Saturday, 24 September 2011

Bose In-ear Headphones - earbuds, headphones


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Out of the box, I was not overly satisfied with the sound quality of these headphones. They had a a bit of a crackle during the highs and I was not very fond of it. I began to research "burning in" headphones and came across and great site that has audio clips of white noise, pink noise, and frequency sweeper. I let it loop through my headphones for approx 6 hours and they sound so much better. I haven't heard a crackle yet. This might be all in my head but they definitely sound a lot better. If you are unsatisfied with the quality at first, try and burn with some different sound clips. I used burninwave.com and they have some audio clips on there. As far as the comfort is concerned, they are very comfortable and I can barely tell they are in my ears. Klipsch IMAGE S4-WH In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphone, White

Great phones for the price. I was hesitant to spend the money but I am sure glad I did. One word of caution, if you don't want to hear everything on your recordings don't buy these, get the cheap ones. These phones let you hear everything. Some reviewers have dinged the cord for being small but I find nothing wrong with it. These phones are for adults not kids. Would definitely buy again.

I recently purchased a pair of the Klipsch IMAGE S4s and have been using them for about two weeks now. And I must say I am very impressed by this product.



My previous set of earbuds were made by V-moda and, although I enjoyed them, I felt there was a bit to much bass for my liking. When the V-modas's bit the dust I based my purchase of the Klipsch on the fact that the stereo system in the office where I work has Klipsch speakers and I liked the clean open sound of them. I figured I'd take a chance that the earbuds had that same quality.



The IMAGE S4s seem to me to have a wider soundstage than the V-moda. What I'm hearing more clearly now is the rhythm guitar in some songs and the background instrumentation in others that I'd never heard before. The best part is that the Klipsch buds do not skimp on the bass response. It's there. It's noticeable. And it's clean. I enjoy anything from classical to country to jazz to classic rock and these buds do justice to them all.



My only problem is with the silicone tips. I can't really blame Klipsch because I've never come across a tip that was "really" comfortable. For me the large tips are too big, the small ones too small and the medium ones not real comfortable. I've ordered a set of the Comply Tx-100 tips in the hopes it may be the solution.



Great sound separation with excellent bass response. Great buds for the price!

I can't understand the people hating these headphones, especially over issues with sound. They have a great range with clear highs and good lows and the midtones are also very clean. Overall they will give you great sound reproduction. I have had one issue where the right earbud stopped functioning after 3-4 months, but being that I bought it from Amazon as a dealer was covered under the 2 year Klipsch warranty. So I highly recommend these earbuds, but make sure to buy under Amazon as that is the only dealer Klipsch authorizes for warranty purposes.

I love these Klipsch earphones. They're so comfortable that I get tired of listening to music before my ears get sore. They have great bass and smooth all around sound. I use them on the bus to and from work, and because the plugs block a lot of sound so you don't need to turn it way up to hear it.



I've used them with a Sansa Clip, Zune 8, and Samsung Captivate. I found that I have to keep the EQ on my Sansa Clip pretty flat or I can actually hear the sound clip/distort -- I don't hear this with lesser earphones. The Zune doesn't have an EQ. The EQ on PowerAMP (Android) doesn't clip and sounds great.



My previous earphones were Sennheiser 300 earbuds. I loved them, but the Klipsch sound much better.



I got the white ones because at the time they were $15 cheaper than the black ones.

Easy fit, comfortable wear, nice bass and highs, alittle lacking in mids but they are DURABLE, stay put when when working out and darn it im pissed i bought these for the wife and not myself. I have the ultimate ears super5 pros and have replaced 3 cables and one cracked earbud in 12 months time. I put them away and use these when there available. These little Klipsh badboys have stood up to all the everyday wear and tear, frequent travel and then some without a hickup. You can even wear these while napping or going to bed witout realizing there in your ears. Definelty recommend!!!

The earbuds themselves are fine - but after about 2 months of use, the cable is separating. Exposed copper. I use these like anyone would- shoving them in a pocket, getting tangled. The plastic on the cable is just way too flimsy. I feel like I wasted my money, because the cable is falling apart and won't even sustain stereo.



For this price and brand, I expected more.

Klipsch has been around for years, so you can expect a perfect product in this category. All ear-buds will endure issues if combined with exercise.

Frequencies are broad and cleanly heard through these.



I would guess the best buds on the market for the price.



Thank you Klipsch!

Pros - Great sound. proper bass, very comfortable even after extended use



Cons - the wire seems a bit weak (although I had no issue yet), somehow this ear-bud's wire get tangled more than anything I had before.



The above cons are minor in compare to the amazing sound quality!

I bought these for $69 (price seems to fluctuate on this product) and was skeptical if it would be worth the money. Cheaper headphones can be found for a fraction of the price. I was not happy with my cheap iPhone headphones, and the upgraded headphones from Apple were terrible. A friend of mine recommended these to me. Wow, these things sound great. Great bass, mids, and highs. You really get full sound out of these. I was worried about comfort also, since they stick in your ear pretty deep. Somehow they engineered these to actually be comfortable when wearing for an extended amount of time. - Headphones - Klipsch Image S4 - Klipsch - Earbuds
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Nano Case - nano case, ipod nano


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Everything you read about this item is true. (Except those who say the watch is the wrong direction once its placed in the holder. HELLO, turn the clock face so you can read it by pivoting the display with your two fingers!) It is a great idea but poorly made. There are decorative grooves that are made into the band. Those grooves sort of "dress up" the band. The problem is when you wear this band, the decorative grooves end up against the skin and the flat side ends up on the outside. I think someone in quality control missed this one. Media on the Go Nano 6G Watch Band Black

I got this watch band as a present and the band and what holds the Nano seems to stretch. This does not lend for a very flatering presentation. The overall effect/idea of the product is great and for the price point it's ok.

this is made of the softest material I ever touch, I am not pretty sure how often do you really need to carry the ipod all the time, but it looks nice a fun, it looks durable too. the ipod fits perfectly on it. - Nano Case - Ipod Nano
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Sony Dvd Player - progressive scan, sony dvd


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I purchased this item so that I could play DVDs from all Regions (particularly Region 2 in PAL format) and it works like a dream. I can now order DVDs of my favorite UK shows from Amazon UK that are (1) at a much less expensive price than what's being asked for the same product in the US or (2) not yet released in the US. It also plays all of my Region 1 formatted DVDs without any problems. I did order an HDMI hook-up with it. I'm delighted that I have it and am stunned that I only had to invest $49 for it. For the reviewer who cannot get the player to work with DVDs from other Regions, maybe it's a defect in your player. Mine works just fine. Panasonic DVD-S48 All Multi-Region PAL/NTSC Progressive Scan DVD Player

Supposedly a region free player, this not only played selectively only a few foreign dvds, rejecting the others as unplayable, it then started rejecting about 80-90% of all the dvds put into it. Unusable.

So, my wife and I watch a HUGE amount of TV in digital format off of USB jump drives. Our last dvd/usb player kicked the bucket after 2 years, so we decided to look for a different brand. I figured Panasonic makes a decent product, and the specs said this would play DIVX files, so we were good, right?



Nope.



The specs say it's multi-region, plays all different kinds of video formats, etc...



Turns out that's not the case. It'll play a dvd, but that's about it. I tried to play every video format I've got on my computer via USB and DVD-R. No dice.



Gonna return it because A) I need something that will play my videos, and B)it doesn't work as claimed in the specs.



Bummer. Guess you do get what ya pay for.

I purchased this item believing (as shown in advertisement) that it was a 'zone free' dvd player. Not so! Despite the fact that the packaging also claims this, more that half of my American release dvd's will not play on this machine. All of my foreign films do play with no problem, but now I have to purchase an 'American' dvd player for my others. A very disappointing purchase.

I bought this player specifically because the item description says it will play MPEG-4 (MPG4) and DivX (AVI) files.

It will not play either of these formats, nor will it play MOV, MPG, or AVI, which are common movie formats.

I see that several others commented on the same problem - not meeting the item description capabilities.

I am returning mine for a refund.

Ok, it was cheap and it works. The best it will do with 'composite connection' (no S-Video or HDMI) is 480p after setting Video to 'Progressive Scan' in setup. I have only one PAL title now and the best I can get on the big screen is letterbox unless I use the zoom control. Audio seems to handle everything. - Sony Dvd - Sony Dvd Player - Upconverting Dvd Player - Progressive Scan
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Friday, 23 September 2011

Unlock Cell Phone - t-mobile sidekick, cell phone


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Here's what I think. So far I have seen negative reviews but I've had absolutely no problem. It takes getting used to and its great for loyal sidekick users. I for one, LOVE THIS!!! Okay, being a previous Sidekick user for 3 years helps. I find this has great features, a nice sleek design and is lightweight. Motorola Slide was a bit heavier than Samsung Sk 4G. Samsung version has more features. Two cameras, one on the back and one in the front. This is handy if you want to do communicate via webcam such as Skype. Granted this is still new, we have to wait and find the apps that allows this use of feature. But what's the hurry? Moving on. Android apps, gamings and such to while away the boredom. Granted, the battery life is iffy but then again, I've experienced this with Iphones, Itouch and such but its ANDROID! It takes up a lot of battery life, GET OVER IT! Recharging will be required. However I found that the battery drains a lot quicker for some reason and it took me a while to work out the kinks. I discovered that if you adjust the lighting mode helps. As well goes for Background data synch, receive data needs to be TURNED off! Its right under Account & Sync and uncheck that. That helps a lot. Keep it off unless you want to download apps it will ask you to turn it back on. Oh not to forget the screen is larger for easy viewing. I found that popping the screen open is little stiff since it's on a hinge but we can adapt to it. The keys are wider apart for easy typing.



This Sidekick 4G is awesome. No regrets. T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Android Phone, Pearl Magenta (T-Mobile)

I was looking to replace a MyTouch 3g with a modestly priced touch screen phone. That phone turned out to be the Sidekick 4G with its physical keyboard. And as for the Pros, that keyboard ended up being the only major plus. But other minor positives were a responsive touch screen, long battery life, and the Wi-Fi calling.



Here's the NEGATIVES: It's big, it's heavy, it feels slightly cheap, the USB/charging slot cover is annoying to open, the phone charger is extremely cheap, the camera is only 3g with no flash, poorly placed buttons, poor volume control, the Cloud Text feature is a joke, and the screen is virtually unreadable in sunlight.



Let me explain. This heavy and bulky phone will not fit into any cell phone holder your midsized car has to offer. Plus, it leans quite far out of the cup holder. The plastic case and the big buttons give it a cheaper feel. When going to charge the phone, if you don't have a decent fingernail, you'll never get the USB cover open. The charger is so cheap you'd think it was a replacement knock-off. The camera takes decent pics, but using it is a complete pain. First, the physical camera button is placed opposite the power button. So when you go to take a photo, you accidently turn off the phone. And because of the phone's size, you need to use both hands and your other hand tends to get into the camera shot. The loud speaker can be great when needed, but it should be responsive. I've had the volume one notch above vibrate and the email notification was still audible 10 feet away. The touted Cloud Texting was a major selling point for me so I tried it via my iPad 2 - pitiful. The website layout and text functionality was poor. I'd be embarrassed to advertise it. And lastly, I was floored when I walked outside and literally had to find shade in order to vaguely see the icons on the screen.



I've had the phone for 2 days and it's going right back.

I ordered a cell phone from Amazon Wireless. Because I have a PO BOX, i didn't get 2 day shipping, but it's been 2 weeks and I still haven't gotten it. The tracking information says it was delivered by FedEx to my town on May 2, 2011 and it still states that my phone is in transit. If you need your phone in a timely manner, I suggest you order it straight from AT&T, pay the price and wait for the rebate to come. Now I can't make any changes to my account until I get the phone. Yikes, I made a mistake. - T-mobile Sidekick - Cell Phone - Tmobile - Unlock Cell Phone
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7-port Usb Hub - powered usb hub, usb hub


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This USB hub works. Over the years, I've tried more than a dozen others, from Chinese no-name to Belkin and Griffin hubs with iPod docks and card readers. None of them has worked reliably, and I have ended up using my precious MacBook USB outlets (why only two??) for must-have external hard drives.



This new hub was a success right out of the box. It instantly allowed the MacBook to recognize everything I plugged in, and it has never hesitated, even with four hard drives running (I believe in backup), plus other bits and pieces. I am soooo happy not to have to wonder any more if I have a good connection.



The unit is certainly not the slimmest, if portability is important. Also, with the seven outlets all on one side, it is less convenient than the CablesToGo equivalent, which has four on one side and three on the other. That said, I now have it set up compactly, and can just forget about it.



The construction is solid, so I have no fear of damaging it with lots of replugging. The USB cable has a solid S Type connector (as is often used for printers), rather than the flimsy little camera style plug, which I assume helps performance. It also has a more than adequate power supply.



Of course, it could be that I just got lucky after years of lemons - but I don't think so. This unit is made to be functional, rather than simply looking slick, and it succeeds. Now I can get on with what I want to do, and not worry about those nasty crashes. 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub, Black

I had a Belkin 7 port powered hub and just couldn't get more than three things to be recognized at once. So, off I go to Office Depot and buy another Belkin hub. Exactly the same problem. One day the thought occurs to me that maybe this hub is underpowered. Not a big enough power supply. I don't have any way to test this, but with this hub, all seven devices connect up no problemo and run just fine. Wish the light had come on earlier and I'd bought this first.

This is a quality product. Good materials, well-made; all ports work; the design is attractive and compact; hub stays on desk, no mounting necessary. Very good price, fast shipping. Considerate followup by Cyberguys to boot -- these people know that doing business is about providing value and service (not just 'making money').

This 7 port USB hub has it all. Works for Mac and PC. Just bought my first Mac and the reviews by other buyers mentioned lots of hubs won't work for Mac. Small enough to be unobtrusive and always easily available to use all the time. I have mine attached with velcro in the back of the shelve my keyboard is on, so it is very convenient to access and out of sight. I plug in the USB cables for my camera, a couple of flash drives, my iPod cable, and scanner, so they are always ready to use immediately. And still have room for more!

Cyberguys were all about customer service and it shows, and a great price too. I now go to them and check out what they have first before trying anyone else. 5 stars for Cyberguys and their USB hub.



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I needed a USB hub when my Mac Mini ran out of jacks and finding the ones on the sides of my monitor became a pain in the neck...literally. The unit works fine.

A couple of suggestions for the manufacturer though: The green indicator LED's on the front are a nice touch but pretty useless since they are so faint that you can hardly tell they're on. Second, three of the USB's should be in the BACK of the unit and four in the front (or some configuration like this). Most of my peripherals needing a USB I keep plugged in all the time. Things like my digital camera and GPS don't and are perfect for the front. Permanently plugged-in USB devices on the front makes for an unsightly tangle of cords which I would rather have out of view.

This unit does require an outlet for its transformer...just one more thing gobbling power all the time.

I usually run out of USB ports or it becomes a pain to keep plugging and unplugging wires from the back of the desktop. I chose this device because it comes with an external power source which is necessary if you want to plug an external hard drive to the hub. Without the external power source, it usually will not have enough juice to power up the portable hard drive. I have used all 7 ports at the same time without any issues. Wireless mouse, camera, portable hard drives and flash drives plugged in all at once.



Great price and a great buy. Recommended!!

I've had great results with this unit as others as well, and I've used almost all the ports simultaneously.



MY RECOMMENDATION (connecting any non-powered external USB drive): If you have an external USB drive not showing up, use short mini-USB cables. With longer mini-USB cables, there seems to be enough voltage loss through the cable, that some devices don't get enough power. Search Amazon for the "RiteAV - USB 2.0" 1ft cables.



Whether on this hub or just plugged into my laptop, the three foot cables are too long. With the short cables, EVERYTHING powers up and works!



Great hub! - Usb Hub - Powered Usb Hub - 7 Port Usb 2 Hub - 7 Port Usb Hub
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Garmin Nuvi 775t - gps, garmin


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I love this Garmin Nuvi in every way, except one. I have an Iphone, and apparently this type phone has a problem displaying the caller ID when I am receiving a phone call. It always displays "unknown", which is very upsetting since this is my business phone and it is very important that I know with whom I am about to speak. I did not answer important calls before I realized this was a problem. The ID is given in my "missed calls, received calls, and dialed calls", however. This really bothers me, since the only reason I bought this particular modal was for the bluetooth capability. Everything else about the GPS is wonderful, though! The display is very good, and large enough, and the size easily allows me to put it in my purse when I leave my vehicle. GARMIN NUVI 1370T 4.3-INCH WIDESCREEN BLUETOOTH PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATOR - 010-00782-00

I'm familiar with Hand held GPSs but this was my first experience of one intended for vehicles.

It saved my bacon on a number of occasions, very easy to program, directions very clear and concise, with lots of warning.

As an added bonus the voices provide entertainment for a car load of weary travelers. - Garmin Nuvi 1370 - Garmin - Gps - Garmin Nuvi 275t
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Compact Camera - digital camera, canon digital camera


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In short, this is a great camera in a very small package that produces good results! I wanted a small portable camera with HD video capabilities that I could take with me when I did not want to lug around my DSLR (Canon 40D + lenses) and this little gem fits the bill perfectly.



This camera replaced a Canon PowerShot SD780IS (Black) that I returned due to constant audio noise (hum) while recording video. Rather than risk getting another defective SD780IS with the same issue (many seem to report hearing the noise/hum), I decided to upgrade to the latest Canon PowerShot SD1400IS (Black). I am happy to report that this camera has no such issue with audio when video is being recorded.



The picture quality of the SD780IS and SD1400IS is roughly the same and on par with what one should expect from such a small ultra-portable camera. Going from 12MP to 14MP is a wash as the sensor is the same size and results are very similar. I have posted several shots of flowers under the "customer images" section of the Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP (Black) and also uploaded several 100% crops of each image so pixel peepers can see the detail that this camera produces.



Let me be clear, anyone that thinks this camera is going to produce anything close to the quality of a DSLR is fooling himself or herself. There is no way that this small of a package (3.6 x 0.7 x 2.2 inches ; 4.6 ounces) can produce the same image quality as a DSLR. If image quality if paramount, one would be better off considering the Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera, but you will lose the HD video capability, some portability and spend more money. When I want extreme quality, I simply take my Canon 40D + lenses with me and shoot in RAW.



The Auto mode is smart and I think there is more happening behind the scenes than one would expect. If one takes the same image (same ISO settings, lighting, shutter etc.) in Auto and then in Program mode, the results are similar, but I think the Auto mode wins nearly every time. I have no way to confirm this, but the Auto mode seems to have different compression algorithms depending on the subject and can produce a less noisy image at higher ISO than Program mode can. Inside shots are good but I wish I could set an ISO range to force the Auto mode not to exceed 400 ISO.



Tip: If you are getting blurry images, remember that the minimum focal length is much less 5cm when at 28mm and significantly more 50cm when zoomed in to 112mm. So, if you are trying to get the camera close to your subject, be sure to gauge your zoom/subject distances properly otherwise your subject will be out of focus. Perhaps this would have helped the 1 star reviewer.



Final items of note:

1. There is no viewfinder and quite honestly, the small viewfinder on the SD780IS was useless so I do not miss having one. The LCD is bright and works great even on bright days.

2. There is no optical zoom while recording video, only digital zoom, so one has to decide on a zoom length before starting to record. This is a non-issue for me as many people overuse zoom and usually would have been better off just recording a static shot rather than making me dizzy with shaky-cam + zooming at the same time.



Bottom line: This is a fantastic pocket camera capable of decent images with HD video recording as a bonus. It is small enough that it will get taken everywhere enabling capturing of all those special moments. I would highly recommend it to anyone, so long as they realize the limitations inherent to ultra compact cameras. I hope this is review is helpful.



Update: I forgot to mention that one should be sure to get no less than a "Class 4" SD card (Class 6 would be even better) to prevent any video recording issues (missed frames etc.)



Update 2: Still loving this camera after six weeks of use, I particularly like HD video capabilities and use it all the time. The .mov video files make for easy import into Apple iMovie for editing and produces great results. At a recent event, I was able to get some very nice pictures in low light without using a flash in AUTO mode. I was really surprised at the quality achieved in such hard shooting conditions. Best results are had by not zooming too much as there is less light available (f-stop changes when zoomed). If you are noticing blurry shots, try to zoom less and get closer to your subject.



Update 3: I just ran across the recent announcement of the Canon PowerShot SD4000IS (Black) 10MP, it was just released and the list price is currently more than the SD1400IS but the new 10MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor looks very promising for decreasing the noise that is common in sub-compact cameras. The SD4000IS also has HD video capabilities with the addition of stereo sound and can be zoomed while recording video along with a new "Super Slow Motion" video function and a faster f/2.0 lens. It will be interesting to see what users think of this new camera in the coming months. I hope this update is helpful. Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) - Digital Camera - Canon Digital Camera - Compact Camera - Powershot
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