Showing posts with label vtech handheld. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vtech handheld. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

HQRP 1700mAh Battery compatible with Dell Axim X3 X3i X 3 PDA Model Replacement plus HQRP Universal

HQRP 1700mAh Battery compatible with Dell Axim X3 X3i X 3 PDA Model Replacement plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector
  • HQRP® Li-Ion Rechargeable Internal Battery plus HQRP® Universal Screen Protector;
  • 1700mAh ULTRA High Capacity, 3.7V, with Longer Runtime;
  • 100% compatible with original batteries and chargers;
  • compatible battery for Dell Axim X3, X3i.
  • 200 days warranty!

Dislike how much it sticks out the back, but I knew it would be like that. Will still fit in the original case as long as you put it in backward and don't mind not being able to use it without taking it out.

EXCELLENT battery life!

Friday, July 25, 2014

Iris USOA447 IRIScan Express 2 Portable Scanner

Iris USOA447 IRIScan Express 2 Portable Scanner
  • Highly portable USB-connected color scanner ideal for remote projects
  • Can convert documents to PDF, Word, Email, Excel, and more
  • Included Cardiris software scans business cards into Outlook contacts; Roxio software lets you scan old photos
  • Recognizes 124 languages, including several Asian and Middle Eastern
  • Measures 1.9-by-9.7-by-1.3 inches (HxWxD); compatible with Macintosh and Windows

Nota bene: I am a Mac user, and this review is only about the products interaction with Mac OS 10.5.

The IRIScan express 2 beats the DSmobile 600 hands down in terms of Mac compatibility, but that was still not enough to encourage me to keep the product. Despite the great OCR functionality of Readiris Pro 11 and the promise of convenience of Cardiris (which I did not get a chance to use), the software interface and workflow has a "we just managed to get this out the door" feeling to it. The interface is not at all Mac-like, and the scanner does not, on the Mac, provide a TWAIN or Image Capture driver. That lack forces you to use the provided clunky applications to make any scan.

Despite Readiris's outstanding OCR performance, the PDF output is less than optimal. The Windows software included with the DSmobile 600 (the only portable, sheet-fed competitor that claims Mac functionality [and doesn't deliver]) produces perfect facsimiles of scanned pages and adds OCR text to the PDF that allows you to search and index it without losing the character of the original document, just like Amazon's "Search Inside This Book" feature for those of you who haven't experienced PDFs like this. Readiris Pro does not have this feature. Its PDFs are what you would get if you took the text document output and printed to PDF: disappointing and not at all useful for archival purposes, my motivation for purchase.

Also, the scanner is EXTREMELY slow, and all-caps are deserved in this case. The scanner takes more than 60 seconds per page. This is impossible to use if you are looking at a stack of documents you need to digitally archive. Enough said. If you are looking to do paperless office on the Mac platform, you need to use either a sheet-fed all-in-one machine from Canon or HP or, even better, get the Fuji ScanSnap, which at $600+ is insanely priced but works like a charm... so I've heard.

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FYI this is the first Amazon product I review. I review this product given I cannot remember ever having to deal with such a useless product. If I could give it zero stars I would have. I looked at this product (the IRIScan express) and the Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner. I first purchased the IRIScan Express given it appears to have a more robust software bundle while having similar hardware to the DSmobile scanner. What a big mistake! I own a Windows XP computer and the software installation was extremely difficult (and I am a fairly technical guy). After 3 attempts, I finally got the software to properly install. My next issue was the quality and speed of the scanner. The highest quality setting does not produce a very high quality image and it is sloooooooooow. Also, there is no option to scan multiple pages into PDF or any other type of multipage format (PDF does not appear to be supported). This was a big issue for me as I scan multipage documents. Finally, connecting the scanner after disconnecting it was also a challenge (I had to reboot my computer to get the scanner recognized). Eventually I got frustrated from dealing with all these issues and returned the product. I got the Pentax scanner and it simply works!!!!! The Pentax works like a charm quality is great and the scanner is EXTREMELY easy to setup and use. Do not waste your time and money on this IRIScan express piece of junk! The reason the Pentax has so many positive reviews is because it works!!

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Greatly disappointed. The software provided did not function with Vista. Would not scan. After several reinstallations, removal caused a system crash. Support is extremely weak. No guidance on website, superficial fixes to problems, very little documentation. After several days waiting for response to my email asking for help, I received direction to contact them by phone 9-5, M-F EST, as if some of us don't have to work for a living. Never received an answer to my second email. Product has been returned.

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After reading the nasty review below I was hesistant, but then I saw all the references to another product and just figured it was a competitor. I have the iris biz card scanner and it works like they said it would, so I have had good luck with their products. I saw this portable scanner being demo'd at macworld and decided to buy at Amazon because they had the best price. It works like I expected. Its small, easy to travel with, doesnt seem slow to me when scanning and is very accurate which is most important to me. Has a bunch of software included but I prob won't use some of them, just scanning documents and business cards while traveling are my needs and it does it great. I would recommend.

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In my continuing road-warrior saga (business, not post-apacolyptic) I often search for that crucial item which makes new things possible and saves me time. While I can really dig a scanner that fits into my carry-on bag, the software integration has to be tight. The drivers have to install, the applications have to work as advertised on the box. And when I pay top dollar, I expect full versions of software ... not trial-ware or SE editions. You see where I am going here?

This thing has the potential to be kick-a$$ but it only achieves frustration. I have used this with both a MacBook Pro, a Toshiba Satellite with XP, and a Dell with VISTA; none of them are happy with the software installation. Once I solved the issues there, I began to notice the real limitations of the individual applications. The Mac versions and the Windows versions are not equivalent, and do not work the same way or perform equally. The business card scanning software is the best of the included applications, and its implementation with Mac and also with MS Office is poor... no direct imports, as the box seemed to say. Very laborious. In the end, I am a faster typist than the machine can scan in cards... so what is the point then? The sheet fed scanning is not up to the standard of my ancient (1997) CANON portable scanner, which makes no sense at all. Even my old HP SCANJET 4670, bought only for the coolness of the upright look-thru case (remember the ads?) performs as well as the IRIS, and comes with software which worked pretty well...

I know this company can make it work, and I desperately wanted this to be good. I will wait for their real product... when it comes along, and ignore the write-ups in Mac-Life next time.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Skinomi TechSkin - Black Carbon Fiber FILM Shield & Screen Protector for Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet +

Skinomi TechSkin - Black Carbon Fiber FILM Shield & Screen Protector for Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet + Lifetime Warranty
  • Designed to be compatible with the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet
  • Specially engineered film offers lasting protection, easy installation and lightweight construction
  • Carbon Fiber texture gives your device a superior, high-tech look and feel
  • Unique grid adhesive provides easy installation that does not require liquid or solution
  • Includes original Skinomi TechSkin Screen Protector; Manufacturer Lifetime Warranty

I've bought and installed over a dozen different screen protectors since 2001 when I've got my first Palm handheld, so I've got some experience in this field. Skinomi's was the easiest to apply and so far looks as the most durable (I've installed it on my K1 pad seven months ago). No visible scratches or any noticeable inconsistencies on the screen.

The carbon fiber kit is pretty good, though I've removed it from the edges of my tab after couple months of use aluminium frame is nicer to touch for me. At this point I have carbon fiber covering the back cover of K1 which is made of white glossy plastic, so now my tab has no visible white parts only black screen, black back cover and aluminium frame.

Pros:

Durable screen protector

Easy to apply

Well fitting carbon fiber stickers (you'll need a hair dryer to apply those)

Cons:

Price...But I think it's worth it though

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Adesso NuScan1000U USB Hand Held Contact CCD Barcode Scanner

Adesso NuScan1000U USB Hand Held Contact CCD Barcode Scanner
  • Durable construction, manufactured from high quality ABS plastic ensures long service life
  • 2048 pixel CCD with a 3.15-Inch (width) & 0.78-Inch (depth) scan field for quick, accurate reads
  • Allows automatic recognition and decoding of the most popular barcodes
  • Ease of Use over pen Scanning
  • Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 & Mac OS X

ASIN:B000GGTTC8, Adesso Contact CCD Barcode Scanner, Model NUSCAN 1000U. This is the USB model.

First, I should point out that this product is listed (on Amazon) as a CD-ROM but it is not a CD-ROM nor does it contain a CD-ROM.

The package comes with a scanner and a booklet. The scanner has a USB cable and no other cable options. The booklet contains some barcodes that let you adjust the scanner settings such as scan mode (trigger, auto, toggle) and audio feedback (tone, duration). The booklet is also available as PDF from the Adesso website. The booklet is not needed for normal operation.

Installation on WinXP involved plugging the scanner into the USB port, done. Once plugged in, it chimed the la cucaracha tune.

Usage was just as easy, point and shoot. The scanner button is rubbery yet has a nice click feel so it is very easy to use. The orientation (non-pistol style) was better than expected and is very easy to hold and scan items over and over. I was (wrongly) expecting to be able to hold the scanner inches away from the barcode but this type of scanner requires you to practically touch the product with the scanner for a successful scan. With a successful scan, the barcode numbers are entered into your computer just as-if you had typed them.

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This scanner is very easy to install and operate it couldn't be any simpler, really. The scanner sends the data to your computer as though you'd typed the barcode in on the keyboard; thus it should work with any software that supports barcodes.

Configuring the unit for scanning modes and beeper volume/duration (it's a little LOUD out of the box) is just as simple. There are a few barcodes printed in the manual that you scan per your preferences.

To test it, just point your browser to http://www.upcdatabase.com/itemform.asp, rest the scanner on a UPC code, and click the trigger. Even if the product isn't in the database, you'll get confirmation of a good read just by looking at the number read out by the scanner. (If it's not in the database, do those good people at upcdatabase a favor and enter the product details). You could also use Amazon's search feature with the device, in the same fashion: scan the product's bar code rather than typing in its title.

I scanned in a dozen CDs sitting here at my desk about as quickly as a checkout clerk so I stuck a pencil behind my ear, snapped my chewing gum a few times, asked myself if I found everything I was looking for and hollered "WET CLEANUP ON AISLE THREE!"

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I am very happy with my scanner...it scans anything! Including ISBN's which is helpful in my bookselling business and it also integrates with Booktrakker for data entry which prevents typos. I love it. Best thing I have ever bought for my business.

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I purchased two of these scanners for a small library project. Overall, I like the product, but refrain from giving it five stars, because, as others have said, the scanner must make flat contact with the surface on which the barcode is printed to effectively read the code. Also, I was happy that this scanner was truly "plug and play" on my Intel Macs, even without any software. Of course, Mac users are used to this for almost all peripherals, but the fact that this scanner simply did what it was supposed to without its own proprietary software really raised its profile in my eyes.

If you are looking for a good option to get the job done, this scanner is an excellent choice.

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This scans a bunch of types of barcodes. I tested almost all of them out.

It will scan:

*EAN-13 (ISBNs)

*EAN-8

*GS1-128 (EAN-128)

*UPC-A (Regular UPC's)

*Code 128

*Code 39 (3 of 9)

*Interleaved 2 of 5

It will not scan:

*UPC-E (I think this is the tiny barcode on books that encodes only the price, not the ISBN)

*Codabar (used by libraries)

*POSTNET (the lines the post office stamps on the bottom of your mail)

*2-D barcodes

It's a contact scanner, which means that the scanner should be in contact with the barcode. But, it sometimes works up to an inch above a well-printed barcode. Also, it's a wired, USB scanner, which means you'll need to bring your laptop close to whatever it is you're scanning.

It automatically scans the text of the barcode plus an Enter character, but you can get rid of the enter character through the scanable options in the book.

Pros:

+I was able to plug mine in and start scanning without installing any software (I use a PC)

+It automatically scans many different types of barcodes, without you having to adjust anything

+Pretty long cord, about 4 feet

+Very easy to use

+Lightweight, yet steady

+Beeps satisfactorily after every successful scan, and doesn't beep when it doesn't scan

+Scanned even my bar codes I printed from my injet printer that got smeared

Cons:

-Very simple, the only options you can change is the length and the pitch of the beep (through codes in the book)

Friday, May 30, 2014

3.5mm minipol Earphone Dust Cap (Mint Ribbon)

3.5mm minipol Earphone Dust Cap
  • New generic 3.5mm Metal Headphone Dust Cap
  • Provides the final seal to the well enclosed apple design
  • Easy to put on and take off
  • washable and durable
  • MintRibbon

Perfect! On time and exactly what I expected as far as quality and color. Highly recommended. These little bows that go into your headphone jack are a great way to spice up your phone :)

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i love this little bow! i also ordered the yellow one. this seller is great too! i ordered the yellow and green bow. it came earlier than i thought. however, they sent me a green flower instead of a green bow. i contacted the seller and got a response right away. in no time, they sent me a green bow at no extra charge. i'm planning on ordering a pink bow next time! :)

Sunday, May 4, 2014

HHI Car Charger for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7.0 (Package include a HandHelditems Sketch Stylus Pen)

HHI Car Charger for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7.0Mine works perfectly. It works both for my Kindle Fire HD and my cell phone. The best part is that it comes with its own cord. Some other mobile charges just have a USB port which means you'd also have to carry around the cord you received with the Kindle. I find this item to be more convenient because the car adapter and cord are all in one unit which means I don't have to carry that other cord with me every time I leave the house. I'm going to order a second so I can just leave one in each car so I'll always be covered.

The company's delivery is very poor been waiting 3 weeks for the order still has not arrived. Need it for vacation road had to buy the item from a local retailer. If the items are there when I get back will be returning them. I think they should also refund the amount extra I had to pay for the items I just bought. Amazon should stop using this company since they do not keep their word and from the other posts I read here misrepresent their products!!!

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Works well so far, only in use a couple of times, but did not come with the handheld items stated on the website

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This is inexpensive, but not cheap if you know what I mean. It's not something I need but it's always nice to have just in case and for $6 w/shipping this is perfect.

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The plug does not work. The plug won't stay in the car port. I even try to hold it in so i can get. Little charge and it still doesn't work. Very disappointed in this product

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

rooCASE Neoprene Netbook Sleeve Case Cover for Samsung Series 9 NP900X1A-A01US 11.6-Inch Laptop (Inv

rooCASE Neoprene Netbook Sleeve Case Cover for Samsung Series 9 NP900X1A-A01US 11.6-Inch Laptop
  • Non-OEM Case for Samsung Series 9 NP900X1A-A01US 11.6-Inch Laptop
  • Water Resistant Neoprene SlipCase. (Netbook NOT Included)
  • Invisible Zipper Line for a Touch of Simple Elegance. Dual-pocket design for netbook and accessories. x2 memory card slots.
  • Accessory Pocket for AC Adapter Charger, Mouse and Other Accssories.
  • Available in Black, Dark Blue, Pink and Red. Search: rooCASE Netbook Dual-Pocket Samsung Series 9 NP900X1A-A01US 11.6-Inch Laptop

I accidentally ordered the wrong size net-book sleeve. (Thought my computer was a different model #) After filing a claim, The PC Micro Store contacted me back by e.mail right away and wrote it would be no problem to return it for a full refund. I immediately shipped it back after which the PC Micro Store refunded the money straight back to my account. Very impressed w/this company & service so far. They knew which net-book sleeve would fit my computer perfectly just from the name brand and model #!!! This would have been very difficult to do on my own since i have a new net-book and there are so many different sizes of cases out there. Apparently they've been doing their research! Also FYI; The roocase product was excellent. Well constructed Neoprene fabric with a nice double zipper sewn into it. I will continue to order from the PC Micro Store in the future and am also extremely impressed by the roocase product!!!

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I'm sending it back. There's much more than an inch at the top and almost as much on the side of extra space. The thickness of the case leaves the Samsung swimming inside. It's so loose you can grab it by all the empty space at the top to carry it. I'm sure there are netbooks that this case fits perfectly but for a neoprene sleeve to be this loose and baggy I can only assume the seller has mislabeled it. Maybe it's really intended for the 13.3"?

Construction and materials looked good.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Samsung I535 Shell/Holster Combo

Samsung I535 Shell/Holster Combo
  • All openings for charging etc are accessible
  • durable hard plastic
  • black rubberized

Clean line, simple and functional design. works great easy to slide in & out from holster. removing of phone from shell a little hard to pray on edge, but no biggy. love it!

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My husband loves this case because it is a strong case that has protected his phone really well. He works out doors and has to have his phone on him all the time so clip really comes in handy.

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The product did work as advertised, but I just didn't like it. By the time the back plate and front plate were installed, the phone was much bulkier, and, which I hadn't considered, no longer fit into my desktop stand, so I couldn't use those any more. Taking the casing off was difficult (which is a good thing considering you don't routinely want it to!). I got so annoyed that I ended up buying a different "clip only" holster.

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This case is awesome. It isn't too bulky, and the texture is both aesthetically pleasing, nice to grip, and practical. The belt clip is an added bonus, albeit one I rarely use. The one flaw is that if the phone is dropped (even from a short distance) and the impact point is a front corner of the phone, the front casing tends to snap in half. I've had this happen twice. Despite this minor flaw, I still keep coming back to this case. The pros outweigh the cons!

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Fits great, feels great, and buying through Amazon, it is no risk. This is the third one I purchased: two for me and one for my wife. I "behaved stupidly" and broke my first one.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Motorola OEM 2 Pieces Black Replacement Ear Hook Earhook Ear Loop for Motorola H12, H15, H270, H371,

Motorola OEM 2 Pieces Black Replacement Ear Hook Earhook Ear Loop for Motorola H12, H15, H270, H371, H375, H385, H390, H560, H620, H680, H681, H685, H690, H695, H780, H790 Bluetooth Headset
  • Genuine Motorola Accessory. 2 Units of Motorola OEM Black Ear Hook.
  • High quality ear hook.
  • Easily clip and snaps on the headset and ready to be used.
  • Solid Flex plastic material.
  • Color: Black

I snapped my original ear hook. Used my blue-tooth for a couple of weeks after. As expected, it kept falling out of my ear. Checked on Amazon for replacements. Found these for my Motorola H-15. Prompt delivery and great price. Recommend highly.

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I ordered these because they were described as OEM. The photo pictured 2 earhooks with OEM Hologram stickers attached. I recieved 2 earhooks with no OEM Hologram stickers. And when compared to the OEM earhooks that came with the Bluetooth headset, it is clear these are not OEM.

These fit my Bluetooth headset and are working OK. My issue is I paid extra for what I thought was OEM – I wanted OEM – and got aftermarket copies. I could have ordered the same type of aftermarket earhooks from another vendor, paid half the price and received twice as many earhooks.

Not OEM.

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Fast shipping and a great price. Just what I needed to fix my Bluetooth! Glad there are extras in case I break it again.

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Item as described, but there were more in the package than just 2. Fast delivery! Very happy with the ear hooks. Now I can use my bluetooth again :)Motorola OEM 2 Pieces Black Replacement Ear Hook Earhook Ear Loop for Motorola H12, H15, H270, H371, H375, H385, H390, H560, H620, H680, H681, H685, H690, H695, H780, H790 Bluetooth Headset

Most replaclements are cheap brittle plastic but these are pliable and bend. Love 'em and will definitely purchase these as needed.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Sony CLIE PEG-TJ27 Handheld

Sony CLIE PEG-TJ27 Handheld
  • Palm OS version 5.2, i.MXL application processor, 32 MB RAM
  • Built-in 310K Pixels CMOS Camera with 2x Digital Zoom (JPEG, 640 x 480 resolution)
  • High resolution TFT Color Display (320 x 320 dots, 65,536 colors)
  • Integrated Memory Stick slot (compatible with optional Memory Stick Pro media)
  • Internal lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery

I researched PDAs fairly extensively before I settled on my Sony Clie TJ27. Well it has been about a month, and I am delighted with it so far. Originally I was interested in a Palm but was frightened away by all the negative reviews everywhere. My Clie came with free Dataviz software (upon registration of the product on the Sony website), including word, excel and "Slides to Go" (similar to Powerpoint) and I have had no trouble transferring data from files on my PC to my Clie and performing hot sync operations.

I've taken pictures (okay, you need to get fairly close to your subject with the 2x zoom limitation, but if you want topnotch photography, buy a digital camera). The only area needing improvement is the battery power. When you use the camera, it eats batteries faster than if you were just working with data. All in all, I love it and would highly recommend, especially to first time users who don't expect it to be their morning alarm clock (honestly, who would rely on a handheld for this); a top-notch digital camera or their desktop. It is what it is a great value for the price.

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As a first time PDA buyer, the TJ27 is exactly what I was looking for. Essentially, I wanted a handheld device that would let me store, edit, create, and synchronize MS Word documents, keep an address book, memopad and scheduler, plus take a few snapshots without having to lug a full size camera around. Of course, these days, most PDAs will do all of the above, but I wanted something with an attractive design, plus good color resolution, a minimum of 32 megs internal memory, plus Memory Stick option, and at a resonable price. This particular model satisfied all of those needs.

Upon registering with Sony you're issued a code that allows you to download a free copy of Documents-To-Go Professional, the software that enables you to use MS Word and Excel documents on the PDA. The Clie installation disk comes with Data Export (lets you use the Memory Stick as a removable drive on your PC), Palm Desktop for Clie, HotSynch and much more. Unfortuntely, most of the additional software included is of the time limited or stripped down variety, most of which I decided not to load. So far, the unit has held up well, producing pictures that are adequate for emailing or viewing on the PC desktop, and documents that synch flawlessly with the originals on my hard drive. Both keypad and Grafitti Pad are functional and comfortable in relation to the overall size of the device, although using the Grafitti Pad takes some practice.

The only real drawback I see is that the battery can't be easily replaced by the user, however, it does fill up pretty quick after the initial charge. And I would have gladly paid an additional $20-$30 bucks to have a cradle (very difficult to find in the stores) included in the package rather than wires, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I'm quite happy with this device.

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I bought my Sony CLIE TJ27 back in August from a local Staples. I was looking at a Zire, but another person that was looking at the Sony TJ27 said that for about $30 more dollars I could get this one, which is much better. So I bought it for $160. From all the features it had, it was a steal.

I've had a GameBoy in the past so I know how easy it is to scratch screens on PDAs. So I bought some plastic cover sheets with it. They fit perfectly and the screen is in perfect condition. The Stylus it comes with is very, very comfortable and the whole handheld is just downright sexy. I also purchased a 250 MB memory stick for it, which was over half the price I paid for the actual handheld. I shouldn't have bought one so big, because the included CLIE Viewer is a real pain when you have tons and tons of pics.

The built in camera is one of the first things I became fond with. I now have thousands of pictures, most of which I would consider priceless, and I still have over 200 MB left of my 250 MB card. The pictures look fairly well on the handheld but have poor quality when viewed on a computer. But still, this isn't for the professional photographer, this is for the average guy that just wants to save his best memories in picture form. One thing that I don't like about the camera, however, is that it eats up the battery severely. When using the camera, it's "open lense, snap, shut lense". Otherwise you'll find yourself charging it twice a day.

It comes with a built in attractive CLIE Launcher, but since I'm an old guy, I'm used to the old generic Palm style launcher, so I stick to that. It also comes with the standard Palm software. The screen is absolutely amazing. Very clear, high resolution, and lots of colors. The processor is quite fast, as well.

I've also read about a few incidences where the screen has broke... even just from falling a couple of feet onto a carpet. I've put my CLIE through a LOT of abuse. I've dropped it many times. Just recently I tripped over the power cord and it fell four feet from my desk onto a concrete floor. No scratches, and it works just as good. I've also dropped on many other occaisions. My assumption is that in the incidences that the screen broke, there was nothing protecting it. I've had the plastic cover screen on it since the day I bought it. So the plastic probably provides additional reinforcement. I also use the "flap" that it comes with, so I think that has also saved me a couple times.

All in all, this is a great palm that I'd highly recommend to anyone that is on a low budget, but wants a great bargain. Although, there is one thing that I strongly dislike about the TJ27 and this is why I rate it four stars instead of five. When I turn it off and put it in my pocket, one of the "shortcut" buttons always somehow manages to get pressed, and then it turns on for two minutes until it shuts itself off. I believe that it's the flap pressing against the "Memo" button on the far right. But when this happens, it wastes about 15% of my battery.

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I purchased the TJ27 on May 20th expecting a small, nonflashy, down to earth PDA with the ability for me to be connected all the time at work and home (I bought the WiFi memory stick for a steal, $20). When I got it, I charged it up, popped in the wifi card, and loaded netfront, and was WOWED. This is a SNAPPY machine. It excells at PIM functions better than the _new_ PalmOne units!

Looking back, the TJ37 was more appealing, but I cant justify the 60$ more to get it instead of the TJ27 + WiFi stick. This palm looks great, functions perfectly, and I'm certainly not ashamed to pull it out infront of someone with a brand new (read: $450+) Tungsten T5. My only wish is that Sony had continued the Clie line.

All in all, I am impressed with this unit. Battery life is excellent (5 hours wifi on, 7+ hours wifi off), and the unit preforms well under all circumstances. if you are contimplating buying one of these or similar model, go with the TJ27 or TJ37, as the TJ25 and TJ35 had a VERY severe backlight defect.

This is a great product, except, as several other reviewers have noted, the glass is EXTREMELY fragile. Treat your Sony Clie like an egg. It cannot survive the abuse you are probably accustomed subjecting your PDA to. I have (well, now, had) mine in a padded leather case and dropped it about two feet onto brick. The snap that held the case closed pressed into the screen and the Clie is now toast. Now, keep in mind I practically ran over the first Palm I had and it was fine. You could drop kick one of those things down your driveway and it would survive unscathed. Not the Clie!

All that said, I loved this Clie so much I will probably buy another one. I would have to pay much more for similar features in a Palm, and I'm not willing to pay much more. However, this time I'll get one of those padded metal cases for it!

Really, those of you who have a Clie or are thinking of getting a Clie, it's a fabulous product but be very, very gentle with it. Nothing about it (glass, toggle, etc.) is built to last. If you don't break the sceeen, you might get 2-4 good years out of it, which is about all I'd expect from any handheld these days.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Handspring Visor Edge USB HotSync Recharging Cradle

Handspring Visor Edge USB HotSync Recharging Cradle
  • Synchronize with desktop PC or Mac via USB port
  • Comes with AC adapter for recharging handheld
  • Compatible with Visor Edge handhelds only
  • For use in North America
  • 1-year warranty

This replacement cable was almost identical to the original. The handspring fits in it perfectly. I very highly recommend this hotsnc recharging cradle for the Handspring Visor Edge USB.

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Custom-fit to the slim Visor Edge, this cradle does it all. USB HotSync is fast and the drivers are built into Palm Desktop. A separate AC power supply plugs into a wall socket and the cradle's USB connector for recharging the PDA on the cradle. Made of metal, the cradle is sturdy and matches the style of the Edge. Warning to owners of other Handsprings: this cradle fits the Edge only, and can't be used to sync other Visor or Treo models. This is what shipped with Handspring's kit. If you have that, you shouldn't be disappointed.

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1) The Visor doesn't even fit in the cradle.

2) It isn't even a full cradle. There's no "back support," so even if you could get it to fit, it would fall over and fall out.

3) My computer didn't even recognize it as a USB device.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

PDair Leather Case for Blackberry Torch 9800 - Flip Type (Brown)

PDair Leather Case for Blackberry Torch 9800 - Flip TypeThis is a stylish and durable leather case for preserving one's cell phone. It allows me to use my telephone without taking it out of the case. I have it in both black and brown. Both work fine.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Motorola Professional CLS1410 5-Mile 4-Channel UHF Two-Way Radio

Motorola Professional CLS1410 5-Mile 4-Channel UHF Two-Way Radio
  • Keypad lock, audible call tones, VOX--voice activated transmit with select audio accessories (not included)
  • Includes Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, drop-in charger, and swivel holster
  • Durable, lightweight design. Easy for employees to carry and hold all day, yet built to withstand everyday use
  • Quickly copy the settings from radio to radio with the use of the optional #56517 (cloning, charging, storage) accessory
  • Requires FCC license. Compatible with Motorola Spirit GT,GT+, and XTN UHF radios.

This radio is used in our warehouse/manufacturing facility. Plant wide we have around 20 in use for ~2+ years with no failures. They are a good radio for heavy use. The CLS1410 has 4 channels which is nice if you have different groups using radios.

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Motorola calls these radios the "CLS" series. Clear, Light, simple. 10 for 10 on all 3 counts. We have tried several brands of CB's and FRS units without the reliability we need or the sound quality we demand. The little radios are very dependable and the sound quality is simply great. They are easy to setup and use, always work and have very good battery life. We have the 4 channel version with a earpiece that has an inline mic. We rely on these little giants without worry.

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We recently bout a bunch of these for use at our farm, but while they work better than the $20 radios we've been using they are not capable of getting all the way across the 40 acre plot when any obstruction is in the way. They'll have to go back, sorry to say. We need something that deals with steel sided barns better.

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I bought these for my company which runs large scale productions and runs a movie festival. They work great with the optional headsets, even in loud environments. I would give 5 stars but I feel like they are too expensive for what they are.

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Got 5 of these with headsets for our host staff as well as chefs. It works very well. Clear and has improved our service.

Friday, July 5, 2013

Fred iStrike Touch-Screen Stylus

Fred iStrike Touch-Screen StylusI bought an Android phone and nearly sent it back because it had a capacitative touchscreen which only responded to fingers, not to a stylus like my old Windows phone, and my fingers were fatter than the touchscreen keys. This stylus saved my sanity! Much skinnier than my finger pads, it simplifies typing. Buy a couple. Until you get used to using it, you'll misplace it. Or your spouse will steal it.

My Fred iStrike came earlier than promised and in perfect condition. It is big enough to use like a pencil but small enough to fit in a pocket. It definitely saves me time from having to clean my face of my iPad because it leaves no residue of any kind. I would highly recommend this product for any iPad or Kindle user. Also works on iPhone.

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

iTeck COMBO Dock Extender Converter 30-Pin Pass Through Adapter PLUS 4ft 30Pin Extender Cable for iP

iTeck COMBO Dock Extender Converter 30-Pin Pass Through Adapter PLUS 4ft 30Pin Extender Cable for iPhone 4, iPod & iPad 2 - Works with Bose SoundDock Sony iHome etc Without Removing the Case
  • This 30-Pin Pass Through & 30Pin Extender Cable COMBO passes all functionality through to your iPad iPad 2, iPhone 3 3GS 4 4S & iPod 2nd 3rd 4th Gen.
  • Compatible with latest iOS5.0 or later
  • Provides great convenience to enjoy music from distance without removing iPhone iPod from the case. Fits all protective cases covers, or skin on the planet (except Apple's iPhone 4 bumper case).
  • Compatible with Bose SoundDock, Sony, iHome, Logitech and other dock players
  • INCLUDES: 1X30Pin Pass Through Converter & 1x30-Pin Extender Cable 4ft Long in Black or White

Product does not work as advertised. By twisting the connection on both ends, I can get music to come out of the Bose Sound Dock from my iPad. But the sound can't be adjusted from the iPad and I get an error message every time telling me the cable is incompatible with the equipment. Glad it was only about $25.

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I must admit I didn't give this a five star rating because I love the item but simply because it works and does the job it's meant to do. Unless it would fail to do its' job in the not to distant future then I would most likely want to change my rating as well as my opinion regarding this product. So far so good so I would have to recommend this product at this time.

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the adapter is ok but the little one is just put together poor the cable has a lock and if you dont unlock it you can puul the wires from inside out of the socket mi phone was attach to the cord and fell of mi night stand and came apart

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I bought it for my dad to play music through his Sound Dock from his iPad. It works amazingly as intended. Audio passthrough works perfectly fine, and it can recharge the iPad as well.

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Works real well. except it doesn't fit real snug on the i-home pins and wants to pull off when the phone is removed.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Blue Cool Aluminum Bracelet Watch Band Wrist Band for iPod Nano 6 Cover Case

Blue Cool Aluminum Bracelet Watch Band Wrist Band for iPod Nano 6 Cover Case
  • For 8GB/16GB iPod Nano 6th generation only. Item 100% Brand New.
  • Full Access to Touch Screen and all Ports.
  • Nano 6 case cover made of high quality aluminum with vibrant color choices.
  • Watch band made of soft flexible silicone rubber.
  • The solid stainless steel hardware and wrench included secures the iPod Nano tightly while all ports are accessible for charging and earphone access.

Orderd a couple of these in different colors because they were cheap and I wanted to have variations to switch to and from. Very bulky, takes a long time to get the nano in it (no quick release), and does not come with a stylus as pictured.

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I really liked the this watch band. Color is nice fit was good. Somewhat bulky but to bad. My only complaint would be that it's a pain if you like to switch to a different color because you have to remove it with L wrenches. Other than that decent quality. Pricing is good.