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Saturday, 26 December 2009

Netbook - external dvd burner, external dvd drive

Google Keywords: windvd provided missing serial number new install toshiba slim USB SuperMulti DVD+R(w)

For everyone who cannot find the proper serial number, I feel your pain. I just spent a short amount of time looking for the solution and finally decided to check the disk. In VERY SMALL FONT on the right side of the disk you will see a WINDVD Serial Number, about 16-20 characters long. I have to say however that Toshiba did a bang up job putting the S/N on the disk which must be in the drive when you are trying to install it. Just remember to push the disk back in after you enter the number and before you hit >Next.

Hope this helps everyone involved. Please try and pass the word to any other sites you've posted your question to. Toshiba PA3761U-1DV2 Portable/Slim USB SuperMulti DVD-Writer

Hardware-wise the Toshiba USB DVD drive is just great. Just plug it in, and you'll be able to read CDs so you can install software to your Toshiba Netbook, for example, which is the main reason I needed to get a USB external drive. But if you want to play movies from DVD disks with your netbook, you'll need a decoder, and Toshiba has supplied WinDVD, which in my hands did NOT work. It installs, sort of; and it works, sort of; but it won't play a movie. You'll get various "protected media" messages; or it just won't find the title; or whatever; it's pathetic. So spend fifteen more bucks and order CyberLink PowerDVD SE. It's a little hard to find on the [...] website; they try to sell you a more expensive product, but the fifteen dollar version is all you need if you are running XP as I am. (I was aware that WinDVD had problems as suppied with the Toshiba external USB DVD drive, but I bought it anyway; perhaps this email will save everybody else the headache of trying to find out this fixit from ... from what, Customer Support? I don't think so; whoever publishes WinDVD [Corel?] is NOT going to recommend that you fix your problem by sending fifteen bucks to some other software outfit :--)))

I plugged it in and got it going. It didn't ask for a serial number. And the Quick Start guide shows only attaching one USB to the laptop, not two. Perhaps, they've corrected those issues. I simply clicked on each listed item I wanted to download and it did it. I played a DVD to test it out and it played very well. However, I have not tried burning a CD as yet. I have a new laptop with Windows 7.

UPDATE: I needed to enter the serial number for a one year old netbook (XP based).

was unable to easily spot the SN on the drive - toshiba support forum provide generic key MWK6IYJDHJS20HJ to use to install the WinDVD software included and this worked. Beware - the support forum used an "old" zero - had to change to a "new" zero (used above) to make work. Everything else about the drive is working fine.

I bought this as an add on for an Acer netbook I have, and am quite pleased. I have media saved to DVD,and this product works like a charm. The piano black finish is a fingerprint magnet ( I would prefer a matte finish..), but it is quite attractive. Easily fits in a case, when you want to take it with you on the road.

I have used it to burn photos from a party to give to guests, watch movies on a plane, and copied a file or two. Netbooks being what they are , and intended to do, are sometimes limited. I think this is nice to have, you might not use it everyday, but it sure does come in handy.

It gets the job done, quickly -everything is quite intuitive, very little learning curve.

I love the small size, and Toshiba is a top brand.

I would not hesitate to suggest this as an add on to a netbook- great gift!

Just bought this today at Best Buy ($70.00). Got home and simply plugged it into my laptop and works like a charm. Primary reason for buying this DVD burner is that the BLURAY drive that came with my laptop does not support CD+G discs.

Purchased locally @BestBuy ($70) to use with new Acer Aspire 1 Netbook (from WOOT). Installation required S/N to install WinDVD and would not accept S/N on disk and still unable to load (waiting on Toshiba). Writes software to the Netbook just fine and plays music CDs fine, just need to get the burner installed. Drive only requires use of one leg of Y USB cable.

Thanks so much to the prior reviewer with the information about where the WINDVD serial number was located. It worked perfectly for me on my Toshiba netbook, and have watched several DVDs effortlessly. Definitely recommended. - External Dvd Burner - Compact Dvd Drive - External Dvd Drive - Dvd Burner'

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Plastic Folders

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These are well made folders but you should be aware that the plastic colors are not the usual light pastels but a very deep primary colors, so especially with the darker colors it is hard to see the contents of the folder. Otherwise great. C-Line Colored Project Folders, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Assorted Colors, 25 per Box (62130)

They arrived quickly, but there wasn't 25 per box--one box seemed pretty old. The ones we got where fine, did the job--cheap enough that we didn't bother quabbling over the missing few. Would I buy again probably not.'

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Educational - educational, games

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I have 4 boys, my oldest is 7 (1st grade), 3 of them can play this game in some form. They love to shake the numbers out. My oldest plays the traditional way, in making math problems. My preschooler tries to find matching numbers and sequences, and my other preschooler tries to identify the numbers. It is such a simple game that you can make up your own way to use it and play it. Head Full of Numbers Math Game

I bought this for my 8 year old son. He is in 2nd grade and loves to play this game. His younger brothers and sisters like to join in also, even though they cant really play by the rules. comes with plenty of game sheets. Great game.

My 6 year old often complains about his math homework, so I took a chance on this game, hoping that it would be a way for him to see that doing math can be fun too. He enjoys this game so much, he doesn't even realize that he's doing math! Fun and educational! Great game!

I bought this game to add to our math lessons. My boys 8 and 11 enjoy playing the game. My only issues is the durability in the dice holder. The holder is not crucial to the game, but I do not foresee it lasting very long. - Fun Read - Educational - Games - Kids'

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Adapted From Books - movie, adapted from books

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When all is said and done - when the eye candy special effects of Quidditch matches and fantastical creatures has been superseded by advances in technology in Hollywood blockbusters yet to come - it is the little moments that this viewer and his wife will return to.

When a friend one time bemoaned the fact that `Half-Blood Prince' gets bogged down in pointless hormonal teen-angst instead of getting on with the story, I smiled... and shook my head.

No, I said, that IS the story and it's what I love about the Harry Potter series: it never loses track of the characters. It never forgets that, when viewed as a whole, these eight movies are a story of growing up, of the transition from childhood to adulthood. Of love and friendship and death. Because without those little funny and touching moments between the characters - if all you want is for the movies to rush from one plot element to another - then all you're left with is plot... and no story. Remember: plot is what happens TO the characters; story is what happens AS A RESULT of the characters.

That's the real gorgeous beauty of these movies, and it's what will bring viewers back repeatedly to their DVD shelves. As Frodo said to Sam in `The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers': "What are we fighting for Sam?" "That's there's still some good in this world," Sam replies, "and that it's worth fighting for."

That's why you need those little indulgent moments, because without them it's just razzle-dazzle special effects and set-pieces. Harry and Ginny's first kiss: they're in the Room of Requirement and Ginny tells Harry to close his eyes while she hides Professor Snape's copy of Advanced Potion Making. And before Harry opens his eyes Ginny leans forward, kisses him and whispers, "That can stay hidden up here too, if you like." That, my fellow Muggles, is pure movie gold. That's what the characters are fighting for. Love. Yes, the PLOT concerns itself with good triumphing over evil, but that only comes to pass as a result of the STORY which is about friendship. Because that is something worth fighting for.

It's why the film adaptation of Philip Pullman's astonishing trilogy, `His Dark Materials', is an utter failure: `The Golden Compass' movie rushes from one plot element to another: and THEN we go here, and THEN we go there. Never slowing down to allow the characters TO BE characters. What are they fighting for? Well, nothing the viewer could care less about...

Ultimately, all of this success comes about because of the brilliant way in which the author J.K. Rowling has constructed her seven-volume storyline. See, `The Chronicles of Narnia' are good - very good - but in the end don't quite fully succeed, and this is because the author, C.S. Lewis, had never envisioned them as a series: `The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' was originally intended by the writer to be a one off. As thoroughly enjoyable as the three Narnia movies are, there is no through-story like Rowling's Harry-Voldermort. Indeed, over the course of the three Narnia movies even some of the Pevensie children themselves become side characters. And although that was entirely the point - part of the plot - in the end it harms the story. It dilutes what the characters are fighting for. It weakens its forcus.

Look at the Harry Potter series: viewed in hindsight it's not just the story of teenage friendships, for it also presents an astounding portrayal of one man coming to be viewed in the end entirely differently by the viewer. Professor Snape. What an astonishing character arc - and yet Rowling had it all there, right from the beginning: Snape using a counter-curse against Professor Quirrell to save Harry during the first movie's Quidditch match. Wait, isn't Snape the bad guy?! We're made to wonder, right from that first movie all the way through to the revelations of the eighth. `Narnia' has nothing on that. It's clear that Rowling has thought her seven-volume story through like a military operation: the first four books may have come out only a year apart, but the author had begun planning them seven years before the first one was ever published.

And the friendships, that's all there too. Look at the Ron-Hermione moments seeded throughout the entire movie series. Harry and Hermione are just good friends, thus all the unself-conscious hugs she gives him. Yet there is a physical tension - a conscious awareness of each other - between her and Ron. At the end of `Chamber of Secrets' Hermione flings her arms around Harry... but, both of them equally awkward and embarrassed, Ron and Hermione only shake hands. In `Prisoner of Askaban' during Hagrid's first lesson with Harry cautiously approaching Buckbeak, Herminone grabs Ron's hand, before quickly letting go, both of them looking around uncomfortably. All, finally, converging in Hermione's emotional outburst at the end of the Yule Ball in `Goblet of Fire' where (like a soul crying out `Look at me!') she says, "Next time there's a Ball, pluck up the courage to ask me before somebody else does - and not as a last resort!" And in another moment of movie gold, Harry and Hermione comforting each other on the steps in Hogwarts, unable to be with the one they want. "How does it feel, Harry, when you see Dean with Ginny?" After Hermione sends her bird charms crashing into the wall beside Ron and Ron flees, Harry replies, "It feels like this."

It's why `Half-Blood Prince' is one of my favourite instalments: not only is it the calm before the storm of the seventh and eighth movies but it allows the characters' friendships to come to fruition. `Half-Blood Prince' does not become sidetracked, far from it. You need that, because that is the story. It's what I love about it: yes, they're wizards and witches but the film makers never lose sight of the fact that they're also young adults going through the most important transitional period of their lives. These movies aren't about fantastical magical events inconveniently interrupted by mushy teenage moments. Instead they're precisely all about those ordinary, everyday teenage moments, played against the backdrop of incredible events. Those amazing events only occur at all because of who the characters are; it's only natural that the plot should play second to the story of their lives. Because they are what truly matters. Because they, as Sam would put it, "Are worth fighting for."

As if that wasn't enough, as if the story of Harry-Ron-Hermione (and, indeed, Snape) isn't in itself reason enough to revisit this whole series, Rowling has also given us an amazing supporting cast of characters. All too often in a series, all the characters outwith the main group rarely hold a reader's/viewer's attention for long. And yet Rowling has created not one single boring character, and what an amazing supporting cast they are: the Dursley, the Weasleys, the Malfoys, Hagrid, Dobby, Sirius, Bellatrix, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, and on and on. In fact, one of Rowling's most inspired moves, and certainly a wonderful way of keeping things fresh, was to continuously have a new colourful character each year as the Professor of the Dark Arts. Glideroy Lockhart, Remus Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody, Dolores Umbridge. Not to forget the delightful potions master from `Half-Blood Prince', Horace Slughorn, or the Professor of Divination, Trelawney. Then, too, you have the caretaker Argus Filch, the ghost Nearly Headless Nick. Well, you get the idea. Quidditch, the Ministry of Magic, the Dementors. The richness of the world Rowling has created is so rewarding that I can't ever imagine tiring of it.

Watching these characters - and, indeed, the actors - grow up before us is fascinating. I love the fact the first two movies are kids movies; there's no hint, really, of what lies ahead. Until, of course, you get to `Prisoner of Askaban'. Even the naysayer film critics sat up at that one and said, "Hey, hold on a minute..." From the fifth film onwards these were no longer merely kids' movies. It's what accounts for their immensely broad appeal: children will watch them for the action and special effects, teenagers and adults for the humour and the series' growing depth. Even the opening titles change as the story darkens: from bright gold in the first few movies to chipped and crumbling grey stone.

Viewed as one 1100+ minute über-movie the achievement is nothing short of remarkable.

Thank you, Rowling.

And thank you Warner Bros and the cast and crew for the ten-year visual journey of these marvellous books that you have taken my wife and I on. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) - Adapted From Books - Movie - Blu-ray'

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Cat Pendant - cats

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If you're a cat-lover like me--or if you just like whimsical pieces of jewelry--this kitty's for you! I laugh every time I look at it--this cat is hanging on for dear life! It's a nice, solid piece of silver (good weight to it!) and even the face is so expressive. You can slide it onto almost any sterling chain you have and I promise you, people will be stopping you to admire it (and enjoy a good laugh with you)! Beautifully crafted, this is not only fun to wear, it's also a little piece of sculpture you can wear and enjoy for years to come. Adorable!!! Sterling Silver Cat Pendant

Absolutely love this piece! I get many compliments on it as well. It is exactly as it appears and in my opinion is the perfect size. I did change out the chain for a silk cord which I think looks better. - Cats'

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Shower Valve Trim - shower, showers

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Plastic instead of ceramic porcelin? from Kohler? I would have thought this company would have made a better product.

I ordered this faucet and the matching sink faucet and the cute white old fashioned button is actually white plastic. sending back asap. hope i can find a replacement before the plumber arrives to install. this product should at least state that it's plastic, so that the buyer doesn't waste return shipping money or their time. very disappointed. KOHLER K-T12007-4-CP Fairfax Rite-Temp Pressure-Balancing Bath and Shower Faucet Trim, Polished Chrome - Bathtubs - Shower - Price Pfister - Showers'

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Cherokee Scrubs - cherokee, scrub sets

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these scrub pants are described perfectly but they fit large. i ordered mediums and could have used smalls. they also are very long. at least a 34 inch inseam which may work for men, but i will need to hem. Scrubs - Authentic Cherokee Workwear Unisex Scrub Pant (Black, M)

We had been searching for scrubs long enough for my husband (6ft 2in) and were happy to find this company that sells them for a reasonable price. We are pleased with the quality and shipping time was excellent!

I bought two medium white pairs. They are extremely long for me, but they can be hemmed. Other than the length, the fit is great and they are nice quality. They have two pockets on the right thigh which are handy for carrying medical paraphernalia. I am pleased with this purchase.

They're perfect! Tons of pockets; long enough for me (and @ 6' tall this has only been matched by one other brand) and adjustable drawstring for those of us who are thin.

That having been said I should clarify; perfect for me & that is hard to come by!

The scrub pants came a couple of days before the scheduled delivery and were exactly as described and even better quality of material and construction, my last pairs lasted for seven years of daily wearing/weekly washings before becoming a little threadbare in spots. These new pants fit perfectly and feel much more substantial than my previous pairs, but still not heavy or inflexible.

Our hospital changed our scrub colors on us and I was in desperate need of new pants anyway. I bought these because they came in larger sizes and were cheap (compared to what I could find locally). I ordered the same size as I did in Dickies brand. The result was a pair of pants that come up to my bra line and I still walk on. I could have probably gone down two sizes and had them fit. As is, I will be ordering one size down in the future (since a little extra room is good). These are VERY long, which is great for men, but I will be hemming all of my new pairs (or walking on them if I'm too lazy).

In short, order one size down than you really need and you should be ok. Quality is great and there are a million pockets which are handy if you actually work in the medical field.

These scrubs were a great deal, but the pants don't fit as described in the sizing chart. No fault of the seller, just the way it is. I usually wear a 12-13 pant and ordered the medium, however they are very big around the wast. Keep that in mind when you order :) Overall great quality! - Cherokee - Scrub Sets - Medical Uniforms - Scrub Set'

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