Blueproton - sdhc, sd card

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I purchased this for use with my new Canon T2i. I use it primarily for shooting full resolution 1080p video, although I shoot stills as well.



The camera choked on the class 4 chip that I originally purchased, but with this one, it is amazing. I can shoot rapidfire 18 megapixel stills (I've tested it up to 30+ shots in a row), and there is no lag. I've never had an error when shooting hi-def video.



Highly recommended! I'm buying another one. Transcend 16 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC10E

I bought this card for my Canon T1i. The card I had been using before ordering this one was a Kingston Class 6 micro sd card and it worked well enough for the type of shooting I did. Class 6 was the card speed that Canon recommended when I bought my T1i (Class 10 cards were not yet available) and it seemed fast enough for the way I used my camera - isolated single photos taken at Medium (8 MP) or Large (15 MP) jpg settings and 1280 x 720 video. And while I ocassionally took continuous photos, I had never much exceeded 5-10 photos in a row and had never run into a problem with my Class 6 card.



When I first saw the Class 10 cards I did some experiments with my camera. How many continuous Large photos could I take before the camera slowed down? It turned out to be about 30. And how many RAW photos could I take before the camera slowed down? It turned out to be about 9. SInce I did not generally take any photos in RAW and never needed more than about 10 continuous photos at Large, the Class 6 card seemed more than sufficient for my needs. But I wondered about the speed of the Class 10 cards enough that I finally bought one.



It turns out that the Class 10 card is sufficiently fast that there does not seem to be a reasonable upper limit on single Large photos. I have taken 60 on continuous without an issue. And although I still cannot take more than 9 RAW photos on continuous with the Class 10 card, when I am finished taking those photos the camera no longer displays a Wait - writing pictures screen. The RAW photos get written from the built-in memory to the card so quickly that the camera does not need to display the Wait screen.



So this card is fast! Given the way I take photos this purchase was unnecessary, but still I am glad I bought it. I know I will not run into a situation where speed is an issue with this card.

I will be writing this review for both SanDisk Extreme SDHC class 10 8gb and Transcend SDHC class 10 16gb.



I bought SanDisk class 10 and Transcend class 10 for my new Panasonic LX5. I got both card because no one really did a comparison with a compact camera and I was just going crazy trying to see if there is any big difference between the 2 cards.



SanDisk Extreme package box indicated it's water proof, x-ray proof, shock proof, temperature proof. I am not ready to spend $50 to see if it really stand up to it's words. And I don't think normal people would go through the extreme condition in taking pictures or videos.



Cut the story short, I really want to see if there is any difference in writing performance between the 2 cards in a compact camera. There is a continuous burst mode in LX5 and the manual indicated it is only limited by the condition of picture environment and performance of the SD card. Within the mode there are 2 different settings:1) speed priority or 2) picture/quality priority. The shutter speed is much faster with speed priority compare to picture priority.



I first formatted both cards out of box then put each card in series of test(3 rounds each setting for each card) shooting at the same object under same lighting condition. The results:

Speed Priority:

SanDisk Class 10 8gb

22-33 shots before camera stopped to allow the card to catch up with writing.



Transcend Class 10 16gb

22-24 shots before camera stopped to allow the card to catch up with writing.



Picture priority

SanDisk Class 10 8gb

34-46 shots before camera stopped



Transcend Class 10 16gb

27-33 shots before camera stopped





It seems that at a higher shutter speed, both cards performed very similar under the same shooting condition. But at a slower shutter speed the SanDisk definitely out perform Transcend. I hope this little experiment satisfied anyone with curiosity like me. Transcend definitely is a bargain with 16gb and almost half of the price compare to SanDisk. But I am going to use SanDisk Extreme as my primary card and Transcend as backup or on a second camera to ensure i would not miss any shots.

OK. this card was around $47 for a class 10 16gb. The other card i bought was a Sandisk class 10 8gb for the around same price. I did a 10 sec stop watch test on both cards with my Rebel T1i on raw and the Sandisk was only faster by 1 shot in a 10 sec burst. to me it seems trivial to pay 47 bucks for a Sandisk 8gig when you can get 16 gigs for the same price. yes i know, the Sandisk is good for arctic and desert temperatures... but i live in western NY... not Antarctica or the Sahara. If your looking for a good card, with more gigs for your buck, the Transcend is well worth it. - Memory Card - Sdhc - Sd Card - Class 10'

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Portable Cd Player - not recommended, cd player

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I purcahsed this radio for my office at work . The reception is excellent , the sound is great , and the remote control for the CD player is very convenient! Only down side of the remote control is you cannot control the volume. Coby Portable CD/Radio/Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder with Remote Control CXCD250, Silver

I bought this mainly for the cassette player because they are hard to find these days and I have a lot of tapes. As soon as I got it, the tape player would play but would not rewind or fast forward so in other words I can't use it. I called Amazon and they gave me a full refund and said I didn't even have to send it back. One star for the player, five stars for Amazon!

I bought this cd/tape player 45 days ago from Amazon and it seems like the product is not working properly. I have lost 2 audio tapes already as it got stucked inside while playing. I called the Coby company for an exchange or fix. They advised me to send them Money order of $12.00 for shipping charge. It does not make any sense as I have alredy spent $29.00 to buy this item. Their customer sevice is not good and it seems like they don't care. I would suggest anyone to aovid Cobby products.

After reading some reviews, I was skeptical but I thought others were harsh - after all there were some good reviews. If I hadn't waited 6 weeks to use it, I would have returned it. The CD player basically does not work - it searches for the CD but can't find/recognize it. We purchased it to play lullabies for our new baby but the sound is so poor we feel that it is not a good idea to use for her. I would not buy again and would not recommend it.

This product provides exceptional sound quality in the CD, Cassette and Radio modes. The remote control provides an added convenience. This high quality product has a sharp-looking appearance and an excellent price. I highly recommend this product !! - Not Recommended - Recommended - Cd Player - Portable Cd Player'

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Ipad Case - holder, ipad

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When I purchased my iPad, I knew I would want a stand for it. I had looked at several stands, but the stand I most wanted was not actually available on the market as far as I could tell. I wanted something small enough to fit nicely on my desk, but something that would also be sturdy and look nice. When I saw the Elago P2 Stand, I figured I'd give it a shot, and I'll say it has more than met my expectations. Placing the iPad in the stand and removing it is extremely easy. Yet, while it is in the stand, it is very secure. Certainly you could knock it out or over, but you'd have to be pretty clumsy or just careless to do that. Using the touch screen with it in the stand is simple and there is no sliding or wobbling. It fits nicely both ways as well, and there is no balance issue whatsoever. Also, the power/computer cord fits in easily and causes no fitting problems. And it is a very low profile stand as well, which fits in very well with a product like the iPad. Anyway, safe to say, if you are looking for a good stand at a decent price, look no further. This stand has worked perfectly for me and I highly recommend it! elago P2 Stand (Black) for iPad and Tablet PC

I usually don't do review of products because they usually come close or equal to my expectations.

This product on the other hand surpass it in every aspect of its simplicity.

Note that this will sturdily support your iPad and without the need to remove the case (I use the original Apple case)



I tried the compass, and many other stands that were up to 3 times the price of the elago.

Nothing compares to it.



The best hands down.

This is about the perfect iPad stand for the price. Sure for $60-$100 you can get a larger, heavier iPad stand , but for $30 you can't go wrong with the Elago P2. It is stable, well built, and nice looking in a minimalist sort of way. There's enough clearance under it to slide an Apple bluetooth keyboard while not in use (a huge plus for me). It is also stable enough in both portrait and landscape orientation so that you can press the home button without knocking it over (surprisingly something that not all stands can do). It is also possible to charge your iPad in both orientations but you can't charge in portrait with a keyboard underneath (the cable sticks out too far). Not a big deal though because I use mine 90% of the time in landscape. Also you can't adjust the viewing angle, but the angle it has is just fine. I would definitely recommend this stand.

This is a very well-made aluminum stand for the iPad.



I use a Speck Products CandyShell Case for Apple iPad (Batwing Black, IPAD-CNDY-A02A03) to protect the iPad. It does add some needed thickness to the iPad for protection, but it fits PERFECTLY on this elago P2 Stand, as if the stand was designed with this case in mind. You can even bend the rubber-hinged "flap door" on the back of the case about 180 degrees so that the iPad can be charged while on the stand. As a result of this clever design, I never have to remove the case.



When you take the iPad off the stand, especially when you still have the 30-pin data/charging USB cable attached to it, lift it slowly and vertically to avoid possibly scratching the iPad, as we are talking very close spaces here (Look at Customer Images to see what I mean).



I highly recommend this combination if you want to protect your iPad and at the same time enjoy maximum convenience and versatility. Both the Speck Candyshell case and the elago P2 Stand are aesthetically pleasing. They are made for each other.



By the way, if you are considering buying a screen protector for the iPad, I don't recommend it. The iPad is much larger than an iPod Touch or iPhone; it is next to impossible to install this thin piece of transparent film onto iPad without bubbles. I tried doing so for 90 minutes and finally gave up. I heard that the glass surface on the iPad is very scratch-resistant, so I will do without a screen protector.

I drilled a hole in the based and attached it to a mic stand - thus creating the first iPad mic stand in the world. Since then a number of very nice purpose built ones have been introduced, but I still like mine. When combined with a sticky plastic cover the ipad really stays put. Plus I can take it off the mic stand and use it around the house. Durable and attractive - cast aluminum. It will never corrode.

The finish, angle, grip and general build of this stand is spot on. The ordinary Apple USB Power/Charging cable fits the holes, and plugs in without any problems. I did however buy an Apple original AV Component Cable, which provides audio and video out, in addition to charging the iPad. The cable management holes on the back does NOT have enough room to fit this cable, and as a result, I found that placing the unit on the side in the stand was my only viable solution. I'm still satisfied, but I might have reconsidered buying this stand, if I knew what I know now. - Ipad - Ipad Case - Ipad Accessory - Holder'

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Shooting - earmuffs, ear protection

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These things are fantastic. I use them at the shooting range, and I'm no longer bothered by my own gun or the yahoo standing next to me with a 50 caliber canon.



They are very comfortable, cut noise to almost nothing, yet allow you hear commands at the range so you don't fire when someone runs out to change a target. Turn down the volume, or turn them off, and they will block out everything from 4th of July fireworks to the kids killing each other in the living room.



One nice feature is that they only use one battery that's easy to replace. It will last a lot longer if you remember to turn them off when you are not using them.



Finally, someone mentioned the lag time after they cut out. Yes, there is a slight lag after someone takes a shot and they cutout, but it's really not bad, and you get used to it quickly. I only notice it if a truck is idling at the range. You can hear the truck, someone takes a shot, then a second passes before you can hear the truck again. Peltor 97044 Tactical 6S Active Volume Hearing Protector

I purchased model 97044 Peltor hearing protector based largely on the reviews I read here. This is quite possibly the worst hearing protection I have ever used. I wrote this unit off as a lemon or part of a bad batch. However, I was at my local shooting range this past weekend when a gentleman approached me because he noticed that I was wearing the same brand that he had. We compared notes and realized that we both had the same issues. They are as follows.



1. The battery location and replacement procedure is ill considered and lends itself to the possibility of damage to the unit when accessing the battery compartment.

2. The location and orientation of the on/off/volume knob, specifically the right side, causes the right unit to be inadvertently activated when the unit is folded for storage. Thus draining the batteries in that unit between uses. This has happened twice.

3. The function of the unit during the first use was good. All subsequent uses have seen a severe decline in quality of the electronics of the unit. My unit crackles and pops. The other gentleman's does not work at all and he feels that he gets very little protection.

4. The actually Db reduction is somewhat suspect.



That all said, a friend has one of the other, more expensive models, that he is happy with thus far. I really don't know if I'm willing to give this company more of my money in hopes that there is light ahead. I really hope this helps everyone who is considering this model.



Caveat emptor!

I am an Army MP officer stationed in Iraq. In the 3 weeks since I got these muffs I have used them on a couple of small arms ranges, in a CQB live fire exercise, and on several tactical ground and air movements. So far, they have performed as advertised. Very comfortable, fit great under the helmet, the mics work beautifully. Light weight, easy to store and carry (I usually loop them thru the strap on the non-firing shoulder of my IBA), and appear to be holding up nicely. Sturdy, user-friendly design, good protection, overall excellent value for the price. I am happy with them.

The "Peltor Tactical 6-s is everything I hoped for.They allow me to shoot at the range with no damaging noise, and still hear the range officer, or conversations near me.



Also I found that when using a noisy folding machine at work the sound is muted and barely audible. But I can still hear the telephone or someone speaking.



I love 'em

I bought two of the Peltor 97044 Tactical 6-S hearing protectors for myself and a friend and fellow officer. They exceeded both of our expectations and performed as well as or better than some more expensive muffs tried in the past. Thankyou for a fine product.

These muffs work great for shooting and other short term uses. The electronics work well, allowing you to hear conversations and other low volume sounds while blocking loud noises. The spring steel headband holds the earpieces tightly, perhaps too tightly. After wearing them for a day of working with a chain saw it felt like I had had my head in a vice. I tried them again a week later with the same resulting headache. I don't use them now for anything that requires more than about 15 minutes of continuous wear.

I wear two hearing aids. When I go to the range there is always someone using a "hand cannon" nearby that, even with standard ear protection, makes my ears ring .... So I did the usual net "review" and selected these ear protectors to try. They seriously dampen the blasts from the hand cannons that the young folks are into these days, sure is nice to walk out of the range and still be able to hear ......

I purchased the 6-S ear muffs for the size, full size muffs get in my way when shooting and I don't care for ear plugs. They work as stated and fit fine but the comfort level for long term where is not so good. They mention that the pads wear out in 6 months, which I thought odd because I have muffs a lot older than 6 months that I never replaced anything on. The interior foam will wear out on these for sure, do to the fact that they make contact with your ears. This is what makes them hot and uncomfortable for long term wear (3-4 hours). Not to mention your glasses "must" have wire frames or the muff becomes useless, there is no extra room in the cup for the arms of your eye wear. - Ear Protection - Earmuffs - Hearing Protector - Hearing'

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Getpreparedstuf - camp stoves, cookware

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We have this, but with a larger family, it is really slow going. Doing a LOT of food on a campout with lots of kids and hungry people -- you'll be cooking for a long time. Go for an item with higher BTU's that you can just crank up and get it done.... With a couple of people, okay to use, but it does take time to even just heat water. Plan for heat it up dishes that don't need cooking time. Coleman Two-Burner Propane Stove

Just wanted a small reliable unit for occasional camping trips; it is very compact, throws out plenty of heat; Pros are good price, brand name. Cons: not being able to store the propane bottle inside the box like older camping stoves, and you need a match or lighter. Other pricier models have ignitors built in. I like this item!

This review is based on a very limited use of this product, as it is new and the need for using it is not great. The stove is nicely designed and easy to set up. The gas feed tube screws onto the gas cylinder and then into the right side of the stove. Because of the design, only the squat 16.4 oz. tanks are usable, though it may be possible to obtain an adapter and hose to run the stove from refillable tanks. The proper disposable tank will not fit into the stove cabinet for travel, so fuel cylinders must be carried separately. This may be a problem for those who need maximum compactness. The throw-away cylinders may be undesireable for those who are carrying their equipment into remote regions that have no trash pickup service.

The stove lights easily with a match or other device and it meets my needs for heat output. The stove was purchased to allow flexibility during the time that our kitchen is remodeled. It was also bought as a backup cooking device, should we have an electrical outage. So far, so good. Amazon was good to its word on shipping and product description.

We go camping 10-20 times a year and this item was one of the best buy I have ever made. It reliable and durable. The stove isn't a new model but works just the same if not better. Anyone looking to find a GREAT BUY this would be it. You will not regreat it. We didn't!!! =-)

This stove is lightweight compared to the rest of the line, easy to clean, gets the job done and it's dependable. It's only problem is that the diameter of the burners is too small, you can't use 12" pots, and it doesn't have enough BTU's to boil water fast. Listen, if space is not an issue, get the Coleman 2 Burner Powerpack Stove. It's a couple of dollars more than this stove. It's quite a bit larger than this stove, and it's as nice as cooking on a gas stovetop at home. You can boil tons of water quick, saute calamari or scallops while you're camping if you're so inclined, or make pancakes for a mob of people on your Lodge Reversable Grill/Griddle. There's some trips I use a single burner backpack stove, and then the rest of the time I'm eatin' homefries and cheese omelette's. You could cook chicken marsala with portobello mushrooms and sage on the Powerpack stove. The stove I'm reviewing is a great stove, just not for a family.

I purchased this stove because of the frequent power failures we have had the last two months. This stove cooks food faster than our electric stove and has paid for itself by us not having to go out to eat. It is easy to use and gives us comfort knowing it is available should we need it.

We have had this camping stove for at least five years and it always works well. Never had a problem with it,

cooked all kinds of meals on it and it is easy to use. A must have item for family style camping.

My wife and I bought this stove a few years ago for a camping/hiking trip to Baxter State Park in Maine. I'd never used a portable stove before. With this product, we ate well. Pans got very hot quickly; meat was wonderfully seared. As advertised, water boiled amazingly fast - the second season we used it, in cool to cold late fall northern Maine temperatures. The dual burners allow for meals beyond canned food, and the wind shields work. The only weakness, that Coleman should fix, is that if the stove is not exactly on the level (rare at mountain campsites), pots and pans tend to slide off the burner, requiring finicky positioning or a non-burning implement to keep them in place. Still - a great product at a good price.

A newbie to this whole camping scene although when it came to this stove, I actually looked like I knew what I was doing! Did purchase a portable table designed for this stove so cooking on uneven ground was not a problem.



We did the coffee percolater gizmo in the morning and it boiled 9 cups of coffee in 7 minutes...faster than my drip coffee maker.



Very pleased. Again, being new at this maybe I impress to easily although I would say this stove was worth the money. - Cookware - Camp Stoves - Camping Stove - Coleman'

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Macbook Battery - apple, battery

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The product page says "one year warranty," and the battery failed (overheated, swelled up, and warped my Macbook) after just eight months. There's no way to contact either seller or manufacturer, though, even after contacting Amazon about it, so, after a runaround, I'm stuck waiting for a refund from Amazon that won't be processed until they receive the battery. I'll have to make a trip to the Apple store tomorrow to buy a new battery just to get up and running in the meantime. I won't be buying any more "fulfilled by Amazon" products; it's too much of a crapshoot, when they won't help customers get in touch with the sellers. Laptop Battery for Apple A1185 Macbook Pro 13" Series, Ma561g/a, Ma561ll/a (White)

it doesn't show the correct charge in the battery life monitors, i though it wasnt holding more than 5% of energy... but then I left it running with the charger cable unplugged and it did spend 2:30 hours to went off.. so, it is holding a little charge but it doesn't monitor it... tricky thing..

I was originally pleased with this battery until 2 weeks ago it refused to charge. Since then I have had to keep my cable plugged in to be able to use my mac. I have looked for a customer service email for this company and haven't found one. The product indicates that there is a 1 year warranty but if there isn't contact information what are you suppose to do? It would be nice if someone from this company would contact me. Thanks.

So it charged up a little ONCE, and then never again, so basically whatever charge it had in it, was pretty much all it ever had. i used it on the battery for a few minutes because I wanted to see how fast it charged up, and now it's not charging. At least my computer recognized it. i wish i had gotten an apple battery, would have been worth it.

I bought this as a replacement for my original MacBook battery which died after 3 years. I tried to save some money and not buy a genuine Apple Battery, what a waste of time. This one worked great for about a week, then this morning I tried to charge the drained battery but it wouldn't charge. I tried to restart the laptop a couple of times and it just kept saying battery not charging with the green light on my charger connector. I am returning it today. I won't waste my time with these off-brand batteries anymore. I'll have to bite the bullet and spend the big bucks for an Apple product.

Ordered this battery as a replacement for the original that had given up after 2 years. New battery was an exact match. Charged battery overnight and has been working great. I've only been using it for a little over a month but so far no problems. - White - Apple - Battery - Macbook'

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Digital Audio Cable - ipod cable, digital audio cable

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The price on this item was great, however when I tested it in my car with my iphone I found that it only works correctly if you do not move the cable/plugs while in use. After plugging it in, as soon as I moved my iphone to set it down the sound started to cut out. I then tried to test it by wiggling the plugs on both ends, and it appears that the plugs aren't sturdy enough to make a good connection with either device. I currently have a Dynex brand cable for my car for this purpose and it works great with no issues....when it is plugged in, no matter how much you move the cord or plugs the sound stays strong and doesn't cut out...it is much thicker and the plugs much sturdier than this cable which I believe to be the reason it works so much better. This cable was going to be for our boat stereo, however I went ahead and ordered the Dynex cable for just a couple dollars more and will trash this one....not worth sending back for the cost. Hope this information helps anyone who is considering buying this item. Professional Cable ST35MM-06 Stereo 3.5mm 6-ft M/M Cable - Black

Upon measuring the cord, I found that it was truly on 5 feet long, which isn't a big deal for my purposes, but may be an issue for others looking to purchase. Other than that, it is a good product at a good price.

I have had this now for a few weeks. The moment I took it out of the package and hooked it to my stereo i knew there was a problem. My reason for buying this was to use to connect my ipod to my stereo. At first I thought maybe a speaker was out. But no, i started to move the cord around when moving my ipod and the music was cutting in and out. Now I have to sit there and move it around until it finally works. I wouldn't recommend this unless you have extra time on your hands....

You know what they say, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". The cable is thick and the connections look substantial, but looks can be deceiving. The connections are poor, resulting in that awful crackling sound that is made while you twist the connection trying to get the sound to come through clearly. I tried it with two different IPods and the problem remained. For the price, less than $3.00, it was not an expensive mistake, but it was still a mistake.

These cables do not work well. When I took it out of the package I was not impressed with the thickness of the wire. They seem very cheaply made. Considering the price, I guess it's not surprising. It wouldn't be a big deal if the cable actually worked. The sound is intermittent when connecting my mp3 player to my car stereo. The wire needs to be bent a certain way for the sound to work. I will be throwing it away and purchasing a different cable.

Works just as i wanted to. I have a cable like this before but it wasnt long enough so i got this in a longer length. I connect my computer to the back of my Sony Bravia 40" HDTV and I have an optic cable from my tv to my Sony 7.1 AV receiver so i get the surround sound from my receiver for all the programs i run on my computer. Lots of different uses for this cable, not just for headphones, ipods or mp3s. Enough said.

I bought this so I could connect my MP3 play to my vehicle's sound system. The cord feels durable even though it seems "thin". The rubber feels very strong, but it is flexible unlike thicker, traditional audio cords, which allows for easier folding to get it out of the way. The sound quality is superb through it. - Audio Cables - Cable Connectors - Digital Audio Cable - Ipod Cable'

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