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AUDIO AND VIDEO ACCESSORIES ELECTRONICS
Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Memorex.
The regular list price is $19.99.
Sells new for $7.87.
There are some available for $7.00.
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5 comments about Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x Data CD-R Media (50-Pack Spindle).
- I used 10 of them, and they all works well! I'm glad to get 50 CDs in such a good price and they can burn well!
- I've used Memorex & Sony CD-R's for many years to store & archive my photographs. Memorex has been a thorn in my side. Initially, the CD-R's accept the files without a glitch, as reviewing the burning process to make sure everything went well is common practice of mine.
However, within a couple months, it never fails, there is at least a handful of Memorex CD-R's that become unreadable, and I end up losing between 50 to 168 images.
I've read numerous articles on why this happens. Some believe it's my burner, while some think it's my software, and others say it's even the images that are defective. Please!!!
My burner & software are working perfectly...never having a problem with Sony discs (or even the Meijer brand Imation).
I will NEVER buy another Memorex product again.
They're CD-R's are unreliable, and not worth the frustration and aggravation of losing any more of my valuable work, and memories.
- The Memorex blank cd's are a great price on Amazon. Now that CD's can be made rather easily, its easy to buy very cheap ones from discount stores all over the internet. But Amazon has a great price on CD's from a respected brand. I have bought no-name CD's before and have had problems when burning them, but rarely run into that problem with Memorex.
- I was very happy with this product and will order it again when I run out.
- Great quality CD's. Was shipped timely and exactly as I expected. I was kept informed of it's progress. This seller is very reliable from what I've seen.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Sony.
The regular list price is $9.99.
Sells new for $4.18.
There are some available for $6.50.
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5 comments about Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones.
- MDR-E828LP is a much better. I brought both. MDR-W08L is not comfortable. Feels like it is going to come off any second. Sound is not good. I will not buy this one again.
- I have several of these Sony earphones. I use them with my iPod Shuffle because I don't like the iPod ear buds very much. I also use the earphones with my Walkman. They are light and comfortable and the sound quality is surprisingly good. Since I wear the earphones while jogging, their lifespan on hot summer days is limited--usually about 90 days in the summer, longer in cooler weather--but the price is so reasonable, I figure the headphones are still a good value.
- They are ok when plugged into a PC, but at higher volume on an ipod, they tend to crackle. Also wish the wire was about 12 inches longer.
- I have had these headphones for many years now. The ONLY complaint is that they do not last more than 18 months. HOWEVER - the sound quality is INCOMPARABLE. Throw out your iPod ear buds, or the other earbuds. These Sony headphones will change the way you listen to music. For me - I am very active in the gym and need something that goes with me while I run or lift weights. The earbud types are constantly annoying to me. I visited Target recently and could not find the replacement for my most recent pair (BTW- they probably did not last longer only because they are sometimes kept in the heat of my car in FLORIDA) so I purchased the Sony earbud type and I couldn't STAND THEM. If you sweat, they will fall out of your ears and forget it if you run.
Anyway, these Sony Headphones are the way to go. Don't let the price fool you. But you may want to buy two at a time, just in case!
- Can't beat the price for these great sounding headphones. Very light plastic construction which fit snugly in ears and on head. I run 4.5 miles at a time and this headset stays put. One caveat though is that they are not hinged anywhere hence do not fold and will not fit in a small pocket. But they are flexible enough to squeeze into a larger one.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Panasonic.
The regular list price is $199.99.
Sells new for Too low to display.
There are some available for $67.16.
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5 comments about Panasonic RP-HC500 Noise-Canceling Headphones.
- My husband travels a lot on airplanes and likes to watch DVD's on his laptop while flying. These were his present and he loves them. He's tried others and these have by far been the best.
- I purchased these headphones to use with my scanner at a NASCAR race. I had been using a set of regular headphones at IndyCar races and had difficulty hearing the radio over the engine noise, even with the volume turned up all the way. I got the headphones a week before the race and tried them with my Sansa e260 MP3 player. The effect of the noise canceling was amazing. The sound of the air conditioner and air purifier were gone and I only had to set the volume half as high as I used to. The true test came at the track. The stock cars were far noisier than the IndyCars and the engine/exhaust noise was just piercing; I could feel the insides of my ears vibrating. I put on my Panasonic headphones and turned on the noise canceling. The engine noise was much cleaner, without the irritatingly sharp exhaust note. I still wanted to hear the sound of the engines, but I didn't want to lose my hearing. These Panny headphones did the job well, letting me hear only the best of the engine sound. Just like with my MP3 player, I only had to have my scanner volume set at 50-66% to clearly hear radio conversations. I never thought I would buy such fancy headphones, but now I see that you get what you pay for. These Panasonic headphones are worth the money, and they are far cheaper than Bose.
- NO benefit at home, but in a moving vehicle, I have been pleasantly surprised at how nice it is to have the noise cancelling. I like hte light weight of these, but the slender cord worries me in regard to its fragility.
- I was desperate for a good pair of noise canceling headphones, both for travel and for use when I'm using my treadmill. I overdid it on the research and decided on the AR ANC7 phones. When they arrived, the sound was great, but I happened to take them off and found that the entire room I was in was filled was sound. The leakage was such that I would share whatever movie I was watching with the entire plane. I returned them and got the JVC HANC 250s. These were totally disappointing, as the sound was mediocre and the noise canceling was non-existent. I returned those and tried the Logitech noise canceling headphones. I was pleased with the noise canceling but wasn't floored by the sound quality. I returned them anyway because they were "recertified" and there was a short in one ear piece. I finally tried the Panasonics and was very pleased. I found them to be comfortable, the noise canceling worked very well, and the sound quality was as as good as any except for possibly the ARs. The sound leakage was there but not nearly as bad as the ARs. And these were the cheapest phones of any I tried. I feel that the Panasonics are the best choice in the sub-Bose price range.
- These are the finest noise-cancelling headphones that I have ever owned. I compared them, using my iPod "Classic" 160Gb, to a friend's $300 Bose headphones and found no difference. I highly recommend them.
Dave Donahue
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Peerless.
The regular list price is $129.89.
Sells new for Too low to display.
There are some available for $78.13.
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5 comments about Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32" to 50" Flat Panel Displays (Black).
- Does everything its supposed to do. Half the price of local retail stores for exact same item.
- Well built. Easy to install. Looks great. Works better. I absolutely recommend this wall mount.
- This is a good quality mount at a price that is affordable - cheaper than WalMart! The pro is that it holds my 42" plasma just fine, and tilts forward for optimal viewing. (I mounted it rather high on the wall.) The con is that the tilt knobs are hard to adjust once the TV is mounted, and the screws that secure the TV bracket to the wall bracket are hard to reach - the TV gets in the way.
- The Good:
I was able to install this product in about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. It took longer to measure and make sure that the holes were drilled right into the stud than the actual mounting itself.
Very simple and easy to use. Instructions are pretty good.
The Caution:
The only other caution - There is no center stud hole. It doesn't seem long enough to warrant it either, but in case your studs are placed that way, beware!
Also - there isn't much space behind your TV to put your hand and mess around, so if you're planning to run wires into the wall, make sure that you plan for it, and put the wires into the wall, before setting the final tilt (especially if it's going to be completely vertical and not tilted)
The mildly irritating:
The only problem is that Customer Service isn't available on the weekends at all. They're only M-F. So, if you're planning to do a weekend job, I highly suggest you understand all the instructions and have all the parts (screws) on hand before the weekend.
If their customer service was available on the weekends - atleast partially, I'd have given them a 5 star rating.
- The instruction manual says "will not work with most 50' and above plasmas". This simply isn't true. Call their customer service (which is excellent), read the them the TV product number, and you'll see.
great product
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Targus.
The regular list price is $33.41.
Sells new for $17.73.
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5 comments about Targus TCM004US Messenger 15.4" Notebook Case.
- You cannot beat this quality for the price. What else do you need if you simply want a nice bag to hold your computer that has adequate compartments.
- I bought this Targus TCM004US case for my new HP laptop. It is a very good case for a very good price. It is everythig I needed.
- I was a bit unsure if my laptop would fit, but sure enough it did, it arrived at an excellent pace and was in perfect condition, I love it, and would gladly recommend it to anyone thinking of buying it, it has an specially good price.
- For the price, it is a very good product. It does all I need it to do-- hold a laptop.
Perhaps a little more space and padding would have been helpful though.
- It delivers what it promises. It carries your laptop and some books and pens and CDs. The bag doesn't seem really durable(I rode with it on my bike and the bike tire grinded against the fabric and ripped it; however, it was just a small hole, shouldn't be a big deal and maybe I shouldn't be so careless), but that also means it weighs less too. My laptop fits in it, my books fit in it, and pencils fit in it, and none of them have had problems due to fallacies of the bag. Decent bag for its cost.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Belkin Components.
The regular list price is $14.98.
Sells new for Too low to display.
There are some available for $12.99.
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5 comments about Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet).
- Very happy with it. I was very happy that it was 6 feet! The length was something I didnt even pay atention to the length when I bought it, but I lucked out.
- This was exactly what I was looking for, the wire was a little longer than expected but it worked with my camera!
- The cables work great! hook directly to my macbook to transfer HD video from my canon camcorder. works seamlessly with imovie HD version 6
- Sturdy connectors that lock in firmly and no data errors. And for less than a quarter the price of a firewire cable at most retail stores.
- Just a regular firewire cable. Six feet seems to be too short for my needs though. :)
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Sennheiser.
The regular list price is $89.99.
Sells new for Too low to display.
There are some available for $38.87.
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5 comments about Sennheiser CX300 Earbuds (Black).
- We have been experimenting with different buds to use as in-ear monitors for our band. The CX300-B's are priced well, but we found them to be a little too bright and sibilent for our liking. Although more expensive, the model we like the best thus far is the Shure SE 110... our search continues.
- ok. need to get the right and comfortable fit to get the sound that you want
- I bought these headphones around a year ago, and have been using them ever since. While I'm fairly impressed with the sound quality, and think the noise isolation is great, the quality of construction is a bit worrisome:
The rubber cable covering isn't particularly strong. I got these caught on a door handle as I walked past, and while I should have been more careful, the rubber was easily yanked back, and the cord is only intact with the assistance of electrical tape and superglue.
In addition, the earbuds themselves aren't particularly durable. One of the earstems (which I use to twist the earbuds in) came loose, and has since come loose several more times even after I superglued it back. Also, if you can see on the picture, the black part has come apart from the silver part on both sides, exposing the inner workings, and I have had to resort to superglue once again.
Finally, the rubber inserts come off very easily. After losing a medium and then losing a large (I switched to the large ones after I lost a medium), I was forced to buy some generic inserts, and they fit even worse! I once again superglued them on, which seems to work well and, surprisingly, doesn't affect the sound quality.
I bought these headphones based on glowing sound reviews, and have no complaints in that area. If you are a very gentle user then these would probably work well for you, but if you listen to them while you work out or something, I'd recommend finding some more durable headphones.
- The headphones are nice for fairly cheap ones. They look good and having 3 tips is great when my wife wants to use them. The sound quality is only OK. Strongly exaggerated base and lack of clarity elsewhere ... they are nowhere near my Etymotic 4p. Finally noise isolation is very moderate ... which is good for using them on a street or at work but not good enough for public transportation.
- Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)
I rate these an F for function and design and an A for sound quality. The buds are difficult inserting into the ear canal, the left earbud cord is about 15 inches shorter than the right which makes it easy for the left bud to exit the ear frequently and the rubber bud covers falls off the actual bud frequently. All of these are horrible design flaws. The earbud jack wire has a 90 degree turn instead of plugging straight into the iPod jack like the Apple earbuds do. This is an odd and inconvenient design. The material used to coat the earbud wires creates a rubber against rubber sound and is transmitted through the earbuds when walking or moving about. The sound quality is excellent through all frequencies. However I would not buy these again due to their design and will probably go back to the Apple earbuds.
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Tripp Lite.
The regular list price is $29.99.
Sells new for $1.49.
There are some available for $7.26.
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5 comments about Tripp Lite A102-02M Digital Optical Audio Cable, 2x Toslink - 2M (6ft).
- I just ordered two of these for my sound system. Both seem excellently made and worked with no problems at all. I also wanted to mention that the ends fit just fine and snugly in my PS3 and my Denon amp. I saw someone else's review mention that they had trouble with it, but I did not. Inexpesive and works great. 5 stars.
- I used 2 of these cables to hook up my PS3 and LCD to my home theater system. The sound quality is good and the price is great. I would have given them a 5 star rating, except like some others have stated, they do not securly 'snap' in. I have had the cables come out only two times so far, it's not a huge deal. If there is no sound, I know just where to check. I think overall for the price, it's a good deal.
- The only problem that I had was that the cable would not fit properly in the output from my Xbox 360. Fortunately it fit fine in my PS3 so I just swapped the more expensive cable that I already owned over to the xbox. This cable is working great on my PS3 and you can't beat the price!
- I bought three of these cables for my home system. Two connect the PS3 and cable box to my receiver. The other goes from the receiver to the 1080p TV. It all works great. Some people worry about cheap cables not working well, but I get great images at full 1080p using these cables. Maybe you need something more expensive for 12' cables, but these have been great for me and you simply can't beat the price.
- I'm not an audiophile.. all I can say is my surround sound is awesome with this cable
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Belkin Components.
The regular list price is $32.40.
Sells new for $11.30.
There are some available for $8.50.
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5 comments about Belkin AM22302-06-SN 6-Foot HDMI-toHDMI Cable.
- I bought two of these cables and spent less then I would have for one cable from many other brands. They work great, transferring perfect HD video and Dolby Digital surround sound. I recommend buying these cables and saving your money.
- THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT WHY SPEND ALL THAT MONEY BUYING MONSTER CABLES THIS IS THE SAME FOR ALOT LESS!!!!!
- This cable works really well and the price is quite affordable. Belkin cables are reliable, I have a couple of Belkin brand cables (not limited to HDMI cables though), all of them work nicely. It's a brand name I trust.
- I researched HDMI cables and because I wanted to be sure I could get 1080p I wondered if their was something special in the more expensive cables out there, like the monster and others that are 3 to 5 times as much. I read the reviews by previous buyers of this HDMI and decided to trust them and go for it. Good move. These cables are currently selling for $40 at Target and are as good as any HDMI cables out there as far as the quality of the picture they can deliver to your TV screen! I found that because TVs have become so competitively priced that stores are making their profits on way over priced HDMI cables! If you want a BEST picture quality, you want at least a 1.3 rating on the cable and this has it. I hooked up my new Panasonic Blu-Ray Disk player to my 40" Samsung TV (with a perfect contrast ratio of 29000/1 which is important to depth of color and clarity as well) and put on the ultimate Blu-ray DVD: the BBS Planet Earth and WOWWWWWWW! Better than I've seen in any store on any TV at any price. It doesn't get any better than this for clarity, quality, beauty, and everything else! Don't waste your money on more expensive cables. Buy these and spend the extra on a Blu-ray player and some Blu-ray DVDs. These cables deliver the best of the best I've ever seen anywhere! Unfortunately, I now have a growing addiction for Blu-ray DVDs. Go for it! I promise that these cables will give you the best possible picture at the best possible price! Belkin delivers!
- Why spend more for other more expensive cable when you can get two Belkin cables for a fraction of the price of one Monster Cable. An average person would not see a difference between Monster and Belkin...
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Posted in Audio and Video Accessories (Thursday, July 24, 2008)
By Cables Unlimited.
The regular list price is $24.99.
Sells new for Too low to display.
There are some available for $14.33.
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5 comments about Cables Unlimited Premium 2 Meter Version 1.3 HDMI Home Theater Cable (PCM229502M).
- The product works fine, when it works. I bought a set of two of these and only one of them worked. I have not sent it back because after shipping it back to the company, i've spent about half of the original purchasing/shipping charge. So I just sucked it up as a loss. The one that DOES work works fine.
- This is a fully fuctioning HDMI cable. It is a pure steal at this price compared to what you find in retail stores.
- the head of the cable broke off with minimal force. very poor quality. would not recommend.
- The cables unlimited HDMI cable has worked perfectly so far. It has been
over a month or so since I received it and have no complaints what so ever.
Delivery was fast, even with the free basic option. Great, quick service.
Highly recommended.
- If you buy an HD TV, the HDMI cable does not come with it. Be sure you purchase this and have it in your home before you get the TV
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Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x Data CD-R Media (50-Pack Spindle)
Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones
Panasonic RP-HC500 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32" to 50" Flat Panel Displays (Black)
Targus TCM004US Messenger 15.4" Notebook Case
Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)
Sennheiser CX300 Earbuds (Black)
Tripp Lite A102-02M Digital Optical Audio Cable, 2x Toslink - 2M (6ft)
Belkin AM22302-06-SN 6-Foot HDMI-toHDMI Cable
Cables Unlimited Premium 2 Meter Version 1.3 HDMI Home Theater Cable (PCM229502M)
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