Macbook Pro Sleeve - macbook sleeve, laptop accessories

Click here for more information When I purchased this on-line my reason was that it looked hip and had that (what I thought) was some sort of tribal design. I had looked at the ones in the Macstore where they had all these covers in bright colors and blooming monkey faces on them -sorry, I am not a metrosexual! However, upon receiving it, you realize the design is a lot more "flowery" that it looks on screen -yes, my next purchase are going to be better spectacles. This really is not a quibble just a warning to other lads who are not cruising Tommy Bahama and all that other metro-ballocks.



My only true worry about it is that it I wonder about the padding. I discovered the hard way with my PC of 5 years that putting it in a suitcase enroute to Boston airport is not a good idea -cracked screen! The covers in the Apple Store (the ones with the Monkey faces) all seemed to have more padding. I took this on a flight recently to Los Angeles and my wee MacBook was just fine.... I just wish the flowery design didn't give me as many odd looks:0 Black and White Fleur Carrying Case Sleeve fit Apple MacBook 13" and 13 - 14 inch Notebook Laptop Computer

This is very cheaply made. The Design is nice but I don't feel safe putting my laptop in it because it is made of a very thin fabric with very little cushioning. So it doesn't serve the one purpose that it's supposed to serve. What a waste of money. It also has a very bad petroleum smell.

I bought this case for my white 13" Macbook a couple of weeks ago. I also bought a hardshell case from Apple to give my laptop as much protection as possible. The computer, and the hardshell case that I put on it, fit perfectly in this sleeve. This case is classy and provides the perfect amount of space to keep my macbook safe. I am very happy I bought it!! some of the other reviews have said that it doesn't have enough padding. I guess it is up to your personal preference. If you are going to buy a hardshell case (they are super pricy) then this is the way to go, if not, and this is your macbook's only protection then you might want to go with a case with more padding and protection.

I wish it came with a handle or something, but other than that the material is nice and sturdy. You definitely have protection, affordability, and great aesthetic quality with this carrier. I love it!!

The pros:



- It certainly looks good.

- It's light and easy to carry around my Pro.

- It fits perfectly.





The cons:



- It doesn't have awesome cushioning, so I wouldn't go around dropping my laptop anytime soon. So if it's cushioning you're looking for, go for a Neoprene.



All in all, I'm quite satisfied with this product. I don't have a Speck case so it prevents from scratching the underside of my laptop when I take it out of the sleeve (because I place it on it!). I would definitely buy it again, given a choice. It's light, portable and it's quite appealing, aesthetically. - Laptop Case - Notebook Cover - Macbook Sleeve - Laptop Accessories
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Xenon Home Charger - chargers, lg charger

Click here for more information We lost one of our LG chargers while on vacation - I think it was model STA-U12WR. I was hesitant about ordering this item when I read two recent reviews about it not working, but it was so cheap compared to the phone store. After two weeks of daily usage, it has worked perfectly, charging both my LG Cosmos and an older phone, the LG Chocolate 3. The Cosmos came supplied with a charger called the Travel Adapter STA-U12WD that could also be plugged into a USB port. This charger, model STA-U32WSI, can NOT go into a USB port - it can ONLY be plugged into an electrical outlet, but that's all I ever do anyways (note the name states "AC wall adapter"). OEM LG (Original) AC Wall Adapter Home Travel Charger Micro USB for AT&T LG Xenon GR500

The original charger that came with my phone, after a year, decided it no longer wanted to work. I was going on vacation & needed a charger & found this one on Amazon. It works great, I have had no problems with it at all, it came with the usb cord. You can't beat the price, had I gone to a phone dealer, I am sure they would have charged me way too much for the same item.

I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend, who'd lost her original charger, and she reports that the phone never seems to charge very well with this one: the phone always seems to be on "low battery" no matter how long it's connected. She never had that problem with her previous charger, so I don't think it's a problem with her phone (which is pretty new).

When my phone is plugged into the wall, it makes a screeching sound an it seems like it's going to explode or something like that. When I unplug my phone, the noise stops. Also, my phone gets really hot. It was not what I expected.... - Chargers - Lg Charger - Wall Charger - Droid
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Around The Ear - klipsch, audiophile

Click here for more information As an owner of all of Klipsch' IEM's, I was extremely pleased to hear Klipsch would soon be releasing an actual Headphone model, and couldn't wait to get my hands on a pair. Well the day finally came (A little over a month ago, but Amazon didn't yet have the product available for review) and I've put 'em through their paces.







FIRST IMPRESSION

The box is pretty unassuming and the Apple store even had it hanging from a peg, right next to the Dre Beats and Skullcandy's. Say wha??? But fret not. It's whats inside that counts, and these count in a big way. Accessories include a nice zippered pouch, the typical 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapter, an airline adapter, the manual, the warranty card, etc. Pretty much what you'd expect to find when de-boxing headphones. But you're not reading this to hear about accessories, so let me get right to it.







BUILD QUALITY

The Image One's are quite nice looking and are seemingly well built. Although plastic is the primary material, it's quite sturdy and unlike the "creaky" Dre Beats. The leather patches on the outside of each 'phone are a nice touch and when mixed with the "chrome" accents, such as the Klipsch name, look really nice. The cable is actually thicker than most and seems to be quite sturdy. These aren't quite what I would call a work of art, but are still something you'll feel proud wearing and feel as if your money was well spent.







AUDIO QUALITY

Audio quality is very good. I've got probably 30 pairs of earphones/headphones floating around, and the only pair I like more than these, are the B&W P5s. But then again, those are in a completely different class.



BASS: If you're looking for a super-flat set of headphones, these aren't it. These have a VERY NICE bass response, but without sounding like a "fart cannon" and/or disturbing the rest of the spectrum. This is in contrast to a lot of other 'phones that can't seem to quite get it right. They're either all bass and trash the mids and highs (Dre Beats), or they are super clear from 800Khz on up, but have very little bass response(Etymotic HF3). It seems as if Klipsch finally got it right.



MIDS and HIGHS: The mids and highs are ultra smooth and there weren't any noticeable spikes, which could lead to audio fatigue. The bass seems to be the only aspect that is a bit "colored". I listened to several genre's of music from Dubstep to Classical and was equally impressed with the performance on them all. I could literally pick out the instruments being played and I felt as if I was right there in the studio.







COMFORT AND OPERATION

COMFORT: These are closed-back, supra-aural headphones. Meaning they sit on the ear, instead of over it. That being said, the soft leather pads and the design make them quite comfortable. I was able to listen for extended periods of time (2hrs+) without any major discomfort. My ears were, not surprisingly, a bit warm after use, but that's about it. Very nice.



MIC/IPOD CONTROLS: The control "stick" is located down on your chest, right where the "Y" splits off (I have uploaded a close up and added it to the image gallery). Some may not like this as much as having it up by your ears, but I actually prefer this design. To me, it's just easier to reach and control. The downside to having the stick lower is the mic is now further away from your mouth. That being said, I found mic clarity to be a bit muffled, and a heavy wind would cause the typical "audio-blowout", but neither were bad enough for me to consider a major negative. I don't use these on my iDevices much anyway.



SOUND LEAKAGE: The leather and foam pads do a nice job of keeping the sound in your ears, where it belongs. In fact, with a perfect "seal", I heard no leakage at all with my Fuze full-throttle. However, once the seal is lost, you do get some leakage (to be expected), but it's still nothing to be overly concerned about. I would feel comfortable using these in a library, as long as I didn't have the volume full-blast.







CONCLUSION

I simply cannot recommend these enough. I read somewhere that these were designed to be the Image S4's in a full size form factor. This is not the case. These sound very different from the S4's, and in a good way. The clarity, bass response and soundstage is pretty amazing. If you've been primarily an IEM user, and aren't going to the gym everyday, you owe it to yourself to try a pair. You'll be pleasantly surprised. They're priced right, look right and most importantly, sound right. A winner in my book.



Recommended. Klipsch Image ONE Premium On-Ear Earphones with Mic and 3-Button Apple Control (Black/Gloss)

I needed something for my daughters to use in the car yet I could use when i needed. These not only have a kool 3 button mic for the Iphone BUT work with just about anything. My daughters can now enjoy Klipsch like I do with my X10s! These isolate outside noise and sound incredible. Klipsch hit a home run!

I am a big fan of Klipsch to start off with, I own a pair of the Image X5 in ear headphones and a Klipsch surround sound system so when I began looking into over the ear headphones I had an idea to look at Klipsch. A little background about how I came to Klipsch. In 2009 I wanted the Beats by Dre for Christmas so I told my family. My mom did a lot of research and found that the Image X5 was cheaper and way better rated. I love the clarity it has and for such a small headphone it packs a great bass. Fast forward to 2011 and I am looking at over the ear headphones, by now the Beats by Dre had evolved from the Rap headphone to an everything headphone. I began to read the reviews of the Beats and saw their ratings had just tanked since their release. So I looked at Sony, Klipsch, and surprisingly Skullcandy, they actually receive some great reviews from users. I decided on Klipsch because I knew the product and I bought off Amazon so I could return it in two weeks or something if I hated it. So far I love them I think they are great, onto a review.



Build:

The build of these worries me, it scares me when headphones pack a carrying case because that means they break easily if they are not on your head. The Image One is built of plastic which didn't surprise me since the headphones were $140, a relatively cheap product from Klipsch. The headphones turn inward to fold into the case and I just see a problem arising there if you are going to pack it up every time you're done using them. The padding on the ear is amazing, it is the fake leather and it just feels amazing sitting on the ear. I have one complaint about the leather though, after sitting on my ear for over an hour I notice some sweat around the back of my ear, its just not vented well at all, Klipsch tried to give you the best seal over the ear they could. The headphones are incredibly light on your head, a benefit made possible by plastic, these were made so you could walk around with them, I am choosing to sit at my desk with them since I have the X5 already.



Sound:

The sound is nothing less than expected from Klipsch its very clear when off of a headphone amp. Off of the headphone amp the bass is nice, not as good as I would have liked but the overall sound is great. Now on a headphone amp these things shine. The bass is BOOMING, I listened to some Kanye West on Beats about a week ago then these on the amp and the Image One was way better than the Beats. One issue on the amp though, if you listen to Rap on a headphone amp the bass is a bit overpowering, it tended to blast out the other tones, I have been listening to Rock and you get the pop of the drum kick great and the background is not faded at all. So rap listeners beware of the amp you might have to adjust some settings. A point of weakness is the sound leaking, it isolates sound for you great but if you are listening to music kinda loud people around you will hear it. It doesn't leak much sound but if you're looking to blast your guilty pleasure secretly with a friend in the room, you might want to turn it down a bit.



Inside of the box was the carrying case, another headphone jack and an airplane jack. I found these to be a great purchase, at $140 for Klipsch its hard to pass up. I am not big on reviewing things but this one deserved a review. The sound is great, the build could be better but it would sacrifice the lightness of the headphone so its like a bittersweet thing. I would look into a headphone amp, you can find them cheap on ebay and amazon, it makes the sound amazing on them and you can leave it on your desk, they also make ones that look like an iPod nano that can go with a portable mp3 player. Its a great product regardless of being on/off and amp so don't hesitate to buy. - Klipsch - Bass - Audiophile - Earphones
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Micro Usb - charger

Click here for more information This isn't the same wall charger and micro-usb cable that I got with the Samsung Vibrant or the Nexus S phone, but it's more or less the same design... except that it sticks out more. Not as compact of a design. That's why it only gets 4 stars. If I could order the wall chargers that my phones came with, then I would get those instead.



BTW, for whatever reason, the picture used by Amazon shows the old Samsung proprietory connection. It's incorrect. It came with the micro-usb cable as described. Samsung Travel charger (Detachable W/Micro USB Cable)Samsung SPH-M330, SCH-R100, SGH-T939, SPH-M320

This charger is fine, just be aware that the maximum power output is 700mA, not 1000mA like many smartphone chargers. It'll work fine for most devices that charge from micro USB, but will take slightly longer. The included cable is on the short side (about 3') and seems very thin, but seems to work fine. Build quality seems fine, the USB cable fits properly and snugly into both the charger and the phone, unlike many cheap chargers.

This charger arrived with the wrong detachable cable. Contrary to another review, it arrived with the cable shown on the item page rather than the MICRO USB listed in the item description -- Beware! Now I am having to go through the return process. Thank goodness Amazon makes it easy. - Charger
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Bluetooth Keyboard - apple, bluetooth

Click here for more information I recently purchased an iPad and it became pretty clear that if I wanted to use it for "intense" data entry, I would need a dedicated keyboard. I looked at the keyboard dock that the iPad plugs into, but it didn't really appeal to me--I don't necessarily want the iPad to be sitting up like that, or have to be sitting on a flat surface so that it doesn't fall over. I also liked that since this is a bluetooth keyboard, I can technically use it anywhere--with all my other computers, my media computer, etc.



When I first handled the keyboard, I was amazed at just how light this thing is. It barely feels like anything at all. But what is most impressive is that despite its light weight, it does not feel flimsy or weak at all. Trying to bend it with two hands does nothing--it is incredibly sturdy and solidly built.



Its size is also a huge plus--especially since I am looking at using this primarily on the go. It is about as small as a keyboard can be, without making the keys uncomfortably small. If you've ever typed on a MacBook Pro recently (the "chicklet" keys), it feels pretty much like that. Within minutes, I was finding it very easy to type without errors. (In fact, this review is being typed using the keyboard!)



The price could be lower, but honestly, I am very pleased with the feel of this keyboard and the ease of which it was to set up and begin using immediately. It doesn't feel like something you're worried about throwing into a bag and having it snap or crack, or keys pop off, etc.



Finally, if you are planning on buying this to use with an iPad, it works great with it. A lot of the "mac specific" keys work here too--the volume keys, brightness (which works across all apps, which is an added bonus), and of course the music controls work as well. Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging)

I love Apple products, but must run a Windows 7 system for professional reasons. I greatly envied my daughter's Apple keyboard, and a Bing search indicated that the Apple keyboard would work fine with Windows. Well, it does. There are a few Windows specific keys missing, and a few Mac specific keys that don't do much on this keykboard, but really all the keys that almost all Windows users will want are right here. The keyboard installed on my desktop Windows machine in seconds as a Bluetooth device, and works flawlessly. I had no setup issues whatever. None.



The keyboard itself is a beautiful, minimalist device, but nonetheless constitutes a full-sized keyboard, albeit without the numeric pad. Despite the fact that I am a power touch typist, I have never once used the numeric pad on any keyboard, so I appreciate the notion of giving up the numeric pad in exchange for having a smaller device on the desktop. Not everyone will agree, of course. Also missing are the delete key and the printscreen key. I admit that I miss the delete key, but the destructive backspace key is an adequate substitute.



The keyboard seems to be just the right size for my hands (I am not a big guy) and although it is not one of the curved "ergonomic" keyboards, I find myself quite comfortable typing continuously with this keyboard. The keys themselves have a nice solid feel; most typists will like the feel of these keys.



I like the fact that this keyboard uses readily-available AA batteries. It shuts off when not in use, and springs to life instantly upon the touch of a key. Very good design.



Highly recommended for anyone who does not mind eschewing the numeric keypad, the delete key and printscreen. RJB.

I love this keyboard. I've been using it since it came out (thanks amazon for having pre-orders!).



I didn't want to get the previous version (I was hoping they would give us a keyboard with the number pad, but I finally gave in and grabbed this one).



They say it will last about 9 months (battery life). I hope it does and I can't wait to test that out fully (I will keep coming back to comment).



My situation:



I'm using this bluetooth keyboard with my macbook pro connected to my LCD tv.



I'm sitting on my couch, with the keyboard on my lap (actually the keyboard box is on my lap, the keyboard sitting on top of it (slight elevation).



I've used it since it came out and I have no regrets. The keys have a nice touch to them (sort of a textured feel that just feels good on the fingers) and it's very easy to get your work done.



I keep the box on my lap and keyboard on top of the box.



This serves 2 functions:



Slight elevation (better for the wrists) and when I'm done I can put the keyboard back inside the case (thus keeping dust to a minimum).



Pros:



Nicely designed keyboard with just the right amount of space between the keys (if you used the new thin keyboard from apple, you will fit right in, if you have used any of their laptops, the same applies).



Pairing takes a few seconds (very easy), and couldn't be easier.



The keys have a nice textured feel to them, I love having the function keys and this keyboard really is all you need (it took me a while to see the light, don't let that happen to you, less really is more).



9 month battery life (I can't attest to this right now, but I can say I've had no problems thus far)



Box makes a nice case, and a makshift desk for your living room.



Cons:



No full sized option (though I do like the smaller size and would not want to go back now)



Not as nice as the keyboards on the key laptops (I was really hoping the new keys would be like the ones on the new macbook pros (which I have and love the keyboard), but these are the same keys as from the previous keyboard. (Not really a bad thing, nor a con, but thought I'd bring it up).



Bottom Line?



Couldn't be happier, I highly recommend checking out this keyboard and making it a part of your home. Just be sure to keep your box, it's a nice "case" and "desk". ;) - Apple - Keyboard - Bluetooth - Mac
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Home Office - canon, ink

Click here for more information My first PG 40 lasted only 2 months, disappointing as cartridge cost was one of deciding factors in buying my Canon Pixma MP 170. $20 (Staples) was low compared to previous printer cartridge but not for two month usage. With next cartridge, I used "fast" print option and continued to use for 1-2 months after "low ink" message appeared, this one lasted 5-6 months, which is o.k. for cost. I then had one refilled at Cartridge World and it lasted only 45 days, tho I was doing somewhat more printing during that time period. Use "fast/draft" option,and ignore low print message,--- just print till it's out of ink ----and it will last much longer. I will probably buy from Amazon as cost is lower (providing you order $25 and get free S & H) and this is hard to find in my area. Canon PG-40 Black Ink Cartridge

I have used Canon printers for years. I recommend them to people for their low per-page costs...



Those that use THIS cartridge though, are an exception. This cartridge has an in-cartridge ink counter that tells me I'm out of ink way before I actually do run out of ink. Additionally, the counter cannot be reset, so there is no refill market on these forcing you to buy retail.

New cartridge had been received on time and well packed.

Printouts are in good quality.

1 Concern: overpriced.

I must add another concern: not much ink in it. Cratridge is emptied after 2 months of light usage.

A very good in supply is obtained at all times without leakage of ink or smudging of the paper or clogging of the printer. The reason it is not rated 5 stars is that the ink supply is utilized too rapidly and the expensive cartriges have to replaced too frequently.

Canon has made it almost impossible to use recycled ink cartridges. They are not alone. There should be a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative available for purchasing ink - not just the limited options imposed by a monopoly held by the manufacturer. Just think if you buy a car and could then only buy gasoline from the car manufacturer!

But...good lord the cartridges lasted maybe 100 pages tops before it gave out. May still be cheaper than owning a laser printer though. Ink dries very quickly and no smudges. Just wish they could put some more ink in it.

I can spend $100 on a new cartridge for my NEC laser printer, and get 2 years use out of it. OR, I can spend $25 on THIS cartridge for my Canon printer, and get two WEEKS out of it. Do the math. Canon ought to be ashamed of offering a product with so little actual output per dollar. Generally I LIKE Canon products a lot (e.g. their cameras) and so I am shocked at the short life of this cartridge.

I bought an MP470 printer on 9/4/08. I put in a full black ink cartridge (PG-40)and made no more than 30-35 copies on regular paper. It shows that it needs to be replaced. I called Canon and was told that the average number of pages would be 355 for one PG-40 cartridge. I thought the cartridge might be defective but the tech support person tells me that it would show an "error" on the printer if that was the case.



I will continue to use the cartridge until it totally runs out of ink but I am very unhappy with the number of pages I was able to print. - Ink - Printer - Canon - Black
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Boxwave Corporation - boxwave corporation, case

Click here for more information When I first opened the box I was a little disappointed...I thought the cover would be thicker leather and plusher for added protection. However, now that I have had it for over a month I really like it. It provides good protection without adding too much bulk. The texture of the leather is nice because it will be less likely to show scratches. The quality of the leather is nice and I find it to be as good, if not better, than the covers Barnes & Noble sells - and at a more reasonable price!



When I have it open and am reading I fold the front cover completely back and fold the magnetic tab inward to close it. This makes it very easy to hold in the hand and I like being able to avoid having the tab hanging off the side (like the picture shows). I deducted a star because the elasticized bands which hold the Nook color in the case are positioned in such a way that when I first got it the one on the right was so tight that it kept pushing the volume button up and down. I gently stretched it and with use it has been fine since.



Overall, I would recommend this item and would definitely purchase it again. Happy reading! Pyrus Electronics 100% Real Leather Folio Case for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color eBook Reader

I really like this cover. It looks very professional and classy. The leather seems to be of a good quality and comparable to the ones they sell at B&N in the store for twice as much.



The annoying part are the elastics on the top left and right corners that hold the Nook. They keep pushing down the power button and volume buttons. I find myself having to untie them and leave the Nook loose from the top two corners. I am also worried that they could damage the buttons long-term and possibly the device. It's very badly engineered in this sense.



I would really spend more money and get the comparable one without this issue. I would likely not buy this product again because of this. I'm trying to lax the elastic and hoping that with time they will be better. but for now, it's been very annoying and impractical. It gets 4 stars for the look and feel, and 0 stars for its practicality... and average of 2 stars.

The Pyrus case for the Nook Color looks beautiful. It's made out of good quality leather and "feels" right.

The Nook Color attaches via four elastic straps, one at each corner. The screen cover features a few slots to hold cards or notes. The folio closes with a magnetic clasp.

This case protects the Nook well and looks great doing it. I have one minor gripe, which is that the elastic holders in the top left and right corners tend to push on the power and volume buttons if you're not careful, but this is not a very big deal.

I've looked at other cases for the Nook Color and this one is definitely my favorite. It's inexpensive, looks very posh and protects the Nook well. Recommended.

I have been using this case for over a week and I love it. For the price it is the best I found and it provides alot of protection. I also bought a black neoprene case for the nook that I use with this. I tend to be pretty rough on my electronics so I like as much protection as possible. I recommend this to anyone who wants a great case for a great price.

With this case, it is just like reading a traditional book with fancy hard cover. I just love the feel of the leather in my hand. The design is very simple. Nothing gets in the way or blocks the screen. I also love the pockets where I can put a credit card so that I can go to Starbucks without carrying a wallet and still have the nook to read. Great buy.

I should have followed other reviewers advice regarding the design. Do not purchase,this case causes nothing but problems due to those elastic corners. The elastic forces the power button on my nook to depress ,shutting it off and keeping the button depressed. I cannot use this cover as it will damage the power button. The quality of the leather is great for the price,however a moot point if it renders your expensive nook color unuable and could possibly void the warranty.

This holder is of a particularly poor design. The straps designed to hold the unit in place are placed directly over the power and Volume buttons located on the sides. the Elastic straps constantly change the volume settings. the back muffles the speaker so that music and Pandora are truly only useful when used wit either headphones or speakers. The side pockets are a nice addition, but overall construction seems flimsy, and leaves one with the feeling that this was not designed as a protective holder, and is mainly for aesthetic value only. I would not recomend this cover to any future perspective buyers.

The price was decent on this cover and I love the fact that it has cardholders on the side. It has a nice, firm leather outer casing and overall, I love the case. However, I ended up returning it because of a small flaw that I couldn't overcome: The straps that hold it in cover the power and volume buttons on the top. You can still press the buttons through the straps, but it becomes difficult and awkward.



Granted, as a reading device, you won't use those buttons all too frequently, but I use my Nook Color as a full android tablet device, so I found myself constantly trying to access the buttons.



If they could modify the design to make it more like the B&N made covers, this would be an awesome buy. - Boxwave Corporation - Case - Cover - Covers
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