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Apple 5 GB iPod M8513LLAß(1st Generation)
Manufacturer: Apple Computer ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B00005S0M5 |
Amazon.com Review
Apple's iPod is the best music player a Mac owner can buy. Small and fast, with high capacity, superb controls, and a sleek appearance, the iPod combines the best features of a Mac with the best features in Mac OS.The iPod's 5 GB hard drive holds 100 hours of high-quality music, and it connects to your Mac via superfast FireWire. We were able to transfer a single CD in about 10 seconds and a full hard drive in 10 to 15 minutes. If you lack a built-in FireWire connector, which all new Macs ship with, you can add a FireWire PC Card to most older PowerBooks or a FireWire PCI card to most G3 and G4 towers.
Plug the iPod into the FireWire port and the iPod is mounted as a hard drive. The included iTunes 2 software automatically launches and will synchronize your computer's digital audio collection with the iPod. You can also manually manage what files get transferred. The iPod plays the MP3 music format, but it also plays old AIFF and WAV formats.
The iPod's 10-hour-plus lithium battery also recharges over the FireWire port. An AC adapter comes with the unit for charging away from a computer. The battery recharges to 80 percent of capacity in about an hour, full capacity in about three hours. The iPod has a 32 MB built-in RAM cache that buffers about 20 minutes of music. This is extremely helpful when you're exercising, and it keeps battery life high. When we've used the iPod on long trips and travel about town, it's been hard to run the battery down at all.
The iPod is simply laid out with five buttons and a shuttle wheel. The interface uses hierarchical menus that you select from by rotating the wheel and pressing the selection button in its center. The LCD screen was also large and easy to read, and it has a backlight nearly as powerful as a flashlight.
The one slightly vexing interface detail was the lack of an Off button--attributable to the iPod's overall design aesthetic. You won't really need to turn the iPod off, as the unit conserves power when it's not playing. But we did find ourselves using the Hold button often to ensure that we didn't start it playing or stop it playing when transporting the iPod while in use. You can turn it off by simply holding down the play/pause button for a few seconds.
Apple includes a set of earphones that we felt compared favorably with listening to high-quality speakers in an acoustically balanced room. Volume control, always an important point, is in tiny increments that can be easily set up and down while music is playing. A startup volume level can be preset as well.
A few provisos: the iPod doesn't come with a carrying case, the stainless steel back collects fingerprints like an overzealous FBI agent, and the plastic front can scratch if you're as careless as we are. Also, the unit's initial release has no balance control (left/right), equalization panel, or monaural setting. Apple does plan free software upgrades for the iPod, which may add these features.
Considering its range of features and small package, the iPod is definitely a top contender for best Mac add-on. --Charles Kinbote
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Easter Egg: For a special treat, navigate on the main menu to About, then hold down the center select button for a few seconds. Enjoy the game, which is also a tribute to Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Amazon.com Product Description
Special note to customers: An iPod software update (version 1.1) is available on the Apple site. It adds a contacts menu to store your address book and a new equalizer with more than 20 presets and independent settings for each song.Packing 1,000 songs and a 10-hour battery into a stunning 6.5-ounce package, the Apple iPod is the smallest hard drive-based MP3 player available, about the size of a deck of cards. Just plug it into your Mac and all your iTunes songs and playlists are automatically downloaded into iPod at blazing FireWire speed.
The 5 GB hard drive stores up to 1,000 MP3 song files (at 160 Kbps encoding rate) and also doubles as disk storage for applications and other files. A high-output (60-mW) amplifier provides CD-quality sound with a wide dynamic range, from deep, pulse-pounding bass to sharp, crystal-clear highs.
In addition to its 5 GB hard drive, iPod has a 32MB memory cache. The cache is made up of solid-state memory, meaning that it has no moving parts, so it's not affected by movement of the device. Skip protection on the iPod works by continually preloading up to 20 minutes of music into the cache.
The iPod has a large, high-quality liquid crystal display (LCD) for viewing up to six lines of text. And the LCD features a white-light-emitting diode (LED) backlight for clear visibility in low-light situations--indoors or outdoors. Pocket-sized and just 6.5 ounces, it weighs appreciably less than the stack of CDs it can store music from.
Featuring Apple's award-winning iTunes 2 software, the iPod can synchronize with newly added music files and playlists. Simply plug the iPod back into your Mac and the changes are automatically updated in seconds. And with iTunes 2, you can rip MP3s, create playlists, and burn custom CDs all from one simple interface.
Its rechargeable lithium battery is charged using the FireWire cable when connected to your Mac. You can also recharge the iPod using the included FireWire cable and AC adapter when you're on the go.
The iPod supports MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR), WAV, and AIFF files, and is firmware upgradable. To use the iPod with your Mac, you'll need a FireWire port and you must be running either Mac OS 9.2.1 (or later) or Mac OS X v10.1 (or later). The iPod is not compatible with Windows operating systems.
It comes with earbud-style headphones, a FireWire cable, power adapter, and CD-ROM with iTunes 2. It's backed by a 90-day limited warranty.
Customer Reviews:
My buddy.......2007-06-15
The best MP3 player out there.......2002-10-08
The way IPOD integrates with ITunes is amazing. You can enjoy spending time listing to your music rather than time trying to get the hardware and software working. You simply just plug it in and the IPOD moves over all the music in your library to the player, it's that easy. The only thing I wish was made easier is the ability to remove certain music from Itunes without removing it from Ipod. I read of ways to do that but it should be easier for the every day user.
My only other negative is the headphones that come with the unit. For a player that cost as much as the Ipod, the quality and fit of the headphones should be better. Of course, you can always upgrade the headphones but after spending for what the Ipod costs who wants to lay out more money.
Other than those two small complaints, this is a increadible piece of equipment. To have a rechargable battery that lasts 10 hours is amazing as well.
Legendary Apple support and product.......2002-09-24
Not as good as I thought.......2002-09-04
My second iPod just broke after falling off my bed and hitting the carpet. The first one broke after falling about [a few] feet from my pocket to the kitchen floor.
It would seem to me if one was going to design a sleek product meant for active use, one might want to make it durabe enough to survive the inevitable accidents that will occur. Sure apple will replace it, but how many times would you want to return your iPod for a new one?
So yes, its a great MP3 player,...
Best Mother's Day Present Ever!.......2002-08-03
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Iomega Micro Mini 128 MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
Manufacturer: Iomega ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0001AVSIC |
Product Description
Go crazy with the ultra-small Iomega Micro Mini USB drive featuring 3 changeable covers in exciting colors, neck chain, key clip, and illuminating USB extension cable. You can take all your music, photos, and games with you wherever you go. This tiny, lightweight USB drive fits in even the smallest places and is about the same size as your thumbnail! Although it's one of the smallest portable USB drives, the versatile Iomega Micro Mini USB drive can easily handle sharing digital photos, MP3s, video clips with friends and even homework. Making it a great way to move files from one computer to the next. Simply plug it into any computer's USB port and take your files anywhere you go.Customer Reviews:
Don't Leave Home Without It.......2005-01-12
Great for moving files around when travelling.......2004-04-28
A lot of other students used floppy disks, but the floppy disk drives in the internet cafes and even at the university would often ruin the disks forcing people to re-do their work.
Since returning to the states, I've used it mostly to share files between laptops and such while doing group work, carry install programs (web browser, AIM, etc), or to bring powerpoint presentations to class.
It comes with a keychain clip and a neckchain, three color covers (the USB plug swivels in and out of this cover) in blue, orange, and black, and a USB extension cable, presumably for connecting it to ports at the back of a desktop, that lights up bright blue when you plug it in (the USB drive itself also has an activity light unrelated to the ones in the cable).
Overall, a great product. Tiny, well styled, and easy to use.
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Iomega Micro Mini USB 2.0 Drive - USB flash drive - 128 MB - Hi-Speed USB
Manufacturer: Iomega ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0002ISLVU |
Product Description
Iomega Micro Mini USB 2.0 Drive is an ultra-small 128MB USB drive featuring 3 changeable covers and a key clip.Take your files anywhere. This tiny, lightweight USB drive fits even the smallest places. It includes everything you need to be cool and look cool: 3 changeable covers and key clip. Share your latest photos, pictures, games, and video clips with friends. Plug it into any computer's USB port and gain instant access.Connect between laptops and desktops, as well as PCs and Macs with a USB port. Nothing could be easier.
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LaCie 300761 100GB P2 USB2.0 Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Lacie ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00064FXSO |
Product Description
LaCie's Mobile Hard Drive was specially designed for getting your files from point A to point B. Made with a durable exterior to withstand life on the go, this portable drive lets you safely travel with up to 100GB of personal information, including MP3s, audio tracks and photos.With Hi-Speed USB interface, LaCie's Mobile Hard Drive features fast transfer rates (up to 480Mbits/s) so you can download data or back up important files in no time.Without driver or software installation required, this drive offers true plug and play convenience, and can be easily shared among Windows and Macintosh platforms. Use the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive to back up your files while on the road, share information with clients, or take data from home to the office.Weighing just a little more than 7 oz., this lightweight drive neatly fits in any travel, tote or computer bag, giving you the flexibility to work comfortably at home or away. LaCie's lightweight Mobile Hard Drives are bus-powered and do not require AC adapters, providing more freedom to roam while staying connected.
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LG Electronics 15" LCD Monitor
Manufacturer: LG ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B0002A0AYY |
Product Description
The LG Flatron L1510SK is the perfect space saving monitor with the quality and reliability you expect from LG. With auto-synchronous support from 640 x 350 up to 1024 x 768 and 75Hz, fast 16ms response time, and a brilliant active matrix TFT display, viewing is a joy. Plus it is PC and MAC compatible, has great features like simple one button auto setup and is VESA DDC2B, DDC1, Plug and Play compatible - all in a slim design. The FLATRON L1510SK Active Matrix LCD Color Monitor from LG. Delightfully Smart.Amazon.com Product Description
The L1510S from LG electronics is a 15-inch LCD monitor with a slim profile and some useful features. Plug-and-play compatible, the L1510S is ready to use, right out of the box, and supports analog RGB inputs via its 15-pin D-sub connector. The monitor can be displayed in either portrait or landscape mode, allowing you to increase the effective display area for your given application, while the on-screen display menu allows you to adjust a wide variety of settings to best suit your needs.A 1,024 x 768 maximum resolution and 0.297 mm pixel pitch combine with a 400:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 of brightness to deliver crisp, accurate images. The anti-glare screen coating helps cut back on harmful reflections and the resulting eye-strain. The L1510S has 160-degree horizontal and 140-degree vertical viewing angles, and a 25 ms response time.
TCO'99 and Energy star compliant, the L1510S consumes just 28 watts during normal operation, and 3 watts on standby. With its small 14.18-by-6.02-inch footprint, this stylish monitor fits neatly on even crowded desktops, while wall-mount compatibility allows you to avoid consuming desk space completely. Compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems (a Mac adapter may be required), the L1510S comes backed by a three-year quick swap warranty.
What's in the Box
Monitor, base, power cord, 15-pin D-sub cable, user's manual, CD-ROM
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LG Electronics L1510S 15" LCD Monitor (Silver)
Manufacturer: LG ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0002A0BFW |
Product Description
LG LCD monitors are the result of integrating LG's many technological competencies. A world leader in the development and manufacturing of active-matrix TFT-LCD panels, LG is at the heart of new, larger display technologies. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of monitors, LG is able to bring these technologies to the market with the ultimate efficiencies in design, performance, reliability and value.Amazon.com Product Description
The L1510S from LG electronics is a 15-inch LCD monitor with a slim profile and several useful features. Plug-and-play compatible, this model is ready to use right out of the box and supports standard analog RGB inputs via its 15-pin D-sub port. The monitor displays images in either portrait or landscape mode, allowing you to increase the effective display area for your given application. A 1,024 x 768 maximum resolution and 0.297 mm pixel pitch combine with a 400:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 of brightness to deliver crisp, accurate images, while the anti-glare screen coating helps cut back on harmful reflections and the resulting eye-strain.The L1510S has 160-degree horizontal and 140-degree vertical viewing angles and a 25 ms response time. Onscreen menus let you adjust a wide variety of settings to best suit your needs. TCO'99 and Energy star compliant, the monitor consumes just 28 watts during normal operation and 3 watts on standby. With its small 14.18-by-6.02-inch footprint, this stylish monitor fits neatly onto your desktop, while wall-mount compatibility allows you to free up desktop space completely. Compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems (a Mac adapter may be required), the L1510S comes backed by a three-year quick swap warranty.
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Monitor, base, power cord, 15-pin D-sub cable, user's manual, CD-ROM
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Nikon FH-869GRMS Replacement Film Mask Set for the FH-869GR 120/220 Film Holders.
Manufacturer: Nikon ProductGroup: Photography ASIN: B0001F7CLY |
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KDS XF-7T Xtreme Flat 17" CRT Monitor
Manufacturer: KDS ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B00008AWLL |
Product Description
The 17" XF-7t is the ideal choice for those who want to take advantage of a flat screen monitor cased in a sleek silver and gray design. This high-performance display also features a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 @60Hz and an ultra-fine 0.22mm horizontal dot pitch making it an excellent choice for handling intense graphic applications, gaming and advanced spreadsheets.Amazon.com Product Description
The 17-inch XF-7t is the ideal choice for those who want to take advantage of a flat screen monitor cased in a sleek silver and gray design. This high-performance display also features a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 1024 resolution @ 60Hz (1,024 x 768 recommended) and an ultra-fine 0.22mm horizontal dot pitch, making it an excellent choice for handling intense graphic applications, gaming, and advanced spreadsheets.In addition to the three-year warranty, the XF-7t is backed by the groundbreaking KARES program that offers great service in the event of a warranty-covered repair. Enjoy reduced downtime, thanks to a replacement unit that's sent to you in just days.
Customer Reviews:
Hey Designers!!!!.......2004-03-09
Great picture Quality..........2003-11-16
A nice monitor for the money.......2003-07-03
That being said, the picture quality is excellent. I don't think you can expect any more for the price.
They should re-name this monitor the Hunchback.......2003-06-21
Great monitor, 3 year warranty!.......2003-03-30
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KLH SS-025 Home Theater Speaker System
Manufacturer: KLH ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00005Q5WU |
Product Description
Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 20 kHz * Sensitivity: 86 dB @ 1W - 1M * Impedance: 8 Ohms Average * 5-Way Gold-Plated Binding Posts * Includes Mounting Brackets and Wire * Weight: 5.25 Lbs. * UPC No.: #048331-01202-6 * Dimensions: 7-1/4"H x 4-15/16"W x 4-3/4"DCustomer Reviews:
rather good really.......2002-07-02
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Jazz Jellies 35mm Camera, Grape
Manufacturer: Jazz Photo ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00005B42Q |
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Jazz Jellies 35mm Camera, Blueberry
Manufacturer: Jazz Photo ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00005B42P |
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Jazz Jellies 35mm Camera (Lime)
Manufacturer: Jazz Photo ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00005B42R |
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Jazz Jellies 35mm Camera, Strawberry
Manufacturer: Jazz Photo ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00005B43K |
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HP/ Vanta16 Tnt2 16Mb Agp Video Card 5184-3926
Manufacturer: hp ProductGroup: CE Product Features:
ASIN: B000MYRGZ6 |
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HP 5184-3926 HP/ Vanta16 Tnt2 16Mb Agp Video Card 5184-3926
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Vanta16 16MB AGP
Manufacturer: EVGA ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00007L687 |
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The e-TNT2 Vanta, TV Out card is a solid VGA card contender that offers premium 3D and 2D capabilities. You can expect a well-rounded performance from this member of the well-renowned TNT2 family. An added feature is the RCA connector with a selectable video output to any television.Electronics: