Edge Memory 64MB PC-100 DIMM ( Q1887A-PE )

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EDGE memory products provide maximum power, speed, quality and reliability. The distinctive blue EDGE is Peripheral's assurance that users have purchased a high-quality and reliable memory upgrade. EDGE memory allows users to maximize system performance resulting in quicker document rendering, faster Internet downloads, quicker saves and loads, and rapid game play.EDGE memory upgrades are the fastest way to upgrade your computer system and are perfect for virtually every computer system.This memory is designed for the following HP printers: HP Color LaserJet 2500; HP Color LaserJet 2500L; HP Color LaserJet 2500n; HP Color LaserJet 2500tn; HP LaserJet 1300; HP LaserJet 1300n.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

Kingston 64MB 168-Pin 100Mhz DIMM SDRAM for Compaq ProLiant

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Kingston 64MB 168-Pin 100Mhz DIMM SDRAM for Compaq ProLiant

Manufacturer: Kingston H. Corporation
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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IBM 64MB 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM ECC Memory Module

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IBM 64MB 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM ECC Memory Module

Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Increasing memory in your IBM system is a very cost-effective way to help boost performance, allow you to open more applications at once and save time and hassle. Since IBM is responsible for the design, testing, manufacturing and quality of IBM memory, compatibility with your IBM computer is backed by IBM Service and Support.

IBM 64MB 168-Pin SDRAM ECC Memory Module

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IBM 64MB 168-Pin SDRAM ECC Memory Module

Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

IBM | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics

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Kingston 64MB 168-Pin 100Mhz DIMM SDRAM for IBM IntelliStation

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Kingston 64MB 168-Pin 100Mhz DIMM SDRAM for IBM IntelliStation

Manufacturer: Kingston H. Corporation
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for IBM IntelliStation E Pro, E Pro PII, E Pro PIII, M Pro PII, M Pro PIII workstations, Netfinity 1000, 3000 PII, 3000 PIII servers, PC 300GL PII, PC 300GL PIII, PC 300GL PIII Microtower, PC 300GL PIII Small Business, PC 300PL PII, and PC 300PL PIII PCs.0PL PII, and PC 300PL PIII PCs.

SimpleTech SON-PCVL/64 64MB PC100 Non-ECC SDRAM 168pin DIMM

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SimpleTech SON-PCVL/64 64MB PC100 Non-ECC SDRAM 168pin DIMM

Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

One of the top three least expensive ways to make a marked improvement in your computer's speed and performance
Guaranteed to be as good or better than the memory that came originally with your computer
Specifically designed and engineered to follow industry's stringent memory specifications, then tested with multiple system types to guarantee compatibility
Delivers an overall enhanced performance for your computer
Highest quality assurance rating available - ISO9001 Certified

ASIN: B00006HUWV
Release Date: 2003-08-20

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SimpleTech is a leading worldwide manufacturer of SDRAM memory products, offering upgrades for the latest Sony systems. Adding more SDRAM will improve the performance of your Sony system to open more applications simultaneously and run them quickly. System specific designing and testing means your SimpleTech SDRAM will have 100% compatibility.This memory is designed for Sony PCV-E302DS Digital Studio, PCV-E308DS Digital Studio, PCV-E314DS Digital Studio, PCV-E518DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-J100 Digital Studio Celeron, PCV-J120 Digital Studio PIII, PCV-L400 Slimtop, PCV-L600 Slimtop PIII, PCV-L600S Slimtop PIII, PCV-L620 Slimtop PIII, PCV-L630 Slimtop PIII, PCV-L640 Slimtop PIII, PCV-R526DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R528DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R532DS Digital Studio Celeron, PCV-R536DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R538DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R539DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R545DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R547DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R549DS Digital Studio PIII, PCV-R553DS Digital Studio PIII.

Kingston 64 MB 168-Pin Non-ecc SDRAM PC100 Unbuffered DIMM

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Kingston 64 MB 168-Pin Non-ecc SDRAM PC100 Unbuffered DIMM

Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

5000X & 2000/4000/5000 MMX SERIES

ASIN: B00004Z7YD

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SimpleTech STH4141/64 64MB SDRAM Memory Module for HP

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SimpleTech STH4141/64 64MB SDRAM Memory Module for HP

Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

One of the top three least expensive ways to make a marked improvement in your computer's speed and performance
Guaranteed to be as good or better than the memory that came originally with your computer
Specifically designed and engineered to follow industry's stringent memory specifications, then tested with multiple system types to guarantee compatibility
Delivers an overall enhanced performance for your computer
Highest quality assurance rating available - ISO9001 Certified

ASIN: B00006BASX

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SimpleTech is a leading worldwide manufacturer of SDRAM memory products, offering upgrades for the latest Hewlett-Packard systems. Adding more SDRAM will improve the performance of your HP system to open more applications simultaneously and run them quickly. System specific designing and testing means your SimpleTech SDRAM will have 100% compatibility.This memory is designed for Hewlett-Packard Color LaserJet 8550; Color LaserJet 8550DN; Color LaserJet 8550GN; Color LaserJet 8550MFP; Color LaserJet 8550N; LaserJet 1200; LaserJet 1200n; LaserJet 1200se; LaserJet 1220; LaserJet 1220se; LaserJet 4050N; LaserJet 4050T; LaserJet 4050TN; LaserJet 4100; LaserJet 4100dtn; HP LaserJet 4050/ 8550; LaserJet 4100n; LaserJet 4100tn; HP LaserJet 4050/ 8550; LaserJet 5000; LaserJet 5000DN; LaserJet 5000GN; LaserJet 5000N; LaserJet 9000; LaserJet 9000DN; LaserJet 9000HNX; LaserJet 9000N; Mopier 240; Mopier 320; Color LaserJet 4500; Color LaserJet 4500DN; Color LaserJet 4500N; Color LaserJet 8500; Color LaserJet 8500DN; Color LaserJet 8500N; LaserJet 3200 (C7052A); LaserJet 3200m (C7055A); LaserJet 3200SE (C7053A); LaserJet 4050; LaserJet 4050N; LaserJet 8000; LaserJet 8000DN; LaserJet 8000N; LaserJet 8100; LaserJet 8100DN; LaserJet 8100N; LaserJet 8150 (C4265A); LaserJet 8150DN (C4267A); LaserJet 8150HN (C4269A); LaserJet 8150MFP (C4268A); LaserJet 8150N (C4266A).

Cisco Systems 64 MB 168-Pin DIMM SDRAM for Notebooks

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Cisco Systems 64 MB 168-Pin DIMM SDRAM for Notebooks

Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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SMART Modular Technologies is a specialist in memory modules in SIMM, DIMM, SO-DIMM, Rambus RIMM and custom form factors that utilize the latest DRAM, SRAM and Flash memory technologies. Because of this focus and concentration, SMART provides precision response to customer requirements. Design simulation, PCB design, surface mount technology and test are all experiencing rapid technological changes in response to rapid changes to higher density, higher operating frequency, lower voltages and smaller packages in memory ICs. SMART's leading-edge technology continues to provide both standard and custom product solutions for its customers.This memory is designed for the following Cisco systems:1700 Series 1751;1700 Series 1751-V;1700 Series 1760;1700 Series 1760-V.

Kingston 64MB 168-Pin 133Mhz DIMM SDRAM for Compaq Deskpro

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Kingston 64MB 168-Pin 133Mhz DIMM SDRAM for Compaq Deskpro

Manufacturer: Kingston H. Corporation
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

EN 6667-6933

ASIN: B00006HNIV

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Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for Compaq - Deskpro EN 6667 - 6933 (PIII-133Mhz.SD).CL400, ErgoPro x565/450, ErgoPro x565/500; MICRON - NetFRAME NF3100/3101, NetFRAME NF3100/3101 (PIII); Zenith - Express5800 LS2400, Express5800 MC2400.This memory is designed for Compaq - Deskpro EN 6667 - 6933 (PIII-133Mhz.SD).

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Put some power behind your creativity using the HP Scanjet 5470c series color scanner. It delivers high quality scanning with up to 2400 dpi and 48-bit color. View scans quickly with previews in just 8 seconds. Increase your selection of originals by scanning 35 mm negatives and slides using the included Active Transparency Adapter. Use the convenient eight one-touch buttons to make scanning a breeze. Format photos instantly in different sizes on a single sheet with the "photo reprint" button or use the "share-to-Web" button to post your images to photo-sharing Web sites. You can also quickly email photos with "e-mail" button. The 16 character front panel LCD keeps you updated with status messages. The HP Scanjet 5470c series color scanner is a powerful tool for home or business.

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A one-pass flatbed scanner, the 5470Cxi's excellent image quality and numerous features make it stand out from others in its price range. Its 48-bit color and a maximum hardware resolution of up to 2,400 dpi help deliver vivid, true-to-life images, while eight one-touch buttons (scan to e-mail, copy, share-to-Web, and more) and scan preview times of as little as eight seconds help save valuable time.

A 16-character LCD screen lets you know the status of your scans as they happen, while a transparency adapter helps you get high quality scans of 35mm negatives and slides. The 5490Cxi connects via either USB or parallel port and has a maximum scanning size of 8.5 by 11.7 inches (or 8.5 by 14 inches with optional automatic document feeder). The 5470Cxi is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Works OK.......2004-02-07

This is a fairly decent scanner with some useful features and a few quirks. The first scanner that I received was faulty. By a diligently searching the Web and then fighting the HP automated phone system, I managed to get through to HP technical support without having to pay (you've got to lie to the system until you find an option that lets you through to a person because if you tell the automated system you're calling about this machine, they will tell you that you have to pay to talk to tech support). After being put on hold for an hour, I finally got to talk to a person in India who asked me to describe the problem. It wasn't until I got the machine to make its horrible grinding noises that the tech support person could hear all the way over there in India that she agreed there really was a problem. 10 days later, I had a free replacement arrive from HP. In reading other reviews for this scanner, I can see that I wasn't the only one who received a faulty machine the first time around. I'm not sure whether this is due to a bad inspection team at HP or that the machines do not stand up to the rigors of shipping very well. In any case, if you need a working machine in a hurry, this might not be the best choice.

My new working model does most of what I needed it for. It has an array of buttons on the front that allow you to do a quick scan, send to the Web, e-mail, and photocopy, and a few other buttons whose purposes I haven't deduced yet. (The scanner came with a quick-start card and software, but no manual.) The software included a limited version of Corel Print Office (without templates)- -like Microsoft Publisher, E-Fax messenger Plus, HP Photo Smart (for organizing photographs), and HP PrecisionScan. No OCR software was included. The software installed satisfactorily on my aging IBM 600 Laptop running Windows 2000. Of these software packages, the only one I actually use is the HP PrecisionScan.

Black and white text images scan with acceptable, but not great quality. I used the photocopy button on the scanner to photocopy some pages from a book, and a handy copy machine interface appeared on my monitor, where I could select the number of copies, the quality of the print, and adjust the contrast. With the text and photo setting selected, the page came out printed gray, so I had to choose the text-only setting. With the text-only setting and high quality printing selected, the background text was white, but the letters of the text were still rather pixilated when the copies came off the printer. In a pinch, I could use this scanner for photocopying, but this wouldn't be my tool of choice to get the job done well.

One of the main reasons I selected this scanner was that I needed an affordable way to scan in photographic slides for my Website and PowerPoint shows. This scanner comes with an ATA device with a backlight for scanning slides and negatives. The plug for the ATA device is on the back of the machine, and it's a real trick to get it in. I found myself standing the scanner on end vertically and fighting with the plug, praying all the while that I didn't break something inside the machine while I struggled. But in the end, I got the ATA plug in, and vowed never to unplug it. Which is a pain, because then you need to find a place to store the ATA device within a short distance of the scanner, but not on the glass because its funny shape will dent the scanner lid. When I finally got the ATA working, I found the scanning quality once again to be acceptable, but not great. After scanning a slide, I almost always have to adjust the color in my photo editing software, usually bringing down the blues and playing up the reds. I had better luck with the old non-electrical plastic reflective slide scanning pyramids that HP used to give away. I wish you could purchase them somewhere- -I've found directions for making them out of paper on the web, but the plastic ones worked at least as well as the expensive ATA device.

I've also tried scanning some negatives using the ATA device. Ugh! I tried scanning them in negative mode with the PrecisionScan software, and they came out dark with no reds at all. With a lot of brightening, the image was generally recognizable, but not aesthetic. I also tried scanning negatives in slide mode and then reversing the colors in my photo editing software, with virtually identically results- -dark with no reds. By changing the scans to gray scale and lightening them a lot, the images could almost be made acceptable, but not quite.

So, if you're looking for a scanner that produces acceptable, but not great, scans from text or slides, and you already have your own OCR software and you don't need to scan negatives, then this scanner might do the job. But buy it well before your deadline in case you get a bad one and need to return it.

Great for scanning documents and photos, but nothing else.......2002-01-08

I was looking at film scanners before happening upon this unit. I was torn between the ability to scan pictures and the desire to scan negatives, but felt that I didn't have to compromise with this scanner! At 2400dpi (the same res as a film scanner) I figured I would be getting the best of all worlds, but you know the old saying, "If it looks to good to be true..."

Here is the bottom line, this is a great scanner for documents and photos. In fact, scanning a 4x6 photo produces excellent results... better than scanning the corresponding negative. How is this you ask? I would like to know the answer as well. As far as I can tell I could not get HP Precisionscan Pro to get what I'd call a decent scan on a negative. Theoretically a 2400dpi optical scan would give me about a 3200x2300 pixel image. At 48 bit color, one could imagine the detail. Well keep imagining. As I mentioned the best I could get was the same scan quality of a 4x6 print and even that was questionable. I sent an e-mail to HP support and have had no response for 4 days now. I'd like to give HP the benefit of the doubt, but if I can't get answers, I'm sure I can find anther scanner at 1/2 the price to do photos and documents just as well, even if it is the 4470.

scanner for the die-hard graphics artist.......2001-12-14

This product was first shipped with styrofoam residue on the INSIDE of the case... this caused spots on all of my pictures.

But Amazon was very quick at replacing the defective product. On second try, I found the 2400x2400 dpi resolution to be so much more than was necessary that I was shocked. My experience with inferior products worried me about buying anything less. At 2400, you could probably make highway billboard posters without any added granualarity!

As for speed, the scanning rate is very quick for 400dpi and less. The software included on the CD-ROm facilitates productive work. Perhaps the biggest surprise for me was how powerful, precise and quick the photo negative/slide scanner is! This feature kept me from returning it. It, too has nice editing tools in the software and integrates well with Adobe products.

If I were to buy over again, I would downgrade to the 4400 series.

Product Description

This mini DV offers great image quality and full digital power. The XL1's design and manual controls offer the widest range of picture possibilities. In daylight or lowlight, if your subject is near or far, this cutting edge camera adjusts its settings to offer the finest in resolution, magnification and color reproduction. Additional features include top grip with recording controls, standard optical 16x zoom lens with SuperRange optical image stabilizer and 3 shooting modes.

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The Canon XL1 is helping to blur the line between consumer and professional video equipment. Though it's small enough to carry around and doesn't cost much more than a top-of-the-line consumer camcorder, the XL1 produces such high-quality results that many independent filmmakers have started using it instead of a traditional film camera.

Great movies start with great CCD sensors, and Canon cuts no corners here. For the best possible picture quality, they use three separate 270,000 pixel CCDs (one for each primary color). To further improve image detail, Canon has intentionally shifted the green CCD half a pixel horizontally and vertically. This shift allows more accurate interpolation, resulting in an image that Canon claims rivals those from cameras with 410,000 pixel CCDs. Each pixel is 72 square microns, which is about 1.5 times the size as those in competing camcorders. This increased size increases light sensitivity, allowing you to shoot in lower-light situations. Ultimately, the larger pixel size results in an improvement of 4 dB in sensitivity.

The XL1's body is based on a magnesium-alloy frame for maximum durability. It ships with a 16x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, but is also compatible with other XL camcorder lenses. With an optional adapter, you can use Canon EF (EOS) still camera lenses--some of which also feature optical image stabilization.

Though the camera's built-in microphone has a great frequency response, the XL1 can also accept balanced microphones with the optional MA-100 microphone adapter/shoulder pad. The XL1 records digital audio, with two channels of 16 bit/48 KHz sound or 4 channels of 12 bit/32 KHz sound.

The electronics of the XL1 have many advanced features, including a number of programmed AE modes, as well as both shutter and aperture priority modes. There are two different auto modes, one of which allows you to adjust any setting manually, if you want, and the other, which adjusts every setting automatically and lets you adjust nothing. A spotlight mode automatically compensates for difficulties when shooting a subject bathed in a spotlight. There are also three different shooting modes: Normal Movie, Digital Photo, and Frame Movie. Normal Movie mode is for any time you want to shoot video footage. Digital photo mode records a still image for six seconds on the mini DV tape and also captures any audio, such as a commentary. The Frame Movie Mode records 30 noninterlaced still images per second, instead of capturing 60 fps interlaced images. This mode isn't intended to be used for shooting video (playback may not look completely smooth). Rather, Frame Movie mode should be used as a burst, or continuous, shooting mode, like you'd find on a still camera.

The XL1 uses an IEEE 1394 port for digital editing and for transferring footage to and from other IEEE 1394 compliant devices. The camcorder also has RCA (composite) audio and video ports, and an S-Video out. The XL1 features a LANC terminal for editing with compatible controllers.

Customer Reviews:

Confused.......2007-07-06

Hi...

I am confused because why..the camera have first price US1750 and now 2400...I want to buy the camera without this new price.

Please think about it..thank you

BEWARE OF FRAUD.......2005-03-03

Beware of anyone selling these cameras at below retail price. I just got screwed out of $2100 as a result.

Check Seller Reviews, and DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT send payment through any service outside of Amazon.com. I was told to Western Union the payment to Spain. Western Union does not accept credit cards as payment over $1000, so there is no way to dispute the charges or get your money back.

Beware of anything that seems suspicious. Check return email addresses (especially the domain names, i got one from yahoo.com, and consultant.com), both free anonymous servers...

Please, do NOT get involved with this. Buy from REPUTABLE sellers with positive feedback. Only handle your transactions through amazon.com. Don't get screwed out of the money like I did.

I have reported this to various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Amazon, and Western Union are both aware of the situation, as it seems to happen pretty regularly. Maybe someday they'll do something about it to prevent it.

XL-1 IS A FINE TOY FOR ALL.......2001-10-01

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A PRO to use this camera. But shop around for the best price and don't buy from grey markets. Be sure the dealer is authorized by Canon.

This camera is super. There are some features that were added to the XL-1S which make this camera stand out over Sony. There are web sites that teach how to use the camera and how to get around some of the XL-1 problems.

This has been the camera of choice for most news organizations that travel the world. Add the EOS adapter and you have a camera that does more than any other camera made in its price range. Before you buy listen to the pros that use this camera, do a search at google.com for tips and tricks and the XL-1 web sites. Then decide between the Sony and Canon.

This is not a toy!!!.......2001-08-15

I have owned one of these for over a year and a half and love this thing. I work at a full digital TV station with a the latest equipment and the first thing I did was do a side by side comparo against a ...Panasonic DVCPRO broadcast camera. The technicians and cameramen were shocked at the image being equal to their cameras. When we explored the camera further and found the ability to also use the ANTON BAUER battery packs it only got better. They looked at the lens quality and lens swapping ability, plenty of manual setting available for video and audio, hundreds of accesories for the proshooter, and the frame mode made it shine brighter in their eyes. The general manager and chief engineer evaluated the camera and said at the same time "imagine what this could do for our budget!". I use this camera for personal use and have also used it for news gathering, Many requests from the news department have come my way to go on a shoot due to lack of cameras. If you are looking for a camcorder to have many bells and whistles, this is not for you. This is a serious tool. I have read reviews where it dosent take very good still pictures, it lacks the LCD viewer!, It wont shoot in total darkness or see through womens clothes. They forget serious shooters have a main priority in their camera and that is the choice of different lenses. No current consumer camcorder has a interchangable lens system. Something to remember many tools have the ability to do many tasks but they never exceed at one. The Canon XL1 EXCEEDS at shooting video to a professional level....

The best camera for the bucks!!.......2001-06-16

The Canon XL1 is an amazing camera to shoot with. The picture quality is awesome and the audio is sweet. The camera is sleek and professional looking, people take you serious when you go out on a shoot with the "Big Boys." You get the same respect! If I had to buy another camera it would be the Canon XL!!

MINIDV CAMCORDER ACCESSORY KIT FOR CANON XL1 XL1S XL2

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MINIDV CAMCORDER ACCESSORY KIT FOR CANON XL1 XL1S XL2

Manufacturer: Digital Innovations
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Hi Resolution Limited Edition Pro Series 2.0X Telephoto Lens + Limited Edition Pro Series Hi-Resolution 0.45X Extra Wide Angle Lens W/ Macro Lens for Closeups + Hi Resolution pro Series 3 Piece Multi-Coated Filter Kit (UV,PL,FLD) + All Lenses are 72MM and will screw directly onto your lens + 7 Pack Of CCD Mini DV Cassettes + CANON EXTENDED 6000MAH EXCLUSIVE UPGRADED 8HR BATTERY + CANON\ 1HOUR HOME AND CAR CHARGER + CANON 3CCD REMOTE CONTROL PRO TRIPOD 10 FUNCTION + CANON TRAVELLERS PRO HARD CASE + Digital Video Camera DVC MiniDV Head Cleaner + New Professional 5 Piece Lens Maintenance Kit

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Small and portable, this tabletop tripod fits into any camera bag ready to give quick support to a lightweight camera.

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Castlewood's removable media drive product, named ORB uses 3.5" removable media with a capacity of 2.2 GB, more than any other product in its category. Additionally, at an impressive 12.2Mbps maximum ORB sustained data transfer rate-the fastest transfer rate of any removable media product available today-is completely "video ready." ORB disks can be used in a variety of applications that require storage of large amounts of large files and digital data, such as music and video editing, graphic design, publishing and multimedia presentations. Information technology (IT) markets are expected to use ORB drives as a way to easily and quickly back up data, and increase PC storage.Castlewood is providing ORB Tools, a feature-rich suite of functions designed to help manage your ORB disks and make backups as intuitive for the novice as the professional. ORB Tools feature: Write Protect, Disk Partitioning and Formatting, Set ORB as Fixed or Removable, a file archive called "tracker," ORB Disk Duplicator, SCSI Mounter, and other useful maintenance functions. The ORB Tools Backup Suite includes 1-Click Backup, Volume Copy, Image Copy and Professional Backup. For the novice, ORB's one-step backup sets a new standard for thoroughness, simplicity and security by automating system disk and file backups. Also, ORB drives use a new design, called "headerless ID," thus eliminating the need for disk formatting.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent product.......2002-06-18

I use my ORB 2.2GB (USB model) bought in 2001 in England to back-up my laptop's hard drive. I found it very easy to install under Windows 2000, the O/S detects the drive automatically which appears as a removable hard disk in Explorer.

Performance is good, I usually back up around 700MB in 20-25 minutes, certainly I don't feel it to be too slow. I have travelled internationally several times with my ORB and a few disks without experiencing any problem.

The main issue I had was buying other disks in England in 2001 when Castlewood was supplying the US market first and most shops across the ocean ran out of stock. I wish those disks were more widely available, they are impossible to find in Mexico for example.

Cheap, fast, good. Possibly 3 out of 3?.......2002-02-06

I've had my Orb for more than a year, and admit I don't use it heavily. I've got the external SCSI2 version and a beige Mac g3/300MHz running OS 9.2 (for the sake of comparison).

It was easy to install, easy to use, seems quite reliable. Fast enough random file access to keep me very happy. Vast improvement over backup with ZIP disks, which was starting to get silly for even 4GB partial backups.

Tough to find the disks, I have to agree there with other reviewers. I ordered a bunch when I bought the drive, and re-use them. Have been looking to buy a new batch, and had to look a little harder than I thought. At first, they seemed to have disappeared from the face of the Earth, and I was ... that such a good product might have vanished... But I found a few places that carry them, though they aren't heavily advertised, as they were when they first came out.

Only problem I've had is a little annoyance with the drive refusing to read the disk. I sometimes have to reinsert the disk a few times, or even restart the computer & drive before I get the disk recognized. I don't know if that's the fault of the disk, the driver, or the drive itself, but that seems to be the most common complaint around. However, it's just an intermittant problem for me, and I've been able to work around it without difficulty. Then again, I don't need to make large daily backups (monthly, at most). I suppose if I did, that problem would be more irksome.

So beware- if you want to rely on this drive heavily, be cautious, it could be problematic. Whatever QC manufacturing problems they seem to be having haven't been surmounted yet. But if you just like the convenience of large, cheap, reusable storage, like I do, this is a far better alternative to a Jaz drive.

Can not make it work........2001-10-29

I wanted to use this as a backup device. However, when I copy files to it I always get a message that the transfer is not working and the files are not recoverable. Two disks insist that they are write protected. I have not been able to find that helps on the Castlewood site. This is the external USB 2.2 G drive

Cheap storage, fast.......2001-10-26

I've never had a problem with the Orb drive, although I've heard that other people have. I'm not sure why this is so, but I'm very happy with mine, which is why I give the 5 stars.

I have the external USB/SCSI version, and four disks. I had one disk go bad on me, and Castlewood sent me a new one in no time.

I recommend the Orb for people who consistently have large files to move around to different computers. For example, if you have huge amounts of data to take from your office to your home, or vice versa, the Orb would be the most bang for the buck. You would probably need two drive units, but it's worth it.

Stay away!.......2001-10-17

Simply put: The worst peripheral I have ever owned. This product is absolutely unreliable - most of the time, it will not recognize disks that it just used previously but will suggest that you initialize it again, thereby erasing your data. I have been able to circumvent this problem, though, with persistent attempts and a lot of patience. However, things can quickly get worse as the ORB can actually stop acknowledging that you even supplied a disk that is worthy of accessing. It will simply spit it out again after a minute or so. Castlewood is aware of this problem and provides a rather simplistic solution which, of course, fails to solve the problem. After that, you're on your own since Castlewood is not so great about customer support. I have plenty of data stored that I have been unable to access in almost a year. I know now, that I will never buy another Castlewood product.

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