Ipad 2 Leather Case - ipad 2, leather case

Click here for more information Yoobao Executive Leather...188g....leather..........kickstand

CaseCrown Bold Standby.....226g....faux leather...kickstand

BearMotion Leather:...........291g....leather .........kickstand

SwitchEasy Canvas:...........392g...."canvas".......3 grooves



I've tested the 4 cases above with an iPad2. Each is a portfolio case. You can find reviews of each online. I found good video reviews of each except Bear.



Three of these are "kickstand" cases. That is, the cover folds back and slips into a notch (the "kickstand") which holds the cover in a certain way that creates a stand. One case (SwitchEasy) doesn't use the kickstand but instead has grooves on the inside cover which the side of the case can slide into to create a stand.



All cases had magnets on the cover that turned the iPad on/off. This function worked well with all of them. Also, none of them had any problem with the magnets turning the case off if you flipped the cover around back, as some of other cases do (I had the latest version of the Yoobao, which apparently fixed that problem in an earlier version).



The Bear Motion was my favorite. The review below goes from lightest to heaviest.



YOOBAO EXECUTIVE. A glove for the iPad that was just a bit too flimsy for me.

Pros:

Very light. By far the lightest. It is basically a thin leather glove that goes around the iPad, and then a thin leather portfolio cover. You barely noticed the extra weight/bulk.



Cons:

1. Though made well, I didn't think it lived up to the vaunted reports of "Yoobao quality" that some other reviewers mentioned. A few of the holes on top were slightly off, and I wasn't really impressed with the look of the black leather and the off-white stitching.

2. The kickstand worked, but not as well as the other two kickstand cases in this review. Because the Yoobao is so light and thin, the cover would slip out of the kickstand notch sometimes if you were moving it around in your lap or in bed. No problem of course if it was static, like on a table.

3. Most annoying to me, the cover magnets were not strong enough to keep the cover closed if you turned it upside down or just grabbed it to carry it a certain way. In other words, the flap would flap open, turning the thing on and then off again when it flapped closed. It seemed to do this every time I picked it up.

4. It offers only a very thin layer between your iPad and the outside world (not a con for me but perhaps for others). It's fine for walking into a meeting or putting in your briefcase. But if you were concerned about the iPad getting banged around and wanted serious protection, it's not the case for you (particularly with the flap issue noted above).



CASECROWN BOLD STANDBY - A well made faux leather case. My runner-up. It is very close in design to the Bear

Pros:

1. least expensive of the lot

2. well made, everything works.

3. second lightest, while giving almost as much protection as the heavier models. Indeed, I would say it's got the best weight and bulk of the 4.

4. faux leather is actually quite nice. Unless closely inspected, hard to tell it's not the real thing. It looks smart.



Cons:

1. The volume buttons are just a tad difficult to reach, you have to kind of push your way in there. (The Bear has a bit of this but it's so slight as not to be an issue.)

2. After handling the Bear leather case, you can kind of tell the CaseCrown is not real leather when it's in your hands. It's just something I noticed. You might not.

3. Perhaps because of its lighter weight and bulk, or its build quality, it's just a bit looser and flimsier than the Bear. This might not sound like much, but over time it started to annoy me. For instance, when you flipped the cover behind the iPad to hold it open, or when you put it in its kickstand to create a stand, the cover had a "looseness" not found in the heavier cases. That is, it would come off its stand, or would flop around a bit, or otherwise just feel a bit loose and cheap. Another minor example is that the cover, while it always worked to turn the iPad off when you closed it, sometimes didn't line up exactly with the edges of the screen the way it did with all the other cases. These examples may seem minor, and perhaps they are, but as I say, after experiencing the feel of the Bear - the looseness of the CaseCrown started to bug me.



BEAR MOTION LEATHER. A really well made leather case. My first choice. It is very close in design to the CaseCrown.

Pros:

1. To me, had the best overall "Feel". Fine leather and acceptable weight. The Bear is 100g heavier than the Yoobao, which to my hand felt acceptable. In contrast, the SwitchEasy is 100g heavier than the Bear and, again, to my taste, was just 100g too much - see discussion of SwitchEasy below). The CaseCrown is similar to the Bear but a bit lighter and cheaper (see below)

2. The case was sturdy and offered good protection all around. It of course offered more protection than the Yoobao. It also perhaps had a bit more than CaseCrown (because it was a bit thicker, but they were more or less comparable) and a bit less than SwitchEasy. It was light enough to carry into a meeting but sturdy enough to throw in a knapsack an feel it was secure.

3. The magnets work flawlessly, closed with a "snap" and kept it closed until you wanted to open it. Best magnets of the lot.

4. The stand worked very well. The best of the kickstand cases, probably because, again, the leather was thicker than with the other two and so everything just stayed in place a bit more.



Cons: All these "cons" are very much a matter of personal taste

1. It's probably about average weight for these things but just slightly heavier than I'd like. If I had my druthers, the weight and thinness of the CaseCrown would be what I wanted, coupled with the quality and sturdiness of the Bear.

2. It's the least "cool" looking of the 4 cases. It's just a conservative black leather case, with no real "flash". SwitchEasy is by far the coolest looking. The Yoobao might also be viewed by some as cool though I personally didn't like it so much. The CaseCrown and Bear are similar, but CC probably edges out the Bear in that the Bear is a bit thicker and boxier.

3. The leather covers almost all of the black borders of the screen. The other two kickstand cases left a bit more black exposed, which I preferred aesthetically, and the SwitchEasy leaves all of it showing (which, again, looks cool). I couldn't find anything functionally wrong with this. Although one reviewer mentioned that it might get in the way of certain programs where you had to swipe to the edge of the screen, I didn't have that experience.



SWITCHEASY CANVAS - A cool, innovative case but for me, a bit too much bulk.

Pros:

1. Exceptionally well made. The strongest and sturdiest of the bunch, probably offering the most protection.

3. The grooves worked well as a stand, though because I use the iPad a lot in bed and on the couch, I think I may prefer the kickstand system, though it really is a matter of taste.

2. To my eye, a very cool looking case, the coolest of the bunch. The "canvas" isn't canvas but some high tech material. The material and design were top notch. I also loved the way the iPad was held in the plastic shell backing so that - unlike the other three - the whole of the screen was uncovered (black border and all).



Cons:

1. Too heavy. This is of course a matter of taste. I tried it for days and really wanted to prefer it, but in the end the heaviness (and the cover issue discussed below) just started to get to me. As I mentioned above, it's just 100g heavier than the Bear but that was 100g too much. I'm a strong adult male. I carry around a laptop in my briefcase all the time. But I wanted my iPad light, and this just made it a bit too heavy for me.

2. Too bulky. Related to the above and, as above, a matter of taste. To me, just a bit too much thickness when you were actually holding it and, for instance, folding the flap back around behind it to work with the screen.

3. The cover. The cover has magnets, which worked fine, but it also has a curved extension that bends over the side and kind of clicks it closed. This extension bugged me. It didn't easily close. You kind of had to push and force it over the side (if you didn't do this, the magnets wouldn't connect and turn the thing off, and the cover would not be secured. I suspect it may have worn in over time, but I used it on and off for a week and it was always a bit of a chore to actually open and close the thing. This really got to be annoying, particularly compared to the others that so effortlessly opened and closed.

4. Since it uses a "groove" rather than "kickstand" design, you had to kind of pull part of the iPad off of the back base (where it was held by Velcro) to put it in the grooves and stand it up. Not a big deal but, again, just an added bit of work that the other cases didn't have. Over time, this annoyed me a bit.

5. I loved the material, but even with the black version that I had, I felt it might start showing stains, hand sweat, etc. over time in ways the leather and faux leather cases wouldn't. However, I'm not sure of this and so it may be an unfair comment.



SUMMATION:

I ended up taking the BearMotion because of build quality, functionality, hand feel and acceptable weight. I wish it had been slightly lighter and thinner (like the CaseCrown) while keeping its build quality/feel (which was better than the CaseCrown) - and of course if it looked a bit cooler -- but I felt for me it was the best of the lot. The CaseCrown was the runner up but ultimately, the feel and quality of the Bear won me over, beating out the slightly lighter, slightly trimmer, slightly cheaper, CaseCrown. The SwitchEasy is a great case, but just too big and bulky for me, and the cover clip bugged me. I didn't like the Yoobao's because it's overall look didn't work for me and, most importantly, the cover flap came open whenever it was tilted. The lightness was a great asset though and the protection it offered would have been enough for me if other factors had been more appealing.



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Under Cabinet Cd Player - under cabinet cd player, kitchen radio

Click here for more information I have to come clean. I wrote a scathing review of this unit earlier today. Last night, I set this up in our kitchen, but after fumbling for a couple hours to get decent reception from the ac cord/antenna, I gave up. Static and poor audio from every station on the fm dial -- and we live well within the bounds of Washington DC's radio coverage (and get great reception from all of our other radios and stereos). Well, joy of the internet! I read that refrigerators can interfere with other electronics that share the same outlet and can even interfere with electronics that are simply in the vicinity. As it turns out, I had indeed plugged the radio into the same outlet as the fridge and while I had tried everything to improve receptio last night -- even adding and extension cord to increase the "length" of the ac antenna -- it never occurred to me to try a different outlet. Sure enough, that did it. Problem solved. It turns out circuits with light dimmers can have a similar effect as fridges, too. Bottom line, make sure to select your outlet carefully. Sounds great now -- what difference. Can't seem to change the rating on this, but would give it 4 stars now, at least. Sony ICF-CDK70 Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio with CD-Changer

Since my husband constantly listens to the radio at home this was a great way to save space and stop the constant tuning in of channels to get it right. Those preset channel savers are great!! I like having it mounted and off the floor or counter. The sound is SONY, need I say more. It's nice to have the 3 CDs available to be listened to as well. When I was researching this product I went into a retailer to get Sony's cheaper model and this more expensive model (about $30 +/-) was there. So many more features you cannot believe!!! I actually mounted it myself (being the perfectionist I am and having brand new kitchen cabinets) and that wasn't a problem either, even for me. Glad I made this purchase and from Amazon, I really saved about $30-50.

This radio is a replacement for a GE undercounter, which had reception issues. The reception on this Sony is excellent. On the GE I had to mess with the power cord and never did get rid of all the static. On this one I've got all but the last 4" of power cord wound around the holder. The remaining 4" goes to the power outlet. Reception excellent. I am getting a relatively weak am station 70 miles away with less static than with other radios in the house.



There is no place on the radio to hold the magnetic remote, so reserve another place, such as the suggested refrigerator, for the remote.



Audio In is great for any MP3 player....though the volume on both the player (ours is a Rio Carbon) and the radio has to be pretty cranked up and you won't rock the neighborhood even then.



Wish it had a battery backup for time and station memory.

I was looking for a quality CD player/radio for the kitchen and this is it. It receives radio well and the sound is excellent for a unit of this type. The pictures don't seem to do it justice. Although it appears somewhat "clunky" in the pictures, it does have an attractive appearence for a kitchen radio. I am very satisfied with this unit.

I bought this unit to replace a Magnavox under cabinet kitchen radio that failed. This one is much better.



What I like best:

1) Ease of use

2) Sound

3) Line in for my MP3 player

4) Takes 3 CDs

5) Styling

6) Remote control



Areas of improvement:

1) Takes a little long for CDs to start playing

2) Loose all presets if you unplug it

3) AM radio reception is weak

4) Programming the presets can be a pain

5) Back light stays on even after you turn off unit. We should be able to control whether back light turn offs when unit is powered down.



As far as I know, this is one of the highest quality, most feature packed, reasonably priced under cabinet kitchen radios out there. I highly recommend it.

This unit excels at the items which are second on my list, and fails at the most important.



The FM radio does little better than the GE under cabinet it replaced for. It has trouble consistently receiving the station I listen to most. This is a strong urban station, but we must be in some sort of odd shadow. Unfortunately the poor reception comes and goes, and changes with my body position next to the sink (try washing dishes without moving!) Fussing with power cable position is entertaining for bystanders but not particularly effective.



But the worse disappointment was to discover that the radio does not retain its settings even after the briefest power glitch. (boy that capacitor probably would have cost Sony manufacturing a whole cent a piece... I'm not sure I could afford that!) That would be OK if device were designed to be tuned manually. Its not. Its the old lab-rat peck peck peck on tuning buttons for your reward routine.



The power must be more reliable where the engineers live who designed this. Not here in Boston. We are entering the summer season when power interruptions go from one per season to one per month or worse.



What this unit does well: better sound (but not better than living room hi-fi rig.) CD player is fine, although it takes forever to switch from one CD to another. (20 seconds for #3 to #1 for those who care) I do not have an MP3 player, but the little bracket for it is cute and would be used, don't know why they did not add one for the remote!



The unit is pretty big, and I recall I had to mount it with some imagination. If you are going to put this under a single wide cabinet (16" wide) which is up against a wall on left (or right for that matter), and/or you have under cabinet lights, think about placement (not unique to this machine.) Just remember there are controls not only on front, but on both sides as well, so you can not mount it flush with right or left wall. - Under Cabinet Cd Player - Under The Counter Cd Player - Sony - Kitchen Radio
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Canon Ink - printer ink, ink cartridge

Click here for more information The Canon i9900 employs eight (8) cartridges. For several years I purchased the Canon 8-pack of refills. The eight separate colors seem to run out in even succession--except for the red and green--I have several new cartridges in my drawer. The six-pack does not include the red and green. Perfect! By the way, the Canon i9900 has been flawless for the several years I've owned it. And the photo color and clarity continues to amaze everyone. This may have something to do with the fact that I have never used any ink but the genuine Canon ink. You're money ahead to buy this 6-pack rather than get hit for $12 to $14 each down at your super-office-supplies store. Canon BCI-6 Black/Color Ink Tank 6-Pack Set (4705A018)

I suggest to everyone who owns a printer, to buy genuine brand ink. STAY AWAY from generic inks. I learned the hard way that they are just crap. Since I own a Canon Photo printer, I will ALWAYS buy Canon ink from now on. And Amazon is cheaper than every place else.

Great price, and prompt delivery; this is cheaper than buying individual tanks from the office stores, or just buying a 3 pack from huge warehouse stores. I tried the generic inks once and it smeared on my photographs and almost ruined my printer. This is my second 6-pack and I am happy with the price and convenience.

I received a new Canon EOS Rebel camera for a Christmas gift and after shooting some family shots I printed a few out and the colors were way off. I cleaned the print head and even did a print head alignment to be sure and still the colors were awful. I have a Canon I960 Photo Printer and had never had a problem until now. Then I realized I tried to save a few bucks and purchased "bulk ink" to refill my cartridges. I then ordered the Canon 6-pack set and it arrived today. I then printed a family photo on 4 X 6 Photo paper Plus Glossy with the "bulk ink" first and as expected it was lousy. I then changed out bulk ink with the new Canon cartridges and printed the same photo. Oh man, what a difference. It was back looking like a professional processed photo. I learned my lesson. If printing photos, stay with the Canon inks. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE !!!!!

Save your money and buy Canon ink. Years ago I bought a Canon 6000D printer and after the ink tanks ran dry I refilled them with third party ink. I didn't see any difference at first but slowly the colors changed. I started seeing a slight magenta cast, but continued to refill thinking I was saving money. A few weeks ago I bought a Canon Pro 9000 printer. I was shocked to see the beauty of my first print. It was a photo I printed on my Canon 6000D just days before I got the Pro 9000. What a difference. No magenta cast, bright yellows and greens, and an orange that would bowl you over. I then replaced the ink tanks in my 6000D with genuine Canon ink. After cleaning the heads I printed the photo again. Night and day. The quality of the 6000D print came close to that of the Pro 9000. The magenta cast was gone, all the colors were rich and clean. The tanks with third party ink is now in the garbage where they belong. I am now thinking of the wasted paper I used trying to get one good print using the NON Canon ink. I would have been way ahead, and saved money if I used Canon ink in the first place.

The cartridges worked as they should. Delivery was on time as advertised and the price was very good especially with the Free shipping. I've ordered other items from Amazon with free shipping and they usually arrive well before the estimated date. This time it was near the end of the estimated date but still a great deal.

I have two Canon printers, an i960 and an i9900. They both use the BCI-6 ink carts. We've used these printers for the past 4-5 years and have had excellent results. The i960 is a photo printer, but does not include the Red and Green inks that the i9900 uses. We use the i960 for general purpose printing and color snapshots. For my professional work, I use the i9900 only with Canon inks. I had to replace the print head last year, but it only cost me about $85.00. I NEVER had any clogging problems with either printer, even when I don't use them for weeks. The reason why I like these printers so much is that you have some flexibility with re-filling the ink cartridges. I purchased a re-fill kit from Sam's Club a few years ago (I haven't found them there recently). The design of the Canon cartridges allow you to re-fill them with 3rd party inks rather easily, once you get the hang of it. Refilling is sort of a crap-shoot.... you can damage a printhead by using inferior inks, and your color may not be the most accurate. I don't encourage my friends to re-fill, but we have saved lots of money on ink for the i960. The i9900 is another matter. This is a pro-quality printer and I just don't want to mess with it and 3rd party inks. So I stay with Canon inks, and Amazon is generally the only place I buy my cartridges. Buying them in the 6 and 8-pack sets is the most economical method. If you can get them for $9.00 or less, it's a good buy.

I've had my canon i-9900 for a number of years now and have been thrilled by its quality and durability. Last time I was buying a set of ink tanks for the printer, I thought I'd give refurbished tanks a try and save a whole pile of money. Not worth it, no matter how appealing 6 tanks for $10 sounds. The first refurbished tank I put in worked fine for about two prints (after making a bit of a mess on the tank carriage when I put it in), then stopped delivering ink into the wick (white cotton swab part of the tank). My printer didn't know there was anything wrong because it still detected ink in the tank (which there was plenty of). I had to put my finger on the top air hole of the tank and squeeze to get any ink into the wick. Upon further cleaning and inspection, I found that a lot of ink had leaked out of the refurbished tank and into my printer, which was leaving streaks on the back of my pages. Several hours of cleaning later, I was back up and running, with the other unopened refurbished tanks in the trash where they belonged, and canon ink in my printer. No trouble since. - Inkjet Printer Ink - Printer Ink - I9100 - Ink Cartridge
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Verizon Iphone 4

Click here for more information I really wanted a white cover for my new iphone, and this one seemed to be my best bet. I gave it three stars because I actually like the way it looks for the most part. It is slim, hard, and white. I love how it has the hole in the back that shows the apple logo. I did not like how it feels there is no protection for the front of the phone. I didn't think this would bother me, but it did. I am very easy on my phones, which is why I got a thin one, more for looks than protection. However after only about 2 weeks of usage, it has a small crack in it! I haven't dropped my phone any,so no idea why it would have cracked. Very low quality product. (But of course you pay for what you get) Spend your extra dollars on an Incase or Incipio cover that will actually last. elago S4 Slim Fit Case for AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 with Logo Protection Film (Snow White)

This is my first case from Elago and considering the low price, the case is decent value for the money. I bought it to protect my white iPhone 4 (Verizon).



PROS

- Slim fitting -- This case will fit snugly against your iPhone and will not add much bulk

- Decent value -- Price for this case is very attractive compared to most of the other cases out there

- Looks good with white iPhone -- the white color of the case is slightly different than the white of the iPhone, but still looks decent

- Does not obstruct rear Apple logo -- as you can probably tell from the product photo, the rear of the case has a circular opening for Apple's logo



CONS

- Lack of grip -- The surface of this case is a slick plastic, so it doesn't make your iPhone any less slippery

- Will not fit with rear screen protector -- if you purchased screen protectors (front and back) for your iPhone, the rear protector will probably cause the case to not fit correctly.

- Logo protection film is a joke -- don't even bother

- Elago's advert -- Elago slaps their website on the back of the case. I don't mind the company name, but the website advert is a bit tacky.

I ordered this case, as well as the Acase Superleggera for the iPhone 4 (Verizon). The Elago case definitely fits very close, so it does not add any bulk to the phone. Its shape is very specific to this phone, which is nice because it adds more protection than the Acase does, especially on the corners. It looks sharp, but I have to say that I actually don't care for the opening to show the Apple logo. Letting the world know I have an iPhone is not on my priority list, and it somehow mars the continuity of the design - I always manage to put my finger right in it when I am using the phone. It's not a major thing, but the Acase doesn't have this, and I like that better. I think the opening on the side where the volume controls are is slightly too large; you can see the black line on the metal of the iPhone, which I would prefer not to see. (Just being really picky.) I also wish the half circle shape for the headphone port were slightly smaller so that the edge of the metal of the phone could not be seen, but I'm sure it was a functionality consideration. Nothing I plug into my phone is that big, but I'm sure that's not true for everyone.



I know those things are super picky details, and they definitely are not deal breakers. The reason I didn't give this case five stars is because it is slick. Really slick. You have the same chance of dropping your phone with this case on as you would if you didn't have it at all. I can definitely see having your phone slide off a slanted surface (like a podium) if you set it down in this case. The Acase has a more rubbery coating on it, which helps your grip, and probably keeps it from sliding around when you put it down. The Elago case is not super easy to take off, but it's really not that hard, either. Besides, isn't the point to keep it ON the phone? I haven't had any reception problems with either case. It also gives a certain loss of feel when pressing the home button - it seems really stiff with the case on. No loss of functionality, just a weird feel.



Bottom line: This is a really nice case that actually looks like it was made for Apple; it just doesn't provide any grip.

I am just loving this cover. I bought it along with a transparent shield from Splash Masque. They fit in perfectly. My earlier experiences with covers coupled with the Transparent shield were not so satisfactory because the covers project into the face of the iPhone and rip the edges of the transparent shield, gathering dust particles around the edges. This one works great! The only negative I can think of, is that it is glossy on the sides & occasionally slips off the hand. But with its awesome looks, it works perfect for me!!

Just recieved the case and I love the way it fits and looks! I have a screen protector on as well and it fits perfectly. The case is not bulky at all. Very slim and sleek. The edges are so thin. The logo showing on the back is great too.

Totally worth the $$$. Not gong to provide much protection. If you are rough on your cell, this is not the case for you.

If you want to give some protection, with minimally detracting from the look of the phone, this is it!

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Leather Kindle Cover - kindle 2 leather cover, leather kindle cover

Click here for more information I have an M-Edge Prodigy Cover but the flap that closes the cover always bugged me when reading on the Kindle. I almost bought the Amazon cover but didn't like the fact that it didn't have straps to hold down the right side of the Kindle. And now with the M-Medge Go, voila! It's just what I wanted. It's thin (no added bulk), and has the clip mounting system on the left and straps on the right to keep your Kindle securely in place. The cover folds all the way back, and the Brite Light clips onto the cover perfectly. One very minor complaint - wish they had more color choices. But overall, the cover is great and I highly recommend it. M-Edge GO! Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Smooth Black

I purchased the M-edge GO! cover for my new Kindle 2, and I wasn't disappointed.



I chose this cover over the official Kindle cover because this jacket incorporates the Kindle 2 hinge system and offers corner anchors that hold the Kindle in place within the cover. This cover is supple and secure.



Immediately, I folded the front cover back to read with one hand and was welcomed with a flexible and comfortable book cover. No breaking in necessary. The inside cover is a lovely soft grey suede which is soft in the hand and gentle on the device.



I chose the GO! cover over the M-edge Prodigy hinge jacket because of the extra depth incorporated into the Prodigy jacket. I wanted to be able to fold the cover back and not be aware of the Kindle within a book cover. If the goal of the Kindle, as a device, is to disappear within the reader's hand, then I didn't want a cover that called attention to itself and distracted me from the reading. I am satisfied enough with the GO! Kindle 2 jacket, however, that I may purchase a Prodigy jacket for travel.



My only wish for the GO! Kindle 2 jacket is that it incorporated inside pockets as the Prodigy jacket does.

I purchased a skin for my kindle, but for extra protection I purchased this jacket. Not only does it add that extra covering, it also disguises it as a journal. It looks less like an expensive electronic, and more like a day planner - which is great considering I carry this everywhere.



This leather jacket is really durable and doesn't add too much bulk to the kindle. I am still able to put this in my purse and it opens sideways like a book (unlike the others which either flip open or have some clunky latching mechanism).



If putting it in your purse, I recommend open end down, that way keys and other small objects don't slip between and scratch your kindle.

On the whole this is an excellent cover for the Kindle, and I'm satisfied with it. Construction is solid, the leather is nice, the inner lining is soft yet protective, and it is very easy to get the Kindle in and out of the case. The Kindle can be slipped, clipped, and strapped in place in less than 10 seconds after you see how it's done the first time.



Here's my primary disappointment: While the cover does fold back out of the way, it does not fold completely flat, even after a month of frequent use. Based on the description and some reviews I had thought the binding of this cover was actually hinged or creased so that it would fold back completely flat against the back of the Kindle. It does not. When folded back the cover leaves a small gap where it bends. For many people this may be a non-issue or minor thing. But I found this makes it awkward to hold in one hand, because the cover wants to return to its "natural" closed position, thus you need to hold the cover against the back of the Kindle to keep it from trying to swing shut again. It also makes the whole thing much thicker--mostly because the case itself is a little thick, but also because of the added gap. Thus I found it makes reading the Kindle around the house (where protection isn't critical) more awkward than it's worth. So I keep the Kindle out of the cover at home, and only put the cover on when heading to the gym, outside, etc. For those purposes the case works very well and looks very nice.

I spent a lot of time looking at many of the covers for the Kindle. I was leaning toward a little higher priced one as it had good reviews and you pretty much get what you pay for.



In the end I went with this one figuring it is a good starter cover until I can go look at some in person. No need for that now. This cover is excellent! It is like carrying around my favorite leather bound book around. The inside is nice and soft to protect the Kindle. It fits in the mechanism like a glove and the corner straps are just right - not pulling on it or too loose.



Perfect! I would buy it again.

Works as advertised. I like this cover over the Amazon one because it has straps to hold the entire kindle secure. People have said that the Amazon cover allows the kindle to move around (but stay held in). - Kindle 2 Leather Cover - Leather Kindle Cover - Kindle - Kindle 2 Case
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Xoom Keyboard

Click here for more information I got this keyboard the day after I got my Xoom. I wasn't sure how useful it would be, but I do a lot of email so I decided to give it a try. Right after I got the bluetooth configured, I realized it was certainly worth the money. The keyboard has special Android specific keys such as all of the "hard keys" (back, home, menu, and search) that are on an Android phone as well as others that make it so you can use the keyboard to do a lot of your navigating, not just typing. The keyboard is well made and the keys are sturdy. If you are going to use your Xoom for work, this is an accessory you will want. Motorola Wireless Keyboard for Motorola ATRIX and XOOM (Motorola Retail Packaging)

Its a great keyboard haven't used it on the xoom yet but i have used it on driod x from Motorola it works great for typing but the keyboard shortcuts don't work with the droid x i will write another review for this product when i get the xoom.

I pre-ordered a Xoom and picked it up on launch day, and since the store I got it from didn't have a keyboard, I headed to the nearest Verizon Wireless store and luckily they did have one. In my opinion, anyone that does a lot of typing really needs one of these. It's small enough to take with you most everywhere, connects very easily, and has numerous shortcut keys that work with the Xoom operating system for items like opening email, browser, adjusting volume, etc...



I bought a Incase Nylon Sleeve for 13" MacBook and it works great for my Xoom. Incase Nylon Sleeve for 13" MacBook It holds my Xoom in the large pocket and has enough room to spare for some file folders and files. the back velcro pocket holds the keyboard perfectly, and the front pockets work great for holding some screen cleaner and micro fiber cloths in one pocket and misc. cables in the other. This makes carrying my xoom and keyboard around very easy, and is a major compliment to my xoom.



Overall it is a bit on the pricey side, but if you need to type, it's so much faster and more comfortable on a keyboard than on the screen. I use the Xoom portfolio case Motorola Protective Portfolio Case for MOTOROLA XOOM (Motorola Retail Packaging)and it holds the xoom at a perfect angle, and the battery bump on the back of the keyboard fits over the flap of the case to create a little netbook look, very convenient!



I also was curious and paired this with my Droid X and it worked great as well!

I bought this keyboard for my Xoom. I purchased it a week prior to see if it would work on my ideapad s10-3t, ipod touch, and HTC-Incredible. And it worked great, here and there the signal gets lost and needs a minute to reconnect if you stop typing for more than 30 seconds but that is just a small annoyance. Otherwise it works great responsive light nice layout. Now you may be wondering if the shortcut keys work on windows and it does. The back arrow is escape the android menu button is the windows menu button and a few android keys don't work on windows but most do just a small learning curve. As for the ipod touch a few worked but it was meant for android. My final thoughts this is a great but pricey keyboard if you have the galaxy tab, xoom, or android smart phone this is a worthy purchase and the fact it is compatible with windows and apple products just boost its value. The only reason I gave it a 4 was that 30 second disconnect issue.

I don't usually like the chicklet type of keys on my keyboards, but I have to make an exception for this one. The keys are very well placed and are easy to use for touch typing. I love how this keyboard has all of the functionality keys that go into making this the perfect keyboard for the Xoom tablet. It's very thin and although I suppose you could take this with you, I prefer leaving it at my desk for when I'm home and have the Xoom docked into the HD Audio dock I also use.

Well. It is frustrating because I want this keyboard to work, and it does not.



The problem is the keys "stick" (as previously noted in another review. I have tried using compressed air thinking that there might be dust or something under the keys, but this did not help. It was a long shot anyway since it has had this problem since the first time I used the keyboard.



I gave it a three because the concept is great and when it works, it's great. But... that rarely happens.

So, I've had this keyboard for my Xoom for about a month now. And it's really not working out well. Why?



The keys stick. Or at least, the keypress registers as being stuck, and then, you have to disconnect it from Xoom and reconnect. I just wrote a 2 page document and this happend 4 times. It happens every single time I use it. Be it the ., or a space bar press, or just a letter, it registers as being stuck down when in fact it is not.



I actually like the feel of the board itself and I can type very fast on it. But it's failing and failing fast. Not happy about that. I even invested in a nice cover for it through sfbags.com because I wanted to protect it. Now, I'll be looking for another alternative.



Disgusted by the whole experience.
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Otterbox - htc inspire 4g, otterbox

Click here for more information I just bought a HTC Inspire 4G from AT&T and needed a case for it. Since there isn't an otterbox case for it yet, I looked around and since the dimensions are the same for the Desire HD, I tried this one. It fits perfectly. All the buttons and holes line up perfectly. A must buy to protect an Inspire or Desire. OTTERBOX HTC Desire HD Commuter Case

I just got the new HTC Inspire 4g and was looking for a case but not much is out there yet. Lucky for me I found out that the HTC Desire HD and Inspire 4g are identical phone desings and this case fits the phone perfectly! Great case for a great price at 22.99 on Amazon

This review is for the Otterbox Commuter Case for the HTC Inspire 4G. Although the product is marketed for the Desire HD, the Inspire 4G and the Desire HD are the SAME PHONE. If you buy this case for a phone other than those 2, then yes, it won't fit. If you buy a different case (defender case) for your Inspire 4G, then yes, it won't fit. Don't blame anyone but yourself if you buy the wrong case for the wrong phone.



The case is what it is. A great case for the Inspire 4G (or the Desire HD). All your ports are exposed as they should be, although the port for the charger/headphone jack is a bit flimsy. Other than that, the other cases I've tried for this phone (Speck, CaseMate) added too much bulk to the phone. The phone felt a lot better "nude." This phone is the next best thing to a "nude" phone. It doesn't have textured side-grips, but your grip is greatly improved versus a no-case phone. I feel a lot more comfortable throwing my phone around now that it's in an Otterbox.



Pros: Pretty much everything except for the 2 cons listed below. Great Fit. Great Feel. Great Look.



Cons: Bottom flap is a bit flimsy, but another review I read somewhere (maybe here) recommended to just snip off that portion with no reduction to your protection. 2nd con was that when I was looking for this case, it was out of stock virtually everywhere, including otterbox.com. I paid about $10 more than the MSRP, but it was worth protecting my $400+ device.

This case fits perfectly! It even includes a screen protector! I bought the HTC Inspire 4G and it looks great! Although, it does attract lint on the corners of the phone where the rubber liner is exposed, but that is in no way a deal breaker! I recommend this case.

This is a quality product and perfectly fits the HTC desire HD. I am very much satisfied with the product. The case fits well and has 2 layers of protection- one inner silicon layer and outer hard shell. all the corners are will protected. Also got a screen protector film for added safety. Definitely, the best case for HTC desire HD

Otterbox has a good reputation so I got one. This is my first Otterbox case. I've used Speck and Switcheasy cases in the past.



First thing I noticed is that the commuter case feels solid and looks great.

Second thing I noticed is that I felt obligated to keep my fingers near the rubbery parts so that the case wouldn't slip out of my hand. This can be awkward and some-what uncomfortable.



I really like how the ports are covered.

I really dislike the top button. I find that it's more difficult to press with the case on. I actually found the top button to be very easy to press when the phone is nude.



Screen Protector:

I had no problems getting it on without any bubbles. (ppl are just impatient, imo)

Though, mine had some indents on it... "Pre-indented" awesome! not.

Maybe I've just been spoiled with Speck & Switcheasy screen protectors, but otterbox screenies don't feel that great. They're clear! but they just don't feel as good as the other two brands. Also, only one? Both Switcheasy and Speck pack 2 with their cases.



I buy cases to protect from normal - large falls/bumps/w.e so size isn't something that turns me away. I don't feel like this case will be sufficient to protect from a fall. I recently talked to someone who had a cracked inspire screen and they said it fell from his wife's lap to a tile floor with commuter case on.



Would I buy this case again? probably not.. I'd buy the Seidio Active X -bettergrip(not sure if they come with screen protectors tho.. BIG MINUS if they don't), Seidio Innocase Rugged, or the otterbox defender. It's too bad that seidio cases are so ugly, tho. D: otterbox cases are really nice looking. I'll give them that.



I think this is a good case if you want minimal protection.

this case is very solid and practical, fits my DHD and the buttons are used easily. good product with high quality. one thing to add: this case will add some extra size to your DHD but i don't mind, its already a big phone :)

I received the wrong item though the barcode sticker on the package says "Otterbox commuter case DESIRE HD new". Probably not amazon's fault here...BE CAREFUL and CHECK the item before attempting to wrap this thing around your HTC Inspire. Instead of getting the Otterbox case for DESIRE HD I got the regular DESIRE S version. It's totally different. Only the case for HTC DESIRE HD will fit the HTC INSPIRE. So just check because HD is bigger and the design is completely different. Don't find out the hard way, just make sure it says HD. Or just don't buy this online. The only way to get a replacement from the supplier is by buying a new one while I wait for the refund from Amazon. Not cool...I can imagine this has happened more than once and it's frustrating to find out the hard way. I didn't know there's so 3 different models of Desire until now. - Htc Inspire 4g - Otterbox - Htc - Htc Desire Hd
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Panasonic Blu-ray - 3d blu-ray, streaming video

Click here for more information The player is great. The menu system is the best I've used in a player and I returned both a Sony BD560 and a Samsung 6500 before getting this unit. Just a few notes for those that might be thinking of getting it this player.

#1 The internet options are extensive, new options to me like Amazon streaming and Skype, mixed with the mainstay apps like Netflix, Pandora, and many more. make this player very attractive to the streaming and online entertainment user.



#2 The firmware the unit currently ships with will not let you get into the Internet streaming apps or anything for that matter until you update the firmware. Updating the firmware from the 1.09 firmware it ships with will not work as of this date via wireless or wired internet connections. The secondary option is to burn the frmware to a disc. This you think would be straight foward, but it isn't. Using Windows 7 or Vista, you MUST create an ISO 9660 ONLY... I went through 3 coasters before this player could properly read the Firmware update disc I created to bring it up to 1.47. Using any other ISO format will fail.



#3, Netflix... I have 2 accounts, one old, one new and active. Got them mixed up during the install process and had my OLD netflix account essentially bound to the unit. No way to empty the cache, or sign-out and login with a new username and password (It doesn't use the code on screen method like a lot of players, you actually log into netflix from the machine) To wipe out the incorrect netflix ID, I had to factory reset the Blu-Ray player. Which meant setting everything up again. My shared drives (You can map a shared folder on your network to play files, very nice) Wireless, everything had to be set up again.



#4 No on board memory. It supports SD cards for Storage for Blu Ray online features and other apps, but it has no storage of its own. I personally found this to be nice, especially given I have many SD cards laying around from 1 to 8 gigs in size. But if you want to take full advantage of extras on Blue Rays, add the cost of an SD card to your price (Or possibly USB thumb drive??? haven't tested) in order to have on-board storage.



This player is fast, has an outstanding menu system. A very reliable network interface (Take note Samsung!) and has some nice next-gen features such as touch-less ejecting, kind of novel, but I did find myself liking it.... having come from the Samsung 6500 just recently, I found the fact that the player keeps you informed with on screen displays as to what it is doing if their are the common loading delays when first starting Blu-Rays for instance, a very nice change from the black of screen of questioning I always had with the Samsung model. And Sony's 560 had a very lame netflix interface so that wasn't an option for me after seeing it, given I use streaming a LOT.

For the 2011 models, I'd like to see the offerings from the competitors before I whole heartily recommend this one, but I'm very happy with my purchase. Panasonic seems to know what they are doing with UI's, UI user Feedback and general tech savyness in their Blu-Ray players. (aside from the current Firmware glitch) Panasonic DMP-BDT210 Integrated-Wi-Fi 3D Blu-ray DVD Player

To give a frame of reference, I replaced a Panasonic BD35 with this Panasonic DMP-BDT210 it is hooked to a Sony HD AV 7.1 receiver and to a Panasonic 50" Plasma TV, and I have a LinkSys Wireless Router (802.11n).



It arrived today and I opened the box at about 6PM, ready for what I expected was going to a long night, just seems to usually work out that way these days, figured it would be issues with getting it on the network, so I started in.



Nothing tricky for my hook-up, just one HDMI connection to the receiver and I used the one that was there from the BD35, and the power cord, that was it for wires.



Put the batts (supplied) in the remote and turned it on, pops up quickly to an Easy Set-Up menu that you can get through in a few seconds and start playing Blu-ray DVD's. I wanted to hook it to the network and I always like to look around at the options, so I opted to go to the other set-up menu.



The Easy Set-up takes you to the option to set up a network connection, if you are not going to use the network features you can just pick no and you are ready to watch a Blu-ray movie. I opted to set-up the network and this is what I thought was going to be the hard part, it asked, wired or wireless, I picked wireless, it found my network in about 15 seconds and put the name on the screen, I picked it and it knew it was a secure/encrypted network connection so it asked for the password, and put up a keyboard to put it in.



Once I gave it the password it started trying to connect to the network, a screen pops up with a number of pass/fail tests it is running, that took another 15 seconds to pass them all.



The rest of set-up can be skipped for the most part depending on your connection to the TV or in my case the player to the receiver and receiver to the TV through HDMI connections, so it knew the capabilities of the TV and set everything right.



If you want to more personalize it or need to set the screen size (standard/wide) then Set-Up offers that an a number of other options, like parental control, the display brightness, a number of audio options and 3D and 2D video options, all in all very nice set of options and again, most never need be messed with if you don't want to, it attempts to optimize itself. (Also, no matter how bad you mess it it, you can just tell it to go back to factory settings and do it again)



After spending about 5 minutes in set-up doing the network and looking around I had to pop in a disc and see how it looked and sounded. I did not really expect a noticable difference from my old one in picture and sound, and perhaps it is just percerption, but both seemed better to me.



However what you notice first is the speed it loads the disc, it is very fast. The BD35 was slow, so slow I would rather watch a bad movie than change discs, I had put in Tron 3D as the first test, killer, video and audio, and effects. Next, I put in Tron in 2D and tried the 2D to 3D, interesting and effective, looked pretty good but I am not a big 3D fan. There are also settings the change the 3D effects.



Next, I went to 2D and again the audio and video were just outstanding, not that the old one was bad at all, this was just better, enough to notice. So for picture and sound it is 5 stars all the way for the price.



The menu navigation is very clean and easy to follow while in the Panasonic menus, and very fast, navigating the disc is also fast, more that quick enough to make those options worth it. So overall navigation and easy of use I have to also give a 5.



Now for something I had not tried before on my TV other than Pay-Per-View via cable, I hit the VeraCast and there was YouTube, Amazon, NetFlix, VuDu, and a bunch of others. I tried out Amazon first and watched a free show, no issues at all. It played perfectly, no picture snags, stops, buffering, audio dropouts, it played as well as from the cable box. Same for NetFlix, the stuff all played fine.



I did notice sluggish menus while on the Internet Movie sites, it was clear that it was not the unit but the sites, and even then by sluggish I mean a few seconds delay on some selections, not like my old unit were somethings could take a few minutes.



So 5 stars on the internet movie, tv, and information features.



I guess no review would be complete with a unit with the ability to wave your hand over the top of the player to open and close the drawer, so here is its honorable mention, it works.



Well my prediction of spending half the night (3 hours) was correct, but it was not in getting it to work, it was watching YouTube and Amazon video's, and parts of a number of movies. A very enjoyable evening.



Overall I give this a solid 5, there was nothing I could find to knock it down, it was easy to set up, easy to use, and outstanding performance and features.



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Ipad 2 Case With Stand - ipad 2 case with stand, ipad2

Click here for more information I was uninterested in the Apple Smart Cover because of the incredible cost and the lack of back coverage. When I saw this folio case for a much more reasonable price, I thought I'd take a chance.



Pros: The functionality is very similar to Apple's gen1 iPad case. The workmanship is reasonable given the price, the cover feels like it would protect the iPad from the scuffs and scratches that would occur in daily handling. The iPad 2 fits snuggly and feels secure. Shipped quickly and delivered before the estimated arrival date.



Cons: My biggest issue is the polyurethane smell. When I first opened the package, it was overwhelming. I let it air out for 12 hours and it still smells. Since then the smell has dissipated a little more, but I'm hoping that eventually I won't be able to find my iPad by odor alone. The cutouts for the buttons and cameras are close, but not spot on, however the buttons are entirely functional. The case covers the microphone on the back of the iPad 2- if you Facetime or record audio frequently, you may want to cut out a hole in the case for the mic. I did a voice recording test (via Garageband) and I think my voice was slightly muted.



Even though my cons are a little long, I think it's a great case compared to the overpriced smart covers, especially if you want full coverage. If the smell doesn't dissipate any more or if it falls apart quickly I'll update my review. CaseCrown Synthetic Leather Horizontal Flip Stand Case (Red) for the Apple iPad 2 Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

Yes, there is a strong smell when it first comes out of the package, but it quickly dissipates over a couple days. There is a slight smell now but I have to have my face 1" from it to catch that chemical smell. As long as I am not snorting my vitamins off of it, the smell is only minor and temporary issue.

The fit of the cover is perfect. All of the openings line up perfectly and the iPad fits snuggly into the designated slot. All of the edges are cleanly finished and I have no complaints about the detail. The case provides good protection and I feel comfortable letting my 5 year old daughter using the iPad now. All of the features of the case work as designed. The flap hooks securely to the hook in the back and keeps the iPad upright in a vertical and horizontal position and puts it in ergonomically friendly position for typing.

It is a bit bulky, but I paid less than $30 shipped to my door and does everything I want it to do. If I had paid more than $40 dollars for it I would probably give it only thee stars. But relative to the cost, the value is pretty high. I have had nicer cases but i have paid double the cost.

I should have taken the other reviews about the smell seriously. I'm returning this case because after 4 days of letting it air out on my front porch it still smells so bad I can taste it. When I first opened it up I left it in my bedroom for about an hour. When I went back in there, the entire room reeked like nail polish. So I put it outside for 4 days and then put my iPad in it. But it still smells and it feels like I can taste the chemicals when I'm near it. I want to love whatever I put my iPad in and this is not it.

yeah yeah yeah it has a smell but the smell goes away. The case it self is pretty well made. The cut outs are all in the right places. I like the look of it the color is great. It could never pass as leather but it still looks good. I like the rubber band that keep it from opening up. I feel my Ipad is safe in this case. I would recomend it. The smell fades with time. For the money this is a great case.

I thought I could get over it. I thought the other review had to be wrong. But really it does stink and it doesn't seem to go away, even after two weeks. The case is ok at best. I wanted a replacement for the original iPad case from Apple that would fit the iPad 2. This is close and it tries really hard. However, it just doesn't fit the same and the smell is really, really bad.

The finish of the product is not what I was expecting and it has a strong plastic fume smell. It does not look sturdy. I ordered it in red- maybe the black color has a better feel smell and look. I returned mine yesterday.

I bought this cover for my white ipad2 and I have to say it's even better than I expected!! The Apple Store sells the "smart covers" but it has no back to protect the iPad. This not only very durable, it has so much more to offer! It to works like the "smart covers" as it shuts off automatically when you close the cover and when you open it...it turns back on. The case fits perfectly snug with a Velcro flap that holds the ipad2 securly in the cover. It is the best cover I have ever purchased for both iPad & iPad2!!!

The shipping was fast and great customer service as well. I would surly buy & recommend this company.

Thank you!!!

I am quite satisfied with this iPad cover. It did have a strong chemical oder when received, but this dissipated within a couple of days. I carry my iPad around in my purse, and this cover protects it well. It looks good for the price. Good product. Thanks - Ipad 2 Case With Stand - Ipad2 - Ipad2 Case
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Memory Cards - memory card, sd card

Click here for more information Before you drop 120~$ for a SD card ask yourself, Do you really need 32GB card? because the card itself with same specs costs only 35$ for the 16GB version, anyway here is info that might help you



Pros :

1- Class 6 Card the(guaranteed minimum Read/write speed of 6MB/s)

2- My Test Results 18.2-18.5MB/S Read - 11.6-11.8 Write (very stable)

3- Faster than average cards and almost close to top speed SDHC cards

4- 32GB in a single small chip is awesome(You can use it as a portable HD once in a while, i share some stuff with my friends with it sometimes





Cons :

1- Expensive

2- You can get two 16GB cards for around only 70$ and save yourself 50$~

3- Slow write speeds for a 32GB card (Takes forever to fill it with DATA from PC, its not the card fault though , its just the SDHC technology is getting old and slow for 2009 standards , time for newer Tech)



* Important Info



Avoid the Sandisk Ultra Series they never reach the true marketed speed "15MB-20MB/S" its just in theory speed like how everybody knows that USB2 is much slower than its specs, and they are only Class 2 for the 32GB version which will drop frames from your HD video (Plus Class 4 is minimum requirement for shooting in HD ) if you plan to get San disk Card then get the Extreme III Series (but again from my own Tests there read speed is about 20MB not 30MB and the write speed is 14MB/s~ instead of the transcend 11MB/s write speed (Unless you spam shooting pictures with your DSLR you don't "need" faster speed)



I bought This card because i plan to take videos with my HD camcorder that last more 2 Hours, if you do not plan to shoot for longtime then you are better with getting the 16GB card HOWEVER, if you are lazy like my mom and do not plan to transfer DATA from the card to Your computer HD after every trip, then get the 32GB card.or you gonna end up on a trip and a message pops "No memory"



If you plan to shoot for longer time, check your camcorder battery too does it even last that long? so be sure about that before you drop over 100$ for this card Transcend 32 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS32GSDHC6

I have done my research and this is the fastest, most reliable, best built, most reasonably priced card on the market.

I rigorously tested this card and it performs at sustained speeds of 8MB/s write and 28MB/s read. It has handled the abuse of being re-inserted into the dslr every day and it has never lost a photo or hiccuped in any way. The speed is even more than than enough for videos even at 24 megabits per second.

This is an awesome piece of technology. Regardless of transfer speeds (which are pretty reliably fast with this card) the fact that you can get 32gb of memory in a piece of plastic that small and still be relatively affordable is simply awesome. These cards are ideal for camcorders (don't get the slower class-2 or class-4 cards. You risk losing data when writing to the card), or virtually any other application. I use them in my Cowon O2 and Dell Mini for holding all my media files. I get read speeds of about 18mb/second and write speeds of about 11mb/second, which is quite respectable in my opinion. That's about as fast as SDHC technology is going to take you; if you want faster wait until Solid State hard drives are standard inside camcorders and audio players.



Relatively cheap, from a good brand, and class-6: what more do you want?

I really wish I had read the reviews more carefully. Tempted by the lowest price on the 32GB Class VI card, I jumped on the deal, for my AVCHD camcorder. It worked fine for a couple of months, till today, when I tried to copy back the footage I captured this Thanksgiving. Suddenly, the card is not recognized by any of my systems (mac, pc, even the camera). Everything is lost - all the precious two hour footage of the grandparents singing, my cute nephews and nieces, the jovial times around the fireplace, the great Turkey feast. All, just gone. If one can't tell, I am distraught.



To any potential buyers, please, you may think that you'll be great about backing up your footage/pictures, you may think that these 350 (and counting) odd people who gave this product a 1 star - are just exceptions, you may think this won't happen to you. But it will, and when it does, it will take your precious memories with it.



Please, for the sake of preserving your digital treasures, don't trust this ignoble company and their reprehensible product.

The writer who gives this product one star is being totally inappropriate. She comments that it is a more cost-effective and a better buy (for her limited purposes with stills) to get a 2GB card.



Those of us who work in AVCHD / HD video need the 32 GB capacity, and for her to trash the Transcend card just because an older 2GB card is more cost-effective for use with stills is irresponsible.



This is a great card. I use it for recording MXP (24Mbps) AVCHD in a Canon HF S10, which is a pretty intensive application, and so far I have not seen any errors at all. I shopped it pretty hard, and found this to be the best buy for the money. Transcend is excellent quality, and the reason I ended up coming back to this page is because I am ordering another one right now. If that says anything. - Memory Card - Sd Card - Sdhc - Class 6
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Netflix - blu-ray, blu-ray player

Click here for more information I already own a Sony BDPS-360 downstairs as our main Blu-Ray player, but wanted a streaming player for upstairs (an Xbox360 takes care of that downstairs). Since I won't have a 3D TV for quite some time, and have wired ethernet running to the appropriate room, the 470/570 offer me nothing over this player, so I bought the 370.



Blu-Rays are very quick to load. Checked out Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl, and the biggest delay in getting to the movie was skipping the previews up front. Menu was up in just a few seconds, and the movie launched very quickly after that. Maybe 30 seconds from putting the disc in until I was watching the movie.



The remote does have an Open/Close button on it. That was not a big deal for me with the 360, but others complained about it so I thought I'd mention it.



Streaming takes a bit of setup, with the biggest item of note being that you need to register your Blu-Ray on internet.sony.tv before activating the streaming features. I had fits trying to create an account directly on that site, but creating a SonyStyle account first and then activating here worked much better. This works similar to Netflix activation in that you get a 4 symbol code from the player, enter it into your account, and now the Blu-Ray is activated. I then needed to go through the typical Netflix activation, getting another code from the player and entering it into my Netflix account. Amazon VOD linked directly to the Sony account and was then available on the player. Instructions for each of these are included in the screens on the Blu-Ray player, where it will provide the codes and the website address, and you then go the computer and finish linking from there.



Netflix works only off your Instant Queue, so you need to add movies to that queue on the website (or from the Xbox360 or other device with a full browser). Amazon VOD seems to have a fairly complete browser included. Netflix HD quality was reasonable, but most importantly about what I get on the computer or Xbox360; the player does not interfere in any way. This player was my first experience with Amazon VOD, and I must say the Sample HD clip (Superman Returns) was a lot higher than I expected, and actually better than most OnDemand offerings I get from my cable company (TWC NC).



So for Blu-Ray playback and Internet streaming, the box does a really good job. I wish the Netflix interface was more robust like the videogame consoles have, but actual playback and access to the Instant Queue works fine.



(Updates for this paragraph below) The big disappointment, and the one that keeps it from getting 5 stars, is that the SonyStyle page for the player lists DLNA as a feature. This is the standard for letting media devices connect to your computer and stream video / pictures / music over the network. Services like PlayOn also support this. DLNA, however, is not actually active on the player. From checking other sites, no one knows yet if this will be available in a future firmware update, or if the site is incorrect. If DLNA support is critical to your decision making, you may want to hold off until there is some answer on the DLNA picture.



Aside from that, I'm really happy with it as Blu-Ray player and Netflix/Amazon VOD streamer.



I have not yet tried a standard DVD, or any of the music streaming services. I'll update this review if anything changes as I use the player more.



UPDATE MARCH 1, 2010: Sony has updated the product page and changed the footnote for DLNA support. It is now due in a July 2010 firmware update. That's good news, and once the firmware ships I'll try to remember to report back on how well it works. If it works well the review will probably bump to 5 stars, as this is a pretty full-featured, fast, stable Blu-Ray player for under $200, especially if like me wireless and 3D are just not important to you.



One other bit of info for those who buy the player: if you have a Vizio TV, the remote code to use appears to be "04". It's not in the manual, but I tried this after a web search revealed others using the code for other Sony remotes, and this works for turning the TV on and off and changing the volume. The INPUT button does not work for me, though. The manual also seems to be missing the instructions for changing the TV code, but thanks to the manual for the S360 I have downstairs, the instructions are to hold the TV power button on the remote, enter the code, then release the TV power button on the remote.



UPDATE JUNE 9, 2010: The long-awaited DLNA firmware is now available for download. This is working great with my Windows Media Center (from Windows 7), with all my pictures, videos, and music available. One gotcha here is that the Sony has separate menus for all 3 categories, and you must play content from the correct category, even though all files show up under all options. So, for example, if you select your Windows Media Center server from the Video section, it will also have a folder for Pictures and Music, but every folder under those will show "no playable files". All the videos will play fine. It will be similar if you go to Music, except that only the music folder will have playable files.



However, at this time PlayOn is incompatible. The PlayOn server shows up, and you can browse and select videos, but all videos return a "This file is corrupt or unsupported". I've submitted a help request to PlayOn, and from the PlayOn forums it looks like others are as well, so we'll see if PlayOn can make a change, or if this needs to be reported to Sony. My Xbox360 streams the PlayOn stuff fine, so it's not a global issue with my setup.



On a different note, I've also since tried several standard DVDs and done some music streaming, and those features work fine. Others might be picky somewhere about DVD upscaling, but I've never really noticed an issue with this or any player, so I wouldn't worry about it. You do need to be aware that there are settings in the video setup to control the aspect ratio, so if you want a 16x9 picture (not letterboxed), you need to change the aspect ratio settings off "original". Aside from that, DVDs have played perfectly for me. And streaming music seems to work okay with the little I've done.



UPDATE August 9, 2010: PlayON has released updated software that fixes the streaming issues with this and potentially other players. Now that the DLNA support is working for all the stuff I want to stream, I've upped my review to 5 stars, as I have no complaints at all with it. Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player - Blu-ray - Blu-ray Player - Sony Blu-ray Player - Streaming Video
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Click here for more information In the past, I bought a Transcend 8GB SDHC card for my Canon SD1000 camera. I recently bought the Transcend 16GB SDHC for my new Canon SX20IS. Both cards work very well and I've had no problems with it so far. I wanted to take this opportunity to update my review since my original review was also posted (by Amazon) for the 16GB card. This is because the only difference between these two cards is the different capacity. So, if you're in the market for an affordable high quality SDHC card, this may be the one for you. Sorry, I kind of sounded like a used car salesman right there, didn't I? I assure you that I don't work for Transcend. But, here's why I think this card is awesome:



Pros:



-Affordable!



-Large capacity



-Class 6 read/write speed (which is very fast... but is no longer the fastest class available)



-Lifetime warranty (at least that's what the package says :)



-Transcend is a reputable company that's been making memory products for a very long time. ( I swear to the tech Gods that I don't work for them!) Other reputable and reliable memory card companies include Kingston and PNY. All three of these companies have been making memory chips for many, many years.





Cons:



- I can' really think of any "Cons" about this card. But here's the 2 closest things I can come up with right now: (1) "Class 6" is no longer the fastest speed available and (2) This card does NOT make coffee for you in the morning, do your dishes for you, give you compliments when you're having a bad day, or magically improve your photography skills.









IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT SDHC MEMORY CARDS:



-SDHC cards are not compatible with most older SD cameras, SD devices, or SD card readers.



-SDHC cards are rated by speed using different "classes". There are currently 4 data transfer speed classes available for SDHC cards. These classes are "class 2, class 4, and class 6, and the new class 10. For example, "Class 2" would have the slowest read/write speed while "Class 6" has the fastest read/write speed. So if you have a device in which speed may play a crucial role, make sure you buy a higher "class" SDHC card. Please note that this SDHC card no longer has the fastest read/write speed available. There is now a new class, called "Class 10". Class 6 has a minimum read/write speed of 6MB/sec... while Class 2 has minimum speed rating of 2MB/sec, and Class 4 is 4MB/sec. Starting to see the pattern?





SO WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "SD CARDS" AND "SDHC CARDS?



SDHC is basically an upgrade to the older SD cards. The reason they upgraded it was to achieve greater data transfer speeds AND capacity than previously possible with normal SD cards... and to do this, they had to redesign the card (which is why it's not compatible with normal SD devices). This was necessary because digital cameras and digital video cameras these days have higher resolutions, which equate to larger file sizes and faster data transfer needs.



Now that many digital cameras also can record HD video, you may consider getting a larger capacity card because video takes much more space than photos. The size of the video varies from camera to camera depending on what resolution and video compression the camera uses. If you plan on taking lots of video (especially HD video), I would consider getting at least a 16GB card. Check your camera specifications to see how many minutes per Gig of memory your camera can capture ...to gauge how big of a memory card you'll want to get to meet your needs.



Special Note on regular SD Cards:

If you primarily take casual photos and don't need a exceptionally fast read/write capable card, you should know that newer cameras that take "SDHC" cards will also work with older normal "SD" cards. These older cards are cheaper than the new SDHC cards, so this may be something to consider. So to sum things up, newer cameras will take SDHC and regular SD cards, but older cameras that use SD cards may not be able to use SDHC cards. This is because newer technology is usually made to be compatible with older technology (the technical term used to describe this is "backwards compatibility") ... but older technology may not have the hardware necessary to run newer tech (technical term used is "obsolete"... just kidding! ;)



I hope I haven't confused everybody by going into this much detail, but I can't help being the nerd that I am. If you are confused, don't hesitate to comment on this post and I will try my best to answer your questions. Also, any feedback is always welcome!



Conclusion: Buy the card if you have a new device that uses SDHC. It rocks! (This message has been approved by the "Duke of New Mexico") Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E

UPDATE - March 2, 2010: This review was originally written for the 4 GB class 6 SDHC card, but the reviews have been grouped for all class 6 SDHC cards in the 4, 8, 16 and 32 GB sizes. All the cards should perform similarly since they are all class 6 and all made by Transcend. However, I will have to check which cards I have used hands on. I believe I only own the 4GB and 8GB cards. I will update the review further. If you have concerns regarding the 16GB or 32GB sizes, you should seek out the reviews tagged with the product links from those cards.





The Transcend 4GB SDHC CARD (Class 6) is a great card for the price. I was at first a little skeptical about the brand, but I buy way too many memory cards to ignore a good price when I see one. And I'm happy to report that I've experienced decent performance and reliability issues with this card. That's as compared to other cards I own including SanDisk, PNY and Kingston.



As long as your devices are compatible with the SDHC format, this card is a good buy. 4 GB is a nice size though I do prefer 8 GB capacity for high capacity storage.



The class 6 speed is the fastest speed available in mass market SDHC cards. Class 6 guarantees minimum transfer speeds of 6 MBs, but I've gotten speeds up to 20Mbs! That makes this card perfect for storing pictures in RAW image formats.



The Class 6 speed is on par with the Sandisk Extreme III cards that on average are about $15 to $20 more per card. If you don't have an SDHC reader, you may opt to get the package with a reader included to download your pics. If not you can just transfer your pics directly from your camera with your card still inserted. An SDHC card reader can be bought separately if your PC doesn't have a compatible slot.



General SDHC and SD Card Tips



There are a few tips that I've learned the hard way through buying TOO MANY different memory cards.

1. Make sure your device is compatible with the card! Even in regular SD cards, some older electronics aren't compatible with that large of a size (2 GB). In terms of SDHC cards, make sure your camera or other device is SDHC compatible. SDHC is different from regular SD and only newer devices tend to have built-in compatibility

2. Once you install this in your camera or device, you will generally want to format the card with your compatible device's interface. That is because the standard formats for certain devices, particularly Canon, are different from the factory installed format

3. Just like your devices, most computer SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC format. So use a card reader or download the pictures via USB connection to the camera with the card still installed.

4. For some reason, placing the card in the locked position allows some older laptops to still read it. This is just to be used in a pinch however, and it won't apply to all systems

5. If you did not properly format your card, you may be able to save things to it and then have them "disappear." If this happens to you, make sure you use the software recovery tools BEFORE you try to save anything else to your card. That way, you can retrieve your images without over-writing them.

6. Make sure you know what you are going to use this card for. Once you have set up everything and ensured it's all compatible, you still have to decide on speed. If you are using this for storing RAW images instead of JPEGs or HD video, step up to the faster class 6 speed format if you can afford it.

7. If you are going to pay more for a faster speed, make sure your device can benefit from it. I've read, for example, that Kodak cameras are set to a fixed voltage and cannot go faster than standard speed. So the extra cash spent on Class 4, 5, or 6 is basically wasted.



Conclusion



It's great to have several extra cards on hand just in case. This 4 GB card is a nice performer. If you have a high capacity camera (10 Megapixels or more) and are storing videos or RAW images, the extra cash for the 8GB card is worth it. Or you may want to step up to the larger 16 GB size that is now available.



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Gps Dashboard Mount - gps dash mount, gps dashboard mount

Click here for more information I've purchased other GPS dash mounts but this one is worth the few dollars more IMO. Even though they all perform well, this one has better looks and functionality. Compare the pictures and you'll notice that the material that encloses the weight is smooth and has no folds. You'll also notice the open area in the front. It will allow you to tilt your GPS down further for a better viewing angle while on the dash. As a result of being lower, it blocks less of your vision. I actually see the hood of my SUV above the GPS and no road blockage at all. It just looks better. For now, this would be my choice if I needed another one. ARKON CM012 Magellan, Nextar, HP, Navigon, Garmin, TomTom Friction Dash Mount

I hated sticking the Magellan Roadmate to the windshield and having it fall off or getting hot in the sun. But did not want to make any mess of my dashboard. So I tried this.

It is heavy enough that I didn't need the little peg for holding it on the dash. Was smooth enough so that the GPS did not come unstuck. Was well worth the price.

Very stable. But on the first hot day, I got in the car to find the plastic disc seperated from the pad. Investigation showed that there are 4 small screws that secure the disc to the mount, which had all pulled out. I reatteched the disc with some liquid nails glue, and now it is holding up nicely.

Unit arrived with dryed glue all over the suction pad What idiot would ship this like that?

Tried cleaning it off, my gps would not stick to it, ended up gluing the the plastic disc that came with the gps onto the surface. That seemed to fix the problem let's hope it will stay glued.

Therefore I give this pad no stars as it was defective, but the expense of shipping it back is not worth it or the hassle!

Company replaced product with no problem at all so i rate it five stars



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I got exactly what I should have expected. Works well with my standard TomTom920 windshield mount. Delivery was quick. I haven't used the safety hook since it's heavy enough to stay put.



I should have expected the only downsides for my use. These are that it's too big to put in my center console with the GPS attached and it's too heavy to travel with and use with for use with a rental car.

At least in my Silverado I'd need to mount the hook or the unit will slowly slide off the dash. I just really don't care to put an adhesive hook permanently on my dash. the base is a little too rigid. If it was a bit heavier and more bean bag like, I think it would slide less. It's ok for what it is, just not great. Quality if fine.

UNI WGHTD DSH MNT W/SAFTY is the must for portable navigation system in car installation. Easy to install, secure your portable GPS on the dash board without damaging the surface, easily removed to avoid potential car brake in. Good quality materials and workmanship.

The quality seemed good, but my dashboard has some nice curves and this mount is not very flexible at all. It would probably be good if your dashboard has a flat area (flat not level, since it has descent grip on the bottom). I ended up returning it because it didn't work for me. - Tomtom - Gps Dashboard Mount - Gps Dash Mount - Dashboard Mount
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Apple Ipad 2 - ipad 2 cases, apple ipad 2

Click here for more information My husband and I both recently purchased the new ipad 2. We both wanted ours protected and quickly learned that the smart covers dont offer much protection. I ordered these screen protectors and am very pleased. They effectively block the glare and protect the screen. The size, shape, and cut-outs for camera and home button are perfect. I also appreciate that it comes in a pack of two and the cleaning cloth is very generous in size. Installation was simple and neither of us have bubbles. We are both very satisfied. Speck Products ShieldView Screen Protector for iPad 2 , Matte Finish, 2-Pack (SPK-A0326)

I seem to always need to use 2 of these just to get one on, but now I know a trick and want to share. First, the product is great and overall is the easiest to install. However it's a real pain to line up now that the iPad 2 has the camera. Here's how to do it easier.



First, clean the screen with something like iKlear and make sure there are no smudges or dust or anything. Next, get some scotch tape and tear off 2 small pieces. Put the tape on the "step 2" home button side with most of it hanging off. Line up both holes really good and then wrap the tape around the edge once your satisfied. If it moved, repeat the procedure till you're happy.



Now flip the sheet over so you can peel "step 1", but before you do, blow both the sheet and the screen with some canned air till you're sure there's nothing on them. Next, slowly peel the first tab (it's a little tight because the screen is taped, but it's worth it) and start to slowly press and peel like the regular directions. You can remove the tape at this point. Once you're done, get rid of any bubbles with a credit card and then peel the second tab off. Hopefully no dust got under it and it's perfect. If nothing else, it should be perfectly lined up.

I have lots of experience with screen protectors. I couldn't get the air bubbles out no matter what I did. It was hard to align the film with the ipad2 and get the camera holes in place. One film came with a a piece of dust on already on it. The film smudges and it's hard to get the smudges off. Have asked for a refund. The other reviewer seemed to have had much better luck, however.

All I have to say is wow! I have always purchased powersupport's films, but since their iPad films come in one packs and cost 29.99, I opted to purchase and try Speck's film. It is as good as power support in terms of quality yet it is almost half the price and it comes in a two pack. Please understand that this is an anti-glare film and adds a bit of graininess to screen but the benefitsbfar out weigh that. No glare, scratch proof, perfect!!!!!

A few weeks of using my iPad 2, the glare became a little too distracting. I do use the device for reading ebooks as well. I avoided those screen protectors where they require the use of a liquid to apply the film. After annoying and unsuccessful attempts at this with my smartphone this wasn't an option for my iPad.

The application process was simple, fast and clean. There were minor air bubbles on the edge that were easily pushed out by using a credit card. Aside from the easy installation which in itself was a nice surprise, the screen protector does work very well at reducing the glare. What I did not expect was the screen protector to make the experience of using the iPad more enjoyable. The screen is now more tactile and still just as responsive as it was without the protector. Another plus is my iPad doesn't look like a mess with fingerprints everywhere.

I highly recommend this to anyone that either wants to reduce glare on their iPad or give their iPad a cleaner look (without fingerprints). - Ipad 2 Cases - Apple Ipad 2 - Ipad - Ipad 2
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Fashion Accessories - ipod alarm clock, ipod dock

Click here for more information I needed to wake up to music and had specific criteria:



1. Alarm clock must work with iPod so I could set what song I woke up to



2. Clock must have bearable alarm sound just in case iPod is not available.



3. Clock must increase sound from silence incrementally so I'm not jarred out of sleep.



4. Clock must be small and portable so I can pick it up and walk with it while I get ready in the AM w/o waking hubby



5. Clock must work on batteries and wall plug that detaches



6. Clock must be white or silver



And with that said, this clock was so perfect it's like I imagined it! Not only that it's an travel clock so it's portable enough for trips. It does not have all the wiz bang of some of the other clocks but I really didn't need all of that. The unit is much smaller than it looks on the site and the speakers pack a serious punch (they are on the sides). I would buy this again and I've been recommending it to all my friends. Perfect! iHome iH16 Portable Speaker System for iPod (Gray)

I bought this in an electronics store at the mall where they had one out on display and I could pop in my iPhone 3GS to test it. I've got a fairly simple set of criteria that I'm getting pretty good at testing for:

1) Does it charge the 3GS? Yes. (my older clock radio did not)

2) Is it easy to make the device play music? Yes. (you'd be amazed at how many iPod speakers require significant fussing to get them to play the iPod)

3) Can I listen to Internet radio? Yes. (Some devices will only play the iPod)

4) Will it wake to muisc? Yes. (Again, not all of them do)

5) Is the sound quality respectable? Yes. For a device the size of a Toblerone bar, this thing is amazing. Not much bass and it won't make your ears bleed, but it's clean and accurate and makes you feel you're listening to decent stereo rather than an alarm clock.



This is the first device I've owned that made me want to pop my iPhone in, fire up a Genius playlist and listen. The button selection is as simple as it could be, I can kill the clock light at night with the Snooze bar, and it wakes to iPod perfectly in the morning with zero setup. The only negatives I can come up with are that it's so light that you end up moving it around the night stand when you undock it, and it has no built-in radio, which might bother some people but not me. My bottom line, this is a device that lives up to the elegance of the iPhone. They should sell tons of these.

I got this to do two things only: tell me the time (without me needing to put my glasses on) and read me a bedtime story (audiobooks ripped from CD). It is almost perfect for those purposes, but I'm surprised at all these glowing reviews, because the unit is not without real flaws. The only two that concern me are that the display, while large and clear, cannot be seen if you're lying down and your bedside table is at the same level as your head. From all other angles the display is perfectly clear, but to see the time without sitting up, I need to lean the unit towards me at a sharp angle.



The other niggle that bothers me is that the [Sleep] button is on the back (Why?) and is the middle of three identical buttons, so care is needed. Did the designers think that people would confuse [Snooze] with [Sleep]? If so, they could have come up with more unambiguous labels, like [It's too f*?#!+@ early!] and [Drift Off...]



Two other flaws that don't concern me but would probably matter to most people: In terms of volume, it doesn't exactly "go to eleven"; all it can manage is about four. The other one is that, though the sound quality is as excellent as reported in the other reviews, there is a serious lack of bass, leaving it sounding only like a set of five dollar computer speakers.



It does everything else just fine, is truly portable and lightweight, takes up very little space, and is constructed really well.



(I can't comment on the alarm function because I would never rely on anything this complex to wake me up: if I absolutely, positively have to be awake at a certain time, my yard-sale Westclox gets wound up, armed, and placed on the other side of the room. I then go to sleep, serenaded by its hellacious loud tick, secure in the knowledge that - come Hell or high water (or power outages) - I will be awake and standing at the right time next morning.)

I have not had my iHome clock radio for more than 24 hours and am excited to review it. First feature I like is the light to the clock can be turned completely off. And it had multiple setting for brightness. For such a small system the sound is AMAZING!! It also has cool features like the daylight savings time button. It took me a minute or two to set the clock right so I can implement the DST option. A favorite feature of mine on any time device is the ability to do military (24hour) time. I am still trying to work out the logistics of my iPod Nano's (4th Generation) alarm and the iHome's alarm. In the instructions for the alarm clock it says you can not use a skin or case while docking. I have a skin from DecalGirl.com on my Nano and it docks and works fine with the skin on. ALSO...this system will travel! Got to love a charging (not when powered by batteries)/playing/clock dock that is small enough to pack (comes with AC adapter cord)!



Great product and I highly recommend it if you want a small multifunctional dock/clock.

I want to start off by saying that I've bought hundreds of things on Amazon.com and I ALWAYS read reviews before buying. I'm a smart buyer who always does his research and gets the best deal. I've never even written one bad review here and I've been very successful in making good purchases.



Unfortunately, I was misled a bit on this product. It saw all the stars, read the reviews, but when I got this thing, unboxed and turned it on, it immediately struck me as a device not worth $40, much less its list price of $50. The main reasons for my complaint are the position and size of the speakers as well as the dock design. This device is listed as "iHome iH16 Portable Speaker System for iPod" whereas my impression of it now is "iHome iH16 Simple Alarm Clock for iPod."



If you're looking for a simple, relatively inexpensive alarm clock that allows you to plug your iPod into it, this is a good buy. However, if you're looking for a quality portable audio system for your iPod, you will be disappointed. This is a simple 2 speakers facing out on the side of the device. This makes true sound quality hard to attain because no matter where you are in relation to this thing, you will not have direct stereo sound because it's impossible for both speakers to be facing you at the same time. This was a big disappointment for me.



The dock also has room for improvement. When I pulled the iH16 out of it's package, I read the instructions and tried to put the dock together for an iPod Nano. You have to hook 2 pieces of plastic into the back of the dock to support the Nano, the second being a bit small and flimsy. Although I got the Nano docked, the support was lousy and left me wondering if I even did it right. When I had my Nano 3G plugged in, it was extremely uncomfortable to use the click wheel as the bottom of the wheel was almost flush against the surface of the dock. I overcame this by simply using a 3.5mm AUX cable, but then I lost the charging function.



However, on the plus side of things, it's a nice looking device that does what it says and does it good and with simplicity. The clock and alarm are extremely easy to set, it does have an AUX cable input, it does charge the iPod, and it does play music. The sound quality for the size and position of the speakers IS actually good. I won't be returning this, but I've definitely learned a valuable lesson from it.



I want to finish by saying that I am a guy who usually gets the best or close to it in audio. I don't ALWAYS get the most expensive stuff, but when it comes to my music, I usually go all-out. Music is very important to me and I have the ears of an audiophile. If you're simply looking for a little portable device to play your tunes or, as aforementioned, an alarm clock that supports the iPod, this product is fine for you. But if you're looking for a little more on the audio side of things, seek elsewhere. And even then, $40 still seems a bit steep for this. - Ipod Dock - Ipod Alarm Clock - Ihome Clock Radio - Ipod Accessories
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