Customer Reviews:
Wireless multimedia tool.......2003-01-03
Let's be clear up front: You need to add memory, an air port card and some cables to make this computer work to its best. We added Jaguar and the latest version of Office. Given that, we love this machine. It is an integral part of our wireless home network; it was easy to set up and to add to the network. The extra memory was easy to install and goosed the performance. The DVD player works fine and drives a large screen projector with the right cable; it is a good tool for the classroom.
The screen is sharp enough for good movie viewing. Speed is fine. memory is expandable. You can burn CDs. The unit is pretty rugged, and not too heavy. A child can manage to start it, load and install software, and operate it easily. It comes in handy, surfing the net or reading e-mail while riding an exercise bike. Portable, powerful and user friendly.
Great Laptop For Portable Work.......2002-11-14
Having been a Macintosh user for 12 years, I found it difficult to abandon Apple as I was purchasing a computer for college. This gem was by far a good buy. For its price, the iBook is powerful enough to do all standard work on the go - wordprocessing, e-mailing, browsing the internet, listening to music, and really any non-gaming task. The built-in 128 megs of RAM was not enough memory, so I upgraded the RAM to 384 Megs (OS X is RAM-hungry).
My experiences on-the-go have all been really good. The sleek, light design of the iBook makes it easy to take with me while travelling. Its battery life is very good - especially running OS 9. Speaking of which, OS 9 runs awesome on it! If it wasn't for the fact that OS X is much more stable, I would definitely be using 9.
The gaming power is all that limits the iBook. Partially this is because the processor isn't high end. Also, the 16 meg ATI Radeon Mobility video card leaves a bit to be desired. However,the new editions of the iBook have 16 and 32 meg ATI Radeon 8500 Mobility cards which probably help speed up gaming.
All in all, the iBook is a great value for a laptop. With the new lower prices, they are an even better value for somewhat powerful, portable computing.
Meet Max!.......2002-11-11
Not long after Max (my iBook) arrived Ruin13's fiancée walked up to me and said "I hear you got a new iBook."
I replied. "Yes! He's cute!"
I believe this just confirmed his opinion of me as a slightly off center weirdo. Eh. Truth hurts more if you don't just accept it from the get go.
Max is cute. He's all white and the little apple on his cover lights up when I have him on. Total strangers have cooed over him as if he were a particularly adorable baby and some of my friends are plotting getting one of their own.
~So what's so great about Max?~
First of all, he's a Mac. This translated into common tongue means that Max is super easy to run. Turn him on and he goes. Just like magic. I'm a junkie now. Sit me down in front of a PC and I'm apt to spent a lot of time cursing it when I can't quit an application with a simple keystroke or navigate Excel with one finger.
Then there's all the cool stuff Max came pre-loaded with. There's the usual stuff, mail, Internet Explorer, Appleworks (a lesser word processing program with greater art capabilities than Word), Sherlock (which is a shortcut file finder), and Quicktime. Do PCs come with that stuff or do they figure they have you over a barrel after you spent less on the machine so they make you pay, what, [price] for Word? Thank you, sir, may I have another?
Max also came with (for free and nothing) iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto. ITunes is probably the easiest MP3 dealie on the market. It took me about 20 minutes to master it because I assumed it was more difficult than it was. I haven't played with iMovie yet and I haven't even loaded iPhoto because I'm still too enchanted with iTunes to be bothered. I have absolute faith that once I start playing with those applications I will be entertained for months after a short introductory learning session. ....
Max is packed with memory and charges up really fast. I'd tell you how much memory, but those numbers didn't mean enough to me to stick in my mind. It's probably enough for me to edit a 2 hour movie without having to delete my game. I did, however, run him down to nothing on his battery shortly after arrival and it took between 90 minutes and 2 hours to charge up.
And there's one stupid Mac trick that makes me smile every time. When you click on a file to open it, it bounces while it's opening. Yes, it's stupid, but it never fails to bring a goofy grin to my face to see the iTunes icon bouncing up and down. And if you want to pretend don't have the most fun as well as the best machine going, there's a downlaod you can get to make it stop. You can also set the icons on the genius bar to magnify when you pass the cursor over them which is also a lot of fun, but gets in my way.
~The upgrades~
I didn't order the stripped down iBook. Oh no, I needed, required, could not live without DVD playing capabilities. And I'm actually impressed. I was afraid it would look like a big screen projection TV. It doesn't. The picture gets faded or darkened depending on how far off center you are, but the screen is only 9.75 inches wide, how far away did you think you were going to get? Three people could sit abreast and watch a movie without trouble.
I also got (but don't tell my husband, it's a surprise for his birthday) a CD burner. Yes, inside Max's guts hides a CD burner. ITunes being the super simple process that it is, all you have to do to burn CDs is click a button. No, I'm serious. There's a button on the screen that says Burn CD. Click it and wait a few minutes. I think it took 20 minutes or half an hour when I tried it.
~What's not great about Max?~
Not much, but there are a few things. The speakers aren't so great, but I didn't expect much from a speaker the size of my thumb. The help section is nearly impossible for me to navigate. It sort of works like Ask Jeeves. You type in a question and it provides you with likely topics for your answer. I labor with the handicap of an English major so I know how to research and this kind of help just isn't helpful for me. I'm also not crazy about the mouse pad thing. I'd be happier if they just took that out and put in hole for a removable mouse. Steve, if you're paying attention, that's the only thing I really want.
The only thing that truly bugs me is the color. (I'm such a girl that way.) I actually liked the colored clamshells. I'm sure Yoko Ono approves of the all white design, but I'm just worried about getting it smudged. I haven't taken the plastic cover off the battery thing because I want to keep it from getting banged up. So I guess there's another thing I really, really want. Color. Can you see Max with a nice sapphire blue case? He'd be really cute then.
I recommend Macs to everyone except game junkies. There isn't much in the way of games and what there is comes out months after the PC version. I, however, find that to be a boon. If Max and the Blue Meanie could play lots and lots of wonderful games I would be forever playing games and never writing. The world would be poorer by 2 romance novels in the last 6 months alone. (Stop laughing, it is too a loss.)
Get an iBook and discover how accessible computers can be. I must be off. I'm either going to watch my DVD of Earthquake or I'm going to finish that CD I started to assemble the other day. Or maybe I should be writing. The world needs more quality romance novels.
Purposeful Joy.......2002-10-07
A recent "switcher" from the PC platform, my admiration for the OS X / Apple hardware experience blossomed after just a few weeks. Why so long? For me, the "click-flow" for tasking took a little getting used to; however, I am beginning to experience the simplicity of usage much touted over the years. I upgraded the memory in my iBook to 600K+ and the processor is @ 700MHZ with the 12" screen. This change was initially a challenge as my last laptop was an IBM with 15" screen and 850 P3;the transition was easier while gazing at the beautiful display, the ability to run the Mac version of Office Pro (for file sharing and seamlessness with the remainder of my PC crowd company)and the still to be mastered features such as ical,imovie etc.,(all of which i enjoy more as I learn). So, the switch is fun, new and has come for me with a limited amount of excess stomach acid.
The perfect laptop.......2002-09-29
Without a doubt, this is the perfect laptop. I have owned the ibook now for over 6 months and I can say in all honesty that this is the best laptop I have ever owned bar none (realize this is my 5th laptop all the others were PC based). Here's what makes it so great. 1)The size. I am a college math student and I bike to campus everyday. This laptop is smaller than most of my text books so it doesn't take up valuable realestate in my backback. 2) Battery life. I keep the computer on all day. I never need to plug it in or even worry about the battery dying. 3) It is gorgeous. 4) Embedded with Darwin Unix.
Now some complain about power and memory. First off, because I read the reviews here before I bought the computer, I purchased 256 Megs of RAM. I have never used less with this computer so I cannot comment on what it is like to use less, but the fact is if one were to get a PC laptop you would need 256. Now about power. This is a laptop. I use it strictly as a laptop: wordprocessing, writing programs, mathematical manipulation...It is not my game machine. You want to play games build yourself a desktop PC for couple hundred bucks.
In the end, you have to ask yourself what type of computer user you are. If you are heavy computer user and you can only buy one computer than this is probably not the computer for you. On the other hand, if you have a desktop computer, or truly want a laptop to do laptop type things on then this computer is perfect.
Product Description
The Metrophones Headphone Metronome System was Designed For Drummers for Practicing and Professional Referencing. Features Built-In Metronome, Removable Cord, On-Off/Volume and Speed Controls. (9 Volt Battery and Line Out with LCD Readout)
Average customer rating:
- Drives are UNRELIABLE
- Lacie makes poor drives.
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LACIE 500 GB Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
 Categories
| Electronics
| Accessories & Supplies
| Audio & Video
| Camera & Photo
| Car Electronics
| Computers & Add-Ons
| GPS & Navigation
| Home Automation & Security
| Office Electronics
Product Features:
- Capacity - Up to 500GB
- FireWire 400/800 Transfer Rate - 400/800 Mbits/s
- USB 2.0 Transfer Rate - Up to 34MB/s
- Average Seek Time - Less than 10ms
- Rotational Speed - 7200RPM
ASIN: B000BD31XY |
Customer Reviews:
Drives are UNRELIABLE.......2006-10-07
I have had 10 Lacie 500gb drives. Everyone of them, except one, has failed within 2 years. Some in less than one year. And they are rarely used. Just mounted for backup and ejected and turned off. These drives are unreliable. Customer service and tech support do NOT stand behind the customer, and expect you to treat their drives like disposable razors. Only they cost several hundred dollars. If you get a year out of them, you're one of the lucky ones.
Lacie makes poor drives........2005-10-28
I bought this drive less than a year ago. It has already crashed.
Product Description
The LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface delivers seriously impressive capacity while reaching never-before-seen transfer rates that are up to 50 percent faster than 1st regular generation FireWire 800 drives. With FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces, this plug & play hard drive can help you share data among the widest range of user platforms. Achieve a transparent, built-in RAID 0 array without complicated configuration with its compact 5.25" 1U design. Use it to store presentations, archive image banks or pre-press files, or exchange audio/video projects. The combination of Extreme speed and huge capacity make it ideal for audio/video professionals working on large-scale editing projects or wanting to chain FireWire or iLink DV cameras..
Product Description
The Genicom microLaser 280N printer provides with high-speed laser printing that meets the diverse requirements of your busiest workgroup. Maximize your productivity while adding quality and style to your output with a powerful microLaser printing solution featuring Intelliprint architecture. The microLaser 280N printer meet your needs with a wide range of paper handling features that support media sizes ranging from 3.9 x 5.8 inches to 11.6 x 17.0 inches. With the standard printer you get a 500-sheet input drawer for everything from letters and labels to transparencies and envelopes. And you also get a front paper tray for an additional 150 sheets. The optional duplexer for two-sided output is internal to the printer, saving you valuable space.
Product Description
The SI-275 is a member of the award-winning Niles Systems Integration Amplifier family. It is designed for home theaters and whole-house audio systems requiring high power. Niles specifically created the Systems Integration Amplifiers to solve the problems installers face when incorporating different brands and models of equipment into different acoustic environments in home theater, stereo, and background music applications. The SI-275 brings extremely high current power to a custom installed A/V system in a remarkably convenient way. Each channel of the SI-275 is powered by its own independent power supply. This increases the isolation between the two channels and eliminates cross talk, guaranteeing you absolute silence as the backdrop to your music. The SI-275 features gold-plated stereo inputs. Additionally the cascade stereo outputs and the five-way binding posts are also gold-plated to ensure perfect connections without corrosion for years to come. The SI-275 delivers 75 watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 100 watts per channel at 4 Ohms. You'll get tremendous bass and dynamics from every pair of speakers powered by an SI-275. The audio circuitry of the SI-275 is constructed using the finest parts available; including 1% metal film resistors, high quality capacitors, and oversized heat sinks. All this attention to technical detail creates a sound that is clear and uncolored with phenomenal imaging.The SI-275 can be turned on in three different ways: with a newly improved and field tested music-sense circuit which activates from even the softest musical passage; voltage turn-on (3-30 volts, AC or DC); or manually from the front panel. The high current design of the SI-275 assures that even unusual and reactive loads are handled with ease. A massive toroidal transformer with two separate windings for each of the two power supplies delivers more than ample current to your system.
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Key Tronic 15.1 TFT LCD Xga Touch Screen Monitor Thin Client
Manufacturer: KEY TRONIC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Audio & Video Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
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| Electronics
| Antennas
| Audio & Video Furniture
| Batteries
| Blank Media
| Cables & Interconnects
| Cleaning & Repair
| Connectors & Inputs
| Crossover Parts
| Distribution
| Home Audio Crossovers
| Media Storage
| Microphone Accessories
| Plugs & Adapters
| Portable Audio & Video Accessories
| Remote Controls
| Screws & Nuts
| Selector Boxes
| Sound Dampening Products
| Speaker Accessories
| Speaker Parts & Components
| Speaker Repair
| TV Accessories
| VCR Rewinders
| Video Converters
ASIN: B0000516DN |
Product Description
The Client-Touch S1 monitor is a 15-inch LCD Touch Panel Screen which has the Elo IntelliTouch installed.This is the ultimate in space saving thin client devices. The rugged design and durability will insure longevity within your enterprise. Touch screen capabilities make it ideal for information kiosks and Point of Sale applications from retail through the hospitality industry.
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KLIPSCH RW-8 Reference Series Powered Subwoofer
Manufacturer: KLIPSCH
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Subwoofers
| Speakers
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
Product Features:
- Bass reflex enclosure design via front-firing Corner Port
- 8-inch copper-colored Klipsch Cerametalic cone employs aluminum anodized to ceramic on inner and outer surfaces -- resulting in a rigid cone with superb damping characteristics
- Uncommonly large motor structure and high-temperature, long-excursion voice coil
- Class A/B amplifier delivers 100 watts continuous, 200 watts dynamic power
- Continuously variable phase control from 0 to 180 degrees allows perfect integration with other speakers in the system
ASIN: B000782SOG |
Product Description
The KLIPSCH RW-8 shatters all expectations for deep, driving bass. This Reference Series subwoofer plays louder and goes deeper than other, significantly larger designs, creating the most intense bass ever. Frequency response - 32Hz - 120Hz +/- 3dB Maximum acoustic output - 103dB @ 30 Hz Auto Power On - 2 second ON delay, 15 minute OFF delay Low Pass Crossover - Continuously variable from 40-120Hz, 24dB/octave slope above 120Hz Inputs - 2 speaker binding posts, 2 line level RCA phono jacks, 1 line level LFE jack Enclosure material - Medium density fiberboard ( MDF ) Internally wired with Bandwidth Balanced Monster Cable Dimensions - 16 x 10 x 17.9 Weight - 29 pounds Finish - Black Ash vinyl veneer
Amazon.com Product Description
Based on Klipsch's innovative Corner Port technology, the compact RW-8 powered subwoofer delivers strong, clean bass from a decidedly small-footprint enclosure. And because both the driver and the port are at the front of the cabinet, the RW-8 can be placed back against a wall, deep into a corner, or even in custom cabinetry. It can be used in a supporting role to full-range speakers, filling in and reinforcing their bottom end, or as the sole bass provider for a system built around small satellite speakers. It has an attractive black ash wood grain vinyl finish with a sculpted front panel and grille adding a stylish, upscale appearance to your home.
The 8-inch woofer features a copper-colored Klipsch Cerametallic cone, made of anodized aluminum. The anodizing process converts its inner and outer surface to ceramic. The result is a rigid cone with superb damping characteristics--the woofer will not flex or resonate. An uncommonly large motor structure and high-temperature, long-excursion voice coil--enabling it to deliver rich, dynamic bass down to 30Hz--ensure efficient, reliable operation and, in combination with the mechanical characteristics of the cones, remarkably low distortion.
It is powered by a high-efficiency amplifier, capable of 270 watts dynamic power output. The RW-8's low-pass crossover has a steep 24dB/octave slope and is outfitted with continuously variable frequency and phase controls, facilitating smooth integration with the main speakers. Input is two-channel (blended to mono in the crossover) via linelevel RCA jacks or speaker-level binding posts.
Alternatively, to take advantage of your A/V preamp's or receiver's internal crossover, you can connect directly to the subwoofer via a single direct-input RCA jack. The RW-8's level control is mounted on the side of the cabinet for easy access, and an auto power feature enables the subwoofer to turn on and off automatically.
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Kanguru Auto Loader Duplicator
Manufacturer: Kanguru Solutions
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
DVD-ROM Drives
| Drives & Storage
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
Audio & Video Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
| Antennas
| Audio & Video Furniture
| Batteries
| Blank Media
| Cables & Interconnects
| Cleaning & Repair
| Connectors & Inputs
| Crossover Parts
| Distribution
| Home Audio Crossovers
| Media Storage
| Microphone Accessories
| Plugs & Adapters
| Portable Audio & Video Accessories
| Remote Controls
| Screws & Nuts
| Selector Boxes
| Sound Dampening Products
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| Speaker Repair
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| Video Converters
Accessories:
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Imation Disc Stakka - CD/DVD Management Tool
Product Features:
ASIN: B0009QTRBI |
Product Description
The Kanguru DVD Auto Loader 200 enables you to mass-produce as many as a 200 DVDs at once at the touch of a button. Functioning as a standalone device, the Kanguru DVD Auto Loader 200 burns up to 18 full size DVDs per hour and 45 CDs per hour. Insert a master DVD or CD and up to 200 blank discs and make copies of your master DVD or CD at the touch of a button, it's that easy! It's great for marketing executives who need to get their message out to thousands quickly and easily. The user friendly LCD screen makes it easy to select any of the duplicators main functions which include Copy, Compare, Load, Verify, Test, and Erase. The built in hard drive allow users to save images of their source discs to copy at any time. This means that you can load up to 16 full DVDs to burn at anytime. Just select that image from the internal hard drive and press the copy button.
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Kanguru Auto Loader Duplicator
Manufacturer: Kanguru Solutions
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
DVD-ROM Drives
| Drives & Storage
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
Audio & Video Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
| Antennas
| Audio & Video Furniture
| Batteries
| Blank Media
| Cables & Interconnects
| Cleaning & Repair
| Connectors & Inputs
| Crossover Parts
| Distribution
| Home Audio Crossovers
| Media Storage
| Microphone Accessories
| Plugs & Adapters
| Portable Audio & Video Accessories
| Remote Controls
| Screws & Nuts
| Selector Boxes
| Sound Dampening Products
| Speaker Accessories
| Speaker Parts & Components
| Speaker Repair
| TV Accessories
| VCR Rewinders
| Video Converters
Product Features:
- 52x speeds! (Copy a full 700MB CD in under 3 minutes!)
- 100 piece media capacity
- Automated CD Duplication
- One button operation
- Automatic CD format detection
ASIN: B000234SI0 |
Product Description
The Kanguru Autoloader 100 is an automated CD Duplication system that allows you to produce high volumes of CDs quickly and easily. Kanguru autoloading CD Duplicators feature an easy to use LCD, 100 piece media hopper, ultra fast record speeds, and "Burn Proof" technology for fast, accurate copies every time!These compact autoloading CD Duplicators have a space saving footprint and are incredibly easy of use. Simply place a spindle of media in and press start, the Kanguru Autoloader 100 will do the rest! It's a great solution for marketing and distributing data!
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Kanguru Auto Loader Duplicator
Manufacturer: Kanguru Solutions
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Audio & Video Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
| Antennas
| Audio & Video Furniture
| Batteries
| Blank Media
| Cables & Interconnects
| Cleaning & Repair
| Connectors & Inputs
| Crossover Parts
| Distribution
| Home Audio Crossovers
| Media Storage
| Microphone Accessories
| Plugs & Adapters
| Portable Audio & Video Accessories
| Remote Controls
| Screws & Nuts
| Selector Boxes
| Sound Dampening Products
| Speaker Accessories
| Speaker Parts & Components
| Speaker Repair
| TV Accessories
| VCR Rewinders
| Video Converters
ASIN: B000F5M3FA |
Product Description
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:andnbsp;andnbsp;1 YEAR
Average customer rating:
- looks
- Not a true fan controller... only a monitor.
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Lian Li 3.5in LCD Thermometer and Fan Controller Model "TR-3" Silver
Manufacturer: Coolerguys.com
ProductGroup: CE
CPU Coolers
| Computer Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
Cooling Fans
| Computer Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
Computer Fans
| Electronic Cooling Fans
| Thermal Management Products
| Electronic Components
| Categories
| Industrial & Scientific
ASIN: B0007P4IME |
Product Description
Monitoring of temperature of CPU, HDD and System. * Time setup and display * Fan speed control and detection * Available for Centigrade and Fahrenheit * Icon display for Power on / HDD access * Icon display for fan speed * Monitoring temperature of CPU, HDD and SYS (SYS-r / SYS-f stands for two sets of wire connecting to individual fan for status control) * Available for speed detection and control for 3 fans * Alarm for fan error.
Customer Reviews:
looks.......2007-03-13
these is perfect fit on any lian li case, same material use on the cases and the light is great
Not a true fan controller... only a monitor........2006-01-27
This thing is practically worthless. It says it is a fan controller but you can't control anything. You can only monitor temps and fan speeds. It makes your fans runs at a preset low level and will turn your fans on high if the temps raise to a custom set temperature. I couldn't use my LED fans with this since it doesn't give them enough power. It makes the LEDs act like strobe lights.
This thing is basically a nice looking expensive clock for your front panel. I ended up selling mine. Save yourself the trouble.
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- APPLE iBook SE(Graphite) Main battery
- Apple iMac Desktop 15" M7677LL/B (700MHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVD/CD-RW drive)
- Apple iMac Desktop 15" M9105LL/A (800-MHz PowerPC G4, 256 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)
- Apple iMac Desktop, Graphite, M8492LL/A (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive)
- Apple iMac Desktop with 17" Display MA199LL/A (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
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Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock
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