GOOD MATERIAL WORKS ON MY VISUAL LAND PRESTIGE 10.1" TOTALLY SATISFIED IT REALLY FEELS LIKE USING A MINI LAPTOP. NOTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT IT JUST NEED TO COME WITH THE MICRO USB CONNECTOR TO GET A 5 STARS RATING
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Chiworld universal Leather Case with USB Interface Keyboard for 10 inch Tablet Black IPK-IK082012
GOOD MATERIAL WORKS ON MY VISUAL LAND PRESTIGE 10.1" TOTALLY SATISFIED IT REALLY FEELS LIKE USING A MINI LAPTOP. NOTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT IT JUST NEED TO COME WITH THE MICRO USB CONNECTOR TO GET A 5 STARS RATING
Cricket ZTE Score X500 Hawaiian Flower Vine on Green Design (B-HFL), Rubberized Coated Surface Impa
I really like this case for my ZTE Score Android phone. I like the rubberized feel and protection that it gives my phone. The reason I only gave it 4 stars, was because it did not come with a tool to take the case off, so I have worn away some of the rubber stuff on the sides of the case where the front and back pieces snap together. Other than being kind of a pain to take off, this case is gorgeous and I would buy it again! =)Save 67% Off
Dark Green Rubberized Snap on Protective Cover Case for HP Veer 4G + Microfiber Pouch Bag
Product is reasonable. Only problem is that the proprietary connector won't fit. No problem as I use the touchstone and don't need the cable anyway.Colour is more metallic green than expected, but ok.
rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve (Dark Blue) Carrying Case for Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1TB
Purchased two of these, black color for me, blue color for gift..Recipient was impressed with the quality of the case, pocket features, good protection. To get that kind of feedback was surprising, and speaks well of the rooCASE!
I won't trade mine for the world, very happy to have selected this from list of others considered.
Very pleased with the quality, form, function. Will be comfortable purchasing other rooCASE items.
Neoprene is relatively thin but i guess it will protect better than other material. I've had neoprene casing for laptop and ipod and both were much better quality.
Would return this item if I hadnt opened it before receiving the HD (which was late delivery due to Thailand floods)I just bought this case for my new Western Digital My Passport 1TB drive (both the drive and case are blue, and match perfectly). This is a great case, the neoprene seems sturdy, I trust that it would protect my drive should it be dropped etc, though I haven't put that to the test yet! The USB cable fits nicely in the outer pocket which zips closed. The main pocket is a little roomy for my drive, but i think it will still do a great job protecting it, and it fits snug enough when the cable is also packed in the outer pocket. Zip closures are quality. I would definitely recommend this product!
Palm-Sized Mini 2.4GHz RF Wireless Media Keyboard with Multi-Touch Gesture Touchpad Mouse/Remote Co
First of all, a great big THANKS to all the reviewers before me. It is not until I had studied everyone's reviews, did I finally decided to purchase this particular product right here. Needless to say, my anticipation and expectations were extremely high. And boy this thing does not disappoint.With great eagerness, I opened the package, plugged it into my media server and fired it up. I have to say I'm impressed with the fact this package includes the required 2 AAA batteries, even though they are of some obscure brand. In this day and age of cost/corner cutting, it's uncommon to find devices that come ready to run straight out of the box. The little cavity under the battery case that stores the USB transmitter is pretty neat too.
This keyboard looks high quality and feels solid. It does not emit any odor common to cheap plastic components. The plastic case has smooth edges free of burrs from the molding process. And all the panel gaps are straight and uniform in width, just like a high end automobile. When I attempted to apply torsional force to the keyboard, it did not deform nor did it make any creeping noises. Solid. The size and weight feel just right in my hands. I fell in love with it at this point, and I have yet to entered my login password.
Right off the bat, without reading the instructions or installing the driver, I began using this device to navigate around my 32-bit XP based system. The design and operation is very intuitive. If you've sent a text message via cell phone equipped with QWERTY keypad, if you've used a touch pad on a laptop, if you've used gestures on the screen of a smart phone, you already possess all the skills you need to use this device proficiently.
Once I've installed the driver from the supplied CD, I was able to change the touch pad sensitivity, scroll speed, as well as reprogramming gestures among other things. The driver is not a stand-alone software such as the case with Logitech's SetPoint driver; it shows up as an extra tab under mouse settings. It is accessible through control panel or the little task bar icon. To load the driver at boot up, it adds only 1 more process and uses only 12MB of system RAM. This is great because I hate software or devices that require numerous obscurely named processes and consume lots of system resources.
I found a sweet spot for setting the mouse pointer sensitivity. At the second highest setting, one notch from the far right, the touch pad becomes an exact scaled duplicate of my TV screen. That means one edge-to-edge swipe across the touch pad, makes my mouse cursor travel the exact width of my screen. No more repeated swipes; I hate doing that. And for those of you who are fluent in the inner workings of Windows Registry Editor, said sweet setting would be a value of "18" under [MouseSensitivity].
The driver for this device does not conflict with the existing driver for my Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard as I still have both devices connected. Further more, the mouse pointer sensitivity and scroll speed for my full-size mouse are unaffected and all 3 devices can function together at the same time. I keep my old keyboard and mouse connected as backup but stored away in a box near by. I'm glad the drivers and USB devices work well together in my application. Others might not have the same luck and would probably be worth your time to do some research.
I rarely use the 4 mouse buttons on this pad; instead I tap to simulate a mouse click. It does require a rather deliberate tap to evoke a response. You can tap with 1 finger, 2 fingers, or 3 fingers; each initiates a different response. The 2-finger and 3-finger tap can be reprogrammed to do many different functions according to the user's preferences. I programed the 2-finger tap to "Close Window" and the 3-finger tap to be my Windows Start button to overcome the fact that there isn't a Windows key.
Many other had pointed out the lack of F1 through F12 keys thus unable to enter BIOS setup after POST. That's not a problem for me because this keyboard does have the DEL key which I use to enter my BIOS settings. Navigating while in BIOS is not an issue also because it has the 4 directional keys as well. What I am surprised to find is that I can actually perform multi-key commands such as CTRL-ALT-DELETE, CTRL-SHIFT-ESC, and ALT-TAB. Too bad it lacks the Windows key as I do use the WINDOW-D command frequently to clear my desktop. I'll get over it.
An other issue of great concern by many others is the range. I can testify here that range is not an issue; in fact it has phenomenal range. I have the transmitter plugged into an USB port on the back of my media server that's tucked away behind my flat penal TV and without direct line of sight to my couch some 14 feet away. I have no problems performing all operations and there is no lag time. I even took my mini keyboard out to the balcony and into the bathroom and was still able to control my computer. Simply put, there isn't a spot within my 1000sqft apartment that's beyond the range of this device. Once again, I am impressed.
The lack of back-lit buttons is a draw back for many other reviewers, but not for me as I'm able to perform most tasks via the touch pad without looking. The only time I need to look at this tiny keyboard is when I'm actually typing words, which is very seldom on a machine who's primary jobs are to play streaming movies, play mp3 music, and rout my Wifi traffic. Two tiny bumps on the F and J keys for indexing would have been nice though. I figured it's probably a good thing that it doesn't have back lights because that would require the use of soft clear rubber keys for the light to show through. And we all know how fast those rubber keys can wear out and how unreliable the key strokes can be. Plus back light will just consume more battery life quickly. So I'm actually glad it doesn't have back light.
Speaking of battery life, I have to point out this device does have ON/OFF switch as well as auto-off function if left untouched. The instruction claims it will shut off in 30 minutes, but in actuality, it's more like 15 minutes. Pressing the M/Mode key in the center wakes up the device, accompanied by two blinking green lights as confirmation. On a side note, if you wish this device to have the capability to wake up your system from Stand-by mode, you must first enable this function as it is disabled by default. This is accomplished via a check box in Control Panel -> Mouse -> Hardware -> Properties -> Power Management. I have not owned this keyboard long enough to give a true assessment of power consumption and battery life. But when these freebie batteries run out, I plan on installing those Panasonic Evolta batteries or those Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. I knew from years experience with other high demand devices that these batteries offer tremendous life. They cost quite a bit more, but are well worth it.
I love my new miniature keyboard and rate it 9.5 out of 10. I hope my review has convinced others to take the plunge also. Don't risk your sanity buying the others with mixed reviews. Get this one. DO IT! You won't regret it.
poor instructions, but auto-shutoff (switch too) is good.
NO WINDOWS keys (Fx, etc). as I understand it
... for best experience: use USB extension cable ..
my HTPC is across room, low, behind furnishings and persons , etc.
My initial experience with this remote was unsatisfactory
due to poor RF reception between device & included-receiver..
After I plugged the "included receiver", into a USB extension cable and I was able to raise the reciver to a 'clear view' elevation, the device is perfectly responsive.
(USB extension cable) not priceless, but $.62 @ auction ,
note: unplug receiver; if you are accessing your BIOS.I seldom buy something that I'm totally impressed with. But this little gadget is may favorite "toy" in years! I often miss TV shows when they are on the air, and so I go to the broadcaster's website and view them on the computer. Sitting at the desk is awkward, so I connected the PC to the TV. But it's hard to operate the TV from my recliner. This little device totally solved that problem for me. With the touchpad and keyboard, I can go anywhere on the web (or PC) and never have to get up. When the phone rings, I have a remote that can pause the show without having to scramble over to the PC. It's a great item for keeping a Grumpy Geek a little less grumpy!This review is for the Gmyle Palm Style 2.4 GHz Wireless Mini Keyboard with Smart Pad Touchpad, Model Number: PKB-1800, purchased from GigaCity (fulfilled by Amazon) on Friday night and received it on Tuesday.
Palm-Sized Mini 2.4GHz RF Wireless Media Keyboard with Multi-Touch Gesture Touchpad Mouse/Remote Control for Windows 7/Vista/XP HTPC PC
The retail package contained:
Gmyle PKB-1800 Wireless Keyboard with Smart Pad;
USB transmitter/dongle (initially stored in the battery compartment);
CD-ROM (I assume it has Windows drivers on it but I did not use it.);
Two AAA alkaline batteries;
Owner's Manual (a 12-page booklet).
Operating System Compatibility:
Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 (Note: It works well on a Mac Mini but not all hot keys function.)
Weight: 106 grams (approximately 3.75 ounces)
Dimensions: 125 L x 86 W x 18 H (in millimeters); Approximately 5" L x 3.25" W x .75" H)
The touchpad has Multi-Touch Functions for twoand three-finger gestures on Windows-based computers.
The Smartpad has nine hot keys:
Internet Browser
My Computer
Multimedia keys:
Previous Track
Play/Pause
Next Track
Mute
Decrease Volume
Increase Volume
I previously used a Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard with Trackball (Model N5901) that worked with the Mac Mini, not all the hot keys did because it too is for Windows computers, but I never liked it. The keys are too close together and they are a bit "squishy" when pressed. I end up pressing wrong keys. I bought the Gmyle wireless mini keyboard to replace it and I am glad I did.
Here are some of my observations.
Easy setup on Apple Mac Mini (Intel-based) running OS X 10.6.8:
1) I inserted the USB dongle into a USB port in the back of the Mac Mini.
2) I put the provided batteries in the device and turned it on (switch on back).
3) The device was not recognized by the Mac. The computer indicated I needed to press the key next to the shift button on the keyboard in order for the keyboard to be recognized. I pressed the Z key.
4) The computer did not recognize the wireless device but I could click continue (using the Lenovo wireless keyboard I had not disconnected from the Mac).
5) I was prompted to choose the type of keyboard it is. I chose the third option (ANSI with 101 key keyboard "or other"). The device now worked.
Pressing the "M" key in the center of the device did enable a few of the Smart Pad hot keys. The Volume keys (mute, volume up, volume down) worked. The top two rows of the hot keys on the Smart Pad did not.
There are two buttons on the sides of the device. They act like left and right mouse buttons (in addition to the left and right mouse buttons just below the touch pad on the face of the device).
The device is comfortable to hold.
The keyboard layout is logical. For example, the ESC key is in the upper left where it belongs.
I did find the keys to be small (um, it's a mini keyboard) but the space between the keys is of great help for accuracy. With a little practice I suspect I will be able to use it better.
When depressing a key, there is a nice click feel and sound.
The paragraph key (to the right of the L key) also doubles as an Enter key.
The arrow keys on the top row also function as Page Up, Page Down, Home, and End keys when the blue Function key is held down.
The touchpad was responsive but not too jittery and the keys were responsive.
Another feature is the two green LED lights toward the upper right. The "Mode" indicator lights up after the M key is pressed indicating the hot keys on the Smart Pad are active. Pressing it again, reactivates the keyboard and turns off the LED. The other LED is for "Caps/Bat." Illuminates when the "CAPS" button is clicked and, I assume but don't know for sure, when the batteries need replacing.
The owner's manual states the device will go to sleep mode after not being used for 30 minutes and to press any key to wake up the device.
The only feature lacking that would make this device even better is a backlit keyboard.
The device is used about 12 feet from the Mac computer. There has not been any connectivity issues.
So far, I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it.This keyboard is amazing!!!! From setup I was hooked.. I am a college student and a huge Netflix addict so I have my computer connected to my HDTV. So I was controlling my tv with a wireless mouse, but if I needed to type anything into the web browser I would have to get up from across the room to type anything in from the computer. this little gadget has solved that, so now I can do my school work from the comfort of my chair, and whatever else with the keypad and use the built in mouse at the same time!!!!! If anyone is scrolling through reviews deciding whether or not to get this device, I HIGHLY recommend!!!!!
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3-in-1 Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard Tiny Wireless Keyboard 2.4GHz Multimedia Handheld Keyboard with B
I am using one of my RasPi boards to run XBMC (using OpenELEC) and purchased this keyboard for its interface. It works really well, though at about 10' from the receiver it does seem to be at the edge of its range (the orientation of the keyboard does matter at this distance). The backlight is great; it illuminates all the keys well.I first purchased the Bluetooth version of this keyboard, but it was not right for the application. The stripped-down Linux distros built to run XBMC do not have the tools necessary for Bluetooth pairing.
This unit has a USB dongle built in that is eternally paired with the keyboard, which means you never do need to pair it. On the downside, the keyboard is ONLY usable with the provided dongle.
I would highly recommend this keyboard for my application or ones like it. My experience and others who rated the product suggest that you should not expect a range greater than ten feet (3 meters).
Still, it works very well as a remote keyboard with my Raspberry Pi micro-computer, it did not need any driver to work under Linux, and I can happily live with the small size of the keys. The back-lit keyboard makes it easy to use in low light, and the life of the battery charge is more than adequate for my needs.
I have also tested it on both my desktop and palmtop computers, both running Mageia Linux, and in both cases it worked perfectly, no driver needed.The keyboard works great except for the wireless. The one I bought was a rf not a blue tooth. I had to move the USB wireless dongle in front of the computer. Other than that the keyboard and mouse work great. I have no problems waking the computer up using BOXEE for those who wanted to know.
rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve (Black) Carrying Case for Western Digital My Passport Studio 500 GB / 1 TB
Purchased two of these, one for me, gave one away..Recipient was impressed with the quality of the case, pocket features, good protection. To get that kind of feedback was surprising, and speaks well of the rooCASE!
I won't trade mine for the world, very happy to have selected this from list of others considered.
Very pleased with the quality, form, function. Will be comfortable purchasing other rooCASE items.
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rooCase Sony VAIO VGN-SR410J/H 13.3-Inch Laptop Carrying Case - Dark Blue / Black Deluxe Bag
Well built, with quality materials. holds my 13" Sony vaio, power supply, full size trackball (i'm fussy about my pointing devices)papers, magazine, and paper back book without bulging. could use a tad more padding at the bottom, They do have a hard rubber "foot"
on the outside of the bag on the bottom which I imagine is to absorb some shock, but I put a piece of foam at the bottom just in case.
Love it! My wife saw it and wants one for herself
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Handspring Visor Prism
Since this is my 1st PalmOS PDA I don't have as much experience as some other reviewers. However I do know what I do & do Not like. My list of Pros & Cons for this fine PDA:Pros specific to this device:
1. Ability to display 65,000 different colors.
2. You can create notes/ business cards w/ color.
3. You can read and work faster. One thing I've found that's quicker than reading, to ID something, is color. If I label an item in a To-Do list in red for instance, I know w/o reading that its a hot item to do ASAP. This helps one prioritize items. It just makes sense.
4. CPU speed. This units fast. Although the color display DOES make the unit slightly slower than a Visor Pro/Platinum.
5. Color games beat B/W games when in waiting rooms. ;-)
6. Display easier to read indoors than a Palm m505. (Isn't this where 90% of its use will occur anyway?)
Cons specific to this unit:
1. Battery life. Handspring advertises up to 2 wk. between charges. Yea right! Maybe if you only use it for
Compaq iPAQ 170339-B22 Compact Flash Card Expansion Pack for 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5400 series
This a good product for its price. For (...)dollars you can add a modem or expand memory or add a wireless ethernet or ethernet or make your IPAQ GPS capable. But one thing product lacks is that it uses the battery of the IPAQ so it reduces the time you can use the IPAQ. The PC card expansion has its own battery so it helps the IPAQ last a little longer. And the PC card expansion has more items that can be used with it. So you just have to see which is more usable for you the CF card expansion or the PC card expansion or none if you dont need the expansions.
It might be wiser to look at one of the "PC card expansion sleeves" as they include an extra battery! You can pick up Compact Flash adaptors for PC cards cheep, like under ten US dollars.
Compact Flash memory can be found at fairly low prices.
With this expansion installed the protective cover which comes with the iPAC 3765 is a fairly tight fit.I bought this Expansion pack when i bought my new Compaq Ipaq 3765. I have used it for about a month now and i really like it. The Ipaq fits in it very well and it does make the Ipaq easier to hold when i am walking around the office or at home answering email or surfing the net. I use a Linksys compact flash 802.11b card plugged into this sleeve to connect to my company's intranet I do have a problem with the size in that none of the cases will hold the Ipaq with the expansion slot on. This makes it a little hard because when i leave the office i have to take the sleeve off to put the unit in its case for the trip home, or take the chance of scratching the face of the Ipaq. I am kind of worried about how long the connector will last with this kind of use.
Over all it is a very good product. I have not had any problems with this piece and for the price it is worth it... you won't go wrong.My iPAQ came with this expansion pack and it made all the difference in the world to just the organizer it is by itself.
I have a 256 Compact Flash Card where I have my MP3's and of course all my documents and photographs, I also have a modem to check my e-mail anywhere, and a Network card to connect at the office.
It is kind of bulky, but for me, it is as functional as a PC without having to carry the Laptop.Before I begin, I love my iPaq. However, this is my biggest gripe with the iPaq, they need this expansion pack to throw a CF card into them. Without it, the iPaq is small and sleek; with it, it's huge. And, with the sheer amount of stuff out there with Compact Flash connectivity (modem, networking, CF cards, etc), I think it is inane that Compaq didn't at least include it with the iPaq. Or, better yet, build a CF slot into the machine.
Still, it is necessary for what I think is the best PDA on the market. While I think the idea is dumb, it works great and isn't all that expensive. Hence my 4 star rating
BoxWave Palm Tungsten T3 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)
I have to caveat this review by pointing out I purchased the product to cover the LCD screen on my metal detector--not a PDA. Nonetheless, the purpose the protective screen serves is very similar.Because mine is a non-standard use, I had to slightly trim the protective sheet to fit my screen. This went without a hitch and the screen cut cleanly with sharp scissors. I then applied the protective screen to the LCD, and it virtually disappeared--very nice. I think it will function as promised, and the non-glare quality will be welcomed in the field.
The reason I have not rated the screen higher is that the price is appalling. It's a thin little piece of plastic with some adhesive on one side, over-packaged with a lint-free cloth and a piece of rigid cardboard for smoothing out trapped air bubbles. Give me a break!
Brother DSmobile 610 Compact Scanner - Retail Packaging
This is the first time I've ever felt strongly enough about a product to write a review, but I want to warn anyone else who might consider purchasing this scanner. Don't do it! I had this scanner packed back into its box and returned within one hour of opening it.Quite simply, it is impossible to get a good scan of a document with this device. The scanner could not seem to determine when to start "scanning" when it was feeding a document through. Every document I put in scanned with about a 2-inch "black bar" across the top of the PDF page and the bottom cut off completely. Also, every page scanned looked blurry and crooked. It is nearly impossible to feed a sheet through perfectly straight.
This scanner also has a mysterious green button on top that seems to serve no purpose. It is not labeled in any way or even mentioned in the documention (which is only included on the CD; no printed documentation is included).
I traded the Brother for this scanner, which is a little more expensive, but fantastic.
Fujitsu SCANSNAP S1100 CLR 600DPI USB Mobile Scanner (PA03610-B005)
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I found this to be a very useful scanner. It is versatile, easy to install, and takes up not much space. The only downside to it is that it is often necessary to hand-feed documents multiple times to get a nicely aligned scan. Otherwise the scanning is excellent.Read Best Reviews of Brother DSmobile 610 Compact Scanner - Retail Packaging Here
It is everything they said it would be. Simple to use, the size is fantastic for travel. We are using it daily.Want Brother DSmobile 610 Compact Scanner - Retail Packaging Discount?
I had used this scanner at my work, and was so impressed i bought it for home use. I has great quality of scan, is reasonably fast, and it is easy to use, once you get the file naming figured out. It is so convenient to have at hand on my desk when I need to convert a document.Save 44% Off
Cisco Flip Video SlideHD USB Extension Cable (6 Feet) with Free Carabiner Key Chain
It is a cable. What else can you say?it works.
The Carabiner makes a nice clip for keys of cups on my work bag.
not much else to be said
NO CAMERA INCLUDED... HAHAHA :-)
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Targus PA870U V2 IR Foldable Keyboard for HP COMPAQ iPaq 3100 3600 3700 3800 3900 1900 2100 2200 43
Lo compré hace como 5 años y a la fecha funciona perfectamente con mi PDA HP. No toda las funciones del teclado funcionan a la perfección con la HP y la inserción de carácteres especiales no es sencilla, pero para tomar notas rápidas en reuniones o cursos es perfecta, de hecho la utilicé para mi maestría.
PDair Leather Case for Motorola RAZR XT910/Droid RAZR XT912 - Book Type (Petal Pink)
I just purchased this case for my phone and it was shipped out on July 19th and I got it today July 26th all the way from Hong Kong!! Not only is it the quickest service BUT the case is wonderful quality! It fits my Razr Maxx like a glove. I am very glad I decided to purchase this cover. It comes with a clip that you can use to clip it to your side if you wish. You won't be sorry if you purchase this cover. VERY GOOD BUY for the money!!
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This is a great case to carry your phone, money and ID's in...I would love to have it in every color.I love my new phone case, the problem I have with the case, is the clip was cracked when I opened the box, so therefore I am not able to clip the case to my pants, purse or anything. Outside of the clip being cracked, everything was great , and like I said I love my pink P-Dair phone case.Want PDair Leather Case for Motorola RAZR XT910/Droid RAZR XT912 - Book Type (Petal Pink) Discount?
I already had this case in black, but I was thinking that the pink would really show off the plum/purple on my phone from Verizon.I love my droid razr! Wish this company would other or more cases in different colors.....
Love both of my cases, I might just order the white one too!
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Samsung Galaxy NoteII 2 Leather Case - GT-N7100 - Ultra Thin Flip Top Type - PDair (Brown)
Excellent quality fitting exactly the phone protecting it if falling, and from scratches, it is a valuable creation for the samsung galaxy note 2 lovers.
Mini Flexible Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad 2, HP Touchpad, Motorola Xoom, Acer Iconia
Works great with Acer Iconix A501. Super easy setup with bluetooth. Flexible rubber keyboard that you can stick in your pocket (big pocket, but still)! After more time using it, I may take it to five stars.
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Koolertron Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Aluminum Stand Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 N8010
Product shipped very quickly, since I paid for the quick shipping. Setup was quick and easy. Product does feel slightly cheap, but its extremely lightweight which is nice. If you haven't used for awhile you Have to tap a key and wait awhile for it to work. My other complaint is the connection piece by the space bar makes it hard to type, I really wish they could put that somewhere else, as it makes it hard to get the space button if you hit space with your right hand.The device does support the tablet with a small plastic kickflip thing on the keyboard. It feels slightly cheap but so far is holding strong enough.
Bottom line: It works as advertised, no major complaints,I just wasn't overly impressed or excited about the product.
Toshiba e755 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003
The e755 is my fifth WinCE/PocketPC/Windows Mobile PDA over the years, with my first being an Everex Freestyle waaayyy back when. My previous machine to the e755 was a Toshiba e570, which was a relatively uncommon model here in the U.S. (Only sold through Toshiba direct). So you know where I'm coming from in this review, the e570 had a 206MHz StrongARM processor and 64Mb of RAM. There was no FlashRAM area like the e755, although it did have both SD and Compact Flash Type II slots. On the e755, I've purchased the extended-life battery (direct from Toshiba) and the Expansion Pack that clips to the bottom of the main unit.I can't comment on Toshiba's customer service, because I've never had to use it for any Toshiba PDA I've owned. They've all been rock-solid and reliable. One thing that may contribute to that is that I FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS and let the thing fully charge before I went playing with it. Resist the temptation and you'll likely be happy for it.
I've had the e755 for just over a week now and my overall impression is a good one. Nice solid machine. Lots of neat little improvements to the OS that enhance the experience. Love the screen both in it's larger size and transflective technology.
Enough rambling, here's the pros and cons. You'll find some features showing up in both columns, since some of them are a mixed bag.
PROS:
LOVE THAT SCREEN! It's bigger and the even lighting and transflective LCD often gives the impression of ink-on-paper, rather than the look of a 'screen.' I don't know how better to describe it, but I like it. Very easy on the eyes, even when reading books via MS Reader at small type sizes.
CASE: It's got a metal case. Big improvement over the previous silver-coated plastic case on the e570, in that the latter eventually wore through the silvery coating on the corners that rubbed against the storage case.
PROCESSOR: The 400MHz processor makes a difference in many apps, not so much in others. However, the overall 'feel' is that the machine is smoother and more fluid, which results from fewer 'little pauses' as programs open, close and move data.
FLASH RAM: The 32Mb FlashRAM memory section is a great place to install third-party programs and your e-mail attachments, in that it completely frees you from worrying about your SD and CF cards. You can remove and replace them at will, since they only hold data and not programs. Nice. NOTE: A previous reviewer indicated that the FlashRAM would preserve your programs if you removed the battery. WRONG. They'll still be there, true, but the registry entries in the OS will be gone. You'll have to reinstall them to regain the menu icons and such. (Found this out the hard way: Dropped the PDA and dislodged the battery.)
OS: Lots of neat little improvements to the OS. Nicer look and feel. If you put a year in a contact's birthday, the note in Calendar calculates how old they are and includes it in the entry title each year. Lots of little things like that. Media Player 9 is a big improvement. IE improved some, but no big deal. You can have signatures on you e-mail now, just like desktop Outlook. And on and on. A nice incremental upgrade.
CONS:
OS: Despite all the improvements, WinMobile 2003 is an OS that's going to need a service patch soon. Still a little unstable, with relatively frequent (once every day or two) soft reboots required. Some programs that claim to be compatible really aren't, but that's normal with an early release such as this.
WIRELESS: While it's a plus having it integrated into the machine, this isn't a good implementation. The OS support is just weird two separate control panels for what is essentially one function. Compared to the Socket brand wireless card I bought for my e570, the whole wireless process (finding a network, connecting, etc.) is fairly slow. I don't know if this is a hardware problem (and therefore Toshiba-specific) or an OS problem, but I suspect the truth lies somewhere in-between, with the hardware and software 'fighting' each other a bit. Even browsing via PocketIE is slower than on the half-as-fast e570. Not at ALL unusable, mind you, just a little frustrating considering the chops the e755 SHOULD have, given its processor. If I hadn't see the faster browsing on the other machine, I probably wouldn't have listed this as a 'con.'
BUTTONS and IR PORT: I've never cared for the fact that Toshiba puts their IR ports on the left side of the machine. It means you have to hold it sideways to connect with anyone but another Toshiba. And this time they put the port on the BOTTOM of the left side, where you'd normally hold the machine. Dumb. Worse by far is the button that activates the voice recorder. It's EXACTLY where you'd put your fingers pulling the PDA out of it's case. You have to consciously avoid it every single time. If they'd just put it below the thumbwheel, this problem never would have happened. REALLY dumb. You can disable this button in the control panels, but that kinda defeats the purpose, now doesn't it?
So, overall: Two 'real' problems (see last 'con' above), a couple of minor gripes which may be solved by a service patch in the near future and several "That's really neat" features.
Couple all the 'plusses' with the current (Oct 2003) practically-theft-for-this-feature-set pricing and this machine is actually one heck of a deal. If you listen to a LOT of music or want to do a LOT of wireless, I'd strongly recommend the 'endless' expanded battery. I've used the thing for 6+ hours and not gotten below 75% charge. Definitely worth it if you're a serious user.
The Toshiba e755 is my first PDA. I have had NOTHING but fun with it from day one. After setting the software up on my one and only windows machine at home (which was very easy almost too easy) I imediately used some 3rd party software to put a trailer of Spiderman on the PDA. I was AMAZED by the vibrant colors displayed by the back-lit screen and also by how smoothely the frames ran. Next I recorded a simpsons episode and transfrered it to my PDA. The results were astounding. You would never believe that I could fit a TV show in 8mb, a little less than 1/16 of the entire storage space available on this PDA!
Gaming has been reasonably fun on this unit as well. I got the Tomb Raider game and it looks incredible. On such a little device, I was able to play the original Tomb Raider at FULL SPEED (great game by the way). This is perfect for on-the-road kind of things.
Last, but not least, is the audio playback. It is pretty incredible. My brother's iPod sounds JUST as good as my PDA, but his unit gets louder. My one real complaint about the PDA is that the speaker doesn't get loud enough. This is only minor, however, because when headphones are plugged in, even for my deaf ears, they are, on a scale between 1 as the quitest and 10 as the loudest about a 7. This is fine, it is RIGHT where I like my sound levels. I dont know how everyone else likes it, but this PDA, coincidentally, hits the spot.
I forgot to mention the Wireless 802.11b internet access. While it isn't the FASTEST way to connect to the internet, as I said before, it saves you money because you then have a CF slot available. Since CF is cheaper than Secure Digital, you can get higher storage cards for cheaper than you could with a SD card. The biggest advantage to having the wireless WiFi is the convenience of it. It doesn't make the PDA much bigger, there are no cards sticking out of the top, and you dont need to search around for the card when you want to use it. All you have to do is flip the switch at the bottom of the PDA. Warning you, however, this wastes battery life minutely faster. If you wish to use the WiFi, make sure you have atleast 80 percent battery left. On a full charge I clocked my batteries with full backlight and wifi on for about 1 and a half hours. With WiFi off, however, I clocked 3 hours and above. This is definitly great power management wise.
So there you guys have it. This was my first PDA and I was very happy with it. I recommend this to all users. If people ever ask why Compaqs are so much more money, don't ask me. My PDA is just as good, and theirs dont come with WiFi built in. You see my verdict, 5 stars. Please, if you are in the market for a high end PDA, this is the one to get. It is small, sleek, convenient, pretty affordable, and powerful. Nothing in the world can beat it.
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I bought the e755 a few weeks ago despite all the reviews here that mentioned lack of tech support and numerous bugs. In the time that I've used it, I've only noticed 1 "bug" which involves the 'Home' button, which sometimes fails to bring up the proper menu until a warm-reset is performed. Other than that, the unit was nearly flawless.The Wi-Fi works great, I didn't have to set anything up besides just switching a button to enable it. It detects the signal, and you're instantly online. Windows media player works wonderful with music and video (you can rotate the screen to get a wider picture!) and the built in speaker is fairly loud, though headphones are much more efficient
This is my first PPC, so I don't know how battery life compares, but I am able to use it for 2-6 hours NONSTOP before I have to charge it. You can darken the screen backlight or set the processor to 200Mhz to get even more batterly life.
Basically, this unit has everything you'll need in a PPC. Built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD and CF Type I & II card slots, 96MB of memory, very large and clear 3.8" transreflective display, and increased 200Mhz BUS speed(processor runs at 400Mhz) and Windows Mobile 2003. I have had almost no problems with this model, and I highly recommend it, especially for only $... after a $... rebate if you buy it here.
At 400Mhz, this thing is as fast as my home PC! yeah.. it's a little outdated but...
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Oh, where to start! I purchased my e755 brand new from Amazon. Everything was going great. Big screen, fast processor, very cool! I purchased a toshiba cable to connect to a serial port. The cable would sometimes get stuck and on one occassion, taking it out actually broke the connector prongs at the bottom. It was still under warranty so I sent it off to Toshiba to get repaired. I get a call a few days later saying it's gonna cost $100 to fix? I'm thinking, WHAT? I told them I was using a Toshiba cable but it didn't matter. So, i forked out $100 for them to repair something that a Toshiba cable broke. (Just so you know, i have other cables that I use to sync up and they connect just fine ... no problems whatsoever!). So, i get it back and everything is great again. I use the Toshiba cable again (I was using it to hook up the PDA to my GPS for navigation) and noticed it was getting stuck again. So, to prove my point, i called Toshiba and they sent me an RMA to send it in. This time I include the pda AND cable. Of course, once it gets there, they connect the cable without problem (the problem didn't happen all the time, it was intermittent). So, i get another call saying, the cable connects just fine. The tech support person asks (like i'm an idiot), "Do you know how to remove the cable?" I say, "Of course, just push in the side buttons and pull it off!" And in a huff she responds, "NO! You push in the buttons and have to wiggle it gently side-to-side!" I'm thinking, my other cables you don't have to do that and trust me when it got stuck, i did that too (wiggle side to side). Needless to say, i had them ship it back to me.About a month ago, I got the infamous white screen of death (my warranty has expired). After reading lots online about it, I realize i am hosed. Somebody sent it in (still under warranty) and Toshiba hit them with a $150 charge to fix it. Toshiba tech support does NOT care about its customers. They are arrogant and rude; hopefully, you will never have to deal with them. This item works well when it works, but the minute something goes wrong (and it will), you will not be pleased with Toshiba's tech support. It's a shame that a company like Toshiba has to resort to such lowness. I'm buying a new PDA and you can bet it will not be a Toshiba.
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I liked the "old" e755 with 2002, and now it's even better with PPC 2003. Never had a problem with my unit, and the new OS does seem a bit faster, having been optimized for the XScale. Battery life is also a bit better, especially when using wi-fi, which is a very good thing.Save 60% Off
SanDisk SDV-1A Digital Photo Viewer
Got this "free" from Amazon recently, when I bought a Sandisk CompactFlash card. As some of the other reviews said, it was easy to hook up and worked great right out of the box. However, after using it a bit more, I have come up with a couple small issues. (NOTE: I have a Canon Digital Rebel 6.3MP camera and usually shoot large JPEGs.)The memory card reader is relatively slow at reading the large files generated by the camera. The JPEG files from the Digital Rebel are typically between 4 and 6 MB and they can take 10-15 seconds to display. This isn't much a problem during a slide show, but when you want to jump ahead it makes it difficult because the device seems like it isn't responding. You'd think with Sandisk being the current king of fast flash, that the reader would be quicker.
The card reader cannot (or will not) read files larger than 5.3MB. You get an error on the screen saying as much, if you try. My pictures aren't typically this big, but depending the picture they can be, which is even more irritating because some pictures from a given card will show up while others won't.
Another warning for those that use high quality digital SLRs etc, is that this camera reads ONLY JPEG files. It does not display RAW files, nor can it extract the embedded JPEGs. Of course, I didn't expect it to do so, but this may not be clear to other potential buyers.
Obviously, I could shoot lower quality (but if I spend that much on a camera, why would I?) or I could convert the images to smaller files on the PC (but this eliminates the ease of use factor). I think if I had paid for this product rather than receiving it free, the above issues might give enough reason for me to return it.
You can either let the images run via the slide show, or take control and move through your images at your own pace. The remote lets you rotate pictures, and even niftier--it lets you zoom in. The zoom in feature keep the image clear.
The best feature is that you can pack this gizmo up and take it with you. We just returned from an Alaskan cruise (with a ton of digital pictures). So I took this viewer over to my parents, plugged it into their TV and they were able to see all our pictures while sitting back in their easy chairs. No photo's to pass around and around--just sit back in comfort and enjoy!
I would highly recommend this product--it's great!
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What a neat little gizmo; it's smaller than I had anticipated. It's very easy to hook up. From getting it out of the package to viewing your pictures on TV takes all of 10 minutes, and that's mainly because getting the viewer out is not an easy task. We transferred images from the 128MB CompactFlash from our Canon G3 to the TV screen, and it looked great. Having the remote to zoom, rotate, and delete was pretty handy too. A simple, easy to use product that delivers as promised.Read Best Reviews of SanDisk SDV-1A Digital Photo Viewer Here
Portability and ease of use is key to this excellent product. Came with both an s-video and standard video plug, so you have a choice depending on your availabe TV inputs. Smaller than I expected at about 4"by3", all you need is an electric socket and TV and you are in business. Remote runs on 2 AAA batteries(included) Besides zoom,rotate,slideshow, it also has a delete function that erases those unwanted shots without using the camera or a computer. Excellent carry-anywhere product. I bought 3 extras for gifts.Want SanDisk SDV-1A Digital Photo Viewer Discount?
I used this to show my digital photos to family while on vacation. It's compact and fits easily into your suitcase. Plugs into most TVs and presto, you have a slide show. It has 4 slots to fit MS, SD, SM and CF memory, but being technologically challenged, I just stuck my compact flash into the slot that fit it.You can let it run like a slide show, or use the buttons to move it along at your own pace to fit your narration. Saves printing out everything to show people and my family was impressed to see themselves on their TV screen.
It lets you rotate a picture or delete one that is a dud. Great gadget!