Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Arrow P22 Staples
I can't believe I had to spend extra $5 for handling - they basically threw an open staples box into a bigger box and taped it up. When I opened up the box, all of the staples had escaped from its original box and each bunch of staples had separated into twos and threes. I'm guessing that all 5000 staples were there - I wasn't about to spend time trying to put them back into the original box. I'll think twice before ordering from this vendor again! Arrow Fastener 224 Genuine P22 1/4-Inch Staples, 5,050-Pack
Not sure you can say much more. I bought these with a P-22 staple gun.The gun holds two sizes and these are the smaller of the two (1/4" vs 5/16"). The price may seem high but they do come with free shipping, so for me in Hawaii , it was cheaper than all other alternatives. I do want to say, the package was actually 5050 staples and they are not red like the picture. They are the normal metal color.'
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In October of last year, Michael Jackson's This Is It was released a few months after the King of Pop's death. It was controversial among some fans because it was speculated that body doubles were used and that Michael himself may have not intend fans to view the results of hours of film recording. It turned out to be an excellent film and many fans were happy to see it. Over a year later Sony releases a posthumous Michael Jackson album featuring previously unreleased material (even if some of these found their way to the internet sooner or were already known by some MJ experts) that has some fans doubting. Fans know just how much of a perfectionist Michael Jackson was and this being a posthumous release it is understandable that fans may hate what Sony is doing. Maybe Michael would not have liked that Sony did this and maybe he never intended for the songs on "Michael" to be released to the buying public. Sony has an agreement that allows them to not only own and distribute Michael's music but also release new albums of previously unreleased content until 2017. You can bet that there will be more albums of unreleased content to come. Whether or not you approve of Sony's decision you have to give it to Sony though, "Michael" has some very good songs on it. There are those fans who say that it's not Michael singing on the album and those way say it is him. I'm in between; I think they're both right. Michael definitely sings on most of the songs here but there are some that while similar in voice that may not be him, I don't think I'm the most qualified person to make such a judgment and I'm not trying to ruin your enjoyment of the album with some proofs or anything.
There are 10 songs on Michael, my guess is that Sony wants to keep material for future releases as well so they aren't putting as much song on "Michael" as they could have (which is fine really as long as the songs are good, sure more songs would've been better I suppose but I'm happy with what I've got). It's interesting that here are three collaborations on "Michael", the lead single Hold My Hand with Akon, Monster with 50 Cent (and Orianthi) and (I can't make it) Another Day with Lenny Kravitz. It's interesting to hear the king accompanied by some of these artists and the overall sound of "Michael" is very pleasing. I'm not the biggest fan of Hold My Hand but the song has it all: it's catchy, easy to listen to and has a secure/positive feeling about it. I like Hollywood Tonight, it was an unfinished song but they did a good song out of it and it has some of the classic Michael .The Way You Love Me was originally released on the 2004 Michael Jackson Ultimate Collection box set and I believe it sounded much better on the box set than it does here on "Michael". Best of Joy is a terrific one; this is one of the most enjoyable songs here. I don't like 50 Cents but Monster remains an excellent song! (I can't make it) Another Day featuring Lenny Kravitz and the Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl is one of my favorite songs of the whole album, Michael sounds amazing here and the song delivers. According to some internet bloggers and Amazon reviewers, there are three "fake" songs on "Michael" sang by Jason Malachi which would include Breaking News and Keep Your Head Up. I don't know how true this is, it might be it might not, buy the album and decide for yourself I guess right? If they're fakes then they just sound really close to Michael's voice.
I don't think the King of Pop himself would have been totally pleased with this release because he didn't get to give his blessing and some of this was unfinished material but for fans this is a treat. It does have some good songs that fans will definitely want to hear. The album is worth buying, I don't think it tarnishes Michael's legacy and it's a good album but I wouldn't compare it to his past work. As far as I'm concerned his technically "last" album was 2001's Invincible, this would be best viewed as a good collection of unreleased material. There are fans that obviously won't be happy about this release and some who will not like the material here as much as Michael's classic works. For a collection of posthumous songs this is nice and fans who want to hear the songs should hear them but they probably shouldn't expect the material here to be as good as Michael's past albums. Like I said, skeptics can hate and make various speeches but in the end it's still Michael Jackson and my guess is a lot of people will buy it. To me "Michael" serves to make me remember how great he really was and how much he really is missed. For unreleased material, this is very good and satisfying: 4/5 stars. Michael
"Michael" is the first of several posthumous releases promised by Sony. It comprises 10 tracks, two of which most fans had heard before; lead-off single "Hold My Hand", an anthemic duet with Akon and swirling keys, a lilting paean to love and friendship with hints of Bob Marley (especially "No Woman No Cry"), and the retro-sounding "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" which appeared on "The Ultimate Collection" titled "The Way You Love Me" and without the voicemail message/human beatbox intro.
The cover art is a painted collage of Michael's life from "Off The Wall" including scenes from videos like "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal". Musically, the album also recalls the eighties. If you liked songs like "Smooth Criminal", "Another Part Of Me" and "PYT", songs with a funky Pop sound, you'll love this. Another good thing is that the songs are not over-long, a problem with a huge chunk of "Invincible".
For upbeat songs, we have "Hollywood Tonight" (with harmonies remniscent of those on The Jacksons "The Hurt"), the haunting "Monster" (a look at the tabloids view of Michael, it features a rap by 50 Cent), "Breaking News" (with an intro comprising sensational headlines concerning Michael), the Lenny Kravitz-penned groovy rocker "(I Can't Make It) Another Day" (which alternates between gentle and fiery), and the spectacular "Behind The Mask", a sax-sprinkled groovy number laced with crowd cheers and a Disco-tinged bridge. It reminds me a wee bit of brother Jermaine's "Do You Remember Me".
For ballads there's the inspirational "Keep Your Head Up" (with a Gospel choir), and the guitar/finger-snap driven "Best Of Joy" with both finding Michael digging out his vulnerable falsetto. Closing is the absolutely spectacular "Much Too Soon", a piano/guitar/accordion/string-swathed song with angelic harmonies and the wistful lyrics "I hope to make a change now for the better". It was apparently written during the "Thriller" sessions and features the best vocals on the album.
"Michael" might be a motley collection but it does work much better than one would expect it to. - Mj - Legend - Icon - King Of Pop'
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Spanish Dictionary - sc, spanish
After too many years I decided it was time to retire the well-thumbed Cassell's from my undergraduate days, and I'm glad I did.Carvajal's Pocket Oxford features modern word choices and intelligible definitions, in place of the quaint usages and ambiguous synonyms that used to keep me thumbing back and forth through the dictionary as though it was a thesaurus, trying to figure out which word was the right one for a given context. It offers ample pronunciation and grammatical cues for each entry, including details less sophisticated dictionaries leave out, such as the pronunciations of Spanish words which don't follow Spanish orthography (el "handicap" is pronounced /'xandicap/ not /an'dicap/) and distinctions between countable and uncountable nouns in English (you can pass "two rolls" across the table but usually not "two breads"). Where more explanation is required, it makes frequent use of sidebars (clothing measures, the rules for compound nouns, and the niceties of synonyms for "toilet"). It keeps up with new vocabulary ("el Internet") and includes ample coverage of European and American usage in both languages. Place names appear together with regular entries, not relegated to a gazeteer in the back. Clearly some real thought went into the usability of this dictionary.My one word of caution is that the word "pocket" doesn't really apply to this book any more; it's a little hefty for travel use. But at 80,000 entries it it complete enough to cover most needs without the overwhelming bulk of an unabridged dictionary. Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary
My Master's thesis was a review and rating of Spanish-English dictionaries. I find this dictionary, like all the other Oxford dictionaries, to be a good choice.
Here are a few of the factors which distinguish a good bilingual dictionary from a bad one.
To begin with, ignore certain publishers' marketing ploys such as entry and translation counts. They say nothing about the value of the words chosen.
The first valid factor to consider is lexicographic technique. A bad dictionary simply lists translations. Take, for example, the entry in the Cassell's Spanish Dictionary under the English headword loop: "lazo, gaza, nudo; ojal, presilla, alamar; anillo; recodo, comba, curva, vuelta," etc. For the English reader writing in Spanish, this is hopelessly inadequate, as the dictionary provides no clue as to which translation to use in which situation.
Compare the treatment of the same word in the far superior American Heritage Spanish Dictionary. "(length of line) lazo; (coil) vuelta; (bend) curva; (circular path) vuelta, circuito; (fastener) presilla" etc. Here, the user is given glosses in the native language to assist in identifying the right word for the context. Example sentences are also a tremendous help. Oxford is excellent in this respect, presenting good information to guide users through the semantic and syntactic complexities.
Second, a good dictionary should maintain an up-to-date lexicon, including such cultural and technological additions to the language as "baby sitter," "hostile takeover," "software," "flash drive." Oxford is a leader in this respect; its frequent revisions are more than mere window dressing and do a creditable job of covering the most recent additions to the language.
Third, idioms, slang, and cusswords can present real problems to the language learner, and a dictionary needs to handle them in a clear and frank fashion. This dictionary gets it right, giving stylistic equivalents for translations as well as clear advice to the user.
Be careful when you choose a bilingual dictionary, as some of the choices--Cassell's and Vox, for example--are downright terrible. The field of large dictionaries stays relatively static over time, and the best choices in it by far are Oxford, Collins, and Larousse. The field of small dictionaries, on the other hand, has many more players. While not the only good choice, Oxford is a dictionary you would certainly be pleased with.
This dictionary (identical to the one sold in hard covers as the "Desk" dictionary of Spanish) is excellent within its limits. If compactness and simplicity of layout are your most important criteria (and you don't want a "baby" dictionary), then this may be the right choice for you.But if you want the most extensive coverage available in paperback, the Webster's New World Spanish Dictionary (ISBN 0139536477) has MANY more words and definitions, while still remaining compact enough in comparison to the big hardcovers. As someone who used the Oxford Pocket until I outgrew it and then moved on to the Webster's New World & have been delighted with its superiority, I can make this recommendation w/o reservation.
THIS IS A GOOD ONE. MANY SMALLER POCKET DICTIONARIES ARE WORTHLESS...THIS ONE JUST ABOUT ALWAYS HAS THE WORD I AM LOOKING FOR WITH GOOD SYNONYMS AND EXPLANATIONS. IT WILL FITIN A PURSE OR BACKPACK EASILY AND IS WELL WORTH ITS WEIGHT WITHTHE INSIGHT IT PROVIDES
I was rushing when I ordered this dictionary and didn't take the time to read the reviews - how can you put the word 'Pocket' on this monstrousity? - It's dimensions are 7 3/4" x 5" x 2". Can someone contact the publisher and get the name "Pocket" off the front of this book?!
This is not your regular Spanish/English dictionary, it's packed with a lot of features - I had to read the instructions at the beginning of the book to understand how the translations were structured. If you're heading to a Spanish-speaking country on vacation, this is NOT the dictionary to buy!
This dictionary is not at all meant to be carried around in the streets. It is big even for me, a birder who routinely travels with heavy bird identification guides.
In the middle of the dictionary there is a section on hispanic culture and another on anglo culture, which remind me of "Lonely Planet" guidebooks. These take more away from the efficiency of the book. When I am in, say, Uruguay, I will refer to my guidebook for that information.
The words I did not find while reading a short article were: mesurado, sosiego, and cabal. Also, I only found about 50% of the Mexican slang words I could think of.
The things I always wished I had in my dictionary while learning English (from French), a bilingual conversion table for those maddening units of measurements and a bilingual map of the world, were as usual absent. - Sc - Spanish - Learning Spanish - Dictionary'
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Video Games - psp, video games
Bloodlines for the PSP manages to bring some of the experiences of ACII to the portable while also bringing some of ACI's hangups.
This game was created as a bridge from part I to part II with Altair now the head of the Assassins and his quest to hunt down the remaining Templars. Along with this bridge comes with the ability to transfer some of the unlockables found on the PSP to the PS3.
SOme of the pluses are like the PS3 version, you get a variety of missions to run thru as you complete your quest. Also, the climbing and combat controls handle similar to the PS3.
Some of the minuses are sometimes the AI can be overly aggressive and overly sensitive as you walk around and you can find yourself in a fight with 5 or 6 gaurds almost for no reason. Also, the colors look a bit more washed out and it makes it hard to see sometimes where to climb, on the flipside of that, for the processing power of the PSP, the game does look impressive. Lastly in quests where there is a time limit, some become almost impossible to finish with the controls and orienting yourself to your goal which seems so far away.
The voice acting is a mixed bag whereas after having a modern day accent on the first game, Altair has a middle eastern one here. Also it really helps that you have played the first one to understand that this is a simulation as the PSP version has so far made no mention of Desmond or his modern day issues as of yet.
On a scale of 1 to 5 I give it 3 stars Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
Bloodlines is a good game. Not great, but not bad.
Graphics are stunning. One of the best looking games on the PSP.
Controls are meh. The climbing feels good, but jumping is horrible. "Jump" and "Drop" are tied to the same button, so you need to have perfect timing to pull off a jump, ruining rooftop runs. Also, moving the camera disables the action buttons(not a glitch, just the way the controls were set up). UPDATE: I realized that you can actually hold the x button to jump, but they never tell you that.
Anyone who has played AC1 knows it is crazy repetitive. Fortunately, Bloodlines (kind of) fixes this. Where you had to synchronize with maybe 10 towers in one city, now you need to do 1 in each level, every city being broken up into 3 or 4 levels.
However, there is a focus on action in this game. AC1 was about doing boring 20 pickpockets, synchronizations, eaves droppings, and interrogations to assassinate one person. Bloodlines is about hacking your way to your target. There is very little stealth, and you are forced to fight the same battles against the same enemies over and over. Even worse, nearby guards run to your fight, pitting you against many(I once had to fight 8) enemies at the same time. Counter kills are one hit kills, but require surgical precision and often make fight boring with the same exact kill done maybe 5 times in a row.
Bloodlines is like a steak that has been cooked well, but has no sauce or side orders to be eaten with. It is a basic action game, enjoyable but not worth 40 bucks.
This game is one of the best games for psp I have played. I am just talking about the game in whole. But you pick it apart and look at the details....and it becomes a different story. Everyone complains about this but the game length is probably 5-8 hours. It depends on how you play it.
I made the game last because I went out of my way for stealth. It doesn't get too boring doing the stealth because there is so many different ways to do it. Everyone says there is no element of stealth, but that is not true. You just have to look for it.
The AI in ACB are messed up in the head. There can be two guards standing watch over an opening and you can assassinate one of them without being noticed at all. Sometimes they even look at you when you do it.
The combat can get a little dull at times, but you just have to switch it up. Instead of using the sword all the time, try the throwing knife. Or if combat is just too easy and you think you are a complete master at it, then try fighting 6 guards with just your hidden blade. See how good you are then. Just switch it up and you will have fun again.
Running around the streets is not very effective unless you want every guard in the whole city after you. Well, at least at the beginning. 3/4 of the way through and you can actually run around the streets most of the time. Sometimes the guards get mad and chase you, but not often.
The graphics are stunning for a psp game. They look like a good ps2 game graphics. I am impressed by them.
This game is great. I would recommend it to anyone that likes these kind of games.
5 out of 5
I have played through AC: B finishing it for the second time most recently last night and have found that the game is decent but lacks some polish. Overall this game is worthy of a 3 or even 4 star rating given the fact that it is a new story that is coherent and interesting. The visuals may be lacking but the controls are good making this game worthy of your time if you enjoyed AC on the PS3, PC or 360. However, this is not a game I would buy a PSP just to play.
Pros:
Decent controls--once you become accustomed to adjusting the camera using the X, square, circle or triangle buttons while holding down the Left shoulder button (and tapping the Left shoulder button quickly to re-center behind the character) you can move through the world with ease.
Good story--decent cut scenes keep the pace and move the story along.
Game mechanics--a hallmark of the franchise is the climbing/roof top running and stealth abilities of the game. It is safe to say that this translates well onto the PSP. While not as refined as on the bigger consoles, it is still a satisfying experience given it is on a portable system. However, there are some cons to the mechanics as well which I will discuss shortly.
Cons:
Game feels rushed--I have a feeling that the game was rushed to get it out for the holidays and to coincide closely with the release of AC: II. Notable screen tearing appears throughout the game and audio glitches such as stuttering and skipping are also present.
The camera will kill you--the place where this comes to mind the most is about halfway through when you are on your way to fight two templar boss brothers. You move from an outdoor environment to an indoor one but the camera refused to adjust allowing me to see inside. I ended up luring the guys outside so I could clear that area and then just using trial and error to get the camera to reset and let me see inside so I could find the exit to get to the boss battle.
Not difficult at all--this portable version feels "dumbed down" with little to no AI present. I could surround myself with 6-8 regular enemies or even a boss and 3-4 regular enemies and make it through without much effort. Bosses wouldn't attack you if you were engaged with their minions (although minions attacked you if you were engaged with the boss) and if you were surrounded by a bunch of regular enemies outside boss battles, they would attack you until your health was low and block all your attacks during the process but once you only had 1-2 synch bars left you would magically kill them all in rapid succession and they could block nothing. The only times I died was from falls or jumping from too high a location.
Conclusion: Overall the game is OK and fun to play, I cannot deny it, but the time has come to move on. You will enjoy the new story but after that there is little replay value unless you are a diehard AC fan. - Action Game - Altair - Psp - Video Games'
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Respirators
I have been using this mask, with the pink 3M model# 2091 P100 RESPIRATOR FILTERS 3M - 2091 - 3M P100 Particulate Filter, for many years for woodworking, construction demolition and drywall sanding. It's like breathing through a HEPA filter. Keeps dust, mold, pollen and other airborne debris out of your respiratory tract MUCH BETTER than those cheap paper masks you find in hardware and Home stores. It's also very lightweight and comfortable for day-long use. A pair (2 needed) of replacement filters are cheap at around $5. The mask comes in small, medium and large sizes to fit your face for a good airtight seal against your skin. I'd have to find a new line of work and different hobbies if not for these babies. 3M 6291 Half Facepiece Respirator Assembly Medium with P100 Filters
We bought this for my husband, who has severe cat allergies but does not want to rely on medication every day to control his allergic reactions to the stray cat we recently adopted.
The mask works wonderfully and gives him the confidence to be in the same room with our cat. And no, he doesn't wear the mask 24 hours a day (that would be sad!), just when he's in really close proximity with the cat's bedding or any upholstered surfaces that have not been recently vacuumed. We also have a RabbitAir brand air purifier, which also helps immensely.
A note about the size of the mask: apparently this mask also comes in small and large. I couldn't find any information on the Internet about what size to choose, so I called the customer support number at the manufacturer, 3M. I was told that about 70% of customers fit into the medium size, so that was what we bought. The fit is perfect.
Based upon this websites recommendations and my need to block allergans and particulate matter while doing yard work I purchased this mask. The disposable pink filters were the only assembly required and they were simple and intuitive. The medium mouth piece was large enough for my face, and I imagine fits must average size faces, but I sometimes wonder if I a larger size would have been slightly more comfortable. The medium size is large enough to cover my nose and mouth but there is light pressure on the bridge of my nose that causes some annoyance when I first start to wear it. The mask features two elastic straps. The first positions around the back of the head and even has a cradle for the top of your skull. The second wraps around the neck and features a simple plastic hook that is easy to adjust and very comfortable. Breathing requires a little more effort and there is a subtle temperature increase to the air you breath, but these very small differences reinforce the feeling that you are inhaling purified and particle free air. For the price and the obvious benefit it is a terrific product.
I read in a couple different reviews that the medium size is supposed to fit 70-80% of people. After trying on the medium, I'm not sure I believe that. I have a big nose, but I still think the medium is quite small... even if I had a normal sized nose. Because the fit isn't right, the mask leaks air and is uncomfortable.
I think this is a good product, but I'm going to have to order a large.
I'm guessing the small would have to be for small children. I can't imagine any adult would need anything smaller than a medium.
Fits good (which is relative to the individual) seals good. Filters excellently. I have been using this mask on a mold remediation project and it has performed fantastically. Combined with the P100 filter cartridges it completely eliminated the foul odor of the mold and no doubt prevented about 100 million spores from getting to my respiratory tract. :D I will use this mask for general wood work and have purchased other cartridges to be used for pesticides and paint spray. I highly recommend this as an economical and high performance product!
i have horrible allergies almost year round that peaks in certain seasons to where claratin, zyrtec, benedryl, and any other symptom reliever just doesnt cut it anymore even with double dosing.
but this mask filters all allergens, and even odors too and only lets clean, fresh air in for you to breath.
granted you are wearing a mask, you wont breathe as freely as you do without it but the pros definitely outweigh the cons.
simply put, if you are allergic to anything airborne, this is a MUST HAVE
This item came and I took it out. There were no punctures in the bag or package it came in. It fit my girlfriend well (she's wearing it), but it fit me small (as expected).
The fit is is pretty tight as you test it by inhaling and closing off the filter connections. So there aren't any air leaks. So I'm pretty confident that this respirator works well.
I have bad allergies in the spring and summer time and I currently am taking care of foreclosed homes yard work here in the mountains. Without this respirator there is no way I could get as many homes done in a day and as comfortably as I do. My allergies would be killing me!
I needed to spray some mold under my house with some bleach water. Without a mask I couldn't stay under there for but a few minutes the smell was so strong. With this mask I never smelled a thing and stayed under there until I was done.
I ordered this to use in my welding class because the schools vacuum ventilation system was not properly installed and failed to provide proper protection from dust and welding fumes. The fit up is important and most average sized guys of around 5'9" and 200lbs will find this a good fit in the medium. Cleaning it is a breeze and all you need is warm water and mild soap, adjustment is easy and it stays on securely regardless of your work position and has no problem when wearing a full face welding shield. Range of vision is barely obstructed thanks in part to the pancake filter and filter location. Filtration was fully effective and I went from allot of coughing and flem discharge to no coughing and no flem discharge and best of all no welder boogers ( trust me if you've never welded you dont want to know )so if your welding or working in a trade with allot of dust then get this respirator and save your lungs and your life.'
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Mp3 Players - mp3 player, walkman
I bought this mp3 player for two reasons, long battery life and the ability to stand up to the elements. I operate heavy machinery so I need a mp3 player that will play for at least 10 hrs a day and withstand a lot of heat and dust. I've owned several mp3 players, Phillips, RCA, Panasonic, Sony, etc. None of them have lasted very long except the Sony, so far I haven't had any problems with it. I really don't have to worry about the battery going dead before the day is over and so far the dust hasn't killed it, so if you want a good little mp3 player get this one. Sony Digital Music Player (Black)
I had already purchased this same model in red color to replace an old GPX that quit working when I dropped it a couple feet onto the floor. Then my backup (also GPX) quit as well and I liked the Walkman so much that I bought the same model in black. It is easy to use, has a long battery life, good FM tuner (not great but better than most I've seen). I haven't had any problems with either one of the Sony Walkman units. Before choosing the Walkman I went through some other brands and returned them to the store for various reasons. I can't really think of any complaints I have about these units.
I have had the Sony mp3 player for about 5 months. I looked at several including the Zune, the Sansa, and I Pod. I chose the Sony because of Sony's reputation and it's reviews online. The player works OK but it's nothing special. The sound is good but no better than my Droid or Sansa Clip. It seems to have a good battery life and loading music works well. I use Media Player rather than the Sony software. I also like the FM tuner.
What I dislike about the player are the following: 1)The controls are very difficult to use without looking at the player. The wheel is flush with the surface and there are no identifying dots or pegs. Trying to skip to the next song I usually pause the player. This is important to me because I listen while working out and driving. With my Sansa Clip the controls are very easy to use without looking at the player. 2) I have not been able to load play lists from Media player or the Sony software. In addition you cannot make up play lists on the fly while listening to songs. 3) It doesn't seem possible to delete a song from the player without doing so through Windows Explorer or Media player. 4) The external speakers are lame.
All in all, it's an OK player but nothing out of the ordinary.
I've had this unit for over 6 months. (So this isn't one of the NUMEROUS 'I had it a week and it quit working!!!' reviews) I also bought a silicone cover for it that helps absorb shock if it is dropped and helps make it a little more weather resistant. It works will with Windows Media Player, or you can use straight video or audio files through the included 'Content Transfer' software. You can also access the data in the unit directly through Windows Explorer. The only way to recharge the unit is by hooking it up to a computer's USB port; so if you were to take it on vacation, or a trip you'll have to find a computer with a USB port to plug it into to charge the battery. (The battery is sealed in the unit, so you can't access it for replacement.) Some kind of an optional wall charger would be nice. The only way to add, delete or edit content on this unit is through a computer; you can't add, delete or change any content without a computer. You can make adjustments to the screen, Equalizer, play modes (& more) through menus on the screen. I replaced the earphones just for better sound quality and durability. Good unit, no battery problems thus far. This unit does audio, video and picture files; I really only use it for audio files.
Could it be better for the price? Sure. I wouldn't call it a 'rip off' though. (3 stars, or a C+)
Those wanting a digital music player these days are 'spoiled for choice.' From a fairly straightforward device with earbuds, came a marriage with a cell phone or PDA or...(on and on!) My wife and I wanted devices that would fit in a shirt/blouse pocket or the cell-phone sized shoulder pockets on lightweight wind/rain shells. We wanted a device that was not bulked up to house on-board speakers. Modern earbuds, such as come with this package, work fine for us. I can use a headphone should I want to, without taking my hearing aids out (mine have circuitry that tolerates having the whole ear covered.) We also appreciated the reputation implied in the SONY brand and the way it has been born out time and again in our purchases.
We travel extensively and we visit European sites where downloaded audio tours are very interesting and useful in helping us to remember what to look for or look at. On long plane flights the earbuds are all we need to enjoy our own programming without impacting neighboring passengers in the way that built-in speakers could. During automobile tours we want to make use of our upgraded car speaker system anyway so 'added features' are not of use to us. Plus, you don't have to get 'black!' We each chose a different color so that we would easily tell which was whose since we like different music at times. We are finding that 4GB is plenty of memory and we each have more than 50 albums on our player with lots of room to spare. As with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this SONY digital music system is 'just right!' - Sony Walkman Mp3 Player - Mp3 Player - Walkman'
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Calculus Calculator - texas instruments, calculator
I got this calculator a couple of days ago with the rechargeable battery (You should get it if you buy this, the $15 dollars will save money in the long run). The calculator turns on quick. Has great features. The touchpad is like a computer trackpad. You just move your finger and it moves the mouse.
It comes with many built in documents that teach you how to use the calculator. They're helpful if this is your first T.I. Nspire (This is my second).
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because you have to go to T.I.'s website to get your FREE T.I. 84 keypad and wait for them to ship it to you. Mine still is has not arrived.
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Have fun with your calculator! Texas Instruments Ti-nspire Graphing Calculator with Touchpad
I love it. It's fast, smart, and it comes with a cord to sync it to your computer. You can transfer documents onto and from the calculator. I put formulas, graphs, tables, and tons of other stuff. When I first got it, I thought, this is a huge calculator (which is true). It took me about a couple hours to learn how to calculate 2+2=4, and it took me about a day to graph. But now it does things I didn't even though a calculator could do! Even two weeks later, I'm still figuring out things it's capable of. You can save notes, graphs, and formulas. It even has a way to connect to a network (although I don't have that figured out). If you go online to [...] you can order a interchangable keypad for free. The website has guidebooks, tutorials, and if you get the calculator you can download software and the new O.S. for free.
I could ramble on and on about it (which I have done)so I'll stop here. But I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an advanced graphing calculator.
One last thing.I got the normal TI-nSpire, not the CAS one. I don't know a lot about the CAS but I do know that you cannot get the free keypad online.
After growing up with the Ti-84 Plus in school (from 9th grade to today), I wanted to get a simular graphing calculator of my own. After a recommendation from my AP Physics teacher I decided to get the Ti-nspire. The Ti-nspire graphing calculator is probly one of the best, if not the most versitile calculators on the market. Like the Ti-84, the Ti-nspire can graph functions, preform basic calculations, and can be used with third party instruments (such as barometers, temperature, g-meters, etc.), but what seperates the Ti-nspire from the Ti-84 is that the Ti-nspire acts more like a modern home computer where as the Ti-84 is more like DOS in the sense that almost everything is preformed by key command. As a high school student in his senior year that has used the Ti-84 to its furthest extent, I can say that the Ti-nspire is everything the Ti-84 is, but better.
This calculator makes everything so easy. It's kind of hard to figure out at first but it comes with easy instructions that your can read from the calculator. For its price this is the best calculator you will find. Highly recommended
Worth every penny.
I bought the Texas Instruments NSpire for my twelfth grade AP Calculus class and future used in college. The touchpad is so efficient and the layout of the numbers v. letters is so much easier to function than the first generation NSpire. I appreciate being able to transfer documents from calculator to computer and vice versa as well as its admittance for AP exams, the ACT, and the SAT. It is somewhat confusing with the included instruction manual, but over time I will learn all the functions and use my calculator to its full advantage.
I purchased this for my son, who is in 10th grade and is taking the PSATs this year. It is a good product, but it is not very easy to use. We ordered the T85 keypad for free from the website, and we put that in once it came. We use that keypad now. The Nspire keypad is confusing.
Purchased for my teenage son who is starting algebra - I wanted something he could start using now and continue to use through college. He is a responsible young man so I wasn't too concerned about sending him to middle school with such an expensive piece of hardware. His instructor wanted him to use the TI-85 keypad (it was available free after purchase from the TI website). I also purchased the rechargeable battery pack - installation was easy. He seems to like the calculator and it looks like it has plenty of horsepower. - Graphing Calculator - Calculator - Texas Instruments - Touchpad'
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Ipod Touch Accessories - ipod touch 4th generation, electronics
I was worried when I placed this order. When I bought the package the price was really low, so low I was worried it might be a scam. Amazon has never lead me astray and the vendor had a high rating so I went ahead and ordered the package. There is enough for two iPod Touch 4th generation owners. The only possible complaint I could see someone having is that the arm band might not be big enough for large arms, especially for men. All in all I would recommend this package. CrazyOnDigital 18-in-One Accessory Bundle for iPod touch 4G
Everything you see in the photo is included. This is a great deal. The Cases are soft silicone but will do good enough protection for your iPod. However, they sent me a "back-ordered" version of the red case. That one is made of clear plastic and fits better on the iPod. The only problem with that case is that it looks rather pink than "red". Also, the headphones have better quality sound than the apple-supplied ear buds. (Plus there's two of them). Both of the screen protectors had the hole for face time in the wrong place; causing a large air bubble. Other than those minors complaints, everything else in this package came and works as advertised. This is a great buy, so buy this before the prices go up.
I bought this entire package for the same cost as just one charger at other stores.
The charger works well with my itouch4 (new one with hd video and 2 way conference call).
It came with a bunch of silicon covers and plastic shields.
I was afraid it would be cheap but works great.
This product package is terrible and has very poor quality. One of the headphones and the car adapter never worked right out of the box, and the AC adapter broke after the second use. I don't dare use anything else in the package and am trying to return it. All these problems happened in less than a week... this is the worst product I've ever bought at Amazon.com.
I bought this product to protect I Pod and its screen but its not functional.The skin Case Cover Protections are worthless as they will not stay on the I pod. It is impossible to use Screen Protectors with the Skin Case Cover as the quality of Skin Case Cover is too bad .Stereo Headphones are below average. USB Travel Home AC Charge works fine. Getting all these accessories at this price may be attractive but do not depend on it to protect your IPOD.
This is just a large collection of accessories you might need for your new iPod Touch 4G, with a very cheap value, and since it is cheap don't expect the top quality of anything. Everything worked great and best of all, most of the things are duplicated, so they are enough for two ipods. I don't think I'll need any more stuff for my ipod. The shipment arrived quickly, and its cheap price scared me at the beginning when I ordered the package, especially that it is all new stuff for the new iPod touch 4G, but I was mistaken, I like the package and I would highly recommend it to others.
This is a great value for the money. The plug has a light, easy to see at night. The leather case fits really well and adds a lot of protection. I'm very happy. One of the cases would cost more than the whole package.
For the money definitely a good deal. As others have said, even if some of the things don't work, the assortment is still worth buying. The soft cases are nice; all the other things seem to work. What's not to like?
I bought this product mainly for the wall charger and the cover. The case looks very cheap and comes off from the Ipod when I keep it in my pocket. If you are looking at protecting the Ipod, don't buy this product. My Ipod has few scratches already because of this lousy product. - Itouch - Ipod - Ipod Touch 4th Generation - Electronics'
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Ergonomic - ergonomic keyboard, logitech
My K350 came yesterday and I'm quite pleased, in contrast to the other review. I've been using PCs since 1980, so I've typed on a bunch of keyboards, all the way back to the original IBM PC and a handful of DEC and other terminal boards. This is the first "wave" keyboard that I've used, but not the first with an attached palm rest.
GENERAL:
The feel of the entire unit is solid, and the keys seem to have a good response. (It's not as solid as my Northgate OmniKey, but nobody has made mainstream metal keyboards for over a decade.) The keys seemed to be spaced and sized much like any other keyboard, then I measured. The keys on my basic Dell keyboard are 3/4" square, nearly flat, and touch each other. These keys are separated, deeper like an older keyboard, and just about 5/8" square, though there is enough space between them that they are almost 3/4" from center to center. My conclusion is that these keys are, indeed, typical in size and spacing. The wave shape makes the positions a bit different fom what I'm accustomed to, but not enough to cause me problems.
The palm rest is lightly padded and I find it quite comfortable, though for me it is a wrist rest as I have small hands -- 6 1/2" from base to fingertip. There are two feet on the back for either a 4° or an 8° angle lift. BTW, when the keyboard is flat on the desk the front edge of the palm rest is 7/8" off the desktop in the middle where you wouldn't have your hands. Where your hands go, it is 5/8" off the desktop. I must also say that my wrists are beginning to feel a wee bit chaffed, but, since I don't do that much typing any more, my habits have become lax, and I know I'm moving my hands around when I should be leaving them in place. Looking at the bottom, I'd say that the palm rest could be removed and recovered with other material, but you would have to put it back on or the base of the keyboard would stick out.
DIMENSIONS: about 19" by 10 1/8" at the widest part of the wave.
POWER: 2 AA batteries, included; on/off switch on the underside; battery monitor when you press a function key, but the picture is misleading. The picture looks as if the battery light shows you the level of power, which it does not. However, there is a tab in the SetPoint software that will at least tell me that my brand new batteries are "good." Right now the battery light is green. When you first power up the keyboard, the battery light will turn green if the batteries are good. I tried putting in a couple used batteries to see if the light has another color to tell you the batteries are low, but I couldn't find a combo that gave me anything but green or no light.
PROGRAMMABILITY:
The black set of keys at the top center that control volume and pause/play/stop/ff/rev cannot be reprogrammed.
Ten of the 12 function keys (document, spreadsheet, calendar, 3 unassigned, browser, messaging, e-mail, search) can be reprogrammed using the SetPoint software; only F11 (battery light) and F12 (CD/DVD eject) cannot. You can program the keys to: launch a program; open a file, a folder or a web page; show a custom menu; perform a keystroke combination; do nothing (very useful if you don't want to perform the default action but haven't anything else to assign to the key); or perform another of the preprogrammed actions. When you launch a program with a function key, the name of the program flashes on the screen briefly to tell you what you just started. The original set up is that you have to press the "Fn" key at the bottom right with the function key to get the special, programmed function; however, you can change it so that you press a function key alone to get a special function and have to press Fn to get the normal function key.
Of the 8 silver specialty keys, only the zoom key on the left cannot be reprogrammed. The silver "PC" key on the top far right can be changed, but in a more limited fashion. It will sleep the PC, restart, shut down, log off, or do nothing. The other 6 can be programmed the same way as the 10 function keys. That gives you a total of 16 keys that can be very flexibly programmed. I find that quite useful.
You can choose to disable the caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, Windows start, and insert keys so that you can't accidentally press them. You can also choose to have a sound play when you do press any of them, and/or have a notice flash briefly on the screen to tell you what state they are now in. There are no num lock or caps lock lights on the keyboard itself to tell you when they are on.
RECEIVER EXTENDER CABLE: I wondered about that one and couldn't find info on Logitech's site. It's a 5' USB cable that you can use to extend the range of the receiver plug. Plug the receiver in this cable, then the cable into the PC, stretch out the cable and your PC is now that much closer to your keyboard. On the other hand, I walked to the end of my room, about 15', and reception was still fine without the extender cable. I presume it's intended for use with large screen TV setups in big rooms or projection/lecture setups, because by the time you get far enough away to need it you can't see a normal PC screen. Well, *I* can't, anyway.
"UNIFYING": If you actually read the info about the devices with "unifying" technology on either the Amazon pages or the Logitech site, you will quickly realize that Logitech's "unifying" technology is new and does not work with older mice and keyboards, and that there are only a few keyboards and mice out for it at the moment. Oh, well. I guess I wasn't surprised at all that because I already had two Logitech wireless mice and neither worked with the other's receiver. I thought that was dumb till I realized that if they did speak to each other's receivers and you had two PCs in the same room using those mice, might both mice be controlling the cursors on both machines? No doubt the new tech has a way of identifying the devices and linking them to a particular machine to prevent a problem like that. I have an Anywhere mouse on order, which is one of the ones that has "unifying," so I'm delighted with the idea. Not only fewer cords, but also fewer USB dongles. Life is good. Logitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard - Logitech - Cordless - Wireless - Ergonomic Keyboard'
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Internal Hard Drive - sata, power cables
If you have a SATA hard drive that only has a SATA power connector on the back (no 4-pin Molex plug) but your computer power supply only provides you with Molex power plugs, this is the adapter you'd need to get power to your drive.
One reviewer mentioned that you have to be careful that the pins are inserting correctly into the holes, which I also found to be the case. If the two halves seem to bump against each other and don't slide together immediately, tilt slightly to one side and then the other until they mate properly; don't force it.
What I appreciate about this Molex plug is that it is sized correctly, not too big, not too small. I will be able to get the two halves apart again without damage. On one hard drive I had several years ago, the computer power supply's Molex plug was so big (or the hard drive's plug was so small) that when I eventually had no choice but to disconnect the power cable, it pulled the 5 volt pin right out of the drive plug, and I had to solder in a replacement wire to bypass the plug. So this correctly sized plug is something I don't take for granted. SY-CAB40007 Molex 4 Pin to 2x 15 Pin SATA Power Cable (6 inches)
Like so many items I look for on Amazon, I selected this product because it specifically met my needs, and it was at a no frills price. What I expect from an item represented on Amazon is to be able to trust that I will always find a product that performs as advertised, and disappointment in the product won't be an issue regardless of the purchase price, or it wouldn't continue to be sold on Amazon. This is a rare occasion that I have been disappointed in something I received from Amazon, and I hope they pay attention to reviews so they can know that weak products in turn weaken their own image. This connector was the right price if it performed as expected. Instead, this is kind of a cheap imitation type product I came to expect from auction type sites before I started making my purchases on Amazon. Specifically, the pins in the 4 pin side, are so loose, that they flimsily move around in the connector, making it very difficult to line up with the connector in the PC. That condition only highlights the very weak metal the pin is formed from, which then crushed as I tried to line up the pins of the connector. Furthermore, even upon making a successful connection, it was immediately clear that there was no intention of a well fitting plastic to plastic connection, leaving only the pins to hold the connector together. And as you can guess from the earlier problem, the pins are weak and aren't going to be holding anything together. In the end, I do not want a replacement of this connector, because what I would receive is something that I would be nervous about connecting two $100 hard drives with, always wondering if I will be dealing with lose connection, and the performance loss, product damage that could occur as a result. I trust Amazon products, and I hope this type of product does not become a common problem. I will be looking for a different one I guess, at my cost.
Cable operates OK once the power connector was finally connected. The pins would misalign with mating connector and made it difficult to get connector started and seated. Otherwise the cable seems to work fine and continues to do so at this date.
Didn't really need the 2-for-one feature of this item. I was just trying to convert one of my spare molex plugs to SATA for a new DVD drive. The first cable started giving off an electric smell. So I shut down the computer, opened up my box, and a couple of the wires were on their way to being melted. The plastic coating did indeed melt on one of the wires.
I purchased two of these and tried using the second one to connect something else. I ruled out error with my power supply and with any of my components. The cable had to be faulty. The second cable seems to be OK, but I'm replacing it with another make. Too risky. And yes, these cables aren't very well made. The pins aren't fixed and seem to be fragile. My suggestion is to use another manufacturer.
Even modern power supplies often have a limited number of SATA power connections and extra Molex connectors. If you have a recent vintage motherboard with six SATA connectors, you have nothing out of the ordinary. But you may need to convert a Molex connector to SATA. This converts one to two connectors, which can be helpful when building RID arrays. (i.e. RAID)
Sometimes, hard disks come with an SATA to Molex cable. They typically convert one connector. I have several of them from different manufacturers. The Syba is better made and has lower gauge (i.e. thicker) wires. The wires are as thick as the ones that come with power supplies unlike many competing converter cables.
I bought several of these from Amazon at $1.30 each. They were eligible for free shipping, making the price even more competitive. If you are buying an SATA drive, you might want to get these at the same time. Don't overlook SATA cables from this manufacturer, which are also a bargain. - Sata Cable - Sata - Power Cables - Sata Cables'
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Cleansing Face Brushes - clarisonic pro, facial brush
These replacement brushes at Sephora are $25 per brush head so $30 for two is a great deal. Also I originally used the "normal" type brush but I much more prefer this delicate skin brush. Its really soft and I can use it everyday.
I love my Clarisonic and use it once every other day. I only do this to keep from overexfoliation. I use Clinic's exfolient wash on the day that I don't use the Clarisonic. I will warn that from this seller, you will only get them in an envelope. I knew this going into the purchase and was perfectly fine with that. I would have just thrown away the box. They came in just fine and work great. They look legit. The delicate style is definetly not as stiff as the one that came with the machine, I think it was sensitive. Not sure yet if this is a good thing or not. They are good though. :)
I have had a clarisonic for a little over a year now and I LOVE IT!! It really cleans my skin and exfoliates like nothing else. I have noticed reduction in adult acne as well as fine lines. I also love the way creams just sink into my clean skin after using it. I even make room to pack this as a carry on when flying! These replacement brushes were perfect and sent quickly thanks! - Brush Heads - Clarisonic Pro - Skin Care - Facial Brush'
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Motorola Xoom Accessories - xoom, xoom accessories
Love, love, love it! My Xoom doesn't look like a tablet when in this case, it looks like a planner. The velco backing is a phenomenal addition and the stand...words can not express how please I am with this product. The pockets are the inside are great for carrying small items and there is even a place for my stylus (wasn't expecting that one). I highly recommend it. The red is rather bright, but I still love, love it! rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Red) Leather Case Cover with Landscape / Portrait View for Motorola XOOM Android Tablet
I had ordered a different case for my Motorola xoom and was very unhappy with it (not from Amazon) However I absolutely love this beautiful red case! It arrived well before estimated arrival date. It was just as advertsed, nicely packaged. I am very happy with this item!
rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Red) Leather Case Cover with Landscape / Portrait View for Motorola XOOM Android Tablet
This is a very nice case. Protects my Xoom nicely. My only complaint is when I first opened it up, it smelled strongly. This is finally going away after being out of the plastic for a couple days.
You have to pry up the inner sleeve from the outer case to be able to get to the on/off switch on the Xoom.
The case if very stiff. However the more I use it the more it will loosen up. I bought this case because it was a two part case. I like the inner sleeve, it makes holding the Xoom easier than the gel cover that came with it. Then it has strong Velcro to attach it to the zippered outer case.
All in all except for the smell that is going away I really like this case.
The product arrived in a timely manner and was exactly as advertised. I emailed the company for help with the shipping and tracking of the product and was answered quickly and with all the information asked for.
This case/sleeve combo is well made and attention to detail is evident. There are handy file pockets inside the zippered case as well. Very attractive red color. Would be 5 stars, but accessing the native function buttons on the bottom of the tablet's screen is problematic due to the velcro closure being inadequate, which allows the unit to "slip down" in the sleeve and obscure these functions.
This is a very nice case for my Motorola Zoom. It's attractive and protects well. The only problem I have with this case is that the zipper is difficult to use. It gets caught on the upper corner. I would recommend it.
I bought this for travel protection and it seems that it will do the job. It is as discribed with the openings in the correct places. I bought the red & think it is attractive & is easy to locate in a crowded bag. I am very happy with it and would buy it again.
If you are looking for a hand held briefcase for your Xoom, this is perfect. I needed something lighter that could slide into my bag - it added too much bulk and weight. The leather was really nice and the color vibrant.
I really wanted a quality leather case for my Xoom and liked the fact that his was a case in a case and that it could be a stand. The Stand is held close to the case by a magnet which is kinda cool (I love playing with the magnet :-)
However, I was rather disappointed in the quality of this case. I bought the red and it looks rather "plastic-y" -- it is clear that the piping is not leather as it doesn't quite match the color or texture of the panels.
Another bit of a pet peeve is the velcro tab that holds the Xoom inside the case. The velcro on the Tab is not strong enough to keep the Xoom from sliding down ever-so-slightly meaning that all the carefully cut-out wholes for the camera etc no longer line up and you can not reach the notification icons that are at the lower right edge of the Xoom without pushing it up again.
It is also quite stiff so if you want to plug in a jack to play through speakers or the charger, then you really have to push had to get the case out of the way. I've had the case for a few weeks and it has basically been a constant companion and it doesn't appear to be loosening up.
Overall, it is very good protection for the Xoom for a reasonable price. However, would prefer that the craftsmanship was a bit better and that it wouldn't slide out of the inner pouch making you have to constantly having to fiddle with it to access parts of the screen.
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Photo Frame - nix, digital picture frame
No doubt some shoppers will be attracted to this particular frame because of the "value" price. If so, rest assured that it's a quality item made by a new and unfamiliar company (to U.S. customers) that offers highly responsive customer support. When I was somewhat disappointed with the resolution of images despite the modest price (even lower in its Amazon debut), I sent a couple of e-mails to NIX, both receiving immediate and helpful responses. On the basis of the information provided, I moved up to the NIX XO8A frame which, I discovered, represents more recent technology. The resolution was considerably sharper (close to that of a new computer screen), and the 8" dimensions I found more satisfying than the 7" screen for one overriding reason: whether viewed vertically or horizontally, the image was clear and vivid--large enough, in fact, that it was possible to enjoy rectangular-oriented and vertical-oriented images equally without rotating the frame. With the 7" model, on the other hand, a vertical image became so reduced in size that it was practically mandatory to rotate the entire frame to a vertical position to be able to enlarge the image sufficiently to see it clearly. With the 8" model, you can set the frame on your desk and forget about it.
Still, it's unlikely you'll find as good let alone a better frame than the X07B at this price point. Moreover, springing for the 8" model is apt to make some buyers wonder if they shouldn't go one better and splurge on a cordless model with built-in memory. If I had required a rationale to keep this one, it would have been that it represents a minimal investment in rapidly changing technology (I know individuals who are still kicking themselves for purchasing a 720p screen just before 1080p became the norm or, a little later, a 120hz refresh rate replaced a "mere" 60hz or, more recently, a 3-dimensional set struck their fancy far more than the expensive two-dimensional model that had recently arrived in their living room.) So in a rapidly changing technological field of necessarily depreciating assets, sometimes it makes sense to contain your inevitable losses. Nevertheless, the difference between the NIX X07B and X08A models is likely to strike some consumers as fairly dramatic. NIX Cordless 7 inch Genuine High Resolution Digital Picture Frame (3 x number of pixels compared to standard 7 inch frames) - Cordless w/ Rechargeable Battery - X07D
i got this for a friend and was pleased that she was pleased! didn't wanna spend too much so went for this frame. These more basic models don't have too many features, but i do like the multishow, splitscreen and random display seemed quite cool. I think in a large room the images made smaller by the mutishow and splitscreen might not work so well, but mary has hers on her desk so the effect works well. easy to use, not much more to say really
I am content with this frame. I received it as a gift. The resolution is crisp, the pictures generally look good.
A couple minor issues, though: the instructions that come with the frame are HORRIBLE. There isn't really that much functionality here; there's no reason they could not have written up better instructions.
Also, my pictures come out a little "stretched" horizontally. No, I do not have the aspect ratio on "stretch"--I have it on "original" ratio. I wish there were a way to tweak the display slightly. Does anyone know how to do that?
Still, the pictures are displayed very crisply, and for the price I believe the gift-giver paid, I am happy with the frame.
Me and my friend both bought ourselves 3 different digi-photo frames each, within the price range of $30-$60. So among all those 6 different photo frames, this one was the best. It has a lot of functionalities, with a pretty cool auto rotate function. It has a remote, and differnt photo presentation formats. It's very compact, with a small frame so you get to maximize the 7" screen. Above all, it accepts usb sticks, which to me is more practical than always using sd cards.
The only thing I could wish for is a slightly better resolution. I mean, the resolution is good enough, just a tad bit pixelated. But oh well, what did you expect for the price?
I've been looking everywhere for a decent yet reasonably priced photo frame. After reading the positive reviews left by other buyers, I decided to purchase this frame as a Christmas gift for my sister.
I must say that I am very impressed with the quality and simplicity of the frame. I like the sleek style, the random slideshow option and the way the pictures are displayed with clarity. I have no complaints and highly recommend this product. You won't be disappointed.
so far this product is pretty good. you are defiantly getting what you paid for but that's not always a bad thing. i opened it up, out my SD card in and it stated showing pictures right away. it is very simple, straight forward, and all in all i think it was a great buy. - Nix - Digital Photo Frame - Digital Picture Frame - Photo Frame'
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