Archive for August, 2009

iPod Touch Armband / Arm Band by iArmbands for 8 gig, 16 gig, and 32 gb (1st and 2nd generation - 1G & 2G)

Monday, August 31st, 2009


I bought this item mainly as a case to protect my Itouch. I'm not a runner so I didn't need anything that attached to my arm but since the reviews said it was easy to use inside this band I figure it would serve a couple purposes.

The price is EXCELLENT, especially since Ipod wants for the same thing.

Even with the band on, I can use the Itouch the same as if it didn't have any band.

And the other day I found out I love the band aspect even more before I wore it to clean my house. What a fabulous thing. Just don't start dancing too much with it because your Itouch will shuffle LOL



iPod Touch Armband / Arm Band by iArmbands for 8 gb, 16 gb, 32 gb, & 64 gb (1st, 2nd & 3rd generation - 1G, 2G & 3G itouch)

Product Description:
Brand new design! Openings in back allow you to charge your iPod touch while it's in the armband. These fit arms from 8 inches to 20 inches (very small to large). Armband has a flap to hold extra headphone length. This is our newest and best armband!

Features:
  • Fits all ipod touch models - 8gb, 16gb, 32gb, & 64gb
  • Made of comfortable black neoprene (same material as wetsuits).
  • Fits arms from 8 to 20 inches!
  • New design - fits great!
  • Great for working out, biking, running, etc.
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 24.98
Lowest New Price: USD 14.98

Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0

Monday, August 31st, 2009


Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0


Hands down the Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 is the best option when it comes to gaming, mainly for first person shooters.

The mouse fits perfectly in your hand, rarely you'll find it too big or too short. The design is great. The weight is perfect, not very heavy and not super light which translates into much more accuracy. There are other mouses in the market with much more buttons. However, those extra buttons are only useful for select games, MMORPGs mostly, like World of Warcraft.

The 3.0 has nothing to envy to other mouses from Razer or Steelseries. Truth is the Intellimouse is been around since almost the beginning of Counter-Strike, Quake, and other popular FPS games, and it's still rocking. Other gaming mouses may offer a more fashionable design, but that's that. They will also be much more costly than the 3.0.

Many professional gaming organizations currently are being sponsored by either Razer or Steelseries, in result, you will get to see Razer and SS products in every major gaming event. Those players are obligated to use the products and it is not necessarily because they think it's the best option, at all. Don't let this to interfere with your purchase. If you want to have the best gaming mouse to excel and improve your game, the Intellimouse is the answer, and the price is very reasonable.

I gave four stars out of five to durability because the reason I bought the 3.0 again was because my last one died. You have to be careful with the cable, and I wasn't.

Average Rating:
Brand: Microsoft
Model: B75-00113

Product Description:
The award-winning IntelliMouse Explorer delivers Microsoft IntelliEye optical technology for top performance, accuracy, comfort, and control. Programmable buttons give you unmatched versatility.

Features:
  • Five programmable buttons
  • Microsoft Optical Technology
  • Wheel scrolling
  • Comfortable ergonomic design
  • PC and Mac compatible
Format: CD
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Optical Mouse|Connection Type^PS/2 or USB|Tracking Method^Optical|Buttons^5|Scrolling Capability^Yes
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 39.95
Lowest Used Price: USD 12.99
Lowest New Price: USD 29.15
Customer Reviews


click, whoops, click, whoops, click !@#$ barely touched it..
It's unfortunate that what otherwise is an excellent mouse is marred by primary buttons so sensitive that that the mere weight of my finger resting on it will cause a click. Seriously, go to a store that has it on display, put your hand on it, and just let your fingers rest on the buttons. I'm a fairly small guy, too, so this isn't a case of gorilla hands.

This issue can be found in all of the Intellimice, but is not present in some of Microsoft's other models, so I know they can correct this. If they did, this mouse would actually deserve its stellar reputation, because the shape, build quality, and performance are quite good. I do wish it were a bit more convex (like say, the wireless mouse 5000), which is a shape that's really growing on me.

Until then, it isn't worth the constant string of profanity that invariably ensues.


Mouse Is Anything But Louse
We needed a new mouse for the Mac we use to power our entire salon operation. This one is a real work horse. Fast, easy to use, very ergonomic. A winner.


Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
Five button mouse is great for browsing the Internet or gaming. The side buttons are great for paging back and forth on the Web. Probably not as good for left handed people. Microsoft make a durable product.


Awesome
Don't know if they still make this mouse so I bought a couple because it works great.

Nikon Coolpix S710 14.5MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Brilliant Silver)

Monday, August 31st, 2009


This camera rocks with its 14.5 pixel lens and its features. The only con I see in it is in the memory when using motion picture feature. But when adding a memory stick, life goes easier! 2 thumbs up for this camera!

Nikon Coolpix S710 14.5MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Brilliant Silver)

Product Description:
Get a camera that's perfect for any type of photographer. The Nikon Coolpix S710 has many features for people who want great pictures without fussing with settings, but it also has complete manual control for those who like to get creative. Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual Exposure Modes Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera setting Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture Smile Shutter - The camera can detect up to three faces with the subject's smile, determine which is closest to the center of the frame, ultimately firing the shutter Face Priority AF - face-finding technology that quickly finds and focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200. Plus, using pixel addition, ISO sensitivity can be set to an amazing ISO 6400 and ISO 12800 (image sizes of 3mb or lower are required) In-Camera Red-Eye Fix D-Lighting - rescue those photos that are too dark for printing by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas 16 Scene Modes High Quality TV Movies with Sound with a press of a button - duration is limited only by the available space on your SD/SDHC card Approx. 42MB Internal Memory Formats - JPEG, AVI, WAV Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.3 x 3.6 x 1 in. (57.5 x 93 x 24 mm) Weight - 5.5 oz. (155g)

Features:
  • 14.5-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
  • 3.6x wide-angle Optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; Optical VR Image Stabilization
  • 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD; Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual Exposure modes
  • Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200; In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and Enhanced Face-Priority AF
  • Captures images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)
Format: CD
Available at Amazon
Lowest Used Price: USD 225.00
Lowest New Price: USD 359.00

Sansa USB Hotsync Rapid Charger and Data transfer

Monday, August 31st, 2009


The main point is that it works.

THOUGH
I gave it a four star because I have to be a little rough with the USB connection. It doesn't seem to just gently slide into place like most USB connections. It may be because it is new, but it is a little annoying have to use unnecessary force and a little scary since I keep thinking something is going to break.

USB Hotsync + Charging [2-IN-1] Cable for SanDisk Sansa c100 / c200 / e200 Series, White



Average Rating:
Brand: Sansa
Model: DSDKSANXDAT1

Product Description:
Weight: 2.5 oz. Compatible with: SanDisk Sansa c100 series (c140 / c150), c200 series (c240 / c250), e200 series (e250 / e260 / e270 / e280), e200R Rhapsody series (e250R / e260R /e270R / e280R) / Sansa Connect / Sansa View / Sandisk Fuze 2GB 4GB 8GB

Features:
  • Update your Sansa at high speed with the latest music and data.
  • The USB Cable offers 400 mbs throughput for quick transfer of your music and data to SanDisk Sansa.
  • USB cable also has charging capability, in addition to hotsync.
  • Color: White
  • Cord Length: 36 inches / 0.91 m
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 10.01
Lowest New Price: USD .1
Customer Reviews


Works Just Okay
It will sync and charge the player but it won't read the external card I had in which sucks because its a 4gb card turning my 2gb player into a 6gb one so I just went ahead and got a whole new player since mine was acting possessed anyway.


Works like the original.
I have a Sansa Fuze, sans original cord. This piece came just in time to revive it's dying battery. It works just like the original; no overheating or transfer issues. Best of all, it came in black! (I like my matching cords)


Works Fine!
I received two of these, both were white. They work fine. Note they bundled both cables in one packaged, but charged shipping for each item. But that still was a good price, so it didn't matter to me.

Opteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR Cameras

Monday, August 31st, 2009



This strap is working out really well for me. I attached it to my EOS Rebel XSI camera and have never since felt the need to take it off for any reason.

Attaching the strap:
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The strap attaches to the camera from the right shoulder strap loop and the tripod mount on the bottom. Once attached, you can still use a shoulder strap with it. There is a loop on the plastic component which screws on to the tripod mount. You attach one end of the shoulder strap to that, and the other end to the left loop on the camera.

You can still mount the whole thing on a tripod as well because the bottom component has a place for attaching the tripod. In short, it doesn't take away any of the existing attachment points which it now occupies.

How the strap feels and works:
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The feel of it in my hand is really comfortable. The exterior looks like black leather and the interior has a rubbery texture so it is slip resistant.

It is very effortless to hold the camera in your hand with the aid of the strap. You just have to curl your fingers around the side of the camera and the strap keeps it secure in your hand. You don't need to grip it between your fingers and your thumb as you would if you didn't have this strap. This allows you to free up your thumb firstly, and secondly it allows more dexterity on your index finger for controlling the shutter release and the wheel. Since your hand is pretty much strapped on, the iso select button is harder to reach.

While the thumb becomes free to control the arrow keys and other buttons, it becomes quite easy to access all those buttons with one hand while your other hand becomes free to control the zoom/focus on the lens.

I can straighten my fingers, palm facing down, and let the camera hang from the strap vertically down while being supported from the strap going around the back of my hand without fear of the camera slipping and falling at all. It is slip resistant and feels securely fastened to my hand as if it was an extension of my hand.

I initially had a tendency to make the strap really tight and barely enough room to slip my hand in there and give me a snug tight fit. This in turn caused the thing to be uncomfortable as I was bending the wrist and overextending my thumb to reach the buttons. I find it much more comfortable if I keep it a little loose so that I can slip my hand easily into it and there's some room for my fingers and thumb to move, some breathing space if you will..

The construction of the product doesn't feel cheap or low quality. The black leather exterior actually looks quite nice. I did have one issue with it however. The plastic component which attaches to the tripod mount has a rubber surface which comes in contact with the bottom surface of the camera. If you screw on the item to the tripod mount too tight, the rubber contact surface tends to come off and stick to the camera, which is kind of low-quality.


Conclusion:
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I think this strap is an absolute must-have. It makes the SLR very effortless to operate with only one hand. For someone who will want to carry the camera in their hand for extended periods of time, for example going for a tour of a museum/zoo etc.. this would be very helpful.

You're essentially buying yourself some insurance with this strap and is not really that bad on a 0+ camera.



Opteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR Cameras



Average Rating:
Brand: Opteka
Model: OPT-GS

Product Description:
The Opteka padded camera grip wraps around the hand, and is designed to stabilize a camera or camcorder when shooting, and to alleviate fatigue during extended sessions of photography or videography. Compatible with all Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, and Samsung DSLR cameras that feature a standard 1/4"-20 tripod socket .

Features:
  • Compatible with all Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, and Samsung SLR cameras that feature a standard 1/4"-20 tripod socket
  • Padded professional quality grip strap
  • Designed to stabilize a camera when shooting
  • Alleviates fatigue during extended sessions
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 29.95
Lowest New Price: USD 9.95
Customer Reviews


fine
its work very well the only thing is if you want to shoot vertically this is not gonna work for you if you have cameras with battery grip


Strap
Fits good and does it's job. It does take some of the weight of your hands while holding the camera. My only regret is I should of purchased two..


Very "Handy"
Don't know if I'm using it "right" but I do know that it seems more convenient to me to pass the strap from the camera across the back of my hand and carry the camera that way while being pretty much always ready to swing the camera up to take a quick shot instead of having it dangling from a neck strap and bouncing on my belly. By the way, I'm using it with a Canon Rebel T1I.

Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327

Monday, August 31st, 2009


I've used the Orbit since it was introduced. Way superior to a mouse; also much easier on your wrist and hand.

Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327

Product Description:
Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse: The comfort and ease of a mouse - the benefits of an optical trackball. The precise optical tracking mechanism is also resistant to dust, reducing the need for regular trackball cleaning. Designed for PCs and Mac's, the Orbit Optical Trackball employs Kensington's Diamond Eye optical technology for smooth, precise cursor movement. Diamond Eye provides unmatched acceleration control, combined with ultra-high speed optical optical technology to produce the ultimate in precision and accuracy. Plus, the Trackball stays in one place, saves valuable desk space. Users tell us the Orbit Optical Trackball delivers great speed and tracking accuracy for the price. Compare the Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse to the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman or Trackman Wheel or Microsoft Trackball Explorer. The Kensington Promise: 5 year warranty with free technical support. Requirements: PC-Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port PC-Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP with PS/2 compatible mouse port Macintosh with OS 10.1.5 or later USB Macintosh with OS 8 & 9, device will only function as a 1-button mouse Software: Not required for basic operation. Kensington MouseWorks - Free download available at www.kensington.com

Features:
  • Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse
  • Comfortable for left or right-handed users
  • Compact design, stays put and takes up less space
  • It's inexpensive, looks cool and performs well
  • Five year warranty
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Trackball|Connection Type^USB|Hand Orientation^Ambidextrous|Tracking Method^Optical|Power Supply Type^Power Via PS/2|Power Supply Type^Power Via USB
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 44.95
Lowest New Price: USD 23.33

10 Pack (4 black + 2 each color) Non-OEM Ink Cartridge for Brother LC61 DCP 165C MFC 250C 255CW 290C 295CN 385CW 490CW 585CW 790CW 5490CW 5890CW 6490CW

Monday, August 31st, 2009


10 Pack (4 black + 2 each color) Non-OEM Ink Cartridge for Brother LC61 DCP 165C MFC 250C 255CW 290C 295CN 385CW 490CW 585CW 790CW 5490CW 5890CW 6490CW


I have been running through ink like a madwoman, because I am working on a journal quilt I print images on fabric square, and they soak up a lot of ink.


I wasn't sure about going with a non-OEM replacement, but I'm not made of money, and I really wanted to complete the project. These ink cartridges are of the same quality as the manufacturer's. I had no problem snapping them into place. They look just like the ones I replaced. And they're WAY less expensive. The ink is just as true and colorfast as that which came with my printer. No running, No fading. No problem.

Average Rating:
Brand: ink4print
Model: LC61BK-2+LC61C-1+LC61M-1+LC61Y-1

Product Description:
Comes with: 4 x Black, 2 x Cyan, 2 x Magenta, 2 x Yellow Compatible with: DCP-165C MFC-250C / MFC-255CW / MFC-290C / MFC-295CN / MFC-385CW / MFC-490CW / MFC-585CW / MFC-790CW / MFC-5490CN / MFC-5890CN / MFC-6490CW

Features:
  • Brand New Volume: Black: 14.6mL Color: 10mL
  • ISO 9001 Manufacturer (Not made by Brother)
  • Shelf Life: 12-18 months
  • Free Shipping!
Available at Amazon
Lowest Used Price: USD 11.99
Lowest New Price: USD 8.10
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 9.49
Customer Reviews


Already reviewed once.....now a second time.
I have already reviewed the product once and gave not so much the product, but the supplier a low rating. The original issue was that there was no instructions provided with the product. The product had a slightly different packaging configuration from the original manufacturer. It was not obvious how to provide access to the ink, and removing the sealed cover was not an easy task. I was not sure if covering to the ink had to be removed completely or just some sort of hole made in the hard glued on plastic covering. I could not find easy access to the supplier, which after a lot of research on my part I determined was somewhere in mainland China. I then attempted to communicate with them to get further information. It was not until I left a low rating on their product that they contacted me, trying to get me to change my rating. This was a "fox was already let into the hen house" kind of thing. One does not change a rating just because the vendor wants you to do so. They seemed not to understand this rationale. I received a couple more emails requesting that I change my rating. For this new rating, I have increased my rating by a couple of stars due to the fact that the product seems to be functioning well. However, I am not sure I would order this particular product again due to the inability to communicate adequately with the supplier. They need a stateside customer relation and support group that can understand and respond promptly to any inquiry about the product.


Affordable ink cartridges
Great alternative to the factory cartridges that cost 4 times as much. They fit in the printer and work just as well. May not last quite as long but for this price I can buy 4 sets for the price of the name brand ones so it is well worth it.

Liftmaster 976LM Security+ Garage Door Opener Keypad

Monday, August 31st, 2009


The product works as intended, so there's not much else to say. I was, however, very pleasantly surprised by the contract vendor for Amazon (BigDoorGuy).

Most transactions I've had left a lot to be desired from a communication standpoint. This group let me know immediately when they received the order; processed the order; then shipped the order.

All went very smoothly.

Liftmaster 976LM 390Mhz Wireless Keyless Entry Pad



Average Rating:
Brand: Chamberlain
Model: 976LM

Product Description:
Compatible with LiftMaster Security+ 390MHz garage door openers and radio control receivers only. Temporary password option. Program code directly from keypad. Backlit keypad. Includes 9V battery.

Features:
  • Compatible with LiftMaster Security+ garage door openers (with orange learn button) and radio control receivers only.
  • Temporary password option.
  • Program code directly from keypad.
  • Backlit keypad. Includes 9V battery
Available at Amazon
Lowest New Price: USD 19.35
Customer Reviews


Works with Raynor Commander
Do your research before purchasing. It is a great product for _YOUR_MODEL_GARAGE_DOOR_ I was unsure before i purchased and did a lot of research and this fit the bill. Beats carrying keys for your door. Also great to let friends and family into the house while away. You can either give them the master code or create single codes.


Loved it!!
It works perfectly without any problem. It was also very easy to install based on the included instruction. Kids don't need to carry a garage remote control to school anymore, and it also eliminates the unintentional opening of the garage door. I strongly recommend this, especially given the reasonable price.


Liftmaster 976lm Keypad
This worked well with my Liftmaster with the ORANGE learn button. I had tried two other remotes purchased from store and they did not work. This took me literally 30 seconds to program.

Casio High-Speed Exilim EX-FC100 9.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black)

Monday, August 31st, 2009


Casio High-Speed Exilim EX-FC100 9.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black)


This is a great toy camera. Great for those of use with big shooters that needed a neat little toy. Some of the shots this thing has pulled off are amazing. The IS is subpar and the picture quality is pretty bad, but that isn't this camera's forte. The high speed capabilities of this thing are amazing. A few months back I had my big canon out at the NHRA nationals but was getting miffed at missing the launch shot. I wanted the perfect shot seeing the sidewall buckle at 8000+ horsepower of top fuel madness. But I missed it every time even with 3.5FPS, I'd either blur it from too small of F and too slow of shutter, or just flat out miss the shot. I thought for a second and whipped my little toy out putting it at 30 fps 15 before and 15 after press and guess what? Time and time again I got the perfect shot that I was looking for. Yes it is grainy, and yes the IS is really bad, but seeing about 12 frames of the launch was simply amazing. I then noticed a helicopter coming in and set it to 30-210fps high speed video and took a great video of the bird coming in. It was so fast that not only was the main rotor slowed enough to see, but even the tail rotor was caught in action. I took another video of a moutain dew bottle as one of the cars came by and it was awesome to see the liquid dancing from the vibrations of from the top fuel monsters.

Please do not think of this in terms of megapixels, while it may have 9.1mp active if you want the IS to work well you set it at 6. If you want the high speed you set it at 6. Even at 9mp my ancient Canon 6mp 300d could outshoot this thing in terms of quality(I have a T1i these days), but that's not what this camera is about.

If you want a tiny camera look elsewhere. If you want a great shooter, then look elsewhere. If you want a fun camera that you can throw in your pocket that takes reasonable pictures while being a tad porky, then this is for you.

Personally I love it!

Average Rating:
Brand: Casio
Color: Black
Model: FC100 Black

Product Description:
Combining a slim-lined body with amazing high speed features, the EX-FC100 is the perfect camera for capturing your friends and family at play.

Features:
  • 9.1-megapixel resolution
  • 5x optical image-stabilized zoom
  • 30 shot-per-second high-speed burst shooting (6 MP images)
  • HD Movie function
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 299.99
Customer Reviews


I'm sorry but ... Casio sucks
Although in the overall scheme of things not a big deal, this just ticks me off. I just twittered this out. I really think I will hang it on a flower hangar or something out in my yard.

DON'T BUY CASIO PRODUCTS!!! I bought a digital cam for Cindi in Decemeber. Used it for taking pics of her jewelry ... LENS ERROR . DON'T BUY CASIO PRODUCTS!!! They accused us of damaging it!!! by dropping ... UNTRUE ... I will hang it in my front lawn as a monument to ...
DON'T BUY CASIO PRODUCTS!!! corporate greed. Thanks CASIO for calling me a LIAR!!! The camera could not have been jostled in some manner ..
DON'T BUY CASIO PRODUCTS!!! ... from the manufacturing location and it just FAILED!!! Never again CASIO!!!

While it was in working mode, it was a very good, fast camera. Too bad the company won't stand behind it.
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Best little camera
This has to be my best camera ever. I carry it everywhere in my computer case (small enough), and it takes great pictures. The high speed feature works great (still and video). I am amazed at the versatility of this camera at this price and it is so much fun. The fact that I can take photos in low light conditions without using the flash makes it so versatile for me. I recommend this camera to everybody!


Great for high speed, bad for stills
I bought this because I had an exilim that I loved a few years back.

This camera's construction is a little flimsy (although it's pretty light, especially considering the amount of kit they squeezed into it) and still photos didn't really impress me. I wound up returning it for a Lumix DMC-ZS3 that I love.

Other comments about the casio:

It can effectively take a multiple exposure, which is cool, but the tech still isn't quite good enough to mimic film, so if you don't have the right conditions, the multiple exposure looks a lot like a digital camera failing to mimic film... think chunky bytes that don't look anything close to what you saw when you took the picture.

It has some great settings where you can set it to automatically start shooting high speed video as soon as the subject (i.e. a bird) enters the frame, and it has a button that temporarily records a few seconds of whatever the lens is picking up, then plays it back to you in slow motion so you can snap the shutter at the optimal point. These features are great for nature photography or if you find yourself taking photos of, say, a dolphin doing tricks at seaworld, but in the unit I bought, the still photo quality was poor, which was a deal-breaker for me.


Amazing Little Camera
This is a well-constructed, intuitive, fun camera. If all it did was slo-mo, it would be worth 250 bucks. But it does a lot more. No, it's not DSLR quality pics, but it's not 00, either. My 70 year old mother would have no use for it, because it has too many bells and whistles. But if you're a bit of a gadget nut, you'll enjoy the heck out of this camera. My favorite feature is switching between 30 and 310 FPS on the fly; you can make some compelling videos which people really seem to enjoy watching. There's a new model coming out in April/May, and I'll probably get that one too. It'll be 10x zoom instead of 5x, and 10MP instead of 9. It's gonna be 0 more. But there's nothing wrong with this one, if you can't wait.

Sherwood RX-4105 Stereo Receiver

Monday, August 31st, 2009


Sherwood RX-4105 2-Channel 100-Watt Stereo Receiver


I bought this unit to replace a 40-year-old Akai stereo receiver that finally gave it up. I really only use it as an amplifier for a bedroom DVD-CD player and television powering a pair of speakers. The satellite programming package I use has music channels included and I live in the country so I don't use the FM receiver section of the unit, so I can't comment on that. It sounds and works great so far (a big sonic improvement over my old receiver) and has more than enough inputs for my needs, so I feel it is an outstanding buy for the money. I also like having a remote control with a mute function for use with the TV which the old Akai receiver didn't have. I'm considering buying another one for powering some speakers I own to use with my computer instead of the inferior ones that came with it.

Average Rating:
Brand: Sherwood
Color: black
Model: RX-4105

Product Description:
In modern, surround sound driven audio universe where home theater enthusiasts hear airplanes fly overhead and bombs exploding around them, one might think that mere Stereo is old fashioned. But don't be mislead - humans have only two ears and stereo is still a significant life form.The case in point: the RX-4105. It's actually an update of the market leading RX-4100/4103. Rated at 100 watts, Sherwood Electronic has reduced distortion significantly. It's now less than 0.20% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The RX-4105 has a good AM/FM tuner with the ability to pre-set up to 30 favorite stations. It has inputs for 4 audio sources to accommodate your sound gear. And the sound is phenomenal - as you'd expect from a company that dates its own existence to before stereo's birth.And the RX-4105 has at least one unexpected grace: the ability to independently select up to two sets of loudspeakers via the supplied remote control. (Audio purists will be pleased to know that this relay-controlled switching puts the speakers in parallel, maintaining their individual sound qualities.)
Amazon.com Product Description:
Sherwood's incredibly affordable RX-4105 offers integrated preamplification and amplification, inputs for numerous audio source components, and advanced radio tuning and station access. The receiver delivers 100 watts RMS per channel x 2 for strong, clear sound across the audible spectrum--even at low listening levels. The company has lowered the amplifier's distortion relative to the previous model (the RX-4105), to less than 0.08 percent, while also giving the receiver a new layout borrowed from its higher-end components.

The RX-4105 uses totally discrete amplifiers for all channels (TDAS) to maintain its high power and low distortion. Use the receiver's A and B clip-type speaker outputs to power 2 different rooms, or to biwire a pair of speakers for more efficient amplification (with A outputs driving the woofers, for instance, and the B outputs driving the tweeters--make sure your speakers are compatible if this is a key feature for you).

The receiver also offers a handy 25-key remote control and switching for 2 pair of loudspeakers. Audio inputs switch between and amplify up to 4 additional components, including 2 requiring both inputs and outputs (such as a cassette deck and a VCR). The built-in AM/FM tuner features 30 station presets and auto station setup.

Other features include bass and treble tone controls, a dimmable fluorescent display, and a .25-inch headphone jack for private listening.

What's in the Box
Sherwood RX-4105 receiver, remote control, AC power supply cord, FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna set, and owner's manual.


Features:
  • 100 Watts per Channel x 2 in Stereo Mode with less than 0.08% THD, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ohms
  • Switching for two pairs of loudspeakers
  • 5 Audio Inputs including Tuner
  • Quartz PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning
  • 30 Station Presets (Random)
Format: CD
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 99.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 79.99
Lowest New Price: USD 78.99
Customer Reviews


bang for the buck
Price is what sold me on this particular receiver. In the time that i have had it, it has sounded good and performed as expected.


Good inexpensive receivers still exist
Bought this to power my house wide built in speakers. It will power Polk floor standing main speakers along with the house system...with ease. At first it would clip if I played it too loud, but after time it quit doing that and plays like one of those old Japanese receivers from the seventies. Clean, full frequency response power...an amazing deal.