Surveillance Video Recorders - surveillance video recorders, complete surveillance systems

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I try to keep up writing reviews for products I buy, especially the items that I myself do a lot of research on, before buying. So I'll break this down as best I can. I live in a 2-story, 2800 square foot home. And for the longest time, I've wanted a surveillance system to make me feel safe both when I am at home and away. The Logitech camera system and software does it right, with only a few minor issues, and I stress minor.



I have an Apple router but run Windows 7 on my PC; I'm also using the free application on my iPhone. I had zero problems with the software install, even when it came to Window's firewall. I'm currently running 2 indoor cameras and 1 outdoor camera...but, I actually plan on using nothing but outdoor cameras for my entire system (to include for inside surveillance). And that's about the only real issue I have with the system. The indoor camera works awesome and does what it should. It delivers good quality color video and even over the iPhone application or over the web (from Logitech's website), all of my friends all have said, "Wow, that looks awesome!" BUT, and it's a big BUT, once the sun goes down, the indoor cameras are very limited. Shy of the bad guy turning on all of the lights in my house, then committing his crime, the indoor camera is of little use during nighttime hours. And at first, I was okay with that because I'm home at night and it's actually the daytime when nobody is home. But then I bought the outdoor Logitech camera and WOW, what a difference because it holds the very same quality as the indoor camera, but also does a phenomenal job at night. So with that, I'm going to return the indoor cameras and use the outdoor cameras for outside as well as inside. But I still want to give my review on the indoor camera as I've been using it for about a month now.



Pros:



Color Quality. Again, great color quality. Even using the digital zoom, I was impressed at how good it looks. My wife being the glass half empty type of person commented that you can't see the face of the person all that well. But my reply was - but you can sure as heck see his race, clothing description, weight, height, hair color and most importantly you can see if he is or isn't wearing gloves...hence, you could see clearly where he may have left evidence (fingerprints, DNA, etc).



Included 2GB media card. This is a great feature!! This means that if bad guy breaks in and thinks he's outsmarting you by stealing your computer (with the footage of him), you can still revert back to the camera itself to retrieve the footage saved to the media card. Another great thing about the camera media card is that your home computer does not need to be always on to be recording. For example, my computer goes into sleep mode after about an hour of inactivity. So if my computer is in hibernate mode for a full day, the cameras are still recording footage and will sync to my computer when it awakes. For it to work seamless, I just leave the Logitech software running in the task bar (background).



Software. Logitech did it right with the software. It was a very easy install, features are clear and I love that you can customize each camera you have on your network. For example, out of the 3 cameras I have, I only want 1 of them to send off text message alerts. Again, it's nice that the alerts are not just a system feature, but rather an individual camera setting. You can also adjust the duration of alerts to save yourself from getting thousand texts. For me, a 5 minute window is perfect, just as long as I get the initial text, I wouldn't be concerned about getting 20 more in under a 5 minute or however long of a window you choose. I also like the way the software saves all of the recorded video. With 3 cameras going, I've been getting a lot of recorded footage. The software not only allows you to use choose a given date and time to research, but if you were to search out for that file in Windows explorer, the software does a great job by saving the footage under the name of camera (for example "Living Room"), then the month (10 for October), then the day within that month. Being a police officer, I really like that if I had to turn over crucial footage (if my home was burglarized, etc), all of the footage would have clear a folder structure and time stamp that would make sense to any other investigating officer.



Alerts. This feature sealed the deal for me buying this system to begin with. You select a zone in which if motion occurs, an alert will be sent. For example, although my camera has a pretty wide shot of my living room to include front door, my only concern is if movement is picked up at the front door. Once motion is detected, a text message is sent to my phone. The alert text message is awesome; it says what camera picked up what motion and at what date and time...simple and efficient. BUT, I will mention alerts in the Cons section, so please read on.



Camera size. Again, I have both the indoor and outside camera and was very impressed by how small they were. I also lucked out that I have power sources on top of my potter shelves, so I was able to plug in the cameras without any wires being run down walls, etc. And because the cameras are small, I've actually told friends that I have the cameras and it still took them a while to actually figure out where.



The "wow" factor. I'll admit it, I'm that guy who loves his tech toys, who loves showing off new technology and how I make it work for my family's safety. The first day when I showed all of my police friends the system, everyone was amazed. I should get a kick back from Logitech on all of the potential customers I made for them. Being able to open the iPhone app and show my friends that I have 24/7 surveillance of my home, felt very cool. The iPhone app also works very well over 3g cell service (not just wi-fi).



Cons:



Price. Well I mentioned the "wow" factor when I showed off the system to my friends. Well, I got the same expression when I told them how much. For me to get 6 cameras, all of them being the outdoor cameras, is a bit pricey. But, I will say that the software being free is nice. It's also nice to know that each camera comes with that 2GB media card (another plus that make the high costs seem understandable). And although I'm not that interested in audio, again, if you're going to pay the big bucks for a camera, at least it gives you color and audio as an option.



Night time quality. Again, if all you care about is crystal clear footage in the daytime, then the indoor camera is for you. But for me, I began to get frustrated that for so much money, I was only getting daytime footage. For a bit more money per camera, I feel that it was well worth it, to be able to see what's going on in my home 24/7.



Logitech server. This is a tough one to explain, but I'll do my best. When you install the cameras and software, the alert system is dependent on Logitech's servers / service. In the month that I've been using the camera, I only had 1 time that their servers went down. In that time, the cameras in my home were recording as they should BUT the alert notification system will not work if Logitech's service is down or disrupted. Although it was only down for a few hours, I was still very unpleased given the fact that the alert system is what it's all about. I don't want to come home to find my house has been burglarized and didn't get a text because the servers were down. Instead, I want to get a text message telling me someone is there, that way I can call the police and increase my chances of getting the suspect while he is still in the residence. The alert service has only been disrupted once, but makes me nervous for what's to come down the road as these cameras begin to sell.



Alerts. Again, read my Pros section about the alert function. Where I had a problem is how long it can take to get the alert text message. I've done some very extensive testing and it ranges between 40 seconds to 4 minutes from when my phone gets the alert text message. Now 4 minutes may not seem like a long time, but a skilled criminal can do A LOT in just a few minutes. I'm not too happy about the variations on alert times, especially since there appears to be no rhyme or reason as to why sometimes I get the notification in under a minute, but other times over 3 minutes. Clearly, it has to do with Logitech servers.



Plug outlet requirements. Although I get why you have to plug in your unit to the actual wall, it doesn't mean I have to like it. It's been a little bit of a challenge with some of my cameras to find a good discreet location coupled with having an available outlet there. I'm guessing that at some point, Logitech will begin selling overpriced extension cords or power bars that allow the cameras to work even without being directly plugged into the wall. I believe a read few reviews from people that have done this though; I would live to get their reply or feedback in this review thread.



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Holsters - holsters, evo 4g

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I fits the phone better than some of the other Silicon based protectors I tried. All the buttons and lenses are easily available and I feel that if I dropped the phone it would offer some level of protection. The Commuter and Defender series offer superior protection, but at a higher cose and bulk. This is great for basic phone protection. Otterbox Impact Series Case for the HTC EVO 4G (Black)

Despite being made from silicone, the case does not pick up as much dirt or lint as other silicone based cases.



It's a little bulkier than it looked in the photos but it really is for that added protection should a drop ever occur. Additionally it covers the upper portion of the phone where the speaker grill is, leaving of course a cut out for the light sensor/speaker and front facing camera. The only problem with this attempt at adding more protection for the phone is the fact that you need to be more precise using the tip of your thumb or pointer finger to drag the notification bar down.



The back of the case is so welled designed. It's visually appealing and feels good in the hand. It naturally adds the distance needed to keep the camera on the back from getting scratched while on a table or other surface.



The phone is snug, maybe not as snug as many would like. The case shifts ever so slightly if you attempt hitting the power button or volume buttons with one hand and clench it.There's just a slight give on the section that wraps around on either the left or right side of the phone, just at that section where the bezel meets the screen. But it's a design issue that I think any soft silicone case is going to deal with.



For the price, this is an excellent product. 11$ for a great case AND a full clear screen protector?

On some sites and in some stores you'd be paying 11$ for the screen protector alone.

The good:



As far as silicone cases go, this one feels pretty sturdy. I think that it would probably protect the phone from a mild drop.



The included screen protector covers the entire face of the phone including the buttons across the bottom and the front-facing camera. The previous screen protectors I used only covered the actual screen, so this was a nice surprise.



The bad:



It isn't a very secure fit. The case is VERY easy to remove, and sometimes the bottom actually comes free while I'm carrying it in my pocket.



The volume keys are sometimes ridiculously difficult to press through the case. Same with the power button.



Like any silicone case, this will attract lint if carried in your pocket. It's especially visible because it's a black case.



The noteworthy:



My case actually shipped with the wrong screen protector... I received an iPhone 4 protector. It was super easy getting Otterbox to ship me the right one, but it took about a week to receive it.



Final thoughts:



For the price, it's pretty okay. I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for a more secure option.



Edit 2/2/2011:

I just bought the Seidio Innocase Active (http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innocase-Active-Hybrid-Case/dp/B003Y3CMHY/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1296627596&sr=8-22) and am MUCH happier with that case.

This case does a great job of protecting my EVO from bumps,drops, falls etc. I have dropped my phone a couple of times from about waist level and the phone is fine. It also looks good and fits around the phones ports, plugs etc. very well. The case also gives you a good grip of the phone when in use, the EVO is pretty thin and a little slick for my taste, this case, adds just enough thickness and a slight tacky feel to ensure a good grip when holding onto it. Another plus is the the camera lens, flash and speaker cut outs are recessed so that they are protected from getting scratched when you lay it down on a table and the front screen is also protected because the case is raised enough so that the screen will also not touch anything when laid on it's face.



The case also comes with a FULL-PHONE screen protector from the top of the phone to the bottom buttons as an added bonus. Screen protectors alone are going for 7-10 bucks but you get a great case AND protector for that price alone. It does work well and fits the EVO perfectly.



The only "cons" I have, and I imagine that this is true of every silicone case on the market, is 1) The case has gotten a little loose in the upper left corner after using it for a month, nothing drastic or visibly unsightly I just noticed it. AND 2) The case is a lint magnet when you put it in your pocket but it wipes right off good as new.



I highly recommend this case, and screen protector. Great products and awesome price. You can't beat it. If your like me and try to buy quality products as inexpensively as possible, (Like the EVO on Amazons sight,WOW!!), GET THIS CASE!! NOW!! - Evo - Evo 4g - Holsters - Otterbox'

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Digital Camera - compact flash, sd card

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This WAS an excellent product. Now, for many of us, it's worthless. In May, I took it with my iPad to the Amazon jungle in Peru and was able to read the CF card from my Canon DSLR using a small CF card reader. It was brilliant. I could review my day's photos and decide where to shoot the next day based on whether or not I was happy with my results.



Then came the updated iOS 4.2 operating system for the iPad right at the beginning of December, and now this kit cannot read a CF card using an external reader. This is because Apple reduced the power to the port that this plugs into specifically to prevent people from plugging useful things into the USB connector. That's why I say to ignore any review before that time. Earlier reviews are talking about a product that actually works as designed. Only reviews after that tell you what it can do if you buy it now.



Still, this might work for some people, depending on your needs. Here's where you stand.



1. You only have SD cards in your cameras. You're probably fine. The SD dongle still reads most of those.



2. You have CF cards and need to read them with an external reader. You are completely out of luck unless you use a powered USB hub. At that point, you're carrying so much junk around, you may as well just take your laptop, and you must be near an electrical outlet for it to work at all.



3. You have CF cards and can attach a USB cable directly to your camera. This is a crap shoot. Some cameras work and some don't. You can either borrow a CCK from someone to see if it works with yours or you can just buy it and hope.



Some may wonder if my one-star is a little too harsh, given that this device still works in some situations. Normally, I would agree, but there's another point at work here. This isn't about a device that never had the capacity to do something you might want it to do. For that you knock it down a star or two. This is a device that worked perfectly when it was released and that the manufacturer has intentionally crippled. Both the iPad and this kit are capable of working, but Apple has removed that functionality in software. When a company breaks their own product on purpose, I think that deserves one star. Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (MC531ZM/A)

The first thing that came to mind with the iPad was "perfect photo device!" so a big selling point of it was the ability to download my photos to the iPad on-location, edit them and upload them - something I usually can't do while out taking photos or on vacation.



In order to do that, you need the iPad Camera Kit (a currently very-hard-to-find item (I waited 4 weeks to receive mine as all the local stores sold out instantly after receiving shipments).



Right off the bat, I love that they give you 2 adapters (1 for SD cards, 1 for USB). I had no use for the SD adapter as all my cameras are compact flash. I would have happily bought a separate CF card reader if one were available, but no luck on that. If your camera uses something other than SD, you need to "tether" it to the iPad (meaning you plug the USB piece from the camera kit into the iPads dock port, plug your USB cable from your camera into your camera and the other end into the USB piece on the iPad). Not the most convenient method, especially when on-the-go, but its workable.



Plugging in my camera (a Canon 40D), the previews started to appear on the iPad. It took 36 seconds to load the first 35 previews (this is using a short USB cable and a high speed CF card (30MB/Sec). A big downside here is that you cant view the photos larger than a thumbnail without importing them, going to your photo albums, finding the folder it went to and then scrolling to find it. Importing photos (10MP RAW Files) took 6 seconds each. After importing you get the option to "Keep" or "Delete" them from the camera - this is a bit scary as if you're click-happy on the popup, you can end up deleting the photos from your camera (not a huge deal as theyre on the iPad, but definitely a bit of a scare). You can either select individual photos or choose to import everything from the card.



Imported photos go into a new folder in you Photos app - "All Imported" - it also creates a secondary folder: "Last Import" - I would have really liked a way to create a specific folder for each import rather than lumping it all into 1 folder.



The USB adapter is a bit picky as far as what it will accept, I hear some USB Card Readers will work with it (eliminating the need to tether your camera), but it's all a matter of trial and error. USB Keyboards work (again, not all - ones with USB ports on them will not work). You can also not import video files if you have something like a Flip HD camera. This was disappointing as the iPad would make a GREAT video playback screen (especially 720p video like the flip) - especially compared to the 1" screen most of these cameras have.



A big plus to apple for including RAW support on imports (instead of just JPEG).



With the many photo editing apps out there, you can easily take some photos on your camera, import them into the iPad, edit them however you'd like and upload them your photo sharing sites from just about anywhere. For that, it's worth it. It has all sorts of problems (no CF, requires tethering, slow import, no video, etc..) but it's the only option you have, and for that I have to recommend it.

While I agree on the outrageousness of the opportunistic pricing by marketplace vendors here at the moment, it does NOT mean this product should get a one star rating.



That being said, the connection kit (if you can get ahold of one) works as described. I've tested it with Nikon RAW NEF files and it works beautifully. It maintains the original untouched NEF through the camera -> iPad -> iPhoto on Mac path without compromising the RAW image - this was a major concern for me.



A friend has a DSLR that takes Compact Flash and after a great deal of research was able to find a USB card reader that was compatible with the USB connection adapter so she could view/transfer the images without having to tether the camera over USB! The biggest issue was finding a CF card reader that did not draw too much power from the iPad.



My only gripe, and the reason for the deduction of a star is the performance / ease of quickly reviewing images. I find the highest utility of this device is to quickly review a photo on a much larger screen while on location. When you first put the card in, the Photo app generates thumbnails of the images on the card. These are of a fixed size and to view the image any larger you must fully import the image into the Photo library on-device then view it. There is no way to view a larger image directly from the memory card. This makes the process of reviewing a few images amongst many pretty cumbersome.



For fun, I tried hooking up a USB keyboard to the USB adaptor and can confirm it works like reports elsewhere have said. 3rd party apps don't have access to all of the function keys/control key combinations yet but built in Apple apps do. Maybe in a future OS release? - Cf Card - Photography - Sd Card - Compact Flash'

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Shoot Digital Cameras - canon digital camera, point and shoot

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I decided on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my purse for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR quality but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I want to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who just want a good basic camera from a well-known camera company, this one should fit your needs well.



Are you trying to decide between the A495 and the next model lower, the A490? Here are the differences:



· The A495 has a Face Self-Timer feature. You can focus on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run over and get into the picture yourself, with your face being detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a place to set the camera down.



· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Poster Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the additional scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living room walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.



· The A495 will focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will focus on up to 5 faces (or areas).



You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these additional features to save yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 instead of the A495.



PROS:

· Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the manual to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features

· Fairly durable, even though it's made of plastic

· Powers up ready to take a picture in about a second

· 2.5" LCD screen is large enough to see clearly

· Takes great close-up (macro) shots

· Program mode lets you change some settings like exposure compensation, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc.

· Larger than an ultra-compact camera, so it's easier to grip and avoid dropping

· Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got over 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not last long) - so I recommend rechargeables

· Takes surprisingly good video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is part of the included software)

· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has always been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what brand they are. I like this more than Picasa.



CONS:

· Recovery time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the flash (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's still better than the Nikon L20, though.

· No optical image stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price point

· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you want one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)

· Battery door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the hinge doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD card

· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants pocket



I would have given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so darn slow on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "busy" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another shot.



NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD card, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it right out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB.



NOTE #2: The PSC-500 genuine Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera perfectly, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's well padded too.



NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a date stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your choice of date only or date and time - or none at all. Canon PowerShot A495 10.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD (Silver)

The overall quality of this camera is good, however, I have had nothing but frustration since I began using this. First of all, with nearly every picture that you take using the flash, following the actual picture taking, the LCD display goes black for several seconds and gives you a message that it is charging the flash.



Second, the camera will take its time focusing in and finding the right levels of focus and clarity for the picture that you are trying to take. When it does allow you to take your photo, a review of the photo on both the LCD and later on a PC will often reveal that the picture you just took is blurry and out of focus.



In conclusion, this camera is too much high maintenance for a simple point-and-shoot camera. I have two small kids, and when I want to catch them at a particular moment to take a picture, every second is essential. Between waiting for the flash to charge and then the camera to focus, and then followed by pictures that come out with little quality, the money spent on this camera is not an investment in memories as it should be, but rather an investment in frustration. - Digital Camera - Point And Shoot Camera - Canon Digital Camera - Point And Shoot'

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Microphone - audio, sound card

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This review will be sparse as my recall of the events surrounding the install of this sound card are few. I remember, vaguely, opening the packaging and maybe four seconds of pondering if I should install the driver cd (did it come with a cd?) before the movie I had playing started coming out of my speakers. Setup was 1-step, plug in (on Windows XP Home).



It has a microphone and a headphone/speaker port on front, is probably 3-4 inches long (does stick out a ways from the computer). I'm able to yank (yes, yank) headphones from it without pulling it out of the usb port (barely, just keep in mind).



I wanted something that was cheap and simple, this fits the bill. It came with a small usb extension (less thank 6 inches if I recall) and a cap (now in the trash). Sound quality is as good as original sound card (vostro 200 factory default) that I fried. StarTech.com USB 2.0 To Audio Adapter

At the time of my writing, there are only 2 other reviews; one who's worked perfectly and loved it and one who's didn't and hated it. I would have hesitated, therefore, to buy this for myself, but had seen a majority of very positive reviews for this product on Newegg (Amazon offered free super saver shipping when purchasing with another item, so I saved over $6 using Amazon!). Mine arrived, plugged in, works 100% and quality is perfect (complete silence when no audio is being played, as opposed to my built-in motherboard audio which was always static filled). No drivers needed, Windows 7 saw it and installed it. Excellent for Skype. Nothing else to say, a great product.

When the sound on my laptop suddenly quit, I envisioned many $ to investigate and repair it. On a whim I Googled "USB audio" and up popped this item. It was the least expensive of a half-dozen or so similar items so I chose it, figuring that if it didn't do the job I wouldn't be out much. It arrived promptly and I plugged it into a USB slot, plugged my speakers into one of the two outlets and ...instant sound - and of high quality. I'm very pleased with it.

I use this little device when I want to use my headphones late at night to edit music recordings I make. I have had no problems at all with this little device. Just plug it into any usb port and plug in a set of headphones BEFORE you open an application that will play a sound. That way it becomes the default device that application will use. Use your systems volume control to control the sound.

Purchased from Antonline through Amazon, it did not work first time. Antonline refused to take back, their reason was I damaged the "package when opening to get the item out!! Also I downloaded the driver when it did not work to try and correct things, this was another reason they refused to replace. If and only if I could send the item back in perfect packaging so they could re-sell to some other unsuspecting person would they agree to replace it. What a rip-off, I asked them how a person could open the package without ANY damage and try to use the product. It came with a disc, but if you use it, they won't let you return the product. So why even send a disc?? Complete piece of JUNK from a craphole seller. Amazon did honor their warranty so I did get my money back, but the seller is at fault 100%

This adapter is the first external sound adapter I bought so I cannot say how good it is compared to other similar products. But my experience is OK. It's working well for windows7(though you have to struggle setting it up). You have to install one driver for each USB port. It doesn't work for linux, at least my distro(Ubunto 11), unfortunately. The sound quality is... better than nothing. So in general. When you need to buy a adapter, usually you have no choice, right?

Unlike cheaply made adapters from China, this adapter works flawlessly from the moment you plug it in to your PC. It also has a very sturdy case, which can take a beating without breaking open like other cheap competitors.

This usb audio adapter works great on my Macbook pro. I needed an interface to be able to use a microphone headset that has too low of mic input signal to work with the mac's audio in port. I just plugged this into the mac, plugged the headset into the interface and it was working. Sound quality is excellent and very quiet when no sound is coming from the computer.



I give this 5 stars with a caveat attached: Use the included short extension cable to prevent undo force on the port on the laptop and to keep from blocking any other ports as this is fairly wide.



I would recommend this to anyone looking for an external sound card.

This ones very easy to use, just plugged in. I heard some noise at back ground and the sound is not stereo. The length of the entrance is too short to be plugged into the USB port. Not very impressive with it. - Audio - Sound Card - Microphone - External Sound Card'

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Cd Repair - disc repair

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I bought this machine to clean DVD movies and PC disk. This machine works good. It is a little noisy. I have used this machine about 4 times once using the full repair. I had to run the disk 3 times to do a good job on the repair. It cleans very nicely using 2 drops of the solutions. I have not tried it on blue-ray disk or ps2 game disk yet. It is kinda hard to remove the disk from the machine but that could just be me. So far this machine does the job. I would recommend this machine for cleaning and minor disk repairs. Cd Dvd Blu Ray Ps3 Disc Cleaner Scratch Repair Machine

I got this dvd cleaner to try to fix some of the dvds that the kids scratched up. For most it took more than one cycle. The pads are supposed to be good for 50 uses. This is 50 uses, not 50 discs. And you cannot run the cleaner for longer than 30 minutes or the motor overheats. This translate into cleaning only 7 discs in a row. After using the same pads to clean several discs, they seemed to get clogged with cleaner and made it hard for the motor to spin them. So I ended up breaking it. I have to take responsibility for some of it but I don't think it is very durable. - Disc Repair'

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Toshiba Laptop Battery - laptop batteries, laptop battery

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The battery on my laptop was giving me a whopping 10-12 minutes off electric. If you use a laptop you know how useful that is - not at all. I looked around at local stores and they wanted over $100 for new battery. Someone I know sent me a link to this battery on Amazon. It was a great buy!! I have been using it for a while now and I still get some 2 hours with it. NEW Replacement Lithium-ion Laptop Battery for Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS

I had a little trepidation when I bought it from Amazon, because it wasn't a Toshiba product. However, I'm very satisfied with the way its working. It's giving me over 2 hours of battery time on my laptop, and, is working as advertised.

I was a little skeptical with the price.

I bought two and both work better than the one that came with my computer

one last nearly 5 hours and the other over 3 hours. The original last 2 hours 45 minutes

Having to use a power supply with my laptop kinda defeated the purposed. But buying a new battery locally was cost-prohibitive. Enter Amazon with a great price on the right batter and problem solved! Soooo glad I didn't make a trip to the store.

I would always recommend anybody to buy everything from Amazon. They have the best business, guaranteed qualities and best delivery options. This battery is not like the original one but it give you almost the same duty, it last up to 2 and half hours before you recharge it again.

All went well, for ONE MONTH, after which time the battery would no longer take a charge. Timely delivery and well-packaged but an inferior product. Will never patronize them again and would urge others to do likewise. - Laptop Batteries - Laptop Battery - Toshiba Battery - Toshiba Laptop'

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Documentary Films - documentary films, nascar

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This is one of the year's best films, and one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Don't be misled by the title's implication that this is a film for racing fans. This is much more about dreams, and is a film for families and anyone dealing with young teens at this crucial turning point in their lives. Director Marshall Curry is a talent to watch. He skillfully captures the tension, drama and subtext of his subjects, without crossing into an emotional manipulation of his audience. I concur with the unanimous praise bestowed upon Racing Dreams by the 20+ national reviewers on the RottenTomatoes website, who have given the film a 100% fresh ranking, the year's best score! Racing Dreams

I have always disliked oval racing and still do BUT.... This is different!!! If you hate American oval racing you need to watch this. This doc really opened my eyes to what these young drivers work towards. The passion these kids have is amazing and I felt like I was 11 again. The three children in this film are all very gifted and will be very good racers. A definite 5 stars! Please make a sequel so I can see how they do in those awesome cars!!!

Filmmaker Marshall Curry follows three young go-kart race drivers for 12 months in "Racing Dreams", a documentary with more interesting people, drama, and insight than I've seen in a fictional film in a long time. Annabeth Barnes is 11 years old and wants to be the first woman to win the Daytona 500. Josh Hobson is a 12-year-old perfectionist. Brandon Warren is a daredevil 13-year-old. All aspire to be NASCAR drivers. And all compete in 5 races over the course of a year for the World Karting Association's (WKA) National Pavement Series. The driver with the most points at the end of the 5th race wins. Barnes and Hobson are junior class racers. Warren is in the senior class.



The racing looks like a lot of fun, even though these youngsters take it very seriously. These are the races that will launch their careers. They're driven, disciplined and savvy about sponsors and marketing. Go-kart racing is expensive, and stock car and Formula One racing will be even moreso. We see the pressure this puts on working class families who have talented and ambitious children. The filmmakers were able to get incredible access to the personal and professional lives of the drivers and their families. Cameras followed these people around for a year. As a result, the drivers are able to narrate their story without doing so consciously. They are rarely "interviewed"; they are recorded.



The families offer their perspectives on their children's ambitions. They are caught up in their children's racing dreams to various degrees but always with a mind to doing what they can to provide the kids with the opportunity to fulfill those dreams. These parents aren't especially pushy or "stage mothers", which is refreshing, but it does take a great deal of time, energy, and money to keep their kids in racing form. "Racing Dreams" is a fascinating look at the world of serious go-kart racing. It's also an intimate look at three young people at a pivotal time in their lives. Depictions of young people in the media tend to be insulting, but Marshall Curry has assumed that these kids have interesting lives and things to say. And so they do.



The DVD (Hannover House 2010): "Where Are They Now?" (text) tells us what the racers have done since they made the film. "Q/A with the Kids" (12 min) has some clips from the film's premiere and several question and answer sessions with the three racers when they were 15 years old. Also interviews with some family members about the film. "Q/A with director Marshall Curry (11 min) is an interview in which Curry talks about the idea for the film, how he chose the kids, shooting, and the families. There is also a theatrical trailer (2 ½ min) and 3 deleted scenes (5 min). No subtitles.

I'm not a racing or Nascar fan by any measure, so I almost passed on watching RACING DREAMS with the family last weekend. But what a pleasant surprise! Yes, the film is set against the world of youth-Kart racing, but it's more of a film about youngsters finding their life paths and the struggles of being teenagers. Moments are very touching, others are very funny. Overall this is a Grade A+ film!

A Spellbound or Mad Hot Ballroom for the NASCAR set, Racing Dreams ends up speeding past its niche market and working its magic on anyone with a rooting interest in the dreams and ambitions of this country's youth. - Family Films - Nascar - Documentary Films - Racing'

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Mud Pie Baby Eieio Black And White Gingh... - baby hat, dresses

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I was going to a baby shower for my soon-to-be new grand daughter. I had lots of little items, but no clothes and decided I'd like to get an outfit. I came across this one and knew it will meet my needs. I like the quality of Mud Pie items I have purchased in the past. I also liked the idea of having it a bit personal with the initial. I guess it will be difficult to pass on to another child, however, unless your family is one of those whose children's names all begin with the same letter! I was not disappointed when this arrived. It is so cute and girly. She's due the end of March, so she should be just the right size when it is warm enough to wear. Mud Pie Baby Girl Pink Initial Tunic Leggings and Hair Bow Set, Letter M, 0 - 6 Months

I have bought this outfit for two separate babies for baby showers and it's always a big hit! It will fit a baby around 10 pounds or so and is so cute if you already know what the name is going to be! - Baby Clothing - Baby Girl - Dresses - Baby Hat'

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Jessica Simpson - bcbgeneration, gucci

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Absolutely cute shoes but uncomfortable at the same time. That's the only reason I have not returned them. It is a shoe that stands out on it's own. Forget the outfit. Look at the cute shoes. Yes that's a little vain but these shoes demand your attention and everytime I wear them they never let me down. So insert your foot cushions and on with the show.That way I can at least tolerate a good 2-3 hours of foot admiration. Put your slippers on as soon as you get in the car. :) Naughty Monkey Women's Dolled Up Pump,Black,8.5 M US

I love shoes that a creative and difunfernt and Naughty Monkey has exactly want I'm looking for and these shoes are no exception. They look addorable on and are so fun. I just wish High heels were more comforatble to wear. They are true to size and are worht it!

I bought these shoes as they were eligible for Prime, so I figured I could treat myself. I love loud/funky shoes and figured nothing was more loud than dots, pink, and bedazzling. When the shoes came, I was beyond excited. They were almost everything I wanted, except that the toe area was just too roomy and my toes were getting all sorts of jammed in there as I walked around. I know I could have stuffed something in the toes to try and help out with the extra room, but I am just not interested in having to do that. When I went to return the shoes, I had to pay for shipping back. I went to the post office, and regular air mail cost me $9! I had no idea that the return wasn't going to be free, and would have never tried buying shoes through amazon if that had been the case. - Diesel - Gucci - Bcbgeneration - Bcbg'

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High Failure Rate - dvd, dvd dual layer

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Updated review, 4-17-2011 (These discs are NO LONGER reliable! Do not buy!)



Although I gave this Kodak DVR+R DL product a rave review last year, I CANNOT continue to recommend it, because it is no longer reliable. I kept the same 5-star rating, in the hope that more people will read the positive reviews to compare with now mostly negative reviews, and see my updated comments here. At least, they would know that this product used to be good.



Looking at the wrapper, it is now manufactured in India. The discs I bought last year were made in China.



Using DVD Identifier, it reports the following:



Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD+R-DL:MBIPG101-R10-065]



Disc & Book Type : [DVD+R DL] - [DVD+R DL]

Manufacturer Name : [Moser Baer India Ltd.]

Manufacturer ID : [MBIPG101]

Media Type ID : [R10]

Product Revision : [065]

Blank Disc Capacity : [4,173,824 Sectors = 8.55 GB (7.96 GiB)]

Recording Speeds : [2.4x , 3.3x-8x]



I was irked by the large number of negative reviews for this product when I was about to buy it for the second time last week. Not wanting to believe that it is the case, I ordered it anyway. After a few failed trial burns, now I know the discs no longer have the high reliability of the past. The discs I bought last year were 100% reliable.





(Old review, 8-28-2010, please disregard)



(Old review title, please disregard) Inexpensive and Problem-Free Kodak DVD+R DL discs



Regardless of brand, the majority of optical discs are currently made in Taiwan and China. I have not encountered any problem using these Kodak-branded discs. My logic is that major brands would require certain quality standards be met before they will allow their brand to be stamped on the discs. I don't have to worry about where these discs are made, as long as they perform without problems. Kodak 50121 8.5 GB DVD+R DL (50 Pack Cake Box)

I was rather weiry making this purchase because they seemed so cheap compared to the others, but the name made me think otherwise. Used every one of them, not one coaster, they all worked perfectly, and they are CHEAP!

I bought these discs just last week and everyone I've tried was a coaster. The burn would start off fine but half way through it would give an error. I normally use Verbatim dvd dl which were 100% all 50 but tried this because of the price. I have learned may lesson. I should have thought something when I saw them all over the internet at such a low price. Well you get what you pay for. Using liteOn shw 1635s dvd drive turn away now if you have this drive.

so based on those good reviews, I decided to take risk and give this a try. a HUGE disappointment! I bought the 25 dvd set and 6 dvd failed so far. that is unacceptable. I used to use amazon basics. there were coasted discs but not many compared to this brand. will never buy this again. now Im gunna buy verbatim....

1 disc out of every 5 actually finialized with imgburn. I have never had any problems with dl-dvd's before I bought these. I tried burning with a lite-on and toshiba drive both gave errors during finializing.

This is the first time I've purchased these particular blank DVDs, but have purchased many in the past. Although I've only burned a few, so far the burning has not failed. However, I hate the hyper-busy logo decal on the label side. I don't print labels for my DVDs, I just use a Sharpee, but it's almost impossible to see what I've written because there's just so much crap on the disc. I can get over the bright yellow background color, but did they really need to print the Kodak name 1000 times? There's barely any room to write on the disc that is clear enough to read.



Anyway, these might burn great, but I won't be buying them again... - Dvd Dual Layer - Dvd Dl - Dual Layer - Dvd'

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Hewlett-packard - hp photosmart, hp 95 tri color

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I would like to have known that the product was poor quality and not worth the money and it would take over a week to arrive.Very slow service and Ink ran out of Black already!!!Money was out of Checking account on 10-18-2010 and not working on Nov.17,2010. I do not believe it was original HP ink cartridges. Actually says remanufactured on box. HP 95/98 Ink Cartridge, Combo Pack

The Bladk ink cartridge (HP 98)seemed fine, but after 10 days needed to be replaced. We only used it a few times. Our last ink cartridge lasted approximately 9 months before replacing and was used a lot.

After reading all the reviews I was a little hesitant to purchase these cartridges, however my purchase was excellent.



I have free Amazon Prime as a student member this year (Thank you Amazon!) and the price of these cartridges is approximately $20 cheaper than my previous purchases for the same product from office supply stores.



I ordered the cartridges, they arrived in two days and I installed them immediately without any problems. They didn't make a mess, and my HP all-in-one C4180 works like a charm again. It printed a test page, and I was off printing photos on photo paper, as well as my notes for class.



I did not see any indication that they were refurbished cartidges and I will continue to buy my cartidges from Amazon at a fraction of the retail price.

I was pleasantly surprised, only my second time buying ink refill online at Amazon.

The Product came in a timely manner and works well. The price was unbeatable. Would recommend this product to anyone wishing to save money on their ink refills. - Hewlett-packard - All In One Printer - Hp 95 Tri Color - Hp Photosmart'

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Not Worth The Money - not worth the money, sentry

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Sentry Full-Size Wireless Headphones 2 pk. - HO-802 These 2 pair are fantastic at a great price. Bought these for the frequency response 20 to 20, lowest and highest end of hearing media range recognition. Have older ones that needed replacing. Have tried other very expensive ones with higher transmitting frequencies and had too much static and poor results as in not receiving at all. That's what you get in a high volume area (Lots of people with gadgets with similar frequencies). These use lower frequencies like my old ones that never give me any problems. The big BASS is there with these unlike my old ones. I can move around all of my place with no signal loss, perfect reception. *** Did I mention that these are so comfortable, not too loose or too tight. Sentry HO802 Wireless Headphones - 2 Pack

I bought this item around 1 month ago and for the most part, it's a decent purchase. The main use is for my wife and myself to watch TV at night when the child is asleep (room is adjacent to ours). This lets us watch at a reasonable volume without disturbing the child. For this purpose, the set overall works well but does have a few issues.



1) Product has a pretty good fit over the ears but I do get fatigue after around 45 min. of use.

2) The buttons/battery chamber seem flimsily made. I can see losing that battery cover as it seems that it's barely fastened on.

3) Interference. I sit around 8 feet from the transmitter and get occassional buzzing. Usually moving the angle of the headphones on my head or the level of my head (from laying to sitting in bed) will fix it...but it can be a bit annoying.



All in all, the set does the job and I can't complain too much considering the price for dual headsets. The buzzing can be annoying but a quick adjustment usually quells it.

I now have purchased 5 of these (1 for living room, 1 for porch, 1 for vacation house, 2 for my daughter). I've tried varous brands, and settled on these.



The sounds quality is excellent. Setup is just a matter of plugging the transmitter into a wall socket, and the jacks into the back of the TV. The headsets needs 2 AAA batteries. That takes 5 minutes and you're up and running.



You can use it with the TV set normally (if you don't hear as well as others), or with the TV muted (if others are doing something else and don't want to hear it).



Pluses:

- Very good sound quality

- Sound quality is better than TV or speakers -- and good for hearing speech or music

- No static

- Comfortable over-ears style

- Headsets can be used two rooms away

- 2 headsets (good if you have 2 people)

- Excellent price for 2 headsets

- Easy TV connection

- Can pick up other transmitters



Minuses:

- Would prefer rechargable (probably not possible for the price)

- Battery compartment a litle cheap - broke one, but it still works

I bought these for the TV in our playroom. We were having constant battles with the kids turning it up too loud. Problem now solved! The sound range is great. The kids can take a bathroom break or even go out in the yard and still listen to their shows. We did have one side of the headphones break and we were able to glue and tape it back together. We use rechargeable batteries as the kids usually set them down and forget to turn them off. The door covers for the batteries are hard to keep on and the foam padding around one set came off and we were able to put it back on. Overall, inexpensive solution.

We have a dog who gets the shakes when listening to certain TV sporting events that have whistles; primarily basketball and football. So we got this product to listen to games without freaking poor Zoe out. It's been great! The sound quality is very good. Headphone comfort is decent, but I tend to take them off for commercials. The "on ear" controls are intuitive and we quickly learned how to manipulate them without taking the headphones off (basically on, off, volume). We have not experienced any interference, though we use wireless modem for web surfing while using this. So we'd have to say we are very happy with this product. Good value, solid performance. Note: I'm a musician, with good sensitive ears, but not what I'd call an audiophile when it comes to TV. I'm listening to football games on TV and NOT thinking "Geez, these headphones don't deliver 100-250 hz lows very well at all!" It's TV, people. If you feel compelled to EQ TV sound, these are probably not for you.

I have used these for over a month now and I have had no problems other than the occasional feedback/white noise. For the price I can't complain. I bought these so I could hear/watch TV in my extremely noisy home. These were the perfect solution. I can watch TV anytime of the day without having to pause and tell others to be quiet. Love it! - Worth The Money - Not Worth The Money - 2 Pack - Sentry'

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