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AUDIO AND VIDEO ACCESSORIES ELECTRONICS
Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Nolan.
The regular list price is $89.95.
Sells new for $19.99.
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No comments about Nolan MINI-2PK Mini Bluetooth Headset Bonus 2-Pack.
Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Incipio.
The regular list price is $19.99.
Sells new for $12.23.
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5 comments about Incipio Orion Sleeve Pouch Case for iPod touch (Black).
- I love this product, fast shipping and exactly what I was looking for.
bought this the 2nd time, love it!!
- this is a slim, stylish pouch for my ipod touch; i like using the touch without a case, this works perfectly.
- I was hoping for a well-made, protective sleeve that allowed me to pop the iPod in my pocket without worry when not in use. I got that and one that is good looking and provides the added help of a pull tab to retreive the unit from the sleeve easily. This is a product I expect to use until it wears out and then buy another as needed over the years.
- I am very unhappy with the product. It is described as having a soft interior, but has a canvas strap that is far from it. I'm worried over time it will scratch the case and screen.
My Ipod will never go in this case.
I'm very disappointed.
- This iPod Touch case is nice & thin, but still sturdy enough that I feel my iPod is protected. It's nice & snug, and I like the tab that allows me to pull the iPod out easily. I'm pleased with it.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Sony.
The regular list price is $49.99.
Sells new for $31.73.
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1 comments about Sony Mdr-Ex75/Slv Ex Earbuds Headphones with 9Mm Hi-Sensitivity Driver (Silver).
- I bought these to replace my EX71s that died a couple days ago. Man, are these an improvement! Why?
1. The sound: These seem to have a much more "real" sound to them. The highs are brighter, without being tinny, and the low end is punchy and tight. To me, these sound as good as, if not better than, the higher-priced Shure, Sennheiser, and Bose buds.
2. The appearance: This set looks much better than the 71s. Not a huge factor in my book, but it may be in yours.
3. The cord: These cords don't tangle as badly as the older Sonys did (but still do a bit more than I'd like...) They also abandoned the one-side-longer-than-the-other design, for the more traditional Y-shape.
4. The buds themselves: The silicone parts actually stay attached to the plastic housing on this model! (a known issue with previous models)
5. The price: The bang for the buck factor on this set is at the top end of the scale. These $40 headphones compete with models 5X to 10X their cost.
What you get:
- 1 pair of headphones w/ medium buds installed
- 1 2' extension cord
- 2 extra sets of silicone buds (sizes Small and Large)
- 1 plastic carrying case
What you won't get:
- Buyer's remorse!
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Midland.
The regular list price is $50.00.
Sells new for $28.82.
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5 comments about Midland AVPH1 Open Face Helment Headset for Midland GMRS.
- The cords provided for the hook-ups are way too long....especially when you are riding a motorcycle....I could wrap them around me twice and still have cord left. It would be very easy to get caught up in these when turning a corner. We returned the item...
- I bought the Midland 15 mile 2 way radios at Best Buy but no one had the headset adaptor to match the radios to our helments so my partner and I could communicate on the bikes when we rode. I found the full helmet headset on Amazon but only needed the connector out of the set to work with the system alread built into the motorcycle helments, after recieving the full set I found that the sound quality from the Midland set was so much better than the 300.00 system I purchased from Yamaha that I switched all of it over to the Midland. Thanks for putting out a high quality product at a reasonable price. This headset is great
- My husband and I purchased the headsets to use on our ATV's. It allows us to each ride at our own pace without having to worry about the other one as we can now keep in contact with each other. We have been very happy with how the headsets work. The sound is clear and crisp. The only flaw that I have found is that the microphone is attached to the helmet with a small velcro pad and the microphone comes loose and falls off. It's not the velcro that comes free, it is the sticky backing. I'm going to use a little contact cement and secure it better. Small problem when overall I'm very pleased with the operation of the headsets.
- I purchased the Midland AVPH1 Open Face Helment Headset for Midland GMRS with a GXT710VP3 radio. The headset delivers great clear sound quality - easy to understand while dirt biking at a high rate of speed -- although that also has to do with the radio as the speakers can only produce what the radio puts out. It was also quite easy to install in my helmet: a typical motocross helmet with open face for goggles and closed, pointed mouth protection. The adhesive backed velcro disk that mounts the mic base to the helmet holds securely -- something I initially doubted. I routed the flexible mic boom in a spiral fashion under the helmet bottom and located the mic right in front of my mouth position. To hold it in place and make it easy to get the helmet on and off without disturbing the headset I drilled two very small holes in the helmet mouth protection and ran a small wire tie in one hole, around the mic boom just behind the mice pickup and back out through the second hole, into the tie clasp and cut it off flush so that there is only the tiny end visible and nothing to catch on. I didn't pull it tight, just snuggish to prevent movement without binding or stressing the boom. As for wires,I didn't want the wire junction where mic, left speaker, right speaker come together hanging down putting tension on the mic mount or wires so I just taped everything to the back of the helmet leaving the one wire with the plug end that goes to the radio harness hanging down off the back. I just used silver duct tape. Some people might object to this type of thing. But I prefer function over some sort of stylish look -- although my helmet is silver, like the duct tape (and Red Green would be proud!). The speakers mounted easily in the ear recesses of my helmet also with a peal and stick adhesive backing velcro pad and the wires routed easily between helmet padding pieces. I cleaned the mounting surface for the speakers and mic mounting points with alcohol first to get a good stick. The speakers have a soft cover and do not hurt my ears (or even touch them much). Although mounting the same set-up in my wife's closed face helmet of different manufacture which had more ear/upper cheek padding required taking the helmet padding piece out, pealing back the cloth and cutting out some foam so that the speaker did not press into her ear and cheek bone. That was not hard either -- about 30 minutes total for her helmet.
The jury is still out on the push to talk switch. I'm glad it was included. However, for dirt biking I did not think it prudent to mount it to the handlebars as intended since falling off would rip the whole thing apart at the plug or elsewhere. So I wrap the push to talk switch around my left thumb, pointing down and a little in on my left thumb so that I can grip the handle grip well, but extend my middle finger and thumb toward each other while still holing on to push the button. Works well. I hold the wiring in place by routing it from the radio (mounted on my belt on the left side toward the back) inside my shirt and body armor, up the back and down the arm and out the inside elbow hole, and along the inside of my forearm. Takes about 2 full minutes to route. But it is nice to be able to communicate with my riding buddies (or wife on easier rides) whereas we had to stop before. If using the VOX function, which also works very well as long as you put in one word you don't intend anyone to hear first (or say "Ahhh for one half second) to get it going. In that case you can just stuff the wires in your pocket and go after running the helmet wire up your back and plugging it in and taping it (for serious riding). I recommend taping the connections anyway to keep crap out of the din connector.
Overall, it's a great setup and great sound quality.
- A friend and I purchased a pair of the Midland headsets for use on a recent 1800 mile motorcycle trip. Performance was excellent with good audio quality. We both ride using ear plugs and volume level was still sufficient even at highway speeds. The open face model worked well with our flip helmets. We used these with a pair of Midland GXT735 radios that provided excellent battery life. We would have preferred to use the VOX feature on the radios but road noise kept setting them off. The push to talk handlebar button that comes with the headset was thus usefull.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Proco.
The regular list price is $12.49.
Sells new for $7.45.
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No comments about Proco SEG-10 Guitar / Instrument Cable 10 ft..
Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By cresyn.
The regular list price is $59.99.
Sells new for $9.99.
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3 comments about Cresyn - Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Metallic Black).
- I first had worries about the Cresyn ear buds just because I have't heard much about it before. But when I first opened it, I liked the sleek metallic design. The pouch was also a perfect size for the ear bugs and easy to carry it around. One thing I really liked about it was the different sizes of the ear buds you can try on. I found the medium size fit very well for my ears.
The sound is not the greatest of all, but for its price, it delivers the sound very well and blocks the noise level to a certain extent. Overall, if you're looking for a cost-effective ear buds, this one will not dissappoint you at all.
- After reading the other review for this product, I was optimistic about getting a good deal for my favorite style of earbud. The only problem is that the sound quality isn't what I was hoping for. My last pair, made by another manufacturer, was awesome, but these lack bass (even with Bass Booster setting on in my iPod). If you're not picky about sound quality, then these should be fine, but if you're hoping for decent sound quality AND affordability, keep looking!
- This is the worst pair of earbuds I have ever purchased ! They are way too big for my ears and the sould quality SUCKED once I got them to fit.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Handstands.
Sells new for $24.99.
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3 comments about Sansa 3 in 1 Fuze Kit (Armband, Travel Case, & Leather-Grained Protective Glove).
- The kit fits the Sansa Fuze fairly well. The protective "sleeve" design is nice in that the belt loop uses Velcro so you don't have to loose your belt to attach the player and case to your belt. Just make sure that the Velcro is good and secure before doing any jumping jacks.
The sleeve is made from a leather-like material and has a protective screen that covers the view-screen for protection.
The hard-shell travel case is nice, has the SandDisk name on it and has a slot inside where you can store small ear buds. The case is nice because it's so small and can fit easily into a pocket or bag.
- This is one of the best investments you can make towards your Sansa, this case just overall out performs anything else available on the market today. It comes with a leather case that goes directly on your Sansa, this case is very soft and has velvet like inside to avoid any scratching. It also has a flap attached to the back that is Velcro on one side to allow you to use the arm band. It stays firmly on your arm and will not jump around while working out. In my opinion the best part of this product is the other case that comes in this package. It has got a hard outer shell that zips up around your Sansa. It has cushioning on the inside in case you drop your Sansa. This is the kind of case that you feel comfortable putting your investment in and then throwing it in the bottom of your back pack and not having to worry about it.
- The leather protective glove not a perfect fit. It blocks the headphone jack and have to move the Sansa rightwards to insert jack. The travel case seems a bit deformed so not a good fit for protective glove. Have to exert force to push it in. Good earphone slot. Good protection though. Average purchase. Functional. A bit pricey from BestBuy.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Speck Products.
The regular list price is $62.22.
Sells new for $30.00.
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5 comments about Speck MacBook Pro 15" See-Thru Hard Case - BLUE - Fits all versions of 15" MacBook Pros.
- Great Product protects my unit pretty good! The only thing not content with that it doesnt have an open area to check the battery level button on the bottom.
- This is a fantastic piece for your Macbook Pro. It does a great job protecting it. Just make sure you clean you laptop before you put it on. Because taking it off is a pain in the A$$!!!
- I am very pleased with my Speck hard case. The translucent green gives my Macbook a personal touch and protects it from scratches and nicks from daily use. Installing it was a snap.
- Great protection, perfect fit, easy installation. The only complaint is the color. I have a grey macbook pro so the color doesn't quite pop like a white macbook would.
- This speck case does wonders for the macbook pro visually, but I had some initial problems with it. It didn't quite fit so the back corner chipped off. Also, I was saddened to know that dirt and grime get in your case even though you have a case on it and it scratches the Macbook Pro. It's still pretty good though because I know I'd have way more scratches on it if I didn't have this case on. I hear Incase's new one is also nice and it's softer so it won't scratch. Either one I guess you'll do fine with.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By Taiyo Yuden.
The regular list price is $0.00.
Sells new for $34.94.
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3 comments about Taiyo Yuden - 100 x DVD-R - 4.7 GB 16x - silver - thermal transfer printable surface - spindle - storage media.
- I have used these dics for about a year now and I wont use anything else. The quality is amazing and I have never had a bad disc.
- I've purchased these several times (from the vendor Media Supply)and I've yet to have a problem with a single disc burned. Media Supply's service has been great and the one time I needed to contact their customer support they were excellent and gave me exactly what I needed.
- Haven't had a coaster yet, and even my notoriously-finicky Xbox can read the DVDs (burnt on a Superdrive-equipped Intel Mac). I sort of wish it was easier to tell the front from the back, but otherwise these are nice, clean discs, and quite reliable.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
By PTC.
The regular list price is $49.99.
Sells new for $13.95.
There are some available for $12.99.
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5 comments about HDMI Splitter (1 to 2) Premium Splitter Cable.
- This splitter works well if all you want to split is the video portion of the HDMI signal. If you want the audio as well, skip it, it does not do it.
- This is a very misleading item. The name would have you believe you can split your HDMI connection to two tvs. Wrong it won't work. DO NOT BUY!!!!
- Splitter degrades the signal to the point where it is useless for more than one output. I bought a powered splitter later with better (not perfect) results.
- I needed to split a signal from an HD Tivo to two Samsung LCD TVs. No audio comes thru plus only one TV will show a picture at a time. So the result is less than satisfactory. Yes, it was a $21 gamble incl. shipping ... but that's like 5 gallons of gas!?!
- Video is terrible, tons of static. Video signal is about equal to S-video with a loose wire. Audio crackles and pops horrible distortion. I had this splitter going from my ps3 to my samsung 40 lcd and my panosonic projector. Even with only one receiver on at a time the signal is still horrible. It is so horrible I thought it might damage my screen or projector and took it off. You get what you pay for, if you need to split your HDMI signal you are going to have to buy a powered splitter. I promise you if you care anything about your video quality, you will not be happy with this product.
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Nolan MINI-2PK Mini Bluetooth Headset Bonus 2-Pack
Incipio Orion Sleeve Pouch Case for iPod touch (Black)
Sony Mdr-Ex75/Slv Ex Earbuds Headphones with 9Mm Hi-Sensitivity Driver (Silver)
Midland AVPH1 Open Face Helment Headset for Midland GMRS
Proco SEG-10 Guitar / Instrument Cable 10 ft.
Cresyn - Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Metallic Black)
Sansa 3 in 1 Fuze Kit (Armband, Travel Case, & Leather-Grained Protective Glove)
Speck MacBook Pro 15" See-Thru Hard Case - BLUE - Fits all versions of 15" MacBook Pros
Taiyo Yuden - 100 x DVD-R - 4.7 GB 16x - silver - thermal transfer printable surface - spindle - storage media
HDMI Splitter (1 to 2) Premium Splitter Cable
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