w,Treo 700wx,Treo 750v,Centro 685.
  • USB[2-in-1]Cable: Start syncing your phone / PDA with a PC today through this premium quality data cable. With this 2 in 1 cable you can charge and transfer data simultaneously.
  • Universal USB Travel Charger Adapter:Built w/quality generic components;Charge devices using USB power (digital cameras,hightech accessories,PDA & mobile phones)World traveler (100-240V).
  • Universal USB Car Charger Adapter,Use your car to charge any devices (digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, USB accessories,etc) that use USB for power!;This adapter plugs into your car's cigarette lighter jack to become a powered USB port
  • Patented circuit board designed to protect your valuable gadgets from short circuits;Fit all electronic appliances that use a USB charging cable; LED charging indicator shows charging status;

This product works beautifully. Everything was in excellent working condition when it arrived, and it even got to me before the earliest shipping day possible! Yes, the cord does not have a sync button, but I just activate it through my Palm TX, no hassle whatsoever! I would recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive, working replacement to their original Palm charger.

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This is fine with my Treo 700, I wanted something cheap and usable, good experience and shipped promptly.

Monday, April 28, 2014

C2G / Cables to Go 27038 2-Port USB 2.0 High-Speed Front Bay Hub, Black

C2G / Cables to Go 27038 2-Port USB 2.0 High-Speed Front Bay Hub, Black
  • Adds two USB 2.0 high-speed front-side ports to your computer
  • Easily mounts internally into any available 5.25 inch drive bay
  • Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 devices
  • Provides bay space for 3.5 inch drives
  • Plug-and-play installation
  • Cable length (front-panel port to motherboard header): 24 inches
  • Cable length (front-panel port to upstream USB A port): 32 inches

using this to add front ports to an older server tower turned home computer. It looks as crazy as it sounds.

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Kids friend broke his case's built in usb ports. This took care of the problem. Came with multiple ways to mount. May order one for myself.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Fosmon 2 in 1 Bundle for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" Inch Tablet Device- 1x Fosmon DURA S Series TPU Ca

Fosmon 2 in 1 Bundle for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7' Inch Tablet Device- 1x Fosmon DURA S Series TPU Case , 1x Fosmon Crystal Clear Screen Protector Shield
  • Protects your Kindle Fire HD 7 from scratches and scuffs
  • Custom cutouts for direct access to all device features
  • Soft touch and non-slip coating makes it easy to handle
  • Lightweight and slim fitting design adds minimal bulk
  • Custom made crystal clear screen protector to fit the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7'

I love the case. Barely adds any bulk. Fits snugly on my kfhd. it's a nice cross between a hard case and silicone. the screen protector is horrible though. tons of bubbles that won't come out with the piece of flimsy plastic they give you to smooth it. my fingernails have been working better. otherwise, lines up great on the screen though... aside from bubbles probably easiest screen protector that I've put on. I'm hoping some of the bubbles settle out after a few days but it's not looking like it will.

PU Leather Folio Multi 360 Degree Angle Stand Up Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy TAB 7.0 Plus Wi-Fi GT

PU Leather Folio Multi 360 Degree Angle Stand Up Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy TAB 7.0 Plus Wi-Fi GT-P6200 GT-P6210 Black Brand New
  • Protection from every angle with this fully encased design
  • Landscape and portrait, both with two viewing angles to maximize comfort
  • Unique rotating case design revolutionizing the "tired, old" tablet case
  • ABS snap inner case with 360 degree rotating function
  • Compatibility-Samsung Galaxy TAB 7.0 Plus P6200 and P6210

The quality of construction of the case is not as good as I hoped it would be. The internal Microfiber material is very thin and appears to have been adhered to the PU leather with some kind of glue. The glue was not applied uniformly so there are numerous wrinkles that can not be smoothed away. Also, the support gooves in the foam padding are not deep enough to support the tablet in the first stand-up position. It slips out too easily and lies flat.

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Been almost a year and is still in such good condition. Protects and is sturdy; not cheaply made. Worth the money

Monday, April 14, 2014

Thought Out PED3-Auto-IT Steel Car Mount (iPod touch 4g, 3g, 2g, 1g)

Thought Out PED3-Auto-IT Steel Car Mount
  • Protective vinyl covers allow full use of ports/controls and works with many thin cases and skins
  • Rotate infinitely 360 degrees. 5/16" diameter x 5 inch steel flexible neck for endless positioning
  • Base, with concealed fasteners and 0°, 45° & 90° mounting for a clean look. Includes AdPad-vhb adhesive pad, suction cup mount and screw mount
  • High quality solid steel and solid molded construction. Baked on hard anti-scratch coating
  • Interchangeable with NAJA King and PED3

Works well. I ended up using the adhesive backed mount after trying the suction mount.

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After a lot of searching and wasting money, I came across this iPod Touch holder. I have owned multiple iPod holders, and this is by far the best.

It offers multiple mounting options: suction cup, screw mount, or "Adpad" double sided adhesive (which is what I chose with good success). It allows you to choose exactly where you want your iPod. Others restrict you to your winshield, cupholder, cigarette lighter, etc....

The iPod stays very secure and the goose neck is stiff enough that the iPod does not move around. You can also adjust the holder so that you can leave your iPod case on when placing your iPod in the holder.

A bit pricey, but if you add up all $$$ I spent on cheaper solutions, this would be a bargain.

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I installed this in my 325 XiT and I have never been able to get it into a comfortable position for my touch. So I stopped using it. I think if I had been better with the placement it could have worked out. The unit is solid but the flex is only meant to hold a 90 degree angle. You cannot turn this holder any farther and expect it to hold it's shape. For a straight to 90 degree angle application I think this unit would work great but I already drilled the screws into my interior :(

So if you are careful how you mount this holder it can be perfect! Not an easy task with all of the rounded corners in todays interiors .

Monday, February 17, 2014

Bluetooth Silicone Keyboard for iPad Tablet

Bluetooth Silicone Keyboard for iPad TabletTried it in the shop and it seemed ok but as soon as I tried to use it for real I was missing every third letter. The touch is just too squishy and there seems a specific sweet spot you need to hit. Luckily I had bought in the airport as an impulse purchase during a long layover and was able to return it ten minutes later (after verifying here that I was not the only one who found it unusable). Moral: if you've got the iPhone on you, check the reviews before buying! Here's another one I found (...)

Although connecting the keyboard to my Samsung Galaxy Player was quite easy, it started to miss keystrokes (in less than one sentence), then lost connection. I was never able to re-establish the connection.

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I would give this product no stars if that were an option. Shortly after purchasing it a number of keys just stopped working. A waste of time and money for this product.

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I do not understand why there are so many negative reviews regarding this product. I have used my keyboard for a year now and have had no problems with it. Once in a while I need to press a key a little harder for it to work but other than that, I have experienced ABSOLUTELY NO problems with it.

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Got this for my Android tablet. The software it came with only work on Windows or the Apple iPad, and even then it has problems.

You have to purchase Android software from a 3rd party to get it to work. What's up with that? Not worth the price.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Premium Neoprene Durable Protective Pink Carrying Cover Case Slim Design for Pandigital Novel 7" Col

Premium Neoprene Durable Protective Pink Carrying Cover Case Slim Design for Pandigital Novel 7' Color Multimedia White eReader + Indlues a 4-Inch Determination Hand Strap + Includes a Crystal Clear HD Noise Filter Handsfree with Mic and Mute Button
  • Pink w/ Black neoprene Canvas Portfolio Case for Pandigital Novel eReader
  • Noprene Case was design to protect from bumps dents and scrateches // Interior its patted with soft neoprene fabric
  • Case was design durable,slim and stylish to go with your pandigital and to fit anywhere
  • + Includes a Crystal Clear High Quality HD Noise Filter Earbuds Earphones Handsfree 3.5mm Jack
  • Includes a 4-Inch Determination Hand Strap "at Zero Cost to You"

I purchased my ereader a couple of months ago but it didn't come with a case. I tried keeping it in my purse so when I was out and had time on my hands, I could pull it out and read. However, by using that method it was never charged because it would get turned on while in my purse. I ordered this case to protect the glass from scratches and breakage, and also to hopefully prevent accidental activation. So far, it has worked and the ereader is always ready for use. The case is soft and durable. It came with a set of ear buds, another item the ereader didn't come with, which are great. The case also came with a clip on handle that is available if I decide to use it. I think this case is great (and the color isn't bad neither).

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This case is awesome! It's stylish and it fits my needs. It protects my e-reader when I put it in my purse and I can even carry it on my wrist if needed with the band it came with. I love it! Great product, especially for the price!!

Monday, February 3, 2014

Acer Aspire V3-571G-9686 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

Acer Aspire V3-571G-9686 15.6-Inch Laptop
  • Intel Core i7-3632QM 2.2GHz (6MB Cache)
  • 6 GB SDRAM
  • 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
  • 15.6-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
  • Windows 8, 4.5-hour battery life

The last few reviews have touched on this but I want to make certain people understand, this is an outstanding gaming laptop. The processor and GPU are light years beyond what you'd get in this price range and it shows in high demand gaming environments. The hard drive is a bit slow on load times but once you're in, you're absolutely golden. I spent a good bit of time attempting to find a cheap laptop I could take to and from places and still be a functional gamer, and this exceeds expectations.

Keep in mind, though, that you're sacrificing elsewhere. The screen is bad, the keyboard isn't great, the trackpad is just abysmal. It isn't nearly as sleek as a new ultrabook from whoever else might be out there. But I personally didn't buy it for any of those reasons. However, if you can spell "aestetically pleasing", look elsewhere. It's a $750 laptop with one of the most powerful laptop processors out there, and a pretty nice mobile GPU to boot. You're losing some polish.

Now, I bought this laptop because it crushes similarly priced laptops with the might of a herd of bison. It does this all day, every day, and if you're looking for either a ridiculously powerful laptop for some sort of work or a gaming laptop under a grand, this is it. The niche for this laptop is small, but if you're in it, you'll be exceptionally happy.

A note: it's easier to set up the screen gamma, etc. to be slightly off axis as you're viewing it. The optimal viewing angle is so small it's actually easier to adjust it to being off axis than on, since if you adjust it for being on axis you're looking at not being able to even think about moving your head. Oh and don't even pretend to be able to game with the trackpad, you need a USB mouse.

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With qual core i7 and Nvidia GT 640M, this laptop is among the best performing laptop among 15" laptops and still not too heavy.

It runs Skyrim smoothly in ultra mode. Launching and running regular applications are simply blazing fast. It can convert video between different formats super fast as most of the video converter software support Nvidia encoding acceleration.

The laptop is black glossy color. With only 1.3", it is thinner than most, if not all, other laptops in this class.

The keyboard feel nice to type. The extra numeric keypad is a little bit distraction.

The speakers are OK. No complaint on this.

The display needs gamma adjustment. I followed the instruction in Windows Color Calibration utility but adjusted inside Intel Graphics Property -> Gamma until the black/white dots looked good per Microsoft instructions.

My rating for individual aspects are below.

Performance 5

Style 4

Size and weight 4

Display 4

Audio 4

Keyboard and track pad 4

Still, I rate 5 for overall because my main purpose of buying this laptop is performance both for gaming and video conversion.

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After using this laptop for about a month I can say that it is truly worth the purchase, it is not without minor flaws however. To start off, it is a relatively stylish laptop. It's subtle for the most part which i think is appealing in comparison to obnoxiously styled gaming laptops. The build quality is around average (maybe a little less considering the price range) although the keyboard is very good. As far as specs go, for the price, it can not be beat. It is not without a few disadvantages however. Sadly, the only OS this ships with is Windows 8, which is unstable, not the least bit user friendly, and a huge pain to install Linux on. When I received it, it also had a WiFi connection issue that was a real pain solving considering Acer's abysmal customer support. If you decide to purchase this, installing Windows 7 is a MUST. Oh, and it also runs pretty cool as well.

*The driver to fix the WiFi connectivity can be found on the Acer V3 drivers page (google acer v3 drivers) and is called the Wireless LAN Driver (new) by vendor Atheros.

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For the amount of money I spent on this computer, there are definitely things that I wish I knew prior to purchase.

1) Windows 8 SUCKS on this machine, it is highly unstable with Windows 8, if you are going to get this computer I suggest downgrading to Windows 7 and purchasing that license.

2) Screen resolution could be better.

3) You will need to update your drivers because this computer has an internet glitch where you lose internet relatively often and despite its impressive parts, the internet can still run relatively slow.

4) My biggest gripe with this computer is the trackpad. I planned on doing a lot of writing of papers on this computer, and the cursor continues to jump around and highlight and delete text in the middle of me writing. It is immensely frustrating and your worse writing nightmare to find chunks of writing missing. I changed settings to reduce trackpad sensitivity to its lowest setting and enacted the palm feature and this is still happening constantly, I am having to disable the trackpad when I type which is incredibly annoying since I view pages while taking notes. I have small hands so I can only imagine what others must be experiencing, you can barely brush the trackpad and it will alter everything. On this flaw alone, I would not have purchased this computer and wouldn't recommend it to others. If you plan on doing important writing and work for school and business, avoid this computer. If someone knows a more permanent solution to this problem or has the same thing happen and gets it fixed, please advise.

5) The plug can unplug easily, and does when I am laying in bed and accidentally knock it.

6) There is no indicator light for the caps lock key.

If I had to do it over again, I would NOT buy this machine. Lots of great reviews on it but there are also some serious drawbacks and you should read through them and consider prior to making a decision.

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Did a lot of research before I decided to go with the V3 571g 9686 but I'm glad I did. This laptop looks sleek and performs very well. I noticed some of the comments saying things about windows 8 being junk and having a ton of "bloatware" or commercially installed applications that are unnecassary. They were easy to unistall either using the normal add/remove or downloading CCleaner or another program to unistall applications. Windows is a bit different but you still having access to your normal desktop, new features include swiping from the left or right of your mousepad. Swipe left to switch between open windows, slide right open the start menu. I would suggest upgrading your ram to max out at 8gb. Fortunetly the ram is set up with 2 slots and one 4gb stick and one 2gb stick and not forcing you to spend a ton on a whole kit. They were nice enough to include kingston ram but just the 2gb stick so it doesn't matter. The overall build I feel is very sturdy. Keyboard feels nice and precise, not built out of one big keyboard but the keys are seperated by a nice looking silver housing. Mousepad is nice but feels rather senstive, I've adjusted settings but dragging and dropping is a pain. Its also off center and more towards the left, which is not a compaint but just interferes with typing. Numerical pad is a nice feature and doesn't feel like its addition is crowding the keyboard. A youtube review had mentioned that running the windows index test to see how your machine performs overall is low. Which is wrong, heres why. The laptop doesn't come with just one graphcis card but two. The Intel HD 4000 is interegrated into the motherboard, and the Nvidia Geforce GT 640M. If you adjust your nvidia settings your can change it to automatically switch between graphics cards when the load is necassary. However you can also set it to only use the Nvidia card. I ran the test with the intel and came out at a 5.4 becuase of the graphics card. Ran it again with the Nvidia and my graphics came out to 7.7! However the HDD is at 5400 rpm so its overall score became 5.5. You could updgrade the HDD but since everyone is complaining about the battery power a 5400 rpm HDD is going to use less power than a 7200 rpm HDD. Yes the battery life is short because of all the nicer hardware which is the tradeoff. Overal i'm very satisfied with this laptop.

Worlds Smallest PDA - Keychain Palm Pilot - Mini Pc

Worlds Smallest PDA - Keychain Palm Pilot - Mini PcWhat a neat organizational tool. With life being so busy and our schedules being so full this is a great tool for keeping yourself on track and on schedule. It is neat that is so small you can easily keep it with you!

This is a great product for the average person who just needs a little help organizing their life, schedules, and notes.

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The add was correct, except it doesn't work right, I didn't send it back b/c it is just so cute.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

BoxWave Trignetic Capacitive Stylus for the HTC Jetstream - Magnetic Stylus - Triangular Design Barr

BoxWave Trignetic Capacitive Stylus for the HTC Jetstream - Magnetic Stylus - Triangular Design Barrel with Rubber Thumb Pad for Added Grip and Comfort
  • Capacitive Stylus tips works for all capacitive touch screen devices
  • Provides greater accuracy and less fingerprints
  • Triangular design for easy grip
  • Rubber thumb pad
  • Magnetic to stick on metal objects for storage

This form fitting case works so well for my Palm Treo 680. I love how the front flap opens and closes and protects my screen. When this one wears out, I will buy another.

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Koolertron Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Aluminum Stand Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 N8010

Koolertron Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Aluminum Stand Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 N8010Product shipped very quickly, since I paid for the quick shipping. Setup was quick and easy. Product does feel slightly cheap, but its extremely lightweight which is nice. If you haven't used for awhile you Have to tap a key and wait awhile for it to work. My other complaint is the connection piece by the space bar makes it hard to type, I really wish they could put that somewhere else, as it makes it hard to get the space button if you hit space with your right hand.

The device does support the tablet with a small plastic kickflip thing on the keyboard. It feels slightly cheap but so far is holding strong enough.

Bottom line: It works as advertised, no major complaints,I just wasn't overly impressed or excited about the product.

I waited a long time fo this product to make it to me. it worked well for the first 2 weeks and then every time you press a key the power light turns off and it wont hold a charge. this keyboard is a piece of crap that I paid 40 dollars for. don't buythis

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Battery for Universal MX-3000, MX-3000i

Battery for Universal MX-3000, MX-3000iVery Good Price for this replacement battery and has worked well for us. We are happy to have found this product here.

This battery has performed well. No drop off in ability to hold charge since purchased (only 6 months) First replacement battery was 4 times the cost when purchased through local electronics store....

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Samsung Galaxy NoteII 2 Leather Case - GT-N7100 - Horizontal Pouch Type - PDair (Black)

Samsung Galaxy NoteII 2 Leather Case - GT-N7100 - Horizontal Pouch Type - PDairI ordered this due to a you tube video I saw and they said in the video review it was a good product. I track it and for the last month it says it is in hong kong. Scheduled to arrive the middle of Feb and I ordered it in Dec.

Update:

Case arrived in a nice box. Nice looking product but the phone will not fit with the case on. Might work with a slim case but I am using the pt case that is still pretry low profile but still will not fit. Phone fits but top snap will not close because the phone sticks out the top to much.

Good quality, I love it.

thin, comfortable and lock always stay in place.

also you can wear it on a belt or put in side pocket.

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