Product Description

earbud headphones with earclips * 4-foot cord with right-angle, gold-plated mini plug * three sizes of detachable earbuds * carry case * weight: 0.36 oz. * ... Read more

Features

• Unique, aluminum shaft for lightweight stability
• Neodymium magnets (360 kJ/m3) for powerful bass and clear treble sounds
• Closed type earphone structure delivers deep bass sound
• Elastomer hanger gives a snug, comfortable fit around your ears
• Soft, silicone rubber earbuds for a stable, comfortable fit

Reviews (18)

Sounds great but not perfect
I'm no audiophile, but I know how cheap headphones sound like, and these Sonys sound significantly better.First off, you need to stick this in your ears properly else you won't get good fidelity.Sound is generally well-balanced.Bass is not booming (this is good), but treble is still a bit overemphasized which leads to crackling (typical of cheap 'phones).Volume is lower than most cheapos -- which can mean a lot of things -- but still acceptable.

Ergonomics are good: the buds fit in the ears nicely, provides good isolation to outside noise.I don't know how comfortable these are for sports, since sweat inside the ear canal gets annoying.For other things they're pretty good: though you're not gonna forget you're wearing them, it's like wearing silicone earplugs (which I do for swimming for a prolonged period of time, so it can't be that bad).

Overall, a good value, but not quite there yet.I'm not spending $100+ for the Shures, so I'm just gonna keep looking for my whale.I'm giving it 5* because it fulfills my expectation of what $30 can get me.

The honeymoon is over
Well, I was completely happy with these until the white material that wraps the cables started to dissolve! I don't know if it is because of daily use (I used extensively for commuting purpose every day) or if it is due to super-powerful sweat. Doubt that.

Long story short, these worked fine for less than four months, and now with the white cords falling apart, they are completely unusable.

Great sound, poor design
I had originally picked up a pair of Sony MDR-EX71SL earbuds and found they had phenominal sound, but a very poor design that made it nearly impossible to keep the them from getting pulled out of your ears.I purchased these MDR-EX81LP earbuds because they appeared to be the same drivers with ear hangers to rectify this problem.Although they definitely do stay in my ears better, the ear hangers were apparently designed for someone with huge elephant-sized ears.Anyone with small or even normal size ears will probably find that the hangers wind up sticking up 1/4" or more above the top of your ears when the buds are inserted properly.Other than that, they sound pretty nice, but I thought the MDR-EX71SL's had deeper bass, and a louder fuller sound.Sony needs to invest more effort in the ergonomic design of their products.

Great Clarity, Well Built, But a Little Lacking in Bass
I originally bought the EX71-SLs which had spectacular sound quality and frontal-lobotomy-inspired design.I switched to these expecting the sound quality to be lower than the 71s--particularly the bass--and that has definitely been the case.The bass is clearly not as pronounced as the 71s, but that's not necessarily a terrible thing.Had I never heard the 71s, I wouldn't have anything to compare these to.

However, the design, fit, and quality of these is muuuuuuch better than the 71s.Scale of 1-10, the sound quality of the 71s is a 10 and the 81s (these) are an 8 or so.But as for design, I would give these an 8 and the 71s a 3; so the nod definitely goes to the 81s.

Excellent product. Bass and treble clarity is amazing.
After reading numerous negative reviews regarding these earbuds I was scared to give them a try. I did anyway and am very glad I did. They are very comfortable and fit comfortably in your ears. Bass and treble both come in very clear. The carrying case that comes with is also a nice feature to help protect their relatively fragile design.

WORTH EVERY CENT -HIGHLY RECCOMEND THESE EARBUDS ... Read more

Product Description

Lexar Media's Professional Series CompactFlash is designed to speed up image transfer times by taking advantage of a Digital SLR camera's high-speed processor. Capable of sustained write speeds of 12 mb per second, making our CompactFlash cards ideal for any photograher who demands optimal performance from the card and camera they use.

Professional Series Compact Flash with Write Acceleration Technology

• Improved write performance in WA enabled cameras.
• Combination of camera and card firmware that reduces read/write protocol overhead for faster image storage
• Performs the just like standard 80x cards in non WA enabled cameras

Features

• 100% Camera Compatibility Guaranteed, Plus a Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Professional Series Compact Flash with Write Acceleration Technology
• Speed rated at 80x (12 Mbps)
• Bundled with Image Rescue 2.0 & 30 day Trial of Photo Mechanic 4.0

Reviews (16)

Died after 5 months
We bought the card in January and used it with great results for 5 months.Then we got an err 2 on out Canon XT (cf card error).So we reformatted the card.Happened again.We tried the card in another camera and got the same error, only now the card won't accept any pictures and is completely unusable.

We contacted Lexar and they are sending us a new card.Lexar honored their warranty completely with no hassle.We have not recieved the new card yet since we only talked with them 4 days ago.So the card gets 0-1 stars and Lexar gets 4-5 stars.

Really Fast !!!
This card is really fast. I use it with my Nikon D70 and I am more than satisfied, it gives me enough space to take as many as over 300 shots in Nikon RAW format. It also gives me 3-4 frames per second in continuous shooting mode, again in RAW.

Buy another brand
I purchased my Lexar Flash 1 GB Card in January and placed it into service, light service at that, in the middle of February in my Canon 20D.
It started acting squirrelly by the middle of April. I had to remove it and reinstall it several times to get it to work.
Today it finally died and will not work at all.
I
need to buy another card, but it sure will NOT be a Lexar.
At the price of these cards I expect it to work a lot longer than 2 ½ months of light duty.

Fast but serious interoperability issues.
I bought this card on the basis of a recommendation from a camera shop, figuring they knew what they were talking about.I also had a Lexar 40x 1GB Pro and its associated USB adapter.

I use it with a Micro Solutions Roadstor CD burner, a Nikon Coolwalker, a Nikon D70 and a Nikon 8800.

Originally the card worked "great" in my D70, but once I bought the rest of the stuff in the above list, bad things started to happen.

The card will routinely fail to write a CD about 50% of the time with my Roadstor in spite of the fact that I have the latest firmware which supposedly fixes Lexar interoperability.

For some reason, the Coolwalker just refused to see the card at all.There is a new firmware fix (that I have yet to try) that supposedly fixes this, but in the meantime I had already formatted the card in my D70 in some vain attempt to "fix" this issue.This did not fix the issue, but *DID* succede in destroying the USB formatting and I can no longer access the card via the USB adapter at all.In fact, the card just does not exist in either the Lexar supplied USB adapter or an AVP USB flash card reader adapter.

I managed to discover all of this while on extended vacation when I really NEEDED to save off the flash memory and ended up in a panic buying a handful of SanDisk 512MB Ultra II cards at twice the price I should have paid (but such is the punishment for the careless traveler).

These SanDisk cards worked with everything perfectly with no interoperability issues.Every CD burn on the Roadstor is fine and there is no problem with reformatting or with interoperability on the CoolWalker.

I suggest that Lexar get their act together and address these issues before too many people get burned like I have.

484 picture capacity
i like this card as it affords me the luxary of loading a huge number of pictures and not having to worry about running out of memory.i can't notice it being any faster, but then i am not a professional.i have a canon pro1 and it meet my every requirement. ... Read more

Product Description

These full-range Shure Sound Isolating Earphones were developed for demanding onstage environments and crafted to musician standards so you hear every detail. The interchangeable foam and flex sleeves personalize the fit for comfort and block out background noise. Features high-energy drivers, 4' stereo mini plug, 16-ohm impedance and 105 dB SPL/mW sensitivity. Zip case with cable spool included. Imported. ... Read more

Features

• Enriched studio quality sound used by Musicians worldwide
• Sound Isolating in-ear design - Hear only what you want to hear
• Portable and lightweight design -weighing only one-ounce
• Personal fit kit to contour to your ear size
• Built in High-Energy in-ear speaker technology

Reviews (47)

my favorite commuter headphones ever
These are without a doubt my favorite commuter headphones ever. And when I say commuter, I mean sitting on the train, definitely NOT driving. These headphones are exactly as advertised, sound-isolating. I've actually driven a few times with them on but it seems pretty dangerous. I couldn't hear my car stereo, my cell phone, other cars, etc, etc. Not good. I take a noisy 50 min train ride into town every morning and there isn't a "quiet car." Cells phones everywhere, people having to talk over the noise of the train, blah blah blah. Anyhow to make a long story short, the E2c's cut it all out and don't require the user put the volume at a higher level than normal. Sound-isolating is the key here.

Here's my punch list:
1. the little rubber tips that come with the Shure's are worthless. Painful in the ears. I think they are now selling an "ultra-soft" rubber tip that is supposed to be somewhat better. These may even come with the new E2c's. Check before purchase.

2.the foam tips are wonderful, but take a few days to master. These headphones come with a bit of a learning curve. Slight curve. Takes about a week to become a real master. Twist the foam, take the wire over the back of your ear and twist put in. Sounds painful, but it's really not.

3. Wax guards on the E2c's don't get waxy unless you are a dirty dirty person who doesn't use q-tips.:)

4.E2c's are pretty personal. One doesn't really let someone "try on" your ear phones. Mostly because they do stick into the outer ear canal.

5.I put them on at the beginning of my train ride and I look up once in a while to see people's mouths moving without any sound. I can only hear my music.

6. Don't listen to your music at a high volume, these phones sit pretty close to your ear drum.

7. I can't tell if these phones actually produce a better sound than higher-end phones. My ears are not trained to tell the difference. I'd say they do but don't take my word on that.

8.Buy.com has them for $65.Worth every penny for the long commute into the city or I guess a noisy plane ride, or waiting room, elevator, cab ride, bus ride, restaurant, ahh, I guess really anywhere there's noisy stuff going on and you want to enjoy your music. man, does that sound like a sales pitch? sorry.

great sound, but poor build quality
I purchased these earphones about 3 months ago.The sound quality is excellent.The first time I used these was at the gym.All external noises (weights clanging, conversations, etc) were filtered out.All I heard was my MP3 player, and my heartbeat.The one dissappointment is the construction quality of the earphones. After 3 months, the plastic housing opened up.It's nothing a bit of super-glue cannot repair.But for $60, I expected more.

Very very high quality sound and comfortable ear bud
I live and work in a big city. I take mass transit to work and live. the noise of the train and everyday city noise can drive you nuts so I got this earbud for $60 from the suggestion of my friend who owns a E3c. Anyway, at first the quality of the sound is just unbelievable. it's like listen to high quality speakers in the middle of the night. clear, rich sound without the noise to spoil the music. bass is rich and powerful. the high is clear. it block out the noise yet sit confortably in your ears. I admit at the first few weeks of wearing it my ears is not very comfortable. but after a few weeks, the uneasy feeling is gone and all I left is clear music. I saw some review saying that the bass is bad. I think that's mostly because their music source is weak. This is a powerful ear bud. if you use it to listen to some cheap cd-player or mp3 player. it will suck. if you have a high power source like I use my SONY PDA. the earbud will offer its full capacity. don't believe me? plug it into your HIFI and try some techno or pop CD. you will see. just tune down the HIFI first or you will be deaf.

Great earphones.Just don't move a lot.
I finally got a pair.Turned out to be generally cheaper in Manila at around US$82 plus no need for shipping costs, duties, and taxes.Preferred to get this instead of those battery operated noise cancelling headphones as friends confirmed the weak buzzing sound caused by the noise cancelling system.

It is a great pair of earphones and it does eliminate the surrounding noise.You do have to do some adjustments with some other gadets you have like celfones as you will definely not hear it.Celfone unit has to be visible or on mute but vibra mode.My Sony Ericsson P910i has a very loud and scandalous ringtone but I could not hear it even if it was at my side... and my music volume was not that loud and I was playing soft music.

The cables and manner of their connection is very sturdy, including the construction of the case.You get a stronger feeling that you are got a very good product.

I do have to admit that comfort is somewhat an issue... but tolerable.You get that relieved feeling everytime you take it off after using it for quite a long time.

I would NOT really recommend this for those with small ears as they may have difficulties inserting it and using it properly to maximize it.

If you haven't tried one, try pushing a pair of earphones (not headphones) just a little bit inward your ear.You can at least get the idea of how outside noise is isolated, and how much clarity the music is, especially the bass.This is something you can't get from any superbass earphones.

If you have read some drawbacks on this products, here are some other drawbacks:

1.Everytime you speak, you hear yourself from within.Its quite annoying.

2.You hear your footsteps from within if you use it while walking, especially if the volume is low and listening to relaxing/soothing music.

3.The cables placed behind you ears can also be annoying or even irritating if you move a lot like walking, jogging, or working out.

4.Since the sound is very clear, you also hear any imperfections in the music.

Overrated.
Had high expectations on this product even if it was the lowest offering from Shure.I kept these earbuds for 2 days before returning them.Could not get them to truly fit in my ears, even with the smallest of the earbud.When I listened to them for awhile and took them off, my ears hurt with the constant ringing.(Note I didn't even play my music from iPod loud).

Even when I fit them properly into my ears, I didn't think the music quality was all that it was meant to be.My noise canceling headphones from Sony sounded better than these.The music sounded distant with not enough bass, which I like.

I didn't like the fact that I had to do some maintenance on these earbuds, as ear wax can easily accumulate within the ear bud.Shure provides an ear wax removal tool and that alone sealed my fate with the e2c.

Could not justify spending $$$ for these earbuds with all the issues that I've experienced with Shure's e2c.Perhaps the e3c is a better set but it is costly.

Be sure wherever you buy these earbuds that the seller has an acceptable return policy, just in case!!

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Product Description

If you want speed and high-capacity memory for your digital camera this Fujifilm 128 MB xD Picture Card is the answer. Enjoy 3MB per second record speed, 5MB per second read speed and a large capacity of 128MB. Features: ultra-compact size and minimal power consumption design. ... Read more

Features

• Designed to consume minimal power
• High-capacity flash memory format for digital cameras
• 128 MB storage capacity
• 3 MB/sec record speed, 5MB/sec read speed
• Ultracompact--.10 ounce weight in the size of a penny

Reviews (39)

Panorama Feature not supported.
If you are interested in Panorama feature which is available in many Olympus digital cameras..make sure you buy "Olympus xD card".
Do not buy Fujifilm or Lexar or other brand.
All Olympus Xd Card covers have BOLD letter stating "Supports Panorama". Make sure you check that before buying a xD-card.

I like it
I have a Fuji A205 2M digital camera and this 128M card can contain about 200 1600X1200 pictures. It has been working well for a year. Its size is small compared to other cards (CF, SD...). The only not good thing is that xD card is more expensive.

It works, these two words say it all
I have had this XD Picture Card for eight months and it's great. I just put mine in the camera eight months ago and have never taken it out since. When I have about 50 or 60 photos on the camera I just plug into my computer and download them and clear the card. It's as simple as that. The card is fast and speed and reliability do not seem to be affected by temperature or battery power. Just buy it, stick it in the camera and forget about it. You won't regret it.

Fujifilm 128 MB Picture Card
Whats the problem. You gotta have this card for the Fuji camera. It works great. Produces great pictures and at Amazon's price it can't be beat.

Excellent Deal for XD on Amazon
I priced Xd Cards in Ireland and was shocked (but not surprised) to find high prices for it. I went to Amazon and got it for $33 less (about €27) than the best deal in Ireland. I got my package exactly 1 week after I ordered it and the package arrived excellently packaged in official Fuji container. The XD Card increased my Fuji S7000 from a max of 10 6Mb pictures to about 88 max resolution pictures. Very happy ! ... Read more

Product Description

TransFlash Memory ModuleThe TransFlash product is an ultra small, semi-removable flash memory module based on the miniSD card and TriFlash designs for future mobile phone products, especially the transfer of personal content between TransFlash-enabled phones. Due to the ultra small size of the product, it is not intended to be handled or removed on a frequent basis. The TransFlash form factor will be promoted globally to other mobile phone manufacturers. ... Read more

Features

• The TransFlash memory module can be inserted into an adapter and used in other SD-enabled devices
• Semi-removable Memory Module
• Expands memory capacity for mobile phones
• The world's smallest removable storage module
• Compatible with all TransFlash mobile devices

Reviews (3)

Must have for the Motorola V7101
I recently bought this little baby to use in my new Motorola cell phone.I haven't had any problems with it so far, despite the fact that is is very tiny when not in the adapter which IS included.Holds almost 4 cd's and plenty of pictures. Amazons price is the best around, as always.Why even look anywhere else? Especially with their free shipping!I'm truely dedicated to do all my shopping at AMAZON.COM; keep up the great work!

A V710 must have!
This transflash card is a must have if you own a Motorola V710.It allows you to move pictures to your PC very easily.Better yet, it allows you to move audio to the phone to use as a MP3 player.As mentioned in the other review, it comes with the SD card adapter. My laptop has a SD slot, so it doesn't get much easier to use. Buy it and be able to use more of the features of the V710. Got a great price here on Amazon with free shipping!

TransFlash to Secure Digital Adapter INCLUDED!
After emailing Amazon to enquire if this particular model came with the TransFlash to SD card adapter and receiving a response that they didn't know, I contacted SanDisk with the model number to find out on my own. Their response was much more helpful, SanDisk said that all their TransFlash cards come with the SD card adapter (Secure Digital). I have a Motorolla V710, all I had to do to put MP3's (which can be used for ringers) onto this card is format it in my phone and then use a memory card reader to add MP3's to the card. Easy, Quick and Effective. This is a great product for the price, buy it and enjoy! ... Read more

Product Description

Memory Stick PRO is the same size as original Memory Stick (a little smaller than a stick of gum!), yet it can hold a lot more data and transfer information at even faster rates. It's a great way to record, save, and transfer digital images, MPEG movies, and music.Most of the newer Sony cameras and camcorders are compatible with Memory Stick PRO. For compatibility information on a specific model, check our product pages on digital cameras and camcorders, or refer to the owner's manual supplied with your device. Note: These media cards can only be used with products designed to accommodate Memory Stick PRO. They are not compatible with products designed only for original Memory Stick. ... Read more

Features

• Backwards compatible with Memory Stick PR
• Compact and easy to store
• 1 GB Memory Stick PRO
• Minimum write speeds of 15 Mbps
• Increased durability

Reviews (1)

Memory Stick Pro - Not Compatible with Older Sony Products
If you have an older Sony product and are thinking about "upgrading" do more memory do yourself a favor before dropping a "C" note on this product. Check Sony's memory stick compatibility web page at http://www.sonystyle.com/intershoproot/eCS/Store/en/imagesProducts/memcompatibility/index.html.
I didn't, and found out the hard way about in-compatibility after purchasing and trying the "Pro" stick in my older camera ... caveat emptor.
My nephew is now the proud owner of a 1GB memory stick ... it works in his camera. Now I have to decide to either buy 8 of the 128MB (the largest memory compatible with my camera) or consider a replacement camera. ... Read more

Product Description

SanDisks Memory Stick PRO Duo is half the size of a standard-size Memory Stick PRO media and it offers the same technologies including high speed data transfer, built-in MagicGate, and high capacities. The Memory Stick PRO Duo is the ideal solution for the most portable devices such as pocket-size digital cameras and with the use of Adaptor, it can be used in all PRO-compatible devices

• High speed data transfer
• High capacities: 256MB and 512MB
• Embedded MagicGate technology for safe transfer of copyright protected content
• Adaptor included
• Compatible to all MS PRO devices with the use of the Adaptor

Features

• Measurements -0.8 x 1.2 x 0.06
• High speed data transfer
• Secure transfer of copyright protected content
• Real-time recording of high resolution images and video
• Approximately 1/3 the size of a Memory Stick card -- make sure your device is compatible

Reviews (16)

Been working good for me
Bought this a week ago and it works perfectly.To all the people having problems recognizing the card in the PSP, you probably tried to format it on your PC.It says in the PSP manual to NEVER format the memory card in your PC, as your PSP will not be able to recognize it once you do this.

If you have to format the card, there's an easy and quick way to do it in the PSP option menu.NEVER format your memory card on your PC!

Well, I'm happy with this thing, no problems so far and you cant beat that price.

great product! but read my review as an fyi...
first of all, i'm not reviewing this memory stick based on an irrelevant circuit city snafu with their price last year... nor am i reviewing it based on psp use.

i am reviewing this 512mb sandisk memory stick duo pro (as pictured here at amazon), based on the use with a sony digital camera, sony dsc-t7.

i initially purchased this at a brick and mortar store and was enthused at the terrific price for it, similar to amazon's price. however, upon inserting it, it did not feel right. it seemed like i was in for the negative reviews which people have been posting...
i fliped it, turned it over, it didn't seem right. it fit the slot sliding in and i pushed it down. i ended up having to remove it with a tweezer! lol.

simply put, i got a defective card.

upon returning it to the store, i insisted that it was defective and asked them if i could exchange it. due to the aforementioned circumstance, i wanted the sales rep to open the package and i wanted to see if the stick fit in the camera. low and behold, the new one did and the camera immediately recognized it. it's perfect and has been working very well.

just be aware, if you are going to a brick and mortar store, bring your camera and make sure that it actually FITS! you will save yourself the hassle of returning, explaining, contesting, exchanging, etc. if you go click and mortar, open the package immediately and test it right away. do not bring an unopened package to a vacation spot somewhere, only to be disappointed that it doesn't fit or that it may even damage your camera if you try to force it.

aside from the slight annoyance of exchanging it, it works perfectly and it functions like a normal memory stick should for a digicam... for storing, retrieving and transfering pictures taken. am very happy with it!

same problem as everyone else...
This card works fine in my computer, but I bought it for my PSP. everyone at my work swore by this card. they don't seem to have any trouble with it (YET!) but i'm having a lot of the same problems as some of the reviews i've read. the card isn't recognized by my PSP whatsoever. I haven't gotten it to work once. If you're buying this for PSP, be warned! you may get lucky, and it may work... or it may not. thanks.

Great Card!
I got this for my PSP and it works great.Much better than Sony card, especially given price.

Worked great...for about a week
Like many others, I purchased this for use in my Sony PSP.I loaded it up with some MP3's before getting on an 8 hour flight and it worked great.About a week later it suddenly stopped working.The PSP no longer recognizes it and when I plug it into my laptop I get a message saying the card needs to be formatted.No problem, just format it, right?Well, when I try to format it I get a message saying that the card can not be found.

I really liked this product at this price...it's a shame it didn't work. ... Read more

Product Description

6i isolator earphones are designed specifically for use with the Apple iPod and other small portable players, offering 8 dB higher overall sensitivity and increased bass response. ... Read more

Features

• Includes 5 ft. cord with 3.5 mm stereo plug / 1 pair eartips / 1 pair foam eartips / 2 replacement filters / Filter changing tool / Shirt clip / Zippered pouch
• Includes shirt clip and zippered storage pouch
• Use with MP3, CD, DVD players and personal computers
• Lightweight, compact, fits in your pocket; no battery required
• Highest noise isolation (15 to 35dB)

Reviews (27)

Perfect: A Bit Tinny, But That Problem Is Solvable
Here is how you solve it...Go to Radio Shack and for about 20 dollars pick up one of their little headphone amps.Looks like half a stick of dynamite with a cable at the end of it. Attach the cable into your audio device and the Etymotics into the amp.Makes the 6i's sound like the 4'P's, which cost three times as much.Really, this works.Without the amp, the 6i's are four stars, but with the little amp, well....outrageously good.

They work like they are supposed to work
The other reviewers have said pretty much what needs to be said.They are a little bright, meaning there isn't much bass.If you want more bass, crank it up on your player.The highs and midrange are perfect.If I could "define" their sound, I would say that they sound "precise."That is, music comes through super clear -- you will hear everything (e.g., a guitarist shifting his hand along the strings of his guitar).If you have low bitrate mp3's, you will notice the compression noise with the Etymotics because of their clarity (even though you cannot hear the noise in cheaper headphones or speakers).Thus, with the Etymotics, it pays to have higher quality sound files.

They isolate sounds very well.After a long day, they are fun to listen to when relaxing because all background noise disappears and you can immerse yourself in your music.This isolation is great for loud environments (e.g., plane trips), but the drawback is that you will not hear background sounds, so be careful using them in environments where you need to be cognizant of ambient sounds.For comparison, I have Sennheiser noise isolation headphones, which sound good, but do not sound as good as the Etymotics and do not isolate sound as well as the Etymotics.

The Etymotics are relatively comfortable.Even if you don't plug them into your ears deeply, they "stick" well and don't fall out.I'm not a big earbud person at all (e.g., I cannot wear the standard Sony earbuds because they will not stay in my ears), but the Etymotics are comfortable & do not fall out.If you have a chance, try them out before buying to make sure they are comfortable to you.

Bottom line: they sound great, but are a little bright and are a little expensive.I bought mine during a sale for $82 shipped.While this is still expensive, they are a very high quality product.With the Etymotics, you get a quality set of earbuds with precise sound and super isolation.If this is what you are looking for, the Etymotics are about as good as they come.

What are you using your Etymotics for?
Etymotic ER-6is (white)
MSRP: $149.00 / Street Price: $90-105 / I paid: $81 (New)

Reviews on these are mixed and I'm going to throw in my two cents as an unbiased review from a graduate student.
I spent two weeks researching earbuds for my Creative Zen Micro and here is what I've determined about the Etymotics.

What they are best at:
Drowning out ambient noise without needing active noise-cancelling features.

Where they work best:
Airplanes, work (self-directed, quiet settings) where people aren't talking to you, book reading, etc.

I originally wanted my earbuds to do 2 things:
1.Be portable.
Yes.These are pretty portable, although they have a 5-ft cord, which is nice for stationary settings, these tend to get tangled.I wind the extra cord around my belt-clip which is a lot cheaper than buying accessories.

2.Use them while running/biking.
Now, this I have a very mixed review on.They DO drown out ambient noise.Thus, running or biking with them on means that you have to be VERY ALERT.For someone like me who likes both bike trails (paved/non-paved) and the road, this is slightly dangerous.You aren't going to hear cars, sirens, or hear the guy behind you yell, "ON YOUR LEFT!"

You are going to hear a lot of stuff rattling around in your head because the inner ear space is sealed off.That means, when your teeth chatter, or when you chew, you're going to hear it over your music if you don't have your volume up loud enough.When you're going over bumpy road on a bike, you hear "WHUPwhupWHUPwhup."I turn my "cPod" up to about volume level 10 at work, and 14 outside to combat this. (Max is 24)

Sadly, I might just go back to the Creative-included headphones (surprisingly decent sound but a little big for my ears), or my cheapo $9 SONY earbuds.Both give me a little more peace of mind for their relatively "open" sound.As I bought these earbuds for their "multi-functionality," I was sort of bummed out.

**Other thoughts**

I thought the bass was still a little "tinny" for what it was, but Etymotic explains it as "true sound."I found that the cure (at least for CREATIVE owners), is to change your equalizer settings if you want "hotter" bass.

It really sends shivers down my spine to listen to piano rock on it.The notes are well-defined and just gorgeous; for example, Ben Folds is nuanced and nice.The surround-sound left-ear to right-ear channel effect that some bands do literally makes me dizzy with these 'buds.

I do think some of the problems people are finding with these earphones comes from the fact that they're probably also listening to middle quality mp3s (read: 64-128 kbps).I have noticed a definite quality difference in comparison vs 192/VBR (variable bit rate) mp3s.

Pluses: The customer service people are NICE!!!You can get smaller/bigger earpieces by calling, and they are terrificaly nice about it.

Bottom-line:
If you can actually use these, if they fit your lifestyle,and if you not pay $149.00 MSRP, they may be worth it.

Amazing.....
If you are reading this wondering wether or not to get these i would highly suggest you get them! I switched to these headphones from my origional ipod headphones which were terrible.Once i got these i instantly recognized the difference, their simply great. They are worth every penny, the only downside about them is you can start to tell that your mp3's are not all quality sound, but the headphones are suberb i would reccomend them to anyone looking to buy a pair of noise canceling headphones in a small package.

Yow wow! Nice earphones
My doctor said I had some low-frequency hearing loss. I figured that, as I don't listen to loud music, it might be the thundering noise of full-throttle locomotives in enclosed train stations, busses racing past two feet away, and the sound of the Chicago El clattering deafeningly overhead. Just a guess. I needed noise reduction!

These earphones are great. Noise reduction is at better than with earplugs - these things fit deep in your ear - and you can listen to the music softly while still hearing the subtlties of the tune. All this as you stand next to a locomotive at Union station. What more could you ask?

The bass is, as reported, nothing spectacular, but it is sufficient and seemingly accurate. Most players have an "add bass" button, by the way, so if you're into distorting music with headphones with extra bass, you might as well just distort the music at the source.

The headphones seem quite efficient. I run my non-ipod at "4" on a scale of 25 of loudness. Those little speakers are right next to your eardrums, so you don't need much out of them.

I can see how earplugs might bother some people. If you find somebody putting a wet finger in your ear to be kinky rather than irritating, then you will be okay with them. Hmm, you might even find them exciting. I say a wet finger because the best way to put them in is to slightly moisten them first. Too moist, of course, and they squoosh around in your ear a lot.

Now for the warning: when listening to music with these, you will not hear the car beeping at you. You will not hear the bus driving past. You will not hear the train bearing down on you. You will not hear the cop yelling "stop or I'll shoot." You will not hear the announcement saying your train is on a different track. You will not hear your wife screaming that the house is on fire. It all sounds funny, but we use sounds all the time for context and safety, and you need to take extra care when using these. ... Read more

Product Description

The ImageMate 12-in-1 Card Reader/Writer is a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Multi-card Reader/Writer that connects to your computer's USB 2.0 port. USB 2.0 provides superior performance to transfer pictures, music, video and data between flash memory cards and your computer.

Because USB 2.0 devices are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports, the ImageMate 12-in-1 Card Reader/Writer will work with all existing USB ports. The ImageMate 12-in-1 provides the ability to write data to and read data from flash memory without connecting your digital device (digital camera, handheld computer, digital music player, etc.) directly to a computer.

• Transfer, print, email, and display images with the touch of a button
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified for superior data transfer
• Backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports
• No additional card adapters needed
• Easy to install and use; no additional driver installation required for Windows ME, 2000, XP and OS X v10.1.2+. Driver included for Windows 98SE and Mac OS 9.2.x+
• Separate reader and docking station for easy desktop/laptop connectivity
• Certified Windows XP and Mac OS X

Features

• Transfer, print, email, and display images with the touch of a button
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified for superior data transfer
• Backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports
• No additional card adapters needed

Reviews (8)

5-STARS a MUST have!
This is a superb portable/dockable/easy-to-use multi-memorycard reader.Out-of-the-box it installs effortlessly (true plug-and-play) and supports 12 different types of media.I've swapped images, music, and files between several machines running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and even OS X without having to install any drivers.It comes with a convenient docking station that can be attached your home system, for example, AND another USB 2.0 cable that can be used on the road with your laptop.Personally, I use it all the time for mini-storage and to trasfer various things between many systems using SD, Compact Flash, and a few other types of cards.It supports the media for my digital camera, digital video camera, and those of most my friends--so, it makes sharing very simple as well.You don't have to worry about plugging in your friends' cameras, installing drivers for each camera, then fidgeting with the camera until you can get pictures off it.All you do is insert the memory card and access it like a normal diskette.The drive doesn't require much to operate and is very small, so you can take it anywhere.

A Successful Upgrade of the Previous Sandisk 8-in-1 Reader
Sandisk released another great reader with the ability to read any memory media format available.

What I like:
1- Portable light sturdy construction. I use it to move large files of data on a CF memory without carrying a laptop.
2- Fast data transfer with USB 2.0 connection.
3- Easy to install. Plug and play with Windows 2000 or XP (I have not tried other operating systems)
4- Stands vertically or horizontally. I was afraid it might not be stable when standing vertically, I was proven wrong. It is very stable even when you are installing/removing memory cartridges; non-slip rubber is used to prevent sliding.
5- Reads 12 different memory media. I can use my camera's CF memory, my other camera's memory stick and my Palm's SD memory all with the same device.
7- Elegant black and silver design that looks great on any desk.
8- Each slot has its own LED (small light) which indicates that the memory media has been inserted properly.

The only drawback:
1- It comes with 2 cables, one for the cradle (vertical position) and one for the reader itself (horizontal position). The cable for the horizontal position is really short, around 9inches, to be used other than directly near your desktop/laptop.

Works very well with one caveat
Overall this is a great flash reader, but you need to be careful if you use both a USB 2.0 PC adapter card for a laptop and a high capacity flash memory card.

I was going to return this to Amazon because at first I couldn't get it to work with my Sandisk Ultra II 2gb card when connected to my laptop via a USB 2.0 PC Card. I have 3 other CF cards of 512mb capacity each, 2 by SimpleTech and 1 by Transcend, and all thesewould work fine with the ImageMate. But for some reason, the 2gb card would not show up. After much experimentation,I tried connecting a small USB power cord to the USB 2.0 PC card, and finally the Ultra II card worked fine.The cord I used came with the PC card when I bought it, and one end plugs into the card below the 4 USB ports and the other end plugs into my computer's native USB 1.1 ports.

Apparently, the ImageMate reader requires a little more power than a laptop PC card adapter can supply on its own to read a higher capacity CF card -- at least the Sandisk Ultra II 2gb card. At first I thought it was a flaw in the ImageMate, but I tried a Lexar 2.0 reader on the same USB 2.0 PC card without the extra cord, and the same thing happened -- it could read lower capacity CF cards but not the 2gb Sandisk Ultra II. When I used the extra cord, the Lexar could read the card just fine.

So you only have to worry if you're using a higher capacity card on a hub or PC card that might not supply enough power. If your PC card came with a supplementary power cord, use that. If not, then go buy a PC card adapter that comes with such a cord. If you're using lower capacity CF cards or your computer's native USB ports, you won't have to worry.

The speed of this reader is pretty fast. I tested it against the Lexar 2.0 reader I have, and the ImageMate is about 20% faster. I transferred 1.89gb of data from the 2gb card to my computer in 4 minutes and 41 seconds.

Don't bother installing the ArcSoft button software they supply with this reader. It didn't do anything special, IMO, but most importantly it caused some hiccups on my Windows XP Pro-SP1 system on shutdown and reboot.

This is a well-made, sturdy and attractive reader with a little rubber strip on the bottom so it won't slip, plus a separate cradle. You can use the reader with or without the cradle.

If you're looking for a good, fast multi-card reader, this ImageMate will fill the bill.

Poor quality
I have been using sandisk porducts particulary their compact flash cards and when I needed a reader I bought this one.It worked 3 times and died.It has to be one of the most poorly made readers I've ever used.It indicated no software was needed but that not the case.It has to be unplugged everytime you use it.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT ITS GARBAGE!

Great little product
I plug this little baby into my computer and it recognizes the unit instantly. I did not have to use the cd that it comes with. I am running windows 2000. No problem encountered so far. The greatest thing about this product is that you can tranfer information directly from one drive to the next without copying to your hard drive. Very handy little gadget. ... Read more

Product Description

In-the-ear design * lightweight, folding headband * Acoustic Twin Turbo circuit * water-resistant S2 Sports® design * 4' cord with mini plug * 0.7 oz. ... Read more

Features

• Water resistant for outdoor use
• Folding construction is compact and portable
• Acoustic Twin Turbo circuitry delivers powerful bass sound and high efficiency
• Moisture Guard mechanism pulls sweat away from the ear canal
• Comfortable vertical, in-the-ear design

Reviews (18)

Functions well for 6 months
I picked up these headphones to replace a pair of Aiwa HP-JS35 I used for jogging. The Aiwas had quit on me within a few months. The Sony headphones are well designed, they fold up for easy portability in a tri-fold design. They also sound reasonable as far as in-the-ear headphones go. As with the Aiwas, the left ear piece stopped functioning after a few months. These outlasted the Aiwas, but that's a small consolation. I do sweat a fair amount on a 10K run, but the description, which sold me on the Sony headphones, reads:

Water-resistant - stands up to rain, snow and occasional splashing
Moisture Guard Mechanism pulls sweat away from ear canal

Apparently, the moisture guard is a gimmick, because the left ear piece shorted out from the sweat. I've been looking for another pair of headphones, but so far, I haven't found a pair that would be suitable to take on my jogs. I'm using my iPod earphones while I keep looking, but I don't expect them to hold up with repeated use as they're not designed for exercise.

Nice design; awful sound quality
This is an interesting headphone design that works to keep sweat out of the headphone mechanism, but the sound quality is unbelievably bad. I thought the stock iPod earbuds were bad, but they sound worlds better than these. No bass at all.

Nice fit but lasts only 90 days
These headphones fit well and are much better than the ear bud styles.Those never stay in place.I also like how they collapse, and are therefore much more portable to take the gym.

The downside I have experienced is these phones have lasted me about 90 days and then stop working.

I use them almost daily on the treadmill and can feel the sweat building up.It appears that the sweat eventually shorts out the earphones.

I do like these headphones for overall performance and cost.I keep several on hand, knowing they won't last very long.My issue is they unexpectedly stop working, usually in the middle of my workout, and must finish my workout on the treadmill in silence.

I will try the behind the head version as well.

Sweat!
On my 4 mile jog this morning I was thinking I should come back and post a great review of how these headphones have worked so well.Then a big drop of sweat landed in my ear and created this popping noise everytime the earphone created a seal in my ear canal and then broke the seal.I had to take the headphones off for the last mile since it was too annoying.

This is my third pair of headphones in my quest for the perfect jogging headphones.I'm starting to think there is not a "perfect" set out there.These have come the closest of any.They stay in place which is huge.They sound OK.The sweat wasn't a problem until today (which was my 3rd time jogging with them).I guess I needed to point it out since they advertise a sweat guard mechanism.I sweat ALOT, so it doesn't surprise me that this feature doesn't work quite right.Maybe I sweat inside my ears??

For the price, I think these headphones are worth the attempt to see if they work for you and your excercise pursuits.

Great for runners
These headphones are really designed for runners. They have strong and light adjustable frame, never slip off, fit nicely, sound is good and the price is right. Unless you have some very special requirements, you can't be wrong with buying these phones. ... Read more

Product Description

Secure Digital memory cards are the latest generation memory devices that offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer rates, great flexibility and excellent security in a memory card about the size of a postage stamp! Based on nonvolatile memory components and encased in a protective molding they do not require power to retain the information stored on them. Since they are based on solid-state components they have no moving parts to skip or break down making them highly reliable.

• Smallabout the size of a postage stamp(24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
• Spaciousup to 512 MB capacity
• Securebuilt-in write-protect switch preventsaccidental data loss
• Fastdata transfer rate of 2 MB/sec (average)
• Flexiblecompliant with Secure Digital MusicInitiative (SDMI) portable device requirements
• Reliablefive-year warranty
• Simpleas easy as plug-and-play
• Economicallow power consumption iseasy on batteries
• Efficientaverage writes of 1.5 MB/sec.
• Supports Windows® XP/2000/98/95/NT,Macintosh® OS and OS/2 Warp

Features

• Built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
• Data transfer rate up to 2 Mbps (average)
• Average write speeds of 1.5 Mbps
• Low power consumption is easy on batteries
• Compatible with Windows XP, 2000, 98, 95, NT; Macintosh OS and OS/2 Warp

Reviews (9)

Card OK but not for use with high resolution cameras
I bought this card when I purchased a 7 MP camera (Nikon Coolpix 7900). I love the camera, but the slow speed of this SD card makes it sluggish when taking pictures. I haven't had any problems with the card, so I am not saying it is a bad card. It is just not fast enough for a high resolution camera. So I am buying another high speed SD card, and intend to use this card as an emergence backup.

Compatible
I am using this card in a camcorder panasonic, and also in a Kodak easyshare.I don't need to format the card, both devices recognize it and also both read the information already stored.
I have another one from other brand, 128Mb and so far the difference is the label.

works as it should
I bought this when I bought my Nikon 5200. This card stores a ton of pictures,and it transfers photos quickly to my computer, and without any problems.So far,so good.

How many pictures will it store?
How many pictures will it store?It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about.Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.

The Kingston 512MB Secure Digital Card, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera.These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.

I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

Works fine in my MP3 player and for file transfer
No problems, over the last two months, works like a champ.Kind of mad that the standard for everything is shifting towards SD, because I like the extra storage capacity of CF and it seems a little sturdier to me.I used to buy Crucial or SanDisk, but now Kingston is all I own.I've had no problems with the other Kingston chips (CF) that I've had for the past year and they all seem more than fast enough to keep up with my other portable devices. ... Read more

Product Description

The top model of Sennheiser's StreetWear range delivers crystal-clear, well defined highs and absolute precision across all frequencies.

With a warm, natural, detailed sound image they not only give a brilliant performance on Hi-Fi systems, they will also bring your portable player to life! Ideally suited to all types of music.

Features

• Open-Aire® dynamic Hi-Fi stereo headphones
• Completely new ergonomic design
• Extremely lightweight and comfortable
• Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
• High-efficiency drivers - great for use with portables
• Detachable OFC copper cable

Features

• High-efficiency drivers--great for use with portables
• Detachable, 9-foot OFC copper cord
• Open-Aire dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones (open-ear design eliminates undesirable resonances)
• Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design
• Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction

Reviews (84)

Give it time, you wont regret it!!
wow, where to start.. well I bought these cans after reading the praise from headphones.com and some user reviews here. At first, sound quality from this guy wasnt the best.. but trust me, give it some time (about a week of heavy listening, I just kept my computer playing music 24/7 on them) and they will REALLY warm up. I cant believe how great the sound quality turned out to be! Wierd because it was like one day I put them on and they magically sounded amazing...

As for comfort, at first they were very uncomfortable but I found out I was wearing them wrong. Its easy to mistake these for ear-surrounding headphones (cause your ears sort of fit inside the pads) BUT they're not! if you just rest them on your lobe and on top of your ears, they're way comfortable! I can listen to them for like 3 hrs+

Made for Japanese Market?
Same complaint that everyone else has - nice, clear sound but the ear cups are tiny and tight-fitting.The bass is somewhat weak compared to my Sonys.These headphones also feel very cheap and I would not recommend sleeping with them or carrying them around.One roll onto these things and they will break.These are not as tight-fitting as the vice-like grip I got from a pair of Yamaha headphones, but they are definitely not as comfortable as my Sony headphones.I've owned several Sony headphones, and they are always very comfortable with big, bulky ear cups.From my experience with the Yamaha, you can slide the ear cups all the way down to maximize the headband length to reduce some of the tightness.Also, what you can do is place the headset around something wide for a few days to stretch it (i.e., a basketball or books).This will break them in without breaking them.The Senns have a brittle, hard plastic band (unlike the flexible but sturdy plastic of my Sonys), so if you keep flexing it back and forth, you're liable to snap it into 2 pieces (see the hairline at top of headphones where plastic is joined).I put the Senns around a box for 3 days and it has loosened the grip around my head considerably.It's even loose now to the point where I have to move the ear cups up a notch.

Returned becuase of comfort
Great sound, very lightweight. But even after breaking them in for 3 weeks I had to send them back. I'd say I have average size ears, but these still placed too much pressure on the ear and I couldn't stand to wear them for more than 45 minutes.

Great headphones, great price
These are great headphones at any price, and unbelievable for the price they're being sold at. Don't bother spending three or four times more on top-of-the-line headphones - these have top-of-the-line sound at a very consumer-oriented price. Wonderful. Faithful, clear, and balanced representation of music. If you dislike the sound coming out of these, your source is at fault. I've found that the higher the quality of the source, the better the sound. You can really tell the difference going up in source quality (try listening to your favorite music with these, using a DVD-Audio disc & player as a source along with a headphone amplifier...you will have a huge grin on your face.) Given the price, this is must-have upgrade from generic headphones for your PC or portable player or home entertainment system.

Great Sound, Uncomfortable Design
I've owned many, many headphones in my life.To name a few, Sennheiser 600's, Sennheiser PX 100's, Sennheiser MX 500, Sennheiser MX550, Sony high end Fontopias, Koss UR40, Grado 60's, and Grado 80's.I'm an addict, and I don't know when to stop.I thought I'd try to help out the countless other people out there who want to get the most bang for their buck without going through the same hassel as myself.

Sonically speaking, these headphones are an amazing value for their price.I personally prefer the sound of the Grado 60's for the same price.In comparison, I would say that these are more exact in their sound but also less forgiving.The Grados are not as black between the notes, but it favors poorly recorded music and mp3 compressed music.The Grados are definitely more engaging and let you enjoy music as opposed to these Senn's that let you critique music.I'd prefer the Sennheissers over the Grados for Classical and Jazz.For Rock and Hip-Hop, I'd definitely prefer the Grados.Techno music is tied, the Grados pump more bass and is more forgiving to the sampled music, the Sennheisers excel in channel separation and timing.

The Good: Sennheiser HD-497's sound VERY good.Overall Construction is very good.Included 1/4" plug is a big plus for home listening.

The Bad:Believe it or not, there is an actual break-in time for these headphones.By the time you've finally broke them in, your time to return the headphones may already be up.Out of the box, they sound like crap.

My main complaint with the Sennheisers is the comfort level.In almost every respect, they are well made headphones.They adjust properly to fit all head sizes and are light enough to wear for hours.The one, and largest shortcoming is the design of the actual ear cushions.They actually sit on outer edges of your ears.And it hurts!After 20 minutes of listening, I had to take the headphones off because my ears hurt.They were bright red on the edges, and I swear, I don't have big ears or a big head!To accentuate this pressure on my ears is the fact that the plastic band is molded to squeeze these suckers as hard as they can on your head.There is no give, nor will there be any sort of future give that a metal headband might have provided.After 30 minutes of listening, I stated getting a headache.Not so much from listening fatigue that is common with headphones, but from the squeezing of my head at the ears.The best visualization is putting a vice grip (albeit with foam pads) on your head at the ears.

Bottom line:Grados are a better choice for the money, but also uncomfortable in a different, more tolerable way.My advice is move up a line in the Sennheiser series to get greater comfort plus better sound.(Keywords should be: Full-size, Open Ear) If you can't afford that, move down a line, and get the Sennheiser PX100's.An amazing value for the money, extremely well engineered, and sound almost as good.Good Luck! ... Read more

Product Description

Connect your USB printer, scanner, hard drive and more to your computer. Transmits data at up to 480Mbps with error-free, high performance transmission.

Features

• Hi-speed data transfer to 480Mbps
• High performance 20-gauge power wires.
• USB logo guarantees cables are 100% compliant with current USB specifications.
• Belkin lifetime warranty.
• Works with USB 2.0
• HotPluggable.
• Fully compatible with the PC.
• Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding to ensure a lifetime of error-free data transmissions.
• Supports up to 127 devices on a daisy-chain configuration.
• Impedance matched twisted pair construction to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission.
• Aluminum undermold shield helps meet FCC requirements on EMI/RFI interference.
• Foil and braid shield complies with fully rated cable specifications reducing EMI/RFI interference.
• Gold plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity and minimizes data loss.

Features

• Warranty: Lifetime
• Universal 20/28 AWG construction, double shielded
• Gold-plated copper contacts ensure no data-loss
• 20 AWG power conductors to support 12-Mb data rate
• Minimizes cross-talk and ensures high-speed transmission

Reviews (46)

Exceptional Quality at Low Price.
This is a good USB cable.It is compatible with both USB 1.0 and 2.0 ports.It is long enough to give great flexibility with arraging whatever it needs to be connected to.The price is extremely good (even though amazon.com changes it every now and then) for this cable.It is way more expensive in stores.And getting a Belkin product for such a low price is excellent.This is totally worth the money, and is a great buy if you need a USB cable.

... your basic cable.
It's cheap, it works.What more could you want from a cable?

This is a USB 1.0 AND 2.0 cable.
The product description doesn't state this, but this is a USB 2.0 cable meaning you get access to all the extra speed USB 2.0 offers.It's also backward compatible with USB 1.0.

The cable is dark grey (it matches the 2004 model Dells nicely), very sturdy, and has a great solid connection when plugged in.

The price is low, the quality is not. This is an excellent value.

The Best
This is my second Belkin cable.The first one I purchased it from Best Buy for 4 times the amount that I paid at Amazon.I bought the Belkin F3U133-06 because it's the best cable avilable in the market.

if you can use a usb cable for your printer this is the one
I have been using this cable with my Samsung Laster printer for over 2 years now and couldn't be happier with the no problem performance.

Its long enough to be used as a printer cable (which is important) and it works.What more can you ask for from a usb cable?

Much nicer setup than the bulky parallel port setup. ... Read more

Product Description

This highly secure, stamp-size SanDisk 1256MB SD Memory Card weighs a mere 2 grams, yet has a high storage capacity. The SD card can be used in a variety of digital products such as digital music players, cell phones, handheld PCs, digital cameras and video camcorders; smart phones, car navigation systems, and electronic books. Features a fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup; user selectable mechanical write-protect switch on the exterior card casing; and it is a non-volatile storage solution that resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. ... Read more

Features

• Operating shock rating of 2,000 Gs, equivalent to a 10-foot drop to the floor
• 5-year warranty
• High transfer rate for fast copy/download
• 256 MB storage capacity
• Low battery consumption to maximize battery life in small portable devices

Reviews (79)

Solid, consistent performance
Interesting to see the other reviews on this product...I'm on my second camera, the first having been an HP, my current one a Konica Minolta Dimage A1.Have a variety of capacities of SanDisk card, including this 256. All have performed over the past four years without a single glitch; have taken probably 3,000 shots or so, all highest resolution on a 5 megapixel camera.So, at least on the Dimage A1, this user has experienced no compatibility problems, and only high performance.

Became unreadable
One minute it worked, the next it didn't . . . same thing happened to a friend of mine's.Both cards were under a year old.Neither my camera, multi-card reader or my computer would recognize it. Fortunately, I'd copied the all photos on it to my computer just before it died!

Useless Piece of GARBAGE
Oh, How I WISH I read the reviews here before buying this. I guess I'm one of the "lucky" ones though - The card was useless
right off the bat - I didn't loose any pictures or data. I got a "Protected Card" message in my HP digital camera which made the card useless and a "Card Error" message in my HP printer. Returned the card. Second card, exact same problem. Returning it too. The eBay seller is refunding my purchase price only - I'm out 15.00 in postage & "Handling" - He also claims that the 1st card I sent back is working "perfectly" (HA!) and that my camera must not be "compatable" with SanDisk (Rubbish!). My camera CAME WITH a 32mb SanDisk card that works great. I bought a SimpleTech 256MB card from Amazon and it works beautifully in both my camera and printer.
My advise: RUN AWAY! Buy ANYTHING ELSE but a SanDisk 256MB card made in China and if you're a gambling type and decide to buy a SanDisk after reading all these horror stories, for the Love of God,DON'T buy it on eBay!

Died after little use
I bought one of these to use in my digital camera because I have another card by SanDisk and that one has worked just fine for years. This one died after about 50 pictures. Now I have to go through all the hassle of getting a replacement and not know if that one will last or not. Very disappointed. My original card was made in Taiwan, this new, bad one was made in China.

2 died on me taking with it dozens of pictures I took
I already owned two of these. First one died destroying all thepictures that were on it. The store replaced it for free. Then the replacement one died. Wish i just asked for my money back and have gotten panasonic sd, or even lexar. SanDisk is a terrible company, no joke. How hard is it to make these things work? ... Read more

Product Description

Block out unwanted noise while you listen to your favorite tunes with these Sennheiser Noise Canceling Fold-Up Headphones. Featuring an exclusive battery-operated noise reduction system that quiets background sounds, these headphones are ideal for travel or other noisy environments. The ultra-lightweight but reinforced metal frame folds up for storage in a protective carrying case (included). Great for travel or outdoor activities, headphones feature a comfortable, solid ear pad design; outstanding bass response; duofol diaphragms for lifelike audio reproduction; ergonomic head pads for a perfect fit; and uninterrupted audio even if noise-reduction system batteries are drained. Imported. ...