Showing posts with label portable computers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portable computers. Show all posts

Sunday, October 5, 2014

PDair VX1 Black Leather Case for Nokia E52

PDair VX1 Black Leather Case for Nokia E52I bought this product to one of my best friend. I bought it as a gift, he is really happy about it and he is recommending this product. He is very pleased about it.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Fujitsu Digitizer Pen (1 replacement Stylus) T5000

Fujitsu Digitizer Pen T5000
  • Fujitsu FPCPN28AP package of 1 stylus.
  • Compatible with Fujitsu T5010 and other Active Digitizers.
  • Wacom Penabled technology compatible with white tip stylus.

I lost the stylus for my life book T-4410. This was identical to the old one and works perfectly. Comes with replacement pen tips.

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There's not a lot of two button styluses out there and this one is pretty reasonably priced. I like it.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

JAVOedge Lumberjack Book Case for Amazon Kindle Fire 7" (Brown)

JAVOedge Lumberjack Book Case for Amazon Kindle Fire 7'
  • Back cover can be folded into a stand to prop up the Fire so that it can be viewed hands-free
  • Built-in frame offers a snug fit for the Fire to keep it safely inside the case at all times
  • Extra secure flap keeps the Fire in the Book Case and keeps it from accidentally slipping out
  • Design of the case allows for complete access to all of the device features

I have only had this a couple days, so I can't attest to its longevity, however I'm extremely pleased with this case. I was hesitant to order because I wasn't sure how the cork would be as far as its texture and its tendency to flake. Thankfully, the cork has a finish of some sort and is soft and smooth! And as long as you're not storing your kindle with a bunch of rocks, I think the case should hold together fine. Also pretty nice is the elastic strap on the inside of the binding, which simulates the magnet closure and to be honest, I like it better. So all in all, I am very very happy with this purchase.

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Friday, June 13, 2014

Acer Folio Carry Case and Stand (Black) . Microfiber Interior Cover for Acer Iconia 10.1 A500 A501 +

Acer Folio Carry Case and Stand . Microfiber Interior Cover for Acer Iconia 10.1 A500 A501 + FREE Stylus by SecondShells
  • PERFECT FIT: Custom Designed for the Acer Iconia A500. Gives You Easy Access to All Controls, Ports & Camera
  • STAND & DOCK: Transforms Into Stand & Serves as a Dock For Your Tab
  • PROTECTION: Soft Non-Slip Bonded Leather Protects Your Tab Against Damage From Falls & Scratches Outside & The Microfiber Interior Protects Inside
  • CARRYING CASE: The Light Weight is Ideal For Travelling & Magnets on the Corner's Keep the Case Securely Closed
  • STYLE: Black Stitching & Soft To-The-Touch Microfiber Interior. Black Color & Screen Protector's are Available Search "SecondShells Acer" for a Complete List

This not a review of the product but a review of the reviewers. The four reviewers namely vika, alex800, Michael Gerstik and WaxMaker have also reviewed the case for Asus Transformer on exactly the same dates and also given all 5 star reviews for that case. Michael Gerstik and WaxMaker have gone a step further and copy pasted the same review for the transformer. Check out the link below to see what I meanSo if I where you, I will not buy this product based on these reviews and wait till there are more ( a lot more ) varied reviews before buying this product.

P.S. I have placed similar review for the Asus transformer.

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Not to much to say but Amazing... a must have if you have wifi. Buy it and be happy. Amazing build quality....

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The protective case is worth it, my only complaint is it can easily slide out if held the wrong way being there is no bracket on one side to hold it in like all of the other sides do

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This product works great with our Iconia Tab. I am not sure how long the elastic strap will last though. What do you do when it breaks .... Get a new case? Other than that ... Great product.

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I have just received my case and I am completely satisfied with the three way case design it makes it very easy to use the Acer iconia a500 that I have. The added stylus make typing on the tablet much easier and makes for less finger prints on the screen. I truly appreciate this case and am happy to have bought it.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Sharper Image Literati eReader Dual-Zipper Sport Sleeve (Black)

Sharper Image Literati eReader Dual-Zipper Sport Sleeve
  • Literati eReader Sport Sleeve in Black - Compatible with The Sharper Image Literati Color eReader
  • Slim, Lightweight Design
  • Easily fits into backpacks, briefcases, and other travel cases
  • Neoprene body is weather resistant and easy to clean
  • Soft, scratch-free interior padding offers superior device protection!

(The Shift3 Lookbook and Sharper Image Literati are basically the same eReader.)

I looked and looked for something, anything that would fit my Lookbook. (There aren't many out there! maybe just this ONE!)

Then I found this.

IT IS PERFECT.

The case looks nice and it fits the Lookbook perfectly. The neoprene is thick and sturdy and offers great protection to the eReader.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

PDair Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710 - Book Type (Black)

PDair Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710 - Book TypeThis cover is perfect for the person with a smart phone who really wants to protect it from damage! I can put it in my back pack without worrying about it getting scratched or broken, it is attractive and convenient. You have to wait a relatively long time for it to be shipped from Hong Kong, but it is worth it.

this case for the phone is cool i like it alot the only thing i didnt like was the placement of the latch to close and lock it. It would of looked better in my opinion if the latch was placed in the middle because the way it is now when i close it the top closes but the bottom doesnt

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This product was well worth the money. Many other cases I have seen similar to this fall apart easily after a few days. However, this case feels strong and durable. It holds the phone well with no risk of it falling out.

The only complaint I have is that it only has two pockets for cards. They are big enough to fit multiple cards, though.

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Glad I bought this case! Looks great and well built! Will last longer then my other plastic cases I've purchased. Will be buying another when I up-grade and one for an x-mas gift.

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Xtek® Wireless Bluetooth Aluminum Keyboard Stand Case Cover For Apple iPad mini 7.85 7.9 inch Table

Xtek® Wireless Bluetooth Aluminum Keyboard Stand Case Cover For Apple iPad mini 7.85 7.9 inch Tablet - Black color
  • Modern style designed for iPad Mini
  • Bluetooth Ver.3.0 compliance
  • Low key-distance with new design square key cap shape
  • Soft touch and tactile feedback with scissor -structure key-switch
  • Up to 10 Meters operation range

It's a great idea but the keys are just too small for my fingers! I am a 5'10" 185lb male, so if you're smaller than me it may work for you... The cover works well, but I can't find anyone that will use the keyboard

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Handspring Visor Edge Serial HotSync Recharging Cradle

Handspring Visor Edge Serial HotSync Recharging Cradle
  • Allows for quick recharging and HotSync functions through the serial port
  • Comes with an AC adapter
  • Compatible with Visor Edge handhelds only
  • For use in North America
  • 1-year warranty

The serial cradle works just as well as the USB (only a little slower). Windows NT does not use USB ports. This cradle allows synch actions between NT and my Visor Edge. The cradle looks and feels just like the USB cradle. One-push button is all it takes to keep Outlook 2000 and the Edge in perfect synch.

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The serial cradle is just as fast as the USB cradle! Very nice!

Friday, February 28, 2014

Toshiba 20 Gigabyte Pata Mobile Storage 4200 Rpm 2Mb Cache Bare Drive

Toshiba 20 Gigabyte Pata Mobile Storage 4200 Rpm 2Mb Cache Bare Drive
  • Form Factor - 1.8" Internal
  • Dimensions WxDxH - 2.12" x 2.79" x 0.197"
  • Weight - 48 g

I purchased this one to replace the one that failled in my just 2 years old tomtom 910 GPS.

I hope this one will last longer, wait and see ...

PS: tomtom user, this is an easy change.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Ricoh Type 220 Waste Toner Bottle

Ricoh Type 220 Waste Toner Bottle
  • Waste toner bottle necessary for function of laser printer
  • Compatible with Ricoh Aficio SP C220N, C221N, C222DN, C220S, C221SF, and C222SF
  • Print yield of 25,000
  • Collects excess toner, developer and paper residue
  • Backed by 90-day warranty

These waste toner bottles only need to be changed every 25,000 copies and until the printer "notified" me that it was coming up for a new one, I was blissfully unaware that the printer even had a waste toner bottle. Lucky for me Amazon had the product and at the best price. It came quickly as is normal for Amazon shipments so I was all set to change it. I found it very easy to change and had no mess to clean up what so ever although I spread out newspaper in case as the instructions suggested.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Cybiko - Handheld - CyOS 1.2 monochrome ( 160 x 100 ) - plasma purple

Cybiko - Handheld - CyOS 1.2 monochrome - plasma purpleI got a couple of these as gifts and tested them right out of the box. As others have mentioned none of them would work without the charger plugged in. However removing the batteries and cleaning the terminals usually worked. I was able to massage two of the three cybikos to life this way, with battery life averaging 4-5 hours. With the third cybiko the batteries were so severely corroded that cleaning had no effect whatsoever.

The Cybiko itself is slightly outdated but for the low price of $10 you can't go wrong. Cybiko's website is still running and there are a ton of games to download for those who willing to find them. Its also very durable and can stand up to quite a bit of bashing. However, there is no doubt it is a "toy" and will never replace a palm in terms of funcitonality. For the geek-minded you can download a full-fledged SDK to write your own progs, but don't expect to find a burgeoning community of developers.

So it originally sells for $99. It's on sale for $9.99. What do I have to lose? I bought 2 of them. Let me say that they are the COOLEST things I have ever seen! I have had NO problems whatsoever with them and the website that you can download from IS indeed still alive and well at http://www.cybiko.com/index_uk.asp

I had no problems getting those units set up with the games my kids wanted and they are having a blast with them. (They are ages 9 and 8) So for the naysayers I say either get a new one or get over it. They work just fine! Get one! You'll love it!

Signed,

A Pleased Parent in Texas

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I purchased two Cybikos. They turned on, we plugged them in to charge, and that was it; they were unable to use. The message on both was low battery. I've called the 800 number three times, each time leaving a message. I have never heard back!! I went to a couple of stores to see if the battery was replacable, not one store carried the particular battery. If this problem could be resolved, maybe I'd be able to rate the product again. In the meantime, don't waste your time or money!!

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

2pc Black & Silver Stylus Ballpoint Pen for iPad, all iPhone, 4S and all Capacitive Touch Screen Dev

2pc Black & Silver Stylus Ballpoint Pen for iPad, all iPhone, 4S and all Capacitive Touch Screen Devices
  • Measuring 5.50 inches; Color: Black & Silver; QTY 2 pcs
  • Pen Cap Design; Solid metal material; Soft rubber tip.
  • Compact and light weight design, easy to carry. Can be clipped in your pocket, book, diary, etc.
  • Compatible with Apple iPod, iPad, iPhone, iPhone 4S or any other capacitive touch screens.
  • Keep your screen free from scratching and fingerprint.

The pen writes,the stylus taps and it arrived on time. I keep one in the house and one in the car. Truly a "must have" for todays tap happy toys.

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I recieved a pen missing a head and the pen doesn't work that well. But the other one works fine.

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I originally ordered the stylus for my tablet...they didn't work on my tablet (not their fault, my tablet's screen was messed up). They worked great on my phone though. Since I don't have my tablet now, I really don't use them as a stylus. I use them now because of the ballpoint pen included on the other end. The pen works amazing as well. One of the best ink pens I've used. This is a good deal.

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I've been looking for a better stylus for some time, because I found the plastic, short, wussy stylus types to be completely useless. This is not only heavier (metal) and thus sturdier ... the "eraser head" top is much stronger without being hard. And best of all, it writes as well so I have one less pen in my pocket.

These black stylus are great we use them on our Apple devices (iPhone 5, iPad 2 and iPod 4). never stick and easy to handle. Plus the double as pretty neat ballpoint pens. Recommended

Monday, February 17, 2014

Lapgear Mydesk, Green (45346)

Lapgear Mydesk, Green
  • Microbead Lap Pad
  • Great For Netbooks
  • Deep Organizer Trays

I agree, the cheapest price & the best color! The cushions are plushy & really functional. Sits well on my lap or next to me on the bed or sofa. I have no problems whatsoever of my laptop slipping off. I use an enormous Dell Studio series & it fits perfectly. (I was honestly concerned that it would be too small for my widescreen laptop.)

Buy green.

Louie G.

Tucson, AZ

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Good size and comfy, a simple solution that works. Silly that different colors of the same item are radically different in price, so I bought the cheapest color! Who cares?

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When I first got the desk, I really liked the color and comfort of it, but I've had this for less than 2 months and there are already 2 long, splintery looking cracks on this. I don't think I was too rough with it, I use it with my laptop in bed or sitting on the couch. I think the cracks may have come when I picked up the lapdesk with my laptop on it, though I'm not sure.

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I bought this to use with my laptop when I study in bed and it works well for that. I find that I also use it as a meal tray and a lap desk when I journal. The plastic top is solid, not flimsy, and the padding is holding up well.

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This has become essential for my freelance writing when I get tired of sitting at the table like a responsible adult.

Monday, February 10, 2014

2pc Multi Function Ballpoint and Stylus Pen for ALL Capacitive Touch Screen Device iPhone iPad

2pc Multi Function Ballpoint and Stylus Pen for ALL Capacitive Touch Screen Device iPhone iPad
  • Compact and light weight metal material, easy to carry.
  • Clip Pen Cap design, can be clipped onto your pocket, book, diary, etc.
  • Protect your screen from scratching and fingerprints.
  • Compatible with Apple iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or any other capacitive touch screen devices.
  • Length: approx 4.75 in. Ink color: Black. Combo include one Gray and one Silver.

I like the fact that this is a pointer and a pen. Very convenient when needing to jot something down.

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These pens arrived early. I love these pens so much till this is the second set that I've ordered. They look nice. They write nice and the are comfortable to hold. I would recommend these to anyone who likes to write.

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Bought these for gifts for coworkers. Just disappointed that they arrived in plastic sleeves and not boxes would have looked nicer as a gift.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

VIZIO VTAB 1008 Folio Carry Case |STORM GREY| |Built in STAND + DOCK| |Microfiber Interior| for Vtab

VIZIO VTAB 1008 Folio Carry Case |STORM GREY| |Built in STAND + DOCK| |Microfiber Interior| for Vtab1008 8' Wi-Fi Tablet PC + FREE Stylus Pen
  • REDESIGNED & MAGNET-FREE: Works Perfectly With Your VTAB
  • PERFECT FIT: Custom Designed for the Vizio Vtab 1008. Access to Charger Port+Camera. Lightweight and Thin
  • STAND & DOCK: Transforms Into A Stand With and Keeps Your Tablet Angled For Easy Browsing
  • PROTECTION: Padded Bonded Leather Protects Your Tab Against Damage From Impacts & Scratches
  • MICROFIBER INTERIOR- Protects and Cleans Your Screen Inside

I bought this for my wife's birthday. She is very happy with it. So what more can I ask for?

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very nice, functional case.. the horizontal stand works well too. love the stylus it comes with. Unfortunately the vizio tablet itself was just ok .. had issues with the tablet so i returned it, so in turn will be returning the case but no fault of the case.. definitely recommend

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fast shipping, item exactly as described! love it would definitely by from again when I need a new one. Recommend

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Google Nexus 4 (LG E690) Epi Leather like Blue Wallet Case Ultra Slim Cover with Kickstand and Stylu

Google Nexus 4 Epi Leather like Blue Wallet Case Ultra Slim Cover with Kickstand and Stylus Pen + Envydeal Velcro Cable Tiethis cover is not bad, feels a bit lightier than it looks, materials are not great but it was built ok.. there must be some better out there, but price may change.

so far for the price.. GOOD product!

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

MANHATTAN 80-in-1 Slim Multi-Card Reader/Writer (100762)

MANHATTAN 80-in-1 Slim Multi-Card Reader/Writer
  • Easily access media and manage content almost anywhere
  • Includes slot-to-slot read/write/copy and USB mass storage capabilities
  • Compatible with CompactFlash, Microdrive, Magicstor, Memory Stick, MagicGate, SecureDigital, MultiMedia, XD and TransFlash, no power supplies or adapters required
  • Supports automatic card detection and data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps
  • Eliminates need for direct connection of media device to save battery power

I just bought a 32GB A-Data 533x card (Microcenter) and after putting almost 2.5-hours of video on the card Sunday from the Sony HVR-MRC1 recording unit on of my FX1000s it then took an agonizing 8+ hours (dunno for sure, I went to bed) to download the video using a 23-in-one card reader from Kingwin which up until then had been very fast for me. I hadn't really taken much of a look at the XX-in-one listings but I now am guessing that this represents the number of drivers in the firmware to handle various cards.

Once I had this Manhattan card reader (got it at Microcenter Thursday) I tested the download with the same files which I kept on the card until I had this figured. I ordered a couple readers from Amazon to check out. Now, with the 80-in-one Manhattan unit the download times were a shade more than 15 minutes for the near 2.5 hours of recorded HDV video.

This could have been really ugly. Cheers for this new card reader.

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Initial Review (used for two weeks)

Overall, I really like the size and compactness of this item, but have had some difficulties with what seems to be overheating, causing issues with reading the card. Details Below:

Pros: Compact Size, Easy to connect cards, quick file transfer, very versatile

I purchased this to take with me on destination shoots, so having a small reader that could accommodate CF cards was the goal. Of every item I could find, this seemed to be the best, with integrated cord and slim size. It's a little longer than some of my other card readers, but its about half the width and 2/3rds of the height.

Cons: Materials feel a bit cheap, Card reading issue on Windows 7

I just recently took this on a trip to Nova Scotia. After the first day of shooting, I began downloading the photos from our shoots to our netbook (Dell Inspirion Dou running Windows 7 Premium). The first card (CF 16GB Kingston) took fine and quickly downloaded about 3GB of photos. Then I put in the second card (CF 8GB Kingston) and it began to transfer, but would then give me errors (not recognizing a card was in the slot half way through transfer, or very sluggishly seeing the card). I let the device sit unconnected for about 20 minutes and tried again with partial success. After going through this process several times, I was able to download the full 3GB of data from the card. I think this was an overheating problem, as the reader did get pretty hot.

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This is a great card reader. No problems so far, but one computer wants me to download or look for a disk with some driver, the other computer does not. Both running XP. So there must be some missing driver on this other computer, that is not the card readers fault. I use it to transfer video and picture files from the computer to my game player and use it with my N-BOX multimedia player. I use a 4 port usb hub, in the nbox, and then this is in one hub. I have 3 usb sticks, two 8gb, one 4gb, and then two 8gb microSD cards in this. Plus a 2gb SD in the SD card slot on the NBOX. So that is 38gb total!!! Very happy with this card reader!

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I have had this for close to a year now. I have only used SD cards in it, but so far it has not disappointed. It was plug and play and has always worked great.

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UPSHOT: this unit is too narrow to stand up properly. In XP, it is NOT recognized stably, maybe for that reason; its too-short cord puts torque on the reader, and that makes XP recognize then de-recognize the drives. The problem is solved if I use my AmazonBasics USB (meter-long) extension cord. Or, if I plug the unit into an external USB hub. In short, something must be between the reader and the computer, modulating whatever is coming from the cord in the reader. And the reader, has to be propped up so it won't fall over. If all those conditions are met, the reader works. So this is a basic housing design flaw someone should have noticed, prior to manufacture. However, at least for the SD and micro-SD cards I tested, it works when connected to an external hub or AmazonBasics meter-long USB extender.

Another annoyance: FRUSTRATING PACKAGING: This reader's package required me cut into its middle, since it was too hard to cut anywhere else -so I cut out part of the manual, too.

So three stars, as it does work, but -2 for housing instability and too-short cord which makes XP think it needs a driver to read. It will NOT lie straight or insert easily into a netbook, on its own. I don't know if any brand of USB extension cord will work. I do know that AmazonBasics solved the recognition problem both for this reader, and for a SimpleTech external hard drive XP kept having problems 'seeing'. So that implies there is something special about AmazonBasics cords.

Thus with the extension, I could finally position the reader upright, but of course you have to move the reader, pick it up: to figure out and insert, what card to put into what slot. Which, I was only able to do, because I attached the reader to the USB extension cord. But at least it works.

It registers with four drives. It's a pistol to figure out which card goes into which slot, and how to plug that card in; be VERY careful. Another pistol, to figure out which drive is considered the one reading the disk inserted. But, at least it works.

So note to manufacturer: change the housing so that all slots are on TOP, not on the side. Then it will be stable. And, make a better cord that has tested on netbooks, since you're catering to the computer traveller. So the unit either should be made wider in a stand-up position; or, make disc slots on top, not sides.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Premium Quality Silicone Skin Case for Nintendo DSi

Premium Quality Silicone Skin Case for Nintendo DSi
  • OEM design for exact fit
  • Accessible to all service and power ports
  • Contemporary contour lines design
  • Protection from scratch and accidental drop

This item was priced great. It felt a little loose on the DSI but for price I wasn't too disappointed.

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Transaction went smoothly. Arrived on time. Fits well. Could be a little more snug. Rubberized silicone helps to protect DSi. Worth the money. Satisfied

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i paid too much for it .. i also didn't get it on time ...

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Producet arrived in time however i must say that i was very disappointed with the quality of the prodcut. It was silly of me that i could get a good cover for few bucks however i also did not realize that amazon will allow such substandard products to be sold on thier esteemed site. Regardless I was very disappointed and will not recommend anyone to buy it

Sunday, January 12, 2014

PalmOne Zire 72 Styra - Ballpoint Pen - Stylus Replacement - Stylus Upgrade (Single Pack)

PalmOne Zire 72 Styra - Ballpoint Pen - Stylus Replacement - Stylus UpgradeThe Styra stylus replacement is SO much better than the original Zire 72 stylus!It fits like a glove in the stylus silo and won't slide out like cheaper alternatives. You won't believe how much you'll use the ballpoint pen part of the styles. Many times I'll have my Zire with me, but I'll need a real pen to write down a phone number for someone (that's in my PDA). I haven't used the reset part of the stylus yet, since the reset button is already easy enough to push with the stylus tip.

I also love the weight and feel of the Styra. It feels like a quality item and I'm hoping that the tip on this new stylus will scratch my screen protectors a lot less than the original stylus. Perhaps I just have low quality protectors (Fellowes).

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Logitech 720p Webcam C905

Logitech 720p Webcam C905
  • The Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks include identical hardware, but the C905 now also includes Logitech Vid video calling software. If your webcam does not include Vid, you can download it below for free
  • Ultra-smooth AutoFocus with Carl Zeiss optics and 2-megapixel resolution for high-clarity video and vibrant photos up to 8-megapixels
  • RightLight2 Technology light correction for the best images, even in dim and backlit conditions
  • Integrated premium microphone with RightSound2 Technology for crystal-clear conversations
  • Notebook clip, desktop stand and travel case for video chats from home, office and on the road

When I got the package, the first thing that made me happy was the size of this camera. I travel a fair amount on business and have a two-year-old daughter, so I always take a camera with me to talk to her at night and allow her to see me. The size of this camera is as good as it gets for traveling, and it also includes a great padded pouch for transporting it.

The other aspect of this product that I loved is its image quality, especially in regards to how well it adjusts the image based on the light and also how when you are on a Skype call and you move, the person on the other side can clearly see the movement instead of seeing a blur on their screen. I compared its quality side by side with my previous camera, which roughly costs half of what this one goes for, and the difference in quality was huge; making this a great purchase.

In terms of the software installation, the instructions were simple and clear and the process does not take too much time. The only thing that can be improved is that when you get to the point in which you are prompted to plug in the camera, while the computer is checking the configuration, the installation screen keeps prompting for the camera to be plugged in. People used to installing plug-and-play hardware will quickly realize what is going on, but some users may be confused by this and start unplugging and plugging the device.

In terms of using the camera with Skype, the integration is seamless. The only setting I had to adjust manually was the microphone, but this is straightforward, I just needed to go to the Options / Sound Devices and pick the appropriate audio in. A final thing to consider is that for the camera to work with Skype you have to close the Logitech Quickcam software, since the image cannot be used by both programs at the same time.

Overall I am highly satisfied with this product, and besides the minor problems mentioned above, the only other thing I did not care for was the stand. This camera works great if you are going to clip it to your laptop screen, but the stand provided for use with desktops is wobbly and does not help with image quality at all.

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Compact size, superb image with autofocus, clear wide field of view. I am very happy with the video and sound quality. This WebCam replaces my HP 1.3M WebCam HP RD345AA 1.3 Megapixel Webcam for Notebooks.

INSTALLATION: 3 Stars [Update process could have been smoother]

Out of the box, the package warns you in several places not to plug the camera in until you have installed the software. They even put a small cover on the USB plug with a message on the cable. Very effective. I turned off AntiVirus protection per the instructions and then installed the software. I enabled automatically check for updates. It said no updates were found. Then I plugged in the camera. After full install, it said updates were available and gave me a link to the website where I was supposed to select my camera, operating system, file version, etc.... I closed that link and found the "Check for Updates" link within the software (Right click on the Logitech Camera icon in the System Tray). That worked smoothly without intervention from me. It updated my software from version 11.1 to 11.5.

IMAGE: 5 Stars

The 2 MP camera produces very clear images that work great on Skype. Motion is no longer blurry, and the autofocus works great. The specifications say the autofocus will not work closer than 10 cm, but I find that if you move in slowly, it will work as close as 4 or 5 cm. This is great if you want to show something up close like an image from your digital camera or a label on a product.

SOUND: 5 Stars

The built in Microphone combined with the Logitech noise reduction software eliminated all the echos and howling that I expereienced with my previous camera. I no longer have to yell to be heard. I can speak in a normal voice, or even from across the room, and my sound is crystal clear. Flawless.

CLIP: 3 Stars

The clip for this device does not hold it securely. The camera can easily be pulled left or right if the USB cable is tugged even slightly. The rubber feet on the clip seem robust, yet it seems to be delicately balanced on the edge of my monitor. It doesn't fall off, but it is not a solid perch. The camera can be independently tilted up and down, but not left and right. There is no option for clipping the camera to the side of the monitor. The included stand works decently. It is made of three pieces that fit together and then the camera clips to the top. I placed the stand behind my laptop and it worked very well...peering over the top. Unfortunately, you cannot adjust height of this stand. I will probably not bring this on future trips.

SPECIAL FEATURES: 2 Stars

There is a thin button across the top of the camera that allows you to take still photos. I found the camera button was too easy to press while trying to adjust the camera. And since the camera does not clip securely, trying to press this button almost requires two hands...one to steady the camera and the other to push the button. The included software allows Avatars to imitate your facial expressions in place of your real image. You can also add special effects like hats, arrows through your head, or goatee and mustache. When it works, this is a really neat feature that my kids loved! But, even though it was neat, something in that feature conflicted with my Symantec Antivirus. As soon as I turned antivirus back on, turning on these neat video features forced my machine into an immediate shutdown! I got a BSOD followed by a hard shutdown that I haven't seen since Win95! My machine hung in a state of limbo. The power button wouldn't turn it off (software driven) but the machine as powered up with a blank screen. I had to pull the plug and remove the battery to complete the shutdown. Each time I turned that feature on while using Antivirus, my computer gave me the BSOD and performed an immediate and hard shutdown. Needless to say, I no longer use these special features.

AUTO FACE TRACKER: ?

This is a neat feature, but I do not find it useful. It really does a great job of following my face, but at what price? It seems like the other person would get seasick watching the background bob and weave as the software followed my head around. I think I am used to seeing the background stay put, while the person moves around in the frame. Anything else is disconcerting. Since I don't care for this feature, I did not rate it. You may find it entertaining.

ACCESORIES: 5 Stars

The included soft-sided pouch, along with the velcro strap for wrapping the USB cord are nice touches as I plan to use this for travel. Why don't more manufacturers offer these nice touches?

OVERALL REVIEW: 4 Stars

The video and sound are superb, and that is what really counts. But it seems that logitech could take one more step forward and improve the software to eliminate glitches with anti-virus, improve the software update process, and design a more robust clip. With a few minor changes this would easily be a 5-star item.

RECOMMENDATION:

After trying several different brands and models, this one had the best price/performance. Cheaper ones left me wishing I had better video. More expensive ones had me wondering why they cost so much when this one offers everything I need. I would recommend purchasing this item.

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This is the perfect webcam for using with a laptop. The image quality is outstanding and works well even in low light. The cord is just long enough to connect up to a USB port without getting in the way and saves space when packed up in the tiny neoprene case that's included. Logitech even thought to include a handy mini velcro strap on the USB cord to keep things organized. There's a small and quite adequate microphone with the camera. The stand that is included with the camera breaks apart into three smaller pieces so it can also easily fit in one's gear bag. I'm a bit concerned it's not quite sturdy enough for constant assembly-and-disassembly. I can see using the stand quite a bit when attending lectures because it isolates the microphone from the sound of keyboard typing. I also own an Quick Cam Ultra Vision on a workstation at work. All in all, I'd say that this tiny webcam gives the huge Ultra Vision a good run for it's money on image quality and features, but is much more convenient for the road warrior. Logitech is obviously taking web cams seriously-these are the two best webcams I have ever seen. They suddenly make video conferencing, video Skype, and OneNote video notes a must have.

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Update: A replacement unit has good focus from side to side. The focusing defect I saw appears to be unit specific. Check your unit for focus uniformity across its entire field of view to avoid a defective unit. Once you have a good one, the image quality is excellent.

This webcam does produce a better picture than the built-in camera of a MacBook. Yes, it works with with Mac OS 10.4.10 natively as a UVC device. HOWEVER, the unit I purchased had a focusing flaw. The left side of the image was always slightly out of focus while the right side of the image was well focused. As a result, the very nice lens system just could not get the entire picture right. This focusing flaw was not so noticeable at iChat's low 640 x 480 resolution, but if native resolution images were captured using other webcam capture software, the left 1/3 of the image was clearly out of focus. I believe the unit had its glass lens tilted relative to the CCD preventing it from ever bringing both sides into focus. As a result, the camera's touted superior lens was largely negated.

However, it is otherwise an impressive camera which delivers better tolerance to poor lighting than the built-in MacBook camera. The increased resolution CCD is impressive (in the focused portions of he picture) and gamma response yielded an image which conveyed greater depth.

If the entire image were in focus simultaneously (in full resolution captures) I would have given this using 5 stars. With the optical flaw, I can only give it 3/5. It is possible that other specimens may have better alignment between the lens and CCD, but without testing several more units, I don't know if the problem is a design flaw or simply a single missaligned unit.

This webcam produces nice sharp images and the automatic focus is fabulous! The colors are rich and very true.

It works great in dim light and well lit areas. However in my opinion it works best if the room is evenly lit,either all dim or all bright.When I first turned it on it was evening and my room was dim except for the desk lamp which was sitting behind the camera and this caused some over exposure,this was easily solved by simply turning the lamp off.

The sound is also nice and clear,even from several feet away.I have a very soft voice and sitting about a foot and a half from the camera I can be easily heard,which is saying alot considering I constantly have to repeat myself to others.

Even the pictures are nice,about the quality of a mid grade digital camera.It also comes with a stand if you don't want to clip it to your monitor.The stand is a light weight plastic and has a grip pad on the bottom for extra support.

All in all I am very happy with this webcam and reccomend it to anyone who is looking for a nice compact webcam with excellent resolution.