Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote
April 30, 2009 by admin
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Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote
Logitech knows who you are. You have a half-dozen remotes on the coffee table. And you’re the only one in the family who knows how to use them. Logitech can help with the Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote. Enjoy a full-color touch screen. Intuitive button layout. And an ergonomic design. So easy to use, the whole family will love it.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Finally – one remote that controls everything!
UPS dropped off my Harmony One remote about 20 minutes ago. I’m using it already. After a quick software install on my Mac I was ready to start programming. Honestly, the most time consuming part of the programming was collecting all the model numbers from my different components. Couldn’t ask for a smoother install/programming process.
I was a bit worried that my TiVo functionality would be hindered, but thanks to the custom buttons on the touchcreen, my TiVo functions from the Harmony One as well as (actually better than!) the TiVo remote.
I have tested all of my components and all are working great. Even better, one button now does the work that used to take several button presses from different remotes. For example, I used to have use the TV remote to turn on TV and change the input to the DVD/VCR player, then use the DVD/VCR player remote to control the DVD/VCR player. Now, I can press ‘Watch a DVD’ on the Harmony One and it does it all – turns on TV, changes TV input to DVD, turns on DVD/VCR player and selects the DVD function. Brilliant! Ordering another one for the basement entertainment center.
I’ll keep you updated as I continue to use the Harmony One…
4 Stars Great remote, performs better than expected.
I would give it 5 stars, but the remote is a little slow to run through the commands, but still faster than having to power on and off multiple devices with multiple remotes. Overall great choice, highly recommended.
5 Stars Just another home run for Logitech
I’ve had 2 previous Harmony remotes a 550 (I think) and my recent 880. When I added a television to the bedroom and had to deal with legacy remotes I wanted to move the 880 to the bedroom so …. good excuse to upgrade my home theater remote. Read all the other reviews and make your choice but rest assured the ONE in very easy to program and if you are upgrading from one Harmony to another it’s as simple as plugging into the USB port on your computer and updating the new remote — all the old key assignments are loaded and you are ready to go. Ergos are much better on the ONE than on the 888.
5 Stars Harmony One Remote
After reading dozens of reviews, I decided to order this remote. I was tired of having 5 remoted for various components. I found it very easy to install the software and program the remote. It worked perfectly on all components the first time (and every time since) and learning how to use it was very easy. I absolutely love this remote and would recommend it to anyone!
2 Stars Save your money, many problems and really bad tech support
This product sounds great and if you only have one device connected to your TV it is probably OK. It is slow, after you pick up the remote you have to wait for it to be ready, otherwise the buttons do not do anything. My brand new unit has gotten stuck on different commands. When I first programmed it (which you have to do on your computer) it just would not work right. Modifying the setup did not fix the problem. Eventually I deleted everything and started over and it now works sort of. There are still things I have to do with the TV remote as this one is too difficult to use. It gets stuck in odd modes and cannot get out.
Whatever you do, do not use your other remotes or device power button for power on/off as this really confuses the Harmony remote to the point that you have to turn everything off, put the harmony into its cradle and then turn on the hardware again with only the Harmony remote. This can be really irritating as I frequently turn the TV on/off when I am by the light switch. I habit I have had to change.
The worst part is the really bad technical support. You have to use the online system and wait 1-2 days for a response. In my first request I sent a very detailed explanation of the problems I was having and that I had already read the FAQ, Help, Users manual and used help on the device so please do not tell me to read the manual. Their response was first to ask me to send them more information (without telling me what was missing). Then they opened another account for me for no reason. I replied that I already had an account. They responded that I need to read the help and FAQ. I replied that I already had read the help and then they emailed that they assume the problem was fixed.
By then I had all new problems which I detailed to them and they responded with please tell us the problem. My response was please read my problem explanation and their response was we assume your problem has been fixed – which it had not. There were actually several more rounds of my requests for help and their really bad responses that did not help at all – I will not bore you with all of them, you get the idea.
Then the company submitted a software upgrade (a regular thing and not part of my requests). I upgraded the device with the software, thinking this might help with my problems and guess what? I have even more problems now then before. The device no loner successfully finds the correct video input for DVDs or for VHSs, I have to manually set the video input with the TV’s remote. This feature used to work on the Harmony and now it does not.
Bottom line, I should have bought the $400 remote my brother uses and has no problems with. I wanted to save money – you get what you pay for. This device is too complicated and has too many bugs. The most irritating of which is I have to pick it up (to activate it) and point it at the devices to get it to work. My old, simple device works anywhere by bouncing off the walls so I do not have to pick it up (I’m not lazy but have 2 lap dogs that do not like my reaching for the remote every time I want to change the volume, etc..
Bottom line – either buy a less expensive simple device or get the expensive one if you have a number of different devices to manage. This one is not worth the money or the aggravation. I would have sent it back but I had already thrown away the box it came in before I discovered how bad it was.
Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
April 30, 2009 by admin
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Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity on your notebook. Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus keep images razor-sharp, even in extreme close-ups.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Product!
I use this webcam to communicate w/ families in other states. Excellent picture quality, great to capture pictures and videos. Excellent Product!
5 Stars Great Webcam!!!
This is a very good webcam It records clearly and the video is pretty sharp! The sound quality is excellent and the lighting is always great even in dimly lit rooms!! Very Glad I purchased this product!
5 Stars Logitech QuickCam Pro
So far the camera holds true to what has been said about it. The picture is clear and very nice. We are using it to communicate while away on business. Well worth the investment.
4 Stars Great Notebook QuickCam
This newer notebook quickcam has features not found in the older cams.
I like the automatic light sensing adjustment, and easy focus.
If desired, the contrast and other light features can be adjusted manually. This is a great item for the price.
5 Stars Great Webcam
I bought the Quickcam Pro for Notebooks because I have an increasingly growing number of people I want to talk to that aren’t anywhere close to me. This model caught my eye because it works for notebooks, but has an awesome stand for desktops. Not to mention it is super sleek and small.
Aesthetics are always important, but the quality is where the substance is and this camera has amazing quality. Skype HQ video is really awesome and I use it all the time.
Most importantly, the installation is super easy and lightweight. Pop in the CD, install, and it works. No problems, at least for me.
SanDisk 8 GB Extreme III CF Card SDCFX3 008G A31 Retail Package
April 30, 2009 by admin
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SanDisk 8 GB Extreme III CF Card SDCFX3 008G A31 Retail Package
SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash is designed for serious professional photographers who demand one of the fastest, most rugged, and most durable memory cards on the market. Professional photographers who work under less than ideal conditions expect more from a flash memory card. More speed. More performance. More reliability. SanDisk’s Extreme III card delivers everything you want plus a whole lot more!That’s because only SanDisk Extreme III memory cards feature innovative ESP technology for the fastest speeds and highest performance. ESP stands for “Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing”. Simply put, it means you are getting the fastest read / write speeds available, speed you’ll definitely appreciate whenever you find yourself shooting and storing pictures in harsh environments, extreme temperatures or at high altitudes.Every SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash card comes with RescuePRO so you can recover images, documents, mail, video, music – just about any digital file, with ease. Built with leading-edge media recovery algorithms, RescuePro lets you preview recoverable data before you try to retrieve it. With RescuePRO’s unique recovery algorithm for MPEG audio and MPEG video recovery (MPEG-1/2/3) what you see, and what you hear, is what you can recover.Rely on SanDisk Extreme III cards when speed is critical to getting the right shot.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Fast Media card
I bought this for my wife’s Nikon D70 Camera. Sandisk has always provided us with excellent service. It was bought as an upgrade and it definately is fast
5 Stars fast and reliable…great CF card!
I just got back from Kenya where I was shooting photos for my work and also took a lot of personal photos while on a safari. This card was great! I didn’t have any problems and never had to wait for the card to catch up to me. I took nearly 800 photos in RAW without having to fumble around swapping cards while bouncing along in the Maasai Mara. I highly recommend this card.
5 Stars Speed does matter
I have other Sandisk CF cards that have a lower writing speed but as I progress is learning more about photography, the research indicate that faster writing speeds were better for shots that involved wildlife and nature. I purchased what I could afford at this time and was amazed at how much faster this Extreme III card was over my other cards. It worked perfectly and we took over 500 shots in RAW format during a trip to Chicago recently. Great product.
5 Stars Quick and Delivered On Time
I ordered the product and it was delivered on time. I use the memory in a Canon D-5 and in terms of response it is excellent. The memory formatted though you must have updated the D-5’s software to have it recognize 8 gig of memory. No problems to date – I’ve had the memory for a month.
1 Star Extremely bad customer service
I had one of these cards burn up while downloading pictures. So I lost about 350 images.
But getting the card replaced turned into a LOT of messages back and forth from the “Customer Service” department. They just keep sending stock “Trouble shooting” tips instead of reading my messages or issuing and RMA. They don’t seem to have any intention of replacing the card. And at this point, I’m just going to post the card on the wall of our rental studio with a printout of all the messages from the “support team”
Maybe the 300+ people who use the studio will get the message, never buy Sandisk again.
I own quite a few 4-16GB CF and SD cards. I’m putting them on eBay before I lose more data.
Kingston Data Traveler 2 GB USB Drive DTI 2GB
April 30, 2009 by admin
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Kingston Data Traveler 2 GB USB Drive DTI 2GB
Now you can store, carry and transfer files quickly in an affordable, convenient device. The DataTraveler USB Flash drive from Kingston is ideal for storing, carrying and transferring files in a device no bigger than a pocket knife. Its small size makes it handy to carry around, and it’s simple to use, with USB 2.0 compatibility. As easy as click-and-drag, the DataTraveler can hold just about any file such as reports, pictures, spreadsheets or other important documents. It works with virtually any device with a USB port even cross-platform from Macintosh to PC and vice versa.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars USB flash drive
I really like this thing. So handy to have. It shipped super fast (like 3 days!) so I was really happy, as opposed to my last order which took 4 weeks.
5 Stars Kingston Data Traveler 2 GB USB Drive
We purchased 17: 16 worked flawlessly and one had a small problem. I was able to contact Kingston by phone and their rep. assisted me within minutes. We were able to utilize this one as well.
3 Stars 4GB-300 MB
I don’t get why almost all of the flash drives display an inaccurate size(in my case ALL of them). This one is no exception. To me, flash drives are all about size and speedy access. This one is very easy and fast to access the drive. When I bought this I was expecting to get 4GB of space, not 3.7GB. 300MB is a big difference to me. It can save hundreds of photos less, few HQ videos, or large number of any type of files. I also use this to backup my files that need to be written on DVD. Oh yeah, even DVD’s aren’t honest either. 
5 Stars kingston flashdrive
its a really good product at a low price. you cant really find this product at this price with the high memory capacity. i suggest you buy it, its worth its price for all that memory.
5 Stars Great USB
This is a great USB, is small, great to travel with it. I use it most of the time for college work, projects and everythiing that has to be with the university. I recomend this product.
Canon EF 50mm f 1 8 II Camera Lens
April 29, 2009 by admin
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Canon EF 50mm f 1 8 II Camera Lens
This is considered the standard lens for use with Canon SLR cameras
