Showing posts with label windows mobile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label windows mobile. Show all posts

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Lexerd - HP iPAQ 111 TrueVue Crystal Clear PDA Screen Protector (Dual Pack Bundle)

Lexerd - HP iPAQ 111 TrueVue Crystal Clear PDA Screen Protector
  • Ultra Thin
  • Crystal Clear
  • Guarantee To Preserve Original Color Tones
  • Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage
  • Not Interfere with Touch screen Technology

Even though I cleaned the screen thoroughly, this just won't stick at the bottom and bottom corners... I don't know if the PDA is the problem or the protector. Otherwise, it was easy to put on and does the job of protecting the screen.

Edited to add: the protector is falling off and it's been less than a month. :(

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Blue Portable 3 IN 1 Charger With USB Adapter, Folding Travel Blade, & Plug-in Car Charger For Black

Blue Portable 3 IN 1 Charger With USB Adapter, Folding Travel Blade, & Plug-in Car Charger For BlackBerry Curve 8520 8530 8900 Storm 9500 Storm 2 9550 Tour 9630 All In One
  • AC USB Wall Power Charger Adapter
  • USB Car Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Adapter Charger
  • Computer USB Data Sync Cable Charger
  • Can also be use with other device that has a usb connection.

This is not a phone specific charger, it is a AC/DC USB adapter. You still need your manufacturer issued USB charging cable for this to work. The blue cover is worthless as well, won't stay on.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

LapWorks Silicone Handle iPad Grip for iPad 1, 2, 3 & 4 With Ergonomic Grip for improved Hand Flexib

LapWorks Silicone Handle iPad Grip for iPad 1, 2, 3 & 4 With Ergonomic Grip for improved Hand Flexibility and Comfort
  • Works with all versions of the iPad and some tablets similar size to the iPad 1
  • Ergonomic design eliminates hand and finger strain and fatigue
  • The rigid plastic end grips clamp onto the iPad and hold the silicone firmly
  • Silicone is durable and long lasting and will not crack peel or tear
  • Plastic grips match iPad's aluminum casing silver color

I checked out at least a dozen of these. Received mine today and I LOVE it.

Buying more for gifts. Does just what I wanted so my hand would not tire

holding the I pad for long times on the job. Cheryl

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i GOT THIS FOR MY WIFE ,SHE REFUSES TO TAKE IT OFF , MY HANDS ARE QUITE A BIT LARGER THAN HERS BUT IT STILL CONFORMS TO MY HAND WONDERFUL PRODUCT

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

RII Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (Built-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black

RII Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard - BlackThis is a great little Bluetooth keyboard. As other reviewers have stated it's a little tricky to set up the phone on android (and Windows 7). The instruction booklet that came with the keyboard said there is an "android.apk" to install on Android, this isn't true (they are only drivers for Windows Mobile and Nokia). It's an easy work-around though.

Pairing Android:

1) Turn on the keyboard and long press the bluetooth key on the top left till the indicator light starts blinking

2) Click scan for devices on your Android device

3) Select the newly found Macro Keyboard

4) Enter "0000" as the pairing code on your android

5) Enter "0000" and then the "Enter" key on the keyboard to complete the pairing process.

When pairing with Windows 7 if your Bluetooth drivers create a pairing code automatically for you just enter the code shown in Windows on the keyboard followed by the enter key (or just type whatever pairing code you want in Windows and repeat it on the keyboard).

All-in-all this is a great little keyboard. I would have given it 5 stars if it did actually come with the android drivers and had better documentation.

I'm looking for a driver that will create a visual mouse cursor on my Droid X to make better use of the touchpad. If I find one I'll post it here!

Also, to go back a page in Android hit the Esc key not the Back key... just fyi...

I bought the ProMini wireless keyboard to control my "low tech media center". I say low tech because my media center is just a spare computer hidden in my entertainment center connected to my big screen tv.

For this the wireless keyboard works PERFECTLY! I can watch streaming videos from the internet on the big screen while lying on the couch.

*** Note ***

THE PROMINI BLUETOOTH WIRELESS KEYBOARD COMES WITH A BLUETOOTH ADAPTER.

It doesn't say this in the description or in the documentation. The manual mentions an "optional" bluetooth adapter. It's embedded in the side of the keyboard.

Unfortunately I found it a couple of hours AFTER I ordered the bluetooth adapter recommended to buy with the keyboard. Too late to cancel the order.

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***UPDATE: So I've been using this thing for a couple of months now and I really have to say that the range that they are claiming is just a farce. As long as you have a direct line of site and don't cover up the antenna (which is located above the track pad) then you might get 20 feet, but it's very doubt full. you'll start getting a lot of miss-keys and the track pad becomes almost useless. However, this is the only feature that I think was over stated. The rest is absolutely perfect and I just bought another one. Just please don't think that it will work through walls or from more than 10-12 feet. *****

I'm writimg this review usimg my new Rii Mini. First there seems to be a little confusion about the name of this product. the description calls it a ProMini, on the web you will find it referred to as the MagicPro Mini and the box it comes in calls it the Rii Mini. So for the purposes of this review I'm just goimg to refer to it as the Rii.

next, just as a piece of background, i got this for use with my HTPC. my monitor is my 46" plasma in my livingroom and i wanted something that would mean i didnt have juggle my mouse and keayboard around on the couch.

Lets talk about the CONS first, because that list is much shorter.

RANGE: so i found that the "30" feet claim is pretty much bupkiss, but who can see from 30 feet? at a range of about 10-12, the distance from my couch to my TV it works like a dream.

SIZE: this is both a pro and a con. i love how small it is but the placement of the trackpad on the right make typimg very difficult unless you an avid txt'er, which i am, so ive adapted pretty quickly. but its definitely something that could have been better thought out. also, the trackpad is just a shade too small so there's a lot of repositioning. finally, im not proof readimg this review because im illustrating the point that if you're going to be typimg a great deal, you're prolly goimg to end up with som significant typos.

BACK-LIGHT: finally, i have very little bad to say about the backlight. it just needs a timer and most importantly YOUR BACKLIGHT WILL NOT WORK IF YOU ARE OUT OF RANGE OF THE BLUTOOTH RECEIVER... no its not defective, its just made that way. im really glad i figured that out before trying to return it.

Now to the pros.... all i can do is say i really love this thing. the backlight makes it perfect for use in the dark, im kind of a cave dwelling techno nerd so i never have any lights on. the buttons on the keyboard are big enough and resposive enough to accomodate even the largest fingers, my friend "tiny" who is 6'7 was able to use it passably. i love that it works just like a normal keyboard. if you hit alt+F4, it closes windows just like its supposed to and Ctrl+c and +v copy and past just like they should. Alt+Tab works perfectly as well.

the built in media keys seem to work great with VLC, i never use WMP because its the devil. the track pad is actually pretty well made. its a little touchy and does have a built in acceleration. but once you adapt to it, its really pretty nice. you just have to get used to the fact that you're going to be using two hands for a lot of things. the 90 degree flip is kinda neat too. not sure its really usefull unless youre presenting, but its a cute idea.

i love the laser pointer, but then thats because im a cat owner and there is no better cat toy. otherwise i think it would be a feature that most people wont ever use.

set up is really pretty simple. since its bluetooth, its a little more complicated but you just habe to tell windows to do a seach for bluetooth devices when the icon appears in your system try and then mash the bluetooth button on the keyboard so they sync. all-in-all, not real tough.

In shourt i got this because i didnt wanna shell out the $100+ for the diNovo Mini and so far im really happy with it. i would definitely recomend it. the only reason it isnt 5 stars is because my wrist is really startimg to get sore from all this typing. but if your looking for somthing to make your HTPC a lot more fum, this is the business.

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This product has instructions on setting it up to work with an android device. After installing the apk you have to activate it. Well the activation didn't work for me and I have found that there are a lot of other people having the same issue. It says to make sure your connected to the internet. I have data and even turned on WIFI. I read a comment that the company ran out of licenses for the software on android. I am going to have to contact the manufacturer to verify. The website at has little information and looks like it was thrown together real fast. This has me worried about support.

In windows 7 the keyboard works ok. It was tricky to get it working and there were some response delays. I love how it's back lit. When using the touch pad the pointer does not move smoothly like it would with a laptop touch pad. Still I find the product useful and do not regret buying it. For a presenter it would be nice to have the device, could easily put in in your pocket and the laser is handy. I think it will be good for my ps3 so long as it works. Haven't tried that yet. After further testing I have found that the range is very short compared to other bluetooth devices. On the Mac the response is much better, but you have to be within about 5 feet, you can go slightly further but then you start seeing problems.

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I use this keyboard in a repair shop to program the fuel injection units on motorcycles. I beat up my laptop alot less using this and best of all it fits in my pocket when I need my hands!

The keyboard is very well made and the range is great!

Sunday, August 3, 2014

HP iPAQ h4355 Pocket PC with integrated Wi-Fi and backlit keyboard

HP iPAQ h4355 Pocket PC with integrated Wi-Fi and backlit keyboard
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile Pocket PC 2003 Premium software
  • 400MHz Intel XScale processor
  • integrated, backlit keyboard
  • integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth wireless network capability
  • infrared (IrDA) data port

This is an excellent Pocket PC. It may do more than an ipod. 400MHZ processor. Works with a 4GB non-HD SD card for music and programs. Very good quality. I recommend tapeing the screen to keep from scratching the glass to protect the display screen. Wifi works just fine 802.11b.

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I have unusual needs in a portable device. I needed a good and well integrated calendar, good note taking, an active task list, and a keyboard. I tremor and find that touch screens dislike me hugely. Although the iPAQ is a nearly ten year old design, it works well for me. It is not so good at WiFi connectivity, with only b type, but it will so emails and Twitter (Parts of my job as autism / disability advocate} well. It is my work tool and shopping list and alarm clock and always there to remind me of an appointment even when my absent minded professor nature takes me off point! I also admit that I like its nature, it is a tool and not a toy. Nothing trivial about it. It is a keeper.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

GMYLE(TM) Black Faux PU Leather Dandelion Pattern Case Cover Stand for iPad 2

GMYLE(TM) Black Faux PU Leather Dandelion Pattern Case Cover Stand for iPad 2
  • Specifically molded to fit your New iPad (16GB, 32GB, 64GB),iPad 2 (16GB,32GB,64GB)
  • Not easily fade in colour or shape over time
  • Protects your device from scratches, bumps, and dings
  • Easy to install - just snap on to your device.
  • Slim-fit and never make your ipad looks bulky

Love it. Very good quality. I bought the black one. I take my iPad everywhere I go. So I go through a lot of cases. This one is holding up very well. After a month it still looks fairly new. The design is so cute. I wish they had more quotes.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Zadro Nano UV Disinfection Light

Zadro Nano UV Disinfection Light
  • At the office the Nano-UV Scanner provides an easier and faster way to disinfect computer keyboards phones and other equipment
  • At home the Nano-UV Scanner is ideal for sanitizing items that are prone to collecting germs such as toothbrushes contact lens solution eye glasses shoes bathroom fixtures and toilet seats
  • For business or vacation travelers the Nano-UV Scanner makes it easy to sanitize dirty airline trays and lavoratories
  • Cell phones become 99.99% germ free with a quick 10-second sweep by the Nano-UV Scanner
  • Operates on 2 AAA batteries (included)

Bought it for my wife to use in her locker room. Have no idea of how well it works, but she likes the convenience.

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I know how I handle my food at home and have no way of knowing how the food is handled in restaurants and I travel a lot for business.

I bought this little device which is small enough for my purse and I use it all the time. It is a terrific little thing because after I did all the research I realized I needed this thing. The problem is that it is a bit of complicated to get the thing open....I am sure that once I get the handle of it I would have no problem.

I am going to buy the big wand one....I highly recommend it if you are concerned, as I am, of bacterias that you don't want to have in your GI system..

;)

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Rapid Wall Home AC Charger for the Sony Ericsson Z300a - compact with foldable prongs - uses Gomadic

Rapid Wall Home AC Charger for the Sony Ericsson Z300a - compact with foldable prongs - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology - Lifetime warranty
  • Gomadic Powerful High Wattage wall charger for home or travel use. Customized circuit design is based on the latest in power regulation and is tailored to the precise output voltage and resistor ID requirements of the Sony Ericsson Z300a (accurate to 0.1v!)
  • Power Sleep"" feature reduces vampire power draw 99%. Charger will consume less than 0.1W of power when in ""dormant state"" (e.g. not connected to the Sony Ericsson Z300a).
  • Advanced state-of-the-art internal circuitry protects the Sony Ericsson Z300a from power surges, overcharging, and short-circuiting, to significantly extend the internal battery lifecycle.
  • TipExchange Technology protects your investment, by providing a means to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tip for Sony Ericsson Z300a) included with additional tips sold separately)
  • Charger works on power voltage levels worldwide by supporting a wide input range of 100-240v AC / 50-60 Hz.

This charger is noticeably better made than the last couple of chargers I had for this phone, and I am doubly happy that the Gomadic people shipped the thing pronto so that I got it before my phone went dead. Yay!

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

caseen Genuine Leather Case Cover for Nook Color / Nook Tablet + 3x Anti-glare Screen Protectors

caseen Genuine Leather Case Cover for Nook Color / Nook Tablet + 3x Anti-glare Screen Protectors
  • This Item Includes: (1) caseen Genuine Leather Case Cover for Nook Color / Nook Tablet + 3x Anti-glare Screen Protectors
  • Specifically Designed for Barnes & Noble Nook Color / Nook Tablet
  • Credit Card / Cash Pocket
  • Offers complete protection for your device
  • Anti-Oleophobic / Anti-Fingerprint & smudge technology

This product has everything I desired in a NookColor case. The snap/magnetic closure is opposite from the screen; it's out of the way for easy holding. The all leather case appears to be well made; my NookColor fits snug and I can easily access all of the features. Included with the case are an anti-glare, indoor/outdoor screen saver film with an anti-scratch cleaning cloth. I feel this package is a great value and has no down sides about it!

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I originally bought my Nook cover and protectors from Barnes & Noble. I thought they were very expensive so I went on

Amazon.com and got them for so much cheaper! The cover is pink leather and really protects my Nook.

I paid about $40.00 for the cover at B&N and $16.99 for 2 protectors. I got the cover and protectors at Amazon for $19.99!!

Of course I returned the originals to B&N. I will check out Amazon from now on before purchasing anything.

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Better than pictured and priced better than the ones on the barns and nobel web site. Very pleased with my purchase.

Friday, April 4, 2014

iPad2 Teleprompter R810-8 with Beam Splitter Glass

iPad2 Teleprompter R810-8 with Beam Splitter Glass
  • Use with an iPad2
  • Has beam splitter glass with 70% visible light transmission (VLT)
  • Dimensions: 11" x 9" x 1.25"
  • Includes: Teleprompter, metal support, black background cloth, metal frame (J-Bracket), silicone iPad2 case protector, and connectors such as a wing nut and wing screws (2)
  • Over 2,400 Teleprompters sold since March 2011!

When I first saw this teleprompter, I was concerned about the build quality based on the pictures.

I'm pleased to say that this is a very well thought out little teleprompter.

The beamsplitter glass is held in the frames, not just with the frame clips, but with a bead of transparent silicon all the way round the edge of the glass.

My other concern regarded the size of the frame. Even with the camera zoomed all the way out, the teleprompter was well out of frame.

The cloth is thick enough that even under a light, there is no unwanted light getting reflected into the camera.

The device mounted easily on my tripod, and the camera went on just as easily.

I was worried about the camera holder that goes between the prompter and camera, but that's made of thick metal, and there is no wobbling of either the camera, or prompter.

The device was shipped with an ipad2 protector which went on to the ipad2 with no problem, and even makes it easier to hold the ipad by hand when it's not in the prompter. When it's time to use the ipad in the prompter, there are two velcro patches that are found on the ipad protector, and in the prompter's tray, which helps keep the ipad from sliding or falling from the prompter in the unlikely event the tripod gets bumped by a careless grip, camera operator, or PA. LOL ;)

The beamsplitter frame and ipad tray are held together with hinges, and there's a metal dowel which holds the beam splitter at the proper angle. My only worry there, is loosing the dowel, but that's easy enough to replace.

If there was one thing I would recommend to make the prompter even better, it would be to add a glare hood that would extend from the top edge of the beam splitter holder, over the front by about 3 or 4 inches, but this can be easily made of black construction paper, or cardboard, and held in place with adhesive velcro. By the way, the black cloth takes care of the sides as well as the top and back of the prompter. By the way, if the builder is reading this, it would be good to sew the velcro patches on to the cloth, as the adhesive will not hold to cloth for long. Users can also staple, or super-glue the velcro patches to the cloth in a pinch too. :)

I was impressed with how much brighter the text reflection appeared in the glass. Much better than the regular window glass I was using in my old diy prompter.

This thing is way cool, because you can easily break it down, and pack it way in a laptop bag. Just make sure you have a piece of cardboard in the bag to protect the glass with. Of course, the cloth douples as a nice padding to help with protecting the glass when transporting the unit.

Special thanks to the teleprompter's designer / builder for making this extremely useful product so affordable, and easy to use, and for making it available on Amazon! :)

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I'm very pleased with my iPad teleprompter and would buy one again.

Normally, these are quite expensive. Go ahead, do a search for the other ones. You'll see they can be upwards of $500. I'm sure they'll have a different build quality and all that but really, for a piece of equipment you don't use everyday, is it really necessary? And lets not forget the cheaper alternatives. The clips that attach your iPad above or below your camera are out there too. The problem with these is that unless you are far away from your camera, it's pretty clear you're not looking into your camera. If you're shooting in a small office for example, your lack of eye contact will be noticeable. For just a little more than a clip, and a lot less than the pro prompters, you can have this one.

I use mine with the ProPrompter app. I can adjust the speed, font size, and countdown timers. More importantly, I can nail my presentation delivery every time while maintaining eye contact with the camera.

A useful tip when using a prompter (unless you're a newscaster) is to rehearse your script and find the natural break points in your delivery. Then when delivering your material, break eye contact with the camera occasionally. It'll appear more natural and conversational. For example, if we were having a conversation, I wouldn't "stare you down" and never break eye contact. Rather, we normally glance away. Build these moments into your delivery and then come back to the prompter to continue. Your delivery will appear more natural.

Just having a prompter will keep you on track. Your delivery will be more confident and persuasive. And for me, this prompter did the trick.

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Been using this since I purchased it, wish I would've thought if it my self. Made a few adjustments to be able to use it on a sturdier stand since the black metal support sent was in my opinion a little flimsy for such a heavy TelePrompTer and when you add the $500 iPad you want to ensure that it's secure.

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If you are searching for product where you can save some money, and at the same time, experience yourself as a professional photographer, you need this product.

I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this but I was pleasantly pleased when I received it. It was extremely professional from packaging to product! I am excited to use it!

Friday, March 21, 2014

eForCity Black Embossed Leather Case w/ Stand Compatible With Apple® iPad® 2 2nd Generation 16GB /

eForCity Black Embossed Leather Case w/ Stand Compatible With Apple® iPad® 2 2nd Generation 16GB / 32GB / 64GB / iPad® with Retina display / iPad® 4
  • Stop worrying about scratching your Apple® iPad® 2 by getting this excellent carrying accessory today
  • Leather case features smooth synthetic leather and heavy duty stitching to ensure the long life of your Apple® iPad® 2
  • Features with auto-securing magnetic flap for the best combination of security and ease of use
  • Leather case cover can be turned into a horizontal stand for the convenience of viewing slide shows or videos
  • Unique design allows easy access to all buttons, controls and ports without having to remove the case. Apple® iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Products are Apple® compatible and not endorsed by Apple, Inc.

It works on my IPAD 2. One pro is my IPad2 is not tight enough in this case so it will fall down some space when you use it in horizon.In general, for this price, it is worth to buy, i recommend it to my friends.

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Just put a little apple sticker on the front of the case and it will be beautiful on your ipad 2.

Friday, March 7, 2014

rooCASE (Jet Black) Neoprene Sleeve Case for Seagate FreeAgent Go 640 GB USB 2.0 Drive ST906403FDA2E

rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve Case for Seagate FreeAgent Go 640 GB USB 2.0 Drive ST906403FDA2E1-RK Ruby RedI bought this to hold my portable hard drive. It's should fit most sizes of gps and other things well, but it's personally a little loose on my hard drive, although it is still a great product. I cushions, prevents scratches, and I can throw my hard drive in my bag now without the fear of it getting ruined or messed up.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Pandigital Photolink One-Touch PANSCN06 8.5-Inch x11-Inch Photo Scanner - Blue

Pandigital Photolink One-Touch PANSCN06 8.5-Inch x11-Inch Photo Scanner - Blue
  • Easily scan photos up to 8.5x11
  • Scan directly to SD card and comes with five in one reader that reads SD/MS/MSPRO/MMC/XD
  • Outputs in JPG directly to PC
  • Resolution of 600dpi
  • Simple transfer to your digital photo frame or PC

I just KNEW this product was out there somewhere! I kept thinking, "Surely I'm not the only person who has hundreds of photos to scan and can't afford to take weeks to do it!" I kept looking, reading reviews, and looking some more. There was no way I was going to take 5 minutes or even 2 minutes per picture, previewing, scanning, cropping, adjusting. All I wanted to do was get decent, quick scans from old photos, good enough to post on Facebook. This little gem turned out to be perfect for what I needed.

PROS: This model will handle up to 8.5 by 11 inch photos. There is an adjustable guide to help you feed pictures into the slot, but I found I didn't really even need to use it as long as I positioned the photo up against the left edge of the scan path.

Scans are very quick. At the default setting, a 4x6 photo takes approx. 20 seconds to scan and save. Everything is automatic. You put a picture in the slot. The scanner feeds it through fast! When the light stops blinking, you scan another. I sat there watching TV, feeding one shot after another through the unit without a hitch.

One of the best features is that you don't have to be connected to a computer. If you're not connected via the USB cord, photos are automatically saved on the SD card. (The unit comes with a 1GB card, which hold hundreds of photos. HINT: After you install the scanning software from the SD card during setup, you can delete the scan software from the SD card. You'll free up lots of room for more photos. Just be sure to save a copy of the software somewhere, because I could not find a way to download it from the manufacturer's Web site.) You could take this unit to your family reunion, sit at a table with the relatives, and scan in photo after photo. When you get home, you can transfer the photos to your computer, or just pop the SD card into your digital photo frame. (I scanned about 350 photos and had them uploaded and posted to Facebook photo albums in about 3 hours.) Of course, if you'd prefer to connect and scan directly to your computer via USB cable (included), that is easy to do as well.

CONS: You have very little control over the scan settings. You choose either 300 dpi (dots per inch) or 600 dpi. (300 dpi is fine for posting photos online.)

You have no control over how the photo files are named when they are saved on the SD card or on your computer. (They are just numbered sequentially.)

You will need another software program if you need to manipulate the images after scanning (cropping, adjusting colors and brightness, etc.) The software that comes with the scanner does not have any editing functions. I recommend IRFANVIEW, a superb freeware photo editing program

It would have been really nice if the unit could have operated on batteries. Then you would not even have needed to use the power cord (included)! Maybe next model...

BOTTOM LINE: If you need museum-quality scans for posterity or super high resolution scans for enlarging, get yourself a good flatbed scanner and digital photo editing software. It takes a lot of money, time and effort to get scans that good.

But if you just need quick, decent quality photo scans for sharing via email or posting online, this may be exactly what you're looking for.

NOTE: After now doing approx. 500 scans, I have not had any of the problems with lines across the image that some reported. I do use the little cleaning swab (included) about every 50 scans as suggested by the manufacturer.

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The first thing we noticed about the PANSCN06 scanner was its small size. The scanner is about the size of the cardboard tube used for a roll of paper towels. The unit is amazingly powerful and versatile considering its small footprint.

We scanned a family album of 50 various size snapshots from the 1950s and 1960s by placing the scanner in front of the keyboard with the usb cord attached to the computer. Then we got going and placed photo after photo into the scanner slot, with the dual rolls of the scanner doing the work by pulling each photo through the front and out the back. The scanning of 50 photos required less than half an hour. Most of the time was spent removing the photos, then reinserting them back into the family album once scanning was complete.

Because we elected to scan directly to the computer rather than the SD card, we got immediate feedback by observing each scan on the monitor screen in near real-time. Thus we could tell if a photo had been scanned to our satisfaction, or needed to be re-scanned due to cockeyed orientation or some other reason.

As others here have observed, there are two scanning resolutions, 300dpi and 600dpi. We have only used the lower resolution, but have no complaints. The scans on the computer screen are at least four times larger than the original photos, which renders detail sufficient to blow us away.

There has been an issue with Pandigital scanners regarding lines appearing in the scanned image. We experienced no such problem after 50 scans. Reviewers on other websites have suggested opening the scanner case to clean the scanning glass of baked-on dirt or debris which cause the lines. We are prepared to attempt this remedy if needed, but only after the warranty expires.

There is one important issue about old photo scanning that needs to be brought to light here. This scanner is proficient at revealing details, some wonderful and some not, which are not obvious in the original photos. Thus, that hairy facial mole on Aunt Matilda's face in 1956 will once again be front and center on your computer screen, even if it was not that apparent in your little 2 x 3 print from the Eisenhower administration.

In our case, we grew up with a large active family that abused photos. Thus, after scanning we found ourselves using the eyedropper and paintbrush in Photoshop to restore images. We removed a wrinkle caused by a puppy teething on a print. We digitally blotted a red raspberry jam stain from my sister Susan's nose. We whitened the image to remove yellowed aging appearance. And so on.

Bottom line: great value, quick way to archive your treasured family moments from yesteryear.

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I received the Panscn06 yesterday. I read the manual, hooked up the scanner to my PC, loaded the software from the supplied sd card, and started scanning pictures into Picasa. I was able to scan photos of all sizes from 3 x 5 up to 8 1/2 x 11. It even took some Poloroids. I have not encountered any problems such as lines in the scanned photos. Today I brought the portable scanner to work and while on break, pluged the scanner into an outlet, scanned 17 photos to the sd card in a couple of minutes, and tonight, I will load them on my home computer. So far, I love it.

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Bought this about a week ago and have been scanning photos all week. It's extremely easy to set up and operate, and it's quite portable. Initially the scans were flawless, but as the week has progressed, I've begun to notice a huge increase in white lines appearing across the photos I've scanned. It started off in just one location, so I could turn the photo ninety degrees and scan it that way, but the lines are increasing and are now to the point where it's simply not worth using the machine. I'll probably be returning and trying another photo scanner.

I'm an atypical user of this product -few of my scans are of images. However, I use this product several times each week for another purpose: document management.

This scanner works very well for document archival. This becomes even more true when you have a large volume of papers to scan. Here's a common workflow:

1) Receive and open mail,

2) Separate "keep" and "recycle" portions,

3) Scan all items in "keep" pile,

4) Recycle items in "keep" pile.

In a matter of minutes I'm able to process any amount mail I received that day (home use). The same applies to receipts and similar documents.

Scan quality is above average, especially considering the speed of the scans and the cost of the unit. I've used flatbed and sheet-fed scanners three times this price and had inferior results. Photographic images I've scanned have reasonable color accuracy. Graphite (pencil), ink, charcoal and pastel drawings I've scanned are also of very reasonable quality. Note that in this use of "reasonable" I am saying it is satisfactory for normal use and do not imply any hesitation of recommendation.

Two items which separate its "I really like it" recommendation from "I love it" are: no battery power option (though a home-made adapter with alkaline batteries could likely power it) and the lack of support for Legal size (8.5" x 14") documents. Neither of those items are claimed features, so I don't fault the unit for lacking them. This is an excellent product. If you need to archive a large number of documents or images, or want an easy way to regularly process similar, buy this product!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

iGo EverywherePower 7500-Series Universal Wall/Auto/Air Power Adapter with DualPower Accessory for N

iGo EverywherePower 7500-Series Universal Wall/Auto/Air Power Adapter with DualPower Accessory for Notebook Computers
  • For use at home or office, in the car, and on planes and boats
  • Includes S1, S3, S4, S5, S10, S11, and S12 notebook tips
  • Provides up to 90 watts of continuous power
  • Compatible with a wide range of notebook/laptop computers
  • DualPower accessory for powering an additional portable electronic device

I bought this for a IBM T42, Sony Ericsson P900, and a Dell Axim X50v:

The charger is ENORMOUS. At least twice as heavy as the OEM IBM charger, and weighs more than the IBM, Sony, and Dell chargers added together. The cords are thick and extremely long. This is not the charger to bring on a trip.

The plug is a three prong plug which usually creates significant problems in a lot of foreign countries if you want to use plug adapters. You can buy cords to fit some plugs in foreign countries from IGO, but they are fairly expensive. Further, the cord to the IGO charger is, of course, proprietary lose it and you are hosed.

It didn't work with the Sony phone at all. With the IBM Thinkpad, it charges the laptop when its in hibernation or off, but it doesn't work right if the Thinkpad is on it switches off and I have to unplug it and plug it in again. It works fine for the Dell.

I'm not exactly sure who this is targeted for its nice that I can plug in two devics at once, but at home I don't mind having everything plugged in with its own charger. This is WAY too big to carry on travel. I can't even imagine whipping this sucker out in the airplane to charge my laptop.

I've switched back to the OEM cable and two charge-and-sync USB cables for my phone and PDA that I found on the internet.

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Summary:

With the i-go juice 70/90, you can power a notebook from car and hotel. Pay another $20 and get the adapter and it will charge your cell or ipod also.

Pros: One bag will carry it all. Contrart to what others say. Tips are available for almost every product from radio shack, etc. at $10 each. they have tons of them. The "monster cable" tips at Best Buy are interchangable.

Cons: You have to work to get it all in one bag. Not just one item as it looks. There is a power pack, a car cord, a house cord, power pack to notebook cord, and the optional cell/ipod charger cord.

Summary & my breakages:

Good product. The first I bought from Ebay and the wall cord worked every once in a while. The second had a problem that I couldn't figure out. The third was really my fault. I always left the cord from the power pack to the unit plugged in and just wound the cord around the power pack for storage. The pins on the end wore down and broke off within cord. I know that three breakage in 6 months is really bad; but, I do think that it is a good product worth buying.

The only real competition in the kensington that just came out. It appears flatter; but, still about the same size. Alot of people don't like it because the wall power cord is just 5". I look at that as a benifit because the power cord is bulky. The cord to the notebook is 10' long; but, it is a thinner cord so it is easier to store. I travel weekly, so the engineering here is very good in my eyes. To many, it seems stupid. I think they are not thinking clearly nor traveling weekly with the unit like I am.

I looked heavily into the Targus and Monster Cable units; but, they are re-packaged i-go's. They are the same and the tips are interchangable just look at them and you will see.

I looked into the APC unit also. It looks awesome on the surface because the cable just wraps around the unit and it has built in USB charges on the side. The problem is that there is a dial on the side and YOU choose the voltage. Good luck getting it right. There is also a very big discrepancy on whether the tip will fit your computer. I searched the internet for 30 minutes and NEVER found a compatablity list. Try it yourself. It's not even on the APC website. I looked long and hard because I really liked the unit; but, in the end it appears flawed. I do not want to choose my own voltage. I want somone to guarantee that this or that is correct in writing!

I have had 3 i-go's in the past 6 months.

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It did everything it says it would for me and it's a decent design, but this product is a POS quality-wise. As many others have reported, the build quality is very poor. I promise you it will break just about the time that the warranty runs out. At least they upped it to two years, so you may have a chance to get it fixed before it breaks.

I extended its life by using a rubber band to hold the cable in place better so that all the contacts would touch, but finally the cable end that connects to the brick just broke. You can now buy replacement cables now from the igo site, but $20 to replace a shotty part that costs a few bucks isn't very good.

The fact that these replacement cables are backordered tells me that many people have this problem.

Buyer Beware.

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The sleek industrial design of the power unit belies the heavy-duty industrial "design" of the wires that connect to it: they are thick, heavy, and inflexible.

While other laptop adapters can manage with a thin AC cable and two-prong plug, the iGo uses a heavy cable with giant plugs at each end that would be better suited for powering a refrigerator than a laptop. The same is true of the power output cable: an unecessary heavy braided shield visible through the thick and low-flexibility PVC insualtion makes that cable hard to use. I've often had the adapter tip pop out of its socket on the laptop because the cable doesn't bend properly.

The power part works great, but I wish they'd offer replacement cables.

I was given this as a Christmas present. The idea behind it is great. I used it with my Averatec tablet. Soon after using it, the battery life dropped to about half. I purchased a tip for my phone. First time I used it, the charging was done in 10 minutes. The battery now only gets 3 days where I was getting 5. I replaced the battery and still get the same 3 days. I've sent emails asking about tips for other items and have not received a single response. In addition, I sent an email asking about the problems I had after using the device, again, no response. Use at your own risk.

Monday, November 11, 2013

RIM Rubber Cell Phone Skin For Blackberry 8800

RIM Rubber Cell Phone Skin For Blackberry 8800Just like the picture shows, nothing more, nothing less. Fits the phone nicely, but doesn't offer much in the way of shock absorption or water proofing or protection for the keyboard and screen.

I love the color and it protects the phone well. The only drawback is that the cover is so smooth it still can be slippery.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Unisen iPazzPort KP-810-19 Wireless Keyboard and Touchpad 2.4G RF LED Light Includes 2 AAA Batteries

Unisen iPazzPort KP-810-19 Wireless Keyboard and Touchpad 2.4G RF LED Light Includes 2 AAA BatteriesI use my computer as an entertainment center for things like watching movies from my couch. Wireless functionality is important to allow for relaxed viewing. When my wireless mouse and keyboard needed to be replaced, I replaced them with this single device that is the size of a remote. The product was immediately usable after plugging in the wireless adapter and works great. My big hands make the keys slightly difficult, but the keyboard is bigger than that of a flip phone.

One problem occurred that is so unthinkable that it made me laugh. The battery slot was missing a component, specifically the one that completes the circuit to allow for the device to be powered. This issue was too silly for me to go through the trouble of returning the product, so I shaped a piece of foil to allow for the current to flow. I am sure this was a rarity, but it certainly does not inspire confidence.

Overall, a good product and worth the reasonable price.

I didn't know that something like this was available for such a cheap price. It works well, the mouse pad is great, the extra left mouse click button is well thought out. It has a light also, which is a good idea, but I haven't had much use for it.

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Worked for a few minutes, and then just stopped working. Junk. Unit is totally inoperative, although the blue light does work, but is not bright enough to be a night light and unit is not heavy enough to be a paperweight. So a total loss.

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I bought this item based on the great reviews it received, all of it was BS! This thing is TERRIBLE!! It works when it wants to, which is rarely ever. I have a hard time spending anything on its return shipping, so I am stuck. Save you time and your money! I don't usually rate items, but felt I had to this time to offset the great reviews others left.

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it never worked, so after about a week of fooling with it I threw it away. I would never recommend it.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Bundle Monster Vinyl Skin Sticker For Xbox 360 S Slim Game Console - Cover Protector Art Decal - Con

Bundle Monster Vinyl Skin Sticker For Xbox 360 S Slim Game Console - Cover Protector Art Decal - Concrete
  • For Xbox 360 Slim only. Skins are made up of ultra thin and superb vinyl material that is environmental friendly. These are NOT hard case or faceplate.
  • Our skins have an upscale leather like finish to distinguish your game console. (See Close Up Shot Image)
  • Highly durable and prevent abrasions & scratching. Removal of skins will not leave any sticky residual.
  • Does not block any vent holes or void your console's warranty.
  • Very easy to apply skins to your game console. No cutting necessary. Self-explanatory.

This skin came quick in the mail, it was serounded by cardboard so the skin did not get wrinkled. It was easy to install, but with any other skin you need to have patience. The quality of the skin is very nice,it has a leather like texture and colors are bright and viberent. I would recomend to anyone. For the price it is defiantly worth it.

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one of the first things i do when i look for a new xbox or PS3 is look for a skin cover with a nice slick design protector for my devices. ive had the Vinyle skin for over a year now it still looks brand new, also it stands out in a crowd ive had many friends and family commenting about the skin and and look.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Big Red Lily Flower Rubberized Snap on Hard Skin Shell Protector Cover Case for LG RUMOR 2 LX265 / L

Big Red Lily Flower Rubberized Snap on Hard Skin Shell Protector Cover Case for LG RUMOR 2 LX265 / LG COSMOS VN250
  • Durable Lightweight Construction

I bought another case with this one. The tabs on this one is very cheap. They broke the same day i got it. they have little tabs to snap on the phone and they are cheap. The other one broke in about 4 days. I'm very disappointed in this product. I was going to send back but felt they were priced really low and I'll just take it as a lost. I gave it 3 stars because I love the design.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

PDair F41 Black Leather Case for Samsung OMNIA 7 GT-i8700

PDair F41 Black Leather Case for Samsung OMNIA 7 GT-i8700I have been using this for over 7 months now, and I think its most reliable and strongest leather case for phone. I have used several others which only lasted a while, but this is superb, rugged and ............... its just an excellent product, the finishes very smart and doing its purpose.

I also like the timely response and customer care attitude of the seller. The interaction was homely and courteous. I was treated like a King.

As a matter of fact, this product..... PDAIR black leather case is a must to have for all who owns Samsung Omnia7 and the like. It is highly recommended

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard - Compatible with Apple iPad, PC, and Mac - Features Built-in Touch

Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard - Compatible with Apple iPad, PC, and Mac - Features Built-in Touchpad Mouse, Backlit Display and Laser PointerFeels cheaply made, the space bar didn't have same feel or sound when pressed like the other keys do, maybe mine is defective in that way. Another issue i encountered was digits repeated once in awhile, even when the key is no longer pressed or physically stuck, maybe its my computers issue?!?!? I do like the size of this device and fell in love with the pictures of it on Amazon, but once in my hands and i started using it I was a bit disappointed. I continue wanting to hold this device from each side and type with my thumbs. The device was not designed for that, as the touch pad is located on the right of the device. Of course I'll continue to play with it and maybe update review after some more time then the 2 weeks I've sparingly used.

Works perfectly. Tried on Linux, Windows 7 and keyboard and touchpad works fine. Tried it on android phone and keyboard works fine too, didn't try the touchpad

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