Belkin Fast CAT 5e 3 foot Gray Patch Cable, Snagless Molded, RJ-45 Connectors

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Belkin Fast CAT 5e 3 foot Gray Patch Cable, Snagless Molded, RJ-45 Connectors

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Belkin FastCAT 5e Patch Cable, Snagless Molded, RJ-45 Connectors, 3 Ft., Gray

Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T networks

50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission

Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection

PowerSum tested

ASIN: B0002T3TDE

Product Description

What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the house on your block and all the destinations in town. In actuality, it's a cable used to connect all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN). The RJ45 Cat 5e patch is perfect for use with 10/100 Base -T networks. PRODUCT FEATURES: Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e; Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base -T networks; 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission; Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection; PowerSum tested.

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Manufacturer: Lindy
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Full Category 5e specificaton with molded boots
Gigabit Ethernet ready
100% performance tested

ASIN: B00008Y2I2

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Colour code your network!Full CAT5e specification with moulded bootsGigabit ready100% performance testedIdeal for connecting computers, hubs, switches, print servers, patch panels, etc.Useful for colour coding your departments, workgroups, etc.Crossover cables are generally used for hub to hub connections and are instantly recognisable with their contrasting cable and boot colours10 year warranty

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The reputation of the Lindy brand name isn't only based on the quality and the broad range of products, but also on the level of service offered. Lindy's products are innovative and reliable, being developed on an on-going basis and submitted to regular quality checks.PRODUCT FEATURES:Full CAT5e specification with molded boots;Gigabit Ethernet ready;100% performance tested;Ideal for connecting computers, hubs, switches, print servers, patch panels, etc;Useful for color coding your departments, workgroups, etc;Stranded core cables allowing repeated flexing without damage, prolonging the life of the cable;Foil Twisted-Pair (FTP) - the extra foil shielding protects against Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).

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Cables To Go Premise Plus Keystone Jack Cat5e Gray ( 03792 )

Manufacturer: CABLES TO GO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Satisfaction Ensured.
Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
With True Enhanced Performance.
Latest Technical Development.

ASIN: B00006LUL3

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Cables To Go's Category 5e Keystone Jacks are designed for superior performance that meets or exceeds industry standard TIA/EIA 568-A-5 requirements. The keystone jack will balance signal transmission of insertion loss and crosstalk from 1 to 100 MHz. Jacks are available in 9 colors to match housing or allow color-coded designation port in compliance with TIA-606 requirements. The jacks are designed to work in conjunction with the Cables To Go wallplates and surface boxes or any standard keystone and angled multimedia wallplate or patch panel. Each keystone jack includes 110-type IDC straight-back termination with strain relief caps, and comes standard with 50? inch gold plating on the jack contacts.

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ASIN: B0009N5ZDK

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Protect your network data from EMI/RFI interference
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ASIN: B0002J24SA

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Today's mission critical advanced Fast Ethernet and Gigabit computer networks require the stability and reliability of Enhanced Category 5 high-speed cabling to distribute data, voice and video. To protect your high-speed network from noise and electromagnetic interference, use Cables To Go's Shielded Enhanced Cat5 Patch Cables. Each cable comes UL verified to meet all Cat 5e TIA/EIA standards. The molded boot provides extra strain-relief and durability. Cables To Go Shielded Enhanced Cat5 Patch Cables are available in a variety of colors to easily color-code your network installation.

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Decent product, lack of documentation a problem

Not worth the bother

Unmanageable

3COM Corp U.S. ROBPTICS 802.11G 54MBS ( USR5450 )

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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100MBPS WIRELESS TURBO ACCESS POINT

ASIN: B00009ETKW

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U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo networking products offer a total solution. The company's simple to install portfolio is sure to meet your particular networking needs.U.S. Robotics Wireless Turbo Multi-Function Access Point is ideal for bridging wired and wireless networks. It features multiple operational modes for a customizable solution.

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Decent product, lack of documentation a problem.......2005-09-20

To be concise; Great range (which is why I purchased it), lack of documentation was problematic in setting it up (product is shipped with a administrator name already entered which is not documented and I had to search the web for), seems a little flakey at times with its connection to laptops. For new users it would benefit the company to include a straight forward set of examples for setup. I know what I am doing but there were still some problems with documentation, a new user would have more difficulty for sure.

Not worth the bother.......2005-03-10

When I first tried this item, it seemed okay. It came with a decent monitor applet, and the web interface worked okay. The administration was a bit cumbersome, as another review has mentioned, especially with the MAC addressing and general data input. But generally it was a speedy setup.

However, several problems started to pop up. I was never able to get WPA encryption to work. It was just not available at all, unless you use a RADIUS server, something our small business doesn't have. The box clearly advertised WPA as an option, but had a tiny little footnote on the side of the box that stated "available upon ratification" (which took place quite a while ago, from what I understand). So, we have some bait-and-switch going on here.

Next, the administration interface to the unit simply quit after about an hour's use. It would still work as an access point, but I couldn't get in no matter what I did. Yes, all passwords, MAC addresses, IP addresses, and WEP keys were all okay, but the web administration just would not work. I tried several times to hardware reset the unit (something which had worked earlier), but to no avail. It was locked out from every computer I tried it with. The unit went back to factory defaults, and would work as an open access point, but neither the default nor the reassigned IP address would get me into the web administration.

The final straw came when I tried calling the tech support number, which was on the box, the documentation and the web site. The line was disconnected. It wouldn't connect from any phone, including my cell. Repeated emails to tech support from their web site were not answered within three days. I finally gave up and returned it.

So avoid this product, there are plenty of other units out there for less that will perform better than this. USR has a long way to go before this one is ready for prime-time.

Unmanageable.......2004-07-23

I'm a network engineer for a small business in Northern Virginia. We have about 40 users who connect to our wireless access points. We are expanding to a new floor on our building and purchased 4 x USR5450's for additional wireless coverage.

While the USR5450 may be adequate for a home networking solution, it was an unmanageable solution for our business. In addition to using WEP encryption, we use MAC address filtering for security purposes. It would have been nice to have been able to import a list of authorized MAC addresses without having to enter each individually by hand. It would also have been nice to have had more than 8 characters to use for the name/description of each MAC address. But these oversights are forgiveable.

Compounding the problem was the fact that the web interface wouldn't even allow me to cut and paste a MAC address, but required a tab between each pair of hex digits. In addition, for each address I added, the web interface would forward me to a new web page telling me that the system was resetting. After waiting several seconds, I could click on the "Back" link and enter my next MAC address. In frustration, I turned to the US Robotics supplied software.

Before continuing, however, I thought it best to update the firmware to the latest version. Perhaps a newer version would fix some of the glaring problems with the interface. I noticed that the new firmware was supposed to allow 64 MAC addresses. I hadn't seen anything previously about this limitation, but began to worry about running out of MAC addresses. I wondered what it had been prior to the firmware upgrade. I downloaded the new firmare and installed it--only to find that it totally wiped out all the MAC addresses I'd managed to input along with all the other configuration changes I'd made. Unbelievable!

So I downloaded the latest configuration software and gave it a try. I was pleased to see that I could cut and paste MAC addresses individually and that the system didn't reset after each one. However, the configuration software didn't let me enter any sort of name or description for the MAC address. (I would soon learn why.) In any case, the interface was still incredibly clunky, requiring me to hit the "refresh" button after each "apply" before I could make any additional configuration changes.

I loaded the entire list of MAC addresses and then opened the web interface to see if I could add a name/description there. To my surprise, I noticed that several name fields were already filled in with junk binary characters. I cleaned them out. However, when I then looked back at the configuration software, I noticed that several of the MAC addresses I'd entered had disappeared. It took me a few times of adding MAC addresses and deleting junk characters before I realized that the config software must be using the name/description space in order to store additional MAC addresses. Disgusted, I told my manager that I thought we should send back the USR5450's and try a different product and vendor.

I can't really comment on how well the hardware works, which is why I'm not giving this review lower than 2 stars. But for me, the software and web interface were enough to convince me that this product wasn't for me. It was just too unmanageable.

--Paul

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3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B00080K42Q

Product Description

The 3Com ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router combines an ADSL modem, router, 802.11g wireless access point, four-port switch, and firewall to enable up to 253 total (128 wireless) users to economically and securely share a single ADSL connection. The high-speed routing engine easily handles large data transfers and Internet downloads, including those from multimedia applications.The 11g ADSL router provides a high-speed, 54 Mbps wireless connection for users with 802.11g-equipped PCs and laptops. It is also backward-compatible with 802.11b wireless LAN equipment, preserving existing network investments. And the Wi-Fi compatible router interoperates with Wi-Fi-certified products from other vendors.Advanced wireless security and multiple firewall features offer one of the industry's strongest levels of protection for the network. To shield wireless connections, the 11g gateway router implements 256-bit WPA encryption for maximum security, along with 40/64- & 128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients. Stateful packet inspection firewall, hacker pattern detection, URL filtering, and other security features help protect the entire network from attacks and other Internet security risks.

3COM 3CRWDR100B-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router.

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3COM 3CRWDR100B-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router.

Manufacturer: 3Com
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Original 3Com Equipment; This item is made by 3Com.

ASIN: B000MLZQRE

Product Description

3COM 3CRWDR100B-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router.

3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

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3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE

Original 3Com Equipment; This item is made by 3Com.

ASIN: B000MM3BN4

Product Description

The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Gateway is a high-speed, affordable, and easy-to-use small office solution that lets wireless and wired PCs and laptops securely share a single broadband Internet connection. With 802.11g support, wireless LAN users can connect at speeds up to 54 Mbps and at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet) - almost five times the speed of existing 802.11b wireless products. And the 3Com 11g Gateway is backward-compatible with 802.11b wireless clients, preserving existing wireless network investments. Supporting up to 253 (128 wireless) users, the 11g Gateway is designed for small but growing offices, branch offices, and home offices. And because it is Wi-Fi certified, the gateway works with other Wi-Fi compatible equipment.The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Gateway includes many of the IP routing and firewall privacy features of a full-scale router or firewall, at a fraction of the price. Among the multiple robust security features are advanced stateful packet inspection firewall, hacker pattern detection and URL or keyword filtering. 256-bit WPA and 40/64-bit WEP encryption protect the privacy of 11g and 11b wireless transmissions. An intuitive web interface and simple setup wizards simplify setup and use. The award-winning OfficeConnect family provides a broad range of small-office products, including LAN switches and hubs, access points, gateway routers, firewalls, PC cards and network adapters.

3COM 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router

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3COM 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE

Original 3Com Equipment; This item is made by 3Com.

ASIN: B000MLZQLU

Product Description

3COM 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router

3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - wireless router ( 3CRWDR100U-72-US )

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Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0007NY0TW

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3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

3Com | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B000BZU44Q

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3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

The 3Com ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router combines an ADSL modem, router, 802.11g wireless access point, four-port switch, and firewall to enable up to 253 total (64 wireless) users to economically and securely share a single ADSL connection. The high-speed routing engine easily handles large data transfers and Internet downloads, including those from multimedia applications.The 11g ADSL router provides a high-speed, 54 Mbps wireless connection for users with 802.11g-equipped PCs and laptops. It is also backward compatible with 802.11b wireless LAN equipment, preserving existing network investments. This Wi-Fi certified router also features support of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). WDS simplifies setup of an extended or completely wireless network (requires access points that support WDS).Advanced wireless security and multiple firewall features offer one of the industry's strongest levels of protection for the network. To shield wireless connections, the 11g gateway router implements 256-bit WPA encryption for maximum security, along with 40/64- and 128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients. Stateful packet inspection firewall, hacker pattern detection, URL filtering, and other security features help protect the entire network from attacks and other Internet security risks.

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9port Switch 8-10/100bt1-100bfx Sc MMf 2km Managed

Manufacturer: MILAN TECHNOLOGIES
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Switches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00006BACR

Product Description

The MIL-SM801 family of Ethernet switches offers eight 10/100BaseTX ports and one fiber 100BaseFX port all in a compact desktop design. The fiber port provides four connectors and five different ordering options; and available fiber connectors in multi-mode are SC, ST, MT-RJ and VF-45 and in single mode SC.Fiber future proofs the network with multimode and single mode not only to be used in risers but also horizontal accommodating high transmission rates over long distances handing all current or envisioned applications. The MIL- SM801 is an ideal solution for any environment needing to connect points further than 100 meters, with distance connectivity up to 37 miles (60km). Fiber runs using the MIL-SM801xx provide high transmission throughput in vertical or horizontal network environments for current and future applications.

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Love this stereo!

Excellent @ a Great Price

great value

Front Aux Input, Good Reception, CD Player, AND a Low Price

A great MP3 receiver at an amazing price.

Aiwa CDC-X504MP CD/MP3 receiver

Manufacturer: Aiwa
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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CD receiver with built-in amplifier (23.2 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)

plays CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 files)

detachable face

3-band equalizer and seven preset tone curves

front auxiliary input

ASIN: B0006U2EIK

Product Description

Bringing your digital music cruising has never been easier than with the new CDC-X504MP. Boasting 208 Watts of power, the CDC-X504MP plays MP3 files on a CD-R or CD-RW. Simply transfer all your favorite songs to a CD and enjoy them while in your car.

Customer Reviews:

Love this stereo!.......2006-01-31

I've had this thing for over a year, and have had absolutely no problems! I chose this model because other cd/mp3 players seemed like the buttons were too small to reach (like they try to cram too many presets, or try to display "cool" images and sacrifice space) - anyways, I don't like having to take my eyes off the road to see if I'm pressing preset 1 or 3. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the rotary volume control, but I really do. I don't really like the extra "beeps" that you get when changing the volume (seem to come from the unit, not over the speakers) - not sure what that feature is supposed to do, but after a while you learn to ignore it.

I love the remote - you can access just about every feature from the remote, and it only takes a few minutes to get familiar with the controls. This might be considered a "low" or "mid" grade stereo, but it sounds great, gets great reception, and has plenty of features. Like others have mentioned, the AUX port on the front is great for plugging in a portable mp3 player.

I'm getting rid of the car and don't want to take out the stereo, but I would love to get another one for the new car. I'm disappointed that this model isn't around anymore. I really don't like any of the units that I see in the stores.

Excellent @ a Great Price.......2005-07-05

I have had mine for a week now... I got a refurbished one, and installed it myself. Don't forget to order an installation kit. It is so sweet! Why don't the more expensive units include an AUX plug in the front? They don't like the popularity of portable MP3 players? I got this unit so I could "plug in" my XM2Go portable XM radio. However, I like this unit as much, if not more than the XM! An MP3 CD holds a lot of music. Radio reception is great. I thought my factory car speakers were no good.. but with this radio pumping some more power to them they sound a lot better.

great value.......2005-04-03

The good: reads Mp3 CDs very quickly, resumes MP3 tracks from the same part when the unit was turned off, very reliable (5 months now), good sound, never skips. The bad (for me): When using track shuffle, the unit doesn't remember the previous track. For example, if you want to play a track again when in shuffle mode, you better replay quickly before the next track starts, otherwise it will be lost among the hundred or so tracks. The annoying (for me): Anytime you power on the unit from the power switch on the deck, it goes into "demo" mode, flashing its features on the display until you select TUNER or CD or AUX. This can be avoided be just turning it on and off by the ignition switch. If you manually skip to the next track during shuffle mode there is an unneccessary delay while the display shows a visual simulation of the shuffling by diplaying rapidly changing numerals.

Front Aux Input, Good Reception, CD Player, AND a Low Price.......2005-03-25

For the last few years, I've been using my portable MP3 player to listen to music in the car. I connected my player to my stereo using one of those tape adapter thingees. This worked well enough, though the tape hiss was a bit annoying.

When my factory stereo decided to commit suicide a few months ago by eating the tape adapter, I decided to replace it with an aftermarket unit that had an aux input and be done with the tape hiss nonsense.

I used the following criteria to select a stereo:

1. Aux input, preferably on the front panel.
2. Good FM reception ( <= 10 dBf FM sensitivity)
3. CD player
4. Low price ( <= $150)

The Aiwa CDC-X504MP met all of these criteria. It may be the only one around that meets all four; there are very few front-panel aux inputs out there.

A great MP3 receiver at an amazing price........2005-02-01

I purchased an Aiwa CDC-X504MP CD/MP3 receiver a few weeks ago and have been VERY happy with it. I fully expected to pay twice as much to get this good of a receiver that had MP3 capabilities. Some of the things I've noticed:

Good radio reception - I listen to quite a bit of AM (talk) and some FM. This unit has better reception than the last several units I have owned (mostly Sony units and factory units).

Great Sound - It comes with a 3-band EQ which is nice. It also has an `H-bass' button that REALLY gives it some kick! I was surprised that my factory speakers could sound that good!

Front AUX input - I was amazed that almost every single MP3 receiver I checked either had no AUX input, or had one in the back of the unit. What good does that do?! Who wants to pull their unit out of the dash anytime they want to hook something to it? This unit has a handy plug right on the face plate. You can plug in an iPod or a laptop. I work on the road a lot using my laptop. I keep my entire music library on my laptop in MP3 format. With a simple $2 cord from Radio Shack, I was able to plug my laptop into the Aiwa unit and listen to my entire library through my car stereo. This allows me to utilize the song selection features in my laptop software to play what I want from my entire library. Even if it's something you very rarely need, having the plug in the front is very handy.

ID3 Tags - One of the several display options is to display the ID3 Tag info when playing an MP3 disc. When this option is used, the display will scroll the file title, the artist, the album, and the song title in that order as each new song starts. When it finishes, it will leave the first 8 characters of the song title displayed. I have thrown some songs at it with pretty long album/song titles and it has scrolled them all.

CD formats - It plays all the main CD formats. Regular audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

Shuffle play - There are 2 different shuffle modes. The first shuffles the entire disc (this is the only option on regular audio CDs). The second will shuffle the songs within a file folder (for MP3 CDs). Both of these are very handy when listening to an MP3 disc as it gives you the option to randomly play from an entire disc or to limit the random play to a folder (which could be a particular artist or album or whatever).

MP3 playback - I was impressed with the MP3 playback capabilities of the Aiwa unit. To start out, I made an MP3 disc using a CD-RW disc. I filled it to capacity with over 200 songs at CD quality. In the root directory I created a separate folder for each artist. There ended up being over 20 folders with anywhere from 1 to 25 songs in each folder.

Using this MP3 disc, it takes the unit about 5 seconds to start playing after first inserting the disc. From then on, each time you turn on the unit with the same disc inserted it only takes about 2 seconds to start playing wherever it left off last time. Also, in either shuffle mode, it only takes about 2 seconds to find and start the next song. That's good speed for a regular audio CD and surprisingly fast for an MP3 CD!

(note - the unit plays songs back in alphabetical order by filename within each folder. If you want the songs to be in album order then you need to rename them with the song number in front of the song title.)

As I said, I have been VERY happy with this unit. Especially at the cheap price. I have no real complaints and would not hesitate to recommend it to my friends.

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