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Kingston 512 MB Secure Digital Card (SD/512) (Retail Package) Review

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(More customer reviews)How many pictures will it store?It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about.Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.

The Kingston 512MB Secure Digital Card, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera.These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.

I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

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Product Description:
SD memory cards from Kingston are built of nonvolatile memory components, meaning they keep the information stored on them without needing power. For added reliability and durability, our solidstate SD memory cards have no moving parts to wear out or break. Quickly and easily download and transfer secure digital files between various digital devices, a computer and the Internet. An SD memory card reader makes it easy to upload files from an SD memory card to a computer. The beauty of the SD memory card is its huge capacity in such a tiny package, making it an ideal expansion option for the smallest of devices

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Clarion VX409 6.5-Inch Double-DIN Multimedia Station with Touch-Panel Control Station Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed this unit in my 2009 Subaru WRX. I removed it and returned it after 3 days.

The good:

-It has a good amount of power. I ran this to my stock speakers and they sounded much, much better than they did with the factory receiver.
-Good build quality. The physical unit feels well made. Mechanical flip face works smoothly, buttons and volume dial feel solid.
-It's cheap.

The bad:

-iPod integration is terrible. There is no way to easily scroll through artists/albums etc. You have to click an arrow to flip through each individual entry. This is OK if you have a couple albums on a nano, but not OK if you plan to connect an iPod with a large library. Finding an artist beginning with 'N' took close to 100 clicks with my full 120GB iPod classic. And if you want to go from Nelly to Nirvana, you have to start all over from 'A' again.
-Poor screen resolution. Font edges are jagged.
-No dimmer. It has a dimmer connection wire, but it did not work on my unit. The screen was at full brightness at all times, and the manual dimmer control did not work either. At night it was like having a spotlight in my dash.
-Restarts between sources. Every time you change sources, the entire unit restarts. Screen shuts off then on and everything. It doesn't take too long, 3-4 seconds maybe, but it is rather odd and obnoxious. I took the whole thing out to check for a loose connection when it first happened. Called Clarion about it and they said it is normal operation.
-Navigation. The specs list this unit as being compatible with an optional navigation unit. However, the only input for the navigation unit is a component video connection. So if you were to connect navigation, the VX409 would only serve as a monitor, and you would not have touch screen control of anything.

Overall, the actual physical unit could be quite nice. However the software feels like going back to using Windows 95.

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Product Description:
Clarion's VX409 packs plenty of features into a two-DIN DVD unit. The VX409 boasts a high-resolution 6.5-inch QVGA LCD display, DVD/CD/MP3/WMA playback, AM/FM radio, and more. And there's room to grow--connect to a Sirius satellite radio receiver directly by adding a tuner, get hands-free calling by adding Bluetooth, add iPod direct control with a simple cable, and expand the system with three preamp outputs. The VX409 gives you great value to start, and lets you choose where to add on as you go.


Plenty of features in a two-DIN DVD unit, with room to grow.Click to enlarge.
iPod Direct for playback.
6ch Output for superior system expandability and versatility.
Full-featured remote control is included.
High-Resolution QVGA Display
The 6.5-inch QVGA color LCD features an intuitive graphical user interface for operation of your iPod, Sirius Satellite Radio, CD and DVD playback, including full access to DVD menus. The QVGA LCD screen offers high resolution viewing for DVDs as well as AUX connected sources.
24-Bit D/A Converter for Superb Sound Reproduction
Fully enjoy the sonic impact of DVD movie soundtracks or music videos. 24-bit technology actually oversamples the digital signal, providing excellent results that just weren't possible with older 16-bit systems.
Navigation RCA Video Input
With the VX409, you can connect the NP509 hideaway navigation system to upgrade to a car navigation system at any time. Count on voice guidance messages and high-resolution map displays to get you safely to your destination. Optional SA509 required for installation.
Bluetooth Interface Ready
Add the optional BLT370 for hands-free calling in your vehicle.
Sirius SSP Direct Connection Ready
Connect to the Sirius Satellite Radio receiver without the need for a interface box. One sirius Tuner and one interface cable, and you are ready to receive over 130 channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound throughout the USA.
Media Versatility
Play back your DVDs (including burnt DVD-R/RWs and DVD+R/RWs) and CDs (CD-DA and CD-R/RWs too).
You can also enjoy MP3/WMA files burnt to disc. ID3 tags such as artist and song info are displayed on the unit's screen.
AM/FM Radio
Catch up on the news or listen to your favorite stations. Get quick access to your favorites with 18 FM and 6 AM station presets.
iPod Direct Control
Add the optional CCUIPOD1 and enjoy full control of your iPod while it charges.
AV Input/Output
Use external devices (such as video game systems, etc.) using the rear AV input.
Or, add a second monitor in the back seat using the AV output.
Room to Grow
With 40 Watts through four channels, and a 24-bit D/A converter, the VX409 gives you great sound to start. But it also includes 6 channels of preamp output and a subwoofer volume control, so you can easily add external amplifiers and build a monster system.
Remote Included
A full-featured remote control is included. The VX409 is also OEM steering remote ready, if you'd prefer control right at the helm.
What's in the Box
VX409 Main Unit, Power Supply Cord, Remote Control Unit, Battery, Installation Hardware, Finishers, Owner's Manual, Installation Manual

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TiVo TCD540140 Series2 140-Hour Digital Video Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I read all the other reviews, good and bad before deciding to actually write one myself. TiVo has its problems, and while I'm tolerant, perhaps because of my own software engineering background, I can see how many people might not be.

To summarize my review up front. Despite the problems, TiVo has changed how I watch TV and my wife, very skeptical and tolerant of her 'geek' husband is also a total convert. If our TiVo dies, another one will be on order in 24 hours. We've had our TiVo for over 2 years and we wouldn't be without it.

Now let's get to the nitty gritty. We have one of the first of the Series 2 machines with a lifetime subscription and we did in fact have to exchange it early in it's life. Since then, we've had very few problems. Here they are.

The problems :

* The machine occasionally locks up and need to be rebooted. How often? Sometimes several times a week. Others, maybe less than once every few months.

* The machine occasionally reboots itself without warning. I'm still not sure if this is deliberate. It's never done it while recording or playing back a show, but it has done it while I was watching live TV, which is not necessarily detectable unless I'm time shifting. Things work great after the reboot, but it's a bit irritating if I'm time shifting live TV, which honestly is rare.

* Our first machine's hard drive died. We had decent service replacing the machine, however we did have to pay S&H. TiVo could certainly improve here, but the service WAS very acceptable.

The nits (design issues, IMO) :

* My favorite feature is turned off and hidden. This is setting the skip to 30 seconds. When watching live TV, hit select, play, select 30, select. This has to be reset every time you restart. I imagine this is not the default to prevent lawsuits from unhappy networks because I don't even watch their commercials sped up any more.

* I wish changing the channel didn't flush the 30 minute live TV buffer.

* I wish the buffer was 60 minutes.

The raves :

* My favorite feature. 30 second commerical skip (see above).

* I virtually never watch live TV any more. Channel surfing is DEAD in my household. My observation is that many people in other reviews complained about how slow the channel changing is. I guess this is true, even with the serial cable, but the whole point of the TiVo is to NOT have to change channels or watch live TV any longer.

Seriously, if you're intent on channel surfing, you won't get the point of a TiVo and it probably isn't for you. My father in law doesn't get our TiVo and it doesn't make sense for him or anyone else with a 30 second - 5 minute attention span. A DVR doesn't make sense for you at all. That doesn't denigrate your TV-watching style, it just means don't purchase a DVR.

If you're the sort who likes to change channels during the commcerical (I used to do that), TiVo doesn't make sense unless you change your habits. I have. I don't watch commercials either.

* I have managed to catch up on all my old TV series using season pass. This has been easy even when I'm not sure when the shows are because TiVo finds them on various channels and surfs to record them for me.

* Wishlists have turned up old hidden 2am gems that I like to watch occasionally. This is fun.. to catch on old movie or find a show with a favorite actor or topic.

* I thought at first that I had to watch everything my TiVo recorded. No way, that isn't the point. The point is to have a diverse set of wishlist items, season passes, and suggestions from selected from thumbs up and down information you input over time to always be able to watch if and when you decide to watch TV. That is empowering as I now choose what and when to watch.

* We're starting a family soon, and TiVo supports parental protection based on show ratings. We have it turned off right now, but when our children get old enough to hold a remote, that will be turned back on and customized to our preferences. That and we can skip commercials are powerful tools in our parental toolbox.

* You can network your TiVo and hook it up to your home network for updated TV listings via network instead of phone line and to play your family digital photo album on the TV as well as your collection of MP3's. If you have a stereo hooked up for movies, this is very nice.

* The user interface is pretty easy to use. Even install, while involving many steps is about as easy as one can make it given how many decisions must be made at the user's end (how did you hook it up? what kind of cable, satellite, etc? what channels do you get? and so on).

* You can hack your TiVo. There actually are some good reasons to do this.

1) It's cheap to add more hard disk space if you need it. I should do this soon.

2) Part of the process involves backing up the hard drive. If thehard drive in your TiVo dies, this means you have a backup and may be able to repair your current box (with a lifetime subscription in my case) instead of purchasing a new one.

3) Some people I know are also able to save video onto their computer and burn their own dvds. I considered this but decided against it for now because the quality isn't exciting, and the legality is questionable (although you can now purchase a TiVo/DVD burner combo that does the same thing).

Suggestions :

* Seriously consider hacking your TiVo once it's out of warantee at least to add your own warantee of a backup hard drive, even if you don't add hours to it. There are services that will do this for you if you pay them.

Alternatives :

* Replay - I haven't spent much time looking at Replay. Their approach has caused so many lawsuits, and they've been in and out of brankruptcy, I decided not to bother. People rave about it though.

* Ultimate TV - Microsofts offering. My brother-in-law enjoys his, but it's no longer available. What's out there still works and it seems to be a nice system.

* MythTV/FreeVo - these are free software systems that you can use to build your own computer into a TiVo live DVR that incorporate even more features like computer gaming and so on. I'm very interested as a software engineer and will probably build one (and have friends who have done so), but it's more of a hobbiest approach and you do have to constantly tinker to keep it running in excellent shape.

Final comments :

I love my TiVo. It has truly empowered me to watch what I want, when I want, and HOW I want. I don't watch commercials unless I really want to. TiVo suggestions have showed me that there really is worthwhile TV to watch (we watch a lot of FoodTV, Discovery, TLC, DIY, etc. type shows) available... more than I have time to watch. Thumbs up and thumbs down on various shows have really fine tuned what the TiVo records as a suggestion (only using available space).

It definitely has little quicks and problems. I could do without the occasional hangs and I'm always nervous that the hard drive might crash. TiVo probably could use better customer service although I have never had a problem. However, I use a lot of honey in my interactions with customer service people (I used to work in tech support) and almost always get better results than the irate grumpy people I know, even calling the same help lines.

The value has FAR exceeded the cost, IMO. Watching what I want when I want. Saving 15-20 minutes an hour and 7-10 minutes for half hour shows by skipping commercials is time I spend on other things. Watching more shows if I'm lazy, but more usually fixing up things around the house and getting projects done. Hopefully you will find the same, but at least you can make the decision informed in as much detail as I can give in this little space here.

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TiVo TCD540140 Series2 140-Hour Digital Video Recorder: Just like VCRs, but without the hassles and poor quality of videotape. Tell it once and TiVo records an entire season of your favorite shows, even if the schedule changes. Pause live TV and find shows with your favorite actor, team, even topic-easy. Record up to 140 hours of shows, saved on a hard drive and listed on-screen for playback in any order. Just buy a TiVo DVR, activate the TiVo service and tell TiVo what you like to watch. It hooks up to your TV and uses your existing phone line. You'll never watch TV the same way again!

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VGA to S-Video/RCA Adapter for Matrox Video Cards Review

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(More customer reviews)for everyone that thinks buying this will allow them to use their computer on their tv, BE WARNED.

your video card must already support analog signals (the stuff your tv can see), so simply feeding your digital signal through a cable into your tv by itself won't work.you need to buy a converter box (search "VGA to RCA | S-VIDEO | VGA Converter" in google or yahoo).it's more expensive, but it gets the job done.

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Product Description:
Please study the PDF document on How to Connect a Computer to Your TV Set before you buy it. Cable adapter allows video output from your PC/laptop to any TV with S-Video or RCA video input. Molded strain relief at both ends This cable has a VGA connector on one end and both RCA Jack Video (TV) Out and S-Video Out connectors on the other end. It will work with laptops and desktops with VGA cards that has TV-Out function capability through the VGA connector. Connectivity: Connector VGA Male (HDDB15) 14-pin (M x 1) (Same as 15 pin) Connector S-Video mini din 4-pin (F x 1) Connector RCA Composite (F x 1) Length: 5-inch CAUTION: Only works with VGA cards that have TV-Out functionality through the VGA connector. Check your Video Card manual to make sure that your VGA card has TV-Out capability. Special Note: This adapter does Not send a video signal from RCA Composite / S-Video into a VGA Display. To make this connection possible, you must have the following: A digital TV with a component video input. A 15-pin VGA output on your PC/laptop. A high resolution capable VGA to component video transcoder (A transcoder is a device that transforms RGB signals into component video signals) A computer monitor (for setup) NOTE: If you have a computer with an ATI Radeon graphics card, ATI sells a kit to hook up your computer to an HDTV set. If you do not have an ATI graphics card, you will need to purchase a high resolution capable VGA to component video transcoder. How to Connect a Computer to Your TV Set

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Westinghouse WHDBI-5C Whole-House Wireless Doorbell and Intercom Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this wireless doorbell & intercom with expectations that it would replace the existing hard wired intercom/doorbell system that I have attached to my security system.
This item is nothing more than a glorified walkie talkie -- it even squelches like a walkie talkie.When you push on the doorbell, the microphone is activated and the chime noise originates from the doorbell module.The receiving intercom module receives the "Ding Dong" sound.How cheap!
Almost laffable is the fact that you can't put the doorbell outside where it might get wet.According to the instructions, the doorbell module should be kept in a place where there is not excessive sunlight or moisture.ARE YOU KIDDING ME?I called Westinghouse to confirm that it wasn't a typo -- to which I received a recommendation to buy a clear plastic box to keep it in outside OR -- get this.... put it in a bird house with the button where the bird would enter!HAHAHA. I swear..that's what the operator said.
Save yourself the $$$...

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Product Description:
500' rangeSimple installation with nothing to wireExpandable up to 5 intercomsUnique house code prevents other nearby intercoms from accessing system2 selectable radio frequencies for transmissionNot compatible with 2-3-4-channel Westinghouse intercomsIncludes doorbell module 1 intercom and AC adapter

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YY Trade IR100 - 98 LED Indoor/Outdoor Long Range 300ft IR Illuminator With Free 3A 12VDC Adaptor (value:$20) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchase this item to illuminate my 300 ft driveway at night. To start, the left side of the hinges was broken when it arrived. This was fixed after a little do-it-yourself repair.After installation on a 30 ft eaves, it supposed to be able to reach up to 300 ft, but after about 150 ft I can hardly see the illumination and the visible area of the illumination is only around 8 ft diameter. Finally, I just left it to point at around 150 ft, at least I can still see something.

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Product Description:
Only sensitive with Sony or Sharp CCD Camera and lots of IP CMOS camera do not work with 850nm wavelength.

Increase the night vision for your color day/night surveillance cameras. This long range, 98 high power LED, indoor/outdoor, IR illuminator lights up the night for your monochrome (B&W) CCD or color day/night cameras with an effective IR range of 300 feet (100 meters) and wide IR projecting angle. Wall plug-in power supply is included.

Low operating costs, automatic CDS power control auto-powers unit only in low light situations for 24-hour detecting and monitoring.

This high quality IR-Illuminator has a weatherproof, IP66, housing for both indoor or outdoor use. To make sure infrared lights fully functional, special cctv cameras featured with low illumination, infrared ray sensitivity are required. Without this kind of special cameras, these infrared lights will not work well.

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HP 2133-KX870AT 8.9-Inch Netbook - 6 Cell Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)Firstly, this review is being written on the 1.6Ghz, HP2133 Mini Note with 2Gb RAM and Vista Home Basic (which was installed at the factory). I have also read the myriad comments in the other reviews about poor CPU performance and warm operation. Therefore, I'll avoid similar statements, only to say that I have also noticed these issues under certain circumstances.

Nevertheless, I have turned off most of the useless bells and whistles in Vista and customised the OS to work adequately for the tasks I perform. And what I do isn't necessarily trivial. I have Office 2007 installed and it works fine to write university assignments and work reports, etc. Word, with the screen set to "page width" view is readable and as functional as my desktop. I also installed Adobe CS3. Yes, it can be slow at times, but it performs well enough to get the job done (using InDesign, Photoshop and occasionally, Dreamweaver). However, I understood when I bought the Mini Note, that it was not designed for multimedia production, but more for multimedia presentation and for basic computing. It is NOT a desktop replacement and was never intended to be.

The more I use my 2133, the more I love it. That doesn't mean I haven't noticed some negative issues (other than those highlighted in other reviews). I'll outline these below.

I won't comment on the touchpad, because I rarely use it. Most of the time, I use the Mini Note on a desk or on my briefcase (placed on my lap), so I plug in a laptop mouse. I would do this with ANY laptop or notebook. However, the Mini Note does allow for more space to use a mouse than a conventional laptop. Once I have finished using the Mini Note, it fits in my briefcase with all my other stuff.

Talking of placing the Mini Note in a briefcase; I am astonished that there isn't a case or bag for it. Most laptop bags are too big and would defeat the purpose of buying the Mini Note. As a result, I use a cloth bag I got with a mixer tap (faucet) I bought for a renovation. It is the perfect size to protect against scratches and marks. This is not to say the nice brushed aluminium (aluminum) case is susceptible to scratches; it's not, I just like to protect my equipment.

The Mini Note's screen hinge and battery design prevents any connectors from being located at the back of the unit (where I'd like them). Hence, all the connections are on the left and right sides of the machine. I usually plug the notebook mouse into the left USB port and run the cable around the back of the Mini Note to the right side. This keeps the cable out of the way and gives me more room on the right for the mouse. This is OK if I am working off the battery. But when the Mini Note is connected to mains power, the huge power plug that sticks out the right side is quite annoying and can get in the way of the mouse. HP, take note; please redesign the next series to have an "L" shaped connector to keep it out of the way.

Some other reviewers mentioned the lack of battery life. I agree with this, too. Nevertheless, there are configuration tweaks you can apply to help maximise battery life. In the BIOS I turn off the hardware I don't regularly use, such as Bluetooth, LAN, Express card, web cam, etc. If I need them, I just turn them back on.

Now, the screen; I love it. At 1280x768, it is bright and sharp, therefore, usable. Yes, it presents some text and menus in tiny fonts, but at the distances most people would use this machine, the screen is readable. Most web sites fit within the browser view port without horizontal scrolling. I'd prefer this over the offerings from other UMPC manufacturers.

I know I said I wouldn't mention the temperature issues, but, I feel compelled to state that after an hour or so spent writing this review (I was distracted by a phone call) the Mini Note is hardly warmer than the ambient room temperature. Of course, this is just running Word 2007. But, as far as I am concerned, this is the sort of thing the Mini Note is designed for; simple productivity tasks.

Additionally, one reviewer stated that the CPU fan runs flat-out all the time. He obviously missed the setting in the BIOS that lets you turn this "feature" off. Normally, the Mini Note runs very quietly, as is the case with mine right now. Although, I must admit that twice now, when waking from "sleep" mode, the fan in my Mini Note seemed to get stuck on full speed. A reboot fixed this, which implies it is an OS problem, not the hardware.

What would make the Mini Note perfect? OK, a faster CPU would definitely be welcome. Secondly, the 225mm (8.9") screen is fine; however, the lid has a lot of wasted real estate. After moving the speakers, it could accommodate a screen 50mm (2") larger (275mm or 11"). Even at the same resolution, this would make the Mini Note considerably better.

That seems to sum up all my main thoughts on the Mini Note. But suffice to say, after another hour using it, I love it even more. Highly recommended.

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Product Description:
Small but mighty, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers you a full-function laptop that weighs just 2.8 pounds. Designed to go where you go without weighing you down, it's perfect for young students in your home, and robust enough to handle demanding business applications for road warriors. Despite its size, it features an 8.9-inch scratch-resistant display with a WXGA resolution and a nearly full-size keyboard (92 percent). A durable all-aluminum case encompasses the top and bottom of the notebook, while an internal magnesium alloy support structure helps protect sensitive components from damage.


The HP Mini-Note features a simple, refined design and anodized aluminum shell that is sleek and sturdy yet lightweight. See a larger view of all the external ports. It's powered by the VIA C7-M ULV processor, which provides a 1.6 GHz clock speed and excellent power management capabilities. Other features include a 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), integrated Bluetooth, lightning quick Gigabit Ethernet, VGA webcam built into the screen's bezel for video chats, and up to 4.5 hours of battery life.
It comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Business, which has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, that makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
The Basics


The HP DuraKeys have a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard to protect the finish and printed letters and characters. See a larger view of the keyboard and internal features. Screen, Video & Audio
The 8.9-inch display has a 1280 x 768-pixel resolution, for native 720p high-resolution clarity, and the Mini-Note includes a VGA output for connecting to an external monitor or projector. Video is powered by the integrated Via Chrome 9 video/graphics card, and it includes an integrated high-definition audio card for crisp sound via the internal 2-watt stereo speakers.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). It's compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). With the Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0), you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones. You also get super-fast wired connectivity via the Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).
This notebook includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. And it offers a Secure Digital memory card slot for downloading pictures and videos from your digital camera, or filling up a card for your MP3 player. It includes the following ports:
Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, MS Live Messenger, Adobe Flash Player, Roxio Creator Basic, Intervideo WinDVD, HP Backup and Recovery Manager
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds.
Power
This model is powered by 6-cell high capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which can provide up to 4.5 hours of battery life.
What's in the Box
This package contains the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (model KX870AT), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.

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SanDisk SDMV1-R V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)This idea is a long time coming. I am using this daily for video on my Pocket PC using a 4GB SD card. It accepts almost all other cards, although sadly not Compact Flash for some reason. Consider San Disk makes CF cards, its a shame it doesn't support them.

The recording quality is about what one would expect. On the small screen, it is beautiful, plays smoothly, and is easy to configure for your device. (It will automatically set itself to your device by simply choosing it from a list, or you can set it manually in about 5 minutes). Your options include size/resolution; format (mp4, 3gp, etc); and FPS (15 or 30). I use MP4, 320x240, and 15 FPS. This records about 500+MB per 1 hour of recording. This allows almost 8 hours of recorded video on my one card.

One tip: I use TCPMP on my device installed to a different SD card. However, by putting a copy of the TCPMP folder on both cards, I can swap them out and still see the video recorder to the card without hassle. Works great!

Back to the video quality, this is NOT a device for recording video files that look great on your TV. Even at the highest resolution and 30 FPS, the video on the TV is quite fuzzy. This is only slightly dissapointing, however, as you don't buy it for your TV - you buy it for your portable. (If you want something like this for your TV, get a TiVo already! =)

So in the end, I love this product so far! It installs in minutes (just a couple of cables to route in your system). From there it has a rudimentary yet simple system for either recording on the fly, or setting a schedule to record things later. My 'best practice' is simply to check the 'satellite' for interesting shows/movies over night, schedule them, and then in the morning I have a full card. Simply put the card in the PDA and start watching!

Finally, it is worth noting that the San Disk site has already posted a firmware update. It is nice to see they will support and fix things as the need arises.

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If you've been looking for a quick and easy way to get your video onto your favorite devices, the SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder is just the right solution.


The device features all the connectivity and media compatibility you need. View front and rear.

The V-Mate makes it easy to get your media onto your favorite devices. Easy Set-up
Simply connect the V-Mate to your TV and any composite video source, including your cable/satellite/terrestrial set-top box, DVD player, VCR, personal video recorder (PVR), or camcorder. The V-Mate allows you to select your desired playback device "profile," or manually set video format, resolution, and quality levels via a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on your television screen. The GUI makes it very easy to navigate through the menu and select recording and viewing options.
Easy Recording
The V-Mate allows you to schedule recordings of television programs based on channel, date, and start/stop times, including daily and weekly repeats. You may program up to 30 time slots. And because the V-mate is compatible with all major memory card formats, you can record to the media that works with your devices.
Playback on Your Device
You can view your recorded video content by simply inserting your flash memory card into a compatible portable device. Now your mobile phone, handheld game console, PDA, video music player personal media player (PMP), and PC are just a few steps from playing your video on your terms.

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Swann Fisheye Lens Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this to go with a Swann C510R camera.Ended up not using it - it needs a lens adapter (found with the Swann Wide Angle lens).

Pros:It fits, fisheye effect as designed when used with adapter (not included).

Cons:Far too expensive for what it is - a cheap little piece of plastic.It should be less than ten bucks.Without adapter it is only good for the smaller non-standard cameras.

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The Swann Fish Eye Lens will increase the viewable angle of your miniature video camera up to 150 degrees. Designed to fit 12mm 'board' and miniature cameras, the Swann Fish Eye Lens is ideally used with the Swann TV Observation System, DIY Security Cam, SecuraCam, Audio SpyCam and more. Use the lens to see more than ever before including the whole office, an entire car park, the showroom floor and more. Telephoto & Wide Angle lenses also available.

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TEST-UM CX200 Coaxial Mapper Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing is great! I recently bought a 1970's home that had only one cable tv jack in the whole house, nowhere near where I wanted to put a TV. This thing was very handy while I was crawling aroudn the crawlspace and attic. It's great for testing those self-done coaxial cables to make sure they work before you hook up to the cable company and are ready to watch tv.

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The Test-um coaxial mapper is designed for testing CATV & security camera coaxial connections & installations. It finds & identies multiple coaxial cablesand includes 4 color-coded F-connectors, BNC adapters & built-in tone generator.

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Swann SW244-TDV FlashlightDVR Compact Digital Video Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)The quality of the pictures and movies is awful. The camera breaks easily if dropped. Not worth buying.

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Swann SW244-TDV flashlightDVR compact digital video recorder

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HP Mini 210-1030NR 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 9.75 Hours of Battery Life Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this netbook because of the small size, excellent price, long battery life, and great customer service that HP is known for.

As far as the computer goes...
The computer itself is very light weight and easy to tote around. Not too heavy in a purse or bag and the size it great for concealing what you're carrying, say on a city bus or train.
I'm not a big Winblows fan so I changed the OS to Linux Mint 8 and that gave me back around 8 or 10GB of space that the old OS was eating up. There is plenty of room on the hard drive for a mid-sized music collection, lots of files, and plenty of pictures with room to spare.
The keyboard is great, but lacks a home key, page up, and page down. The touch pad gives you the ability to double click or single click by touch and there is a button on the keyboard for a right-click action.
The AC adapter is plenty long for most tasks and the battery life is excellent.
The webcam is fairly low quality but for basic things, such as using Skype or other conferencing methods, it will do the job. Speakers and mic are great and produce good quality sound for a netbook.

Customer Service...
After having the 210-1030nr for only two weeks, my hard drive went bad. No drops, no spills, no crazy room mates, just went bad. I called HP customer service and they were excellent! They're sending me the shipping materials to send the computer back and are footing the repair bill for me. Great customer service, just like I expected.

The 210-1030nr would have earned that fifth star had the hard drive not gone bad on me. I know, however, that this is a rare occasion for a netbook and sometimes things are not made properly or other issues occur that are beyond my, or any one else's, control.
This HP has performed very well up until the hiccup with the hard drive. My boyfriend was very impressed with the machine, despite his initial aversion to it's small size; he was worried it would be fragile or flimsy. He will be purchasing one for himself very soon.

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Prepare to be noticed when you take this Netbook out on the town. Small, slim and stylish, the HP Mini 210 lets you surf the web, stay connected, and be entertained wherever you go.Amp up the fun by playing videos and music or showing off your photos.Exclusive, integrated software keeps you in sync with your life by letting you e-mail, chat, and instantly access your files from anywhere.Take just what you need And leave the rest on your primary PC. At less than one inch thin and starting at just 2.69 pounds, this ultra-compact PC won't weigh you down. You'll enjoy a 16:9 10.1" diagonal BrightView Infinity display and nearly full-size keyboard.

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Channel Plus LPF-600 Low Pass Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)Prior to this, I had thought I had to run a second cable throughout the house to get both my four modulator channels and the cable TV in all rooms; either the cable interfered with the modulator channels, or vice versa, or both. The highest channel on the incoming cable is 89. I inserted the four modulator channels two channels apart starting with 100 (that is, 100, 103, 106, and 109). The way to use this item is to filter before the cable goes into the modulator; just screw this filter onto the cable TV input to the modulator, connect the incoming cable TV to it, set your channels above 99, and put your house cable system directly on the modulator output. Everything looks great. Picture and sound are clean (including ProLogic) on all the cable channels, and clean on the four modulator channels. If that's what you're trying to do, this little item can save you a lot of money, a lot of hassle, or both.

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The Channel Plus LPF-600 Low-pass Filter removes all CATV above the pass band, allowing insert of locally generated ChannelPlus modulated channels. This is ideal for systems to which the broadband entertainment feed is supplied by a CATV service. The filter also removes the cable system noise that degrades the picture quality of the locally generated channels.
The filter passes off-air TV channels 2 to 35, CATV channels 2 to 86, and allows insertion of TV channels 40 to 69, and CATV channels 91 to 125.
Installation is simple, with male-to-female F connectors. No external power supply is required. Dimensions: 1 x 3 inches.

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Hawking HomeRemote Pro HRPS1 Home Control and Remote Monitoring Starter Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had the system installed for a little over a year now and have given up - it's just too flaky.

Probably OK if you are at home and can unplug it every once in a while to force a reboot and re-association with the Z-wave devices, but just not robust enough if you are away for more than a week or two. What happens after a while is either a) the gateway doesn't respond or b) it no longer sees the devices. It would probably help if one could reboot it remotely via the browser, but that isn't possible.

When it works it works fine, but the web browser interface is too limiting and at any one time there is probably a 40-50% probability that remote control over the web will work.

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With the award-winning Hawking Technology HomeRemote Pro Home Control and Remote Monitoring Starter Kit, you'll have everything you need to set up a HomeRemote Pro Home Control and Remote Monitoring System. With this system, you can control your home appliances and monitor your home from anywhere in the world via a Web browser or cell phone.
The HomeRemote Pro Home Control and Remote Monitoring Starter Kit:

Set up a home monitoring and remote control system with ease using this starter kit. View larger.
Recipient of the Product of the Year Award from Electronic House Magazine, and featuring state-of-the-art Z-Wave wireless mesh technology, the HomeRemote Pro requires no hard wiring or special installation, saving you thousands of dollars when compared to traditional home security and monitoring systems.
This starter kit includes the following components: The HomeRemote Pro Internet Gateway; HomeRemote Pro Door Sensor; and HomeRemote Pro Lamp Module.
How the HomeRemote Pro Monitoring System Works
The HomeRemote Monitoring System lets you monitor your home, secure it from intruders, and control its appliances and power usage via a cell phone or an Internet browser while you're

This diagram shows how the HomeRemote Pro Monitoring System works. View larger. working, at school, or even traveling abroad. You can also use it to monitor your children or pets, or keep tabs on an elderly family member. And business owners can use the system to keep an eye on their premises or employees.
By connecting the included Pro Internet Gateway to your Internet router, you'll effectively create a wireless network that "connects" your home to the Internet. And by adding HomeRemote Pro accessories to your home, such as the included Pro Door Sensor and Pro Lamp Module, or other HomeRemote Pro-enabled products, such as Electrical Appliance modules and Pro Motion Detectors (sold separately), you'll have the option of remotely controlling your heating and cooling system, lighting, blinds, garage door, and virtually any electrical appliance in your home.
If you want to add surveillance features to your property, by installing HomeRemote Pro video cameras, such as the Wireless Video Camera or Video Camera with Night Vision, you can monitor your premises 24/7 in real time from virtually any place in the world.


The comprehensive web interface lets you check on the status of your home and turn on lights, shades, and other appliances. View larger. Award-Winning Z-Wave Wireless Technology
At the heart of the HomeRemote Pro System is Z-Wave wireless "mesh" technology, an award-winning wireless standard for home automation. Unlike traditional remote technologies that rely on infrared signals, Z-Wave is not affected by walls or other barriers, and it offers two-way communication, giving you confirmation that your commands were received and executed. With Z-Wave, the guesswork and finger-crossing is taken out of the equation.
Because each "module" or HomeRemote Pro accessory acts as a repeater that extends the distance of the Z-Wave signals, with a few easily installed and strategically placed HomeRemote Pro accessories, your entire home can be covered in a matter of minutes without any hard-wiring or special installation.
Easy Set Up: No Special Tools or Wiring Required
Setting up a HomeRemote Pro Monitoring System up couldn't be easier. Once you connect the Pro Internet Gateway to your router, you log into the HomeRemote Pro Web site, where you can customize your HomeRemote Pro System by naming the rooms in your home. (You can also personalize your HomeRemote Pro Web page with photos of yourself and other custom touches.) Then it's just a matter of plugging accessories into outlets throughout your home and adding them to your system.
The "installation" of HomeRemote Pro accessories is as easy as plugging in one of the several HomeRemote Pro modules into available electrical outlets. Once the modules, which are about the size of typical home appliance timers, are connected, you simply plug your lamp or appliance into it. The modules let you control appliances remotely (you can schedule them, or turn them on or off on demand), and they will also act as "repeaters" that effectively extend your home's Z-Wave wireless network.
You're now ready to control your home through a browser from anywhere in the world. And by adding your cell phone number to your account settings, your Internet-enabled cell phone can be used to control your home and even stream video of particular rooms.
Note: HomeRemote Pro has two levels of services, basic and pro. Some features mentioned above require a pro-level service. Click here to see a comparison chart of the differences in features and capabilities between the basic and pro-level services.
Other HomeRemote Pro Features
The HomeRemote Pro System offers several customization and monitoring features that give you the ultimate in control and oversight of your home.


Using your cell phone, you can access your HomeRemote-connected appliances and surveillance equipment from anywhere. View larger. The system's Scene/Scheduler feature allows you to create a rule that applies to a group of different appliances. For example, instead of turning all your lights off one by one from your cell phone as you're leaving your house, you can set a Scene called "All Lights Off" that turns off all your lights with the press of a button, or turns them off on schedule you've created.
The Alerts and Notifications feature send email and text (SMS) message alerts to designated recipients whenever a specific event, such as the opening of a door, occurs within a room. Device Linking allows one module or sensor to trigger other modules to turn on or off. Opening a door, for instance, could trigger all the lights in your home to turn on.
And to help you keep an eye on your property, Activity Logs let you view recent and past events in your home if you suspect suspicious activity, or if you simply want to monitor your home while you're away.


The optional Pro Video Camera (l) and Pro Video Camera with Night Vision (r) lets you monitor your home from anywhere in the world. View larger. Expanding your HomeRemote Pro System
The HomeRemote Pro System can be customized to grow as your needs grow. New modules and sensors can be added at anytime. You can add additional HomeRemote Pro Wireless Door Sensors, Motion Detectors, Appliance Modules and Lighting Modules, or specialty products, such as window shades, thermostats, garage door openers, keyless door locks, light switches, and outdoor lighting modules from other HomeRemote Pro compatible manufacturers. The HomeRemote Pro System is compatible with all products featuring the award-winning Z-Wave technology logo.
HomeRemote Pro Services
Basic-Level service is included with a purchase of a HomeRemote Pro Gateway or HomeRemote Pro Starter Kit. For a small monthly fee, you can upgrade to Pro-Level Service to utilize all features on the HomeRemote Pro System.
For more information on subscriptions and HomeRemote-compatible products, visit www.homeremote.net.

What's in the Box
HomeRemote Pro Home Control and Remote Monitoring Starter Kit includes one Pro Internet Gateway (HRPG1), one HomeRemote Pro Door Sensor (HRDS1), one HomeRemote Pro Lamp Module (HRLM1), one Ethernet cable, one Power Adapter for the Gateway, three AAA batteries, installation guide and user manual.

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Dell XPS M1330 Business Laptop (Crimson Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked this computer....initially. It does look very sleak but has some huge negatives

- lots of known problems with motherboard and LED screen (just google it). I had my motherboard replaced x2 - once when I first got it because the battery wouldn't hold a charge and again for the screen.Dell came out and did it but still a pain.

- the fan runs ALL THE TIME.With normal usage - internet only the fan seems to run all the time - it's very loud and disturbing

- my screen completely broke on its own after 13 months.

So beware - starts out okay but you'd better get the long warranty and beware of the fan problems

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Dell XPS M1330 Laptop (Red) Ultra Slim, Sleek and Sexy Business Laptop, Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Blazing 2.5GHz Speed, 1 Year Warranty, Hard Disk 320gb 5400RPM Fast Hard Drive, Fast 4GB RAM DDR2 667MHz Memory, 13.3 Inch Wide Screen Wxga , Intel 3000 Integrated Video Card, Webcam, Battery - 6cell 56whr (up to 5Hours), Dvd/rw (Burn DVDs & CDs) Fastest Best Gaming Laptop Cute From DELL - Play MP3, Music, New battery - wireless Lan - This is a best portable laptop for use at home or office or in the car or beach or hotel or airport. This laptop has very powerful 6 cell 56whr battery.

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