Monday, 19 April 2010

Ps3 Accessory - gun, playstation 3


This is my 3rd attempt at move guns. I started with the precision shot (pistol with nav attachment in front) that you can find here or in stores. That ones ok, don't have any complaints it's a solid pistol/smg. The next was the move submachine gun which is the tan one with the scope. Not the least bit satisfied with that one, I think it's cheaply made, flimsy, and not well designed, and you end up using the front trigger most of the time instead of the back trigger. Then I purchased this as my 3rd and it is by far my favorite.



As advertised, it has many different configurations so you can use it as an m16ish rifle, a smg, or a pistol, and maybe 1 or 2 other variations. I enjoyed the feel of each configuration, they are all good options and it's fun and easy to slide parts on and off. It isn't indestructable but it feels sturdy enough. Some key things you may be interested to know..



pros

-the trigger operates the move controller trigger, so it works great for most games out now

-It has buttons on the side that operate the nav triggers, you can use your left/front hand to hit those

-It is comfortable and fairly natural feeling to hold with your front hand at the end with a thumb on top to hit the move controller buttons, and has start and select buttons built into the gun, so it gives the best access I've seen to every button on both the move and nav

-It's just fun to play with and feels good to hold, and you can feel some subtle vibration when firing which is good



cons

-If you have small hands like I do, it feels like the trigger is a tiny bit too far away.. but it wasn't enough to detract from my gaming experience



In conclusion, this is my favorite gun out of the 3 that I have ordered. Don't bother with the other ones, just get 2 or 3 of these. If you want variety the precision shot pistol is a good gun, but avoid the tan submachine gun it is crap. PS3 Move Battle Rifle

Even though this is slightly pricer than most other PS move gun attachment, it is worth every penny if you want to have the arcade shooter feel at home. The major advantage is its lighweight 4-part break-away design that can give you options for the pistol, UZI/Guncon, short AK47, Pulse cannon and M-16 looks and feels.



So far I enjoy the enhanced arcade-like experience in Time Crisis Razing Storm and The Shoot with this PS move gun attachment.



With the Move Navigation Controller integrated in the grip, Cabela's Dangerous Hunt 2011 and Resident Evil 5 Move Ed. work wonderful as well. The only kink is the tip would need removed, in order for the PS eye to be able to detect the Move controller in Cabelas's 2011.



In terms of workmanship, the grip cover is prone to fall off easily if you don't have a navigation controller in place. On my unit, the lose plastic inside was making the rattling noise when I shaked it. Other than that, for the price of $30, the quality is considered fair.

Ok so I posted my video review of the Battle Rifle



[EDIT: sorry i cant post the video because the file is to large or the link to it because amazon wont let me but you can search for it on a popular video hosting site that apparently i am not aloud to name. you can find it if you search for "Playstaion move battle rifle"]



but just in case you cant find it here are the cliff notes:



Pros:

-Sturdy

-Doesnt look like a dollar store ball shooter

-Access to all buttons.

-Customizable looks with snap on Mag clip, Stock, Orange stick

-Calibrates just as well with almost every game.

-The Start and Select buttons are actually easier to access with the gun.



Cons:

-Access to all the buttons can be somewhat tricky (especially going back and forth between L1, L2, and the face buttons on the move controller)

-sliding plate that holds navi control is a bit loose sometimes.



finally, a few note worthy comments. i decided to leave these out of the review because its really not the guns fault, but they still are issues you might find. There is a drift in the calibration if you move the move wand to fast. i have heard a number of different reasons from the hardware causing it to the games themselves. you most likely will find yourself re calibrating the gun a few times. i heard there is a patch in the works from sony to fix this, but its something i suggest you google if you are having some real issues with it. Next is the control mapping. the gun is really only as good as the control scheme for it. please keep this in mind before buying the gun. the trigger to the gun is only for the T button on the move control so if some games decide to switch things up this gun, as well as most guns will be kinda useless.



other then that its my favorite gun for the playstation move which is saying a lot since i didnt think i would like it. im also getting the sub machine gun from CTA and i will do a review for that too, but for right now im probably keeping this as my main gun accessory for the Playstation Move.

I bought this gun with high hopes. I figured it was the first move accessory to use the moves ext to assign the buttons. This

is not the case. I had gotten used to playing shooters like MAG with the move and the controllers switch in this setup for right handed players. This makes the learning curve very long. For right handed players the move navigation controller should be a front grip. If you are a lefty this is the gun for you. Even as a righty the gun isn't bad, especially if you haven't learned how to play with the move already. It is possible to get used to. This gun is adequate to hold you over until the official playstation rifle comes with Killzone 3 in February. The official one will have the Nav on the front grip, take advantage of the moves ext and have programmable buttons. On a side not my barrel is loose and will not attach properly. My friend who also purchased this did not have this problem. - Move - Playstation 3 - Controller - Gun'


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Motorola Atrix Car Dock - car dock, dock


This item enables simples and easy navigation for the Samsung Continuum. The only thing I don't like is that when you plug it in, it automatically starts up the VZ navigator (it's a pay service). You can download better navigation apps for free from the marketplace! Simply push the "back" button to get out of the default navigation screen and go to your apps to find the free one! OEM Samsung Continuum Window Mount for cell phone - Mounts - Automotive - Dock - Car Dock'


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Camera Bracket - diffuser, flash bracket


I am glad I took a chance on a new seller as there was not any feedback for ALZO on Amazon when I was researching which kit to purchase. Free shipping was included, and I had the kit within a few days. I am very pleased with this product. It is sturdy yet lightweight for its size. I was worried about the quality for the price, but this will work perfect for portrait and wedding shoots. I have tried a few different types of flash brackets but have not been happy with the weight, quality or design of any of them. However, this one is perfect. You can not beat the price for everything that is included in this kit. Even though it was not all listed, included is storage pouches for everything: the softbox, the softbox connector hardware, a connector with two hot shoes and the very conveniently made telescoping flip bracket itself. For every other seller I researched, you have to at least buy the softbox connector hardware separately for $25-$30 extra. Putting the kit all together, it would seem like it would be too bulky and awkward to use, but I am not having any trouble getting used to it. Even attaching my 30D with a battery grip on it, it flips horizontally and vertically without a hitch. ALZO Flip Flash ® Bracket Softbox Kit - Achieve studio quality images with your Portable Flash Speedlight - for all DSLR - by alzodigital.com

This product is compact and has a very good build quality. Just do not forget to buy the hotshoe to hotshoe off camera cord. I ended up ordering mine just before I needed it and had to pay for rush shipping. I would recommend this unit.

This product is awesome. Very well built. I'm a professional photographer and I've used this product indoor for headshots and the results are great. The light from the soft box looks like the studio lighting for capturing headshots and portrait with limiting distance from the subject. Shipping was fast and I didn't have any problem with this product. I highly recommend this product to anyone who needs a versatile studio like lighting. Don't forget to use it with a monopod or tripod because it can be a little heavy.

First of all this product provides a nice carrying case which is a bonus.



Easy to assemble and gives just the right amount of light.



I take alot of pictures at area pools of swimmers. In water normal flash works well



but lighting when you are trying to get a picture of the kids out of the water is another story.



I find this to work well. I beleive the gym and pool lights are a sodium vapor light which gives off a yellow glow.



this helped to eliminate my problem. Excellent quality and great price here on amazon

Excellent build quality. Works great. It's like carrying around a mini studio light. My only complaint is there is no real lockdown in the vertical position which offers bit of give / wiggle. Other than that, this is the best I've seen , especially at this great price!

The quality of this product is better than what I expected! I have had many fellow photographers ask me where I got this gem. Most flash brackets flip the flash. This flips the camera. Easy to set up & use. It is awkward to carry for long periods, but worth it when you see the results. The ability to get that flash raised up so far is a huge plus. Highly recommended!

The Alzo comes with no instructions. Anyone will figure out how to put the Velcro "soft box" head together. Attaching the flash secured correctly so the soft box brackets, camera is difficult. There are two brackets. One to be used for the soft box, and one to be used without the box. You got to figure out the one you need, and configure.



The output light is actually very good. It does a great job for the price. Quality? Not so good. As one mentioned it is light-weight. To advertise that this item can be used for medium format cameras is pressing the issue big time. The way the camera/box/flash connect to the tripod places extreme stress on the major joints, and camera even leans (Using a Canon EOS 55-250mm, Speedlite 420ex.



We'll make it work. Might have to re-engineer the weight distribution so the item will be sturdy enough not to break. - Photography - Diffuser - Softbox - Flash Bracket'


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Interior


The door handles came in very quickly and they work perfectly. I only needed 2 but the installation for my car was really easy and fast to do. I'd recommend anyone to buy this if your door handles are in poor condition or broken like mine was. 1998-2003 Toyota Corolla Tan Interior Door Handles Set of 4

im happy with the service that i was given. the fact that the ETA was suppose to be one the 1st of March instead i received my parts on the 26th of Feb. makes me want to go threw this company again. GREAT JOB !!!

Ordered and received very quickly and best of all thanks to the comments on Amazon from other users, decided to put them in myself instead of paying 100.00 like I did last time.....Easy,,,Just takes a little patience, Had them installed on 3 doors in less than 20 minutes.

This was a great buy! Shame Toyota handles don't seem to last as long as their cars. Over 200,000 miles and several broken handles. Was so glad to find this product. Saved money, Great service, timely shipping. Would buy again but hope I don't have to.

This is an amazing product, it perfectly suited my car and shipping was excellent, i have not expected such a fast service from the seller. I recommend this seller, given an oppurtunity i will definetely buy other product from the same seller.'


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Kids Flippers


Hi,



These fins were almost perfect -- soft, pliable, and effortless for a 3-year-old to kick through the water. Out little guy learned to swim wearing them.



However, they do come off often, which in itself is not a problem. But it does mean having to put them on again and again. The problems with the fins are the reinforced holes where the straps fit through.



Putting them on over and over again and tightening the straps weaken the rubber around the holes, and one strap broke through rendering the fin useless.



I got a full refund from Amazon! So the only hard feelings are from having to return a wonderful product that really opened up the water to our toddler.



If FINIS finds a stronger way to attach the straps to the fins (like grommets), then I'd highly recommend them. Our boy loved them.



Even coming off often is not that big of an inconvenience, since tiny feet don't exactly fill up the space. It's as if FINIS put a lot of research into making a perfect fin for little swimmers, but not enough research was spent on finding a good way of attaching the perfect fins to tiny feet.



Thank you. FINIS Kids Child Finz (Blue)

We bought these flippers for fun in the pool. The packaging says they fit sizes 11-2. We tried them on 4 children sizes 11, 12, 13 and 1 and they fell off of each child while swimming. They would stay on for a few minutes if you placed the velcro over the ankle instead of behind the heel, but no more than a few minutes at a time.

I expected something like the uncomfortable hard plastic fins I've seen in the past, but these fins are made of a high quality soft rubbery material which seems very comfortable. My 2 1/2 YO son really likes them and shows no signs of discomfort. They also seem to be a good size, not so big as to hinder his swimming.

I bought these for my 4 year old son who loves everything that has to do with scuba diving, the ocean, sharks, etc. He has a mask and snorkel and wanted flippers to complete his outfit. (He also wants a wet suit and an aquarium tank, but we'll have to wait a while for those!!!) Anyway, he loves these. I think there was another review of this product stating that the strap in the back broke, but we have not had a problem. Maybe they have been redesigned as the strap is not plastic; it is a velcro strap that seems to be pretty secure. Granted, we have confined our use of the flippers to the bath tub, but still very happy with this product.

These would not stay on my kid, no matter how much we adjusted the backstrap. We got the yellow toddler size and we thought perhaps our toddler was too small for them even though his size was within the size range. Every few months we would give them a try and they still fell off. The Finis Baby ones though twice the price never once fell off in the two years of baby/toddler swim lessons we had. The only pro for these is that they are smaller more compact and lighter if you are traveling with them, but if you are going to the ocean, I'm afraid the waves will just take these away.'


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Tool Bags - custom leathercraft, excellent


This is a great bag. Bigger than I'd thought it would be, with pockets everywhere. I'd give it 5 stars, but my only gripe is that I wish that it was easier to access the big middle storage area. I always have to move the handle aside to move my items in & out. (Which isn't really that much of a bother....) Custom LeatherCraft 1528 23 Pocket Large Electrical and Maintenance Tool Carrier

About Me: I work on a little bit of everything, home remodeling, electrical, plumbing, appliances, security systems, surveillance systems, so my favorite, gotta have tools run the gamut. My old bag was a smaller AWP of similar style.



About this bag...



First off, I just got it and loaded it up so my opinion will change as time goes on. What follows are just my initial impressions.



Pros: Nice bag. Nice construction. Looks like it will last for years. You can cram a lot of stuff in this bag. The small parts box in the bottom is a nice touch and will come in handy. Looks impressive when fully loaded.



Cons: I think they really missed the boat on how they laid out the tool storage. There are no loops for storing screw drivers and nut drivers so you either have to cram them all into one of the large inside pockets or split them up one or two to a pocket in the outside pockets. Some of the outside pockets are so deep, you can't use them for most tools so they are limited to longer tools like channel-locks or linesman pliers. Pockets for regular sized hand tools (pliers, needle-nose etc.) are also in short supply. I don't like putting more than one tool in a pocket. The zippered pocket/mesh pocket on the one end is too small. Should have been more pouch like in order to make it more crammable (is that a word?).



I'll keep it, but I'm sure I'll have to add a few "after-market" customizations to make it work for me. I uploaded some pics to give you a better idea. They sure left a little to be desired in that area. All-in-all, would I buy it again? Yes.

Previously had the smaller version, which was excellent, but needed the extra room and bigger parts compartment.

Extremely pleased with the design and performance of this toolbag. It's listed as having fewer pockets than it's smaller brother, but as I packed it, it seemed to have many more. And the shoulder strap makes it easy to carry.

Highly recommended. A+++++++++++...............

great tool bag, I use this at work every day. Hold all my maintenance tools i need, plus room for extra tools. Holds 30 to 40 pounds of tools and hardware with ease. Highly recommend this tool bag, great parts tray hides under tool bag.

This tool bag is working very well for me. Pleanty of pockets so I don't have to dig to find the tool I'm looking for. I also like the small parts container that stores in the bottom of the bag. The only thing buyers need to be aware of is that this is a LARGE bag. Some may prefer a little bit smaller bag.

This isLasted 2 years and finally wore out , I am a service plumber and I need a real bag to carry real tools. This is my second bag of this style. The first was GREAT! The 2nd one I purchased had changed and for the worse. They added these steel dowels into the handles and into the bad vertically in all 4 corners. ALL the dowels have come out and before i knew this i scratched a customer's floor. The bag is very uncomfortable to carry..Trust me I carry this a lot all day. The sides have collapsed even with the steel dowels. The old one never had this in it. Just another example of messing up something that is aleady good. I am now trying to return this product either for an exchange or a refund. This is a $30 bag. That is not cheap. Home Depot has the same style for $20 with an additional larger bag. I liked this one and bought another . If Amazon or the company does nothing then I will buy 2 cheap ones instead of this company's now marginal product. A lot of you are probably saying this guy is just a complainer. I buy all quality tools and am a professional. I think companies need to be accountable and a lot are NOT!!!! Thanks for listening.. Good luck with your bag If you use it light duty then maybe it will not be a problem but if this company wants to hang with pros then they better man up..

I'm on my second CLC 1528 tool bag in 6 years. Both times I did my research and both times ended up with the 1528. I carry this bag in and out of homes on a daily basis, and although I've got it chock full and weighing 50 lbs. I rarely need anything I can't fit in this bag. I'm a low voltage installer and this bag is perfect. I can fit nearly every tool I need in this bag, including my drill and bits/drivers. The bottom tray is awesome for all the small fittings and parts I need. My only complaints are the metal rods in the carry handle pierce through the fabric (so I simply removed them), and would not be an issue if you primarily use the shoulder strap (which I do not). The vertical support rods eventually push through the bottom, which is not cool when you're setting your bag down on someone's maple flooring in their 1.2 million dollar home. The mesh zippered bag side and the opposite tape measure side both need vertical rods in the outside corners to keep the sides from deforming, which they don't have (again, I've fixed this issue myself). All the cons aside, I'll choose this bag again when my current one needs replacing. I know its downfalls and I can live with or fix them.

best tool bag by far, i've owned 2 of carriers already and when i went back to the box store get another one they had stopped carry them. i searched everywhere for one no one carried them.

then i decided to check with amazon, i should have known they would have it. i've never been disappointed with amazon.

I do HVAC systems in biochem labs and hospitals and this bad is PERFECT for me. From the size to the layout to the compartments, this thing is the bomb! A coworker dug on it right away and asked me to order one for him right away - Craft Bag - Custom Leathercraft - Tool Bag - Excellent'


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Rechargeable Batteries - kodak, battery charger


I purchased a Kodak Z812IS which came with 2 Kodak AA batterys. I took maybe 20 photos before the batterys died a death. I then tried rechargeable 2450mAh batterys, which the advertising told me would take up to 600 photos, I got 30. So with much trepidation I purchased Li-Ion charger and battery. On the first charge I took over 300 photos with the LCD screen on, and the occasional flash. The low battery indicator light did not even come on. What a pity Kodak don't include the pack with the camera. Excellent value for money. Kodak Digital Camera Battery Charger K8500-C

I admit it... I'm cheap. I tried to buy a generic battery/charger for my Kodak camera. The thing crapped out in less than 2 months.



So I sucked it up and bought the Kodak battery/charger. Worth every penny. And still it was a much better deal than buying it at the store.

We purchased this battery and charger because nothing else was holding a charge very long so we decided to spend a few extra dollars and get a Kodak battery and charger. So far the battery has been excellent. The charger also charges quickly. We haven't had it long enough to say how it is in the long run, but so far so good. The only thing is that it is hard to get the battery out, nothing major. Enjoy.

I was just about to give up on my camera because it would go through batteries after just a few pictures and then would shut off with the lens open. I thought my camera was defective! I was online and looking for a solution or I was going to buy a new camera. I saw that I was not the only one having this problem and I should get a rechargable battery with the charger. The camera takes such good pictures but needs more juice than normal camera's is what I gather. Anyway after getting this battery and charger I have not had to recharge yet and it's taking great pictures. I have had it for a few weeks now and it's just wonderful to be able to pick up my camera and take pictures whenever I want! If your camera is drinking batteries get this product, it's wonderful.

We were going through sooo many batteries with this camera. We were convinced that the camera itself was broken. A little netvestigating later and we discovered that our high performance camera requires high performance gasoline. Enter the Kodak K8500.



Now we're back to being able to use our camera like normal people again!



We frequently do day-long photo shoots and this battery/charger combination keeps us going the whole time. If you've been having trouble with your camera sucking up batteries like Pacman on a rampage, look into this Kodak combo.

Definatley recommend this battery and charger make it so I can actually use my Kodak Easyshare Z1485-IS, 14.1 Megapixel Camera. With other batteries you can take about 20-30 Pictures and it's over, but with this battery hundreds. What a difference, worth the price and a lot less hassle than going through AA's like crazy.

I sent for this because I needed the charger. It came with the battery that should have fit my camera, however it did not. It seemed just a tiny bit too long. I did not really need the battery, but it should have fit.

Quality of the charger is very good, shipping was free and VERY fast))) It goes with different adaptors that is very important for me as traveler, charging process usually takes 3 hours and I can make 300 photos on my Kodak IS 1485))

I have never been fond of rechargeable batteries for my digital cameras because they tend to take too long to charge and then only last for a few pictures. I've spent years using the CRV3 or simply AA batteries. I recently bought a Kodak EasyShare Z1485 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Black), and had to reconsider my stance on rechargeable batteries for the camera.



This combination of charger and battery was more expensive than the generic "replacement" chargers/batteries listed on Amazon. I was wary of using them, though, based in part on some of the negative ratings, and the fact that I didn't want to be disappointed in the middle of my vacation.



The charger works very quickly, and the battery easily lasts for 100+ pictures, including flash and LCD screen. Very impressed. Money well spent. - Battery Chargers - Kodak - Battery Charger - Camera Battery'


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