2 comments about Laptop Backpack Blk/orange.

1. It didn't have a very good description, but it does fit my 17" laptop even though it is intended for a 15.4 " laptop. The shoulder straps are very comfortable and it has excellent padding in the back.



2. the product dont has a good description..but it look so good in the pic..so i researched on the web for more details..i found none. So i trust in the only review available.
   yesterday i recieve the backpack and i can tell you this..is a great back, it feels so confort in your back, big enough for your laptop, accesories and even more stuff..like a camera, a bottle for water, cd and even more. It look like a common backpack..you know like for traveling..which is perfect for me cuz is quite insecure the zone where i live and i dont want to show off the laptop around.
   buy it with confidence. is a great bag.
   I almost forgot, it has a good manufacturing quality and is waterproof.
   Soon i'll upload more pics.

5 comments about Media Carousel Plus, Black Special Edition.

1. I got it on Christmas.After 10 minutes and 31 discs loaded it stopped working and started blinking 505.
   Restarting didn't fix the problem.I had great trouble getting my already loaded CDs out again.
   One of the worst Christmas presents I ever got.



2. I received this as a gift. It holds 150 CDs or DVDs (or combination of both) in an upright position just like a slide projector. There is a simple interface that allows you to name each disc and then add comments (or key words) about the content of the disc. You can then search the carousel by key word to retrieve the disc you are in need of.
   
   The downside is that I had hoped it would call up the actual disc content and display it on my screen. But it doesn't do that. It simply locates the disc and serves it up to you so that you can take it out of the carousel and put it into your disc drive. Now, for me that is still very necessary and helpful since I have a slew of discs. The only other con is that it is very large - about 14" x 14" and about 6 or 7 inches tall. WAY bigger than I envisioned it to be.
   
   The pros are that you can daisy-chain them together and stack them up to hold a ridiculous amount of information, including movies and music collections. The other pro is that it makes it so much faster for me to find the disc I need. The more key words you add to the description, the better your results will be when searching. There is also a handy management form that you can fill in so you can do a quick disc retrieval from the physical form as opposed to using the search function (and you can print it out from the provided software if you are not interested in writing it out long-hand).
   
   Another pro is that there is a lock on the carousel so that little hands can't access your stuff. VERY GOOD cuz I tell ya, my boys were completed fascinated with this thing. It lights up like a disco when the carousel spins. LOL
   
   So there ya go. If you're thinking you need to get all your discs off your desk and into a handy, searchable database, this is a great solution.



3. This product is useless. It costs $200, lights up and spins discs around. Just buy a disc case... Additionally, once you realize it's useless and try to send it back, you have to pay for your own shipping. This was an expensive mistake.



4. In quick summary - all four machines I have purchased over three months have failed within one day to one week. Horrible mechanisms and poor drives have made for a nightmare dealing with these machines. Please contact me if you have any questions about these wretched devices as I would hate to have anyone go through buying these - all of my employees wish for any other machines except these.
   
   In addendum (May 2008) - another machine we had purchased failed after two months (mechanism and ejection)...possibly for a low usage turnstile this might be an option for you - but store owners that are looking for high usage storage - not a recommendation.
   
   Added (June 2008) - another machine has begun to fail daily now. They might work great for low usage but assuredly not for daily usage/store distribution type.



5. I have two of these and have owned them for almost two years. They have both operated flawlessly and have been extremely reliable. I use them in conjunction with software from [...] to store DVD movies. I will be buying a third one today, which is why I'm here writing a review.
   
   Apparently, some people have received machines with jammed motors. I've read some web sites with instructions on how to free up the jammed motor, resolving the issue; it seems to be pretty easy. Just remove the cover and then gently but firmly move the carousel clockwise and the jam should clear. Sometimes you might need to help it along with a screwdriver or pliers, but once the jam is cleared, the carousel will work fine.

5 comments about Double-sided Mini Rewritable DVD-RW for Sony Handycam®.

1. I am disappointed that XBOX 360 or other DVD players cannot read the video clips I took. I have a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD 403.



2. I highly recommend this product. It has done a great job recording and I will definitely use this product more. Thanks for your time and speedy delivery.



3. in that the disc only recorded on both sides for a short time. an error message appeared that the second said could not be use to record after about 4 or 5 uses.



4. i bought 2 . first one gave reading error after recording about 10 times, the other still ok.



5. work very good with Sony camcorder, don't use Memorex brand, that brand will give your camcorder problem

5 comments about Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones.

1. The cable that runs between the L and R earphones develops an intermittent connection within weeks of purchase or repair. I own 4 pairs and they're all bad at the moment! I've spent over $60 getting these repaired over and over again but they continue to go bad. It doesn't matter how durable and solid the construction is if you use a poor quality cable. I never used to have a problem with the cable, just in the last 2-3 years or so since they switched from a glossy cable to a matte cable. Surely I'm not the only one with this issue. In any case I'll be selling mine after getting them repaired again.



2. 
   I bought two sets of Pro 4AA phones in 1974 (yes, that's right, 34 years ago). They both still work well. The only problem I have had is that one set fell and a piece broke on the headband, requiring a quick and sloppy repair with duct tape. With proper care (don't drop on concrete) they just go on and on.
   
   When they were introduced in the 1970s, they quickly became a standard in recording studios of the time, as well as audiophile stereo setups. If you look at still pix and videos in studio settings from that time, you will often see Pro 4AAs. You might also notice that they have a mounting point on one side for a microphone boom, as they could be used for many professional tasks that required a mic.
   
   They are not "portable" in the current sense of the word, nor were they considered to be then. They are large and somewhat heavy. The original portable sound systems, Sony's "Walkman" series audio cassette decks, were not on the scene yet, so there wasn't much need for lightweight, portable headphones. They were designed for use indoors within a small distance of an audio system.
   
   The main requirement was that headphones do as good a job as possible of replacing good stereo speakers for private listening. Pro 4AAs did that very well. They seal well around the ears, blocking out noise, and creating a nice sonic environment. They have great bass response.
   
   They are comfortable for moderate periods of time if you have good neck muscles - longer if you are laying down with your head on a pillow (one of the favorite positions for listening to music "back then"). The headband is well padded and the earpieces are comfortable, however most people would probably find them a bit of a challenge to wear for long periods of time.
   
   All in all they are great phones with a lot of history. Not many products are well designed enough to stay in the market for nearly 40 years (especially today).



3. The headset came in quickly and is of high quality. The only knock on the headset is it's a little heavier than I would have hoped for the purpose I intended. That's to use it in the field attached to a metal detector...I give it 4 stars.



4. When I was 15 (35 years ago), I was hired by my next door neighbour to stain her garage. With my profits, I went headphone shopping. For around 60 to 70 bucks Canadian, I splurged on a pair of Koss Pro-4AA headphones. Wow! Great bass, terrific highs, fine midrange. I was in love with the sounds enveloping my head. At that time, there was no better headphone in its price range. I still remember when I was 17 and in my first semester of university and was listening to the first album by Deep Purple with the phones on while reading Jane Austin's Emma sprawled out on the chesterfield. Them was the days.
   
   A lot has happened since then. I not only finished reading Jane Austin's Emma, but I actually finished college a few times, got a job, and along the way purchased some other cans: Sennheiser 595, Grado SR-60, and a pair of AKG 271S. I have an Ipod clone and a Total Bithead headphone amp. I use my cans on my regular stereo kit with an Adcom 565 preamp headphone outlet. Each headphone has its virtues and warts. I enjoy them all, but usually listen to the AKG 271S (I listen to a lot of jazz, folk, world music, but also other genres as I teach courses like the sociology of music and popular culture for a living).
   
   Re-evaluating my Koss Pro-4AAs, I'm surprised at how good they sound for a pair of 35 year old headphones! They are still involving, good overall sound, with excellent sound isolation and a snug, vise-like fit. If the darn things weren't so robust (read: a pain in the neck after a while as they are rather heavy) and so tight, I'd probably use them more often. I've been spoiled by the competition (and with the exception of the Grado SR-60s, paid substantially more for the other cans).
   
   The sound of the Pro-4AA's is pretty well balanced--some over emphasis of bass, but that isn't displeasing and is oftentimes welcome (it isn't super accurate like the AKG 271S phones which excell in monitoring music, studio use, and mixing). The bass does get a bit muddy and the overall sound presentation isn't as smooth as the AKG 271S and the Sennheiser 595. The midrange of the AKG 271S is hard to beat. The midrange on the Pro-4AA's holds its own, but is not as smooth and detailed at the AKG. In some ways, the Pro-4AAs are more "musical" than the AKG 271S. The Pro-4AAs are fun to listen to and are very good. The AKG 271S is much more accuate and for me, a better phone for critical listening when I really want to dissect a song. In a sense, the Pro-4AA's are like good home stereo speakers; the AKG 271 sounds like studio monitor speakers. Both have their place in the world, but if it's a party, go with the Koss Pro-4AAs. If you are into analysis or studio work, go with the AKG 271S.
   
   I still like the Pro-4AAs and listen to them every now and then. If you want sealed cans and are on a budget, you'd get an excellent bang for your buck with these headphones. If you don't mind leaking sound, the on the ear, Grado SR-60s are a delight. If you have the lolly and really want an accurate pair of sealed headphones, the AKG 271S is well worth it (don't bother with the MkII version as it really isn't all that different than the original version and is much more expensive). If you just want a pair of musical and involving headphones and want comfort, go with the Sennheiser 595s. Still, for a lot less, you can get the Pro-4AAs and if you are a casual listener the weight and the vise-like grip shouldn't be a detriment.
   
   35 years later, the Koss Pro-4AAs are still viable and a very good pair of cans that can still kick the jams.



5. Holy balls! Best headphones ever. Finally decided to upgrade from my more consumer-grade TD-65's. Did some research, and decided on the 4AA's.
   
   Amazing sound reproduction with the widest range of frequency response! Deep bass, crisp highs. Every CD, Record, MP3/WMA I've run through these have sounded better than ever. I heard things in the music that I had never heard before. Like going from 20-30 vision to 20-15 (If that makes sense)
   
   Durable! Built like a tank! These cans last a lifetime, and if for some reason, they do break, or if a dog chews the cable, KOSS covers these with the industry-leading "No-questions asked lifetime warrantee" Just mail them to KOSS with $6 and you get back a new set!
   
   Amazing noise-cancelling. These industry-leading cans have the best sound-deadening design. The gas-filled cushions block-out ALL NOISE. when worn properly, you hear nothing. It makes plugging your ears seem loud.
   
   Best cans ever, I am tempted to buy another set to show KOSS my appreciation. BOSE and Sennheiser have NOTHING on these phones. Buy them now!

5 comments about Kinamax WCM-NV13 6-LED Infrared Night-Vision 1.3 MP USB 2.0 Webcam with Audio Microphone.

1. This webcam is great for a price under $20.00. Unlike my built in webcam this thing works fine in the dark. Keep in mind the fact that in the dark you will appear to be black and white but more like shades of green. Yes this webcam is adjusted manually. Adjusting the webcam is easy and takes all of a minute. just grab it and twist. I have a built in webcam but it doesn't work once the lights go out. This webcam doesn't care if it is pitch black it will see you, and the transition from lights on to lights off is flawless. When the lights are on the webcam is in color. It only switches the color once the lights go out because of the infrared night-vision element.



2. I was scrolling through amazon and thought about getting a webcam. I chose this webcam not only because of the price but because of all it offered(night vision and microphone). I have used it only a few times but it seems cool to me. I am still learning and trying to figure out all the features but I think it is a good webcam. Some may say the picture is not all that great but it is good for me. To me webcams pictures are not going to be all that spectacular anyway. Well all in all I think that I got my money worth and I recommend it to anyone.



3. For a price this low I was skeptical on the quality before buying but after reading M. Walker "Computer Geek"s review I decided to give it a try. So far I'm satisfied with the performance, especially the dark - IR reception. My top of the line laptop webcam cannot do it yet.
   
   The two things I didn't like:
   1. The CD for the driver was empty, I had to download it from their website.
   2. Image stream can be slow at times especially in the IR mode.
   
   Given that this is dirt cheap for a webcam, I recommend this product highly.



4. I purchased this to use for video conferencing and was greatly disappointed when the color of everyone's hair was neon blue. Not only was the image distorted, the microphone decided to quit working two days later. I knew that I wasn't going to be getting the greatest webcam because of the price but I thought at least it would function for more than 48 hours.



5. Well, it works. If you're going to use it on a Mac with OS X, by the way, download macam, USB webcam support for OS X, from sourceforge. The infrared LEDs work (though it's a bit tricky to figure out at which lighting level they do), and so does the camera. When it gets brighter out, they either switch off, or the camera itself starts looking for regular light and not just infrared. Something like that.
   
   But in any event, it's a pretty cheap camera, so don't expect miraculous picture quality. Yes, it works, and it does night-vision infrared type stuff. Microphone is just as crappy as the picture quality, but it works.

2 comments about AMC 3FT HDMI to HDMI Cables Model HDMI-HDMI1.

1. worked as advertised - I was able to connect the HD receiver to my TV with just this one HDMI cord.



2. Cable works great. I didnt want to buy a cable that cost more than my DVD player. No Need to not at this length.

5 comments about Elgato Eyetv Hybrid (NTSC).

1. Ok...to tell the truth I do not own this product, but I've studied it a lot. The ignorance of many reviewers is bugging me, in 2009 ALL BROADCAST (ANTENNA RECIEVED) channels will be dropped, not analog cable all-together, so this product will not be useless next year, it will be quite useful for the next 5yrs. or so.



2. At first I hesitated buying it - I thought it would be blurry at full screen and not pick up as many channels. But I was pleasantly surprised! I tried it out on my powerbook first with an old rabbit ear antenna that I found laying around the house. I have no room to install a professional outdoor antenna and I am on a budget so I figured I would try this first. It picked up over 38 channels! Once I got my iMac - same thing - 38 channels! The antenna stands on the floor at a 45 degree angle toward the north east (I'm in chicago). I bought an amplified antenna - and it didn't find as many channels. The quality of the shows is amazing - It picks up all HD channels and analog channels that are available in your area. Even on full screen you can sit back and it looks better than on a regular tv. (That may also be contributed by the iMac video card...) It comes with a remote and it also updates a program guide to see what's coming up over the next few days! I have not tried it with a satellite or cable box - so I can't comment on that. But with an antenna, I am very pleased with my purchase. I would highly recommend it - especially to those who don't have a TV in their computer room. It's worth a try and it's a great product!!!



3. I love products that just work out of the box.
   My activation key was blurry but I figured that out .
   This is just a great product. I don't record programs but watching TV on my iMac with EyeTV is great. I like the menu setup and program lineup list. The picture looks very good.
   Setup was 5 minutes.
   Good job Elgato.



4. This thing is awesome! After pluggin it in, and setting up an account on titantv (took about 10 min total) I was recording/watch live tv. The only downfall I've seen so far is that I'm on Comcast, and with the recent channel changes, without me knowing it, I recorded about 7 hours of baseball games instead of the cartoons and sci fi shows I intended. After running setup again, I was back in business. Many complain about how hot it gets, but seriously, how often are you going to touch it? I have mine hooked up to an iMac, and it works great. It's a shame that I cannot record the "cable" HD channels, only the OTA ones, but it's not a huge loss. I'm using this in tandem with a modded xbox running XBMC (which cannot playback HD content anyways) adn it works fantastically. strongly suggest this product!



5. Bought it to use on my macbook pro, didn't really use it that much. After 14 months I had an error that it was connected to USB 1 (which it obviously wasn't). Further investigation & emails to elgato reveal that the unit has failed & as it is more than 12 months old..... tough. I'd be very wary before spending money on this company's inferior products

No comments about 8 Inch VGA/SVGA "Y" Splitter for Twin Video Display.

2 comments about Universal Retractable Stereo Headset, White.

1. This headphone works just like it's supposed to.The sound quality of the headphones is more than adequate. I can comfortably wear them for up to a few hours at a time. Good product!



2. The cord on these headphones extracts to only about 2 feet. It's ridiculous! Nobody wants to be making out with their computer while listening to music, and if you DO want to be doing that... then you should probably going for a nice webcam instead of headphones.

5 comments about Griffin Tempo for Sansa - Armband for E200 series.

1. This armband has turned out to be pretty good. I searched the internet for about an hour, because I wanted to make sure I picked an armband that would be compatible with my mp3 player. The reality is that it can work with an ipod, or mp3 that has a similar design an the one in the picture. I wear it in the gym throughout my workouts, and it works great for me.



2. This arm band is great. Does not slide off my arm. The holdster is secure, and it has a plasic thing to hold the head phone wire



3. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Its heavy duty and holds my E280 in place whenever I go running or play basketball. It gets uncomfortable after an hour but that might just be me because I have skinny arms. Of course if you just wiggle it around once and a while, it feels better to have on for longer periods of time.
   
   Good product for a Great MP3 Player!



4. When I purchased this I was concerned with a previous comment that stated, that the arm band slipped down the guys arm. I just want to say that this is not an issue with anyone that has some definition. All you have to do is use the velcro and tighten the thing up. I don't have a problem with it slipping down at all. This is a good armband that gets the job done.
   
   The negatives-
   
   1. If velcro is not positioned right it will irritate the skin.
   Easy fix adjust the strap.
   
   2. Like a previous person stated the armband is positioned awkwardly so that potentially the mp3 player could slide out, but I tell ya this thing is in their and it has not slid out on me at all. I run with and lift weights and the mp3 player is in their snug. If it does bother then you then you can put the armband backwards.
   
   3. The headphone wire can be held back with an orange slide in piece of plastic. The wire is tough to get in, and it always slips out while I am working out. I think it is pretty useless for vigorous routines. Overall I am satisfied with this product and I would recommend.



5. This armband is great. Fits nice and snug and no concern about coming off. I run the headphone wires up my shirt arm and out the neck so I don't worry about the wires getting in my way or getting snagged on anything. Works good for excercising and doing construction work! If you have an iPod you can find any accesory you want. But for this product, this is the best armband around.