Dell Inspiron Adapter - laptop charger, notebook power adapters

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The charger that came with my laptop became very corroded right where it connects, and my laptop wouldn't charge. My battery power was at 2% and I had to sit near an outlet to use my computer; if the charger fell out the computer would instantly die. So I started looking for a replacement.



I was a bit nervous about this charger working on my Dell 1501 when it claimed to work on 26 different models, but it matched the specs of my current charger--65W, 19.5V--and the price was hard to beat. On the Dell website they wanted $80 for a replacement charger, one that was only 3 feet long! So I gave this a try. It looks a bit different from my old charger, but it works, and my laptop is charging as we speak, for the first time in a month. Seller SIB shipped it quite fast; it arrived on the third day after ordering, and I only paid for standard shipping.



We'll see if I have any long term issues, but at this point it looks like I got a better charger (about seven feet long instead of three) at just over a quarter of the price I would have paid by going through Dell for an "official" replacement.





IMPORTANT UPDATE 11-23-09: Bear in mind that extra parts like the charger are sometimes included in your computer's service warranty, if you purchased one. It turns out that my warranty did include the charger, so I really didn't have to buy this charger at all. And since I threw out my old Dell charger when I bought this non-Dell one, I don't have it anymore to exchange for a new Dell one! NEW Laptop/Notebook AC Adapter/Battery Charger Power Supply Cord compatible with Dell Inspiron 1150 1420 1501 1505 1520 1521 1525 1526 6000 6000D 6400 8500 8600

This item arrived Friday 6/12/09 and as soon as it arrived I tried it on my Inspiron 1505 and my son's 1501 and it did not charge either. I contacted these people on Friday and got one response that said they would gladly exchange or fully refund the product, but they need more information to make sure it wasn't a technical issue. I responded back and gave them all of the information they requested and here it is 2 days later and I have not gotten any response at all. At first I was willing to exchange, but now I don't want to deal with people that take your money and leave you hanging. I needed to get this issue resolved as soon as possible as my son is leaving out of town and will need to take our only working adapter.

So please beware if you buy this product it may not work and they will take their time responding to you!!!

Within seconds of using for the first time, it caused the Dell 1525 laptop to smoke and pop. Technician said the adapter had wrong polarity. The refund does not cover the damages...not by a long shot. Everyone is pointing fingers so far. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY BUYING FROM THIS COMPANY EVER!!! My daughters brand new graduation gift is ruined.

I totally understand the favorable reviews...I agreed when I first used two of these Dell laptop power adapters...they are almost identical to the power adpaters we got when we bought our Dell laptops (so, no--they're not lightweight or built for ultra heavy use nor do they span great distances...they're basically the same weight, size and length of the Dell adapters). But there's a reason they're $80 less than any other adapter--the product quality is awful. It's now been two months of moderate use. The first one died a month ago, and in a disturbing way...I plugged it into the wall and the cord that leads from the wall to the adapter actually shorted and started a fire. No lie...an actual fire. I blew it out right away, but after that I didn't trust the other one to be out of my sight while in use. But it worked, so I stuck with it. Then last night, I pulled the wall plug out and one of the two flat prongs stayed in my wall socket. Seriously? I didn't even notice it at first. Can you say electrocution hazard? I knew you could. Maybe these are rare cases of failed quality, but that's enough for me to say you're taking a chance probably not worth taking if you buy this product. All those who gave this product such a great review should provide a followup rating after six months of use--I'm guessing many of those 4-star and 5-star reviews would vanish.

I always depend on owner reviews with an item like this as you will find some are junk and some are just fine... Many reviews for this item said it worked just fine and it does for us also.

Seems to be a wide variety of quality out there these days.



The one we bought charges the battery pack and runs the Dell Inspiron 1501 without problem.

THIS notebook has the optional extended capacity battery pack from Dell also.



Will this replacement power adapter last as long as the original Dell AC adapter? Won't know until it quits, but will report back when it does to let everyone know. Although the original Dell that came with the notebook didn't last very long IMO, around two years I guess.



Everything breaks sooner or later, its value depends on what you paid and how long it worked, at this price, even a year would be ahead of the original Dell unit.

Maybe even 6 months would be good, going by the price of the replacement direct from Dell.

We shall see how it goes, but I've already ordered a second one to use at the office, at these prices might as well not carry an AC adapter back and forth IMO.



All volts,watts & amps on the label matched the original unit, computer side plug matched and fit well and has the positive on the center post.



Note that SOME electronics use the reverse on the DC side (notebook end) and have the positive pole on the outside, so be sure you are ordering the right one on the computer end. Reversed polarity is a sure way to blow more than the new AC adapter out.



It does not have the rubber belt to hold cord around adapter like Dell, but I think that is bad idea on the original adapter as it bends the DC side connection too hard, this replacement adapter also has a third wire grounded AC line unlike the Dell unit which is always good.



Be careful which one you order through Amazon, there are several 3rd party suppliers and not all of them give the same details but still use the same photo. The one from "Super Deal" lists the input/output numbers and that it fit my notebook, some don't... some have BAD reviews, this one has pretty good reviews and they all look the same at first sight, read the details and specs first



Cord length is 18 inches less than Dell unit.



Both of the replacements have a total cord length of 92 inches not counting the adapter box, 46 inches of cord on both AC and DC sides.



Original Dell has total cord length of 110 inches not counting the adapter box, 36 inches on the AC side and 74 inches on the AC side. Not really a problem as I plug them into a power strip that makes up for this and has it's own circuit breaker.



Power plug on the DC end (computer end);



Dell unit measures 9/32" outside diameter with 7/32" inside diameter (negative pole)



THIS replacement measures 9/32" outside diameter with 7/32" inside diameter (negative pole) and does not fall out.



It would seem that Dell uses two sizes of plug that goes into the computer, if you get the smaller size and needed the larger it will keep falling out as many have had happen.



Please NOTE, I'm talking about using this on a two year old Dell Inspiron 1501, they might have changed the plug size needed on other notebook models AND might even change sizes within the same model over time. Be sure to check the size of yours and IF possible the size of the replacement you are going to order.



"Super Deal" page on Amazon also lists a 12 month warranty... good/bad hard to say, but it is given.

No doubt price of warranty shipping each way would buy a new unit outright anyway.



My order was filled by "Super Deal" and they got the order out very fast and was delivered ahead of time given.



I've seen some reviews that just sound like horrible results and have to wonder if some of these people had other things, like their battery packs go bad without knowing it and tried to fix the situation with this adapter only to find out it gets hot and quits trying to power through a shorted battery pack that was the real problem in the first place.

Of course, BOTH could be bad at the same time so just be sure this is the whole fix for your power/charging problem first.



One big item to consider is something I found while searching the problem on the Internet;



Some Dell notebooks are programmed to detect when a non-Dell power adapter is used, and will restrict the ability of third-party adapters to charge the battery but still supply power to keep it running. There may very well be various combinations of trouble if Dell has tried to defeat owners when they try to bypass Dells high prices.



Can be the same with replacement battery packs also, Dell uses "Smart" packs that have their own electronics in them in order to try and keep all sales in house. Mixed results from people who try to buy and use outside sources.



Try not to drop your adapter, that COULD also lead to some problems you are reading in many reviews... knock out one little component and you stop electrical output.



Keep your power adapter as cool as you can. Do not pile things on top of it, or let it slip under furniture etc. Also, realize that if you have it on a rug or carpet, it can not cool as well as it would on the desk or bare floor.



Do know though that even the expensive power adapters can and will get hot to the touch when they are working to full output, so some of the cheaper made units with lower end materials used for the case and cords could get too hot and fail. If it's the cable or plug, it will short out after it melts enough to let the wires make contact with each other.



I can only wonder how many reported problems are because of cord/wire failures rather than the power converter itself. Would be interesting to know how many of the problem units always get their cords wrapped around them for transport or storage. I for one do not wrap the cords as that can weaken them where they attach to the unit.



Too bad that reviewers don't always say which seller they bought from when they say "junk" or "great item" at least there would be a chance to weed out the worst units from same suppliers and come up with some kind of list of best place and unit to buy.



If you are worried, you could try one in the next higher priced adapter/chargers which is about three to four times this price... but still much less than OEM from the notebook Mfg.

For example;OEM Dell Ac Adapter Laptop Charger for Dell INSPIRON ,Dell XPS ,Dell Studio, Dell Latitude ,Dell Vostro, P/N PA-10 PA10 90w 90 watt Genuine/Original/OEM Portable Charger for Laptop Notebook Computer Battery Charger Power Supply Cord Plug



After that, you can still step up to a more expensive universal adapter like the one from Targus for example;Targus Premium Laptop Charger (AC/DC) APM69US (Piano Black)



Update 8/27/2010

Our two units are still working just fine and we have had no problems at all. Coming up on the next time period where some have had failures so will be watching for trouble and will report any here when it happens. - Laptop Power Adapters - Laptop Charger - Notebook Power Adapters - Dell Replacement Ac Adapter'

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Blueproton - nike, nike plus

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In world where tracking the awesomeness of your run seem to be more and more imperative - actually, I don't even know what that means.



The Nike + technology includes this little device that fits in a little hollowed out area beneath the insert of your favorite Nike shoe. The device is essentially a pedometer that is pretty darn accurate. It transmits information to either a Nike armband/wrist band or an iPod nano and helps runners or walkers track their distance, time, and speed.



First, you won't feel the device in your shoe. I read a review on another website in which a nice lady was complaining bitterly about how she could feel it in her shoe. Chances are, she failed to remove the little foam patch that currently occupies the little area where the Nike + sensor is supposed to go. Once removed, the sensor will fit in that hole and is flush with the bottom of the inside of the shoe. Once you put the insert back in over the sensor, you'll never know it's there. I also read someone else indicate that they could feel a weight difference once it was in the shoe. This is, in a word, absurd. If your body is so finely tuned that you can detect a weight difference between the shoe with the device and the shoe without it, you are truly an amazing human being, and I suspect you have x-ray vision and can run faster than a speeding bullet.



The reason the product gets 4 stars and not 5 is this: The website is less than impressive. The sensor transmits information to your wristband or iPod and can then be used to track your performance on Nike's website. It's nice that you can do this. The device comes, right out of the box, essentially "accurate" for the average runner, but it can be fine tuned for those that want even more accurate results. Where the website fails though, is its inability to provide some fairly basic information about a run. It can tell you your pace at a number of graphed points on your run, but it doesn't tell you - and this is really sort of nuts - how fast you ran each mile. Rather, when you click on the point on the graph at each mile marker, it tells you your pace at that moment in your run.



There are alternative websites that apparently can provide the "rest of the story" and give you the information you are seeking, and a simple internet search will provide you with their names.... but it is rather odd that Nike hasn't fixed this aspect of the site.



The Nike+ community is, overall, very supportive and pleasant. The site is useful to track your runs, set goals, participate in challenges, etc.



I've compared the accuracy to a gps running watch and I believe that the accuracy is essentially the same. I found that I could access some of the information on the gps watch a little easuer than Nike + but, I found the gps watch to be a bit bulky. I do like how with Nike Plus, you have the option of wearing a wrist band or an iPod Nano, in your pocket or strapped to your arm. This allows users to select an option that is best for their comfort. There are adaptors available that will allow you to use Nike + with other shoe brands. I have NOT tested those.



Another helpful tip.... Nike has finally gotten with the program and made running shoes in a variety of widths. Accordingly, if you, like me, could "never own a pair of Nike running shoes" because they were "too narrow and I have Fred Flinstone feet" take another look. Now that shoes come in different widths, you will be pleasantly surprised. This means the Nike + technology can appeal to a wider clientele - like those of us that are not built like sleek, running machines.



One final note.... I took the Nike + on a hike and found that in steep sections, the device could not be accurrate. This is because you must move at a certain pace with a reasonable stride for the device to work. When hiking a mountain, you often take short steps and move slower than the device can record (or, coming down, longer strides, etc) so don't expect the device to accurately capture that kind of a hike. As for gps technology on mountain hikes, it's a mixed bag by the time you factor in tree cover, pace, stride, etc. Just FYI.



I recommend Nike + I use it, and I like it, and I've been using it for about 5 months now. As a beginning runner, it's accurate enough for me, it's motivating, in a sense, and well worth the investment. With website improvements, this is a 5 star device.



If you have questions, post them in the comment section and I'll answer.... Thanks. Nike + iPod Sensor for Sports Kit (ONLY SENSOR) - NA0013-100

As other reviewers have noted, this sensor didn't work. It is the second sensor I purchased in order to replace the original sensor. I first bought the Nike + iPod 4 years ago and used the original and one replacement sensor. However, after this experience of throwing away $40 on non-working items, and recognizing how difficult this was to calibrate to my individual stride, I have chosen to upgrade to a GPS trainer. - Nike - Running - Ipod - Nike Plus'

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Camera Accessory Bags

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At ten dollars, this camera is great value for money. It is as good, if not better than, fifty dollar camera bag from Canon. I use it for video camera Canon HV-20. The Zeikos bag has 2 adjustable compartments, and I use one for charger and one for the camera. Most other bags, including Canon, have just one big compartment where it is hard to squeeze in camera and the charger. Two zippered side pockets can be used for mini DV tapes, remote and memory cards but are too small for extra battery. The back pocket can also be used for thin objects like memory card, manual etc. Construction appears sturdy but padding could be thicker. Shoulder strap and handle work well. Overall, excellent value for money. Zeikos ZE-CA48B Deluxe Soft Medium Camera and Video Bag

I purchased this camera bag for my Canon Powershot SX20IS Digital Camera with 20x zoom. It fits nicely in the bag, along with the lens hood, battery charger and extra batteries in a separate zippered compartment. Very compact, yet plenty of room for the camera and extras. Two small side compartments that have no way to secure so are basically worthless for anything of value. Has a belt loop, handle, and shoulder strap. The camera case might be a little too bulky to loop through your belt. I have returned 2 other bags that did not fit my camera well before I found this little gem.

This is a very well made bag, but watch your camera size lol this medium bag only holds one with equipment, not two!How ever, I am inclined to simply buy a second bag as this one is awesome! Great compartments with easy accessibility, and believe it or not ,the small size only makes it easy and comfortable to carry and doesn't get in the way! Two thumbs up on this bag! :D

I bought this last spring for my Canon SX20IS and have found it to be a great little bag. Granted, I don't carry around big extra lenses, but it fits the camera and other miscellaneous stuff just fine. I don't want to carry a camera bag and a purse and this bag has plenty of room to stow the camera and all the stuff I usually pack in my purse - wallet, tissues, glasses, keys, pencils, pens, chapstick, cell phone and more. For the price, it can't be beat.

After seeing the prices of other camera bags, I chose this one. I'm glad I did, it's a steal. I have not yet had any issues with this bag. If your camera has a medium size lens attached (like an 80-200mm) that's all you'll be able to fit in it, and it'll be tight. However, with a smaller lens, I am able to fit my camera (Rebel T2i) with attached lens (kit 18-55mm), and the battery charger and some cords in it. Be aware of that. It does have side pockets for storing memory cards, lens filters, etc, which is nice. I have recently outgrown the bag, and am probably going to purchase a second one of these for just lenses and other items. The shoulder strap is very basic and in my opinion doesn't extend long enough, but that may just be preference. Also the strap latches are plastic, not extremely durable, but not really cheap either. The velcro divider does it's job fine. It says it's water resistant, and I agree with that; I can see it protecting against some water, but probably not prolonged exposure like rain. The inner lining isn't fabric, it's nylon, like a wind breaker.

Overall I like the bag, and it's definitely a bargain. I wish it were a little larger, but if you need a larger bag, buy a different model (or 2 of these).

It's cheap, does it's job, if only they had slightly better zippers this bag would have been a winner for me. IT did fit my Nikon D3000 with it's 18-55 mm Lens with some space to spare, I was also able to squeeze in a spare 55-200 lens.



Buy it if you won't be using the zipper a lot.'

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Sand And Water Activity Center

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My 5 year old and 18 month old play with this toy daily. I have only sand in it, but when it warms up, I will take sand out and put water only. I don't like the mess of sand and water. They have made a sand soup and it didn't impress me. If you don't mind to clean up a little sand here and there. You can relax and watch your kids play at least 20-30 minutes every day. Two to 3 kids can play together. It doesn't take much space, cover is vey secure. Step2 Sand and Water Transportation Station

There are two major issues with the sand and water table - 1) cover is not waterproof, and 2) the sand doesn't play nice with the accessories - they don't really work because the sand clogs up the gears.



I'll go through my experience with the sand and water table in order of events. If you don't want to read all of it, the gist is: I like it, but a plain raised sand table would be an upgrade.



Before I went out to get sand, it just had water in it. That was pretty good - the boats floated in it, the water worked well with the spinning wheel and other accessories. My son wasn't that interested in it, though. So I put some rice in it, and that went over well, but I wasn't interested in cleaning up spilled/wet rice and I wanted it outdoors. So I went to a hardware store and found a bag of sandbox sand. The sandbox sand was basically gravel. It was too big for the holes in the funnels, and scratched up the plastic. Because the cover isn't waterproof - it got wet, and when it got wet it was a muddy mess. Which is my fault for not knowing the difference between play sand and sandbox sand. Anyway it was a wet mess. It wasn't drying out on its own so I dumped out most of the puddle and tried to dry the sand out by keeping it in the sun and turning over the sand. I "played" in the sandbox a lot more than my son ever did, so it sat unused until the next spring.



So I took out the gravel, cleaned all the leftover dirt out, and found some play sand... which is about as fine grained as salt. Put the new sand in, sewed vinyl to the underside of the cover (with a gap in the seam to allow excess water to drain over the side... this works so-so. Well, the play sand is fine enough to go through the holes, and it was really great until the wheels stopped turning. The tipsy thing stopped tipping. The sand was getting into all the crevices and sticking them up. So they don't work. The funnels still work, though, and this way I don't have so much to take apart and store when the table isn't being used (if I don't put it away, it blows away).



I buried some bugs in the sand, and my kid plays in it so much I grab a book before we go out. I think if it was just a sand table - no accessories, not divided up, it would be an improvement.

My 2 year old loves, loves, loves this toy. He will get lost in play for hours it seems. I love that he has the opportunity to play with sand without having to sit in it. He loves to play with water and it is simple to refill time and time again. My only 2 complaints are that the sand doesn't seem to pour through the spouts. They always get clogged. Also, I wish there were an easier way to drain water without having to tip the whole thing over. Right now we are using it as just a water table, the mixing of the sand and water is quite messy and I think we will try it again when he is a bit older. We do plan on switching it occasionally and making it just a sand table for a while.In all I think it is a good purchase and well made and perfect for curious toddlers who love to make messes!

The Step2 Sand and Water Transportation Station is great fun for our 17 month old granddaughter. She had so much fun playing and splashing her hands in the water and making the water wheels turn. I purchased a child's umbrella from Lowes and placed it in the hole in the center of the table, works great. We are planning on taking it to the beach this summer. The table holds 2 gallons of water on each side and when finished playing, just let the plugs out and the water drains. There is a nice durable cover that comes with it and fits perfect until the next playtime begins. Would highly reccommend this for a 12 month - 3 year old to have fun with.

After researching all the water tables out there I chose this one. I thought the track/train trucks would be entertaining since my daughter loves trains. My son was impressed with it for 20 mins but then moved on. But he is 5, I think he's on the older side for it. I bought it more for my daughter who is 23 mos. She was excited about it for a week but now she takes it apart more than play with it how it's suppose to be played. I only have water in right now. I think the water/sand table together would be very messy. It was very easy to put together and it seems to be made quite well. I think it's fine overall. Maybe my kids are just spolied because nothing really keeps their attention for very long.'

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Ipad 2 Leather Case - ipad 2, ipad leather case

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Yoobao Executive Leather...188g....leather..........kickstand

CaseCrown Bold Standby.....226g....faux leather...kickstand

BearMotion Leather:...........291g....leather .........kickstand

SwitchEasy Canvas:...........392g...."canvas".......3 grooves



I've tested the 4 cases above with an iPad2. Each is a portfolio case. You can find reviews of each online. I found good video reviews of each except Bear.



Three of these are "kickstand" cases. That is, the cover folds back and slips into a notch (the "kickstand") which holds the cover in a certain way that creates a stand. One case (SwitchEasy) doesn't use the kickstand but instead has grooves on the inside cover which the side of the case can slide into to create a stand.



All cases had magnets on the cover that turned the iPad on/off. This function worked well with all of them. Also, none of them had any problem with the magnets turning the case off if you flipped the cover around back, as some of other cases do (I had the latest version of the Yoobao, which apparently fixed that problem in an earlier version).



The Bear Motion was my favorite. The review below goes from lightest to heaviest.



YOOBAO EXECUTIVE. A glove for the iPad that was just a bit too flimsy for me.

Pros:

Very light. By far the lightest. It is basically a thin leather glove that goes around the iPad, and then a thin leather portfolio cover. You barely noticed the extra weight/bulk.



Cons:

1. Though made well, I didn't think it lived up to the vaunted reports of "Yoobao quality" that some other reviewers mentioned. A few of the holes on top were slightly off, and I wasn't really impressed with the look of the black leather and the off-white stitching.

2. The kickstand worked, but not as well as the other two kickstand cases in this review. Because the Yoobao is so light and thin, the cover would slip out of the kickstand notch sometimes if you were moving it around in your lap or in bed. No problem of course if it was static, like on a table.

3. Most annoying to me, the cover magnets were not strong enough to keep the cover closed if you turned it upside down or just grabbed it to carry it a certain way. In other words, the flap would flap open, turning the thing on and then off again when it flapped closed. It seemed to do this every time I picked it up.

4. It offers only a very thin layer between your iPad and the outside world (not a con for me but perhaps for others). It's fine for walking into a meeting or putting in your briefcase. But if you were concerned about the iPad getting banged around and wanted serious protection, it's not the case for you (particularly with the flap issue noted above).



CASECROWN BOLD STANDBY - A well made faux leather case. My runner-up. It is very close in design to the Bear

Pros:

1. least expensive of the lot

2. well made, everything works.

3. second lightest, while giving almost as much protection as the heavier models. Indeed, I would say it's got the best weight and bulk of the 4.

4. faux leather is actually quite nice. Unless closely inspected, hard to tell it's not the real thing. It looks smart.



Cons:

1. The volume buttons are just a tad difficult to reach, you have to kind of push your way in there. (The Bear has a bit of this but it's so slight as not to be an issue.)

2. After handling the Bear leather case, you can kind of tell the CaseCrown is not real leather when it's in your hands. It's just something I noticed. You might not.

3. Perhaps because of its lighter weight and bulk, or its build quality, it's just a bit looser and flimsier than the Bear. This might not sound like much, but over time it started to annoy me. For instance, when you flipped the cover behind the iPad to hold it open, or when you put it in its kickstand to create a stand, the cover had a "looseness" not found in the heavier cases. That is, it would come off its stand, or would flop around a bit, or otherwise just feel a bit loose and cheap. Another minor example is that the cover, while it always worked to turn the iPad off when you closed it, sometimes didn't line up exactly with the edges of the screen the way it did with all the other cases. These examples may seem minor, and perhaps they are, but as I say, after experiencing the feel of the Bear - the looseness of the CaseCrown started to bug me.



BEAR MOTION LEATHER. A really well made leather case. My first choice. It is very close in design to the CaseCrown.

Pros:

1. To me, had the best overall "Feel". Fine leather and acceptable weight. The Bear is 100g heavier than the Yoobao, which to my hand felt acceptable. In contrast, the SwitchEasy is 100g heavier than the Bear and, again, to my taste, was just 100g too much - see discussion of SwitchEasy below). The CaseCrown is similar to the Bear but a bit lighter and cheaper (see below)

2. The case was sturdy and offered good protection all around. It of course offered more protection than the Yoobao. It also perhaps had a bit more than CaseCrown (because it was a bit thicker, but they were more or less comparable) and a bit less than SwitchEasy. It was light enough to carry into a meeting but sturdy enough to throw in a knapsack an feel it was secure.

3. The magnets work flawlessly, closed with a "snap" and kept it closed until you wanted to open it. Best magnets of the lot.

4. The stand worked very well. The best of the kickstand cases, probably because, again, the leather was thicker than with the other two and so everything just stayed in place a bit more.



Cons: All these "cons" are very much a matter of personal taste

1. It's probably about average weight for these things but just slightly heavier than I'd like. If I had my druthers, the weight and thinness of the CaseCrown would be what I wanted, coupled with the quality and sturdiness of the Bear.

2. It's the least "cool" looking of the 4 cases. It's just a conservative black leather case, with no real "flash". SwitchEasy is by far the coolest looking. The Yoobao might also be viewed by some as cool though I personally didn't like it so much. The CaseCrown and Bear are similar, but CC probably edges out the Bear in that the Bear is a bit thicker and boxier.

3. The leather covers almost all of the black borders of the screen. The other two kickstand cases left a bit more black exposed, which I preferred aesthetically, and the SwitchEasy leaves all of it showing (which, again, looks cool). I couldn't find anything functionally wrong with this. Although one reviewer mentioned that it might get in the way of certain programs where you had to swipe to the edge of the screen, I didn't have that experience.



SWITCHEASY CANVAS - A cool, innovative case but for me, a bit too much bulk.

Pros:

1. Exceptionally well made. The strongest and sturdiest of the bunch, probably offering the most protection.

3. The grooves worked well as a stand, though because I use the iPad a lot in bed and on the couch, I think I may prefer the kickstand system, though it really is a matter of taste.

2. To my eye, a very cool looking case, the coolest of the bunch. The "canvas" isn't canvas but some high tech material. The material and design were top notch. I also loved the way the iPad was held in the plastic shell backing so that - unlike the other three - the whole of the screen was uncovered (black border and all).



Cons:

1. Too heavy. This is of course a matter of taste. I tried it for days and really wanted to prefer it, but in the end the heaviness (and the cover issue discussed below) just started to get to me. As I mentioned above, it's just 100g heavier than the Bear but that was 100g too much. I'm a strong adult male. I carry around a laptop in my briefcase all the time. But I wanted my iPad light, and this just made it a bit too heavy for me.

2. Too bulky. Related to the above and, as above, a matter of taste. To me, just a bit too much thickness when you were actually holding it and, for instance, folding the flap back around behind it to work with the screen.

3. The cover. The cover has magnets, which worked fine, but it also has a curved extension that bends over the side and kind of clicks it closed. This extension bugged me. It didn't easily close. You kind of had to push and force it over the side (if you didn't do this, the magnets wouldn't connect and turn the thing off, and the cover would not be secured. I suspect it may have worn in over time, but I used it on and off for a week and it was always a bit of a chore to actually open and close the thing. This really got to be annoying, particularly compared to the others that so effortlessly opened and closed.

4. Since it uses a "groove" rather than "kickstand" design, you had to kind of pull part of the iPad off of the back base (where it was held by Velcro) to put it in the grooves and stand it up. Not a big deal but, again, just an added bit of work that the other cases didn't have. Over time, this annoyed me a bit.

5. I loved the material, but even with the black version that I had, I felt it might start showing stains, hand sweat, etc. over time in ways the leather and faux leather cases wouldn't. However, I'm not sure of this and so it may be an unfair comment.



SUMMATION:

I ended up taking the BearMotion because of build quality, functionality, hand feel and acceptable weight. I wish it had been slightly lighter and thinner (like the CaseCrown) while keeping its build quality/feel (which was better than the CaseCrown) - and of course if it looked a bit cooler -- but I felt for me it was the best of the lot. The CaseCrown was the runner up but ultimately, the feel and quality of the Bear won me over, beating out the slightly lighter, slightly trimmer, slightly cheaper, CaseCrown. The SwitchEasy is a great case, but just too big and bulky for me, and the cover clip bugged me. I didn't like the Yoobao's because it's overall look didn't work for me and, most importantly, the cover flap came open whenever it was tilted. The lightness was a great asset though and the protection it offered would have been enough for me if other factors had been more appealing.



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First, I must say that the customer service from PhoneDevil has been second to none. If you are on the fence as to whether or not to order this product, go ahead. If it doesn't work for you, they will do everything they can to make it right if you are not happy.



This product I found not to do what I needed it to do. For me, it fingerprinted too easily and was too difficult to clean. By wife had a similar experience with her makeup making the phone smudge too much. Perhaps we are overly particular in that regard. I personally found the matte finish to be a preferable product.



When I ordered the product, I did get a personalized email from the founder of the phonedevil, which was helpful, as it included a link to more detailed application instructions than are included in the package. The screen protector application was a delicate operation, but the information on the website was very helpful. And at first the screen protector looked great. Over the course of the next few days though, the screen protector picked up all the oils from my hands and made the screen look worse and worse. It was difficult to clean. I did play around with using no protector, as recommended by the Apple store, but did quickly start to find a few small scratches, so that's when I tried the matte finish which for me was preferable as it did not fingerprint so easily. PhoneDevil Magic Screen protector: Crystal Clear (Invisible) edition - For Apple iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS (2 x screen protectors)

I have tried several screen protectors. This is the only one that worked properly. It went on first time, and there were no problems with air bubbles or the protector not sticking properly at the edges, which I encountered with all the other protectors I tried.

Only one protector per pack, so a tiny bit more expensive than others. In my opinion, it's worth paying a little extra for this item or you'll never appreciate your expensive iPhone to its full extent! Fantastic value for money :D

I purchased this protector and had trouble with application at first but after 3 or 4 times i was able to put it on correctly without any bubbles on my screen. Im happy that i was apple to re-apply it after my screw-ups and still have the protector stick to my phone, also i got every single bubble out of my phone (something my girlfriend swore i would not do, as she watched as i put this on). After the protector was on it was like it isnt even there! It proctects well and has no glares but it doesnt FULLY stop fingerprints and the glossy look. What this protector does do is hide those marks REALLY well until you lock your phone and the screen goes black then you can see those marks (but not as much as you would without this protector). All in all i recommend getting this case as it is nearly perfect. By the way when applying the protector to your phone using a credit card helps better than the lil card they send you.

Ive purchased my fair share of things off amazon some things im not happy with and this one is 100% true to description. putting it on the iphone was easy. it basically did the work for me. all i did was line it up and lay it on the screen it basically sucked itself to the screen with a few air bubbles on the edges and i ended up with one about 1\4 of an inch from the edge. they provide what can be described as a piece of credit card to push the air bubbles out and it worked like a charm. i have had it on the phone for two days now (received it after only ordering it two days before i got it) and i am very happy i decided to purchase this product. its crystal clear and in no way affects the resolution. i am buying my girlfriend an iphone within the next week and will be purchasing another magic screen. it really was magic. i was a little drunk when i did it too by the way and it came out perfect. lol

Recently picked this up for my Iphone and it works great. Easy to put on and I didn't end up with air bubbles like you get with other products. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the film does seem to smudge with fingerprints quite a bit but it's easy to wipe off using the little cloth that is included. Also wanted to note that I originally bought the "privacy" version of the screen protector and I did not like it at all. I'm sure it's personal preference but I felt that it really darkened the screen even when looking at it straight on and made it hard to see some applications.

I would absolutely recommend the clear version as it works great and arrived on time.

Wow! That's all I have to say! I have tried several other screen protectors.....Invisishield and a couple of iSkin protectors. They were both awful. The iSkin protectors weren't clear and messed up the beauty and clearness of the iPhone's display screen. The Invisishield was even worse. Many bubbles to contend with and it wouldn't stick down on the corners. I had about decided to give up on even having a screen protector on my iPhone because I thought they were probably all equally bad. I wanted my screen to continue to be completely clear and I wanted the "feel" of the screen to be the same after I put the protector on. I didn't think anything existed to meet those two criteria. But I was wrong!



PhoneDevil Crystal Clear Magic Screen was all I hoped for! It went on simply and perfectly......any bubbles immediately came right out. And it fit like a charm. It's completely clear.....just like my beautiful iPhone screen, and it still FEELS like my iPhone screen when I run my finger across it. In short, I just don't think you can do better than this protector. It's PERFECT! It's a great price. And to make things even better, it comes with TWO protectors! Now I'll have one available when my wife's protector fizzles out.



As for those who say it shows oil and fingerprints too easily, I say....wash your hands! Just kidding! No really, it's not a significant problem! Tissue paper wipes it off easily and those alcohol-based wipes for cleaning glasses and camera lenses work well, too. The cleaning cloths provided for cleaning glasses nowadays also works well! Even if you have no protector, the screen STILL gets dirty and you have to clean it. That's certainly no reason not to buy this protector. You can't have EVERYTHING!



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I just received my headphones and used them for a trip to Disneyland. They are awesome and my kids loved them!! I disagree with the comment about the OEM headphones. Our headphones that came with the car are not as comfortable for the kids and it is coming apart. The Kidz Gear headphones are great cause they have a softer lining around the ears that probably won't come apart like the cheap foam things that are around the headphones we have now.



The sound quality was very good. I tried them out myself. I like how they fit, even for an adult. They are very comfortable and sleek looking. My kids would fight over who got to wear the Kidz Gear headphones over the ones that came in the car.



The customer service at Kidz Gear is also very good. I had a question for them on how to use the headphones at home with our TV. They were so helpful and explained things in a way that a non-tech person could understand. It is hard to find great customer service these days and I was very impressed with them. They were awesome!



I would highly recommend these headphones to kids and adults to use. They are so comfortable and I like how they turn themselves off after a while to keep the battery life. Our headphones that came with the car doesn't have this feature. You don't even know how many times we've not had headphones to use cause the battery has run out.



I WOULD RATE THIS PRODUCT 5 STARS! Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones For Kids

These headphones are GREAT in my 2003 Yukon! No static, they automatically shut off if the kids forget to turn them off, and the cushion part is very durable. Great price too, the "cheapest" pair at my local Radio Shack was $40 for a pair that had the flimsy foam covers on the ear pieces. Our drive across country was a joy with these headphones. I'm so glad I ordered them. Note: They would not work with a portable DVD player, these are wireless for in car DVD players.

We put in batteries, turned it on and these headphones worked immediately with our car DVD system. SO HAPPY to have discovered this product after years of dealing with oversized headphones for our kids. Nice design. Great sound. We bought one to try it out and are now ordering three more for our other kids. Great product!

I have a 2- and 4-year old, and these headphones work great for them. Our car has dual DVD players (2-channels) and these headphones work great on channel one, leaving us to use the cars manufact. headphones for channel two. Automatic shut-off is a great feature and saves on batteries. Love, love, LOVE these headphones!

These were exactly what I was looking for and a great price!! I had a set that came with the GMC Acadia. Needless to say after they were used quite a bit they needed to be replaced. The Kidz Gear worked perfectly!! I bought 3 sets for my 8, 5, and 1 year old they fit everyone!! And half the price of the ones from the dealer.

Great for kids since they turn off by themselves and their size is great for smaller heads, but the foam ear pads can come off and they are more difficult to put back on then other kinds. I have two sets but both have a missing ear pad.

THe unit sounds really good, but the on/off button is too stiff for my 5 year old to turn on and off by herself. We use this unit for our minivan DVD system, which means that every time my daughter wants to watch TV on a long trip, I have to pull over to turn her headphones on for her. A product designed for children should be more child-friendly.

The headsets work with my Alpine aftermarket DVD player, but they feel cheap, the battery cover doesn't come off or go back on easily. I'm glad they were relatively inexpensive, because I don't think that they will last too long with kids using them.

It didn't work on my factory installed DVD Mercedes r350

but seller ended sending me 2 wired ones for Free!!!

Blown away with service and these are more comfortable for the kids.

Make sure you have a DVD player that has the option to switch the ir channel on it. Mine seems to be the rare bird so go for it or buy the wired.

It's all worth it for the kids:)

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