Archive for September, 2009

Olympus 1GB Digital Voice Recorder - White (WS-321M)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


This is one of the coolest gadgets I've bought in a while. I use it all the time to record conference calls at work so I can go back and make notes rather than trying to keep up during the call. It also works well to record notes or instructions when on the go. Transfer of files to the PC is easy as you just plug it to the USB port on the PC.

While the unit has a decent internal microphone, I also purchases the TP-7 which allows one to easily record telephone conversations, and a lapel microphone for recording rehearsals of speeches or activities on the amateur radio bands.

The unit also has a music mode and separate file system for your MP3 music files. Transfer of music files from PC to the devices via USB port is quick and easy.

Olympus 1GB Digital Voice Recorder - White (WS-321M)



Average Rating:
Brand: Olympus
Model: WS-321M

Product Description:
Olympus WS-321M is a digital Recorder with Music Player. It's not just for work. An integrated Music Player lets you enjoy listening to all your favorite songs, on vacation, after a strenuous day or between meetings. Capture It All in high-performance audio. Stay organized and on the move with this high-class storage device and powerful music player. Record meetings or notes and even store large documents to transfer from one computer to another. The easy-to-use USB input lets you plug the WS-321M right into the computer for fast results. And up to 250 songs can be stored and played in impressive stereo sound with track and artist name clearly displayed on the LCD. Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) records only when sound is sensed One long-life battery (supplied) provides 21 hours of continuous operation The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noise Five file folders, each holding up to 200 files, provide unparalleled organization Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file As a USB storage device the WS-321M can save a variety of files in addition to audio files Lock files to avoid files being accidentally erased Voice Filter enhances the human voice by cutting low and high frequency noises during playback Slow and fast playback speed variations Repeat and Random playback WOW XT technology provides rich bass and three-dimensional stereo sound Customize the sound with a built-in equalizer Battery Life Approx. 21 hours (using AAA alkaline dry cell battery) Unit Size 3.7L x 1.5W x 0.4D (94.7 mm x 38.6 mm x 10.9 mm), excluding protrusions; Weight 1.7 oz. (47 g), including battery OS Supported Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista

Features:
  • Built-in stereo microphone
  • 1GB internal flash memory
  • WMA recording format
  • Up to 277 hours of recording time in LP mode
  • Six recording modes - Use STXQ, STHQ and STSP for stereo recording or HQ, LP and SP for extended recording
Format: CD
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 89.99
Lowest New Price: USD 129.69
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 79.95
Customer Reviews


Great for recording lectures
Have only used this for recording class lectures which is great! Have yet to record or store any music, but expect the results to be just as good


Short battery life
I bought this recorder for dictation purposes, basically record my own notes and stuff.

Two issues:

1. I had found that the battery last quite a short time in this little recorder, I tried to play back and new batteries runs out very soon, and as that happens, playback will stop abruptly, and it will keep reseting it'self during the playback.
2. The battery indicator on mine does not show accurately the remaining life, when this first happened I thought my unit was defected, because the battery indicator shows full, only drop one click when I playback, and jumps back up to full when a playback come to a stop.
It kept doing that until I decided to try and put in a new battery then it went back to function mornally.
I then realized the the battery was low to a point where I can not playback, but the indicator never showed a low battery, ever.
I don't know if any other people experienced the same thing I did.
I have other recorders which uses two aaa batteries, I find those much more suitable for the field than the ones that uses only one battery.


Great product
This is simply great. Very easy to use, very light to carry it with you, clear sound and a usb port to connect it directly to your computer. I just love it!


good product
I've used many Olympus Voice Recorders in the past, so I trusted the company and bought this recorder too. It's way better than any other old model I owned. Better recording quality, very sensitive microphone, easier transfer of files to the computer via its usb plug and it can also be an mp3 player :)
Olympus claims 21 hours of continuous operation. That's not true since its battery could never last for more than 12 hours but this is an adequate operation time for my needs. I wish it could last longer and that's the reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. I would probably buy it again if I needed a second one, so my final verdict for this product is: Totally recommended.

Sunpak 620-020 2001UT Travel Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


At first I was skeptical in buying this product because I really wanted a tall and sturdy tripod. My main concern is also with the fluidity of the panning and tilting features of the tripod since I will be using a videocam with it. Anyway, I bought it because of the good reviews it has and also of its free shipping since I'm on a Prime trial.

I truly have NO REGRETS in buying this thing of beauty. It's tall enough for me and the panning and tilting features are fluid so long as you know how to properly adjust them. The tripod is also surprisingly sturdy, I think it's made of metal cause of its heaviness and built. Very easy to use and to setup too! For the price, it's really something every aspiring film maker or home video addict should get!

Sunpak 620-020 2001UT Travel Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate



Average Rating:
Brand: SunPak
Model: 620-020

Product Description:
Lightweight and compact, the 2001UT is an excellent travel tripod. Designed for use with compact still or digital cameras or camcorders, the 2001UT offers a 3-way pan head with tilt reference scale and separate locking controls, and features a quick-release mounting plate with retractable video indexing pin. With a folded length of only 19.7", the 2001UT extends to 49", yet weighs a mere 37 ounces with its solid 22mm leg diameter. Added stability from metal center leg braces with separate locking knob assures rigid support, while heavy-duty rubber leg tips keep the 2001UT tripod in place at all times. Quick-release leg locks make setup fast and easy, even while wearing gloves. The gearless "lift n lock" center column, with its large, ribbed locking collar, permits fast height adjustments, while a separate tension/load control can be set for cameras weighing as much as 4 lbs. 6 oz.All UT series tripods feature unique styling and a distinctive champagne finish. Features on all UT series tripods include 3-way pan heads with reference scales, large locking panhandles, quick release platforms, metal center leg braces, tension/load adjustment, quick-release leg locks and heavy-duty rubber leg tips, some with leg spikes, for fast setup and rock solid stability. Every UT series tripod includes a FREE 2nd quick-release mounting plate for a second camera/camcorder.

Features:
  • Travel tripod designed for compact still or digital cameras and camcorders
  • 3-way pan head with tilt reference scale and separate locking controls
  • Quick-release mounting plate with retractable video indexing pin
  • Gearless lift-and-lock center column permits quick height adjustments
  • Extends from 18.5 to 49 inches; 19.7 inches when folded; weighs 37 ounces
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 47.95
Customer Reviews


Amazing tripod for my point-and-shoot: stills and video
I am simply amazed at this tripod. Packs up into a small space (backpack-sized), lightweight, but still sturdy and quickly expands to full height. This is the kind of tripod you could take with you on hikes if you're serious about your photos, without feeling like you're really packing anything extra or letting things get out of hand. Feels well made for a medium-duty tripod, and I expect to get a lot of great use out of it.


GREAT VALUE
I've been using the Sunpak 620-020 2001UT Travel Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate for a few months, and I've found it to be excellent for taking pictures of documents indoors. Besides offering a stable platform with great ease of adjustment, it is lightweight and portable.


Nice little tripod!
This tripod is light, fits in a backpack, and is plenty sturdy for a large digital SLR camera.


Tripod
This tripod is perfect for my craft needs where I do You Tube videos on the mini albums I make. The adjustable legs are perfect to use for different angles. I like how easy it is to put together and put back in a nice compact size for easy storage. I loved the speedy service, too!

Coby TF-TV3217 32″ Widescreen LCD High-Definition TV

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


Coby TFTV3217 32-Inch Widescreen TFT LCD 720p HDTV/Monitor ( Black)


My wife had a portable DVD player by Coby. The thing felt like junk and ended up basically breaking in half. She also won an under the cabinet DVD player by Coby that has worked flawlessly for almost 2 years now. So when looking into buying a Coby brand TV, I was definitely sceptical. We stumbled upon this TV at a local store on Black Friday. The price tag was at an astonishing 9. They had one on display and we thought it looked pretty nice. Piano black finish on the outside and the picture, even though only 720p, looked quite nice. We could hardly pass up the opportunity to purchase a 32" LCD HDTV for 0. Getting it home and unpackaging was simple. We had not purchased an HDMI cable yet but hooked it up to our digital cable box via component cables and thought the picture was fine. We ordered an HDMI cable off Amazon (less than for a 6ft cable) and received it less than a week later. We switched out our cable box for an HD box, hooked it up via HDMI, and I must say, for a 32" HDTV that was less than 0, I could not be happier. The clarity is great, the darks look dark, and the picture is pretty vibrant when needed.

The remote control is pretty basic. But other than to turn it on, I have no need for it. I have the TV hooked up to an old surround sound system so I don't use the TV's sound. Although before I had it hooked up to the surround sound I thought the sound was sufficient for a smaller room.

When hooked up to a PC the picture looks pretty good as well. The only suggestion I would have is to use the HDMI connection (if your video card supports it) rather than the VGA connection. I tried both and must say the HDMI looks much better and fits the screen better.

I've yet to hook up my PS3 to this TV as I have it hooked up to our 50" Samsung and didn't feel the need to. Although, we did hook up the Wii to it, and even though Wii is not in HD, the picture does look quite a bit better than having it hooked up to a tube TV.

All in all, I am extremely satisfied with this TV. The picture is great, setup is relatively easy, and you can't find an HDTV of this size for less than 0. As I sit writing this review, I'm watching football on the NFL Network and it looks wonderful. I have also viewed college basketball, professional basketball, and UFC fights on Spike HD. Any sports fan will be more than satisfied watching sporting events on this TV.

As someone who is constantly looking at reviews online for purchases I am getting ready to make or just looking at something I might be interested in getting, I found the need to write one for this TV. I believe it will be worth your money to buy this TV and hopefully (time will tell) it will last you awhile.

The only complaint I have about this TV are the connections on the back of it. They are set up more like a monitor. Meaning, your connections are vertical rather than horizontal. I didn't find it that much of a problem, but it did take me a couple tries to figure out which connection was which. I have some experience in hooking up all kinds of electronics and usually have it done on the first try. With this TV and the connections on the back I found it a little confusing as to which were IN/OUT. After 3 or 4 times everything was working fine.

Great TV. Outstanding price. Looks great. Hope it lasts.



Average Rating:
Brand: Coby
Model: TFTV3217

Product Description:
Coby's 32-Inch LCD TV offers a premium viewing experience, featuring brilliant picture, liquid-crystal display, and dual ATSC/NTSC tuners for great reception of digital signal (DTV-ready). With multiple HDMI digital connections and a 15-pin VGA interface, the TFTV3225 is perfect for use as a television or computer monitor. Integrated full-range stereo speakers, AV inputs and digital noise reduction also included.

Features:
  • 32-Inch widescreen TFT LCD (720p) is DTV-ready with dual ATSC/NTSC tuners
  • HDMI digital connection for perfect AV signal transmission, HDCP compliance for HDCP content support
  • AV input jacks for use with media players, DVR/VCRs, video games, and more. 15-pin VGA interface for use with computer systems
  • Full-range stereo speakers (20W) along with Digital comb filter and noise reduction
  • V-chip parental control, Closed-Caption, and Electronic Program Guide support and Multi-language on-screen display.
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 694.63
Lowest New Price: USD 372.00
Customer Reviews


Nice But!!!
The tv would deserve a five star for the first year. The second year break out your wallet! My remote eye on this set gave out, so I will have to put in another hundred bucks. At first the tv would not come on. The problem for some reason reset and fixed it self. No support from Coby to speak of. So you will be on your own. NICE FEATURES,GOOD SOUND, GREAT PICTURE. However I probably would not purchase again.


32 in Colby televsion
I am really enjoying my new 32 in. Colby television. It fits great in my entertainment center. I will be ordering another one soon.


Great TV, Great Price
I bought this TV three months ago, bought the extended warranty because I was skeptical about the price (I bought it for 9). My fears were unwarranted. Hooking my Xbox 360 and DVD player up to it was a snap. Navigating through the different input options is simple and any questions I had about setting it up were simple to solve using the instruction booklet. The only problem I had with it was being able to access the channel set up. When I first set up the channels it worked great, but a few days later my antenna wasn't working properly and I needed to adjust it but the I couldn't access that menu. After messing around with the controls I finally worked it out; it wouldn't have been so frustrating if there were tips in the booklet. Over all it works fabulously and is a great value for the money. I'm purchasing a second one for my bedroom.

Casio Exilim EX-S5 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Purple)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


This is a great little camera, easy ro use ,compacted fits in shirt pocket., and pictures turn out perfect.

Casio Exilim EX-S5 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Purple)



Average Rating:
Brand: Casio
Color: Purple
Model: S5 Purple

Product Description:
The 10-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-S5 offers a new body design, customizable focusing frames and wide-screen video recording, which makes high-quality photographic functionality simpler to use than ever before. A new, high-speed image processing engine even

Features:
  • 10-megapixel resolution
  • 3x optical zoom; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
  • State-of-the-art Exilim Engine 4.0; Dynamic Photo function
  • HD Movie function
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 129.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 69.99
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 85.00
Customer Reviews

PNY OPTIMA 1GB DDR 400 MHz PC3200 Desktop DIMM Memory Module MD1024SD1-400

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


PNY OPTIMA 1GB  DDR 400 MHz PC3200  Desktop DIMM Memory Module MD1024SD1-400


I own a six year old eMachines 6410 with Windows XP. After a household youth downloaded several programs, videos, and music files, the system crashed.
I removed most of the downloaded programs, transferred the document/music/video/picture files to an external drive, cleaned the registry, searched/removed malware, then defragmented the hard disk. The system performed but it was slow. With a few windows open (Internet, MS Word, file search, messaging) the windows required repeated mouse clicks and patience to change/exit. The windows would scroll fom top to bottom to close.
This system had 384 MB of RAM. I ordered the PNY Optima and the difference is notable, not just to me but to others in the household who were complaining about the slowness of the system. Windows just blink to close and almost pop when opened. It was really worth it for a student who is trying to multitask.
Installation was easy. Open the case and install. Follow the instructions. It took less than 10 minutes. Be sure that your computer has been optimized for speed with system cleanup and maintenance first. If there is still the need for speed, more RAM might do it for you. Ensure that this type of RAM is compatible with your machine. There are plenty of site on the Web where you can find out.

Average Rating:
Brand: PNY
Model: MD1024SD1-400

Product Description:
Optima Memory is the perfect upgrade to boost the performance of your PC, for casual gaming or your Vista experience. PNY memory upgrades improve the overall system performance for an outstanding value with speeds and densities compatible with all popular desktop and notebook PCs.

Features:
  • Memory capacity upgrade provides improved system performance and responsiveness
  • Deliver all the productivity your PC has to offer with PNY Memory
  • Compatible with PC3200 (400 MHz), PC2700 (333 MHz), and PC2100 (266 MHz) systems
  • Helps prepare your PC for running Windows Vista
  • Easy installation, Free 24-hour Technical Support, and Lifetime Warranty!
Format: CD
Special Features: nv:Memory Category^Desktop|Memory Type^DDR|Memory Speed^PC3200|Memory Speed MHz^400MHz|Memory Size^1024MB|Total Memory Size^1GB|Memory Modules^1|Memory Channels^Dual|Memory Socket^DIMM
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 58.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 31.99
Lowest New Price: USD 40.99
Customer Reviews


Excellent
Great price and it worked like a charm, just plugged it in, turn computer on and presto. Stay away from those guys from Komputerbay, I bought it from them it didn't work, then they were very slow to respond and had to use Amazon to get my money back (minus return shipping).


Memory Expansion for my Old PC
Memories plugged right in and worked just fine. Gives more headroom for applications to work faster when you switch between them.


A great upgrade, low price.
I was looking for a cheap upgrade for and older HP i have, started looking into a RAM upgrade. This is the best bang for you buck, Best Buy sells for the same price but a waaayy crappy brand memory master. Installed in seconds, works great!

Sony TCM-210DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


I found this a very useful tool. It is easy to use, has good sensitivity, has an internal speaker that has plenty of volume, and is small enough to easily fit in a jacket pocket. The pause button that allows momentarily stopping playback is also useful. Someone in a previous review said it was difficult to load cassettes. I conclude that they just didn't know how to do it. You just drop the cassette into the door with the proper orientation and close the door. One thing I would prefer is to have the view window in the door show the takeup reel of the cassette. At the beginning that reel moves at a faster rate and it is thus easier to confirm that the tape transport is running. Speech is recorded with good consonants making it easier to understand (My hearing is severely impaired). I can't make any judgement as to the quality of music because I have to use fully programable digital hearing aids that alter the spectrum. As a result, what I hear is not what others would hear.

Sony TCM-210DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder

Product Description:
Sony's TCM-210DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder is an affordable and easy way to record. The TCM-210DV features a built-in microphone, an external microphone connection, built-in speaker, earphone jack and battery or AC power options. Other useful functions include Voice Operated Recording, Playback Speed Control, automatic shut-off, Clear Voice recording and the option to double your recording time, among others. The voice recorder comes with a hand strap, an AC adapter and 1 cassette to get you started.

Features:
  • Built-in mic and speaker makes for easy recording and playback
  • Advanced voice operated recording (VOR) saves valuable recording time
  • Clear Voice function improves recording quality by enhancing voice sounds
  • Runs on two AA batteries or AC adaptor
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 44.95
Lowest New Price: USD 30.95

EVGA 01G-P3-N959TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


EVGA 01G-P3-N959TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card


I just bought this card today at Fry's Electronics, however it was the same manufacturer, and the box and picture is identical to the card I just bought, so I think my review will apply.

I've been using an HP Pavilion M9340f for almost 2 years now. Finally the dreaded and much known to fail 9500GS within it failed. I mainly wanted a card that was equal or better, cheap, and would FIT within the tight confines of my HP machine. I bought 2 other 9500GTs today, both from the company, Galaxy. Both had a heat sink fan that was too large to fit within my HP and replace my 9500GS. Thankfully Best Buy was good about refunding my purchases.

I went over to Fry's electronics, looked at this card, googled it, saw the image of the card itself (looked like it had a small profile and would fit). The Fry's sales representative did a very cool thing and opened the box for me, we compared it to the old 9500gs I brought with me for comparison, this EVGA model 9500GT was very slim.

I took it home, installed it, very easy. My computer has NEVER run so quietly, so far so good. I have not put it through intense video applications, but then again I've never used my computer for any games more extreme than say World of Warcraft, which it always ran well.

So far I am very happy with this card. It is quiet, it fits into a very picky computer case (HP in my situation), and so far so good. Only time will tell I guess but I really like the slim design of the EVGA 9500GT verses the Galaxy models.

Good luck.

Average Rating:
Brand: EVGA
Model: 01G-P3-N959-TR

Product Description:
The GeForce 9500 GT from EVGA brings you the latest in graphics card technology from Nvidia. Engineered for the enthusiast your system will be able to handle the latest games, high definition digital video, and Windows Vista with aplomb. The features of the 9500 GT 01G-P3-N959-TR include the GeForce 9500 GT (550MHz clock) chipset, 1GB of 128-bit DDR2 memory with a 500MHz clock with an effective rate of 1000MHz, 16.0 GB/second memory bandwidth, 1400MHz Shader Clock, and 32 processing cores. Additional features include Dual DVI-I connectors, NVIDIA unified architecture, Full Microsoft DirectX 10, NVIDIA 2-way SLI readiness, NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology, NVIDIA PhysX readiness, NVIDIA CUDA technology, OpenGL 2.1 and PCI Express 2.0 support, Two dual-link DVI and one HDTV interface, and Dual-link HDCP capability. Built for Microsoft Windows Vista. This product comes with a one year warranty and a second year free registered at www.evga.com within 30 days of purchase.

Features:
  • PCI Express 2.0
  • GeForce 9500 GT with 550 MHz core clock
  • 1GB 128-bit DDR2 memory
  • 500MHz memory clock with 1000MHz effective memory rate and 1400MHz shader clock
  • Full DirectX 10 and Open GL 2.1 Support
Format: CD
Special Features: nv:Lifestyle^Mainstream|Chipset^NVIDIA GeForce|GPU Series^NVIDIA GeForce 9|GPU/VPU^NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT|Maximum Resolution^2560 x 1600 (Digital)|Video Memory^1GB|Memory Type^DDR2|Memory Interface^128-bit|Stream Processors^32|Core Clock^550 MHz|Memory Clock^1000 MHz|Shader Clock^1400 MHz|Interface Type^PCI Express 2.0|Multiple Monitors Support^Yes|Multi-GPU Support^SLI|Overclocked^No|APIs^DirectX 10|APIs^Shader Model 4.0|1080p Support^Yes|Video Output^DVI|Video Output^S-Video
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 64.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 75.00
Lowest New Price: USD 62.68
Customer Reviews


EVGA 01G-P3-N959TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card
This video card is the best I have ever owned. I have not even used all the "goodies" with it but with my 5 year old computer, it works great using Win 7 Home Edition. It doesn't slow my system down and the display is bright and quick on my AOC LCD monitor. I would recommend this card to anyone who needs an inexpensive video card for upgrade or replacement.


Works Great
Card does what it's suppose to do. I can play modern warfare, left4dead, etc. That's all I need.


rafael jim
este producto es muy bueno, lo recomiendo para los amantes de los video juegos en pc


Works great!
This graphics card is amazing. I'm no hardcore video gamer but I edit videos and with this graphics card I am able to do that with no problem. Great value for the money!

M-Edge e-Luminator2 Booklight for Amazon Kindle DX

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


M-Edge e-Luminator2 Kindle DX Booklight (Fits 9.7\


I love it and find that i can use it with other covers that don/t have the little pocket from M edge but i also have 4 from M edge that have the pocket too. I have the nice Diane Von Furstenburg cover ($$$$) but it work with that. I especially love that you can rotate it. this is what allows me to use with with pocket-less covers. and i think it is just fine light intensity. Its meant to not disturb others but allow you to read, not light a freak'in room. I can use it and not bother my hubby laying right next to me and when I'm on planes i HATE when someone book light is ridiculously bright and obnoxious this will not do that.

Average Rating:
Brand: M-edge

Product Description:
The M-Edge e-Luminator2 booklight is the ultimate accessory for the Amazon Kindle. Based on the input of loyal M-Edge customers, this custom designed booklight has been developed to work seamlessly with the M-Edge Executive, Platform, Latitude and GO! Jackets for 2nd Generation Amazon Kindle DX. The powerful light features a super-bright LED light bulb which provides ample illumination for the screen of the Reader screen while a mirrored reflector and optical quality lens disperses the light uniformly.The light is powered by a standard AAA battery (not included) with endurance enough for more than 20 hours of operation without dimming.The light is operated by a three position switch with two light intensity settings.A flexible and resilient steel neck allows the user to position the light in the desired direction.Perhaps the most impressive feature of this light is that it is designed to be stored via a slim support arm sized to match a pocket sewn into the back of many of M-Edge Jackets for the Amazon Kindle. The light pocket is conveniently located behind the Reader and does not interfere with the use of the Reader. When in the storage position, the light is located conveniently in the spine of the jacket so you can easily bring your light while on the go (for our Executive and Platform jackets). For our Latitude Jacket, there is a storage pocket to easily place your e-Luminator when not in use.

Features:
  • Lightweight and compact booklight works seamlessly with most of the M-Edge Accessories covers for 2nd Generation Amazon Kindle DX
  • Light stows in many M-Edge covers and easily pivots up to allow for optimal light positioning
  • Powered with 1 AAA battery that provides more than 20 hours of use without dimming (battery not included)
  • Optical lens spreads light evenly over Kindle screen, and Super Bright LED light bulb never needs replacing
  • High and low light intensity settings allow for tailored screen illumination
  • Fully adjustable flexible steel neck allows for fine tuning light position.
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 24.99
Lowest New Price: USD 24.99
Customer Reviews


Kindle Light
I bought this light and returned cumbersome Kindle DX. I can still use it with the 6" Kindle. Very bright and I like that the beam has two adjustments.


Shower mirror
The handle to hand the razor has broken off already. I only had it for a couple of days and it broke.

Kingston DataTraveler 101 - 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DT101C/4GB (Cyan)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


Kingston DataTraveler 101 - 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DT101C/4GB (Cyan)



This flash drive works well and looks great.

The bad news is that the metal cover doesn't really accomplish its mission. It moves too freely to really protect the USB connector, and I have yet to find a reliable way to attach it to a keychain. There are two tiny holes in the metal cover, but they are pretty close to useless as I can't feed a keychain loop through them.

If you plan to keep it in your bag, you'll have no problems with this unit. If you prefer a keychain based flashdrive, look elsewhere.

Average Rating:
Brand: KINGSTON
Color: Cyan
Model: DT101C/4GB

Product Description:
Kingston¿s family of convenient, compact and reliable DataTraveler USB Flash drives just got bigger with the addition of the DataTraveler 101. With capacities up to 8GB, DataTraveler 101 contains room for high-definition photos, graphics-intensive documents, videos, spreadsheets, presentations, term papers, and music that can be stored and retrieved in a flash. Sleek, practical, and attractively designed, the affordable DataTraveler 101 serves the needs of the budgetconscious user as well as those looking for significant storage capacity and data protection in a lightweight, compact design. It features a capless, swivel design for added functionality and ease of use and is available in cyan, pink and yellow. DataTraveler 101 is backed by legendary Kingston reliability plus a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support.

Features:
  • Simple ¿ just plug into a USB port
  • Practical ¿ capless swivel design protects USB connector; no cap to lose
  • Fashionable ¿ available in multiple colors: cyan, pink, yellow
  • Operating Temperature ¿ 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C)
  • Storage Temperature ¿ -4° to 185° F (-20° to 85° C)
Format: CD
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 27.99
Lowest New Price: USD 9.47
Customer Reviews


great!
I got the Kingston Flash drive in the time they said i would recieve it. It works great, since it's a 16 gig flash drive it will be able to hold all my music, school work and more.


Nice & easy. Mac compatible.
No annoying software glitches. Just a great drive. Worked right out of the box on my OS 10.5.8 Mac laptop. Great price for a typically easy Amazon purchase. What's not to love?


Kingston Data Traveller 8 gb Flash Drive
Great product! Stylish and useful. I like the flip cover feature best. No more misplaced caps!


Wonderful little Flash Drive!
Works perfectly, holds tons of information, makes it easy to transfer data from one computer to another. Hassel free!

AT&T 993 Corded 2-Line Speakerphone

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


AT&T 993 Corded 2-Line Speakerphone


Average Rating:
Brand: AT&T
Color: Charcoal
Model: 993

Product Description:
AT&T Corded 2-Line Speakerphone
Amazon.com Product Description:
The AT&T 993 Corded 2-Line Speakerphone is perfect for a small business that needs a telephone that supports two lines. You can make and receive calls by using the keypad and Speakerphone in the base station. The phone's three-party conferencing lets you conduct business with three people conversing together on three different lines. Automatic line selection means that when the phone is ringing and you pick up, you will be connected to the one that is ringing. You can also set up different ringtones for each of the lines.

A large display provides easy-to-read text for setup and caller information. The phone has a 100-entry memory and a 99-name-and-number caller ID history. Numbers stored in the caller ID history can be dialed directly; and with call waiting-capable caller ID, you can see who is calling even when you are already on the line. If you subscribe to a voicemail service, a red light blinks when you have voicemail waiting. For hands-free operation, the 2.5-millimeter jacks lets you connect a headset.


Features:
  • Corded 2-line telephone system with speakerphone
  • Memory for 100 contact entries
  • Three-party conferencing
  • Each line can be set to its own distinct ringtone
  • Headset compatible with built-in 2.5-millimeter jack
Format: CD
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List Price: USD 75.53
Lowest Used Price: USD 32.95
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 14.99
Customer Reviews


Must have a filter on Line 2!!
I read the reviews stating that line 9 would stick on this model, but bought it for my office anyway for its price and features, hoping that this glitch would not be present. Learned quickly that ONLY on line 2 that the number 9 would make a long continuous tone, making it impossible to make calls from this line if a 9 was involved. Got another phone and was going to return this defective one, but the new phone (a Panasonic) had about 6 steps on a complicated menu to silence the phone while this model had one quick button to push. In my job I have to turn the ringer off and on multiple times per day and need to do so quickly. So I called customer support from my home and they suggested I needed to unplug the phone lines and electricity for 30 seconds to let the phone "reset". This seemed to work at home, but when I brought it back to the office and did the same "fix" it didn't work. Finally, as I waited on hold for customer support for a second time, I heard something about filters for the phone line. I immediately added a filter to line 2 (which is the data line and a phone line) and the problem was completely solved. Phew! I think customer support should have suggested this the first time I called.

I don't like that the sound of dialing on speakerphone is so loud and can not be turned down apparently. It is easy to put it on speakerphone and to redial. I haven't figured out if it has an automatic continuous redial, but I don't need that too often anyway. The voicemail messages sometimes sound garbled (from cel phone callers?) -- I hope this won't turn out to be a big problem in the long run. I have not gotten to try to program in any speed dialing yet. The display is pretty legible, number buttons large and easy to push and I like it that it tells you on which line(s) the ringer volume is off/on. The phone cord isn't very long but definitely adequate and better than the Panasonic replacement that I had tried.

I may have a lot more to say about how this phone works once I use it longer, but I wanted to post something about fixing the problem with number 9 in case it would save others all the trouble I have been through.

If anyone runs into a reliable 2 line phone with good customer service suitable for use for a small business I would love to hear about it. The pickings are awfully slim!


Terrible Customer Service
This phone works fine and does what it is supposed to do reasonably well. Like all new phones it is not as durable or well made as those of the past but alas, that is not something we can hope to change. The phone only connects easily to two lines, though, if you use the included cords. If you need longer ones (as I did) there are difficulties that are not immediately obvious (you need one cord that has four contact points and one that has two contact points and they need to be connected to the correct terminals). Before figuring this out on my own I called customer service. The person I dealt with knew less about this phone than I did, refused to believe me when I said I had already tried all the suggestions she made, and insisted that I connect the phone her way even though the written instructions that came with the phone said NOT to do that. Told me eventually that the two contact cord (which I said from the beginning was the problem) could be bought anywhere, including on Amazon.com (which it cannot since they don't seem to be used anymore). Radio Shack eventually sold me a connector so that I could connect two short ancient two-contact cords together. Very frustrating and I almost returned the phone for no good reason other than an incompetent customer service rep.


AT&T 993 Two Line Speaker Phone
Overall a good phone, but two annoying things. You cannot turn off the "New Call" indicators and on occasion the tone generator will "stick" when entering a number producing a constant tone. Only way to stop the tone is switch to a different line and start over. It does not happen all of the time, but enough to lose a star on the rating.