Minggu, 24 Maret 2013

Works as advertised, $5 cheaper, and FREE shipping!

AmazonBasics Lightning Compatible Cable Meter

AmazonBasics Lightning Compatible Cable Meter

Purchased these speakers to replace the ones on my front door of a 2001 Chrysler 300M. The existing speakers were cracking around the edges causing buzzing. These speakers go in very easily. I removed the existing speakers, used the adapter that came with the new speakers, and used the original 3 screws from the old speakers to screw in the adapter. Cut off the plug from the old speaker wiring and wired that to the new speakers. Put a spot of solder on it but wrapping it would probably work. I then installed the new speakers. I did have to use 4 small screws (not provided)for each speaker to mount the new speaker to the adapter. I'm sure these are not concert hall speakers but the sound is perfectly suited for my radio and CD player while driving. These probably work on the rear doors as well but those are still in good shape for me.

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Sabtu, 23 Maret 2013

I like it. it is fantastic

eForCity Audio Cassette Tape Adapter

eForCity Audio Cassette Tape Adapter

Purchased these speakers to replace the ones on my front door of a 2001 Chrysler 300M. The existing speakers were cracking around the edges causing buzzing. These speakers go in very easily. I removed the existing speakers, used the adapter that came with the new speakers, and used the original 3 screws from the old speakers to screw in the adapter. Cut off the plug from the old speaker wiring and wired that to the new speakers. Put a spot of solder on it but wrapping it would probably work. I then installed the new speakers. I did have to use 4 small screws (not provided)for each speaker to mount the new speaker to the adapter. I'm sure these are not concert hall speakers but the sound is perfectly suited for my radio and CD player while driving. These probably work on the rear doors as well but those are still in good shape for me.

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Jumat, 22 Maret 2013

2003 DODGE DURRANGO Repalcement Speakers

Infinity Reference 6032si Performance Loudspeaker

Infinity Reference 6032si Performance Loudspeaker

Purchased these speakers to replace the ones on my front door of a 2001 Chrysler 300M. The existing speakers were cracking around the edges causing buzzing. These speakers go in very easily. I removed the existing speakers, used the adapter that came with the new speakers, and used the original 3 screws from the old speakers to screw in the adapter. Cut off the plug from the old speaker wiring and wired that to the new speakers. Put a spot of solder on it but wrapping it would probably work. I then installed the new speakers. I did have to use 4 small screws (not provided)for each speaker to mount the new speaker to the adapter. I'm sure these are not concert hall speakers but the sound is perfectly suited for my radio and CD player while driving. These probably work on the rear doors as well but those are still in good shape for me.

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Kamis, 21 Maret 2013

Very Good Headset

Alpatronix Bluetooth Smartphones Notebooks Netbooks

Alpatronix Bluetooth Smartphones Notebooks Netbooks

Excellent sound, comfortable, simple and light.

I've been using them for about a week and I am enjoying them. These little headsets provide an excellent sound for listening different genres of music. The sound tends to favor a bit on the bass side.

The in ear nubs took a little bit of getting used to at start. After wearing them for a few hours, they are very light and you won't notice them anymore.

The controls are simple to operate, but took a bit of getting used to.

Using the headset to answer calls, the sound quality is very good, loud and clear. The mic does a decent job that captures some ambient noise for the other side. The one thing I would like to have seen on this device is the ability to activate the voice dialer on my phone so that I have true hands free operations.

Overall, the headset is a fantastic devices for listening to your music. The phone features are simple to use. The lack of ability to make a voice call from the headset could have made this a great headset for music and use with your phone. The price for device is great for a Bluetooth headset.

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Rabu, 20 Maret 2013

Impressive

JBL GTO638 6 5 Inch 3 Way Speakers

JBL GTO638 6 5 Inch 3 Way Speakers

I purchased this Kenwood to replace the stock stereo from my '99 Altima. The radio was all static on my old stereo, though I knew that the antenna worked, so I wanted something better. This definitely is. I love how well it works for tuning into the radio, and it's incredibly easy to operate. The CD player works as should be expected, and the quality of the sound is great (I have MB Quart speakers, so the music's incredible in my car). I can't really vouch for how well the AUX IN or the USB work because I ruined my phone and it won't connect to any other devices. I would venture to guess that as soon as I replace my phone I'll find that both the AUX IN and USB ports work perfectly.

If you've got plenty of money to spend on a system, this Kenwood is a great buy and it's reasonably priced for being a double-din.

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Selasa, 19 Maret 2013

So Happy with this Stereo

Kenwood Double In Dash Stereo Receiver

Kenwood Double In Dash Stereo Receiver

I purchased this Kenwood to replace the stock stereo from my '99 Altima. The radio was all static on my old stereo, though I knew that the antenna worked, so I wanted something better. This definitely is. I love how well it works for tuning into the radio, and it's incredibly easy to operate. The CD player works as should be expected, and the quality of the sound is great (I have MB Quart speakers, so the music's incredible in my car). I can't really vouch for how well the AUX IN or the USB work because I ruined my phone and it won't connect to any other devices. I would venture to guess that as soon as I replace my phone I'll find that both the AUX IN and USB ports work perfectly.

If you've got plenty of money to spend on a system, this Kenwood is a great buy and it's reasonably priced for being a double-din.

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Senin, 18 Maret 2013

Fit perfectly in my 07 corolla

Metra 95 8204 Installation 2003 up Vehicles

Metra 95 8204 Installation 2003 up Vehicles

Normally I'm not a huge fan of Sony products when it comes to audio quality. I own numerous bluetooth (BT) speakers, however, and this is one of my favorites.

This speaker is smaller than you'd think, but gets rather loud. It's dead simple to connect - just hit the "connect" button and find it with your phone and it pairs. No passwords, codes, no nonsense.

The sound quality is better than you'd expect for a small BT speaker, and amongst the best of any I own (the SoundFreaq SFQ-01 is still the best). It absolutely crushes the Creative SBX20 (which is $200), and is far better than the few tiny fist-sized BT speakers I have laying around. It's got good bass and midrange, and doesn't get too tinny like some other BT speakers get. I really, really like the sound quality.

The speaker also has a built in microphone for using it during phone calls. The mic is acceptable, though I really don't think it's something that I'll use much.

It's got a small square AC adapter or it runs on AA batteries, which is super handy for doing yardwork!

It also has near-field technology, which apparently lets you touch your phone to it and it pairs. I don't get the point (it's not hard to pair), but it's available (my phone doesn't have that tech).

Overall, this is one of my favorite BT speakers, and a great value at $79. Sony hit it out of the park with this one!

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Minggu, 17 Maret 2013

Price is right and it fills the bill

OptiPlex GX280 DDR2 533 PC2 4200 Upgrade

OptiPlex GX280 DDR2 533 PC2 4200 Upgrade

Normally I'm not a huge fan of Sony products when it comes to audio quality. I own numerous bluetooth (BT) speakers, however, and this is one of my favorites.

This speaker is smaller than you'd think, but gets rather loud. It's dead simple to connect - just hit the "connect" button and find it with your phone and it pairs. No passwords, codes, no nonsense.

The sound quality is better than you'd expect for a small BT speaker, and amongst the best of any I own (the SoundFreaq SFQ-01 is still the best). It absolutely crushes the Creative SBX20 (which is $200), and is far better than the few tiny fist-sized BT speakers I have laying around. It's got good bass and midrange, and doesn't get too tinny like some other BT speakers get. I really, really like the sound quality.

The speaker also has a built in microphone for using it during phone calls. The mic is acceptable, though I really don't think it's something that I'll use much.

It's got a small square AC adapter or it runs on AA batteries, which is super handy for doing yardwork!

It also has near-field technology, which apparently lets you touch your phone to it and it pairs. I don't get the point (it's not hard to pair), but it's available (my phone doesn't have that tech).

Overall, this is one of my favorite BT speakers, and a great value at $79. Sony hit it out of the park with this one!

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Sabtu, 16 Maret 2013

Multifunction speakers: Music and Cell Phone Speaker

Sony Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System

Sony Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System

Normally I'm not a huge fan of Sony products when it comes to audio quality. I own numerous bluetooth (BT) speakers, however, and this is one of my favorites.

This speaker is smaller than you'd think, but gets rather loud. It's dead simple to connect - just hit the "connect" button and find it with your phone and it pairs. No passwords, codes, no nonsense.

The sound quality is better than you'd expect for a small BT speaker, and amongst the best of any I own (the SoundFreaq SFQ-01 is still the best). It absolutely crushes the Creative SBX20 (which is $200), and is far better than the few tiny fist-sized BT speakers I have laying around. It's got good bass and midrange, and doesn't get too tinny like some other BT speakers get. I really, really like the sound quality.

The speaker also has a built in microphone for using it during phone calls. The mic is acceptable, though I really don't think it's something that I'll use much.

It's got a small square AC adapter or it runs on AA batteries, which is super handy for doing yardwork!

It also has near-field technology, which apparently lets you touch your phone to it and it pairs. I don't get the point (it's not hard to pair), but it's available (my phone doesn't have that tech).

Overall, this is one of my favorite BT speakers, and a great value at $79. Sony hit it out of the park with this one!

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Jumat, 15 Maret 2013

Nice products

TagsForDroid NFC Key Chain MIFARE

TagsForDroid NFC Key Chain MIFARE

I programmed this key chain to switch my phone from my home WiFi network to my car's Bluetooth stereo. It does what I have programmed it to do. I tried more than one program for programming it until I found a program that I liked. (namely one that did what I wanted it to do!) I also ordered some of the sticker type product which turned out to be sturdier than I had envisioned from the product info. I may stick one of the stickers to the window mounted car dock in my car and find another use for the key chain. I like that the key chain (and stickers too as far as I can tell) allow reprogramming if you change your mind or determine that something isn't working the way you thought it would at first. No complaints. I gave two of these away as Christmas presents and was not told of any problems so I assume they liked them too.

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Kamis, 14 Maret 2013

If protection is your thing

OtterBox Defender Series Case iPhone

OtterBox Defender Series Case iPhone

I had gotten a case from verizon for my iPhone 5. It was a good case. But, I wanted something to protect the front as well as the back. So, one day at best buy I was looking through the cases. I could not find any that did not have an open front. Then it happened. As if from a scene in a cartoon about a boy finding a sword, a light gleamed towards me. I was drawn towards this thing. It was as if I were gliding in the air. I found the OtterBox case. I had saw it on iTunes, and I think I added the blue one to my wish list. But here it was in my hands. I could not figure out how to put it on so I asked a girl at best buy to do it. Once on, all I was saw is WOW. It feels SO sturdy and strong. You put the phone in this little plastic case, then inside another harder plastic case. I am 100% confident that this will protect my $400 phone. You can clip it into yet another case that had a clip to hook on your belt on any place you clip stuff. It has a screen protector on it, so if you already had one as I did, now you have twice the protection. You can easily get to any of the ports. You just have to open the little doors they give you. The doors are very sturdy. All the connections can easily fit in the phone through the case. It feels great in my hands. I had read that people were saying the iPhone was to small and felt cheap. Not anymore it wouldn't!

This is one of those things you find that you will remember forever. After you get this case, I would think whenever you get a phone, this would be the only case that you looked for. It cost me $50. The price kind of made my eyes extend as if in a cartoon, but once you see it and feel it, you will understand. An amazing case to cover what seems so far to be an amazing phone. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

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Rabu, 13 Maret 2013

Another fine product from Belkin

Belkin AV10096 06 6 Feet 3 5mm Coiled

Belkin AV10096 06 6 Feet 3 5mm Coiled

I've been a fan of Belkin's products for several years and this audio aux cable is no exception. It is well constructed and durable. The coiled cord means it can get stretched to the length you need without cables laying all over the place, whether across your desk or in your car. This works great in the AUX jack of my car so I can listen to music or podcasts from my iPhone through my speakers. Note that the 6 foot length spec is a tad deceiving, although entirely accurate. Were this same cable uncoiled - yes, it's exactly 6 feet long - but with the coil, you'd have to strap each end to saddle horns and make your two horses pull in a straight line to get that length out of it. A reasonable stretch from the cable without over torquing it would be more like 2 feet. The coiled option is a convenience for cars. No one needs 6 feet in a car. I have plenty of 3 and 6 foot cables for things in my car that get wrapped around the gear shift and stepped on by passengers. This cord is not as long, but a lot easier to manage in that environment.

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Selasa, 12 Maret 2013

Poineer speakers

Pioneer TS A6964R A Series 3 Way Watts

Pioneer TS A6964R A Series 3 Way Watts

These replaced the factory speakers in the dash of a 2000 Chevy S-10 p/u. They fit well in the factory location and the included trim rings allowed mounting in the factory screw holes. Connecting the new Pioneer speakers required cutting off the clips of the factory speaker wires and splicing in the wires included with the speakers. Installation was relatively simple, required no specialized tools and about an hour start to finish. The only problem encountered was the Pioneer speakers sat a little higher than the factory ones causing the factory grills to bow upward slightly... not really visably noticable just made it a little difficult to put them on. The sound quality of the Pioneers is noticably better than the factory speakers from high to low and they handle more power as well without distortion. Overall I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone wanting to upgrade factory speakers at a reasonable price.

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Senin, 11 Maret 2013

Great speakers

Pioneer TS A4674R A Series 3 Way Watts

Pioneer TS A4674R A Series 3 Way Watts

These replaced the factory speakers in the dash of a 2000 Chevy S-10 p/u. They fit well in the factory location and the included trim rings allowed mounting in the factory screw holes. Connecting the new Pioneer speakers required cutting off the clips of the factory speaker wires and splicing in the wires included with the speakers. Installation was relatively simple, required no specialized tools and about an hour start to finish. The only problem encountered was the Pioneer speakers sat a little higher than the factory ones causing the factory grills to bow upward slightly... not really visably noticable just made it a little difficult to put them on. The sound quality of the Pioneers is noticably better than the factory speakers from high to low and they handle more power as well without distortion. Overall I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone wanting to upgrade factory speakers at a reasonable price.

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Minggu, 10 Maret 2013

great

X mini XAM9 R Stereo Capsule Speaker

X mini XAM9 R Stereo Capsule Speaker

I have X-mini speakers already and they sound amazing. This one is basically a smaller version of the X-Mini Max II speakers. Don't let the size fool you, it packs such an incredible sound that you will forget they are minis. I also love the design of this product. The accordion style speaker folds up and connects at the base using magnets and it comes with a travel pouch. I have used in various occasions, lightly just to get something more than my weak laptop speakers and also heavily during parties when I want background music and it performs incredibly for both uses. It has a built in rechargeable battery that lasts a long time and it can be charged through USB. I love it because I use it on my iPod, cell phone, laptop, PSP, and iPad. The universal 3.5mm jack makes it easy to use on virtually any device. This is a great companion to any mobile electronic that has a speaker. I definitely recommend this product!

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Sabtu, 09 Maret 2013

Fit 2007 Toyota Yaris Perfectly

Toyota Aftermarket Speaker Adapter Corolla

Toyota Aftermarket Speaker Adapter Corolla

These adapters fit my 2007 Toyota Corolla perfect. I seen some reviews that say the holes are not lining up and holes need to be drilled, doesn't make sense since these plates are designed to eliminate modifications.All you need to do is look at the plate and you will see one corner is shaped differently, this corner MUST be facing down and to the right as you are looking at the speaker from inside the car as you face the back window, when you do this the holes line up PERFECTLY, I found this out by installing the 1st plate with no issues, when I went to do the second the hole didn't line up, didn't take long to figure out why, but they do fit perfectly and would tell anyone who wants to upgrade to buy these instead of hacking your car up to "MAKE THEM FIT" Cheers!!

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Jumat, 08 Maret 2013

good product for the money

Pyle Pro PSTK103 Heavy Duty Anodizing Traveling

Pyle Pro PSTK103 Heavy Duty Anodizing Traveling

I bought a set of these from Amazon's warehouse deals page with a discount because of some expected damage. They showed up in pretty good shape though to my surprise!

I was expecting some damage to the items, but hoping that between the 2 of them that i would be able to salvage enough to put together one full stand. I bought these because I needed ONLY 1 stand with good height on it for mounting my 32" LCD Hitachi Flat screen to it. I use this TV in my studio so that everyone can see what's going on when we record and work on music. I needed something that was going to be sturdy and hold the TV high enough that everyone in the studio would be able to see it all the time.

Both stands showed up in good and working condition. They go up to about 8' tall and are perfect for mounting speakers onto, although I use it to mount my TV about ceiling height which is about the same weight as my speakers if not more. They work GREAT! I'm going to add some pictures of my creation when i get around to it, give me about a month....

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Kamis, 07 Maret 2013

Great for bluetooth

Dual AMB600W Bluetooth Receiver Weatherband

Dual AMB600W Bluetooth Receiver Weatherband

Not the best looking head unit, but it worked perfectly after installation. My specific is situation is that I already had an XM music signal from my chartplotter so I needed a rear AUX input for that, which narrowed down the options some. But I also wanted a front aux input so you could plug in your music device that way, and a USB port for charging my phone. Discovered the bluetooth worked great, picked up my itunes music from iphone with no cables at all, and did a find job as a handsfree device for receiving and making phone calls. Let's you set bass and treble for each input type. The unit clearly had some features added for marine use to help prolong the life on a boat. Was inexpensive for all you got. Even has weatherband which I also tested. Installed the Alpine SPS M600 speakers and they paired well and sounded good with a little bass and treble boost. So one unit gives you: AM - FM - CD - SD Card (did not test) - my XM radio input via rear AUX jack - front AUX jack - front USB port - Weatherband radio - bluetooth streaming - bluetooth handsfree phone operation with an iphone and it seems well made.

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Rabu, 06 Maret 2013

Wow! Great speakers...

Polk Audio AA6514 A 6 5 Inch Speaker

Polk Audio AA6514 A 6 5 Inch Speaker

In short... fantastic speakers. Now the long version:

My previous vehicle ended up being "Polked Out" with their db and MM-series of speakers and subs. Wasn't by design, it just ended up that way. Over the years, i got good deals on their stuff on sale and ended up with a pretty nice little system. Well, my old car is... old, so the 19 year-old that bought a new Civic went car shopping again, 12 years and 210,000 miles later. I ended up with a 2010 Hyundai Accent GS 3-door. Unlike the Civic, which had an awful stock system, the Hundai wasn't too bad. It even came with component speakers in the doors. This isn't a revelation on modern cars, but given the Accent is on the low end of the price spectrum, i'm pretty impressed about what's in it.

I got the itch to upgrade again, so off i went speaker shopping. The Accent can swallow up to 2-5/8" of speaker (top mount depth) without running into the window glass. What makes the MM6501 really awesome is the fact it's a full 6.5" speaker, with only a 5" hole requirement to sneak the basket through. As it turns out on the Accent, the stock speakers are a bit smaller than 6.5" and the 5" hole was spot on for the Polks. The mounting flange on the Polks is larger and the holes are farther outward than stock. In my case, i had to file the holes inward a bit and still ended up putting the mounting screws in at an inward angle to get the right "bite" on the stock mounts. Not the way i normally like to put screws in, but i really didn't want to custom fab new speaker mounts. If your car has true 6.5" speakers, you'll probably be fine.

The cross-over has a 0/-3dB selector for the tweeter's "brightness." Unless you just love massive treble, go with -3db. These speakers have wonderful highs, even at the lower setting. Compared to my stock speakers, they sound fantastic. In my old Civic, i had Polk dB coaxials up front. These MM components put them to shame in both the amount of bass they're capable of delivering, but also the mids and highs you will get. Having the tweeters closer to ear level really makes a huge difference.

My EQ setting has gone from lots of bass and treble boost on the factory setup, to nearly flat with these Polks. The first couple days i had them, i thought something was wrong. I was listening to songs and hearing occasional weird noises in the background. I was listening to Tuesday's Gone by Metallica (Garage Inc album) and heard a few clicks/taps about 40 seconds into the song. At first, i thought i had a loose wire or something. I went back over and over and kept hearing it. I then went home and listened to it on my headphones. It wasn't as clear on my headphones, but darn it, it was there! I never noticed it before. I've heard this recording dozens of times and just never noticed it. These speakers bring out details beautifully, even details you may not always want to hear.

I find that recordings with good clean guitar sound just awesome. Layla (unplugged) by Clapton. Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits. It's like i've never heard them before...

Alright, enough gushing about these speakers. As you can tell, I like these speakers.... a lot. I've never heard sound this good at home or in my car before. This is truly one of those rare product purchases where my only regret is not buying them sooner. At full retail, they're worth the money. At $180 on Amazon, they're a steal.

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Selasa, 05 Maret 2013

little, but loud

Kicker 11KS46 4 ohm 2 way Speakers

Kicker 11KS46 4 ohm 2 way Speakers

Like others, I have been in Apple land for the past several years. Been using iPhone since the 3G and I got bored of my iPhone 4. As I was looking for the latest and greatest, I kept hearing a lot of buzz about the Note 2 and gave it a look. What immediately attracted me was the 5.5' screen. It's very nice, very nice indeed. For those of you accustomed to the Retina Display of the iPhone, you will notice it's not quite as crisp as the RD but it still is an impressive screen especially considering the size of it. The S-Pen takes a little while to get used to and, once you do, it can be a very useful tool unlike other smartphones that have a stylus. The specs on this live up to the hype. The quad core processor is fast and the 2GB of RAM do help out a lot. I've noticed no lag or hiccups when viewing movies or anything like that. The only time I do notice any lag is when I'm viewing my photo galleries. The processor is trying to thumbnail over 8000 pics and its reading from the SD card so it's no issue with the phone itself.

Currently, Amazon has this for $175 which is a steal. I paid $300 for mine and, even then, I feel it's totally worth it. If you can snap this phone up for almost 50% off normal price, DO IT.

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Senin, 04 Maret 2013

Excellent/Incredible phone

Samsung Galaxy Note II Android

Samsung Galaxy Note II Android

Like others, I have been in Apple land for the past several years. Been using iPhone since the 3G and I got bored of my iPhone 4. As I was looking for the latest and greatest, I kept hearing a lot of buzz about the Note 2 and gave it a look. What immediately attracted me was the 5.5' screen. It's very nice, very nice indeed. For those of you accustomed to the Retina Display of the iPhone, you will notice it's not quite as crisp as the RD but it still is an impressive screen especially considering the size of it. The S-Pen takes a little while to get used to and, once you do, it can be a very useful tool unlike other smartphones that have a stylus. The specs on this live up to the hype. The quad core processor is fast and the 2GB of RAM do help out a lot. I've noticed no lag or hiccups when viewing movies or anything like that. The only time I do notice any lag is when I'm viewing my photo galleries. The processor is trying to thumbnail over 8000 pics and its reading from the SD card so it's no issue with the phone itself.

Currently, Amazon has this for $175 which is a steal. I paid $300 for mine and, even then, I feel it's totally worth it. If you can snap this phone up for almost 50% off normal price, DO IT.

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Minggu, 03 Maret 2013

Great for the price!

Wenzel Alpine 8 Feet Dome Light

Wenzel Alpine 8 Feet Dome Light

I needed a sturdy inexpensive tent to camp in in the Nevada desert for over a week during Burning Man. This tent was perfect. It is a dome tent that held up to strong winds and sandstorms. Very well made. Very Easy setup using 3 poles and no need for directions. Strong zippers on door and windows. It came with a small gear loft "attic" that other tent companies sell as an accessory which was a nice touch. It fit me and a lot of my gear comfortably. Made for 3 but really would fit 2 with elbow room. Sturdy bottom with really no need for a ground tarp. A little to heavy for backpacking but ideal for any other kind of camping. It had an open mesh top that was not that large for ventilation which I had sewed up with white ripstop nylon to seal out the sand during sandstorms (recommended for the desert). Sealed up nicely vs the powdery fine sand. However, I did not encounter any rain with it. The rainfly just covered the mesh ventilation at the top of the tent. The seals worked great for sand but I am not sure how well it would it would be in a rainstorm, though my guess would be pretty good. I will be getting another one of these before they disappear!

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Sabtu, 02 Maret 2013

Rich sound quality

Sony Bluetooth Wireless Speaker system

Sony Bluetooth Wireless Speaker system

I like the Sony SRS-BTX 300. It is primarily a speaker set that allows the user to direct music from his smart phone, MP3 player or a tablet such as the I-Pad wirelessly (using Bluetooth) for a well amplified sound. Its twenty (20) watts of audio sound can entertain a group of people in a small setting like a standard living room. I own an elaborate entertainment system but when a few friends came over to watch baseball (instead of a concert on DVD) we spent the half hour before the game enjoying music from the I-Pad over these Sony speakers. The audio is impressive.

I received a phone call from another friend on his way while music was playing and with the push of the speakerphone button the call was directed into the speaker system for all to hear his message-he was stuck in traffic.

The SRS-BTX 300 has an internal, rechargeable battery that makes it portable and good for eight hours when fully charged. It can also be plugged into an AC outlet for use. And it is itself a charger of other devices, using a USB cable. The beautiful speaker system has a side stand which when released also exposes a number of function buttons.

The speaker system weighs about 5 pounds and comes with a carrying case. The weight is not an issue with me and that is because I suspect the technology that enables it to generate audio of this quality calls for heavy parts which will ensure longevity. Five stars for the "300".

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Jumat, 01 Maret 2013

Even better than Bose QC15s

Technica QuietPoint Noise Cancel Headphones ATH ANC9

Technica QuietPoint Noise Cancel Headphones ATH ANC9

My office is in my home. I am extraordinarily distracted by sound of all types (children playing, sirens, phones, music, trucks passing by, you name it). I also have someone on the other side of my wall who runs their TV loud all day long.

I've used other noise-cancelling headphones with some success, and sometimes just wear the type of earmuffs you would use to park a jet or run a chainsaw. These Audio-Technicas beat everything. They have three settings (#1, for example, is for the low frequency, if you're flying) and they filter out everything except nearby conversations, which are dampened down considerably. Just about zero noise comes through from the TV in the room next-door.

They are fine as audio headphones, so they're great if I want to listen to music, but I wear them just for sound-blockers too.

A single AAA battery lasts perhaps 24 hours, I would estimate; the ad says it can run for up to 40 hours. They also come with a very nice hard case.

Amazon had these at a discount, 100 bucks off, so I invested my Christmas cash gifts into them - no regrets.

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