Showing posts with label smart phone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smart phone. Show all posts

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Sony PEGA-KB11 Compact Keyboard

Sony PEGA-KB11 Compact Keyboard
  • Compact design folds to fit in a small pocket
  • Touch-typeable keys and QWERTY layout for faster and easier typing
  • Sturdy built-in docking station
  • Requires no batteries for extra convenience
  • Compatible with Sony PEG-NR70V, TG50, T series, SJ series, and SL10 handhelds

This keyb is great. With this, and Documents To Go, the handheld is a great laptop replacement handling most wordprocessing and simple spreadsheet applications with ease. The keyb is small, light, and comfortable. The cool factor is very high the way it opens up. And, yes, you do get second glances when sitting in the coffee shop and writing your latest novel. Works really well with the Sony PDAs with 16 Mb ram in them... makes it convenient to store all those documents.

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Unfortunately, this item was the victim of disuse. It was excellent, then I upgraded the Clie's software and the smart tablet "forgot" about the keyboard. Despite numerous tries and patches, it was a goner. I soon moved onto a smartphone and the Sony items were mothballed.

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Easy on battery usage, spacious, very comfortable layout, yet still compact. Folds up easy, no tight ribbon cables between keyboard halves, the pda holder is easy, strong. Keys are straight-forwardly quiet--no gumby touch here. Mfr did it all right. When this is folded up, it fits nicely into a small zip up pda style wallet. Find a wallet with pda memory card slots, and the sizing will be perfect for this. So, using this kybd, PEG SJ22, SiPix A6 portable printer, Margi Presenter w/remote... Lots of hotkeys, specialty key commands are easy and easy to remember...a TOTAL office!

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I know this is considered "old" technolgy, but for those of us who aren't using smart phones or iPads, a PDA like a Clie and a keyboard like this give you a portable hand-held device on which you can do basic word processing and searchable data base work. The keyboard makes word processing and extensive data base entry much easier. I take this to meetings when I don't feel like hauling along a whole computer.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Ap 541N Wireless Access Point

Ap 541N Wireless Access Point
  • The cluster, managing your wireless network as a single system without worrying about interference between access points

Cisco had a lot of bugs with early firmware, since this is their first Linux based access point. However, if you run their latest firmware (1.9 as of this writing), the device is rock solid. I replaced some older 2.4GHz-only access points with the AP541N, and so far, it's been great. I'm running this in 5.0GHz mode (802.11a/n) due to local interference on the 2.4GHz band. Note that this access point, while claiming to be dual-band, has only one radio. This means that it can only operate one of the frequencies at any given time, so you can run it in 2.4GHz mode *or* 5.0GHz mode, not both concurrently. If you still have older 2.4GHz clients (802.11b/g), you will need to either run this AP in 2.4GHz mode, or run a second AP to support the second frequency.

For advanced users, this device has a couple neat features. First, it can run a number of SSIDs concurrently, each with different security models, and associate them with VLAN tags. On our network, that enables us to run a "Guest" network with limited access to resources, along side our "Internal" network. It can also replicate it's config to multiple AP541N access points within the same network, enabling you to manage them as a single mesh, without having to purchase the complex (and much more expensive) managed wireless infrastructures. FInally, it runs the Linux OS on a Cavium MIPS CPU, and has a full SSH daemon and busybox shell environment, so I'm sure there's some creative modifications that an advanced user could run on this access point.

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Had a few minutes of trouble at first, but after upgrading the device to the newest firmware, this thing runs like a champ. I am considering replacing all of our old AiroNets with Cisco Ap 541N access points. It has been going solid for 4 months without a single blip.

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Wi-Fi connectivity is very poor. Had this product for less than 20 days and it was enough to had it returned. Connection drops and low throughput are among the bad side of this device. Cisco could have done a much better job on this Security Appliance.

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We wanted to move to 802.11n in the 5GHz frequency and ended up going with two of these in a busy medical practice. I love the fact that I only have to configure one unit and the other automatically updates its settings. We have had no performance issues and are getting ready to purchase three more once our new construction is completed.

I wish they made this with dual radio's so that I could run 2.4GHz for our guests and smart phones to use while the staff used the 5GHz with their laptops and tablets.

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I purchased this unit to replace a Linksys unit which has limited range. The Cisco wireless access point was expensive but their promotional literature claimed a much wider range than other units. The Cisco unit works for a few hours then fails even when you are close by. To get it to function again I have to disconnect the power supply and reconnect. Even when it is running the data transfers appear to come in bursts with large pauses between. I recommend that people avoid this product. Indeed the device is so disgraceful that I am never again purchasing a Cisco product. Absolute garbage.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

The Mighty Mini Laser - Portable Laser Show

The Mighty Mini Laser - Portable Laser ShowI was undecided on whether or not to buy this item after reading many favorable but several very unfavorable reviews of the Pocket Laser Light Show. I figured for the price I would take a chance and I'm glad I did. For the money this thing is awesome! Yes, I guess if someone was expecting a recreation of what they saw at a Floyd concert they will be disappointed but if they are expecting that from a $15 toy they probably won't have the mental capacity to install the batteries correctly anyway.

This thing is so small you can hold it in your hand or carry it in your pocket but it provides a pattern of 10 feet in diameter or more depending on the distance you place it from a wall. The cool thing about it is that you can manually change the pattern to any number of shapes using the two switches and two control wheels. You can also have it stay on one pattern or even set it to automatic and let it just put on a show. Obviously the darker the room the better the effect will be. In a pitch black room you get almost a 3D effect.

I bought one to use in creating a "laser vortex" effect for my Halloween display and it worked great. I had the option of a round or triangular vortex and it was plenty bright.

I think this thing would be a great present for a a child between 6 and 16 or an adult who just loves gadgets (like me).

For the price, this is one of the most amazing little gadgets I've ever gotten my grubby paws on. It has variable speed, pattern and direction controls... or just set it on auto and let it do its thing! For everyone who loved all those Pink Floyd Lasarium shows years ago...

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This laser is pretty fun. It is reeally small, thoughi.e. it really does fit in your pocket. I like it a lot, but the only thing I could say that's wrong with it is it's not very bright. The room has to be pretty dark for it to be impressive. Also, the actual laser projection isn't very wide unless you move the laser really far away from the wall or ceiling that you're projecting it on. But for the price it's a pretty sweet lil gadget.

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A well designed and made product that works out of the box and will definitely give you its money's worth.

Suggestion: check the additional merchant price and shipping rate choices for a possibly lower overall price.

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When this arrived, there was something rattling around in the case, and the light show only showed as VERY faint and fuzzy, only viewable on a relatively close surface (less than a couple of feet). Seems one of the two rotating mirrors had fallen off, and what I was seeing was the reflection off of the adhesive disk. So I opened the case (voiding my warranty, I bet), and simply stuck the mirror back on the adhesive, and it works fine.

So, other than the initial hiccup, feel pretty good about it, and am going to buy another (since its so easy to fix if the same thing happens).

Sunday, August 31, 2014

PDair VX1 Black Leather Case for HTC EVO Shift 4G

PDair VX1 Black Leather Case for HTC EVO Shift 4GBought this because I had one for my Blackberry Pearl. Even though it took forever to get it (coming from Hong Kong) it was worth the wait. It is leather and the Evo shift fits in nice and snug. I like this better than a cover.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Sleeve360

Sleeve360
  • Fully Adjustable Detachable Handstrap Built for Maximum Comfort
  • Free Spinning Fully Rotating Hand Strap for Multiple Viewing Angles
  • Portrait and Landscape Stand
  • Keyboard Flaps to Put the Sleeve360 into Keyboard Mode
  • Drawstring Travel Pouch Included

After using it for less than 2 hrs the glue that holds the strap to the case came off. It is unfortunate because the engineering is great, they need to figure out how to better secure the strap.

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This is the PERFECT iPad case/stand/whatever! I had previously bought a leather folder-type case, which could fold in a certain way to allow the iPad to stand up and watch videos in landscape format, but it never really stood up securely and had a flap to close it that was annoying. The Sleeve360 has an ingenious handstrap, which lets you securely hold the iPad with your hand and spin it from landscape to portrait viewing while holding it safely attached to your hand. It also opens up into a stand, which will let the iPad stand up in either configuration! The strap also comes off easily when you want to lay the iPad flat and open two little flaps which hold it at keyboard angle. I can't say how much I have enjoyed mine, except that I bought a second one just to give to a friend!

I did have an issue one day where the hinge on the strap broke, but customer service was very fast and sent me a replacement strap within days. I am VERY happy!

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My case is falling apart. I have written Thinkfast three times with no reply. No replies. Assuming no one gets any support.

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There is a quality problem with this case. I bought mine back in April 2011, by July 2011 the glue on the handle was failing which held the strap together. Since there was a warranty, I contacted Sleeve360 for help, they wanted to charge me $5 for a replacement handle (!!??) under warranty (!!??) for a design flaw they were clearly aware of. I received a replacement handle (Free, after I protested the charge for the replacement handle). I was happy with the case again. My ipad gets very lite use, never leaves the house. Here we are now in Sept 2011, the new handle has broken in two places, the hinge for the easel function and the little tabs that hold the handle to the case. I give up on the Sleeve360 design.

This is one of those "sliced bread" ideas that is breathtaking in its simplicity. The sleeve makes the (original) Ipad far more useful. It's easy to use, easy to maneuver. The built-in stand is also extremely useful. I truly felt that I got value in exchange for my purchase. Only criticism is that it could be constructed a bit better -our first one broke when a hinge was overstressed -if it was constructed a bit more stoutly perhaps I wouldn't have had to purchase a second. But there's nothing like it -*really* useful addition to an Ipad. Highly recommended.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

PDair Leather Case for HTC 7 Surround T8788 - Book Type (Black)

PDair Leather Case for HTC 7 Surround T8788 - Book TypeJust got my case in the mail yesterday so I've had a little bit to try it out. I've owned the Body Glove case, a black hard case that I bought from AT&T with my phone, and now this, and this case is a winner by a land slide! The strap is magnetic, which is great because I had an iPhone previously with a case that had a traditional metal button that eventually ripped the material from normal use, but with the magnetic release I can tell it will hold for a long time because its strong enough to keep it closed but not enough to ruin the case! The leather material feels really high quality and the whole thing makes me feel like my fun is completely protected very well. The belt clip is also a good feature, it is optional so if you just want this case in your pocket that's entirely up to you but I prefer the belt clip, it has a release button so if you get a call you can press the release and keep the clip on your belt and once you are done with your phone you just slide it right back on the clip. Simple and effective. The packaging was also a nice plus, just a simplistic elegant box with no annoying plastic and no headaches. I got my case earlier than expected (estimate was between November 17 December 4) on November 4th, and coming from Hong Kong to Florida I was definitely impressed. This is the best investment I have made in the phone since buying the phone itself! If you want a good, durable, functional, and stylish case this is the one. I 100% recommend it and have 0 regrets buying it! Pick yours up now! I'll answer any questions if you have any, just give me some good rates that's all I ask. :)

I didn't get much case for HTC surround in the market. Then, I found this product PDair Leather case which was superb from all points of view. It has perfect design, good safty for device, good holding and very good look and feel. when I got this in my hand, I really felt it a very good quality product in its category. On the whole, it's 100% worth product.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

EA Sports Madden 2005

EA Sports Madden 2005
  • Choose between Playoffs, Regular Season and Exhibition Games
  • Create your dream team - make player trades, acquire free agents
  • Play both sides of the ball - offensive and defensive features add more strategy to every game
  • Allow for player fatigue, injury, passing and catching capabilities
  • Choose the stadium, weather, and penalty frequency & more

Some great game calling features like the game you would expect, but not as good as one might expect for the price.

Pro:

-Amazing play calling

-Play your favorite team

-Add the weather factor

-Cool sound and voice overs... I was surprised and impressed

Con:

-Don't expect a manual with this classic adaptation. You'll need to download it to enjoy the advanced schemes and play calling.

-There's no CD, so if the card gets zapped (like mine did) you'll lose it forever. Make the back up before you play!

-Adverse weather options, like snow, are for the computer's benefit only. Don't expect a white playing field.

Bottom line: not recommended. I did not have it very long (it crashed and I lost everything because there was no CD). I was surprised that the big box it came in was essentially empty. Looks like the manufacturer decided to go cheap and leave out the CD and manual, two items I would have appreciated as I needed them. If they had these, would have ranked 4 of 5 stars. Lack of snow and other stuff cost them the last, 5th star.

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It is better as it comes on a CD and the Graphics and play calling are great but the biggest pet peeve i have is you cannot save a game whikle playing and it is easy to hit a button and take your self off the game which like i said the game does not save games so if you are at 1:00 to go in the fourth quarter and you hit a wrong button you lose your game and must start over. EA is a cheap company that really should be held accountable for this garbage packaging No manual either have to download that. Way to expensive.

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This game is great for PDA Play! Obviously you're not going to get the same results as if you were playing on a home PC but, it shares many of the original game features like you might expect. Actually, the game play calls are quite amazing! Voice-overs and sound effects are very impressive! You can play your favorite team and even add a weather factor for added difficulty. The manual is available on line and can be viewed and printed from there. The game is loaded on the included SD Card which fits into the expansion slot. You should backup this SD card in case you zap the card with static electricity. Overall, this is a very cool game and should be a part of your PDA Software library. I give it 5 Stars!

Friday, May 23, 2014

EVGA GeForce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics Card, 01G-P3-1312-LR

EVGA GeForce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics Card, 01G-P3-1312-LR
  • 520 MHz core clock
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • 1024 MB 64-bit DDR3 memory
  • 600 MHz memory clock and 1230 MHz shader clock
  • 8 CUDA Cores

Bought this so that my son could play lego universe on my gateway 500 pc. installed easily and with the enclosed cd (windows xp). One problem windows xp could not install the HDMI audio as the driver was missing. Every time I booted it would detect new hardware and then say that nvhda32.sys could not be found. Went to EVGA web site and downloaded the latest drivers. Great the hardware was installed but then the dreaded BSOD would occur over, over, and over again!!!!. Uninstalled the card, researched online and found that others have also had this problem. Found nvhda32.sys and deleted, erased it. no more problems. Since I'm not using the HDMI connection I'm satisfied with its performance. Planning to contact EVGA to request a stable nvhda32.sys module.

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I put this card and a 450W psu into a 05-06 PC (with windows 7 and hasn't been upgraded before). The speed up is great and I can also use a second monitor now, this makes multitasking with much more ease for me. YouTube 1080p is great! No more waiting for 1080 videos to load and then watch. My small gaming habits has been enhanced where I can play everything on full detail with little to no lag at all. Windows 7 installed the drivers automatically but made sure they weren't outdated by downloading from nvidia. For people with noise concerns I can say that I cannot hear it over the 120mm fan on the psu.

-WEI scores before:

Graphics 3.4

Gaming graphics 3.2

-WEI scores after:

Graphics 4.4

Gaming Graphics 5.6

-Pros: All around better experience if you are still using integrated graphics and upgrade to this.

-Cons: Packaging was minimal and heard the card sliding around.

-Troubles: BIOS was set to auto for onboard audio so it took my magickjack as a speaker.. (set to enabled)

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Have this card attached to a WINDOWS 7 MEDIA-CENTER and we can watch DVDs and even stream HuluDesktop and Netflix both HD and it looks good and for the price i so surprised and Pleased! Doubt this would be good for games and the fan was small but the hdmi allows the sound to transmit to the tv add a 14$ remote and Tv tuner card u have a lower cost cable tv setup that is all the dvr space you add only limits are your hard drive budget we have 10 T of space on ours now and the kids love that they never have to delete tv shows almost 3 yrs worth of tv shows almost 1000 recording network them all and even xboxs can use teh programs or other PCs in your home the kids love being able to go to their rooms to watch something else if they cant watch what they want in Family Room

Also get latest drivers from NVIDIA.com instead of using CD these drive on the CD ARE SEVERAL YEARS OLD and teh MICROSOFT ones dont work good with silverlight and teh lips will lose sync and piss u off so before you return or Replace with more $$ card get teh latest drivers

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After a bit of tinkering, I was able to have this card working on an old HP Pavalion a1350n computor with Windows XP. Just a note when installing this card, on computors with windows XP. After installing, you'll probably notice NO volume, well there is fix for that. In the loading screen in the Bios or start up, you will have to inable the onboard sound, switch to on, NOT to auto or computor managed. Or it will put your sound automaticly to the graphics card and leave you muted. Now I do not know if this happens to EVERY XP, but this is my experiance with mine. So plug it in, fire it up, and if you have no volume, you know what to do. After that, go to the Nvidia site and update your Drivers, and you are ready to go. I was impressed on the graphics this card produces, considering my OEM onboard graphics is least to be desired, and SLOW in gaming.

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Let's face it. If you're reading reviews for a video card that costs less than $35, chances are you are not a hardcore gamer. What you are though is someone who is looking for a cheap video card either for a new budget build or to replace the on-board video graphics adapter on a motherboard. Either way, you've come to the right product because this video card not only costs little but it performs very well too. What I am using this video card mainly for is video streaming from Youtube and other websites onto my HDTV. I've tried both 720p and 1080p video streams and this video card doesn't even miss a beat. The other awesome feature of this card is the HDMI port. Because I am connecting the computer to my HDTV, it was necessary to get a video card with HDMI. This eliminates the need to connect an audio cable. Yes, I know. The sounds coming out from a HDTV is very weak but that's my problem, not yours!

The card installs very easily and after downloading and installing the latest driver from Nvidia's website, the video card was ready to rock and roll in Windows 7. Absolutely not one road block at all. I've always been a fan of EVGA products because they have never let me down. Hopefully this trend will continue here.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Archos Stand Case for 80 G9

Archos Stand Case for 80 G9This case fits perfectly and is an excellent protector for the tablet. All the buttons are accessible and the tablet can be charged with the case on. It has a magnetic closer which I found to be a nice feature. I would highly recommend this case.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Protective Vinyl Skin Decal Cover for Apple iPad 3 3rd Gen Tablet E-Reader or ipad 2 2nd gen at&t ve

Protective Vinyl Skin Decal Cover for Apple iPad 3 3rd Gen Tablet E-Reader or ipad 2 2nd gen at&t verizon lte sticker skins - Dragon Fantasy
  • Add style to your Apple iPad 3 (also fits iPad 2)
  • Bonus! Free matching wallpaper
  • Quick and easy to apply
  • Protect your Apple iPad 3 from dings and scratches

The decal does not cover the edges on the back. There is about a 16th of an inch all around that is uncovered. Way too many opportunities for dents and scratches.

I would have not bought it had I known.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

BoxWave Apple iPad 2 Meritus Capacitive Styra - Executive Quality Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus wit

BoxWave Apple iPad 2 Meritus Capacitive Styra - Executive Quality Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus with Integrated Retractable Ballpoint Pen for the iPad 2
  • Works on all capacitive touch screens
  • Helps avoid fingerprints and smudges
  • Durable and responsive tip
  • Convenient pen shape
  • Pocket clip

I have been wanting to try drawing with a stylus on my iPad for a while and finally bought this one because it had good reviews it has been great love it and would recommend it.

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I was using Sketchbook Pro with my finger, I thought there had to be an easier way. Research online show this to be the best. I have used friends and when you tilt them to draw they seem like they'll scrape up your screen. This one has a head that tilts without the scraping and doesn't wear out so quickly. Love it!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Red Hard Cube Nylon Carrying Case for Amazon Kindle 2 which INCLUDES Wristband, Screen Guard, and Ca

Red Hard Cube Nylon Carrying Case for Amazon Kindle 2 which INCLUDES Wristband, Screen Guard, and Car ChargerI REALLY like the low profile of this case. It is not bulky and fits nicely in a handbag (medium-size) or messenger bag. It is sturdy enough to give good protection from anything bumping or rubbing against it. The zippers work well too. You can read your Kindle while it is in the case, but don't expect the case to stay on very securely; it will require you to hold on to it slightly since the Kindle fits under an elastic band. But it it perfect for traveling around with your Kindle or simply storing it at home. The included accessories were a welcome addition.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

rooCASE Neoprene Netbook Sleeve Case for HP Mini 210-1099SE 10.1-Inch Vivienne Tam Edition (Spring B

rooCASE Neoprene Netbook Sleeve Case for HP Mini 210-1099SE 10.1-Inch Vivienne Tam EditionShipping on this item was very quick and it is so cute! It is roomy enough for my children's Visual Land Prestige 10's and all the cables to go along with it...and I'm sure more! I bought one in red and pink.

This case just feels funny...it's very 'plastic-rubbery' looking...looks and feels cheap because of the materials used. When you put anything in it like a cord or a mouse or stick, the object looks like a python had eaten a cow and you can see the entire bulge and outline of the cow. The handles are weird, too, and awkward and uncomfortable to hold. I don't like to give negative reviews, but I really, really don't like this case! I've had another made by some company called Casecrown that has a black on black checkerboard pattern finish, classy and not cheap looking, feels good, too. I bought this one from Amazon some time ago, and I don't know if they even still carry it. I bought this Roo thing for the color, but it was a waste of money...yech! To be fair, I do like the funny small pocket on the outside, but it is really small.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

MOFI Kangaroo Pouch Case for Nokia E7, GREEN

MOFI Kangaroo Pouch Case for Nokia E7, GREEN
  • GENIUNE Mofi Fashion case - Kangaroo series for ease of carrying accessories with the cellphone
  • Newly released with improved material
  • Automatically cleans your phone - padded design offers shock protection
  • VERY SOFT - Highest Quality Velour Micro Fibre available
  • Pamper your Phone and your senses. Other Vibrant Colours Available

I got this for my Nexus phone (original). It works great, and looks like a small muppet in my pocket. I'm considering glueing googly eyes on it.

BTW, even though the seller is in the UK, I got my MOFI in California in about a week.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

SanDisk USB CompactFlash and Secure Digital/MultiMedia Memory Card Reader

SanDisk USB CompactFlash and Secure Digital/MultiMedia Memory Card Reader
  • Two slots accommodate CompactFlash and MMC/SD cards
  • Copy data between two memory cards or between either card and your computer
  • Easy to use: just drag and drop your files
  • Connects to any free USB port
  • Windows and Macintosh compatible

So two things happened that [were bad]:

1) I bought a laptop, not realizing that it didn't have a floppy drive.

2) My digital camera came with a secure digital card that was WAY too small to be useful (16MB), and I immediately replaced it with something practical. Now what to do with that tiny little card?

Needing a way to transfer files at home and at work, I bought this great little card reader. I love it!!

The set up was a little shaky; I couldn't get get it to work and it kept crashing my computer. After about 10 minutes of this, I put the card back in the camera, reformatted it, and PRESTO! Works great, and with XP required no set up software. I can hardly believe something this useful is also so [inexpensive]. I guess they figure they'll make money selling bigger cards.

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I like the Sandisk 2 In 1 USB Reader for Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards. What can I say, it does what it supposed to do, and does it well.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Jawbone Icon - The Bombshell

Jawbone Icon - The BombshellWell, this is a family thing, My son, now his wife and I are all proud owners of the Jawbone ICON. Each of us LOVES this product. It is in fact the best I've ever owned.

I love this Jawbone for many reasons. It is so convenient and comfortable to wear. I forget I have it on. But I also love it because it is simply beautiful. I've had many people stop me in retail stores to ask if it's a blue tooth device or a piece of jewelry. I always give them the name and where to purchase one. I have the gold but there are other colors to choose from. This is definite the ladies choice and is a lovely accent piece in addition to being one of THE BEST ear buds out there. But why wouldn't it be. It's a Jawbone!

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This very overpriced bluetooth device does not fit into the ear, nor does it stay in place. The sound was good on the receiving end and tolerable on the other end, although people said they could hear background noise. I would turn it on and it would be connected, then arbitrarily the connection to my phone would break and there would be no sound either in the bluetooth OR in the phone! I had my cell phone checked and it was not the problem. I finally lost this bluetooth device and have replaced it with a Motorola that cost 1/5 the price and fits, stays connected and has better sound and is easier to use! I am very disappointed in the Jawbone, which I purchased after reading tons of reviews.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

2.4G Rii Mini i8 Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad for PC Pad Google Andriod TV Box

2.4G Rii Mini i8 Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad for PC Pad Google Andriod TV BoxI have to say I am picky when it comes to my HTPC remotes. This is my 7th remote and I would rank it top 3.

PROs

button layout great

very form fitting in my hands

range is the same as others (enough to sit on a couch with direct line of sight

battery life

CONs

every so often it cannot keep up with my typing and misses letters

NO backlight

no obstacle can be in the way others you could put in the back of a pc this has to go in front

If the cons are not that bad I would recommend this, My favorite of all time is the Rii mini the black one from 2009. It may not have the best layout but its reliable and once you have gone through as many as I have you just want something that works

I normally do not write reviews but feel others should know they might get a device that has really bad range. The manual says the device has a 10m range. The best reception I got was maybe 1-1.5m away. I read reviews on some other sites and others have had the same problem. I am sending this back for a refund and will update with the outcome. Other than the range being awful, the design and ease of use is really nice.

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This tiny keyboard is handy for controlling a home theatre computer. You won't want to write a book, or maybe even emails, with a keyboard like this, but it is great for typing in a URL, username, password, etc.

I bought it to use with an MK802 II Mini Android PC, and it is well suited for that purpose for occasional control purposes. You just take the USB dongle and plug it into the USB socket for the Mini PC (the dongle was located in the battery compartment). No drivers or settings, it just starts working when the Mini PC boots.

It also has a touchpad mouse that works with single-gesture finger touches. Mouse buttons are located on left and right side of the touchpad, but there is another pair, with bigger buttons and in a handier location, at the left side of the keyboard.

There is a built-in rechargeable battery, and a micro-USB socket that you plug a cable into to recharge the device. I was really pleased to find that the keyboard came to me pre-charged, ready to use, a nice touch.

As a fast typist and mouse user on a conventional PC for many years, this device seems a bit slow and clunky to use by comparison. It's thumb typing, not touch typing. Positioning the mouse is not as rapid (for me) as a "real" mouse.

The tradeoff, of course, is the small size. A full conventional keyboard and mouse requires a lot of space and a table surface. The table near the home theatre is not well suited to this, and I don't require the speed and flexibility of conventional keyboard and mouse, because with a home theatre PC, you mainly use the controls to start your entertainment, and except for games, there is not much further interaction.

The device is a bit smaller than I expected. It is like two remote controls side by side, except thinner, and with a nice curvy shape that is easy to hold in two hands for operation. It seems solid and well built. I don't expect keys to come flying off, for example, and because they are rubber rather than plastic, there's a good chance that the key labels will stay a good while.

Although I have not tried it, I assume that this device could be used with a conventional keyboard and mouse also plugged into the USB port (perhaps using a small hub). I think it can be used with PCs and Macs. I will update this review once I have tried some of these things.

BOTTOM LINE: Four stars means "I Like It". It is a very handy device for infrequent interactions with the computer.

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I thought this thing would work perfectly as a way to interact with my google-TV.

The battery housing is such that the battery contacts don't remain in constant contact with the terminals. . . leading to spotty performance.

After one month of use, the battery doesn't hold a charge, so the only way I can use my "wireless" keyboard is to plug it into a usb charger with an extension cord on it.

The keys don't seem to catch every click. Sometimes they capture 2 clicks.

Now, I don't know for sure how much of the key-click problems are related to the keyboard or to the googleTV device I have. If I had it to do over again, I would have gotten a larger-sized keyboard, with a bigger battery.

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I received this keyboard late last week and while for the most part it seems to be very well built and work really well, I found that the "I" key on my keyboard was defective. It requires A LOT of pressure, at first I thought it was totally broken.

I already started the return process on amazon and will update my review if the replacement ordered works without problems.

UPDATE: I received a new one of these. The new one seems to work great. All keys work consistently so far. I found some minor connection issues when I had it connected to a hub. I connected it directly and have not had any problems since (maybe some interaction with the hub?

So far my experience has included Windows 7 and some android use.

Of all mini keyboards, in terms of feel and layout this is my favorite. My reasons include:

1. scroll function (missing in many similarly priced keyboards, mostly fly-mouse types)

2. navigation arrows and centered OK button are the most used function of all for HTPC

3. Dedicated volume / mute and media keys

I will continue to update as things develop. For the moment I have upgraded my one star review to four stars.

UPDATE 1/7/2013:

I like this keyboard very much overall. However, I found that when used with a hub (and I have tried two different ones) sometimes the trackpad will not work or the connection will break (and I have to turn off and back on to get it working again). It could also be interactions with the other harware I have on the hub, such as thumb drives, etc. but only the keyboard seems to exhibit issues.

At least, going to a direct USB port seems to work well. This might help people with erratic performance who have not yet tried using a direct (no hub) port.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

LED Lenser 880010 M7R Rechargable LED Flashlight, Black

LED Lenser 880010 M7R Rechargable LED Flashlight, Black
  • Multiple light output modes, 210 Lumens, 165 Lumens, and 27 Lumens
  • Powered by ICR18650 Re-Chargable Battery
  • Smart light technology
  • 2 energy modes, energy saving and constant current, 3 light programs, professional, easy and defense; 8 light functions
  • Rechargable batteries and Charger Included

To say this light is bright is an understatement. I first purchased the LED Lenser P5R because of its small size, bright light, and adjustable beam. The P5R and M7R have about the same brightness but there is a big duration difference. The light brightness in both is controlled by a computer chip for longer battery life. In the P5R the brightness reduces to about 15% after 15-20 minutes. Still pretty bright. The M7R maintains full power for about 50 minutes then gradually reduces. With either if you turn it off then back on you're back to full brightness. I don't bother with the different programmed modes for the light except for full power, dimmed, and strobe. I use the dimmed because in close quarters the light can be just TOO bright. I just use the strobe to mess with people. You have to play with it to figure out how to change the modes but once you get the hang of it they are simple to change. The light is fairly light but made of sturdy aluminum. It would be nice to have a roll preventative ring on it. I think one can be purchased. The recharger is simple to use with a light that glows red to show it's charging or green to show it's charged. It comes with a lanyard, belt clip and a case that's so nice it probably added $10 to the cost. The only real drawback is that the light is only weather resistant. Can't use this for night snorkeling like I did with my mini-mag lights. I have no regrets about my purchase of this light.

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This is a great little light. I carry it every day for work. The only two functions I use are the high and low settings,which are easily selected. The high setting is so bright I have to turn it to low when using it at close range or it washes everything out(ie reading people's IDs). The adjustable beam size is also very nifty for switching between details like searching an open grassy field with a tight beam to performing a building search with a wide beam to illuminate entire rooms. Several of the guys at work liked mine so much they bought one as well. The charger is also very nice with the magnetic docking station. I'll probably buy another one of these lights to throw in my toolbox in the garage.

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I have owned this light since March 2011, and so far there have been no issues. This is my 3rd LED Lenser (Coast) flashlight, and my first that is rechargeable. I also have 3 of their headlamps (also great). This light comes with a plastic roto-molded case that seems nice but I unloaded it when I got it and have never used it since. It seems too bulky to use for travel, which I think was the intended purpose. I just wind up the cord around the charger and stow it in my suitcase. The light is always on my hip, so that needs no packing. The belt clip is secure but it is hard to get the light out of it until it gets broken in. I never pull the light outward to take it off I just slide it up and out of the clip. Going back into the clip gives a firm snap and whether you've got just the tip near the cap or somewhere in the middle, it is very secure. The clip rotates to allow use while it is on your belt. I use this feature several times a day and it saves from turning on lights while I close up our house for the evening. The clip can also be used to convert the light to a "stand" model. I use this when I am camping and power outages. I take off the top (lens) and slide the housing down to expose the LED for an all-around light.

I carry this light every day and charge it about 3 or 4 times a week. The battery life is great and for me this is saying something. I also own the rechargeable Mag-Charger (size of a 3-D cell light) and it is listed as 2 hours life, similar to the M7R. The difference is that the Ni-Cd battery in the Mag loses its capacity steadily over its life, and the LiPo battery in the Coast does not. The Mag uses a krypton bulb instead of an LED and while both lights warm with use, the Mag is dangerously hot. Only on one or two occasions have I run out of light before the end of the day.

While Coast does not specify that this light is water proof or even water resistant (at least that I have found), I can say that this light has been submerged several times in less than 2M of water (even an outdoor portable toilet once! For some reason my youngest son dropped it in, and after some fishing with a scrap of wood and a piece of wire we got it out. That night I rinsed it off and the next day I disassembled it, cleaned all the parts and put a light grease on the O-rings.) It has never failed me.

After more than a year, the light still looks great and functions perfectly. I have read reviews that claim that the lens is cracked on these and that is common, but mine is not optically clear. It seems like if it was cracked it would be visible in the projected beam.

Things I would change: Make the light roll resistant and include colored gels or caps for the light. Green and red for viewing pipes and preserving night vision.

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This torch (flashlight) is ideal for my needs. I own several Led Lensers which work great, but are all somewhat battery killers. The M7R neatly addresses this shortcoming by introducing a rechargeable lithium-ion battery as the power source. My usual concern with using devices with this power source is getting caught out if they should go flat in the field, as this battery technology is commonly built-in and can be slow to charge. In the M7R this is not the case, the battery is replaceable and pre-charged extra batteries can be carried as emergency spares. The torch focus system works perfectly and the included magnetically attached charger/optional wall bracket are just great. The supplied quality carry case rounds off this set a treat. I've been using this torch for a month or so now and can't fault it, it is very bright (seems brighter than many higher powered torches) but can easily be dimmed when necessary. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if required.

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I just recently purchased this light for my job. I cannot believe how bright it is. The manual mentions all the functions, but I have still not used them all. (I think the light is smarter than me.) I'm just having a little trouble figuring out on how to use the other functions. When it is on, Wow it's bright. I'm replacing my Stinger LED light due to a bad switch. Have fun with this light, I know I will.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Ten One Design Pogo Sketch Stylus for Apple MacBook

Ten One Design Pogo Sketch Stylus for Apple MacBook
  • High-gloss curved pocket clip keeps the stylus handy
  • Works with any combination of gloves and nails
  • Allows you to use your touchscreen device or multi-touch trackpad at a natural drawing angle
  • Typing on a software keyboard (especially at first) is much easier with a stylus
  • Sleek aluminum design with detailed graphics

Bought this product mainly for writing on my iPad's various note taking applications, but discovered its sponge tip is very annoying. The sponge tip is designed to have a semi-spherical shape that is fairly responsive with iPad's touch screen interface during the initial use. However, often time, the tip becomes flat (as you would from compressing on a sponge or a form product) after writing few words and it just goes downhill from there for both the feel and responsiveness. You have to constantly pinch the tip to make it go back to its original shape to write. I will suggest those considering buying this product to look for some stylus with a harder tip.

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Works great for small touch screen buttons and apps like chess where my fingers are to big to hit the screen accurately. Doesn't slide well though when you want to answer the phone or slide to a different app. folder.

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Was really surprised that I liked this stylus. Its a little lite, but has a good smooth feel and works pretty easily on the iPad. Wish the tip wasn't so wide, but of all the stylus I've tested, this is my favorite. I've actually ordered a few just to be sure I'm not stuck without one. Also comes in other colors like gunmetal grey.

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Purchased this for use on my iPad and I'm a little disappointed, especially for the price. While it seems to conduct the touch to the screen most of the time, it fails just enough to be awkward. Plus, the clip broke within a week of purchase.

the pen works pretty much as expected. The issue, if any, is that it doesn't write with the same precision as a Wacom style tablet stylus but that's really the different in the two tablet technologies, not the pen itself.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

iGadgitz Black Napa Genuine Leather Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab P7500 P7510 10.1 3G & WiFi And

iGadgitz Black Napa Genuine Leather Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab P7500 P7510 10.1 3G & WiFi Android 3.1 Honeycomb Internet Tablet
  • Designed to fit Samsung Galaxy Tab P7510 with contoured cut-outs for the Tab's ports and features
  • Incorporates 2 angle stands. 1 for viewing and 1 for typing
  • Magnet free design means all compass related navigation features will still work accurately!
  • Slim line portfolio design gives your tablet executive styling with little added bulk
  • Made from quality Napa leather

good product

good brand igadgitz

good leather

good stand

good like pocket

buy it now

It good for samsung galaxy tab 10.1 3g p7500