5 comments about Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (6 meters).

1. People complain a lot about monster cables being over-priced, not worth it, etc etc. They also say that when it comes to hdmi cables that if the signal transfers that it is just 1's and 0's and that if it transfers at all there's no difference and it either works, or doesn't work. If you didn't notice these are speed rated cables and if you really want to test the difference run something extreme on them. Your crappy tv service sending out 720p or lower, and your gaming system isn't really going to feed the kind of bandwidth that this cable can handle. The average consumer doesn't have their hands on high end source material so I can understand that. I also admit these cables can be a bit pricey, and are pushed on consumers, but they are well worth it in the long run. They are more durable, future-proof, and well made then any other cable I've had my hands on. I just had Monster speaker cables replaced because a tip broke, not only did they replace the broken cable, they replaced every speaker cable I had of that kind. They also upgraded all of them by about 40 dollars each per cable to newer and better cables. If you ask me that's service. I don't see why people would want to spend all this money on their equipment and then use some rundown no-name cables between them. The point is this is a great cable. Make sure when it comes to Monster cables to shop around, especially on amazon. They do bloat the price a lot in stores.



2. Just go to monoprice and get a good quality hdmi cable for a fraction of the price. Monster had a slight edge back in the analog days...now in the digital day all they have is a lot of peeps money...



3. I was hesitent about spending the extra money for this cable. For the extra money why worry if the cable will be good enough. this is one of the best. Glad i went with the Monster.



4. I bought this as part of a wiring scheme for FiOS to go with my Samsung 52" HDTV (WOW, BTW!). I wanted to run two cables from where my FiOS box and Blu-Ray are expected to go, out the wall and back in behind the TV. This was great cable for running. I felt no apprehension when I had to give it a tug to get just a lttle more through to reach the HDTV connector. Neither FiOS nor the Blu-ray have arrived yet, but - lacking a DVR - we've been able to download shows on my laptop and pipe them via these cables to the HDTV. Great! I live near an airport and had to run the cable near the electrical wiring. The supreme insulaton on these cables seems to keep out any and all interference. BTW: I'm pulling in HDTV broadcast (air) channels with rabbit ears!



5. Needed a longer cable from my projector to the AV unit. After reading tons of reviews and watching a bunch of video on the Monster site I can't say for sure that I needed to spent this much on a cable. I do believe there is some truth in what they show regarding how digital data is moved in a cable. In the end I was able to install my new projector and the quality of the picutre from Blu-Ray in HD is great. If I was only going a couple of feet from a unit to a TV then I would consider a cheaper cable, but for 35ft I didn't want to take a chance on having problems. The price on Amazon was the best around, so in the end it cost me less than the shorter Monster cable I brought a few years back that was not as good of quality.

No comments about Mini-DVI to VGA Female Adapter Cable - iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4.

3 comments about Monster Cable SS2RF Monster Standard RF Splitters For CATV Signals 2-Way RF Splitter.

1. I purchased two Monster splitters to replace some RadioShack brand splitters I had on my home cable TV setup. One splitter resides outside my house splitting the cable between two TVs and the other splitter is inside splitting my TV and DVD player inputs.
   
   I had replaced a few other components (cables) due to a less than perfect signal on the lower band stations (Channels 2 thru 6) and a couple of other stations on the higher end of the spectrum.
   
   The new splitters made a difference. The low channels are now perfectly clear. I swapped the old and new splitters around in various combinations, but found that the two Monster cables produced a slightly better signal when just one was used and a great signal when they were used in unison. The splitters being replaced where not old, so it appears these Monster splitters made a difference.
   
   Unless you have a need (satellite TV) I would stick with the Monster standard splitter and not spend extra money on their "premium" splitter. The premium model is about twice the price. The gold plating content is the same and its only the frequency range that is associated with satellite TV that would matter to you with the premium model.
   
   So:
   
   Cable TV: buy the Monster standard.



2. A Time Warner Tech told me that in order to get good reception from the lower and upper channels I needed a good quality splitter, not the cheap ones that you can get at Radio Shack (which I had used). Suspicous, I researched this and boy was he telling the truth! The SS2RF provided much better clarity and got rid of the distortion that I assumed was the fault of the cable provider. Definitely worth the extra money when you consider how much you already have invested in your AV equipment.



3. If you are one of the "unlucky" that lives in an apartment or dont feel like shelling out the money to have a "DEDICATED" cable line running to each room (from the outside box) then a splitter will be neccassary. Even if you have a dedicated line, you might want to use one for picture in picture. Problem is the more you split, the more signal you lose, and this can degreade picture quality and internet speed. I have five different splits needed, four for TV, and one for internet, and even though my picture was pretty clear, my internet connection was getting lost sometimes, so I decided to upgrade my splitters. The cable company supplied me with ONE 2 way 1GHZ "Regal Splitter" and ONE 3 way 1GHZ "Extreme" Splitter. I decided to upgrade these to the 2 and 3 way Monster Standard 1GHZ splitter. (please stay away from the higher end, 2GHZ Monster Splitters, unless you have Satilite. The Monster Standard 1GHZ is more then suffience for Digital Cable, Basic "Analog" Cable, Internet, and HD TV. When I changed the splitters, I found the picture to be more Crisp w better colors and Detailing, and the HD never looked better. My cable modem has yet to lose its connection and my downloads are faster. Mind you, if you are having lousy reception problems, and you have a cheap splitter, and you change to this, and it doesnt work, chances are its the outside line, so have that checked first, before you drop the money on splitters. The simple call to the cable company (some charge a small fee) could be all you need. But if you are like me, and already have a decent picture, but with minor picture flaws, or lose you internet connection, try upgrading to these, as always Monster delivers, and their "Standard" products are all you need, even if its cables, they are more then sufficent

5 comments about iSkin Silicon Case for iPod touch (Black).

1. Excellent product. Great looks and protection. Perserves the look of the Touch without hiding it.



2. This item arrived a bit scratched with a couple of dead pixels. I'm otherwise enjoying it, but it's a slippery devil. Dropped it behind my nightstand once and dented the case, but it still seems to work fine. I just wish Apple would provide some software a little less crappy than iTunes.



3. The clip was cut in half yesterday, only 2 months of use, the plastic clip is easy to be broken in half. Now, I only have the case with it.



4. This is my second iSkin purchase-I had bought one last year for my 2nd Gen iPod Nano. I new that the silicone sleeve would attract dust but I didn't care so much because I knew it would do its job.
   
   It protects the iPod touch from shock and scratches. There are only two things that annoy me.
   
   1. Dust gets inside the outline of the front cover. I have to dig with something thin to get it out
   
   2. The protective film that goes on the screen creates bubbles. I had a hard time putting it on and getting rid of them.
   
   All in all, I think it does a pretty good job for $18. It definitely keeps the iPod in mint condition.



5. Before my iPod touch, I owned a 4G 20 gig iPod with click wheel. The first case I bought for that one was an iSkin. It was a good investment for my old iPod and I find that this new version is pretty decent as well. The thought of dropping my iPod and damaging it terrifies me, so I try to look for shock absorption in any case I buy. While this case isn't perfect in that regard, I feel that it does offer some drop protection. The best feature of this case is probably the unique screen protector - it's antiglare AND it DOESN'T SHOW FINGERPRINTS! Amazing and well worth the purchase.
   I also have the Belkin leather folio for the touch and, as much as I like that case for it's shock absorbing/protective qualities, it seems to prevent me from touching the corners of the screen (bad for typing and playing with apps.)
   
   If you want a case with a belt clip, don't buy this one. iSkin belt clips have always been fragile and sort of useless.

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5 comments about Targus TSB212 15.4 Sport Standard Backpack - Platinum/Black.

1. I choose this backpack because photos in the amazon did show me many spaces for each item, specially a space for my lapto of 13 inches, one space for cables and mouse, one for pens or pencils, one for CD's/DVD's and other items.
   
   I'm very happy for this backpack. If you want to have your hands available this backpack is the solution.



2. Definitely the best backpack I've ever owned. Lots of space, comfort, and durability. Plus, it looks nice. Great slot for laptop and cell. A must buy for anyone lugging a ton of pounds on a daily basis.



3. I bought this backpack before heading off to live in another country, where I used it both for commuting to work with a laptop, and for clothes for weekend trips. It did fine for both purposes. Now I use it 5 days a week to carry a laptop to and from work.
   
   Unlike another reviewer, I don't have any issue with where or how the laptop is stored. It seems well protected to me, and this bag has dropped from table height several times with no laptop problems. I put files or paperwork in the same compartment as the laptop. Not sure why anyone would put loose paperclips in there, since there are smaller compartments for that kind of stuff.
   
   Overall, this bag is really not showing any signs of wear after all my use during the past 18 months. No zipper issues, no fraying fabric, nothing. I have been very pleased with my purchase, and if I lost it tomorrow I'd go buy another without hesitation.



4. I bought the first (?) generation of this bag when I found myself working a project that took me to the UK frequently. It's a good mobile office -- carries laptop & accessories, papers, books etc. and is comfortable to haul around and quite durable. This version is a notable improvement on the first, with more small outer compartments for organizing smaller items and *two* expandable mesh pockets for water bottles etc. Zippers are reliable and have overlarge pulls, laptop sleeve is well padded, well done throughout.
   
   It doesn't exactly look like a businessman's backpack; if you're concerned about 'professional image', it might not be for you.



5. I personally don't care about the laptop section placement. I don't slam my pack on the ground with heavy items on top of it.
   
   For me this was a great purchase. I really like the number and different sizes of compartments, allowing me to store a variety of electronics and other items and still easily access them. Everything that I carry with me on a daily basis has a convenient and accessible place to reside.
   
   I find the bag to be extremely comfortable. I have tried numerous bad in this price range and this is one of the more comfortable.
   
   All in all I would say this was a purchase worth the money I spent and would reccomend it to others

1 comments about Hisonic Boom Microphone Tripod Stand, PL102.

1. We bought 4 mic stands for our church's new year party, they worked great, most importantly, they are inexpensive.

No comments about DSI MacBook Rubber coating Cover Case Black, 13.3".

2 comments about Kensington SmartTip Pack for Apple iPod (includes tip J3) 22019.

1. Fits nicely onto the Kensington power block. The fit is snug and secure enough not to fall off and get lost.



2. Concidering the alternatives, this just simply isn't worth it. Yes, perhaps if you already have the power adapter, all you need is this tip. But in order to use this with your laptop, you need the Y-adapter for an additional $30. There are just too many cheaper, less bulky ipod charging options out there. I just did not find this to be worth the price. However, it is well constructed and works fine.

1 comments about SanDisk Replacement Battery for Sansa c200 Series MP3 Players.

1. SanDisk Sansa c200 Series Replacement Battery This arrived in a slighly insulated package (small bubble pack) and the package looked like it had been run over with a truck - black tire marks, or marks left by the automatic sorting machines.
   Battery has only about half expected life, but it is out of the box now and most likely they will not take back. Seems like they could have packed better. I have had paper books packed better from Amazon, and am disappointed that they didn't do a better job with this piece of delicate equipment.