Nikon Coolpix 8800 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Vibration Reduction Optical Zoom Lens
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Delivered as promised
  • Exceptional and durable, too
  • MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT
  • Good, but not worth the cost
  • A good camera but horribly unreliable
Nikon Coolpix 8800 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Vibration Reduction Optical Zoom Lens

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 8.0 Effective Megapixels for photo-quality prints beyond 20" x 30"
  • 10x Ultra Telephoto Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED 35-350mm Lens (35mm equivalent) for wide-angle, telephoto, and macro shots
  • Vibration Reduction (VR) System helps you take sharper handheld shots in low light and other conditions
  • D-Lighting improves images shot with strong back lighting or in shadow
  • 15 Scene Modes automatically adjust controls for great pictures instantly

ASIN: B00061S2OO

Product Description

Nikon Coolpix 8800 is designed for the serious photographer who aspires to take the highest quality images. This is possible with the ultra high-definition 8.0 effective megapixels. The 10x optical zoom, 35-350mm focal range (35mm equivalent), targets those who also require high zoom power. Due to its large zoom range, Vibration Reduction (VR) is needed to compensate inevitable camera movements. VR automatically detects and compensates for these small camera movements that causes image blur. Thanks to the VR, you can achieve sharp and clear images when shooting in low light (shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower) or when taking handheld telephoto and macro shots. VR even works with the telephoto converter lens at 600mm (35mm equivalent). This extremely versatile camera offers a range of lens converters (Tele, Wideangle and fisheye), optical filters, speedlights, software and other accessories for even more creative flexibility. With this camera you create the photographic rules.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Delivered as promised.......2007-07-29

The purchase was easy. The product arrived as promised and in new condition. I would use this company again for future purchases.

5 out of 5 stars Exceptional and durable, too.......2007-04-29

My Nikon 8800 has traveled from the Amazon basin to the North Slope of Alaska and has taken over 100,000 photos. It has spent about a month in the hot, humid Amazon basin, a place which claimed the life of one of my past cameras. I've used it so much, I actually wore out one battery pack and had to replace it. Still, three years later the camera is functioning perfectly, just the way it did in the summer of 2004 when I bought it. This camera has been very reliable.
The image stabilization is extremely helpful in taking butterfly photos, the project I'm working on with this camera. I also use it to record interesting birds, so I can look them up in a field guide at home. With the image stabilization, I truely don't need to bring binoculars.
It is far lighter and easier to transport than SLR type cameras. I find this very helpful.
To improve this already excellent camera, I suppose that it would benefit from a bigger LCD monitor, stronger external battery pack, and screws for a cable release.
Also, in a perfect world, it would become a bit more light sensative and function better in darker conditions, or allow faster shutter speeds/greater depth of field. Maybe that science fiction type function will become possible some day, but whatever the case, I just love this camera as it is right now. It makes possible butterfly photography at resolutions and distances that were completely impossible just a few years ago.

1 out of 5 stars MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT.......2007-02-12

My Coolpix 8800 lapsed into "system error 2" mode within weeks of getting it. After taking 3 or 4 shots the error message comes up and I have to shut it down and start it back up to take a few more shots before the error 2 message recurrs. Nikon says to try a fresh battery and different storage card...no help. Now Nikon says says send it in and we'll fix it- but don't say what it will cost... The shots I do get aren't as good as an HP camera we have that was half the price. The controls are ridiculously complex. The flash pops up and fires when shooting in bright light...the whole thing is a piece of junk. The only good shots I've gotten with it are inside shooting documents from 2 feet away...but for any outdoor complicated lighting it is unreliable... I wouldn't recommend this camera or any Nikon product to my worst enemy....Oh yeah, and they made the lens an oddball size so you have to buy overpriced Nikon filters for it.....

3 out of 5 stars Good, but not worth the cost.......2007-01-20

I recently faced the "System 2 Error" many other users. Luckily, I have a three year warranty and it was fully covered and came back within 3wks of mailing (I sent it just before Christmas so it took longer).

The Pros:
Excellent features
Lightweight (I have small hands and cannot hold much weight)
Came with a Remote control
Large LCD
etc...

The Cons:
Expensive (I paid $700 plus $135 3yr warrantly)
Slow shutter speed
Slow writing to flash
Has a tendency to over/undercompensate EV (so you need to play with the function quite a bit)
Dreaded LENS ERROR!!!!

Overall, I am happy with my camera. I never owned and SLR and this camera is a great stepping stone for someone like me who wants something like an SLR but can't afford/doesn't know how to use one.
After owning the camera two years, I will definitely keep it as my, "throw in the handbag and go" camera but if you can afford an SLR, definitely buy one.

2 out of 5 stars A good camera but horribly unreliable.......2006-09-22

I loved this camera but I have had to send it back 3 times for the infamous "system error 2" design fault which plagues many of these. The repair service is slow - the camera has been in repair 50% of the year I have had it.

Castlewood Systems ORB2II01 2.2 GB EIDE Removable Media Drive
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Orb Drive is Amazing
  • Terrible product
  • Orb drive wonderful
  • orb drive is awesome
Castlewood Systems ORB2II01 2.2 GB EIDE Removable Media Drive

Manufacturer: Castlewood Systems
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B000031KJJ

Product Description

Castlewood's removable media drive product, named ORB uses 3.5" removable media with a capacity of 2.2 GB, more than any other product in its category. Additionally, at an impressive 12.2Mbps maximum ORB sustained data transfer rate-the fastest transfer rate of any removable media product available today-is completely "video ready." ORB disks can be used in a variety of applications that require storage of large amounts of large files and digital data, such as music and video editing, graphic design, publishing and multimedia presentations. Information technology (IT) markets are expected to use ORB drives as a way to easily and quickly back up data, and increase PC storage.Castlewood is providing ORB Tools, a feature-rich suite of functions designed to help manage your ORB disks and make backups as intuitive for the novice as the professional. ORB Tools feature: Write Protect, Disk Partitioning and Formatting, Set ORB as Fixed or Removable, a file archive called "tracker," ORB Disk Duplicator, SCSI Mounter, and other useful maintenance functions. The ORB Tools Backup Suite includes 1-Click Backup, Volume Copy, Image Copy and Professional Backup. For the novice, ORB's one-step backup sets a new standard for thoroughness, simplicity and security by automating system disk and file backups. Also, ORB drives use a new design, called "headerless ID," thus eliminating the need for disk formatting.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Orb Drive is Amazing.......2000-07-24

I've had my Orb drive for six months, and it has been great. It's so fast you'd never know it was removable.

1 out of 5 stars Terrible product.......2000-07-17

The orb drive is terrible. After owning it for 4 months the discsturned corrupt and ruined the drive. I sent it back (paying 20 bucks for shipping) and got a new one. 4 months later same thing. I sent it back again and 4 months later it is screwed up again. If you wanna buy a POS drive buy this. I will sell you mine and my 2 ruined discs...

5 out of 5 stars Orb drive wonderful.......2000-02-04

The Orb drive has kept me from needing a new computer, since I can infinitely increase my hard drive space for my mp3 fetish. The one problem is it's extrodinarily loud when it's "thinking," but it's a small price to pay.

4 out of 5 stars orb drive is awesome.......1999-12-30

I have been stuck with a 2GB hard drive and haven't wanted to outlay the cash to upgrade an old system with a new hd. The internal orb drive is as fast as my old hd and holds more. If thats not enough I can buy new 2.2Gb disks for only 30-40 bucks. I just hope they stay in business long enough for support and media issues

CMS Peripherals 12.0GB Hard Drive In Custom Enc Compaq Armada 7700 & 7800 Series
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    CMS Peripherals 12.0GB Hard Drive In Custom Enc Compaq Armada 7700 & 7800 Series

    Manufacturer: CMS Peripherals
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    ASIN: B00005150Y

    Product Description

    Need more hard drive storage for a notebook computer? CMS offers hard drive upgrades that can boost your notebook's hard drive capacity up to ten times the notebook's original drive capacity. CMS hard drives are fully tested for compatibility and reliability and meet or exceed the original notebook manufacture's drive specifications. This hard drive is designed for Compaq Armada 7710MT, 7730MT, 7750MT, 7770DMT, 7790DMT and 7792DMT.

    Captiva Softwa QuickScan Pro Level 3 - ( v. 2.0 ) - complete package ( QS PRO/3 )
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      Captiva Softwa QuickScan Pro Level 3 - ( v. 2.0 ) - complete package ( QS PRO/3 )

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      Binding: Electronics

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      ASIN: B0002934HU
      Captiva Softwa QuickScan Pro Level 2 - ( v. 2.0 ) - complete package ( QS PRO/2 )
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Captiva Softwa QuickScan Pro Level 2 - ( v. 2.0 ) - complete package ( QS PRO/2 )

        Manufacturer: CAPTIVA SOFTWARE CORP.
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

        CategoriesCategories | Electronics | Accessories & Supplies | Audio & Video | Camera & Photo | Car Electronics | Computers & Add-Ons | GPS & Navigation | Home Automation & Security | Office Electronics
        ASIN: B00019HK1C

        Dolphin 007 Spy Cam Pocket Digital Camera
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • after 2 months still trying to get it to work properly
        • A Cool Camera, But Loves Batteries
        • FUN
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        Dolphin 007 Spy Cam Pocket Digital Camera

        Manufacturer: Dolphin Peripherals
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        Product Features:
        • Supports streaming video, AVI movies, digital snapshots
        • Fast and easy USB interface to migrate photos or video files easily to your PC
        • Easy Plug-N-Play cable connection
        • Powered through batteries or via USB cable

        ASIN: B00005AMAR

        Product Description

        The new Dolphin Pocket Digital Camera is a tiny portable USB interface Camera. At just a little fatter than 2 pens, it allows you to take 80 low resolution or 20 high-resolution pictures. Additionally, you can set the camera to movie mode and capture sequential shots. With an easy Plug-n-play USB connection, downloading the images to your PC is a snap!

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars after 2 months still trying to get it to work properly.......2005-08-05

        it is a complex little thing, with the icons that come up on the screen being so small it is almost impossible to read. Batteries die very quickly. totally not worth your bother. Pics color distorted. save your money and buy better.

        3 out of 5 stars A Cool Camera, But Loves Batteries.......2003-07-25

        This camera is very unique, because it is very small and slender (so small, that is can fit easily in a shirt or pant pocket. You will probably like it most because of that fact. It is digital, so you can load pictures on your camera just by plugging the USB cable into the camera and the computer. One annoying thing about the camera is that it uses batteries up very fast. It doesn't have a power button, so you have to wait about a minute for it to go off. The pictures only look clear when they are small, because the camera doesn't have high resolution like other digital cameras. Other than these things, it is a good camera, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a digital camera.

        4 out of 5 stars FUN.......2002-10-29

        This camera is very good for its price of about... It does not have a flash or zoom though. It is very small and takes pretty good pictures in well lighted areas. In not so well lit areas the pictures appear to be a little grainy, but it is still impresive for its size. It also has a camcorder feature that allows you to film up to 10 seconds. Overall I feel that this camera takes pretty good photos for its size and price. It is definatly worth the money.

        5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2001-11-06

        I loved this digital camera!! It works awesome for what you paid for it. The digital camera is great for online meetings. The only set back is that is has no flash, therefore you cant take pictures when it is dark.

        1 out of 5 stars horrid........2001-10-12

        this camera is horrible. If I could rate it "negative stars" I would. No flash, won't take a pic w/out a TON of light, pictures are grainy. DON'T BOTHER!!

        Cisco flash memory module - 20 MB ( MEM-RSM-FLC20M= )
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Cisco flash memory module - 20 MB ( MEM-RSM-FLC20M= )

          Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
          ProductGroup: CE
          Binding: Electronics

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          Product Features:
          • DO NOT QUOTE CALL SALES CHAMP

          ASIN: B0000514ZA

          Product Description

          Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking systems. Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system. Cisco offers a variety of upgrades to support all its products, to provide their full flexibility and to satisfy the most advanced demands of its customers. This memory makes adding new optional features simple and easy and improves performance of your Cisco network products.
          Cisco flash memory module - 20 MB - PC Card ( MEM-ASP-FLC20M= )
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Cisco flash memory module - 20 MB - PC Card ( MEM-ASP-FLC20M= )

            Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

            MemoryMemory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Memory Finder | Memory Cards | Memory Card Readers | Memory Card Adapters | PC Memory | Mac Memory | Printer Memory Modules
            ASIN: B00008KY87

            Product Description

            Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking systems. Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system. Cisco offers a variety of upgrades to support all its products, to provide their full flexibility and to satisfy the most advanced demands of its customers. This memory makes adding new optional features simple and easy and improves performance of your Cisco network products.

            DENON AVR-2803 A/V 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              DENON AVR-2803 A/V 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver

              Manufacturer: Denon
              ProductGroup: CE
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              ASIN: B00022668G

              Product Description

              The AVR-2803 features an equal power 7-channel amplifier section, with identical amplifier design on all 7 channels, with high current discrete output devices on all channels. Each of the 7 amplifier channels is rated at 90 watts, into 8 ohms, from 20 Hz - 20 kHz with no more than 0.05% THD. The AVR-2803 can automatically store the surround mode for any of four input signals: (1) Analog and PCM 2 channel, (2) Bit stream 2-channel (Dolby Digital, DTS) and (3) Bit stream multi-channel. If the type of input signal changes, the most appropriate surround mode is automatically selected for the signal.The AVR-2803's Component Video terminals allow you to connect, and switch, up to 2 sources utilizing these high resolution video outputs. A high-performance relay with a 100MHz bandwidth is utilized to switch signals with no signal loss or degradation, making it most compatible with HDTV and Progressive Scan DVD sources. These terminals can be especially useful if your display device has only one set of Component Video inputs.

              Compaq Presario S3000NX Desktop PC (1.67-GHz Athlon XP 2000+, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)
              Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
              • excellent bang for the buck!
              • Good price, not a high quality system
              Compaq Presario S3000NX Desktop PC (1.67-GHz Athlon XP 2000+, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)

              Manufacturer: Compaq
              ProductGroup: Personal Computer
              Binding: Personal Computers

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              ASIN: B00008SCF3

              Amazon.com Product Description

              You can look long and hard and chances are you won't find many more affordable brand name computers than the Compaq Presario S3000NX Desktop PC. Not particularly powerful and bereft of some of the features found in today's mid and high-level systems, the Presario S3000MX is nevertheless a wise choice for budget-conscious individuals requiring a secondary or light-duty PC.

              Powered by a cost-effective 1.67 GHz AMD Athlon XP processor 2000+ with QuantiSpeed architecture, 256 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, and a integrated ProSaveageDDR KM266 graphics card with 32 MB of shared (not dedicated) memory, the system is clearly not intended for extreme multitasking, heavy-duty gaming and animation or complex business tasks. It is, however, all you need for Internet surfing, contact management, home office duties, and most 2-D games. HP has included an adequate 40 GB hard disk for permanent storage of your programs and files, a 3.5-inch diskette drive for older or smaller applications and backups, and a CD-RW drive through which you can burn and listen to audio CDs and archive your data to digital media.

              The Presario S300NX system is not equipped with a DVD player or writer, nor does it include a monitor or external stereo speakers, though all of the above may be added at your discretion. The unit does feature a variety of amenities to enhance your everyday computing, including six high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, a Presario keyboard and a PS/2-style scrolling mouse, serial and parallel "printer" ports, an integrated 56K modem for basic Internet and email access, and a 10/100 Base-Y Fast Ethernet port for fast network and e-communication interaction.

              To help get you started, Compaq has pre-installed a variety of software applications, including Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition operating system, Microsoft Money 2003, Microsoft Works 7.0, and Quicken Financial Center.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars excellent bang for the buck!.......2003-05-07

              I bought this computer a month ago and have had nothing but
              excellent results. The Athlon XP 2000 processor blows away
              the Celerons (2.0g, 2.2g)-How do I know? because thanks to
              Circuit City's way cool return policies I've been able to try
              out the bargain basement computers, then take them back and
              keep the best one.

              I use photoshop 6 , autocad inventor 5, cakewalk pro audio,
              frutyloops, etc .. on a regular basis. the HP and Emachines
              computers ... with the celerons couldn't keep up with
              the compaq s3000nx. - same 256m ram- but they both locked up
              continually when running autocad, downloading from the dsl,
              and burning audio cds.....not the compaq! it hasn't let
              me down.
              okay, so the other computers had a dvd player and firewire
              ports. big deal. I bought a FW card for 13 bucks, and don't
              care about watching movies on a 20 inch screen.
              also, the audio is way quieter- the compaq has true
              headphone\line outs to drive my stereo amp (NAD 2100)
              wheras the other two had speaker level outputs i could not
              get to clean up no matter how low i set the volume.
              i recommend this machine
              (beware of "reviews" by "authors" who don't know the actual
              equipment or "have used a similar model and were unimpressed"

              2 out of 5 stars Good price, not a high quality system.......2003-04-28

              If you are looking for a high-end system - this isn't it. If you are looking for a decent computer for light computing task (internet, a few games, doing your taxes) then this is a decent option. The features are fine for a home user who doesn't need a lot of computing power and needs a bargain system.

              Still there are some things you should know:

              Because of the slow memory system and low-end embedded graphics this system is not suitable for a serious gamer (though there is an AGP slot for a video card upgrade) or anyone who needs cutting edge performance. The system is also not very rugged so don't plan on moving around too often (i.e. no LAN parties).

              One other downside - it has a an old AthlonXP cpu. What's wrong with that? The heat-sink retention mechanism is flimsy and can fall off. These old Athlons and AthlonXPs don't have any temperature cutoff circuitry (unlike Intel Celerons P3s, and P4s or AMD Opterons) so the CPU catches fire and burns up in a few seconds. I know several people this has happened to and it's well known risk with Athlons.

              So beware - it's cheap for reason.

              Cisco Syst. 1751 Mod Access Router/VPN ( CISCO1751-VPN/K9 )
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                Cisco Syst. 1751 Mod Access Router/VPN ( CISCO1751-VPN/K9 )

                Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
                ProductGroup: CE
                Binding: Electronics

                CategoriesCategories | Electronics | Accessories & Supplies | Audio & Video | Camera & Photo | Car Electronics | Computers & Add-Ons | GPS & Navigation | Home Automation & Security | Office Electronics
                Product Features:
                • Cisco IOS, Firewall, 128-bit
                • VPN/VLAN support
                • 100Mbps transfer rate

                ASIN: B00006HY6V

                Product Description

                Cisco VPN security bundles allow customers to use a single part number when ordering a Cisco router with all the necessary VPN and Security components at a reduced price compared to ordering each component separately.
                Cisco Syst. 1751 Mod Access Router/VPN ( CISCO1751-VPN/K9-A )
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  Cisco Syst. 1751 Mod Access Router/VPN ( CISCO1751-VPN/K9-A )

                  Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
                  ProductGroup: CE
                  Binding: Electronics

                  CategoriesCategories | Electronics | Accessories & Supplies | Audio & Video | Camera & Photo | Car Electronics | Computers & Add-Ons | GPS & Navigation | Home Automation & Security | Office Electronics
                  Product Features:
                  • Modular/VLAN support
                  • Firewall protection, NAT
                  • 100Mbps transfer rate

                  ASIN: B00006HXG3

                  Product Description

                  The Cisco 1751 Modular Access Router is ideally suited to help you evolve your organization into an e-business. It supports e-business features such as multiservice voice/video/data/fax integration; VPNs; secure Internet, intranet, and extranet access with optional firewall technology; and broadband DSL and cable connectivity. The Cisco 1751 Modular Access Router offers flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; modularity that allows you to individually configure the system to meet specific business needs; investment protection with features and performance to support new WAN services such as broadband DSL and cable access, multiservice voice/data integration, and VPNs; and integration of multiple network functions, including an optional firewall VPN, and data service unit/channel service unit (DSU/CSU) to simplify deployment and management.The Cisco 1751, a member of the Cisco 1700 Family, features a modular architecture that enables cost-effective upgrades and additions of WAN and voice interfaces. Integrated network services and functions, such as optional firewall, DSU/CSU, and VPN features, reduce the complexity of deploying and managing e-business solutions. The Cisco 1751 offers investment protection when your business needs it, with a RISC architecture and features to support new technologies and applications such as voice/video/data/fax integration and VPNs.

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