Features

• Stores and organizes business cards electronically
• Produces 3-4 second color and 2-second monochrome scans
• Includes software to search and manage card storage
• Weighs just 8 ounces
• Includes detachable USB 2.0 cable

Features

• Scans text and graphics at up to 200 x 200 dpi
• Scan text and images up to 8 inches wide and 36 inches long
• Dual-roller guiding system for smoother scans
• 2 MB of flash memory; automatic USB-powered battery charging system
• Windows compatible; USB interface, cable included

Amazon.com

The DWL-122 plugs right into the USB port of your Windows or Mac laptop, desktop, or other wireless-enabled device so you can receive data from wireless transmitters such as network routers or Wi-Fi signals at rates up to 11Mbps.

This adaptor also includes a standard USB extension cable so the device can be moved about to achieve the optimal wireless signal reception, whether you're at your desk or Wi-Fi enabled airport terminal or coffee shop.

The DWL-122 also includes 64 or 128-bit WEP encryption for the security of your wireless transmissions, and is a plug-and-play device that can automatically connect to other D-Link wireless products as soon as it's active. ... Read more

Reviews (56)

Mac Wireless (somewhat) quickly.
Well, I finally bit the bullet and decided to see if I could make our house wireless. I purchased the D-link wireless router and this USB wireless adaptor and had everything installed and hooked up within an hour.

First the bad: I am using a Mac PowerBook and the drivers and software were not as easy as previous plug-and-play items. At first, I could not get a consistent connection after reboot. I would have to go back into my network settings and fiddle with them for a good 5 minutes until the computer finally connected. I think the problem is because I had the wireless adaptor plugged in at all times. If I plug the adaptor in right before I need the internet...everything works fine.

Now the good news. It works. And works very well. I have a 3 story house and the router is on the third floor in my office. The connection on the bottom floor is about 50%+ signal strength--pretty impressive. I cannot get a connection outdoors, but that may be due to the fact that I am in an all brick home with lots of electrical wires outside.

I was looking for a solution that would allow my wife to work downstairs wirelessly. Since she is not a big computer geek, the solution had to be very easy, simply to use, and require nothing more than opening the laptop and start working. This product certainly fit the bill.

I would have no problem recommending this device, particularly since the price point is very attractive. As a Mac user, it is refreshing to have a company that supports the platform; one more reason to purchase this item.

Disappointing performance on my Mac
I bought this mostly because I could use it on my G3 laptop (running 10.2.6) or my PC desktop. However, after a couple days of using it I'm not at all impressed. It doesn't hold a connection on the laptop, makes my system unstable (freezes and kernel panics), doesn't work after the laptop wakes up from sleep, can't be unplugged (kernel panic)... I have to reboot my computer every half-hour or so because the connection just suddenly goes away.

I downloaded the latest (beta) drivers from the D-link website, so an outdated driver isn't the problem.

Lost patience and peace of mind(again!)
D-Link DWL-122

I've recently bought the D-link 802.11b wireless router for my home and installed the router(in DHCP mode) in minutes. I've connected my Sony VAIO with no hassles.

My Compaq desktop (Windows 2000) desktop doesn't have the wireless capability and I bought the new D-link (DWL-122) Wireless USB adaptor. I preferred the D-Link adaptor over the Netgear USB adaptor because the same company products may work fine. Unfortunately, it doesn't. I put the installation CD and the Installation application popped up and clicked the Install button. Then I got an error message from Windows Installer and obviously the Microsoft error message doesn't help anyway. So I reinstalled the Windows installer and the installation application did run.

Then I plugged the USB adaptor and the hardware has been recognized by the system and I configured the USB adaptor and the signal strength was around 70%. That was awesome? huh!, apparently not. I have to restart my computer to get the IP Address configured and everything seems good finally. Then I started browsing yahoo, amazon, bbc.co.uk sites. After couple of minutes, the browser started hanging(for more than a minute) and still the signal strength around 70% in my adaptor. The Router is just 30 feet away from my desktop.

The USB adaptor is consistently failing to connect to the router at regular intervals and sometimes it doesn't connect at all.

Finally I've lost my patience and returned the product.

Works GREAT with Toshiba SD-H400 Tivo/DVD player!
Bougth this for $20 (after MIR) from a local office supply store. Connected to the Toshiba SD-H400 using the supplied cable. DVR detected it immediately, prompted for a firmware/ driver upgrade. Once that was done, I configured the SSID and 128-bit WEP encryption key. Added its MAC to DLink DI-614+ router's MAC filter list. BINGO! I could download program content in a few seconds that used to take several minutes over dial up. Connection speed and signal strength is reasonably good.

Have not tried with a desktop/laptop. So, no experience on that front. If you want an USB WiFi adapter for Toshiba sd-h400, don't look any further.

Worst working device I have ever bought
Ok, bought this installed on a mac running Panther, freezes OS every 5 min, downloaded updated drivers which claim fixes this and the 20 other problems, does not fix jack. The usb adaptor gets extremly hot which is strange because it is only running off of a low voltage and drains my ibook battery extremly fast. I was going to contact D-link about this but after a quick search I discovered alot of sites devoted to how poor this product is. Ps I also installed it on my pc running xp and it did not freeze but gave me the wep key error and kept loosing its connection even though my router is 6 inches away from my pc. ... Read more

Features

• 12 languages: Translations to and from Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish
• Large, 3-line display
• Instantly access more than 400,000 words and phrases including 317,000 inflections
• Currency/Metric Converter and Local/World Clock
• Advanced spell correction

Reviews (5)

bad, can't find simple words
Even the most basic functions range from difficult to impossible. The translator can't find basic words. Seems like a great idea, but is pretty much a waste of money.

broke in 2 hrs!
While it worked, it seemed pretty good, I started playing hangman and after that it went crazy- letters wouldn't delete and would keep adding more instead of deleting. I found many useful phrases-that is why I am giving it 2 stars, I will try another one for this reason, so let's see if this one works.

Will Use in Hungary and the Czech Republic
As Diane and I are about to visit Austria, Hungary and Czech Republic, this translater should be just the ticket. If only it pronounced the translations! I would have appreciated a better-written set of instructions - once I figured out on my own just how to work the Currency Converter, it was fine and very simple, but the instructions seemed to make it more difficult that it really was. Also, a very handsomely designed translator at a great price.

Franklin TG 450-insufficient
Unfortunately, you can't find even some easy words though you can find some advanced words sometimes.It's interesting. I entered 10 normal words and unfortunately it couldn't find all of them but half of it.The possibility to find the word is around 50%.So, it's not so useful for a researcher.You have to look up half of the words again sometimes.
But, for travel purposes and some daily phrases it's ok.and 12 language feature is great. I wish this product contained more words.

insufficient
Unfortunately, you can't find even some easy words though you can find some advanced words sometimes.It's interesting. I entered 10 normal words and unfortunately it couldn't find all of them but half of them.The possibility to find the word is around 60%.So, it's not so useful for a researcher.You have to look up half of the words again sometimes.
But, for travel purposes and some daily phrases it's ok.and 12 language feature is great. I wish this product contained more words. ... Read more

Features

• Full Contents from Best Selling Books
• Calculator and Spell Checker
• Metric/ Currency Converter
• Enchanced Search Function- Quick View
• Enchanced Search Function -Super Jump

Features

• Designed by ergonomic experts for your comfort
• Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Tilt Wheel Technology makes scrolling easier, smoother, and faster than ever
• Wireless – no mouse cord or recharging station!
• 5 Programmable Buttons;All five buttons, including the wheel button, are easy to reassign
• Application switching – easily move between open windows by pushing down on the scroll wheel.

Reviews (23)

Very smooth
This is the best mouse I've used (and I've used many - ever since getting a special preview of the original one in the 1970's). It is very smooth, both in moving the cursor manually, and with scrolling using the wheel. The main buttons are also more smooth and precise than in earlier products.

A few comments on previous comments:
- You have to install the software, or the mouse will not work properly. This may be worth noting for those with laptops who want keep their touchpad software. With the software installed, I do not get the described lag or any sort of evidence of the mouse not working instantly - even when waking up the computer.
- The customer from Germany appears to have the wrong page, since this mouse has not been available for a year. So he must have the 1.0 version, and thus has not experienced the greater battery life that 2.0 owners have. A wireless mouse like this one with long battery life is better than a rechargeable one, because you have the mouse available 24 hours a day.
- The reviewer from Illinois seems to be holding the mouse too far forward, as the peak should not be under the palm at all. The mouse should be held loosely - this is one of the ergonomic benefits. And I feel that the smooth scroll wheel is a significant improvement over the clicking one - however, it seems clear that some people are very set in their ways.

The mouse seems very suited to use in IE6 browser, and this is probably the majority of my PC use. The scroll wheel seems to naturally work very well in every app I've tried, including the tilt wheel. (Note that I am using this product under Windows XP). The wheel software has the nice feature of working wherever the mouse pointer has focus - a very useful refinement. The new default setting for the wheel button of "switch apps" seems to indeed be the most useful possibility, and thus I don't miss the larger number of button setting possibilities found in previous versions of software.

It's now "hip" to never give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt, and as a result many people continue to use Windows 98 - even though Windows XP has virtually none of the classic problems of earlier Windows - I can run it for weeks without rebooting. Similarly, few people seem to be trying this new mouse product, considering that this page has only 8 reviews, while mediocre B-movies get 200 reviews... well, more fool they.

Tilt Wheel, cruise, ac....
This mouse is smooth. I enjoy the new shape and contours as I have a large hand for most men my size. However, other men in the office of average size find the new shape pleasing. The non-ratcheting action on the scrollwheel will decrease risk of carpel-tunnel, but it might be a bit touchy for sensitive users (if you like to use the 3rd button click). The wireless technology works great. The connection never fails, 6' range is more than enough and battery life seems fine. I was surprised to find that it takes AAs and not some crazy custom battery. Only complaint is in the software - you cannot set up program specific button settings like the old intellimouse. But I am sure this will be fixed in a matter of time? Finally the array of new colors fully completes the office desktop ensemble. Happy driving!

Caution left-handed users
This mouse is not so ergonomic for left handed users. The two "thumb" buttons are not on the thumb side for lefties and the shape of the mouse is not as comfortable. If you are right-handed the mouse is nice.

NO CHARGER AND NOT RESPONSIVE ENOUGH
In short get the LOGITECH MX 700 instead. Superior in comfort, performance and battery life irrelevant because of built in charger (hello Microsoft). I'm so happy I switched.

Not as good as one might think
I've been a user of the original (and then 3.0) version of the wired Intellimouse Explorer products and have been completely satisfied with them. Best I've ever used. I was looking forward to using the wireless version.

However there are more disadvantages to this version than the wired ones. They include:

1) The Intellipoint software (v5) this ships with does not allow for full customization of the buttons. For the work I do, this is essential. What's the point of having 5 buttons if the customizations are basically limited to Internet Explorer or Word commands?

BTW, for the more technical users...you can load Intellipoint 4.12 and get the program-specific customizations working, but the two thumb buttons are not customizable, plus the tilt wheel is disabled.

2) For those who need to middle click often *will* become very frustrated. It seems that MS may have gotten quite a few complaints regarding accidental clicking the middle button while scrolling. Therefore if you want to click, you must make sure you do not move the scroll wheel at all. This is not easy to do. I'd say my success rate at deliberately clicking and dragging the middle mouse button is 1 in 4. That's a lot of wasted clicks and movements.
3) The tension on the middle mouse button is very high. It's really straining my finger, probably in combination with #2 above.

Otherwise, it feels pretty sturdy. I like the precision and the freedom of this wireless mouse. But that's about it.

It is perfect for people who want a 5-button mouse... but don't *use* the extra buttons. For serious users who need customizations and the middle mouse button, stick with the wired versions. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Epson's Stylus Photo 1280S is a large format, photo-quality printer perfect for a wide variety of professional and home uses. With a high 2,880 x 720 dpi resolution, six-color ink palette, and Epson's Micro Piezo inkjet technology, the 1280S produces exceptionally crisp and detailed prints. This printer also offers BorderFree printing--the image goes right to the edge of the paper.

Supported photo sizes include 4-by-6, 5-by-7, 8-by-10, letter, 11-by-14, and 13-by-19 inches. A wide variety of paper types are also supported, including photo papers, roll papers (with included roll paper holder), inkjet transparencies, self-adhesive sheets, greeting cards, banner paper, labels, and envelopes. Media sizes range from 3-by-5 cards up to large-format 13-by-44-inch posters. Epson claims that when stored under normal conditions, images are water and light resistant for up to 25 years.

Compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, the 1280S's software bundle comes with both Epson's Film Factory and Adobe's Photoshop Elements 2.0 to help users get the best possible prints. Epson also provides a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 inkjet printer, one black ink cartridge (T007201), one color ink cartridge (T009201), roll paper holder accessory, printer documentation, Epson Software Film Factory, PRINT Image Matching Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0; cable not included ... Read more

Features

• 6-color photo ink system
• True borderless photo printing in 6 popular sizes
• 2,880 x 720 dpi maximum resolution
• 4-picoliter variable-sized ink droplets for fine detail
• USB and parallel interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (21)

One of the best Photo Printers Available
I've read all the prior reviews with interest. I bought my 1280 over a year ago based on reviews on several well known and trusted Digital Photography sites. I have been very pleased with the output of this printer. Yes, the printer takes more work to get a really GOOD print then the HPs. But then I have the HP printers also and they do not measure to pure quality of print. Yes, the ink cartridges are small and do not last long if you print alot of 8x10, 13x19 like I do. But, for 250 bucks you can buy a CIS (continual inking system) that pays for itself in 3 months. Yes, the Epson ink will jam the heads IF you do not use the printer at least once every few days. Again, the printer is for PHOTOGRAPHS, not text, not the occasional print job and certainly not the occasional picture. This printer is for the professional or serious amateur photographer. I have seen alot of prints from other printers and even with the flaws, this printer is the best. I wish a few things. Epson would update the drivers more often. The supplied software is marginally usable and they ding you 30 bucks for the real package. At 400 dollars for a printer, Epson could have given us the software given the price tag of the ink cartridges. I have run Epson, Illford and Inkjetart paper through this printer will very good success.

Excellent Quality but Helps to Know What You're Doing
I have used the 1280 for about a year-and-a-half, mainly to print fine art photographs in large format. I use a quad black ink set from Lyson, rather than Epson inks. The machine absolutely delivers. It is consistent, reliable, and has remarkable paper handling ability.

The head does have a propensity for clogging, since it is permanently attached to the printer and does not get replaced with each cartridge. However, I have found that cleaning the storage cap (right side, parked position) from time to time (with lint-free cloth!) helps. I also print a small full-gamut image once a week, if I am not cranking out the big stuff.

Always check a company's web site for updated drivers when installing! My drivers (XP Pro/Presario) have been well-mannered. Also, if you aren't satisfied with the image, keep testing the profiles that come with the 1280. Be patient. It took me a while to get the right combination, even though Lyson provided profiles for its own ink set. But once I got it, I was off to the races.

I am about to start printing fine art color, and for that I will buy a second 1280. Call me satisfied.

I just got it...
I just set up my new Epson Stylus 1280 printer. It works great with my iMac computer. The only drawback I can see is that I was looking for a printer that used separate cartridges, and this one doesn't. Otherwise, it prints beautiful pictures, although I like the ones I printed on the Matte paper better than the ones I printed on the Glossy paper. It prints great documents, too. I think I'll keep it, for awhile.

Save your $$
These inkjets are OK but you can get superior results at a cheaper cost by taking your digital images to someplace like Walmart or CVS or Walgreens. Ink is way over-priced and the photos are not as good as what you can get elsewhere.

Driver issues and OS 10.3.3
I have been using this printer for about 2 years now with a Dual PowerMac G4 with 1GB RAM. Most of the time it delivers good prints, therefore it receives at least 2 stars. I said most of the time because the printer works a bit unpredictably. On upgrading to OS 10.3.3 and upgrading the driver to 1.6bA (release date March 6, 2004), the printer refuses to finish prints once they begin. I have been printing 13x19 pages and it works fine about 50% through the document. It will then stall, stop the print, extract the paper, put the print on hold and when you go to the printer utility to the start print button, it will print from the beginning again and stall midway.
I contacted Epson about the situation and they emailed me back with their copy and paste email response with the generic (condenesed version): go to the macintosh HD and delete your Epson Driver Folder and go to support.epson.com and download the driver, follow the instructions and reinstall. And of course, it did not work. The problems persist which means the printer is not compatible yet with OS 10.3 no matter how much Epson swears it does. I have resent Epson emails and they have not responded. ... Read more

Product Description

7" widescreen LCD display * plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, and Video CD * plays music CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 and WMA CD-R & CD-RW * plays JPEG digital photo CDs * Digital Picture Zoom * ... Read more

Features

• Several zoom modes; 3-D virtual surround sound simulates surround from just 2 speakers or headphones
• Includes a rechargeable 3-hour lithium-ion battery and a DC vehicle power adapter
• Measures 7.4 x 1.2 x 5.7 inches (W x H x D) closed
• Slim, portable DVD player with 7-inch widescreen TFT LCD
• 2 headphone jacks, multi-format disc compatibility, JPEG-CD image viewer

Reviews (4)

Not a good start (hopefully it will get better)...
Yesterday I purchased one of these units new from Best Buy.When I got the unit home, it was DOA!It powers up, however it does not recognize any discs at all (I receive a "Non-playable Disc" message or something similar after the disc "Loads" for 3 minutes or so).I purposely purchased the Toshiba instead of spending less on an off brand (Insignia or Polaroid).According to the associate at Best Buy, Insignia is manufactured by Toshiba.Perhaps I should have saved $30 and purchased the off brand.Although, based on the units playing on display the Toshiba had the best picture.Hopefully tonight when I exchange the unit I will receive a fully functional one (I am going to make them demonstrate that the replacement functions before I leave the store!)

worst picture!
This dvd player has the worst picture quality I have ever seen! I thought I was upgrading when I sold my panasonic 5 inch portable player to buy this pile! I looked at many 7" players and chose to go with the toshiba as the price was very good. but best buy did not have one on display at the time so I could not see the picture quality. When I got home I threw in jurassic park and was quickly shocked by the very poor picture. everything was blurry. and the thing made very loud sounds from inside, somthing my panasonic did not do as it was very quiet. so I took it back to best buy for a refund. so if you dont care about picture quality and only care about price then buy it but if your like me and expect the best then stay away from this junk.

My first and a great start
I bought the Toshiba P1600 for an upcoming trip with my sons. What a nice surprise. Well made, easy to use, picture quality "rocks" and the dual headphone feature is a nice addition. Now to get it back from the kids so I can enjoy this little gem!! My only issue is the sound level. Buy some amplified portable speakers.

Happy with Toshiba!!
First of all, I must tell you that this is the first portable dvd player I have purchased, but I have looked around and did alot of research.I paid attention to the reviews people have made on all the models I was interested in.The reason I purchased this model was because when I researched the sdp1400 model, there were many good reviews.This sdp1600 is just the next generation of, for lack of a better word, cheaper models.I must say that this is, in no way, made cheaply....but the price would sure reflect that very thing.I bought this for $199.99, and so far well worth the money.
The picture quality is great.I like the fact that there are dual headphone jacks, the 3d virtual sound is a nice feature...and you can turn it off if you choose to do so.I also like that I can plug my digital camera into it and see my pictures while traveling.I'm sure there are other features that I have not utilized yet....mainly because I don't feel the need for them, but some of you may want those extra features.
None of the movies I played in it stopped or skipped, and that includes movies that ahve been 'burned'.
One thing I do wish for is that the speakers were a bit louder.
I hope you are as happy as I am with my purchase, should you choose to buy this model. ... Read more

Features

• 1,200 dpi laser quality
• Up to 22 ppm, first page out in 8.5 seconds
• Automatic 2-sided printing, 16 MB RAM, expandable to 144 MB
• 10,000 pages per month duty cycle
• Parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Features

• Easily search through over 250,000 words and phrases from Merriam-Webster
• Solves Scrabble and Jumble puzzles too
• Large, high-contrast display screen for comfortable lookup

Reviews (2)

LOL
In response to marilyn..... I mean come on, did you honestly expect that little computer to be able to answer every possible question that could ever come up in a crossword puzzle? I haven't purchased one, but i'm very sure it does exactly what it has stated it does.

not what i thought
got this for christmas.
it is not as good as i thought it would be in helping to solve crossword puzzles. Since I don't play Scrabble, guess it might help those with words but finding an answer to, "What is the name of Zeus's wife?" is what I thought it would do. Guess I should read more of the description before I purchased it. It is also NOT a dictionary.
maril ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Expand your Motorola MD 700 series cordless phone system (required, sold separately) with the addition of these MD71 accessory handsets. Each handset supports all the great features of your base system, whether it's caller ID, visual call-waiting and voicemail-waiting indicators, hands free and handset-to-handset intercom functions, room monitoring, three-way conferencing, speakerphone, even selectable ring tones. Consults your base station's documentation for full feature information.

Each MD71 accessory handset comes with it's own charging cradle, NiCD battery, belt clip, and complete instructions on how to add it to your base system. No additional phone jack is required; all you need is an electrical outlet.

What's in the Box
One MD71 (handset and charging cradle), NiCD battery pack, transformer, belt clip, instructions, warranty information ... Read more

Features

• For use with Motorola MD 700 series expandable cordless phones
• 5.8 GHz digital signal; 4-line backlit LCD
• Caller ID, visual call-waiting and voicemail-waiting indicators
• Speakerphone, 3-way conferencing, custom ring tones
• Hands-free and handset-to-handset intercom functions; belt clip

Features

• Super-modern operating system combining the strength of UNIX with the elegance of Macintosh
• Over 150 new features and significant enhancements to its modern, UNIX-based foundation
• iChat AV for personal video conferencing in high-quality, full-screen video over the Internet
• Expose for instant access to any window; displays all open or current-application windows
• FileVault for keeping your valuable documents safe with powerful AES-128 bit encryption

Reviews (59)

Fixes some bugs, introduces new ones... plus some cool stuff
Panther now upgrades your iChat/AV software to a non-beta - selling the chat software separately for $30. I have to wonder if there is anyone on earth who will bother to buy the chat software separately when they can use AIM for free... and I have not seen significant changes in this chat software to make the upgrade anything worth writing home about. It still sometimes quits mysteriously w/o acknowledgement from the system. Ptooey.

Brought back from the dead are color labels... weeeee! Thank you, Apple! If you're relatively new to the Mac platform, you may not yet realize how wonderful it is to be able to color-label folders and documents to organize your work. This was a mainstay of the Mac platform since 1992, but they took it away in 10.0 and everyone screamed in horror. Thankfully, Apple listened and brought it back.

When you highlight an icon on your desktop, it now has a nice rounded square halo around the icon and a rounded rectangular halo around the name. There is now no question what file you're highlighting.

OS 10.x also introduced an annoying problem - control-clicking in a window with list or column view to create a new folder did just that, but just named it "untitled folder" and unselected... so you had to click on the folder you just made to rename it... but in icon view, it stayed selected so you could rename it as soon as it was created. Panther makes the OS more consistent so this ability is available in all views. This was a major pain... at least to me, and I'm grateful it has been eliminated.

The finder is different this time - a search box is built into each finder window and it is SUPER fast. Opening a new finder window now has two panes - on the right is the list of the items in that folder, on the left is a split pane - on top are your disks and on the bottom are commonly used folders (desktop, applications, home, movies, documents, pictures, favorites, etc.). This means less dragging across the landscape of your monitor and just an inch worth's of dragging.

A new widget menu in each finder window allows you to color label or do different things to a file without having to control click if you just have a one-button mouse. Some of this new finder look is similar in appearance to Windows Explorer... I give credit to Apple for finding the few (very few) features of Windows that are worthwhile and incorporating better versions of them.

Also now available is the ability to move a file from one volume to another instead of copying it, then deleting the original. Thank you, Apple!

The user-switching is tres cool... but only if you have a newer G4 or G5. I have a G4/400 AGP (non quartz graphics), so I don't get the cool Rubik's cube effect when I switch users. A major let-down, but about the only thing missing other than the cute shadow under my cursor arrow. Even without the ultra-cool animation, user switching is still incredibly awesome. If you're in the middle of rendering something in Photoshop, or doing batch processes and someone else needs to use your computer for a jiffy, you can swith users and your stuff still gets processed in the background without much degredation in performance for the other user or drop in performance/time for your background processes... and this is just with one processor, not dual processors! Quite amazing. If you are in the middle of jamming with iTunes, your music will mute while the new user logs in and works on their project, but your music continues where it left off the minute they logout and you log back in. Sweet!

Mail is now MUCH MUCH faster, Hallelujah! Apple has supposedly improved their junk mail filtering and added threading, but I am not so impressed with these "improvements."

The threading does not thread by sender AND subject - just sender or just subject.

This means I get spam and real mail threaded together, even though it's not related. For example, I've had a bunch of friends (and spammers) send me messages with the subject line of "Howdy" ... every message I ever received with this subject is threaded together, even though none of them are related. Who needs threading if this is all it does?

New out of the box, there is a bug that when you select more than one item on your desktop and try to drag them to the trash, the finder restarts. This has been fixed only in the past few days w/ a downloadable free updater.

Apple has been dutifully fixing the minor bugs with at least 5 updates popping up in Software Updater since I installed Panther last month.

One of the coolest features in my opinion is Expose - with just a click of a button, all windows (in all applications) will tile and fit in your window so you can see what is going on. Holding on to that key, you can then move your mouse to the window you want, and it will be brought to the front.

If you can't afford a high-end font management software program at the moment, you can use the new Font Book application for activating fonts and organizing them by groups.

Also new in Panther is built-in 128-bit encryption called FileVault... you can secure your home folder so well, even you won't be able to get in if you forget the password. The new encryption bypasses the ability to boot up off the CD to gain access to lost passwords. Once you lock it w/ FileVault, only your password will unlock it. Apple claims it will take 149 trillion years for someone to crack your 128-bit key... but once they come out with the G6, it will probably only take a few billion years. :-)

Not perfect, but still the best, easiest to use and beautiful to look at user interfaces on earth... and warts and all, it's worth the price for what you get. My only gripe is the 20 day upgrade policy... if you just bought a new Mac 21 days or more before Panther came out, you have to pay full price for the upgrade. C'mon, Apple! This should be at least 90 days... otherwise it's just insulting. Still, it's worth the money. You're only punishing yourself if you don't upgrade.

The next step forward.
Jaguar took OS X to the next level. Sure it was a familiar level, but it was a more stable operating environment, and provided several needed enhancements. Now, Panther takes a giant step forward in the evolution of the Mac platform.

An all new, easier to use finder. Upgrades to several of the popular iApps which Apple has been nurturing. Plus, iChatAV instant messaging software which will work seemlessly with the iSight camera. File Vault - 128-bit file encryption. Fast user switching, to make it easier for families who have individual user sets on a single machine. Font Book - to load and keep track of font families. Exposé, which will tile all of the windows you have open with the click of a hot key. And, it's all Unix based for faster and easier integration with Windows networks.

On top of all that, it'll work more efficiently on the G5 Macs, and make the G4's work even faster than before.

If I see one problem, it's that this major upgrade comes along too soon after Jaguar. There should be a scaled upgrade platform so that those of us who bought Jaguar last year could get a deal on Panther this year.

The Best OS I have ever experienced!!!
Super Awesome OS !!! AAAAAAAAAAA+++++++

Solid update!
Solid update, has a lot of nice little changes. However I don't like that you have to pay for it when you've already bought the other.

Smooth as Butter
Although I was familiar with 10.2 from using other computers, I still had Classic on mine and have been so in heaven since upgrading to Panther. It's like a calm wave has washed over my whole experience of my G4. I've been a Mac user for over 15 years and wished for many little improvements over time. With Panther, all of these have been accomplished, and more. Essentially, this OS has taken the (few) superior things Windows had (such as the dock and a more accessible finder), kept the good Mac things, and added an overall fluidity, pleasing aesthetic, and ease-of-use.

There are certain improvements besides those mentioned that make the upgrade to Panther a no-brainer. The most noticeable and helpful of these for me is the improved partitioning between programs, i.e. when you're experiencing a problem with one application, it does not effect the others. So, I can keep working in Word and Mail, for instance, even when my browser crashes (as they are apt to do). Speaking of browser crashes, I experience far fewer with Apple's Safari (that comes with Panther) than I previously did with Explorer. Besides less bugs, it's more streamlined and basically nicer to use than the others.

The other native programs are equally user-friendly and actually quite useful. iCal is the coolest; it lets you subscribe to various calendars from anyone who publishes them (like friends' agendas, company schedules, the many available on icalshare.com, etc.) iPhoto, Address Book, and iTunes are also each very good at what they do.

All in all, Panther has significantly enhanced my productivity and enjoyment of my computer. ... Read more

Features

• MX Optical Engine and Fast RF cordless technology deliver greater mouse accuracy and control on more surfaces than ever before
• Comfortable, contoured mouse shape fits snugly in right hand
• Ultra-flat, Zero-Degree Tilt keyboard design looks great and feels even better
• Customizable keys and mouse buttons let you control multimedia and give you fast access to applications and commands
• Compatible with Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP or Mac OS X

Reviews (66)

Wireless has it's place...
I must say, this is a very slick set. The keyboard has a great feel and the wrist rest they give you really does help (if you have room). I previously owned a similar Logitech wired keyboard and mouse, which (unfortunately) broke due to excessive spilling of various liquids directly into the keys (the wired mouse still works). It did, however, have excellent drainage, so I decided to give them another shot, and splurged on the wireless.

I have been using the product for about 6 months now, and the keyboard is only on its second charge (using NiMH AA batteries). Kudos to Logitech on this one.

The mouse, on the other hand, seems to need a charge every few days. I am a college student, and I probably sit at my computer more than 6 hours a day. Even so, it's a bit of a pain when the red light starts blinking and you know you'll have to stop working soon to let it charge (thank god they give you a cradle!). I've had to go searching for an open computer lab on a few occasions because of imminent deadlines and a dead mouse. If you work at your computer in large blocks of time, you'll have to remember to put it on the cradle at the end of the day, or you'll be forced to wait for it to charge or find another mouse.

Ignoring these problems, it's a great mouse. I really appreciate the scroll buttons which will scroll through a 100+ page paper in a few seconds if you hold them down.

Another problem with this set is in the range: It only works within about 10 feet of the cradle, which only has a 3 foot cord. Why make a wireless keyboard that is still tethered by such a short range? The base is connected to wall power, so it's not limited by USB power capability, and thus has the potential for fairly high gain. I don't understand why the range is so short. This combo would be such a dynamite product if I could plop down on my couch in the SAME ROOM and play video games on my television. I can't. Makes me angry!! I've been considering buying an extension cable for the reciever, but I can't bring myself to buy an extension cable for a wireless keyboard!!

As far as doing it's job as a regular keyboard sitting on the desk, it's not too bad. Sometimes, though, it seems like it has a mind of its own, and will start missing letters I type. The mouse will also skip around from time to time. Mysteriously enough, it always goes back to normal when I move either item from the desk to my lap. This is puzzling, but probably has something to do with Interference. Not acceptable, in my opinion, seeing as it's inevitably going to be used near many electronic devices (computer, monitor, speakers).

Now that I'm finished pointing out weaknesses, I do have a friend with the exact same keyboard who hasn't had any problems with it. Also, I mentioned before that my last keyboard died due to spillage. This one won't suffer the same fate, simply because it is an independant unit which can be easily moved out of harm's way, unlike the wired version.

There are a lot of extra buttons and knobs on the keyboard. The only ones I personally use are the media controls, which are quite handy. Particularly useful is the rotating volume knob, for quick changes. The rest of the buttons I could live without.

Upshot: A good keyboard in spirit, but poorly executed. I just fail to see the point in spending all this money on a wireless keyboard which really doesn't do much more than its wired counterpart.

Addendum:

I realized later that the keyboard's strange behavior was being caused by the USB hub it was plugged into. After this was corrected, the keyboard works fine!

Nice stuff but poorly designed
I decided to get the MX duo after reading all the good reviews here because I was looking for a nice wireless combo but after a few weeks it's proven to be somewhat of a let down. Here's the lowdown:

Good:
* The keyboard has a decent feel to it, and the mouse has no noticeable lag.
* Rechargeable mouse battery
* Some of the shortcut keys on the keyboard are nice. The only ones I use are the volume control and mute which are very nice to have at your fingertips.

Bad:
* All the other keyboard shortcuts which I never use. It makes the keyboard much bigger than I'd need. I hardly ever listen to CDs, the controls for which take the entire top center of the keyboard. Then theres a bunch of other garbage like search, shopping, favorites, webcam, etc which I've never touched.
* There is no indicator light on the keyboard for when you have caps / numlock on which is VERY annoying. There are, however, indicators on the recharger but it's way in the corner of my desk (they say it should be kept 3 feet from all other electronic devices). Any place I put it still makes it exceptionally aggravating to have to look over to see if I've accidently hit caps lock. Supposedly the software has some kind of indication that pops up on the screen, but I opted not to install the software because I didn't want all the stupid stuff they bundle with it. How hard is it just to keep the lights on the keyboard itself? If it aint broken...
* The battery life for the mouse seems to be about 4-5 days. But the worst part is, unlike mice with cord chargers, you can't use the mouse while it's charging because it's sitting the in base station. So you're SOL if your mouse dies while you're working. Keep your old one handy if you buy this set.
* I keep accidently hitting the "back" navigation button on the mouse which gets annoying too. It's big and right where your thumb can accidently press it.
* The mouse speed takes a while to get used to. Changing my mouse settings either makes it a little too fast or a little to slow.

I give this product 2 stars. It has its virtues, but overall I think Logitech tried to make it "too cool" without considering the design consequences. Save yourself some aggravation and pick up a different set.

Cordless is good.
After having experienced countless occassions of lacking some (both keyboard and mouse) cordlength while working, I decided to shop around for a cordless set. My eventual decision was for this set; mostly because in the past I've used Logitech hardware before and was very pleased with it. Another reason for picking this one was just because it looked cool.

While being one of the more expensive sets on the market, I still am very pleased with the performance of the set as a whole. It does exactly what I expect, and offers great freedom of movement from both the keyboard and the mouse. While not testing the exact range in which the performance will be optimal, it allows me with more than enough flexibility to work (I'm a programmer, by the way).

Two minor annoyances I experienced so far: Batterypower for the mouse runs off rather fast. All left to do is either put the mouse on its docking bay, or replace the batteries. The second annoyance is a little weirder. Whenever scrolling down during surfing the web, the browser for some reason registers this as if the 'Back'-button was pressed. Updating the drivers has had no impact on this (yet).

To summarise, apart from 2 minor annoyances, this is definitely a very nice set.

The best keyboard and mouse I have ever used.
I used to own the older mouse/keyboard set from logitech with the MX500, then I upgraded to this set.

The keyboard looks really nice, is not too heavy, and only requires 2 AA batteries, which still haven't run out. Each key seems to have its own switch, and the whole keyboard is designed so that an accidental spillage will not damage it. Although the software doesn't seem to work with Mozilla Firefox, the extra buttons are still very useful.

The mouse is the MX700, which is probably one of the best mice on the market. Although some people claim it's too heavy, I don't find this a problem. The extra 5 buttons are very useful, especially for games. Like the keyboard, the mouse software isn't too great though, however this really isn't a problem.

The dock for the mouse also acts as the tranceiver for both keyboard and mouse, and also includes all the keyboard lights (which obviously could not be put on a wireless keyboard). Charges last for around 3 days, and when your mouse is running out of power, a very obvious red light flashes on the top. The only real problem I've seen so far is that it can be a bit awkward to put the mouse into the dock so that it will charge. I think this could be related to build up of garbage on the contacts underneath the mouse.

It all works fine with Linux as well, no problems. 'imps2' mouse type if you were wondering. Overall, I would recommend this keyboard and mouse to anyone (although people with small hands may have a problem using it). It's worth every cent.

Typical Logitech, but not without its flaws.
All of my Logitech products still work and I still use the optical mouse I reviewed here two years ago. My wife and got Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo to go with a media center PC I cobbled together to go with our 50" Panasonic plasma TV. Typical Logitech- everything works flawlessly right out of the box and they're kind enough to supply batteries for both the mouse and keyboard, (NiMH rechargables for the mouse and Duracells for the keyboard).

Basically, you get a recharging base for the mouse that also acts as a receiver for the RF signals. It's a little messy with the wires- power supply and USB+PS2 connectors that attach to the back of the computer. While I suspect signal range is a good 20 or 30 feet, it's doubtful that anyone has the vision to be that far away from their monitor, even a big one.

The keyboard has several controls designed to keep hunting for icons at a minimum- volume control, CD/DVD control buttons, plus ones for e-mail, instant messengers, and search engines, it'll even turn on your web cam, and a neat-o scroll wheel on the left side. On the downside, the keyboard feels cheap- it creaks and wobbles slightly because it doesn't sit flat. The feel of all the keys is first rate.

Another downside is the mouse- it works great and feels very solid, but it's heavy. Too heavy for gaming, making movements clunky. And unlike the Microsoft web mouse, the Back and Forth buttons that let you flip between web pages quickly are both mounted on the right side and somewhat what awkward to reach. The scroll wheel and everything else works just fine.

All in all, a well designed and functional duo, but flawed. I would have prefered more solid construction and a lighter, better designed mouse. Worth owning for sure, and its price is very reasonable. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Kicking the technology advances up another notch, the Palm Tungsten T3 delivers a professional, sleek alternative to bulkier Pocket PCs that's chock-full of productivity enhancing and information sharing applications. Improvements over the T2 include a full-screen mode when the bottom casing is slid open, a bevy of enhanced display options, compatibility with Java applets, larger internal memory, and an easier to access status bar.

First, just the technical facts:

• Palm OS 5.2.1
• 32-bit, 400 MHz Intel XScale processor
• 64 MB internal RAM, with 52 MB usable for applications and file storage (an improvement over the T2's 29 MB usable RAM)
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• Secure Digital memory card expansion slot
• 4.3 (closed) x 3.0 x 0.66 inches, 5.5 ounces

The T3's Stretch Display

Overall, the Tungsten T3 isn't that much smaller than the Zire 71, but it does feel nicely compact in the hand and its larger navigation button is easier to manipulate with just your thumb. However, the "wow factor" comes into full force when you slide down the bottom of the T3's case to reveal the full screen mode. And it gets even better. The standard "silkscreened" Graffiti input area (so-called because its icons and borders are printed onto the screen's glass) is now replaced by a digital version, which can be hidden to reveal an even larger screen. We found this useful when writing long notes in Memos and viewing an expanded daily calendar view. You don't actually need the Graffiti writing area to input data into notes or Calendar items. With the Full-Screen Writing preference turned on, you can write Graffiti characters anywhere on the screen (you'll even see an outline traced on the screen as you write). But the crowning display enhancement is the ability to rotate the screen to landscape view, which was especially handy when viewing downloaded movie trailers (using the included Kinoma video player). If you're left-handed, you can change the orientation in landscape view so that the status bar and Graffiti input area are more accessible to your own orientation.

The T3 includes the familiar suite of Palm applications (Calendar, Contacts, Memos, and Tasks) as well as a number of third-party software title (ranging from Acrobat Reader to RealOne Player for listening to digital audio). Calendar has been given an Outlook-friendly makeover, adding an Agenda view that consolidates all of today's appointments, tasks, and new e-mails. With full-screen mode on, Calendar's month view now displays smaller calendars for the previous and next months.

Bluetooth wireless functionality is built in, and the Tungsten T3 still includes the BlueBoard and BlueChat for sharing information with other Tungsten users. For Web communication, Palm includes VersaMail and WebBrowser Pro, both of which can be used along with a Bluetooth phone. Additionally, VersaMail can access a corporate e-mail account, including Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino servers.

Java has also now entered the Palm OS arena, expanding the application development opportunities. The T3 comes with a few sample applets (including a periodic table that would be handy at our local pub's trivia night), but we'll have to wait for more development before Java becomes a full Palm OS tool.

Our only complaint, design-wise, is the placement of the Voice Memo button, which as been placed toward the top of the left side of the case, below the on/off button on the top panel. When turning on the device, our left hand's thumb continually triggered the Voice Memo app when attempting to turn on the T3. Note that you can also turn the T3 on by pressing one of the application buttons surrounding the Navigator, or by sliding the bottom case open. Overall, the Tungsten T3 is a Palm powerhouse, blending its traditional information management strength with new multimedia and connectivity functionality (both wired and wireless). It's about as perfect a personal productivity agent for professional settings as it gets. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

Pros:

• Crisp, bright color screen
• Fast processor, ample internal memory, and expansion slot to boot
• Digital Graffiti input area can be hidden for full screen display
• Screen can be rotated to landscape view
• Access to corporate e-mail and Bluetooth wireless connectivity

Con:

• Voice Memo button gets in the way of turning on and off

Features

• Palm’s new breakthrough Stretch Display
• Device slides open to reveal a 320x480 display with 50% more viewing area
• Ultra-fast 400MHz Intel XScale processor and 64MB of internal memory
• Wirelessly access email, dial phone numbers, send text messages and connect to the Internet
• What's in the box: Handheld device; Palm Desktop software, including Documents To Go and Adobe Acrobat for Palm OS; all basic utilities such as Calendar, Contacts, Tasks., etc.

Reviews (69)

Palm Tungsten T3
I recently upgraded from M500 to T3. I wanted a better and larger screen, better handling of e-mail and syncing with Outlook, as wel as handling Word attachments. I am really satisfied with all of the above. Synchronisation by cradle and IR on my mobile phone work very well, both as regards Docs to Go and AvantGo. My old portable keyboard works as well after installing a new driver from the Palm website.

Three problems, though:
1. the old "Mail" application is no longer used and replaced by VersaMail. Versamail, however, is difficult to install on network PCs because it only installs as part of the software package on the CD ROM. I have still not managed to do that. In the mean time I use versamail to sync by IR wireless with Yahoo, which works great.
2. Battery life is SHORT, about 2 hours, so you really need a charger when travelling.
3. The T3 doesn't have a Wlan card built in, and I still haven't seen an expansion card available at web shops. Hopefully it will be available soon.

Over all this is a great PDA, I travel a lot and use it instead of a notebook PC. Hopefully in a couple of years Palm will throw in a GSM phone as well.

T3 -- Fair Warning to early Palm Buyers
I had been the satisfied owner of a Palm 3x for many years. I made the mistake of test driving a T3 a couple months ago. Warning to other Palm 3 and 5 owners: Do not do this unless you can afford to purchase one right away...you will find yourself doing so regardless so make sure you are ready! Many of the other reviewers have laid out all the upsides, and all the downsides usually have a solution. (short battery life -- just remember to dock it once every few days! turns on easily -- change so only turns on when slide open, etc...). I will say that the one note about the difficulty in attaining service is troubling -- PALM CO: TAKE GOOD CARE OF US; WE EXPECT QUICK AND RELIABLE SERVICE FOR PROBLEMS!! AS MUCH AS WE LOVE YOUR PRODUCTS, MANY (INCLUDING ME) NOW EXPECT CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT IS AS GOOD AS THE PRODUCTS THEMSELVES.

Things I truly dig on the T3: The voice recorder can record forever, the ability to affordably expand (can you say GPS?), having my family photo album on line as well as those cute little movie clips from our last vacation (well, I think they are cute!!), having the software included for Office documents, the large screen and great color saturation (past 40 -- need all the visual help I can get!). I was very tempted to get the lower cost Tunstens but kept seeing the jump in features (just take a look at the processor speed differences) that they really did make it worth the extra $$.

Now, if only Palm could offer their phones with all this horsepower along with seamless (ie troublefree) link to email, the package would be perfect!!

Satisfied User
I've had my T3 for 7 months now and have nothing but praise for this remarkable gadget.
The 75 applications I've fit into the spacious 64m memory and a 256m SD card include: my check register and shopping list database (Splash Wallet), a world clock with 20 alarms (Megaclock), a complete address book/meeting scheduler/to-do list/calendar (Agendus); an outliner (Bonsai), spreadsheet, word processor, PowerPoint editor (Documents to Go) and relational database (HanDBase); a drawing/painting program appropriate to my 10 years training as an artist (HandPainter); a dictionary and thesaurus (To Go), ebook readers; road maps of Colorado and the New York metropolitan area (Mapopolis); listings of 30,000 movies from the Internet Movie Database -- including main cast,director, and synopsis (on TomeRaider); an MP3 player with my favorite 50 songs; a photo album of 30 pictures; a chess game, submarine game, and Space Invaders clone; an icon editor, a file utility, a backup utility, and a flashlight (PalmLight).
For all that, I still have 40% of the memory free.
For all that, I've never had my T3 crash, whine, play games with my eyesight, or go bump in the night. It does however wake me up in the morning to Reville, but I asked it to do that since it's also my alarm clock.
It has replaced most of the contents of my wallet, two notebooks, and a portable cassette player -- all of which I had lugged around with me for 30 years until I bought the T3.
I like to compare my T3 to a 386 desktop computer I used to own -- the T3 does about about as much, about as well; except now it's attached to my belt.
The only thing I don't like about the T3 is that it's not as sturdy as the original Tungsten-T. The T3 feels noticably fragile.
But after 7 months, I can say: I use it daily. I use it for everything. It's never failed me.

Love it. But battery life disappoints.
Love this Palm device. Earlier I had 2 Mb monochome Palm Pilot, so this is a good change to have 52 Mb color one. New grafiti is better. Voice memo feature is good, but need to keep the source of sound away otherwise recording gets bad. Web, VersaMail, MP3, Bluetooth are not very useful to me. It came with RealOne MP3, but that needs an add on card. I didn't find the feature to turn the display very useful. Rarely use it. The battery life disappoints.

Overall, a great device to have.

Do your research before purchasing
I was very happy with the T3 when I bought it. Great screen and resolution, fast processor, bluetooth. But then about 3 months after I got the T3, it started making a high-pitched noise all the time it was turned on. If you work in an office, it's very noticible. On the street or in your car, not so much so. Finally, as I work inside all day, I got fed up with the noise. Since I'm still well within the warranty period, I contacted PalmOne support. Their response is below.

"Tom, I understand that the handheld makes excessive bussing noise from the screen when it is turned on.I would like to explain this phenomenon for you.

Some palmOne handheld devices may emit a high-pitched buzz, especially when plugged into an electrical outlet. The noise does not damage the handheld, and does not mean the handheld is malfunctioning. All electronic components vibrate to some degree when carrying an electric current. That vibration creates sound waves. The TFT displays used by some palmOne handheld devices can amplify those sound waves, resulting in the high pitched buzz you hear.

In most environments the buzz will be drowned out by ambient noise. In particularly quiet environments, or if you bring the handheld to your ear, you may be able to hear it. Because this is normal and expected behavior, palmOne does not provide repairs for products exhibiting the buzz."

Note the part that says, "...palmOne does not provide repairs for products exhibiting the buzz." Anyone with the T3 on their desk in an office setting with normal hearing can hear the shrill all day long.

Just do adequate research before purchasing. This issue and others (including the lack of Palm support) have been documented by many users on numerous Palm message boards.

Good Luck. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The KX-TGA400B handset works with the KX-TG4000B four-line cordlesstelephone system, giving your small business or home theproductivity-enhancing features of a business telephone system withoutthe high price tag. It communicateswith the KX-TG4000B base unit in both directions using 2.4 GHzfrequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transmission. FHSS technologyimproves calling range and clarity, and eliminates crosstalk. Becauseit rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4 GHzbandwidth, this cordless system helps reduce the possibility ofeavesdropping.

The KX-TG4000B phone system operates via cordlesstransmissions, so no expensive (and messy) wiring or installation isrequired. Simply hook up the base to your phone lines and plug it intoan AC outlet. Then, set up the included KX-TGA400B handset in thedesired location and plug in the recharging stand. You can add up toeight KX-TGA400B handsets to the system.

Dual caller ID with callwaiting lets you view the name and number of all incoming callers oneither the base unit or handset LCD--even if you're already on theline. This caller ID feature also stores up to 50 names on the baseunit (up to 30 names on each handset), with direct callbackcapability. And thanks to caller ID pager call, you can even programthe phone to notify your pager when you've received an incoming call,and to forward caller ID data to your pager's display. (Subscriptionto caller ID services is required.)

Other handset features includetwo-way intercom/paging with the base unit and other handsets, alighted handset keypad, headset jack, and a belt clip. The handsetoffers up to eight hours of talk time and up to 96 hours of standbybattery life. ... Read more

Features

• Additional handset for Panasonic KXTG4000B 4-line phone system
• 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum operation
• Caller ID with call waiting capability, 30-call history; 50-number directory
• Supports 3-way conference calling, 2-way paging/intercom
• Up to 8 hours talk time

Reviews (9)

1 key fails
After spending hundreds of dollars on this phone system, I'm in the market again. What a waste of time and money.

The number 1 on the keypad stops working.
The number 1 on the keypad stops working. And it does so right after the warranty expires. I have 4 handsets, had to replace 2 (about $80 each after warranty), now I need to replace the other two, plus one of the replacements started doing the same (after the 90 days warranty. Otherwise (when it works) a decent system, way better sound and range than Siemens. Draw your own conclusions.

Callers complain they can't hear me!!!!
The phone system has alot of features but in year two I began to get complaints that callers could not hear us. We have four of the handsets around the house. We've never been able to get intelligent assistance from panasonic to help diagnose the problem. I don't know whether to replace the battery (although the batteries recharge as they are supposed to) or whether the handsets are simply failing or whether the problem is interference.

Not a great phone for family use...better for business situations. For family use, it drives the children crazy that they can't simply pick up an extension when another family member has answered the phone elsewhere and the call is for them. They have to learn how to hit the transfer button AND which extension number to transfer to (which is problematic since the cordless phones float around the house!!).

Couldn't be worse
These handsets work well for about 6 months - then battery issues (I think) thurn the cordless handsets into crap - really - ununsable, and the number "1" button seems to fail within the first year on all handsets.

Unreliable
I have 4 of these with the base and currently three are dead. One just came back from repair and died again within a week. When this system works, it is wonderful. But with a 90 day warranty on the handsets, I am going broke replacing them. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With the R800 inkjet photo printer from Epson, you can print professional quality photos from the comfort of your own home. With its fine 1.5-picoliter droplet size, the R800 delivers resolutions up to 5,700 x 1440 dpi for exceptionally detailed and accurate prints. You can also print directly onto inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs, adding a professional look and feel to your media.

Print speeds are as fast as 17 ppm, while a 5-by-7-inch photo can take as little as 45 seconds. The R800 can print borderless photos in a number of popular sizes, and accepts a wide variety of plain and photo papers, as well as transparencies and envelopes. The input tray holds up to 100 sheets of regular paper, up to 20 sheets of photo paper, up to 10 envelopes, one transparency, or one printable CD/DVD.

Designed to last, Epson's UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks deliver photos with an expected life of up to 80 years. The software bundle includes Epson Software Film Factory as well as the PRINT Image Matching II Photoshop plug-in, designed to optimize prints from a wide variety of popular digital cameras.

The R800 connects to your computer via either USB or FireWire and has a 25,000-page monthly duty cycle. Compatible with both PC and Mac operating platforms, the R800 comes backed with a one-year parts and labor warranty.

What's in the Box
Epson Stylus Photo R800 inkjet printer, one cyan ink cartridge (T054220), one magenta ink cartridge (T054320), one yellow ink cartridge (T054420), one photo black ink cartridge (T054120), one matte black ink cartridge (T054820), one red ink cartridge (T054720), one blue ink cartridge (T054920), one gloss optimizer cartridge (T054020), CD print tray and Epson Print CD software, roll paper holder accessory, printer documentation, Premium ICC profiles, CD-ROM containing printer drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh); printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• Up to 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi resolution, 1.5-picoliter droplets
• Up to 17 ppm black text, 5-by-7-inch photo as fast as 45 seconds
• Prints directly onto inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs
• True border-free photo printing in popular photo sizes
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and IEEE 1394 FireWire interfaces

Reviews (13)

I'm in love!
I have owned many printers...but I have to say I love this printer the best so far. It's so versatile. The prints on Epson photo glossy paper look like they just came from the lab. I'm still amazed after two weeks.

Prints on coated inkjet CDs are a bit under saturated. Also if you want the best quality and water proof photos you have to use Epson paper.

This is a wonderful printer for photo enthusiasts and the geek who wants the novelty of printing on CDs. However if you do not intend to print on a regular basis do not buy this printer. The pigmented ink will clog the head with infrequent use.

I would give it five stars if it were a bit faster. I still love it though.

I'm BLOWN AWAY
I have been shopping for a high-end consumer printer for my wife for about 3 months now. My wife is into photo-scrapbooking, so high quality prints that last a long time are our main goal.

I had looked at the high-end consumer printers from Canon and HP, but decided against them due to reported ozone fading problems (Canon) and star-wheel marks on the HP 7960 which I saw myself on the test prints at the local retailer.

I was about to buy a high-end dye sublimation printer when I saw some reviews of the R800. Now that I've owned one, I have to say this is by far the best photo printer I've ever used.

It's FAST - 4x6's print in about 45 seconds
It does TRUE borderless prints (no tear-offs)
The colors are life-life and saturated
Pigment ink promises long life and freedom from ozone fading
And it's unexpectedly QUIET!
I've notice NO banding or digthring at all.
The gloss is excellent and comparable to glossy photo paper
Can print onto CD's (I haven't tried this)

Can take roll paper (but no cutter)

Consumables seem to cost about $40-$50 per 4x6, or $1.50-$1.75 for an 8x10, which is a bit high, but not out of line with competitors.

I HIGHLY recommend this printer. Prints made with the EPSON premium glossy photo paper are out of this world.

Fantastic !!!
Awesome photo quality prints! Not the fastest printer for word processing, etc, but certainly fast enough. Multiple ink cartridges helps save $$ on ink. R800, along w/ Epson glossy photo paper = professionally developed-looking prints, that are waterproof as well !!! Can't go wrong w/ this printer. I use it for photo prints, as well as, a general all-purpose printer, which I have hooked up to a wireless print server in my home, for all to use. DVD/CD printing has also worked flawlessly since I got it (about 3 months ago) No problems. Just awesome!

Photos and CD/DVD Printing -- This thing is Awesome!
I have had my r800 for around two months now and let me tell you this thing is awesome (and I have had quite a few printers in my day).

CD/DVD printing is really why I bought it but the photos are top notch. I have printed over 300 Cd-R and DVD-R and they just look Terrific. I also have printed DVD Cases and 8x10 photos that just amaze me at the clarity.

Price for cartridges are still kinda of high (was supposed to be $8 each but they are $12-$15) -- Eight cartridges so if you want the most bang for your buck I think Canon has some nice choices(This can be expensive). Overall I feel this is the best photo and cd/dvd printer under $1000 --

Very pleased
I am very pleased with my Epson R800. This is my second Epson and I am retiring my HP photo printer for this one. I have had it for about 3 weeks and it is wonderful. Prints are gorgeous, very fast with printing documents and extremely quiet. My only problem is I cannot get it to properly print envelopes (#10). Could someone who owns this printer be of assistance? Other than that, it is a great printer. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony updates the rangefinder-style camera for the digital age with the 5-megapixel Cyber-shot DSCW1. Built for photographers who want to capture images through a host of automatic features to help balance light and exposure, the DSCW1 also offers a bevy of manual controls. And once turned on, it focuses and shoots full-resolution images in a little over one-second intervals. The DSCW1 features a 3x optical zoom, Carl Zeiss optics, large 2.5-inch LCD

The DSCW1's super-sized 2.5-inch Hybrid LCD Monitor is much larger than the 1.5-inch displays common to other cameras in its class. (See detail)

Optics and Resolution
The DSCW1 features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens, which is specially constructed for very compact cameras, and its design allows for quick autofocusing. It has a 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom for a combined 6x zoom.

The 1/1.8-inch Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise, and provides a 5.1-megapixel effective resolution (2592 x 1944).The Real Imaging Processor offers greater clarity and picture quality as well as improved response time and battery life and decreased shutter lag.

Movie Mode
Capture video with audio at 30 frames per second (fps) at VGA size 640 x 480;the included 32 MB memory card will store 87 seconds of vide at this setting. Movie length is only limited by the amount of storage you have on hand. The Video Mail mode captures a smaller movie (160 x 112 pixels) that's more suitable to sending to friends and family via e-mail.

About Multi-Pattern Measuring

Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in the frame.

More Features

• Resolution modes: 2592 x 1944 (5.1MP), 2592 x 1728 (3:2 aspect ratio), 2048 x 1536 (3MP), 1280 x 960 (1MP), and 640 x 480 (VGA)
• 2.5-inch, 123K LCD monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.
• Live Histogram Display: Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.
• Real Imaging Processor: The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-P93 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag and improves battery stamina.
• Selectable Focus Mode: Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.
• 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus: By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony's Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.
• AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator: Briefly illuminating the subject, in low--or no--light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock.
• Multi-Pattern Measuring: Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn't centered in the frame.
• Multi-Burst Mode: Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera (selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second).
• Manual Exposure Mode: Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30 Ð 1/1000 sec.), and 2-step Aperture control.
• Scene Selection Mode: With 6 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, or Beach.
• Slow Shutter Noise Reduction: During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the two, even long exposures can be clear.
• Pre-Flash Metering: With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.

About Slow Shutter Noise Reduction

This process captures the scene in two exposures. The second subtracts the noise pattern from the initial shot, resulting in a final beautiful photograph that is virtually noise-free.

Direct Printing
The Cyber-shot DSCW1 offers PictBridge functionality, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer--such as the Sony PictureStation DPP-EX50--without a PC or image-editing software. Images can be viewed and selected for printing right on the camera's LCD, with menus for print quantity, date, and index print.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Memory Sticks, and the Cyber-shot DSCW1 is compatible with Memory Stick Pro media--for storage up to 1 gigabyte. The included 32 MB Memory Stick will store 12 Fine and 23 Standard 5.1-megapixel images. The DSCPW1 transfers images to PCs and Macs via a speedy USB 2.0 connection (which is backward compatible with USB 1.1 ports).

Power and Size
The camera is powered by two rechargeable NiMH AA-sized batteries (2100 mAh). The included adapter/charger provides power while you transfer images from the camera to your PC. It measures 3.56 x 2.38 x 1.25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7 ounces without Memory Stick or batteries.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony DSCW1 digital camera, 32 MB Memory Stick, two AA-size NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH-AA-DA), battery charger (BC-CS2), A/V and USB cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with photo editing software.

Sony Photo Vault
The optional Sony Photo Vault mini CD burner eliminates worry about running out of space on your Memory Stick when travelling. It burns images to mini CD-R's without a PC interface--just connect your camera using a USB cable. The Photo Vault also has a Memory Stick slot (compatible with Memory Stick Pro and Duo) and features a built-in photo album capability to display photos on a television screen using a television's standard AV input. ... Read more

Features

• 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
• 3x optical zoom plus 2x digital zoom for 6x total
• Carl Zeiss optics; high-resolution movie mode with sound; large 2.5-inch LCD
• Compatible with Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro media; includes 32 MB card
• Powered by 2 AA batteries (NiMH rechargeables included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 2.0

Reviews (20)

Great 5MP Value
This our third digital camera. Our other cameras are from Canon and Nikon. I was leaning toward the new Canon S60 because we love our other Canon and they both would take the same CompactFlash memory cards. This camera was going to be mine and I wanted 5MP so I could do some cropping of pictures and still keep up the quality when printing in 8 X 10 format. The Canon S60 kept being delayed, so I started looking at alternatives.

The DSCW1 seems designed to compete with the Canon S60. Both are 5 MP, both are compact, both have manual modes which allow you to be creative with your pictures. The Sony pulled ahead with its larger LCD display and its ability to use standard AA batteries. The Canon relies on a propriatory lithium-ion rechargable battery. The Sony comes with AA rechargables, but should they go dead at an inopportune moment, you can pop in any AA batteries to keep you going.

I bought the Sony and have had it for almost a month. The batteries don't seem to last quite as long as our Canon, but I picked up a couple of spare rechargables for less than $10 and just alternate them in the charger. The DSCW1 downloads using USB2 so even though each picture is larger than 2MB each, they download FAST. The picture quality has been great. Indoor low light shots have a bit more blur than I would like, but they didn't come out at all with either of our other cameras. Colors are crisp and true and prints from the pictures (on a Canon i470 printer) are excellent.

One word about the included software. Yuck. It is useful for downloading and for doing a quick view of what you took, but beyond that it is very limited.

Overall, I am very happy with my Sony DSCW1.

Compact and fast, with a big screen.
Great camera.

My last camera was a Sony Mavica CD300. Aside from recording onto a mini CD, its best feature was its large 2.5" screen. It's almost like having a Polaroid instant camera. You take a picture and pass it around. People love looking at pictures on the camera. You can't get that same effect with most digital cameras today.

I bought the W1 because it also has a 2.5" LCD screen, but the camera itself is 1/4 the size. And this screen is actually much clearer than on my previous camera or on the Sony V1 (which this camera replaced).

The picture quality of the photos is decent. (I'm no expert.) Startup is super fast. There's no lens cover, which is convenient. And it uses rechargeable AA batteries. I bought an extra pair for $10. It's also got an optical viewfinder so you can turn off the screen to save power while you're taking photos.

A lot of usability improvements - They finally replaced the directional pad with buttons; the center used to be difficult to press. The on-screen menus are easier to read. A cool new feature is that when you select the camera mode by rotating the dial, it temporarily displays the icons rotating on the screen, so that you don't have to look at the top of the camera.

And even the manual is much improved.

The flash seems a bit small, but I haven't tested it out fully yet. My only real complaint is that it doesn't come with an AC adapter to directly recharge the camera. A cradle would be nice too. You have to take out the batteries and use the included battery recharger. Perhaps this is a better system, but I'm not used to it yet.

Overall I'm thrilled with this camera.

Good pictures, lousy software
I just bought this camera a week ago and it takes excellent pictures (not good for sports or action shots). The problem I have is the movie mode. It's great for being compact and taking short little clips. Unfortunately, it's only compatible with the software that Sony includes. I can't burn to DVD or create a memento CD with editing or music. Which is what the salesperson told me I could do.

Doesn't live up to its 5MP potential
Only one review site mentions this problem (...) but now a lot of users are starting to see it. This camera's noise filtering causes pictures to look 'soft' or in my interpretation - slightly out of focus.

In outdoor scenery shots it isn't very noticeable - the 5MP is able to give you a lot of detail especially in the area of the picture that is not your main subject (background trees, roofs, etc). However in portraits, or pictures of pets, the problem is VERY apparent.

Going from a 1MP to a 2MP camera, the 2MP camera "wow'd" me. Going to this 5.1MP camera, I look at the pictures and say "eh?".

I've tried what other people have suggested - set camera to manual or programmed mode, turned up sharpness, turned down contrast, set autofocus to center only - yet still pets, portrait
shots are smooth. Facial features are ever so slightly blurred - detail is lost in the hair, contrast around the nose and eyes. It's like looking at a flat/matted picture!

Do I think I got a bad one? No. There have been a few other owners on some of the digital camera discussion forums that at first said "No way, this camera is great!" only to come back later and say "Wait, I spoke too soon, there is an issue".

Then there is the poor flash capabilities - not very powerful. Yes, a lot of compact digital cameras suffer from this but this camera seems especially bad. There's a user that took a bunch of indoor photos at their son's birthday part and every one was blurry - not one was printable!

The camera is physically gorgeous. The LCD is HUGE and very nice and clear! The camera is very responsive, fast, WELL built, and a nice size, but the pictures don't live up to the "Carl Zeiss, 5.1MP" advertising!

Don't be fooled by reviews that take pictures of posters and resolution charts - this camera does great with those items. Take a look at their portrait shots of live people and zoom in on the facial features. Compare that with another camera and you'll see the difference. Again, far away shots of scenery looks great. It's when you're doing closeup work of detailed items where the problem shows up.

My W1 is going back this week. I'll bet in a year, Sony will address these problems and THAT camera will be fantastic.

One nice digital camera
I have owned two previous Sony digital cameras, the DSC-S70 and the DSC-V1. This is simpler to operate than those and is ideal for the everyday user.

Highlights - extremely fast start up time and between picture shot time. Large LCD screen. Uses AA batteries. Gorgeous color output, equals or exceeds 35mm.

I would recommend, as a previous reviewer did, to at least set sharpness to the "+" setting. The camera does seem to over process the image a bit in the full auto setting. Also, it seems you have to hold this camera more still than most. The movie function works ok, but not a video camera replacement by any means. Be sure to take advantage of the lighting condition pre-sets, e.g., beach scene, flourescent lighting, etc. ... Read more

Features

• Exclusive design by MOMO, one of the world's leading designers of automotive accessories for the track and the street
• Feel everything with ultra-realistic force feedback effects
• Race like a pro with a full rubber wheel, sequential stick shifter and realistic gas and brake pedals
• Get all the control you need with six programmable buttons, two paddle shifters, and 240 degrees of rotation
• 1-year warranty

Reviews (11)

Tremendous wheel
I am a hardcore online racing addict spending several hours online racing each night. I have had 3 Logitech Wheels in my time. Logitech Wingman FF, Logitech MOMO Force and Logitech MOMO Driver.

Logitech Momo Racing (my thoughts)
The Good - Full rubber grip. Extended turning range. Very accurate & precise. Strong Force Feedback which can be adjusted. Good pedals. Nice pressure on brake pedal. Fairly long throw on pedals. Stick shift option. 6 buttons on wheel. Easy to instal. Solid construction. Good web site support. Wingman profiler good program to help fine tune setup. Fairly easy to get used to the wheel. Nice times achieved after little practice. 3 clamping system very solid. Wheel looks good. Quality control better than on Logitech Momo Force. Pedals superior the the force model as far as getting better race times.

The Not So Good - have to extend fingers too much to reach gear paddles. Paddles not a solid feel to them. Problem with right gear paddle, double shifts at times. No need for stick shifter. Pedal base too light, slips around unless u put something solid behind it. Plastic pedals instead of metal as on the FORCE model.

Overall - MOMO Racing is a class above Wingman FF as far as getting better race times once u get used to it. I had 2 MOMO Force wheels and had to take them back as various things were faulty. MOMO Racing i feel also has questionable quality control on the Paddle Shifters. Apart from this it is a top product and thorougly recommend it.

Have fun and get a beer into you
Talisman

Just OK
I bought the wheel back in March of this year and for the first 3 months it had worked perfectly. Then a few weeks ago I started to get that wonderful MOMO pedal bug. The pedals are made where they check the calibration every time you push them down. However if you wiggle the pedal while its down the potentiometer reads it as being pushed down further and sets that new rate as what you have to reach in order to get full percentage use out of the pedal. I took the base apart and put the pedals back on tighter, but it still wiggles a bit, and still loses calibration. I will be returning my MOMO.

Seems to be working for me.
I've ready multiple reviews of the paddle shifters breaking on this wheel, but being I use the stick shift, that hasn't happened to me yet :-D I've had the wheel for about 5 months or so now. It hasn't been flawless, unfortunately. I've noticed that the deadzone, when in the calibration window used to be none-existant; it picked up EVERY little change in movement of the wheel... now there is a slight dead zone on it. Hasn't affected my racing, though so that is good. Also, the stick shift knob makes a popping sound every now and then when I shift up... or actually down, because I reverse the default settings.

I actually bought this wheel through Best Buy and I intended to buy their extended warranty thing for it, but I never got around to it. I kind of regret that, because I'd hate to see my $100 wheel stop working on me.

Great Wheel!!!
Let me start off by saying I have only had this wheel for two days. So as far as durability goes I'm not qualified to judge. However in the past two days I have had a hard time letting go of the thing. I play Formula One Sims, (i.e. EA's F1 2002). I had a wingman gp non force feedback. That was not an impressive wheel, esspecially for formula one games it was to light and twitcy, and if you know formula one, the car is already light a twitcy. This wheel rounded the whole package, has a great feel and impresive feedback. Amazing, praying I dont have issues with it like some on here have stated.

Momo is the bomb!
Not sure what some of these people are talking about. I've had my Momo and pedals for about 3-4 months now. Need for Speed: Underground is incredible with it. Also, it is durable. I can tend to get a little (ahem!) upset when racing, and the Momo has taken all the punishment and stills plays like it's right out of the box.

Don't let the naysayers dissuade you...buy this wheel! ... Read more

Features

• Crisp 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution, 48-bit color
• Built-in transparency adapter for 35mm slides and negatives
• 1-touch color restoration, Epson Easy Photo Fix technology
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR software
• USB 1.1/2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

An affordable monochrome laser printer, the ML-1740 from Samsung is designed for home and small business use and comes with some attractive features. With a 600 x 600 dpi print resolution, text is easy to read, while a 17 ppm print speed delivers jobs quickly, when you need them.

A 250-page paper input tray is accompanied by a single-sheet manual bypass feeder and a 50-page output tray. The printer accepts plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparency media, as well as media weights ranging from 16 to 24 lbs bond via the tray and 16 to 43 lbs bond via the manual feeder. The starter toner cartridge has an average life of about 1,000 pages (3,000 pages for the replacement cartridge), while a toner-save mode can reduce toner consumption by up to 40%.

USB and parallel ports allow you to easily connect the ML-1740 to your host computer. The 66 MHz processor combines with 8 MB of memory to handle small to medium size print loads, and the 15,000-page maximum monthly duty cycle provides reliability for home and office applications. Compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux operating platforms, the ML-1740 also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Printer, paper tray, paper guide, power cord, starter toner cartridge, setup guide, driver CD-ROM; printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• 600 x 600 dpi resolution
• Up to 17 ppm print speed
• 66 MHz processor, 8 MB memory
• Toner save mode reduces consumption up to 40%
• USB and parallel ports; PC, Mac, and Linux compatible

Reviews (4)

Good for personal/small office/home office
It's noisy as heck while warming up, and I wouldn't call it quiet when it's printing. But it's pretty quick, has good text quality (print quality for graphics is only fair) and is inexpensive. You can frequently find rebates that drive the price down a little more.

I don't think I'd put it through heavy-duty use, but for a home office or small office, it should do the job pretty well. It also works with a parallel printer cable as well as a USB cable, which means I didn't have to replace the cable from my prehistoric inkjet printer when I upgraded to this little laser printer. That saved me from crawling around on the floor!

The manual comes only on CD-ROM; you might want to print out the important parts to keep handy. Installation was pretty straightforward on a machine running XP.

Great Printer, toner is expensive...but no problem!
This is a great printer, it's fast without compromising quality. The toner replacement is around $70, which is on the high side for laser printers in this class. But I looked into refill kits and found that you can refill your toner 9 or 10 times for the same price as buying 1 replacement, it's worth checking out.

Not suitable for sharing via a broadband router
I bought this to replace my 11 year old Epson AL1500 and was sorely disappointed to discover it will not work with a print server. Samsung Tech Support confirmed this and suggested I get a different printer.

Beware of toner costs
In interests of full disclosure, I chose not to buy this printer due to toner costs. Just check those costs before you buy. A 3000 page toner costs $70, versus $54 for the toner of an equivalent Brother (say the HL1440 which I have owned) or $70 for a 6000 page Brother toner. I think Samsung is known to do this "make the profit in the refills" for this printer. ... Read more