HP ScanJet 4400Cse Color Flatbed Scanner
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely the best
  • BETTER GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY
  • It's totally SCANTASTIC!
  • Great at 300DPI or less, Above problems with Black
  • A Basic Scanner for Basic Needs
HP ScanJet 4400Cse Color Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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  1. Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet) Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)
  2. Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector
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  4. Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets ) Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )
  5. Acoustic Research AR-8V 8-Outlet, 1284 Joule, $50,000 CEW Surge Protector Acoustic Research AR-8V 8-Outlet, 1284 Joule, $50,000 CEW Surge Protector

Product Features:
  • Flatbed, single-pass color scanner
  • 1200 x 1200 dpi optical resolution
  • 48-bit color
  • USB and parallel connectivity
  • Preview scans in 13 seconds

ASIN: B00005K3LQ

Product Description

Creative projects are easy using the HP Scanjet 4400c series color scanner. You won't have to wait for outstanding results - preview scans in as little as 13 seconds. Make the most of your paper by effortlessly arranging a single photo into different sizes on a single sheet of paper. Get professional results at the touch of a button using "scan", "e-mail", "photo reprint" or "copy" buttons. You can make photo-quality color copies when paired with your color printer and post images directly to photo-sharing sites with share-to-Web feature. Convert typed documents into electronic files you can edit with included optical character recognition (OCR) software.

Amazon.com Product Description

The ScanJet 4400Cse from Hewlett-Packard is a very reasonably priced scanner, designed mainly for home use but suitable for small businesses and higher-end graphics applications as well. Hardware resolution is a solid 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, ensuring crisp, clean images, while 48-bit color depth results in vivid, true-to-life colors.

The 4400Cse isn't the fastest scanner on the market (13-second preview speed at 1,200 dpi), but other timesaving features such as one-touch scanning to e-mail, photo reprint, and copy even it out nicely. USB and parallel-port connections are provided, as is a USB cable for ease of setup.

The included software bundle includes ArcSoft PhotoImpression, PhotoFantasy, HP PrecisionScan Pro with OCR capability, and more. A solid scanner that will keep most users quite happy, the 4400Cse also comes backed with a 90-day manufacturers warranty.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best.......2002-07-09

The photo scans are amazing. The scanner is also easy to use and set up. If you want amazing photo scans at a great price than I recomend the 4400cse.

3 out of 5 stars BETTER GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.......2002-06-06

I bought the scanjet 4400cse scanner 4 months ago. It just quit (conviently after the 3 month warranty expired, probably built in planned obsolescence). No mercy from HP.

It performed fairly well, except the IRIS OCR was [unsatisfactory]. I bought FineReader Pro 5.0 OCR, which works wonderfully.

5 out of 5 stars It's totally SCANTASTIC!.......2002-04-17

Hewlet Packard does a wonderful job of making photo hardware. I have their DeskJet 932C which is mind blowing, and their 4400Cse Scanner? Scan'tastic! It enlarges your photos beautifully to several times their normal size and has 48 Bit color and 1200x1200 DPI!

3 out of 5 stars Great at 300DPI or less, Above problems with Black.......2002-01-08

I'll probably end up taking this scanner back and trying to find another one to replace it with. Whenever I scan pictures that have a high black or dark content at anything above 300DPI, it scans two pairs of vertical stripes that are about two shades lighter than they should be. The stripes are about an inch apart from each other and about 4 inches from the edge.

I talked to HP support, which was great, but they had no solutions for me. I exchanged the scanner and the replacement had the same problem. Of course I tried all the basic things from HP, but to no availe. They are sending me an XP driver CD(since I upgraded during the time I was having the problems), to reinstall, but I don't think that will help at all and I will end up looking for another product.

I was very pleased witht he software and tech support though, too bad the hardware isn't living up to my expectations.

3 out of 5 stars A Basic Scanner for Basic Needs.......2001-09-26

My first choice was to get a HP ScanJet 7400C, the model I use at school. However, I thought the $500 price tag was too pricy for the light scanning I do at home (OCR, photos, artwork) so I settled with the HP ScanJet 4400. I expected to see similiar quality images, but I was disappointed with the results. At first, I thought it was my LCD monitor, but my CRT monitor showed the same thing- the photo images were a bit too red and grainy. Artwork also came out fuzzy. At max resolution scan, you get a so-so image. The OCR function isn't bad though. I scanned a not-so-crisp worksheet and it was able to decipher the majority of it without a problem. The software is minimal, and there isn't a hard copy manual. It is, however, easy to setup. Bottom line, it will do just fine if you're just looking for a basic scanner (but may leave you wishing that you'd tried the similiarly priced/featured Epson 1250)

19in/18v Crt 25mm 1600x120077hz Ex950f True Flat
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    19in/18v Crt 25mm 1600x120077hz Ex950f True Flat

    Manufacturer: C Technologies
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Accessories:
    1. Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT) Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)
    2. Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT) Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)
    3. Fellowes 5-Position Monitor Riser Fellowes 5-Position Monitor Riser
    4. 3M Screen Cleaner Kit for Monitors/Screen Filters/Privacy Filters 3M Screen Cleaner Kit for Monitors/Screen Filters/Privacy Filters
    5. Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White) Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

    ASIN: B00006B6VQ

    Product Description

    Big, flat and a pleasure to own, the EX950F provides a fantastic quality 19" solution. So what can you expect from your new 19"(18") display? A flat, AGRAS coated screen that delivers undistorted, glare-free images that aren't dulled by dust build-ups. A rock-steady refresh rate of 90Hz at the recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024, TCO'99 certification and Plug and Play functionality. CTX thinks you'll find it to be a display package that is tough to beat.

    40GB USB 2.0 Hd 4500 Rpm Ion-drive 2.5 In Lp
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      40GB USB 2.0 Hd 4500 Rpm Ion-drive 2.5 In Lp

      Manufacturer: IOGEAR
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      ASIN: B00006BAHP

      Product Description

      The ION drive is a 2.5" hard drive fully compatible with USB 2.0 specifications. It supports high-speed data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps, and it is also backward compatible with USB 1.1 specifications. This external hard drive is very easy to install, hot swappable and Plug-n-Play. The compact size and attractive design of this unit make it perfect for mobile professionals.

      20 Cinema Display
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        20 Cinema Display

        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

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        ASIN: B000092SZ4

        Product Description

        The new 20-inch Apple Cinema Display, like Apple?s other flat-panel displays, is designed to work with your Power Mac?s digital graphics interface. Attach it to your Power Mac G5 using the quick-latch Apple Display Connector (ADC) at the end of the single cable, and you?re ready to rock. There are no controls to adjust - the all-digital signal between your Mac and your display delivers pristine image quality. The ADC cable carries power, USB and digital graphics, and a two-port, self-powered USB hub makes it easy to attach your desktop peripherals.20-inch (viewable) active-matrix liquid crystal display provides unparalleled image quality and richly saturated color1680-by-1050-pixel resolution for display of application palettesWidescreen format for simultaneous display of two full pages of text and graphics, or full-screen DVD and QuickTime moviesDesigned to work with the Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 digital graphics interface for distortion-free imagesWide (170?) horizontal and vertical viewing angle for maximum visibility and color performanceLightning-fast pixel response for full-motion digital video playbackSupport for 16.7 million saturated colors, for use in all graphics-intensive applications

        Adorama Slide Sorter Tray Small
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Adorama Slide Sorter Tray Small

          Manufacturer: Adorama
          ProductGroup: Photography
          Binding: Electronics

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          Product Features:
          • 9x12" Slide Sorter Tray holds 24 slides

          ASIN: B0000AC92K

          Product Description

          Slide and negative sorter tray to fit light boxes. Makes sorting slides and negatives a snap. No need to have a separate slide sorter.

          3Com 3CRFW300 Firewall Server PCI Card with 10/100 LAN
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            3Com 3CRFW300 Firewall Server PCI Card with 10/100 LAN

            Manufacturer: 3Com
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

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            ASIN: B00006MJEB

            Product Description

            The 3Com Firewall Server PCI Card protects network assets at their source - making it ideal for security-conscious organizations that open their network to strategic partners, onsite contractors, and e-business customers. Its built-in security processor features 3Com Embedded Firewall (requires the 3Com Embedded Firewall Policy Server, available separately), which implements security policies based on job function or user role and extends tamper-resistant firewall capabilities beyond the corporate perimeter. The card also offloads TCP/IP and IPSec tasks, for data security that won't sacrifice server performance. Standards-compliant remote control features - including firewall and security-policy management - help reduce IT administration time and costs.

            Akai 20" LCD TV - LCT2060
            Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
            • Worst customer service ever!
            • A Big Problem
            Akai 20" LCD TV - LCT2060

            Manufacturer: Akai
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

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            Accessories:
            1. EasyMount EZDJ-02 Pan/Tilt/Extend LCD Mount for up to 27" Screens
            2. EasyMount EZSJ-02 Pan/Tilt LCD Mount for up to 27" Screens
            3. EasyMount Tilt/Pan LCD Mount - EZPT0224

            Product Features:
            • Standard TV (SDTV)
            • 20" diagonal TFT LCD active matrix display
            • 4: 3 aspect ratio; 500: 1 contrast ratio
            • 640x480 resolution and 140°/140° viewing angle
            • 17.4Hx23.8Wx8.4L"; 18.7 lbs.

            ASIN: B000E8TP18

            Product Description

            20" TFT LCD Television w/ 4:3 aspect ratio LCT2060

            Customer Reviews:

            1 out of 5 stars Worst customer service ever!.......2007-06-14

            I bought this tv from another retailer in Feb of 2006. In October 2006 the remote died. Being still under a year I contacted the company. I expected the same response I get from other companies when there's a problem."We are so sorry, we'll get you a new remote right away." WRONG!!!
            These jokers kept me hanging on for 6 months. Every time I called it was another song and dance. Absolutely the worst customer service ever. I own a business and will make it sure that every customer I have will never buy from this company. You may have better luck buying through Amazon. They seem to want good customer relations. Avoid contacting seller directly. They are useless.

            3 out of 5 stars A Big Problem.......2006-06-17

            My Akai LCT2060 cannot be programmed to operate from my Dish controller, unlike all of my other associated equipment. Otherwise, it is a good set.

            7" Ip Ready Outdoor Housing
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              7" Ip Ready Outdoor Housing

              Manufacturer: Videolarm, Incorporated
              ProductGroup: Photography
              Binding: Electronics

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              Product Features:
              • Videolarm Inc
              • 7 IP Ready Outdoor housing

              ASIN: B000MJWFTS

              Product Description

              MODEL- FDP75T2N VENDOR- VIDEOLARM, INC. FEATURES- 7" IP Ready Outdoor Housing IP Network Ready 7" Outdoor dome hsg wand#47;pendant mount, tinted dome, 24Vac input, heater/blower, 22vA, for an IP Network PTZ camera. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:andnbsp;andnbsp;1 YEAR

              Adaptec 1891300         Ata Raid 2400A Kit
              Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
              • think twice before spending money on this
              Adaptec 1891300 Ata Raid 2400A Kit

              Manufacturer: ADAPTEC
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

              SCSISCSI | I/O Cards | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
              Product Features:
              • ATA/100 RAID card for data protection
              • 48-bit LBA supports drive sizes larger than 137GB
              • i960RS based
              • Up to 128 MB memory support
              • 4-channel support up to 4 drives

              ASIN: B00006B6SE

              Product Description

              Adaptec is a global leader in innovative storage solutions that move, manage and protect critical data. The company's products include host bus adapters and controllers that connect servers, workstations and desktops to storage devices; RAID controllers that boost performance and protect data stored on disk drives; and CD recording and data protection software for desktops.

              Customer Reviews:

              2 out of 5 stars think twice before spending money on this.......2004-01-19

              I'm being generous and giving this product 2 stars instead of 1 because the controller appears to work OK so long as you never have a drive failure.

              I used the controller to configure 4 identical drives RAID 01 for the purpose of getting a modest performance boost coupled with protection from drive failure. Install and configuration using the card all went OK (the drives I used were new FDB Maxtor). I then reinstalled XP and apps, and otherwise set up the machine to my tastes, an exercise which takes a non-trivial amount of time no matter how you approach it. All was fine.

              A few months later, a drive failed, but I was protected, right? Nope. The controller not only did not detect the problem via its software (which I regularly ran to determine how the RAID array was doing - always "optimal"), but the way I found out that I had a drive problem was that the system refused to reboot (on a warm restart at that). I couldn't even boot in safe mode from the distribution CD. The controller BIOS still reported all drives "optimal" so I didn't even suspect the drive system was the problem (the boot sequence stopped while installing drivers, and seemed to have gotten past the Adaptec, so the natural assumption was that something else had failed, such as the video card). Since everything else checked out, the final step was to remove the drives and run CRC checks (using my wife's 5 year old dinosaur). This testing revealed the fact that a drive was bad. With the bad drive removed (accompanied by the angst of trying to make sure each of the remaining 3 drives went back into its appointed location), the system came up. Voila? ... no. I ran CHKDSK as a precaution and it failed catastrophically, hanging the machine ... so much for mirroring. The card evidently mirrored corrupt data onto a drive that tests OK otherwise. Since the system did come up, I was at least able to recover my data, but that's been it.

              I got this card to protect myself from the very kind of system rebuild I am now faced with, and by that measure the controller has failed miserably. I now plan to just go back to my earlier non-RAID setup, where I had a drive dedicated to backing up data. I'm just chalking this experience up to money wasted on a mediocre product not ready for prime time. I mostly regret all of the lost hours this rather pricey piece of junk has cost me. I think I will avoid Adaptec products in the future.

              3COM 3CRWE850075A-E1 Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 802.11a
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                3COM 3CRWE850075A-E1 Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 802.11a

                Manufacturer: 3Com
                ProductGroup: CE

                Networking & Online CommunicationNetworking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless
                Product Features:
                • Original 3Com Equipment; This item is made by 3Com.

                ASIN: B000MM3E2W

                Product Description

                3COM 3CRWE850075A-E1 Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 802.11a
                3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 - Wireless access point - EN, 802.11a
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 - Wireless access point - EN, 802.11a

                  Manufacturer: 3Com
                  ProductGroup: CE
                  Binding: Electronics

                  Networking & Online CommunicationNetworking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless
                  ASIN: B0001BF8D2

                  Product Description

                  The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 creates a high-performance enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users up to 50 meters (164 feet). It is designed for organizations or institutions facing increasing mobile computing needs. Single-mode 802.11a 5 GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to 802.11b-802.11a dual mode with optional field kit. Turbo mode boosts 802.11a performance to 72 Mbps.Dual radio-slot architecture provides configuration flexibility and investment protection. Industry's most robust security includes local and RADIUS server-based MAC address authentication, 64-, 128-, 154-bit WEP encryption, Dynamic Security Link, 802.11x, RADIUS and EAP authentication. Other features include inter-access point roaming, Clear Channel Select and Dynamic Rate Shifting, PoE support, and web-based and SNMP network management.
                  3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 ( 3CRWE850075A-US )
                  Average customer rating: Not rated
                    3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 ( 3CRWE850075A-US )

                    Manufacturer: 3Com
                    ProductGroup: CE
                    Binding: Electronics

                    Access PointsAccess Points | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
                    3Com3Com | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
                    ASIN: B00009ETPY

                    Product Description

                    The 3Com Wireless 8500 Access Point creates a high-performance, enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users. Built-in security, manageability, upgradeability and reliability features make it ideal for any organization or institution facing increasing mobile computing needs. The 8500 Access Point ships as a single-mode 802.11a 5 GHz, 54Mbps access point with an open slot for upgrading to dual-mode operation with optional field upgrade kit. Dual radio-slot architecture provides configuration flexibility and investment protection for current and emerging wireless standards. You can meet existing needs at the time of purchase, then reconfigure and upgrade in the field as requirements and standards evolve. To protect sensitive communications and data on the WLAN, the 8500 Access Point offers an advanced and comprehensive set of authentication and encryption security capabilities. Web-based network management tools make configuration and remote management of the network painless, while SNMP and 3Com Network Supervisor support integrates the WLAN with your wired infrastructure. Wi-Fi certification ensures the access point will support all Wi-Fi-compatible laptops, handhelds, PDAs, and other mobile wireless devices.

                    Orion AstroView 120ST EQ Refractor Telescope
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Orion 120ST F/5 Richfield Refractor Telescope 4.7 inch
                    Orion AstroView 120ST EQ Refractor Telescope

                    Manufacturer: ORION
                    ProductGroup: Photography
                    Binding: Electronics

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                    Accessories:
                    1. Orion SkyView Pro 80mm ED Equatorial Refractor Telescope Orion SkyView Pro 80mm ED Equatorial Refractor Telescope
                    2. Orion Shorty-Plus 2x 3-Element Barlow Lens Orion Shorty-Plus 2x 3-Element Barlow Lens
                    3. Orion Solar Filter for AstroView 120 & 120ST, SVP 120 Orion Solar Filter for AstroView 120 & 120ST, SVP 120
                    4. Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focuser Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focuser
                    5. Orion Sirius Plossl Power Pair Eyepiece Set Orion Sirius Plossl Power Pair Eyepiece Set

                    Product Features:
                    • A wonderful telescope for viewing the moon, planets, and even deep-sky objects!
                    • 120mm aperture and 600mm focal length for sharp views of nebular clouds, star clusters, and galaxies
                    • Includes sturdy tripod, equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking, & polar alignment scope
                    • Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, diagonal, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
                    • One-year limited warranty

                    ASIN: B0000XMSIE

                    Product Description

                    Our AstroView 120ST is a compact, rich-field refractor designed for observation of nebular clouds, star clusters, and even galaxies. Its multi-coated achromatic objective lens has a 120mm (4.7") clear aperture and has a focal length of just 600mm (f/5). Compared to our standard 120mm AstroView (f/8.3), that translates to a 66% wider field of view for any given eyepiece. The fast f/5 optical system also makes it an excellent telescope for astrophotography. The 120ST has a well-baffled optical tube to ensure good contrast. The cast-metal, 2" rack-and-pinion focuser accommodates either both 1.25" and 2" diagonals. The AstroView equatorial mount with adjustable aluminum tripod provides a sturdy platform for precision tracking. Add an optional EQ-3M electronic drive for fully automatic tracking. One-year limited warranty.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Orion 120ST F/5 Richfield Refractor Telescope 4.7 inch.......2005-06-24

                    Rate myself as a casual observer, many years ago into astronomy as a teen with my first 60mm refractor which still survived thru the years. Now with the wonderful Goto Scopes quickly drew me back into the hobby. Focused on highly portable ones as even my heavier 6 inch Dynamax Schmidt Cassegrain collected dust so sold it. Currently use the famed ETX90 with Autostar, Celestron 102mm F/10 (4 inch) Refractor, and recently purchased Orion's compact 120mm (4.7 inch) F/5 Refractor.

                    On my first two outings with rather bad sky conditions the Orion still quickly showed its stuff ! With a 40mm eyepiece gave fantastic wideviews. Easily found show objects as M57 ring nebula even under a very low 15 power, at only 60X clearly showed the ring, in a not very dark sky. Also the Dumbell Nebula was found easily with this compact design (simply sighted down the scope). In Cygnus, the eyepiece filled w/stars and the famed Albiro Double Star had space between even at such a low power.

                    Next day(s) was attempting a visual on Mercury (as nearing Venus), elusive planet that seems to always stay inside the suns glow, unfortunately the horizon stayed cloudy, some visitors stopped to take a look, so quickly placed it on Jupiter, visible as higher in the sky, explaining this is a wide-view scope and not really for serious planetary view, but at plus 120X with a 4.8 Nagler eyepiece the two bands stood out very well even further hints of other detail, the disc was very clear with very slight Chromatic (color) distortion, nice suprise for such a short focal length ! Was in a bright downtown parking lot, so not able to view the Deep Sky. Hence, Jupiter view blew them away.

                    Update: Venus and Mercury getting even closer together, on June 26th able to view thru very hazy skys, found them minutes after sunset before Venus was visible to the naked eye, beautiful view in low power wide-field, Mercury less bright but nice reddish glow, even seen together in Higher Powers, sure the wide-field made this possible as well as the nice placement of these two planets-several visitors in the Pkg lot enjoyed it as well, could see the shape on Venus as well as mercury, but low horizon views took away some of the clarity. Wonderful site !

                    Update: July 1st Early Morining hours, tho many clouds in the south and crescent moon, viewed both companions of the famed M31 Andromeda Galaxy, M32 was easy,a nice soft round comet glow (even in the lowest power), M110 the other not as bright but popped into view nicely at 60X. Failed to view this very well in the ETX other than possible detection, actually can see it in the 120ST, in a not very dark sky, beginning to really like this Scope !

                    Update: Finally some clear sky, tho heavy haze, rated at 6 on 10 scale, but still able to view nearly all the Messier around the Archer (Teapot) well over a dozen Loose Clusters-Globulars and Nebula. Kept going back to M22, Majestic as the famed M13 Golbular. Even the Lagoon Nebula showed its stuff with so so sky. Loose Clusters, I simply don't have the words to describe their Beauty, other than, Simply Breath-Taking ! However Real Enjoyment was in the ease of locating these beauties. A 40mm eyepiece will give an astounding plus 3 degree field, in the future will add the 2 inch diagonal for even more fantastic wide views. Became more humid and hazy at the end of the viewing, but couldn't resist to check out Polaris the North Star and its 9th magnitude companion, conditions wouldn't permit higher power views but at only 30X to 40X its fainter twin glowed. Some consider this a good test for a 3 inch aperature, the 4.7 inch enhanced the view.

                    Even tho used only a few outings can verify the following:

                    1. VERY EASY TO USE WITH ITS COMPACT DESIGN.

                    2. WONDERFUL WIDE VIEWS EVEN DOWN TO 15 X

                    3. NICE OPTICS DELIVER SHARP STAR IMAGES ALL THE WAY OUT TO THE EDGE.

                    4. THO NOT DESIGNED FOR, WILL SHOW PLANETARY VIEWS OVER 120 X .

                    5. IS VERY WELL MADE, SMOOTH FOCUS, ATTRACTIVE BLACK TUBE FINISH.

                    6. Great Deep Sky For the Messier and Brighter NGC'S

                    7. Locating Deep Sky Becomes A Breeze Due To The Wide Views

                    8. SORRY, CAN'T FIND ANY DEFECT ON THIS SCOPE AT ALL.

                    Is slightly heavy, about 9 lbs, but because of its compact size, works well on my CG4 mount. Objective is 4.7 inch, big enough to give majestic views of Loose Clusters, should cover all the Messier as well as the brighter NGC'S with ease. Super Scope, I purchased the tube assembly only as hoped it would work on my current mount which fortunately it does ! Tube assemblys can be found at about only $319. Great Buy !

                    May want to add the following to enhance its performance:

                    1. Will accept larger 2 Inch Diagonal to give even wider views.

                    2. Mine also included a 30mm finder but may wish to change to 50mm Note can simply site down the tube.

                    3. Easier zenith (straight overhead position) with longer tripod, however a portable chair helps.

                    4. Tracking devices, for photograpy, won't need these to enjoy low power views however.

                    Summing this all up:

                    In my case portability is a must and helps explain my current selection of scopes. Aperature (Size of your front Objective) always wins, but doen't mean a darn thing if it stays in the closet. Even these smaller scopes can pull in a single leaf, but a wider richfield shows you there's an entire forest to experience. Orion did a nice job on this one, hate to part with any of my current models, only wish I found this one earlier, with abit of knowledge of the sky, MAKES A WONDERFUL BEGINNER'S SCOPE AS WELL, HIGHLY PORTABLE, ITS EASE OF USE (DUE TO ITS COMPACT SIZE AND WIDE VIEWS) SURPASES ALL MY SCOPES TO DATE. COMPLIMENTS MY OTHERS BEAUTIFULLY. LOOKING FORWARD TO YEARS OF VIEWING PLEASURE---PERHAPS THERE'S NOT ONE SCOPE THAT WILL SATISFY EVERYONE'S NEEDS--BUT THIS ONE IS DARN CLOSE !---THANK YOU ORION !!.. <>..

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                    2. HP ScanJet 5300Cxi - Flatbed scanner - A4 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - parallel / USB
                    3. Hummer GMRS 2-Way Radios
                    4. Imaging Drum for Xerox Phaser™ 1235 Color Printer, Yellow (XER013R90135)
                    5. Imaging Drum for Xerox Phaser#153; 1235 Color Printer, Black (XER013R90132)
                    6. Imaging Drum Pack for Phaser™ 1235 Color Printer, 1 Each Cyan/Magenta/Yellow (XER016193400)
                    7. Infoprint 1220 Cyan Toner Cart Return Program High Yield
                    8. Infoprint Color 8 Cyan Image Drum, 4/Pack (IBM02N7224)
                    9. Ink Jet Cartridge for Stylus Photo 780, 785EPX, 825, 870, & Others, Black (EPST007201)
                    10. Ink Jet Cartridge for Stylus Photo R800, R1800 Printer, Red (EPST054720)

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