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Sharper Image DV110 5 Megapixel CMOS, Interpolation to 12 Megapixels, 2.0-Inch LCD, 8X Digital Zoom Multifunction Camcorder with Batteries Included (Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)This camera is PERFECT! I absolutely love it. I got an 8GB SD card with it so it holds a lot of memory, and the software that comes with it works great with my PC. Can't believe how cheap this is. Highly reccomended!!

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The Sharper Image DV-110 is a reliable, built-to-last, multifunction camcorder. It comes equipped with "Direct Upload to YouTube" software. It takes still photos at 5MP, has an 8X digital zoom, and can hold up to 8GB of memory. This slim, sleek camcorder is so easy to use and perfect for any age! It is designed specifically to meet your needs. It is small, light and can fit right in your pocket. Capture life’s most captivating moments. At this price, you’ve got nothing to lose!

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Galileo FS720DX 720 x 80mm Astro Terrestial Refractor Telescope Review

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(More customer reviews)This telescope is OK for a starter telescope for casual usage now and then. The price is good, so you won't be losing too much if it sits in the closet after the first use. The mount and tripod are not real stable, so it's difficult to do fine adjustments without losing the image. But a good quality mount and tripod are going to cost a lot of money, so you get what you pay for. When you do get it focused in on something, the image is good. It works good for terrestrial viewing.
The instructions for this scope are HORRIBLE. It's printed on a really low quality copy machine, and it looks like a copy of a copy of a copy. The images are a blur of black, so you can't see what they are trying to show you. You would think that a company that deals with optics would understand blurry images.
But even if the images were good, the instructions are terrible. There is no mention of how to attach the counterbalance, and from the really poor image which shows it attached, you can't even see where it attaches. There is also an extra knob with no mention of it's existence, or what to do with it. At one point it says to do 3 things in the order given, but in order to do #1, you have to do #3 first.
Go to the following website and watch the video. It is much better than the instructions, and explains everything, including where to put the extra knob:
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So forget the included instructions and go straight to the video and you will have a much better experience and will be enjoying this scope much faster. It's a good buy and a good amateur scope.


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Galileo FS-720DX Refractor Telescope for viewing land, sea, and stars. To see or not to see, that is the question. The answer? It's simple. This astro / terrestrial telescope will take you on a journey from land to the stars with just a shift in focus. The 720 mm focal length will magnify the mountains, sea ships, planets, or the little green men on Mars, without distortion. The 2x flip barlow lens doubles the power with just a flip of a knob. Getting to know your world and the world beyond has never been easier. View this: 80 mm astronomical telescope objective lens; 720 mm focal length; 2 eyepieces (6.8 mm-16 mm zoom and 25 mm); Built-in 2x flip barlow lens; Fast-setup super-glide mount with adjusting counter weight; 30 mm / 45 degree erect image prism; Mars eye finderscope; Pre-assembled metal tripod with accessory tray; Measures approx. 13 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 33", weighs 18 lbs. Includes adjustable tube clamp, accessory tray, Galileo planetarium CD-ROM with instructional video, and limited one-year manufacturer's warranty. For outlandish savings that are out of this world... order today! Galileo FS-720DX Refractor Telescope

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Sharper Image 720P HD900 HD Camcorder with Touch Screen, 5.0 MP CMOS, Image Stabilization, 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD, 3X Optical 4X Digital Zoom, Built-in Voice Recorder (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)What a great buy!!!!! This camera is great - I got it for my son for his birthday, but I sneak and use it from time to time! The touch screen is so cool and the quality of the picture is top of the line. It even comes with a pen for the touch screen on the LCD.
Highly reccomended.

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Prepare to fall in love with this Sharper Image, touch screen multifunction camcorder! It is designed specifically to meet your needs. Besides for HD video, the HD900 takes digital still photos at 5MP and comes with a built-in voice recorder. It has a 3-Inch touch LCD, an 8x digital zoom, and image stabilization. Its beautiful, sleek design is a serious eye-catcher. Once you pick it up, you won¿t want to put it down! Extremely easy to use, the Sharper Image HD900 is perfect for any age. Capture life¿s most captivating moments today!

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Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this one for about 2 weeks.... this replaces a bigger 1080i Sony HDR video camera (built in 30 gb spinning hard drive) that we purchased may 2007 for $1600 AND LOST... For this current price, this can't be beat. I have had the chance to review both the movie quality and photo quality and still pleased., although it may be slightly inferior to my previous camera.
IT would not be fair to compare this camera to my older Sony, (kind of like comparing a nice point and shoot camera to one that that is an SLR)...
However, I would still buy this one for the price point..
Things that are different are:
Image stabilization.... Althought this one is so bad, it is not as forgiving as the Sony....partly because it is smaller, weighs much less and less likely to use 2 hands as we were with the Sony.
Compared to the Sony, this one is faster, more responsive and faster to download to and from.
The biggest thing about this camera is that this is a "point and shoot" video camera and not something that you will be using to film weddings professionally. For us, that was our primary use.
This camera does take gorgeous 1080i movies, however, the image quality is lessened indoors or under suboptimal lighting. You can take photos while shooting video, however, the picture resolutions are downgraded during this and we are starting to avoid doing this.
The Flash memory card is great!, the speed at which it "comes to life" is great.
The camera has a feature called Ique or something, that basically "optimizes" settings for those that don't know how, or too lazy. As of now, we leave this setting on all the time.
The battery life is about 90-100 minutes... We charge it every 3-4 days.
Although there is no lens cover and it is "scratch resistant" this is something that I am a little leary of, and I can see how it can get scratched.
I was thinking about the angle at which the camera is set up, It is okay, it doesn't take much to get used to, but in playing around, I find that the if the camera was flipped 180 degrees, this would be optimal and even more ergonomic (if it were like a pistol grip)... It is not really feasible to use it like this, because the movies come out upside down and the view screen is on the wrong side...
Finally, although this has a high megapixel still photo, when I was using the 12.0 megapixel setting, I found it almost impossible to keep it still enough to prevent blur.. I end up using it on 6mp...I am satisfied with these photos.
One last thing, when i went to repurchase this new camera, at first I was really interested in getting one "with a bigger built in hard drive" than my previous Sony with the 30 gb hard drive.... I think this was faulty thinking...if you had a larger hard drive.. you would be more likely to not download (or backup) the movies and risk losing them if something happened to your camera. (we lost 2 months of photos of a newborn from the last camera)... Second, I would strongly urge you to consider flash memory camera, either a SSD or flash based media. because of speed, battery and size and safety..

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DXG 563V 5.1 MP Digital Camcorder (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)We recieved this camcorder last Christmas and it didn't take long to realize it was a joke. Our cell phones take better videos! We never use it and I would recomend not wasting your money either.

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DXG 563V 5.1 MP Ultra-Compact Pink Digital Camcorder. Records AVI video up to 640 x 480 at 30fps; Takes still pictures at a resolution of up to 12MP. Built-in digital voice recorder and PC Webcam. Large, bright 2.4 inch TFT screen to frame subjects or review files. Portable, ultra-compact and lightweight for travel use.

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Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD Camcorder - Refurbished - (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just back from a trip to Alaska with the Zi6. Great video when used right.
This little camera loves light and loves being held still. Depart of either of these and your video will be less than stellar.
Pros: small, light, takes AA batteries (lithium batteries work great), uses SD cards. Great vids when used in the right environment.
Cons: Doesn't like to be moved (panning or just your hand shaking). Doesn't like anything less than bright light. Indoor shots will be grainy. Mic doesn't work that great.
Bottom line: nice to have
As an aside; Amazon listed as new but sent me a refurb. Refused to make it right. They've lost a customer for life, and they don't care.

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Manfrotto Modo Maxi Black Tripod Legs & Hybrid Joystick Ball Head Kit, with Adorama Tripod Case, Tripod Hanger Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good news, bad news kind of thing. Traditionally, you get the bad news first. The bad news is it no more structural rigidity than I'd expect from a child's plastic toy. I was told that there were two grades of Manfrotto; the 'pro range' made in Italy by craftsmen that I imagine look like Geppetto from Pinnochio, complete with grey hair, spectacles and a leather apron; the 'consumer range' presumably made by flip-flop clad disinterested provincial Chinese labourers with low wages and no prospects, but from the look of this tripod, it appears there must be a third class below the others. Let's call it the 'happy meal range' and I picture them being made by mischievous gremlins that have been fed after midnight.
The good news is it's not broken after it's first outing; I was sure it was. The video/ camera mode knob got twisted too far round and stopped working but there were no broken bits of plastic and when I unscrewed the head it fitted back into place. It now properly locks against side tilt in video mode again. The head still doesn't lock, but having seen the mechanism on the inside I could see it's not a manufacturing defect or store damage. However, it does offer fairly firm and smooth friction now that I have tightened the screws that had worked a bit loose. It would be an acceptable product if you could replace the plastic head, but unfortunately, the head is fixed permanently to the shaft. The quick legs are a bit whippy like a Zipshot tripod, but the leg locks do actually lock properly. Be careful with excessive weight though; the light grey retaining ring is bendy and looks like it will fail. If the shaft starts to slip under lock which it does at about 7lbs of weight, the camera's probably too heavy to stay still on the tripod. Wobble is an issue; This tripod is best used indoors and away from wind. The camera clip on mount that rattled badly and slipped around ruining the photos was made serviceable with a single layer of duct tape that took up the play. Duct tape was not included in the price; that was an after market add-on.
In summary, it's priced above its mediocre build quality. If you have a pocket camera, or lightweight handheld video, it'll probably do the job but don't expect too much from it.
Please forgive my sarcasm, but it sums up my feelings towards this product.
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Manfrotto has taken the professional features from their best-selling products and incorporated them into the Modo to create a high-performance, ultra-compact and lightweight tripod that packs into any bag or backpack. Now, even the amateur photographer can utilize the techniques of professionals and take high quality photographs and video.All Modo tripods feature a number of innovative design elements that come together to create a unique blend of stability, portability and ease of use. Developed with a versatile hybrid head, the Modo can be used with both digital camera and video equipment. With the touch of the safety button, the quick-release plate allows the user to easily switch between cameras and equipment, making capturing family, vacation and everyday moments simple.When stored, the Modo can fold down to fit almost anywhere. Extremely portable, the highly compact Modo 785SHB folds to a mere 14 inches while the larger 785B is only 4.1 in. longer when collapsed, measuring 17.1 in.The hybrid head allows the MODO to be used with either photographic or video cameras. However, while these tripods are compact, they can stand tall when needed. The compact 785SHB has a maximum height of 45 in. Towering over the 785SHB, the larger 785B is the tallest tripod in the Modo line with a maximum height of 59.2 in. All Modo tripods feature quick flip leg locks that allow the user to easily open, close and adjust them to any intermediate height.

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Sanyo Xacti CG6 6MP MPEG-4 Flash Memory Digital Camcorder (Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)The clip shown here was shot with my new Xacti CG6 camcorder, it was cut down to 320 x 240 (from native 640 x 480) and converted to .wmv format to make it viewable to most. It retains most of the quality from the original .mp4 clip. This is my nephew Jason and his beloved dog Daisey on Christmas Day 2007. This clip was shot with all automatic settings and zoomed in about 3X - 4X.
I was really intrigued by the Flip Ultra video camera. Compact form factor, no more tapes, extremely easy to use and directly connect the camcorder to your PC via onboard USB connector.
Problem was that the features on the Flip Ultra were limited, or should I say non-existent. I wanted to look for a similar camera with just a few more features, without losing the simplicity and ease of use.
Then I came across the Xacti line of camcorders from Sanyo, read a review of the C6 from Steve's Digicams and I was hooked on trying one of these little guys. Then I found the CG6 at Walmart just before Christmas 2007 for $100 less than Amazon's standard price. I bought one for myself, 2 for Christmas gifts for my nephews, one as a Christmas bonus for our babysitter and talked a friend into getting one for himself for Christmas.
Everyone who received this camera loves it! The video is very good and the still shots are excellent. The more I play with this camera, the more I find it can do. If the automatic settings don't give you perfect results, play around and you will eventually find the perfect setting for each type of video or still shot.
I don't know why more people aren't raving about this camera, for the money it may be the best choice in the Xacti line. It is so small you can take it anywhere. Having your camcorder with you most of the time increases the probability that you will capture that perfect shot or video.
One of the best features compared to standard tape based DV cameras is the ease of file transfer. With a standard tape based DV camcorder, you have to capture video in real-time via a firewire connection, then edit the footage and recompress for your desired output. With the CG6, simply remove your SD card from the camcorder, insert it in a card reader attached to your PC, transfer the file to your PC in minutes, then start editing in your favorite editor. (.mp4 is not directly supported by Windows Movie Maker, but Vegas, Ulead and other editors support it)
Stills I have printed from this camera are incredible, as good as photos from my Canon digicams. Check out your local Walmart, if instock it will be at a bargain price!

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The Sanyo CG6 Xacti digital media camera records both 6-megapixel still images and 640 x 480 resolution digital video from a compact design. The CG6 combines the functionality of a digital camera and a digital camcorder in one stunning device. Different than a standard digital camera that shoots short video clips, the CG6 shoots full-motion video at standard TV resolution of 640x480. The Xacti CG6 also features Sanyo's proprietary MPEG-4 engine to execute a vast number of calculations in a short period of time. This engine enables the Xacti CG6’s advanced real-time MPEG-4 compression. Recording in the global multimedia standard, MPEG-4 delivers exceptional video clarity and detail while being exceptionally efficient in the way it records digital information. The results are high-quality videos that are saved in smaller files.

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Meade ETX90EC Telescope w/Electronic Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)I am truly an amateur astronomer. My childhood was peppered with dime-store telescopes that showed me a new blurry world. When I got the EXT-90EC I expected little more than a brighter blur. To my surprise and delight I was wrong. Out of the box, in bad lighting conditions, surrounded by trees, I saw some of the most breath-taking images of the moon. In fact, I spent the next six hours observing the moon. I saw craters in detail. I even saw some craters within craters. I did venture to a bright star I saw in the sky. It turned out to be Jupiter. It was a highly recognizable Jupiter. Not another dot in the sky. I could see three of Jupiter's moons in orbit. I couldn't even make out Jupiter's moons with the naked eye.
I tried the telescope during the day for terrestrial viewing. Once again I was pleasantly surprised! The local river area came alive with wildlife. The photographic possibilities are endless!
I purchased the #883 Deluxe field tripod, #932 45 Degree Erecting Prism, #497 Autostar controller, and the #774 hard case with the telescope. I highly recommend you do the same. They all add to the total experience. The tripod is a must for both astrological and terrestrial viewing. The 45 Degree Erecting Prism is needed for terrestrial viewing. If you don't use it, your images will be inverted. The autostar, once aligned, will position the telescope to any viewable object, and then continue to track it. The case is a convenience and insurance policy.

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Meade finally brings a serious telescope into thecasual-consumer price range. The ETX-90EC Astro offers extraordinaryoptics at an affordable price. It combines a high-resolution opticaldesign and diffraction-limited imaging with microprocessor-controlled,precise celestial-object tracking, all in a nicely styled, highlyportable package.
Improvements to this model include a new forkmount with dual-axis drive system. The ETX-90EC also includes hightorque DC motors on both telescope axes, permitting electronicoperation from the hand-held controller. This push-button electroniccontroller has four dual-axis drive speeds: slow, 8x for imagecentering at high power; medium, 32x for image centering at lowerpower or for pushbutton tracking in altazimuth mode; moderate, 0.75degrees per second for image centering in the viewfinder or forterrestrial tracking; and fast, 5 degrees per second for fast scanningacross the sky.
The Meade ETX-90EC is specially designed to beportable and used in the field. It offers cordless operation, allowingyou to use the telescope's dual-axis drive system for more than 40hours on eight AA batteries. At approximately 8 pounds and 15 inchesin length, it packs a lot of power into a compact unit.
TheETX-90EC uses a 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, and Meadeactually warranties the optics of the ETX-90EC "to equal or exceed theoptical performance and resolution of any Maksutov optics of similaraperture ever manufactured at any price." The ETX-Series optics offersuperb contrast, image brightness, and resolution; Meade claims thetelescope consistently outperforms many instruments of largerapertures. Meade also uses EMC super multicoatings on all opticalsurfaces to maximize light transmission through the corrector lens andreflectance from the primary and secondary mirrors. The flip-mirrorsystem allows for 90-degree observation of land and sky objects,straight-through observation using the optional #932 45-degreeErecting Prism, or photo-ready imaging using the optional #64T-Adapter and your own 35mm camera.
Overall, the Meade ETX-90EC isa fine piece of craftsmanship at a surprisingly affordable price. Forthose of us who spent our childhood peering through old-style consumertelescopes, using the ETX-90EC is like getting time in the PalomarObservatory. From shifting cloud belts on Saturn to the glowingfilaments of the Orion Nebula, this instrument lets you observe theheavens in extraordinary detail.

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TMS AR15 Tactical High Scope Ring Set for Picatinny Rails Review

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(More customer reviews)If you own an AR-15 or AR-10 like me and you are having difficulties finding the proper scope height or cheek weld, then this scope ring is the answer. Scope height and check weld is a matter of preference. However, many people have accepted the proper height to be 2.500" from center of bore to center of scope, and I have found 2.500" to be the perfect fit for me as well. The TMS Tactical High Scope Rings will rise your scope 0.748". On a standard AR-15 flat top, the TMS Tactical High Scope Rings will rise your scope to 2.4295" from the center of the bore to the center of the scope. On a standard AR-10 flat top, the TMS Tactical High Scope Rings will rise your scope to 2.5775" from the center of the bore to the center of the scope.
I tried using the Winchester large scope rings ($45.00), Leuopold PRW high scope rings ($50.00), 1/2" risers, 3/4" risers, and they were all either too low or too high for a comfortable check weld.
The interchangeable nut and 1" spacer is a nice bonus. The nut makes it easy to remove quickly without tools, great when you want to switch from scoped rifle to flip-up sights.
Overall, This is a great scope ring. Perfect check weld, extremely durable, quick detach knobs, 30mm or 1" compatible, 4 torx screws per ring (8 total) for added strength and security.
I know there is not a whole lot of information about the company that manufacturers these scope rings, but the product is great! Durable, reliable, perfect.

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TACTICAL SCOPE RING SET, 30MM/1INCH, SEE-THRU, PICATINNY This ring set is for the serious shooter that wants the best in strength and ruggedness. This heavy duty tactical scope ring set is made of solid aluminum alloy for military and law enforcement uses. Fits Picatinny 1913 rails RIS RAS. Does NOT fit Weaver. Works with 30 mm tube scope or 1inch tube scope using included size inserts. 1 1/2inch (38mm) center height. Good for mounting scopes with up to 65mm (outside diameter)Objectives. See-thru design allows use of regular iron sights with scope mounted. Large HEX clamping nut for secure mounting. Anodized black matte finish. Replacement butterfly nuts is included for quick and easy finger tightening. TWO identical rings are included in the set.

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Case Logic UP-2 Universal Pockets Medium (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)This item was promoted and included as "free" with the Flip Mino camcorder. While the Mino comes with a thin fabric case, this Case Logic bag provides much more protection. It is well padded and fits perfectly. When you want the convenience of the pocket-sized camera, just take it out of this case and you are good to go. I use this to just store the camera when not in use or if I toss the camera in a laptop case along with a bunch of items that could possibly damage the camera. It is well worth the price even had I paid for it rather than get it free. Just a little extra protection for your Flip. Note that the Flip Mino will fit in this Case Logic "pocket" while the camera is still in the factory fabric case as well. So, you can take it out of the padded case and put it in your pocket, still protected from scratches by the fabric case.
As another review pointed out, the bright colour makes it easy to find if it is in a drawer or case with a bunch of other items.
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Case Logic UP-2 Universal Pockets Medium.A "sleeping bag" for your digital camera or compact camcorder, MP3 player, cell phone, GPS, PDA and other personal, electronic devices. What else fits? The possibilities are endless! (accommodates devices up to 4.5-inches x 2.75-inches x.75-inches).Padded, interior lining won't scratch LCD screens.Hands free -- carabiner attaches to belt loop, backpack or purse.Drawstring feature keeps your valuables secure.Easy access to your devices and machine washable.

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Meade ETX60AT Telescope (Obsolete) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is striclty a beginner scope, but is the best of the beginner scope choices. It is highly portable, and easy to use. Some advice: When you buy the scope, also buy the Book - "The Backyard Astronomers Guide" by Terence Dickinson. In fact, if you are unsure about your interest in the hobby, buy the book first. If you think this is the beginning of a life-long hobby, consider the 90mm version of the ETX. While more expensive, it will never be outgrown. Also, don't buy too many accessories (i.e. additional eyepieces) until you have used the equipment for a while and are familiar with its operation and how you plan to use it. Meade makes very high quality products, and this product will last a lifetime.

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Whether you want to study Saturn and its ring system, the primary cloudbelts of Jupiter, or mountain ranges and other terrestrial objects, the MeadeETX-60AT offers extraordinary power for its price. It offers a 60mm multicoated,air-spaced achromatic objective lens manufactured with Grade A crown and flintoptical glass components. The flip-mirror system lets you observe in thestandard 90-degree position. Just flip the internal optical flat mirror up, andyou'll be set for sky viewing.
It's easy to carry, so you can take the MeadeETX-60AT to a distant mountaintop or to your own back yard. It only needs aquick 60-second alignment for setup. This telescope includes an Autostar handcontroller that permits the automatic location of over 1,400 celestial objects. Just enter the object you wish to observe and watch as the telescope movesrapidly to place the object in your field of view. The Meade ETX-60AT alsoincludes a serial interface, so you can download new software through your PC tothe telescope. This way, the positions of Earth satellites may be updated forobservation, or newly discovered objects, such as comets, can be located.

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Meade ETX125EC Telescope w/Electronic Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)Before you spend the money on this scope I must warn you that you are NOT going to get close up views of the planets and celestial objects. Even though I spent over a year researching this scope and planning this purchase, and knew full well what I was getting into, it still came as a surprise when I realized that most of the things I would be viewing would be fuzzy clusters and blurry dots.

If you are okay with that fact, you will adore this telescope.

The first night we used it, we found Jupiter without much trouble. We pointed the scope at a bright dot in the sky that wasnÕt twinkling, and when we looked in the eyepiece, there was Jupiter. It was the size of an aspirin, its bands clearly visible and several of its moons brightly illuminated. Our own moon was amazing- the craters were just breathtaking.
Beyond those objects, we needed to plug in the optional Autostar. The problem for us was that the telescope worked so well we had a hard time figuring out if what we were looking at in the lens was what we wanted to find- hundreds of stars shine and twinkle in the scope when only a few may be visible to the eye. We lost our way several times trying to find objects using marker stars in the sky. With the assistance of the Autostar, we viewed brilliant Saturn, its rings clearly defined. Saturn was the size of a tic-tac, but very crisp and bright. We found the Orion nebula, and Venus at half full state. Then we viewed several bright star clusters.
The Messier and deep space objects, which make up a huge part of what you will be viewing, were dim and hard to make out. If you are an astronomy buff, you will be able to identify these guys, and probably enjoy hours of use with this telescope every night. However, for amateurs like us, you will need a really good map of the sky and information on the objects you will be seeing. There are some great software titles out there- we use Starry Night and do not leave the house without a detailed star map when we are going to use the telescope. Without either of these things, you will be lost, or bored, or both.
The lens that comes with the telescope will not be adequate for most objects beyond the moon. We purchased a higher power lens and use it about 99% of the time. I highly recommend the Autostar for novices in order to get the most out of this telescope. Otherwise, you will spend a lot of time trying to find things that may or may not be there.
Finally, splurge on the Meade Field Tripod. Any little touch to the telescope makes the image completely blurry from the vibrations. The tripod really helped with this problem. The telescope comes with a plate which can be screwed into the bottom of the mount to further stabilize the set-up. We spent a few days puzzling over it before we tried attaching it, and it made all the difference.
This was a great purchase. However, I thought I might write about all the extras that we found necessary to make this telescope worth the money we spent on it. It is an investment, but trust me, the first time you see Saturn in this telescope you will know that every cent will have been well spent.

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When the original ETX telescope, the ETX-90RA, was introduced in 1996, it quickly created a revolution in amateur astronomy. Here for the first time was an ultraportable and highly versatile telescope system of unprecedented optical resolution and performance. Within a year of its introduction the ETX became the top-selling modern telescope in the world.
Manufactured entirely at Meade's Irvine, California, facility, ETX Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes produce optical performance and resolution that equal or exceed any Maksutov optics of similar apertures ever manufactured at any price, past or present. Their optics are so high in contrast, image brightness, and resolution that the ETX-90EC and ETX-125EC often outperform many telescopes of larger apertures.These models build on the original ETX concept to create the most advanced electronically controlled telescopes--including optional automatic go-to-object location with the Autostar computer controller--ever produced in their price range. And yet they don't sacrifice any of the user-friendly features that started the ETX revolution.
With twice the light-collecting area of the Meade ETX-90EC, the Meade ETX-125EC permits a much broader range of astronomical study. Jupiter's cloud belts, for example, are observable at a significantly heightened level of detail, with whirls and festoons and the Great Red Spot readily visible as they transit the planet's disc. The Cassini division in Saturn's rings is routinely seen, as are additional features of the planet's surface, even under less than perfect seeing conditions. Microfine lunar detail beyond the reach of smaller telescopes can be resolved in the Meade ETX-125EC. Looking to deep space, the ETX-125EC's larger aperture enables the observation of galaxies and nebulae in much wider extension. The entire Messier listing of 110 objects is now not only visible, but every object additionally takes on a readily discernible structure.
The observer who accepts astronomy as a serious field of interest will find the Meade ETX-125EC a deeply satisfying instrument for a lifetime of high-resolution astronomical study.

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Epson P-5000 80GB Multimedia Storage Drive, Viewer, and Audio-Video Player w/ 4-Inch LCD Review

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(More customer reviews)I just received this yesterday, and it is better then I had hoped for. Bonuses include:
1) While there is no stated support for 4GB SDHC cards, they work without a hitch.
2) While there is no stated support for XViD encoded file, they also work perfectly.
As a photo backup and viewing device, it is a solid five stars. It imports the pictures quickly, it displays them beautifully and it allows me to see the Exif data on the device. The OS, while not very complex, is smart about where it keeps new pictures. I also appreciate that the hard drive is so large. I currently have about 30GB of digital images, and I now carry my entire library with me. Another backup location is always appreciated.
As a movie player it is also very good 4+ stars. Not as good as the current generation of Archos for example, but as a secondary function, it is more then acceptable. Pictures are clear and volume is loud enough that you can use it without headphones if you had to. With one exception, I didn't notice any jumping or skipping in the movies I tried out. It does have a few minuses as a movie player:
1) No support for AC3 audio.
2) Since the screen is 4 inches but 640x480, widescreen movies are smaller then they would be on a 4 inch 480x272. The flip side of this is that non-widescreen movies (ie TV shows) are bigger on the P5000.
3) Quicktime doesn't work very well at all. Lots of jumping and skipping. It might have been just the two I tried.
On the plus side, every AVI - whether Divx or XViD - worked like a charm. Every MP4 files I tried also worked.
I give this a solid five stars because in its primary function it is as good as it can be. For its secondary functions (movie and music player) it is still quite good.
Highly recommended.

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Vixen 39955 VMC110L Telescope and Porta II Mount Review

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(More customer reviews)The VMC110L is a small 110mm maksutov made by Vixen. Vixen has put together a great combination of features all in a compact telescope that can be taken as carry-on. They have replaced the traditional large corrector plate of the mak with a lens in front of the secondary. This has the effect of making the telescope quite light for a mak and it eliminates the dew issues. In order to do this, they had to put in a spider, but with curved vanes, there are no diffraction spikes in the image. This telescope comes with a built in flip mirror in the back that allows you to quickly switch between the eyepiece view and a camera, should you attach one to the rear. While this feature isn't revolutionary, the fact that they have t-threads already built into the rear of the scope makes it more user friendly and you won't need any proprietary adapters, just a simple t-ring. The VMC110L comes with a Vixen dovetail that will fit to most modern mounts that use what is becoming the standard to mount scopes. This dovetail can be moved from the side to the bottom of the scope so you can mount it vertically or horizontally. There is also ¼ 20 screw holes so that the scope can also be mounted directly to a standard tripod. The accessories that come with this telescope are well made and compliment the scope well. The 25mm plossl has good eye relief, adjustable eye relief cup and is optically very good. The scope also comes with a red dot finder, which I find to be much more useful that a traditional small optical finder. By being able to see the whole sky with a red dot over it, you can easily aim the scope exactly where you want it. Traditional finders give you a limited, magnified, upside down backwards image that can be hard for beginners to use. I have had the pleasure of trying out several of these 110s and the only issues I was able to find were collimation and the tightness of the front lens cap. I received one that was out of collimation due to shipping. In order to collimate the scope, I had to remove two small rubber plugs on the back and remove the flip mirror knob. Once collimated, the scope gave excellent images. The front cap was tight on most of the 110s that I reviewed, but that can be seen as a good or bad. I had to really pull to get the cap off, but unlike most telescopes out there, I can be assured this lens cap won't fall off. I found the VMC110L an excellent small scope, especially for traveling. Its combination of portability, ease of use and compatibility make it an excellent choice for taking along on trips. It works great as a daytime spotting scope as well as an astronomical instrument. I would recommend this scope to anyone wanting a grab and go in a compact well thought out package. Porta Mount The Vixen Porta Mount is an Alt Az mount made for small telescopes up to about 15 lbs. It can be purchased in a package with a VMC110L or other small scopes, or by itself. The Porta Mount can be moved manually by grabbing a hold of the telescope and pushing it to where you would like to look. It then has slow motion controls to make fine adjustments and keep objects in the eyepiece. The telescope can be side mounted using a vixen style dovetail or you can mount vertically with a right angle adapter bracket. Tension on both axis can be adjusted with the built in allan wrenches that can be found under the rubber piece on the head. With these wrenches, you can also set the handle orientation to the telescope how you prefer, which does come in handy. I found this mount to be the best Alt Az mount that I have ever used. I have put everything from small refractors, to the VMC110L, Celestron's C5 and C6 to their C8 on this mount. They all worked great, although the C8 had some limited motion in the vertical because of its width. The mount was stable enough to look at the planets at 200x and the slow motion knob come in very handy at this kind of power. Another advantage to this mount is its light, portable and makes a great grab and go.
I would highly recommend this mount for anyone with a small scope. I actually found that I used my scope far more with this mount due to its ease of use and its portability.

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Tack sharp telescope with extra aperture for deep sky views. Here is one of the best multiple purpose grab and go telescopes that is as perfectly suited for looking at the stars as it is the bird in the tree half a mile away.Don’t let its diminutive size and weight fool you, many telescopes like this design are used for research around the globe and even outside our atmosphere! You are sure to be blown away by its snap focus and razor like images.The PORTA II gives great performance when viewing objects at high magnification, the damping and vibration being significantly reduced as compared to other lesser quality telescope mounts.

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