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Durable Vangoddy Brand Scratch Resistant Black Neoprene Sleeve Carrying Case for Asus Eee Pad Transf
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Handspring Pen Stylus for Visor Edge
- Dual-function stylus for Handspring Visor Edge
- Works as both stylus and ballpoint pen
- Refillable with 66mm by 2.26mm cartridges
- Durable metal shaft; comes with a reset pin
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
- Compact, affordable portable digital recorder for 96kHz/24-bit WAV or MP3 recording to SD cards
- Stereo condenser microphone design with improved signal to noise ratio
- Dual recording function records a copy of your audio at a lower level
- Variable Speed Audition function changes the playback speed without changing the pitch
- Powered by two AA batteries or optional power supply
Original Review:
I did my homework and narrowed the choice down to the Olympus LS-11, the Sony PCM-D50, PCM-M10, and the Zoom H4n.
My primary requirement was superb internal mics.
Secondary were a clean Line In (no preamp)if possible, 4-track capability, battery life, and construction quality.
The LS-11 has top end clarity but anemic bottom end (20 hrs.
The D50 is sonically neutral and a standard in this performance/feature category, but pricey.
The M10 has phenomenal battery life >40 hrs, but to my ear, the internal mics are in a class below the other candidates.
The Zoom H4n has much to recommend it and is a 4-track recorder (but not at 96kHZ sampling), but the build quality is not up to the other units and battery life is just passable.
And then this gem popped up when I visited the German Audiotranskription review site:
(use Google translate to read their opinions/methods)
I suggest you listen carefully and compare the organ samples. I was blown away.
Audibly it is an extraordinary performer and exceeds my original narrowed field (even the D50 IMHO).
I have an SD-10 concert grand and the DR-2D reproduces it faithfully.
Plus its a 4 track recorder and at 96hHZ, 24-bit.
It has a clean Line In.
Is solidly constructed.
Menu access/navigation is easy too.
Cons:
Battery life is limited to ~4-5 hrs recording on an AA pair.
I also have had erratic battery low error messages on full eneloop NiMH batts. I just downloaded the latest firmware v1.02.
Hopefully that issue is now fixed. Will update this review if it is/isn't.
I doubt the problem is specific to mine as others have reported battery issues.
It is my only complaint/concern in all other respects the unit is the overall best of the pack IMHO.
There are numerous other review sites out there with lots of audio samples -
Good luck,
Mark
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I use this device to record myself playing harp and it works great. Clean sound, easy to use interface, solid construction, easy navigation. 4 stars because it's not perfect (see my observations below).I did a lot of research before I bought this recorder and the reviews I found comparing the DR-2D with other top recorders like the LS-10/11, Sony PCM-M10, Zoom H4n were more favorable to the mic quality of this one. I am satisfied with the mic quality.
I compared this recorder side-by-side with the DR-05. The buttons of the DR-05 are bigger and considerably easier to use, but the DR-2D is not bad. The wheel helps, mainly because the DR-2D has many more functions, but is not as good as DR-05's big and solid buttons. I loved the simplicity of the DR-05, but given that the internal mic of this one is better, I preferred the DR-2D.
The buttons of the DR-2D are tiny, but I got used to them.
If you're planning to buy an AC adapter, I bought a Sony PSP 1000 adapter and it works fine. The Tascam adapter costs twice as much. Both are 5V, 2A.
(By the way, kudos to the Sony adapter, I use one on my 2wire AT&T modem after the original died, which seems to be a known problem for this modem.)
A few observations that might help novices like me:
1. All the recorders I used (Zoom H2, Tascam DR-05 and this) record my harp with clean sound, but at very low level (with mid to high mic gain even). I always need to normalize using Audacity to get a volume level comparable to mp3's I have (and it sounds great). Not a flaw, just an observation. I think these recorders are made to record high volume like a full band playing, and acoustic instruments are recorded at low volume. Interestingly, the output is high enough when played from the device itself, in all cases.
2. Mic placement makes an enormous difference. I use this recorder on a $20, light-weight, Polaroid tripod that you can buy from Amazon and it works great. Then I tested many positions until I found which give the best recording.
3. You will probably not find the perfect recorder. I like the DR-2D because of the mic quality, possibility of recording true 2 channel (2 independent files), solid construction, comes with a remote. But I wish the buttons were fantastic as DR-05's, for example. I need 3 buttons clicks to delete a file in the DR-05, and 6 on the DR-2D. Or, as another reviewers said, I wish I could bookmark different sets of gain/sensitivity, etc. Mic sensitivity and volume have dedicated buttons on the side that sometimes I like, sometimes I prefer the DR-05 way. And all this is subjective. So try not to lose your mind doing your research...
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By now, it should already be well-known that the Tascam DR2d records very well with its built-in mics (very airy and detailed sound). In this respect it beats Zoom's models, which sound rather muffled in comparison.The unit itself is packed to the gills with features. The metronome, the ability to change the speed without altering the pitch, the ability to add reverb (albeit in a crude way) during recording or playback, the provision for plugging in an external microphone, dual-recording level operation, and wireless remote are all great attributes for the musician on a tight budget. For the current asking price through Amazon, this is one deal you cannot refuse even if you're not a musician.
Unlike other reviewers, I am reviewing the DR2d from an audiophile's perspective.
What persuaded me to buy this was the fact that the DR2d has the ability to record uncompressed 96kHz, 24bit WAV files and it contains a dedicated line-in jack. The less expensive DR-05 (already a super good deal) has the former but not the latter. The dedicated line-in jack is important to anyone who would want to at least occasionally use the DR2D as a recorder to archive or digitize their analog sources (LPs, cassettes, open-reel, Beta/VHS HI-FI soundtracks, etc.). It is a much better alternative compared to using your computer's soundcard because its built-in A-D and D-A converters are better and the electronics are quieter. At the same time, it's less expensive than most outboard A-D and D-A devices. The combined mic-in/line-in jack that so many competing digital recorders have is a major compromise because they often require an attenuator to sufficiently lower the recording level for recording line-level sources. By the time an attenuator is inserted into the signal path, the frequency response (tonal quality) may be altered.
Although the line-out and headphone jack are the same jack on the DR2D, it is fortunately not a sonic compromise. Hooking this jack into a preamp or receiver and turning the preamp's volume all the way up without music revealed no audible noise whatsoever! This is great news to me because it revealed that Tascam did not include a noisy headphone/line-out amplifier to defeat the purpose of its 96kHz, 24bit recording mode.
These numbers translate into recording/playback response extending to 40kHz (or more) with well over 120dB dynamic range. Just a few years ago, you'd have to pay thousands to buy any equipment with those specs but for less than $140, you can have it now. For the hardcore professional willing to pay a much higher price, he can buy a digital recorder with a 192kHz, 48bit recording mode. But with all else being equal, I doubt anyone can even detect a difference.
In audiophile terms, if I would describe the sound quality of the DR-2d, I'd say that it can reproduce virtually all the qualities of the original line source. I can't fault its ability to reproduce the subtle textures like horn and stringed-instruments as well as the ability to put out all the transient kick of a high-hat or bass pedal. If there is one thing the 96kHz, 24bit recording mode may do better than the 44.1kHz, 16bit mode it would be the ability to reproduce timbre/texture and the subtle decay of reverberation. Most high-end analog recorders can't do as well. But if there's one thing they might be better at, it is imaging and depth (separation). The differences are very subtle but I think I can detect a slight edge for high-end analog tape in this respect.
I have to say that the battery life initially seemed short but a firmware update seemed to have solved that issue.
In any case, for less than $140 what can you expect?! For the price, the build quality is great too. You just can't expect to throw it around and still see it work. But if you treat it in a reasonable manner, it will reward you with great sound and reliable operation in return.
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Solid build, no frills, good sound, anduser intuitive. Batteries? Buy brand-name.
Built-in speaker for quick editing.
Stereo sound slightly not as good as the
DR-07, but good separation and quality,
and much more solid and compact.
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protection.The recorded files are awesome. I couldn't be more happy with the quality of the audio regardless of whether I use external mics, or the internal ones, or even my computer's audio output. This recorder gives back what you give it. I am especially pleased with how well the internal mics work to create stereo separation at live events. The built-in features that allow full control over audio levels (both record and playback) are engineered extremely well. Performance is definitely 5-stars but, read on to see why I downgraded it somewhat.
1st: Though understandable and NOT a reason NOT to buy, it is a power hog. After all, to power the A/D conversions and other features takes a huge toll on the batteries. Getting 2 hours from a set of 2 double-A's is what I've experienced on a good day. Usually, I change batteries after 1 hour if my recordings are going to be long and I don't want to risk the battery going dead. However, the optional power supply takes care of this issue at home in the studio. I downgraded the STAR rating because, under these circumstances, the recorder's weakness should be offset by INCLUDING the A/C adapter. The adapter is not just a optional nicety it's absolutely necessary !!
2nd (Most importantly): I love the flexibility of controlling record and playback options of gain, sensitivity, compression, etc. but with each recording environment, I have to go in and go through EVERY menu to be sure things are set back to what I know works. So, for example, live concerts have a whole set of parameters I like that are successful. Recording in a quiet classroom environment may require totally different settings. What would be EXTREMELY NICE is to be able to simply SAVE SETTINGS of standard situations. I have screwed up on several occasions when rushed to get it set up and simply overlook the fact that a feature was enabled or incorrectly set up.
I would give this 5-STARS even if #1 remained the same. (After all, I WANT the electronics being powered.) But, #2 is a firmware feature that could easily be programmed without adding to the hardware costs. This is something I believe TEAC may have overlooked.
Please ADD this firmware feature and issue an update to the firmware and I'll give this TASCAM DR-2d a big FAT 6-STAR REVIEW !!
Monday, March 24, 2014
Seidio Hard Protective Snap on Innocase Surface for BlackBerry Curve 8330 - Black
- Molded specifically for a close secure fit yet easily installed and removed
- Very thin hard plastic case will protect device while adding almost no bulk.
- Hard rubberized covers front and back provide excellent grip and protection
- Allows easy access to all your phones ports including screen and keyboard
My wonderful amazing girlfriend :) bought this for me as a surprise for my blackberry curve and
after using it for several months this is my review.
What I like:
It feels sturdy
The soft finish feels quite smooth and nice in the hand
The color I got is Black which almost looks like a matte finish black (ie a car painted black matte)
What I don't like:
The shell is a little "too thick" so that some of the buttons on the edge between shell and buttons are harder to get to.. So the shell gets in the way.
Though one would think that the two halves making a shell for the Curve would be an easier and more
well protected option for small "falls", I have found that this shell easily opens apart leaving the phone unprotected after the first "bounce".
I have also found that for some reason the shell rubs on the top part of the screen leaving small
scratches on the part of the screen that it is supposed to protect.
Something that I thought was a pain:
Sometimes the Blackberry Curve screen freezes. Initially, I would always have to take the battery out to restart my phone. So, having a shell that one has to open every time the phone freezes was a little annoying until I found out that one can click on the "alt caps and delete" at the same time to restart the phone.
I hope this was helpful.
Friday, March 21, 2014
rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Black) Leather Case Cover for Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 N8000 N8010 - Su
The portfolio is also well constructed, with cushy leather. It zips very tightly around the tablet, so you won't be able to fit a lot else in, but it provides what appears to be excellent protection. The zipper and pulls appear to be durable. The stand connects by a ribbon flap, and is held flat magnetically. Again, all appears sturdy and the flap doesn't seem like it will dislodge itself and flap around, or get bent. The whole thing looks very professional and I won't be embarrassed or self-conscious to bring it to meetings, interviews, and the like.
Minor cons/points to note:
It makes the whole tablet heavy to carry around. But then, you expect real leather to be heavy.
It did have an initial chemical-ish smell which dissipated quickly.
The tablet case part does not cover the corners, so if you were ever to un-velcro the tablet case and use it on its own, if you drop it the corners will get dinged.
It can be hard to start zipping as the two zips can get a little stuck down near the fold of the portfolio. I imagine that will loosen with time.
The portfolio does not fold backwards on itself, so it is awkward to balance in one hand while writing on the tablet.
The pocket on the left side will not fit full sheets of paper, as this case is not letter-sized. You will have to fold them in half to get them to fit.
Overall I'm really satisfied with this purchase and would get it again.I bought one of these cases after not being happy with a regular book style case that was advertised as made for the GALAXY Note 10.1.
I couldn't be happier with this case. It looks amazing and professional. Also, when it's all zipped up you can't really tell what's inside. It makes me feel safer carrying around a tablet (ya hear in the news how people are stealing them and beating people up when they know you have a tablet or expensive phone on you.)
It's stylish and it seems to be the most effective case on the market. The outter case zipps up completely and safe guards your Galaxy Note tablet 100% from anything getting inside and damaging it (Other cases that don't zip up allow paper clips or pens to slide in a scratch your tablet.) I also have a couple cats and I'm not worried if they run across the tablet anymore because it's all safe and zipped up in it's case.
It is also cheaper than almost every other case out there and the quality is really impressive. The leather (or pleather, IDK which it is) is thick and durable. This is not a cheap product!
You have access to all ports, etc; just like the description says. You can even get the S Pen out.
Bottom line, I'm ordering a second one for my mom who just got a Galaxy Note.
I hope others buy this product because I think they will be very happy with it.I have been using this for about 3 weeks now.
Provides excellent protection for my G10.1
Detachable inner sleeve provides best of both worlds comfort during indoor use & protection during travel (with zippered case)
Build Quality is excellent.
Cons :
Horrible Horrible smell when it arrived. Completely dissipated in 72 hrs, so not an issue after that.
No wrist strap.
Velcro life potential appears to be short. (yet to bee seen, no problems so far)
@rooCase your build quality is excellent, but a little more attractive design and the wrist strap would have made this product perfect. Maybe you can refer this I ended up returning this case after I found out that I cannot use my S Pen unless I remove the case. No access to micro SD either which is OK as I don't plan of use it often. The front camera is also half loose so when you take picture, you'll see some shadow unless you properly align the case to the camera lens. Overall the quality is good, too bulky and heavy though so it's not like you can easily keep this with you all the time.This is a beautiful binding for my samsung 10.1 tablet. It is professional and sleek, and the rear stand is a nice touch for watching video. I like how my bindings to be able to zip up. It makes me feel like my item is more protected, plus I do not want people to recolonize what my tablet is, to reduce the desire of theft, with the surrounding sleeve over the tablet for all anyone else is concern it could be a nook I am holding. LOL.
I also like how the sleeve over the tablet allows me to take the tablet out with the sleeve still on, from inside the casing. This allow me to use my camera feature.
Good buy, I am happy with it.
Monday, February 17, 2014
HQRP PDA Battery for SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG4 Replacement plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector
- HQRP™ Replacement PDA Battery plus HQRP LCD Screen Protector;
- Battery Voltage: 3.7 v; Capacity: 1300 mAh; Lithium-ion;
- These batteries have no memory effect so they can be recharged when needed without loss of capacity;
- 100% compatible with Original Battery and Charger device;
- 1 Year warranty!
When buying a replacement battery -beware -some sell for a lower price but don't meet the original battery's required power output.
Monday, February 3, 2014
The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary
- Power - 4 x AAA (not included)
- Platform - independent
- Unit Dimensions - 4.8 x 4.8 x 0.6 inch; Weight - 4 ounceNo AC Adapter
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BEING A PREVIOUS OWNER I KNEW WHAT I COULD EXPECT. THE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS ALLOW YOU TO REALLY MAKE GOOD USE OF THIS DICTIONARY. IT IS COMPACT AND FITS INTO A HANDBAG QUITE READILY. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SAME OR BETTER FROM THIS NEW DICTIONARY. THE PREVIOUS DICTIONARY LASTED FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. I WAS THE FIRST IN MY SCRABBLE GROUP TO OWN THIS TYPE OF SCRABBLE DICTIONARY, AND MADE QUITE A HIT WITH THE PLAYERS. THANKS FOR MAKING THIS PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR ALL SCRABBLE PLAYERS.I purchased this because I keep buying scrabble dictionaries and word building books for the family to use while playing. This works great and cuts out a lot of fishing from some of our players.I have never used it and can only repeat what my son-in-law and granddaughters told me. They play Scrabble very often and usually wind up calling me to arbitrate when an argument over the spelling of a word arises during a game. This dictionary has come to MY RESCUE!! They love it and use it often. They tell me that it was a GREAT GIFT!Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Melkco Leather Jacka Case Double Stand for iPad 2 - Black
- Designed specifically for the iPad 2
- Hand made of genuine cowhide leather
- Fully protects the whole device
- Innovative design with double stand
Monday, December 9, 2013
HQRP Repl. Battery for Palm LifeDrive / Life Drive - Super Extended Life + Screwdriver + HQRP PDA Sc
- 1850mAh Ultra High Capacity means more long runtime; Voltage: 3.7V
- 100% compatible with Original Battery and Charger devices
- No Memory Effect, The battery can be recharged with out loss of capacity
- CE and SGS-ISO-9001-2000 Approved
- HQRP Replacement Battery + HQRP PDA Screen Protector
It -doestake a "special" tool (T-5 Torx not that special) to open the LifeDrive but it's INCLUDED with the battery!
They didn't come with instructions but I found the process documented and a nice instructional video after a 10-second Google search ("replace LifeDrive battery").
I had the replacement battery installed and my LifeDrive back on the air in 10 minutes. As a nice plus, it has improved capacity (mAh rating) over the original.
From dead to better-than-new for $10. Can't beat that.Seems to work great! I charged this battery when i got then drained it playing pocket tunes, charged it back up and its been sitting for a few days and the battery is still full! I'm happy with it. recommended! works great!The new battery was received on-time with the tools needed to replace and useful instructions. I think it was a terrific value.I've read a lot of reviews for products purchased on Amazon.com, including for this one. I notice a lot of people seem to have unrealistic expectations about what they're buying, for the amount they're spending.
"Rude kitty" posted that "This would be a great product if you could actually change the battery." Clearly this person doesn't know how to change a battery! I had no problems changing the battery and it worked exactly as expected! "Andrew J. Thorson" posted "The LifeDrive is a piece of junk. Give up don't waste your money. You will need to buy a special tool to change the battery if you insist on wasting your money." First of all, his opinion of the LifeDrive is irrelevant to the review for a battery for the device! Secondly, the battery comes with the tool! Another person who didn't know what they were doing. Do NOT consider those two reviews when making your decision whether to buy this product!
This battery was an excellent value! I went to a local battery store and they quoted about $40 to replace the battery! Considering what I saved by ordering the battery from HQRP, and what I got for the money, consider me a repeat customer! If I need to replace the battery again, which I inevitably will since I know how the LifeDrive treats batteries, I will look here first!
What more can I really say? The battery works as expected. It powers my LifeDrive, I can use my LifeDrive again, I'm a satisfied customer. I can go days, even weeks, between charges with how I use it (my Droid is my primary PIM device). I haven't had any strange battery-related issues since installing this replacement.while this product works, it did not extend the battery life as long as I was expecting. I have upgraded the unit to use a CF card instead of the Microdrive and I should have gotten more time that way. I will try another and see how well it works.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
elago 14-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader EL-RD-003-BK (Black)
- Matching your Mac's good looks and style
- High speed USB 2.0 certified for superior data transfer(480mbps)
- No additional card adapters needed, Built in USB Cable
- elago all in one Reader/Writer accepts the following memory types - 1. CompactFlash Type I, 2. CompactFlash Type II, 3. SD
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- 11. SmartMedia, 12. MicroSD & MicroSDHC 13.M2
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I purchased this to import photos from my Canon 7D. It's cheap, has a very shallow CompactFlash port, and the pins broke easily. If you're looking for an efficient CF reader that won't break after a few weeks, I recommend you up your budget to at least $30.Read Best Reviews of elago 14-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader EL-RD-003-BK (Black) Here
This product is exaxtly as they say it is, small, functional, and it works great! Very portable and functional.Thursday, November 21, 2013
PDair EX1 Black Red Stitchings Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 / SGH-I717
Saturday, November 16, 2013
RadTech Bezel Blaster for Apple iPhone 2G,3G,3GS
- Easily remove surface abrasion, scratches & spotting
- Excellent restorative solution for Apple iPhone bezel
- Includes reuseable 1500-grit refinishing pad and Optex polishing cloth
- Bezel Blaster renews iPhone bezel in under two minutes
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A search for how to replace the bezel on my iphone led me dreading having to buy an expensive bezel and take apart nearly the whole device. One poster on a forum however recommended this product. I had dropped my phone on the street and my case leaves the bottom and top bezels unprotected. What was a "deep scratch" and something I thought would lead to a whole new bezel turn out to be a 5 min fix using the bezel blaster.A quick wrap up of the device in masking tape over the plastic and glass, and a tiny bit of elbow grease, and the bezel looks good as new. Ended up shining the whole device, and then using it on my wife's as well.
Pro: Dead simple, great price.
Cons: None
Would highly recommend, especially for the price and quick delivery from Amazon.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Sandisk 2GB SD Gaming Card for Nintendo Wii (SDSDG-2048-E10, Retail Package)
-Reliable
-Matches Wii's Color
Cons:
-Just a normal SD Card
-Slow for most purposes
This is just a Normal Class 2 (Slow!) SD card, White. While it has been working for almost 2 years, It's Slow for other purposes than the Wii, and because it is Endorsed by Nintendo , it costs more. This may trick people into thinking that you need a special SD Card for it to work on the Wii, I've tried 4 SD cards and they all work. (SDHC cards may not work for some games)
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After installing the card I still get the error message that there is not enough memory to installgbNetflix. The same message i got before I got the card.I don't get it why is no more cards with more memory from Nintendo but these one did the track to transfer my game from the wii tot he wiiuWant Sandisk 2GB SD Gaming Card for Nintendo Wii (SDSDG-2048-E10, Retail Package) Discount?
For what it is and what it's for it's a decent price. you could probably try a more generic one but I doubt you spend a whole lot less than $9.Thursday, September 26, 2013
Kodak P811 8x10 Personal Photo and Negative Scanner
- Scan any printed photo from wallet size to 8x10 inches
- Scans photographic negatives and delivers crisp, clear positive image ready for upload, printing or emailing
- Scanner has a 5-in-1 card reader and ships with a 2 GB MicroSD Card and SD adapter to make sure you have plenty of space to hold your photos
- Scans printed photos at high resolution 600 DPI (selectable to 300 DPI)
- Ultra portable and battery powered with 4 AAA batteries (not included) allow you to take the P811 where you go
The Kodak P811 is so easy to use, but before you start, I would highly suggest you leave it alone in the box and read the User Guide and the Quick Start Guide. They explain in detail what to do and what not to do. For instance, if you want to use a slide, you have to take it out of the original mounting and you should not do that if you want to put it back into the mounting and you do not know how to do that. The option is to have it done by a professional if you want to use it as a slide again. I would not have known that if I had not read the User Guide first.
I had no problems feeding pictures and 35mm negative strips into the P811. Just read the directions! And, if you do have a problem, I found that Kodak customer support was readily available to help me solve it.
I am enjoying using the P811!
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I was not expecting miracles with this $100 scanner, and it did not deliver them either. It is not a super-high resolution scanner with absolutely perfect color reproduction. If you want the best quality in the world, it's not here. So why do I give the scanner 4 stars? I was impressed with the speed and ease with which I could scan photos and negatives. Let's face it--none of us have all day to scan photos, manually crop and tweak them in photoshop, and archive them to disk. By setting up this scanner, I could literally just feed photos into it and have cropped images appear on the external memory card. While the resolution is not really high enough for negatives, images were good enough and it cropped the strip of 4 negatives into 4 separate images.So why buy this scanner when there are better ones out there? Kodak hit a home run with portability. I was just thinking about a trip we are planning to visit a great-grandmother. Her house is full of old photos we'd like to archive electronically. Short of grabbing the photos from her or bringing up a laptop/desktop scanner, this will get the job done. Every time she shows us a photo, we can zip it through the scanner and save it. The image is preserved good enough for nostalgia, where the alternative may be losing the image forever.
Many of us use our iPhones to take photos even when we own DSLR's, and we use FlipVideo even when we have 1080P camcorders with better optics. This scanner is good enough when it needs to be there and needs to be fast.
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I was so exicted to get this it had 5 stars and rave reviews. I have hundreds of photos to scan in.I was thinking what an easy way to scan them in to digital scrapbook. It is easy to use and can take to Grandpa's house when I visit. The MAJOR issue is it washes out the color. You then have to spend time doing lots of color correction to make skintones look correct. Fixing color,so Grandma is not pale white but has a bit of pink in her face, turned the green curtains blue and lost the depth in some photos. The whites realy pop and have to be toned down also. However a black and white photo worked great and looked even better when scanned in the sleeve provided. So give up quality for easy of use and portablilty? Only you can make that choice. Would I purchase it again or tell a friend to buy one, no. The technology needs to get a bit better.Want Kodak P811 8x10 Personal Photo and Negative Scanner Discount?
Kodak P811 Personal Photo and Negative ScannerAs someone who grew up with 35mm film cameras and worked towards digital photography, I had a huge collection of black and white and color negatives. The P811 is actually a very neat product as it allows maximum portability. I could use AA batteries or the AC adapter to power up the P811. Since it stores data on SD cards, a computer is not required for scanning and storing. You could pack the scanner in a bag while traveling and use it in a hotel room.
The scanner defaults to 600 dpi quality, and has an option for 300 dpi. I found that the 600 dpi only produced a meager resolution for my negatives. Some of the negatives weren't scanned in the original aspect ratio and required some height adjustment. The color reproduction isn't that great, as it tended to brighten everything and desaturate skin tones (makes everyone look pale white). For black and white film, it was generally fine but tended to over contrast some of the darker shots. Overall, the negative scans are a far cry from making actual photographs in a lab.
The photograph and sheet scanning was acceptable but not quite on-par with a multipurpose printer or dedicated scanner.
I would have liked higher resolutions for the negatives with better quality and color reproduction.
Overall: 4/5 stars, maximum portability with acceptable quality.I have been scanning both old photographs and negative strips strips. If most of your photos are 8 x 10 (rounding down a bit) and you need only fine resolution (600 dpl), this scanner is a good value. If you want true portability, this baby is definitely for you. Portable means it is light, small and has all you need to work in the field. It does not mean that you can break rocks with it, take it out in the rain or sandstorms or scan billboards. So keep it clean and dry and treat it like the instrument it is and you will be happy. Works for both PC and Apple.
If you need extra fine resolution or large formats, look elsewhere. I was up and running in a few minutes with the results I was hoping for. It is simple to set up, install and use. But you do need to take a little bit of care here and there. So a few specific observations:
Scanner does not come with batteries and does not support your normal alkaline batteries. For true portability get four of the the specified Ni-MH AAA or UM-4 rechargeable batteries (consider an extra four for the field), and a charger for them. At home, you do not need batteries, so just plug in.
Pay a little attention to sequence. So first plug in the power adapter to the scanner, and then into the power socket. Then insert the memory card. Then turn it on. First plug the cable into the scanner. Then plug the USB into your computer port. Not critical, but it is good practice to follow sequence.
Use the plastic sheath with small or less than flat photographs and with slides. I wish they had a facility to let you insert mounted slides, instead of removing them from their mounting. But at this price point I have no right to expect such. The sheath improves flatness and gives you higher quality on those photographs with a little warp or other surface undulations.
Be patient. It takes a little while longer than you may expect to initialize the scanner, to begin the scan and to create the file on your computer. Install on your computer before scanning your first.
There is a calibration facility for later need. You do not need it to start. A calibration card is included. Keep your sensor clean. Keep everything clean by storing in the bag or some equivalent.
Take a little care to set your photographs squarely. Otherwise they might scan on a skew. And you may scan in all directions and, room permitting, from aligning left and right sides of the scanner. You can pick the best result in case there are tonal or other visual differences. I keep forgetting to load face up, a hangover from years of photocopiers. Speaking of copiers, this is not a copier. The photographs pass through the scanner. So there are limits on how thick or thin the sheet can be. Here is where the sheath comes in handy again. Newspaper and magazine paper is too thin. But if you use the sheath, you can scan a photo or a recipe out of the paper. Stamp collectors can scan their stamps. You get the picture, so to speak.
Once your files are on your computer you can import them into any other image processor that works with the format. Or you can just view and share via email or whatever you like as is.
Monday, September 9, 2013
PDair Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 / SGH-I717 - Flip Top Type (Black)
I have been using for more than one year and I have found that it is pretty resistant confortable, it increases the size of the tablet for my pocket but even with case I can keep my tablet in standard pockets.
I am not afraid of a fall of my tablet because the case is robust to protect.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
iOrganize 3 Device Power Charging Docking Station
- iOrganize Power Station Perfect for Almost Every Hand Held Devices Such As Cellphones Mp3 Players Palm Pilots and Rechargeable Hand Held Games Resource Power Station.
- Black Power Station Traveler. Adjustable sliders to securely hold your devices while driving.
- Charges up to 3 portable devices while using only one outlet.
- Convenient carry case allows you to bring along everything needed to charge your devices.
- Heavy-duty luggage quality construction, foam padding with padded hand- carry strap and adjustable shoulder strap.
Monday, July 1, 2013
rooCASE Multi-Angle (Magenta) Leather Folio Case Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-Inch TF101
Bottom line: I'd recommend this to five people... and then seven more.It is very handy case to have because you can set uo your tablet on it. And it is nice to cary around in.I love this product! I received it as a gift and was very impressed with the quality of the item. It would have been nice if there was a little leaflet about how the case works as a stand, but with only a few moments of playing with it you can easily figure it out. I love how it has a cutout for the camera lens! Everything was thought of in designing this case. Love it!Glad I bought this holder. Very good quality leather and love the color. Ideal with so many positions to use. Highly recommend this cover.I didnt have a case or stand for my asus and it was hard holding it ,now theres no hand pain yeah ! Love it couldnt live without it.

