Mediabridge Ultra Series - 15ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Category 2 Certified - Supports 3D - 1440p - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3 - XBox 360 Description:
Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed Category 2 Certified HDMI Cable
* High Speed Category 2 Certified * Quality Construction * Technical Support * Limited Lifetime Warranty
HDMI combines both audio and video into one convenient cable, so it’s all you need to connect your HDTV to your A/V receiver, Blu-Ray player, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, HD Cable Box, Personal Computer or any other High-Definition source device with an HDMI output.
Benefits of High Speed Category 2 Certified Cables - Guaranteed 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i Resolutions - Supports Highest Refresh Rates Available - Supports 3D Content - Supports Transfer Rates of Up to 340Mhz or 10.2gbps - Supports True HD Dolby 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio - HDCP Compliant
Quality Construction - 28 AWG Cable - Thicker For Durability Yet Flexible Due to Soft PVC Jacket - Full Metal Shielding Within Connectors For Durability and Interference Protection - Shielding Throughout Cable - Gold Plated Contacts
Warranty and Technical Support Mediabridge products are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. If you need assistance you can contact us Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Eastern.
Brand: Mediabridge
Model: 91-02X-15B
Features
Category 2 Certified - High-Speed 10.2 gbps / 340 MHz (Supports Increased Refresh Rate and 48-Bit Deep Color).
Supports all new HDMI advanced features such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master AudioTM.
Supports 3D, 1440p and 1080p FullHD Resolution.
Fully Shielded Heavy Duty 28 Gauge Premium Grade Cable with Soft PVC Jacket.
Gold Plated Certified Connectors.
Customer Reviews:
The best HDMI cables you can buy, at amazing prices So far I have bought a total of four HDMI cables, in lengths ranging from 3′ to 15′. I bought the 3′ cable first. It was made by Philips and sold by the most gigantic of all gigantic discount Marts. It worked fine, and it would have been long enough except it was so stiff I could never straighten it out completely. I returned it.
I did some research on Amazon and found these Mediabridge cables with astounding user ratings and amazingly reasonable prices. Not the sub-dollar junk you can also find here, but less than one third the big-box price of the Philips cables in equivalent lengths. I bought two of the 6′ cables to connect my two 1080p upconverting DVD players (a Sony 5-disc changer and a Philips region-free single-disc for playing foreign DVDs) to my wonderful (and cheap) AOC HDTV.
I was a little reluctant to buy 6′ cables because I only really needed 3′, and I know cable length can be tricky with very high-speed signals, but since the Philips 3′ wasn’t actually usable to that length, and I didn’t want to have to return these, I ordered 6′. They work like a dream. They’re as flexible as cooked spaghetti and transmit the signals without a single glitch.
Then I bought a new HP laptop with an HDMI output, but to work comfortably the cable had to be longer than 6′. I figured I’d go all the way and order the 15′, since it’s only marginally more expensive and would allow me to use the HDTV easily for watching streaming movies from Netflix. This cable also works like a dream.
My TV only has two HDMI inputs, so I do a fair amount of plugging and unplugging, with no signs of reliability problems so far. I highly recommend these Mediabridge HDMI cables–in any length–to anybody needing one.
I’m also very impressed with Mediabridge itself. Each cable comes very nicely packaged individually in a sturdy corrugated box, which is put into a larger box for shipping, and they ship quickly directly to the customer. What a relief not to have to saw through a hard plastic shell to get the product out! It’s an impressive company. PLUS, they’re an American company, and although I don’t know if they manufacture the cables domestically, they’re unafraid to print their New Jersey street address right on the box.
Great deal, no reason to pay a Monster of a price!!! This cable was a great find, I have hooked up 6 or 7 brands of HDMI cables and this cable stands with the best!!! I had seen no difference from the Monster priced products to this cable. This cable is a heavy cable, with great Picture and Sound improvments when I plugged it in. I could see no change from the Monster priced ones, in fact the sound was better with this cable then others!! I will always look for Mediabridge when buying cables of this type!! Thanks again, and yes this HDMI cable will POP you picture and sound and is worth it, better then the Cable tv cables and worth it, to bad people only see the Monster Priced ones at the store. The only difference I saw was the Price!! Don’t be afraid to take them back and buy a Mediabridge!! Just try it!!
Cable connector The cable worked fine and was a good deal, however I would not recommend this cable for any situation that would require repeated connections and disconnections of the cable. One connector broke while I was dressing the cable; I pulled a little too hard. Be very careful with these connectors.
Skullcandy INK’D Earbuds Metallic Blue Description:
Anything you wear on your head affects your appearance. As an interim step toward face tattoo, consider grooving to the beat of your own drum with Skullcandy INK’D Earbuds. They combine stylish good looks with great sound–all at a great value. The 1.3-meter cord gives you the freedom you need without becoming cumbersome, and the high quality 3.5mm plug is gold plated to resist corrosion. Skullcandy INK’D Earbuds also include 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips to customize your listening experience.
Color: Metallic Blue
Brand: Skullcandy
Model: SC-INK’D/MetBl/2
Dimensions: 9.75″ h x 2.00″ w x 6.75″ l, .8 pounds
Features
11mm speaker diameter
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency range
1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
Stylish in-ear design blocks outside noise
Includes 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips
Customer Reviews:
Comfy, great sensitivity and sound! These earbuds like most other sound isolating earbuds I have tried can be annoying to wear if you are moving around a lot. Since the earbuds make a tight seal inside your ear, any movement in the cable will be conducted through to your ears. Therefore, I would not recommend these for wearing during a workout. This is not a fault of these earbuds alone but every pair that I have ever tried, so I will not knock these earbuds on that basis. That being said these are great earbuds, just don’t buy them for jogging.
The sensitivity of these buds is much better than my standard iPod earbuds and several other aftermarket earbuds that I have tried (Panasonic, Altec Lansing, Phillips). I have probably tried 5 or so different sets of earbuds in the $20-$40 range over the last few years and after a little break-in time and finding the right size gel pad (3 sizes are included) to fit your ears these easily blow them all away. The bass, midrange and high end are all good. These really shine in the bass and low mids compared to most other earbuds and since they are so sensitive you can keep the volume lower and save battery life on your player. You will hear things that you have never heard before in your music, especially if you are using the standard issue buds.
Since there are 3 different gels to choose from as far as fit, these are also more comfortable for long listening sessions then other earbuds I have tried. They also offer good sound isolation, so these are great for work or in a moving vehicle.
They are light in your ears, light on your battery and light on your wallet while providing excellent sound. Give them a little break-in time and you will love them… I did.
Best Budget Earbuds These are by far the best earbuds/headphones I’ve ever purchased. I got these for $10 at a local FYE store and they are totally worth the money. The sounds are very crisp and loud. I literally feel the base of my music (a lot of hard rock and heavy metal). It took some time to figure out which side is left/right. The skullcandy label on the cord splitter is how you tell which side is which. The label is always on the front and from there it is simple to figure out. I’ve had these for about 2 months and they haven’t skipped a beat since. Highly recommended.
Confused by contrasting reviews about sound quality? Read this! Ok here I go. So I used the creative ep-830 sound isolating earphones for a while, they came with my zen x-fi…..but eventually my girlfriend liked them so much I kinda “lost ownership” of them So I needed a replacement. i had gotten used to the intimacy of sound in ear earphones provide. I would say these have the same quality of the creative’s but with slightly enhanced bass. Now, many people complain of poor sound quality. The fact is, skullcandy is one of the more recognizable and available brands out there, so most people buying these are coming from stock earbuds because they want a spare or a replacement for ipod buds. They are not ready or used to in-ear phones. I prefer in-ear phones cos they stay securely in, have top-notch bass reproduction, are much more comfortable and less ostentatious than big headphones while offering similar sound quality. But in-ear phones are not for everyone or all uses….they transmit cable hits very loudly. This is true of all in-ear phones. So you cannot expect the ink’d to be any better. Actually the better the sound isolation the better you hear your heartbeat or swallowing and the lightest touch on the cord. When I bought the ink’d I knew about all these problems and I am glad to say it isn’t any worse at that than the creative ep 830’s. But these sound much worse right off the bat. They need to be broken in, however once you do the sound reproduction is stellar with very much enhanced bass just how I like it! For me it took an hour, for others it might take longer. How to do this is to play music constantly with them for a while and change volume, EQ etc etc as often as possible. This will stress all the levels of the driver and allow more accurate sound reproduction.
To sum up: These buds are amazingly good for their extremely low price. I bought them for $10 whereas the creative’s cost at least $40 when not bundled with the zen x-fi and I dare say they sound just as good to me. All those who complain are either those not ready for in-ear phones and the peculiarities of using them…..for these people I would recommend the yuin pk3 earphones cos those are less intrusive and need no breaking in. However if you know anything about in-ear phones or have ever used some and are therefore prepared for breaking-in and cable static, the ink’d are very much worth this ultra-low price due to their very good sound quality (especially when paired with a high quality media player like a cowon, sony or creative product) and choice of colours……they are preferably to the smoking buds cos the smoking buds aren’t as good sounding though they have nicer colours.
BTW I also had a pair of those $6 Coby’s available here on amazon. They are also very good, were they also available in black i would be getting those but they are only available in white. i got some earlier but had an accident with them, when looking for replacements I wanted some black ones and these INK’D are the cheapest and highest quality black in-ear phones to be had for $10
From the Manufacturer
Designed for Active People
Skullcandy has been producing high-quality earphones since the beginning. Premier action sport athletes from all over the world have come to recognize that the vast selection of headphones, earphones, MP3 players, and handy accessories that they put out have a combination of quality and style that is unmatched. Rest assured, however, you don’t have to be named Terje Haakonsen or Steve Caballero to rock their earphones—Skullcandy prides itself on delivering top quality earphones that are durable, stylish, and affordable. With headquarters in beautiful Park City, Utah—a mecca to many outdoor enthusiasts—they ensure that all their earphones meet the demands and rigors of those with active lifestyles, their staff included. While their ear buds have come to achieve widespread appeal in the mainstream market, they still remain true to the needs of their core customers. At Skullcandy their mission is clear— to offer high-performance audio equipment (headphones, earphones, MP3 players) to the fast-paced, constantly evolving world of action sports and beyond.
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR Cameras Description:
f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens * Vibration Reduction II allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to four stops slower shutter speed) * 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-300mm * contains two ED (extra-low dispersion) and three aspherical lens elements for high resolution and contrast * Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet focusing *
Brand: Nikon
Model: 18-200 VR II
Dimensions: 4.00″ h x 4.00″ w x 10.00″ l, 1.25 pounds
Features
One-lens solution adept in a wide variety of situations
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements; three aspherical lens elements
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC); exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Focus to 20 inches for extended versatility
Customer Reviews:
A very good lens at a reasonable price I believe it was Thom Hogan who described this lens as not perfect but really good at everything. That’s the review in a nutshell.
This is what I would term a prosumer lens. It certainly is not cheap yet it does not have the build quality of Nikon’s top-of-the-line. The barrel, for example, is plastic rather than metal. I fear that a drop would be catastrophic and even a hard bang on the edge of a table might do serious damage if the lens was fully extended. On the other hand, this lens is a lot less expensive than those in the Nikon pro line. In addition, the lens is much lighter and easier to carry than it would be were it made entirely of metal.
It is my understanding that the only meaningful difference between this lens (the VR II) and its immediate predecessor is the addition of a cam lock to prevent lens creep. My own sample doesn’t creep at all, even with the cam unlocked but apparently that has been a significant irritant for a number of buyers.
The use of “VR II” in the name is potentially misleading because it may lead shoppers to believe that the VR system has been improved over the original model. This is not the case. Both the original 18-200 and the new version contain Nikon’s second generation VR system. Some have suggested that Nikon’s marketing is a bit shady on this point while others counter that the “II” simply designates a new model.
Sharpness is less than absolute across the entire range but more than adequate for anything that an amateur, or even most professionals, is likely to need. There is mild to moderate distortion, more marked at the focal length extremes but scarcely visible in the vast majority of images and readily correctable in Photoshop, DxO, or other post-processing software. Contrast is crisp and I find the lens surprisingly free of flaring and ghosting.
No one should buy this lens thinking that it will make him/her a better photographer. Good photography is in the mind and the eye, not in camera. What the 18-200 will do, though, is provide a one-lens solution to the great majority of focal length needs, minimizing the need to tote a hefty bag full of lenses. It happens that, as a long time Nikon user, I have such a bag. Despite all the choices at my disposal, my 18-200 probably stays on my camera 85-90% of the time.
Folks who are obsessed with numbers, charts, and MTF curves will probably fret over the 18-200, taking delight in pointing out every little defect. For the rest of us, the only significant downside that I see is that the lens is not ideally suited for extended service in rough environments or adverse weather situations. Since most of us seldom shoot in such circumstances, this should not be much of a problem.
I heartily recommend the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G AF-S ED VR II (whew! what a mouthful) to any advanced amateur or professional seeking a highly usable wide range zoom.
For the most people - the best lense you can get There are a lot of reviews comparing every feature of the lense. They are long, detailed, but more confusing than helpful. So I’ll try to keep it short.
Let’s say you a typical amature photographer. You take all kinds of pictures in all kinds of conditions. So what lense would be the best?
You can probably live with some minor distortions but nothing gives you as much freedom as a wide range zoom. If you shoot inside a room, you really need 18 m on a low end. The smaller the number the wider the angle and the more people you can squeeze into the frame from the other side of party table. Every mm here makes a big difference. So 18 mm on the low end is pretty much a must have. On the longer end, well, the bigger the better. However, if you that also means heavier and it also means much harder to take good pictures because on a long zoom range the camera gets less light, it’s sensitive to shaking hands and the lense distortion is getting worse. Also it’s more expensive.
So bottom line is - if you can afford the Nikon 18-200 mm lense - go for it. That will be your single all around lense and you won’t feel sorry. If it’s too pricey - check out the 18-105 mm one. Think about it this way - there are a lot of specialized lenses but really only a few all-around ones. So 80% people really need to choose between only 3: 18-55, 18-105 and 18-200 and the biggest factor here is how much you can afford. So it’s actually not that complicated.
I few side notes.
It’s tempting to buy a couple lenses instead of one. It looks like you’re getting more for less, but in reality changing lenses is not something people do often. The extra lense is heavy, it takes time to change, every time you take a lense off, there is a risk you can get dust inside the camera - there are a lot of reasons why having two lenses is not the same as one.
Other vendors. You can get much cheaper lenses from other vendors like Sigma etc. I heard mixed stories. Some people got lucky and got good glass, some were not. If you can try and buy, you may want to take a chance. But Nikon quality control is pretty good, so there is not much risk there.
Protective filter. If you’re planning to spend many hundreds on a lense, please, don’t forget to buy a good protective filter. Something like UV(0) or clear glass. Once you try to wipe out the glass on the lense, the microscratches on surfice will cause all kinds of image defects so you should never ever touch the lense glass. The filter is way more forgiving and it can be replaced easily. A bad filter can ruine the quality, so don’t be cheap, plan to spend somewhere in $50-90 range.
And finally, why would you not buy this lense?
1. Price. Most people say this lense is nice but too expensive. Since there are new better camera bodies for the same price coming out pretty much every year and the lenses hold value very well I’d suggest you to consider buying the best lense you can afford and maybe saving a bit on a cheaper body. The lense will likely outlast the camera. 2. Weight. This camera is heavy. No DSLR will fit in a pocket but this lense on a camera will require fairly large bag to carry and holding it on your shoulder for a day could literally be painful.
There could be some other reasons like if your requirements are very high and you need some specialized or professional grade lenses but if you’re requirements are that high, I don’t think that review will open your eyes anyway.
Hopefully this review will help you.
Very Good Intro Lens I’ve used this lens and its predecessor extensively and I’ve been happy with both. They are clear, accurate, and focused. You can find a zillion reviews talking about how awesome this lens. I’m going to highlight the lens’ shortcomings. This is not a be all, end all lens. Don’t get me wrong, this is my walkaround lens and it stays on my camera 75% of the time. But it’s important to know what this lens won’t do.
1. Low light. This is a problem that plagues any reasonably priced long-range zoom. If you’re going to be doing much shooting indoors, at night, or twilight with this lens, invest in a good quality flash.
2. Bokeh. The majority of the out-of-focus fields look great. However, if you’re shooting wide open (low f stop) and there’s a lot going on in the background (long grass, trees, etc) some of the finer details can be blurred or occasionally have a weird halo look to them. It’s not that big of an issue, but it does happen from time to time.
3. Distortion. Very manageable and hardly noticeable for the most part, but when you shoot things that are obviously supposed to be very straight (buildings, roads, etc)at less than about 50mm there is some pincushioning. This is easily correctable in photoshop.
4. Light falloff. In low-light and long-exposure pictures, you can clearly see some falloff in the corners. Again, hardly a big deal for most photography.
5. Weight. If you’re not used to big lenses, this will take some getting used to, especially if you’re upgrading from a kit lens.
6. Filters. The 72mm size is getting more popular, but there still aren’t nearly as many filters available as some other sizes. There are resizing rings to compensate if you already have some larger rings, or are eyeballing something in particular.
Ok, this was not meant to turn you off of this lens, only to give you a grounded sense of what this lens has to offer. It is a great walkaround lens for everyday use. It is also a great lens for people looking to get their foot in the door with high quality lenses without having spend too much. This won’t replace prime lenses, fast lenses, and superzooms. This is a perfect lens to buy if can only afford, or only want one lens. I would still hate to be without this lens. Highly recommended.
From the Manufacturer
The Nikon 18-200mm VR II lens is remarkable one-lens solution–adept in a wide variety of situations. It delivers 11x zoom versatility, for a picture angle equivalent of a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format.
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR Nikkor lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images.
Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide aperture settings.
Three aspherical lens elements Virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures.
Zoom lock switch Secures lens barrel at its minimum length.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) For fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Rounded 7-blade diaphragm Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
Focus to 20 inches Extends versatility.
M/A focus mode switch Enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.
Flower-shaped lens hood Included HB-35 lens hood shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.
SanDisk Extreme III expands its award-winning, professional line of memory cards with a new 4GB SDHC (Secured Digital High Capacity) card. The SanDisk Extreme III 4GB SDHC memory card offers speed, performance and reliability to ensure you get your photos every time. A 4GB memory card can store more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 8 hours of MPEG 4 video. (SDSDX3-4096 BULK - Each unit is individually packaged in an Anti-Static Parts Bag)
Brand: SanDisk
Model: SDSDX3-4096 StaticPack
Dimensions: 1.00″ h x 1.00″ w x 1.00″ l, .6 pounds
Features
Fast 20MB/sec sequential Read/Write speeds
Ideal for demanding photo shoots under severe weather conditions heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc
Class 6 speed performance rating ( based on SD 2.0 specifications)
SDSDX3-4096 BULK - Each unit is individually packaged in an Anti-Static Parts Bag
Customer Reviews:
Read the description carefully The card is good, and will ensure that the bottleneck for delays will be in the camera’s circuitry, not in the write operation to the card post click.
However, read the description of this particular item carefully. What you get is a what they say here - a card in an anti-static envelope. The card that I got did not look new - the contacts had use marks on it. I am keeping it because I did not notice this detail in the description, because I got a great price, because I needed to use it right after getting it, and because it seems to work fine. But it isn’t new - not that the description said anything about it being so.
FAST and RELIABLE I have personally tested several examples of this product against many other brands and models. In my D80 I find the JPEG write speed to be about 9.5 MB/second. It writes raw data at about 8.5 MB/second. Nothing else I have tried is close; not even the highly rated Lexar Professional Series 133X.
I have never experienced a failure of any kind with this product.
I like ‘em. I buy ‘em. I use ‘em.
Great Card, Good Price The SanDisk cards are great and this is a good price. The seller tacks on about $4.25 per card for shipping and handling even though it probably cost them less than $1 to ship two cards to me. But, even with that “hidden” charge it was still cheaper than I can purchase these locally.
I ordered two cards. They were each packaged in the standard plastic shell case for an SD card and then inside a static bag, but without retail packaging. They appear to be new and unused. (I suspect that these discount sellers obtain these by breaking up bundled product sets, like a digital camera kit which includes the camera, a battery, a charger, and a memory card, and selling the individual pieces for a discount price, but I don’t really know for sure).
Note: These cards are available from several different sellers on Amazon, this review is for the seller BlueProton.
Kingston Apple 4GB Kit 2×2GB Modules 667MHz DDR2 SoDimm iMac and Macbook Memory KTA-MB667K2/4GR Description:
Kingston’s KTA-MB667K2/4GR is a 4GB Kit (2pcs of 256M X 64) Non-ECC 667MHz 200-pin Unbuffered SODIMM (SDRAM-DDR2, 1.8V, CL5, FBGA, Gold). This memory is designed for the following systems: iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 17-inch CD (Late 2006), iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 20-inch (Mid 2007), iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 24-inch (Mid 2007), MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.2GHz/2.4GHz/2.6GHz, and MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz/2.6GHz.
Size: 4 GB
Brand: Kingston
Model: KTA-MB667K2/4GR
Dimensions: 1.18″ h x .15″ w x 2.66″ l, .15 pounds
Features
Lifetime Warranty
100% Tested for Reliability
Free Technical Support
Easy to Follow Installation Instructions
Designed to Meet or Exceed Industry Standards for Performance and Reliability
Customer Reviews:
Great RAM But For Older Macs This is high-quality RAM and it may well make a significant difference to your machine. If you find that you’re running many programs at once or using some more demanding programs like Photoshop this RAM will give you a bit of an edge. Read some of the reviews here and you’ll see that.
But do note, this RAM is for the mid-2007 iMacs and MacBooks. The latest generation, the ones released in 2008 with Intel Core 2 Duo processors can still use it, but will do better with a slightly faster RAM. This is PC5300 RAM and is 667MHz. What you actually want for the latest generation of Macs is MC6400 RAM running at 800MHz. It’s not going to be a night and day difference, but it’s about the same price and you may as well get the right stuff.
To find the stuff you should get, search for this here at Amazon: KTA-MB800K2/4G. That is the Kingston part number and will turn up the one you want.
Works perfectly in my MacBook Pro Bought this RAM for my Core2Duo MacBook Pro and it works perfectly. Easy to install, you just need a tiny jeweler’s style screwdriver and much, much cheaper than Apple’s ridiculous price.
I don’t understand why Steve Jobs needs to sell machines with two RAM slots using 2×1GB chips, especially when he wants Apple to be seen as “environmentally friendly.” Nobody savvy is going to pay Apple’s RAM upgrade extortion prices, so why not offer a 1×2GB option for extra, leaving one RAM slot free, so the customer can buy a single, additional 1×2GB chip elsewhere? Apple gets extra money from the 1×2GB fee, the single additional chip is cheaper for the end user and it saves two 1×1GB chips from going in the garbage.
Good for my iMac I installed the 4GB in my 24 inch iMac. and it works perfectly. Easy to install and now I can load all the apps I need!
M-Edge Prodigy Jacket for Amazon Kindle 2 Fits 6″ Display Smooth Black Description:
The Prodigy Jacket for the Amazon Kindle (Fits 6″ Display, Latest Generation Kindle) is the ultimate for sophisticated on-the-go eReader users. Whether in the office, at a business meeting, or on the treadmill, the Prodigy Jacket provides refined and stylish protection of your Amazon Kindle in a superior case. The Prodigy Jacket offers full surface protection in a lushly padded case, while the soft grey interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The jacket utilizes a Kindle-Compatible mounting system AND upper and lower elastic straps to hold your device firmly in place. This smart case with classic lines includes interior pockets for storage of notes, business cards, and other essentials. Even while closed, you’ll find access to all ports, so you never need to remove your reader for charging. The M-Edge Prodigy Jacket is a sleek case that will protect your eReader from scratches and dings. It is the perfect solution for the user with a fashionable, active lifestyle.
Brand: M-edge
Dimensions: 6.25″ h x 1.00″ w x 8.25″ l, .55 pounds
Features
Designed for Kindle 2 with luxurious, rich smooth black 100% genuine leather
Solid front & back construction with plush grey interior for maximum device protection
Utilizes Kindle Compatible hinge system to hold device in place with additional mounting security provided by upper and lower elastic straps on right-hand side
Compatible with M-Edge e-Luminator2 for Amazon Kindle (latest generation); sold separately accessory coming Summer 2009
Jacket allows access to all ports and buttons
Customer Reviews:
A great Kindle 2 case! Just received this cover today (in purple, but same model), about 3 weeks after ordering from Amazon. Granted, it was ordered before the product was even complete so I was ok with the wait. It is very similar in look and feel to a Dooney and Bourke pocketbook if you are familiar with them. It has a great leather smell, just like a new purse. And the additional room on the binder side (meant for the e-Luminator light - sold separately) gives you a nice place to hold the cover with the Kindle attached.
I love the hinge system, one of the main reasons I bought it. Coming from the K1, the original case Amazon provided was functional but the Kindle always fell out. So when Amazon improved the hinge for the K2, I knew I would only buy a case that had that feature. One word of note, I initially did not “lock” the K2 in the new m-edge case correctly and it almost fell out when I shook it (over a sofa) to test the support. Luckily the two straps on the top right and bottom right held it from falling. Then I discovered I had not closed the hinge enough and made sure the top hinge was securely pushed upwards to “lock it”. Installation instructions are not included with the case (weird) but are available from m-edge online. Amazon won’t let me post the url, but if you go to the buymedge website you can view the installation intructions.
The look and feel of the case is very professional. I am very happy with this purchase and do not expect to be taking the Kindle out of it very often. The only little issue I have is that the tab is a bit too snug when it needs to be slid into the cover to close. A snap might have been a bit easier. Still not enough of a con to drop the rating. But the tab does tuck away easily so as not to interfere while reading, which is nice.
This Case Saved My Kindle! (But sacrificed itself in the process) Well, first let me say that this case is awesome! High quality construction and materials, great functionality, and very pleasing to the eye. The spine clips hold well and with the two corner bands, it locks in sturdier that the amazon cover. The real beauty of this cover is how much better it makes the Kindle feel in my hands. Fold the cover over and it works perfect for one-hand reading, adding just enough mass to make it feel like a book in my hands and provides a solid hand hold so I don’t have to worry about dropping it.
OK, now to my “drop test”. Yesterday, I was leaving my house with my Kindle in tow (as always) when my dog jerked his leash free from my hand while I was locking the door. He ran…I screamed…and my Kindle went flying! It hit HARD on my back porch - landing first on top of a “Toad Holding a Pitchfork” yard statue before clattering onto the wooden floor. I just KNEW it was trashed! So, after I managed to wrangle the dog back into his kennel, I retrieved my Kindle only to find it still in PERFECT condition! Not a scratch on the screen. Not a mark anywhere on it! I turned it on and (to my great relief) it still worked fine! Unfortunatly, my case was not so lucky. The beautiful, soft black leather was battered and scarred; scratched and scuffed. The frog’s pitchfork had ravaged my case, but it had served its purpose: It had sacrificed itself to protect my Kindle. There is no doubt in my mind, as hard as it hit, that without this case, I would now be Kindle-less. All I can say is: Best $45.00 I ever spent! I’ve already ordered a replacement! Thanks, M-Edge! This product has my HIGHEST recommendation! Well worth the money!
(OK, I might have over-stated the damage to the case just a bit for dramatic effect. It is still totally usable, just a bit battered on the outside & with one major scratch down the back of the spine where the metal pitchfork penetrated thru the soft leather to expose the cloth underneath. If it hadn’t landed on sharp, pointy medal, the case too would have been unscathed. Still, it would be fine to use, but I just HAD to get a new, unmarked one. Just my obcessive nature coming out, I guess.)
Very high quality This product exudes quality and class. The leather is thick and supple. The stitching seems sturdy, and the suede-like lining is soft and protective. The jacket is substantial — each cover is nearly as thick as the Kindle itself, so altogether you’re carrying a portfolio that’s 3 times as thick as the Kindle. The heft of the jacket provides a lot of protection, though. You can hurl it across the room without damaging the Kindle inside (still wouldn’t recommend it, though).
It’s so professional looking that it’s easily mistaken for a planner or the like. Without close inspection, nobody needs to know you’re carrying a Kindle around.
Dimensions: 2.20″ h x .90″ w x 3.50″ l, .26 pounds
Display size: 2.5
Features
10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)
great little cam, some improvements from earlier powershots, some quirks The SD1200 has some big changes over its predecessor SD1100, and is the smallest, best designed Elph I’ve used thus far.
I’ve owned many models of Elph, this is my 6th or 7th, so my review is aimed especially at other serial Canon owners. I mostly compare the SD1200 to the SD1100.
* The big changes: Digic4 and a larger CCD sensor. The slight increase in CCD size (1/2.3″ vs 1/2.5″) should make for “cleaner” photos. And Digic4 promises faster/cleaner shots also.
* You get 10MP vs 8MP on the SD1100, and “medium” (M1) size is now 6MP. JPG quality is down to 2 setting: Fine or Normal.
* SD1200 is only slightly smaller than the SD1100, but feels notably smaller by virtue of curved edges and the LCD being flush with the body (no bump-out).
* The 1200 now feels as small as this design can shrink. Good news: my average-sized male hands can still comfortably hold it, barely not covering lens, flash, or resting on the LCD. But the round power-button is now almost too small to press if you had big fingers and no fingernails.
* 1200’s new battery is a higher capacity 1000mAh (vs ~760mAh for SD1100). There’s also a new charger (not compatible with the old batteries), a glossy white-colored model to blend into your wall.
* The buttons and menus are streamlined. There’s now a button for review mode, pressing it a 2nd time takes you back to the previous state. Handy. The slider has dedicated AUTO and Manual settings, no longer need to use menus for that switch.
* Continuous mode and ISO now are in the Function Menu (on the SD1100, they had dedicated buttons).
* A SD card is no longer included. This makes sense to me, a 32MB card is barely useful, and with the downward pressure on electronics prices, I can’t imagine Canon wanting to bundle a more expensive/bigger card. Some people will find this lack annoying.
* The A/V output is gone, and the USB connector now serves both purposes (both kinds of included cables now have a USB-end)
* A new version of Canon software is required for this model, Zoombrowser 6.3. Canon typically requires a new release for each new family/season of cameras. Unfortunately, the CameraWindow software has been intentionally dumbed-down in the 6.x software and no longer offers the options to delete your photos (have to go through the OS), nor to chose custom naming for the downloads. I say intentionally, since I asked Canon customer-support about it and they stated the changes were not bugs. The last Canon software to still have that functionality was 5.x, corresponding to the SD1000 and other cameras released that season.
* In casual indoor tests, the 1200 seemed more ready to go to ISO400 (often too “noisy” to be useful) when the SD1100 would have chosen ISO200.
* The SD1200 and SD1100 have identical specs on their optics. However, I noticed a more pronounced barrel-distortion on the 1200 at extreme wide-angle. (still only noticable in close-up shots of straight-edged items at wide-angle)
* In a casual speed test, the SD1200 took/stored photos notably faster the SD1100 (same scene, continuous-mode, same brand SD card), despite the 1200’s image size being larger.
* Canon’s paper manuals have been shrinking steadily. With this model, the only manual included is a quick-start guide, the rest is on CD-ROM.
* The packaging is even more efficient than before, about half the size of the SD1100’s box.
* Sadly, there is no HD video mode, although all of the other Elphs released this spring had HD. SD1200 owners are stuck with 640×480 video.
Canon has several sub-series within the compact Elph line, varying mostly by asthetics and optics. The SD1200 is successor to the series that included the SD1100, SD1000, and SD600. These all favor a classic, slim design. If you’re unfamiliar with Canon’s Powershot cameras, there’s lots of good material out there on camera sites such as dpreview.
In general, the small sensors and optics in all ultra-compact digital cameras lead to some optical quirks (such as barrelling), chromatic aberrations, over/under-exposure in bright sunlight/shade, and underpowered flashes. That’s intrinsic to the size of camera, and vendors try to correct these effects in their on-board processing. My opinion is that Canon does a good job of correcting for these issues and the Elphs including the SD1200 take very good photos for their size.
It’s questionable that a SD1100 owner would specifically find this a compelling upgrade other than the Digic4, but this is an excellent compact camera in all ways. Apart from the noteworthy quirks: the lack of HD and the limited features in the download software, this camera is Highly Recommended.
Professional photographers review I’m a professional photographer. I got tired of dragging my D3,D200 or other large cameras around, and worrying about it getting damaged. I decided to buy a camera just for fun that could fit in my purse and I wouldn’t have a heart attack if it broke. Well I didn’t hold that high of expectations of the camera, but after getting it, I’ve had a lot of fun with it. Not the most amazing pictures come from it (I am used to very high quality pictures), but they are good enough shots of my family. It’s easy to use, really easy to set, FAST, and good low light. You don’t always need the flash. It’s very small, and can fit easily in my purse (that are all quiet small purses actually). This is a perfect camera if you just want some fun shots that are clear, and you want an easy to use fast camera. This is NOT good for “professional” type shots (why do people write reviews of these cameras and get all down on them for not being professional grade cameras? They never claim to be!).
Hated it at first, but now we get along just fine! I don’t typically bother reviewing products because I usually only buy things that already have a lot of reviews. I decided to throw in my 2 cents on this one in hopes someone can benefit from my experience. I primarily use my camera for family shots, mostly of my young children. I loved my old Canon A610 more that I can say and it has served me well for 4 years. Recently one of my children got a hold of it and bent up the little dealies that close over the lens cap to the point where I had to pull them off with tweezers just to use the camera. That’s when I decided it was time to see what Canon now has to offer. I am by no means a photography expert. I just want a point and shoot that I can use to snap high quality family photos for prints, digital scrapbooks, etc.
The sale price on this camera seemed excellent for the features and a free memory card offer sucked me in so I took the plunge. I assumed it would be a major upgrade from my 5MP A610. Once I had the battery charged up I started taking photos of my kids in auto mode. I was *shocked* at the poor quality of the photos. Every photo I reviewed was terrible. Many were blurry, and the ones that weren’t couldn’t be cropped to the slightest degree without losing all detail. I couldn’t believe it! Auto mode on my old Canon had never failed me before and I could crop all the way to the eyeballs without loss of detail. Determined not to give up, I did some research. Several people recommended “kids and pets” mode. I tried this and the blurry issue was solved. However, the cropping issue still remained. I dug deeper and started messing with ISO settings and a bunch of other stuff I don’t really understand. I just couldn’t solve the problem. I even got out my old Canon and took identical shots with both cameras and the old one won out every single time. I must point out that these were all indoor shots with relatively low light. I realize these are not ideal conditions, but if a camera can’t handle those conditions then it isn’t for me.
I had pretty much resolved to return this camera and was already shopping on Amazon for another one when I decided to give it one more try. I simply couldn’t understand how this camera could perform so poorly. I fired it back up in “kids and pets” mode and started looking around at all the settings it would let me modify. That’s when I noticed an “S” in the bottom left corner of the screen. Hmmm…what could this be? The other options for this setting are L M1 M2 M3 S and W. It turns out that this setting determines the number of megapixels that the camera uses. L is the highest resolution setting which uses all 10MP and 3648×2736 resolution. S (which is what the camera was automatically set to) has a resolution of only 640×480 and appears to use .3MP. Soooo, I bumped it from S up to L and now my camera takes awesome photos. Once again I can crop to the eyeballs and now side by side the same photos look even better on the new camera than they did on my old one. Also, with my 4GB memory card it says I can take approximately 1450 photos at this higher resolution. So now all is right with the world, I don’t have to deal with the hassle of a return, and I can take awesome family photos this Christmas.
Even though the camera is performing admirably now, I had to give it 4 stars because it should not have been such a pain in the rear to straighten this out. Not to mention that the included paper manual does not even address this issue at all. I assume the online manual covers it, but should I really have to go that far to get one croppable indoor shot? This is a point and shoot!! Most of the bad reviews were for the same problem I was having. The majority of purchasers don’t want to have to switch a bunch of settings; they just want the camera to take great photos without a lot of effort.
Dimensions: 2.80″ h x 8.30″ w x 10.80″ l, 2.10 pounds
Features
Add More Devices and Computers to the Network
No Software or Configuration Required
QoS Feature Helps Reduce Jitter and Lag
Non-blocking architecture with 16 Gbps total switching capacity moves data at full wire-speed for maximum throughput
Compact size makes it ideal for desktops with limited space
Customer Reviews:
Great for its intended use This is an unmanaged switch, which means that you can not configure Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS) or Quality of Service (QoS) - though QoS is supported through the implementation of 802.1p, but all the attached devices must support 802.1p in order to use it. Since there is no configuration, all you have to do is plug it into power and plug your devices into it. It really is that simple for any unmanaged switch. It will automatically allow all your devices to talk to each other at the physical layer. Of course, your applications must be configured right to talk to each other, but these unmanaged devices make building the infrastructure a snap.
In answer to a previously posted review, I tested this device in the following way:
-Port 1 connected to my desktop computer with a Gigabit network interface card (NIC) -Port 2 connected to a 10/100 switch which was connected to a gigabit ethernet storage device -Port 3 connected to a second DGS-2208 switch which was connectedto the exact same model gigabit ethernet storage device -Port 4 connected to a laptop with a 10/100 NIC
The point of this setup was to use the identical computer communicating with identical devices through a 10/100 connection and through a gigabit (1000) connection. I transferred a 10 GB file to the ethernet storage device through the gigabit connection first and then I transferred the exact same file through the 10/100 connection. The GB connection was about five times faster.
Now, this proves that the switch does not automatically throttle back to the slowest “connected” device. However, it does not indicate whether the gigabit connections will slow to the speed of 10/100 connections if those slower connections are actually active.
To test this, I transferred the same file from the laptop to the slower connected ethernet storage device while also transferring the file from the desktop to the faster connected ethernet stoarage device. The results? The gigabit connected devices still transferred the data at rates faster than possible on a 10/100 connection. This proves that the gigabit speeds are still achieved even when a 10/100 connection is active.
In the end, due to memory and processor limitations, this device cannot even compare to enterprise-class gigabit switches from Cisco and other providers; however, it is the best performing gigabit switch I’ve ever seen for under $75.
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Switch me like you mean it! This is the best unmanaged switch I’ve been able to find. Unmanaged means that the unit does not have an ethernet interface that can be used to prioritize traffic flow. Unmanaged switches are by far the most common type, and for most residential applications will do the job for significantly less money.
The switch operates at full speed, and I haven’t had any signs of 100 Mbp/s devices causing it to slow down other devices. I checked this, and it operates each device plugged into it at full speed regardless of the speed of the other devices. Some people say it does slow down, so perhaps there are multiple revisions out there. The two that I have were purchased in August 2007 and do not have a problem with this.
The ports are well spaced, and it is easy to plug in and remove cables, even ones with plastic overmolded snagless heads. I’ve had other switches in the past that had the ports so close together that I started leaving every other port open just to get some space. That is not the case with this one.
I have two of them, with one up in my office and the other in the basement wall-mounted beside the wiring closet. The basement unit is the primary backbone for my home network, so it gets a heavy workout. The ability to wall mount them is a nice option.
One thing about these switches is that the primary processor in the unit does not have a heat sink on it. I opened both of mine and put a heat sink on them that I had lying around. They don’t need a big one, as the heat generated isn’t extreme, but you can easily add one as a bit of insurance.
I put two of these in full service in my home and have used them continuously now for over a year, and they are still going strong. When I need another one, this is the one I’ll get.
Fast, fairly inexpensive, and well made. Recommended.
To help clear things up… Hi guys/girls,
I noticed that the first review for this item quoted what I had written in a review on Newegg so I thought I’d clear up some discrepancies between what users have been writing in recent reviews compared to earlier ones.
From what I understand of this product, hardware version 2 has no problems in a mixed network. However, from my testing when I bought the DGS-2208 and from D-Link’s E-mail support, hardware version 1 shunts all ports to the lowest active connection.
My initial testing had been done between two computers, one with a raid0 array on a gaming machine and the other a file server with raid1. Both machines had their software firewalls removed and the connections between the two computers and the DGS-2208 used Category 6 cables. Both machines have EXPI9300PT Intel Nics. Transfer speeds were between 600Mbit/s - 700Mbit/s, per iperf.
Adding a connection to a dns caching machine that had a rl8139 chipset nic or to a motorola router, (both 100Mbit connections) the same test before mentioned was ran again , except that the speeds never went above 100Mbit/s. This was not between the gigabit connections and the 100Mbit connections, it was still between the two computers with Intel Gbit nics. After additional tests were ran with the same results I contacted D-Link’s E-mail support.
At the time, there was not a listing on D-Link’s website for this product and it did not have the product manual available like they do now. I emailed D-Link with my iperf results and observations, asking this question:
“My question is, Is this switch able to operate at 100mbit and 1000mbit at the same time, or is it limited to the slowest connection present?”
A representative responded with:
Your Case ID is DLK397875395. Date of Reply: 8/24/2006 Products: DGS-2208
It is limited to the slowest connection.
Sincerely, Jerry Hernandez D-Link Technical Support
I ended up replacing all 100Mbit Nics in the remaining computers with rl8169 chipset Nics (Gbit) and replacing the previously used router with one that had a Gbit switch built in (RVS4000). This fixed my issues I was having with the DGS-2208 because there was no longer any connections to it that ran at 100Mbit.
All that being said, if yours works fine in a mixed environment, then I’m happy you didn’t have the troubles I did. For the person that condescended the first reviewer stating that he doesnt understand how a switch works, the guy was just trying to inform other users so that they could avoid similar problems.
From the Manufacturer From the Manufacturer
The first of the Green Ethernet products the DGS-2208 provides 3 key benefits to end users through its cutting edge innovative eco-friendly technology
Reduces power consumption & creates less heat
Extended product life
Reduces Operating Costs
Power Savings by Number of Connected Ports and Link Status Computers do not require Internet access all the time; neither do switches utilize all ports at all times. When a computer or network equipment is shutdown, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amount of power. With Green Ethernet technology, D-Link switches can automatically detect link status and reduce power usage of ports that are idle. Computers or any connecting parties set to standby mode (not power off), however, will not provide significant power savings.
Power Savings by Cable Length The Green Ethernet switches have the ability to analyze the length of any Ethernet cable connected to them for adjustment of power usage accordingly. Shorter lengths require less power.
Overall Power Savings Per Day For a traditional switch, power consumption remains constant even when the ports are not in use. In a standard workday scenario where PCs are used for 10 hours a day and powered off 14 hours a day, and connected to the switch using 20 meter cables, D-Link’s Green Ethernet can save up to 40%* power used for each system.
Note: Switch uses switching power adapter. The cable length which PCs are connected to switch is 20m cables.
Get the blazing speed of Gigabit Ethernet with the D-Link DGS-2208, an 8-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch that delivers power, performance, and reliability in one cost-effective, space-saving design. Increase the speed of your network server and backbone connections, or make Gigabit to the desktop a reality.
Power users in the home, office, workgroup, or creative production environment can now move large, bandwidth-intensive files faster. Transfer graphics, CGI, CAD, or multimedia files across the network instantly.
Power-Packed The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch features a non-blocking switching architecture that filters and forwards packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput. An 8,000 MAC address table provides scalability for even the largest networks. Address learning and aging, 802.3x Flow Control for full duplex mode, and back pressure flow control for half-duplex mode alleviates traffic congestion and ensures reliable data transmission.
Designed using industry standards, it is compatible with virtually all 10, 100, and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices and other vendor equipment. The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch protects your existing network investments while providing you with a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds.
Easy to use The auto features of this gigabit switch make installation plug and play and hassle-free. No configuring is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover on all ports eliminate the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Auto-negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance.
It also features diagnostic LEDs which display status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network.
* Power savings may vary depending on products used. Maximum power savings when compared to a D-Link conventional switch. Uses up to 80% less energy when connected devices are powered down and up to 40% less energy when connected devices are used 10 hours and powered down 14 hours over a 24-hour period, when connected via 20 meter Ethernet cables.
Green Ethernet features available on hardware version C1 or later.
Accessing data stored on your Memory Stick Micro media card just got easier with the Sandisk M2 adapter. Transfer and view files on your Memory Stick Micro Duo size adaptor. (Memory not included)
Amazon Sales Rank: #591 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: SanDisk
Features
Memory Stick Micro Duo size adaptor
Transfer and view files on your Memory Stick Micro media card with all Memory Stick PRO Duo devices
Makes managing data on your Memory Stick Micro media card easier
Bulk Package - each unit is individually packaged in a static bag
Works with all M2/Memory Stick Micro cards including Sony and Kingston
It works but it looks nothing like the picture I order the M2 Adapter and when it came in it looked nothing like the picture the white letters were faint as if it was completely used, it looked like it the item was beat up and abused unfortunately i really needed to use it to transfer pictures from my phone so i didn’t returned it cause it worked but i wish they would have told me that the product was gonna be the way that it was rather than showing me a brand new product and sending me a used one.
micro memory stick adapter This is a great tool if you have a psp(a least one of the older models) and some micro memory sticks from sony cell phones. one plugs into the other and load up videos, music, etc. and away you go.
The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. Giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. (And equal in other formats as well.) The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro. Designed for years of service with out the bulk of some other Diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into your gadget bag or pocket.This product is designed for use with Nikon SB-600 flashes.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer’s web site.
Brand: Sto-Fen
Model: OM-600
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: .10 pounds
Customer Reviews:
Simple yet effective This seemingly simple piece of molded plastic was recommended to me by a professional photographer. Basically it’s the shape of an open box that slides firmly onto the flash. It is small and sturdy enough to stash in your camera bag without worrying about damage. When used the light disperses more evenly and is less harsh on the subject being photographed.
The white box is for general use. Also available are the green Omni-bounce for florescent lighting and the gold Omni-bounce for a warming effect.
PROS: Inexpensive solution for better flash photography. A quality product that works.
CONS: None
jazz diffusion set the diffusion to ’stun’ when you don’t want your flash to ‘kill’ with harsh, sharp, shadowy edges. yes, you need this if you have an sb-600. why? nikon doesn’t make a diffuser for that model. basically, it fits snugly on the tip of the flash, slides off and on easy, will also protect your flashbulb from acidental nicks, like that macro shot of the benihana chefs. here’s what it does: diffuses your flash without having to go all into your menu settings and make adjustments. simple, Sherlock. the omni-bounce (what an imaginative name for a piece of shaped plastic) performs as expected, no real cons, except shipping adds almost 50% to the price, so check your local camera shop to see if they have it in stock before ordering.
Diffuser is an absolute must have accessory This diffuser is the same quality as the one that comes with the Nikon SB 800 flash. It is much better than other aftermarket diffusers that require velcro. This is made to fit the SB 600 perfectly. It snaps on and off easily. Angled at 75 degrees it provides excellent fill. I use it on the SB 600 set up as a slave with the SB 800 for fill and back lighting. It should have been included by Nikon as original equipment but is inexpensive and cost effective. Much better than the built in plastic flat diffuser.
So I needed a replacement. i had gotten used to the intimacy of sound in ear earphones provide. I would say these have the same quality of the creative’s but with slightly enhanced bass. Now, many people complain of poor sound quality. The fact is, skullcandy is one of the more recognizable and available brands out there, so most people buying these are coming from stock earbuds because they want a spare or a replacement for ipod buds. They are not ready or used to in-ear phones. I prefer in-ear phones cos they stay securely in, have top-notch bass reproduction, are much more comfortable and less ostentatious than big headphones while offering similar sound quality. But in-ear phones are not for everyone or all uses….they transmit cable hits very loudly. This is true of all in-ear phones. So you cannot expect the ink’d to be any better. Actually the better the sound isolation the better you hear your heartbeat or swallowing and the lightest touch on the cord. When I bought the ink’d I knew about all these problems and I am glad to say it isn’t any worse at that than the creative ep 830’s. But these sound much worse right off the bat. They need to be broken in, however once you do the sound reproduction is stellar with very much enhanced bass just how I like it! For me it took an hour, for others it might take longer. How to do this is to play music constantly with them for a while and change volume, EQ etc etc as often as possible. This will stress all the levels of the driver and allow more accurate sound reproduction.
