Plantronics Replacement Battery for CA10 Cordless Amplifier and CS10 Cordless Headset

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Battery Design Fragile

NEED EXTRA BATTERY

Plantronics Replacement Battery for CA10 Cordless Amplifier and CS10 Cordless Headset

Manufacturer: Plantronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Replacement remote battery pack for Plantronics CA10 cordless amplifier and CS10 cordless headset system

Rechargeable

Simple user installation/replacement

Powers a device for 6 hours at a time

Model 46365-01

ASIN: B00006B7T6

Product Description

Plantronics offers products for the computer and mobile market segments, specializing in telephone products, such as amplified telephone headsets, telephones for hearing-impaired users and noise-canceling headsets, handsets for use in high-noise environments and value packs. As the world's leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lightweight communications headset products, Plantronics produces a great deal of accessories for its versatile headsets.

Customer Reviews:

Battery Design Fragile.......2007-07-12

While I have appreciated the mobility of the LKA10 Headset, the delicate plastic hinges that attach the battery to the headset dialing box are very fragile if the unit slips from your clothing and falls or is bumped. A 3' tumble from my desk that doesn't harm my mobile phone has completely shattered this integral connection piece making the unit unusable until I purchased another replacement battery unit. So far I've bought three over a two year period - well before any of the batteries showed any sign of wearing down. To me this is a hidden cost due to a design flaw that reduces the LKA10 Cordless Headset's value significantly for me.

NEED EXTRA BATTERY.......2006-03-21

IF YOU WORK ALL DAY,YOU NEED A EXTRA BATTERY.A FULL CHARGE BATTERY IS 6 HOURS LONG.

Plantronics CA10 900MHz Cordless Amplifier

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Plantronics CA10 900MHz Cordless Amplifier

Manufacturer: Plantronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Plantronics CS50 900 MHz Wireless Office Headset System

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Product Features:

150-foot mobile range from base
Adjustable volume control
Phone, talk, and charge indicator lights
Channel change for optimal reception
Ideal for call centers, supervisors, and managers

ASIN: B00004U8K9

Product Description

CA10 is the perfect mobile solution for call centers, extending cordless mobility to the entire line of Plantronics professional headsets. The CA10 cordless amplifier gives call center users, particularly supervisors and managers, room to roam, whether it's to coach a new hire or pick up the latest fax. Call center agents, particularly those in customer support roles, can also extend their reach to check reference materials or fax information.It features hands-free mobile design with range of up to 150 feet from the base unit and has a dual volume control for superior sound. It also provides a six-hour continuous talk time on rechargeable battery. The CA10 cordless amplifier connects to single or multi line corded telephones and boasts remote call answering.

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900MHz Cordless Amplifier

Manufacturer: Plantronics
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ASIN: B000GAWLUQ

Product Description

mfr: Plantronics 900MHz Cordless Amplifier - 900MHz Cordless telephone headset amplifier- Remote unit can be attached to belt, allowing user to walk around and talk on a line- Primarily for use with multi-line telephones, can be used with single line telephones- Can be used with any quick disconnect Plantronics headset (headset not included)- Approximate range 150ft.- To make or receive a call, telephone handset must be placed into the off-hook position- Someone at base unit can page the person wearing the remote unit by pressing the page button (remote unit emits 2 loud beeps)- Remote unit locator- In-use indication on remote and base units- Mute indication on remote unit- Power indication on base- Charge indication on base- Audio alerts (low battery, out-of-range, linked)- Extra battery pack can be charged on base while current one is in use- Handset lifter (sold separately) allows for remote pick-up of a call- Black
Package Includes:- Base- Remote unit- Cords- Manual- Battery pack
ADDITIONAL/REPLACEMENT PARTS:- PL-HL10: Handset lifter- PL-46366-01 Remote unit- PL-46365-01: Battery pack- PL-42157-01: Neck strap- PL-46656-01: On-line indicator- PL-45669-01: AC adapter- PL-40974-01: Short cord- PL-43446-02: Headset adapter cable- PL-60077-01: Leather carrying case- PL-61866-01: 2.5mm, QD w/ resistor- PL-65218-01: Phone to amp cord

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900MHz Cordless Amplifier

Manufacturer: Plantronics
ProductGroup: Office Product

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ASIN: B000MT4AAA

Product Description

900MHz Cordless Amplifier
- 900MHz Cordless telephone headset amplifier
- Remote unit can be attached to belt, allowing user to walk around and talk on a line
- Primarily for use with multi-line telephones, can be used with single line telephones
- Can be used with any quick disconnect Plantronics headset (headset not included)
- Approximate range 150ft.
- To make or receive a call, telephone handset must be placed into the off-hook position
- Someone at base unit can page the person wearing the remote unit by pressing the page button (remote unit emits 2 loud beeps)
- Remote unit locator
- In-use indication on remote and base units
- Mute indication on remote unit
- Power indication on base
- Charge indication on base
- Audio alerts (low battery, out-of-range, linked)
- Extra battery pack can be charged on base while current one is in use
- Handset lifter (sold separately) allows for remote pick-up of a call
- Black
Package Includes:
- Base
- Remote unit
- Cords
- Manual
- Battery pack
ADDITIONAL/REPLACEMENT PARTS:
- PL-HL10: Handset lifter
- PL-46366-01 Remote unit
- PL-46365-01: Battery pack
- PL-42157-01: Neck strap
- PL-46656-01: On-line indicator
- PL-45669-01: AC adapter
- PL-40974-01: Short cord
- PL-43446-02: Headset adapter cable
- PL-60077-01: Leather carrying case
- PL-61866-01: 2.5mm, QD wgiresistor
- PL-65218-01: Phone to amp cord

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900MHz Cordless Amplifier

Manufacturer: Plantronics
ProductGroup: CE

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ASIN: B000RBBGMS

Product Description

900MHz Cordless Amplifier - 900MHz Cordless telephone headset amplifier- Remote unit can be attached to belt, allowing user to walk around and talk on a line- Primarily for use with multi-line telephones, can be used with single line telephones- Can be used with any quick disconnect Plantronics headset (headset not included)- Approximate range 150ft.- To make or receive a call, telephone handset must be placed into the off-hook position- Someone at base unit can page the person wearing the remote unit by pressing the page button (remote unit emits 2 loud beeps)- Remote unit locator- In-use indication on remote and base units- Mute indication on remote unit- Power indication on base- Charge indication on base- Audio alerts (low battery, out-of-range, linked)- Extra battery pack can be charged on base while current one is in use- Handset lifter (sold separately) allows for remote pick-up of a call- Black Package Includes:- Base- Remote unit- Cords- Manual- Battery pack ADDITIONAL/REPLACEMENT PARTS:- PL-HL10: Handset lifter- PL-46366-01 Remote unit- PL-46365-01: Battery pack- PL-42157-01: Neck strap- PL-46656-01: On-line indicator- PL-45669-01: AC adapter- PL-40974-01: Short cord- PL-43446-02: Headset adapter cable- PL-60077-01: Leather carrying case- PL-61866-01: 2.5mm, QD w/ resistor- PL-65218-01: Phone to amp cord

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Makes a huge difference over stock cables.

Monster Cable J2 CAMAV M-6 6-Foot Mini AV Composite Video/RCA Connector

Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Dual coax construction for sharper picture and brighter colors than ordinary RCA video cables.

Bandwidth Balanced wire networks for improved audio clarity and dynamic range.

24k gold-plated RCA connectors ensure optimal audio and video signal transfer.

Patented MicroXLN with DoubleHelix construction for clear, natural audio.

Nitrogen gas-injected dielectric ensures optimum video performance.

ASIN: B00005T3ER

Product Description

The Monster Cable J2CAMAVM-6 terminates at one end in a Mini AV connection, and at the other end in Composite Video/RCA connections. Dual coax construction assures the discrete, shielded signal path for which Monster Cable is justly renowned.

Customer Reviews:

Makes a huge difference over stock cables........2005-05-14

Now I used to sell camcorder & digital cameras for a living and one of the neater things we did was show customers the exact difference between cables. We had one tv hooked up with two cables: a "stock" one from a camcorder box (the free cables they provide you when you purchase the item) and one of these Monster Camlink (CamAV) upgraded cables that we sold seperately.

Customers were amazed at the difference a little cable made even on our 20" display monitor. They would switch back & forth not believing how much richer the colors were and how much clearer the image was. We sold a Monster CamAV cable with about 80% of the camcorders we sold.

See how much better your camcorder can look yourself!

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somewhat unsatisfactory

Wonderful

Like metal case, sounds great BUT...

Battle Tested... And Approved

Not working

Panasonic SL-SW895 Shockwave Portable CD Player with Brainshaker Headphones

Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Product Features:

Shockwave portable CD player with black color and purple accents

No-Skip anti-skip system with 40-second backup memory; runs for up to 25 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included)

Includes Brainshaker Virtual Motion Sound System (VMSS) headphones, inline remote control, and AC adapter

Aluminum exterior shields the player from damage during use

24-track programmability, hold switch, random play, repeat play, and resume play

ASIN: B00005K2S8

Product Description

Looking for a peak outdoor listening experience? You've found it with a Panasonic SL-SW895 Shockwave Metal model. Shockwave Metal series portable CD players deliver ultra-toughness in sophisticated, thin, compact, water-resistant designs. Another indispensable feature for outdoor use is the One-Touch Lock & Release System. This easy-to-use lock system is designed to help keep the top cover firmly secured to the player even when things get tough.Shockwave Metal series headphone stereos boast ultra-slim designs with a metallic finish offering an appearance of urban sophistication. The aluminum body, together with the floating construction and side rubber protector, provide outstanding shock resistance to protect the internal mechanism. To further assure the toughness required for outdoor, on-the-move entertainment, the Twist Lock System keeps the cassette lid firmly secured.Panasonic's Brain Shaker Extreme VMSS (Virtual Motion Sound System) has made it possible for you to experience truly exciting music reproduction. So now you can feel the emotional energy of your favorite music as an actual vibration sound. A special built-in amplifier in the main unit picks up and boosts the bass signal at 50Hz. The VMSS unit, located on the part of the horizontal type headphones at the back of your neck, transforms bass signals into vibrations. You can actually feel the vibration of bass signals, which are not typically reproduced by headphones.

Amazon.com Product Description

Small, rugged, and loaded with useful features, Panasonic's SL-SW895 is a paragon of style and portability. Its high-quality, 40-second anti-skip protection guards against listening interruptions during active use, while the supplied "Brainshaker" headphones use a feature called VMSS, which induce vibrations--coincident with the music--which provide the sensation of bass frequencies too low or too powerful for the headphones to reproduce. VMSS may be selected or disabled using the headphones' inline (wired) remote control. The SL-SW895 runs on two AA batteries (not supplied), from which it derives 20 hours of continuous playback with anti-skip protection off and 25 hours with protection on.

For customized listening, the SL-SW895 permits 24-track programming. The unit offers a bass-boost feature (S-XBS), which emphasizes low frequencies in the headphones or in any devices connected from the headphone jack. Use the player's hold switch to prevent unintended (and possibly battery-wasting) changes of state, such as starting playback from a stopped state when the player is jostled inside a backpack or purse. Resume lets you continue playback from the last-played point, and random play shuffles the track sequence for more surprising, radio-like listening.

The headphone jack and DC power input both come with handy rubber seals to keep dirt out when the ports are not in use. A low-battery indicator on the display alerts you to the need to change batteries soon. The unit is capable of powering portable speakers (not included) from its headphone jack, and you can use car adapter model SH-COC9 (not included) for in-vehicle enjoyment.

What's in the Box
CD player, hand grip, AC power adapter, stereo headphones, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

somewhat unsatisfactory.......2002-09-14

I like the overall look and feel of this portable cd-player, however, the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. The headphones themselves are quite a neat idea with the pseudo-subwoofer in the back, but it doesn't usually add to the bass and the earbud-like protrusions themselves don't fit well enough to have much bass or clarity on their own. The main problem with the sound however, comes from the headphone jack itself. Basically, the headphone jack on this model seems to have a somewhat poor power output and it distorts the sound very easily, even at low volumes. Compared to other panasonic portable cd-players, the sound output is really quite poor. Even with the use of a headphone amp the sound still distorts very easily.

Wonderful.......2002-08-10

This is a wonderful CD player that is very sturdy, never skips, and is easy to use while jogging, walking, etc. The battery life is also solid. I agree the headphones could be be better, and in my area the fm reception is not particularly strong, but these are small quibbles....Buy it, you won't regret it.

Like metal case, sounds great BUT..........2002-07-22

I ordered this cd player to use while jogging and also for my pre-teen kids to use occasionally. I am really happy with it. It seems really well-made and durable. That said, every bad thing all the reviewers said about the headphones is true. They are tortuously painful. I am using my 15.00 Sony headphones from my cassette player instead and they are fine. I think that for the price this cd player is a great deal!

Battle Tested... And Approved.......2002-07-22

This is the toughest CD player I've ever seen. If you drop it, it won't skip. To test this, I dropped it from a height of 3 feet onto an Army cot. It bounced twice, and didn't skip a beat. The anti-skip gets 5 stars.

The unit itself is metal, which doesnt sound like that big a difference until it's been subjected to 130+ degrees. The only downsides that I have seen from the unit itself is (1) my volume knob has some sand in it, so it's not 100%, and the "hold" switch, which has yet to fail me, seems poorly designed. The cherry on top is the waterproof feature, yes, it's waterproof, go ahead and spill anything on it; It's also sandproof, I haven't gotten any sand in the player in 2 months. 4 and a half stars for the player itself.

On to the headphones... This is the weakest point of the player. The headphones themselves are uncomfortable (not padded); any movement and they fall out, but forget about laying down with them on, they're built for maximum discomfort. The vibrating feature is novel, but after the bass "bulb" vibrates against the base of your neck for a while, you'll wish they had included a different set of headphones. -1 star for the headphones.

I've had varying degrees of success with using different headphones: My beat-up Sony earbuds work well; my JVC headphones (big DJ Style headphones) although bulky, have the best sound; the Kenwood earbuds I bought are junk.

Your mileage may vary, but with a different set of headphones, this is a great portable CD player, even if the harshest environment you encounter is sitting around the house. If you spend more time outside than in, this is the CD player for you. If you are going on an overseas deployment, this is a must have.

Not working.......2002-05-23

I bought this CD player because I had bought a Panasonic seven years ago, and it is still working, but I need one that doesn't skip as much when I jog. I thought that the remote on the headphones was a good idea, but the first one I bought didn't work, so I returned it and on the next player the headphone remote didn't work either. The headphone jack was jacked up and the player scratched one of my CD's right after I put it in. So after two that didn't work I've given up on this terrible model. PS The headphones HURT your ears.

Product Description

Konica Minolta is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance color and monochrome document printing solutions for office automation, electronic publishing, graphic design, and advanced imaging applications. The Konica Minolta product family redefines network printing by combining feature-packed, performance printing with easy and cost-effective operation.

Average customer rating:

Get it, use it, love it, live it....

Owned it for 2 years now... LOVE IT !

Tivo -- the good, the bad, but mostly the good. :)

Great concept, problems with product, lots of hidden gotchas

aviod at all costs!!

TiVo R24008A 80-Hour Digital Video Recorder

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Up to 80 hours of digital audio/video recording capacity

Works with antenna, cable, digital cable, satellite, and combinations

Everything required for installation is supplied

TiVo service eliminates the hassles of VCRs and timers

ASIN: B00006LIQL

Product Description

TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder offers up to 80 hours of digital recording capacity. You'll never again miss your favorite shows! It's also enabled for TiVo Home Media Option - enjoy digital music & photos, remote scheduling and more. TiVo Series2 DVR works with any TV system: antenna, cable, digital cable, satellite and combinations.

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: November 2002. The only digital video recorder with a content ranking system, Season Pass program recording, and WishList program recording.

TiVo's Series2 DVR delivers more recording capacity at a lower cost and also offers the latest in networked home entertainment. TiVo DVRs record television programming directly to a digital hard drive, eliminating the hassles of videotape. The TiVo Series2 offers up to 80 hours of recording time in TiVo's small, sleek chassis (15 inches wide by 11.5 inches deep and 3 inches high).

TiVo automatically records your favorite shows.
The TiVo DVR Series2 is compatible with virtually every television available. It also works with VCRs, TV antennas, cable systems, and satellite systems. A patented remote control simplifies program recording and controls multiple TiVos within the home (two devices can share your existing phone line). Connections include three video inputs and outputs (S-video, composite-video, and RF coaxial), one set of stereo RCA analog audio inputs, and two sets of stereo audio outputs. A standard female RJ-11 telephone jack is the channel by which the Series2 accesses the TiVo service.

TiVo subscribers can pay $12.95 per month or a one-time product lifetime fee of $299. Benefits of TiVo service include, but are not limited to, Season Pass (TiVo automatically finds and records every episode of a series all season long, even if the network schedule changes); WishList (TiVo finds and records programs that feature your favorite actor, director, team, or even topic); Smart Recording (TiVo detects lineup changes for you and suggests programs to match your interests, if desired); and Showcases (exclusive entertainment plus recording shortcuts from some of the most popular networks on TV).

Now, you through your home network you can access TiVo's Home Media Features. This services provides remote scheduling capabilities from anywhere you have Internet access; MP3 streaming from your PC to your TiVo so you can listen to music through your home theater sound system; digital image viewing from your PC so that you can create slideshows on your TV; and multiroom viewing, which allows you to connect two TiVo Series2 DVRs in your home so that you can record on one and watch on another.

Customer Reviews:

Get it, use it, love it, live it...........2007-03-03

I could never leave the house again, thanks to my TIVO, they are upgradeable, and have the BEST program guide/interface of anyone. There Tivo to go is very glitchy at this point, but the TIVO service itself is top notch, I am about to get my 3rd tivo box. The two I have, this and another have acted flaky occasionaly, but it was usually assosiated with one of there updates. It is slower recently, but still very useable. The only hardware issues I have either fixed themself or on one occasion I realized that I was baking my tivo in my entertainment center(oven) it needs room to breathe, especially if you have a crappy comcast cable box near it, the two create a lot of heat, just make sure its not enclosed or near a heat vent. Overall it will change your life, and how you watch tv. A lot of the problems people have had in a lot of these reviews is due to not knowing how to use the box, read the directions carefully.

Owned it for 2 years now... LOVE IT !.......2005-08-22

In 2 years we have had no problems at all with the TiVO box itself (80 hrs version), and the remote is still in excellent shape, which is really surprising considering the very, very heavy daily use of some of its buttons.

I started updating the programming over the phone line, but now I am doing it over my wireless LAN with an adapter. I read a comment about this not working for a user after testing 3 adapter models, but I am guessing that he did not notice that Tivo requires a VERY specific adapter model (e.g. "Netgear WG111* -- Only serial numbers starting with WG72.").
I bought the then obsolete adapter from eBay, and no problem !

The only complain I have, is that the latest software upgrades have somewhat slowed down the response, and I have also noticed that the connection to the wireless LAN is lost sometimes lost, and need to reboot Tivo to restore connection to the LAN.

But all these are minor faults on a great product. My family can not imagine TV without Tivo !
We love it so much we are not switching to HDTV until Tivo figures out a way to offer Tivo in High Definition, to support bigger screens with HDTV.

Tivo -- the good, the bad, but mostly the good. :).......2005-06-28

We've had our TiVo Series 2 DVR for nearly three years (hard to imagine it's been that long but there you have it). For the most part, we've loved it. We're spoiled with pausing live TV, we love the season pass capability, and we love the wish lists. We've had no problem with picture quality or the operation of the TiVo, which is well loved by my hubby, my three teenagers, and myself. The customer service is awesome, and I love the little TiVo guy.

However, there are two things that frustrate me.

1) Changing channels. Because our TiVo is hooked up to cable, it uses infrared sensors for the TiVo to talk to the cable box. Sometimes sunlight (or aliens or something) interferes with the signal and it won't change the channel. So I'll THINK I'm recording the Daily Show, and inadvertantly get Animal Planet, because that was the channel my kids were watching; or worse, I'll get MTV -- yikes. Very frustrating, to say the least. We made a little house to put over the IR sensors to block extraneous light, and it still does it. It happens very rarely, but usually at the worst possible time, and isn't that always the way? To my knowledge there is no better direct way to get TiVo to talk to the cable box, so we're stuck with it.

2) Our TiVo, because it's hooked to cable, is not dual tuning capable. I realize this isn't a TiVo issue but a cable issue, but it's still frustrating. I plan on switching to DirecTivo service when dual tuners are available via promotion.

But those are minor problems compared with the wonderfulness that is TiVo. It was the best $300 we ever spent, although I can't wait for dual tuners.

Great concept, problems with product, lots of hidden gotchas.......2005-02-01

I never had a DVR (aside from my computer) before, so when I finally managed to get my Tivo all hooked up, I was really impressed. I especially love the "Season Pass" feature which will pick out all the times your favorites program airs, and let you schedule recording for all of them in a few clicks.

But then the headaches began...

(1.) First of all, how many of us have the telephone line near our TVs? Normally, the TV and electronic gadgets are on one side of the room, and the phone is on the other - right? Tivo needs a phone line to get it's program information - at least initially. So if your house is configured like mine, be prepared to have phone line extensions strewn all across your living room while you spend up to a day downloading and installing all the program information by phone.

So of course, I almost began to drool when I read in the Manual that you can actually connect the Tivo to your local or wireless network.

(2.) Problem is, you most likely will NOT be able to connect your Tivo to your local or wireless network. I took Tivo's own approved list of hardware (direct network adapters or wireless receivers) to my local geek toy store, and bought the top recommended networking connection on the list. That didn't work, so I returned it and bought the next recommended item on Tivo's list. That didn't work either, so over the course of the next two weeks I tried three (yes, 3) more. Nothing. I finally gave up, and had to buy a long extension cord for my phone line and install it more perminent-like.

(3.) The main reason I'm here today, is because I found this page while searching for an explanation to the weird high pitched whistle noise my Tivo began making last night (after only 2 months of ownership). Turns out this is apparently an increasingly common problem - which I never heard of until today - and even more unfortunately seems to indicate that my Tivo will be totally dead in the next few days. Right now, it's literally delaying everything I do (trying to view my cable box's program guide, etc) by 30 seconds or more (the normal lag time should be around 1 or 2 seconds)

So, since I've already paid for the lifetime membership, I'm now searching for a relatively cheap way I can fix the problem myself. Do I need to replace the harddrive, the case fans, ..or what? By the way, if Tivo goes out of business, how will I get my program guide? Tivo doesn't grab the FREE TV Guide data from your cable like the no-subscription-required Panasonics can.

(4.) Oh, and also wanted to warn people about one more thing that only starts happening after you've had your Tivo for a few weeks - which is actually intentional on the part of Tivo - but which isn't mentioned anywhere in any of their manuals or documentation, for obvious reasons...

After a few weeks (if your Tivo still works), you'll start to get little on-screen pop-up alerts RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAM which stay there for atleast 30 seconds until you click it or patiently wait for it to go away. And what are these prompts? ADVERTISING which actually is made to look like a really important subscriber announcement from Tivo. Maybe it's important to THEM, but I'd rather NOT see it in the middle of my TV screen. Actually, that's yet another example of Tivo's dumb implimentation: You'll only see this advertising if you're watching live TV instead of the recorded programming... and since most people with Tivos are watching the recorded programs instead of live TV, Tivo's sponsors are paying for ads that few people will ever see... Great business ideas - yes?)

In addition to these on-screen ads which interrupt your viewing, when you go to your Tivo menu, you'll find atleast TWO links to advertisements. The really bad thing about these links in particular is that they are positioned in the place where your other normal Tivo menu options are listed. So instead of selecting your "To Do List" or upcoming recordings, you might accidently find yourself watching a series of advertisements - WHICH YOU CANNOT DELETE OR REMOVE.

OK, so that's all I have to say at this point. Seems to me that Tivo had a great idea, but terrible implimentation. I don't know about their customer service, but I probably also won't even bother, if it's going to cost me $100 to $150 to ship them back their own defective product anyway.

If I can't fix the Tivo, and I'm not in the mood to pay double-or-triple in trying to get it fixed, then it's apparently just become one nice looking but useless paperweight... to which I have a lifetime subscription.

aviod at all costs!!.......2005-01-17

I got this for christmas, my first reaction was "awesome i've wanted this for awhile now!" so me and a friend started to hook this up the other day we started at 3:30 PM we finally got it hooked up at 8:30!! yep 5 hours, and i had to drive to radio shack to buy a bigger phone cable, because we brought the tv and the tivo into the kitchen to try and hook it up there but we couldn't because we needed the digital cable box... ok fine so we started over and it still didn't work! at this point im starting to get really angry we head to radio shack and get everything we need and finally we hook it up only to find out the six button on the remote doesn't work! then i tried to fast forward threw the commercials its so slow that buy the time you did you miss half of the program your supposed to be watching!! i can go on forever about this bad product... just skip it

Average customer rating:

OK FFB racing wheel

The wheel itself is awesome, the software has some kinks

Okay, But Only Lasted 1 Week.

Good for the money but...

Good choice, but...

Saitek R440 Force Feedback PC Racing Wheel and Pedals

Manufacturer: Saitek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Feel every corner you take with patented TouchSense technology

Stunning styling combined with unique ergonomic design offers fatigue-free gaming to all whom dare to drive

Plug in and Drive away with instant USB connection

Unique Gas and Brake pedal platform for precision foot control

Windows 98, Me, and 2000 compatible (XP compatible via download from Web site)

ASIN: B00005TOTE

Product Description

The R440 Force Feedback Racing Wheel offers hardcore racers the superior control they won't get from a keyboard or gamepad! Stylish ergonomic design for hours of fatigue-free driving USB plug and play

Customer Reviews:

OK FFB racing wheel.......2007-02-11

I got this driving wheel to enjoy the GT Legends game for Windows PC. After having had it for some months, I'd say that I was disappointed with the way the motors interpret the forces, which is (in my opinion) unrealistic. The self- centering point actually seems to work against you as you are speeding down the straightaway, causing one to have to rock the wheel back and forth to maintain your path. So as a consequence, I have turned off all force feedback effects so I can maintain better control.

I think the best thing about the design of this product is that the pedals, while feeling a bit on the flimsy side (afraid I will break them if I jam on them too much) are a good ergonomic for your feet, and feel relatively OK.

I found myself later on wishing I had purchased the Logitech FFB, as its operation seems a bit more in line with what one would expect with a driving sim. That, and Logitech is more popular with some folks I know on line who drive racing sims.

Do yourself a favor- for the money it may seem like a good deal, but for a bit more, Logitech may be a better choice.

The wheel itself is awesome, the software has some kinks.......2006-08-19

I think that the wheel itself is excellent for the price. I play Richard Burns Rally with it, and it does its job very well. The wheel itself is sturdy. The clamping system for the wheel to stay put on the desk fits almost anywhere in any position, normal or odd. My desk is on a corner and it fits on the corner of my room. The moniter is on the center where this corner is, so usually, most things have trouble fitting, but this fits almost perfectly. My only trouble I had with installing this was that the software was out of date and was not compatible with XP. It took me a bit to realize that, but the website had the newer drivers. The software itself is confusing and sort of iffy, however, it is not too bad and it does it's job. Its conveinient but also problematic because the wheel calibrates itself as you play, it's not a perfect system, but it does the job. The only other qualm I have is that the cord for the pedal to the wheel is short, but I have special requirements so it's all good.

Okay, But Only Lasted 1 Week........2005-09-22

I bought this wheel for 80 dollars at Circuit City, and to tell the truth it was a waste of my money. It is very bulky and it barely fit on my desk, and the racing just isn't realistic in my opinion. After one week (I took very good care of it) it just broke, stopped working. I reccomend you spend your money on something else.

Good for the money but..........2004-03-31

Considering it is a fairly cheap wheel I suppose you get what you pay for;

It is sturdy but the pedals dont have a high enough resistance and IMO have too much travel in them.

The paddles are easy to reach but the other buttons are a little awkward and take some searching-for if you are in the heat of a moment.

The steering is EXTREMELY notchy, which for the game I play makes this wheel almost impossible to use with certain high powered rear wheel cars that are extremely sensitive to slight movements.

Good choice, but..........2003-10-01

This wheel is good: it feels in hands more real than Logitech Wingman Force GP and MS SideWinder FF2. Buttons are comfortable; pedals are unusual, but works good and never slips on the floor.

But it has *big* problem - drivers (at least, for Win2k). After couple weeks of struggling I've returned it and have bought Logitech Momo Racing Wheel. And glad about that, MOMO is much better :)

Bottom line: really good wheel, but not for Win2k

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