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Ultra-affordable but lacking the power and perks of a mid- or high-level unit, the HP Pavilion a210n Desktop PC is built for folks who don't want or don't need to drop a lot of dough on state-of-the-art equipment. Distinct from the entry-level Pavilion a200n by virtue of its larger hard disk and DVD playing capabilities, the Pavilion a210n won't appease those who constantly strain their computer with processor-intensive applications or the latest 3-D games, but is otherwise a solid choice for the budget-conscious user.

At the heart of the Pavilion a210n lies a 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron processor. HP has matched this budget-conscious CPU with 256 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, an integrated Intel Extreme graphics chipset with 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) memory, and a surprisingly large 80 GB hard disk. Other data handling tools include a 3.5-inch diskette drive for older or smaller applications and backup needs, a CD-RW drive through which you can play and burn audio CDs and archive information, and a DVD-ROM drive for watching movies.

The Pavilion a210n package does not include a display or speakers, nor does it feature an IEEE 1394 FireWire port (normally used for fast data movement to and from external devices such as digital camcorders). It is equipped with a half dozen high-speed USB 2.0 ports for speedy interaction with plug and play peripherals, a two-button PS/2 scrolling mouse and a convenient HP Multimedia keyboard. Connectivity options include a low-speed 56K modem and a 10/100Base-T networking interface for high-speed e-communications.

The impressive bundled software package features such useful applications as WordPerfect Productivity Pack 2002, WordPerfect 10 and Quattro Pro 10, Intuit Quicken New Users Edition, InterVideo's WinDVD DVD player, and the Windows XP Home Edition operating system. ... Read more

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The sleek Toshiba Port�g� R200 is an ultra-thin, ultra-light notebook with all the features you need to stay productive on the go, including high-end security to protect your data.The Port�g� R200 features a low-voltage mobile processor optimized for longer battery life, helping you stay productive unplugged for up to 5 hours. The Port�g� R200 also features numerous Toshiba EasyGuard enhancements for better durability, connectivity and security. Stay connected with integrated wireless LAN and enjoy the security of both a fingerprint reader and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip. ... Read more

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The amazingly light 4.8-ounce Targus Mini USB Business Card Scanner lets you scan business cards in seconds, helping you stay organized wherever you go. Plus, whether you work on a PDA, laptop, or desktop, the Mini's USB connection provides reliable connectivity every time.

Software includes NewSoft Presto BizCard, which accurately recognizes information on business cards and stores it for easy export to MS Outlook, Outlook Express, Symantec Act!, Lotus Organizer, and other popular schedulers. The Mini is backed by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• No Need to Carry Around Multiple Business Cards, Take Them with You Electronically
• The Mini Business Card Scanner Scans Business Cards In Seconds and Keeps an Organized List of All Your Important Contact Data Wherever You Go
• Utilizes a USB Connection for a Fast and Reliable Interface to Your Notebook and Desktop Computer
• Smallest A8 Size Business Card Scanner On The Market
• Features Newsoft¿S Award-Winning Ocr Software with Its Smart Field Recognition Technology, Which Recognizes The Contact Information On Your Business Card with a High Degree of Accuracy

Reviews (1)

Junk
Product does not load easily, even if you are using xp pro, sp1. Once working only 20% of the cards entered were completely read, all the others ranged from name only to complete errors on the input. Standard cards were tested with only minimum logos. It would be faster to enter data manually.

Sorry but I would recommend attempting another product, not this one. ... Read more

Features

• Innovative and Affordable Backpack Comes with a Removable Slip Case for Notebook Storage
• Padded Slip Case Fits Standard 15 Inch Screens Up to 13 X 2 X 11 Inches
• Main Organizational Pocket Includes CD Player Compartment with Line-Out Porthole for Your Headphone Wires
• New Lightweight Design, Weighs Under 3 Lbs.
• Removable Cell Phone Case

Product Description

VAIO RB38G Minitower, Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550, 3.4GHz, with Hyper-Threading Technology, 1GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, 16X DVD+/-RW and 16X DVD Drives, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 ... Read more

Features

• Plug and Play, No Additional Software Drivers Required
• Easy Hot Plug Installation Allows You to Connect and Disconnect Without Restarting Your Computer
• Integrated Rechargeable Battery
• USB Pass-Through Connector (For Additional USB Devices)
• No AC Adapter Required

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Targus (ACC80US) Retractable Phone/Ethernet/USB ... Read more

Features

• PC and Mac compatible (no driver required)
• 1 Cat 5e Ethernet (RJ-45) cable converts via adapters to a telephone cable
• 1 USB 2.0-compatible cable with A, B, and 5-pin mini male ends connects any Targus USB device to your laptop or PC
• RJ-11 coupler turns phone cable into an phone extension cord for added length
• USB cable length: 5 feet; phone/Ethernet cable length: 6 feet

Features

• Ideal for Notebook Accessories - Room for Media, Cards, Adapters, Cords, Powertips and More
• Includes Mesh Pouch for Powertip Storage and Two Side Pockets for Quick Access to Heavily Used Accessories
• Constructed of Sturdy 420D Nylon

Reviews (1)

Great For Cables
This case is big enough to handle all of the cables that come with your notebook in such a way as to avoid damage to them or from them. I kept my AC Adaptor in the big mesh pocket and internet/usb cables in the slip pockets, as well as, a keypad a DV inverter and a usb hub. They shared pockets, but all fit. The case lid is effectively a CD/smartcard visor. You can fit quite a few in there, but I've never really trusted placing CDs in such close proximity. Great product overall for handling all that junk that always ends up going with your laptop. ... Read more

Product Description

iGo ice90 Universal Home/Office Notebook Power Adapter iGo ice90 powers and charges notebook computers from standard wall outlets and is designed to meet the needs of high-power machines - running features such as DVD-ROMs and large screens. With iGo's optional Peripheral Powering System (PPS) accessory, ice90 simultaneously powers and charges a mobile phone or handheld/PDA in addition to your notebook - supplying continual power with built in safeguards. ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with most major notebook brands including Apple, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, IBM, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, Winbook and others
• When updating your electronics, simply update your iGo power supply by purchasing a low-cost interchangeable tip to fit your new device
• Sleek industrial design
• Over voltage, temperature, and short-circuit protection
• Major safety certifications

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Acer TravelMate TM2304LCi-XPP Notebook PC Mainstream Value Notebook with Intel Celeron Processor For those who prefer an all-in-one design, the versatile TravelMate 2300 is a great value, providing all the basic computing and multimedia functions you need. ... Read more

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IBM Think Express Program ThinkPad T42 Notebook PC Windows XP Pro, 256MB DDR, 40GB HDD, Combo Drive, Integrated Fingerprint Reader Designed for highly mobile users, IBM ThinkPad T Series notebooks are the perfect balance of performance and portability. ThinkPad T Series notebooks deliver outstanding performance, full functionality and long battery life in an easily portable, thin-and-light design. The most secure notebooks available---now even better: one integrated solution out of the box. And the convenience of Your Passwords at the tip of your finger (select models).Performance features abound in highly portable ThinkPad T Series notebooks, which start at about 1" thin with a travel weight starting at 4.5 lb. Select new ThinkPad T42 models are offer larger 15"; TFT displays that are ideal for viewing spreadsheets and presentations, and are still only 1.2" thinSelect models also offer all-day computing (up to 9.5 hours with the optional ThinkPad T40 Series High Capacity Li-Ion Battery plus the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer Battery). — It's like a single tank of gas for the entire day's journey.The IBM Active Protection System, available on select models, helps safeguard your valuable data with airbag-like technology. ... Read more

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Vivendi Diablo II for Windows and Mac - Complete Product - Games - 1 User(s) Complete Product - Standard - PC, Mac

Evil Has Survived...

Vivendi Diablo II for Windows and Mac - Complete Product - Games - 1 User(s) Complete Product - Standard - PC, Mac

Evil Has Survived...

As one of five distinct character types, explore the expanded world of Diablo II, filled with all-new quests, weapons, spells, armor, monsters, and non-player characters. Journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest s, explore the expanded world of Diablo II, filled with all-new quests, weapons, spells, armor, monsters, and non-player characters. Journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Got me hooked
I swear, I havn't had a good night sleep since I got this and its not because I'm having nightmares, its because I can't take my eyes away from the screen.Complex but bang on story, good graphics for it's time, and I can't stop playing as I'm wanting to up the level for my characters.This game is sooo adicting and I'm not a RPG guy! ... Read more

Features

• Targus PAUH112U USB 1.1 Micro Swivel 4-Port Hub (Silver)
• Small, flexible 4-port USB 1.1 hub
• Perfect for travelling with your laptop
• Works with both Windows and Mac operating systems
• Foldable swivel connector provides maximum flexibility in tight spaces

Reviews (17)

Great Device
This is a great product at a great price. I bought one of these for my laptop to add to the number of USB ports available. I liked it so much, I bought another for my desktop to simply make the ports more accessible. The supplied cord is plenty long to reach the desktop on the floor and then I simply Velcro'ed the Targus to my desk to make plugging and unplugging USB devices much more convenient. The Targus works right out of the box, no install required and it works on every computer I've tried -- no problems. I must confess, the blue LED's look pretty cool too!

Absolutely COOL!
I am totally loving this little thing! Very slick design with those blue lights and the ability to put 4 different USB devices all into one super-mini hub. A must have for this price...

Does exactly what it is supposed to, at a good price
I chose this just because I wanted something cheap. I have heard bad things about some other brands overheating or having various problems, but I have been using this a few months and found no problems whatsoever.

It remains room temperature and has had no bandwidth or power problems for me. It appears to have a place to connect a power supply (not included), but that doesn't seem to be listed as a feature so I cannot guarantee it. It has two USB plugs so you can get the power from a second USB port if you need it. I have only needed one. My only complaint with the device is having that extra plug sitting around (attached to the cord), but of course that isn't a problem if you use it.

It's cheap and it works, so I recommend this item.

SImple as can be!
I just got this item after reading just some of the confusing reviews and other positive ones.

It was inexpensive and worth the buy.

Upon getting it I unplugged by Logitech webcam and plugged in the targus. I then plugged in mouse, digi camer and webcam and it worked as smooth as silk. It is most recommended!

Works great!!

Computer Hangs with Targus PA055 USB Hub
The concept is great, use one USB port on the back to connect to the Targus USB Hub, and then from there you can plug in four additional USB devices.

The problem I had with my Win98 SE machine, was when the Targus USB Hub was attached at bootup, my PC would not boot at all. Unplug the connection (either from hub itself or back of PC) and the computer boots fine. Once up, I can reconnect the USB cable to the Hub and use all connected devices, but then I have to unplug before shutdown or right before start-up which is a pain in the arse.

Hey, if you have a solution, then email me at wilkc@yahoo.com. ... Read more

Features

• RF Wireless Technology Provides a Clean, Uncluttered Workspace Free From Cables
• Optical and Digital Technology: Latest Optical Design and Digital Signal Processor Provide High Accuracy and Precision Movement
• Faster Data Input: Low-Profile Design Allows for Convenient Data Input; Ideal for Spreadsheets, Accounting and Financial Applications
• Power Supply: 4 x AAA Alkaline batteries
• Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, with 1 USB port

Product Description

The Portege R100 is the ultimate ultraportable, packing breathtaking performance into an ultra-thin, super-lightweight wireless notebook. Its unprecedented portability and Intel Centrino mobile technology maximize working freedom for highly mobile executives. ... Read more

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Whether editing your family photos, balancing your online checkbook, or listening to your digital music collection, Compaq's SR1420NX offers a versatile, strong base for your home computing needs. Focusing on affordability, the SR1420NX has room to grow with an available expansion slot, 2 available PCI slots, 5 USB ports for connecting peripherals, and the ability to add up to 2 GB of RAM. This desktop comes with an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 2.93 GHz Intel Celeron processor, dual-layer DVD-/+RW drive (which also burns CDs), and a multi-format memory card reader. For a step up in price, the SR1430NX offers a Pentium 4 processor, 160 GB hard drive, and an extra CD-ROM drive.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 80 GB hard drive (7200 RPM) is average in size when compared to other budget-minded desktop PCs. It will provide ample storage space for your family digital photos as well as a large digital audio library--but it's not quite enough for editing digital video from camcorders.
• Processor: The Intel Celeron D 340 processor might not be as sexy as a Pentium, but it still gets your work done speedily enough. It has a 2.93 GHz speed with a decently fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 256K L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
• Memory: The 512 MB of installed RAM is a good start, but you'll want to take advantage of the roomy 2 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB)for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.
• CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the SR1420NX multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds.
• Keyboard & Mouse: The SR1420NX comes with a Compaq keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the SR1420NX has two 5.25-inch external bays (one available), one external 3.5-inch bay (available) and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied), and three PCI slots (two available). It comes with a built-in floppy drive and the following external connectors:

• 5 USB 2.0 ports (1 in front, 4 in rear) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)
• 1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
• 2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Norton Internet Security 2005 (with 60 days of complimentary updates), InterMute SpySubtract Pro (with 60 days of complimentary updates), Microsoft Money 2005, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Sonic RecordNow, Apple iTunes, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, and MSN Encarta 2005.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop measures 15.35 x 7.17 x 16.54 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 30 pounds.

What's in the Box
The Presario SR1420NX desktop PC comes with a power cord, keyboard, and scroller mouse. It is backed by a one-year warranty for parts and labor from date of purchase, and it includes 90 days of toll-free software technical assistance. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Ease of use is finally affordable
I'm used both Wintel and Mac my whole life, I always kept a PC around because for basic stuff because they are soo cheap and the mac around for my high end work.

I finally ditched that idea with the new emac.

don't let the Mhz fool you, 1.25Ghz G4 is a fast machine, certainly faster than any Celeron at *any* Mhz. The addition of the 512kb backside cache, better video card and hack to allow video spanning makes the new $799.99 emac a great first computer or 2nd addition to the family. It's all-in-one but the USB 2.0, Firewire 400 and up to 1GB of memory will keep you busy adding accessories to entend it's use for years to come.

Just TRY getting him off it!
My 10-year-old, that is, off the eMac, which sits alongside a Windows PC.

Recently, my household has undergone a revolution, a computer revolution. This spring, I realized that I had not purchased a new computer for myself since the 80s (!). Oh, we had (and still have) plenty of computers around, as I work with and on them, but I had purchased none of them for myself.

It was time. Though I have more than 20 years of experience, professional and personal, in the PC world, I changed religions and bought Apple computers, one iBook and one eMac, and of course related products.

The iBook came first; happy with that, I started looking seriously at iMacs and eMacs. The iMac is a beautiful machine, but the eMac, configured as I would want the iMac to be, was $750 less, and there's a lot this single mom can do with $750. I love great and beautiful design, but in this case, I loved that $750 more, so decided on the eMac over the iMac.

I ordered the eMac with 1 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, SuperDrive, and an AirPort Extreme card. I also got AppleCare for the eMac. As the product information above mentions, set up was easy: unpack, plug in, turn on.

My 10-year-old son was skeptical at first, as he is well-versed with all flavors of Windows. It took him about 30 seconds to come around, when he saw that he could surf the Web on the eMac while I surfed on the iBook, thanks to the AirPort Extreme network in the house. If that hadn't convinced him, other opportunities abounded.

The eMac comes nicely configured with all the software one would need straight off: AppleWorks for word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing and painting, and database functions, Quicken for personal finance, Apple's Safari browser (with Microsoft's IE also available), an email package, encyclopedia, games, and iLife, Apple's suite of software for photos, movies, music, and more.

One big hit, for at least two days, was the speech recognition software which comes with the eMac. Like other programs on the eMac, the included chess game can be controlled with voice commands; this is fun to play with, but has not become the method of choice over these weeks we've had the eMac. (You can tell the computer "Tell me a joke" to have it tell you a knock-knock joke, but the performance of the speech recognition software is pretty spotty. Still, a cute diversion!)

Another big (and continuing) hit is iMovie. With some of that $750 I saved getting the eMac instead of the iMac, I bought a digital video camera. iMovie is totally slick; I plug the camera into the firewire port, and iMovie takes over, allowing me to control the camera for rewinding, forwarding, and playback. Pulling the information from the camera into the computer is a snap: click "Play" and "Capture," and that's it. Each clip from the camera is pulled into iMovie as an individual clip, the software watching the timestamp to detect when you stopped shooting one clip and started shooting another.

iMovie lets you sequence the clips, add photos, music and other sounds, text (including titles and credits), transition from one clip to another in a variety of ways, and add effects such as rain and fog to clips... as I said, totally slick. With Brood X cicadas abounding a few weeks ago, my tall child shot and edited a short documentary about them in just a couple of hours, complete with sound effects, music, interesting transitions between clips, titles, and credits.

With iDVD part of iLife and a SuperDrive on the eMac, another choice for distributing your work is available. iDVD lets you combine movies, iPhoto slide shows, music, and other files into one cool DVD. It comes with a number of templates to give your final DVD a very professional look; you WILL amaze friends and family with your final product, even with just a slide show of still photos (set to music, of course!). iPhoto and iDVD are *that* cool.

One thing which the eMac (and iBook) did not come with that would have been useful is a Web page development tool. It's possible to create a Web page with AppleWorks, but a simple WYSIWYG tool, such as that the Mozilla browser comes with (Composer), would have been a nice addition. (This may well be available with .Mac, which I did not spring for.) With Mozilla a free download, this omission was readily corrected.

Another recommended addition, especially for those making the move from Windows to PC, is the book "Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Panther Edition." We've used it a lot as we've explored the eMac and its software.

In the weeks we've had the eMac, it has become the computer of choice. Though the Windows PC right next to it on the desk has tons of software on it, including lots (and lots) of kid-friendly games and standard productivity tools, it just cannot hold a candle to the software that came with the eMac.

Good thing I have an iBook so I don't need to tell the tot to shove over and let me have my turn at the eMac.... more than once or twice a day, anyway.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants a fast, useful, well-engineered computer at a very reasonable price.

A great machine for the price.
I just bought this to replace an aging iMac and what a great computer. At hundreds less than the iMac, this is a Mac that everyone can love...and at 800 bucks you're not going to bust the bank to get it. The perfect machine for the home user, this machine is a great box at a really competative price. One suggestion, upgrade the ram...you won't regret the extra cost and the performance difference is amazing.

Faster but still very user friendly computer.
A recent user survey in PC magazine identified Apple computers as the most reliable and easiest to use computers currently available. Yes, most people use Windows-based PCs, but do you want to be just another member of the PC herd -- with all of the problems and frustrations presented by Windows-based PCs -- or are you looking for a computer which is user friendly and seldom crashes? If ease of use and reliability are more important to you than being one of the crowd, please seriously consider buying an Apple. The eMac is Apple's least expensive computer, so it's a terrific way to enter the user friendly world of Apple computers at a very reasonable price. Furthermore, this new eMac is a very fast computer; faster than the previous eMac because it now uses a 1.25 GHz G4 processor which is equivalent in processor speed to a 2.4 GHz Pentium 4. If you're looking for a fast, easy to use computer and are willing to try something off the beaten path, you'll love this new eMac.

suits anyone!
This computer is simply amazing for its price. Mac OS X Panther and iLife '04 make it worth maybe three hundred dollars more than sells for. It's much more for your money than a PC. The 1.25 GHz G4 model has been benchmarked and is comparative in speed to a 2.4 GHz Pentium 4. ... Read more

Features

• Works in cars, boat, RVs, or planes
• Provides up to 120 watts of power and allows you to power and/or charge a variety of electronic devices, including notebook computers
• Includes tips designed to work with Compaq, HP, Sony, Toshiba, IBM, Dell, Gateway, and others
• With purchase of additional Targus tips (sold separately), the device can power mobile phones, PDAs, cameras, and CD/DVD players
• At just 5.6 ounces, this adapter is the lightest travel power adapter available

Reviews (4)

Excellent for Transcontinental Flights
I was taking a flight one day from Los Angeles to D.C. when I noticed that a person in front of me seemed to have 'plugged in' his laptop while on the plane. I asked him how he did that and he pointed out to me that most planes have a power adapter under most seats (usually the first half of the plane only though) and that he had purchased a Targus Auto/Air Power Adapter.

As soon as I landed I went to my local computer store and indeed found this product. I purchased it immediately (I admit I paid more than what Amazon is selling for, though) and used it on my flight back from DC. It was so nice to be able to watch two full length DVDs versus getting through only 90% of one DVD before the battery went dead. Best of all, I don't have to hunt around the airport anymore for an AC plug because as I watch my DVDs on the plane the Targus Auto/Air power adapter charges my laptop for me.

I have a son that was born in July of 2003 (around a year old at the time of this writing) and so the only DVDs I watch anymore are when I go on business trips. It is actually pretty relaxing to fly now that I have this power adapter. I just plug in my laptop, put on my headphones and I am in my own little world (until the flight attendant finally comes by to 'put my seat in the full and upright position').

Thanks Targus for such a simple but useful product.

Defective
I bought one worked for 5 hours. Returned it for another. That worked for a day or so. Crappy, crappy, crappy.

stick with oem products
failed after a few months use with my toshiba centrino laptop. targus would not honor warranty because they claimed that the power adapter was not meant to be used with my particular model. can't think of a a more bogus explanation for poor quality.

do yourself a favor and avoid this pricey paperweight. stick with oem equipment

Great - when it works. 2 failed units in 3 months
I am writing to warn potential buyers of this unit.

I purchased the targus PAPWR300U for a 3 week business trip overseas. Half way through the trip the AC portion of the adapter failed leaving me without power for my notebook for the remainder of my trip. Upon returning home I exchanged the unit.

Three months later, while on another business trip, I plugged in the replacement unit to find that it too had failed. Only the AC portion of the units fail. The DC section continues to work.

I sure do love it when it works but I'd never waste my company's money on it again. ... Read more