Namba Gear Shaka Laptop Messenger 15 Charcoal Grey
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The Namba Gear Shaka Laptop Messenger bag is designed to carry a 15″ laptop computer and personal items. Its construction detail and extremely high-grade 1680D poly nylon materials make the Shaka laptop bag a truly high-performance bag for your computer.The Shaka bag is a versatile laptop bag with pockets, pockets, and more pockets. Lockable zippers for the laptop compartment provide extra security. A super-thick shoulder pad softens and redistributes bag weight. And the Namba Gear Shaka Laptop Messenger bag’s convenient-carry handle makes for easy portability.
Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder 60 Minutes Black
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Here it is! A 720p HD camcorder that fits in your pocket. The Flip MinoHD has 4GB built-in memory to record and store up to 60 minutes of high quality video. A 1.5″ TFT lets you preview and view videos on camera. A USB connector lets you transfer and share videos. Advanced playback, pause, fast forward/rewind features Records high-quality H.264 videos that work with iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto Child Safe mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips Fast lens - great low or bright light results, 2x digital zoom 1.5 color high-brightness (transflective) display for easy recording and super-clear viewing in bright sunlight Silent mode for recording in sensitive situations TV connector cable included to watch videos on television Tripod mount fits any standard tripod Video - 16 - 9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second progressive scan Built-in FlipShare software for email, edit, and more Includes Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder w/ built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery; Protective carrying pouch; Wrist strap; TV cable; Quickstart Guide Internal Memory - 4GB (60 minutes) Screen Resolution - 528 x 132 pixels / Video Resolution - 1280 x 720 progressive Video Bitrate - 8.8Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm) Video Format - H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file Lens Type - Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) Aperture - f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) Zoom - Smooth multi-step 2x digital 8 Touch-Sensitive Capacitive Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation) Unit Dimensions - 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 (H x W x D) PC Connection - Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to 2.0 USB speed) TV Out - NTSC (cable included) Battery Life - Rechargeable lithium ion battery, charges using built-in USB arm Operating System compatibility - Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OSX
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Small and cool
I like this flip. There are so many uses that come in handy:
1. For client video testimonials
2. to record memories
3. To take video with a small device to show clients.
4. It is super easy to use
The only downfall that I can think of is the small screen if trying to show somneone else what was recorded, the speaker is loud enough to hear what has been said.
1 Star Dead after couple weeks
I was stoked to try the HD version. I have a mino standard and it was healthy and faithful. This one was dead in a week and a half after only being used once. Fully charge, no response, dead.
Shame.
1 Star Freezes up, loses video, then goes dead within a couple of days
This seems like a nice device, somewhat overpriced but with nice packaging and decent design. Essentially it’s a webcam with its own storage and battery. If you plug it into your computer it shows up as a drive and even has the application there ready to install. Unfortunately the MinoHD is not really HD and has some serious flaws. Firstly, the quality of the camera is pretty awful. It’s a cheap CCD that can capture high resolution but with overwhelming graininess. Even in good light, it’s not even analog TV quality. Colors are washed out and detail is lost in the graininess. Second is the quality and reliability of the device itself. When I started using it the first video froze the device after 15 seconds. No buttons worked, including the power button - it simply stayed in the record mode frozen on one frame. It took some searching on their support site to figure out how to get past this. The trick was to hold down the power button for 10 seconds, then power back on. Unfortunately the video is lost when you do this. Another shot I took was coming along very well but then the device froze up again after two minutes. That video was also lost. Aggravated, I sent a message to their support staff. In classic bad email support style, they didn’t read read what I wrote, they just pointed me to a document on the site that matched a keyword in my support request. If they had read it they would know that I already found that support document. Another message and another day (they do have a 1 business day turnaround on questions) and they said to try using the hole in the tripod mount to reset the device. By now, however, the MinoHD was toast, it would not even power on. It was DEAD. Their response this time - send it back to us. Forget it, it’s going back to Amazon. While looking for answers I also found websites full of complaints about Flip products. I think I’ll stay away from this brand. If they can’t make products that work well when brand new then I can’t trust them to be usable next week or next year.
5 Stars The iPhone of Cameras
Just terrific for the money. That’s all I can say. What a cool device. Simple to operate and fun to use. Buy one. You’re welcome!!
2 Stars Buy the Vado HD
I had lots of problems with the software in the Flip. In frustration, I sent it back and got the Vado HD. Vado has a wider angle lens which you’ll want and batteries are rechargeable and replaceable. Also, the recording time is 4 hours on the middle quality which I think is as good as the Flip best quality which only gives you an hour. It is also better looking and videos upload nicely. The software package allows for great editing. I especially like the ability to take a snapshot from the video and save it as a picture.
Having used both, the Vado is the best choice.
Kingston 4 GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Memory Card SD4 4GB
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Kingston Technology’s Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory cards are fully compliant with the Secure Digital Association 2.00 specification. They are a new performance class of SD memory cards designed to meet the storage demands of high-quality digital still and video cameras and other high-resolution image recording devices.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Lots of capacity, great price
I use it with my Canon A590 camera. It’s reliable, too. One caveat, however, I recently bought a used San Disk universal card reader, which will not recognize this card at all. (It has no problem with my 1 and 2 GB cards. I think the problem is that this is a SD card and the reader isn’t equipped for that.
5 Stars Kingston 16 GB flash memory card
This was purchased for an avid amateur to add capacity beyond the card that came with the camera. It did the trick and meant more photos before the need to review and delete or download to create space.
4 Stars great for the job
This sd card did a great job of holding a lot of pictures. I finally upgraded from a 256mb that came with the camera. It was nice not to be forced to delete or download pictures after every 100.
5 Stars 16gb memory
haven’t had much of a chance to use the chip yet, but so far it works in my camcorder without a problem. can’t beat the price. try and buy this in a box store and you’ll pay an arm and a leg.
5 Stars Nice!
It arrived in a good condition. Works well
One more thing I like about Amazon:
When I bought a memory card on ebay for Sony Cybershot W150, they sent me a Chinese product. I have bought 2 SD Cards on Amazon so far, 4gb and 8gb, and both of them are Japanese products. If I need one more, I’ll definitely go to Amazon.com! 
Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory Camcorder Best Selling Super Savings Bundle
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These are the components in the Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory Camcorder Best-Selling Super-Savings Bundle:Merkury Innovations Three Piece Lens Cleaning Kit;Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory Camcorder;DigPro Deluxe Camera and Camcorder Bag - Travenna 140;Dane 8 GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card;GGI Digital Camera and Camcorder Screen Protectors for LCDs (pack of 12);Digital Concepts 37mm Deluxe Filter Kit (set of 3);
Sony Bravia XBR Series KDL 52XBR7 52 Inch 240Hz 1080p LCD HDTV
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Feel like you’re part of the action with the KDL-52XBR7 BRAVIA XBR LCD flat panel HDTV. In addition to Full HD 1080p resolution, this HDTV features Motionflow 240Hz technology, which enhances motion to deliver a smoother and clearer looking picture. It’s also outfitted with a powerful BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor that renders stunning images from any resolution. Enjoy exceptional ease-of-use with the Xross Media Bar user interface, integrated TV guide interactive program guide and BRAVIA sync one-touch component control. This HDTV comes with an abundance connectivity options so you to connect the video sources. And with the gorgeous piano gloss black finish with floating glass accents, it will be the sharpest wall in your home.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Outstanding picture!
This TV has the best picture we’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely stunning.
Lots of Amazon review comments out there about the refresh rate and stutter on the 120Hz model. That isn’t a problem at all with 240Hz.
An HDTV is only as good as the signal it receives. We had a heck of a time with Time Warner (they gave us the wrong cable box, even with the right box the HD channels didn’t work, they eventually came out and put a signal booster on the box) but once that was straightened out you cannot beat the picture on this TV. We have two other, older Sony TVs in other rooms that we’ll probably sell because no one will want to watch them after seeing the picture on this one.
We have a small living room and were worried the TV would be too large for the space. It isn’t.
We did alot of research before buying and made the right choice. You can’t go wrong with this brand and model.
1 Star Horrible Clouding Issue
I just took delivery of this set today after debating the purchase for a couple of weeks. I agree with the other reviewers that the picture is outstanding, with one big exception. After watching it for a couple of hours, I couldn’t help but notice that there were very obvious clouds/blooms of light throughout any dark scenes. I’ve read about this problem, called “mura” by the Japanese, but hadn’t had a problem with it on my 52XBR2. After spending the whole day wall mounting it and selling my XBR2 to a neighbor, I settled in to watch. I tried to ignore the “mura,” but it’s really bad. I’ve read that it is a manufacturing defect in the panel. I’m going to contact Amazon customer service next week and see how they deal with it. If I get a new one that doesn’t have this problem, I’ll update this review. In the meantime, be aware that this is a problem with Sony LCD sets, even very expensive ones like this one. Investigate it before you buy.
Update: Amazon has a new TV on the way to me already. I’m very impressed with their customer service. I know that some people are hesitant about buying expensive electronics online and feel more secure purchasing from a “bricks and mortar” store, but I can’t imagine anyone handling this better than Amazon has. Once I receive the new set, I’ll update my review of it.
5 Stars Incredible!
I just received my TV today. All I can say is: OH MY GOD! The picture is gorgeous. The sound is incredible. Setup was a breeze. The guys delivering it were nice and courteous. They set it up for me, and even offered to take the packaging away (I kept it in case there were problems).
I’ve read reviews that state there were screen problems, especially with rain or fog. I don’t see it. No artifacts, no blurring, nothing. I think as long as it is setup correctly, the problems don’t occur. There are a lot of settings, but the menus are clean and easy to understand.
I am a little hard of hearing. My old TV was cranked to the max, and I could just hear it. Not my new Sony! Even at 50% it is too loud even for me.
Just a note (in case someone else has this problem): I initially didn’t have sound at first through the HDMI cable (and panicked a little). The problem was I had to configure my cable box audio setting specifically to HDMI. You’d think as an engineer, I would have known…
The picture is awesome with my Oppo up-scaling DVD player (I don’t have a Blu-ray yet).
A nice touch: because of the multitude of connectors on the TV (and the compactness of HDMI’s combined audio/video cables) I was able to get rid of a huge rat’s nest of cables (coaxial, composite, S-video, and various combiner/splitters).
4 Stars Awesome TV
I have been wanting a flat screen TV since the plasmas came out almost 10 years ago and were $40,000. ANd finally, I made the plunge and am very happy. Sony by far is the best and the 240hz motion flow is VERY noticable. I read a review where the guy said he could not tell at all. You can tell a LOT. Dont know what that guy was looking at. Anyway, it is pricey but I am happy with it. If you are sensitive to the LCD motion stutter, get the 240hz model…even if you have to wait a while for the price to come down. The only bad thing is one small software glitch when using one of the presentations methods in the slideshow feature (maze method freezes after about 10 pics, but other methods work fine). All in all this is a great TV and it has dropped over $800 dollars already since i bought it in December! Bad for me, good for you! Oh and for those people that are having trouble committing and research stuff to death… just do it. I killed myself researching plasmas vs. LCD and then the different types of LCDs etc and now that I have it, I am SOOO happy. Black scenes are always going to be a little different on an LCD, however the 240 motion flow far outweighs the occasional funny blacks…OH, and football is out of this world on it.
