Canon 30d 40d Remote - canon, wireless remote

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I use this product with a Canon EOS 40D. I normally buy nothing but Canon made accessories but I don't need a wireless remote shutter that often and decided to try a less expensive alternative. It was a good decision. The Vivitar unit works just as it is supposed to do and provides all the shutter functionality in a remote unit without the wires. I haven't tested the range since I'm usually within 20 feet of the camera so I can't comment on that particular feature; but, for my purposes I'm very pleased with the unit. Wireless Remote Shutter Release For Canon EOS 40D and 50D SLR Digital Cameras

An external shutter release is virtually essential for several reasons, starting with sharpness.



Cable or wireless? Why NOT wireless? Expense? I tried the Opteka cable release for the 40D and had the same experience as others. Sure, it's far cheaper. Mine (like others') didn't work.



Vivitar offers this transmitter / receiver combination at a reasonable and attractive price (only 4 are available as I write, so I'm glad I acted).



It arrived quickly. I excitedly read the brief but clear instructions, set it up on my 40D, and it didn't work.



But THAT can't be because it's Vivitar.



Turns out, as the instructions make clear, your transmitter and receiver are supposed to be in synch when they leave the factory. But sometimes they're not. If you're having trouble, just re-synch. They show you how. Takes about 10 seconds.



And, naturally, the Vivitar wireless remote shutter release works flawlessly in one-shot mode, 2-second delay, or continuous (either triggered instantly directly from the transmitter or manually on the camera).



I'm going to be using this a LOT. Even MORE, I suspect, than just with standard tripod shots: I got a Gorillapod Zoom to go along with this Vivitar wireless release -- for much easier rapid "tripod" setups in the field.



And since Gorillapods work equally well as lightstands for placing master / slave Speedlights, I'll be getting another couple of those.



The great thing? With Amazon policies and security and products, you really can't beat the deal.



I've saved nearly $2,000 on purchases for this one camera system over the past two years. That's no joke.

Remote was priced right and arrived in no time. A quick read of the instructions and I'm now using the remote nonstop with my 50D. Compact size means easy to transport too -- doesn't take up room in the camera bag. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking to get an affordable wireless remote.

I looked around for quite a while reading various reviews and looking at different remote shutter releases for my Canon 40D. In the final analysis, I decided on this Vivitar wireless model. When it arrived, I was quite surprised at a couple things. First, it is a lot smaller than I had expected. I anticipated something a little more substantial in physical dimensions. Don't misunderstand the intent of my statement-small is great! Here are some rough dimensions to help understand the scale of the devices. (I uploaded a few pictures that may also help with the scale of this product.)



Receiver: 2-3/8" L x 1-1/2" W x 1-1/8" H including mount -or- about 3/4" H not including mount. (Mount is not removable.)



Transmitter: 3-1/2" L (including retracted antenna) x 1" W x ½" H (thickness). Antenna extends about 4-3/4".



Lanyard is about 7-1/2" long. Chain with clip adds almost 3".



I like the fact that the transmitter has a two stage button. Push it half way to have the auto-focus on the camera engage. (The half-way point has a tactile feel.) At the half-way point, the LED turns green. Press the remote release button all the way down to release the shutter. When you fully press the button on the transmitter, the LED turns red signaling the device is busy and the shutter has been released. What happens with the camera depends on how you have the transmitter and the camera set. You may have a two-second delay, a single picture release-if your camera is set on single picture-and a set of five pictures. I typically set my camera for high speed shutter releases and the remote on single picture. When I hold the button down on the remote, it is like holding the camera's shutter release down. Nice!



One thing I had not read about in other reviews is that there is a lanyard included for the remote transmitter. I put the lanyard on the remote and added the small chain and clip to it using the split ring included on the end of the chain. It made this remote convenient to clip to a belt loop and stick in my pocket. That's a nice touch.



I've only had this remote shutter release for a short while but it works great as either a wireless transmitter with receiver or as a wired release, should you desire that option. There IS a bulb setting on the transmitter but it does NOT have a timer incorporated in it (other than the two-second delayed shutter release. If you are looking for an intervalometer or a release that can function for time-lapse photography, look elsewhere.



I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. Great job, Vivitar! - Canon 40d - Wireless Remote - Canon - Photography'

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Compact Flash - photography, udma

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My friend wanted a UDMA memory card for his new Nikon D700 so I ordered the Sandisk Extreme using Amazon Prime. The card came very quickly, and a few thousand shots later, we're both very impressed.



Sandisk gives this card a 60MB/s rating (400x) and markets it towards DSLR users, primarily because they are the ones who will most likely be able to enjoy the advantages and notice the speed difference. Compared to my old generic 133x (20 MB/s) non-UDMA memory card, the improvements ranged from barely noticeable to fantastically faster.



The D700 has a large buffer so even when using a slowish card, the camera is equally responsive when taking single shots and non-RAW bursts. The differences become obvious when using continuous drive and flushing the buffer. Compared to the generic 133x card, the Sandisk Extreme shot faster, longer and was able to flush the buffer almost twice as fast.



In order to enjoy the advantages of UDMA memory cards, you first need a camera that supports it. To get the files out of the memory card faster, you'd also want to pair the card with a memory card reader than can keep up. While USB 2.0 has a theoretical peak maximum transfer rate of 60 MB/s, the practical rate of most USB card readers is 20MB/s or less. In fact, using my generic USB card reader, I couldn't tell the difference between copying/moving files between the Sandisk Extreme and my 133x. (I wouldn't bother with UDMA USB 2.0 Card readers either since they're not significantly faster) Personally, I'd go for a firewire-based reader like this: Lexar Compact Flash Firewire Reader or maybe an ExpressCard reader. Various reviews show that the Lexar firewire reader is 2-3x faster than a USB card reader.

ADDED 10/19/2010: USB 3.0 is also a fantastic option!



Keep in mind that this is not the only UDMA card that Sandisk makes. The Extreme IV's and Extreme III's 30 MB/s and faster are also UDMA enabled. (Extreme III 20 MB/s is not) Generally speaking, if a CF card is rated at 30 MB/s or faster, it supports UDMA.



If you need a new CF memory card and your camera supports UDMA, there's no reason not to pick one of these up. (Other than they're still a bit pricey) You'll have the best possible shooting experience with no drawbacks. Also, even if you don't opt to get the fast card reader, the USB readers will still work. SanDisk Extreme - Flash memory card - 16 GB - 400x - CompactFlash

This card works well with my 7D. It can take 18mp JPEGs at 8 FPS all day long without choking or slowing down. It also does 1080p video well. I suppose what I'm saying is that it does what it's suppose to and does it well. What more can I ask for?

I've been using a Canon 5D Mark II for the last 2 weeks and got this card to use with it. It has worked very well and kept up with my photo taking with no problems. I've also used it to capture video and that has been problem free as well. I have been satisfied with previous SanDisk cards that I have purchased and that is why I purchased this one. If you have a camera that can take advantage of the added speed UDMA cards I would recommend this card without any problems.

Received my card July 23rd (Nextweb fulfilled). Used it for first time on July 25th with a Nikon D300s. When extracted from the D300s, I noticed a rattle inside the card. As a lifelong (and dedicated)user of Sandisk memory products, I was shocked. The outside of the card appears fine, card was not dropped, and to top it off, the card continues to function (for now) at an incredible speed.



As there are significant counterfeiting issues with these cards (which is why I never buy them from EBay), and Nextweb (not Amazon) was the supplier of the card, I did some research to determine if the card was a counterfeit. Short answer is no. This card is genuine Sandisk. A number of users report a similiar rattle with certain Sandisk Compact Flash cards. Sandisk has not yet addressed the issue.



Needless to say, this card is going back. I will try another. I cannot risk losing my images. I am a little surprised by Sandisk quality control.



I will update review when I receive the new card.

I don't typically write reviews, but this story has to be shared. I was out shooting for fun one day and forgot that I stuck one of the memory cards in my pocket as a backup. I don't normally put anything in my pockets. You guessed it - it went into the washer. My husband took the clothes out of the washer and put in towels, and ran a SECOND wash, and only after that did he discover the memory card (in its case) at the bottom of the washer. When he brought it to me, my heart sank. "There goes a hundred bucks," I thought. Of course, there weren't any pictures on it that hadn't been backed up, since I always do that immediately after shoots, but I was sad that the card was probably fried. I stuck it in my SanDisk Fire Wire card reader and WHOA - not a single image was lost or corrupted. NOT A SINGLE ONE WAS GONE. I don't think I'll be taking this out on professional photoshoots just as a caution but for personal shooting it's been functioning perfectly. In short, I will always buy these cards in the future, they take good care of your images. - Udma - Cf Card - 16gb - Photography'

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Desk Supplies Organizers - organization, cubby organizer

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This is the first time I have submitted a review of a product. I feel I need to let others know that, despite the lovely photo and commendable design of this product...the quality is terrible. The product arrived in a box. It was shipped "fully assembled" but arrived in broken pieces. The glue had rotted, the cheap staples that were supposed to hold it together had come undone and were not repairable. This was also true of the breakfast tray that I purchased from the same seller. I would not buy anything like this again. Lipper International Bamboo Space Saving Desk Organizer

The caddy itself is everything we had hoped, however, we have had to return all but one because they arrived broken and the replacements have been broken as well. Please review your packing procedures because you are causing yourself a loss of money and causing us a frustration level that makes us not want to order from Amazon again. Thank you.

We love bamboo and we love this little organizer for our kitchen countertop. We used to have a 'junk drawer' which housed all of the stuff we now have in this organizer. It is very nice looking and very solid. I found it at TJ Maxx for $16 instead of $40. I am pretty proud of that find!

Loved the look of this organizer. But it totally fell apart when putting it up on the wall! It is held together with the thinnest, tiniest staples! Definetly wasted my money on this one as it is now in the garbage!

This was an Amazon purchase under a different account. Despite some negative reviews about how this arrived in broken pieces and was of poor quality, I decided to order this anyway. To my surprise, it arrived in perfect condition, is very nicely made, and looks great on my desk.

This is a good organizer. It's well built and sturdy. It is slim enought that it doesn't take up too much desktop space, but it has enough compartments to be functional. All-in-all, a pretty good deal. - Organization - Cubby Organizer - Desk Supplies Organizers'

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The Lazy Man S Guide To Grappling - awesome book, rippletoad

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I had been weight training for about two and a half years before purchasing this book. I've tried numerous routines over that time - some I've found online, some I pulled from magazines and books - and I usually get bored after a couple months, so I wanted to try Orvis' technique. First off, be aware that this book is designed for the entry-level lifter. It assumes you either (a.) seldom/never lift free weights or (b.) have been out of lifting for a while. This book is perfect for that gym-goer who is afraid of leaving the Nautilus/cardio areas of the gym.It starts you off relatively slow with total body workouts and by the second month has you working a more typical bodybuilding schedule grouped by muscle area. The schedule has you working out three days a week, and most workouts can be completed in about 30-45 minutes assuming you don't have to wait for any machines/benches.Orvis doesn't cover cardio or nutrition. While that would be a nice addition, the book never makes the pretense of being a comprehensive fitness book - it solely delivers weight training workouts.What I enjoyed most about Orvis' plan was the all-inclusive workout style. When so many programs tout one or two methods of lifting (pyramid, inverted pyramid, super sets, drop sets, etc.), he covers every one of these, rotating through different training styles every couple of weeks. The lifting variety will keep the program interesting and will also prevent your muscles from growing accustomed to a single routine and plateauing. Having worked out for some time, I was impressed when my muscles were sore after starting the super set training week.The main problem I found was that Orvis' program sometimes overlooks certain muscle groups for an entire week. Often I found myself adding a bicep curl, French curl or calf lift to the week's schedule because the book overlooked it. I can see overlooking secondary muscles for a week, but not biceps or triceps. Doing bench presses or lat pulldowns won't give my arms a sufficient workout for an entire week.Overall, I found the book to be great. It's very portable and I've recommended it to a few folks I've met at the gym who are stuck in "Nautilus Land." I would recommend sitting down at the beginning of the week, looking over the schedule, taking a mental inventory of which muscles you will be working on and compensating if any certain group is overlooked. His workouts tend to be a little more oriented toward lower body development, so you may find yourself adding some upper body sets on occasion.Orvis' workouts are limited to just the major (common) lifts. If you're more than just a beginning weight lifter, I would strongly recommend purchasing "Strength Training Anatomy" or "The Encylopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" in addition to this book so you can get a better idea of what alternate lifts you can do to better work certain muscle groups or add more variety to your time at the gym. When paired together, I actually found this program to be great once I got past the first month. The super set/drop set/pyramid weeks are a blast.I would love to see Orvis publish a book oriented toward bodybuilders who have more time to devote to lifting and require more comprehensive muscle training. Weight Training Workouts that Work

I am a 40 year old woman, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthrtis in February of this year, and put on steroids to avoid deformity in my hands. The doctors had mentioned that exercise was no longer an option, but a "must do". Being a novice to the gym, and knowing absolutely nothing about weight training, I felt very intimidated just watching everyone. I would try to copy what people were doing, but I soon found out that with arthritis you have some "bad days", and you are limited to certain exercises. When I approached a trainer to ask questions, they told me to sign up for 10 sessions for $650.00. Well not everyone can do that these days. I became depressed, I went online in search of the perfect video, or book, anything that would help. I stumbled on a review of this book, and the price was not going to break the bank!! I ordered it and 10 days into my work out, I am no longer uncomfortable at the gym, I know what to do! I don't have to ask around. I take the book to the gym with me, it is user friendly, I understand the terminology, and James Orvis writes it so there is no guessing involved!! Like the Nike commercial saids, "JUST DO IT!!" It gives you such a confidence high!!I still have rheumathoid arthritis, but I have a stronger body now, and on thoes bad days, I mentally feel good! Order this book you will not regret it!! I emailed James, and he took the time out to respond, and he gave me the inspiration to keep up the good work, I do feel like I have a personal trainer!

Thank you James Orvis for writing this book. This is a great companion for anyone with an interest in weight training, and once you read what he has to say, you will realize you must weight train. I had been stuck in a circuit rut at my gym, always too intimidated to figure out how the other machines worked. I got this book and it changed everything. He's got twelve weeks of workouts planned, three days a week. Every exercise is explained thoroughly, complete with pictures and pointers on common mistakes. The workouts are also great. They will keep you interested in your program and feeling great afterwards. The book is a paperback spiral, so it is perfect to bring to the gym and refer to during your workout. I highly recommend this book for everyone with an interest in weight training. It makes working out simple, yet challenging.

I have been using this book for 4 weeks, and have indeed seen a difference in my muscle tone. My friends have even said that they have noticed a difference in my appearance. What I found remarkable, and did not previously know, is that I could lift more and more weight with each passing workout. This really helped to encourage me, because I could literally see my strength improving. The reason that I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that I feel it is almost necessary to have access to a gym to really do all of these workouts effectively. Also, the section that has "Supersets" is potentially difficult to do because of the fact that you have to go back and forth between 2 pieces of equipment in each excercise. In a public setting, this is very hard to complete without interruption, because the piece of equipment not being used may become occupied by someone else. I can say, however, that there are a lot of excercises that can be done at home with free weights, and I have even been using the Total Gym that I bought some months ago and has been collecting dust in my closet to complete some of the excercises. All in all, this book is a very useful guide to anyone who is interested in adding weight lifting to their fitness routine. - Training - Awesome Book - Rippletoad - Bjj'

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Air Compressors - air pump, tire inflator

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I just received my Superflow HV35. I have tested it on a tire and I can say that this pump is much faster than both the Craftsman and Campbell Hausfeld models that I own. I didn't do any formal timing but the HV35 aired up a 215-70R14 tire from near flat to 32 lbs in around 4 minutes. Compared to about 15 minutes for the Craftsman pump and over 20 minutes for the CH. Considering it is in the same price range as those units makes it even better.



The HV35 unfortunately is not without issue. Some of the build quality looks questionable(rounded screw heads, cheap hardware).

It came with an extremely junky plug. In fact it was broken when the unit arrived. No real problem for me anyway. I added about an extra 10ft of wire and a set of gator clips(as on battery chargers) that way I can connect it direct to the battery and avoid pesky blown lighter plug fuses.



I have also ordered a Viair 70P compressor. At $39.99 it is in the same price range.I hope to be able to review it as soon as I receive it.

I am hoping for a unit that is of better build quality as my main ideal is having a dependable unit as well as a fast performer. Q Industries HV35 SuperFlow 12-Volt 140 PSI Air Compressor

I have not had this long enough yet to comment on durability, but performance per dollar this is much better than most of the cheapo air pumps, and it is also quieter. The storage bag is nice, and the air hose is shortish but the power cord is long enough to make up for it so long as your car isn't super long. The thread-on air chuck is very nice. I also have the larger model compressor by the same company (had it for several years) and it has been great so hopefully this one will provide a similar service life. For the price it delivers a good amount of air. The gauges on these things are never accurate so I didn't bother checking it yet.

i bought this compressor and didn't care much for the previous review, and the price was a factor in my decision, also higher ones blasted some fuses for some users that's why i got this one, for the price it's good and it does looks cheap, it's made in china, it's plug came broken also, didn't fix it yet but managed to use it. it is very simmilar to another one i bought from Dubai except that the one from dubai was biger and costed 20$.

the box says 14 amps, the unit says 10 amps.



I can't say it's not fast it is fast (from 28 to 36 PSI in 30 secs), it is small, but the broken plug and the pressure gauge is not much accurate, so.



it's agood backup for your car but not satsfying for a guy who is looking for well built stuff like me.

I bought this to replace a compressor from Slime Co. that I just sent back. The Slime one ran for 5 minutes, and smoke started pouring out of it. Stopped it, let it cool overnight, tried again, same thing. It came with a note (not mentioned in its advertising or on the box where you can find out before buying) that it should not be run more than 10 minutes at a time, but it didn't even last that long.



This HV35, while not quiet, is noticeably quieter than the Slime Co. one. And it pumped my 7-gallon air tank from 50 PSI to 105 PSI in about 15 minutes. That's perfectly adequate performance, and quite good for the price. The sheilded output tube got pretty warm during that time, and the pump body got hot, but that didn't seem to affect its performance. No smoke, no slowing down, or other signs of distress. I consider this compressor to be a very good value for the money. It would be nice to have a clip-on output spigot rather than the screw-on one, but that's a minor quibble.



It comes with a peel-off label on the gauge, that says it might read as much as 10% higher or lower than the actual pressure it's measuring. I found that to be true - this one reads about 10% higher than three other gauges I measured it with.



PROS: Compact, not as noisy as other compressors, takes reasonable time to pump up an air tank. Low price. No performance problems.



CONS: Gets kind of hot, but most compressors do. Screw-on spigot instead of snap-on. Gauge needle quivers as it runs. These are all minor complaints.



I consider this compressor to be a good value for the money. It would be nice to have a clip-on output spigot rather than the screw-on one, but that's a minor quibble. I was looking for a compressor that would do the job and not give me the grief the cheaper Slime Co. one did, and this one fills the bill.

I bought this to replace a Coleman 12-volt air compressor that broke after less than two years of sporadic use. This one seems quite solid and is compact and quieter (though it's still not quiet).



PROS: Small; solidly built body and base; brass screw-on connector is better than clip-on connectors; includes a good storage bag; nice long power cord and hose attachment; rubber feet; includes alternate connectors such as a pin to inflate a basketball or soccer ball.



CONS: Pressure gauge is not very accurate; have to disconnect the air hose to fit the unit in the storage bag; even with the rubber feet it still jumps around a little during use; heavy.



It takes tires from 25psi to 35psi in around two minutes, which is ok. It's small and fits well in the trunk of my car. Overall, it saves the hassle of running to the gas station every time I need to fill a tire or put air in a basketball for my kid. And no more sticking quarters in the air pump at some service station and then running around trying to fill all four tires before the time runs out.

I have owned other cigarette-lighter pumps and this is - by far - the best.



It is heavier than any of the others I've owned, with a very good pressure gauge (with cover) built in. Only negative is that the powercord "could" have been a little longer, but it is sufficient to do the job.



Owning a 6-cylinder pickup truck, I knew it would be close at to whether this would be powerful enough do the job ... but it turns out it is more than enough - i think it just takes a little longer to fill those big high-pressure tires. From basketballs to wheelbarrow tires, to my big bad-boy of a pickup, this little gem does it all. I thought I might regret not spending the 20-30.00 more and getting the larger one, but this one is just fine and has an amazing little carry case.



Very well designed and constructed, extremely pleased. NO buyers remorse... just happy. - Air Pump - Tire Inflator - Air Compressors - Air Compressor'

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Power Adapter - apple charger, power adapter

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I needed a replacement adapter for my macbook. After reading the poor reviews on apple's website about their adapters, I decided to try this one for half the price of the apple. It works great! Plus, I saved money on it. Apple Mac Ac Power Adapter US Extension Wall Cord for MacBook PowerBook iBook iPhone iPod "Brick" Adapters; P/N M8482 A1036 A1021 A1184 A1172 A1003 922-7097 922-5863

The cord that came with my MacBook always seemed to be too short, and so when my wall plug broke (one of the tines stayed in the wall socket), I ordered this extension cord, and now the "brick" fits into the original cord, and I have more than enough length in the cord.

Reinforced, sturdy.

I love this product!

When purchasing a cable such as this, one isn't typical concerned by the quality - it's a cheap power cable. One typically assumes that for the few dollars paid, it will perform its boring task in a predictable manner. I don't want an expensive Apple official cable costing five times the price - all I need is a cable to replace the broken or lost one I have/had. This is what I was thinking when I randomly clicked order. No sooner had I clicked the order button and checked my confirmation did I notice that that the estimated time for delivery was greater than one month! Coincidently, by the time I noticed, my order was being processed and could not be cancelled.



Now, for all the trouble that it would have caused, I would have been better served walking down to Best Buy or Walmart and buying a cable there at a couple of dollars more. Waiting over a month for a cheap cable kind of defeats the purpose of ordering in the first place. Perhaps, you may require a new power cable in 4-6 weeks? If so, this is for you - great buy! If however you are like me, and what I would assume to be the majority of people, simply want another cable because your other cable is lost, just go to a mall and buy a new one.

Of course, this is a power cord - nothing major to say. It's made by Apple, so I'm sure it will work fine. One note, though, it has a different sheathing than the original cord, and it won't stay coiled very well. This makes it not as easy to take along when traveling, which is why I bought it - so now, my original cord travels with me, and this new one stays plugged in at home.

Fast shipping, works well. If you buy things from Apple, you end up with a lot of the power stuff. What Apple doesn't ship is the extension. This is almost a "must have" for every Apple product you have.



The cable worked perfectly as expected and this is much cheaper than buying a complete $29 kit if you already have the other pieces.

I needed a replacement cable after losing the original one and found this one that's made by Volex. Volex is the one that makes the original cable for Apple's power adapter so this cable is that same as the original. This was shipped all the way from China (took about 10-12 days to receive) without any problems and as far as I can tell is the same (even says 'designed by apple') cable that came with my macbook pro.

I've purchased this item twice on Amazon, actually. The first time it was just as it appears in the photo above. I used it for about a year with my Black MacBook and it worked perfectly, no problems.



I recently purchased my second one and it looks a but different than the one in the picture. It is more rounded and seems to be a slightly different material. It looks more "Appley" I would say, which is a good thing. They are both vey long. Anyhow, no problems. I would recommend that everyone purchase these knock off ones instead of the real deal ones that are overpriced by Apple.

The only drawback to this cord is that there are no grips on the plug for easy removal from the outlet. The plug is smooth rubber and hard to hold onto even for my slender fingers.



The cord itself is thick and feels very durable. I now have more than enough cord to sit anywhere I like when charging my battery. Overall a nice product that performs perfectly. A major plus, too, is the low price.

I Recently lost my original extension cord for my macbook and was getting frustrated with how short my power cord was otherwise. I was slightly concerned when i decided to by this as some people said it looked cheap and was hard to travel with. Wrong! The texture of the cord is definitely different, but not worse or better... As for being hard to travel with i can KIND OF see where they are coming from because the cord likes to spring out a little and doesn't stay wound, but that is easily fixed with a twisty bread tie, which is what i use to travel with my power cords anyway. A major plus for me is that I am able to wrap it up considerably smaller than my previous cord so to me it is much easier to travel with and/or store away.



Oh, and if your worried about it taking to long to get to you, just make sure that you order from a seller that ships from the U.S.. I got mine in 4 days from when I placed the order.



I actually like this better then my previous cord :) - Macbook Pro - Power Adapter - Apple Charger - Mac'

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1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die - animation, pixar

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Cowboy doll Woody is Andy's favorite toy, and as part of that comes the privilege of being the leader of all the other toys. His world is suddenly turned upside down when Andy gets a Buzz Lightyear action figure for his birthday. Suddenly, Woody finds himself in danger of being replaced as Andy and all the toys flock to Buzz. Worse yet, Buzz doesn't know he's a toy. He thinks he's the real Buzz Lightyear. But when the two toys get lost a couple days before Andy moves, they'll have to work together to get home. Can Woody work with Buzz when they don't have the same goal?



I can't believe it's been ten years since this movie came out. It's had an immeasurable impact on the animation field and movies in general. At the same time, its flaws are evident. The humans look as plastic as the toys, and the fur on the dog is laughable. Computers have come a long way in ten years.



Whether this movie was any good or not, it would have been an important milestone. Fortunately, it succeeds on an entertainment level as well. The story is masterfully told revealing plot points and character equally. The movie is extremely funny as well; with lots of jokes for the adults in the audience and some classic lines I quote all the time. Plus it introduces us to a Pixar staple, the climax that will not quit.



Pixar has released great DVD's from the start, and this two-disc set is no different. The movie is transferred directly from the digital files, so the picture is perfect. Sound is wonderful in two separate 5.1 surround tracks. Many of these extras are from the Ultimate Toy Box release of a few years ago, and they are well worth having. The commentary is very informative. The deleted scenes are interesting, but it's obvious why they were deleted. The new features looking back at the movie from ten years later are wonderful as well.



This is a ground breaking movie that is just as much fun to watch as it is historic. I hadn't watched it in quite some time and was reminded just how fun it is. I've got to watch it more often. Toy Story (10th Anniversary Edition)

"Toy Story", the landmark movie that ushered animation into the computer age, is still a bona fide family classic- and funny as all get-out to boot. This superb package brings it all back, both the movie itself and an Al's Toy Barn full of bonuses.

First things first- the movie looks and sounds fantastic!

I don't have one of those flashy home-theater outfits, but this digital print shows off some great color, with the various toy characters in pristine, bright glory. Sound master Gary Rydstrom upgraded the soundtrack to the point where you can hear the click of the tiny toy soldiers. Best of all, you don't need a 50-inch screen or ultra-Dolby amp to enjoy this newer-than-new view.

The movie, of course, introduced a new, innovative animation outfit called Pixar to the world- and what a job they did on this first feature effort! Woody and Buzz Lightyear, of course, are icons to kids of all ages, but all the other members of the "Andy's Room" community were great- and funny. Mr. Potato Head (voiced by Don Rickles), Rex the dinosaur (Wallace Shawn) and even the little green Army sergeant (war-movie vet R. Lee Ermey) are just a few of these classic inanimate objects turned flesh-and-blood- well, almost- characters.

The storyline- a combination of buddy comedy, toy fair, sci-fi flick and domestic sitcom (to name a few elements) is, in its own way, as multi-layered and satisfying as the most mature adult dramas. From the moment all the toys come to life when Andy's away to a great exit line when the toys learn about his latest surprise gift, you're drawn in to this unusual world that's as striking now as it must have been a decade ago.

Disc 1 has both the movie and a new feature with both the Pixar team and a few others (Chris "Robots" Wedge, George Lucas, Roy Disney) offering their views on what "Toy Story" did to transform the entire animation genre. It's Disc 2, however, that has the goods- a couple of dozen features, clips and art galleries that literally break down the walls and give both the kid/family core crowd and the animation scholar a remarkable look at how much effort goes into this sort of film. The fact that Pixar and the CGI form themselves were in their infancy at the time only enhances just what great craftsmen these people are.

After an entertaining coffee-talk session involving Pixar's "four horsemen"- the core writer/artist/director/geeks who helmed every future project up to "The Incredibles"- we can check out everything from sequence development, sketch to full-on; galleries on characters like Woody and Buzz set to music; a multi-language sequence (from Finnish to Chinese to Turkish!); even Randy Newman's original piano-and-voice (and he's a fantastic piano player!) demo score. Nothing- I say, nothing- is out of place.

"Toy Story" is simple enough to be an ideal choice for a "child's first movie" yet sophisticated enough to give the serious cineaste plenty to study. It's as witty as the best literate comedies and as warm as an old-style family saga. It proved that top-drawer stars could also be great voice actors, and it entered a child's world with a fresh, not-so-"kiddie" angle. It balanced off sweet little Andy with mad-scientist Sid (his mutant monster-movie toy creations are a show in themselves)

in a great show of kids with personality. And it established Pixar as the flagship of animated features- again, it's incredible that this was their first!

"Toy Story", the super-deluxe edition, is a must for any animation buff, family with kids, or just about anyone who loves movies. I'm already on line for the upcoming (New Year's) "Toy Story 2" set, which will give its equally-great sequel (dare I say the "Godfather" and "Godfather II" of animation?) the format it deserves. With any luck, "Toy Story" will be one of the best-loved movies ever, to infinity...and beyond! - Animation - Kids - Tom Hanks - Pixar'

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