Gibhunter
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- Review Count61
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- First ReviewFebruary 1, 2008
- Last ReviewJune 20, 2017
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- Average Rating3.7
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- First Review CommentMarch 20, 2011
- Last Review CommentMay 5, 2017
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- First AnswerMay 27, 2008
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Apple® - iPad® 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G - 16GB (Verizon Wireless) - White
The all-new thinner and lighter design makes iPad 2 even more comfortable to hold. It's even more powerful with the dual-core A5 chip, yet has the same 10 hours of battery life.1 With two cameras, you can make FaceTime video calls,2 record HD video and put a twist on your snapshots in Photo Booth. And the iPad Smart Cover attaches magnetically and wakes up, stands up and brightens up your iPad 2.3
Poor screen quality, slow!
Customer Rating
1.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: slim light
What's not so great: screen bleeds, no flash, slow multi tasking, price, look, no USB, non user replacable/upgradable parts.
This thing is slow for any multi tasking in comparison to android tablets my friends have recently purchased. This device is outdated arleady - it costs more than the better new tablets out there, and has far far fewer features. I will be selling mine shortly online to get some honeycomb action.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-40points
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Antec - Spot Cool Case Fan
Cool off your computer with this adjustable 3-speed case fan that allows you to aim cool air where you need it.
Works fine
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
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What's great about it: air flow, speed of install, price
What's not so great: pole is a little soft - not ridgid enough
I used this to replace the northbridge chipset fan on my computer because the intel DX58SO board comes with a horrible sounding fan. This fan is silent in comparison, and I can flex the fan right over the chipset for perfect airflow probably better than the tiny fan the board came with stock. This is easy to install, just remove a mobo screw, slip the base of the fan under and screw the mobo screw back in.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
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DiRT 2 — PRE-OWNED - PlayStation 3
Take your mark for a race filled with wild off-road thrills. In DiRT 2, the excitement and aggression of off-road racing explodes onto your screen with new levels of attitude and adrenaline. Take control of any of an array of powerful vehicles, and push your ride to its limits as you navigate a series of exhilarating real-world environments. Will you have the skills and fearlessness it will take to roar past the competition and leave them to eat your DiRT?In DiRT 2, you'll have the opportunity to savor the power of a wide variety of officially licensed best-in-class rally cars and off-road vehicles, covering seven vehicle classes. Select your favorites, upgrade them and use different vehicles strategically in different events for maximum impact. Race your way through stunning real-world locations, such as the rally cross at the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout" and edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, each rendered with incredible, eye-popping graphics. Then prove your talents are truly world class as you compete in an adrenaline-fueled World Tour that will have you testing your skills in aggressive multicar and intense solo race events.
Fun Game
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: price, fun,
What's not so great: nothing yet
This game is awesome, and I love the focus on the Subaru Impreza. I wish DiRT 3 didnt switch over to a focus on the ford fiesta, which hasn't won anything amazing yet. Used game came in like new shape, but half the competitions used price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon - CLI-221 Ink Cartridge - Magenta
This magenta ink cartridge lets you add a touch of color to your documents or lets you print colorful photos on your compatible Canon printer.
INK
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: nothing
Seems to be the best value for ink out there. Only competition would be the Kodak printers, but those arent single tanks, so when yellow goes dead first (most colors take yellow to make), then you have to buy a new cartridge and replace them all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon - CLI-221 Ink Cartridge - Yellow
Add color to your documents and photos with this yellow ink cartridge.
Good Stuff
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Price, colors
What's not so great: nothing yet
The ink lasts long, and the colors are much better than my previous HP printer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Canon - CLI 221 Four Color Pack Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge - Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
Print more for less with this Canon color ink cartridge pack. It includes cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks enhanced with the proprietary ChromaLife100+ system to produce stunningly-pigmented, long-lasting colors for personal and business documents. Use this Canon color ink cartridge pack with specialized Canon photo paper and select PIXMA printers to bring your treasured memories to life.
Great Ink
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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What's great about it: Lasts long, price
What's not so great: could be even cheaper??
I have a canon MX870, and this ink makes great looking photos, and lasts a lot longer than my previous HP printer with separate "Model 02" ink tanks. Good value, for me and I do a LOT of photo printing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Epson - PictureMate Charm Compact Photo Printer - White
Print your favorite digital photos wherever you go with this compact photo printer that features PictBridge capability. The 2.5" LCD color photo viewer allows you to edit images before printing.
Not really worth it for me
Customer Rating
3.0
Features
2.0
Speed
3.0
What's great about it: small
What's not so great: expensive
In the past I found that the ink is phased out quickly on these mini printers. It is also a pain to be unable to print large photos. Even if it is small, I wouldn't call it portable, so why not just stick to a larger printer with a second paper feeder for photo paper?
The print quality is great though, but it is similar to the newer all in one printers out there which also happen to put more ink in the cartridges (or offer XL versions with more ink).
ITs about average in speed with the canon MX870 printer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Rocketfish™ - 6' USB A/A Extension Cable - Multi
Extend the reach of your printer, external hard drive or digital camera to a USB 2.0 port with this extension cable that features 24K gold-plated connectors for quality conductivity.
Work great
Customer Rating
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: durability, length, sturdy
What's not so great: nothing yet
Very durable, and they do not feel cheap at all. I have several of these, and have owned a few of them for over a year with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Nice size
Customer Rating
4.0
Durability
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Features
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: size, price, upgradable
What's not so great: battery life is not great compared to an ipod
Pretty easy to lose this thing! I had accidently set it on European instead of USA, and apparently the volume is limited to ~1/2 and I was going to return the thing angry. Then after researching, I realized it was because it was on EUR that the volume was so low and reset the thing.
Works great, the sound quality seems on par with the ipods - so average. The size makes it a great gym player with no need for additional accessories.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age Range:18-24
Type of Listener:Audiophile
Number of MP3 Players Owned:More than 5
Top MP3 Accessory:Headphones
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ProMark - 5A Nylon Tip Drumsticks (Pair)
These drumsticks feature American hickory wood and a nylon tip to create a unique response and sound that is ideal for your acoustic drum kit.
My favorite
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
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What's great about it: durable,good fit
What's not so great: not invincible?
I have had good luck with promark in comparison to VicFirth sticks for durability. I have gone through several pairs of these and haven't had an early break or split nylon tip yet. (Early break meaning it isn't gnawed down to nothing when it breaks).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Do you service and clean Canon EOS Rebel 35mm cameras?
If you bought your camera at a best buy and purchased black tie protection you can have your local geek squad send it out for cleaning. Expect 2-4 weeks turn around time at this time of year (which may not be convenient for xmas).
I recommend a lens cleaning kit to use in the meantime. Best buy carries the monster LCD cleaning kit, the cloth would be great for the lenses and the LCD. The liquid is safe on glass. The microfiber cloth grabs stuff of my screens much easier than rubbing with a cotton cloth.
I recommend a lens cleaning kit to use in the meantime. Best buy carries the monster LCD cleaning kit, the cloth would be great for the lenses and the LCD. The liquid is safe on glass. The microfiber cloth grabs stuff of my screens much easier than rubbing with a cotton cloth.
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Monster - TV Screen Cleaning Kit
(1,215)14 years, 6 months ago
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advice on what to buy
i want a digital camera that can be used for outdoor activities such as hunting and snowboarding, something durable, waterproof and has a clear long distance shot and good in low light (hunting is around dusk and dawn)
I havent come across a waterproof camera with a large enough lens to do well in low light. I have 2 models for you to consider though,
1. Panasonic DMC-TS1 - waterproof/shockproof 12MP and DOES 720p HD video.
2.Olympus - Stylus Tough 8000 12MP camera.
The panasonic will blow away the olympus in video quality and it also has a larger pens to collect more light. The panasonic also has 4.6x Optical zoom vs. 3.6, so long distance shots will be clearer.
I would say both are poor choices for low light, your best option is a D-SLR camera, they are sensitive to low light and can zoom much farther with telephoto lenses, however they are expensive and are not waterproof.
1. Panasonic DMC-TS1 - waterproof/shockproof 12MP and DOES 720p HD video.
2.Olympus - Stylus Tough 8000 12MP camera.
The panasonic will blow away the olympus in video quality and it also has a larger pens to collect more light. The panasonic also has 4.6x Optical zoom vs. 3.6, so long distance shots will be clearer.
I would say both are poor choices for low light, your best option is a D-SLR camera, they are sensitive to low light and can zoom much farther with telephoto lenses, however they are expensive and are not waterproof.
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Olympus - Stylus Tough 12.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel T1i 15.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
14 years, 6 months ago
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from
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Which digital cameras do you carry that are both waterproof and shock resistent?
Olympus makes the best water/shock proof cameras that best buy sells. I recently bought a panasonic DMC-TS1 which also takes 720p HD video and is shock/waterproof, best buy might carry it soon as it was just released.
15 years ago
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from
Bangor, Maine
which brand is considered the "best"?
Sony has always put great lenses in their cameras. I like kodak also though. No brand is the best though, all the companies make a low end camera and a nice camera. Google your favorites and check out others reviews (youtube the model too for video reviews) and narrow it down!
15 years ago
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from
Bangor, Maine
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
does the xbox 360 arcade have enough memory
for online
it has 256Mb which is just enough memory for the new and large xbox update some save games and maybe an arcade game.
You can play online, but dont expect to be able to stream netflix or rent movies. It really would be worth the extra money to get one with a hard drive.
You can play online, but dont expect to be able to stream netflix or rent movies. It really would be worth the extra money to get one with a hard drive.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Xbox 360
Xbox 360
do i need a modem or a router to use go online?
you need a high speed internet connection first.
If you are the only one who needs internet access, plug the xbox directly in with the provided cable. If you want to share access with another computer you need a router.
If you want to be wireless, you need a wireless router AND a wireless access point for the xbox.
If you are the only one who needs internet access, plug the xbox directly in with the provided cable. If you want to share access with another computer you need a router.
If you want to be wireless, you need a wireless router AND a wireless access point for the xbox.
15 years, 5 months ago
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which GPS unit tells the names of lakes and streams
I am pretty certain the Garmin nuvi 200 will IF and only IF you purchase the topo-map software which is sold separate from the device.
I dont know of any that come with that software out of box.
There are the hand held (not for car) GPS devices also, they might have that instead of roads installed out of box.
I dont know of any that come with that software out of box.
There are the hand held (not for car) GPS devices also, they might have that instead of roads installed out of box.
15 years, 6 months ago
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What does Mapping Software do for you? Can i download a trip and plug it to the GPS instead of paying for map updates?
You should re-ask this question and specify if this is a tom tom or garmin or something else becasue it is different.
As far as my understanding goes, Tom Toms you can plug in and run an updater from the computer. (the updater us normally found on the tom tom accessed through the PC in "My Computer" )
Garmin, you will need to buy Streets 2009 for upgrading the maps. Its a bit more complicated, but if you get lost Geek Squad can do it for you. For some people $30 or so is worth the trouble saved. But it might go smooth for you. It took me a few tries to figure it all out.
Good luck! Happy Driving!
As far as my understanding goes, Tom Toms you can plug in and run an updater from the computer. (the updater us normally found on the tom tom accessed through the PC in "My Computer" )
Garmin, you will need to buy Streets 2009 for upgrading the maps. Its a bit more complicated, but if you get lost Geek Squad can do it for you. For some people $30 or so is worth the trouble saved. But it might go smooth for you. It took me a few tries to figure it all out.
Good luck! Happy Driving!
15 years, 6 months ago
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settings
which cameras dont make clicking noise when taking pictures? also,whichcameras can be set to not flash?
All of them can do this. One I know for sure can is the Kodak M1033.
16 years ago
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