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- didnt work
- Decent, not worth the money though
- Cordless is the way to go!
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Eclipse Wireless Controller for XBox
Manufacturer: Pelican
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ASIN: B00008KXQ5 |
Product Description
Eclipse Wireless Controller uses advance technology, which gives you the ability to play without the limitations of a typical corded controller, hence there are a few switches and LED (lights) not found on your basic Xbox Controller.
Customer Reviews:
didnt work.......2004-07-14
I bought this when i got the xbox because i hated the huge controller. Took it out of the millitary issue plastic wrap and 20 minutes later pluged in in with Halo. It worked for 5 seconds and then shut off. I tried everything like changing the channels on the reciever and controller and it just quit. I do not recomend this.
Decent, not worth the money though.......2004-06-22
I purchased this for my XBOX a few months ago, and I must say that this controller is unacceptable. Sometimes while I play the joystick won't let me walk backward on Halo. Sometimes it won't move at all on some games. It I could go back in time, I would have bought a Microsoft brand XBOX controller. Don't get me wrong, this controller is worth about ten dollars at the most.
Cordless is the way to go!.......2004-04-23
Sick of yanking the controler cord out of the unit I vowed to get a cordless one. After purchasing this style I can't be happier (I now have 3 of them). You can actually hook up 8 of them without interfering with each other. The unit works just like a corded one, there is no noticeable lag and reacts instantly to your inputs. The batteries last for a long time and the reception is flawless.(I use and recommend rechargable ones, esp. ones with a high maH). The unit is very ergonomic and comfortable to hold. The only knock I have with it is the painted coating gets slick during intense gaming. Overall very nice design and good product.
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Xbox Eclipse Controller
Manufacturer: Pelican
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Product Features:
- Full-featured analog controller
- Dual vibration motors for power
- 10-ft breakaway controller cable
- Additional action buttons for easy reach
- Rubberized grips for comfort
ASIN: B0008IW5UM |
Product Description
PELICAN PL-2053 Xbox Eclipse Controller
Product Description
mfr: PELICAN PELICAN PL-2053 Xbox(R) Eclipse Controller Full-featured analog controller ; Dual vibration motors for power ; 10-ft breakaway controller cable ; Additional action buttons for easy reach ; Rubberized grips for comfort ; Microsoft(R) certified with 5-year warranty
Customer Reviews:
Great controller.......2005-12-01
i first tried this controller when my friend brought it over. I liked it so much i went out and bought my own. For those of you who dont like the black and white buttons on the side the buttons are on the top like the PS2. Plus it has a rubber grip.
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- No more wires all over the living room.
- Eclipse 2 best wireless controller for its price
- Verdict still out
- excellent controller
- wireless controller review
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PELICAN ACCESSORIES Eclipse 2 Wireless Controller For Xbox
Manufacturer: Pelican Accessories
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Product Features:
- Features both D-pad and analog thumbsticks
- Wireless options available in the middle of the pad - 4-channel selector, power switch, rumble on/off, A-B selector
- Six action buttons with sharp, fast response times
- Four shoulder buttons
- Ribbed rubber coating for more gaming comfort
ASIN: B0002JC3QI |
Product Description
Eclipse II introduces a new level of wireless performance from the leader in Wireless Controller - Pelikan.
Customer Reviews:
No more wires all over the living room........2005-03-12
Works great, no noticable delay, love the low battery warning light.
Having a 1 1/2 year old, I got tired of trying to play Xbox with my friend in the living room and having controller wires stretched out all over the room. She'd constantly get tangled up in the wires, or grab a controller to try to play with dad then turn a couple circles getting the wires wrapped around her. Now I don't have to worry. There are absolutely no wires comming out of the controller. The only wire at all is about 6" connecting the receiver to the xbox.
After reading the good review of this here and gamespot I decided to get a pair of these controllers. I liked the fact that they had the low battery warning light. That way you know before you start a game if the batteries need changing. I don't have a big living room, so I've not come close to testing out the 50 foot range. But I haven't experienced any problems while playing Halo 2.
I hooked up both controllers out of the box and read the instructions. I forgot which controller went to which receiver but it didn't matter. Pushed the change channel button on each receiver and then hit any 1 button on each controller after waiting 3 seconds after pushing the change channel button just like the manual said. That was all it took, perfect communication since, even after many times of turning the power on the controller on and off.
It was just hard to find any of these for sale on the internet. Had to go to an auction site.
Now I wish I hadn't already spent the money to buy the wired controllers I already had. For around $30 these wireless models aren't much more than the wired controllers. Well worth the little bit extra.
Eclipse 2 best wireless controller for its price.......2005-01-11
There are other wireless controllers out there that are better, but they all cost more than $50. For $30 you cant get anything better. Everyone that has a gamecube has the wavebird, the best wireless controller out there, and for the Xbox this is the closet to the wavebird. It's light and close to the size of the regular controllers from the xbox. Unlike most wireless controllers you have the rumble feature with this controller. Turning the rumble on will drain your batteries a lot faster but it only takes 2 AA so it's not too bad. With all the wireless controllers you always have to make sure you don't keep it on all day, well with this one it will turn off by itself if you don't use it for 15 min. it also has a cool button layout, all of the button layouts are the same as the regular controllers but this one has the white and black buttons also on the top of the controller similar to the L1 and R1 buttons on the playstation controllers. Overall this is the best controller you can get for $30, I would buy this controller over the regular xbox controllers. The only bad this is that you cant play xbox live with this controller, so if you are looking to play online and this is the only controller you have don't buy this, but if you are just looking for an extra controller this is better than the regular ones.
Verdict still out.......2005-01-08
The range and fit is great... One thing I noticed is the buttons are not very easy. You have to press them hard to get the response. On review said they break in after a bit of use, I have not used mine very much yet so I'll add that later. If the buttons become more sensitive, then I'll give it 5 stars.
excellent controller.......2005-01-05
I got this controller for a gift, and i was kind of skeptical of using it. but i love it. i love the feel of it and i love that it has the white and black buttons on the shoulders of the controller above the triggers. it has great range. i also really like the rubber grips. this is the only controller i use now.
wireless controller review.......2004-12-02
I don't understand why this product only has 1.5 stars right now. I loved it and found no problems at all
Product Description
Control your gameplay up to 50 feet away from your XboxTM! The Pelican Eclipse RF wireless controller gives you the superior wireless control you demand. It features integrated rubberized grips for better control, high-end analog sticks, front positioned Black and White buttons, and 2 powerful vibration motors that lets you feel the action.
Compatibility Xbox
Features fully analog buttons, rubberized grip and a custom design for added comfort
Dual vibration motors let you feel the action
Includes an infrared receiver which plugs into the XboxTM controller port
For use with XboxTM
2 Controlers are included
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HEWC8775WN No. 02, Ink Cartridge HP Photosmart Printers, Light Magenta
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HEWC8775WN No. 02, Ink Cartridge HP Photosmart Printers, Light Magenta
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No. 02, Ink Cartridge HP Photosmart Printers, Magenta (HEWC8772WN)
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Item #: HEWC8772WN. HP Vivera Inks
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HEWC8772WN No. 02, Ink Cartridge HP Photosmart Printers, Magenta
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HEWC8772WN No. 02, Ink Cartridge HP Photosmart Printers, Magenta
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HP 02 Compatible Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (C8775WN) No. 02. Product Compatibility : HP Photosmart: 3110, 3210, 3210v, 3210xi, 3310, 3310xi, 5180, 6180, 7180, 8250 etc.
Manufacturer: Mipo
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ISO 9001 Certified. Compatible HP models: Photosmart: 3110, 3210, 3210v, 3210xi, 3310, 3310xi, 5180, 6180, 7180, 8250. Vivid, consistent color for true-to-life photos and crisp laser-quality documents. Extensively tested for purity, color quality, durability and reliability. Designed to resist fading, smudging and bleeding. These specially formulated cartridges are designed to work flawlessly with your HP printer and with all types of paper so you get exceptional results each and every time.
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HP 02 Magenta Ink Cartridge (C8772WN) No.02. Product Compatibility : HP Photosmart: 3110, 3210, 3210v, 3210xi, 3310, 3310xi, 5180, 6180, 7180, 8250 etc.
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ISO 9001 Certified. Compatible HP models: Photosmart: 3110, 3210, 3210v, 3210xi, 3310, 3310xi, 5180, 6180, 7180, 8250. Vivid, consistent color for true-to-life photos and crisp laser-quality documents. Extensively tested for purity, color quality, durability and reliability. Designed to resist fading, smudging and bleeding. These specially formulated cartridges are designed to work flawlessly with your HP printer and with all types of paper so you get exceptional results each and every time.
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The Optura 300 makes having the best of everything a reality. Offering unparalleled expertise in video and digital photography, it puts cutting edge performance in the palm of your hand. Its sophisticated, streamlined design makes it compact enough to carry anywhere. Dreams materialize before your very eyes as two imaging worlds are seamlessly linked together with stunning detail and unprecedented realism. Sight and sound have been elevated to the pinnacle of perfection.
Customer Reviews:
Great Family Camcorder, but in low light. . ........2005-01-24
I bought this camcorder in the fall of 2003 (it is Jan 2005 as I write this). We bought it to take with us on our trip to Disney World. It replaced our Sony 8mm Steady Shot camcorder that we bought back in 1994. I wanted a camcorder that was small enough to pack into a belt pack. The old 8mm required a good-sized camera bag that was a pain to lug around places like Disney World.
I really liked the fact that the camera could take still pictures too, as it meant there was a chance we wouldn't have to lug our Olympus D510 (2MP camera).
It worked quite well for that trip. An added benefit of it being so small was the fact that I could bring it along on long hikes. I took it with us the next year when we went to South Dakota to hike the Black Hills & Badlands.
Outdoors, this camera is excellent. The still photos are OK, I wouldn't recommend getting this camera to replace a camcorder AND digital camera, you won't be satisfied.
Inside and in low-light, however, the camera leaves a lot to be desired. It is understandable, the small lens can only gather so much light. I would say that our older 8mm camera performs better in low light. For indoor shots, I usually try to make sure we have ample lighting. The lack of an acessory shoe on this camera prevents you from attaching one of those [annoying] video camera spotlights.
The swing out LCD is the right size for viewing, it rotates around completely so you can use it for self-portraits, or just getting some really odd-angled shot (my relatively new Canon A85 has a similar LCD, though much smaller).
The one thing that I find is the most useful as of late is something I did not research as a requirement when shopping for a camcorder. The Analog->Digital pass-through feature blew away two other Analog Video capture cards. My old Dell (4550) came with a video capture card that would drop numerous frames. I bought an ATI All-In-Wonder card to import all my old analog and it didn't even compare to the pass through on the canon. Now I connect my old 8mm to the Optura 300, set the video mode to pass through and capture the video through the 1394 port, storing as .avi (on a nice big drive).
I've never used any of the funky digital effects. I would suggest saving your $$ and not making the inclusion/lack of effects part of your criteria for choosing a camcorder. You can do everything you need in your video editing software (I use Adobe Premiere Elements 1.0 now).
Somehow I have become a Canon-Fan over the past few years. When I bought this camcorder it was the only Canon gadget I owned. This past year I added the Canon A85 and the Digital Rebel to my collection of digital toys. To add to that last note, I am 'looking' at another camcorder and am only looking at Canon models (the Optura Xi to be exact).
I realize it might be late in the game to be rating this camera as the Optura 400 & 500 are out now. If you are researching those please take my experiences with Canon & the Optura line as positive notes on their offerings.
Great camera with certain limitations.......2004-06-02
I bought this camera just a day before my trip to Alaska and it worked out great. Since there was not much time to read the thick manual, the controls were intuitive enough to operate. The video quality was great.
Pros:
- Great size. Very compact
- Great video quality with 2 Mega Pixals
- Easy to operate.
Cons:
- Still pictures come better in light. Not good if the light is less
- Red eye reduction does not seem to work well for still pictures
- In the video, the sound recording seem to pick up wind and other noises more than you actually hear.
- Some times still pictures are not in focus.
Fantastic Digital Camera Choice.......2004-05-31
I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who is in the market for a camcorder. I purchased the optura 300 several months ago and have been utilizing it heavily ever since. The camera takes excellent movies of both indoor and outdoor events. I could not be happier with my choice. I did purchase a longer-lived battery which has worked out well. I keep the standard battery charged as a backup, but the larger battery has never died on me even during days that I shot a significant amount of footage.
I would like to point out of few issues I have had with it:
1) The instruction manual leaves much to the imagination, especially with how to download the recorded motion pictures onto a PC. There are many other gaps in the manual.
2) This camera is not for the technologically challenged. I would guess that this is not limited to this specific camera, but is an issue with the entire class of cameras. To burn DVDs and do any kind of editing, the user must have a video capture card & firewire installed on their PC. In addition, downloading movies onto a PC requires LOTS of hard drive space. I installed a 2nd hard drive for this purpose. In addition I needed to install a DVD RW drive so I could burn DVDs. I also upgraded my RAM. Although all of these are easy installs in newer PC's, it can be a daunting task just for a person to figure out what is actually needed not to mention knowing how to actually install it. Combined with shortcomings in the manual, I could see this being fatal for some users. If you are technologically challenged, I would recommend the cameras that burn directly to DVD.
3) At the extreme end of the zoom, the camera seems to have trouble focusing and is very shaky. This is not that big of an issue as long as the user keeps this in mind while framing the video.
4) I am not really happy with the quality of the still images captured by this camera. These images can be saved onto a flash card or onto the digital tape. With perfect lighting, the images are good, but I have found that when the flash is needed, the images are completely over exposed. The red-eye reduction feature does not work at all to reduce red eye.
Please do not let these negatives taint my review. I love this camera but I wanted to put all the issues that I have found with it out there.
Great product for the price!!!.......2004-05-11
I bought this goodie for less than $700 bucks from onecall.com, an authorized canon dealer so this qualifies me to a get a free 128MB SD card.
PROS: Really compact compared to lot of other cameras i compared with that had the same features, it really fits in my jacket pocket. Out door videos are amazingly great, had to be with 1.3MP of video quality, the other option i was looking at was sony 330 but that was way too pricey for me.
Still shots are exceptional although you cannot compare it with a stand alone digital still.
Menus are not complicated, even my wife can use it without hassels.
I had read reviews about the motor noise from the tape but i found that it had absolutely no noise when you record at the desired sound level in a quite atmosphere.
I know lot of reviews state that the microphone placement is bad as it sits right on top of the view finder but i didn't find this to be a serious problem as it picks up the subjects sound very well. The only problem with the mic placement is the sound variation when you speak vs. the subject speaking.
Zooming capability is amazing, the zoom is really smooth when compared to sony.
Image stability is excellent as long as you stay with in the optical zoom, once you hit the digital zoom(beyond 40X) you need to be really still, the manual provides you with few tips to increase the stability. Also, i rarely go to the digital zoom as 10X optical is more than enough for my use.
lots of predefined shooting modes.
This goodie provides a lot of digital effects.
The previous review said that s/he acciendtly recorded MPEGs instead of DV, but the on screen icons give you a clear indication of the media you are recording on, so no problem their as long as you see the on screen info.
LCD resolution is fantastic and i liked the fact that it is not too big, there by minimizing my battery drain.
The best feature i personally like compared with sony pc101/105/109 is that this one has all its control on the body, sony has a touch screen menu option and you could mess up your screen if you are not really careful.
Cons: The most outstanding problem i found with optura 300 is the low light recording. This provides 3 various low light recording but in the dark the super night shot mode any moving images create a drag effect and the recording resoultion is also grainy. Having said that the indoor + low light mode is adequate when shooting inside a home with no day light. The only problem is when it is pitch dark sony seems to be doing better.
Battery life is terrible, the battery provided with canon lasts 30-40 minutes, so i had to go in for an upgrade on the battery.
but i guess all camcorders have the same problem.
Overall it is a great camcorder for indoor and outdoor use.
Great Camera if you have a reeeal steady hand........2004-04-26
I bought this camera as a supplement to by TRV80 to use on hiking trips in the southwest when space and weight are a factor. I love the picture quality and the 2 megapixel shots are definitely better than sony's although not quite as good as a dedicated digicam at the same resolution. As for why I chose this unit over the Sony's 330, it was largely due to price. I could buy two of these cameras for the cost of the sony and since I do not need the hotshue or the minor increase in still resolution, I felt the Canon was more cost effective. I should point out that the rest of this review will focus on problems I had with the unit. I can't be sure if these negatives are common with vertical compacts like this or if the issues are Canons alone so I will let you be the judge. Also, if you are planning to use a tripod or have a way to brace this camera while shooting, most of what I am about to say will be irrelevant. However, if you are using it on the go and will be taking action shots or using it at maximum telephoto range, you may be disappointed.
Location of Microphone - It is located on the top of the viewfinder (by the way, the viewfinder is fixed and cannot be adjusted). Up until now, I did not notice that I breathe heavily as it never factored into my other videos. This unit had me holding my breath while I shot so I did not ruin the scene.
Location of Zoom - This problem will vary with the size of someone's hands but I found it to be difficult to operate and hold the camera steady unless I used my pinky to control the zoom. My hands are small and I needed the top three fingers to steady the camera while I moved it. This problem is further exacerbated by tendancy of the zoom too move to quickly if not properly controlled.
Photo/Tape switch - A seperate switch is used to move between the SD card and the Tape. Sony integrates this function on the start-up dial switch which makes it easier to remember to turn to the desired setting when turning the camera on. As it was, if I had last used the photo setting and turned the camera off and then wanted to shoot video, I almost always screwed-up and started recording in MPEG format on the SD. Not a terrible problem but it wastes time and may cause you to miss quick moving wildlife scenes.
In fairness to the mechanical functioning of this unit, it probalby deserves four stars and not three. However, if you do not need the still camera feature, there are better cameras out there for your money and I just can't excuse the location of the microphone.
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Bogen - Exagonal Plate Adaptor #3296
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Quick release adaptor with 1/4'' or 3/8'' thread. Supplied with 1/4'' and 3/8'' female thread.
Customer Reviews:
Best keyboard EEEEEEEVVVVVVEEEEEERRRRRRRRRR.......2007-01-27
this is the best keyboard in the world some of the songs i learned from this key board are amazing this made me known as the best piano player around because of some of the songs i learned this teaches some of bethoven pieces the entertainer and about a hundred more i LOVE playing with the tunes like invader, space, funny, car and telephone. sometimes i play with this thing for hours on end this is the best damn keyboard EEEEEVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEERRRRRR i got to go learn some more songs now BYE
Great Keyboard.......2003-02-24
This is a great product for anyone who likes keyboards. I like the fact that it has so many songs for you to play along with. Some other facts about this keyboard include, It has 100 different insturments to use when playing, it has an MIDI port so you can connect it to your computer, and simply the fact that it's so easy to learn to play thanks to the key-lighting system. -Thank you Casio for another great product.
Average customer rating:
- Fun introduction to music in your home!
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Casio LK-40 61-Key Lighted Educational Keyboard
Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
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Product Features:
- Full-size 61-key keyboard with lighted keys and 3-step learning system
- Keys light up to help guide students through built-in songs
- 100 built-in songs, 100 PCM tones, and 100 rhythm patterns
- MIDI in/out jacks connect to computers for recording or song downloads
- Measures 37.17 x 4.65 x 14.29 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
ASIN: B00005U7R5 |
Amazon.com Product Description
There are plenty of ways to learn piano, but few are as easy and effective as the Casio LK-40's three-step learning system. The keyboard's 61 full-size keys light up while you play, helping you understand how songs fit together and guiding you through difficult-to-maneuver stretches. The keys correspond either to the LK-40's 100 built-in songs or to MIDI data received from an external source, giving you plenty of learning options (the built-in tunes range from public domain classics such as "Danny Boy" and "Camptown Races" to modern nuggets like Titanic's "My Heart Will Go On" to classical favorites). Thanks to the learning system, aspiring musicians can practice at their own pace while receiving simultaneous feedback, as the keyboard updates users on their progress both in the middle and at the end of a lesson.
The LK-40 also offers 100 PCM tones and 100 rhythm patterns to create multifaceted arrangements, along with an easy-to-read three-digit LED display. Additional features include two built-in speakers for playback, a headphone jack for private listening, and MIDI in and out jacks for computer connection. The keyboard measures 37.17 by 4.65 x 14.29 inches (W x H x D) and comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
Keyboard, songbook, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Fun introduction to music in your home!.......2001-11-25
Very good keyboard for instant play ability. Even my six year old enjoyed being able to produce pleasurable music easily by following the lighted keys. Many popular songs are programed into the keyboard to bring the sounds of live musical instruments into your home. Great for the casual enthusiast!
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