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Arctic Silver 5 (or AS5) is the best thermal compound on the market IMHO. It's basically an essential if you're installing a new CPU. This kit is everything you need to clean your heat sink, prepare the surface of the heatsink and your CPU, and ensure that your chip functions at the coolest temps possible.



If you apply the compound correctly, the result is always a 4-10c drop in CPU temperatures under load. You will not notice a huge difference at idle. The real gains in heat dissipation come when the CPU is being pushed. Also, don't trust the board maker's proprietary software to tell you what your temperatures are; download a good program like RealTemp 2.41 or Everest for free (use google to find them). Either will give you more accurate numbers than Asus PC Probe, or whatever software your board manufacturer supplies.



The instructions provided with this kit are minimal (small text on the side of the bottles) and could be confusing if you've never used thermal paste before, so here are some detailed instructions that will help you do it right. Here is the process:



1. Remove the old thermal compound. This is accomplished by using the remover (bottle 1). Apply a several drops of the cleaner to the top of the chip and let it soak for 20-30 seconds. You might have to reapply more drops of cleaner again depending on how much thermal compound was present on the chip to begin with, or how hard it's gotten over time. Wipe all the waste off with a lintless cloth or cotton swabs. You might have to do this several times. Make sure you get it as clean as you can before moving to step 2.



2. Apply the surface cleaner (Bottle 2). Apply several drops, and then work them over the entire surface of the chip or heatsink in a circular motion. Make sure there are no traces of the old compound. You can tell that the surface is perfectly clean when you can wipe it with a new q-tip and it comes away pure white.



3. Apply Arctic Silver 5. DO NOT USE TOO MUCH! If you do, it will squish outside the edge of the chip, get on your motherboard, the CPU locking mechanism, your hands, etc... It makes a real mess. Start with a small amount and add more if necessary. The idea here is to get a THIN, EVEN LAYER across the entire chip surface. A toothpick actually work's really well at spreading the paste around. You should not be able to see any part of the metal of the chip when you're done. Less is more in this instance; many people think they need to slather this stuff onto the chip, but trust me that does nothing but make a mess.



4. Install your heat sink and fan assembly. I recommend getting an aftermarket heat sink as those provided by Intel are notoriously poor. Zalman makes some great ones. Do NOT buy on that uses push pins to lock in place. You want one with screws and mounting bracket so that it is very securely attached to the motherboard and in turn, your CPU. This is probably equally important to applying the thermal compound correctly, because all the compound in the world won't help you if the heatsink isn't making solid contact with the chip's surface.



If you follow those steps, you will see a massive improvement in your core temps. Just remember that heat dissipation is achieved by the fans in your case and heatsinks, not the compound itelf. The compound simply allows for a much better transfer for heat from chip-->heatsink. I swear by Arctic Silver, and I promise you it works if you use it correctly. Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 3.5 Grams with ArctiClean 60 ML Kit

Until very recently my Sony Vaio desktop with 3.2GHz P4 had CPU temps between 40C and 80C, very frequently exceeding 70C whenever the CPU was exercised heavily.



I searched Amazon for a cooling solution. I could not find with certainty any mechanical heatsink+fan that would properly attach to my mobo. Then I noticed the listings for thermal pastes and was intrigued that one of the offerings, Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound, averaged 5 stars from 17 customers, indicating either a great product or false info, but I've noticed that on Amazon, falsely inflated 5 star ratings by shills for the manufacturer tend to be negated over time by angry buyers who had negative experiences.



I tried the Arctic Silver 5 along with the ArtiClean kit. Nothing false about the 5 star rating. It's worked very well on my system. The highest CPU temp yet observed is 55C, and the CPU typically operates at 48-52C once warmed up.



Nathan Beauchamp states that Arctic Silver 5 comes with poor instructions. It's certainly true that the kit itself comes with virtually no documentation, and my initial look at the website found nothing. However, after some further digging I found the following link that gives authoritative directions -- http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm.



Quite frankly, I am amazed that a paste can have so much effect on cooling.'

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Wired Headsets - wired headsets

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I got these just because I've played with a Samsung Galaxy phone and the Tab, and they're AWESOME. This headset, not up to expectations, unfortunately.



Now, I think these have good sound quality. I'm not a snob when it comes to headsets because I know that all these cheap ones generally don't sound great anyway. So my complaint isn't about the headphone part; they sound just fine and fit in my ears with the proper earbuds (included).



The disappointing part is that the mic on my headset sounded a little muffled. Seems to be a common problem with headsets in general -- I've bought other headsets by Motorola that also sound muffled and attenuated. Anyway, in a completely quiet room, callers on the other end couldn't hear my voice clearly on the headset mic but could hear fine on the phone's mic.



So I ended up using this for calls only in the car; but otherwise I just used it as headphones. Samsung EHS60ANNBE 3.5 mm Premium Stereo Headset Bulk Packaging - Black

My package arrived two days earlier than expected and I was very pleased but when i opened the package, to my unpleasant surprise, there was a gunk of ear wax on both sides. I was going to take a picture and post it but I can't, it is too traumatizing. I am very upset. I had to throw them away and they are sending another headset right away, free of charge.

Ok, I'm not an audiophile. I rarely listen to music, and I don't really notice the difference between really expensive 'phones and cheap ones. Here's what matters to me: 1) Price 2) Durability 3)Comfort 4) Functionality. I had a set of these that lasted me 6 months of heavy use. I wrap them around my phone, shove them in a drawer, pocket, purse etc. I do not take care to ensure the cord isn't twisted. I constantly catch the cord on a door knob, yanking the cord from the phone/mp3 player. And yet, after 6 months of daily use I have just begun to see a tiny little tear near the audio out jack. Both phones still provide sound. The button/mic still works to pause music and make calls. That is miraculous. I have bought more expensive headphones and had one ear fail after a few weeks, or had the cord near the jack fray in a month or two. These stuck it out!



Also, the silicon of the ear plug portion is soft. It might not block much sound but it definitely does not poke at my ears. Also, the little clear portion stays on, it doesn't fall off at every turn and get lost, thus forcing me to be tormented by stabbing ear pain on the bus ride home. Also, they aren't "sticky" so when they sit at the bottom of my purse surrounded by dust and dirt, they don't come out looking too gross to stick in my ears.



Basically, I can hear my news radio and podcasts fine, I can make a call, and I can pause my audio when someone starts talking to me, all without suffering or replacing headphones every month! I just bought another 2 pairs. A whole year of headphones for $10. That's the price of one crappy painful, no mic pair at radio shack!

The first one I ordered was because my original Samsung Galaxy S headphones got cut and they where the best headphones I've ever got from a cellphone company. There light and comfortable on the ear and sound great. My wife liked mine so much that she wanted some for her iPhone but shes really hard on electronics (what woman isn't?) and needs some more. So now I'm ordering three, another two for my wife (because she'll break them in 3 months)and another for my iPad.



These are the exact same headphones that shipped with my Samsung Galaxy S. But I would recommend these to anyone looking for a cheap pair of headphones that sound great.



The shipping was fast and the dealer is nonsense.

First off, when i received the headphones one side of the earphones were already broke!!!!!! and then three days later they started working from only one ear and that is a major pet peeve when it come to headphones with me. I ended up purchasing a regular pair of headphones and they worked twice as good. Save your money do the same

I first tried these when they came with my samsung epic and loved them. Maybe I'm being too rough on them, but within 5 months the right ear bud stopped working, and within another month the left earbud sound quality was very faint. I was using the product daily for work and is more convenient than trying to sync via bluetooth headset and doesn't drain the battery. Needless to say, I'm back on amazon because they are priced so well, and I need a few backup pairs in case they break!

Not very expensive: Good, I don't care when I destroy them.

Not great mic quality: not so good, lots of background noise, scratchy



I might buy again, since I mostly use to listen to music and podcasts, but there are a lot of others with similar price point. - Wired Headsets'

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High Precision Micro Bits

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These bits bend like annealed iron. You can literally bend them into a ring with just your fingers. Somehow they still work ok. I am guessing only the tips are hardened.



The case is horrible. It's very difficult to open without spilling bits everywhere.



But for hand drilling/dremel work, they're great. For sure, these bit are UNBREAKABLE! Very bendable, but not breakable. Just take care when handling them, as you can very easily bend them on accident. :) 20pc MICRO-DRILL BITS INDEX 61-80 w/ Plastic Case

The drill bits were fine, they do what they're supposed to do but the case they came in is just a cheap little plastic thing that is miserable to open. Toss the case in the trash and store the bits some other way and you'll be happy.

These bits start out fine, but become blunted and unusable after about half a dozen drilled holes in any metal. I attempted to use these bits for drilling holes in copper and silver, which are soft metals and should be fine for any hardened steel implements. Lubrication doesn't help in any noticeable way. You get what you pay for, I suppose.

I needed to drill thread size hole inside a piece of plastic, I thought about doing it with a hot needle but did not want any heat mangling in the area. I bought this and did not expect much. The case is hard to open, need to use a screw driver and open very gently or all the pieces will fall. I used the pieces with my deremel to drill the plastic piece. I was very please with the results. I can not do with out this bits at this time. I wiahed I had a better case. The bits are too small for any of the case that I have.

Lads,



The Clear part slides up and down over the blue part and there should be a little hole where the Drill bit slides out. There is no need to open the box at all.



I've been using them for years and only found out now. LOL!!!



cheers



George

These are the perfect bits for any small project. I used them on my wooden jewelry. I've used them on regular ply wood, as well as cherry and walnut. The largest bit was perfect for my 22 gauge wire to fit into after drilling the holes. If you would like to see any of my jewelry visit: [...]



thanks,

- erin k lenchner

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The 20pc MICRO-DRILL BITS INDEX 61-80 w/ Plastic Case is not a professional jewelers drill set, but is worth the price for a set of small bits to have around the workspace to drill micro holes as needed in plastic, wood, composite and soft metals. Drill slow and a little depth at a time with a little lube on metals for cooling, drop of oil worked fine for me, and don't force the press or the rotary tool. Pleanty good for the price.

took a minute or so to figure out how to access the drills (slide the clear cover to the right w/the tab on the right to line up the small hole at the top)...



even so, the first bit won't drop out no matter how hard i smack the box edge! perhaps stuck due to rust preventative? i'm gonna have to take the sucker apart and pray to Jeebus that i don't fling the kit-n-kaboodle all over the work bench!

The price is great and there is great diversity but the metal quality is low grade. I work with resin models and use moderate pressure which causes frequent shattering of the bit. They are OK for light usage but do dull out quickly.

The bits seem to be well made but are more brittle than I would like. I will admit the process for making them sharp and flexible would be very tough for bits this size. The case is poor as the bits slide around in it and the top is not attached and has to be snapped on each time. They work but I went through 3 bits the first day. Using them in a hobby type drill is tough and would be ok if it were in a drill press mount. Otherwise be prepared to brake a few bits each job. I will buy these again only if I can't find an alternative at a decent price.'

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Forerunner 305 - heart rate monitor, cycling

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Another handy piece of equipment from Garmin!



This kit comes in three basic parts; a sensor unit, which is about the size of a matchbox, and two magnets about the size of your pinky nail. Several zip-ties are included for mounting purposes; the entire kit weighs at most a couple of ounces.



Installation is pretty straightforward, but do follow the directions carefully and don't snug down the zip-ties until you're sure you've got all three components just where you want them and have tested the system!



The sensor mounts to the left chain stay with a pair of zip-ties. Garmin thoughtfully added a piece of rubber padding to the bottom of the sensor unit, so it won't rough up your fancy carbon frame or your paint job :)



A single zip-tie attaches the crank magnet to the crank, although I had to use a large (3/4") shim on my FSA crank (which has a curved profile and a hollow back) to place the crank magnet in the proper position for the sensor to "see" it. The spoke magnet clamp has both a round hole and a square hole; make sure you use the right hole for your spoke profile! I mounted mine on a spoke directly opposite the tire valve, just to help keep the wheel in balance.



The sensor unit must be positioned along the chain stay such that it can "see" both the crank magnet as it passes by the cadence sensor (the round part on the side of the sensor unit), and the spoke magnet as it passes the speed sensor (the part that looks like a lever in the picture).



Testing is accomplished by pressing a small button on the sensor unit, which prompts it to flash a red LED, then a green one to indicate that testing is started. As pointed out by another reviewer, the LEDs are hard to see in bright ambient light; I'd recommend testing in a garage if possible. Hi-intensity LEDs would have solved this problem, although I suspect these LEDs were chosen for their low power consumption, so maybe it's a smart design decision after all.



Once the test button is pressed, the next 60 revolutions of the crank should cause the red LED to flash when the crank magnet passes the sensor, while the spoke magnet passing the sensor should generate a green LED flash. If you saw the red/green flash when the button was pressed, but don't see a flash as each magnet passes the sensor, chances are one or both magnets are not properly aligned with the sensor (there are alignment lines on the sensor and both magnets), or the magnets are passing too far from the sensor (this is the problem I encountered and solved with a shim).



When you're sure everything is in the right places, snug the zip-ties and cut them flush. Then set up a screen (typically the Biking screen) on your 305 to display Cadence in one of the data fields, and go ride! Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor

The handlebar mount and cadence and speed sensors went on quickly and worked flawlessly. However, when I first received the package in the mail, I was concerned I had ordered the wrong item. I have a Forerunner 305 wrist-mounted GPS, and all of the packaging for this product references the Edge GPS sensor, so I didn't know whether or not this would even work with the Forerunner. There are very slight differences in navigating the menus to set up the cadence sensor between the Forerunner and the Edge, but the cadence sensor does indeed work very well with the Forerunner, so Forerunner owners order without fear!

The design could be improved upon as you need to have a magnet on both the crank arm and the spoke within 5mm of the sensor. This makes id difficult and may require some minor modifications on some bicycles (I needed to add a spacer between the crank arm and the magnet). Too much tilt towards the crank, risks having the arm of the sensor being caught in the spokes after a large bump on the trails or raod. I have known of other people being able to purchase a larger magnet to the inside of the pedal screw which allows the sensor to be farther appart. Other than that, it works great with the Edge.

It has worked flawlessly on my TT and road bike. I use one Edge 305 and switch between bikes. When switching, you must go to the "Accessories" menu and rescan for the sensor. You must set this up exactly according to the directions and check the LED's in a dark room. You can not see them in a room with normal lighting. I do a fair amount of cadence based training and this cadence sensor has proved flawless.

I bought the Edge 305 w/o the cadence sensor thinking I don't need it but I was wrong. Once you realize what the Edge can give you for information and you start to plot everything ( I use SportTracks )you became addicted and you want cadence chart too !!!



Furthermore, the sensor allows you to get speed even when there's no GPS signal ( tunnel, cities, etc). A fact that overlooked.



Easy to install and the red/green light tells you if the unit senses the magnets which have to run pretty close to the unit. I would suggest you test the unit on your bike in a rather dark area to make it easier to look at the ligth on the unit.

Easy installation of sensor and magnets. Crank magnet come loose easily.

Pairing the sensor with the receiver unit can fail without much of an indication of the problem. Once the sensor is paired, the unit works very reliably.

What a great training tool! I did not have a computer for my bike, but have been using my Garmin Forerunner 305 while running for some time now. I decided to purchase the cadence sensor, and am glad I did, what a great training tool and it has helped me improve my riding significantly. Highly recommended if you are serious about riding.

I purchased this item and, based on the reviews I had read, I also purchased a battery for it because Customers had complained that the Garmins were being shipped with batteries that did not contain a charge anymore. However, to my surprise, the battery worked fin and I really enjoy having the extra cadence information when I download my workout histories. Works great with my ForeRunner 305. I highly recommend it. - Cycling - Garmin - Heart Rate Monitor - Forerunner 305'

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Lcd Tv - 1080p, lcd tv

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After comparison shopping for a LCD set to replace my current Sharp Aquos LC20D42U (also reviewed), I settled on this TV.



I'm not going to write a book - but the following are my initial impressions.



Given that my outgoing Sharp display had only 1 HDMI input, the LG's 2 inputs are acceptable for my needs (HD cable/DVR & PS3) but for others with more peripherals (stand alone Blu-Ray, DVD, multiple gaming consoles, etc), 2 HDMI inputs may not be enough. The set also has a component input (probably acceptable for use w/ a non-upscaling DVD player).



Unboxing the TV in my living room, I cranked all my lights to check for blemishes / defects. While the TV was in good condition, both the screen and the glossy black bezel had hand/finger prints in multiple locations. I'm not sure if this happened at the factory (made in Mexico) or if I got a unit that had been previously unboxed (manuals, remote, stand were all still in sealed plastic - so I'm guessing factory), but it was a little unsettling, even at this price point. It took me a few extra minutes to wet a cloth and clean the TV before setting it up.



The glossy black bezel is unremarkable - it doesn't look bad, but it does look (and feel) a little cheap. This is not a TV I would mount or place conspicuously - especially among high quality peripherals, audio equipment or as the anchor of an expensive entertainment center (of course it's doubtful that a 32" TV would typically form the center of an expensive piece of furniture like that).



After setting the TV up, I obviously turned it on. I was not immediately impressed. Like most new TV's, this one is pre-programmed to default to wild backlight / brightness / color settings (with the aim of display sets not washing out under bright store lights, I presume). After spending some time tuning the picture, I was able to achieve settings that were to my liking. The tuned picture is fairly impressive at this price point - solid processing, even backlighting, good black levels for a CCFL-backlit TV, and fairly accurate color although off-angle viewing could be better. Speaking of tuning, the menu / interface is very simple and very easy to use - both because of good menu design and also because there are not a whole lot of features on this set to be configured.



Which brings me to features - this is not among the next generation of LCD TV's; it has no LED backlight, it is not 120hz, it is not thinner than a strand of hair, it does not connect wirelessly or offer widgets or video streaming, and it is not 3D compatible (a feature I sincerely hope does not catch on for cinema or television - who wants to wear 3D glasses all evening?).



But if you don't want to spend a lot, don't need the TV to be a conversation piece while it is turned off, don't need to the TV to perform functions that your other devices would likely make redundant, and are looking primarily for decent quality picture and good value - then I'd recommend this TV to you.



Full specs can be found at the following location: [...] LG 32LD450 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV

I have had this TV for about 2 months and really am enjoying it. It has a great picture and color clarity. Works well with DVD, VHS, blu-ray/ PS3, wii, and a computer hooked up. I have all of this hooked up constantly and there were plenty of different types of ports to make it all work. The only negative is the menu system. For some things you have to go through 3 or 4 screens to get to the setting that you want. Not a huge deal, but it could be better.

This is my first flat panel TV, and I shopped around alot before I purchased this set. It came promptly, was very well packed for shipment, and came out of the box in pristine condition. I mounted it in the bedroom, on the Cheetah brand wall mount, and used the screws supplied with the set that would normally have been used for the table mount. They fit the wall mount holes as well, which made it nice. The only problem there is that the wall mount bracket blocks one of the HDMI jacks.



The set works fine, and the picture quality is excellent, especially on Blue Ray DVD's. I don't have my HD satellite service hooked up yet, but I am very happy with the set, and I'm sure that my satellite HD reception will be as nice as the Blue Ray DVD's.



All in all, a very positive ordering experience, and a very good TV.

Ordered the TV and it arrived quickly, great service from Amazon. Hooked it up to get over the air programming and to my PC via HDMI - exceptional, but not perfect, picture. Colors were good after calibrating, got 1:1 pixel mapping, and viewing angle on this was pretty good. Black levels were alright, not great but not bad enough to break the deal. But what bothered me the most was when I started watching movies and TV shows. I noticed blurring/motion lag with the picture with both HDMI and the built-in tuner. I've owned other HDTVs and this was the only TV I've noticed this on. The picture blew me away at first but after seeing the motion blur I knew down the road I wouldn't be happy with it. Sent it back because I'd rather do that than to sell it a year from now to "upgrade" my TV. BTW you can turn off the ON/OFF indicator light at the corner of the TV by going into the menu if you find it distracting.



Pros

+ Great Colors

+ Good Viewing Angles

+ Works great ac a PC monitor



Cons

- Terrible Motion Blur

- Mediocre Blacks



At the end of the day you get what you pay for. It's not a terrible TV but this motion blur problem doesn't exist on other 60hz LCDs. Sadly I wouldn't recommend this TV to a friend. - 120hz - Lcd Tv - 1080p - Hdtv'

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Electric Sharpener - school supplies, pencil sharpeners

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This is a great product. I love it. This sharpened pencils perfectly--even when my third graders sharpened them. Until that fateful day in January.... A student shoved a pencil in eraser first.... (So it was perfect from August to January.) That day in January I took it home and finally was able to remove a giant eraser-tip, but the sharpener wobbled and wasn't perfect anymore. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it failed. Now that it's April, it can handle one pencil before it dies--and it better be a Ticonderoga pencil or it won't work at all. (There is a warranty, but I'm sure misuse nullifies the warranty.)



I will be replacing it, as my students spend all day sharpening their pencils on hand-cranks that don't really work right. I will just sharpen 30 pencils each morning, which would take less than five minutes with this sharpener in peak condition. X-ACTO Teacher Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener with SmartStop, Black (1675)

I have suffered for years with the drudgery of using the cheaper x-acto model that Staples sells. I am so happy to finally have a sharpener that works! It's amazing what a difference there is between the two, and who needs the aggravation of broken pencil leads, dull points, and fussy kids? These days, one less unnecessary stress is much appreciated.

I am a teacher and have bought several pencil sharpeners and have always been let down. This is absolutely the BEST pencil sharpener I have ever used! Other teachers have come to my classroom to use it and have since gone out to buy the same one!! It is fabulous!! If you need a fast sharpener that will last a long time, this is the one for you!

This sharpener worked great for about a year. NOW, it takes forever to sharpen and makes a HORRENDOUS noise. I had a previous model that was great for 4 years until a student put a crayon in it. The new version is horrible. I had an electrician check it out for me to see if the noise could be fixed. All plastic parts inside and the teeth on the wheels have broken off.



DON'T BUY if you think it will last a while.

This pencil sharpener works beautifully...does a magnificent job sharpening, and automatically stops (and a light comes on) when the pencil is sharp. Seems well made & I expect it to last a long time in my classroom!

I was thrilled to finally get a sharpener for my classroom. However, I sharpened about 20 pencils and noticed that all of them were sharpened, but they had one end higher than the other, with the wood of the pencil coverering part of the lead. They did not sharpen evenly. I thought it was because it was new but after sharpening 40 pencils all had the same result.

I teach 2nd grade and sharpen hundreds of pencils. Never again will I buy this or any other X-Acto electric sharpener. They burn out and jam constantly. On my teacher's salary I am tired of buying worthless sharpeners.

I have a 6 and 8 year old daughter who are in first and third grade. This pencil sharpener seems to work great. It accomodates all sizes of pencils. The smart stop feature works well. It lets them know when to stop sharpening so that the points do not break in the machine. Highly recommend

Bought this for my 1st grade classroom in September. Holding up well and very happy. We sharpen a minimum of 22 pencils daily. I allow students to use it, but with supervision so they aren't all rushing it at once. Someone did attempt to insert a pencil in by the eraser and the sharpener ate some of the metal around it. I was able to unplug it and remove the jam. Another time a pencil had a decorative plastic wrap on it. That also caused a jam but was removed. After each jam the sharpener resumed working immediately without further problems. Really like the blue light that tells when the pencil is sharp - keeps the kids from leaving the pencil in until there's nothing left of it. - Pencil Sharpeners - Pencil Sharpener - Electric Sharpener - School Supplies'

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Apple Ipad

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It's not an Ipad, or a Xoom, or A Galaxy Tab, but it doesn't pretend to be. It came from China (seems to be where you go for an "almost-like-the -original" without the price). This tablet is great for the $200 I paid for it.



The box states that it is a Mobile Internet Device, and supports the following:



E-reader: Came with The Holy Bible gratis. Easy to use/flip pages. Slightly customizable, (a few typeface sizes, 4 typefaces, flip style)



Wi-Fi: No problems finding networks quickly. Took a few tries to connect and stay that way, but once it did it stayed connected at max strength to my home Network. Have held it by every side and never lost connection. YouTube and other Android compatible streaming sites are just fine, too.



Movie & Music player: Yes. But use headphones if you want good sound on either. I can't really see myself using this for music, I've got an old iPod for that. The resolution is in fact 1024x600, so videos display pretty well.



Touch screen: Probably my biggest gripe. It seems slow to respond, and sometime needs a longer or firmer touch to recognize; and sometimes just a brushed fingertip will select or scroll your page. I read with my fingers, so it's an issue for me (But that's just me and my own problem). Overall, the screen is pretty responsive, and suits my non power-user needs.



Easy link to App Store: Ugh. A pain. Although, the SlideME Marketplace does have a 'sort by' function that pretty is detailed, but I recommend only using the 'Search' function. Or the menu button in the upper right to gain access to the 'Top Rated' and other buttons. That could definitely use some work.



Again, the box states that it is a Mobile Internet Device. Don't expect the world from it, just part of it.



/thumbsup Sylvania SYTAB10MT 10-Inch Magni Tablet (Black)

I was more than happy to receive this Tablet with Android 2.1 and wait for Sylvania's update but this product actually came to me preloaded with Android 2.2!!!!



Also, for a resistive screen, it's very responsive- as close to capacitive as I've seen with out it actually being so.



I've already started downloading Apps and its been responding very well.



For the money, this is a great buy!

I have been researching tablets since before X-mas 2010. This market has exploded. I find that the "tablet pc" market is like the wild, wild west right now.



This is a "decent tablet" for anyone learning about Android operating systems. It's not a high-end tablet that I would consider future-proof, but is good for the basic's.



My real concern is the support. The model number is SYTAB10MT. However, my device says it's SYNET10LP. DigitalGadgets (The real name of manufacturer and support) does'nt even list it as a product on their website.



Also, as a previous reviewer noted, it said update availible, only took about 7 minutes, said "wrong wrap".



This is like any low-end tablet. Android is so new and the custom ROM's out there are so far ahead of the manufacturer's OS, it's hard to gauge.



You get what you pay for. I'm not spending $500 on any tablet. For $200, it works.



It is a (basically) Flytouch II. If your intrested research that, I was going to "Flash" it with a custom ROM...but I'll wait a bit to see if "DG" provides support in the next week or so.



I have'nt decided yet as this is "First Impressions" but I might RMA it and buy the GTAB...and flash it...lol.



NOTES: It's 256mb ram.

No Flash support (from what I can tell)

No manufacturer support. (I will give them the benefit of the doubt as I think they're new at this).

Seems to be sturdy, decent build quality.

Has the ports you might want in a tablet.

Not a "speed demon" but can download Apps from Amazon and others OK.

Don't know about Music or Video but the speakers are'nt Great.

Screen is OK after you get used to it, and I have no nails, pudgy fingers.



In summary..I returned the Archos 7 ht v.1 and doubled my investment in this tablet. Really like the bigger screen, but much less portable. This is a decent product for the price. But like anything electronic, better is just around the corner, at a higher price.



3.5 stars conditionally



Feel free to post comments, I'll check them and respond if I can for the next 2 weeks or so.....

This is a rebranded Gome Flytouch II with a modified outer casing and certified for import into the US. The "Android 2.2" that this tablet is supposed to have (and which you will find does not unwrap for this product if you try to do a system update) isn't a full version as this tablet only has 256MB memory (I believe full Froyo requires 512MB). My suggestion is not to fool around with the firmware too much and don't try to update the system as I am not aware of an available restore image (I am willing to be corrected if someone can actually get the system update to work)



The specifications listed at Amazon and other sites are actually for Sylvania's 7" tablet (and even those aren't accurate), not for the 10" tablet. The actual specifications for this tablet are:



* Arm 11, 1GHz (the iPhone2G used an ARM 11 at 400MHz for comparison; this is the previous generation ARM but is perfectly competent, and fast enough for this tablet

* 10.1" resistive (not capacitative) touch screen; Hint: use your fingernail rather than the pad of your fingers, and you won't need the stylus. It's a resistive touch screen, so needs a sharper depression to activate than capacitative touch, which just requires a wet object to disrupt the field ... and forget about multi-touch

* Display 1024x600 (not 800x480); 16:9 aspect ratio

* Battery: 3800mah (not 1400mah)

* 2.1 megapixel camera (not 1.3)

* 256MB RAM

* 2GB Micro SD Card included (in slot 1) ... I can't actually tell if there are 2GB of flash memory, and at startup sound that might be a disk drive. There seem to be a few GB of internal storage somewhere.

* 2 Micro SD Card Slots (Up to 16GB)... slot 2 is read only

* 2 USB Slots (regular size)

* HDMI output

* Stylus

* Size: 6.5x11x0.5" (not 12x10x3.5", which is the size of the box that it came in)

* Android DG3.20 O/S (whatever that is, DG for DigitalGadgets) ... I actually do not believe that this is updateable to Android 2.2 because memory is only 256MB (but I'm willing to be corrected if someone is actually successful with the update)

* Uses the SlideME app market, but you can download .apk directly on your computer, and put them on the SD card in slot 1 to expand your selection



Despite all the misinformation, it is a great deal at $189, and is fast and reliable. If you want a 10" tablet for less than $200, this is your best choice in my opinion.'

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