Product Description

This amazing PowerMate controller from Griffin is much more than meets the eye. It looks like a simple, 2-directional dial, but it actually offers several unique configurations. You can jog through video footage while editing, scroll through long text documents, zoom in and out of Photoshop images and do potentially hundreds of other functions. PowerMate comes with several preset configurations for applications like iPhoto, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Acrobat Reader, or you can change settings to your liking or add new ones (for virtually any application) based on your needs. Includes installation CD-ROM and 40" extension cable. ... Read more

Features

• Includes installation CD-ROM and 40-inch extension cable; 1-year warranty
• Assignable USB controller knob for managing volume, scrubbing audio files, or scrolling video frames
• Easy-to-program settings can control virtually any function on your computer
• Compatible with any application that uses key commands
• Striking machined-aluminum housing with pulsing blue base

Reviews (13)

Looks Cool, has some WinXP Driver Problems
Although the PowerMate looks cool, it was designed for equally-coolApple computers. There are some driver problems in WinXP where the PowerMate works only intermittently--it will randomly stop responding, and will only resume operation if the USB cable is unplugged/replugged.

When it works, it does what it should. If you are a WinXP user however, you can't rely on it actually working.

Worth it for scrolling alone
Very cool, Very handy, Very nice design.

I love it. Scrolling is superb but also use it for other tasks in all apps. Like changing the brush size in Photoshop while painting with my Wacom tablet.

PowerMac 2.5GHZ G5


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You "get it" or you don't "get it"
So many people are probably baffled by this device. They think it is just a knob that does nothing but look cool, but these people are WRONG. You can do so much with this device. It has per-application settings, so you can have one setting for iMovie and another setting for the Finder, etc... You can have this device alter your sound volume, scrub through movies, perform commands. For example, you navigate through your iTunes library. The software is so open-ended, you can have a click simulate a key combo. The software even distinguishes between click and "long click."

It's Good if you don't have Wacom tablet in Windows.
I have a Wacom Tablet and just bought a powermate w/ the last drivers.It worked perfect with windows xp until i restart my computer.the powermate didn't work and i have to unplug and replug wacom to make powermate work.
Need a solution!

It's Good if you don't have Wacom tablet in Windows.
I have a Wacom Tablet and just bought a powermate w/ the last drivers.It worked perfect with windows xp until i restart my computer.the powermate didn't work and i have to unplug and replug wacom to make powermate work.
Need a solution! ... Read more

Product Description

This CD-ROM will set a new standard for piano/keyboard instructional software. The on-screen instructor is Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., a popular piano teacher who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Students of all ages can learn the skills needed for sight-reading and playing music on their own. The method is song-based, including songs from eMedia's best-selling Guitar Method, so students can play together as they learn. Colorful MIDI accompaniments will help make practicing with simple songs exciting, and quizzes will reinforce skills learned. All throughout, custom interactive technology offers feedback to help students correct any mistakes made while playing. With an estimated 250 lessons, the title will be a comprehensive yet fun and easy to use beginning course! ... Read more

Features

• Over 100 songs included
• Powerful piano learning toolset
• Interactive feedback when using MIDI-connected keyboard
• Over 300 step-by-step lessons with 70 video demonstrations
• Develop sight reading, ear training, finger technique and more

Reviews (2)

Great product
I was completely new to music when I bought this set (CD-ROM and keyboard).I think it is great.It walks you through the basics and when you start playing the music has numbers on it that match up to your fingers (1-5) so you can play as you get the hang of reading music.Gradually they remove some of the numbers so your music reading skills improve.

The software grades your playing with a percentage score, and gives you details on your errors (if you want them).

Also, it includes short videos of a person playing piano so you can see proper posture and such.Each song comes with (optional) accompaniment, which can make it funner to play (especially with the simple songs).

The keyboard that comes with it (optional) has a solid feel, and is touch-sensitive (pressing harder plays louder).The keyboard plugs into the joystick port (probably on your sound card).

quality product
I got this product yesterday and started to learn by it.
after browsing it and using it for the first 17 lessons this is my impression.
what you get in this product is 100% of quality content and less emphasize on look and graphics.
and if you want to learn playing the keyboard, so the quality of the teaching is more important then other features.

the teacher leading the instruction process using video clips and audio tracks, is Irma Justicia MA which is a experienced piano teacher.
after 17 lessons i fell in love with her .it feels just lilke i'm in a real lesson with her.
for my non proffesinal impression this product is good for absolute beginners to the intermediate level.
it is also said on the product that it is volume 1so probably they are going to issue more products in this piano keyboard line just as they done with the guitar.

cause of the simplicity of the graphics you can use it on any computer,old and new.
but still you get many sophisticated features like interactive feedback using midi cable.

for summary ...GOOD WORK. ... Read more

Product Description

• 700MB storage capacity
• Compatible with all recording speeds up to 4x
• Can read/write/play on a computer
• Can be played back on CD players that are CD-RW compatible
• Countless rewrite capacity

Features

• Each disc is re-writable (data can be erased and re-recorded)
• 4x compatible; works on computer burners only
• Audio recordings play on majority of CD players and recorders
• Package of 25 CD-RW discs for data storage, audio, and more
• Stores 700 MB of data, video, or text files or 80 minutes of music

Reviews (10)

very low quality product
before i can actually burn on any of these cd-rw's i have to do about five "quick erases" on BOTH of my cd-roms (doesn't work if i try it even 20 times on just one cd-rom), before that - gives plenty of writing errors.. plus - half of the cd-roms i tried to use these cd's on refused to read them.. buy something else..

p.s. "is it live or is it memorex?" the label states.. it is dead and it is memorex..

not rewritable
These are the worst CD-RW discs on the market.They are NOT rewritable and should be sold as CD-Rs.Look elsewhere as in any where else for rewritable discs.

Your time is more valuable than money....
I have tried one hundred of these CD-RWs on three different burners (the first 50 were sent back to the manufacturer at my expense). The results are as follows: 70% will not complete the writing process. 10% completed the writing process but were illegible at a later use. 15% would not write a second time, and only 5% were reliable beyond 2 writes and multiple reads.

You might say "hey these are relatively inexpensive, so even if some don't work, I am still ahead of the game." The reality is these CD-RWs will be a big time sink for you. Your PC will stall and stammer, your drive will make strange noises, often for several minutes, as it attempts to read these CDs. Writing is even a bigger waste of time - you will be alerted there was an error in the writing process while 10 - 15 minutes into the process (being only 4X).

My advice is to buy the competitor's higher price version and save your TIME (and get value for your money).

PS: I see the price of the competitor's equilavent item is now lower than this brand, so choosing is a "no-brainer".

will not work
My computer is unable to read of burn theses disks in my CD-RW drive. Is it my computer or is it Memorex?

worst CD-RW ever !
I have been using these to backup data with a Roland VS-2400CD recorder which uses 1 to 4x media.

When it came time to restore the data, I found out that EVERY SINGLE DISC I HAD BACKED UP ON THIS MEDIA WAS UNREADABLE ! I have over 30 of them.

I tried them in the computer, with a Nero disc quality test, which came to 0. Surface scan showed between 10 and 30% defect accross all discs !

I also tried burning them on the computer, and the results were no better.

These are the discs made by InfoDisc . As mentioned in another review, they are the worst. Sure, you can write on them, but don't count on being able to read when you need to.

Avoid at all costs !!! ... Read more

Product Description

Transfer data from CompactFlash card to your computer or device that has a PCMCIA Type II Slot ... Read more

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Inexpensive CompactFlash card reader solution for your laptop
• Transforms the PC Card (or PCMCIA) slot of your laptop to a CompactFlash card reader
• Enables you to drag and drop files to and from your CompactFlash card from any software program
• Very rugged design with no moving parts to ensure a long life cycle

Reviews (37)

Decent product at a great price
Many people have said that they had trouble with the drivers on this device and my experience was a little more troubled than I had hoped, but since I haven't seen anyone tell people actually how to do the install, I thought I would. This is my experience with what works in Windows XP SP2

1. Install the device and insert a CF card.
2. Windows will say that the drivers aren't compatible with this operating system.
3. Go to the device manager and find the device, it should have an exclamation point over its icon.
4. Double click on the device and click reinstall driver.
5. I clicked 'Yes, this time only' for connecting to Windows Update, although I don't think this step matters.
6. Click 'Install the software automatically' and click Next.
7. Windows will look and eventually find the correct drivers.

This method worked for me, but I'm not sure how it will work for anyone else. I don't know why Windows didn't find the drivers when you attach the device, but it didn't for me.

The only other problem with this device is that when you insert a CF card the card is flush with the device and with your laptop and this makes it difficult to remove the CF card without ejecting the entire device. However, the up side of this is that there is nothing to stick out and get caught when traveling with your laptop.

Plug and Play on the Mac
I just plugged it in and it simply worked -- both on my PowerBook 1400 running OS 8.6 (which exploits it as an extended memory hack) and on my Titanium PowerBook running OS 9 and OS X. I have iPhoto set NOT to launch when the card is inserted on the TiBook.

I gave 4 stars because it arrived quickly and did the job as advertised with no hassles. (To merit 5 stars, it should have had better documentation and a more detailed troubleshooting guide).

No problems
I use this product to move pictures from my camera to my computer.My primary purpose was to save my battery since it requires my camera to be on when downloading shots and I have a 256MB Compact Flash card.

Not only does it save my battery power by allowing me to put the CF card into my computer, but it downloads very quickly.I have had no problems with the unit and received the adapter from Viking earlier than I expected.

Real plug and play
This real plug and play compact flash card reader is a must for every laptop owner. Any laptop has a PCMCIA slot, and every laptop nowadays comes with a modem , LAN , built in, so you use the PCMCIA slot for nothing, but the reader.
I usually keeps it plugged in the laptop, and take a backup for my critical files on it. With a 512 MB card, it really takes a lot, and provides me with peace of mind with an online , reliable and fast backup.
With technology, the storage capacity doubles every 12 months , and the MB/$ drops by half every 9 month. Soon, you will be able to buy a 10 GB compact flash card for the price of 512 MB nowadays. And, still , you will use the same reader !!

Must have accessory.
As other have already noted, the product just works.On a XP laptop, pop the adapter (with the CF card inserted) into an open PC card slot and the CD card shows up as a disk drive.No drivers needed.Simply read and write as you would any other disk.

If you camera uses CF cards and you have a laptop this is once thing to always have on hand.Finally, the build quality and reliability are superb. ... Read more

Product Description

Dock connector to USB 2.0 connector and FireWire connector * compatible with all Click Wheel model iPods, iPod Minis and iPods with Dock connectors * length: 44 inches * warranty: 1 year * ... Read more

Features

• Dock connector to USB 2.0 connector and FireWire connector
• compatible with all Click Wheel model iPods, iPod Minis and iPods with Dock connectors
• length: 44 inches
• warranty: 1 year

Product Description

The Belkin Pro Series USB 2.0 5-Pin Mini-B Cable connects a computer or USB hub to a digital camera or other portable device with an A Plug/5-Pin Mini-B connection.

Its advanced design is engineered to work with the latest digital devices, such as your MP3 player, PDA, and mobile phone. The Belkin USB Mini-B Device Cable delivers ultrafast, error-free data transfers and ensures top performance.

The Belkin Advantage:

• All Belkin products are guaranteed with lifetime warranty of defects in design, assembly, material, and workmanship
• Compatible with the following digital cameras:
• Canon®:Powershot A20
• HP®:Photosmart 318, Photosmart 715
• Sony®:DSC-P20, DSC-P3, DSC-P30, DSC-P5, DSC-P50, DSC-S75, DSC-S85, MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300, MVC-FD92

• Guarantees 100% compliance with current USB specifications
• Improves power handling at with 26-Gauge power wire construction
• Molded-strain relief construction for flexible movement, durability, and fit
• Provides excellent conductivity using 24k gold-plated copper contacts
• Reduces cross talk and interference with aluminum undermold shield
• Complies with fully rated cable specification using braid-and-foil shield protection

Features

• Measures 6 feet long; lifetime warranty against defects
• Flexible, durable USB cable for connecting computers to digital cameras, MP3 players, and more
• Connects USB 2.0 devices to equipment with A-plug/5-pin mini-B connections
• Aluminum shielding and 24k gold-plated contacts ensure ultra-fast, error-free data transfer
• Molded-strain relief construction is flexible and durable

Product Description

You purchased the USB printer of your dreams, but faulty wiring keeps sending it error filled data. A Belkin Pro Series USB device cable will keep those dream machines error free.

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

Advantages

• Hi-speed data transfer to 480Mbps
• 20-gauge high performance power wires ensure maximum USB performance.
• Clear ice color makes it color compatible with any iMac™.
• Belkin lifetime warranty.
• Fully compatible with Macintosh®.
• 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.
• HotPluggable.
• Meets USB specifications.
• Gold plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity and minimizes data loss.
• Foil and braid shield complies with fully rated cable specifications reducing EMI/RFI interference.
• Impedance matched twisted pair construction helps to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission.
• Undermold shield helps to prevent radio frequency and electro-magnetic Interference (EMI/RFI). Hood shielding eliminates antennae excitation.
• Works with USB 2.0

Features

• Features 24K gold plated connectors
• Hi-speed data transfer to 480 Mbps
• 24K gold plated corrosion proof copper connectors for maximum conductivity and a clean, clear transmission
• Tractilite molded strain relief provides a 360 degree turning radius for true protection against conductor damage
• 20-gauge high performance power wires for maximum USB performance

Product Description

Read compatible with and DVD playback devices. Write-once recordable, 4.7GB capacity, two hours. ... Read more

Features

• Read compatible with and DVD playback devices.
• Write-Once recordable, 4.7GB capacity, two hours.

Reviews (1)

BEST RECORDABLE DVD+R's I'VE FOUND
I have a Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder and I've found Maxell DVD+R or RW disk work the best. I like the 4X speed better because you can record up to 6 hours but the 8X disk will only record 4 hours without skips. My Lite On will record up to 8X speed and only + NOT - DVD's so make sure you obtain the right disks. Some brands still don't work even if you get the right type. I have had some problems with Memorex but I couldn't get Ridata to record at all, I hope this info will help you make a wise selection.(...) ... Read more

Product Description

ultra-high memory capacity * supports read and write speeds of up to 80 Mbps * includes Memory Stick PRO storage case * SDMI-compliant MagicGate encryption technology * warranty: 1 year * ... Read more

Features

• Backwards compatible with Memory Stick PRO media enabled devices
• Backwards compatible with Memory Stick PRO
• Support sread and write speeds up to 80 megabits per second
• Capacity of 256 MB with 220 MB available
• Designed especially for high quality digital photography

Product Description

The RJ45 Cat 5e patch is perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks.

Features

• Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e.
• Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T networks.
• 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission.

Features

• Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection
• Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e
• Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T networks
• 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission
• Blue, 14-feet long cable

Reviews (7)

Great Price and Fast Shipping!!
Great Price and Fast Shipping!! This cable can easily cost up $25.00 in a retail store. Nice color, great connections, and a great all around deal!

Joey

Great Cable in any size
I bought these Belkin cables. They are very nice quality. They seem heftier than a lot of the other cables. My system analyst neighbor mentioned that he prefers to buy the 1000 foot roll. He runs them to wall outlets, then uses the 7 foot or 14 foot snap in cable from the wall to the PC. That way, you don't have to buy a 40 dollar crimping tool.
You can't solder these cables. They require a metal to metal contact, and lead-solder doesn't qualify. Also, it is critical to keep them spiraled, all the way up to the end. Even when attaching, instructions call for twisting them right up to the connection.
Since the tech instructions, tell you to keep them down to under 350 feet, these cables, whether they are long or short, are in the right lengths.
I know Amazon doesn't print prices in their reviews, but they have the local major chain office supply stores beat hands down. The 50 foot roll was half again as much locally.
These are the Category 5e cables. They give you a better return feed, which results in better overall performance. So insist on 5e instead of just 5. I initially bought some wall plates from Radio Shack that were Category 3, then I returned those for the snap in option Category 5. Those were returned also, when I went to Home Depot (of all places to go networking) and they had the complete Leviton line of 5e accessories.
If I had to do it over again, I would still buy the Belkin 50 footers. I don't want to have a 500 foot roll of ethernet cable hanging around.
These are tops. Gold plated connectors, Snag free ends, that protect that little lock in tab on the ends. You know the frustration of unsnarling a phone wire, out of a wiring mess, and the little tab bends over backwards, never to work properly again. Well Belkin built twin arches over the sides to prevent just that. Way to go. Highly recommended, good stuff, for a good price.

Its a cable.
Functional, but not my favorite snagless design.The rubber half-boots over the cable ends interfeer with the removel of this cable.This is not a problem if you're not taking the cable in and out like I do, or if you never have the cable in a tight connection like I do.There are better designs, like the ones with an additional piece of plastic covering the connection from the opposite direction.

Good network cabling!
If you have--or are getting ready to string together-- a network, this cable is the best "glue" to hold your network together.

I have never had any problems with any of the Belkin cables that I have purchased and to put it bluntly, they just work!

When youstring a network together, and go through the hassle ofinstalling your NICs, running cable, and attaching the connectors,the last thing you want is a bad cable.

Buy these cables and put these fears to rest. String 'em and forget 'em. They work as your "silent partner" on your network and provide a stress-free network computing environment--at least where the cabling is concerned!

(and you thought you couldn't say a lot aboutan ethernet cable)

Not so good
One of the two ends was broken. ... Read more

Product Description

Kodak Secure Digital 512MB Card Introducing KODAK SD Cards. SD cards are compatible with a wide range of digital devices, including digital still cameras, digital camcorders, televisions, MP3 players, DVD players and PDA’s. They also have advanced features such as data protection.This accessory works with the following products:LS420DX3700CX7300DX6440DX4330CX6445CX4210CX7310CX7220DX7440CX6330DX4530LS753LS443LS633DX7590DX3215CX6230CX4200DX7630CX7530DX6490LS743CX7330CX4300CX4230CX7430CX7525DX6340CX6200CX4310 ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with all MACINTOSH and MICROSOFT WINDOWS Systems
• Works with SD Card Readers and all laptops (adapter required)
• 512MB Capacity

Product Description

balanced 2-conductor design with 100% shielding for improved music reproduction * can be used to connect your iPod or other portable player to a trunk-mounted auxiliary input adapter * XLN® Xtra Low Noise® construction for increased noise rejection * 24k gold-plated connectors * warranty: 2 years * ... Read more

Features

• For hookup of stereo minijack computer output to stereo receiver RCA input
• Dual "balanced" conductors for greater clarity and deeper bass.
• XLN Xtra Low Noise construction for increased rejection of noise and interference.
• 24K gold contacts for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance.
• High performance audio cable connects 1/8 stereo minijack male to stereo RCA male connectors.

Reviews (7)

They're very good indeed!
They're well made, excellent sounding interconnects from a well known audiophile company --I own some of their more upscale/esoteric audio and video cables.I purchased the 20 ft. run for connecting my DVD player to my Labtec Pulse 475 speaker sys. used with my laptop.This enables me to play DVD audio or music CDs whether or not my laptop is on.Please keep in mind that even though these wires were meant to channel a source signal from the mini plug to the RCA connectors and ultimately to your receiver (yep, the arrows near the RCA plugs is showing the intended direction of signal flow) one can use them in a way such that the signal is forced to flow in the opposite direction instead but consistently so, as I have. The penalty is small, and it disappears after the burn-in period, 3-4 mos.

Similarly, I've used their 2 meter Interlink 400 MK II version of this cable to connect my portable CD player to my Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 speakers used with my home workstation with outstanding results!The only caveat:in order to fully benefit from cable at this level (quality), all links in the audio chain must, at least, equal the cable's quality since the cable itself IS an audio component or device; otherwise, one may never hear a difference.The chain is as good as its weekest link.Benefits:natural midrange, soundstaging and image details are believable, and bass has nice slam.

Great, but...
My friend has this cord to connect his iPod to his stereo, and it works great, great sound, good ease of use etc. I wanted one so I went to Bestbuy today and got one by RCA that sounds just as good for $7.99.

Great Part for your home audio system
This is a great part of your home audio system should you decide to hook your computer or other device with a minijack plug in to it.A good long cable (other lengths are sold both in a M HP-10 and in the THX series).If you are unsatisfied with your current speakers, and have a good hifi system, but lack the digital connections such as S/PDIF out or Optical on your system, this is the way to go.

Well worth the $$$
I previously had tried to connect my PC sound card to my stereo receiver in order to play my MP3's on a real system and not my subpar computer speakers...but the sound I got from those cables, was absolutely horrendous.I quickly did more research and discovered Monster Cable's 20' minijack-to-RCA cable (perfect since my PC and stereo are on opposite sides of my room, I still have cable length to spare) and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality sound reproduction.Of course, the sound coming out of your stereo will depend on the quality of that component itself, but with Monster Cable's dual cable and single length (no extension cords to cause dissipation of the sound signal) you too will want to get this equipment...Especially, if you're an audiophile and listen to MP3's all the time, like me.

Not sure if it's worth the money?Read on.
If you're like me, you are probably wondering if these little cables are actually worth the money. I was using cheap thin wired connections before, and my receiver would have LOTS of background noise and buzzing, so I thought I'd go ahead and give these things a shot. Afterall, I listen to MP3's all the time on my computer through my high end receiver. I'll tell you what, these things work great, and are worth the extra money. Now keep in mind, I'm an audiophile who is very picky about sounds. So for the casual listener who doesn't mind occasional background hissing or lack of crystal clear sound transfer from your computer to your receiver, you might be able to find a cheaper connection. But once again, I think the extra $$ is well worth it and I HIGHLY recomend these. Your only concern here is an economical one. As far as the product is concerned, these things are top notch.Get the 20 feet if you have to go across the a long wall or room to connect your computer to the receiver, otherwise the 10 ft should suffice. ... Read more

Product Description

Optical cable interconnects for A/V equipment with digital input and output jacks.Using the digital connection prevents interference and improves sound quality. Toslink style connectors. ... Read more

Product Description

SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash is designed exclusively for the high-end, professional photographers who work under extreme conditions and expect the very best in products and support services.Extreme conditions call for Extreme products.If you're planning on shooting under extreme conditions, not just any memory card will do. You need extreme performance, and you'll get it with SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash memory cards. With a minimum of 9MB/sec write and 10MB/sec read speeds, you'll get every shot you want, no matter the conditions.Plus, you'll be able to review and download the shots quicker than ever, and recover accidentally deleted pictures with RescuePRO data recovery software, so you can move on to your next challenge worry free.And, whether you're at 13 below or 185°F, you'll have high-speed review and download of shots, the ability to recover accidentally deleted pictures and a dedicated technical support line from folks who know how important the perfect shot is. That's why photographers who go to the extreme take SanDisk with them. Because when they've only got one shot, it has to be their best.Featuring sustained write speeds of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and read speeds of 10 MB per second, these cards offer fast performance and allow very fast downloading of images when connected to a SanDisk high-speed USB 2.0 compliant reader. While actual performance increases vary by camera model, improving the overall perform ... Read more

Features

• Advanced Features:
• A minimum of 9MB/sec sequential write speed, which allows for faster capturing of large image files to the card
• A minimum of 10MB/sec sequential read speed, which allows for faster viewing of images and transferring data to the card
• SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards are tested in extreme temperature ranges from -13 to +185 degrees Fahrenheit so that they can be used to shoot photos in any weather condition
• SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards are shock and vibration tested with industrial-grade RTV included, which is designed for rugged use

Product Description

SmartMedia™ (SSFDC) memory cards

For Use In

• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)
• Handheld Computers
• MP3 Players
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Global Positioning Units (GPS)

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Optimized for use in PDAs, MP3 players, or digital cameras
• Lightning fast read and write speeds allow you to get the best performance from your PDA, MP3 player, or digital camera
• High quality components guarantee steady performance, the utmost durability, and breadth of compatibility
• Individually tested to ensure each product works the first time, everytime

Reviews (71)

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 Viking 64MB SmartMedia Card, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 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 card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

Apprehensive about buying at first.But now I'm glad I did!
I needed a bigger card for my FujiFilm 2600z camera, which I also got off amazon.com almost two years ago.It came with a 16mb card but I needed something bigger, especially with my wedding coming up.

I was looking at the 128mb Memorex SmartMedia Card, but I discovered my camera was not on Memorex's compatibility list.My next choice was the 64mb card from Viking.I was a little skeptical at first because I had never heard of them before.However, after reading some great reviews from other amazon.com shoppers I decided to give it a shot (especially because it was priced lower then most of the others).

I could not be happier!First off I went from only being able to hold 20 photos (at max quality), to around 82!I have been using the card for months, taking photos, deleting them, transferring them to my PC, and so far it has been working great.The card also came with a plastic protective case, which is now where my 16mb card resides.

If I ever decide to go with the larger 128mb card, or if I get a new camera, I will definitely consider another Viking memory card, and would recommend their product to any of my friends.

Heavy EBAY auction lister gives "Two Thumbs Up" to this card
Between listing items at home and at a high-volume bookstore, we probably list about 300 items a week. And for that, I take sometimes 1,000s of pictures - each week! This card has been continually used for some two years now, working five days a week -with not a single problem.

Each of our images is under 350k for EBAY aauctions and I can save 292 high quality images at a time - and they always turn out well. I highly recommend this card. For our day-to-day jobs - we will only use this Viking card. It has never failed us. I use it at home. It's taken in and out of the camera many, many times, and it just keeps on working. It really is our workhorse.

BE AWARE
I went on vacation, made 81 photos with my 3020 Olympus camera and then when I wanted to transfer my photos, the card gave me a formating error. So now all my pictures are lost. Will not buy this product again!

Skeptical at first, but...a definite value!
I purchased my 64MB Viking SmartMedia card along w/my (2MP) Olympus D-510 Zoom digital camera.For the past year, I've used both products w/out problem.While I was initially skeptical of the Viking product (due to the comparably low price), I've been extremely satisfied.I've never lost pictures (or video) or had any trouble w/data transfer.It does its job.In fact, I'm so satisfied w/my experience that I've just ordered an additional 128MB Viking SmartMedia card (for additional storage on an upcoming photo-intensive vacation).While experiences w/different cameras may vary, I definitely recommend this product.

Note:For most 2MP digital photographers, I think the 64MB card is probably plenty; however, at the low prices Viking offers, I'm choosing to get an additional card as a "failsafe" (in the event that I run out of space) so that I don't ever have to lug my laptop w/me on vacation.If you're using something beyond 2MP you'd probably be better off just considering the 128MB card, though. ... Read more

Product Description

The Monster Game 100 X Fiber Optic Audio Cable hooks up Xbox to AV receivers with preferred higher performance fiber optic connections and is made for use with Xbox only. Feature extra low-loss optical fiber; precision polished connector; digital audio adapter; heavy-duty connector and more. Cable is dark green and black. Made in USA and imported. 10L'. ... Read more

Features

• Precision polished connector minimizes digital distortion for more accurate sound.
• Patent-pending fiber optic adapter included
• Outperforms ordinary analog audio connections.
• Fiber Optic connection for Xbox Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound capabilities.
• Extra low-loss optical fiber provides crystal clear highs and powerful, articulate bass.

Reviews (23)

Works Amazing!
I bought this cable before reading all the reviews. Once I read them I became nervous that I was going to have many problems with it. What I found out when I got it is that most of the people who gave it bad reviews either didn't have an understanding of how it is supposed to be used, or didn't install it correctly. Maybe I'm wrong and there really was a bad batch of cables going around but here is some information that will help you avoid any problems with it.

*Take off the clear plastic caps on both ends (If you don't you won't be able to get 5.1 surround).
*Make sure everything is securly fastened.
*Turn Dolby Digital and DTS on in the audio options menu of the Xbox.
*When your Xbox is on with no game in it, it dosen't put out 5.1 even with the cable. So if you turn on your xbox once you've hooked the cable up and your reciver says its only going through 2 channels, don't panic, its supposed to do that.
*Most importantly many xbox games don't support dolby digital (5.1). Infact most don't, and it is impossible to get 5.1 surround out of a game that dosen't support it. So check the back of the game where its says the number of players and xbox live info. If a green box says "In Game Dolby Digital" you will get 5.1 surround with this cable. If not, you will only get 2 channels and a sub. So check the game first.
*May not be vital, but unplug your RCA audio from your tv or your reciver before you hook this up.

I hope this information helps. Don't let the few bad reviews scare you from buying this. If used correctly it will give you amazing sound. It is truly worth the money.

These do not work with some Gamelink 200 X
Don't buy these for the Gamelink 200 X, chances are that it won't work like it should.

I've had my Gamelink 200 X cables for around 2 years. I recently happened to buy a 5.1 system, so I decided to buy the Lightwave 100 X toslink cable from Monster Cable.

When I set everthing up and turned on my XBOX, I went to the audio settings only to find out that my Gamlink 200 X and Lightwave 100 X didn't unlock the Dolby Digital/DTS menu. I still only saw the "Mono, Stereo, Dolby Surrond" menu. Therefore, it transmites the signal as PCM Stereo, and not Dolby Digital or DTS.

I contacted Timothy Pryde from Monster Cable to see if he could send me a replacement 200 X cable. He did, and that cable didn't work either. So I contacted him again, and he sent me another 200 X cable, that one didn't work either to my surprise.

After trying the second he sent, I just gave up, and asked him if he could just send me a Monster Video cable, so I could just buy Microsoft's Advanced AV pack. He said that was just fine.

Right now I'm waiting for a UPS slip to be e-mailed to me so I can send back the two cables he sent me. And when he recieves the cables, he said he will send me the Monster video cable.

He was really helpful, and all in all, I'm very happy with the outcome; he let me keep my Gamelink 200 X incase I need to use my XBOX with a TV set/system that doesn't have an optical input. And he said he was going to thoroughly test the Gamelink 200 X cables to see what's the problem. He said he wasn't aware of this problem before, and mentioned it as being "weird".

I gave the Lightwave 100 X 5 stars because it is a solid cable that works perfectly without the Gamelink 200 X

Hopefully, Monster cable will find the problem, and ship newly designed Gamlink 200 X cables.

These do not work with some Gamelink 200 X
Don't buy these for the Gamelink 200 X, chances are that it won't work like it should.

I've had my Gamelink 200 X cables for around 2 years. I happen to buy a 5.1 system, so I decided to buy the Lightwave 100 X toslink cable from Monster Cable.

When I set everthing up and turned on my XBOX, I went to the audio settings only to find out that my Gamlink 200 X and Lightwave 100 X didn't unlock the Dolby Digital/DTS menu. I still only saw the "Mono, Stereo, Dolby Surrond" menu. Therefore, it only transmites the signal as PCM Stereo, and not Dolby Digital or DTS.

I contacted Timothy Pryde from Monster Cable to see if he could send me a replacement 200 X cable. He did, and that cable didn't work either. So I contacted him again, and he sent me another 200 X cable, that one didn't work either to my surprise.

After trying the second he sent, I just gave up, and asked him if he could just send me a Monster Video cable, so I could just buy Microsoft's Advanced AV pack. He said that was just fine.

Right now I'm waiting for a UPS slip to be e-mailed to me so I can send back the two cables he sent me. And when he recieves the cables, he said he will send me the Monster video cable.

He was really helpful, and all in all, I'm very happy with the outcome; he let me keep my Gamelink 200 X incase I need to use my XBOX with a TV set/system that doesn't have an optical input. And he said he was going to thurougly test the Gamelink 200 X cables to see what's the problem. He said he wasn't aware of this problem, and mentioned it as being "weird".

I gave the Lightwave 100 X 5 stars because it is a solid cable that works when used without the Gamelink 200 X.

Hopefully Monster Cable will find the problem and ship out newly modeled Gamelink 200 X cables.

Buyer Beware
I am extremely happy with the image and sound quality of this product once I got things working, but beware, some of these cables are faulty.

I purchased a new Monster Cable XGL400 and XGL-LW100 mid-December 2003 with a new Xbox and was surprised to find that the optical cable was not transmitting an audio signal when connected.I exchanged the cables for a new set and now everything works.I didn't change anything else, just plugged the new cable in and presto.

It's discouraging that a company like Monster Cable would ship a product that had not been tested.Unfortunately, they are the only show in town so be careful and return the cables if you run into any problems.Don't spend the hours trying to trouble-shoot bad cables as I did.

Can't be avoided with a 3.5mm to TOSLINK cable
It was suggested that the Monster XBOX video cables would accept a 3.5mm optical plug; this would be a great workaround as adapters to TOSLINK are significantly less expensive. Alas, the proprietary connector on the Monster cables is too small for even a 3.5mm plug and this product is the only way to pair a Monster video connection upgrade with a digital audio connection. ... Read more

Product Description

DVD-RW is a high capacity optical disc which is ideal for high volume data recording, archiving and playback. DVD-RW media are similar in functionality to DVD-R media, but allow users to rewrite data on the same disc. RIDATA DVD-RW ensures high durability and reliability for a variety of recording situations, making it a versatile storage solution. Ridata DVD-RW uses an exclusive high quality Phase Change material in the recording layer that ensures reliable recording and playback. RIDATA DVD-R 4X media is certified for up to 4X DVD-RW recording speeds. Ideal for massive archival storage, duplication, network back-up, multimedia presentations and digital video/photography editing these DVD-R discs will prove useful for a wide array of projects.Its huge capacity provides the data storage market an outstanding reliable storage media. With DVD-RW Re-Writable discs, you can literally store thousands of digital photographs or store up to two hours of digital video in SP Mode or four hours in EP Mode. Ideal for anyone requiring data-intensive, high-performance data storage, Ridata DVD-RW discs will beat your expectations. ... Read more

Features

• Not compatible with DVD+R/RW only drives (unless otherwise noted)
• 25 rewriteable DVD-RW discs on a plastic spindle with dust cover
• 4.7 GB per disc; stores up to 120 minutes of DVD-quality video
• For use with 4x speed recording (maximum); re-write up to 1,000 times
• Highly compatible--can be played in most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives after recording and finalized

Reviews (17)

Works fine on Plextor DVD Writer
Works well with Plextor DVD Writer. Disc plays on all three of my computers.I use these RW discs for data backup so it is perfect for my need.Hard to beat this price.

Good quality media for certain writers
Works well with the NEC 2510A, but not recognized at all by the Pioneer 106D.

Junk
Do not buy this media, Waste of money, Bought it to use with my Toshiba XS32 recorder and they do not work so I was like fine I can use them on my PC take them to my PC and mind you I have 2 different PC DVD recorders a Sony and a Toshiba and they both wont read or write to them. These things are junk, Firmware is upgraded to latest on both drives, That is not the issue. I would give 0 stars if I could, A complete waste of money.

Doesn't work for Data or Video
I have 2 DVD writers BTC 1008 (8x DVD+-R/RW) and Maddog 4x (DVD-R/RW).
These discs were recognized only in the BTC drive, as :

Media Information
Region informationN/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKW04
Format CapacityBlank Disc
Free Blocks 411107328
Free Capacity4.38GB(4.71GB)
Book TypeDVD-RW
Media Type DVD-RW
Manufacturer Rated Speed4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV2.0x 2770KBps
Write Strategy Speed2.0x 2770KBps
Data area starting sector30000h
Linear Density0.267um/bit
Track Density0.74um/track
Number of Layers1

Complete Media Code
00000000 00 6C 00 00 01 02 D6 FD 9E D8 31 00 02 00 00 00 .l........1.....
00000010 00 00 00 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B 57 00 04 30 34 00 .....RITEKW..04.
00000020 00 00 00 00 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 06 15 0C 05 ................

However they failed both during DVD-Video (16%) or Data burn (100%), I have the latest firmware on my writers and the BTC's website says that DVD1008 supports RITEKW04,
I had been using RiData DVD+RW discs and was very happy with their performace.
I am not sure if these failures are due to High speed incompatibility or just bad discs, if I am not able to fix it in 1-2 days I am going to return these discs, not sure what amazon's return policy is for opened media.

Useless media
I've tried using these discs in several different DVD recorders and DVD burners.Same result every time, the product is a waste of good money. ... 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)
• Spacious64 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

• Plug and Play
• Compliant with Secure Digital Music Initiative portable device requirements
• Write-protect switch prevents overwriting data
• Fast data transfer rate:2Mbps average
• 5 Year Warranty

Reviews (1)

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 64MB Secure Digital Memory Card, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 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 card is the right capacity for your specific needs. ... Read more

Product Description

Anyone, anywhere, anytime. References to a "connected world" seem to appear at every turn. One constant among all of the devices and data is the need for superior storage technology.

The 6GB Microdrive 1" disk drive can help meet this need with its compact form and light weight, not to mention its capacityall from the company who invented magnetic disk storage technology.

6GB Microdrive 1" disk drive offers both portability and interchangeability, making it ideal for many applications in this connected world.

Features

• 6GB removable storage in a one-inch Hard Drive weighing just over half an ounce!
• Industry standard CF+ Type II Format
• Incorporates leading edge HITACHI technologies for maximum capacity, performance and reliability
• Rubber bumpers for shock absorption
• Maximum sustained data rate of over 7MB/sec

Reviews (1)

CF+ compatibility is an issue for some
This little device works great: my Canon PowerShot S50 liked it just fine and wanted to shoot 4000+ pictures.

However, the Konica Minolta A2 is not compatible with this device; use a conventional CF interface device instead. A2 only saw 2GB out of 6GB. The A2 has no problem with 4GB Compact Flash cards, I used a Kingston Elite Pro CF successfully. ... Read more

Product Description

MultiMediaCards™ are the latest storage technology for digital devices such as Digital Cameras, MP3 players, PDA's, Digital Voice Recorders and Cellular Phones. These durable postage stamp sized cards allow you to easily upload and download just about any type of file.

Mobile Storage MultiMediaCards can be written to, erased and reused thousands of times with out loss of quality and are 100% compatible with all digital devices with a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot.

• Complies with the MultiMediaCard Association Standard Specifications, Version 2.11
• SPI Interface
• Non-volatile Memory
• NAND Type Flash Memory
• Low power consumption
• Write speed: from 6x to 11x (900 KB/sec. to 1,600 KB/sec)
• 100% compatible

Features

• Low power consumption
• Complies with the MultiMediaCard Association Standard Specifications, Version 2.11
• SPI Interface
• Non-volatile Memory
• NAND Type Flash Memory

Reviews (2)

It's a good card
I bought one thes cards a few weeks ago and I'm glad I did. Not sure if they are high speed or not, it seems like it is. Anyway, I recomend them highly.

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 EP Memory 256MB MultiMedia MMC Card - EPMM/256, like most 256MB cards, will store on average 284 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 213 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,128 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 102 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 80 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 card is the right capacity for your specific needs. ... Read more