Showing posts with label phone for computer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label phone for computer. Show all posts

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Spinpad Case Ipad 2 (Black)

Spinpad Case Ipad 2
  • 360 degrees Rotation
  • 180 degrees Reclining
  • Hang it, Landscape View, Portrait View, Gaming View, Presentation Mode

This is the Exact same as a Native Union Gripster. They bought this company and renamed it and doubled the price.

This is an amazing case. Easy on the hands if you read a lot like I do. Easy to adjust. Works very well with a Smart Cover. And it fits my ipad 3. For 20 I can't recommend it enough.

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This is my second spinpad. A person in the airport liked the way it looked and when I let him ha dole it, he bent the stand the wrong way. So needless to say, I immediately ordered another one.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Belkin F8P3000 Pro Series Palm Compatible USB Sync Charger

Belkin F8P3000 Pro Series Palm Compatible USB Sync Charger
  • Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty
  • Easily transportable, mobile, lightweight design
  • Ability to synchronize rapidly between your PC and handheld
  • Charges your PDA from a powered USB port or your car's lighter
  • For Palm Tungsten C, T, T2, T3, W, Zire 71, m125, m130, m500, and i705 series handhelds

I'm having a hard time pulling the cable out from my palm Zire71 and tungsten T3, I complained to Belkin several times ,they said there is a knob in the front that you can press on to facilate the removal of the cable from the palm , the knob does not seem to be moving at all. I just wish I bought a Palm product instead , I don't know if the cable is defective.

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Good cable, for charge and for sync, and to charge on car lighter. Bad, my palm's battery is died since 3 yers without use. Need to buy a a mnew battery!, credit card be prepared!!!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Samsung Alias 2 SCH-u750 OEM Gray Standard Back Cover Battery Door

Samsung Alias 2 SCH-u750 OEM Gray Standard Back Cover Battery Door
  • Brand New Samsung OEM Back Cover Battery Door
  • Perfect replacement for your original Back Cover Battery Door

This cover fits great on my Alias 2. I have purchased three of these in the past because the tabs keep breaking off, but these covers are cheap so I don't mind having to buy new ones periodically. This cover also cuts down on the squeaking noises my phone makes when the battery cover is loose.

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my order came very fast and was exactly what i expected :) item was cheap and did not disapoint me

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When I got it and tried to put it on it wouldn't fit properly and took awhile to fit on correctly .

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Found that the cover wasn't fitting properly anymore. Causing battery to come loose and therefore the phone to keep shutting itself off. Bought this cover to try fix the issue. Worked perfectly. Now no more issues, worth a try before replacing phone

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the back cover is the same as the original back cover.

the product when shipped was new.

it had no scratches whatsoever.

it came within 4 days of purchase

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Red) Leather Case Cover with Landscape / Portrait View for Asus Eee Pad

rooCASE Executive Portfolio Leather Case Cover with Landscape / Portrait View for Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME 10.1-Inch TF201 Tablet
  • Executive Portfolio Leather Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer 2 PRIME TF201 (Asus Tranformer PRIME NOT Included)
  • (NOT Comptible with Transformer TF101 and TF300) - Please See Product Image for Difference Between Prime TF201 vs TF101
  • Built-In Magnetic Stand for Comfortable Viewing at 45 Degree Angle. Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation; Reattaches by Velcro for Landscape / Portrait Viewing.
  • Business and ID Slots with Accessory Flap. Elastic Loop for Pen or Stylus. Dual Zipper for Easy Access. Access to All Ports and Controls. (This Case is NOT Compatible with Keyboard / Dock)
  • A MUST Have for all Asus Transformer PRIME TF201 Owners!! Available in Black, Magenta and Red. Search: rooCASE Asus Transformer PRIME TF201 Executive Portfolio



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this indeed is by far the best quality I have seen, it is kind of expensive, but your getting real leather, spacious for credit cards, or cleaning cloth for your tablet. it closes tight and it doesn't move, it can also be removed from the case as a two piece product. the tablet fits like a glove, it does not slide and the cutouts are perfect, the only con that I see is that you have to keep the case open to charge it, cant be done unless you separate them and just keep it open.

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I am very, very happy with this case. I studied all of the cases available and most of them do not appear to offer good protection to the device. This one is different. When the TFP is zipped up in this case, it has excellent protection padded protection on all sides. It is not the lightest or thinnest case, but it is very well built and padded.

I especially like the ability to remove the sleeve from the case and this is how I am currently using it. It improves my ability to hold the TFP and not drop it. I have not really been using it with the outer case except to store the tablet.

You can charge the tablet while it is in the case. You just turn it around and the port is facing the outside zipper. You plug it in and zip to both sides of the plug.

I would not even consider another case unless I were to purchase the dock.

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At first i thought this was going to be problematic because i was used to the targus case my wife has on her transformer. After setting it up i really love it. Only issue that i have is that to sit on the recliner i need a pillow to make it comfortable. Otherwise the whole thing is very high quality and I'm very happy with it.

Red Mighty Nylon Jacket Slim Compact Protective Sleeve Shoulder Bag Case with accessories compartmen

Red Mighty Nylon Jacket Slim Compact Protective Sleeve Shoulder Bag Case with accessories compartment for Pandigital SuperNova - 8' Media Tablet + Includes a Crystal Clear High Quality HD Noise Filter Ear buds Earphones Headphones
  • Mighty Jacket Made To Protect //Made out of Hi-Grade Nylon Material with extra patted compartments
  • Compact, Slim and Stylish design but yet still protective against any bumps dents and scratches
  • Feature with a walking shoulder strap (Removable ) // High Quality Zipper on all Compartments
  • + Includes a Crystal Clear High Quality HD Noise Filter Ear buds Earphones Headphones ( 3.5mm Jack )

Super well made and designed. This is so nice and sturdy, all the pockets I need plus the adjustable strap is great to have if I want to carry it over my shoulder. I know my tablet is protected and this will last for years to come.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Professional, Quality Anti-Scratch cell phone LCD Ultra Crystal Clear (Invisible) Screen Protector f

Professional, Quality Anti-Scratch cell phone LCD Ultra Crystal Clear Screen Protector for Palm Pre
  • Accessory offers tough surface while keeping LCD screen clean
  • Attaches smoothly with self-adhesive surface that leaves no residue when removed
  • Handy screen protector is ultra thin and transparent
  • Shields against dust, scratches and grease from your fingers
  • Includes lint-free cleaning cloth

I've used several brands of screen protectors and based on just the initial ease of installation and quality appearance, I'd say this is definitely among the best. Once it was lined up you can almost just let go, it rolls so fluidly into place. Initial no. of bubbles: 2! I know they usually go away over a few days, but still to have just 2 to start with was extraordinary.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Polaroid i-zone Webster Mini Photographic Scanner

Polaroid i-zone Webster Mini Photographic Scanner
  • Handheld portable scanner for i-zone pictures
  • Scans the postage stamp-sized i-zone pictures at a resolution of 320 x 240
  • Transfers images to a computer using the included serial cable
  • Comes with PhotoImpression 2000 software
  • Powered by four AAA batteries

Okay, I would have originally given this product a 3-star rating, but felt I had to give it the full 5 stars to offset some of the ... reviews from the customers.... Another thing, some other customer from Canada wrote that to use this product, you would need 12 things for this scanner to work -but doesn't even mention what these 12 things are.

I can mention the obvious ones:

1. An I-Zone Camera (in the color of your choice)

2. Some I-Zone pictures (plain or sticky, again your choice) that you want to scan

3. A working computer with Win9x/NT/2000/ME, CD/DVD drive and the usual range of ports

4. This Webster Scanner, which comes with serial cable, CD (with lots of good image-related software) and 4 AAA batteries

That's it. What else do you need???

Product Review:

The scanner is pretty easy to use. Just hold the scanner over the picture, press the button, and voila! The picture is scanned and an image of it is stored (up to 20 images) in the scanner to be exported to your computer or to be uploaded to the internet via included serial cable at a later time.

The images produced are small -about 250x350 pixels. The quality of the images aren't of the best commercial quality, but they're good enough for their intended use -to be able to make copies of your i-zone pictures to share with everybody else. You can also scan small areas of other things such as text, postage stamps (*shrug* Why not?), other photos, magazines, etc. Nothing to stop you from doing this after all.

The CD comes with software and drivers you need to import pictures from your Webster scanner, plus some fun quality extras to dress them up.

The scanner itself is lightweight, but a bit fragile. It comes with a handy carrying strap, but I wouldn't exactly swing it around carelessly. The opening to the battery compartment can easily pop out and the batteries don't quite fit in snugly. This scanner definitely needs either a protective carrying case and/or improved outer casing. (How about it Polaroid?)

Overall, the Webster scanner is just a fun addition to the I-Zone line of products. While you won't get the best image quality, you no longer have to fight over who gets to keep the picture!

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I mean the price I payed for mine, $10, where is $75 coming from? Do not buy it for that price!!! Don't get me wrong, I love my little scanner, I do not own the I-zone camera, I had lots of pictures that you could barely make out what was in them, now I scan them and Voila, LOL you can see everthing, I have my own website and every picture on there is from the webster. I would more likely recommend this scanner as a gift for a child, but for someone who does not have a scanner the webster is great too. NOT FOR $75 THOUGH, BUY A REAL SCANNER FOR THAT PRICE.

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I wasn't expecting much out of this, but I have to say that I was pretty impressed. Of course this is made for people who have an i-zone camera! You could even scan little parts of other full sized pictures that you might have. I had a fun time uploading the pictures to the web to share with family and friends. I'm glad I put this item on my wishlist!

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(...) However, for what I paid and what it does, you can't beat it. You really *don't* need an i-zone camera to have fun with this. I actually find myself throwing it in my coat pocket as I head out for lunch downtown to document the trip, and come back with some great textures, fonts, eyeballs, artsy-fartsy blurred out photos, etc. The photos tend to come out a little on the dark side, but a little photoshop help cleans them right up. Just plain fun. The only real downer is no mac support, but i'll live with that for now. I want to take one apart and play with the focus range, maybe build a lens for it...

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I REALLY DID LOVE MY WEBSTER WHILE IT WORKED. IT WAS A GREAT WAY FOR ME TO GET A COPY OF PHOTOS THAT I WOULD TAKE AND GIVE AWAY. IT WAS SO QUICK AND EASY. I HAVEN'T HAD IT VERY LONG BUT NOW I GUESS A LIGHT BURNT OUT. HALF OF THE PHOTOS I SCANNED WERE FINE BUT THE LAST HALF CAME OUT EXTREMELY DARK. MORE THAN USUAL. I DON'T KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS BUT IT DOESN'T LOOK EASY.

THIS REALLY IS A NEAT DEVICE TO USE WITH YOUR IZONE CAMERA. THE PROGRAM IS EASY TO INSTALL ON YOUR COMPUTER AND THEN YOU PLUG THE SCANNER IN. IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND SMALL SO YOU CAN TAKE THE SCANNER ANYWHERE WITH YOU AND YOUR IZONE. YOU MUST USE BATTERIES AND BE SURE TO BRING SPARE SINCE IT [takes] THE LIFE OUT OF THEM. BUT DON'T CHANGE THE BATTERIES WHILE YOU HAVE PHOTOS SAVED ON IT OR THEY WILL BE LOST. IT HOLDS 20 PHOTOS SO YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THEM ONTO YOUR COMPUTER TO PUT MORE. I FOUND THE PROGRAM VERY EASY TO USE AND FUN. YOU CAN DOCREATIVE THINGS TO THE PHOTOS ONCE THEY ARE ON THE COMPUTER AND INTO THE PROGRAM.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Belkin BV112050-06 6-Feet Advanced 12 Outlet Surge Protector Cord

Belkin BV112050-06 6-Feet Advanced 12 Outlet Surge Protector Cord
  • 2 USB Charging Ports
  • 6-Feet Cord
  • 12 surge protected outlets
  • 3,000 Joules

(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM) I've used cheap surge protectors only for the fact that I don't have enough outlets either in my living room or office. It's scary to think of blowing out your entire home theater system with a lightning strike or your computer home base. It made sense to invest in a good one. Now I am a bit impressed with this "Surge Protector", of all things.

Basically it is one strong unit that has twelve (12) outlets. Unlike the other Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protector that I really like, these plugs that are not flexible or rotating. All the twelve outlets are upright with three to the left, three to the right and six down the middle.

I used this for my computer system. I can plug in most of my plugs (computer, light fixture, sound speakers, phone system, iHome clock, iPhone recharger/speakers, Printer and a smaller light fixture. It was easy, as so many of the fixtures had proprietary plugs. You know; those plugs that have to be square or rectangular, extra thick or just large enough that they overlap onto another plug rendering it useless. But Belkin has placed these plugs just far enough apart from each other that all my weird sized plugs fit easily. The power switch is recessed and there is a small "Protected Not Grounded" red/green led light for assurance showing active and properly grounded indications, as well.

The six (6) foot cord is long enough as my electrical socket is very close, but having an extra two feet would have been nice for future use. The plug only requires an inch of space but needs to be on the bottom of your wall socket. A great feature that I haven't seen in many other units is the two USB charging ports in the unit itself! These are best for my iPhones, iPad or if you have an MP3 player to charge. This is great as, my computer only has so many USB ports and although these are not close (this Belkin unit is on the floor). Still, without one of those larger 7-port USB chargers, these are a nice addition.

It says that it has 3,996 joules of Surge Protection, which is a good standard the higher the joules, the better the protection. Still, I'm confident it will protect my electronics. It also has what is called, "Advanced Power Filtration" (up to 75 dB noise reduction). This smooths your electromagnetic workings keeping your computer system/devices running at optimal performance this is something I never knew could be a problem. I'm glad I dodged an electrical overload so far. Damage from voltage fluctuations, surges, and spikes would be a nightmare. For this price, considering the potential damage, it is a no-brainier. Also, to really keep me happy, there is a $250,000 Connected Equipment Limited Lifetime Warranty. This is more than a bargain it's an insurance program.

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BRIEF EVALUATION

Belkin's surge protector allows for up to 12 AC devices, including 6 'wide' DC adapters to be plugged in. It also has 2 USB charging ports. It will protect whatever is plugged in against power surges for as long as it is properly plugged and grounded itself. It does NOT protect or support coax, Ethernet or phone line connections Belkin and other vendors offer models with such features.

My personal experience does validate the claims the manufacturer makes for the features that I am using and I can verify at this time. Currently, I have 10 devices plugged into the surge protector, including 5 DC adapters and 5 2/3-prong plugs. The 2 remaining slots are unobstructed and could be used if needed.

So far, I am happy and based on its meeting my real needs, good design, features and low price I recommend it as (in my view) one of the best it its class.

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The following are noteworthy, in my view.

Positives:

👎 TRUE 12-outlet capacity. Unlike the traditional surge-protected power strips where one beefy AC adapter would cover 2 slots, Belkin's device truly accommodates 6 AC adapters and allows for 6 more plugs to fit in.

👎 'Protected' green light (must be on) provides assurance that the surge protector is operational. When the green light stays off it usually means that the surge protector 'expired' while protecting your device from a power surge and it must be replaced ASAP.

👎 'Not grounded' red light (must be off) will warn you when there's something wrong. Belkin's warranty won't apply if the light was on when your devices got fried. I don't know if for a fact but I assume they have a way of telling if that was the case.

👎 6 ft. long chord, quite adequate.

👎 Integrated clip for cable management that can be lowered into the body if not in use. I find it useful.

👎 Thin (one inch) and flat shape. Stands well on a table or on the floor.

Negatives:

Other than encouraging the unrealistic expectation that Belkin would pay you up to a gazillion dollars on connected equipment warranty coverage, I can't think of anything bad.

WARRANTY

On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is a worthless warranty and 10 is one that's unbelievably generous, Belkin's should be somewhere around 2 or 3 95% of all warranties on devices this cheap are likely to be a 1.

They do promise to replace the item if it sacrifices itself while protecting your devices for as long as you can prove that you didn't do anything stupid, you have a purchase receipt and you ship the damaged item to Belkin at your own expense. It's not clear if they will charge you for shipping you back a new item. This may or may not be something worth pursuing. My impression is that you are not going to save a lot of money by getting a 'free' replacement from Belkin and you are likely to waste a lot of time in the process. I'd probably buy myself a new one if the one I have now stopped working but it's good to know that they do have a 'lifetime' warranty. By 'lifetime' they mean the natural life of the product but 'natural life' is not precisely defined.

As far as being reimbursed for damage to devices that this surge protector was expected to protect, my impression is that you are not likely to get much if anything unless you can afford a lawyer and you are willing to sue. You have to meet a long series of requirements that are expressed in several paragraphs of techno-legalese.

RATING

I will have to repeat myself stating that, in my view, this is one of the best in its class and the price is right. My expectations were met as far as design, cord length and warranty (that expectation was low). My expectations were exceeded when it comes to the plugs layout with ample room for 6 wide adapters and the adding of 2 USB charging ports.

Maybe I should have removed one star from the over hyped connected equipment warranty statement but... as sad as it is, everybody does it and Belkin's warranty is better than most so, I am awarding 5 stars on an item that inexpensively addresses real needs I have with protecting the many devices clustered in a corner of my basement.

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It was time to update an old surge protector I'd bought with a PC in 2006, and this sleek white protector filled the bill. My old unit still had in/output for phone cords! This surge protector is solidly constructed, white with a grey edge, and mounting slots on the back. The cord and unit look quite nice in a white room. The liability is $250,000, a huge step up from the old version.

I plugged this in to the wall, untangled a glob of cords, and plugged them in to the new surge protector; I was also delighted to find two USB outlets, each 2.1 amps. My iPad got one, the iPhone took the second. There is plenty of room for power blocks, a recessed on/off switch, and lights that indicate "power" and "grounded." I'm glad to see the cords so attractively managed, but even more pleased to know that my equipment is properly protected.

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In a home with multiple Blu-Ray players, receivers, TV's, iPhones and a countless amount of other gizmos and gadget this well designed powerstrip comes in very handy. It is very well constructed with a flat design and 'handle' that result in much easier maneuvering underneath shelves, beds, and other obstructions. We replaced a cheaper, smaller strip and are using this instead, and love it so far. The 2 USB charging ports are also pluses, because it frees up one of the plus where one of our iphones would otherwise be plugged in. Unlike more narrow power strips which often tip over when all of the plugs are used, this lays flat to the ground, with a very wide base-much easier to slide under things and doesn't tip over, which can be annoying when adding/moving other strips. High quality item and definitely recommended!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

BoxWave Trignetic Capacitive Stylus for the LG Rumor Reflex - Magnetic Stylus - Triangular Design Ba

BoxWave Trignetic Capacitive Stylus for the LG Rumor Reflex - 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

I purchased this cover for use with my Blackberry Pearl phone. I always keep a cover on it because I drop it on the ground about two times a week. This cover does a good job of protecting the phone from breaking when it hits the cement.

My phone is black, so the translucent pink tone gives it a unique look. The only down side is that it does slip around in my car as I drive around. The rubber-like cases stick better to your car's console but they are hard to throw in your pocket or purse because of their inability to slide in easily. That's the trade-off.

This cover also fits well and is easy to snap on into place.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

BoxWave Acer ICONIA TAB W500 Sketching Capacitive Stylus - Pencil-Shaped Acer ICONIA TAB W500 Capaci

BoxWave Acer ICONIA TAB W500 Sketching Capacitive Stylus - Pencil-Shaped Acer ICONIA TAB W500 Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus
  • Works on all capacitive touch screen devices
  • Pencil-shaped design for optimal pen-like functionality
  • Durable and solid aluminum construction
  • Available in Gold, Jet Black, Metallic Silver, Olive Green, Scarlet Red, and Super Blue color

The Boxwave sketching stylus works well for what I bought it for. I wanted a stylus that would protect my tablet and be used in the little areas on the tablet that my finger is too big for. The stylus has a sponge type tip that protects the tablets screen. The sponge protector can come off if you press too hard. You have to move slow to keep from losing the connection between the touch screen and stylus. This is not a tool that works well for sketching.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Essential Gomadic Car and Wall Accessory Kit for the Sony PSP - 12v DC Car and AC Wall Charger S

The Essential Gomadic Car and Wall Accessory Kit for the Sony PSP - 12v DC Car and AC Wall Charger Solutions with TipExchange
  • Gomadic Wall Charger is built to support worldwide voltage input levels ranging from 100-240vAC /50-60 Hz. High output 10W /2A transformer provides output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the Sony PSP.
  • Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by allowing you to change/upgrade either charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tips for Sony PSP included with additional tips sold separately).
  • This Gomadic Car charger has a wide input voltage range of 12-24vDC to support all vehicle charging ports. Works in cars, trucks, planes, boat, RVs and more (both domestic and international). Available output current is an impressive 10W/2A . (Twice most competing products!)
  • Backed by our Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. Quality products protected by a quality guarantee.
  • The Gomadic "Power Sleep" feature limits power consumption when chargers are not in use. Both car and wall chargers will draw less than 0.1W of power when in "ready state" (e.g. not connected to the Sony PSP).

it was a charger for the psp. however, it was not what was advertised. it was just a normal charger, not the "rapid charge" like advertised. still has wall and car charger for it, though.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Sony PEGA-GC10 Game Controller for PEG-NX, NR, T, SJ, SL Series

Sony PEGA-GC10 Game Controller for PEG-NX, NR, T, SJ, SL Series
  • Game Controller to enhance game entertainment using CLIE handheld
  • Sega Columns game supplied

Those of you who've played plenty of action/arcade style games on a PDA knows that the PDA buttons simply do not cut it when trying to weave your fighter plane through an onslaught of bullets or trying to make your way through a Super Mario style platformer. What's even worse is that PDA buttons are not built to take the kind of button-abuse that often comes from playing those games and can get worn out fairly quick.

I wanted to play games on my PDA without breaking the buttons so with that in mind, I decided on getting a Clie SJ33 and the GC10. The controller works very well. I've only run across a couple games that does not work well or don't work at all with the game controller and both of them work better (gameplay-wise) with the stylus control. The GC10 is a necessity if you have a Gameboy emulator on your Clie. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase.

The extra battery drain was not as big an issue as reviews from other sights led me to believe. It does drain slightly faster but only very slight and usually when it does drain quickly, it's because you're playing a game that uses a lot of power to begin with (games with lots of action) and because you're using a game controller, you're probably playing it longer too.

The extra strap is almost useless. The instructions say it's to prevent the controller from accidentally falling from PDA but the controller's grip is so good it's much more likely you'll drop the PDA before dropping the controller. The strap is useful for dangling your controller from your belt or backpack so that you can have easy access if you get the urge to play.

I have yet to find a game that supports the X/Y buttons. The instructions says they're "programmable" but I have yet to find a way to get them to work with any game. Not that big a deal since most games don't use that many buttons but it is wasted potential.

The GC10 includes a copy of Columns and some game demos. The Columns gameplay is spot on and gives you something to use the controller with right out of the box. It'll definitely give you the good feeling of using a real game control rather than the cumbersome PDA buttons. :D

Pros: Gamepad button layout, very sturdy, extra buttons for menus and going back to the main PDA screen, hold switch, securely grips your PDA so it's very unlikely to fall off, comes with free game Columns (and it's high-res!).

Cons: Does not work with all games, slightly faster battery drain, cannot charge & use controller at same time, X & Y buttons are useless, does not fit all Clies.

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I got this item cheap because I really like the game columns, but once you install the game controller it causes conflicts with your Hot Sync function. I tried several times and this kept occurring. Sorry. Unless you just play a lot of games on your handheld it just isn't worth the hassle of having to reinstall your cradle drivers after you have used the controller.

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This is certainly going to help in giving it a second life. I recently purchased this for a dollar and a half BOXED and unopened!! After getting the device, I quickly restored one of my old and beloved Sony Clié's to life -NX80-. After figuring out how to copy the controller's drivers to the PDA (modern Macs are no longer compatible with the Palm Desktop software used to hotsync this kind of devices), I got it running in next to no time.

FYI: I just used an old multi-memory card reader to copy things straight from the Mac to the Memory Stick, then I copied the prc's from the MS into the RAM memory of the Clié.

After that, I perused my old SD and Memory stick cards looking for some old games that I used to spend hours on end playing when I used to be a cell/ PDA-toting kind of guy. Shortly after that, I found myself sharing the good ol' palm with my daughters (aged 3 and 11). It's kind of refreshing to watch them enjoy games that are way much simpler (graphically and technically speaking) than anything on their iPods and iPads today. Also, I found that the little one finds this device a much better platform to draw than using the iPad with a stylus. Guess having a tip really makes a difference!

The controller's build quality is top-notch and works pretty much flawlessly. It even comes with its own plastic box so as to protect it when is not being used and a lace that is used to prevent the controller from falling from the Clié.

If you used to love Palms, had a Clié in working condition and still have access to some of the great games that were made for them, this product a definite MUST-HAVE!

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It came in a timely manor and was clean. I haven't had time to test it yet. I asume it will work fine. I bought it for my sun.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

PDair Luxury Silicone Case for Nokia N8 (Black)

PDair Luxury Silicone Case for Nokia N8
  • Soft-touch silicone skin texture in multiple colors to protect your device in style.

This case fits my nokia n8 perfectly, the cutouts are exactly the correct size for plugging in power cords or the usb cord, and it has a very nice "hand" feel. There are no cutouts missing.

I bought this to replace a much cheaper silicone case from a different manufacturer ... the other silicone case that I bought was missing a cutout hole for the microphone, and the remaining cutouts were improperly sized for actual use ... for example, the usb cutout was exactly as big as the usb port itself, meaning the plug would not insert fully with the case on.

Lesson learned! Spend more money for a perfect case! This one is very high quality!

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nice grip. fits good, and all the inputs / outputs are considered accurately. doesn't collect dust, which is, in my opinion, significant for phone cases.

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I recently bought a Nokia N8 and I wanted a nice case for my new phone. I took a look at the reviews and I decided to buy it. Funny thing the item description says by Nokia but if you take a look at the right side says Sold by Govamart Worldwide Free Shipping.

Ok the item comes from china, you'll need to wait for a while so you have to be patience. I bought it on March 11th, the item was sent on 15th and I received in Costa Rica on April 1st again be patience my friend and btw there's no tracking number so you'll get it as a surprise.

You'll be asking, what's in the box? One screen cleaner and the case. I don't think I'll use the screen cleaner; I bought a screen protector plus this case a great combination.

This case is made of soft silicone but it feels really great when you touch it, and it really make look nice the N8.

All the important cutouts are: usb and power adapter connector, SIM card and SD card slot, HDMI output, camera and light camera and microphone, lock button. The buttons that are cover are power menu and Volume and the camera button but the buttons shapes are carved into the case. BTW the case color is black.

I recommend this case in case you want something worthy for your money.

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Before I purchased this item from "amazon.com" I noticed 2 circular screen cleaners (lint dusters)

The sealed shipment arrived from Hong Kong, however the PDair black box inside the sealed

shipment envelope was not sealed & open with 1 circular screen duster (screen cleaner) missing!

I am not sure what happened here --that is the reason for my particular rating..

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Don't get me wrong, at this point the case seems alright....

This item was engineered for the Nokia N8 Cell Phone. It fits perfectly and all the ports for charging, etc. are placed exactly where they should be and are correct in size. This is the best silicone case for this phone!

The only thing is that when I ordered the item it took some time to arrive as it was shipped from China. Apart from this, the item although made in

China is a high quality product and fits perfectly. If you have the Nokia N8 and want a quality silicone case, then this is the one for you!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

HQRP Replacement PDA Battery for Palm Palmone 1UF463450F-2-INA + Screwdriver plus Earbud Headset w/M

HQRP Replacement PDA Battery for Palm Palmone 1UF463450F-2-INA + Screwdriver plus Earbud Headset w/Microphone
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  • 1850mAh Ultra High Capacity means more long runtime; Voltage: 3.7V;
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  • No Memory Effect, The battery can be recharged with out loss of capacity;
  • CE and SGS-ISO-9001-2000 Approved; 200 days warranty.

I purchased this battery on December 6th and received it within three days directly from Osprey-Talon.

Now after being installed for five and a half weeks, the Palm LifeDrive will no longer power up the after being off over night. No amount of charging or hard resets would bring the LifeDrive back to life. I never had this problem with the original battery and I had to re-install it to boot the device.

I have no idea of the age of this battery, as there is no manufacturing information on the battery and I have discarded the original packaging that it came in. It may have had the information on it.

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This item worked perfectly with my husbands cell phone. We couldn't find this item for a couple of years. Thanks.

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The product came on time and was what I asked for, but after a day or two of use my PDA stop working again.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Rii II Touch N7 Wireless Bluetooth Mini Keyboard Touchpad for PC, HTPC, Apple, Xbox360, Wii, PS3 Wit

Rii II Touch N7 Wireless Bluetooth Mini Keyboard Touchpad for PC, HTPC, Apple, Xbox360, Wii, PS3 With Removable Battery - BlackWell I must say that this keyboard is great it fits well in the hand and is very responsive. The placement of the touchpad is spot on, you can navigate and type very easily, the raised key are easy to push. The unit it comes with a usb cord wich is used for charging only & a usb bluetooth dongle that you connect to your pc or gaming device which lets you use the keyboard wirelessly (bluetooth that is) and it stores nicely inside the united for travel and storage. If you have a bluetooth receiver already you can just pair the keyboard with your existing bluetooth receiver. It does not come with any driver software is pretty much plug and play. It is extremely lightweight and it has backlight button ( wich has white lighted keys ). The function key is cleverly done it gives some keys alternate functions but for those who are curious you set the dpi by holding the FN key while pressing and holding space bar and slide your finger along the touch pad to set the dpi. and when in a window to use the scroll feature hold the FN key and move your finger up or down the verticle orange lines on the touch pad. I think for the money if you need a keyboard that has all the features of a full keyboard and a mouse this is.

Note: I wrote (almost) the entire Review without looking at the screen, for truer results.

Shift: there's only one, there'ss lots of keys on the left that require the occasinal Shift.

LEDs: Power On, i know, stop wasting power. also, Kepress/Touchpad activation lights. i know, i pressed it, stop wasting power.

Backlight, doesn't seem to want to turn off, unless i power off the entire thing. Otherwise nicelly lit.

90degree Touchpad rotation: am i missing somethin obvious here, or did i find the only without it, again? [oh, there's a button for that]

Typing: that left-only Shift is getting old already. As to how i am actually typing.. i'll let you know when i finally read the screen.

Keypresses: nice, comfortable, audible click, feels most like smartfhone.

Have to grow accustomed to the placement of '-,=,/,?,\' keys, will adapt.

Dual 'Ctrl", nice, appreciated for those that 'Ctrl+z\x\c\v\b' often-enough.

Media keys: not thrilled that they are a 'Fn' of the 'F#' keys. As i never ask for Help, i would prefer that key automatically Mute, instead.

Backlight: now, doesn't work when i press the key, investigating.. hmm, yep, broke, rebooting keyboard.. nope, Fail.

Now, i have no way to find 'Play/Pause' in the dark, it reaally should have a nub on it, tactile input

Tactile input: raised bar on 'J' and 'F' keys, have to really.. nope, can't feel them.

Not that it reaally matters, but, what if i, for some unlikely reason, needed "F12'? i'll let that one pass.

'Win" key, thanks, appreciated.

Bluetooth button, i suspect i shall inadvertently tap that when aiming for 'Esc', which is always the the top-left button on keybards, muscle memory.

Having to think, hard, abuot finding the '-' key, brain seems to think it, alongside '+' key, belong on the right, curious.

At this point, it seems worthy of memtioning that, no, i didn't read the instructions. Odds are, i'm doing it wrong.

'Alt-F4' easy enough with two 'Alt" keys, appreciated.

Still Really Wishing There Was A Right-Shift key.. Especiallyy For This Sentence.

Touchpad: double-tap is unreliable, at best. Safer (less frustating) to press the mouse button instead. Accurate enough for text-selection, bravo, important.

I know it's just a dinky little LED, but, i can feel the battery draining, unnecessarily. Also, it is the same color as my smartfhone msg-received light, i keep thinking i have friends..

Balance: yes, nicely done. A little heavier on the right (dongle'll do it) but, imperceptibly so, just nitpicking.

Handshake: the top corners are nicely nuzzled in to the second joint of my pointer-fingers, comfortable, familiar to smartfhones.

Space-bar: took no effort to adapt to its placement. i think, i still haven't looked at the screen..

No 'Home' or 'End" keys, Fail.

Feel: solid, sturdy, sleek not slippery.

LEDs: yea, starting to annoy..

I need to get used to pointing from the middle. i don't suspect it will take long to adjust.

Backlight: yep, broke, tried everything.. dang. Comes on with power-On, then goes away.

Dongle: no indication of function, bluetooth logo, nothing. Don't throw it in with the other dongles, it'll get lost.

Battery: labwl is peeling, aftermarket rebranding, i suspect.

D-Pad: narrow edges to press upon, requires aim. Slippery, especially to the thumbnails. Internet button in the middle is presumptious. Re-programmable?

Summary decisions:

* Needs right-shift.

* Needs 'Home/End' keys, for those of us that pre-date the mouse and use hotkeys to do.. everything.

* Media Keys: should be Primary function, the 'F#'s are used less than Media keys, i would expect that to be known given this keyboard says "Design for HTPC"..

* The numbers-row is backwards from all the other keys with alteernates. Point in fact, Media Keys go even another direction, . They can't decide if Primary key label belongs in the bottom-left, bottom-right or top-left of the key, curious..

* LEDs: A battery-saving feature of 'off', please.

* Touchpad: good, accurate, adjustable DPI, bonus, appreciated.

* Better than Anker OrientEX Mini Bluetooth Handheld Keyboard with Multi-Touchpad / Laser Pointer for Google Nexus 7 / Google Android TV /iPhone 4 4S 3GS 3G / iPad (1-3) / Samsung Galaxy S S2 S3 / HTPC / PC / Iphone / Android 3.0 Tablet / Mac OS X

* Better than iPazzPort 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Fly Air Mouse Keyboard with IR Remote

* Way better than Koolertron 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Air Fly Mouse/Keyboard

I shuld have lked sner, the 'O' key des nt wrk at all. Had to go back and add them.. Fail, Returmimg. Quality-control issues.

Will not deter me from trying it again...

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All keys work, including Backlight. Good.

Still needs right-Shift. Suggestions for remapping 'AltGr' key, anyone?

Intention: replacing computer keyboard and mouse. I have carpal-tunnel syndrome from years of system adminsitration. I can type/point all day with my thumbs, no problem.

This mini keyboard is the contender, not perfect, close. I've tried four different models.. so far. Bought two of these, one to spare. Recommended.

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It has been great! I have a Lenova Yoga that I primarily use with the keyboard facing the desk. This device is great when I want more than the on-screen keyboard but don't want to flip the whole keyboard out.

It is also great for when my computer is across the room wired to someone's TV.

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the good:

Nice feel to the buttons and excellent size for HTPC use.

Media buttons are a good for controlling music

the bad:

note: I am comparing this against my experience with the same device, only with wireless USB connectivity, not Bluetooth.

rather than the soft amber back light behind the keys, it is a bright white not as nice in low-light conditions.

the range is *terrible*. The USB version tracked fine from my dining room and kitchen, even through a wall. This one sputters from the couch less than 10 feet away.

no bluetooth dongle! I had to buy a separate one. the USB version has a dongle that stores in the device itself.

summary:

You wouldn't think that the less attractive keyboard light would matter, but it is a bummer, The terrible range however makes this device essentially useless.

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I got the blue tooth version with the idea that it would have better coverage. I tried the connection with 3 different computers and it would link maybe one out of ten times and not reliably. I returned the unit (thanks Amazon) and bought the wireless USB version of same keyboard (under different brand) and it worked flawlessly.

I cannot say if my experience is typical, but again, based on my personal experience I would select the wireless over the blue tooth version. YMMV.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

8GB Sandisk CompactFlash Compact Flash Memory Card 30MB/s 200x (Bulk Packaging)

8GB Sandisk CompactFlash Compact Flash Memory Card 30MB/s 200xCard arrived quickly and seems to work. Windows identified it immediately using a SATA-to-CF converter.

(Editing this review until further testing...

May or may not work as a "fixed disk" for booting a WinOS in a mini computer build.

Based on some additional reading the software I'm trying to use may not work through a SATA-to-CF bridge.

Picking up an IDE-to-CF to try out before I pass judgement.)

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Corsair 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 MHz (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory (CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9)

Corsair 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz Laptop Memory
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  • Timing: 9-9-9-24
  • Type: DDR3
  • Pin Out: 204 Pin
  • Voltage: 1.5V
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Replaced the stock RAM in my Acer Aspire netbook Acer Aspire One AO722-0473 11.6-Inch HD Netbook (Espresso Black) with this and it works like a charm. Shaved 15 secs off the boot time and is noticeably faster while running Netbeans IDE.

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My netbook came with Windows 7 (64-bit) and 2 GB RAM in one slot. This 8 GB module installed easily and worked right away without any fuss!

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I recently have been reading about how the Core i7 Second Generation L502X can accept the 8 GB DDR3 modules. I was curious and excited, but my Dell XPS 15 kept on saying (via the Dell site) to only support maximum of 8 GB (24 GB modules). I kept reading only of people saying it would work.. and I am happy to say it does. I had 6 GB (1 2GB module and 1 4GB Module). I replaced the 2 GB module with this Corsair 8 GB module and everything works perfectly. I have Windows 7 Home Premium and it correctly recognizes 12 GB of memory.

Installing it was a breeze and it everything booted perfectly. The real great feature (for me) is to open some really big files and know I have plenty of memory left (ie Premier or Photoshop). If you want more more memory, I would recommend this memory. Also, if you did not believe that the 8 GB modules were compatible with the XPs 15 i7 Core (2nd Generation)...well they are.. just remember to flash your BIOS to the current version first....

Enjoy!! works great!

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The Apple specifications for my MacBook Pro with an intel 2.7 GHz i7 processor say the most RAM you can put in is 8 GB. WRONG! I took a chance and ordered to of these memory modules and now my reports 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3. Now you only need this upgrade if you run LOTS of applications at the same time or are processing video, high resolution photos or a power user. If you are browsing the web, answering emails and doing some word processing, save your money. But if you are in the need for more RAM in your MacBook Pro and think 8GB is your limit -THINK AGAIN!

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Purchased two of these for my Macbook Pro late 2011. They arrived very fast, did not expect such fast free shipping. Installed them as soon as I got them . Error free and giving my laptop a huge boost.

Monday, November 11, 2013

LapWorks Soft Grip iPad Handle for iPad 2, 3 and 4 with 360 Degree Swiveling and Smart Cover Channel

LapWorks Soft Grip iPad Handle for iPad 2, 3 and 4 with 360 Degree Swiveling and Smart Cover ChannelThis was just what I was looking for. The handle is soft, comfortable and adjustable. I teach with my iPad and this makes holding it a joy. The only downside is that it does not have a cover for the front of the iPad. On a positive note, though it does have channels for attaching a smart cover if you've got one. The backplate of the cover is nice and sturdy, yet has a nice soft surface.

I have severe arthritis in my hands and wrists. I spend numerous hours a day using iPad and needed a way to easily hold on to it without causing additional pain. This is exactly the product I needed. The adjustable strap is soft and can be held from multiple angles due to the swiveling ability. Also, this holder fits snug to the back and still allows for the use of a smart-cover.

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I wanted to use my iPad for some special presentations when I teach, so I wanted something to make it easy to hold. Pros: It fits very well on the iPad. Its lightweight and yet seems very sturdy. Its nice that it is designed to work with the smart cover. The hand strap is nice and wide, made of good material, and adjusts well to your hand. Its easy to slide off if you need to yet it won't just slip off accidentally. The "turn-table" is very nice so you can adjust the orientation of the iPad exactly to suit you. Cons: The design is such that you snap on the cover with the smart cover already on and there is a lip that goes over the hinge of the smart cover. This means that you then cannot pop the smart cover off of the iPad. So when you are using it the smart cover will be hanged down off the top adding extra weight. This is important not only if you don't like it hanging and swinging there, but the extra weight will fatigue your hand especially the first few times you use it. It would have been nicer if they just left that part open for the smart cover instead of putting the extra lip on. Because of this I put it on only for the presentation and don't use it as my full-time cover.

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Put this product up against another one very simular and was very impressed. Only downfall is that unlike is competitor, it does not come with a screen protector. However its price point helps justify that a little bit. The adjustable hand strap is much better than the leather straps as it is a custom (tight) fit every time and no worry of stretching leather and a possible loose fit drop. Pricing is a little higher than I would like to see, when buying as many as I do for employees and re-sell, but much better pricing than competitor.

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Finally a ipad back cover that has a comfortable back-side handle. I've had several other models in the past, and they start to hurt your hand, or otherwise become very uncomfortable after a short time. With LapWorks cover, the handle is very secure, yet also very comfortable. Highly recommended!

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Compaq iPAQ 3135 Monochrome Pocket PC Bundle (with Compact Flash Jacket)

Compaq iPAQ 3135 Monochrome Pocket PC Bundle
  • All the power of a Pocket PC with a crisp grayscale display
  • Bundled with CompactFlash Expansion Jacket, enabling you to add memory and functionality such as a modem or wireless LAN Card
  • Also comes with Conduit Peacemaker Professional Software for beaming information to and from a wide range of PDAs
  • 16 MB RAM and 16 MB Flash ROM
  • What's in the box: iPaQ 3135, Two Styli, Vinyl slipcase, AC adapter, USB cable, Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, CompactFlash Jacket, iPaQ Expansion Pack system, User Manual

The Compaq iPAQ 3600 series (specially 3630, 3650 and 3635) are really great units. I use my iPAQ as a replacement for several devices. As I usually have a 1GB IBM Microdrive in the iPAQ it works as the best MP3 Player yet (I have some 700MB of MP3 files continuously available) and still plenty of room in the MD and RAM. I also use a Lucent Orinoco for wireless connection, which allows me to chek my emails wherever I am at my place. The comprehensive software package (Inbox/PocketIE, PocketWord, PocketExcel, etc.) allows gerat functionality out of the box (you can add many shareware/freeware to increase that further (I recommend Resco's Utility PAckage for Zip compression/Decompression, etc.).

For travelling I am about to get a stowaway keyboard which will allow me to conveniently leave my notebook at home and conveniently check emails and eventual webpages.

My iPAQ was one of the very best purchases I made last year. As one of the very few PocketPCs to allow the use of cheap & standard PCMCIA cards such as:

Any NE2000 compliant Networking Card, which usually costs as little as $20

Some PCMCIA Modems (including the 3Com Cell Modem, which may be used along with your cell phone or landline)

Wireless NIC, such as the pretty standard Lucent/Agere Wavelan/Orinoco

IBM Microdrive up to 1GB (using this CF card with the PCMCIA adapter allows for better battery usage)

Kingston 2GB PCMCIA drive.

Much more...

I am anxiously awaiting the time I manage to get a CyNET Inc. CyPAQ (which is a dual PCMCIA slot for the iPAQ, along with their Wireless Cell/Modem, which allows one to use the iPAQ as a cell phone!).

I already got rid of my former MP3 Player and in the future I'll get rid of my Cell Phone too. All will converge into a single unit my iPAQ!

We recently installed Linux in one iPAQ and using teh very same PCMCIA cards we could run applications such as vic for video streaming, etc. It was quite impressive!

Last but not least I installed a PersonalJava JVM in my iPAQ and I can run any PersonalJava compliant code, such as my own H263 Video Decoder called jStreaming (http://jStreaming.com). That runs smoothly in my iPAQ. I am conficent that if you are thinking about getting this unit you'll not be disapointed. Do think about getting a Microdrive to go along with it tough.

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***THIS REVIEW CONTAIN QUALITY INFORMATION***

Some complaints:

(1) Battery life is POOR (only last in terms of hours instead of days for other PDAs), especially if one uses a CF device with the included sleeve. Problem is CF memory is a MUST if you want to listen to MP3s. (2) Apparently Compaq still has not corrected the problem with dust getting into the screen. The dust reflect light from the backlit apparatus and is quite visible. A minor annoyance but one nevertheless. I recommend keeping the stylus silo occupied so there is less of a chance that dust will creep in. (You get 2 styli with the package so you can keep one in the silo at all time.) (3) The high-gloss silver finish of the iPaq is very bad with fingerprints, but if you keep the CF sleeve on all the time this problem would be minimized.

Productive recommendations:

(1) Don't get coerced into shelling out [the $] getting a CF modem; they are completely unnecessary. The only thing that modems are good for is emailing in real-time. Browsing regular html paged with the iPaq is neither practical or productive. (2) Make sure you get an AvantGo account. This makes an iPaq really worthwhile. (3) Make sure you install ActiveSync 3.3 and set up a relationship between your PC and your iPaq so that you can do email and access the internet (in conjunction with AvantGo). (4) Make sure you find MS Transcriber on the ActiveSync CD and install that puppy. This writing recognition program is AMAZING! (Transcriber is an different program from the writing recognition program in th iPaq, so you need to install it separately.) (5) Finally DO look through the iPaq Tour CD, there are some VALUABLE applications hidden in there that you can install.

Enjoy this wonderful lil machine!

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I waited a long time to buy a handheld and spent weeks researching the pros and cons of the two I was most seriously considering, the iPAQ and the new Palm m505. When I finally bit the bullet and bought the iPAQ, I initially was apprehensive regarding its price and some of the "glitches" I read about on the Compaq website message boards. Let me tell you, I have had this thing for 6 weeks now and I absolutely love it. Once you have decided between the advantages and disadvantages of Windows Pocket PC OS v. Palm OS, I don't think there is a better Pocket PC out there. Putting aside the superficial factors about how sleek and cool the iPAQ looks, it does so many things and synchronizes so well with Microsoft Outlook, that I think it's the best handheld out there (notwithstanding the price). The calendar, contacts and other organizer features are excellent. The games I have downloaded are pretty good (I am looking for better ones -clearly Palm has an advantage here). I live in the city and play chess every morning on the subway -which is a fine distraction when coupled with a CD player on my ears. I am still working on how to get MP3s downloaded to the iPAQ.

What really sold me on this product, though, was the excellent quality of the screen -there are 5 levels of brightness to choose from; and the fact that I wanted color to go with it. I compared this to the Palm m505, and it was no contest. You could barely see the Palm screen in the store. Who cares about 65,000 colors v. 4900 when you can barely see the screen? This is one of the most important features of any handheld, in my opinion. The iPAQ memory is expandable, which will allow me to use it for a long time (barring any accidents). The handwriting recognition is excellent, and is much better than Palm's "graffiti."

The negatives I have read about and experienced re: the iPAQ are: (1) the slide-on expansion sleeves. People are complaining because there is no internal expansion slot in the iPAQ. Who cares? The sleeve does not add that much bulk and it's a fair trade-off for the other things you get. That said, the iPAQ is not necessarily something you can carry in a shirt pocket. I have carried it in a jacket pocket however, and it felt comfortable. (2) There isn't as much software out there for PocketPCs as there is for Palm products. I think, though, that due to the popularity of the iPAQ that is changing rapidly. Many of these games are free on Handago.com and Microsoft's PocketPC website. I downloaded a great chess game and a tankzone game that is just like "Battlezone" from the early 80s. I also downloaded "PocketQuake" for free, but need more memory to use it. (3) BATTERY LIFE. This is definitely a negative. I have constantly needed to charge this thing, so I bought a charging adapter for work and home. I take it with me whenever I travel. You can use this for about a day of regular use, then you will need to charge it. I have read that you can keep a Palm on for weeks without charging. Palm has the iPAQ beat hands down in this department, but then again, in my view, the battery drainage is due solely to the advantages I feel the iPAQ has over the Palm. It's a tradeoff. (4) Accessories will cost you. This is a product for people with money to spend on it. While you can get basic everyday usage out of the 32MB that comes with the iPAQ, you will need to buy at least another 64 MB of memory to really get the most out of it. (I haven't yet). Internet connectivity, which I would love to have, is still ridiculously expensive ($59.95/mo. with Omnisky). When this comes down and the connection rate improves (or I win the lottery), this will be a great thing to have.

The last thing I want to say is that it is a lot of fun exploring new things to do with the iPAQ. As with all handhelds, this is not a product like a washing machine that comes with clear directions on how to use its every aspect, particularly, downloadable software. The technology is still evolving, and it requires some work to find new things to download and use. I am still working on the MP3 issue, for example. But there is a growing community of users that provides advice on all aspects of the iPAQ on the Compaq website. It is a great feeling when you find something new to do on this product. If you are someone who likes things spelled out 100% and don't want to search for anyting -do yourself a favor and buy a Palm. Better yet, stick to a notebook. On the other hand, if you like a little adventure and have some money to spend on this fantastic organizer/MP3 player/toy/computer, I don't think you will be disappointed.

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I have received mine 3 days ago, after about 6 months of using a Palm m100. PC synchronization, which IMHO is must feature in a PDA, works beautifully, I did not have to spend more than 10 minutes installing the new synchronization software over the old Palm HotSync, and I had all my agenda items, contacts, and notes, moved to the iPAQ.

All that and I have not actually had to install the included USB cradle yet this was all done via my notebook's IrDA port!

Setting up IrDA equipped GSM phone connection to an ISP also went pretty smoothly, and I was able to download emails using a motorola Timeport (TriBand) one day after I got the iPAQ.

Now to the machine itself certainly a LOT sexier than a m100 ... The screen really shines and the wealth of built in applications and add-ons is nice. email is usefull to an extent (vs. useless to my mind, in the m100). I also got myself a 'vaja' case, a class leader, it fits great, and is very convenient to use single handed opening and closure are almost as easy as with the m100.

Some critique -

The iPAQ, even though probably the most compact PocketPC PDA today, is still noticably larger and heavier than Palm Vx or m100, this could make a real difference to people who pocket carry their PDA all day long. I wouldn't even dare thinking about carriend one of these WITH an expansion sleeve in my pant's pocket.

The included soft case is inconvenient, purchasing a better replacement is almost inevitable. Also, the device metal case is very slippery, holding a bare device in your palm is uncomfortable because of this.

As bare bones, agenda /contacts manager, Palm would probably be the practical choice, if this is what you're after, then save your bucks and get one.

The pocket versions of window applications (word and excel), including email, MS money, can be usefull for many people though. Mainly because of the better screen (higher resolution, color, and clearness), and friendlier handwriting recognition (compared to palm). This, (and higher fun factor ...) make the iPAQ the more appealing PDA.

While color is nice, the price of a color iPAQ is not worth it when compared to this unsung model. Often overlooked the 3135 has all of the same features as it color siblings, Excel, Word, IE, Outlook, Calendar, Contacts, MS Money, but albeit with less RAM 16 compared to 32mb or 64mb for the color versions. However with the inclusion of the CF sleeve, which allows you to plug in CF cards from 8 to 256mb, the 3135 is the best PDA bang for the buck. And let's not forget the iPAQ comes with Windows Media Player, making it also an mp3, wma player, and it has the ability to record voice messages. With the CF sleeve and a few flash cards one can literally carry ones music libary with you where ever you go. Compared with the Palm Pilot, and Handspring Visor, this inexpensive jewel is perfect for the enthusiast, student or professional. After spending almost 6 months researching, playing with and talking with friends, neighbors and co-workers about which PDA to get I have yet to regret my decision.