Sony MHCGX99 Mini Hi-Fi Component System with 3-Disc CD Changer and Powered Subwoofer Review

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(More customer reviews)Radio has good channel separation and good sound on FM. I use it in my office.

Things I liked:
It has super power (enough to run you out of the room).
The remote is easy to use
Plays MP3 on the cd player
Price was fair for the sound quality.

Some of the things I wish it had but doesn't:
1. More inputs, there is only one mini-plug input. I have a tape deck, and stream from my computer but there is no input for the tape machine.

2. Tuneable EQ...Equalizer is pre-configured for five or so different options. There's no way to tweak it further. I wish there was a way I could add more highs.

3. Sub woofer doesn't turn off when the unit is off. It's plugged into a different outlet and stays on all the time.

I listen to this every day in the office and it's great for that purpose.

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Sony Mini HiFi Component System w/ Supplied Subwoofer

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Kensington K72318US SlimBlade Notebook Set with Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Graphite) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a beautiful keyboard. After looking at piles of keyboards and buying and trying 3 others for my new computer set-up, this one's a keeper.

I prefer keyboards that are more like a laptop with short keystroke travel and very smooth, quiet functioning. I also like compact keyboards without a number pad or lots of extra keys and dials and whatnot. Just the keypad for me, please.

This keyboard is all that - plus it is just a beautiful piece of equipment. Solid and weighty while being extremely thin and trim. I wasn't expecting the weightyness part as most keyboards are now light as a feather, but now that I have it, I like it. Keeps the keyboard from moving and I think probably helps to keep it quiet.

One thing I would note is that the keyboard is compact, even more compact than my previous wired Kensington keyboard, and it might be a bit too tight for someone with quite large hands. I have pretty normal sized hands and it fits fine.

And also I am not using the mouse, so can't really comment on that at all. I am extremely happy with my Logitech MX 1100 (which took about 5 tries to get right) and won't be abandoning it anytime soon.

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Designed to fit your lifestyle, whether you are on the road or at your workspacee. This ultra-thin profile set contains a wireless keyboard, and laser mouse. Multiple layers of functionality in a slim, sleek design. Works great for right-handed or left-handed users. In Graphite.

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Sharp EL-1750V Portable Printing Color Calculator with Clock and Calendar Review

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(More customer reviews)This Sharp EL-1750P is a pretty great printing calculator for the price.I needed one for my new job and didn't want to spend a lot, so this is what I got.The only thing that I didn't like about this calculator is that to subract one number from another, you have to press the number, then the plus sign, then the other number, then the minus sign.I don't know if this is how all of these types of calculators are or not, since this is the only one like this that I have ever used... but pressing the addition symbol to subract seemed a little weird to me.I am used to it now, but I tend to get frustrated using a regular calculator at home that actually adds everything when you hit the addition sign!Other than that, I am satisfied with the 18.99 I spent on it.

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This two color printing calculator has all the basic business features, including a large, easy to read 12-digit LCD and printing in both red and black at up to 1.55 lines per second. The EL1750P uses standard size paper rolls and comes with a sturdy metal paper holder.
The EL1750P features built-in tax and markup calculations, 4 key memory, floating or fixed decimal functions, and more. It is AC/DC powered (AC adapter included), with four AA batteries (optional) to provide back up in case of power outages.
What's in the Box
Sharp EL1750P calculator, AC adapter, heavy duty metal paper holder, paper roll, instructions, warranty information

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Samsung Sleek Slim Simple Silent 17 ppm Personal Laser Printer (ML-1630) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're tired of beige or gray cheap-looking plastic printers, you'll love this shiny new offering from Samsung.

Very low profile and paper comes out the front so you can stack items on top of it during use.

Samsung doesn't offer a higher capacity toner cartridge but you can get one from checksnet that prints more pages and can be used for making checks.

Excellent print quality & quietest printer I've ever owned.

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The easy-to-use Samsung ML-1630 monochrome laser printer delivers high-quality professional print jobs in as little as 15 seconds. Compact, quiet, and portable, this sleek printer is perfect for handling business or personal projects. The ML-1630 features a fast page per minute print time, low noise emission, and an award-winning, energy-saving design.
The Samsung ML-1630 Monochrome Laser Printer offers:

Low noise emission (45 dB).
Slim, chic desktop footprint.
Simple, one-button functionality.
Award-winning, Energy Star-compliant design.

100-sheet, semi-automatic paper tray opens with the press of a button.

The ML-1630 gets the job done fast at 16-17 ppm. View larger.
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With the push of a button, the sophisticated ML-1630 monochrome laser printer goes from Sleep Mode to printing in less than 15 seconds. Printing at 16 to 17 pages per minute means you won't waste valuable time waiting for lengthy printing jobs again. The printer also prints at a crisp 1200 X 600 dpi resolution and has 8 MB of memory. And weighing in at a mere 14.1 pounds, the ML-1630 is not only sleek and functional, but highly portable as well.
Conserve Valuable Desktop Space
Easy on the eyes with its chic black finish and cool sapphire LED lights, the ML-1630 is a polished centerpiece for any desktop. It measures a compact 13.1-by-14.8-by-4.7-inches, so it frees up valuable desk space without sacrificing efficiency. The highly evolved design of this Samsung laser printer turns on to full functionality with the gentle touch of the printer's touch-sensor buttons, and the printer features a 100-sheet, semi-automatic paper tray and an easy-to-access toner compartment.
This monochrome laser printer operates at less than 45 decibels of sound while printing. To put this in perspective, an average library operates at 40 decibels. In other words, this people-friendly printer was designed to serve you with pleasure, not annoy you with noise. With the ML-1630, your work space just got a lot more productive and a lot quieter.
Award-Winning and Energy Star Compliant
For added peace of mind this machine is Energy Star compliant, which means it helps save the environment while saving you money. (Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency).
In addition, the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards honored the Samsung ML-1630 in 2007 for its innovative and efficient design. Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize the most innovative consumer electronics products in the industry's hottest product categories, and has become a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology.

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ASUS Wireless Eee Keyboard and Mouse Set - White Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased this keyboard and mouse set for my pc laptop. I connect the computer to my television, so I needed good range. It doesn't make mention of this in the specs above, but 10m (30ft) is the range as specified in the manual, and it does so.

Very responsive devices. Elegantly designed, these items look great in my living room when I leave them on my coffee table. I do web design, and I find this easy to use and feature rich enough for my needs. OH! and it also works with my Mac, which is also not specified above. I'm assuming Mac support is not guaranteed, but it was an added bonus. Comes with installation CD, but I didn't need to use it. I love my new keyboard/mouse combo... very pleased.

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Say goodbye to your tangled mess of wires with ASUS' Eee Keyboard and Mouse set. It features a wireless USB 2.0 for a hassle-free plug-and-play setup, so you can forget about rolling up wires around your peripherals. ASUS design engineers placed an emphasis on user ergonomics during the design phase, resulting in a chiclet keyboard and a contoured mouse that fits snugly in the palm of either hand. Available in Glacier White or Starry Black, the Eee Keyboard features a high gloss finish to complement its slim and compact design. Add a touch of elegance and style to your desktop with the ASUS Eee Keyboard and Mouse set. Accessories

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Kensington Ci70 Wired Keyboard with USB Ports, Mini-USB Connector (K64396US) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a pretty fast typist but the one thing I kept hearing while I was typing at home was "Why are you typing so loudly?" Hey, it wasn't me, it was just the keyboard responding to my fingers flying over the keys. I've always, for the most part, used an Apple keyboard hooked up to my Macs. You know, the big, almost sounds like a typewriter, keyboards.

Now when I purchased and started to use my new MacBook in January, there were no longer any complaints of my banging the keyboard to death. Why, maybe because of the change in the keyboard style from the larger keys to the shorter, chicklet-like, keys on the MacBook. So when the chance came around to get a new Kensington Keyboard, with added USB ports, for my regular desktop Mac, I couldn't resist.

Kensington's new Ci70 keyboard (wired) provides the user with a smaller footprint than most of the other keyboards. The keyboard has been reduced in size by 35% and presents a lower and much more laptop-like keyboard for the user. The keyboard is very lightweight, comes only in black and typing is easy and enjoyable. One thing you have got to know from the start, Kensington decided that one model fits all, so the keyboard also has Window keys (or to a PC user, it has Mac keys) and it has also been tweaked to prevent any wasted space. If you take a look at the picture below, you'll get a good idea of what I'm talking about in regards to there not being an inch of wasted space.



Here's the other interesting point of Kensington's Ci70 keyboard... they've added USB ports to the keyboard. I know, even Apple has USB ports on their keyboards. But Kensington's keyboard, besides the two standard USB ports (one on top, one on the back) also has a mini-USB cable that hides on the top of the keyboard under a sliding cover that permits a digital camera user to hook up directly to the keyboard without having to go searching for their USB cable to hook up and download pictures. Kensington has put the cable right up on top for you to hook up, download, disconnect and then continue with whatever you were typing.

Under the same sliding cover, you will also find five control buttons that, from left to right, permit one to open up their CD/DVD drive, conduct a search of their Mac, open up the default email program, open up the default web browser, and finally, open up iTunes, or whatever your default music app is. Speaking of iTunes, Kensington also has five controls on the right side of the keyboard, right above the number pad, allowing you to start/pause your music app, move up and down your playlist and finally, raise or lower your volume.
As you can see above, the keyboard presents a very low profile. There are two small feet on the back of the keyboard to raise up the board, but it will no be well off the desk. However, I found it very easy to get used to and it did not present a problem at all.

Using the keyboard is great, it produces very little key noise. (scissor-key mechanism) Once you get used to the compressed keyboard, you'll really enjoy it. The one thing that threw me for a loop was the fact that there is no Caps Lock indicator. I thought maybe I had a bad keyboard so I checked. It seems the caps lock function was intentionally left out in the keyboard's design of a 35% smaller footprint. Once you get by that, unless you're typing in a password and you've inadvertently now gone into Upper case and you can't access what you need, it's okay and not a big deal. Hooking up a camera to the mini-USB cable is fast and simple, just be aware it's only five inches long so it will be close to your keyboard or on the top portion. I encountered no problems with syncing my iPod to my Mac. All in all, a great little keyboard.

So to review:
Pro: Easy to use, Mac/PC compatible, low profile, reduced size, provides 2 USB ports and one mini-USB cable. Looks good. Keyboard size: L 16.0" x W 7.0" x H 0.25"-1"
Cons: The only problem that I had with the keyboard was the lack of a Caps Lock indicator. (You'll adjust to it)

Warranty: Kensington 5-Year Warranty and free technical support.

Highly recommended!
My Mac rating: 4 out of 5

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The keyboard with connections!The Kensington Ci70 Keyboard has two built-in USB 2.0 ports and a mini-USB connector to help you sync your digital photos, videos and music. The sleek, low-profile design fits into your life while also optimizing your space.Subtleupgrades make all the difference, including soft-touch keys that offer a crisp, responsive touch for added comfort, and a sliding door that offers a nice, finished look. PC and Mac Compatible. In Black.

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Targus 7-Port USB 2.0 Desktop Hub with Audio Pass-Through ACH81US (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I personally tested 8 different 7 port usb hubs for use in
a computer science testbed and this is the only one that
actually behaves properly according to the USB specs
in terms of supplying power from the external transformer.
All the others drew too much current from the USB cable,
didn't communicate properly with our devices or stopped working after a few months.The testbed has been running
for a few years and these hubs have been working great.
I use them myself also.I highly recommend them.

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The Targus Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub allows you to simultaneously connect up to 7 USB devices such as mice, keyboards, memory drives, MP3 players, printers and more. With its unique audio pass-through ports feature, the hub also allows you to conveniently connect headphones, speakers and a microphone without having to reach behind your computer every time. For added convenience, this hub is designed to stand in either a vertical or horizontal position for easy accessibility. The two high-power "Always On" ports provide twice the power as standard USB ports and remain powered even when power to your desktop is shut down, a unique feature for charging any USB peripherals.

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ViewSonic VOT530_BJEB60 PC Mini Desktop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little Small Form Factor PC based on the AOpen MP45. Essentially it has the guts of a entry/mid-level laptop. Intel T6600 2.2GHZ Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD (2.5" 5400rpm WD Scorpio Blue), built-in Wi-Fi, Win 7 Home Premium 32-bit and a DVD burner in a box the same size as a Mac Mini, only cheaper. Much cheaper if you consider the cost of adding Windows and Parallels to the Mac Mini.

It's virtually silent unless you're doing any serious work, then the fan kicks on and it is audible, but still very quiet. It's very eco-friendly and only draws 50-60 watts of power. It comes with minimal bloatware, and the included stuff (Acronis True Image Home Edition) is actually useful.

It's very easy to upgrade, too. The top comes right off and by removing 4 screws you can add a 2nd chip of 2GB 200-pin DDR2-6400 and bring it up to 4GB. Remove 4 more screws and you can change to a SSD or maybe a bigger 7200rpm 2.5" drive (I'm going to a 500GB Seagate Momentus XT). You could exchange the CPU for an Intel T9300 or T9500, but I imagine that would be of minimal use considering the cost.

On a side note, I did run into a problem with one of the video settings in the BIOS under "Advanced Chipset Features". Make sure PAVP Mode is always set to "PAVP-Lite" or you will have some issues such as YouTube videos not playing, etc. It was set correctly out of the box, but of course I had to mess with it. I did set "Total GFX Memory" to "MAX" after going up to 4GB of RAM and that worked fine.

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The VOT530 is built with the latest Windows 7 operating system and Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It is perfect for setting up an entertainment hub, surfing the web, or for home office computing. The integrated DVD-RW drive allows you to playback pre recorded content or download it from the web. 6 USB 2.0 Ports allow easy accessory attachments. The eco-friendly design uses up to 45% less energy consumption than standard PC's. ViewSonic PC Mini's are the smart choice to work, play and connect to the digital content of your choice.

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