Showing posts with label plastic handheld enclosures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plastic handheld enclosures. Show all posts

Sunday, September 28, 2014

VisionTek Radeon 4550DMSB2 PCIe 512M DMS59 DDR2 B2 Retail Graphics Cards (900274)

VisionTek Radeon 4550DMSB2 PCIe 512M DMS59 DDR2 B2 Retail Graphics Cards
  • DMS59 connector
  • Dual DVI, Dual VGA, Single DVI/single VGA supported via included cable
  • Single slot solution
  • Short bracket mounted on card (Convertible to tall bracket ATX form factor)
  • Support XP, Vista, and 7

I needed an upgrade as my other video card could no play CoD Black Ops and Borderlands. This card allows me to play those games without a problem. So the card did as I wanted. It was easy to set up on Windows 7.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

USB Programming Cable for Baofeng UV-5R/ Wouxun UVd1P/ UV6D Two Way Radio

USB Programming Cable for Baofeng UV-5R/ Wouxun UVd1P/ UV6D Two Way Radio
  • Used for Baofeng UV-5R & UV3R+ Plus Handheld Transceivers, Also most TYT & Wouxun models with 2-pin "Kenwood Style" Speakermike connector.
  • Allows hookup to PC for Radio Programming (Optional Software & Drivers Required, not included)
  • Compact wire, USB to 2 pin.

The cable works on Linux (Fedora 15) for programming a BaoFeng UV-5R using CHIRP. No problems at all. Came up for me as a serial device on /dev/ttyUSB0. Once the TTY device was selected, CHIRP (20120614 snapshot version) detected the UV-5R. I was able to read from the unit and write to the unit with no problems. On the Linux, you may need to update permissions on the TTY device to use /dev/ttyUSB0 as a regular user.

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I lost my Icom T2H somewhere between the grill & the garage during last summer's storm & wind season. Looked all over and then looked at replacing it. Very expensive loss. Not wanting to spend >$130 on a radio I might lose again, I wandered the web until I found the Baofeng UV-5R. Read a bunch of the snarky reviews, looked at the price and dove. Ordered it on Amazon through Sain. No problem. Less than a week later the radio was in my paws.

The Baofeng UV-5R is a great radio. Weather channels, police channels, 2m & 70m FM & a FM broadcast receiver. At something like $70 it was a good deal. (The manual, for want of a better term, is way below minimal. I had to cruise the Web for that info too.) So, price &c considered, I'm happy with the radio. It'll cover my storm fretting needs & maybe even survive Hamvention.

The software & cable, on the other hand, are a bit of a stretch. First off, according to one source (on the Wouxun.us [importer] website), the cable uses a Chinese fake of a Prolific chip. If you let Windows7 find the driver, it will discover the fake chip & disable the port it's hosed up to.

The CD that came with it appears to have data on it but my computer says it's blank or needs formatted. Nope. That ain't gonna work. (Tried it in another W7 machine & no go. Might work in a XP but mine has no CD hole.) Downloading the software from Wouxun is fine. Got the version for my machine & installed it. But then there's that W7 fake chip checker.

All that being said, and after taking a week off for Dayton Hamvention, I have revised this review as follows:

The cable will work with an XP machine. The software will install on either W7 or XP but the cable, for reasons listed above, will not work on an W7 computer.

The software is a bit clunky. The screen prompts are like the ESL voice prompts on the radio. English? Yes, but you know it ain't like Ma & Pa talk. You have to enter each frequency one at a time. No block copy & paste. There are start up defaults that you can mess with in the Option Features drop-down under the Edit menu. Took me over an hour & some of fiddlin' to get it set up & enter all 98 channels that I am set to use now (which is just about everything from 145.110 to 147.570 MHz). So yeah, it works. I can program the radio. (Be sure to use the radio's RESET ALL before you try to load from your computer.) And I can add PL & CTCSS data to the software's table & all that.

So the radio's still great. I like it plenty. And once I got it goin', the cable/software were good too. I'm happy now. We're cool. But it still bothers me that the cable won't work with W7 (without messin' with the drivers).

Thus the upgrade to three stars. (I'd go for 3.5 'cept there's no half a star increment)

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I had trouble getting this cable to attach to the Baofeng radio to transfer data. Finally got mad and hit it, it has worked okay since then.

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Had a little trouble at first. Need to install the driver ever plugging it in. If you get the order wrong, leave it plugged in, and uninstall it from the hardware manager... reboot with it unplugged, install driver, then plug it in. Mine came up and worked great with the configuration software and chirp programming software.

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I am using this USB programmer on two Baofeng UV-5RA radios. I have had no trouble at all programming either radio. If you are running Windows Vista, 7 or 8, you will need to download the correct driver for the USB programmer to work properly (Windows XP doesn't seem as picky). I found a Windows 7 driver on the wouxun(dot)us website which, by the way, is a great resource for HT radios and such.

wouxun(dot)us / Software / Baofeng / Baofeng-Driver-Vista-Win7(dot)exe

Just take your time to a little research and make sure you install the correct driver BEFORE you plug the USB programmer into your computer.

Windows 7 x64

Baofeng UV-5RA firmware 297

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Tuff-Luv Vintage Leather 'Embrace Pro' case cover & Stand (with Sleep Function) for Apple iPad Mini

Tuff-Luv Vintage Leather 'Embrace Pro' case cover & Stand for Apple iPad Mini - Black
  • 'Embrace Pro' book-style case handmade in 'Vintage' genuine leather: black
  • Includes an integrated kick-stand to hold this case in portrait - perfect for FaceTime, and landscape for video watching
  • Recessed band which allows you to hold and read your Apple iPad mini one-handed
  • Stasis feature puts your iPad mini to sleep when case is closed
  • This Tuff-Luv product qualifies for our lifetime guarantee against faulty workmanship / materials – conditions apply

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

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Standard HX850s Handheld VHF w/ GPS

Standard HX850s Handheld VHF w/ GPS
  • STANDARD HX850S VHF HAND HELD DSC WITH GPS

This is a truly excellent hand-held DSC marine radio. It really has a lot going for it, although it is not perfect.

The outstanding attribute of this radio is that it supports Digital Signal Calling (DSC). This feature provides two major benefits:

1) it supports DSC distress calling ("the red button") which is a valuable safety feature. Essentially, the radio puts out an automatic distress call which includes the GPS coordinates of the radio.

2) DSC communications. Basically this allows your radio to call a specific other DSC-equipped vessel or radio by means of a digital packet signal sent on channel 70. If the digital call is received by the station being called, the radios automatically (or with user intervention, depending on which option is selected) then switch to a voice channel such as channel 69 for the conversation. This is a really nice feature that will become more and more common and essential as more vessels become equipped with DSC. This will inevitably occur since FCC regulations require all new marine radios to be so equipped.

There are other DSC features such as group calling and the ability to poll another DSC radio's GPS location.

For DSC to work the user must have an MMSI number. These are free and easy to get from the BOATS US website.

This radio is very easy to program. Within 30 minutes of opening the box, I had programmed in all of my friends' DSC numbers and figured out pretty much all of the functions of the radio. This required only occasional reference to the manual. Mostly the menus are clear and intuitive, and even have prompts contained within the menu. Most users will never need the manual after a little familiarization. If you are familiar with Vertex Standard radios, the learning curve is even quicker as the menus are very similar even as between Handy-talkies and console radios. I found almost all of the menus and front panel controls to be intuitive, not requiring the manual at all.

This radio has a built-in 12 channel GPS. It works fine and provides the user with location, Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG). Regrettably, the GPS does not provide for programming in waypoint locations. This is unfortunate because it would have been very easy for Vertex Standard to have included this function. This would have made this radio an excellent backup for navigation. It is still a useful accessory for navigation, but less so for the lack of waypoints. You can use the radio as a compass and speedometer, and to identify the vessel's location, but that's about it for navigation.

The radio itself is very sturdily-built and is both submersible and designed to float if dropped in the water. Nice! It comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a wall charger, and a cigarette-lighter connector that allows the radio to recharge (via the charging cradle) from a 12V cigarette lighter instead of a 120VAC plug. This is useful on boats that may not have AC power. There are numerous desirable unsupplied accessories, the most useful being a spare Li-Ion battery, a battery pack that accommodates AA batteries (a very useful thing to have in a pinch) and two different speaker-mics.

A few dings. The lack of waypoints in the GPS is unfortunate. Also, the GPS readout is in very small letters; users who require reading glasses may need them to view the GPS output. The radio accommodates 24 MMSI numbers--more would have been better.

Despite the few shortcomings that I report in this review, this radio is deserving of a five-star rating. Right now this one is among the very best marine HTs on the market and it gives a lot of bang for the buck. Highly recommended. RJB.

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I have a 32' sailboat with the latest Standard Horizon vhf radio with AIS. I also bought this radio this spring as an essential backup. I use it in the dinghy and for those occasions when the other radio is not available. I have also in the past lent my "spare" to those who lost their own VHF. I readily recommend it to those who chose only one VHF on board.

This is a substantial upgrade from my earlier handheld. The GPS is quick and accurate, and with the DSC capacity and the ability to input your MMSI, gives you the ability to let the Coast Guard and others know where you are in case of emergency, or disclose your location to your friends. It floats, always a nice feature. It has scan and other programmable features. You don't need a PhD to use it, but it would hurt if you want to know everything that it can do. It is perfect for the ditch bag. The new programming requires entry of the MMSI twice, so you avoid the "two strikes and you're out" of the earlier models.

The battery feature is a bit different than my earlier SH portables and it does not accommodate AA batteries, but the battery life is good, you can charge from AC or DC and most importantly, when you need it, it works. Power and range are terrific.

I can only guess that Standard Horizon has another top-of-the-line model coming, because this was financially well out of reach until this Spring. It has become very affordable and a great value. Grab one while you can.

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This handheld floating VHF radio from Standard Horizon's offering, seems to be a good Portable VHF radio. Time will tell, I have only listened to a Scan in my office at this time. It has the necessary features for the small boater. Good price from Amazon. And backed if it does go bad.

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I purchased an HX850S radio in March of 2009. The features of this radio are perfect as a backup handheld for a boat with a standard rig or for having aboard your dinghy. The Digital Select Calling feature with GPS coordinates is something you will want in any emergency situation. And it floats. (The latest model is the HX851).

I never had the opportunity to test or rely on its waterproof feature until last month (Nov 2012) when I took a wave into my dinghy while at a beach. The HX850S was floating in the wash when I got back in the dinghy. Unfortunately, the radio stopped working and upon close inspection, I found the case was cracked near one of the screws on the back.

I contacted customer service mentioning that I understood that there had been an early manufacturing problem with some of these radios that led to a cracked case that allowed water to render the radio unusable. The three year warranty on the radio had expired earlier this year, but they said that they would repair the radio for free. I just got the radio back and it functions again!!!

Obviously, Standard Horizon stands behind their products and cares about their customers what a great company (and the HX850S is a great radio)!

It floats, it has DCS. The batteries last a reasonable time. The size is right.

For the price I don't think it can be beat.

-Sven

Sunday, September 7, 2014

INV ® macbook X-slim case, SKY/satin-WONDER begins series - for Apple Macbook Pro 13.3 inch WITHOUT

INV ® macbook X-slim case, SKY/satin-WONDER begins series - for Apple Macbook Pro 13.3 inch WITHOUT retina, color - rubberized tarheel/light/sky/baby blue
  • Compatibility: Perfect fit for the Macbook Pro 13-inch 13" (A1278/with or without Thunderbolt) with DVD-rom & black keyboard ONLY.
  • Mechanism: 2-piece EXtra light and slim cover (40-50% lighter and slimmer) provides your macbook with total protection, but without blocking any ports and plugs.
  • Design: No cutout but Apple logo can still shine through the case (in both solid or crystal color models).
  • Touching: Raw - without any additional craftsmanship, case surface with smooth touching; Satin - with an extra rubberizing coating, case surface with silky-smooth touching.
  • INV symbolizing character: Sky - Imaginative.

I was very excited to get such a pretty case but pretty isn't going to protect my 13'' MacBook Pro. One of the sides never could snap on which made the front of the case always fall off in my bag or in class. My charger wouldn't fit around the case well with my Ethernet cable which I need because campus wifi sucks! I tried taking the bottom off and with one pull, it snap and broke. I wish I would have just paid an extra $20 on Apple to get a REAL case.

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I am disappointed about this case because the bottom part does not fit properly. I love the color and the feel, but the bottom does not click all the way on.

Monday, August 18, 2014

USB Cradle HP iPAQ 110 111 w/2nd battery charging

USB Cradle HP iPAQ 110 111 w/2nd battery charging
  • Synchronizes and charges your HP iPAQ 111 Classic Handheld
  • Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfers
  • Comes in your choice of two designs: with spare battery charger or without spare battery charger
  • Includes a 110-240V A/C adapter cable for quicker charging time!
  • Includes a USB cable that synchronizes and charges your HP iPAQ 111 Classic Handheld without an A/C adapter cable

The best gadget I got

I was really willing to leave some good reviews, until I found out I have to leave more that certain amount of words. Now that should be enough, right? I will not be leaving anymore reviews, THIS SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

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its made in china, you get what you pay for, 50/50 chance of getting a working unit, it already killed 2 batteries (also china) so basically just buy oem and dont waste your time with china copies

PS, the seller was great, this is not his fault, its simply bad quality but they did great service

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Krusell Orbit Flex Multidapt Leather Case for Nokia N97 Mini (Black/Gray)

Krusell Orbit Flex Multidapt Leather Case for Nokia N97 Mini
  • Specially designed for and perfectly fits indicated device(s)
  • Handmade in exclusive buffalo leather
  • Elegant Design, excellent quality
  • Open access to vital buttons, charger, connection port, and camera
  • Pockets for memory, credit, and business cards
  • 2-in-1 Case Design - Choose to use with the flip cover - or without
  • Multidapt-equipped and includes belt clip

I've purchased Krusell cases for my Nokia cellphones since the 6030 series (which I still use as a backup for the "smartphones")when they have to be returned. The cases have never let me down until now. The hinge on this unit cannot take punishment.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Planon DPENR700 Docupen R700 B&W Pen Scanner

Planon DPENR700 Docupen R700 B&W Pen Scanner
  • Battery Operated for Full Portability Purposes. Stores Up to 100 Pages into Memory
  • Scans Take Approximately 4 to 8 Seconds
  • Scans a Full Page Width Including Text & Graphics
  • Free PaperPort Software Included with OCR Capability
  • Rechargeable lithium-Ion Batteries

Bottom line first: DocuPen is a very good device if you do not have too high expectations and use it only for what it was designed for. You have to realize: this is neither a copier, nor a scanner; this is a fax machine inside out. You will get exactly the same quality as from a conventional fax. If that's what you need, than DocuPen is a perfect device for you. Otherwise don't bother.

The images scanned with DocuPen look almost exactly as if they came out of a conventional fax machine. The pictures looked pretty bad (if heavy graphics/pictures are what you need don't even think about DocuPen) and some of the text lines were stretched in a way a fax machine does when the paper gets a bit jammed. I am sure, with some practice it will get better but not too much as it's humanly impossible to keep moving the hand up to 8 seconds with precisely the same speed.

However, if the text and some light drawings are what you need than this device is for you. I, personally, do historical research and need to copy some articles from old newspapers. DocuPen works great with text. Just make sure you always use 200 DPI even if you don't really need to. The reason is that if you mess something a bit (say, your hand shakes or so) with 200 DPI there is a chance to fix the image later on or at least to be able to read it. At 100 DPI it's pretty much dead end.

The two major drawbacks of the DocuPen (at least for me) are the small memory and inability to work with a PDA. DocuPen's internal memory is only 2 Mb which in my opinion is ridiculously small. And there is no way to increase/upgrade it. Don't believe the ad that says you can store up to a 100 pages. You don't want to scan at 100 DPI, and with 200 DPI 50 pages is the max. What they don't tell you in the ad, is that if any of those pages contain heavy graphics the number could go as low as 12 (!) at 200 DPI (that's what the manual says). That sounds like almost nothing to me.

The small memory issue would not be that bad if the DocuPen was compartable with any of the PDAs. As long as I could download those few pages and start scanning again I would have being OK with that. However, I don't always carry my laptop with me and it is sort of a hassle to bring it to the library every time. On the other hand, my PDA is always in my pocket. If I download those scanned pages to my PDA not only to clear the memory but also to check how they turned out (and re-scan any if necessary) that would have been great. But the DocuPen DOES NOT work with any of the PDAs !!!

I actually made a call to DocuPen's tech support (BTW the guy who works down there was very nice) and talked about this issue. Apparently the problem was not the compartibility but the lack of drivers. The company supports Windows 98/2000/NT/XP (and, I've heard, some of the MAC's OSs) but not Windows Mobile or Palm OS. So, they simply don't know what's going to happen if I connect the DocuPen to my PDA (provided I find the correct cable or make one myself). So if anybody out there feels like writting a driver for the DocuPen to work with Windows Mobile please let me know :-)

They also told me that in six months (Spring 2006) they plan to launch a new model of DocuPen which would have a slot for SD card (yes-s-s !!!) and would scan in full color. Personally, I don't think that DocuPen's upgrade to color scanning is such a good idea. The quality of its images is low enough in b/w and the addition of color would just make things worse. It will also enlarge the size of the device and, of course, the price will go up.

For now, your choice is either to buy the DocuPen R-700 and deal with its small memory or wait six months (at least) and pay more for pretty much the same device (again, I don't believe in color on the "world's smallest scanner") to be able to save your scans on a SD card.

Two other things that I would have changed about DocuPen are fairly minor and are really more inconveniences than major issues. The button that turns the device on is very hard to press. Every time I do that it feels like I am going to break the whole thing. Also the carrying case that comes with the DocuPen does not provide the adequate protection. I wish they made some sturdy metallic tube/box instead of this fluffy pouch. But may be that was the point. The sooner your DocuPen breaks, the sooner you get another one :-)

Overall, I did like the DocuPen and I would recommend it to anybody as long as you clearly understand what you need it for. If you plan to use it for copying a few book articles at your library, class notes from your friend's copy-book or some simple hand-drawings it will work great for you. But if you need quality graphic images of pictures or complicated blueprints and/or plan to scan a large number of documents at once DocuPen is NOT for you. Try to get HP's CapShare 920 instead.

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I am a student and I bought DocuPen thinking I could scan library books or part of books, convert them to PDF and have my own collection of readings, with my annotations and highlights on them. Fat chance...

First of all, it looks very cheap and not very solid (very cheap-looking plastic, poor finish).

Second, the controls are incredibly frustrating everytime you scan you have to press a button (twice, if you want hi-res), and the button is pretty much burried in the scanner and tough to press. Why do I have to press it every time and hurry to scan (it shuts down quickly, unless you start scanning, I do not know).

Third, the 2MB of memory is a joke. I guess you could fit 100 not-too-large low-res scans on it (as the product claims), but who wants 100 dpi scans? Why, when flash memory has dropped so much in size and price, the Docupen has a measly 2 MB?

Fourth, the software interface and transfer mode are atrocious. Why is not recognized as a USB Mass Storage Device, but instead you have to install its software or use another image-acquiring program? Moreover, the transfer speed is horrible, and you have to download all the images in its memory before choosing which to actually keep.

But, most important, unless you have a very steady hand and are very careful when you scan, the quality is very poor and there is no hope of OCR (by the way, the bundled OCR software is slow and not very accurate). I guess they should have the rollers on the bottom of the scanner measure the speed you're going, the way they do in ball mouses, or have measure the speed the way optical mouses do, and thus compensate for variations in scanning speed across the page.

I have had much better OCR results with snapshots of books taken with a digital camera (done carefully, in bright sunlight) and a professional OCR suite, such as Abbyy FineReader, than with Docupen scans (using the same OCR software).

Last, but certainly not least, it costs a lot (but that could be a problem with most handheld scanners, since the cheapest I could get a used C-Pen on ebay one year ago was some $ 120).

The only good things I can say about it is that it comes with a leather-like case, good for protecting it against scratches while carrying it around, and that one of the led lights on it blinks when you're scanning to fast, thus offering some control over your optimum speed.

All, in all however, this seems like a good idea that steel needs some technological progress before it can actually be useful (higher DPI, speed-variation compensation) or at least some simple and sensible improvements possible at present (more ergonomic and simple controls, higher memory and transfer speeds, and implementation of USB Mass Storage protocols instead of the clunky TWAIN interface).

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Easy to install and easy to use.

I used to have the older model (DocuPen BW) but after knowing that the new model featured rechargeable batteries I decided to buy it (my son inherited the BW and now uses it at school)

Since I bought my DocuPen R-700 I have been carrying it around with my mobile and my notebook and it is almost like having my whole office on the road.

The scan quality is good for my purposes (it is 100 dpi, not a 1600 dpi flat bed scanner OK?) and the best part is that I don't have to look for photocopy machines anymore.

I have heard some complaints about the installation but it worked perfectly to me and have not found any problem (I use XP). If you follow the instructions on the screen you should not have any problem at all

Anybody working on the road should have one.

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This product looks and feels very flimsy. Do not be fooled by the flashy, metallic-looking picture. The plastic shell of this device is the quality of McDonald's toys. One would think that for $300, the company would at least commission a manufacturer that did not leave plastic whiskers hanging off the rims due to bad cutting.

The buttons are hard to press. In order to turn the device on, you have to press very firmly, which is a risky thing to do considering the cracking delicacy of the shell.

The cable port for the DocuPen is also extremely flimsy, and you have to hold the cable firmly in place in order for the downloads to take place; otherwise, the connection will be lost.

I am a pre-medical student, and I very stupidly invested a lot of money in this product, believing that I could (for 8 seconds a page and 100 pages per disk) scan my science textbooks in the library, including the colored diagrams, and in that way, I thought I would make back my investment, since textbooks go for at least $100 each. However, I now see that this belief was naive, to say the least. The Docupen is extremely difficult to use. The words come out distorted, like a jammed fax machine, and although the free Paper Port software which comes complimentary with the DocuPen is rather useful for annotating PDF's, the DocuPen does not produce texts that are legible enough to annotate.

Furthermore, downloading is very slow (at least 15 seconds per page on my fast computer), and since you can't see how your scans have turned out until you load them into the computer, you will have to re-scan about 80% of pages due to stretches, smudges, blurriness, suspicious blank spots, and general illegibility.

I wish I had read some of the other negative Amazon reviews before buying this product. I would have saved myself a lot of money and time.

If you are a user who is only looking to scan pictures or a few flat documents, then this product may work okay for you, although a digital camera will probably deliver better results. If you have been harboring grandiose visions of going all-out "paperless" with this product, you will find yourself extremely disappointed.

Until PlanOn decides that this product is worthy enough to invest in a semi-decent shell manufacturuer, it will not a good buy. The idea is wonderful and has a lot of potential, especially when coupled with a Tablet PC. However, the execution of the idea needs improvement. I hope to see a far better version of this product in the next few years, at a price that is comparable to quality.

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Although I would like some type of "high-tech" mobile scanner like Kiefer Sutherland uses in the show "24"....that's a few years off...LOL. Anyway, this thing is pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it. As far as text is concerned the resolution is adequate for my needs, and probably the vast majority of users. With regards to graphics, it is the only hand/pen scanner that can scan graphics, but with a limited resolution (200dpi). Overall, this docupen is great. I did notice however that if you do alot of mobile scanning and don't necessarily have the ability to dump the info immediately into a computer...space becomes limiting. I've decided to get a "handful" of them (no pun intended), so that I'm never caught short of memory and space. I will let you know that I was able to easily scan about 50 pages of text at decent resolution with little or no difficulty (with alot of room left over). It saved the the hassle of looking for a copier where I was on-site working. One thing to know: there is supposed to be a "calibration sheet" enclosed in the package that "tunes up and calibrates" the pen. After looking around for it to no avail in the package, the customer service department let me know it was on the installation disc as a file that can be printed out and scanned for calibration purposes. Other than that, like I said, it's simple, effective and quite honestly the only product that's currently on the market that can scan and store text and graphics on the fly. If you need something that absolutely must have the flexibility of incorporating graphics this is the only game in town...and as I've already indicated I couldn't be happier (unless someone develops a tablet sized pc that has a printer and a scanner built right into the system).

Oh, one additional thing: people do give you a second glance or two when using one of these things.....they either think you are a: 1) Spy like James Bond, 2) Alien here observing humans, 3) Traveller from the future or 4) High tech geek (LOL).

I hope this product is as useful for you as it is for me.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm V Series Handhelds

PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm V Series Handhelds
  • Small form factor and lightweight
  • Full-size keys for true touch-typing
  • Integrated docking station
  • No batteries required
  • Compatible with Palm V handheld

Do you hate it when you're using the Stylus pen on your new Palm Vx and every time you make a 'v' the palm displays a 'u' or when you make a 'k' the palm displays a 'y'? Well palm has solved that big problem with the smallest portable full-sized keyboard that has yet to be seen for the Palm.

Simply put, this is the best product out for the Palm so far. Not only is it the same size as a regular keyboard, minus the number pad, but it also folds into one four-section square that snaps shut for easy transportation wherever you take your pal pilot.

It also functions flawlessly with the Palm itself. Just install the program on the disk that comes with it onto the hard drive and then place the keyboard program on the palm using the Palm Manager and you're all set to type away.

Besides its technical strengths, it is also got a strong magnesium casing to it to prevent damage to the keyboard itself in the event of dropping it. It also comes with it's own neoprene case for a little extra padding.

However, since I have to picky in order to best serve you guys who are reading this review, it does have one or two slight problems.

First, the shift button on the right side of the keyboard is a little small. Although aesthetically this may not be a big deal, once you start typing you'll see that every now and then you his the up button rather than the shift key and are typing in the middle of another sentence.

Second, although it's smooth sailing when the palm is attached to the keyboard, taking it off and placing it on the keyboard is a little difficult. The reason is that the platform, although stable, is a little flimsy, comprised of a plastic spine and a thin metal support. One time I almost broke the stand trying to get the palm out of the darn thing.

Don't get me wrong though. Compared to all other keyboards (i.e. the IGo) and all the other things that could have been wrong with it, the Palm portable keyboard is a must buy for people who pack their palm full of notes or anything else. It's quick and easy to use. And although a little more expensive than the IGo, it's worth the extra money and is a quality palm product...just like the palm itself. Enjoy!

RevuMan: Get out of the way Stylus, Keyboard coming through...Peace!

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This is the best palm product i have bought. It is so compact when it is colapsed that it can fit in your pocket. when the keyboard is open, i can type as fast on it as on a regular keyboard. This in conjunction with a program called co-Launcher lets me launch every app on my Vx with out needing the stylus...just assign co-launcher to one of the keyboard command keys. I use it to take notes in class, keep track of email, write memo's and todo's.

A couple of improvements...It doesn't work if you have afterburner turned on (i'm sure this is afterburner's fault). Also, the arrows default to moving while in a memo that is in edit mode, You have to the function key + arrow to scroll in an email...this is inconvienient for me : (

Bottom line....i would pay double the price for this product. It has made my palm a million times more useful. Now it is more than just a game playing machine : )

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A while ago, I wrote a review of this product entitled "Very cool, but flimsy..." in which I indicated that, even though the expandable Palm keyboard had changed the way I worked with my Palm V, I'd had some problems with it. A few days ago, I was contacted by the president of the manufacturer (not his administrative assistant), offering to replace my keyboard. I got the FedEx a day later with my replacement keyboard. This kind of concern for my satisfaction impresses me as much as the thinking behind the keyboard itself. As a result of this very positive experience, I need to amend my original review from a lukewarm 3 to an enthusiastic 5. The product's still a great one, but the company's focus on the customer makes it even better.

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I've tried other Palm V keyboards with little success. In my experience, the main problem with the other keyboards relates to HackMaster hacks. With all of my hacks in place -Graspeedy, Menuhack, Contrast Button Hack and PopUp Note -and with a ton of software on my Palm Vx, including the beta version of the Omnisky/Minstrel wireless software, all functions perfectly. I've tried the keyboard with SmartDoc, QuickSheet, MultiMail, PocketQuicken, HanDBase and all the built-in apps. It works fine with all these apps. The shortcut keys for opening apps and doing specific functions in an app, also work just fine. The folding keyboard is an engineering marvel and, in spite of what others may say, you can use it on your lap. Even the case is well thought out. This is a real winner!

The Palm keyboard is a great invention. This is something that i have waited for a long time since i first purchased the Palm V. I disliked using the Graffity-thing and the mini-keyboard on the Palm V.

Then one day i ran across this keyboard in one of the electronic stores, and the first thing that took my attention is the format of how the keyboard folds out. Breaking from a box into a four piece segment, the farside of the keyboard segment can then be slid together to form a full size keyboard. The attatchment to the palm can also be slid out to the top and fold out to make a stand for the Palm itself. The entire process could be done in a matter of seconds, and apart from installing the program into the Palm, the keyboard is a quick tool for any typing job for the Plam.

The only negative things about the keyboard is that it can't hold together into a one-segment like a normal keyboard can. You need to put it down on a flat surface. It is also relatively expensive and very FRAGILE when folded out, and i really mean it when i say FRAGILE.

Apart from the minor flaws and the price, I personally recommend this product to anyone who owns a Palm.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

HDMI Pocket Projector

HDMI Pocket ProjectorI'm not sure why more people have not reviewed this product but I think for the price this is a pretty good deal. This is the third pico type projector that I have bought over the years. I live in limited space so having large media playing devices (TVs/Monitors) is usually not an option especially since I tend to move every 2 years or so. This is the reason that I got interested in Pico Projectors in the first place imagine it a big screen TV that fits into your hand. All you really need is a white surface to project it on.

But there are also pitfalls to this sort of thing. Battery life tends to max in these devices at about 90-120 minutes. The speakers they have generally are too quiet/small sounding for viewing with multiple people. Most also seem to have lumens under 20 so you really need a dark room.

Bearing this in mind and also the fact that I wanted HDMI quality I didn't have that many options. The ShowXX HDMI laser pico projector seemed the most ideal. Yes the battery life is poor at 2 hours but for the most part I just plug it in. And yes you need an almost completely pitch black room to really appreciate it. What was great was how small it was and the (mini) HDMI out meant that I could hook it up to more than just my Iphone/pad/touch. The sound was tiny since it came only from my attached device, but with bluetooth, I was able to hook up speakers to make the sound warmer. The picture was top notch but a little dark even on the brightest settings. The fact that it is a laser projector also meant that you don't have to focus it because it is always in focus. The disadvantages? It gets pretty hot, you can't put it on a tripod unless you by the VGA adapter which means then you can't use the HDMI or IPhone hook up either. It really only projects at 848x480. Also, it died on me or at the very least the bulb was becoming inconsistent sometimes it would work, other times it would cut out.

As I was deciding to buy a new one, I happen to run into the above device while in Miami at Brookstone. Although it was cheaper by about $70.00 I wasn't that impressed with the picture with the display model until I realized something I was in a fully lit store and I could still see the movie playing very well. I checked the specs on the model and low and behold the lumens are 85 a great deal higher than the ShowXX. Could I actually watch a movie with the lights on? Turning it over I saw also that it has a 1/4" hole for a tripod another plus. In the back was a USB (sadly only for charging other devices) but a full size HDMI (I just feel these are sturdier than Mini-HDMI). I decided to go for it and bought the device. The picture was so much better at home than at the store first off with the lights on. On top of that, with the lights out it's even more outstanding. No laser here, so there is a scroll wheel to adjust the focus. For some reason when I have this hooked into a media player, I can't use the bluetooth (or at least haven't figured out how to), but I could directly connect my speaker to the projector and get the same warmer sound so no fooling with the smaller speakers in the device.

My current set up has it attached to my Apple TV which allows me to stream from my Idevice to the projector directly that way I can still use my iPad for example without it being connected to the projector. Some may complain that you have to get the HDMI adapter for Apple iPhone/Pad devices in order to connect it but a) I already had one of these and b) a lack of a propriety connection means you can hook up any media player with an HDMI output socket (my Vaio Laptop, PS3 for example) without the need for a specialized adapter so it's more versatile. I have already tested it out with my computers and have liked the results. I don't think I will ever use this for presentations (where I work already has one), but blowing up pictures larger to trace them is a plus for some of the other projects I do. The lumens are bright enough that I can actually watch something with the lights on so it can be more like a regular monitor too. I pretty much always have it plugged in so I haven't really tested the battery. The resolution to my eyes seems almost equal to the ShowXX too, although I think the ShowXX delivers the sharper (darker) picture but not by much. Thus far I think it is a worthy successor to my last pico projector.

What I like the versatility, the ability to dock on a tripod without an adapter, 85 lumens, full sized HDMI slot, small size, little need for specialized adapters (depending on your device of course)

What I don't like I wish it was a laser projector I just think that is far cooler, would be nicer if it were smaller, I wish the USB connector would let you attach a thumb drive (just more convienient), battery life (although this is as good as the ShowXX just a general wish). Also although I can just hook it directly to my speakers, I would rather run the sound from my I device to my speakers via bluetooth (less wires over all and I just feel it looks cooler).

In fact given all my complaints, I feel like I need to knock off only 0.5-1 star (can't give it a 4.5 rating on Amazon which is really more accurate).

Is this as good as something more expensive of course not. But if you are on a budget and have more limited space this device with a little ingenuity added to help with the sound is actually a pretty good deal.

I bought this as a gift for someone, who loves to go to cinema to watch movies in large screen. Cinema is fine, but the cost of watching one movie and the travel to the nearest cinema to us was a hassle. So I decided to buy a projector as a gift. But the idea of projector lamps dying so often made me research for an alternative: LED projectors. Despite having lower lumen brightness rating than traditional projectors, the idea of not having to worry about replacing lamps is a big plus.

So I came across this Brookestone HDMI Pocket Projector. After reading several reviews, I ordered it hoping that this purchase will be well worth it.

Here are the specs:

85 lumens

854 X 480 native resolution, also accepts 1080p inputs

Built-in battery lets the projector runs up to 2 hours, and also as power bank for your mobile devices

Full HDMI sized input port

Small sized projector (your average external 2.5" HDD size)

2 built in speakers

It arrived from Amazon yesterday, well packed inside a larger box. Upon taking the projector out of its packing, I was really amazed at how small it is ( around the size of an 2.5" external HDD ). Although you cant fit it into your pocket and carry it around, it is still very small compared to traditional projectors that have their lamps burnt out so often. To be honest, I was sort of worried about its performance, given its small-ish size but then again its arrived (Cant turn back now, can I?). So I plugged it in to let it charge till fully charged before testing it (around an hour or so to full charge).

Plugged it into the HDMI port on my lappy and switched it on in my brightly lit room and I am getting ~30" screen size on the wall quite near in front of me. Despite being only 85 lumens and in a brightly lit room, the image is still very visible although a bit washed out. I was really really impressed by the picture it produced and was starting to feel confident that this little thing can deliver.

Next was to try its rated 60" size screen at long throw distance. Positioned the projector on the other end of my room, projecting it to the wall on the other end of my room ( I have a small room ). FYI this projector does not have keystone and zoom adjustments, so taking a moment or two to find the right position is needed. With the lights on, the image is very washed out so I switched off the lights and was blown away by the ~60" screen movie on my wall. It was vivid, color was quite accurate and of course very very bright.

After fine tuning the focus on this little projector, I settled down on my movie for about two hours. The fan noise on this projector was almost silent while watching movie and it stayed cool through out the operation time, it was no where near "hot" in terms of temperature. I think you can well go with 100" size with this little thing, but my room is too small and I do not have a larger wall to project to. 60" is good enough and I would prefer this over a smaller tv set. Heck, buying a 60" tv is out of the consideration because of the cost associated with it. And you cant possibly carry that 60" tv with you but with this tiny projector, all you need is a dimly lit room and a surface to project on ^_^

All in all, this is a worthwhile projector to have, at times I really do not believe that the image was projected from such a tiny device and that the brightness rating was just 85 lumens (it feels brighter than that). It does have a built-in speakers but I did not use it, I plugged in my own speaker for a fuller sound.

To sum it up, here are the pros:

Very very portable

Easy to set up and use

Bright 60" image

Runs cool and fan noise is minimal

Built in battery, lets it run for two hours and as a backup battery for your mobile devices

Almost instant on and off (No fan cooling period as in traditional projectors)

Long, long rated lamp life

Standard tripod mount hole at the bottom of the projector

Price, at $299.99 it is well within many people's budget

Of course, there are also cons:

Focus wheel, a bit too sensitive to the touch

Included HDMI cable is too short (You can purchase a longer ones though, not expensive anyway)

No Keystone and zoom adjustments

No remote

One side note though, this projector does not have built in media player which you could plug in a thumb drive and play movies off of it. Other products have this feature at a higher cost of the projector itself. I always leave my laptop switched on, and I do not have the habit of storing movies in a thumb drive so this feature is not important to me. But to some, this might be a deciding factor.

This is all for my review, thanks for taking the time to read and yes, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking at purchasing a highly portable tiny projector. This is really a package of portability and quality... might be looking at purchasing a second set.

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The Brookstone HDMI Pocket Projector is a significant breakthrough in pico projector technology. There is no lag while using the projector to watch movies or play games, whether the content source is a PS3, a laptop, or a tablet, such as Amazon's own Kindle Fire HD.

IMAGE QUALITY:

The viewing angles are similar to an IPS display, about 180 degrees. People sitting at extreme angles can comfortably watch movies and even read subtitles.

By placing the projector about 12 feet away from my wall, I was able to achieve a reasonably high-quality 110-inch image, which prompted my aunt to declare my living room a theater.

SOUND:

While I'm certainly not a stickler for premium audio, even I must admit the internal speakers leave much to be desired. The sound is only adequate for a small room or a quiet meeting room, but it will not be loud enough to overcome excited, talkative children.

DESIGN:

The projector is less than an inch thick and only weighs half a pound, which is why it's such an attractive option for travelers and those with limited space. If its diminutive form does not entice you, then you're probably better off purchasing a conventional projector.

CONNECTIVITY:

The projector requires a separate, expensive accessory to connect to Apple devices. Apple sells the Lightning AV adapter for the iPhone 5, iPad 4, and iPad Mini for $49. For earlier iDevices, Apple sells the 30-pin AV adapter for $39.

FINAL WORD:

Despite its miniature size, the Brookstone HDMI projector delivers stunning high-definition image quality. It is the first pico projector that can realistically serve as a primary display. It's not the most powerful $300 projector, but it provides the most portability.

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I purchased this product direct from Brookstone. My son was unhappy about the size of the TV in his room for gaming. Playing one player games was ok for him, but if he wanted to invite a friend, split screen gaming on a 32" flat screen was a pain. After seeing this in a Brookstone catalog, we headed to the store to see if they had any on display.

The fine, friendly folks at the store had one plugged in on a table, projecting onto a surface about 3 feet away. I was impressed by its visibility and clarity in the brightly lit, glass-fronted store. After playing with it for a few minutes, the friendly sales person pointed to the back of the store, where a movie was playing. That was when I noticed that the projector was also displaying against a back wall, in a very large format. The images were a bit washed out, but given that this was a brightly lit store in the middle of the afternoon, I was suitably impressed. I purchased it on the spot.

Once I got it home, I plugged the Xbox into the projector, and turned it on. Spending a few moments finding the right placement and focus, I was certain that this would be a good experience. I turned on the XBOX, and was blown away by the sound that flowed from the device. In the small room I was in, it was massive sound, albeit a bit tinny. (I am used to laptop speakers, so this wasn't a major down side.) My kid was also very happy with the overall look of games on this device.

All in all, this is a very good purchase for us, as it provides a very large screen experience, in a small enough package that when we go visit family, we can now take our game system with us, and not have to worry about playing on a small screen.

Very satisfied with this product!

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I saw this at an airport store, less than 10 feet from a wall of bright glass. The screen was playing somthing in 1080p and I could see it. The manager moved the projector out of the demo box, and we expanded the image size by moving more into the bright room. I could still see the image with blues.

Ok, this is not perfect or overly bright as a larger 4000 lumen desktop. However, it is no bigger than a Blackberry. The ultra light weight makes it very sensitive to motion, and to focus.

Too bad my Bkby does not have a mini HDMI port. The projector works on my Droid, and with a Display port to hdmi cable, it works on my HP Laptop. Also works on every other device I have with an HDMI out. Places I do to present have large projectors, and want a file to load on their machine to project. Some of my files I do not want to give out. This works well presenting to a group of 4 or so in a normal office or small conference room.

Bad news, my grandkids love it too. So, I bought a second projector, and the $40 Ipad adaptor, and they watch movies, play games on the ceilings, in the car [in daylight too] and anywhere else they can get under foot. Runs well on the Ipad, ok on the Ipod versions.

Friday, May 23, 2014

DreamBargains Premium Palm Centro 690, Treo 650, Treo 700w, Treo 700p, Treo 700wx, Tungsten T5, Tung

DreamBargains Premium Palm Centro 690, Treo 650, Treo 700w, Treo 700p, Treo 700wx, Tungsten T5, Tungsten E2, LifeDrive, TX Home / Wall/ Travel Charger
  • Pick up this premium non-oem travel / home / wall charger today!
  • Rapid charging action with IC chip protection
  • Solid connectors for safe charging
  • Great for home, office and travel

I bought three of these and one did not work. The other two work fine. They are functional and work as well as can be expected, well, all but the one that did not. They were a really good price so I forgave the one that didn't work. I might have felt differently if I only ordered one and it didn't work. :)

Sunday, May 4, 2014

BoxWave LG Optimus 4X HD Presentation Capacitive Stylus - Professional Executive Quality Capacitive

BoxWave LG Optimus 4X HD Presentation Capacitive Stylus - Professional Executive Quality Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus w/ Integrated LED Reading Light and Laser Pointer
  • Works with all capacitive touch screens
  • Designed in pen form, perfect for carrying around
  • Durable metal construction, yet light and sleek
  • Integrated capacitive stylus, red laser pointer, and LED reading light
  • Metal pen clip for portable convenience

I bought this product for me E61 but I decided to change phones over the holiday season before I received this. I got the E61i now and when this got in the mail I was a bit worried of it working or not. I did not find any information on this online so I hope this helps you all out there, the E61i fits in it but does not stay securely snuck in as the E61 is a bit thicker, to this problem I found a solution I went down to my local hardware store and got some small pieces of thick non skid rubber pads with a self-adhesive pad and put them on the plastic holsters, now my E61i does not slip out of the case if I don't want it, so bottom line it's compatible and you can make it work w/o too much hassle.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Handspring Visor Serial Hotsync Cradle (Graphite)

Handspring Visor Serial Hotsync Cradle
  • HotSync serial cradle for your Handspring Visor
  • Synchronize at home or the office
  • Compatible with Windows 95, 98, and NT and Mac OS 7.5.3 or later
  • Connects to serial port; ideal for non-USB-equipped PCs and Macs
  • Replaces or complements the USB HotSync cradle that comes with the Visor Deluxe

It's great that Handspring makes this an available option. My desktop has USB, so the USB cradle comes with the Visor fits the bill. But my laptop does not have USB. There are three options available. First is of course to live without a second cradle for a while, because I might soon buy a new laptop. Who knows! Second is to buy a PCMCIA card adapter for UBS port. Third is to buy Handspring's serial port cradle. It's not a big decision, but it's not an easy one either. I in fact mulled over this for a while before deciding to take the serial cradle. The main reasoning for getting the serial cradle is that I figure I need a second cradle anyway, one at home and one at work. Yes the serial cradle is much slower than the USB, but Palm users have alway used the slow serial port sync, and they still do. With this respect, I must thank Handspring for introducing a fast USB sync while at the same time making a serial port cradle available. As a standing alone product, I would rate it four star due the lack of speed, but as an option within a complete product line, the serial cradle deserves a solid five star.

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I was developing software for Handspring using CodeWarrior. Unfortunately the current CodeWarrior(c) does not support USB yet, so I have to look for a serial cradle for Handspring. This is very helpful for me to download the Palm binary code for POSE/Palm emulator.

I haven't tried this cradle to other softwares, put it seems to work to other softwares too as long as they have COMx supports.

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This is a nice alternative to the usb if you don't have usb accessible computer, but the drawback is the lack in speed which is considerable.

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Visor Cradles perform well regardless of the type of synchronization port you use. This cradle is handy if you need to synchronize data on your desktop or laptop computer and do not have a USB card installed in your PC.

The price point makes this a better purchase than buying a USB card unless you plan on using the USB port for other peripheral devices.

This cardle is very easy to use (same ease of use as USB port cardle), I love the synchronization feature which comes with HandSpring Visor products.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Belkin Professional Capacitive Tip Stylus for Kindle Fire, White

Belkin Professional Capacitive Tip Stylus for Kindle Fire, WhiteI recently purchased a Kindle Fire my first venture into the Kindle arena.

I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. I seemed to have to "punch" the face of the Kindle to get it to react. Pushing lightly just didn't work. If things were very close together, only luck got me to the area I wanted.

While researching accessories, I noticed styli. I liked the styling of this one and its price. You'll be happy to know the vendor is a speedy shipper.

From the very first touch to the screen using this stylus I was hooked. The softest touch and Kindle leaped to the area I had chosen. What a major surprise. I fiddled around for about 10 minutes and got happier and happier with this stylus. Less work, less potential damage to the Kindle from "punching" the screen, faster reaction time, improved accuracy in hitting the correct area of the screen and less wear and tear on my fingers. Another advantage, no fingerprints on the screen.

All those pluses and no minuses a winning combination.

If you'll excuse me, it's back to my Kindle Fire.

For people like me, people with small touch screens and fat fingers, this little gizmo is a God send!

I kept mistyping characters on my Kindle Fire; took three times longer than it should to send a stupid email!

Now, I can use this little stylus and breeze right through!

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I purchased this Capacitive Stylus for my kindle fire. I helps keep my screen clean but also makes it easy to have fun with drawing games that I have down loaded to my Kindle.

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I have purchased many rubber tipped styluses for my devices and I was disappointed by this stylus as I expected more from Belkin. If this is the very first stylus you've bought you might be pleased as styli do make it easier on hands and make navigation easier. However, if you've had some experience with other brands you will not be impressed.

All rubber tipped styluses eventually lose their responsiveness and become a little "sticky" on the surface after some use, with some drag. So I purchased this stylus to update my Targus stylus Targus Stylus for Apple iPad, iPad 2, new iPad (3rd Generation), 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi + 4G, iPhone, iPod, Tablet AMM01US (Black), which looks very similar and had started developing drag after some months of use. However, using it on my Kindle and iPad I found that this stylus is much less responsive than the Targus even though this is new.

Some rubber tipped styluses are better for navigation and clicking which are usually the thicker tipped stylus (8mm)and some others are better for writing and sketching like the Bamboo Stylus and the Alupen Stylus and come with a thinner rubber tip (6mm) and are usually more expensive. So I wasn't planning to use this stylus for writing or sketching for prolonged period of time and yes it's very slow for writing or sketching. But at the very least I expected this stylus to be great at just surfing on the Kindle Fire and iPad, but found that it does not even outperform the cheaper generic type brands like Fosmon Fosmon Black Capacitive Stylus Touch Screen Pen (4 Pack) Works with Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy S3, the New iPad 3, iPhone 4/4S, Motorola XOOM, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 & Most Smartphones or Tablets which are available in a 4 pack for a lower price.

I will be returning this stylus to get another brand many of them are available for the same price.

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I recently purchesed the stylus for taking notes on my IPAD. The stylus does feel light and it feels sturdy overall. The only issue I have found so far is that from time to time it will not pick up my writing. Then the size is smaller than I prefer. Although, I feels it is a quality item and it works well.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

DURAGADGET Car 12v Cigarette Lighter Charger For New Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 / ARM Cortex A8 1GHz /

DURAGADGET Car 12v Cigarette Lighter Charger For New Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 / ARM Cortex A8 1GHz / 512MB / 16GB / 7' Touch Screen / Android 2.2 Froyo / Tablet
  • Uprated 2A Charger for the Samsung Galaxy Tab
  • Charge your TAB in the car
  • Use your existing Galaxy Tab Cable
  • Glass fuse to ensure safety

I bought this charger several months ago and thought it was another rubbish I had ever got as it could not charge my Galaxy Tab nor my Blackberry 9700. It can charge my other phone and a bluetooth earphone though.

However yesterday I found it could charge an Ipad2. Also I found that many other chargers and computer USB could not charge the Galaxy Tab when it was turned on but could be charged when off. So I guess it was not the problem of the charger, it might be some interal setting inside the Galaxy Tab.

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The device claims to have a 2A out on both USB ports, but either Duragadget failed to set the proper resistances to ID the outputs to the Tab as a 2A max draw or it simply isn't putting out 2A, as the Galaxy Tab will only recognize it as a USB trickle-charge (charging icon will have a red X, and it thinks it's been connected to a USB port and will offer to turn on mass storage mode). Technically, the Galaxy Tab will still gain charge in this mode, at least if it's powered off, but not quickly, as a 2A charger should. In that half-charging mode, it may even slightly drain even when plugged in, depending on CPU and screen draw.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Krusell Horizon Multidapt Cases

Krusell Horizon Multidapt Cases
  • Multidapt-equipped and includes belt clip
  • Equipped with a belt loop and cut-out for headphones for added versatility
  • Handmade with superior Nappa leather, soft and smooth
  • Equipped with magnetic flap close

If you want quality and great options this is the case for you. I just love the material and clips. Top notch for anyone from the business professional to the average person. You wont regret spending a couple bucks more for what you get. Check the others and compare you'll see the difference. Lifetime warranty to! Kudos to the manufacturer!

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

New OEM Smoke LG ENV VX9900 Holster With Belt Clip

New OEM Smoke LG ENV VX9900 Holster With Belt Clip
  • New OEM Smoke LG ENV VX9900 Holster With Belt Clip

I use the same env phone and belt clip since the 9900 model first came out. The clip is fairly strong and durable. This clip will NOT come off your belt. Unfortunately if you put a lot of pressure on it (catch your phone on something as you walk by) it normally pulls the clip off the holster. It looks like it was designed to do that. There is a round button that holds the clip to the back side of the holster and allows it to swivel. Normally that is the break point and you can easily glue the button back in place. Sometimes however, if I really catch the holster I will break the clip. Then I have to order a new one. They are not expensive.

As a plus, the holster has a cavity that I taped a spare car key into. It has saved me at least 4 times when I locked my keys in my car.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Techno Earth Pink Leather Case w/ Built-In Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad (1ST GENERATION iPAD ON

Techno Earth Pink Leather Case w/ Built-In Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad
  • Built-in rechargeable keyboard battery and USB charging cable included
  • With a built-in Bluetooth Keyboard to get your iPad into the laptop style postion for quicker and more comfortable typing
  • Improve the functionality of your iPad 1 with this Leather Case Stand with Bluetooth Keyboard
  • The magnetic closure system secures your iPad in place
  • Improve the functionality of your iPad with this Leather Case Stand with Bluetooth Keyboard

Great item. Just what I was looking for! It said in the description that it was for the 1st generation iPad only, but when I got it I realized it would have also fit the 2nd or even 3rd generation models as well.