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Disappointed!!
The seller advised me that they were out-of-stock of this ink and had no anticipated date of restocking. I did receive a prompt refund, but I was disappointed. Why list something as available that you don't have in stock? It is STILL listed: 1 new from $30.00 | 0negative
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Photosmart C6180 - best printer I've ever owned
I bought this on sale for about $260 (nearly a year ago) for the convenience of the built-in wireless networking and the all-in-one features, fully expecting the print speed, general quality, and photo printing to be second-rate. Man, was I ever wrong! I have owned many printers over the years (currently have three installed on our network), and this is by far the highest-quality, most reliable and easiest to use of the bunch. I am equally amazed at the quality of copying, faxing and scanning, but the print quality is second-to-none. It installed easily as a wireless network printer, and has never failed to print.TWO IMPORTANT RECOMMEDATIONS: 1) If you don't want the bloat of all the additional HP software, please install the Coporate Edition drivers instead of the massive consumer version. Printing is the same from all Windows applications as the consumer version - this is not a stripped-down printer interface. If you like HP scanner software, or photo applications and so forth, you'll need to install the consumer drivers. I have them on one computer in our network, and the Corporate Edition drivers on all the others. 2) Order the $36 combo sets (cartridges and photo paper) from HP (item number Q7964AN#140) with all replacement cartridges plus 150 sheets of 4x6 Premium Plus photo paper at this link: http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/Q7964AN%2523140?landing=supplies&category;=&family;_name= | 1positive
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Great device
I started having problems with the telephone connection for my TiVo service, so I ordered the wireless connector. It was easy to set up and worked as advertised. An added bonus: the ability to schedule recordings from my computer! Amazon's price was good, too, so this is a "highly recommended" purchase. | 1positive
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Dependable, high quality.
Been using it now for over a year and no issues, does exactly what it should every time. | 1positive
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Comfortable design. Poorly engineered electronics.
I talk on my land line for approximately 8 hours per day, as I work from home. This headset is my third. I like the design and the high quality materials used to produce this one, but I am very disappointed with the sound quality. It is possible that the poor quality is from my portable phone or the phone line itself, but my friend said there was a distinct "buzzing sound when I used it versus when I spoke without it. Sound quality for the heaqdset user is probably the loundest and the clearest of the headsets I have used. In all, I would think that someone out there would make a headset that actually had good audio for both the speaker and the listener. Strange that no one seems to have accomplished this. | 0negative
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Does not work as advertised
After mounting both pieces, one on the door, the other on wall, I attempted to program the unit with the three position switch. This switch is supposed to allow the user to select one of three times for the door to close. The switch has no effect on the time what so ever, the unit closes the door after 2 minutes. An email to the company has gone without response. | 0negative
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Terrible
I not gonna lie to you. I reviewed all of the other opinions on this belkin transmitter for the zune and the negative reviews were accurate. This Belkin FM transmitter is horrendous. When I had it i would take a drive and every other second static would drown out the whole entire song. the only good thing about it was that if your in a certain area the song plays clearly but even with that the volume is so low i literally had the volume in my car all the way up and the sound was still low. Another thing that bugged me about this was the rubber or flexible thing attached to the transmitter was not sturdy enough. every time i made a turn the transmitter would fall to the side which was really aggravating. My advice if you really want to play your MP3 player through your car speakers my suggestion is to just buy one of those car mp3 CD decks from best buy | 0negative
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Don't waste money
This thing never worked for me.Does nt work with any usb printer. The installation guide and the customer service sucks.The product and the packing also looked like a used product. | 0negative
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Piece of junk- what a disappointment
Sorry to say that this product did not work for me. It was never able to synch between the transmitter box and the speaker- even when the two were placed three feet apart. I have tried another brand for a similar solution and had a similar problem. With the other brand, the signal was never really stable. With the JBL product it was never able to lock at all. Such a great idea, but does not work in execution. The good thing is, this experience helped me decide to simply hardwire my stereo to my second room (kitchen) through the ceiling. Certainly a more expensive solution, but life is too short dealing with half-baked technology like this JBL product. Not recommended. | 0negative
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Great TV/DVD/VCR!!!
I owned a 13" Panasonic TV/VCR for about 8 years and loved it so when I decided to get a larger television set I looked around at different brands, but decided to go with Panasonic again since the brand is such good quality.I love this 20" TV/DVD/VCR. It's a great size, and great quality. After this purchase, I believe my loyalty to Panasonic has increased notably. I will most likely purchase Panasonic in the future. | 1positive
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Great idea -- too bad it doesn't work!
Just tried to install this in my 2001 Chevy Silverado. Took some trial and error to figure out where to install the control knob. Almost couldn't find a place for it -- so think ahead!Then, I pulled the factory stereo and determined that even though my stereo has an "AUX" feature, there are no standard inputs on the back for my to plug this unit into.Okay, I figure I'll just use the wireless FM transmitter function. WRONG! Static on every channel setting that I try. The static would be more or less intense based on where I moved the base unit, but it was always there. Also, if the base unit moved even an inch it could change the signal quality from "a little bit of static" to "complete static". I'm guessing that the unit is defective, but I'm not going to try out another.Thumbs down for me. | 0negative
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Excellent turntable for recording
As soon as I got it I connected it to my PC, installed the software and could record vinyl albums. I have even figured out how to record in Linux. It sounds great and I highly recommend it. | 1positive
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Better case for SD600 -- PSC55 or PSC90?
I'm shopping for a case for the Canon PowerShot SD600. From what I've read here, the PSC-90 is a great case for this camera. But Canon also has a soft leather case, the PSC-55, which might be as good or better. Has anyone compared the two? I'd be interested in seeing any comments pro or con. | 1positive
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Carpal Tunnel
I've been using traditional optical mouse devices. But due to small desk space, I wanted to try trackball devices. The idea was that trackball device stays in one place so I wouldn't need much desk space. I got the Logitech Cordless Trackman and man am I ready to go back to good old mouse devices!!Cons:- After a day's use I am feeling pain in my thumb, and fore arm. Classic Carpal Tunnel symptoms!- While the trackball is quick in movements, it is difficult to work with when you need to be very precise. So clicking on small buttons requires multiple attempts.- Click 'n drag / Drag 'n drop actions are quite tricky. Not as intuitive as with traditional mouse devices.- The device comes with a sensor that is huge. Almost the size of a mouse itself. As I said, I wanted to reduce the space required on my desk, and I ended up having gained very little!Pros:- It's a large device. Good for people with large hands. Provides a lot of support.- Easy connectivity. I'm using Windows XP. Plug 'n play! | 0negative
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So far So good
I bought two of these a few months ago but was a bit skeptical because of the low price relative the buying from Olympus (bought from this vendor [...]). So far they have performed great. I keep one full and one in the camera and have never had occasion to drain them both, even after a full weekend use. | 1positive
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Beware, not as pictured...
I ordered this because it A) came up in a search for "cage nuts" and B) because the picture shows a set of cage nuts, washers and screws.This product is just the screws. Lame. | 0negative
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A complete waste of money!!
This is about the worst product I have ever purchased for use as a wireless router!! It worked once, poorly, and then not again. Spent countless hours on the phone with technical support, with no luck. The company DOES NOT stand behind the product. They just tried to wear me down with repeated "visit" to their technical support department because they did not want to replace the product!! I will certainly never buy Linksys again. There are better brands out there. | 0negative
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Not Up To Snuff
I've had this flash drive for 9 months (since March 2007), and today it died completely. It's fried. This happened spontaneously while my computer was dead, so I don't have a backup. I didn't abuse it, and it was under normal conditions in my pocket, and now I'm very unsatisfied.BUY A FREAKING SANDISK!!! | 0negative
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Not so great.... 2 Stars are generous...
After about ten uses in my compatible Fuji FinePix A500 the card won't format in the camera or computer. The last time is was used the batteries in the camera died while shooting, so I'm thinking that might have something to do with it.... Not worth the hassle... SD and CF cards have my future business... | 0negative
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did not work for me
The connector was very loose in my iPod Touch (fine in my stereo). Could not get good sound; sounded like the music was playing underwater. Tried a couple different stereo ports. Oh well! | 0negative
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iPod Touch
Ordered iPod Touch to replace older Video iPod. It is great! Music sounds good, videos are super, movies are actually watchable. Combine that with WIFI and Safari browsing and you have a great multimedia device. | 1positive
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Does the job
Very easy to install but the hard part is removal. There is no way to recognize how the 4-way key fits without trial and error. Other than that, very happy. Best price I found. | 1positive
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Very nice, heavier iron
I bought this iron 2 weeks ago, hoping I wouldn't have to dampen my cotton T-shirts first. Works like a charm, although I am not used to the slight drag of the sole plate vs. non-stick sole plates. The maximum fill line is a bit hard to see; use 1/2 cup water and it will fill the iron perfectly. The spray feature is a bit irritating, as you have to aim at least 10" back of the wrinkle you want to treat. The separate water tank feature is a waste; who wants to stop in the middle of ironing, wait for the iron to cool and then fill the tank? Just as easy to use a measuring cup, although the iron should be unplugged. Time will tell if it is the good quality it appears to be. | 1positive
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garmanmania
I have found this unit to be difficult to use and would not reccomend it. Lowrance makes a much better and user friendly unit! | 0negative
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Abyssmal
The fact that these headphones have a 3-star rating causes me to lose confidence in the Amazon review system. After my Sennheiser CX500s died and had to be returned, I thought I would use these headphones until I bought a suitable replacement. After about 20 seconds of trying, I decided to toss them. Compared to the Sennheisers, they sound like listening to a tinny radio while wearing metal bucket over your head. Only by shoving them as far as I could into my ear canal and actually holding them there did I get them to approach an near-acceptable sound. If these were meant to be canal phones, their bulbous shape certainly doesn't make them easy to use as such, as it just causes them to push themselves out of the ear. Please, please do yourself a favor and buy some real earphones. | 0negative
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Sellerman doesnt exist!
This joker (Sellerman)....never responded to my emails........and I never recieved merchandise.....and best yet....I was billed for it!BEWARE of this seller!! | 0negative
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Never got to work
I tried putting this into 2 different computers. I've tried it with Windows XP Pro, Vista Home Premium, and Windows 7 Ultimate. Could not get the drivers to install on any of them. I'd stay away from this card | 0negative
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Sony HBH300 review
I purchased the Cardo Scala 500 headset a few months ago. The battery life and sound is good. The fit is so so. Some flopping around the ear. Although it is lightweight, the Cardo hurt my ear slightly. I did not like the range at all. Five to 10 feet is the max. I also had the Motorola HS820. It did not fit my ear at all. I gave it to my wife to use. She seems to like it. I decided on the Sony after reading some reviews. Most were positive. The range is great. I tested it at up to 30 feet with barely any static. Sound is very good. The boom helps. Driving with the windows down posed problems. The volume is too low. I have to force the headset into the ear canal to hear the conversation. The ear piece does not fit in the ear canal precisely. It is above the canal. Not much can be done to adjust the fit. I experimented with a few Jabra gels I have from my corded headsets. The sound is increased but the irritation to the ear is also increased. Also the gel creates more heat because the gel is in the ear canal. The charger feels like it can break (two little prongs).The headset itself feels better made than the Cardo. If not for the fit and low volume I would have given it 5 stars. The additional $15 I paid for the Sony is well worth it. | 1positive
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it does not work
The converter does not work at all. Windows does not even see the device when it plugs in. Why would you try to make a few dollars by wasting other people's time. | 0negative
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Stay away from this camera!
I bought this camera about four months ago after reading some good reviews, boy were they wrong! For the price, the resolution is good, but I expected better. The macrofocus does not work well at all, and I have a hard time getting a picture off indoors. The "no red-eye" feature just makes you have "green-eye" instead. I would not recommend this camera to anyone. Go buy a Canon instead, stick to those companies that know something about photography. | 0negative
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Bought 3, all 3 are bad
I bought these to use as printer cables. I plugged this cable into a brand new HP OfficeJet 6500A AiO printer. Prints ok, but refuses to scan. I try a different brand 6' cable. Everything works fine. I try the other 2 Cables To Go 13400's that I bought. Exactly the same failure. | 0negative
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Overall a great keyboard
I have had this keyboard for over 2 years and it has worked great for me. I love the ergonomic design and the padded wrist rest. The only complaint I have about it is the space bar which makes a lot of noise when you hit it and takes more pressure than other keys due to the design. If they ever decide to improve it they could split it into two buttons and that would easily fix the problem. | 1positive
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Very reliable, easy network setup.
Used in an office, as the only printer for three people. Very reliable, rarely fails to print on the first try. My biggest complaint would be the location of the power button. This is a large (and tall) printer, so if you put it somewhere with limited space, the power button is hard to access. Lights on top are not labeled or marked clearly at all. Without the manual in hand, troubleshooting any error light at all is impossible. Fortunately, the error rate is very low, so that's just a minor nuisance. | 1positive
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You get what you pay for
I would recommend another brand, as the quality of this jewel case is very poor. Extremely flimsy (two of ten cracked in shipping), very cheesy product. I would not store valuable projects in these. | 0negative
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Great item, gives better reception flexabilty
Adding this to my 'boom box' xm radio was just what I wanted. Now I can get better reception without ballancing the radio on a shelf, a railing or a window sill. Nice long cord and great sensitivity. | 1positive
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So cool. Perfect for cameras.
I bought this for my Nokia 808 and attached it to the tripod mount. I love the fact that this can be twisted around tree branches or just held still as a tripod. It's tiny so I can take this on vacation. There is a little metal screw at the top for the tripod mount so you should just put this in your checked baggage. Now, with my camera, I can set this up for a time-lapse shots and see the sun set. I've seen it . . . it's beatiful . . . why do my eyes hurt? Why? just kidding.Joby makes much larger ones and ones with magnetic tips at the end. Best to investigate them. Just make sure AMAZON sells them. I can't tell you the trouble I have gone through with other sellers and when I write what I think about the product from other sellers, they are actually bold enough to call my cellphone. What?? They try to bribe me to change my review. No thanks. Do a quality job and that is all I ask.Back to the tripod, if you are an amateur photographer or serious one, this is a necessary tool in your kit. There are much larger and more expensive tripods from some Italian company but I think this is quite nice. Enjoy! | 1positive
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Not a complaint to be made about this!
I had been through the bag routine, my wife always wondered why I was so obsessed with ordering camera bags. I could *NEVER* find one that was just right for what I needed. I almost ordered the 151x model which would've ended up being too small for my needs. I ended up with the 1610 which is actually the 1614 since I have the model with the dividers. I am glad that I went with the larger sized model, and I don't foresee the need to take this as a carry on.Definitely go with the model that has the dividers, unless you are after the utmost of protection and don't expect to change the configuration around. In researching many people suggested using some adhesive for the foam pieces to help hold them in place. Others also complained of how the wheel support system was built into the case and you had to build padding around it which took away precious space.With the dividers, if I need to make a configuration change, it is as simple as moving the velcro attached dividers. I only realistically have two slots left in the case, and at this point I can't carry my flash bracket or Rayflash in the Pelican as I'm out of space for those longer items.The lid top organizer Pelican - Lid organizer - ballistic nylon will assist you in making the best use of space possible in the case. Initially I was concerned taking out the foam padding protecting the gear from being crushed by pressure on the top. This proved to be totally unfounded. I use the case as a table, seat, or step stool, and it doesn't flex in the least bit. I've seen videos of a loaded case being driven over by a pickup truck and it didn't flex in the least bit! I use my lid organizer to carry all of my batteries, additional memory cards, contracts, pens, business cards, cleaning materials, bride rescue pack, and another highly recommended item, a Pelican Desiccant pack #1500D Pelican Peli Desiccant Silica Gel. I'm quite shocked at how much moisture exists, and I've really only owned this since winter, and haven't been through a humid summer yet! Those people that just throw the little bags from shoe boxes in, aren't doing anything for their gear!!!The wheels work exceptionally well. Last weekend I shot a wedding at a Bed and Breakfast, the service was across a large field. A day after a prolonged rainstorm I had no issues rolling the case across the grassy field. The ladies' heels all sunk into the field though!Four latches around the case ensure a tight locking seal. So good that you can't even latch them if something as small as a single strand of your camera strap is protruding. This is probably by design so that the waterproofing isn't impacted.The multiple lock points have proven useful. I picked up a 6' bike cableAvenir Tightrope Cables (6mm / 6 feet)and use a lettered Master lockMaster Lock 1534D Password Plus Combo Lock in Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red or Silver (Colors Vary), 1-Packso that I can lock the case to a solid object when shooting weddings, or on site. After hearing of cards disappearing from the gift table (from people you know?!) I wanted the extra security.The only con I guess would be weight. My case loaded is pushing 65 pounds. Not enough to take a star off of the rating though. I love having a bulletproof case, and it even floats loaded with all of that gear. | 1positive
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yes, another black screen
I purchased this camera in November 2002. For almost 2 years it functioned perfectly, then about 6 weeks ago, I suddenly had a black screen. It is now in for repair for the black screen problem for the third time in 6 weeks. Fortunately, I purchased a 4 year extended warranty policy, and it hasn't cost me for the attempted repairs. I didn't know the problem could be corrected by whacking the camera! However, under the extended warranty no lemon policy, after this 3rd attempt to fix the problem, I will be able to get a full purchase price credit towards a new camera of my choice. (Thanks Best Buy). I will stick with the Sony because I have the extra memory sticks, but I will definately buy the extended warranty again. | 0negative
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Ol' Ricky Bob
I bought this unit for two reasons- I was tired of Yahoo maps being incorrect, and this unit was cheap (because I am).I tell you, this little beauty is GREAT! not only is it accurate, it is PERFECT for using while driving! If you want a color display, pay more and get one, but this monochrome unit is just fine (since you should be watching the road anyway). The voice directions are terrific and clear, the unit is VERY easy to set up and use (easy as an iPod). No big manual required at all! I'd buy this again in a second!!!! | 1positive
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Exactly what I was looking for!
I bought this camera for a trip to London which I've just retutned for. The camera was perfect: small, light weight, quick, and enough settings to get great pictures. For such a price this camera is a really good choice. The stabalizing is really nice and there are enough other settings to make it pretty well suited for taking any picture. For a compact camera at a low (realtivley) price this is awesome! | 1positive
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80% failure
Well... I played russian roulette with these disks and lost. Out of the first 10 I burned 8 were bad.These probelms:bad media - wouldn't write,successful burn, but would not load on a dvd player,would load and play, but would have unplayable data on the outer areas of the disk,or PC would not even read the disk to get started.Tried 3 different burners - samsung, dell, and asus - all new, working fine, no other problems. Both XP, Windows 7, and for kicks Windows 8 RC (which BTW I could not stand).Tried multiple programs, tried buring iso's, dvd files, copying, you name it.I did notice these weird concentric rings on the write surface on several of the disks - I had that "oh no" moment and sure enough I am sitting here writing a review to warn others.Good luck.Back you go to Amazon. | 0negative
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Ink cartridge works great
Arrived quickly. I let it sit in an upright position for a couple days just to be safe. Installed it and it works perfectly, just like one from the store at twice the price. | 1positive
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dropped frames galore
I bought this cable because it had so many good reviews. It worked the first few times I used it, but now when I capture video from my hv20, I get hundreds of dropped frames, in even 1 or 2 minutes of footage. Now I have to buy a brand new cable ... Ugh. | 0negative
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Awesome device
I love how portable the speakers and how it gives you the option to use an outlet or batteries to power it. The remote does not work well, however I never use it anyways (I would rather see what I am listening to). They are reliable as well. | 1positive
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Buyer Beware
The Turtle Video Advantage PCI capture card fails to operate at all in a system built around an Intel D915GAV motherboard.An email dialog with Turtle Beach support indicates, "Our lab technicians have done extensive testing and found that there might be an incompatibility problem in the new Intel integrated audio and video chipsets."Also read the RETURN/REFUND POLICY section in the document at ftp://ftp.voyetra.com/pub/tbs/videoadv/5219999.txt.(FAQ sheet 5219999.txt, dated 05-04-05 for the Video Advantage PCI)On May 9 of 2005, this document indicates:"ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!!......."All products are sold on an *AS IS* basis. VTB does NOT warrant that the functions of our products will meet your requirements / expectations or that operation will be uninterrupted or error free. You assume the responsibility for selecting the product to achieve your intended results and for the use and results obtained from it."In my opinion, this is a TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN policy.Returns are commonplace at most hardware and software retailers. | 0negative
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I will NEVER buy RCA again - EVER
This completely died after a few months. We sent it in to the warranty work company, figured we would give it a try instead of being out $175. Well sending it to TX was like donating it to charity involuntarily. We call and we call and we call, get to talk to people in India who read a script, we no longer support this product. Or my favorite, the person who told us what we wanted to hear . We gave them the Fedex Ground tracking # to prove delivery, they said, someone will contact you within 48 hours , that was 3 weeks ago. Big rip off. We would have kept it ourselves and popped open the seals and fiddled with it some - if we would have known they were just going to steal it from us. Sworn off of RCA for life and will tell everyone i know to never buy their products. | 0negative
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Not that practical...
I had this for a few months and for a time it worked perfectly. About a week ago the wireless connection started to short out. The keyboard would only work in certain places and the mouse was VERY finicky. I tried changing out the batteries and the USB port it was plugged into, but still the same problem. The design of the USB receiver leaves something to be desired, with the end sticking out so far on that thin piece, leaves room for it to break if bumped. (that is what happened as well.) When calling the Kensington Warranty folks to cash in on the 5-year warranty... nope, the problem was due to misuse.... Misuse?? bumping the computer? Not a good experience AT ALL. | 0negative
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To Many Problems
This product has to many situations in which it would not work and not enough that would work. The tech support was all email. That is OK however, you try a fix and wait on the next email. I did not buy this product to have problems. I bought it to use. I returned it and used another product that worked out of the box. | 0negative
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Great filter!
I have a Pentax K-30 Camera, and just purchased the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR lens. I was looking for a good filter to protect my new lens. The 49mm B&W Filter screwed right on perfectly, and my lens cap goes right on to this just great. So far it seems it is easy to keep clean, and I have not noticed any smudging. To me the picture quality seems the same indoors, and I am hoping with the UV Haze protection it will help with my outdoor shots. I just ordered the 52mm filter to protect my Pentax 18-55mm lens. | 1positive
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Good product
This is the second Seagate HD I've bought and I recommend their quality. All either of them do is work as they are supposed to work. My older, smaller HD is four years old. | 1positive
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Better than my last set of headphones.
This set of headphones is great. I like how it cancels out a significant amount of noise. I do not like how tight it fits around my head and ears. I wear eyeglasses and it starts to hurt around my ears after a few minutes. Overall, very happy about my purchase. | 1positive
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Awful
The touch screen stops working in a week, i found many people with the same problem, see http://origamiproject.com/forums/thread/25383.aspxSkype doesn't works either , a lot of echos.Don't buy this thing. Pretty but awful. 1299.00, my worst buy ever. | 0negative
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Belkin Quality and Excellence!
I've been using Belkin products for years from cable modems and wireless routers to USB, HDMI, mini stereo, ethernet cables and now these excellent RF coaxial cables. Like many Belkin products, it comes with their unbeatable lifetime warranty.They are built to last as well as provide high performance. Like their other products, this cable is very high quality using nitrogen-injected dielectric material and 24K gold plated connector ends with a yellow band for easy ID amongst other cables. I would easily stack up these Belkin cables next many of the Monster RF coaxial cables, but at a fraction of the price. This is an excellent, economical investment in any home theatre system or whatever.Amazon offers some really good prices on these puppies too. | 1positive
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Only 2 Years and then MORE MONEY
The product works well. The rub comes in that you need to purchase a new license in order to continue using product. They don't tell you that it'll only work for 2 years. It'd be nice if someone challenged them on not being truthful with consumers and we all got a portion of our money back. I will not continue to support them by purchasing a new license every year or two. | 0negative
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Does not Fit
This is advertised as a 1st generation Kindle book. It did not fit the 1st generation Kindle, it did not fit any Kindle! It is too small for the 1st Gen and too loose for any other. I don't know what the sellers thought it was to fit. | 0negative
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PS2 keyboard and mouse work without REBOOT!!! :)
Often times as a technician, you're stuck with old PS2 keyboard and mouse to use. The problem with using PS2 is that it requires a restart of your PC if connected "after" you've already booted up. This adapter solves that. Now you can plug in any PS2 mouse and keyboard into a single USB port on the fly and it's automatically recognized by Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OSX! Works great and is very durable (going on 2 years of use now). | 1positive
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not worth $...
the only thing special about this cd-player is how slim it is. The sound quality is ... considering i bought a cheaper 50 dollar cd player with way better bass and sometimes better sound. another thing i didnt like was the the only way you could turn on special features like bass boost was by using the remote. i did like the rechargeable batteries, but if you want to use regular AA batteries you need to attache a bulky peice of plastic onto the back the holds the batteries. an overall good cd player but not worth anywhere near the $... that amazon wants for it. | 0negative
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Useful and cheap
I picked this up due to the price and have been pleasantly surprised - it is small, but sturdy enough to support my Canon Digital Rebel XT with the 28-135mm IS USM lens. It can be a bit tricky to get it balanced, but it works. For the price, I can't think of anything better - it fits in your camera bag and if it breaks, buy another. | 1positive
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GREAT T.V.
I probably spent 60 hours researching this TV. During my research I learned about a few possible downsides; the DLP chip is not the newest, greatest version. Picture quality when going through a digital cable box, in the lower 100 channels is not as good as higher numbered channels or when the cable is connected directly. The PIP controls are awkward. But the pros far outweighed the cons. I ordered the set.The picture, especially in HIDEF is unbelievable. If you like PIP you can actually watch the equivalent of two 32" simultaneously.One thing I really like about DLP is that there is no worry about picture degradation or burn in. I also own a LCD TV. That sets owners manual states not to watch shows that don't fill the whole screen more then 10% of the time. I don't like having to "zoom" pictures to fill the screen. With the HLR56687W, it is a non-issue. Those shows that don't fill the entire screen are still plenty big, and because of the design of the TV I usually don't even notice that they are not wide format.Amazon.com was $500 less then Circuit City on this set. Also Amazon.com only charged $149 for delivery and setup. Almost all the other internet sites selling this set wanted between $215 and $300 for delivery "to the door only".If you are looking for a large screen TV, BUY THIS SET, you will not be sorry! | 1positive
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Cooks slow and is hard to clean
I've had this grill for over a year. I am actually on my second one because the non-stick coating came off after the second time I cleaned the original one. The cooking results are okay, and I liked the way everything came out. However, it's just not worth all the trouble.The grill takes forever to heat up and takes a very long time to cook the food. Last time I used it, I got so fed up that I transferred the food to my Foreman grill. As other reviewers have mentioned, it's also a huge pain to clean. Stuff seems to stick to the non-stick surface to the extent that you spend more time cleaning it than you did cooking the meal and eating it. I've had to buy a small brush to help clean out the baked on black residue from the ridges, but then found even more crap stuck to the indentations on the bottom. I was very tempted to just throw it away after 25 minutes had passed and I was still finding stuff. And I'm not cooking a rack of ribs soaked in BBQ sauce, I'm cooking mostly lean marinated chicken breasts. Also, the little pan that holds the water is awkward to maneuver. You have remove it from the plastic base as gently as possible so as not to spill the now dirty water, or you carry it still in the base and then that gets dirty when you dump out the water.I've given up using this thing, sadly. It's just way more work than any other appliance I've ever owned and I have better things to do with my time than to spend 30 minutes or more trying to get it clean after one use. I plan on donating it and hopefully someone will find it useful. Too bad, I liked the idea of this grill. | 0negative
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worked one week
Nice product but it worked only 1 week with my 90W laptop, then blew the fuse. Should ship with an extra fuse. | 0negative
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do yourself a favor & get the GoType
You want a keyboard. You're sick of entering everything with the stylus and I don't blame you. Now you have to decide between the Landware GoType Pro and the Targus fold-up model. I picked the GoType because it seemed sturdier, more durable, doubled as a HotSync cradle, and came with free software. It's also cheaper.When I opened the box I was shocked to see how small the GoType is -- it folds down into a very compact unit. I admit I was slightly worried about the small keys but I adjusted to them within an hour. The pull-out foot at the base of the keyboard makes it balance perfectly on my lap. The design is very functional -- MemoPad, DateBook, Address Book buttons right on the keyboard, the screen tilts at a nice angle, and there's a slot for your stylus. Now I lie on my bed and use my Visor and keyboard rather than sitting at my desk to use my PC. I didn't expect much of the free software, but I was pleasantly surprised. TakeNote is a full-featured word processing application! I'm now using it in place of Wordsmith.I unhesitatingly recommend this product. I only wish I'd ordered it sooner. | 1positive
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Do not buy ANYTHING RIO-Pieces of Junk, Support Sucks!
I got this last August for my birthday. In January I could no longer transfer music on any of 2 computers to the player. I've been dealing with tech support since then and have not got an answer still. Also, when I set the FM stations to pre-sets, they are erased each time I turn the player off. My husband also had a Rio player, can't remember which model, and his just stopped working completely. Needless to say, I hate RIO and would never buy anything from them again. | 0negative
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NIce - when it works
Turns itself on for no reason at times -- very frustrating when you go to use it and find the battery is dead. Soft reset is something you will do regularly -- especially three to five times after synchronization. I would definitely not buy an HP handheld again at this point.And, yes, I upgraded software, firmware, and synchronization software. Nothing changed. And, in hopes a new operating system and other upgrades would fix the problems, I let the one year warranty expire. That was a mistake. My previous Palm device was wholly reliable. | 0negative
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Go-Nets Lack of Worth
I recently purchase a Go-Net Adapter for my online gaming on the PS2 console. It works with older online games such as OFFROAD FURY 2, but will not work with newer games like SOCOM 2, My Street, Midnight Club2, and any other of the new online games. I am now an owner of the SONY adapter, and highly reccomend spending the extra 15-20 bucks, and saving your time. So, to make it simple, DONT BUY GO-NET, Save and BUY SONY!!! | 0negative
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Very Nice and Cheap
I was looking for a relatively portable, quality, and inexpensive set of speakers for my laptop (as it is a huge pain to move that 5.1 set, with all its wires and satellites).For that purpose, you probably will not find a better buy. There's only two wires and speakers to move around, the wires extend far enough to put the speakers as far apart on your desk as you want, and the quality is crisp and clear. I'm no audiophile, to be sure, but the only thing these speakers left to be desired for in audio quality is more bass. Then again, I'm used to have a strong subwoofer. There was no static, though, and no tin reverberation to high-pitched sounds.I also like that these speakers are rectangular and have very little curve to them. As I have them on the two edges of my table bookshelf, I can prop even my heaviest books against them without being afraid they will slip out and fall on my table.A great buy, in other words. | 1positive
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Great Switch, Good Value
I use this with a Mac Pro and PC. I use this switch with my main monitor and my second monitor has two switchable inputs. With this setup I have one keyboard, trackball, speakers and two monitors instantly switchable, very simple. When I called Trendnet they said this wasn't possible. I went shopping for two-monitor KVM switches $150+ when this arrived. I hooked it up and it has performed flawlessly. Highly recomended especially at this price! | 1positive
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Very nice product
This product have a very clear picture even on slow networks. It is very easy to clear up the picture if it is distorted. Have had no issues with lag at all. It is also nice to be able to posistion the camera any where and not have the limitations of a stand or the laptop screen as to where you can posistion the camera at. | 1positive
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TOO EASY! GREAT QUALITY
Ok, what I wanted was an easy to use digital camera/printer bundle. I found it. The set up directions were fool proof. I set up the camera and dock....then took, saved and printed a fabulous print (start to finish) in less than 10 minutes. This from a woman who still has no idea "how to get the pictures out of the digital camera" when it comes to our old digital camera. This is a great little package for beginners who are intimidated by technology. And I MUST add that the print quality is exceptional. I never expected such crisp clear prints from home. Great little camera/printer for the price. | 1positive
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A very good buy
I bought this to replace a "b" USB wireless adapter that was years old. I followed the directions that other reviewers kindly supplied in how to install the Zonet driver from the little CD-ROM that came in the box. The device was immediately recognized by my Win XP system. The only disappointment I have with it is that the signal strength is "very good" and not "excellent" as it was with my old adapter. Nevertheless I still have a 54 Mbps wireless connection. At $15, it is a very good addition to my setup. | 1positive
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Good Buy
Works good, looks good, great labeling. Havent had a power surge but I feel safer with my electronics plugged into it. | 1positive
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Ultra Thin
This cable is perfect for running under carpet if you have the right tool. There are no humps in carpet. Picture quality is very good. | 1positive
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Bad choice if you value sound quality!
After reading several bad reviews about this transmitter, I decided to give it a shot anyways. What a bad idea. I searched through every channel to try to find decent reception. The best channel was far less than tolerable as far as I am concerned. I have over $1500 worth of sound in my car that I am not about to put to waste! If you value sound quality even a little bit, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!I do have a suggestion, however. If you have an aftermarket CD player, this is your savior! Peripheral Electronics sells a cable that connects directly to the back of your CD player through the auxiliary jack.The other end connects to your headphone jack. IT SOUNDS GREAT!!! It is called Connex2car. NOTE: THESE ARE BRAND SPECIFIC TO THE CD PLAYER! Another great thing is that it works for ANY MP3 player! The only negative about this product is that it does not charger your player, which can easily be fixed by buying just the car charger for your player without the transmitter. HAPPY LISTENING! | 0negative
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Not very good at all
This product first of all, has no manual or anything. I was actually surprised because it was missing this. I pluged it into my pc and the mic didnt work at all. Their site is not very detailed and does not even say anything in their Faq. It doesnt even mention ANYTHING about the system requirements. This product is horible! | 0negative
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Good camera
I have used this for a number of years now and it does a fairly good job. The only problem I have with it is that it can be very difficult to get yourself lined up so that you are looking directly in the camera. You have to look slightly below the lens to a spot on your monitor. That doesn't make sense to me and it makes recording videos that you'll share on blogs kind of difficult. | 1positive
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Drive did not recognize the discs
My Lite-On drive meets the required specifications for using these discs, but none of the discs are recognized. I even flashed my drive with updated firmware, but it still will not read or burn these discs. | 0negative
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Good for Home...not for Enterprise
Outstanding Router were it not for some wireless glitches. I now share my wireless network with my inlaws 3 houses away (though clear line of sight). Took a long time to sort out why I couldn't maintain a wireless connection even within my house though...and I note some people think the wireless does not even work.A review of the product at "Tom's Hardware" website finally pointed me to the problem. Apparently, the router has some hardware issues related to their Security feature. If you enable WPA-2 the signal can drop by more than 85% leading you to believe it doesn't work...I'd suggest you read that review.Based on that, I removed the Security settings and all my problems with dropped connections etc. ceased. I provide some security by using the MAC Filtering and not transmitting the SSID. I suspect that is sufficient for a home router but not for an enterprise. But I could not engage the WPA-2 (either TKIP or AES) and get any reliable range or connection out of this router. Caused a great deal of frustration for awhile. But now it works great and I get the range and speed I was hoping for. | 1positive
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Bad print server
I just installed this print server on my home network. Originally it worked on my Linux and Windows 7 systems. Now it works on neither. It reports the printer is off-line all the time. When it was printing it was very slow. I have updated the firmware to the latest. The only driver available is several years old and will not even install on my Windows 7 machine. | 0negative
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does it matter?
very awkward hood which by appearance is quite small. not sure if it acutally makes a difference and so far i've left it off the lens. not quick to get on and off. | 0negative
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ipod Video is better
In terms of features, interface, usability, ease-of-use.. ipod wins hands down.(but I must admit that I like the 8G capacity!) | 0negative
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Did not like proprietary layout
I could not get use to the proprietary layout of the Delete, Home, End, Insert, Page Up, and Page Down keys. I do not like the way the function keys are setup nor do I like having to use the F Lock button. If you can get over these issues, then it might work well for you. If you have to use standard layout keyboards as well as this keyboard, then the two different layouts may cause you grief. | 0negative
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Sport Notebook Backpack
I did not give 5 stars because the handle broke on the first day I used. I sent the email to Amazon and they responded quickly. They sent me another new one right way. As today, I don't have any problems. I love the product. | 1positive
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Monster ULT V800 CV-4 Ultra 800 Component Video Cables (4 feet)
The cables have excellent build-quality and appear to provide superior quality of performance in the few days I have used it so far. This to me is in line with the reputation of Monster I have heard so far. However, the connector end that fits over the jack to lock the cables were extremely tight. It took a lot of strenous effort of push them onto my BluRay player output jacks and my AV reciever inputs. Once they fitted in, they are however quite secure and work just fine.Monster ULT V1000 CV-4 Ultra 1000 Component Video Cables (4 feet) | 0negative
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Good concept but far from perfect.
Pros:*Clip on clip;*Rotating clip;*Strong plastic;*Rubber hinge and clasp concept keeps the case as one unified piece;*Bottom iPod ports are easily accessed with the case on;*Screen protector is permanent and set in from the case, limiting scrathes;*Rubber padding on back keeps the back of the case from getting scrathed when sitting on desk or table.Cons:*Case is difficult to open and close, especially when an iPod is inside;*Case is not quite long enough. Even with lots of pushing and pressing, the bottom of my Nano extends about .25mm below the case;*There are no bottom bracings like with the Griffin iClear polycarbonate case;*Case is misshapen so that it is not a snug fit when the Nano is in the case;*Rubber cover over the clickwheel is strong but too thick so i cut it up and removed it. I put a plastic film over the clickwheel to give it some protection. That works great;*All these plexiglass type cases will eventually get scrathed up. | 0negative
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Didn't work with SD card
I purchased this item along with a 2GB SD card to use with my desktop computer. The desktop recognizes the reader but says there is no media. I took the SD card out and put it into my laptop's built in reader and it immediately found the card and showed 2GB of free space. So the card is fine, but the reader is DOA. | 0negative
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Very frustrated!
I just got this printer dock with a camera, and the printer feature is a real pain! The paper will almost never feed no matter what I've tried. When it does feed, it ends up jamming. I only successfully printed one picture and tried 7 others and then the laminate was gone. I'm very unhappy with it and will probably send it back. | 0negative
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Not worth buying at any price
At first glance, the P421 appears to be a well-made progressive scan DVD player at a very attractive price. But don't be seduced by its handsome front panel or sale prices that seem too good to be true. Believe me, this player is not a good buy at any price!The picture and sound quality are fine, but the scan speed is awful! The unit only responds to the remote controls (two are provided) when it feels like it, so you are forced to push the same buttons over and over again before it finally wakes up. This problem is so frustrating that it quickly negates any positive qualities this player may have.After watching just one DVD, I packed it up and returned it for a refund. Spare yourself the aggravation. You can do MUCH better than this for just a few dollars more! | 0negative
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Wow! Did the job for me.
I thought all the data on my USB external drive was toast. On a hunch, I ripped open the casing (I practically needed a chisel) and found an IDE drive inside. Commercial data recovery is both expensive and non-secure, so I thought it would be worth $30 to see if this drive had any life left in it.The kit comes with the adapter for two different kinds of drives (not SATA) and a power supply that plugs right into the back of your drive. I wasn't expecting much, but my Win XP machine recognized the drive right away and I was able to recover all the data. I am very pleased with this bit of tech.As others have noted, this device will not win any awards for design or robust construction, but it did the job for me. I can see where people getting rid of old computers might want to keep the old drives in case there is some data they might need and didn't copy over. | 1positive
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Size does matter
Like most of you, I purchased this DVD player for 2 reasons. It was cheap, and it was one of the few DVD players that were small enough to fit next to my TV on my chest of drawers. Great deal, right?Well, I've had this thing for about 5 months and I can tell you, it won't last. Often times the DVD that's playing will just freeze, forcing you to restart the DVD player. Other times it won't even read the DVD when you put it in, and just gets stuck on the "Loading" screen, which forces you to restart the player. I've also noticed that if I stack more than 4 DVDs with cases on top of the DVD player, it also effects the playing. It just seems to be a very fragile cheaply made item.If it's worth it to you to fork out $35-$50 on a DVD player that will last you about 6 months, then this product is for you. | 0negative
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Burst my bubble.
I didn't have high expectations for this item.... I just wanted something simple that would display a few pics of my neice for my mom to show off to her friends. It was going to be a gift, but after receiving it, I realized that it was a piece of junk. Sure, the software is easy to use, but after resizing the pics to the manufacturer's specifications, I realized that nothing would help this thing work the way it should. After uploading about a dozen different pictures, there was not one that would allow the viewer to comprehend what the picture was of. The display was fuzzy, and just a general disappointment. Save your fifty bucks and go develop your photos on snapfish dot com into a hardcover photo album, and enjoy! That's what I did, and I only regret that I wasted so much time on this crappy product. | 0negative
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DVD Bag
This is a nice bag and it was shipped very quickly. It was listed as a bag for a 7-9 inch DVD player. I have a 9 inch screen Toshiba DVD player and it did not fit in this bag. I would suggest that you include the dimensions of the bag as well so this does not continue to happen. | 1positive
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A disappointment
I had high hopes for this monitor after reading other reviews, but pulled it out of the box, plugged it in, and felt a pang of disappointment. Pixels are apparently missing in the screen, making small green dots appear on the desktop that can't be removed. I was also disappointed that the viewable screen was only 12" wide and 9" tall -- not even close to the full 15" as stated in earlier reviews. I'll be returning the unit for a full refund. It's unfortunate, because the monitor itself looks great on my desk. | 0negative
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very badly built
Dont' get it unless you have warranty on both the lens and your camera. Very badly built!!!! (the connecting piece is made of plastic, instead of metal, which other canon lens usually use.)!!! On the 10th times using it, it get stucked in the camera when i was having my vacation in sdyney ( i live in California) . Eventually I took no pictures for the whole day in sydney. and now both the lens and camera were sent to Canon for repair. | 0negative
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Great Computer Headset
Purchased these as replacement headset for my laptop. I wear these upside down, while on my laptop and these allow me to watch tv also. I just take one side out of my ear if I need to hear the tv. The sound quality is great. Price was right. | 1positive
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Small and spacious
This backpack is small. The only time this is a bad thing is when you try to stuff too much in.If you can understand its size limits (no encyclopedias) you will love it.The laptop section is well protected. A spiral notebook can fit in there, too. The camera holder is great.The weight distribution is nice, although I have not worn it for longer than half an hour, yet. The clip in the front helps bring the weight across the shoulders and chest. No bouncing or loose straps here.You will definitely impress people with this. Yeah I know trying to impress people is morally reprehensible, but get a grip. This backpack will make people jealous.The top handle is very nicely padded. You could carry it across an airport just by the top handle. I got it wet tonight and there were no problems. I did not go to a water park, but the rain just beaded up and either rolled off or evaporated. | 1positive
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Better throughput than a P4
This cost effective dual processor setup is easier to install and has better overall throughput for multitasking than my P4 3.0ghz. I am going to use it as a webserver. I would have given it a 5 star but the IDE controller went out in less than 2 years. | 1positive
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Piece of junk
We purchased this from Walmart in 2008 and it has barely worked since then. The digital sound kept going in and out like something said previous, it doesn't play most legally purchased DVDs, and the remote just stops working to where it will only turn the system on and off. I contact Philips and they said have it repaired at local shop. Our decision is to throw this piece of junk away and never buy anything with Philips name on it again!!! | 0negative
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And 6 months later.........
Well after six months of seldom use and many untanglings the Sparks have become Sparkless! Apparently a wire has become frayed where you plug them into your listening device. On the Koss website they want $6.00 for S&h to replace. No way go for a different brand. The tape I had to use over the outer holes to reduce bass was annoying as well. | 0negative
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Slow as Heck, Heats Up Like an Oven, Sleeps Like a Baby
I had this drive from a long time ago.As the title said, it was extremely slow, and got hot super quick (there are vents on the "foot" but it didn't help much, and if you accidentally cover the vents, you're screwed), and would go to sleep and never wake up. I had to unplug and replug the USB chord again to get it to wake up.Luckily, current drives have evolved a lot better off.If you ever see one of these around, buy it for a buck to frame up on the "Wall of Shame." | 0negative
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Would be great if they worked.
The price was wonderful but after about an hour of trying on two different stereos I couldn't get them to work. I could pick up other radio stations in the area but not my stereo. I've heard that wireless speakers are a risky buy but I had hoped for the best. Maybe they'll work on someone else's machine but they sure didn't for me. | 0negative
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