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Having been a little overwhelmed by the choices between all the new Kindles and which one to get, I ordered this new basic $79 Kindle first to take for a spin. So far, I like what I see. I also own a Kindle 3 so that's the only device I can really compare it to at this time (I think a comparison between other tablets and this Kindle is meaningless, this device is all about content and delivery):1. Form-factor - Compared to the Kindle 3, this Kindle feels more compact, lighter and easier to hold. My hands wrap around this better than K3. Reading books for a few hours at a stretch will be easier on this device compared to the K3. It is the lightest such device I have used compared to all previous Kindles and other tablets.2. Screen - I personally like the fact that there are no keys on the device and that keys come up on the screen when you need them. Delivers a better overall reading experience. However, navigating through the on-screen keyboard with the 5-way controller can be taxing if you need to do a lot of searching, and you might miss the full physical keyboard. I hardly search on the Kindle itself, I search for books on my laptop so this is a non-issue.3. Price! - At $79, you can't go wrong. Compared to buying paperback or hardcover editions, you will recover the cost of this in a matter of a few months because most Kindle content is priced cheaper than print editions (and you get it instantly, and can access it wherever you are). Not to mention all the free Kindle downloads available in the catalog.4. Display - almost the same E-ink display at the K3. No glare no reflection. You can sit in bright sunlight and read it just like a book. Page turns seem a lot faster on this compared to the K3. Screen size of the Kindle 3, this new Kindle, and the Touch is exactly the same in size.5. Wi-Fi - this can be a pro or a con (no 3G) depending on a user's personal preference. If you travel often and would like to be able to download content anywhere without worrying about getting a wi-fi connection, you're better off sticking with the K3 or waiting for the Touch/Fire. For me, 3G is not a major issue.6. Text to Speech and Audiobooks - These two features are lacking in this device. I personally have never used these features on my K3. If you listen to audiobooks or TTS or music on your Kindle, again the K3/Touch/Fire might be better options.7. Storage - this device can store 2GB which they claim is approximately 1400 books. For me, that's a massive storage capacity and it will be years before I get close to that capacity. Again, if you download books occasionally and have a moderate Kindle downloaded content on your device, 2GB is plenty. Of course, think ahead and see how much you would expect to download in the coming 2 years (I am assuming the device will be outdated and replaced within this time-frame).8. Battery life - too early to tell but Kindle battery life tends to be great. Specs state that the battery life of this device is 1 month compared to 2 months for the Touch or K3. 1 month is plenty (Android phones need to be charged every hour!). At least I know that if I'm going on a long flight, this device won't need charging if I charge it up in advance.9. Power adapter - this Kindle does not come with a power adapter, only a USB charging cable. You can either buy it separately for $8-10, or use your existing USB power adapter. Any USB adapter would work with the charging cable (previous Kindle versions, Apple's portable devices, and most HTC phones, come with a standard USB power adapter that would work for this device). There are also plenty of $2-3 adapters available here if you search for USB chargers.Bottom line - the choice between this basic Kindle, the K3 Keyboard, the Touch, and the Fire is really a personal preference. This device itself is meant for the minimalist Kindle user who, like me, reads say a 2-3 books a month, wants a device comfortable to hold, and doesn't need any fancy bells and whistles on the device. I guess it depends on what you use your Kindle for. If it's just the basics, this is the perfect device to get.In my humble opinion, the choices:(i) If you have a DX or an old Kindle version, or if you don't have a Kindle yet and are an average book-reader, this is definitely the one to get - baseline model that is affordable and is a pure e-reader.(ii) If you have Kindle 3 and don't really need an upgrade, I recommend sticking with the K3, it's a better device than this one in terms of features. If you do need to upgrade, the Touch is probably a better option because of all the additional features, at a small incremental cost.(iii) If you're looking for the loaded full-on Amazon content experience with access to all the apps, streaming audio and video, and playing the "strangely therapeutic" Fruit Ninja, wait for the Fire!I sincerely hope this review helps you decide whether this Kindle is right for you. If you are still unable to make a decision, it may be worthwhile to wait for the Touch and Fire to be released, and see the reviews on those devices before making a final decision. Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually really didn't like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I'm not a fan of touch screens so I bought this one.There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it's right for you...Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.1. You'll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFi and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to opt for the Kindle Keyboard.

2. NO AUDIO - If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this is not the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.

3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others... if you seriously need to keep over 1,400 books or so on your Kindle, you should opt for one of the others, all of which have 4GB. I only keep a hundred or so books on mine and the rest are up in the Amazon Cloud waiting for convenient download.

4. There's no 3G version but the WiFi works just fine.

5. There is a shorter battery life. Amazon reports the battery life is only one month of reading, compared with the others that clock in at two months. If you are going to be away from electricity for over a month, first of all RESPECT!, second of all, you may want a Kindle that has the 2 month battery life.

6. It's lighter than all the other versions. It weighs in at just under 6oz (170g). The closest competition is the Kindle Touch which is about 7.5oz.

7. It has 5 buttons on the face at the bottom. In the middle is the big 5-Way Controller button as found on other Kindles. There are two small buttons on either side of this. On the left side, from left to right are the "Back" button and the "Keyboard" button. The "Back" button is the same as on other Kindles. The "Keyboard" button calls the onscreen keyboard onto the screen. On the right side of the 5-Way Controller are (again, from left to right) the "Menu" button, and the "Home" button. The "Next Page" and "Previous Page" buttons are the same as on other Kindles.

8. Because of the above 5 buttons, I find it much easier to use than the Kindle Keyboard. On the Kindle Keyboard, the "Back" button was right below the 5-Way Controller, and I accidentally hit it on more than one occasion.

9. On the bottom there is only the mini-USB port, the charging light, and the On-Off Button.

10. There are not a whole lot of covers available for this Kindle yet. (Amazon's won't be available until the end of October.)As for reading, and as a pure reading device. It is awesome... in fact, without the keyboard, audio, and other features I don't need. This is actually the best one for someone like me who just wants to read. I've already successfully transferred my library, downloaded books over WiFi, and borrowed library books through the Overdrive Library eBooks System. My only small point of dissatisfaction is that there are so few good covers and accessories right now (though there ARE some available that look pretty good).All in all, I believe this is the BEST of all the Kindles currently available. Only consider others if you:

a. Really want the touch screen version.

b. Need audio.

c. Need 4GB

d. Need a big Kindle DX.

e. Take a lot of notes or do a lot of writing that requires a keyboard.

f. Prefer the design of another version.

g. Need more than a month's battery power.Hope this helps someone make a good decision!(Brief update: I love this Kindle, but right now the scarcity of good, inexpensive covers for it is a little troubling. The Amazon made leather one with light won't be available until November or so and there are currently no inexpensive ones to use in the interim. I'll just have to use it gently for a month or so.)Update on cases:

I mentioned this in the comments section, but I'll repeat it here for people who can't yet find a good case -Checking the specifications for the Kindle, Nook Touch, and Kobo:

Nook Touch

6.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches

Kobo Reader

6.5 X 4.5 inches

Kindle (4th Generation)

6.5 x 4.5 x 0.34 inchesIt looks like the Kobo is about exactly the same size and the Nook Touch is slightly longer. If you need a case but can't find one that you like yet, it may be worth a little hunting to see if a nook or kobo case or cover might fit the bill. - New Kindle - Kindle Devices'

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Dual Screen Car Dvd Player

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First off, I really like these units and they play and look great just as long as you use the DVD player for each screen individually. The real disappointment comes into play when connecting the two units together to play the same video. The fact that the product uses analog connectivity and only comes with a 3 foot long AV cable is its downfall. Now, don't get me wrong, this may work out fine for you if you plan on attaching the screens on side by side headrests in the same row. But if you have a vehicle (such as a van), where there is the possiblity of someone tripping on this cable or, as in my particular install, you would like to have one screen in the middle row and the other in the rear row, then this is not even possible with this cable. The second and even more disppointing aspect of connecting the units is a result of this product relying on an analog connection. Because it is analog (and not digital), you will also need to accept picture degradation from the unit playing the DVD and second unit. While the picture quality isn't horrible, the picture quality difference between the player unit and receiver unit IS noticible (even with the 3 foot cable). And as you would imagine (with any analog connection), the longer the distance you send an analog signal the more the quality degrades. With this said, the solution which would make this product GREAT and more desireable would be if Philips redesigned this product to use HDMI connectivity between the screens. Philips PD9016/37 9-inch Portable LCD Dual DVD player

Hooking up these units was very easy if not intuitive. The kids both enjoyed being able to watch the same thing on both screens. Then when the argument over what to watch occurred they could simply pop in their own movie and watch what they each wanted to see separately by just unhooking the video cable connecting the units. The only reason I did not give them five stars was the lack of IR headphone support, but I guess the reason for them not having this functionality is that their might be sound signal bleed if the kids are watching two different movies. All in all great picture quality and would recommend buying over the single dvd units with just a separate monitor for the other viewer.

We were expecting a decent picture from these based on previous reviews, but I wasn't expecting the single 12V plug that powers both units, leaving me a spare outlet for GPS/cell phone use. Of course, if you're planning to use one player in vehicle A and the other in vehicle B, then this might be an unpleasant surprise. As reviewers on other sites have mentioned, the sound quality produced by the built-in speakers is not spectacular, but since the whole point of owning these units is to preserve mom and/or dad's sanity then you'll surely be adding two pairs of headphones/earbuds. We ordered two pairs of Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS Port to avoid the yuck factor of sharing earbuds and are well pleased with the combination. We can't provide any insight into the long term durability of this set, but we are very pleased so far.

I was perhaps one of the first buyers of this 9 inch dual DVD player from Philips.



In short, this is a great DVD player. Picture quality is amazing and it is relatively easy to use. Our kids - 1 and 2 years stay entertained. I would have given it a 5 star if it came with remotes. It is sometimes difficult to replay a DVD during a journey. You really have to reach over, stop and get to the disc menu to replay the DVD. Otherwise it is an excellent product.

We have just returned from our first trip in using these, and we were quite pleased. We only have one child (almost 2), so we only used one of the players. I anticipate needing 2 in the future, so I thought it was best to buy the dual screen. I am glad we got the 9 inch as opposed to the 7 inch-- well worth the money. I think the screens were a pretty good size without being too big. The DVD skipped once or twice when we went over some bumps, but I think that is to be expected. It also froze a bit with one of the DVDs that I think was scratched. I think that was more of a DVD issue than the player issue. They were extremely easy to set up and use. I was pleased to see they have a cord to use to plug into a regular outlet, too, so we could use them in other places beside the car. I am not big on my daughter watching a lot of TV, but these players bought us a few extra hours of contentment for our daughter and kept me from being exhausted in entertaining her for the whole trip. We kept them for the last third of the trip, and that worked well!



We looked at the possibility of installing screens into our car, but it was incredibly expensive. I decided to spend a little more on these and am glad we did!



Quick note: you might want to buy some sort of case to keep these in. I realized that would have been nice once we got into the car and had to lug around the box.

I just got these so I can't say as to the longevity of the players. They are nice and the kickstand type stand for in home use is nice. What I don't like is the fact that they share the same car adapter and it would have been nice to put one in the back seat/power outlet and one in the middle row of our van. Also when you tether them to watch the same movie, it takes some thinking to get it to work. You have to flip the switch on the side of the unit with the DVD to AV out and the then flip the switch on the side of the unit without the dvd to AV in. Since there is no remote, I have spent a lot of time showing my kids (six and nine) how to do this themselves and I still don't think they get it. Also when you tether them, it is a pain that both units have the plugs on the same side so either way you go, you have the cord reaching across the units. If they had put the plugs on the left of one and the right of the other, it would much less cord stretching over the seats and less for the kids to get their feet tangled up in when they get out of the vehicle. Also, both units have their own volume so it is quite loud without earphones if the kids max out the volume which mine are prone to do. Overall, I like these but they could have been better for the money.'

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Kindle Lighted Cover - kindle 3 covers, kindle 3 cover

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I've noticed that like myself customers have been concerned primarily with two things regarding the new lighted case from amazon. These are: 1)The weight and 2) The uneven lighting. My review will briefly discuss these two things.



1)The Weight - The lighted leather case is a nice weight, sturdy and comfortable to hold. In ounces it is about the weight of the kindle itself however don't let that concern you. With the case on it feels like a medium sized paperback, however it is far much more comfortable to hold. It's easy to hold the case open like a book (nice for couch and table type reading) or to fold the front back and close it with the bungee so that the bungee doesn't hang around (this is good for bedtime reading).Closing the front back with bungee keeps the case folded in position and you don't have to worry about it bothering you. BTW THIS CASE FOLDS BACK 100% - Very comfortable. In sum very comfortable to read with the case and very sturdy.



2) The uneven lighting - Amazon's pictures don't do this case justice. The light hits the ENTIRE screen. Yes if you look closely it's brighter in the top right corner then in the bottom left but Amazon's pics make it look the top is lighted while the bottom is dark. There is good light all over the screen. Trust me I'm fussy about these things - the lighting will not bother you, your entire screen will be lighted and it is extremely pleasant to read in the dark.



*Final Thoughts - Great case, good quality, works well, kindle feels very secure and protected (I would feel comfortable slipping this case into my backpack or suitcase and I think it would sustain some mild impact). Lastly hinges are a non-issue, casing of the kindle will not get damaged with normal or even slightly aggressive use. You could damage the kindle by trying to pull the back of the case but you'd have to really force it to cause any sort of damage to your kindle. The hinges work fine and should not be a concern to any case user.



Update 1st December 2010:



Have now been using the case for 3 months. Leather still looks impeccable. Some people expressed concern that the bungee cord might loosen with use. I have not experienced any loosening so far. Quality of the product has proven outstanding. I've occasionally spilled or messed the cover, just a wipe with a damp cloth has cleaned it up, and the case looks like new. Have to admit I enjoy the feel of the case in my hand, there's just something great about taking your kindle to a coffee shop in this case, it just looks and feels so classy. Also with regard to the hinges: I have had no scratches on my kindle or any other issues, so I remain convinced that the hinges are a non issue. Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Burgundy Red (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle)

I was hesitant to buy this cover mostly due to the pictures in its listing, which seem to show a light that doesn't even extend to the opposite corner. The fact that I have not been impressed with the Amazon's Kindle covers in the past didn't help. I went ahead and purchased it because the cover I wanted isn't available yet and I don't like to take my Kindle out and about without a cover. Now I am glad that I went ahead and bought it.



PROS:



1. The light is much better than I thought it would be. Using it in a darkened room I found that the light did the job very well. In a pitch black room, it performs even better. While the screen corner opposite the light is a bit dimmer than other areas, there is no problem reading the page at all.



2. The light gets its power from the Kindle itself, through the gold-plated hinges which attach it to the cover, so batteries are a thing of the past. When your Kindle goes to sleep, the light will go out as well. It will also turn off when you slide it back into the case.



3. The cover is slim, well-fitted and very easy to attach and detach using the hinges. The inside has good padding. The leather outer surface has a nice pebbled texture with the exception of a smooth area along the edge of the front. While stiff enough to protect the reader, the cover is slight flexible and the front easily folds behind when reading so you can hold your Kindle with one hand if you like.



4. A great plus is that the cover has an elastic cord that fits into a groove on the front of it. This holds your cover closed (unlike the original Kindle 2 cover that would flop open in your purse & let things slide into it) and easily distinguishes the front from the back--important as many owners of the Kindle 2 cover accidentally opened it from the back, which could cause cracking along the Kindle's spine.





CONS:



I haven't found any, really. The light Is a bit hard (stiff) to pull out of the cover, but then you wouldn't want it to be flopping out when you don't want to use it so that is more of a Pro than a Con.



The one concern I do have is about pulling the light in and out--I wonder if whatever wiring or conductor that is used to get the power from the hinges to the light will eventually break. But that is something to find out down the road. Right now, the more I use this cover, the more I like it. - Kindle 3 Cover - Kindle 3 Covers - Kindle Accessory - Kindle Covers'

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Don't get me wrong... I like this hat. It's soft and faded enough to not look new even when it's new. I was surprised by the size. I purchased a LARGE, and it was way too small for my head. Luckily, it fit my 16 year old daughter very well. Plus, the price was so low that I went back to Amazon and purchased another one, XL this time, in green. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Franchise Fitted Cap (Navy Blue, Medium)'

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Porter Cable Floor Nailer - pneumatic nailer, hardwood flooring nailer

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This is a great must have tool for DIY wood floors. While every company that's in the tool business seems to make a nailer (Senco, Bostitch, etc.), what sets the Porter-Cable apart is it's balance and civilized look. The look doesn't matter, but if you don't want to mar the wood floors by having a tool keel over and damage the floor, then this is the tool to get.



The "last nail" comment is a very true. If you try to drive that single last nail, unpredictable results may occur. In my case, I had to throw the piece away (actually cut it for the closet), since the last nail went in almpst parallel to the surface of the wood and skimmed the finish off the top. If the wood hadn't been there, it probably would have shot across the room.



Finally, although the pneumatic nailers save you from backbreaking hammering, the nose takes more than just a light tap. A slightly sharp wack will drive the nails perfectly. Too soft and the nails don't get driven all the way. Too hard, and I'd be afraid that the tool would get damaged.



One more item to note is that depending on the hardness of the wood flooring, you will have to adjust the air pressure to prevent cracked tongues. This isn't a FCN200 issue, but just generally true overall.



Highly recommended.



Review Update:



After 4 years or so, the tool is still as good as the first day I bought it. My initial personal project was about 800-1000 sf. I'm now past 2500 sf (helped two friends install their floors in family/living rooms) installed and another 1500 sf or so more to go for my own house.



This is a professional tool and the quality shows. I haven't had to have it rebuilt or order parts. Clean it ocassionally and use oil and an air filter and forget about it.



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Still going strong after 7 years now. In fact, I had some floor professionally installed (about 2,000 sf) and the Ramm (something or other) that the installers were using broke on them. They ended up using my nailer for the last 1,500 sf. The installers commented that they liked the FCN200 nailer better. Porter-Cable FCN200 Pneumatic Flooring Cleat Nailer

I read another review of the last cleat problem. I had several instances where the last cleat damaged the job before I realized what was happening, the tool also "dropped out" as many as four of the last cleats. One set of four got jammed in the mech. and was necessary to disassemble tool.I called the Porter Cable factory they said, "never heard of that problem, the tool should drive the last cleat".They did reccommend that I take it for warranty repair. I examined the pusher mechenism and could see the reason as the pusher does not go completely forward to push cleat against wall of dispenser. The pusher also hangs up at the last four or five cleats because of the latching arrangement causing the cleats to drop out. A visit to my local tool store showed the same conditions on the same model. I am using the tool to install brazilian cherry which is very hard, there is no problem in that respect it drives the cleats home every time and the tool is easy to use. I have been using Porter Cable products for 20 years and never had a problem before. If they re-design the pusher and refit the tool I will give it a 5 star rating.

Excellent nailer. I have laid over 1,500 feet of flooring with 2 jambs. It takes about 45 seconds to clear a jamb using the provided tool. Also the last nail in a set from Porter Cable seems to eject about 20% of the time which is not a big deal to me. Tells me to fill up. I let someone who used a hammer nailer use this one and he could not believe how fast and how much more power he got from the floor nailer. After using for a few days and since the 2 jambs I have not had any additional problems. Senco nails for me are better than the Porter Cable. Senco nails have a glue that keeps them together where as the Porter Cable break like staples in your pocket or pouch. Overall an excellent tool but for $400 plus what do you expect. If you are on the fence over various brands go with Porter Cable. The nails are available locally and the tool performs well.

Geez, it looks so easy on TV, but I was getting horrible results with 5/8 bamboo. The tool would shift when I hit it, the bamboo was splitting and the nail was hitting on the end of the tongue, so that the next board would catch on the nail.



First of all, order the right cleats. 1 1/2in for 1/2 or 5/8 material, 2in for 3/4 or bigger material.



After studying the instructions again and again, I saw a diagram at the end of the setup instructions, showing the base plate resting flat on the board, and the nose of the tool sitting on the tongue of the board. The diagram wasn't referenced in the instructions. My tool certainly didn't do that -- it looked like it might have been set up for a 3/4 or 23/64 thick material. I shimmed up the base plate (the plastic part that rests on the board you are nailing) with about 1/8" inches of paper, and everything looked great. From there, the tool worked flawlessly, drove the nails just where they should be, no splitting, and drove them deep enough that the next board didn't get hung up on the previous board's nails.



So I hope that PC might add some instructions on shimming up the base plate or better yet, ship plates of different thicknesses. Otherwise, its been a great tool.

So far, this has proven to be well worth every penny. It works flawlessly every time, with one exception: make sure you never try to fire the last nail. If it doesn't fall out, it will fire in an unexpected way. I wasn't paying attention to the nail stock, and it fired the last nail just under the finished face of the wood, ruining it. What a pain it was to have to dig out that piece of wood and replace it. I am much more careful now! The foot has a thick teflon (or similar material) layer attached so it never scratches the wood, and even the alignment blade seems to be pretty forgiving when you miss the edge and drag it over a bit of the surface of the wood.



Overall, this is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone installing wood flooring, although I wish it came with a case... - Hardwood Flooring Nailer - Pneumatic Nailer - Hardwood Floor Nailer - Floor Nailer'

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Samsung Lcd - 40 inch hdtv, samsung lcd

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Did a lot of research on TVs before I decided to get this one. Was not excited about the 120hz TVs; do not like the soap opera/camcorder motion. I was debating if I should get the internet options with the apps on the other models, but I have a PS3 so it wasnt worth paying for the extra features. So I got this 60hz LCD and I have no regrets! The picture this TV produces are amazing, especially on Blu Ray. I watched my New Zealand vacation videos on it and it really brings out the colors and makes my video look even more movie like. Avatar looks amazing on it as well. I got it for $640 and worth every dime. Samsung LN40C530 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Upon breaking the LCD panel in my previous Samsung TV, the LN4065F, I sent myself to Amazon in quest of a new TV. I wanted another Samsung, since their build and picture quality are topnotch, but I also wanted something relatively entree-level as a cheap means of replacing my older TV.



The Samsung LN40C530 delivers in both apartments, and with astonishing results. At under 700usd, this set provides an excellent picture with extremely rich colors. There is no problem with backlight bleeding or color inconsistency either. Compared to my older TV set, this one has more of a semi-glossy screen with some matte properties. Most people would view a semi-matte screen bad over a very glossy screen, but the matte elements in the screen do a great job of ensuring the colors this panel provide are very deep and saturated. Having a very high contrast ratio helps a great deal of bit with color reproduction as well. At its default settings, the picture's a a bit too sharp, so setting sharpness down to around 30s will produce more desirable/natural pictures. Compared to my older TV, the sound seems to be lesser, and not as deep, so I manually had to go into its equalizer and raise the lower hz rates up a little to produce satisfying results. This is fine for most people, but ones who play games under game mode for lower input lag are forced to use default audio, so they should think twice if sound is a big issue to them.



This TV doesn't boast any of the newer technologies we see today in higher end TVs-- such as 120/240hz, or led backlighting with or without local dimming-- but this TV doesn't need them. Almost all signals are capped at 60hz, and it's up to the TV's motion estimation interpolation to render false frames (which can sometimes lead to unwanted artifacts/effects) True 120hz won't be taken full advantage of until everything is broadcasted at a native 120hz rate. led local dimming seems nice, but this TV already is very bright, and shows no signs of backlight bleeding (blacks could be a little blacker, but that can usually be fixed by setting HDMI black level to low-- if wanted) Besides that, there's little reason to be a stickler for very deep blacks if the TV shows no sign of backlight bleeding/clouding.



In terms of build quality, for a sub 700usd TV, the LN40C530 looks and feels like a 1500+usd tv. The bezel is small and compact (as well as a slimmer depth than my old TV: 3.1inches compared to 3.8inches), while Samsung included a row of touch sensitive buttons on the bottom right-- very akin to Sony PS3's power/eject buttons. One thing I am a bit disappointed in is the lack of Samsung's trademark lighting effect on the bottom center of the bezel, but the blown glass-like design of the clear plastic under the bottom bezel looks very nice. Even though Samsung says this TV doesn't come with a touch of color feature, you can make out a very faint amount of red accent in the very bottom of the TV. The remote is another letdown for me, as the general look to it is very cheep compared to my older model. Thankfully, the older remote works on this new TV as well.



As for the general consensus: If you're in the market for an entree level HDTV with amazing picture, you need not look further than this great piece of kit Samsung has introduced.

I haven't bought a television in 13 years and I wanted to make sure I got one that would last me at least another decade without breaking the bank. I did my homework and waited patiently for a price dip on a Samsung, which all the reviewers say are the best. I picked this one up for just over $600 and I'm so happy with it! Personally, I'm not interested in the technology race--I just want great picture quality and a set that is reliable and easy to operate. That's precisely what this is, with a fair amount of bells and whistles to boot.

Visually, this TV is excellent. The colors are vibrant and on-target (no purple cast like I've seen on some lower-end LCD TVs) and there's no ghosting. Like with any high-resolution TV without an expensive upscaler built in, regular definition sources (e.g. older DVD players and game consoles) look a little blocky. You can fix this with a fancy upscaling circuit like you find in the more expensive A/V receivers, but otherwise it's something you'll find on every TV.



The audio is pretty good for built-in speakers. It certainly has more bass than our old tube TV did; built-in amplifier technology on the TVs has advanced considerably over the past 5 years or so. The volume control seems a little odd, though, in that when it's quiet you have to nearly double the numeric volume before it's noticeably louder. I wonder if it might be using a linear scale instead of a logarithmic one (decibels, for example, are logarithmic). Still, decent built-in speakers; if you want really nice sound, you'll want an external receiver (which is probably true of any built-in TV speakers anywhere). It has optical and analog audio out if you want to plug it into a cheaper stereo instead of finding a more expensive receiver unit and speakers, which is nice (the analog is in the form of a stereo miniplug (headphone jack), which you can either plug in directly or get an RCA jack Y-adaptor for most stereos).



One of the HDMI jacks has a stereo miniplug linked to it for audio input so you can plug your DVI-capable computer in and pass the audio in through the analog jack (since many computers have DVI, which is easily and cheaply adapted to HDMI but does not carry audio content). This is a nice feature if you have a media PC or plug your laptop in for photo shows, etc.



One thing I wasn't such a fan of was the menu system. Samsung has always made nice TVs, but I feel their menu system has always been a little clunky (my old roommate had an older model and it was almost the same). This machine is at least pretty responsive when you push the buttons, unlike older ones which were a little sluggish, but the menu system goes far too deep and doesn't seem particularly well organized. I still can't figure out how to turn off the dynamic contrast scaling; the menu says it's off, but black screens full of white text (like the credits after The Office) cause the contrast to adjust up and down, making the text a different brightness on each subsequent screen depending on how much white text there is. Minor quibble, and it probably does improve the picture on the show itself, but still.



And, like most LCD TVs these days, it takes about 5 seconds to turn on or off, which is puzzling for people when they hit the power button and nothing happens instantaneously. This isn't unique to this TV or even Samsung TVs, of course, but if it's a surprise to you, don't panic.



My chief complaint about the menu system is that you can really only select from a handful of preset names for each of the sources; items like "TV", "Game", "DVD", "DVR" and a few other assorted oddities. I have a PS2, an XBox and a Wii; I guess I name them all "Game" and hope I can remember which input goes with which? I also have the new AppleTV (which is wonderful), but the closest category that fits it (to my mind) was "IPTV". This is somewhat superficial and not at all a dealbreaker, but it does occasionally confuse the less technical members of my household. Given that it would have been trivial for their software engineers to add an option for specifying a custom name, it's a little disappointing. I think I actually remember being able to do that on my old roommate's older Samsung TV, but maybe I'm misremembering.



Last complaint: No S-Video input. I'm probably part of a sub-1% group that finds this annoying, but I have several older game consoles which provide S-Video out and not component out, and their composite looks terrible (specifically the Super Nintendo). I suppose I'll just have to wait until I get a real receiver, most of which do have S-Video inputs (and better upscaling). I think I was just more surprised than anything else, since this is the first TV I've seen that doesn't have any S-Video inputs.



All in all, I am 100% happy with this TV, and I can't say I've ever seen a modern-day HDTV with a reasonable menu system. Make sure you measure your space before you pick the size, though! I did, and 40" is the perfect size for us; my wife thought it sounded way too big, and we almost went with the 36" (which would have looked oddly small in the space it's in). Eyeballing it is a good way to wind up with a TV that's too big (won't fit or overwhelms people at the viewing distance) or too small.



And, of course, if you're looking for bells and whistles like 120 Hz (I don't really watch anything that takes advantage of it, so it seemed like a waste of money to me), you'll need to pick a higher-end model. - Samsung Lcd - 40 Inch - 40 Inch Hdtv - Hdtv'

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Lee Printer - ink cartridge, supplies

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I purchased this through Amazon. It did not work when I installed it. I tried everything on my printer - cleaning the heads, etc. Finally decided it was defective and bought another one at Target and it worked fine. I sent this one back and Amazon gave me a full refund. It was a very easy process to return it. HP 02 Black Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging (C8721WN#140)

The 02 inks for the HP printers are excellent...for many reasons....they last a long time, you change one color at a time and don't run out of a single pricey cartridge because you use one color more than another. Print quality with these inks is phenomenal. All around great product. Thanks for making this available at an affordable price.

It's a nice concept in the printer that I have now (HP Photosmart C6280) that you can buy separate colors becuase some other printers I have owned, you had to replace all of them when it may have been only one that was low. The cartridges work fine but it doesn't seem to get as many pages as some others I've have used. - Ink Cartridge - Hp - Supplies - Hp Ink'

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Memory Stick - sandisk, pro duo

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I always prefer to purchase memory products from SanDisk because they are always high quality and perform as expected. The price is a little high but other lower priced products seem to fail more quickly. I have yet to have a SanDisk product fail. SanDisk 8GB Memory Stick Pro Duo

Memory is always a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion. Today's files and demands are increasing so it's best to stay ahead of the curve with all the room you'll need. I have a host of Sony products including a PSP, PS3 (did you forget many PS3's have digital card readers in them?), and a digital camera; all of which share this card, and I can have all the room I'll probably ever need with this one card between all my Sony devices. Naturally, I have other capacity cards, but having one larger capacity card makes it real easy to swap or share files between them all.



SanDisk is an OEM to many products available so you're getting top quality. Again, in my opinion, superior to even the Sony "branded" cards. Don't be tricked into seeing a Mark2 or Ultra II card thinking a little more money must mean it's better; it's just a wee bit faster when writing the files and not necessarily any faster when reading them, however the device itself you're using must support that feature if applicable.



If you're the typical digital camera or video game user, this card will be more than you'll need in terms of capacity so you won't have to worry about running to a PC and backing up the files constantly. If you're a hardcore professional camera user where milliseconds between shots matter, then you might want to look at the faster access cards instead. Otherwise, save yourself the money and grab this card (even the 2GB or 4GB are plenty sufficient too) and pile on the digital images/music/videos!

This memory card works as intended. I've had no problems with it, so far, in my PSP, and the read and write speeds seem, subjectively, adequate. The only problem I have is that, despite what the item description says, it does NOT come with an adapter. Fortunately I did not need it, though I would have preferred to use it so I could use my built-in card reader instead of the PSP to write to it.



Pros:



Cheap, yet works well.



Cons:



Does NOT come with an adapter even though the product description says it does.

Memory Stick is a Sony thing. When you buy a non-Sony memory stick product your fear is compatibility. Well, I just bought this 8G memory stick for use in my new Sony Webbie HD Camcorder. It works perfectly.



I choose an 8G card expecting the Webbie HD to chew up space like crazy, but, I have found that the MP4 compression and lower bit rate of the Webbie is friendly to memory stick capacity. In fact, for my purposes, I could have used a 2 or 4G stick and been happy.



I also like the eco-friendly packaging for this product. Mostly cardboard with only the smallest plastic covering. Nice!

Purchased this product for my PSP. Read some reviews which said product read/write speed is slow. I just transfered over 1GB of data from my PS3 to the PSP and it was reasonably quick. Played games stored in my memory stick and did not notice any difference in loading times, fairly quick even. Unless you are the type of person who notices every second that passes by then get the higher end one for peace of mind, but for me this works great.



By the way, I can confirm product is authentic, I was able to register my product with Sandisk. I initially hesitated to purchase this product from Amazon after seeing a review which says product was fake, the review did not indicate who was the seller, note that there are several sellers of this same product. Emailed Amazon about my concerns on fake products and they responded promptly and put my concerns to rest. Chose a seller who seems to be with Amazon for a while and purchased the product from them. Seller is Digital Media Source. Quite satisfied with my purchase.

I originally bought an 8gb Sony version of this, and when I wanted a spare I bought this one to save some money. Can't tell a difference! Why pay twice as much to have a Sony logo on it? Also, when buying a sony brand memory stick online, there's a large risk that it is counterfeit. - Pro Duo - 8gb - Memory Stick - Sandisk'

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Belkin - cable, ethernet cables

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Any time you have two Ethernet cables and in need of connecting them to reach a computer this coupler is definitely some to have handy. I used this to link two 20 foot patch cables and found it far more useful than just using one 40 or 50 foot cable and fishing it through the walls where the other two cables were before. Always have more than one of these couplers around especially when wiring areas with Ethernet cables in tight areas. Belkin RJ45F/RJ45F Straight Cat5 Rated Modular Coupler (White)

I have multiple TVs in my basement rec room driven by one HDMI amplifier. I ran dual Cat5e cable from multiple locations to a central box. I am trying to run HDMI over dual Cat5es and simply needed couplers to connect the source-to-hub -> hub-to-TV Cat5e cables. I bought some cheap Cat5e couplers from a big box store to accomplish this and the signal was atrocious. I tried to eliminate the problem and narrowed it down the to the cheap couplers. HDMI signal was corrupted even with very short Cat5e cables. I bought these Belkin ones and problem solved. You get what you pay for.

This modular coupler is being used at the termination of a 50-foot run of CAT 6 cable. We started wrecking the RJ45 connector shielding on the 50-foot run, by flexing the cable where it connected to a laptop, so instead of continuing to use it until it failed, necessitating a whole new 50-foot cable, this Belkin connector was put into place in order to connect a shorter, less expensive and easier to replace section of cable.



The Belkin Modular Coupler has been walked on, slammed in a drawer, and suffered other incidental abuse and has performed without a problem on a high-speed internet connection. Not cheap- and in this case, you do get what you pay for.



And it looks kind of cool too. :-)

I got this for my brother who's serving in Iraq and he has had no issues with it. I purposely bought it as it looked to be of solid construction and was not disappointed when it arrived.



I try to buy Belkin products when possible due to the excellent quality I've experienced with their stuff. - Cable - Cat 5 - Ethernet Cables - Ethernet Cable'

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Polar Rs300x - cycling, heart rate monitor

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The specs of the watch are really good, but it is when you start using it that one realizes that the Timex Global Trainer does not perform to expectations.



Firstly, the GPS in the watch, although it uses the same chip as that of the Garmin Forerunner, the performance in the Timex Global Trainer is extremely inaccurate. i.e. it takes an average of 5-7min to lock the satellites, unlike other devices, which can lock satellites in matter of seconds. Also, once a session is recorded and loaded onto a map (such as Google Maps), one can appreciate that the tracking of the device is very inaccurate. I have seen distance reading erros of up to 12% (e.g. you run 10miles and the watch says you have run 8.8miles!!) , which is very very bad. Other GPS watches only have a 2% error max accuracy (i.e. Garmin). I have checked this issue on the internet and other user reviews on Timex's Global Trainer GPS show this same issue. I have sent the watch to Timex, got it replaced for a new one, and the same issue persists. Timex hasn't got a solution to this.



Secondly, the workout data downloaded from the watch to the PC is proprietary and can only be used on the TrainingPeaks website. Forget about exporting you data to other better and cheaper websites such as MapMyRun or WorkOutLog. This wouldn't be a problem if TrainingPeaks had a good system, but it is slow and in many occasions it won't load 100% of the workout information (plenty of software improvement is needed on their side). TrainingPeaks has a cost of c. $20/month, while other websites only cost $20/year. The Free version of TrainingPeaks won't show you all of the information from your watch (e.g. HR zones, Cadence Zones, Power Zones, etc).



Conclusion: The GPS is a no go. On a spec basis the watch is not that expensive against competitors but if you include the cost of the software to visualize your workouts you need to add $+120/year, and thats another no go. I have bought the Garmin Forerunner 310xt, Garmin is better value for money and you are not stuck with proprietary software that doesn't work! Timex Global Trainer Speed and Distance GPS Watch

I have a Garmin 405 which is not waterproof... I wanted something I could use for the entire triathlon... this one is waterproof but will not provide data on the swim... things I did not care for...



1. Took FOREVER to acquire signal... downloaded new firmware.. still takes minutes to acquire!

2. HUGE... this thing is HUGE... not heavy but HUGE!

3. Training Peaks software not as user friendly as I am used to... costs $$ for access to all the features.

4. None of my logs are Timex compatible so uploading requires manual insertion of data... BAD!

5. You may be able to have 4 fields of data visible at once but it is nearly impossible to read it while running because it is so small.

6. Glare based on angle makes reading watch difficult!



I was happy to go back to my Garmin... this thing was just not for me!

Like what the others have said, there are a lot of negative things that can be said of this watch. One is the slow acquisition of a GPS signal. I have the Garmin 350 and it acquires satellites faster by 1 to 2 minutes. The other one is the proprietrary software, trainingpeaks. I wish they'd just offer this for free.



It is HUGE and I like it that way. ;) I wear the watch to the office and people always look at it. If you have it set to TIME only it can last 2 weeks without charging.



Oh, and another gripe, for some reason the clasp/buckle of the watch rubs on my wrists, which can be inconvenient to slightly painful after awhile.



I also use the heart rate monitor that came with my Garmin 305 on this watch and it works fine.

I'm sending this watch back for several reasons. Here they are:



1. GPS Accuracy - It's not that great. When I run on the track I always run in the outside lane. However, this watch has me anywhere from the soccer goals in the infield to the street beyond the bleachers. When I'm running through town, there are times it's half a block off. From the map created with the GPS data, I couldn't tell if I was running on the street or in an alley. I don't expect a GPS watch to pinpoint my location exactly, but this was totally unacceptable.



Also, it takes forever to acquire a signal. Sometimes I'll be in my front yard for 5 minutes waiting for a signal. It's frustrating to be ready to run & have to wait. Once it locks on though, it doesn't drop it.



2. The Software - You must use this watch with TrainingPeaks ([...]) software. It's OK, but there are tons of other options out there. Being tied to one vendor is a recipe for disaster. TrainingPeaks is OK, but the really good stuff requires a paid membership. Not cool Timex.



3. It only records data every 2 seconds. Garmin watches record every second.



4. The elevation feature is a joke. There's a 5k route I take around town. I start/stop at my house, so the elevation gain/loss should be even. Nope, not according to Timex. Sometimes I gain hundreds of feet, sometimes I lose hundreds of feet. It's never the same, or even close.



5. Can't use a Foot Pod (or similar device)with it. No treadmill running during the winter.



Some good things...



I have a feeling a lot of this will be fixed in firmware updates (I'm running the latest firmware), but I'm not going to suffer through it. The watch it very sturdy; I never worried about hurting it. Also, it's more customizable then any watch I've ever used. - great for the geek in me.



Perhaps in 6 months or a year this watch will kick ass. However, as for right now, I ordered a Garmin Forerunner 310XT. - Timex - Cycling - Heart Rate Monitor - Running'

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Spine - core, spine

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these are quality straps and all, but my only complaint is the steel clips that come with them are kind of small and ya may have trouble clipping them onto your chinup bar, so be adviced. i had to pound the clips on my bar with a rubber mallet! SPRI 8-Inch Hanging Ab Straps

They do not rate 5 stars as they lack padding, however, bring your straight legs up towards your face, as slow as you can (avoid ballistics) and you will feel it in your abdominal muscles for days. This is the only abdominal exercise I do now!

I purchased the Ab straps after watching the olympic gymnasts doing their stomach workouts. These straps have given me the best ab workout I've ever gotten. Much easier than situps or crunches. The ab workout is much faster using the straps. All you have to do is find a sturdy place to hang them. The padding is very thick and the area where your upper arms rests is very wide, so you don't hang off and it doesn't cut into your arms. Quality product very well made.

When I first saw these on tv I was very skeptical. I am happy to say I was proven wrong. No you won't get rock hard abs in a week, but I can attest that it is 100% better than any other ab workout you will ever do. Order a set today, you won't be sorry.... unless you don't use them! - Core - Spine - Ab'

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Under Cabinet Mp3 Player - light, radio

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Looks nice coming out of the package. Five stars for appearance. No idea about battery life, durability, all that other jazz. I mean, how durable does an under-cabinet radio need to be? You're not going to put it over your stove are you? You didn't, did you? Oh my. Either way, the first thing we did was install it. Probably should've tested it first. Hindsight. It's 20/20. Plugged in my IPod to the "docking station" which is really just a simple output to the receiver, and it sounded like one of those track and field P.A. speakers from back in the olden days. The ones that make everyone sound like a Charlie Brown teacher if you're over ten feet away. All tin and treble, no bass. Thought perhaps after a while that it's just that auxiliary input... I'll try a CD. Err. Wrong. Didn't even try the FM receiver capability. This thing was installed yesterday and is going back today. Boo hiss, RCA. I am greatly disappointed. Especially now that I have four holes in my cabinet and nothing to show for it. RCA SPS3600 Kitchen Radio with CD Player and MP3 Docking Station

I like this radio, but that's all it is. I don't use it for CD's or my ipod very often. I am dissappointed with the sound quality. It sounds very "tin cannish". All treble, no bass. But it's convenient, and gives me more counter space.

Looks okay, easy to operate, don't expect too much with the way it sounds (2 tiny little speakers). My bedroom clock radio picks up the AM+FM stations this won't. Wish it would've come in black to match the appliances (looks good in black). Not interested in the CD or iPod, just needed something good to listen to besides the TV during breakfast or a quiet meal. Probably wouldn't have bought it, but you do get what you pay for.

This thing is perfect for what we were looking for. Easy to install, includes spacers for different hanging heights for various depths of edges hanging down from under the cupboards. Gets very good reception, sound is better quality than an alarm clock radio, but I wouldn't classify it as a premium sound system - if you're not an audiophile then you'll be extremely happy. There's a little counter light underneath that is great for seeing a little bit without ruining your night vision. The remote control was unfortunately line of sight to the front only - we don't really use the remote. The flip-down MP3 holder is pretty slick - it uses a standard headphone jack to plug in, so it works on almost any MP3 player, phone, etc. - the holder is big enough to hold an iPhone or even the Evo, but with a bumper on the Evo didn't quite fit. The instructions are decent and you do want to read them for the installation as it comes with a cool paper template that makes measuring for the installation really easy. Only complaints are the remote not being bluetooth or something that would work from the back / through a wall, and the 10 channel presets need to be cycled through instead of forward/reverse navigation (to go from 2 to 1 preset you need to go up to 10 then start back over at 1).

Well, trying to say something positive on this product is a stretch. OK - it looks good. There, I'm done.



Sound quality is horrible. Very sibilant and tinny sound and difficult digital tuning. Worse than that, once you go through the process of creating presets, so that you don't have to hold down digital switches (what happened to knobs on radios?) the thing loses its presets frequently, causing reprogramming to be required.



There is no iPod dock, only a headphone jack, so no control of the device at all. Somewhat vague advertising about this item as well.



Save your money.



All in all, this gives RCA a bad name. Complete crap. - Kitchen - Kitchen Appliance - Radio - Light'

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Canon Digital Camera - compact camera, digital photography

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So I owned a G11 - and for whatever reason sold it a few months back. I have since tried the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Samsung TL500. This whole time I was searching for something better than the G-series - I only found it with the GF1 - but it is too large to be a compact.



I only give this camera 4 stars instead of 5 for the following reasons.

1. External Speedlite control - you still need a "Master" unit like a 580EX II or Canon STE2 to control external Speedlites. Canon should get off their butt in this area to compete with the new Nikon P7000. I almost considered going the Nikon route just to have that feature built in. Canon - start paying attention to what David Hobby says.



2. The screen is only 460K resolution. The Nikon mentioned above is 960K. The Samsung TL500 I mentioned above sports a beautiful AMOLED screen that knocks this one out of the park.



3. The pathetic optical viewfinder. You are catering to those people that say a camera MUST have one of these - stop it. You are wasting space with something so awful that even a disposable camera does better. I would rather have a higher resolution bigger screen (or a smaller camera) than this awful piece of warped tunnel-vision.



4. The rear control wheel is too small - enlarge it so it feels more like one of your DSLRs.



5. While the lens is gorgeously sharp (I mean competing with some of my L-lenses sharp) - f/2.8 to f/4.5 is slow.



6. The lens needs to be wider - 24mm f/2 (or even f/1.8 in the Samsung) equiv is the primary reason I tried the LX5 and TL500 before going back to Canon.



7. No microphone input for video recording.



8. Just too big and bulky - slim it down (but do NOT remove the articulating display).



So 8 knocks like that might sound like a big deal - but believe me when I say this - the camera is phenomenal.



Image quality is outstanding - I have had to process my RAW files with their converter (typically use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 - but even with their converter image quality is second to none in the compact world. I actually prefer to do product shots with a G-Series than my usual 5D2 kit due to the flexibility and increased depth of field. The lens is magnificently sharp. HD video results look pretty good - but not stellar. It'll do in a pinch - but its no camcorder replacement.



Operation speed is very very good. I have read a few posts saying that focusing speed is vastly improved from the G11 - I haven't found that to be the case but none-the-less its pretty good.



Construction quality is pretty good - but I don't like the rough textured finish as much as the smooth finish on the G11 - it somehow makes it feel cheaper.



Controls are absolutely second to none. Dedicated EV and ISO dials are wonderful. The new front control dial is great. The rear dial however could use a bit of an extension - hard to operate quickly with my fat thumb. The whole camera is a little fat - slim it down and kill the awful optical viewfinder. Would like a dedicated movie button like pretty much all of its competitors. The articulating display is fantastic - PLEASE include this whenever you update the 5D.



Value for the money is mostly good - but if you are like me and need on-camera control of external flashes add a whopping $200+ for the ST-E2.



All in all a fantastic camera - even if it is a minimal update to the G11.



Why I picked it over LX5 > See my LX5 review - but I didn't particularly like that camera. Biggest reason would the articulating display followed by the awful screen resolution when composing on the LX5.



Why I picked it over the TL500 > I couldn't get the TL500 to trigger external strobes using radio triggers - that plus the lens is MUCH sharper on the Canon. I must have a bad copy of the TL500 as finding a sharp photo in my 50+ test shots is pretty hard.



Why I picked it over the S95 > Hotshoe and articulating display. If the S95 had those it would win hands down.



Why I picked it over the P7000 > Articulating display is about it here if you don't take into account I already own several Canon Speedlites.



Why I picked it over the GF1 or EP1 > Size + Nikon P7000 comments.



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Edit 30 days in: I would add one more negative - once you lock focus in video to start recording - that focus cannot be changed after the fact - disappointed in that.



Also - I dropped mine this morning =( from 4ft onto concrete. Surprised that everything still works great and as expected it got marred up and one corner's metal is a little bent - but it still works which is impressive. Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD - Digital Photography - Powershot - Compact Camera - Canon'

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