Lomographic Compact Automat 35MM Camera
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Take your Lomo to Burning Man
  • Love the photos, Hate the camera
  • Yeahhh Just Shoot it.
  • Lomo 4-Ever!
  • The One and Only
Lomographic Compact Automat 35MM Camera

Manufacturer: Lomographic Cameras
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:
  1. Lomographic Sidekick Camera Bag (Black) Lomographic Sidekick Camera Bag (Black)
  2. Lomographic Sidekick Camera Bag (White) Lomographic Sidekick Camera Bag (White)
  3. Lomographic Hipshot Camera Bag (Green) Lomographic Hipshot Camera Bag (Green)
  4. Lomographic Hipshot Camera Bag (White) Lomographic Hipshot Camera Bag (White)

ASIN: B0000AC4WQ

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Take your Lomo to Burning Man.......2005-12-19

I am a long time attendee of the Burning Man festival in Nevada. I love going each year, and since I got my Lomo, it always goes with me. When you spend a week in a city full of neon, LED lights, art cars, and things on fire...you NEED a Lomo. Nighttime shots are amazing, and captures the surreal quality of this event to perfection. Daytime shots are crisp and lovely, with the desert sky a brilliant blue.
It took me a year to 'eyeball' the distances for good focus, but now that I have a handle on that, most of my pictures come out amazing...and even the blurry ones look good!
If it weren't illegal or immoral, I would sleep with my Lomo.

3 out of 5 stars Love the photos, Hate the camera.......2005-11-21

Theres a reason this is called a "bad camera" or a "toy camera".

It is by far the most well made camera that Lomography has put out and it is still a piece of junk. I've had two screws fall out already. I'm planning on taking it to a watch repair place to see if they can replace them tomorrow.

Go for an olympus XA2 if you can find one on ebay, they are cheaper and the images come out about the same.

I was given a Lomo Crate with about 15 different lomo cameras in it, The only one in there I would recommend using is the SuperSampler. I have 3 of them and they're pretty solid for a toy camera.

wiphey @ flickr.

4 out of 5 stars Yeahhh Just Shoot it........2005-01-23

I bought mine an old version and im lovin it. Taken 4 rolls of films... altho it didnt come out as vivid as i hoped for (probably cuz of the cheap films i bough in bulk), the slight vignette and grain effects were fascinating!Im still trying to get used to the settings, altho its not neccessary. Highly portability is what i liked most.. bring it anywhere everywhere! Although I would like to know which Film brand works best with the Lomo effects... please do inform me if u know, Thx.

Overall, its a great buy for casual shots. LOMOFY urself guys!
LOL.

5 out of 5 stars Lomo 4-Ever!.......2004-12-11

i am really happy with my lomo. when i flip through my photo album i can really see a difference between photos before and after my LC-A. the colors of my LC-A photos are so vibrant and beautiful. i've been a lomo fan for years. i love photography and am a bit of a camera collector. i have several lomo cameras and this one is my favorite by far. i actually have several cameras from other companies too and the camera i carry with me everywhere is my lomo. i have had this camera for more than a year and i've never had a problem with it. it's really easy to use. but what i think is most important is how beautiful the images are. i love this camera.

5 out of 5 stars The One and Only.......2004-12-11

Simply put, the Lomo Compact never leaves my side. With it's tiny size and that great metal lens cover, I have it in a bag or a pocket at all times.

Why? What makes this camera so special to me? Simply put - it's the images. I have no formal training in photography whatsoever, but I am able to shoot some of the most amazing images that I have ever seen with this little item. Surely, I shoot a few blurry and screwed-up pics as well, but the unpredictability is part of the charm. After you drop off your film, you can almost always expect to have a few images which are absolutely mind blowing. Using the camera is easy to grasp, although not too easy - so you still feel a sense of accomplishment after you "master" it. In my opinion, it's a perfect item for a beginner.

With all due respect to my Amazon peers, the reviewers who feel negatively about the camera are missing the point.
It's not made with the precision of a Canon or Nikon. It doesn't have the sharpness of a Zeiss or Leica. It's not the correct camera for someone who really wants to learn the technical in's and out's of photography.

But that's where the magic is. It's made in Russia by hand. The images it creates are beautiful and completely dripping with soul. Colors are super-strong, contrast is huge, and (defect or not) the vignetting effect is very cool. Outside of that, it's small, cute, easy to use, and has this awesome mechanical-oil smell.

If you want a normal, super-reliable Japanese cam that takes nicely exposed, in-focus shots every time, then pick one up.
As everyone else said, they generally have more technical features for a better price. If you want something truly unique, utterly beautiful,, and (at times) a little temperamental - then go for the Lomo. You won't be disappointed.
Lomo Kompakt Automat 35mm Camera
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Camera for the self conscious
  • great camera
  • Lomo- good pocket camera.
  • qUiRkY but functional.
  • Hipster camera for naive beginners
Lomo Kompakt Automat 35mm Camera

Manufacturer: Lomographic Cameras
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:
  1. Lomographic Colorsplash Flash for 35MM Cameras Lomographic Colorsplash Flash for 35MM Cameras
  2. Kodak Gold 100 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack) Kodak Gold 100 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack)
  3. Kodak Gold Max 400 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack) Kodak Gold Max 400 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack)
  4. Lomographic Hipshot Camera Bag (Green) Lomographic Hipshot Camera Bag (Green)
  5. Lomographic Sidekick Camera Bag (Black) Lomographic Sidekick Camera Bag (Black)

Product Features:
  • Originally designed as a pocket-sized Soviet spy camera
  • Renders brilliant, super-saturated colors (for sample photos, click on the "See more pictures" link above)
  • Takes amazing night photos
  • Sturdy, stylish retro construction
  • Easy to use, takes normal 35mm film (2 rolls included)

ASIN: B00004S9WR

Product Description

The legendary LOMO Kompakt Automat is a pocketsize, robust, precise and automatic snapshot camera made in St. Petersburg, Russia. Using Prof. Radionov's incredible "Minitar 1" wide-angle lens, the Lomo is forever at your side for contrast, color-drenched images.

Amazon.com Review

The unique Lomo opens up a whole new world of creative photography. Built as sturdy as a tank, the black retro-looking Lomo was originally designed by a top-secret military optics factory in the Soviet Union and is still made by hand in the St. Petersburg factory. It's easy to use, takes normal 35mm film, and gives you brilliant colors and superb night photos.

But the Lomo is more than just a cool camera--it's part of a worldwide community and a refreshingly new artistic movement, Lomography, that encourages even nonartists to be creative. The philosophy is to be quick, don't think, be open to your surroundings, absorb everything, and enjoy communicating. The Lomo craze started in the Viennese underground scene and rapidly expanded until all across the globe people became armed with Lomos, recording everything in bright colors and strange shapes. There are major Lomo exhibitions and events around the world. And famous folks such as David Byrne, The Verve, and Yassir Arafat own Lomos.

When we first heard of the Lomo, the hype and über-hipness made us quite skeptical. How could this little Soviet camera create such a stir? But we fell for the Lomo as soon as we got the package, which includes a little German hardbound book of Lomographs (plus the English translation) and two rolls of Lomo brand film--along with the "What the hell is Lomo?" instruction manual.

After we used the Lomo for a week or so, it became quite obvious why folks were raving about it--the Lomo allows for an unprecedented amount of creativity, and (most importantly) it makes photography inexpensive and easy.

The secret to the Lomo is its superb light meter and its exposure method--it exposes film for however long is necessary. This results in amazing night photographs, with glowing neon, streaking lights, ghostly people, and a real sense of motion. Daytime shots are equally interesting, filled with color and accentuated by the Lomo's slight distortion and tendency to darken photos towards the edges. The Lomo has no flash, so you won't get photos of people with red eyes and pasty skin tones or pictures with underexposed backgrounds. The Lomo lens has a coating that renders both day and night with incredible richness and brilliance. Our skies were a deep blue, our yellows scintillating, and our night scenes alive with the colors of city lights. (Click on the "More Pictures" link at the top of this page to see sample photos that were taken with the Lomo.)

Another major advantage to the camera is that the Lomo works best with cheap 100-speed 35mm film, which is readily available anywhere and is easy to process. ISO 100 film is actually best at capturing brilliant colors and enhances the Lomo's natural tendency for producing color-rich photos.

Most importantly, the Lomo is wonderfully simple to use--the only adjustments you have to make are to set the film speed and to set the focus lever (marked with four distances from 0.8 meters to infinity). All you do is point the Lomo, set the distance, press the button, and the camera decides how long to expose the picture.

The viewfinder and lens open at the same time with a single lever--a good design that makes it impossible to mistakenly leave the lens cover on. You can easily slip the Lomo into your pocket without worrying about a case. Film loading, advance, and rewind are all manual--after using these features once, you'll get the hang of loading film quickly. The distance lever is also self-explanatory, and the distance markings show up inside the viewfinder as well.

If you want a modern point-and-shoot with autofocus, auto film winding, a zoom lens, and a flash, the Lomo is not for you. You won't get perfect, always-sharp photos with the Lomo, and many of your pictures will be blurred, streaked, and bizarre looking. But that's the whole point--with the Lomo, you'll get striking, unique, artistic results. You probably can achieve these results with a normal SLR camera, but it would require much more work and money.

Overall, we felt the Lomo lived up to its global reputation. With its simplicity, inexpensiveness, and striking results, it's an easy-to-use tool for creative fun photography. --Holly Blumenthal

SPECIAL CAVEAT: The Lomo Kompakt Automat is for the steady-handed and the artistically fearless. It is not the same thing as using a typical, modern point-and-shoot camera. Even though you may be buying it brand-spanking new, you might think of the Lomo as a clever camera you discovered in the back room of a dusty old second-hand shop during your travels through Eastern Europe. Handle it with care until you get the hang of its quirks. For example, loading the film is slightly tricky. Make sure it is properly winding around the spool before closing the back of the camera. If you have trouble getting the shutter to click, check to see if the lever that opens the lens cover has been pushed all the way to the right side. Even if the lens cover remains just slightly ajar, the shutter button won't respond when you press on it. Also, when you finish a roll of film, make certain you push in the rewind button on the bottom of the camera before you manually rewind the film. Otherwise, you will damage your film. If any of this sounds daunting, it really isn't. It's all just part of the fun of going Lomo.

Pros:

Cons:

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Camera for the self conscious.......2006-01-17

These cameras are fun, but they are not great. They're the photographic equivalent of a mono tape recorder that takes 4 big batteries.

They may be good for a high school art project but they are not equal to taking good pictures. They produce unpredictable results when you want consistency. The results from using open flash or long exposure soon become boring.

However, a good camera if you're trying to chat-up an art school chick. She wont dig your digi compact but her knickers will fly off when you produce this.

Perhaps worth the investment.

5 out of 5 stars great camera.......2005-08-18

this is a terrific camera, it works even better with colorsplash flash. ASA 25- 100 film works the best. it is also a lot smaller than most people think. its an ADORABLE camera.

4 out of 5 stars Lomo- good pocket camera........2005-02-02

It's a good camera for day-to-day use because of its size, and can still take quality pictures. However for a beginner, its probally best to go for a used SLR (think ebay or good luck at garage sales) for the same price or less. With an SLR you'll find better options for lenses and be able to focus visually rather than guess (tip for lomo- guess the distance to your subject and go to the focus point further than it) and have better control of shutter speed / aperture than with the Lomo. The wide angle lens (35mm) is limiting for some shooting styles, and you'll find yourself needing to get up close to your subject. However as a second camera (one to throw in your backpack or laptop bag) that can provide good photos with little time to prepare or react, the Lomo is a good choice.

My Lomo is pre-english print and came apparently used, and after a few days the forward lens assembely appeared to be loose- with a fine screwdriver this was fixed in about 10 minutes, so dont expect the build quality to be Japanese by any means. Moving parts are for the most part reliable, though a fatal design flaw is that on a tripod mount you cannot operate the lens open/close lever. However I doubt most people will bother shooting with a tripod because this camera is for fun. Overall I am happy with it, but workmanship leaves something to be desired. Within the first few frames of a 36exp roll, it has failed to advance all the way and left a 1/8 inch (on the negative) or so overlap with the previous exposure. When shooting at night, I've found it best to turn the exposure meter down 1 notch (an iso lower). I've had the best results with Kodak Gold 100, but haven't experimented too much.

Enough with the bad, I think the camera makes up for most of these shortcomings by taking great pictures without requiring you to take time to set up the shot, calculate shutter speed, etc. Some of my favorite photos have come from my Lomo not just because of the good photo quality, but because I take it everywhere.

4 stars- Its enjoyable, good size, decent price, and I'm not dissapointed with the picture quality. However it leaves something to be desired in build quality.

Those who have flamed and given it 1 star probally do not own one, take their input with a few spoonfuls of salt. Yes, the lomography society people do hype it up a little too much, but the pictures come out nicely and that is what I value in a camera, not "hipster appeal" or other such advertising schemes.

4 out of 5 stars qUiRkY but functional........2004-11-16

Despite the wanky marketing hype of the official site, the LOMO is a funky and useful little camera.
As an artist, I often need to take images of thangs all over the place - something inspirational in a gallery, stuff for sale at a flea market, obese people in public, etc.
In places where photos are frowned-upon, you can easily take stealth photos and get away with it - no flash/autowind or beeping to give you away.
And the robust/compact construction means one can just plop it in a pocket and forget about it until it's needed.
Another bonus of sorts is the fixed focus - one can readily take snap shots through the glass of display cases - something an autofocussing snap-happy-job just won't do.
On the down side, shots taken from within a few feet of the subject are often blurry (unless you're really accurate with the appropriate distance 80cm/1.5m etc) - but landscape shots always work well.

1 out of 5 stars Hipster camera for naive beginners.......2004-07-21

In a nutshell: save your money, don't buy into this fashion accessory, hyped camera when for the same price you can buy a decent used SLR and get real knowledge about photography.

LOMO cameras are marketed by a company who's primary interest seems to be selling $8 Soviet-era design cameras at boutique prices ($200). Accordingly, the cameras have very little speaking for them technically, and the defects are very cleverly hyped with a strong "revolutionary" slant, as being great new discoveries and strengths.

Their website casts a hip skew on the defects in these cameras, aiming them as a "revolution" in photography. Righhhht.

Among the most egregious re-evaluations from the marketing hype at their website:

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THE LOMO TUNNEL EFFECT
...produces an awesome effect called "Vignetting." Look closely - you'll notice that the corners of your Lomographs are slightly darker and a little softer, in contrast to the lighter and sharper center. This tunnel effect yields a clear and vivid subject, with the corners acting as a natural "frame," directing your attention to the center. You see, lomographs simply have more content!
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Keep in mind, vignetting is a powerful *defect* in the lens design, something Canon, Nikon and the other manufacturers have spent decades of advanced lens design and R&D in trying to eliminate. In Lomo's doublespeak, it's a good thing. (Yes, it can sometimes render interesting photographs, but this breathless hype's almost-mystical description of this effect/lens is misleading at best).

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LOMO WIDE ANGLE
The "all-seeing wide angle view"?
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It's really only a 32mm focal length. Woo hoo.

Most SLR lens manufacturers have for decades offered extensive ranges in lenses with this view coverage and wider made to fit their SLR cameras (even old SLR's from the 60s and 70s); for wide coverage, a vintage 70's SLR+wide lens can be had for under $75 if you look right, and it'll be a vastly better machine. Any 1980s Canon, Nikon, or Olympus 35mm film SLR for instance, offers outstanding manufacture, both full manual and electronic controls available, etc...far exceeding the exposure options and build quality of Lomo's flimsy design. Typical 70's and 80's vintage SLR's like these feature supreme exposure and internal mechanisms, and today let you take advantage of low prices for former top-of-the-line professional lenses (e.g. manual focus Canon FD, Nikkor, or Olympus Zuiko SLR lenses).

Overall, the camera purposefully introduces flaws in your photographs that can render some "artsy" feeling shots, but don't be misled by the manufacturer's clever anti-establishment skew.

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LOMO automatic shutter adjustment

Automatically adjusts the shutter to however long it takes to expose film. It's "intelligent" about it.
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This final one is the one to rule them all. Not to spoil the illusion or anything, but autometering has been around for decades in cameras in all film formats. (Marketing this as something new strikes me as akin to a car company marketing their revolutionary "automobile automatic drive modulator" when it's really only an automatic transmission they're selling). Caveat emptor.

If you want to take LOMO looking photos, buy its almost exact copy for much cheaper: the OLYMPUS XA (and XA2) but it is old, so only available on ebay. Good options also include the cheapest models of the "Jazz Jellies" that they sell at drugstores like Walgreens. (for only $10). Same vignetting effects, same purposefully-crappy lenses give blurred shots "artsy" type of feel."

You can even get the "much vaunted LOMO saturation" if you drop in 50 ISO or 100 ISO film. (this last point one is just beyond me. Saturation is mostly a function of the film, not the camera! LOL! Not according to LOMO though...)

If you still think this is a must for you, save your bucks, buy one on ebay for cheap (people tend to tire of these quickly; at least I did), and use it for it's artistic expression and distortions.

Certainly don't buy into all the LOMO company's clever hype without reading around the web for vintage camera offerings matching this camera, and take the Lomo society's skewed reporting with a giant grain of salt.

A simple photography course or some time spent at a website like Phil Green's excellent photo.net will better your education on this, and give you a relatively unbiased perspective with which you can then go back and see this equipment for what it is.

I'm writing this because it is so frustrating to see the gross exaggerations and distortions made in the marketing of this camera; buyers beware!

Buffalo Technology WLIPCIG54 Wireless, Desktop Pci Adapter
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Buffalo Technology WLIPCIG54 Wireless, Desktop Pci Adapter

    Manufacturer: BUFFALO
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

    Desktop CardsDesktop Cards | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
    Product Features:
    • 802.11 54 Mbps high-speed wireless data rate
    • For Desktops with available PCI slot WPA, AES, 802.1x support Frame Bursting support
    • Includes 360-degree Indoor Omni Antenna with 4 foot 9 inch cable
    • Frame Bursting support
    • Two-year warranty

    ASIN: B00009967Z

    Product Description

    The AirStation 54Mbps PCI Bus Card & Antenna deliver the fastest wireless throughput on the 2.4GHz band and offer instant wireless connectivity with any PC desktop system. The 54Mbps PCI Bus supports faster data rates over greater distances than 802.11a-based networks. The 54Mbps Broadband PCI Bus incorporates 64/128 bit WEP, AES encryption and VPN support for improved security. The affordable, plug and play 54Mbps Broadband PCI Bus is compatible with existing Wi-Fi 802.11b products.

    Amazon.com Product Description

    The AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter-g offers fast 54Mbps wireless connectivity with desktop PCs with an available PCI slot. The 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter is interoperable with existing Wi-Fi 802-11b products. The 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter includes an Indoor Omni Antenna with 4 foot 9 inch cable that can be positioned away from your computer and out from under your desk to provide better wireless reception, range and signal strength.

    Classic PV7100 7" Portable DVD Player
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Classic PV7100 7" Portable DVD Player

      Manufacturer: Classic
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

      Portable DVD PlayersPortable DVD Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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      Product Features:
      • Plays DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD, Kodak Picture CD
      • 7" TFT-LCD Wide Screen Display provides clear and crisp picture from wide angles
      • Progressive Scan Out
      • Component Out x 1; S-Video Output x 1; A / V In & Out, AC/DC Operation
      • Li Ion Rechargeable Battery, Credit Card Size Remote

      ASIN: B0006688WA

      Product Description

      PRODUCT FEATURES: DVD/CD/MP3-CD/Kodak Picture CD/CDRW; Supports Subtitle (up to 32 Languages and 8 tracks of dialogs); 7" Active Matrix TFT LCD Screen provides a clear crisp picture from wide angles; Wide 16: 9 Aspect Ratio with Screen Invert; Multi-Lingual OSD (On-Screen Display) English/French/Spanish; Fast Forward, Fast Backward, Slow, Play, Skip, Parental Lock, Zoom; Audio/Video Out x 1; PROGRESSIVE SCAN Out /S-Video Out; Headphone Jack x 2; Credit Card Size Remote; Coaxial Digital Output (Bit Stream/ PCS) for Dolby Digital.

      Factory-Reconditioned Canon BJC-80 Portable Printer
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • sales team loves them
      • A great buy for laptops
      Factory-Reconditioned Canon BJC-80 Portable Printer

      Manufacturer: Canon Computer Systems
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      1. Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server
      2. Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121) Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121)
      3. Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet) Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)
      4. Belkin F2A046-06 IEEE 1284 PC A-B Parallel Printer Cable; DB25M/Cent36M (6-Feet) Belkin F2A046-06 IEEE 1284 PC A-B Parallel Printer Cable; DB25M/Cent36M (6-Feet)
      5. Belkin F2A046-10 IEEE 1284 A-B Parallel Printer Cable (10-FT) Belkin F2A046-10 IEEE 1284 A-B Parallel Printer Cable (10-FT)

      Product Features:
      • This is a refurbished product and comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty
      • Compact design ideal for traveling
      • Rechargeable battery and scanning options available
      • Presentation-level 720 x 360 dpi resolution
      • Sturdy construction protects printer's internal parts

      ASIN: B00005AC7O

      Amazon.com Review

      The Canon BJC-80 is a go-anywhere compact ink-jet printer that weighs just over 3 pounds. This handy little model produces nice quality output and is small enough to fit in your notebook case--with your notebook.

      The BJC-80 prints at 720 x 360 dpi resolution and is rated at up to 4.5 ppm for black printing and 2 ppm with color. Despite the unit's tiny size, the case is well constructed, and all sensitive components are protected when the printer is folded up for traveling. The top cover flips up and backward to a 45-degree angle to act as the input tray; paper ejects from the front onto your desktop. This simple design is quite appropriate for a portable unit.

      A small cover on the front of the printer flips down to allow access to the print cartridge. When you press the cartridge button, the cartridge moves to the center of the unit for removal. Separate color and black cartridges come with the printer. The color cartridge holds a tricolor ink tank rated at 80 pages at 5 percent coverage and a black-ink tank rated at 60 pages at 3.75 percent coverage. The black cartridge takes a higher-capacity black-ink tank rated at 170 pages at 5 percent coverage. These ink tanks run dry rather quickly, so you should keep spare ones handy.

      For wireless printing from your notebook, the BJC-80 features a built in IrDA (infrared) port in addition to the standard parallel port. Canon offers a rechargeable nickel metal-hydride battery option that prints about 200 pages on each charge, as well as a scanning cartridge that turns the printer into a 360-dpi sheet-fed scanner.

      We were impressed with the output quality of this diminutive ink jet. If you work on the road and need to do occasional printing, the BJC-80 can greatly simplify your life.

      Pros:

      Cons:

      This review was originally written for the nonrefurbished product.

      Amazon.com Product Description

      The Canon BJC-80 features the latest Canon technology for portable performance without compromise. One feature is Drop Modulation Technology, which gives crisper black text and sharper, richer color at 720 x 360 dpi. You can even scan images and artwork on the road, because the BJC-80 can instantly become a high-quality color sheetfed scanner with the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge, a Canon exclusive. Your presentations and reports will look better than ever.

      The BJC-80 can go anywhere you need to go with its compact, lightweight design. Using its standard IrDA interface, you can print from IrDA-equipped Windows 95 computers without a cable. You can even leave the power cord home--its optional rechargeable battery pack lets you print up to 200 pages.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars sales team loves them.......2001-08-01

      I purchased 4 refurbished bjc-80 printers for our sales force. They love the ability to go onsite and print a contract while in front of the customer. When used with ink jet paper the output is great. Our reps are using these printers with the infrared port on their compaq laptops, which works great. Only problem is the infrared communications is a little slower than a printer cable, so it seems to slow the prining down 10 or 15%... all in all a excellent value that i recommend to anyone who needs a portable printer with excellent output and great portability.

      4 out of 5 stars A great buy for laptops.......2001-06-15

      This is very useful when you are travelling out of the country with your laptop and need a printer.

      "Decorol. Art Paper Rolls 36"" x 1000 ft. Dark Brown"
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        "Decorol. Art Paper Rolls 36"" x 1000 ft. Dark Brown"

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        ASIN: B0009K6W08
        Decorol Art Paper Rolls, 36" x 1000 ft., Dark Brown
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          Decorol Art Paper Rolls, 36" x 1000 ft., Dark Brown

          Manufacturer: Riverside Paper
          ProductGroup: Office Product

          CraftsCrafts | Paper & Other Media | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
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          Product Features:
          • Dark Brown

          ASIN: B00076X4G4

          Product Description

          Decorol Art Paper Rolls
          Bright, colorful paper in convenient rolls for large projects. Accepts all media on either side. 100% vat-dyed sulphite for superior strength and fade-resistance. 36" x 1000 ft.
          Dark Brown

          Canon Compatible BCI-21/24 3 Pack(2 Black / 1 Color) Ink Cartridge Value Pack
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            Canon Compatible BCI-21/24 3 Pack(2 Black / 1 Color) Ink Cartridge Value Pack

            Manufacturer: FG LLC
            ProductGroup: Office Product
            Binding: Office Product

            Inkjet PrinterInkjet Printer | Ink & Toner | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
            All AccessoriesAll Accessories | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
            Office SuppliesOffice Supplies | Categories | Office Products | Bookmarks | Calendars & Planners | Cases, Folios & Travel | Desk Accessories | Desk Essentials | Drafting Tools | Filing, Binding & Storage | Label Makers | Labels, Tags & Tickets | Money & Key Control | Paper Pads, Notebooks & Clipboards | Paper Punches & Folding Machines | Paper, Forms & Envelopes | Tally Counters | Time Clocks & Cards | Writing Instruments & Accessories
            Product Features:
            • Brand new F.G. Brand Compatible Cartridges - Huge Savings compared to OEM cartridges
            • At least 2 yr shelf life, ISO 9001 Certified, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty, Complete performance guarantee
            • For i250/i320/i350/i450/i455/i470/i470D/i475D, MultiPASS F20/MP360/MP370/MP390,
            • Pixma iP1500/iP2000/MP130/MP410/ MP430/S200/S200SPx/S200X/S300/S330/S330D, Smartbase MP200/MPC190
            • BJC-2000, 2100 Series, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, 4550, 5000, 5100, faxphone b740

            ASIN: B000I9WL3M

            Product Description

            Superior quality Canon compatible cartridges guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM specifications.
            Canon Compatible BCI-21/24 5 Pack(3 Black / 2 Color) Ink Cartridge Value Pack
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              Canon Compatible BCI-21/24 5 Pack(3 Black / 2 Color) Ink Cartridge Value Pack

              Manufacturer: MC
              ProductGroup: Office Product
              Binding: Office Product

              Inkjet PrinterInkjet Printer | Ink & Toner | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
              All AccessoriesAll Accessories | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
              Office SuppliesOffice Supplies | Categories | Office Products | Bookmarks | Calendars & Planners | Cases, Folios & Travel | Desk Accessories | Desk Essentials | Drafting Tools | Filing, Binding & Storage | Label Makers | Labels, Tags & Tickets | Money & Key Control | Paper Pads, Notebooks & Clipboards | Paper Punches & Folding Machines | Paper, Forms & Envelopes | Tally Counters | Time Clocks & Cards | Writing Instruments & Accessories
              ASIN: B000F0QI06
              Canon Compatible BCI-21/24 10 Pack(7 Black / 3 Color) Ink Cartridge Value Pack
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                Canon Compatible BCI-21/24 10 Pack(7 Black / 3 Color) Ink Cartridge Value Pack

                Manufacturer: MC
                ProductGroup: Office Product
                Binding: Office Product

                Inkjet PrinterInkjet Printer | Ink & Toner | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
                All AccessoriesAll Accessories | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
                Office SuppliesOffice Supplies | Categories | Office Products | Bookmarks | Calendars & Planners | Cases, Folios & Travel | Desk Accessories | Desk Essentials | Drafting Tools | Filing, Binding & Storage | Label Makers | Labels, Tags & Tickets | Money & Key Control | Paper Pads, Notebooks & Clipboards | Paper Punches & Folding Machines | Paper, Forms & Envelopes | Tally Counters | Time Clocks & Cards | Writing Instruments & Accessories
                ASIN: B000F1WNVI

                Crystal Acoustics THX® SELECT Certified C-Audiovideo Dipole Speakers - Silver
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  Crystal Acoustics THX® SELECT Certified C-Audiovideo Dipole Speakers - Silver

                  Manufacturer: Crystal Acoustics
                  ProductGroup: CE
                  Binding: Electronics

                  SurroundSurround | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                  Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
                  Product Features:
                  • AFFORDABLE HI END THX SELECT CERTIFIED DIPOLE SPEAKERS
                  • Kevlar cone for natural midrange frequencies, Electronically Protected, Magnetically Shielded
                  • Nominal Power: 100 WRMS, Sensitivity: 88 dB, Frequency Response: 65 22 K
                  • Prismatic cabinet for minimization of internal Standing Waves and Diffraction
                  • Warranty: 5 year parts and labor

                  ASIN: B0009NSAGY

                  Product Description

                  THX recommend THX Certified Dipole Surround Speakers to more faithfully reproduce the surround effects experienced in movie theaters.

                  Compaq Aero 2180 Color Palm-Sized PC
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                    Compaq Aero 2180 Color Palm-Sized PC

                    Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
                    ProductGroup: CE
                    Binding: Electronics

                    All Handhelds & PDAsAll Handhelds & PDAs | Handhelds & PDAs | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
                    All Pocket PCsAll Pocket PCs | Pocket PC OS | Handhelds & PDAs | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
                    All Hewlett-PackardAll Hewlett-Packard | Hewlett-Packard | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics
                    HandheldsHandhelds | Other HP Products | Hewlett-Packard | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics
                    Pocket PCs & AccessoriesPocket PCs & Accessories | Handhelds & PDAs | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
                    Pocket PCsPocket PCs | Windows Mobile-Based Devices | Windows Mobile | Brands | Cell Phones & Service
                    Accessories:
                    1. Targus PA870U Universal Wireless Keyboard Targus PA870U Universal Wireless Keyboard

                    Product Features:
                    • Powered by Windows CE operating system
                    • Bright, high-resolution color TFT LCD display
                    • Easy to use stylus pen and keyboard
                    • Supports Type I/II CompactFlash cards
                    • What's in the box: Aero 2180, Stylus, Docking Cradle, Serial cable, AC Adapter, Vinyl cover, Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, CR-2032 backup battery, User Manual

                    ASIN: B00003CX34

                    Product Description

                    Compaq Handhelds give you access to all of your key information whenever and wherever you need it. With the breakthrough Microsoftr Windowsr CE operating system, Compaq delivers new functionality to handheld computing. Looking for a personal productivity tool that lets you access your calendar, contacts, and e-mail while you're on the road? Want to browse the Internet offline in full color before touchdown? Why not listen to the latest market news or your favorite author on the way home? Ever have a great idea and wish you could record it right there on the spot? Now you can with the new 24 MB model! It's all possible with the Aero 2180. The Compaq Aero 2180 delivers all the robust features of the Aero 2100 line-including an industry-leading reflective TFT color display with 64K colors, viewable even in direct sunlight-and packs in added memory and additional software utilities. With 24 MB of memory, the Aero 2180 has plenty of room to spare for applications and storage.

                    Celestron Light Pollution Reduction Filter 1.25"
                    Average customer rating: Not rated
                      Celestron Light Pollution Reduction Filter 1.25"

                      Manufacturer: Celestron
                      ProductGroup: Photography
                      Binding: Electronics

                      Other AccessoriesOther Accessories | All Accessories | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
                      Other Telescope AccessoriesOther Telescope Accessories | Telescope | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
                      FiltersFilters | Telescope | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
                      Other Telescope AccessoriesOther Telescope Accessories | Telescope Accessories | Telescopes | Optics | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
                      BinocularsBinoculars | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
                      TelescopesTelescopes | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
                      Telescope AccessoriesTelescope Accessories | Celestron | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
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                      ASIN: B00009R7SQ

                      Product Description

                      Celestron Telescopes LPR Filter Model A (for 1-1/4'' eyepieces)" Celestron Telescope Light Pollution Reduction (LPR) Filters are designed to Memorex DVD+RW 4.7GB 5PK 8X HANG ( 32025517 )
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