5 comments about Apple 3rd Generation iPod Nano Crystal Case or iPod Nano 3rd Generation / 3G / 3rd Gen 4GB 8GB.

1. This thing cracked a lil when i took it out but its holdin up ok



2. No disappointment here. Item was exactly as described. Arrived on time and in perfect condition. I had purchased it previously for $15.99 then found it online for $4.99. Needless to say, I returned my previous purchase and will order from this company again.



3. The case is very bad. It is imposible to get off of my ipod and it makes it hard to use the clickwheel



4. I love the crystal case. The only problem is I can't hook it onto anything. Perfect if you just want to put the ipod in a pocket.



5. i got my case and i love it. the hard case is just what i needed. i have dropped my ipod a few times since i got the case and it has held up great.

5 comments about Epson T5570-M Print Pack for Epson PictureMate Printers.

1. This print pack MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE with the PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you should order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints OR the T5845-M for 100 matte prints.
   
   If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) such as the T5846 or T5845-M packs - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and "270" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.
   
   For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:
   * T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A
   * T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8
   * T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4
   * T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU
   * T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6
   * T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQ
   
   For 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU
   
   The low rating isn't so much a reflection on the product as it is on the product's packaging. The manufacturer, Epson, knows that it has more than one type of Picturemate system on the market and that the cartridges are not compatible across all Picturemate models - yet the packaging does not state anywhere with which models the print pack is or isn't compatible. This oversight could be easily fixed by adding information to the packaging.



2. This print pack MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE with the PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you should order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints OR the T5845-M for 100 matte prints.
   
   If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) such as the T5846 or T5845-M packs - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and "270" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.
   
   For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:
   * T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A
   * T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8
   * T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4
   * T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU
   * T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6
   * T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQ
   
   For 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38
   * T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU
   
   The low rating isn't so much a reflection on the product as it is on the product's packaging. The manufacturer, Epson, knows that it has more than one type of Picturemate system on the market and that the cartridges are not compatible across all Picturemate models - yet the packaging does not state anywhere with which models the print pack is or isn't compatible. This oversight could be easily fixed by adding information to the packaging.



3. I love printing photos on matte paper and was extremely happy to see Epson offered them. Photos look awsome on this paper. The look as if a professional photo lab had printed them.



4. Cannot tell you how happy I was to find the "Matte" paper for my Epson PictureMate. I have always preferred "Matte" photos, and this paper does a wonderful job.



5. Nice deal bundled like it is. After having gone through several packs I have found that you will run out of the paper before you run out of the ink. Buy some extra paper to take full advantage of the ink.

5 comments about Contour Design iSee Case for iPod nano 3G (Clear).

1. The case does what it is supposed to do. It does not add much weight or thickness to the ipod nano. It is easy to put on and take off. I like that you can take the belt clip off or leave it on. I felt like the cover over the click wheel was not going to stay, but so far so good.



2. I had purchased this item from an Apple store, on the recommendation of one of the clerks there. It comes in the over-packaging that seems typical of Apple-related products. Once you liberate everything, there are five pieces: a hard, clear plastic front face, two hard, clear plastic rear faces (one for use with the belt clip, the other without), a circular rubbery protector for the click wheel, a belt clip, and a hard plastic disk that (apparently) can be used to plug the holes in the rear face plate that is meant for use with the belt clip. You have two choices: assemble with the smooth back (no belt clip) or use the back with the holes for the clip. Actually, even if you don't plan using the belt clip, you might as well assemble it that way, as it's very difficult to get the two halves apart once you snap them together. Also, the flexible dock port protector is only attached to the belt clip face. The assembly instructions are mostly about how to insert the click wheel protector, and they get that part wrong (insert the protector with the larger ridge facing outward, not inward). Assembly is actually straightforward once you sort out where all the pieces go: 1) insert the click wheel protector from the inside (ridge facing out), 2) snap on the back (with the belt clip holes), and 3) either attach the belt clip or the disk that fills the belt clip holes if you're not using the clip. At this point your iPod is well protected. However in use there are several drawbacks. The dock port protector gets in the way when you plug in the docking connector and pushes up on the connector. Connectors don't like sideways forces and over time this could lead to a failure of the connector. Another problem is they didn't leave enough clearance around the headphone jack. Normal-sized earbud cables seem to be OK, but I had also bought a Griffin SmartShare headphone splitter cable to use with my iPod. But there's not enough clearance around the jack to plug in the splitter cable, which has a larger-sized plug housing. This product's going back.



3. Excellent, slim profile case. Read other reviews about how to open it as it is not self evident at first. My third party earphones click in fully--something other cases didn't allow. Like that the back clip can be detached. Protection over click wheel works well. Protection over the charger access port stays attached so you don't lose it. It can be a little hard to reach the hold button, but easy if you have long fingernails. But this seems in part to be an issue with the 3G Nano's smaller button. But I have managed with short fingernails--so it takes me an extra second to search it out. Worth it for the rest of the features this case provides.



4. I have my Nano 3G attached to my car stereo and wanted something to protect it from get moving about in the glove box. This is perfect. The opening in the bottom means it plugs conveniently to the stereo. I like it so much that I've also purchased the 2G version.



5. I purchased this case shortly after buying my Nano. It is a very good case. It protects the Nano from scratches and it even protected it when I accidentally dropped my new Nano from about a 3 ft. drop. Overall, good product. The only issue I have with it is that the scroll wheel protector makes it harder to navigate through the menus or control volume.

2 comments about Arm, 9 Extension, Lx, Charcoal Black.

1. La descripcion del producto corresponde a la realidad y el servicio de entrega fue perfecto.



2. I bought the Ergotron desk arm and extension at the same time, so I cannot compare with and without. However, from what I can see, having an extra extension is well worth the $25. It is an exact copy of the include arm segment, and the addition of another segment adds 6-8" of distance. Now I can have the Ergotron arm perched near the edge o my desk and reach out over my bed so I can watch movies in it. I would not hesitate to suggest buying this if you are getting the Erogtron LX. Adds ALOT of flexibility to wear you can put the LCD.

5 comments about Invisible Shield Classic Shield Case for iPod nano 3G--Full (Clear).

1. I agree with the other reviewer who emphasized the importance of following the instructions. I must also add that patience and attention to detail are key. For the uninitiated or those who hate reading instructions, there are videos on the net that show the proper procedure. Here's my experience:
   
   I found that the device should be cleaned very well with a 50/50 water/alcohol mixture and a microfiber (lens cleaning) cloth. If you use a paper towel or your shirt, you're more likely to leave dust and lint on the device. After it's been cleaned and all the finger grease, etc. has been removed, the activation spray should be applied generously to the "sticky" side of the film and your fingers. Once set into place, just squegee all the liquid away and let it dry overnight. Ideally, one should apply the Invisibleshield to a new Nano so there won't be any scratches on the mirrored back - unfortunately mine was used for quite some time and already had some fine scratches...nevertheless, it is now well-protected.
   
   I've used Invisible Shield products on other devices with great success and this one for the Nano is no exception: it does not affect any functions, makes the Nano "nonslip" and scratch-free, is removable, and has a lifetime guarantee to boot. What's not to like?



2. If you want your nano protected, this is the product to get. After placing the invisible shield it will never be scratched. The only problem about the IS is that its kinda frustrating to put on.



3. I have this stuff on all my gadgets (where applicable).
   I can carry my iPod in my pocket with change and keys, cary in the glove box, lay it beside me on the concrete at pool, with no worry of scratching the screen or the chrome on the back.
   
   FYI, you will pay almost double buying it from the manufactures website, get it on Amazon.



4. I have used this product twice, with mixed results. The first time I used it was on an ipod I gave someone as a gift. Although the application is tedious and can be very tricky, we were pleased with the results.
   
   I recently purchased a new ipod for myself and bought the shield product again. However, I had a terrible time installing the shield piece that fits over the screen. Although the instructions say that micro-bubbles will "work themselves out" after a period of time, they did not. It never did clear up over the display screen. Very frustrating. However, I was delighted to learn that the shield product is removable, even after application (go to the product web site for those instuctions).
   
   In the future, I would only buy this product for a device that was going to be used very frequently without a case (such as a cell phone). Since I keep my ipod in a case with a screen shield almost all of the time, I have decided it is not worth the frustration to deal with the shield product. However, if you do not keep your ipod/mp3 player in a case, I would recommend this product. I just hope they make the application process much easier in the future, so that users can achieve more consistent results.



5. This product works as advertised. The installation took some patience's. It took me approximately 1/2 hour to apply it to my nano but, the instructions were accurate and it helped to see it being applied on their website. It is very important to let it sit 24 hours after application before using the device.

5 comments about Garmin Serial Port Cable for eTrex Compact GPS (010-10206-00).

1. I own a Sony VAIO computer. In the computer, there are no ports to put in this cord. Ended up buying something for [money] to convert it to a USB connection. Then, I couldn't find a program that would be able to send and receive data to my eTrex GPS via a USB port. Was definitely a hassle.



2. I started to give this thing 1 star, but I realized that it's not the cable's fault that Microsoft Windows is annoying. The cable is what it is, and once you have a free serial port, it works fabulously.
   
   That said, it may be a huge frustration to free up a serial port if Windows says it is "busy." If you have a Palm, a Windows CE device, some other PDA, a camera, or anything else that connects or has ever connected to your serial port, you may have to go through your whole computer looking for software and hardware that is 'using' that connection, before this will work.
   
   Once I convinced Windows that nothing else was using the serial port, I have been able to connect my eTrex to everything I needed: Garmin upgrade software, Easy GPS, Geocacher's Swiss Army Knife, and Google Earth. Being as this is your only PC interface cabling choice when you have an eTrex, it's great that it works, and it's important that we all acknowledge that it does work. But in this case, three stars is like a C grade in school: "OK, it just exactly/barely meets expectations."
   
   It would get 5 stars if it was an eTrex-to-USB cable -- but then Garmin would not make another chunk of cash by selling the serial-to-USB adapters required to attach these GPS units to laptops & other computers where a serial connection is not possible.



3. Perhaps is a expensive cable, specially if you don't earn dollars, but it is perfect to complete Google Earth software.
   I tried it in my contry, Costa Rica, and I am very happy with the results.



4. Product slides into place quickly and works exactly as described. Cable is long enough to conveniently use the GPS real time with a mobile computer.



5. The cable works as it should. Just be careful to note that this needs a Serial port connection at your computer. My laptop on which I made my map and waypoints doesn't have one, only USB connections. Luckily I have an older desktop with a serial port and transferred my work there to download it to the eTrex. I've heard of a serial-to-USB converter cable, that would allow you to connect to a USB port, but I've had no experience with one.

2 comments about Brother DK-1209 Small Address Paper Label Roll.

1. In my opinion this label size is the best of the lot, not too big not to small.



2. 800 labels per box, great size for address labels and other uses. Check around for prices - tremendous range ($12-24) per box. Most economical label size for QL-500.

5 comments about GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY GarageBand Microphone Cable 3105-XLR.

1. This is a very high end cable. Very nice material and superior connectors. Could get by with a cheaper cable, but this is the best of the best.



2. This product does exactly what it's supposed to: connect an XLR microphone to your computer's 1/8 jack (sound card) or any other connector that requires an 1/8 input (for example, the iMic, which is also awesome). I've had no problems with it.



3. I'm surprised I've been unable to find a similar cord elsewhere. The signal through the cable/preamp/mic is very clean. Good product, feels durable like it will last for many recordings unlike other cheap mic plug adapters.



4. It works great. It does what it's supposed to do. I just wish it were a little bit longer.



5. I bought this to play my mp3 player into mic amplification equipment. It works great for the purpose. Great quality cable.

5 comments about Phlilips SJM3151 Universal Remote for iPod.

1. El mando del que trato añade a la función de mando universal la de controlador de un Ipod.
   Como mando universal para Audio y Video funciona a la perfección, pero lo más interesante es que mediante la botonera podemos manejar los distintos menús del Ipod visualizándolos en una pantalla pequeña pero suficiente. El volumen, el avance y retroceso rápidos y el salto de canción se gobiernan también desde la unidad.
   Las conexiones al amplificador estéreo o av se realizan mediante un jack con tres RCA de salida y también dispone de una salida S-Video. A pesar de la aparente falta de "exquisitez audiófila" de las salidas de sonido y vídeo la transmisión está libre de ruidos y desempeña su función como el más caro de los cables High End (quien piense lo contrario tiene opciones mucho más caras, gástese el dinero como le plazca y explique a sus amistades que suena mejor).
   
   Funciona a la perfección con un Ipod Classic, a pesar de indicar lo contrario en el embalaje.
   
   En definitiva, una opción muy interesante, y creo que única por su versatilidad, para integrar el reproductor portátil por excelencia en nuestro sistema de Alta Fidelidad.



2. I was at first disappointed with this product. It worked with my satellite receiver, my tuner, my TV, my DVD player -- everything except my iPod! After lots of plugging and unplugging of cables (and gnashing of teeth...), I finally contacted Phillips customer support. They recommended that I return the product for replacement. Amazon is amazing when it comes to replacing defective products. They shipped out a new one immediately, I returned the defective one, and now I'm controlling my iPod -- along with all of the other gadgets -- with one remote. Gotta love that!



3. Let's dispense with the bad:
   
   1) Could use a back light.
   2) Better to think of this as a remote for your iPod, and not as a universal remote for all your other home theater equipment. If you need the latter, look at something like a Harmony remote.
   
   Now with the good:
   
   If you have a home theater system, plus speakers in other locations attached to the system, this is a great remote. I have a complicated home theater system, but I also have speakers in the back yard and in a reading room. The only time I listen to my iPod is when I'm in one of these other areas (if I'm in front of the main system I will play the better sounding CDs, thank you very much). This remote allows me to control the iPod almost as well as if the iPod were in my hands. Headphones stink. They either sound bad, are uncomfortable, or both. I can sit back in a comfortable chair, or by the pond, and listen to music over quality speakers, and not get my lazy butt out of the chair just because the record industry subjected me to another crummy song put on an album as filler (yes, I know I could take those songs off the iPod, but I have a large collection, and, as stated previously, I'm lazy).



4. I was looking for an RF remote control that would allow me to control my IPOD from my backyard (for play on yard speakers). This product is perfect. I have my IPOD permanently docked at my stereo (inside) and with this remote I can search (poolside) through all my songs (by artist, playlist, etc), play, adjust volume, etc. Highly recommended. Especially for someone who has a dedicated stereo for a backyard that is remotely located.



5. If you want to listen to your playlists the way you made them, forget this product.
   For some unknown reason it will take all the songs on your playlist and rearrange them in alphabetical order. Even if you make the list up of albums, it will rearrange all the songs on the list. When I called Phillips tech support, they told me this couldn't be true. Then the tech support person put me on hold and tried it out. She came back on the line saying I was right and there was no way to correct the problem.
   
   Except for this problem, which to me is major, it works very well.

No comments about Belkin 15.4-Inch Neoprene Pixilated Sleeve (Black/Light Gray).