Works as advertised. Wonderfully portable for sync use on more than one computer, or to plug in anywhere you need a serial terminal.
Belkin Palm III / VII Hot Sync Cable; DB9F/PDA; 3'
Works as advertised. Wonderfully portable for sync use on more than one computer, or to plug in anywhere you need a serial terminal.
iPazzPort 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Fly Air Mouse Keyboard with IR Remote
This keyboard/mouse/remote is as near perfect (for the price) as possible in my opinion.My setup in the living room is a large television and an HTPC running XBMC. I've used at least five other devices or combination of devices to control this setup and each of them had their advantages and disadvantages. This remote/keyboard is much better than all of the other options overall, and even in situations where it isn't the best option, the compromises it makes make sense.
The importance of the IR remote on the back can't be overstated. Even though the buttons are limited, each of them has two modes (TV and AV). This remote would not be adequate for anything more than turning the television on, changing the channel, adjusting the volume and changing the input.... But that's all I needed it for anyway. These simple buttons allow me to throw my Television IR remote in the drawer and only take it out when I need to access some special function, which is almost never. In AV mode I mapped the buttons to common functions of the XBMC program, but all of those functions are also accessible from the keyboard side so it's somewhat redundant.
The keyboard itself is a good compromise. Since there's no need for a touchpad, there is more room for keys, which makes finding the character you need easier. Almost all the keys are pretty much where they would be on a full size KB, and those that have been relocated make some sort of sense. There are page up and page down keys on the side of the device, which I haven't ever needed but they don't get in the way either. A possible improvement would have been to reverse the Function and F keys by default. I press play a lot more often than I press F6. The keyboard is lit (red/amber) from underneath (You can turn this on or off) and each key can be identified easily in the dark.
The air-mouse function was a surprise to me, I thought it would be, at best, a barely tolerable way to move the mouse when I needed to for some reason and I didn't want to go find my wireless mouse that is always where I didn't sit down. In fact it works really well and is without a doubt my favorite way of controlling the cursor short of a real wireless mouse (which, let's face it, can't be beat). It is surprisingly smooth. I turned the mouse sensitivity down a couple of notches in windows to allow for more accurate pointing. There are 2 ways of moving the cursor, both using the same air-mouse button either "Click cursor movement on Click cursor movement off" or a "Click and hold to move Release to stop". Both of these work well, but some situations demand one or the other, and it's nice that they are both always available. It just depends on how long you hold the button. Another great feature is the ability to rotate the air mouse so you can hold it like a remote if you want and the movements are natural, or rotate and hold the KB sideways and the mouse will work correctly in that orientation. Impressive. The only annoyance I have with the mouse functions are clicking the left and right mouse buttons themselves. You are usually using your thumb to hold the air mouse button, so you have to release that button to press either of the mouse buttons. If you are using the click-on-click-off method, clicking these buttons invariably moves the whole device just enough to take you off-target the millisecond you press the button. If you are using the click and hold to move method, Clicking and dragging becomes impossible with one hand and unnatural with 2. I wish there were mouse buttons on the side (Like the page up and page down buttons, but on the other side) or on the bottom so I could use them with my index and ring fingers as I held the air mouse button down. Maybe next model...
So almost all of that was good, here's some more good and bad things:
Good: Price, delivery, rechargeable, receiver stores inside, you can turn the IR side and the KB sides off separately.
Bad: Feels cheap, Instructions are sparse, poorly translated and in the case of the IR learning function, just plain wrong. IR transmitter isn't particularly impressive in range or strength. I wish the arrow keys rotated their orientation the way the air mouse does.
I've paid 3 times as much for products that did only half of what this one does and not as well. While not perfect, the price brings this up to 5 stars for me and I will never build a HTPC for a friend without insisting they get one of these.
Another reviewer mentioned the cursor jumping around so web buttons couldn't be clicked accurately. I noticed that too, however there's a huge button that will lock the cursor to the spot you want and then the left or right mouse buttons can be clicked. Simple!
I recently ordered a "mini" android pc (mk802) to turn our bedroom plasma tv into a cool computer-connected entertainment center. This remote with its back-lit keyboard, hand motion gyro sensor mouse, and additional learning IR remote (for turning the tv on and off) makes everything work together wonderfully.
And, yes, I am using it right now to type this review!
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This is my first product review on Amazon, because I just had to say how much I love this little gadget! It has turned four devices into one. I no longer need a separate mouse, keyboard, TV remote & DVD remote. In doing research, I quickly realized that it was down to 2 items. This one & similar devices which had a track pad instead of the air mouse. Realizing how many times I got frustrated over messed up typing on my laptop, due to accidentally touching the track pad, I did not want to repeat this headache. And forget the reviews that complain about a learning curve. If you can use a Wii or Kinect controller, you will master this thing in seconds. Indeed, the mouse buttons are backwards, but I imagine most people will use this with their right hand, therefore making the device actually easier to use. And I had no difficulty keeping the mouse pointer steady when clicking the mouse button.I have only 3 very minor complaints. First, if the mouse pointer is inactive for awhile, then it goes to sleep/freezes, but a click of the middle mouse button quickly gets it going again. Second, the mouse pointer doesn't always stay aligned with this device. But I found a super easy way to deal with this is to just "bounce" the pointer against the TV screen edge & get it back to where you want it. And lastly, the user manual's broken English on how the device learns your TV/DVD remote's functions isn't that clear. Once you do understand, I found the way it does it is ingenious & intuitive & wished all universal remotes were this easy. All you basically have to do is:
1. On this device click on TV or AV (i.e. DVD player), then click the set button until the little light stays on.
2. Face the front of this device toward the face of your remote.
3. Click a function on this device (e.g. the volume up button), then click the equivalent button (the volume up button) on your remote long enough for the little light on this device to flash & wallah, it can now do that function.
4. There are about 8 basic functions you can set & after repeating the above step until you have copied all the functions you need, press this devices set button to complete the process.
I like how compact this device is. My coffee table is no longer littered with numerous big devices. True, just like on a smartphone, writing lengthy paragraphs are a pain. So I save the dissertations for my regular computer.
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This little guy really crams a lot of functions into a package with the size and feel of a medium-sized remote control alone. The pictures didn't really do it justice. All the keyboard and mouse functions are on one side of the device, and the IR (infra-red) AV remote buttons are on the flip side. Training the IR commands is very intuitive and much simpler than other learning remotes I've owned (which often require complicated de-coding [un-learning] steps if you make a mistake or wish to change a function). This unit will simply overwrite a key's previous code which in my experience is far preferable to figuring out how to de-code what may have previously been programmed. Incidentally, because it is a learning remote, it can be trained to mimic most any IR remote control function. I've trained mine to mimic my WMC remote, a couple AVR functions, and even my retractable projection screen. Although it has only two modes (ostensibly TV and AVR), the buttons within each mode can learn commands from assorted remotes. You're not restricted to just two.Tha air mouse takes a bit of getting used to (as does any HID format), but is remarkably precise. The greatest shortcoming is the inability to scroll or drag and drop. If I have a mouse-intensive task to do, I'll grab my optical mouse -but this is my HTPC, after all. I don't use it for CAD designing or word processing. And it sure is great having a virtually full (albeit, no number pad) ILLUMINATED keyboard in the palm of my hand, for typing in Google search words or song/video titles from my media library.
My only complaint is that it is very easy to miss in the microscopically small print of the manual the fact there are two on/off switches -one for the keyboard/mouse side, and another for the IR remote side. I nearly missed this and was about ready to send it back, when I realized the IR side didn't work because I hadn't turned it on. Incidentally, it is not necessary to turn these on and off all the time. I've used mine for over a month w/o turning it off and the battery still seems plenty strong on its initial charge. When necessary, it is rechargeable within a few hours according to the manual, via its USB cable plugged into your computer.
One other thing to watch out for, especially if you have a drink holder in each arm of your viewing chair. I seldom partake of more than one drink at a time, so I tend to use one holder for my drink and the other for the remote control. It's important to decide which will go where and then stick to it consistently. If you don't, you're bound to make the mistake I did. This diminutive remote will fit very nicely into a glass of Scotch. Consider yourself warned. (If it happens, don't let it marinate. Remove it immediately and take a quick gulp of Scotch to calm your nerves. The pat it dry and remove the battery. Let it air dry 24 hours before trying it again. If you're lucky, as I was, it will be none the worse for the dousing.)
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Buttons stopped working less than 2 months, there is not warranty on this unit, so if it dies you are screwed and no one to return to!!!First Amazon refused to take it back, but because it was packaged and shipped by them, they finally agreed for full refund, I just wish they would tell customers that these units don't come with any kind of warranty.
If I have the receiver in the back of my HTPC the mouse cursor is jurky and keeps getting stuck from less than 10 feet away,
Very annoying that mouse buttons are backward!!!
Pandigital Hand-Held Wand Scanner S8X1100
Be careful, this is not the same product that is advertised. It is very similar but is not the same -it is weird because it says it is Pandigital but the model is Sunglow S8X1100. I found out online that the product is this one: It looks like Sunglow bought Pandigital in September.I tested it with several pictures and they are ok, but far from high quality. I am returning this right away. Will contact the seller to get a clarification.
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PDair Ultra Clear Screen Protector for Apple New MacBook Air 11'' *2010 Version*
This product fits my 11" MBA perfectly. I was skeptical at first because I've had issues with some screen protectors not fitting the products they're intended for. It covers every inch of the screen and looks completely invisible. I am very happy with this product and it works perfectly.
Lexerd - HTC P3300 P3470 TrueVue Crystal Clear PDA Screen Protector (Dual Pack Bundle)
Very happy with the purchase of these. Fits my HTC 3300 perfectly. Comes with a finger gloves and a small card so that you can easily apply this on the screen without any air bubbles. Nice and easy...and for the price i've 2 so it will be a while before i go and buy myself a new one!
Mobility iGo ice90 AC Notebook Power Adapter for Standard Wall Outlets (PS0061-10)
It works fine, but is much larger than other options...even other options from iGo.
pros-
good price for the functionality i wanted. Cheaper than the OEM replacement.
seems to have adapters for any laptop i may need to power.
available dualpower adapter to charge a phone or ipod at the same time (i didnt need this).
carrying case with cable ties keep things orderly when not in use.
cons-
its very heavy. it feels twice as heavy as the power bricks that came with my laptops (physically its about the same size as the larger of my two). right now this one stays home while the OEM brick travels with me.
the cables feel a bit more fragile than the OEM one. I dont expect this one to last as long, but for me its just a backup so that is fine.
there are so many tips, i often forget which is which (so i grabbed a sharpie and marked them up). there is no good way to keep them organized or separated in the carry case.
overall im pleased with it. im not sure why they made it blue, but it doesnt look obnoxious.
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I bought the iGo Juice 70. Seems like a good idea with auto adaptor. However, the DELL adaptor does not charge the computer (it's "power only"). I can't think of reason why anyone would spend $100 on a mobile charger that doesn't charge the device. They don't make this clear through their website or their third party vendors. On top of it all their customer service wouldn't take the return and told me I should have known.The charger with adaptors ends up being almost as bulky as all your chargers in the first place. They also didn't have 2 out of 3 adaptors I needed.The other reviews are correct in that this is a heavy and large AC adapter. Another compliant if have, is that the power light on it is overly bright. I often leave my laptop plugged in over night. The blue LED in the charger is enough to bother me.
Another issue, while not an issue with the charger itself but of iGo, is that I am finding it harder and harder to find the S-style tips. This adapter needs that type for the different laptops. This is more of the issue that is charger is almost 10 years old.
I bought this adapter in 2004 when I forgot my AC adapter for my laptop on a buiness trip in NYC. I got reamed on the price at a Radio Shack in the city but I couldn't go with out it. The ICE 90 has been great for me ever since. I first used in on my now dead Compaq N600. I have used it on an number for Thinkpads.
This is a mid-ranged Laptop adapter since it only support 90 watts. If you have a mobile workstation, Dell XPS, or Alienware laptop, this AC adapter my not be powerful enough for you. You should look for AC adapter that support 125+ watts.
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The ice90 by iGo is great for notebook computers that have a worn power connector slot. The iGo male end is slightly thicker than OEM and makes a better connection. The blue light is great for troubleshooting. It also has longer cords on both sides of the brick. It has been a champ for over a year now. Besides the larger size, I give this unit 2 thumbs up.
Star Micronics TSP143U Receipt Printer - Monochrome - Thermal Transfer - 125 mm/s Mono - 203 dpi -
This product is easy to set up and no ink means more reliable and long lasting.I am using at my small fancy shop.Good product.