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- Review count4
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- First reviewSeptember 17, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 16, 2012
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- First review commentOctober 20, 2012
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Learn more about DualShock 3 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) The DualShock 3 wireless controller puts the intensity of your favorite PlayStation 3 games in the palm of your hand. Pressure sensors in each action button let you feel the rumble of the hits, crashes and explosions on the screen, making every impact feel like you're really in the game. Highly sensitive SIXAXIS motion-sensing technology responds to your movements with lightning-quick speed, giving you the response you need to win.This controller features Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay. Use the USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PlayStation 3 at any time. Soon everything from racing circuits to all-out RPGs will become hand-shakingly immersive. When you pick up this innovative controller, more exciting gameplay is in your grasp.
Customer Rating
3
L2/R2 buttons are HORRIBLE
on December 16, 2012
Posted by: lixit
from Florida
Overall, this controller is one of the best ever made; in a personal tie with the Wii Classic Pro and Gamecube Controllers. The MSRP is ridiculously overpriced, though.
The major problem I have with this controller are the L2/R2 analog trigger buttons - they are worthless. They are not concave and the angle at which they move makes it difficult to maintain finger placement. Imagine a gun trigger that, instead of being concave to the finger, was the opposite. It literally hurts to use these buttons because of the way they move and the way they are molded. Also, they do not register until they are depressed half way. The buttons are not sensitive at all. Sony may as well have designed them to be digital I/O.
Another problem I noticed is that the dual analog sticks have worn around their shafts. The sharp edge of the controller's casing has whittled away at the buttons within only a few weeks of use. At this rate, it seems that the analog buttons will eventually break off their mounts and the controller will become entirely useless.
Until Sony redesigned the L2/R2 buttons and smooths out the sharp edge of the casing that holds the analog sticks in place , this controller only earns 3 of 5 stars from me.
What's great about it: Solid. Lightweight. Wireless.
What's not so great: L2/R2 button design and functionality. Poorly designed casing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Design
3
Durability
2
Comfort
2
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This RCA RCR504BR universal remote can control up to 4 devices simultaneously and features auto, manual and direct code search options for simple programming. The palm-size design offers comfortable use.
Customer Rating
4
Cheap remote works well with my cheap TV
on November 28, 2012
Posted by: lixit
from Florida
This remote actually does everything I need it to, which is something I can't say for many other universal remotes I've used. I needed a cheap remote to control an obscure branded Trutech TV (DW19TT), and this RCA does the job well. It performs every single function - that's incredible, because I've owned $50 remotes that couldn't.
My only gripes:
1) It didn't come with batteries (it takes 2 AAA, by the way).
2)It has a red LED that lights up when any button is pressed (as if I don't already know I'm pressing a button).
3)The menu button (in this application, anyway) serves a dual purpose - the "menu" and "code set" functions. It is harmless, really. It brings up the menu, but as long as I navigate with the directional buttons, like it is designed, and don't press any numbers, it does what it is supposed to do and doesn't change the code.
1) It didn't come with batteries (it takes 2 AAA, by the way).
2)It has a red LED that lights up when any button is pressed (as if I don't already know I'm pressing a button).
3)The menu button (in this application, anyway) serves a dual purpose - the "menu" and "code set" functions. It is harmless, really. It brings up the menu, but as long as I navigate with the directional buttons, like it is designed, and don't press any numbers, it does what it is supposed to do and doesn't change the code.
All in all, for $5.33, which included tax and shipping, and being a direct replacement to the original Trutech remote without missing any functions, this is the BEST universal remote I've ever owned.
What's great about it: $4.99+tax. Can't beat that!
What's not so great: Annoying red LED blinks when pressing buttons.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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This Panasonic NN-SD681S microwave's Inverter technology ensures that your food is cooked effectively without overcooking. The Turbo Defrost allows you to quickly defrost foods and the 10 power levels make it easy to prepare a wide variety of food items.
Customer Rating
3
Initial review: Panasonic NN-SD681S Microwave Oven
on September 14, 2012
Posted by: lixit
from Florida
I am writing this review the week of purchase. I cannot comment on its reliability or durability, as of yet, but I will re-post a review later on if I do find any major flaws. I recommend that you purchase the extended warranty for this, or any other major appliance, as build quality in these industries has suffered in the last 10 years. Keep in mind that when you purchase a Best Buy warranty, it will start on the day of purchase (not the day that the manufacturer’s warranty ends). It will run concurrent with the standard first-year warranty. Because of this, I recommend the 4 year plan. The two year plan will essentially only give you one additional year of coverage. The warranty is renewable upon Best Buy’s discretion. However, in my personal experience, they will not allow you to renew it. (The conditions noted are for Florida; they may be different in your particular state).
It will reheat a large (24 oz.) mug of coffee to perfection in 55 seconds.
There is no light when door is open, only when the unit is cooking.
When cooking, it’s much louder than comparable units.
It has a huge (13 1/2 inch) turntable that extends fully to all four corners of the interior walls.
The stainless steel finish is a fingerprint magnet, but easily wipes clean with a hand towel.
The buttons don’t have a quality feel. The “click pressure” is uneven between the various buttons.
The matte silver plastic rotary knob feels cheap and doesn’t match the brushed steel look of the control panel. It rubs against the inside of the faceplate and makes a scratching noise when turned.
The black mirror finish on the window glass is a nice touch. Aesthetically, this is my favorite feature and it complements the brushed steel beautifully.
The unit is fairly lightweight, at just over 20 lbs., while remaining “solid.”
It has a sticky footprint and doesn’t move around on the counter, despite its light weight. However, the unit I purchased has a foot which is out of alignment and, with moderate pressure, will wobble on one corner. The feet are not adjustable to compensate for the unevenness.
It sits only 1/2 inch high on counter. Be wary of this if you plan to place the unit on a cart or counter with a raised lip, as it may hinder you opening the door.
The door only opens 90 degrees. This makes placing heavier plates into the unit a bit awkward because you can’t spread you elbows to gain leverage.
The blue LED display is easy to read from 10 or fewer feet away but becomes extremely blurred at farther distances, mainly because of the digit’s close spacing and the fact that blue-on-black color combinations are not very contrasting. It can be read from any angle (360 degrees vertical and horizontal), unlike its green-displayed predecessor.
Maximum cook time is only 30 minutes, but the maximum timer setting is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The unit sounds-off five “end” beeps (two too many, in my opinion). Volume is acceptable.
Outside dimensions are very compact for its power class. I previously owned a 1997 model year Emerson 1.1 cu. ft. 1000 watt unit which was at least 2 inches taller and deeper, but had less interior space compared to this model. I believe this is because the Panasonic utilizes a more refined and slim-lined internal power supply. The back of most microwave ovens have an extended panel that juts out 2 to 4 inches to accommodate the IPS, but this unit’s panel only extends 1 1/2 inches.
The unit radiates a bit more external heat than I’m used to, especially on top. I would not recommend placing anything heat sensitive near the unit (like a stick of butter or a chocolate bar).
The power cord is thick and quality made but it is fairly short (3 ft. 4 in.).
The instruction manual is highly detailed and the sensor cook “cheat sheet” sticker at the bottom of the inside cavity is a nice reference tool when using this feature.
When using sensor cook, it displays the setting number up to a certain point (in my experience with potatoes, about 2-3 minutes), then it will sound-off 2 beeps and start a countdown (usually 9 additional minutes). It justifies cook time/temperature based on the food’s steam output so it will take a couple of minutes for it to approximate the remaining time. This is a great feature because I can calculate the rest of the meal and not have to worry about cold items cooked by other means due to not having a time reference and them getting cold sitting on the counter waiting for the microwave to finish.
The more/less button is also a well implemented feature allowing you to add or subtract about 10% of the time that the sensor's auto cook pre-established. This frequently comes in handy when I cook potatoes, as the basic sensor setting for potatoes tends to overcook them. I like to use smaller potatoes rather than the 4-8 oz. potatoes that the sensor setting is designed to cook, so being able to adjust the time with the more/less button is a nice feature that allows for more accurate cooking.
It has a “Quick Minute” button that automatically starts the unit and cooks for one minute (or adds additional minutes to current cook time with each press of the button), but a “Quick 30 Seconds” button would be much more useful as anything that would need to be cooked for one minute can easily be accomplished in 30 seconds with this more powerful 1200 watt oven.
It has a handy “Recipe Store” button which allows you to store one commonly used cook setting (user programmable). For instance: I need to soften a stick of butter about 3 times per week (Power 3 for one minute), so having this program preset into the microwave saves a bit of time - not having to navigate the power levels and cook time for a setting which I use often. However, it would be more useful if it saved, in my case, at least three settings: One for the butter, one for reheating my coffee (Power 10 for 55 seconds), and one for softening a bowl of ice cream (Power 4 for 35 seconds).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
3
Features
4
Performance
4
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These CD-Rs are ideal for creating custom CDs from the digital audio files stored on your computer or for saving digital photos, data and more.
Posted by: lixit
from Florida
These CDs are hit or miss. Sometimes they work great, but sometimes they skip or don't work at all. Possibly 1/4 of the CDs in the package were junk, but the ones that burned and read are still playing after a whole year.
What's great about it: Decent price
What's not so great: Poor quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
4
Durability
3
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This Sony STRDH130 stereo receiver features an AM/FM radio with 60 station presets, so you can easily find and enjoy your favorite radio programming. Speaker A/B switching helps simplify operation.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Nice Basic Receiver
By Stevo16
from Pennsylvania
This is a good basic AM/FM receiver. The unit is solid and the display is decent. The 3.5 mini input jack is a nice feature, although I wish it were on the front panel instead of the rear panel. The power is good for a basic receiver. It is actually 270 watts, not 200 watts as listed.
lixit
Florida
October 20, 2012
Does this unit have a dedicated subwoofer output?
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