Legacy LD58MT 5.5-Inch TFT Touch Screen Motorized Panel DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/CDR/USB/SD Card/AM/FM with Razor Soft Touch Buttons Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this Legacy thinking it was by far the best bang for buck. Well, it had defect after defect as soon as it was installed. First, the remote didnt work, no biggy. Then i notice quickly that the touch screen was hardly responsive and you could not touch any options near the edge of the screen. I tried out a dvd and about 15 to 20 mins later the units faceplate got hot enough to make the screen discolor...not good. The return process went very well though.

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Lanzar SDN71BT 7'' DOUBLE DIN TFT TOUCH SCREEN DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/CD-R/USB/SD-MMC CARD SLOT/AM/FM/BLUETOOTH Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this for about two weeks and here are my impressions so far:
Good:
1. Radio - nice looking interface, clock displayed at all times. FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 preset pages.
2. SD card - remembers position of song/audio file on power down then power up. Folder structure makes sense and music, photos, and videos are parsed out by the unit. On song playback, the artist, song title, album name, and file name information scrolls across the top of the screen.
3. Has both front aux 3.5" (for A/V and straight audio) and front mini USB ports. Also, has rear USB and rear A/V input. (haven' tried them yet.)
4. Bluetooth - works very well. Connects instantly when I start the car and disconnects instantly when I turn off the car. Easy to pair a phone. Music (and all audio from my phone) automatically is sent via Bluetooth to the Lanzar unit.
5. Screen - Good resolution screen and it doesn't reflect sunlight too badly.
Bad:
1. Radio - Can't figure out how to get RDS (Radio Data Service) to work. I set RDS to "ON" but there's not station/artist/music information displayed.
2. Customer Service - sent an email and left a voice mail two weeks ago. No response yet.
3. DIVX movie playback - watched a movie, got a phone call on bluetooth, and after the call, the movie started from the beginning (not good if you've gone through quite a bit of the movie already.)
4. Clock - clock only shows up constantly in Radio mode. For all other modes, you need to push the CLK button on the remote and then the time shows briefly then will disappear.
5. On two occasions, screen has gone on the fritz. Issue was resolved by powering down then powering up the unit. This also happened on another cheaper unit (different brand, model) I had and that unit's screen eventually died completely. Keep fingers crossed that the unit works for a long time.
6. Need for remote - some functions that I would use more often, namely "RANDOM" and "CLOCK", can only be accessed via the included remote. Would have been nice to do that onscreen.
7. No midrange adjust - While you can select different EQ presets (Rock, Pop, Classic, etc.), sound enhancements (Loud, DBass), and tweak Treble and Bass, there's no midrange adjustment.
8. Screen - Haven't found a way to calibrate the touchscreen. My screen seems to register buttons a bit higher than I'd expect (ie: I need to push on the screen on a location a little higher than I thought I would have.)
Have not yet tried:
1. Whether unit will remember location of movie played on SD on power up or interrupt by phone call.
2. Playing movie DVD's.
3. Front and rear inputs (A/V and USB).
Overall, this is a good unit for the money. Not sure who the OEM manufacturer is (most likely a company in China) and I'm sure there's a matching Pyle unit out there. Comes with a 1 year warranty and supposedly there's in-country tech and customer support. I'll try to contact Lanzar again.


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Seal Shield SILVER SURF TOUCH Wireless Keyboard - Keyboard - wireless - 2.4 GHz - 103 keys - touchpad - USB wireless receiver - black - US Review

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(More customer reviews)Set up was breeze and I liked the feel of this keyboard. I am hooked on the touch pad. This has a great touch pad and the number key pad I need, all in a compact keyboard. One number key was sticking and I thought I would need to go the whole RMA packaging route to get it fixed. I was shocked to get a prompt and personal response from the [...] website and on top of that they are going to send a replacement without my having to ship and return the first board. With this level of service, and a useful well designed product, this will be my keyboard source. I have not needed the waterproof features in my office setting, but it's a good insurance policy.

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TiVoSlide C00240 Keyboard Remote Control, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a brilliant idea TiVO should have built long ago. This remote was connected to a TiVO HD with a TiVO wireless adapter already connected.
Installation couldn't be easier. Plug the Bluetooth receiver (supplied in the box) into one of the USB plugs in the back of your TiVO (if you like there is a USB 'extension cord' you can plug in and Velcro to the top of your TiVO), put in the two AA batteries in the remote. Guess what, that's it. No seriously, there is nothing else to do. NADA, nothing, it works right out of the box perfectly.
Oh, I did oversimplify things a tiny bit, if you want to control the power for your television, and volume / mute on your A/V receiver; you have to do that programming. But, you know, you've done that already with the regular TiVO remote, so there's nothing new there. Hey, you did write down your code numbers, right? The instruction booklet does remind you to go to the TiVO menu, settings, Remote Control, and then select the appropriate control.
The thing you really want to know about, that keyboard. In a word, it is excellent. I absolutely HATED arrowing around to select letters on season passes, searching YouTube, and even set up my remote control. With this remote, when you arrive at a menu that wants letters entered, couldn't be easier, slide the remote open, press the letter keys on the QWERTY keyboard and numbers on the number pad to the right. It works so fast I couldn't believe it.
So setting up my television codes (Samsung) and my A/V receiver codes (Yamaha) I had to arrow down for a week to get to the S's, and then worst with Y's. On this remote, slip it open and press S, and there I was Samsung. Press Y and there you are for Yamaha. So quick, so easy.
The remote does a pretty cool glow whenever the room is dark and you press a button. The glow is white / blue and subtle. I've gotten so used to button location that the light is almost not necessary.
Comment on the size - this remote is a little chunk of meat. Mr. Peanut gained some weight, and he got shorter. He's about twenty five percent shorter than the original remote. It is a bit thicker, maybe twenty five percent. To my hand, it feels really nice. Small hands might find it a bit bulky.
Key layout is just fine. In order to shrink this thing, they had to move some keys up a bit. Select is now in the center of the top dial (it was below before). Pause is now in the center of the bottom dial (it was below before). Volume and Channel are now switched with the thumbs up and down buttons. I'm sure I'll hit the wrong button in the beginning. Otherwise the layout is pretty similar. It won't take long to get used to the slightly changed layout and key feel. You almost have to not think about where you are putting your fingers, they pretty much go where they should.
The keyboard is very easy to use. Spacing of the letter keys is very nice. Anybody that has typed on a Blackberry will feel at home here. There's an arrow / select button (replica of the top circle buttons on the TiVO remote) at the left of the letters. The interesting thing, it is rotated ninety degrees. This makes sense; you have to turn the remote ninety degrees to use the keyboard, so this orientation is logical or intuitive. The number pad on the right is very useful. Overall, it is super simple to perform any kind of search in the TiVO menus.
By default, the remote control transmits over Bluetooth for TiVO commands if the dongle is plugged in your TiVO. The remote tip glows blue when transmitting. For the volume, input, power, and mute buttons, both Bluetooth and IR commands are transmitted. The cool part of the Bluetooth instructions, it's no longer necessary to point at your TiVO. That's also a curse, if you drop your remote in the couch and buttons start pressing, all those bogus commands will go to your TiVO. I've accidently changed the channel a few times.
Overall, this remote is well built, feels very good in my hand, is super simple to install, and makes searches easy to do. I really like this remote.
I have a PS3, but haven't tried pairing to see if it will work like a keyboard for that device.
Sept. 5, 2010 Update: The remote mysteriously stopped working. IR worked fine, the blue light came on just fine, but the TiVO would do nothing. I tried pairing the remote (pretty easy to do) and nothing worked. So I tried TiVO on line chat - that never ever ever works with any company. But NO TiVO actually hired some smart fast people to help with support (just like their phone support). The problem was a defective bluetooth dongle. They're shipping me a new one. I happened to have a bluetooth USB dongle and tried it out. Voila, it worked. Sweetness.
Still is an awesome remote.
October 13, 2010 Update: PS3 pairing, doesn't work, at least I can't get it to do anything useful. Pairing was impossible through the bluetooth device menu on the PS3 - the PS3 scanned and scanned, the TiVO Slide was in pairable mode, and it was never found. When pairing it under the BD-Remote menu, pairing worked, the remote connected to the PS3. BUT, it wouldn't do anything useful. The keyboard did not work as if I was pressing letters. The buttons did random things - somehow I almost always ended up at the PS3 black screen asking me if I wanted to shut down the system.
So in a word, NO for the PS3.

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Yamaha YHT-391BL Home Theater in a Box (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This was my first surround sound purchase so the review is based on the basics. So far I've had this system for a couple of months and have no real complaints. The sound is a definite upgrade to my TV speaker and it is relatively easy to use.
Since this was my first setup I was a little worried about the complexity seeing as I had a DVD player (component), blu-ray player (HDMI), cable/DVR box (component) and a Wii (composite) and I wasn't sure how that would all work. It was fairly easy to get set up, it took a few hours to get the speaker wire cut, trimmed and plugged in and the components wired up. When I turned it on there was no sound so I had to go back and check connections and such, after doing that I had sound. Kind of. The Blu-ray ws hooked up via the HDMI pass through and an toslink cable and I could not get any picture or sound no matter what I tried. Eventually I gave up and hooked up the player directly to the TV. When I did that I have sound and picture so all is well. I had the same problem with the Wii. Hooked it up on the front of the receiver as the instructions said but no picture or sound. Since the TV speaker is fine for the Wii games I have I hooked it directly into the TV.
Once I had everything working I was a bit confused about why when using the DVD and cable box I didn't have the full range of sound selections, just pro logic or 2 channel. What I didn't realize was that I needed optical cables to get the full range. After I connected them up with coaxial and toslink cables all was good. I really can't complain about the sound. It's a hige step up from the TV speaker, the sub sounds great and doesn't need to be turned up that high and generally I'm pleased. I'm not so pleased with the component switching though. When run though the receiver the picture from the cable box was awful. The colors were off, there was a lot of noise in the picture and generally made watching the TV an unpleasant experience. I thought it was the cable from the receiver to the TV because it was a cheap one but I didn't have the same problem with the DVD player which was also going through the same cable. Once again I unhooked the box from the receiver and hooked it directly to the TV.
Since I got the system for sound rather than convenience or video processing I'm not really going to mark the system down too much for the issues I had but if those are things that are essential to you then maybe think twice about this system. I like the fact that it's essentially a home theater in a box but is really just a pre-packaged component system. So when I need to and can afford to I can swap out individual pieces of the system rather than having to ditch the whole thing. I would say if you are looking for an inexpensive, entry level, component based sound system then give this a look.

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Samsung HT-X810 2.1 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater System Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not an audiophile and found the HT-X810 quite by accident after doing a google search for 'wall mount stereo'. I'd lived in Denmark and had seen Bang & Olufsen stuff so knew that it was possible to put a stereo in a discrete shell but was hoping that some company made something that didn't require an additional mortgage. I've got cable but no set top box or TV furniture to hold components so my main objective was to find something that complimented my wall-mounted flat screen, didn't require turning my dry wall into swiss cheese to hide miles of wire, and provided some semblance of 'theater-like' sound. After trolling the web I found a number of 2.1 systems. Below is a discussion of these and the reasoning why I went with the Samsung:
Yamaha YAS-70/1BL: The Good: 1) Has an SPDIF (digital optical audio) input for directing broadcast TV audio through the receiver in digital format rather than simple RCA 2-channel stereo. 2) Relatively slim soundbar/display looks nice and fits inconspicuously below the TV. 3) Includes wall-mount hardware. 4) The sub has a clean look. The Bad: 1) Requires not one but two 13-foot cables (control & speaker) between the sub and the soundbar/display, which requires hiding wires and, more importantly, limits placement of the sub. 2) The digital AV connections are on the sub so, depending on sub placement, the cables to the TV may have to be relatively long (i.e. 13 feet) and, like the control and speaker cables, also require hiding. 3) You must use a separate dvd player, which 'ruins' the clean wall-mount look unless you have a TV with an integrated dvd player or a piece of furniture. 4) The number of digital AV connection ports is very limited so you'll have to connect components (dvd player, game consul, etc...) through the TV and then onto the receiver via the SPDIF, which means more wires. 5) As far as I could find, there is no iPOD/Mp3/USB connection dock.
Sony HT-CT100: The Good: 1) Can make the SPDIF connection to the TV for good sound on broadcast TV. 2) The sub/receiver has plenty of HDMI connection ports for connecting the TV and additional components. 3) Has a nice slim speaker for mounting under the TV. 4) Includes wall-mount hardware. The Bad: 1) Requires a 10-foot cable between the sub/receiver and the soundbar, which raises the problems of hiding the cable and even more limited sub placement than the Yamaha. The cable is a 9-pin serial cable, which is a standard PC cable and so can be swapped out for something longer for better sub placement but it still needs hiding. 2) The digital AV connections are on the sub so there are more wires to hide and the farther away the sub is from the TV, the longer these must be. 3) You must use a separate dvd player. 4) The remote sensor is on the sub/receiver so unless its placed on the same wall as the TV, using the remote can be a bit counter-intuitive. 4) The porthole is on the front of the sub and looks a bit odd. 5) The iPOD/Mp3/USB connection dock is only available separately.
Philips HTS8100: The Good: 1) Has an integrated 1080 resolution dvd player. 2) Has an HDMI connection port to send digital video signal to the TV for dvd playback. 3) The soundbar/display is reminiscent of the Yamaha, just a bit bigger but still not obtrusive. 4) Includes wall-mount hardware. 5) The sub is smallish and looks good. 6) Has iPOD/Mp3/USB docking capability. The Bad: 1) Requires a clunky 15-foot cable between the sub/receiver and the soundbar, which raises the problems of hiding wires and limited sub placement. 2) Has no SPDIF connection for digital audio from the TV and instead offers a pair of RCA stereo inputs on the soundbar plus another pair of RCAs and a single coaxial digital audio input on the sub/receiver. This likely means buying an SPDIF-to-coaxial adapter and using the input on the sub to get digital audio for either broadcast TV or game console play. Even with this `fix' you'll have to choose which gets stuck with simple 2-channel RCA sound and again, you're adding more wire between the sub and the TV/soundbar that will need hiding. 5) The iPOD/Mp3/USB dock is a clumsy external unit.
At this point in my research, it seemed that the problem with all 2.1 systems was their flat sound reproduction in comparison to true 5.1 systems. Convenience does come with a price but the inherent sound limitation of 2.1 systems can be minimized through placement of the sub. The most obvious weakness of 2.1 systems is the lack of genuine rear stage sound and the best way to overcome this is to place the sub opposite the TV and near the listeners. In terms of sound, convenience and aesthetics then, the most significant problem with the Yamaha, Sony and Philips systems is the wired connection that must be made between their soundbars and their subs. The length of these cables limits the distance that the sub can be place away from the soundbar, which hurts sound quality. Additionally, and with varying degrees of severity due to where digital AV connections are made and whether or not a dvd player must be connected, the running of AV cables takes away from the convenience and clean lines that drew me to a 2.1 system in the first place. My conclusion then, was to get a 2.1 system with a wireless sub and an integrated dvd player so that I could best mimic rear stage sound and not have to worry about using a separate dvd player, extending the sub-soundbar cable of a wired 2.1 systems for better sub placement, hiding wires throughout the living room. As there are only two companies offering 2.1 systems with wireless subs and only one company offering a 2.1 system with both a wireless sub and an integrated dvd player, my choice was easy.
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2: The Good: 1) Has the wireless sub needed for most easily diminishing the weaknesses of 2.1 sound. The Bad: Requires connecting a separate dvd player.
Samsung HT-X810: The Good: 1) Has the wireless sub needed for most easily diminishing the weaknesses of 2.1 sound. 2) Has an integrated dvd player that upscales to 1080 resolution. 3) Has an SPDIF input for directing broadcast TV audio through the receiver in digital format rather than 2-channel RCA stereo. 4) Has an HDMI connection for good digital picture reproduction during dvd playback. 5) Includes wall-mount hardware. 6) The sub looks good and is very simple to hook-up. The Bad: 1) Base-heavy sound and limited adjustability of the sub volume. 2) At 39" wide and 7" tall, its bigger than the other systems and so probably best suited for a 42" or larger TV. 3) Has USB port but iPOD/Mp3 dock requires and aftermarket wire. 4) It doesn't have BluRay but neither does the Philips. 5) It costs more than the units that don't include a dvd player but it's on par with the Philips, which does.
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TomTom GO 910 4-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all the good news. The display and automatic panning on the Tom Tom 910 are second to none. It is MUCH more visible than the Garmin Nuvi 350 and the automatic panning works much better. The actual mapping algorithms seemed to be approximately the same in both units neither, insofar as I was able to determine, having much of an advantage over the other. Mapping details on both units are excellent. Bright light visibility is outstanding - much better than the Nuvi.
The unit, compared to the Nuvi 350 and 360 is considerably larger and more cumbersome. Additionally, the mounting solution on the Nuvi is slightly better than that on the 910 - more compact. The voice prompts are loud, clear and timely. The ease of use is just great (with the exception of the POI implementation) and the visibility and quality of the display are great.
The bad news: POI access is cumbersome and poorly implemented. Hopefully a firmware upgrade will fix this problem in the near future. As it stands now, you cannot enter the name of the POI that you wish to go to without going through an intervening category screen made even more cumbersome by the fact that you may guess the category wrong! Then, the POIs only come up in alphabetical order or by distance. For me, this particular deficiency was the deal breaker. Selecting a POI must be as simple as possible in a AIO (all in one) GPS navigation solution. There are so many capabilities that you give up in these simplified AIO solutions that they should perform their designated functions easily and efficiently. The Nuvi does this, the 910 does not. The nuvi allows you to search POIs by name. The TomTom 910 does not.
This device is intended as an extremely simple point to point navigating AIO GPS navigation solution and is not intended to enable the use of way points or easily changing the course selected by the unit. You have essentially two options: the shortest route and the fastest route. Fortunately, the mapping program selects routs that are very acceptable. Personally, I like to look at the overall route and fiddle with it. This unit is not designed for such use. Microsoft Streets and Trips is ideal for this kind of tinkering, but terrible for point to point navigation while on the go.
Make sure and get the most recent firmware updates on the Tom Tom website which will fix the known bugs and further improve the functionality.
I give this unit a 3 star on form (compared to the elegant Nuvi), a 4 star on the functionality for which it was designed, and a 5 star on the beautiful bright display. You will not be disappointed in the beautiful display, the automatic panning, the actual map functionality or the bright light performance. But the POI solution is cumbersome and frustrating.

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Scosche TA2078B 2003 - 2007 Toyota Corolla Double DIN Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)My error, because it does not fit the Brazilian made Toyota Corolla 2007, but the construction seemed week and ugly.

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Clarion CZ209 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with iPod Control and USB Port Review

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(More customer reviews)This stereo has made a wonderful replacment/upgrade to the factory CD player in my 2003 Subaru Outback wagon. It was very easy to install, thanks to the friendly staff at Crutchfield who can provide you with a wiring harness.
The standard AM/FM radio isa available, but I honestly never use it these days. The ability to play MP3 CDs is excellent, and I keep one in the stereo with some of our favorites, for days we forget to bring the thumb drive.
The AUX port is a great feature too, for those who have non-iPod MP3 players. iPods can be hooked up directly thru the USB.
It's the USB that makes this unit awesome. The port is on the back of the stereo in the form of a ~18" permanently attached USB cable, with a Type A Female connection on the end (perfect for pluggin in things like Thumb Drives).
We routed our USB cable to a compartment below the stereo that has a flip open door. Simply open the door, puul out the cable, lug in the thumb drive, stuff it back in the compartment, close the door and enjoy.
This stereo will take a few seconds (5-10) to read your MP3 CD / USB drive. Once it does, you are set to go. If you unplug the USB drive, and don't plug any different USB drives in, the next time you plug in that thumb drive, it will pick up playpack right were it left off. Nice feature.
We couldn't play music on our Sansa MP3 Player from the USB connection, but it may be something we are doing wrong. At any rate, thumb drives are cheap and smaller, and multi-purpose.
The stereo will play WMA, MP3, WAV, and possibly others? Those are the three formats I've tossed at it so far.
The display is okay. Easy read, but because it has to scroll the titles and other information across, it feels like you have to keep glancing down to read it as you drive.
Asides from an amazing price and all of the features I needed, this stereo appealed over the slightly more expenisive models in one major area: There are buttons on the head unit to navigate and otherwise manipulate the stereo. Sure it comes with a remote, and sure you lose potential screen space when you start cramming on buttons... BUT, as the person driving the car and using the stereo, you'll want the ability to quickly and easily execute each operation. The idea of a joystick style master knob appeals to my inner-geek, but it'd be too frustrating to operate.
Speaking of operating, this stereo is a breeze. I've yet to look in the manual.
So far I have only one gripe. Last night while driving home, the wife was trying to find a song. The process was: skip to next track. See the 2 second display of the track number, then see the title begin to scroll. About that time you're in about 3 - 5 seconds and are starting to realize what the song is, and that it's not the one you want. It'd be nice to be able to "browse" the songs and then select one for playing, instead of surfing through them. Maybe if I read the manual I'll find that feature?
All-in-all, this is an amazing unit. I wish I had bought into one of these a couple years ago (although the prices are great now).

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The Clarion CZ209 is a great way to get the basics but still leave room to grow. Enjoy playback of CDs, CD-R/RWs, MP3/WMA files, and AM/FM radio. Connect your iPod or a USB device for more digital audio options. If you need more, add a Clarion Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling, an OEM steering wheel remote, or more power using the two RCA preamp outputs.

Detachable Faceplate The CZ209 features a detachable faceplate with white 8-character display. Blue key illumination makes control in the dark a snap.
CDs and More Play back your favorite CDs and CD-R/RWs, or burn your MP3/WMA files to a data CD and enjoy hours of music, complete with ID3-TAG display for displaying track info like artist or song names. You can also play the files back from an inserted USB thumb drive.
Direct iPod control The USB input on the rear of the CX609 lets you connect your iPod directly without an expensive adapter. Just use your stock iPod cable, and you'll enjoy your favorite iPod tunes, along with complete control and battery charging of your iPod. The unit also supports title display for the tracks playing on your iPod.
Front Panel Auxiliary Input Connect MP3 players or other external audio devices in a snap with the 3.5mm front auxiliary input.
Easily Expand The CZ209 gives you a 50W x 4 built-in amplifier to begin with, along with two RCA preamp outputs to grow your system.
It's also ready for Clarion's BLT370 Bluetooth interface or OEM steering wheel remote.
Magna Bass EX This circuit boosts bass at an ultra-low frequency of About 50Hz, creating a rich, deep, defined bass rather than the muddy, booming bass of a standard loudness control. What's more, boost levels are dependent on the system volume, resulting in balanced system response and dynamic bass reproduction.
Front Panel Auxiliary Input Connect MP3 players or other external audio devices in a snap with the 3.5mm front auxiliary input.
Remote Control Included Control the action with the included wireless remote.
What's in the Box Clarion CZ209, trim ring, wiring harness, remote control, installation hardware, owner's manual, installation guide.

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Nano Bluetooth Dongle Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Interlink VP6494 as a replacement for the transceiver dongle that came with the MS laser Mouse 8000 which cannot be purchased separately, It is also obsolete according to MS. I installed it on my Vista Laptop and installed the driver that came with the VP6494, it immediately found my HP DeskJet 460. It did not find the mouse at first, I removed and reinstalled the Intellipoint 6.1 driver for the 8000 Mouse and it only found the mouse after hitting the reset button on the bottom of the mouse. My MS Laser Mouse 8000 and my HP Deskjet 460 are both working great with my vista Laptop.
I wasn't sure about the functional performance with such a small transceiver but I am unable to detect any difference in performance with MS dongle and the VP6494.
My concern was MS branding their dongle with V3.0 but I was able to locate the specs for the 8000 and it was 2.0.
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, i've tried over half a dozen wireless mice in the last five years. Every new one seems to claim that they're all lag free. That's not the case with me. I've even tried wireless mice up to a hundred dollars in price and even some Bluetooth mice. They are usually fine on a small laptop screen, but when you connect them up to a 24" LCD there is barely noticeable lag. It's so small that 95% of people would probably not notice it at all. It only seems to occur on large screens and it's a big enough annoyance to keep me from using a wireless mouse of any kind.
I heard about the new Blue-Track technology and just figured it was just a marketing thing and not really something new. I figured it was perhaps just an Optical mouse in disguise. After losing my receiver for my VX Revolution (which is a very good mouse) I needed a new mouse for my laptop with a small receiver. I read up about these and a almost went for the Mobile Mouse 5000 instead, but glad I didn't. I saw these on display at a local store and they were out of stock. I checked online and most every place was out of stock of them. I waited a week and my local store only got in the white version. After another few weeks I ended up driving a half hour just to pick up this mouse in black. Yes, I actually waited just so I didn't have to buy the ugly white version!
Instead of connecting it to my laptop I immediately hooked it up to my PC connected to a 24" display. I immediately noticed there was no micro-lag AT ALL. I was pretty impressed to say the least. It actually tracks just as well as my Logitech G5 that I was previously using. So far I have not installed any of the software on the disc, so I can not comment on that. I usually prefer not to if I can avoid it.
In my picture viewing software the mouse scroll wheel skips by pictures too fast, so that it's nearly impossible to scroll down one image at a time. I can fix the scroll speed in the software easily i'm sure. The scroll wheel itself is a bit too thin, but this is a laptop mouse, so it's not a big deal. The wheel just feels cheap and i've always preferred the Logitech wheels due to the clicking sound it makes when you scroll it. The auto-scroll on the VX revolution is a really nice feature.
Unfortunately the entire mouse feels cheap. It IS cheap, so that's not a big deal. It's not bad enough to make me want to not use it though. There is a rubber grip material on both sides of the mouse and i'm not sure why this was needed, since it's too smooth to begin with. It does however make the mouse look a bit better. It is a very well designed mouse and looks pretty nice.
I'm currently using this still on my desktop computer. As my main mouse it's a bit small, but for a laptop it's PERFECT. I actually liked the blue-track so much that I went out and bought the Wireless Mouse 5000 for my desktop. I didn't like that much (too big and heavy!) so I'm going to keep this for desktop use despite it being so small.
My suggestion to Microsoft is that they should make a higher quality version of this. One with a metal scroll wheel and better buttons. Pretty much like a top of the line model like the MX revolution. This actually tracks better then that mouse, so why not?It's the best tracking wireless mouse i've ever tried and the best mouse you can get for the price!
UPDATE: 3/2/2010
I love this mouse so much that I did end up buying two of them. One for my main computer and the second for my laptop. The nice thing about it when using it on a laptop is the receiver is so small you don't notice it. I tested the tracking on carpet, wood flooring and even glass and it was no problem. The most difficult surface for it to track on is tan leather. I often sit in my leather recliner while using my laptop and put the mouse on the arm rest (it's pretty wide). Sounds dumb, but it works! It's not even all that flat, but slightly curved! Occasionally after every 10 minutes the mouse starts to throw a fit and I have to switch to a different surface. Once I use it on a different surface for a few minutes and switch back, it's fine. It's almost as if the mouse re-learns how to track on the new surface. Very strange. I'm just amazed that it'd even work on such a surface to begin with.
The only minor negative i've found is that the battery doesn't last long. It's not even worth mentioning since batteries are so cheap. I've been through about two in a month. I've also noticed some stores charging more for some colors due to being hard to find!


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Scosche Bluetooth Car Kit for iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit so I could wirelessly connect my 4th Gen iPod to my car stereo which has an AUX input. The sound quality is great and you can even adjust the sound on the back of the bluetooth reciever to make it louder!

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The two most common methods of playing your iPod in the car--via an FMtransmitter or auxiliary input--both do the job but come with their own set of problems.An FM transmitter is wireless and convenient, but the sound quality isn't so hot. Anauxiliary input, on the other hand, improves the sound, but the cumbersome cable oftengets in the way. Enter the Scosche Bluetooth hands-free car kit, which combines theutility of a wireless option with topnotch hi-fidelity sound. The car kit is simple to use:just plug your iPod into the wireless Bluetooth transmitter, then connect the receiver toyour stereo's auxiliary input. Once you're plugged in, you can enjoy your entire iPodlibrary through your car's stereo speakers--all without the hassle of multiple cables.
The car kit is also compatible with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, letting you answeryour cell phone on the road while enjoying the safety and convenience of hands-freecommunication. The Bluetooth transmitter will play the phone's audio through yourstereo speakers for added utility.
Other details include a built-in rechargeable battery for the wireless transmitter, a carpower adapter for your cigarette lighter plug, an audio cable, and a pair of mountingoptions designed specifically for iPods. It's even possible to install the receiver module inthe back of the car, as it works from up to 30 feet away. The car kit--which is compatiblewith any iPod or MP3 player with a 3.5 mm headphone jack--is backed by a 90-daywarranty.
Note: The Bluetooth car kit requires a car stereo with an auxiliary input or abrand-name stereo with a set of RCA inputs.
What's in the Box Bluetooth transmitter, Bluetooth receiver, cigarette lighter adapter with 4-foot cable,audio cable, pair of iPod mounting options, user's manual.

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XO Vision XO9013T 3-Inch Touchscreen In-Dash DVD/CD/MP3 Receiver with Built-in TV Tuner, USB/SD Inputs, and Detachable Face Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this product for about 6 months and it works great for me. The music and the images are clear. I did not like that mine did not come with bluetooth when I thought it did, and the touchscreen is not that good.

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This in-dash DVD receiver features a wide 3-inch touchscreen display and iPod compatibility. Enjoy support for most of your media with DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/MP3/MP4/WMA playback, along with an AM/FM radio and front-panel USB and SD card inputs. Includes a detachable face with carrying pouch for convenience and security, and cranks out 45W x 4 max power. A perfect replacement for your stock stereo.

Mobile Theater The XO9013T's 3-inch touch screen display provides a crystal clear image, allowing you to watch movies in the comfort of your car in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio.
You can also personalize your display by choosing from four available wallpapers.
Multiple Formats The XO9013T will play just about anything, with support for DVDs DVD-R/RW, CD, MP3, MP4, WMA and AVI formats.
The included Zpodlink cable allows you to connect your iPod, iPod Video or any other MP3 player--watch your videos right on the screen and listen to your music through your car speakers.
You can also view your favorite JPEG images, from disc or from a USB device or SD Card.
USB/SD The USB port and SD Card slot are conveniently located on the front of the unit allowing you to easily play your songs off your flash drive or SD cards.
Detachable Face The face is fully detachable so you can take it out with you when you leave your car. Includes carrying case.
Remote Control Control the XO9013T with the included wireless remote, giving you access to all unit features, or directly from the unit itself.
One-Year Warranty The XO9013T is covered for a year after purchase.
What's in the Box XO Vision XO9013T receiver, Carrying case for detachable face, Mounting bracket, Wiring harness, Mounting hardware, User's manual

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3.5mm Stereo Hands-Free Headset Adapter / Speaker Adaptor for Samsung T749 Highlight Review

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(More customer reviews)it got here fast, works with any 3.55 mm headphones, good purchase and was basically free lol 99cents?? cant beat that!

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Kenwood DPX-301 - Radio / CD / MP3 player - Double-DIN - in-dash - 50 Watts x 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)The sound of this product is great.
The looks are also good but the is nothing that gives you the motivation to say "WAOH".
The remote control is also very big, looks like a house stereo remote.
The good thing is that it comes Sirius Ready.


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Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman (USB/PS/2) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used Logitech mice before and this one tops all of the ones made by Logitech. I've read many reviews before purchasing this and read some of the drawbacks to this mouse and some advantages to this mouse. Logitech outperformed itself once again, with amazing features, support, and performance.
Disadvantages:
1. The styling of the mouse could have been better designed. It takes a little getting used to using the trackball with fingers other than your thumb.
2. Logitech erred in the device drivers. I repeat, please do not install the drivers shipped with the package. Go to Logitech.com/support and download the 9.75.0 verson and install it, not the 9.60.0 version as it will damage your compatibility with other mice already installed.
3. The price of this mouse will set you back and have you looking elsewhere. But, the advantages of this mouse far outweigh the little-bit-above-customer-expectation price ...
4. This mouse requires a learning curve, as its design and the use of a trackball may not be familiarized with everyone's use. For those of you who have never used a trackball or is used to using a trackball with your thumb, this mouse does take a day or two to get totally used to.
5. Use the initial orientation/setup process seriously. Because of the nature of the styling of this mouse, the way you position the mouse on your desk while orienting/setting up the mouse will have an impact on usage.
Advantages:
1. RF frequency is used to the best capabilities in this mouse. I've used mice from other manufacturers and this one tops all of them. Using digital radio technology, this mouse allows you to place the RF receiver pretty much anywhere you'd like up to 20 feet away from the computer.
2. The many buttons on the mouse help you to minimize use of keyboard. It has Back/Forward, scroll, Drag Lock, Fast Scroll, and conventional buttons.
3. The compact receiver helps to minize clutter on your desktop and helps when you want to carry it and the mouse around (if you're blessed like me to have a laptop).
4. Customer support is one of the best in the industry, with lifetime phone support and a 5-year warranty.
5. Installation was a breeze. a) Download Logitech Drivers version 9.75.0 or above b) Install drivers c) Connect hardware d) Press Connect button on the hardware for 20seconds - 1minute e) You're Done! Enjoy!
6. This mouse comes shipped with a serial port adapter, giving you total flexibility to connect via USB or serial - I strongly recommend using the USB ports due to the advanced nature of the hardware and the reliability of USB ports.
7. The name of Logitech speaks for itself.
All in all, I recommend this product wholeheartedly to you.
If you do purchase one, buy from Amazon.com as they did an excellent job of fulfilling my order the same day.
Bang for your Buck: 10
User Friendly: 9
Service and Customer Support: 10
Installation: 10
Design: 8
Battery Life: 10
Performance: 10

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Logitech's cordless optical TrackMan lets you work where and how you want with the freedom of a cordless mouse, the comfort of a trackball, and the precision of optical technology. It's Logitech's most advanced trackball finger-operated trackball mouse. Save space and eliminate desktop clutter. Take advantage of extra buttons that help you navigate around Windows and the Web more easily. And with Logitech's patented optical technology, you get virtually maintenance-free precision and smooth tracking.
Logitech's patented Optical Marble technology ensures smooth cursor movement, while 27 MHz cordless digital radio technology gives you reliable cordless freedom. The product offers advanced navigation features in a form-fitting, right-handed design. Its special drag-lock functions let you move text and images with ease, while Cruise Control scrolling lets you scroll rapidly through Web pages and documents by merely pressing a button. With conveniently located thumb-operated forward and back buttons, you can easily move through applications and Web pages without having to move the cursor to the browser's onscreen buttons. Two AA batteries (included) keep you powered for six months or more.

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3.5mm Stereo Hands-Free Headset Adapter Converter / Speaker Adaptor for HTC Phones; Dash, Dash 3G, Fuze, G1, MyTouch 3G, S511 SNAP, Shadow, Shadow 09, Touch Diamond, Touch Pro, Touch Pro2, Wing, XV6175 OZONE, XV6850 / Touch Pro, XV6900 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this cord for my phone and after the second time of using it the cord came apart were it connects to the head phone side.

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