Features

• 128 MB of memory for over 2 hours of MP3 or 4 hours of WMA music
• Secure Digital card/MMC expansion slot provides up to 512 MB of additional memory
• 5-band adjustable equalizer with pre-sets
• 18-hours of continuous playback with one AAA battery
• Compatible with computers with USB 1.1 ports running Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS X

Reviews (149)

pretty cool
I'm not an expert on electronics but this is the 2nd mp3 player I've owned. I chose to buy this mp3 player for work inside a warehouse handling package and for use at school, walking around. Overall, I'd say its a pretty good player but there are some questions about the durability and lifespan of it.

Pros:
-cheap price compared to other mp3 players of the same memory
-expandable memory
-durable design...supposedly waterproof (not anxious to test that claim tho)
-acceptable yellow color and appearance
-nice joystick function (in my opinion anyway)
-GOOD wrap around ear phones (just wanted the basics)
-very nice looking and durable belt clip (never used armband)

Cons:
-battery life (1 AAA is only 8 hrs for me...equals only about 2 days of work and campus use, but then again I'm going to buy rechargeables anyway)
-software use (isn't as easy to use as it could be, kinda confusing sometimes)
-*** Once had a problem with the player when it only played 39 songs when I actually had 50 or so on it, worrisome error***
-can only create playlist on software (quite common tho)
-*** list of songs is always alphabetized, NOT BY WHAT ORDER THEY ARE SET UP IN ***VERY ANNOYING***

In spite of these cons tho, I'm happy with my purchase and would buy them as gifts to other sporty and gymgoing friends.

Great workout player, but cludgy for file transfers
I've used this Rio Cali 256 for a few months now, and it plays awesome! I added a 512MB SD card and can fit 13 hours of MP3 music and play it all on 1 battery! The Music Manager application is good for categorizing and transfers, but I used another application to rip my CD collection. You have to use the Rio Taxi if you want to transfer data files, it does not show up in Windows explorer as a drive letter. Taxi is a very tempermental application. When trying to transfer large files (over 8MB) via drag and drop it crashes. It seems to work when right-clicking the large file and choosing Save Item As, then picking the folder where you want to copy it to. Really large files (over 100MB) don't seem to copy at all; the application times out. Can't understand how I copied a 165MB file to the Rio but now can't copy it off the Rio? Copying files to the Rio gave me no problem, just transferring files back to the PC. Copy and Paste doesn't work at all. Since I use this 99% of the time for working out and listening to MP3's, I give it a 3 out of 5. You're better off with a USB jump drive or something similar if you want a small product to transfer files.

Music 5 of 5
File Tranfers 1 of 5

Great player for the gym
This MP3 player is great for the money...it's durable, sounds great (radio reception not great - but why would you buy an mp3 player for radio reception?) Head phones sound good but are uncomfortable. My girlfriend borrows mine all the time - so this holiday she will be getting one from me!

junk junk junk
Thank god that I purchased the 2 year waranty. I have had this MP3 player for a few months and I was impressed at first even if the radio reception stinks. However, recently the mazimum download will be 19 songs, because of "non-existent" errors. The screen has frozen with the word Upgrader on it, and ive tried to upgrade it but it is still frozen on the screen. I am very dissapointed with the Rio Cali and would not reccomend it.

Great Versitile MP3 Player!
I am so impressed with the Cali that I bought for my husband that I'm going out to get one for myself! I love the easy-to-use software! I found that you can easily download a MP3 upgrade (for FREE!) in order to RIP songs into MP3 format as well as WMA, FLAC, and OGG! It's lightweight, has an FM Tuner, an expansion slot for additional storage space, and is designed for an active lifestyle. What more do you need? I too had a little trouble at first with the ear buds, but quickly got used to them. When in use, they drown out nearly everything else going on. I love it! I stumbled across this one and have since looked at what else is out there. This is the MP3 player for me! ... Read more

Features

• ARM processor powered by Palm OS 5
• Integrated Que technology, with GARMIN GPS and mapping software
• Speaker for voice-guidance commands, MP3 player, and message playback
• Voice recorder for making memos, quick notes, and messages on the fly
• What's in the box: iQue 3600, protective display cover, metal stylus, USB HotSync cradle, A/C power/charging adapter, quick start guide, CD-ROM with manual, choice of MapSource configuration, and automobile navigational system

Reviews (2)

Impressed
If you are looking for an excellent palm-pilot with a GPS add-on, this is probably not for you. It is not designed to be an outstanding palm. If you are looking for a GPS based nagivational aide with some palm capabilities, then this is excellent.

The time to acquire satelites varies quite dramatically, but it does. I have even managed to track my location whiles flying. The location and airspeed were dead on, but the elevation of 50 ft seemed to be a bit low, considering that we were at 29,000 ft.

Quick to re-calculate if you get off route. It has been accurate, with 1 exception. In Boulder Colorade (despite the basemap and detailed map being loaded, it couldn't find all the streets, and had me displayed in the middle of a lake once.

All in all I am very satisfied with this product.

Great navigation PDA, but stopped working in first month...
As a GPS junkie, I appreciate just how slick this navigation PDA is. The detailed City Select mapsets that come with the PDA are very detailed, and give you voice guided turn-by-turn directions anywhere you want to go. Add a SD memory card and you have more than enough memory to hold all the maps you need plus MP3's and other Palm applications as well. The only drawback, and it's a biggie, is that after 3 weeks my IQUE 3600 has completely stopped working. Garmin has asked me to mail it back to them (at my expense) to be repaired (at their expense). Maybe it's just a bit of bad luck with my particular unit. If navigation was all this unit did it would be worth the money (it costs 1/3 of similar non-portable in dash vehicle nav systems with similar capabilities), but it is also a great PDA and MP3 player as well. If it continues working after Garmin fixes it, I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend it to anyone. ... Read more

Features

• Photo-quality prints, scans, and copies; slim, compact all-in-one
• Up to 17 ppm print speed; up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi color resolution
• 36-bit color scan depth, 600 dpi optical resolution
• Up to 17 cpm, 50% to 400% copy enlargement/reduction
• USB and PictBridge interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (3)

Very Satisfied
I just recently purchased the HP PSC 1315 from another retailer. It was on sale at a reasonable price. The installation was difficult at first because I also just recently bought a new computer which was already HP Printer-ready which caused the installation CD to not allow the software to be completed. I called Technical Support and talked with a very nice man in India who walked me through the entire process, staying on the line with me until everything was complete, including the printer working properly. It turned out that I needed to eliminate a couple of things on the computer that were preventing the software from being installed. I am very happy with my 1315--it's really superfast with printing the pages (in black ink)! HP could lower the price of the ink cartridges though. I didn't realize how expensive they are just for one cartridge!!

Software shut computer down
I bought my HP PSC 1315 at COSTCO without researching. It worked nicely when first installed on my Athlon processor with Windows XP home. The next time I turned on the computer the installed HP software immediately kicked my computer into restart. Very frustrating was the blue screen error message that remained up only long enough for an idiot savant to read.

I have spent too much time on other computer equipment that didn't work and after a few quick checks decided that there must be a printer/scanner that will work without hassle and returned this one.

Look before you leap
Tried to hook up to a 3yr old Compaq Deskpro EN with windows 2000 professional [could not get program to fully load or configure] & I spent many hours on the phone to HP with NO luck at all.The scanner/copier lid had a lot of play & when I tried to copy a Birth certificate it cut off 1/4in on 3 sides & a 1/2in on the bottom. The only thing I was impressed with was the photo editing abilities. I returned the PSC 1315 for a refund & bought a Cannon MP 370. ... Read more

Features

• Adds an Xbox console to your high speed wireless network
• Wirelessly play on the Xbox Live service with anyone anywhere
• Internal and external antennae to maximize range and throughput
• Intuitive Xbox Dashboard interface
• Full compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b Wi-Fi networks

Reviews (38)

This Thing is Ridiculous....
....Ridiculously easy to set up. Actually ,the XBOX system did most of the work for me. It detected and configured most of the network info itself from my existing 802.11g wireless network. The hardest thing was typing the 26 digit WEP code for my wireless network.I just followed the step-by-step instructions and was online within minutes. Piece of cake.
I was a little concerned about the signal strength with my Base Station being two rooms over , about 35 feet away with multiple electronic devices along the way, and no real line of sight, but my fears quickly disappeared when I checked my network speed on the XBOX and found it steady at 54 Mbps with a Very Good to Excellent signal.Fantastic.
Online gaming on the XBOX is phenomenal with the Microsoft Wireless-G Xbox Adapter.The game play is flawless. It's as if your playing with that person in your living room right next to you. There was no laggy or choppy gameplay, just really really smooth. I love this thing!!
Just take the time to read the instructions one step at a time and you'll be playing before you know it. I look forward to playing you on XBOX Live.

Wireless gameplay made easy
If you want wireless online gameplay on your XBox, and have an existing wireless 802.11-G or -B network, this little baby is the perfect ticket. As an avid gamer and a games retailer, I've seen my fair share of wireless networking problems, with few solutions offered that made sense. There are other wireless game adapters out there, but none of them perform as well as this one. Not only does it solve problems, it doesn't CREATE any! (A show of hands: How many of you have found the cure to be as bad as the problem when it comes to wireless networking?) This thing is simplicity itself when it comes to setup and orientation. Your XBox will take care of most of the setup process on its own. The Adapter has an auto-sensing feature that detects your existing network and then configures and aligns itself. Just follow the instructions and let your system take care of the rest.

How good is the signal strength? At home, it maintains a perfect signal, with no stalling or lagging, of 54 mbps across three rooms separated by two floors. At work, we moved one fifty feet away, with some large wired hubs and three solid walls in between. Still no lag or disruption. The adapter features both internal and external antennae that allow for extensive range and maximum signal strength. There's even an upgrade option that will allow for increased security. This adapter takes the worry and aggravation out of setting up wireless gameplay, leaving you more time for games...which is always good. Highly recommended.

works great with modded XBox
This works wonderfully right out of the box with a modded (evoX) XBox, linked to a Linksys WRT54G. I originally tried to use the Linksys Wireless Game Adapter, which really sucked and never worked. Took a chance on this thing, worried that it would not be configurable enough with the network. Piece of cake. And 30-50 dollars cheaper than the Game Adapter. It found the network just fine and can now transfer files back and forth from the XBox from both the wireless PC and the Mac on our network via FTP. Hate to say it, but a really nice experience from MS.

Awesome
This thing is great. It did not take long to set it up and when it was all hooked up it has not given me any problems. The connection is fast and I have not experienced any lag. This thing also works with playstation 2. I use it to play Socom 2 and it works great, just takes a little time to comfigure for the PS2, also works on my other computer. A great buy!!!!!!

Wow
I held off buying this for awhile and now that I have it I don't know what I was thinking. This is one amazing product that works to perfection with my wirless network at my house. I am in amazment at how easy it was to set up and I was online and playing in no time. If you have an Xbox there is no reason you should not have this product, wow. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The force-feedback technology of Logitech's WingMan Force 3D joystick allows you to feel the action, weapon recoils, and explosions of your games. The space-saving design takes up minimal room on your desktop. Features include a twist handle function and lock, seven programmable buttons, eight-way hat switch, high-precision throttle, and rapid-fire trigger. It is compatible with USB-equipped PC systems. ... Read more

Features

• 7 programmable buttons
• 8-way hat switch
• Rapid-fire trigger
• Stable, weighted base
• USB plug-and-play connection

Reviews (47)

Excellent joystick
The Logitech WingMan Force 3D is an excellent joystick from Logitech. It was very easy to set up, taking less than a minute. All you have to do is plug one plug into a USB port on the back of your computer, and plug another into a wall outlet, and you're good to go.

The calibration utility is quick and reliable, and the joystick properties window provides a few minutes of enjoyment, allowing you to sample different force feedback effects, such as gun shot, machine gun, explosion, chainsaw, bow and arrow, and car crash.

I was very pleased with how easy it was to control my car in Midtown Madness 2. I tried several different vehicles, each with its own minute differences in handling with the joystick. I was also very happy with the force feedback, rumbling when your car crashes, and softly vibrating as you drive over rough surfaces such as grass. In Freespace 2, I was able to pilot my ship with the greatest of ease, and take out Shivan forces like a knife through butter.

If you need a new joystick, or are just considering one, definitely head straight for the Logitech WingMan Force 3D. You'll be pleasantly surprised with all the features, especially high-quality force feedback, in such a cheap package.

Force Feedback is Spooky!
Usually, features of game controllers are intended to make games easier to play. Force Feedback effects, however, are there to give the player a hard time - make his life difficult by applying countering forces to aileron movement, and shaking like a jackhammer when you fire your machine guns.

My ol' faithful stick is a Saitek Cyborg 3d.. a very sturdy, non FF piece of kit with a good strong snap to center. I fancied a change of scene, without losing much money, and the Wingman Force 3d seemed to fit the bill. Fortunately, my fears of RSI and sprained wrists were allayed when, whilst using the test program during installation, I found out that the forces the stick can generate were actually fairly moderate. Whilst its certainly strong enough to give you a good feedback, its no arm wrestler.

After being used to the Saitek, the 'slack' feel of the un-forced Wingman was a bit of a shock. The default 'return to center' forces dont work anywhere near as well as a good old fashioned spring, especially near the center point, where the motors seem to have less leverage. The result is that the joystick doesn't always snap to center too well. Its fairly easy to 'feel' the center of the joystick whilst playing though, so once your used to it, you actually feel the benefit of a much lighter stickload.

My main critisism of the Force effects is that they tend to be a little bit 'clunky' in feel.. the action is perhaps not as smooth as a sprung stick. This is something of a feature of FF joysticks though.. they can never compete with the 'smoothness' of a mechanical spring. Its something you soon get fairly used to, and in fact tend to forget about once your having fun wrestling the stick forces around.

So far, I've tested the stick with Edge of Chaos, Starlancer, Il2 Sturmovik, CFS3 and the Freespace2 game that was packaged with the stick (not the retail version I might add). Once a few settings are tweaked, the stick works well with the 'space' sim games, where there is little need for proper force feedback until you fire your guns or crash into something. It certainly adds to the excitement and immersion to 'feel' when something explodes nearby. Sturmovik also performed well, with stalls and takeoffs/landings feeling very realistic and firing cannons gets very satisfying indeed. CFS3 however, has issues; there seems to be a half second delay in the feedback forces, so if you let go of the stick after a roll it will oscillate indefinately hard left and hard right.. not good for the stick OR your virtual airplane. Being a generally buggy, resource hungry peice of software, CFS3 is probably at fault here though, not the Wingman.

Setting up the stick was painless, quick and easy. The aforementioned test program is an excellent idea too. Ive not used the programming software yet, but I tend to stick with the default in-game setup anyway (I prefer to take the programming software off the task bar for a few extra fps). There aren't as many buttons on the WMF3D as many joysticks.. but theres all you need for most flight sims. The throttle is OK too, but doesn't really offer as fine a control as the one on the Saitek, so formation flying/inflight refuelling might cause some problems.

I worry about durability and longevity.. its not as well made as my Saitek, but if it lasts 12 months it will probably have been worth it.

To summarize, if you want force-feedback at a resonable price.. the WingMan Force is a good solution. Its pretty obvious though that with current technology Force Feedback comes at a cost in precision. I'll certainly be keeping my old Saitek stick nearby for playing non-Force games, but where its available FF is such great fun I'll certainly use the Wingman.

Questionable build quality, but the price is right...
A few years back you'd pay $150 for a force feedback joystick. Those were the days when serious flight simmers paid top dollar for the best quality they could get. Unfortunately, those days are gone, and force feedback joysticks (along with quality joysticks in general) are fewer in number than ever, and not as good as they used to be. Now that MS has stopped making Sidewinder products, and Logitech replaced their older (and better) Wingman Force stick with this one, there's not a lot of choice left if you want force feedback. On the positive side, the price is now much lower than it used to be.

I'm on my second one of these sticks... the first one I got from Amazon had a defective motor in it. Other than that, the initial feel of this stick is actually pretty good - better than I expected, based on the other reviews - and if I hadn't gotten a defective unit I'd probably give it a higher score. But taken with some of the other problems I've read about here, I have to think there are probably some real quality control issues with this stick. I can say definitively that this model is not nearly as solid as either MS's last force feedback stick or Logitech's previous model. But both of those sticks were built like tanks. At least the buttons all feel really nice on the Force 3D; solid but clicky and springy, and with a nice throttle with the perfect amount of resistance. The hat switch works well too - much better than my old Sidewinder Precision Pro (and it's concave now, just to update what an earlier reviewer said about previous revisions).

As for the force feedback itself, it's not the best but it's not bad either. If you're a flight simmer you will probably appreciate having force feedback - this is not really a stick that's intended for other types of games. It's a flight stick, and it does add a lot to the realism of flight sims to be able to feel things like ground bumps and aerodynamic forces on your airplanes (some sims even let you feel things like turbulence). The force effects by default are strong enough, but you can make them stronger if you want to (some people have complained that the effects feel weak, but you can really crank them up with Logitech's included utility). It can be surprisingly forceful given how light the stick is. That said, the motors do feel like they're straining if you really crank it up.

Centering is always an issue with force feedback sticks because they rely on the motors for centering rather than springs. Some people prefer a standard stick for this reason. Unlike some older force feedback sticks that use a combination of cables and motors for centering and other non-force effects, this stick seems to use only motors, so the centering doesn't feel very smooth - it feels very digital, like the motors have a certain number of levels (which feel like detents) where they will allow the stick to rest. It's hard to explain, but the result is if you push the stick in one direction, it's almost like it "clicks" as it goes through the various levels of resistance from the motors. This is constant and there's no way around it; you just have to get used to it. It's not that hard, but it's definitely a different feel from an analog stick that uses cables and springs for centering.

Some have complained about stick sensitivity with this model; I haven't had a problem in Flight Simulator 2004, which is all I've used it for. Even with the loose "dead spot" when centered, if you just take the stick sensitivity down a couple notches in the game settings it's absolutely fine. The centering right in the middle is definitely a bit loose but it doesn't seem to really matter much, and it's a common issue with most force feedback joysticks.

Overall, I'm glad I purchased mine, but I would probably have rather paid more for a better stick. I feel this is priced about what it's worth. Whether you want force feedback or not is a question in itself; if you're not sure, this is a good stick to test out, being as cheap as it is.

Decent with practise
I've had this stick for nearly 9 mos, and used it very little at first, preferring my non-ff logitech stick because this one seemed too out of control. After getting bored with a certain game, I took up this stick as a challenge, and am pleased with the results.

The FF is ok, nothing special, but once you have it set up with your comp and your game (this took quite a while and a lot of experimentation), I won't go back to non-ff. I actually get a feel for when my plane will stall, which is so necessary in flight sim games (been playing il2 FB). The on-stick throttle is pretty good and is not loose.

My biggest problem with this product is that the center spring doesn't really center, and seems to be in the ++ section a bit (upper right), which sometimes causes my plane to roll or pitch forward.

All in all, ok stick for the money. FF is great, but I'll be heading toward a better, more expensive stick after this.

a dissapointed customer
i bought this joystick a while ago and never used it much. at first i strictly used it for racing games so i never knew that it was broken. when i push foward it only regesters a little bit and when i put it back to its original position it thinks im pushing down and messes up my gameplay. it has no nutrel position, it dosent spring back to the right position and leans to the bottom. every time i plug in the FF it starts to violently shake foward and back, even during gameplay, but without it the nutrel position is even more indefinite. as for the stick itself, the palm rest on it tends to make you shift the weight of your hand to the right and taking the stick along with it.

the problems with the FF and the controls might have been because of damage during shipping or someting like that, but it could happen to you. anyway, im not happy with this design, get a sidewinder. ... Read more

Features

• Up to 108 Mbps to your notebook PC with Super G technology (when used with the WGT624 router)
• 802.11g standard compliance; interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks
• Setup is quick and easy with Netgear's Smart Wizard install assistant
• 128-bit WEP encryption, upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• Compatible with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE, and 98

Reviews (14)

Excellent card for the novice or intermediate user.
I purchased my Netgear card at Fry's electronics for $49.00 (a real steal)in mid December 2003 and have been happy with its performance. I was unable to connect to a wirless router in my house. After calling tech support, I realized the fault was my own. I did not have the profile or proper WEP key enabled. Since then it has worked perfectly. It has never lost or dropped my connection even with a weaker signal of about 45%. Anything below that puts you in the 5.5 Mbps to 1Mbps and can be unrealiable. The user interface config utility is very easy to use. You can scan for availble access points and display type, signal strength, security, and address. I love this thing. I've had poor experience with D-link. Fed my old one to the dog. Netgear rocks! Enough said

Works as Advertised!
At least when paired with the Netgear WGT624 WAP/Router this card does indeed have a significant farther range than for instance the DLINK 614+ was was currently using. I can go from one corner of the house downstairs to a bedroom at the opposite corner of the house upstairs, on a waterbed at almost full speed (this gave the DLINK some trouble).

It also comes with a nifty utility that does a better job than Windows with settings and statistics (like actual network throughput).

One minor issue may be with how hot this card gets which is always a concern with a laptop. To the cards credit there are settings for Power Save and Transmit Power which may help.

It works great
I dont want to repeat all the good things said about this product. I have always been a netgear fan, because they make solid network equipment. This is my first netgear wireless equipment, and it works great just like other netgear products.

One thing to remember though...you need to download and install the new driver in order to take advantage of the new WPA firewall security feature.

Awesome speed, range, and features.
This card is amazing. It works with 802.11b and 802.11g networks up to 108 mb/sec which is speeeedy fasst. The range is like three times as good as my old 802.11b network, and it is at least ten times as fast. It is easy to install and configure, and it looks nice. I have found no flaws. So buy it now.

Great 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
My entire wireless network is now made up of Netgear components and this card works great just like the rest of them.
The main feature I like about the card is its ability to operate at 108 Mbps with my WGT634U router (in 108 Auto mode) while still allowing my other notebooks to operate at their 54 Mbps maximum.
The supplied software is just as great as the version that came with my Netgear WAG511 card. So setup and security was a snap.
I am using the card primarily on a KDS laptop running Windows Me (I know) which is a small wonder in its own right. It runs great without any problems or blue screens (knock wood).
From time to time, I use the card in my Dell Inspiron 8100 running Windows XP Professional. I have to interchange it with a Xircom NIC/Modem card I'm using though but still no major issues in doing so.
I originally got the WAG511 card because of its dual band a/b/g capibilities but it only achieved 108 with my router in 108 only mode which would not allow my other 54 cards to function. Hopefully, Netgear will release a new driver for 108 auto support like that of this WG511T card. ... Read more

Features

• No cord, no clutter, no hassle: cordless freedom, optical precision
• Comfortable, right-handed shape with a large, finger-controlled trackball
• Advanced buttons for easy navigation, plus a scroll wheel
• Smart power management keeps battery working for months
• Digital radio technology requires no line-of-sight; patented optical technology maintains smooth tracking and superior precision

Reviews (29)

Simply a menu feature, orientation can be set E/W or N/S.
...Orientation is a user setting, you can change it from East/West to North/South in the "mouse" menu. Trackballs are far superior to the clumsy mouse. If you stop and think about the finger, hand , arm, and shoulder movements required to "control" a mouse, not to mention the desk space it requires to operate, you can begin to see the simple genius of the trackball. I say "control" because a mouse controls you, you don't control it! You're the devil if you can ;) You can sit comfortably with your trackball in your lap if you like and easily navigate the web and your arm remains motionless. There is also much less fatigue when using a trackball, espicially one that you use the fingers to control the marble instead of the thumb. I am a long time pc user, since the Intel 8086 was the processor to buy (that was before the 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium and Windows,) so you can trust my judgement is an informed one. Granted, if you are used to a mouse, trackballs can be challenging to master for the first day or two, but the rewards far outlast the first awkward attempts. You will be forever a master and "convert" like me. I snicker when I sit at a computer and have to use a mouse! What neophytes, MAN (or woman)get a trackball! It is especially good for the elderly folks who want to use a computer but can't seem to get the hang of a mouse, they CAN quickly get the hang of a trackball, same with young children. The "fingered" ball as opposed to the "thumbed" ball is an especially comfortable device to use. My personal favorite is the Logitec FX, very ergonomical design. Take a giant step up the computer power user ladder, trade your mouse for a trackball and do have somebody show you the control panel or menu settings for your mouse, even if you don't get a trackball.

Logitech Does It Again!
I've used Logitech mice before and this one tops all of the ones made by Logitech. I've read many reviews before purchasing this and read some of the drawbacks to this mouse and some advantages to this mouse. Logitech outperformed itself once again, with amazing features, support, and performance.

Disadvantages:
1. The styling of the mouse could have been better designed. It takes a little getting used to using the trackball with fingers other than your thumb.
2. Logitech erred in the device drivers. I repeat, please do not install the drivers shipped with the package. Go to Logitech.com/support and download the 9.75.0 verson and install it, not the 9.60.0 version as it will damage your compatibility with other mice already installed.
3. The price of this mouse will set you back and have you looking elsewhere. But, the advantages of this mouse far outweigh the little-bit-above-customer-expectation price ...
4. This mouse requires a learning curve, as its design and the use of a trackball may not be familiarized with everyone's use. For those of you who have never used a trackball or is used to using a trackball with your thumb, this mouse does take a day or two to get totally used to.
5. Use the initial orientation/setup process seriously. Because of the nature of the styling of this mouse, the way you position the mouse on your desk while orienting/setting up the mouse will have an impact on usage.

Advantages:
1. RF frequency is used to the best capabilities in this mouse. I've used mice from other manufacturers and this one tops all of them. Using digital radio technology, this mouse allows you to place the RF receiver pretty much anywhere you'd like up to 20 feet away from the computer.
2. The many buttons on the mouse help you to minimize use of keyboard. It has Back/Forward, scroll, Drag Lock, Fast Scroll, and conventional buttons.
3. The compact receiver helps to minize clutter on your desktop and helps when you want to carry it and the mouse around (if you're blessed like me to have a laptop).
4. Customer support is one of the best in the industry, with lifetime phone support and a 5-year warranty.
5. Installation was a breeze. a) Download Logitech Drivers version 9.75.0 or above b) Install drivers c) Connect hardware d) Press Connect button on the hardware for 20seconds - 1minute e) You're Done! Enjoy!
6. This mouse comes shipped with a serial port adapter, giving you total flexibility to connect via USB or serial - I strongly recommend using the USB ports due to the advanced nature of the hardware and the reliability of USB ports.
7. The name of Logitech speaks for itself.

All in all, I recommend this product wholeheartedly to you.
If you do purchase one, buy from Amazon.com as they did an excellent job of fulfilling my order the same day.
Bang for your Buck: 10
User Friendly: 9
Service and Customer Support: 10
Installation: 10
Design: 8
Battery Life: 10
Performance: 10

State of the Art for the Trackball user
Being a confirmed trackball person this is probably as good as it can be for now. Operation is silky smooth, all buttons are fully
configurable and the hand comfort is excellent. Sometimes cordless
can be pesky, not so with this unit as everything is right on. I was never much for scrolling and some of the other things this unit can do, but am now just plain spoiled.

Excellent Mouse
I just received this Trackman and have been using it for about an hour. It is excellent. The ball is smooth, precise and responsive. I bought the Microsoft version first and returned it because the ball rolled like it was a studded snow tire.
The buttons will take some getting used to but it is worth it.

Exquisite and powerful
The best wireless trackball you can buy, period. This mouse comes fully equipped with all of the bells and whistles that you'd expect from a modern mouse. The layout of the buttons is extremely comfortable and easy to use.

The only thing that could cause concern is the size. If you have small hands, you may want to reconsider. ... Read more

Features

• Share your Internet connection with built-in 4-Port switch
• Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks
• Advanced Firewall and Security Controls
• Built-in 4-Port SwitchOperating range of up to 328 feet indoors, up to 1,312 feet outdoors
• Quick and easy set-up

Reviews (16)

Nice little wireless router
I'm not sure if the other reviewers have problems reading instructions or if they just skipped steps. Had no problems at all getting this unit set up and establishing connections between my desktop and Inspiron 5150. Take it out of the box, connect an ethernet cable between the desktop and router and plug it in. Use your favourite browser to connect to 198.168.1.1 and run through the setup wizard. Then once you've got everything set up, read through the manual, go through the various setup options and tweak as desired. I opted to go with the WPA-PSK authentication protocol because its supposed to be more secure, but if you have other devices that don't support it, you'll probably have to stick with WEP.

It can be laid flat on the desk, or propped up on end vertically using the little rubber feet that are supplied. There are 4 ethernet ports that allow you to connect via 10/100 Ethernet and the WAN port to connect to cable, DSL or LAN. The antenna is on a swivel and can be rotated to just about any convenient orientation.

The only thing I don't like about the router is that it doesn't have an internal clock, so every time it is powered off the router's system time goes back to it's default start value. It can be configured to set the time from an NTP server, but only if it's connected to a WAN network (via DSL, cable or LAN). It's only a minor inconvenience though. The other thing is that the router's web interface only seems to work properly if you use IE. Using Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox sort of works for most things, but not everything.

Great and Small Router! And a tip for those with WAN issues.
I purchased this router to replace my D-Link DI-614+ and it works great! The first thing I noticed immediately out of the box was the size. The DI-524 is VERY small. About 1/3rd the size of the DI-614+. But it still has all of the same great features. Antenna signal strength is stronger and I am very pleased with this unit.

And here's a quick note regarding the problems some people seem to have connecting this device to the Internet via their Cable or DSL modem. It seems that the WAN port is configured out of the box to be locked in at 100 Mbps. This is where the problem comes from. The vast majority of Cable and DSL modems out there operate at 10Mbps per second only. Uh-oh! Bad move D-Link! Because if you plug the router into the modem out of the box and you have a 10Mbps modem you won't be able to connect the devices and you won't be able to go online. Very dumb move D-Link. I bet tons of routers have been returned for service just because of this simple and fixable issue.

This is easily corrected by logging into the router and going to the "Tools" menu and then choosing "Misc". Scroll to the middle of the page and find "WAN select to 10/100 Mbps" and select 10Mbps and click APPLY. Once the router reboots, your router and Cable or DSL modem will be working happily together and all is good. But there really is no reason that this device should be shipping with 100Mbps switched on by default. I hope that future firmware revisions will correct this issue so more novice users can easily setup this great router without issue.

Otherwise, a very good purchase and very good piece of equipment for anyone who is looking for an affordable and reliable WiFi router. Highly recommended.

Hope you're patient
Either I'm stupid or the reviewers who found this thing easy to set up are just lucky. I fought with this thing for several hours and two calls to customer service. Both useless, by the way. The instructions are beyond horrible. They're inadequate clues at best. The encryption process is cruel. You have to do it in the proper order - I believe the base computer you're using for set up and then the your wireless computer. No mention of the order in the directions. Learned by trial and error. Do it backwards and you lose your connection. No instructions for the event you just want to set up your wireless computer without a base 'setup' computer. Having never done encryption I didn't realize that I supply the encryption code. Finally figured that out. Possibly the others out there are just as bad. Now that I've got it set up, it generally works fine. I also set up a d-link wireless printer adaptor. Equally frustrating and directions better but left out one very important fact.

Lousy router doesnt work with IBM Thinkpad
I hate this router already before reading the feedbacks here. If a router wont work with so many devices, it is basically junk. I have used both Microsoft(I know we are against MS) but the router never gave me any problems with any devices, "firmware" also was great. This stupid thing restarts every time I add a MAC address to the filter list. I sneeze and it restarts.
In short, I HATE IT!!!
Go for the little more expensive Netgear or grrr... Microsoft and you will get your money's worth and professionalism.

Beats Linksys any day!
I am happily sitting in my back yard typing up this review on my new D-Link wireless router, which took me less than a half hour to set up and get running with all three of my laptops (including using WEP security).

Previously I had a Linksys router, which was a living nightmare! It constantly dropped the signal and had to be reset, it stopped working altogether one day, then after two hours on the phone with Linksys tech support, I was able to get the Ethernet ports working again - but not the wireless. I've commiserated with many others who've had nothing but trouble with their Linksys products.

On top of being easier to set up, the signal from the D-Link router is much stronger throughout my house than the Linksys ever was. I couldn't be happier! :) ... Read more

Features

• Up to 108 Mbps to your notebook PC with Super G Technology
• 802.11g standard compliance; interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks
• 128-bit WEP encryption, upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected
• Smart Wizard gets you up and running in fewer than 5 clicks
• Compatible with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE

Amazon.com Product Description

Logitech's Optical Marble mouse gives you the familiarity of a mouse with the convenience of trackball navigation. Designed for comfort in either hand, this space-saving, four-button trackball boasts Logitech's innovative optical tracking system to deliver superior precision and smooth motion with virtually no maintenance or cleaning required. You get two ways to scroll: click two small buttons for page up and page down, or click one of two large buttons and use the ball for auto scrolling. The trackball gives you precise fingertip control, and the included WebWheel software enhances your Internet browsing. Two AA batteries (supplied) keep the Marble mouse racing for about three months. ... Read more

Features

• Durable optical technology for smooth precision and resistance to dirt, eliminating the need for cleaning
• Large, finger-operated trackball for superior control and reduced hand and wrist movement
• Sleek shape flexible enough to use in either hand
• MouseWare software included for easy scrolling on the Web (in Windows and Macintosh applications)
• A variety of button assignments to customize your mouse buttons

Reviews (43)

Fantastic--stock up when it's cheap
I buy these whenever they are on sale--usually around twenty dollars. My family complained at first but now there is no going back. They love it! Some other reviewers mentioned tracking problems but they go away if you use USB or use PS/2 with the mouse driver that comes with the mouse (I am using one in PS/2 mode on Windows 2000). If you are a Windows XP or Linux user the tracking is much better.

The only problem is the lack of a scrolly wheel. I just reprogram the miniature third and fourth buttons to page-down and back-button for web browsing and I don't miss the scrolly wheel too much.

The housing is small so it's great for my 3-year-old's hands and comfortable for me, too, without being too small. The plastic is very durable and stands up to normal desktop abuse.

The mouse driver is spectacular. Ever since version 9.x of the driver came about the tracking speed and system reliability has been top-notch.

Highly recommended! You will buy a second one to bring to your workplace--no doubt about it.

A high quality ergonomic choice
I bought this product because I needed something more ergonomic - I was having pain in my mouse hand. This mouse changed all that. I work with computers, and I insist on using one of these at work. It has the following benefits:

1. Because it's a trackball, you don't have to move your wrist as much as you would with a mouse.
2. The buttons are placed so that you can click with your thumb, which after all, is stronger (less likely to get injured) than your index finger.
3. It's symmetrical, so you can switch back and forth from using it with your right hand or left hand - that gives your mouse hand a rest.

I echo the comments of others that the optical trackball works great, and almost never needs cleaning. Also, I agree that it stays put nicely on the desk. Yes, this mouse was very different when I first started using it, but very very much worth getting used to it.

Love it!
I loved my Marble Mouse by Logitech. I bought the older version with only the two large buttons. I think a standard mouse is better for playing games but for everything else on the computer it is the only way to go. I have recently upgraded to the Logitech cordless mouse....it too is nice. But if the Optical Marble Mouse came cordless I would plunk my money down and buy it again in a second. I now use my Marble mouse at work and have the cordless at home.

The Best Mouse
I first purchased the Logitech Marble Mouse when my daughter was 2 yrs. old. Her little hand was just able to manipulate the marble. It was great because with a regular mouse she did not have the ability to click it without moving the cursor. Now that we have used this mouse I would never go back to a plain one!

marble mouse
i just got the mouse today or should i say rat i will not lie the mouse is gigantic or maybe my hands are to small mmmm anyway i do like that you don't move the thing around the whole desk and i love the big red ball i thought the mouse was very odd and that's what really caught mt attention and that everyone gave good reviews i wanted to try it anyways ... i have only had the mouse for a few hours but so far i love it probaly should have waited a few days before i wrote this but i tend to get a little excited about things sometimes i'am use the usb connection on the marble mouse because i still wanted to use my wireless ps2 mouse incase i get frustrated alrighty now overall this is a nice product try it ... Read more

Features

• 20 GB HDD plays back over 330 hours of MP3 or 660 hours of WMA music
• Auto-DJ intelligently finds, mixes and creates playlists from tracks on command
• 5-band parametic equalizer with pre-sets
• 15-hours continuous playback with rechargeable LiIon battery
• Compatible with computers with USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) ports running Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, or XP

Reviews (149)

It'd be perfect if it didn't break...
I was drawn in by the FLAC and OGG support, since I like to keep my music in nice high fidelity, non-proprietary formats. If the Karma delivered what it promised, I would have been ecstatic.

Let's start with what I liked about the player; mainly FLAC and OGG support. I've publicly said I'd buy a music player once OGG was supported, and I stuck with that. The use of Ethernet to support any operating system is sure genius. The Rio DJ feature that automagically makes playlists for you was pretty good. The battery life is the longest that I know about.

But everything that has been said about the terrible customer service is true. I pushed the scroll wheel in and the overly fragile thing broke. It took Digital Networks a month and a half to replace it...with a refurbished player which has major scratches on the screen. If that wasn't enough, the hard drive is on the edge and will probably die soon, which is a problem because you only get a 30 day warranty on the refurbished player, and the only thing they now offer is to sell me another refurbished player. No thanks.

If you really want this player, go ahead, but purchase it at a place where you can get an extended warranty. The manufacturer will leave you out in the cold.

A Different Experience
Ok, I read a bunch of reviews before buying this fine piece of equipment. Many were negative, but having bought a quality product from Rio in the past, I was optimistic. So far, my experience with the Rio Karma has been exquisite. My review is as follows.

Pros: User interface. The menus are extremely easy to navigate. I enjouy the Rio stick, but find the selection wheel kind of pointless, but I do often find my fingers straying to it. The menus are very extensive and there are many different configurations for all the settings. Ease of transfer. It came with the ability to use an Ethernet port to transfer, but I only have USB, 1.1 at that. File transfer would be faster had I better connection, but I can deal with a mediocre file transfer rate. Sound quality is wonderful for a player of this kind. My friend has an iRiver that was more expensive, but I perfer the sounds of my Karma. The ability to create on the fly playlists I also enjoy. The Rio Dj, which allows you to creates playlists with different parrameters, is very innovative. Comes with transfer dock which can connect to any system with the red and white audio jacks. Very cool to hear my Karma through my stereo. Very nice. It boasts a 15 hr battery life, but I have yet to test it. The size is short and squat, which I like. It fits comfortably in the palm of my hand. Software. Music Transfer program is bug free so far and has a very simple user interface. Warranty, I didnt get the Rio warranty, but bought the player at Circuit City who has a one year warranty for replacement, which does work. Take in your broken player, and they give you a new one (or store credit). The hard drive has performed well so far, but I have heard some horror stories about dying drives.

Cons: The one thing that bothers me is the fact that Rio skimped on a case and packed a carrying "pouch" with the Karma. Think of those little bags that you used to fill with colorful rocks at crappy tourist attractions. The pouch is like that. The lack of a case bothered me, but not enough to choose another player. On albums where tracks run itno another, flow, there is sometimes a slight, extremely slight, pause befor the next track. I can deal with it, but it can get annoying. The headphones that come packaged witht the player wer ok, but I perfer my own Sony earbuds. It lacks features that other players have, such as the ability to record sound (which I probably never use, but it would be nice). No remote, but I can manage.

Overall: Overall, the Karma is a solid player and a good value. I got mine for under $300, which was a very good deal. I perfer it to the iPod, which I feel is overhyped. There is no case, so I have to be careful with it, but I am not very reckless with my electronics. If you want a quality player for a good price that scores well across the board I would reccomend the Rio Karma in all its 20 gigabitey goodness. I would have given a 4 1/2, but the rank in intervals of one. The deduction because of the case, or lack thereof.

Bad Karma
Got this player about a year ago and was very happy at first. I have had Rio players in the past but this one had all the features I wanted and it appeared to work very well. Right after the 90 day warranty is when it first locked up. I searched the internet and found that this is a very common problem and wished I had researched this unit before I bought it. Am VERY disappointed that it freezes up all the time but have learned to carry a paper clip with me to reset it. And for anyone interested I am NOT a fan of the Ipod. The Karma would be excellent if only it worked...

Must have for any music lover!
1st I would caution a number of you that read adds that claim hardware issues with RIO and that Apple is the only choice. The fact of the matter is that you are assuming that all reviews (including this one) are in fact truthful. The reality is that competing players and dedicated users write negative reviews to cloud your vision and point you towards their product (Apple). I've been a RIO owner for almost a year and have had 1 freeze up (my fault, pulled cable while loading), which was cleared by simply reseting the unit. A lot of consumers (myself included) are drawn into the marketing and cool factors of a product and lose what we want in the product. For example, when you buy a drill you aren't looking for a drill, but it's ability to make holes - ie. your buying a hole maker. Same with MP3 players. Although cool look and design are held up high on the buy me platform, what do you want? RIO delivers high quality sound, an included docking station, looong battery life, and the ability to mix your music any which way. Here is where RIO is the clear choice. You can sort by year, decade, most recently played, genre, random, artist, album, or create your play lists. I have over 400 CDs and I find that my music is fresh now that it can be played in various fashions. This player allows for almost every format (mp3, ogg, WMA, etc..) and you can set the bit rate. I use 192bps for the best sound, but 128 is good for most. Even with 2200 songs at 192bps I still have 6 gig left! The unit fits in your hand well and I can navigate well without looking at the screen - important while driving. I was able to go drive from Milwaukee to Philidelphia on 1 charge! The bottom line is that this is a good player from a reputable manufacturer and if the 90 warranty scares you, than get an extended one. My personal philosophy is to NEVER get an extended warranty on anything, save that money and apply it to a product that may fail in the future. Why bet on using it, because most likely you want and that money will be lost for ever. The software is good, but be sure to stay current on the hardward upgrades (free on line). This ensures that any bugs that come up are addressed and enhancements are made to keep your player competitive with others over time. I do not now of any other players that use the feedback from their users to make enhancements on the existing product. Usually it isn't until the next generation that you see the upgrade. Bottom line - if you love music, then you'll love the RIO Karma!

Has a 3 months life
The warranty is only 3 months and thats because the life of this product is only expected to be 3 months
I always though before that those complaining lied but now after 3 months my Rio Karma player is dead.
If you want to buy it then you must get an extended warranty. ... Read more

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

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