Accessory - glove, kindle 3

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...to satisfy me. But the main reason I felt prompted to review it is that there are no reviews yet and one thing needs to be shared that will likely affect your decision in purchasing this sleeve. As you can see in the picture, there is a small spot on the upper right side with "BELKIN" written on it. What you probably can't tell, however, is the fact that it's written on a separate material that's not as soft as the knitted sleeve (if you've seen a Jansport backpack, it's like the material sewed on above the pouch with "JANSPORT" written on it), and its edge is a bit scratchy. The problem is that it goes over the opening to the inside. When you slide the kindle in or out, the potential to scratch it is huge. It may not seem obvious at first, but with constant use, vertical scratch marks on the kindle is a possibility.



Luckily, I noticed this potential issue early on, and I've resolved to folding the opening outwardly (like rolling up sleeves on a shirt) before I take the kindle out, so that the scratchy part doesn't touch the kindle. I don't unfold it until the kindle is back in (for convenience) and this has been working out just fine.



Two more (very minor) things. They don't really bother me, but probably worth mentioning for someone looking for a more in-depth review. The first is that it can be kind of difficult to put the kindle back in, especially with the sleeve straightened out. But since I leave the sleeve folded outward until I put the kindle back in, it's much easier. Secondly, the sleeve arrived with a (kind of) smell, as all new products like this usually do. You have to put your nose right against it for it to bother you, so it's no big deal. I just aired it out in front of a fan for a few hours so that the smell would completely go away. But again, these two issues really were nothing.



Finally, I love its simple design (I'm a less-is-more kind of guy) and the fact that the opening is firmer/tighter, making it hard for the kindle to just slip out. All in all, I'm very satisfied with this thing. Belkin Knit Kindle Sleeve (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle), Black/White

I picked this cover because, to be honest, it was the cheapest one. I wanted something to cover my kindle that didn't cost a lot. I already invested in the kindle, books of course, and a cute skin. So, I just needed something to protect my kindle. For those reasons, I give it a fair 3 stars, as that is exactly what it does. I do not like how it looks. It looks like a big sock over my kindle. So, for that reason, I don't love it. But if you are looking for something inexpensive that will protect your kindle, this will work fine.

I have recently got the 3rd-gen Kindle and decided I should get a case for it. Most of the cases available are those leather-bound jackets, which add unnecessary weight and bulk to the Kindle. Luckily, this case does not. It is just a soft fabric and adds little to no weight at all. Although it looks thin in the pictures, it is actually pretty thick. Its more like sweater material. Even so, I would not want to drop the Kindle even with the case, but if I did I think the case would help soften the blow. The Kindle fits perfectly in it, tight like a glove. I don't think the device could slide out of the sleeve by itself. Its nice and snug. I use the Kindle mostly in my house, I don't travel with it much. So if you use the Kindle on a commute, it may be more convenient to get one of the jacket-style cases, as they are easier to close up real fast and move with. With this sleeve you would have to store it in your bag and then take it out when you're done. Not a huge deal, but maybe a problem for some. However if you use the Kindle mostly at home, then this sleeve is much better. That is because when reading you don't have to bother with holding the case, so it makes the Kindle lighter and more versatile. Well worth the money.

The feel of the fabric is pleasant to the touch and fits the Kindle(3rd generation) well. While the Kindle is inside, the top of the kindle alligns approximately to the upper most line of the decorative stripe, leaving about an inch of extra space in the sleeve. The perimeter of this extra inch of fabric is particularly more "tight" than the rest of the fabric and has an "elastic" quality-- making the mouth of the sleeve more narrow, preventing the kindle from falling out if it were to be hung upside down or tossled around. Sleeve is also fairly thick and not likely to be damaged easily. I trust putting it in a purse, traveling bag, or backpack, without damgage to the kindle or the sleeve itself.



One of the more affordable, simple, and good quality sleeves, imo. I did also remove the "Belkin" brand off the top of the sleeve to avoid any potential scratching while pulling the Kindle in and out of the sleeve.

I wanted something that I can use to carry around my kindle. I like how small the kindle is and I didn't want to get a cover that wraps around it. So I decided to get a holder for it just for carrying it around in my bag.



Pros:



- It's soft and won't scratch the device.

- There are a few colors to choose from, and all of them are fine. I picked the midnight blue color.

- It fits the kindle well without any part of the kindle sticking out.

- The fabric is tough enough that it feels like it will protect the kindle. It's soft or thin, which is a good thing.



Cons:



- The opening is a bit tight, which is good when the kindle is in (it won't slip out), but it does make it somewhat difficult to put the kindle back in.

- I'm pretty sure that this isn't going to fit the Kindle 2, as it is quite snug on the Kindle 3.



Overall, happy with it. It's compact and barely takes up any space. - Kindle 3 - Glove - Kindle 3 Covers - Cover'

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I'm a contractor and our company specializes in erecting condos so we are more than familiar with our power tools. When I first started my job I invested in this DeWalt drill since EVERYONE has one. After using it for a while I feel that it is not all that it is hopped up to be, the battery life sucks and I had to replace the battery after a couple months because it stopped holding its charge. After trying out others I would recommend Makita for the price and performance, also do stay away from Ryobi that brand of power tools is a joke (I would get it for my learning teen but not for professional use). DEWALT DC720KA Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver

As a matter of full disclosure, I am using this drill as a DIY homeowner on minor projects. This drill was my upgrade into the world of pro-grade power tools from a cheapo 14.4V Black & Decker drill. I upgraded primarily because I was frustrated by having to drill pilot holes for lag screws all the time due to the lack of power. Furthermore, my former so-called variable speed drill only had two speeds, namely 400 or 800 rpm, nothing in between so I was constantly stripping screw heads. After doing some serious research into Makita, Milwaukee, Hitachi, and Dewalt, I chose Dewalt. Why? Because of the power and construction of the tool. Dewalt uses its own measurement of torque (Unit Watts Out) whereas most other companies list max torque in ft-lbs. In my opinion, I best equate UWO to the amplifier rating in audio receivers. In receivers, many companies list their amplifier rating with only one channel driven. Rarely do companies list amplifier rating with all channels driven. UWO, to me, is Dewalt's real world sustained torque rating like all channels driven in an amplifier. So for this drill, although Dewalt lists it at 410 UWO, I think this probably equates to nearly peak torque of at least 450 ft lbs if not more. Also, I really liked the fact that Dewalt uses all-metal gears and it has solid magnet construction in its motor.



For whatever reason, although most companies have wholeheartedly embraced the Lion technology, Dewalt has chose to slowly move into it and, thus, still has a large portion of tools with NiCd batteries. I really debated about the whole NiCd v Lion thing. But really, for my purposes, I doubt I will be using the drill so much that I will use up 2 batteries. I really think having a back-up battery negates the charge time issue. Of course there's the weight issue, but again, for me, a difference in weigh of 6-8 oz is not a game breaker.



The closest drill to the DC720KA was the Hitachi DS18DSAL. Really solidly constructed drill with good power. Unfortunately, from a purely superficial standpoint, the Hitachi looks like a toy with the green molding. So I went with the Dewalt. In terms of real world performance, really happy so far. Was able to drill 2" long - 1/8" dia. screws into studs without a pilot, no problem. This sucker has power. Really like the LED light. The added heft of the NiCd gives the drill really good balance. Trigger felt right and was able to modulate speed very accurately (true variable speed!). I hope this review helps because other reviews just seem to spout off Dewalt sucks or "it's not lithium so it sucks" type comments.

I bought one of these about 6 months ago, used it and gave away to my brother in-law.

A week ago I bought a Ridgid R86007N which is identical to the DeWalt DC720KA except here is where the Rigid beats the DeWalt in all categories.

(1) Tested driving large screws into 2x4's The Rigid was able to sink the screw deeper with less effort.

(2) The Rigid is lighter by 1 lb. Less Hand fatigue.

(3) The Ridgid is more compact and smaller with more power.

(3) The Rigid uses a 18V Lithium-Ion Battery instead of a 18V Ni-Cad Battery. There no comparison between the Lithium-Ion which leaves a Ni-Cad in the dust. It has more power, lasts longer and takes shorter time to charge.

(4) The DeWalt has 3 or 5 year warranty. The Ridgid has a life-time Warranty.

For a manufacture to give a Life-time warranty speaks for itself in the confidence of quality in the product.

(5) There other minor advantages, but the con is, the Ridgid doesn't come with a Case. So I bought 2ea Husky cases for $9.98 a pair, while on sale.



Both the DeWalt and the Ridgid were on Sale for $99.00 ea. at Home Depot (2010 after Black Friday sale). I don't know how long the sale will last. Even though I have a workshop full of both DeWalt & Ridgid tools I feel one should give credit when credit is due.

This drill is exactly what I was looking for, small, relatively light, and has lots of power. The light onthe front is a great feature and the one handed chuck is great. It also uses my 18v XBR batteries as well...a nice feature if you are going to take it out somewhere.

The Drill is OK and my husband liked it OK. However, when I called the vendor and asked for specifics I was told it was a Lithium battery and on that basis I ordered it. When it came, it was a Nikad battery instead which is heavier. I was very disappointed. The drill itself is well made but I was not happy with the misinformation given me. I would not have purchased it if I had known. When I went back on-line to see what happened, I saw on the info sheet of the product that it said Nikad, but in the phone conversation in comparing various tools, I took good notes and I had specifically asked the rep if it was lithium which he said it WAS. Not good communication on his part or truthful. :( Service I would give only one star.

Bought this for my farmer/trucker husband who has no tools actually at the house because they're all on the truck or at the farm! Comes in super handy for all the curtains & pictures we've hung as well as putting together furniture, fixing bathroom fans, etc. Came with extra battery pack & carrying case: AWESOME! Great price too! - 18 Volt - Drill - Dewalt - 18v'

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I am presently still using this product, but I would not recommend it.



First let me address J. Skeoch's review: It is important to understand that an external harddrive is nothing more than an internal harddrive in an external enclosure. If your external harddrives are SATA II drives, then they will work just fine via an eSATA to SATA connection. I have two Seagate FreeAgent Pro external drives using 6' foot cables connected to my computer using this product and they work just fine.



However, this product did not work at all when it first arrived. My 6' eSATA cables would not even insert into this product. So I emailed StarTech and they emailed back with an 800 support number. The technician had me take off the support bracket and try each female eSATA connector seperately. Still did not work, but the reason was because there are little prongs that hold the male cable connector in place and these prongs had been pushed in far enough that they prevented the male connection from entering the female connection. I pulled the prongs out, reattached the support bracket, connected my 6' eSATA cables and presto! Everything works fine.



So why not recommend this product? Because the product's 12" cables barely allowed it to connect with the motherboard's SATA connections.



I recommend instead "Cables To Go" SATA to eSATA Dual Port Adapter [...] which comes with 20" cables and works just fine. StarTech 2 Port SATA to eSATA Slot Plate Bracket (ESATAPLATE2)

Perfect fit, perfect operation. Two issues to be aware of:



1. This bracket does not provide power, it merely jumpers to your internal (powerless) SATA connectors on your motherboard. There are a handful of accessories out there, such as combination USB/eSATA flash drive, and adapter cables to connect a 2.5" solid-state drive directly to eSATA, that therefore will not work with this bracket; you have to purchase a (more expensive) bracket that also ties into your PC's power. For any eSATA device that has its own power connector - i.e., the vast, vast majority of them - no worries.



2. Connecting cables could be a bit longer (they appear to be 10 or 12"). I have a flat receiver-style PC and had several centimeters to spare, even though the motherboard connectors are near the front. For a mid or especially a full-size tower, this could be a concern.

My Desktop PC's Motherboard had quite a few unused SATA ports, This 2 PORT SATA to ESATA slot Plate did the trick to extend the on-board SATA ports to an external attached ESATA Hard Disk drive.



It is well built, The length of the cable is about 12 inches and long enough to reach the port connectors.



This thing does not have any active electronics, Just an connector extender, Do not expect any magic to happen. Whatever your motherboard's SATA port capabilities are will be extended to the external device that you connect.



It is a good buy! Highly recommended for extending you on-board SATA connectors to ESATA devices.

I bought this to use with a startech hard drive dock that I bought, and it works perfect in combination with it. Esata is fast as it should be when transferring data between two SATA hard drives. Installing this into your mother board is also simple, and I didn't have any problems at all. Definitely recommended if you want or need extra eSATA ports for your computer.

I plan to purchase this product instead of the competing product by Sabrent. Sabrent's product has a 9" cable according to one of the reviewers. I easily found this product's specifications on Startech's website, and they state that the cables are 12" long.



Neutral rating of 3 stars for now. I'll update this review with my findings when I receive the product. - External'

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Digital Frames - 300hs, point and shoot

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I was able to get this model a little early, and was excited to try it out in - what better city to test a camera? - Paris. The last Sony snapshot camera I used was on a trip in 2007, and I was so dissatisfied with that camera that I sold it immediately after returning home. I was eager to see if Sony had improved their entry level cameras, especially the picture quality. I shall post some pictures to offer examples up in the product details, but these will be reduced in size for posting.



Photo quality: My initial day out indicated that they have made dramatic improvements in both quality and speed. Photos in daylight were crisp and clear in just about every shot, and any that weren't were only because I was shooting poorly on purpose to test the photos. I was also quite happy with the quality of shots in low light and indoors, which is where I noticed the most improvement over past Sony low-end offerings. There was some blurring in darker situations, of course, but for the most part the software was able to produce images that are well balanced and low grain. The 14 megapixel feature is great - there are many photos I've been able to crop and retain quality, and photos of, say, a stone sarcophagus can be zoomed in upon when viewing images later to see very good detail.



I must also mention that the camera is very good at balancing photos. It almost always produces a picture with an appropriate contrast, and only in the worst cases did the image wash out in an area. For example, a shot of Joan of Arc (the statue, not the person) in Notre Dame came out very well even with a stained glass window in the background. The stained glass was bright but distinguishable, and the detail of the stone statue was clear and well balanced. Only in extreme cases - such as a shot of a black sculpture in the Louvre with a window behind it with blaring sunlight - did the camera fail to balance the image, but these are the kind of bad photography shots one would never expect a camera to take well.



Types of Photos: Like most all snapshot photos, this camera will perform best shooting still subjects with plenty of light. Moving objects didn't tend to blur, a problem I'd had with other cheap snapshot cameras, but the response time can make getting these shots difficult. Trying to capture a motorcycle passing an old church, my 7-10 attempts were mostly good photos, but getting the moving bike in the exact spot I wanted was nearly impossible.



Features: Overall, this camera lacks in features, although for most uses I found it sufficient, and at the price I didn't expect a lot of extras. The 4x zoom is relatively fast and easy to use, and about right for this type of camera. I was surprised there was no optical zoom given the high megapixels, but I can live with cropping on the computer. The panorama mode is nifty but not that useful - it works quite well in creating a long image, which of course will cause distortion in most cases. To use this feature, you set the mode and clich the shutter. The camera will prompt you to move it from left to right, and then it will generate the image (which is always impossible to see on the display owing to its shape.) Here I would have liked some add'l features - there is just 'one size' for panorama shots - you must sweep all the way across or the image will fail. This creates many shots that will need to be messed with on the computer later, which is okay but annoying. I was also disappointed panorama doesn't work in an up and down orientation - you always have to sweep the camera in the same manner. You can, of course, hold it sideways to create a vertical panorama, but I really wanted some vertical shots tqking advantage of a larger width. Still, panoramas of the Tour Eiffel allowed me to create some fun, unique shots of the full height of the structure. There are not many other features - just some rudimentary quality settings, face detection, etc. Some might want to move up to a camera with more features, but I actually appreciated this in a point and shoot camera.



Battery life: Here the camera could use some help. Perhaps I'm spoiled by my Apple products, but digital cameras have more or less remained stuck in 2002 concerning batteries. It's annoying to have a separate charger, and battery life isn't great. Three hours of shooting...granted, constant shooting...at St Denis drained it. Given how light and small it is, I'd fully support doubling the battery size to get twice the life. I'd also love for camera makers to start to move toward USB charging options.



I'd also love it if cameras would start incorporating some onboard space. It feels like the dark ages to have to buy a card. 2 - 4 gig of onboard memory with a card slot for expansion would be nice.



Overall, a great, small, fun camera that's easy to grab and go. I wish Sony would re-imagine some of the ways digital cameras work, perhaps taking some cues from iPods, especially regarding batteries, but for the price this nifty unit is great.



Pros: Excellent pics for camera in this price range, good color balance, good in darker spaces, a few fun features



Cons: Battery life could be better, charging options, not many features or in-camera editing options Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W530 14.1 MP Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 2.7-inch LCD (Green)

I LOVE this camera! Only had it for a week, but this is the best part so far: I am not a photographer and not super tech-savvy, but I opened the box, put in the battery and extra storage thingy and turned the camera on and started taking pictures. I still have not looked at the directions and have been taking pictures and downloading them to my computer for a week.......the photos look really great to me. If you are looking for a camera for dummies that takes nice pics and is low priced, this is the one!!!! - Elph - Powershot - Point And Shoot - 300hs'

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Very Good Product - sim card, perfect fit

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I had ordered a "Carion" sim adaptor before (100% German made) and it was like the one shown in the photo, so this ain't my first rodeo. That one worked fine and I have been using it for several months transferring the chip from my iPhone4 to my iPhone3G (when I am going to be in situations where my phone has an outside chance of being damaged).



The big differentiator between the one that I bought previously and this one is the little "shelves" on each corner. Based on the image and the reviews, that's what I figured I was getting. The one that I received, didn't have the little shelves, and thus the micro sim has nothing to sit on/snap into. It just "floats" in the hole. When I put this in my iPhone 3G, since it was floating, THE SIM GOT STUCK IN MY PHONE AND I HAD TO PAY A TECHNICIAN $40 IN ORDER TO OPEN THE CASE AND GET IT OUT. ON TOP OF THAT, MY TRYING TO PULL THE SIM OUT BENT A WIRE ON THE PHONE THAT HE HAD TO REPAIR.



Honestly I don't know what the answer is to ordering a Sim Adaptor online since it seems to be a crap shoot on what you are going to get. I was careful to order the same "German made" brand that I did previously and ended up with something only slightly different physically, but horrendously different in the end result.



BOTTOM LINE, IF YOU ORDER ANY MICRO SIM ADAPTOR, IF IT DOESN'T SIT IN THE CARRIER SNUGLY ON IT'S OWN DON'T THINK ABOUT PUTTING IT IN YOUR PHONE, UNLESS YOU RELISH THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING TO TAKE YOUR PHONE APART.



SEND IT BACK FOR A REFUND, EVEN IF IT IS JUST A COUPLE OF BUCKS, OTHERWISE THESE VENDORS WILL CONTINUE TO PAWN OFF SUBSTANDARD GOODS ON US WITHOUT REPERCUSSIONS. Micro SIM card adapter 3FF Mini UiCC (100% German-Made)

the Item they shipped does not look like the picture on Amazon, it does not have the corner pieces that hold the MicroSim in place like the picture, so the MicroSim will fall off unless you use the sticker they supply behind it, which limits the reusability of the adapter like in my case where I use the SIM for both my iPad and my USB modem, and need to use the Adapter frequently

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If you have an older iPhone and have moved to an iPad or iPhone 4 and are keeping your older iPhone as a backup device, you will NEED this product.



This is a simple plastic adapter for the SIM card. The iPad and iPhone 4 have MICRO-SIM cards, and older iPhones have the larger SIM cards.



Using this adapter, you can remove the MICRO-SIM card from your iPhone 4 (or iPad) and insert it into the adapter and then insert the adapter into our older iPhone device. This lets you use your older iPhone devices with your new MICRO-SIM card.



I placed this into a 3G, and it fit perfectly.

It says 100% German made but it had sticker 'made in China'. The product very much diffrent than German made. I bought one from some other vendor it was really good and fitted well. This made in China has poor quality and do not fit i.e the microsim falls down.

I bought the adapter to use my micro sim in my iphone 3g. I put it in and it would not come out. I pulled it out and it no longer sees my sim card. I tried other sim cars, no luck. I took it to repair and they told me the phone's sim pins were damaged and the phone was unrepairable.

I lost my iphone using this product. BEWARE

I am really unhappy with this product due to the misinterpretation. This product does not look like the picture they advertise. The inside corners is missing on the product they sent me. Also, the product was too thick for my Nokia N8. I currently own an iPhone 4 since its released date, and I just bought the Nokia N8 which it require a SIM card. As most of use know, iPhone 4 use a micro SIM card. Now my problem is that the PRODUCT they sold me DOES NOT fit my Nokia N8 SIM card slot which make the product useless. I do not what to force it, or I will damage the Nokia N8 SIM card slot. Since I bought the product for $0.50, I decided not to bother try to solve my issues for a two quarters. Furthermore, I had to pay S/H for $1.50. So, I'll take as a loss. This is not how I want to start a new year, or perhaps it's lesson learned experience. Finally, this experience just discourage me from online shopping.

A poorly made product that does not look like the picture. It also arrived in a paper envelope causing the product to be slightly bent. Luckily I got the "AFC Trident Micro SIM Card Adapter" as well, which is way better.

P.S. Just make sure the shipping on the AFC is Free

This adapter worked without any problem. Had to cut my T-Mobile SIM card to put it into an iPhone4 but need to change back to regular SIM-card size. This adapter is easy to handle, the delivery was prompt - I'm really happy I ordered it.

The as CLEARLY says this is "GERMAN-MADE" and that is the reason I purchased 2 of them When I got the package after nearly three weeks I was surprised to find the ones SF Planet sent me are made in China! How did I figure that out? My first tip off was the "MADE IN CHINA" labels on the back of the envelopes! These are 100% Chinese-made, NOT German-made as they plaster all over their ad.



These don't look anything at all like what is shown in the picture - there are NO tabs to hold the micro-sim. If you don't use the tape included with the holder it simply won't work. This is useless to me and worse - the seller outright LIED and MISREPRESENTED what they are selling. I will never buy from these people again and I would tell others to just steer clear of them! - Perfect Fit - Sim Card - Cutter - Sim'

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Ipod Speakers - ipod, dock

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I've spent a lot of time and some money looking for a suitable speaker set for my Ipod Touch. I like to view movies while laying in bed and this is perfect. No power cords to get in the way, sound is good for my purposes. There is a little ledge to rest the Ipod on, and it allows me to view in landscape mode. All the docking speakers force me to remove the case and most of them force portrait mode position. This is perfect as I don't want to struggle with the case or viewing position. It's a great value for my uses.



Pros:

Landscape mode viewing

Sound is good

Don't have to remove case from ipod

Inexpensive

No power cord so very portable



Cons:

Doesn't charge Ipod

Battery powered (4 AAs) iHome iHM9 Portable Stereo System for iPod, iPhone, and MP3 Players (Purple)

I purchased this tonight and cannot believe the sound clarity that this lil' thing has. I am very pleased with the sound however cannot give this a 5-star rating because the cord has a strange setup. Instead of being hidden the cord must wrap around the side to plug into the ipod. I have a 3rd gen nano (lil' square one) and the jack is on the bottom making it sit off-center. Also props the ipod a little off the back plate. If this didn't sound as good as it does I would take it back. For this price its definitely a keeper!

Wow...this thing is great. Yes, it runs on batteries. And no, it doesn't charge your ipod. But it costs $18 and it's portable! All you need is 4 AA batteries and you can take your music anywhere! It's great if you are having a BBQ, hanging out on the boat, or just want to move it from room to room to enjoy your ipod! I loved it so much, I ordered a second one just to have for when I do stuff outside. It's little, it's loud, it's a great setup. Totally worth the money!

I wanted a small, battery-powered speaker system to be able to listen to my Sandisk Sansa View while at work. The only issue is a work in a distribution center with very loud, continuous noise; conveyor belts, machine horns, loud bangs of large plastic totes being thrown about, etc. With the environment, I also wanted something that, should it get broken, I wouldn't be out $50 or so, which seems to be the average price for speaker systems for devices other than iPod.



This works by plugging into your device's headphone jack. There is a notch in the center where you're supposed to stand it up like it is pictured above, only they didn't account for the cord, so it makes your player sit somewhat off-kilter, unless you just lay it on its side (which I've taken to doing). This could have been fixed with a groove that ran along the back of the tray, but that's really the only major complaint I have.



This thing is -loud-. It only works by your player's volume, but it's got a lot of power to it for being battery-powered. At max volume, I can hear it even above all the noise I specified above (though, I'll admit, listening to anything purely instrumental or quiet/soothing is impossible in that environment), though for the normal user, half-volume or lower would probably be easily sufficient.



As for how fast it goes through batteries, I've had to change mine after approximately 24-26 hours of play at the maximum volume. Once the batteries start to go, the sound gets incredibly crackly at the high volumes and gets worse fairly quickly. Though I have noticed that the crackle goes away (at least temporarily) when the volume is turned down, which leads me to believe the batteries have the potential to last even longer when not played on full-blast continuously.



All in all, very pleased with my purchase. If you want a cheap, small, battery-powered speaker that works with any audio device, this is it.

I bought this yesterday after looking long and hard at this and a few other portable speakers for my iPod Nano 3rd gen. I wasn't entirely sure it could produce the kind of sound I needed, and was almost certain I would end up taking it back.



Boy, was I wrong!



The moment I plugged my iPod into this speaker I was amazingly surprised at the wonderful sound quality this little unit produced, and the kind of volume it could crank out. I can even play my collection of Trance music and be able to hear the bass clearly!



Another reviewer commented on the strange cord setup which was a bit inconvenient for the iPod Nano - yes, it is a little odd, but personally I don't mind one bit. This speaker was every bit worth the money I paid for it!

I shopped around for iPod speakers for a long time. After doing a ton of research I settled on these. Some of the reviewers said they experienced some sound quality issues and I did too until I changed the EQ settings on the iPod itself. The sound gets so loud! I am in love with this product! It is the perfect size to keep in smaller places like the kitchen and bathroom! I love being able to sing in the shower now!The only issue I have is when I move the product from room to room I have to keep a sturdy hold on the iPod itself or it falls off, but that is only a minor distraction. I love love this unit! - Dock - Ipod - Ipod Speakers - Portable Speakers'

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This is a great item. It does exactly what it says it will. You get back and forward buttons, as well as buttons to start the presentation and to blank (or unblank) the screen. There is also a laser pointer.



It is small and runs on two standard batteries. The doggle stores in the base and the whole think comes with a case.



My XP laptop running Powerpoint 2003 recognized it instantly and required zero configuration.



My only complaint is that the laser pointer is fairly weak and does not show up very clearly in a bright room. I also wish the technology were there to allow it to communicate without a doggle. Bluetooth? Probably not enough range. What about Wifi? Can Wifi make this sort of connection? In any event, this works really well and I would wholeheartedly recommend it.



One important thing is that it is small enough to fit in your palm and you can fairly easily hide it from view.



Also, I have not noticed any interference with wireless mics. Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 with Red Laser Pointer

This item has a very nice feel and appearance. But in using it, I found that the laser button is positioned too closely to the Next and Previous buttons. I would frequently touch one when intending to touch another. I am purchasing a different brand where the keys are more separated.

I'm a retired Fire Captain and now a volunteer Instructor for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in the valley. I needed a Presenter/Pointer to assist me when I take my laptop and computer projector out to make presentations. I've used other Power Point Presenters / Laser Pointers before, but they were two seperate remotes --- this combination Logitech Presenter / Pointer is the greatest! It's really lightweight, comfortable, and works really well during my presentations. I'm surprised they haven't raised the price on it --- I'd still buy it!'

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Office Products - fellowes, office products

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PROS:

- Shreds into consistently small pieces that are ID-secure

- Can really shred up to 8 sheets of regular paper at once

- Automatic feed on/off (can be left in standby all day)

- Can shred credit cards

- Metal staples are no problem

- Sturdy construction, heavy-duty cutters

- Nice design

- Small size fits into home office

- Manual reverse helps undo jams and clear out cutters

- Several safety shut-offs/lock-outs prevent accidental injury or burnout

- Little fingers cannot reach the cutters from the outside

- It is very safe (automatic shut-off) and easy to remove the cutter assembly

- Bin is easy to dump



CONS:

- Loud and shrill when operating

- If used non-stop for 3 solid minutes it shuts itself down for 15 minutes flat - also a "pro" in that it will not permit overheating and will force you to take a break from purging your office files. ;-)

- No automatic shut-off for full bin (but there IS a window to see into the bin), so sometimes if you're not watching, you can create a jam because the bin is over-full.

- If it does jam (particularly with unexpectedly tough folded papers in envelopes), it can be rather difficult extracting documents from the slot.

- Slot is just 9" wide - many business envelopes are 9.5" wide (however they can be shredded vertically)



This shredder will really slow down and seem to struggle with some slightly thick envelopes of folded paper (e.g., 3 folded sheets, which is actually about 11 layers in all with the envelope included!), but I was surprised that if they crept on through the slot, they were always completely shredded in the bin - no partial shredding or surface-only "scoring", like my last shredder. If it goes through this one, it's thoroughly shredded. These slow-downs don't seem to have any negative effect on the mechanism. If a few seconds are allowed between each "feeding" (enough time to be sure you REALLY want to shred that next document), it will continue working indefinitely. It seems to shut down for the non-negotiable 15 minutes only if it is run literally non-stop for about three solid minutes. I had TONS of paperwork to shred on my first use of this machine and I was quickly feeding it hand-over-fist when it suddenly took its 15-minute "union break"; it would be unusual to shred like this on a daily basis.



Be sure to buy the lubricant for this machine - it makes a difference!! It's odor free, extremely easy to apply (just squirt it all across the input slot) and the shredding goes faster with very few jams. Fellowes Powershred Shredder Oil & Lubricant, 12 oz. Bottle with Extension Nozzle (35250) Fellowes Powershred P-48C 8 Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder (3224905)

This is a lousy shredder. It will not work unless the wobbly top is on just so. It is sold as an 8-sheet shredder, but it jams if you put in more than 4 20-lb. standard 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper sheets. Some jams are nearly impossible to clear even with reversing. Lousy. Stinko. Bad.

A bit louder than I expected, but works fine for a home-office duty shredder. It takes up to 8 sheets a pass, but be careful about just putting a whole junk mail item into it at once. The paper is folded up inside the envelope and can easily multiply the thickness so that it slows it down or jams it. I always open up my mail either way - junk or not - and so feeding the shredder without jamming it isn't a problem. It also takes credit cards and staples just fine. The bin capacity is nice and holds plenty of shredded paper before needing to empty it. And the shape of the shredder makes it easy to place it up against the side of a desk or wall neatly.



For the price, I have no real complaints except for the sound of the motor. That's one star off my 5-star rating, folks!

This shredder is OK, but very noisy. Wish they would do something to make them less noisy. Other than that, it works just fine. I have not used it enough to know how quickly it will get overheated, and have to be shut off. The literature seems to indicate the run time is quite short though. Emptying process could also be improved. Maybe a pull out tray would make it easier.

It is so obvious that the first reviewer is a Fellowes company spokesperson because believe me, this is by far the worst shredder I've ever owned, let alone seen, in my entire administrative career. It consistently jams, even for two or three sheets of paper, and isn't designed for ease in a consumer's ability to un-jam it. Thus, you'd have to pay to have it repaired or better yet (for the company, that is!) throw it out and buy a new one. I called Fellowes and although my warranty is still in effect since the machine is only about 2 months old, I was told by Amanda that the jam is my fault for 1) not oiling my shredder on a regular basis; and 2) for placing envelopes in it before cutting off the adhesive strip. So, now I've come to learn that not only do I have to cut out my address info from junk mail before shredding, but I must also check to make sure the envelope flap is not involved in the shredding process. Amanda assured me that she's had extensive training in shredding and that the warranty, in my case, is useless and that Fellowes will not stand behind this product. If you'd like to test it, just shred your warranty and your receipt. Obviously they are useless but don't worry -- the machine will jam and you'll still have most of it. - Fellowes - Office Products - Cross Cut Shredder - Fellowes Shredder'

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Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser - electric tea kettle, boil water

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Are you tired of having to get your tea kettle, waiting for it to heat up, and worrying about forgetting it when running to do a quick other errand? Then you will agreed with me that this product is a miracle worker.



With this hotshot, you can heat up water very quickly for teas, hot chocolates, and for coffee presses. This is useful at home as I can set it up really quickly as I am running around doing other things.



The other great use for it (which I'm going to buy a second for!) is to keep on the desk to refill my coffee press at work. It is tiny and out of the way, so I don't have to worry too much about it.



Two cautions though: You can't turn it "Off", so if you accidentally hit the on button while plugged in, unplug it quickly! Fill it with water, and replug it back in. It isn't made to handle heating up with no water inside. Also, I don't recommend leaving the water in there and reusing it next time.



One con I have seen is that people don't like that they cannot fit tall cups under it. I have run into this, but honestly, I would rather not fit a cup than have it be taller. It tucks away nicely under things on my counter, and that is another reason I like it so much -- it just tucks away! To solve that problem, I just grab a lower cup, and since it is still clean, put it upside down on the draining board. It really isn't a hassle.

If you over-fill the water reservoir, as with any boiling water, it will boil over. This can be remedied by following the instructions.



As long as you use it as it was designed to be use, it will boil water without a hitch. My mother and I have been using this now for a couple of months to make tea, and I get a much more consistent brew than boiling water on the stove or in the microwave. Probably saving a decent bit of electricity too.

Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser

A must-have for hot beverages & soups!

I had a white version of this product for close to ten years. However, I forgot to drain it and water lingered for close to a month. It was nasty and I had to throw it out. The black version is much sleeker and I'm confident it will last just as long as my old one. It's fast and efficient. The only drawback is that it doesn't accomodate very tall mugs. Not that big a deal for me. I use this at work and couldn't live without it.

I had originally purchased a cordless electric kettle for heating water. While it did work, it required a minimum amount of water which was more than I ever needed and took a few minutes to heat. This is SO much more convenient! I can premeasure just the amount of water I need before I add to the dispenser and it literally heats it to boiling in mere seconds!! This is so handy for any "instant" food...oatmeal, cup of noodles, mashed potatoes, and hot cocoa to name a few. This is definately one of the best and most used appliances I own. I highly recommend it!!

Absolutely love this product! I made the purchased two weeks ago - with the intention of using it to make hot water for tea in the office. For the simple purpose of heating water VERY quickly, you can't really get a better deal. A couple things to note: 1. It can NOT warm up soups, etc. 2. All hot water must be drained after every use 3. You can not adjustable temperature (Boiling water only). That's fine w/ me ... since I can definitely wait a minute or two to cool down before putting my sencha tea in my cup : )

A great gadget for those who love their hot drinks in seconds. Saves heating a stove burner for a cup or two. Also, great travel companion or for camping or boating. The white version of this same product has been around since the mid to late 1970's and worked just as good then as the black model works today. I'd rather use my Hotshot over using a Nuke oven or stove burner for instant beverages.



UPDATE: When I referred to this same item on the market back in the 1970's, it was made in the USA and our products lasted longer.



The newest model I purchased barely 2 years ago was used several times in a day AND, everyday. It worked fine up until its "quit date" and then became another piece of garbage. Maybe I over used this item on a daily basis in order to save heating an electric coil burner with an "old fashioned" tea kettle.



Well, trying to be the green person I have felt I have tried to be when it was not "political incorrect..........I am now back to my tea kettle on the stove and will never buy this product again. China made products do not impress me one bit.



They are made very cheaply electrical wise verses what the USA used to make.



I still love this appliance and how it can work for home or travel.



With all the cheap components made, which go into alot of today's products.....I will gladly look for older tag sale finds made in the USA before I purchase another "made in china product". Their QUALITY CONTROL leaves much to be desired!!!!



At least with American made products, many times the "quality went in before the name went on" We as USA citizens have to get back to our basic routes and manufacture quality products once again!!!!!!!!

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Waist Trimmers - fitness, abdominal

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I bought the "Sweat" Shirt 3 weeks ago and have been working out 6 days a week with it. I have been able to lose an average of 5-6 pounds of water weight every workout, which averages about 40 minutes a day. So the shirt works great for those who need to cut weight fast. I've also noticed that my actual body weight has been dropping a lot faster now that I'm using the shirt. In the past 3 weeks I have lost about 10 pounds. Granted I work out like a fiend and eat fairly clean. I'm trying to drop the last 20 pounds to get my 2-pack into at least a 4 pack, if not a 6 pack. In short, the shirt works as described, but you still need to put in the effort to change your lifestyle. If anything, the shirt at least makes you look like an athlete. Kutting Weight (cutting weight) neoprene weight loss sauna shirt

I bought this for my husband and he loves the "Sweat" Shirt from Kutting Weight. The quality is amazing and the product was shipped right away and got to me just in enough time for his birthday. The only problem that my husband seems to have is getting the shirt off after working out. I know it should be a tight fitting shirt, but he gets a little claustraphobic when taking it off. Thanks for providing me with a gift that my husband loves. I will be looking into getting other products from Kutting Weight in the future.

I actually ordered the Kutting Weight Suit and they sent me the sweat shirt by mistake. Glad they did. As I live in the very cold Northeast, I wanted to use the suit for running, but had some concern about running in it. Anyway, the sweat shirt seems to be much better fit for the runner / crosstrainer. It covers the lower back halfway down the top of the buttocks. Cuts down on the cold breezes that would always hit my lower back as outer clothing seperated. Plus I think it will allow better leg freedom whether hitting the heavy bag or riding the bike. Very warm. Only 22 degrees out today and I got a good sweat built running. Hope it aids in my losing a couple of pounds too. Pay close attention to sizing chart. When I first open the package I thought it looked way too big, but after I tried it on, it fit just right. Very stylish too, looks like you could wear it out for the night, so long as it would be an outside event. Hopefully, the company will take care twenty dollar difference between the suit and shirt. Otherwise, very good product.

I ordered a sweat shirt and a pair of sweat pants on Monday and received the packaged on Thursday. Great customer service, quick response to my questions.



It's true to size. I'm 5'2" and 135 pounds. I ordered an M shirt and S pants. S shirt would have fit me better but I prefer have extra room between my skin and the shirt when I sweat. So M works as well. Plus, I can imagine myself wearing this shirt camping out when it gets cold at night. I think it'd be perfect for skiing or snowboarding as well. I put the shirt on and went for a run. I did sweat more than normal. The pants are true to size also. I have size S and it's pretty loose on me. Haven't tried the pants on running yet but I'm sure my legs will sweat a lot.



About sweating, I didn't realize how much I sweat during running. Since it's wind proof and air hardly gets in or out, the regular T-shirt I put on outside this sweat shirt didn't get wet at all after the run. But, the waist line on my shorts got really wet so I'm sure I was sweating crazy inside the shirt while running.



I like the product and will recommend it to friends who don't sweat easily like me.

First, I suggest You Meassure Yourself, as, I normaly wear XXL, the suggestion was to go one more X, But after measuring I ordered 4XL, it was still tight at the begining, but after a couple of weeks of use, the fit is Good, I Hope it gets looser.

When I bought it from Amazon, I had a tight schedule as I had to travel overseas so I requested help, as the lead time would not allow me to get the product in time to take it with me, Cutting Weight bend over backwards to get the product sooner at no extra Cost, Fantastic Customer Service.

I excersice every day, about 40 minutes walking arround the complex I live and 20 minutes of bicycle in the Gym, and let Me tell you, The Shorts are Fully Soacked, I wear a shirt on top of the sweat shirt, and it also get almost fully soacked, specially around the areas where the Stitches of the shirt are.

I have used it for about 3 weeks, and I can feel the pants a bit looser.

I used to have a Plastic Shirt and Pant, I can tell You this product is much Stronger, I do not have to be careful when wearing it, as with the Plastic one, I was always being concerned of tearing it.

The Only Issue I see, is sometimes when raining, I use the threadmill, and I get the bottom of the Machine full of water from Sweating through the sleeves, and it is embarassing as the Next user would not like to use it that way. I reduced it By having the towel in front and try to keep the sweat on the Towel, anyway, it is a nice problem to have, sweating is what I wanted.

English is not my mother Language, so please excuse if I had any error in the writing, anyway, the message is, this Product is great.

This light weigh "kutting" weight shirt is just what I needed. I have owned the original suite for some time now and love it, but sometimes its a bit to much for my workout. This is much better for when I want to take it a little easier and only wear a top piece. I still get a crazy sweat going and that's the best part about it.

I have been buying and wearing sauna suits for years. It helps me maximize on my regimen. When my last shirt ripped (basically, the arm ripped off)I jumped on Amazon.com to find another Altus suit. I was able to pay $11 for yet another suit, but I wanted something more. I looked at the suggested items from Amazon and came across the Kutting Weight shirt. Yes, it was expensive, but after using it for about 2-3 weeks now, I can see it was well worth every cent. The shirt is made of wet suit material and it keeps your heat in. It's constructed very well and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a sauna suit. In fact, I would also recommend it to outdoor exercisers in cold temperatures too. This might be all you need. It's all I need. Enjoy. - Abdominal - Waist Trimmers - Waist Belt - Fitness'

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Valentino Made In Italy Suit - highly recommended, valentino made in italy

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I wasn't very optimistic about the quality of this suit when I bought it. But, the price was good and if it didn't turn out quite the way I hoped it would be, it wouldn't be too much of a disappointment. Boy, was I wrong! The suit is very high quality. I have another comparable suit that I bought from one of the high-end department stores and this suit is as good, if not better than my best suit. The fit was perfect and the fabric was very good quality. Other than getting the slacks cuffed, I don't expect any other alterations. It is just perfect. And for the price that I paid, I will surely be buying more.



The seller, Darya Trading, shipped the suit promptly, like within a week, by UPS. The suit arrived in pristine condition. Gino Valentino Made in Italy Wool / Silk Mens Suit 150's Hand Made Two Button Canvas Front Jacket Flat Front Pants Custom Working Buttonholes Business Suit Jet Black (42 Regular)

This was the first time that I ordered a suit online. I wear alot of them for my new job so I wanted something affordable but was worried about quality. This suit is great! The lining makes it feel smooth and comfortable. Plus, quick turnaround on my order. I got it within the week that I ordered. I plan to order more suits from this seller.

"you never know what your buying until you get it"....THIS SUIT IS UNBELIEVABLE THE FABRIC,CUT FINISH,FEEL, LOOK I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, I SOLD SUITS FOR YEARS,WAS TOP NATIONWIDE IN SALES... I KNOW QUALITY, I CAN SAY BETTER THAN THE AVERAGE CONSUMER,THIS IS THE SUIT C0MPANY TO BUY FRDM!!! IF YOU ARE READING THIS, LOOK NO MORE, REEP THE REWARDS OF YOUR REASEARCH,I'M A CHEMIST, I REASEARCHED SUITS,LOOKED GOOD ,TOOK A CHANCE THINKING IT WAS AWFUL CHEAP PRICE WISE,I COULD GET MY MONEY BACK IF I DON'T LIKE IT, NOW I'M SCARED TO WEAR IT IT'S SO NICE..BAD-ASS SUIT,THE COMPLIMENTS YOU WILL GET.........PEOPLE STEP-OUT-OF-YOUR-WAY!!! CRAZY - RICH -GUY-RESPECT THING... IT'S ALOT OF FUN TO WEAR,YOU WOULD BE CRAZY TO PASS-UP A SUIT LIKE THIS EVEN IF THEY DOUBLED THE PRICE,NO B.S. GOOD LUCK,GET ONE!

These suits are not the same Valentino suits you may have heard of. These suits are very heavy with a cheap feel for them. These suits do not go for $1500 retail, dont be fooled. You are throwing your money away at a poorly made product.

I was concerned with the mixed reviews but took a chance on the purchase anyway. When my package arrived (four days later) my mind was put at ease. I don't have any experience with $1500 suits so I can't comment on that. However, I do have experience with $200 suits and this suit is far better quality than that. I will be purchasing Gino Valentino suits from now on. I kid you not, its that good. I live in a small type city where its hard to find almost anything. A suit of this quality would cost me a lot more money than I could afford around here. Its a great suit at a great price and I don't see the point in shopping around in vain.

Good quality suit for the money! However since it had to be flown to England, the fees to send it across and then import tax etc...buffed up the overall price somewhat. It works out to having paid approx 160 GBP pounds for the suit. STILL WORTH IT GIVEN THE QUALITY OF THE SUIT!!! - Valentino Made In Italy - Suit - Highly Recommended - Great Value'

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Accessory Export Llc - cell phone accessories, charger

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I've had cats and dogs chew up so many of my phone chargers that I bought a 3-pack before my current one got chewed up. I'd always gone to the carrier store, and they charged me and arm and a leg. At just over $1 apiece, you'd be crazy NOT to buy these! They came very quickly and were in great condition. It's nice to be able to keep a charger in different rooms too! Save yourself the stress and buy them BEFORE you need them!!! Home Travel Wall Charger + Rapid Cell Phone Car Charger + USB Data Sync Charge Cable for Samsung T659 / Intensity U450 / Rogue U960 / Smooth U350 / Gravity 2 T469

The product arrived without one of its components- the one I needed most- and included a note to contact the seller. I did and the component to their credit was sent right away, but did not work, even when tested in two different USB ports, a computer one and a wall charger one. I did not test the other components, as I knew I would not keep the product without the one I wanted in working condition so they may have been fine. While my account was credited for the purchase even before I shipped it back, the return shipping cost more than the order itself, so I would have been better off never bothering to get a refund in the first place.

My brother had just come home from college for Christmas break, but left his charger at school. This was a cheap replacement. It arrived before something I had ordered about a week before I ordered this charger. He was so impressed that it came with a wall charger, a car charger, and a usb hook-up for the computer. Complete, cheap and quick delivery!

This is a good set of chargers. I bought them for my Samsung Rogue. The adapters all fit snuggly in the phone (better than the one it came with). The only complaint I have is the annoying bright light on the wall charger and the rather short length of the charger cable (about 3-4 ft). - Cell Phone Accessories - Samsung Intensity - Charger - Car Chargers'

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Hdmi Cable Splitter - hdmi cable splitter, hdmi

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I purchased this product because it was the only solution I found that didn't require me buying another HDMI cable. I was expecting that I would need to manually switch between cable and dvd player which was fine. However, when I received the switcher a few days later, I plugged it in to the TV and attached the cable and dvd player cables to the unit (which is very small)I found that the unit switched itself, sensing where the signal was coming from. Amazing considering the price.

Dollar for dollar, this thing cannot be beat. This is one of those rare purchases that far exceeded my expectations. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with this. HDMI 3-In 1-Out HDMI Auto Switch with 55cm Pigtail Support 3D

The auto switch function worked once. Now I must manually switch it every time. But, it is better than nothing. I have an older flat screen with one HDMI port. I don't use the Blu Ray player everyday, so manually pushing the switch button it is not a problem. It would be nice if the auto switch function worked as advertised, however.



UPDATE: I found out there is a setting on the blu-ray player that enables quick startup. When this is on, the player puts out a signal constantly and the auto switcher won't switch. I turned this feature off and now the auto switcher works as advertised. I have had no problems since disabling this on my blu-ray player. I have the blu-ray player on port 1 and the cable box on port 2. That way the switcher selects the blu-ray player when I turn the player on and defaults to the cable box when I turn the player off.

I use this switcher to connect three devices to a single TV. The switcher selects whichever input is currently sending a signal. Works like magic.



In fact one device in my setup, the Roku box, always sends a signal because it has no power button, unfortunately. This switcher works okay though because it implements a well defined priority when two or more devices are on. The Roku is connected to the third position in the switcher, so its signal passes through the switcher only when both of the other devices are off.



By the way, the other two devices are a blu ray player and a DVD player. It looks like I'll always want this DVD player because it works better than BD players for things fast forwarding and reviewing.

I got this in hopes of solving my problem of 4 HDMI outputs for 2 HDMI inputs. The switcher help me with my PS3 and Xbox 360, but not my DirecTV HD DVR and Sony DVD player.



My DVD player would have picture, but no sound, forcing my TV to pop up a message that said I needed to connect audio inputs in Video 3 input because my TV said the dvd player was using a DVI signal(?). My DVR would have no sound and snow for a picture until I flipped back and forth on my HDMI inputs until it finally comes in.



I not too happy with this switcher, but it does help me if I just leave my DVD player in the second input and use the first for my DVR, PS#, and Xbox 360. This switcher seems like it was meant more for gaming systems with HDMI outputs that for anything else.

My equipment: ATT Uverse, LG BlueRay DVD, Samsung DLP HD with only one HDMI connection. Plugged the HDMI port into the Samsung's HDMI port, LG BD into #1 & Uverse DVR into #2. Turned on all equipment -- LG BD input on the TV screen, turned off the LG BD and Uverse appeared on the screen -- turned the LG BD back on and it reappeared on the TV screen. Couldn't ask for more -- sound and picture quality perfect. Recommended for anyone with older HD TV with only one HDMI port. I don't play games so don't know how they would work with the switch.

I ordered this expecting I would need to get up and hit the switch for it to work in my setup (Mitsubishi DLP TV with a 3D adapter box). Instead, I have my PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 connected to the switch which is then connected to my 3D adapter kit. Now I can play PS3, 360, and PC games on my tv, with all of them running through my adapter box.



For those wondering how the switcher works, you can either press a button to switch it or let it switch automatically. The automatic switcher will default to whatever is on first or is always on (like a media computer or cable box). Then, whenever a new device comes on, it switched to that.

Unusual to write a review about an HDMI splitter/switch, but as anyone who has tried to set up a home theater system without the aid of a geek squad knows it can be a very frustrating process. My Sony HD TV has 2 HDMI slots and one was hooked to the TV and the other to the sound system. Other configurations (I tried every cord you can imagine)did not work and I needed another HDMI slot to hook up my apple TV. This splitter works great and in minutes everything just miraculously worked. By the way, the apple TV is crazy cool!

I purchased this because the TV only has 2 inputs. It doesn't work properly. These are the two setups that it failed miserably in.



1: Sony BDP-S270, Roku XDS, Foxconn PC.



Set up with Roku on 3 (because it has constant power), Sony BR on 2, and PC on 1.



Sony S270 won't display on the unit at all. It gives some garbled mess and a terrible sound and then the Blu-ray unit shuts down.



PC sound was botched and screen kept cutting out to black every few seconds.



On top of it all the automatic switch was so buggy that it hardly ever switched to the proper device.



2: Tried moving it to the bedroom hoping to get some use out of it and not have completely wasted my money. This setup is simple: WDTV Live (1), Roku XDS (2). Both units display properly but unit never automatically switches. WDTV turned off and the unit still won't switch to Roku. I have enough HDMI inputs on this tv and the only benefit would have been the convenience of auto-switching which doesn't work.



This thing is either a faulty unit or FAR too picky for a universal solution. - Hdmi Splitter - Hdmi Switcher - Hdmi Cable Splitter - Hdmi'

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