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Wednesday, 4 May 2011

Sd Card - usb, 1080p

Bought this as an alternate DVD player for playing DVDs & MPEG4 media files on USB devices (my primary player for which purposes is a Philips DVP5990).

A decent player overall, and I have no major complaints so far; but I have noticed a few things that could stand improvement, which I'll mention soley for the benefit of anyone who may be contemplating buying one for the same uses I did, and would have liked to have known, before purchasing this unit (over, say, the Philips DVP5990 for another $10 or so, which I can compare it to first-hand).

1) Case construction seems a bit delicate, as if it might be easily damaged in transit (don't know if it really *is* more susceptible to damage, it just feels much less solid than, say, a Philips DVP5990 case does).

2) Remote codes for this unit don't seem to be well-covered by aftermarket universal remotes; none of my remotes had a preset code that covered this unit, and many of its functions couldn't be "learned" by programmable remotes, either. If you prefer consolidating all your remotes into one for daily use, this might be an issue for you (the Philips DVP5990, conversely, is well-represented in most aftermarket remotes' presets, and all it's specialized button funtions are easily "learned").

3) Media file (music, pictures, video) playback, on either disc, USB, or SD Card is generally pretty good (basically, anything that would play on my Philips DVP5990 will also play on this unit), but some minor playback features are not present, such as "stop resume" (if you stop mid program, pressing "play" will begin from begining, not resume where you left off) and continuing play (play stops after each file ends, rather than automatically continuing to the beginning of the next file, meaning you'll be pressing "play" for every item on your media, instead of being able to just watch everything in sequence nonstop), features which you do see on the Philips DVP5990.

4) USB media port power output is too low to support external 2.5" portable drives. This means, if you want to play media on your USB devices, they'll have to be flash drives, or powered (wall-outlet) hard drives. Compare to a Philips DVP5990's USB port, which can power (most of the time) a 2.5" portable hard drive.

Overall, a functional and versatile player at a reasonable price, and I'm fairly satisfied with mine, but a few minor quality/feature niggles prevent it from being a "great" player at this price. For what I use these things for, this player works OK, but if you ever see Philips DVP5990's or comperable players on sale at similar prices to this, my advice is to go for those instead - the difference isn't great, but if you own both as I do, you will end up noticing them.

UPDATE: with a bit more daily use, I have discovered: 1) there *is* a "stop resume" feature, but for some reason, it only operates for media on disc, not on USB/flash, which is an odd omission; and 2) on some DVDs, video occasionally begins stuttering (while audio continues to play smoothly) - scanning backwards briefly restores normal play so it's not a huge problem, but it is annoying, as it can break your attention to what you're watching. Still a useful player, but with odd little quality gaps. Coby DVD298 1080p Upconversion DVD Player with HDMI and DivX Playback, Black

This is a surprisingly good DVD player. It plays both pre-recorded and home DVDs very well. Picture quality is very good.

Features that I couldn't find on much more expensive players---like USB and SD readers---these save a LOT of time and effort.

Well worth the money!

I owned Philips DVP642 (4 years old) that could also play DivX, but wasn't very satisfied. After it stopped working, I decided to try a different brand, rather than upgraded to a new Philips. Coby DVD208 made me proud.

Lots of great Pros and lots of minor Cons:

1) Play most Mpeg4 video I tried. Also play MJPG (most digicam uses this). However, it didn't play the 720p HD Mpeg4 I have. Didn't have time to investigate why. Only play *.avi, not *.mov and others, but this is expected. I'm a PC, not Mac so this won't affect me much. There are lots of software out there to convert *.mov to *.avi.

2) It can read *.srt subtitle file while playing mpeg4. It does not read *.sub. The subtitle font color, though, is not configurable and hard to read.

3) Play from USB or SD fine, also support SDHC (mine is 8GB) BEWARE: you need to insert the SD card upside down!! I was trying hard to push it in the normal way and it went in almost completely, but I had to use a plier to take it out.

4) Can change region or make region free

5) Has auto resume function, it can resume playing at the point where it was turned off

6) the remote has a reset button, which reset everything back to default. I used my programmable remote and got rid of that scary function. Also, make sure your remote has a learning function. You won't be able to use a generic programmable remote with this.

7) When the sd card contains both pictures and videos, it doesn't have an option to play both pictures and videos at the same time for a combined slide show. Have to choose one mode or another.

8) It's cheap, got mine for about $40.

I hope Coby will release some firmware update in the future to add more features and correct some of its minor flaws. Overall, I'm very happy. Only need to see how long it will last.

------------------ Update Jan 2011 ------------------

Sadly this box died for no reason just a little over a year of use.

I checked the warranty document and was surprised to see 90 days labor, 1 year part warranty, shipping extra! That tells you how confident Coby have with their product. I no longer recommend this. - Coby - Usb - 1080p - Divx'

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4x Optical Zoom - point and shoot, elph

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I have my Powershot A2200 for about two weeks now. I was a little concerned about the mixed reviews but I thought I would take a chance. I have and love my Canon G10 but did not want to carry it everywhere with me. I needed a little camera to carry with me and not worry about. I purchased my Powershot A2200 for 129. and could not complain about that. I liked how you can move through the different modes quickly and I especially liked the live mode. I am an artist and it is very important for me to control color and contrast and I can easily do that in the live mode. I understand the problems some of the other reviews complained about especially the blurriness. I too had blurry photos when I first started using it. This camera has a learning curve - it is a very sensitive camera and you have to become familiar with it and choose the mode ( program, live , auto ) that is best for you. Also there are several options to control in the focus of the camera. I suggest you become familiar with it to improve your results. This is a good camera for someone like myself that is familiar with using cameras and want options for controlling images. If you just want to point and shoot and not think about it - this may not be the best choice. I am really impressed with the photos I have taken. I mainly use the live mode - it is a very flexible mode - shooting well in low museum light and even out of a fast moving car. Given what I received for this cost I am very pleased. I love my little light canon camera. Canon Powershot A2200 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Blue)

I purchased this a few days ago to replace an older camera, and I love it. All of my test shots have turned out beautifully when I uploaded them, and the new fish eye and miniature settings are fun to play around with.

My only concern is that the flap that covers the a/v out ports now opens in a new way, so that the pieces holding it on are under a bit of strain when it's plugged in to your computer.

Canon cameras have always been the best for the money, not this one. Although the camera has numerous features that are attractive there are two issues that detract, Lag time and battery life. When the battery is freshly charged the lag time is comparable to the SD line of cameras. After ten to 15 shoots the lag time gradually gets too long. I would not recommend using it for shooting pictures at a sporting event. The battery is a lithuim-ion, same as the SD series. However, it is rated at only 740 mAh compared to 940 mAh on the SD series. On a recent trip the battery died after seven hours of usage. Today the battery monitor said I had used 1/3 of the capacity in 2.5 hours. Unfortunately, I did not use it extensively and learn of the battery problem until after the 30 day period or it would go back to Amazon. I recommend spending the extra money on the SD series or buying a different brand.

I had a heavy DSLR and wanted a smaller camera to take to the park or just on small trips. I found this one at the store for a really good price, and bought it. I have never had a Canon camera before, but let me tell you this... I love it! They have won my sastisfaction! It is a good "beginner" camera, and takes wonderful photos. I love all the effects like fisheye, minature, poster ect. Its a some-what small camera I can fit in my pocket and take just about anywhere. I would reccommend it to anyone interested.

I just recently bought this camera for my mom on Mother's day and it was a total waste of money! The first time she used, she loved it and the pictures came out great! We went to a concert last week and brought the camera (second time using it) and right when we turn it on THE LENS JAMMED and now it won't work. We keep receiving a message that states lens error and restart camera. Mind you, we have NEVER dropped the camera and there was no dirt or anything on the camera. It was in perfect condition! I decided to do some research to see if I could fix it myself and it turns out that a lot of their Powershot cameras have this issue and people want to charge $100 just to fix it! Might as well buy a new camera. But I'm definitely not going to buy a Canon!

This is exactly what I expect from the Canon brand. The pictures look great, and the camera is super easy to navigate. All of the photo options are fun to tinker around with. If you don't like to mess with settings, then there is an auto mode that takes pretty good pictures. For those of us that like to have more control over the picture, there is a mode for that as well. You can't really change too much beyond shutter speed, iris, and other such basics. If you want to get really in depth, then you shouldn't be shopping for a point and shoot camera. The camera is light weight and compact. If you want something to fit into a pocket while you're out and about, then this is definitely the way to go. The last Cannon I had has held up for years. The only reason I bought a new camera was for an upgrade. Cameras have more oomph now than they did six years ago! And this one was worth the hassle of upgrading! I expect another six years of picture taking with this one. - Powershot - Point And Shoot - 300hs - Elph'

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T-shirt

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I bought this item as a gift for a NY Yankees fan. I will say the shirt appears to be high quality with good stitching and heavyweight fabric. The logo appears to be printed on very well and looks like it should stand the "test of time". I bought this while it was on sale and we got a pretty good price for it. New York Yankees Official Wordmark Short Sleeve T-Shirt (Navy,Large)

If you're purchasing this while on sale on amazon, you can't get a better price anywhere, not even close on Ebay. I purchased this for my bf who is a die hard Yankees fan. If you have purchased Majestic brand before you know it is great quality and not cheap (price) Good find here on Amazon :)

This NY Yankees shirt was ordered and delivered with out any problems and on time. The shirt is a high quality one and I am very happy with it. It was my first purchase on Amazon and I will use them again.

Great shirt, perfect MLB OFFICIAL, NY YANKEE quality the NY logo is a bit bigger than I expected, but just more to show the YANKEE PRIDE...med weight t-shirt color and look are exactly as picture arrived fast.'

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Iphone Case - iphone case, iphone 4

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This is the worst product I have bought on Amazon.com. The pictures for this item are not even close of the item I received. please take my advise and dont trash your money, this is a horrible item. It is like fitting a pair of pants 1 size bigger than your waist. I only sized it and threw it into the garbage. ( wich is where it belongs). Bumper Case (Black) for the New Apple iPhone 4

You don't get what is in the photos. The volume and top button are not cut out. It was so hard to turn the screen on my iPhone on and off because the material was so stiff. As well as controlling the volume. I will go spend the 25$ and get the bumper from Apple.com because this was worthless.

The case was absolutely terrible. It hung off te iPhone and barely stayed on. Very lose and vey large. Much larger than necessary. Also be warned that this is not the same case as sold by apple Inc. It is a cheap piece of rubber that loosely fits around the phone. It is so loose I could stick my whole wrist through and still have it around tue phone. This case ended up in the trash.

I got this bumper because it was cheap and I needed a temporary bumper to put around my phone until the free one I ordered from apple comes in anywhere between 1 and 2 months from now. I was expecting a cheap rip-off of the apple brand bumper, but what I got was something better. It's square (ish) in shape, taking from the new shape of the iPhone 4, instead of trying to curve the edges to make it look and feel more like an iPhone 3G[S], is ridged on the sides with rubber bumps for a nice grip, and all the speakers, microphones, input jacks, and buttons are easily accessible. The volume and lock buttons are covered by the bumper, but are just as easy to press as if they were exposed. It is a bit harder to flick the vibrate switch (I have to use my fingernail) but this could be a good thing as it means it is less likely to be switched accidentally (which has happened to me once already, the switch only needs to go down about 1/3 of the way to mute the ringer). My only complaint is that it fits rather loosely, and the rubber is extremely flexible, so it could be likely to slide off accidentally or stretch out over time. However, the soft rubber feels quite comfortable in the hand, and that combined with the grip edges makes for a case that reminds me I'm holding a modern state-of-the-art piece of technology in my hands.

i ordered this because i did not want to pay the 29 dollars for the Apple bumper. but the first day i used it i was disappointed.... it fits rather shabbily.. .. it slips off every time i pull my phone from my jeans pocket...

it solves the antenna issue though.. but i wouldnt recommend it...

Like a previous review notes, the item is VERY flimsy. It's made of soft foam rubber that stretches at the slightest touch and fits quite loosely. Because of the poor fit, it makes the otherwise easy to use iPhone, more difficult to handle.

As a side issue. As of 10/2/2010 this seller features photos taken directly from the Apple site in this items listing which may give the false impression this item is an authentic Apple iPhone 4 Bumper. Make no mistake. It is not.

Save your money and buy the real deal.

Bought this item because it was I needed a bumper for my Iphone 4 because it was cheap. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!! Does not fit properly and the plastic material is so so hard that you can not use any of the outside buttons. Yes cheap, I mean CHEAP. Cheap to the point it's not functionable. Don't waste your money. Lesson learned for me when I've already read negative reviews and purchased anyway. - Apple - Iphone 4 - Iphone Case - Iphone 4 Case'

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I paid $40 for my iPad dock, and it's tiny, and only holds the iPad in portrait, which...I still don't know why.

For the people complaining about no speakers, no USB connection...the ipad dock was exactly the same in that regard, all it had was an audio out port on it.

Docks in general are a ripoff, but at least this one isn't tiny and I don't have to use my fingernails to hold it still while I pop the tablet off it like the other one.

But WOW, the "HD" dock for the Xoom, now that's a joke...well over $100 and all you get is a marginal speaker and HDMI out...lol...

For $40 though this is right on par with pretty much everything else comparable to it. Motorola Standard Dock and Power for MOTOROLA XOOM (Motorola Retail Packaging)

Does the job, it seems like a good build quality, however i really wish it had a rail or grove that lined up the xooms usb and power plugs with the dock. I have to really be careful when putting the xoom in the dock to get everything to line up. I feel like ovet time this could easily dammage the usb plug in the xoom itself.. not many other options, so it does thr job and works.. its also heavy enough so it doesnt lift with the xoom when u pull it off the dock, as long as you pull straight up.

First, this dock performs as advertises and I would buy again. I found the docking process touchy It works if you notice the dots on the dock and on the Xoom and then it is easy. I also suggest that they change the slant just slightly so you could more easily type of it. It is at about 86 degrees and I think something like 80 or slightly less make it easy to use but still watchable as a TV or movie device. It is a must have accessory. There is an output for speakers by the way.

No it does not have a USB-out or an HDMI-out. It's just a nice way to display and prop up your tablet when it is charging. I wanted to use less space when charging and setting it aside, and this fits quite nicely at the back of my desk and looks rather spiffy. It is a bit expensive, but then again branded docks have always been pretty expensive.

This is a nice way to charge the Xoom. Your other option is to plug it into the adapter and have it lying flat on a table somewhere. This is the better option. It also prevents you from having to use the adapter's tiny charging pin and risk any problems there. I really only have two issues with it.

Issues:

1) It is way too hard to put into the dock. I can't do it at all with the lights off. I have to look for the charging light on the device and line it up with the dot on the dock. It can't be done by feel. This is inconvenient and unlike other docks out there for other devices. Mostly the problem seems to be that the dock is much narrower than the device, so you cant use the edges of the device to determine the correct docking position. And there are no guides or anything to help.

2) There is no functionality (yet) in honeycomb to automatically go to clock or slide show or something upon docking. It just goes to the lock screen. I expect this to change down the road but right now it is a limitation.

Things that I don't consider issues:

1) No USB. I almost never need to connect the Xoom to USB (I can copy files to and from the Xoom over wifi) so I don't really care if this has a USB port or not. On the rare occasions I do I don't mind using a cable (off the dock of course since the USB is in use by the dock).

2) Cost. The dock includes the adapter so I don't consider the cost all that high, given what you have to pay for an adapter alone. It is also pretty much the standard pricing for a dock. The pricing on the HDMI speaker dock on the other hand, is crazy, and that is why I ended up with this one.

3) No HDMI. This would be nice to have but it is understandable they didn't include it since they want you to spend almost 3 times as much on the speaker dock to get this functionality.

Overall, while it could definitely use some improvements, I think it is worth the price and a better way to charge up the device than the stock adapter.

I strongly recommend against purchasing this product, as it is very easy to damage your Xoom's mini-HDMI port, but very difficult to actually dock a Xoom. The dock uses the mini-HDMI port as the only mechanism to help you align the zoom correctly from left to right. Getting the angle front to back is difficult enough, but getting the position right to left is almost impossible and you have to move the Xoom a little left to right to align it. But doing so gradually damages the HDMI port, especially if you think it is aligned and push down when it is not perfectly aligned. You can use the charging light on the Xoom to align it to a gray dot on the dock, but remember the charging light will be unlit until you dock, and when unlit it is only visible in a well-lit room. A swappable plastic piece allows it to fit a Xoom with or without a gel case, but either way docking is difficult, even after using it for 2 weeks. I bought a good portable stand instead, and just set the Xoom on it and use the normal charger, and it works much better and is adjustable and no damage occurs.'

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Exercise Bikes - upright bikes, stationary bike

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I recently ordered this bike, and it was relatively easy to put together as well as small and compact. I live in a small studio apartment and I am able to easily stow this away with no problem. Also, the bike is incredibly sturdy and a pretty quiet ride. I definitely recommend this bike, well worth the money! Stamina 1300 Magnetic Resistance Upright Bike

This bike is perfect for someone like me who needs a low impact workout. I lost 8 pounds in the first two weeks. Assembly was pretty much self explanatory. The only glitch was difficulty attaching the tension cable end to the bracket and spring hook, but someone more mechanically inclined should have no problem with assembly. After assembly, the bike worked fine, but the LED display stopped functioning, so it may be necessary to unattach the meter to jiggle the connection wire from time to time. The seat feels very hard after about 15 minutes of workout, so I recommend a gel seat cushion. Make sure the cushion's dimensions are in the 13" x 15" range to ensure a proper fit. Other than these minor inconveniences, the Stamina 1300 Magnetic Resistance Upright Bike is a very nice addition to anyone's exercie regimen.

I got this bike 3 days ago and have used it about 20 minutes everyday. I am very satisfied with it and here are some pros and cons I can share with other people.

Pros:

- It is relatively light weight. I believe the total weight after assembly is around 48 pounds. I can move it all by myself, even go upstairs or downstairs. The good thing is that I can put the bike in a more private place during the day and only move it in front of the TV when I am using it. This is a big plus as otherwise I would need to put something in the family room.

- It is quiet. I ride it for 3 nights around 11pm when all people were sleep. It is so quiet even I don't hear much of the noise while riding it. With two young kids, and a busy working schedule, late night is probably the best time for me to get some exercise. So being quiet is almost the most important condition for me.

- The color is neutral, and easy to fit into household color scheme. I can almost put it anywhere in the house and don't feel it intrusive to the surrounding.

- The overall dimension is relatively tight. It does not take too much space while put out for exercise.

- The design is quite elegant.

- Assembly is not that difficult. Took me around 30 minutes to finish the assembling, and only one point I need to use my own tool to loosen a bracket so that the tension cable can be hooked. (something to consider to improve so that no own tools is needed).

- The instrument panel is easy to read and one button operation. (it's also a cons as functionality is simple).

Cons:

- There is no heartbeat reading. But reading available for elapse time, speed, distance and calories. It also has scan mode where the 4 readings are rotating every 28 - 29 seconds.

For something at this cost ($159), it's great. And I am sure will keep riding it everyday after the house become quite. To me, it's a great addition to my home and one step towards a healthy mid-age life.

This bike is so easy to use and quiet enough that I can hear the television while riding. The price is unbeatable and the footprint is perfect for my small apartment.

I am not mechanically inclined and still it only took me about 2 hours to assemble - only because I reversed a couple parts. I did have to use my own small wrench in a couple of places that the supplied tool did not seem to fit.

All-in-all I am very happy with my purchase.

I actually think I am better than average in terms of mechanical assembly, but it was very difficult to figure out how to assemble the tension cable. Everything worked fine after the initial assembly. However, the seat is extremely hard and uncomfortable!! In addition, for a short legged person like me (I'm about 5'3".), even the lowest position on the seat makes it pretty hard for me to reach the pedals. Also I wish the pedals would stay at one position rather than rotating all over(360 degrees). The positions of the pedals and the arm rests are too far for my height, you cannot adjust them. I am thinking about buying a gel seat cover but afraid it will just add the height. So if you are shorter than average, do not buy this bike! I should have invested a little more for better features.

I bought this bike based on the good reviews, even though it has some negative reviews. I got it and my husband set it up with no problems. I was very happy with it the first 3 times I used it. (about 5 miles each time). On the 4th, it began making a clunking noise. Ten minutes into the 5th use, it was clunking so loud that I had to get off it. The bearings had already worn out! I called Stamina and they said they'd send parts but not refund or replace the bike even though I had had it for 10 days. OH, and they couldn't guarantee that that would even fix the bike. I got back on Amazon and sent it back as it was defective and thankfully was refunded. Thank you Amazon! I have since read several more reviews from places other than Amazon where people had the same thing happen. Don't buy it unless you want to take the chance of having to take it apart and send it back 2 weeks later.

I am a senior beginner. Putting it together and customer service are important to me.

When it arrived the progress meter was broken. After a few phone and email exchanges, it was replaced in a timely manner. They responded to email inquiries regarding status of the replacement. But if I didn't email, I'd still be waiting.

Assembly went without hitches. I assembled it using only the provided tools. Taking my time it took 45 minutes.

Tip: if you have trouble with the tension cable as another reviewer did, turn the adjustment knob to increase slack.

It's very quiet, solid, and has a small footprint.

I bought the cushion seat but don't think it's necessary. - Stationary Bike - Upright Bikes - Stationary Indoor Bike - Great Value'

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Deep V-neck

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this item is not possible to wear. it is very transperent. you have to put something undeneath. shoulders do not stay put. there is a thread you can tie on the back to keep the shoulders from sleping down but it is not attached right so the contrast trim rises up. the hem is not even. the fabric is very chep and scratchy. everything is just wrong. about only good thing i can say about this dress the color and pattern is pretty. i had to return it. Fashion Blvd Silk Blend Floral Chiffon Deep Plunged V Neck Empire Waist Kimono Dress Pink Medium'

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