Compaq Presario R3240US Notebook PC (2.00 GHz Athlon, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good performance, poor quality, mediocre value
  • Nice Laptop
  • Blazing 64 bit processor
  • Oh, too cool
  • A powerhouse of a notebook!!
Compaq Presario R3240US Notebook PC (2.00 GHz Athlon, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Accessories:
  1. IRIS Business Card Reader II for Windows/PC IRIS Business Card Reader II for Windows/PC
  2. Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock
  3. Targus PA090U USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet Targus PA090U USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet
  4. Targus TSB312 16 Sport Deluxe Notebook Backpack Targus TSB312 16 Sport Deluxe Notebook Backpack
  5. Targus CPT400 17 Platinum Deluxe Notebook Case Targus CPT400 17 Platinum Deluxe Notebook Case

ASIN: B0002H6V3Q

Amazon.com Product Description

A true powerhouse in a portable package, the Compaq Presario R3240US notebook is powered by a 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor and has all the amenities you need to take everything with you on the road. A 60 GB hard drive and 512 MB RAM help you store files and run multiple applications efficiently, and the DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive means you can perform a variety of application like backing up files on CD media, burning your own DVDs, making audio mix CDs, accessing CD- or DVD-ROMs, or watching DVD movies on the 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It also features a built-in NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go graphics card, integrated JBL Pro Performance speakers, and a 5-in-1 Memory Reader to take care of your multimedia needs.

The Basics

Sound and Graphics
A built-in NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go graphics card with 64 MB dedicated video memory turns this notebook into a gaming machine. The integrated JBL Pro Performance speakers mean you can listen to crystal clear and bright audio right out of the box, whether you're listening to CDs or watching DVDs.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
An integrated 10/100 Base-T ethernet allows for convenient networking, and 54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN means you can get online quickly, easily, and without wires. Additionally, there is a 5-in-1 integrated Memory Reader that reads SD MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and SmartMedia cards so you can share media with other people and devices. It also has the following external ports:

Preloaded System and Software
The Compaq Presario R3240US notebook is powered by Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Windows XP Home Edition is packed with multimedia features to help you get your creative juices flowing. Windows Media Player lets you burn and play CDs, in addition to playing and organizing digital audio files. Windows MovieMaker is a basic video editing tool that helps you capture and edit digital video to save your memories and share them with others.

It also comes bundled with Symantec Norton Antivirus (with a complementary 60 days Live Update subscription), Adobe Acrobat Reader, RecordNow, InterVideo WinDVD, Apple iTunes and Apple iTunes Music Store, Adobe PhotoShop Album Suite, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Plus, and Intuit Quicken New User Edition.

Dimensions and Weight
It weighs 7.8 pounds and measures 14.25 x 11.18 x 1.8 inches (W x D x H).

What's in the Box
Presario R3240US notebook, 120 watt AC adapter, 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery, phone cord, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Exceptional performance for productivity and multimedia applications make the Compaq Presario R3240US notebook PC a true standout. The 60GB Enhanced IDE hard disk stores demanding applications with room to spare, while 512MB of DDR SDRAM lets you seamlessly run several applications at the same time. And performance is just the beginning.PRODUCT FEATURES:View at a 33% wider angle, plus get 30% more screen information than with a 15" XGA screen; Enjoy system stability and a user-friendly interface with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition; View two applications side by side for greater productivity and multitasking; Bring graphics to life, enjoying greater scene realism and sharper image detail, with the NVIDIA GeForce 4 440 Go processor with 64MB dedicated video memory; Share files with thumb drives, iPAQs, and cameras using the integrated 5-in-1 digital media card reader; Go wireless with the 54g integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support; Present multimedia presentations on TV via the S-Video port; Let digital music move you, using Apple iTunes to import songs from CDs and organizing your CD and MP3 collection; Edit digital photos with the included Adobe PhotoShop Album software; Capture video and author, edit, and burn DVDs, all with one easy interface via InterVideoWinDVD Creator. For movies, add music and special effects, then save using the included move autoProducer video-editing software; Back up DVDs with the integrated DVD+R/RW drive; Work more efficiently with the preloaded finance and productivity software, which includes Microsoft Windows XP Works, Money, Encarta Online Plus, Office 2003 Trial (Student/Teacher), and Quicken New User's Edition; Jump on the Web with an easy-sign-up plan from AOL, EarthLink, CompuServe, MSN Premium, People PC online, or SBC Yahoo.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good performance, poor quality, mediocre value.......2005-08-29

When you first get a Compaq R3000 series computer, you love it. The price-performance looks great. The AMD processor performs well. 512 MB of DDR RAM is great. The 60 GB hard drive is large enough for most users. My favorite feature is the push button to disable the glide pad.

After 1 year, you realize the quality is poor. Plastic parts begin to break and fall off. My eject buttons for the PCMCIA slots fell off, and I have never used them. The computer overheats and locks up often. The DVD drive door often opens by itself. The CD writer has never worked. After going through the technical support website, I discovered that the inability to write CDs was a known bug. After one year, there is still no fix.

4 out of 5 stars Nice Laptop.......2005-07-13

As the first reviewer said - it is a blazingly fast and fairly attractive laptop. It outperforms a 3.2Ghz P4 laptop with same RAM. If you run a 64bit OS like a decent Linux Distro - Gentoo or XP X64 edition (drivers for all devices in this laptop are available for X64 edition) - you get absolutely terrific performance for a laptop.

It also operates very cool - Fan comes on only when you do continuous compiles, or other similar CPU intensive work.
The 15.4' wide screen also makes it a pleasure to use.

I recommend you get XP Professional instead of Home - reason being you can upgrade to XP-Pro 64bit for free.

I didn't give it 5 star rating because of the outdated Nvidia GeForce Go440 graphics card on it. Not that it is a problem - it works good - I get decent performance while playing games, but still it's an outdated card.

Compaq doesn't seem to be selling this exact model anymore but you can go for any Mobile Athlon64 laptop they sell.

5 out of 5 stars Blazing 64 bit processor.......2005-01-02

I bought this machine for the sheer power and so many other features it has. well the processor is really fast on the 32 bit XP but it goes on fire on a 64 bit platform. im an AMD64 fan now. i have dual OS on this machine now one being linux and XP. both run awesome. The benchmark test i did with an inependent software leaves the intel processors way behind. way to go.

5 out of 5 stars Oh, too cool.......2004-09-09

If you are in the market for a notebook or a desktop, check this one out.

This is truly a system you could use to replace your existing desktop. It is fast, it is efficent, it is handy.

There is a printer port and a monitor port on the back, there is a keyboard port on the right as well as an S-video on the right. That is of course in addition to the 3 2.0 usb ports and the 5 in 1 reader. It has an integrated dvd+r/rw and cd-rw. And it is ready for wireless connections.

It is also upgradeable. Although it comes with the 512, there is room to expand to 1.2. Add to the the fact that the operating systems don't yet fully take advantage of the speed of the 64 bit processor and you have a system that might at least keep up with the curve for a while.

I absolutely love it. I haven't been disappointed by anything as of yet.

5 out of 5 stars A powerhouse of a notebook!! .......2004-08-05

I recently ordered this item direct from Compaq (shipped from China but only took 2 days), build time was about a week. Since I ordered a custom built, I got the 2.2ghz (3400+) Athlon 64 chip, 1GB ram, 60gb, 15.4" (upgraded resolution to 1680 x 1050), upgraded 8 cell battery to 12 cell battery, upgraded to 4X DVD+R burner.

Pros:
- LIGHTENING FAST FOR A LAPTOP - fastest I've ever used or seen.
- Great photo editing - images resize immediately and you can load many photos at once (I upgraded to 1GB RAM which really helps).
- Very attractive notebook, silver inside and dark black/blue outside.
- Screen is wonderful, bright, and viewing angle is excellent.
-Burner is fast and hasn't let me down.
-Keyboard is full size and very comfortable.
-Power cable is on the back - why should I have to see it anyway?
-3 USB 2.0 allow for very high speed transfers. 2 USB on left, 1 on right.
- Boots up fast, easy to get out of hibernation.
-GREAT BATTERY LIFE. Best I've seen, especially compared to a Dell I barely got 1 hour out of! For such a speedy notebook, when you hibernate it, it really conserves. All night in hibernation, away from A/C, I think it went down only 8% or less!
-SOLID notebook, doesn't feel cheap or flimsy.
-Speaker controls are nicely placed on the right hand side of the notebook. CD-RW/DVD-R is on the left side.
-Trackpad's scroll area is convenient and easy to use. It's also nice you can turn off the trackpad so when you're typing you don't accidentally hit it.




CONS:
-Why doesn't the built in media slot have a compact flash slot - the most common type of media? It would have been very handy.
- I use an external mouse, but when I use the trackpad's buttons, they're noisy.
-It's a bigger notebook, you'll notice it's size/weight, but how do you expect to get a powerhouse without having a bigger notebook?
-No other complaints.

Overall, I'd rate it a 9.5/10. First the speed is going to amaze you, then compare to other manufacturers, and you'll be amazed the deal you got.

PS - one note - I got XP home preinstalled, I thought when I got the notebook I'd upgrade to XP Pro (I already have a copy). It won't let you, the drivers for XP Pro are not on the notebook. I called tech. support and they said your hard drive is corrupt now and you have to reinstall. Luckily, I didn't install anything important yet. There's no huge different between Home and XP (besides networking) and I really don't feel like giving Microsoft another $50 of my hard earned $. I just would have liked to know I couldn't install Pro later.

Don't compare this to an Athlon "XP" notebook, it's not the same. Athlon 64 is much faster than Athlon XP. This is the Athlon "64" chip, allowing for constant 64-bit processing. It blows P4 chips out of the water with "hyper threading", which isn't active ALL the time. The Athlon 64 bit chip is! This is the future of notebooks! Athlons have always been speedier than P4's for much less money! You won't be let down.

This powerhouse of a notebook is so fast I still can't get over it.

PS. #2 - don't buy the service plan in stores like Best buy or even Circuit city. If you do buy a notebook from those retail stores, call Compaq/HP up and ask for THEIR service plan. For $299 (less than Best Buy) you can get "3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair extended service plan
Protect your investment from all forms of accidental damage for 3 years!". That includes droppings, spills, falls, surges, collisions, etc. If I was going to waste money on a service plan, it definitely be Compaqs Accidental and EXPRESS REPAIR than stupid Best buy's rip off for $350 that doesn't cover the battery or anything accidentally. And I've heard horrible things about their repairs - takes forever, months, they're general idiots!

Buy from Compaq directly, you'll be happier!

Microtek ScanMaker 3740 Scanner
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • DOA
  • Cheap Cheap Cheap!!
Microtek ScanMaker 3740 Scanner

Manufacturer: Microtek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:
  1. Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet) Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)
  2. Epson S041286 Premium Glossy Photo Paper (8.5"x11", 20 Sheets) Epson S041286 Premium Glossy Photo Paper (8.5"x11", 20 Sheets)
  3. Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets ) Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )
  4. Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White) Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)
  5. IRIS Pen II Executive Scanner IRIS Pen II Executive Scanner

Product Features:
  • 1,200 x 600 dpi optical resolution for fine detail
  • 48-bit color depth for subtle shading
  • Includes Ulead Photo Explorer, ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR
  • USB interface; compatible with Windows 98/2000/Me/XP
  • Simple setup; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B00006HZKT

Product Description

The ScanMaker 3740 for PCs gives you powerful features, ease of use, and great image quality. Its 48-bit color depth gives you the image sharpness and true-to-life color quality you need for all your home and school projects. Other great features include 3 Easy-Touch buttons for scan, copy, and email; USB interface for easy setup; and 1200 x 600-dpi optical resolution for enlarging small images without sacrificing image quality.

Amazon.com Product Description

The ScanMaker 3740 for PCs offers powerful features, ease of use, and great image quality all for a low price. Its 48-bit color depth provides the image sharpness and true-to-life color quality you need for all your home and school projects. Other great features include 3 Easy-Touch buttons for scan, copy, and email; USB interface for easy setup; and 1,200 x 600 dpi optical resolution for enlarging small images without sacrificing image quality.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars DOA.......2004-02-06

Right off the bat on installation the driver is not signed off by microsoft, thay say continue anyway---I did even though I did this with a creative product and it screwed up my computer had to do a complete format and recovery, they care not about the hrs, hrs, and hrs of your time to fix there garbage products. Back to the scanner, noticed a smell after install, it was coming from the scanner, took it for a new item being used for first time. On a test scan the scan was ok and quality so so but I could tweek it out if I had a chance. After a few scans the scanner would only scan 1/2 of the item. (Travel only 1/2 way down the glass).. The smell was the stick on tape they use to hold the glass up to the unit. the glass was coming loose and falling down, the light would hit the glass about 1/2 way through the scan and get stuck then return. I can fix things, and I probably could of got some good two sided tape and replace the factory tape, ya, would of worked but to think that they would use tape to hold the glass up, with no other back-up is a real joke. Shame on you Microtek and thank god for these user reviews. And don't forget about that not signed off driver that comes with the soft ware. Do your self a favor and check out that canon scanner with 64 reviews (Good one's) Cost's $10 more.

5 out of 5 stars Cheap Cheap Cheap!!.......2003-10-14

The main thing I wanted to do with this scanner was to scan and then email my pictures to friends and family. This scanner is USB and under $... many stores!!! It's quiet and the picture quality is great for it. I have no complaints yet on it, works like a charm. Setup instructions and software were included so with most any USB you just plug and play!

NEXTEL I205 Deluxe Holster with Swivel
Average customer rating: Not rated
    NEXTEL I205 Deluxe Holster with Swivel

    Manufacturer: CELLDOME
    ProductGroup: CE

    CategoriesCategories | Electronics | Accessories & Supplies | Audio & Video | Camera & Photo | Car Electronics | Computers & Add-Ons | GPS & Navigation | Home Automation & Security | Office Electronics
    Product Features:
    • Material: Durable Polycarbonate Plastic
    • Durability: Firm and Usable in All Conditions
    • Style: Crescent Fitting with Clip Lock for Control & Comfort
    • Color: Standard Black
    • Design: Swivel Standard

    ASIN: B000ACM4OI

    Product Description

    The Durable Holsters has gradully become more popular in usage than leather cases by the daily cellphone users. The reasons for this gradual change is more of a convenience than lifestyle. Here are some popular reasons for the holster growth. 1) The holsters make and contours are much more durable than a leather case. 2) Holsters can be rotated 360 degrees just like a swival case. 3) Cellphone are much easier to clip onto the holsters than a case. 4) Holsters can be snapped easily onto any areas, more so than cases. 5) Stronger clips in the holster can prevent the cellphone from falling off during quick or fast movements.
    PLASTIC HOLDER W/ SWIVEL NEXTEL i205 PLASTIC SWIVEL HOLSTER I275
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      PLASTIC HOLDER W/ SWIVEL NEXTEL i205 PLASTIC SWIVEL HOLSTER I275

      Manufacturer: eBatteries
      ProductGroup: CE

      BatteriesBatteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | by Type | by Use
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      ASIN: B000RP5TK4
      PLASTIC HOLDER W/ SWIVEL NEXTEL i205 HEAVY DUTY SWIVEL HOLSTER I265
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        PLASTIC HOLDER W/ SWIVEL NEXTEL i205 HEAVY DUTY SWIVEL HOLSTER I265

        Manufacturer: eBatteries
        ProductGroup: CE

        BatteriesBatteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | by Type | by Use
        BatteriesBatteries | Household Supplies | Products | Health & Personal Care | Alkaline | Lithium | Silver Oxide | Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride | Rechargeable Lithium Ion | Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium
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        ASIN: B000RP460I

        Lancast CARD 100BTX TO 100BFX SM-ST CONVRT MOD ( R133-16 )
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Lancast CARD 100BTX TO 100BFX SM-ST CONVRT MOD ( R133-16 )

          Manufacturer: Lancast Inc.
          ProductGroup: CE
          Binding: Electronics

          Networking KitsNetworking Kits | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
          ASIN: B0000BVYVB

          Product Description

          Metrobility offers transparent integration of fiber optic connectivity for 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet networks. These highly reliable conversion solutions provide full signal restoration - with low bit delay - ensuring accurate data transmission and guaranteeing maximum cable length. All line cards and standalone converters are interoperable with any Ethernet device.

          Panasonic SL-CT489V Portable CD Player
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • Hardware Is Not Hard Wearing
          • A nice CD player but...
          Panasonic SL-CT489V Portable CD Player

          Manufacturer: Panasonic
          ProductGroup: CE
          Binding: Electronics

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          1. Koss KTX-Pro Portable Stereophone Koss KTX-Pro Portable Stereophone
          2. Koss SportaPro Stereo Headphones Koss SportaPro Stereo Headphones
          3. Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ Style Monitor Series Headphones Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ Style Monitor Series Headphones
          4. Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity) Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity)
          5. Fellowes Nylon CD Album (320-Disc Capacity) Fellowes Nylon CD Album (320-Disc Capacity)

          Product Features:
          • Compact and lightweight portable CD player with pop-up disc-eject system and built-in radio with 30 station presets
          • No-Skip shock-protection system with 40 seconds backup memory
          • Up to 25 hours playback (75 hours tuner) with two AA batteries or 14 hours with two AAA batteries
          • Wired, 6-key remote control, heat-resistant polycarbonate body, slide-lock/full-open top cover
          • 24-track programming, MASH 1-bit digital-to-analog conversion system for superior audio performance

          ASIN: B00005K2S0

          Product Description

          Panasonic brings a beautiful design and a wealth of features to this affordable Personal CD Player that features FM/AM Digital Synthesizer Tuner with 30-Station Preset Memory. One of the world's lightest players, it boasts a full 40 seconds of shock protection using Panasonic's New Anti-Skip System. You also get two AA batteries (25 hours play CD/75 hours tuner) - and two AAA alkalines with up to 9 hours of play CD/33-hour tuner, ensuring you'll have music for days. A new chassis combines an ultra-thin body with a vibration resistant anti-shock mechanism and a heat-resistant polycarbonate body. Pop-up eject system makes changing discs even easier than usual. Panasonic's exclusive MASH 1-Bit D/A conversion system ensures all your CDs will sound great. Panasonic's S-XBS (super extra bass system) provides rich dimensional sound through lightweight portable stereo headphones. The digital servo system helps the unit maintain tracking, even in difficult circumstances. The player also has CD-R/RW playback capability.

          Customer Reviews:

          2 out of 5 stars Hardware Is Not Hard Wearing.......2002-02-01

          I bought this cd player because it has the am/fm receiver, remote, and anti-skip function. I also bought the jogger belt separately from the Manufacturer. I used it for the first time today. At the gym, on the treadmill, the cd skipped while jogging. There's nothing special about the remote and the jogger belt proved to be too bulky when doing other stuff at the gym. The radio did not work in the gym (the gym is under a train station though). Additionally, for some unknown reason, the volume, at its highest, was actually quiet. I would only recommend the product along with the jogger belt to a walker who likes music played at an average volume.

          4 out of 5 stars A nice CD player but..........2001-11-14

          Overall this is a decent player, but it has three strikes against it. I had such a problem with the battery case on the player. The player is designed to use both "AA" & "AAA" batteries in the same compartment. Panasonic provides an adapter piece to use with the "AAA" batteries. It sounds like a good idea, except when you try to close the back of the case with the "AA" batteries inside; it appears that you will break the unit trying to close the case. The directions provided are not very clear. I finally figured out that the case is suppose to stay partially open, thereby creating a stand effect at the bottom of the player. Daah!
          Compared with the other Panasonic player I owned (SLSX469V);this player does not come with an AC adapter nor does it have an output link (allows you to hook to a receiver). You have to pay additonal money to order the adapter from Panasonic. (...)

          Midland Xtra Talk GXT300  3 Watt 22 Channel GMRS Radios Pair Packed  Up to 10 Mile Range & 38 Codes
          Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
          • 1.5-mile most actually
          • Vibrate Alert
          • Not Compatable
          • MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT!
          • Nice Radios
          Midland Xtra Talk GXT300 3 Watt 22 Channel GMRS Radios Pair Packed Up to 10 Mile Range & 38 Codes

          Manufacturer: Midland
          ProductGroup: CE
          Binding: Electronics

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          1. Midland Dual Desktop Charger with 2 Rechargeable Battery Packs and Vehicle Adaptor (Model AVP3) Midland Dual Desktop Charger with 2 Rechargeable Battery Packs and Vehicle Adaptor (Model AVP3)

          Accessories:
          1. Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package
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          Product Features:
          • 3 Watts Output Power
          • 22 Channel
          • 38 codes
          • 2 Settings of Vox Operation
          • 3 Call Tones

          ASIN: B00029U0VI

          Product Description

          Midland is a world leader in wireless two-way and weather/hazard alert radios, with an extensive line of land mobile radios, CB, GMRS and FRS radios, MURS radios, weather-monitor alert radios, itinerant radios and a line of quality antennas and accessories.PRODUCT FEATURES: 3 Watts of power; Up to 10-mile range; 22 Channels; 38 sub channels per channel; Vox, call tones, water resistant; Works with all FRS/GMRS; Keylock, roger beep tone; Scan feature; Power High/Power Low option; Durable belt clip; Auto squelch; Optional headsets, AVP-1; Optional battery pack & drop-in charger; Uses 4 AA batteries or AVP-3 rechargeable battery pack.

          Customer Reviews:

          1 out of 5 stars 1.5-mile most actually .......2006-01-16

          I bought a pair from buy.com 2 years ago because it claims 10 miles effective distance. When we went to Vermont on two cars, we tested it on MA highway where no hills or other obstacles between us. The actual working distance is about 1.5 mile for the most. When it gets beyond that limit, the other end can't get out messages although they are visually in sight.

          Plus, this item is pretty bulky to carry.

          The only regret is there is no "0" star rank here.

          1 out of 5 stars Vibrate Alert.......2005-11-14

          The first thing I did when I took the radios out of the box was to insert them into the charger. Charge them for 12 hours for the first time the instructions said. So then I left and went to work. When I came back, one of the radios was ON Vibrate Alert mode. The radio was turned off and sitting in the charging pod. It got even louder when I took it out of the charger and it would not stop till I finally took out the battery. These walkie-talkies are junk. Lousy range too.

          1 out of 5 stars Not Compatable.......2005-07-11

          These radios are not compatible with the Motorola radios being used by my crews. They are not receiving a good signal from even 2 feet away much lest a mile or more. I would not recommend them to anyone for purchase or use.

          1 out of 5 stars MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT! .......2004-11-27

          Well after reading the first two reviews, I purchased these 2-way radios at Best Buy. I tested them out after getting home and found I lost contact around 1/2 mile!! Yes it says UP TO 10 miles under optimum / perfect conditions, so you figure under not so perfect condition, at least get 5 miles or so. My 1/2 mile was in your typical town / suburb type setting. Both people testing this radio was outside too. Some houses, trees..etc around. Nothing of any major concern for interuption.

          I figured ok, well at least give me a few miles, but NO! 1/2 mile was my maximum distance. The weather was clear, calm and cool, and I had fresh new batteries.

          I will be returning these in the morning!

          4 out of 5 stars Nice Radios.......2004-11-25

          I compared a number of brands simultaneously and chose to keep these. I was never in the open flat environment for maximum range,still I got 6.5 miles on one test with reasonable clarity. They outperformed all the others (Cobra,Uniden,Motorola)with regard to range and clarity. Nice display too.
          Two complaints: 1)The battery meter is USELESS. The low battery indicator comes on at about the same time the unit dies. 2)It does not keep the settings of channel/subcode and power setting, if the battery dies, or are changed.
          You cannot see the approx. battery strength as with the Motorola. Keep spare AA batteries on hand, or charge every night. Still Great sound. I thought better clarity than Motorla and Cobra. Uniden was also a nice radio, as 2nd choice!

          Memtek 32 MB Secure Digital Card
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Memtek 32 MB Secure Digital Card

            Manufacturer: Memorex
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

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            1. Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin) Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)

            ASIN: B00006B813

            Product Description

            Capture your imagination. Record your dreams. Save the world in your own way. Now you can capture, store, upload and download images, tunes and even boring data faster and easier than ever before. Memorex flash cards offer solid-state construction and an on-board controller that is oblivious to extreme temperatures, high levels of shock and jarring vibrations. The flash cards are compatible with most portable computing devices, digital cameras, voice recorders and MP3 players. With Memorex flash cards you are free to live anywhere and everywhere you want to be.Secure Digital (SD) is a revolutionary flash memory technology that offers highly secure data transfer of music, video, or any other digital files.

            LG Electronics 10PK CDRW 52X32X52 INTERAL BULK ( GCE-8525BB )
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              LG Electronics 10PK CDRW 52X32X52 INTERAL BULK ( GCE-8525BB )

              Manufacturer: LG
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

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              ASIN: B0000C8Y5X

              Product Description

              LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the release of some of the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.PRODUCT FEATURES: Data transfer rate - 7.8Mb/s; Access time - 75ms; Buffer size - 2Mb with SuperLink buffer under run proof technology; Mt Rainier support allows copying of CDs by dragging and dropping files (Windows XP only).

              Micro Innovations USB740R USB 2.0 Card Bus PCMCIA 2-Port Adapter
              Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
              • It might work for you
              • sure way to a crash
              • Works Fine
              • doesn't work
              • I wish Amazon had negative stars
              Micro Innovations USB740R USB 2.0 Card Bus PCMCIA 2-Port Adapter

              Manufacturer: Micro Innovations
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

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              Accessories:
              1. Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet) Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)
              2. Monster Cable JP ULPC HP-6 U-Link USB 1.0 Cable (6 ft., White) Monster Cable JP ULPC HP-6 U-Link USB 1.0 Cable (6 ft., White)

              Product Features:
              • USB host to host communication
              • Single cable solution to share network resources
              • Supports TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX protocols
              • Read Information Quickly
              • Lifetime Limited Warranty

              ASIN: B000086TL0

              Product Description

              The Micro Innovations USB 2.0 Dual Port PCMCIA CardBus brings the cutting edge technology of USB 2.0 to your laptop computer. Simply insert the CardBus into the PCMCIA slot of any Pentium-class laptop, and enjoy instant access to two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 peripherals. IBM or 100% compatible PC running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP

              Customer Reviews:

              1 out of 5 stars It might work for you.......2005-03-27

              But it didn't work for me. Every time I plugged a device in to it, my laptop crashed with a "blue screen," and I had to wait for a reboot to use the device.

              1 out of 5 stars sure way to a crash.......2005-02-15

              The device worked fine for two weeks then it made my laptop crash every time I had it inserted. Thank goodness removing the device brought me back. I spent hours trying the ideas from the Micro tech. Nothing helped. Its junk.

              3 out of 5 stars Works Fine.......2005-01-14

              I was a bit worried after reading the negative reviews of this card but it works fine, and for the price <$30 I have no complaints - it does the job.

              Noted behaviour:

              Running under XP - it does not require the drivers that ship with it - seems to run fine with the XP default drivers or with the shipped (non-XP certified) drivers on CD.

              Running a USB2 external disk (ION) that draws power from the USB port requires that you plug in the external power adapter for the card (it ships with it) to supply sufficient power for the device. If you don't plub in the adapter there are no warnings issued - the external drive just fails to be detected and configured, although all the ION power LEDs are on (if you listen closely you realise the disks aren't spinning). This may lead you to believe that the card and/or the external device is not working.

              XP sometimes complains about power surges exceeding specs on the USB hub when you plug in the AC adpater or the external drive, but the USB managemnt spec seems resilient enough to detect and handle this - in other words, no hardware smoked. The caveat is that XP says "click here" to resolve the problem and it doesn't - XP appears to shut the port or ports down so you need eject the card and re-insert.

              1 out of 5 stars doesn't work.......2004-09-21

              It simply doesn't work after I had it installed. Should've read the reviews before I decide to buy it...

              1 out of 5 stars I wish Amazon had negative stars.......2004-09-14

              I bought this hoping to upgrade to USB 2.0 and it hasn't work at all. I haven't been able to troubleshoot and thier website doesn't even support this product. It is supposed to come with a 3.5 disk that contains the driver but it wasn't included. Micro Inovations sucks. Be sure to check for support before you buy any product from them. Better yet don't buy anything from them and hopefully they will disappear.

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