Asus Computer ATX MBD 875P S478 800FSB-ETH SATA RAID 8X 6CH AUD ( P4C800-E DELUXE )
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A great MOTHER*&*&*& MOTHER BOARD
I have had this mother board for quite some time, using the raid capabilities and I have had quite a great experience with it.This is the second time that I have built a computer, and my first computer that I built gave me so much trouble that I ended up buying a Dell... but after the Dell experience, I decided to go back and retry building another computer...

I read in one of the PC magazines that reviewed the different motherboards that this one was the far and away best board on the market, so.. trust me, your computers future stability depends on which motherboard you choose.. so I chose this one..

stable as a horse.And powerful.I have a 3.0 Gig Intel chip in, and a gig of ram... but will boost the ram more when needed... the computer runs like a champ.

I also have a hugh case that I got from www.xoxide.com -the all aluminum UFO case with 15 fans) and it keeps the board and chip at a temp around 88 - 93 degrees.Makes the board happy and the chip happy.Get lots of fans and a great board and your machine will fly.

ASUS rules.

Have fun

The very best place to buy the very best product
I am so very happy to see that Amazon has added the very best products required to build the very best computer possable, all by yourself, if you have not built one yet, you must try it is so very easy to do, these great products come with easy to follow step by step instructions. Regarding the one person that had a problem recognizing his super fast 32 MGHz P4 is that he needed to erase his BIOS by simply moving a little jumper, [(J-3) I believe], from the 1-2 position to the 2-3 position for 20 seconds, then move it back to 1-2 position. Then hold down the DELETE key while rebooting and select OPTIMIZE from the list of settings, click enter to save and save again and reboot.

It seems no matter where you get your mother board 1 out of 1000 need this done and only if your new home built computer doesn't recognize the very newest CPU that is made after the BIOS was created. This Mother Board is known by all to be the best available and the easist to set up. Did you see their neat case and power supply for a perfect fit.

Harold

Benchmark (of sorts...)
For those who run SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) data units, here is a statistic that will make this MB's performance crystal clear. With a 3.2-Gig Hyperthreading CPU and 235 data units processed, my average run time per data unit (running in BACKground) is 3-hours 20-minutes. Of significance is the fact that I am often rendering video files in foreground, which is a CPU intensive task. So to say I'm happy with the performance of this MB is a serious understatement! ... Read more

Asin: B0000AI0N5
Sales Rank: 5406

Logitech Keyboard Elite Black (967234-0403)
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Electronics
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

The Logitech Elite keyboard provides expert controls to optimize what you do, when you want to do it. The enhanced function key commands bring new efficiency to the things you do all of the time, allowing you to instantly access your e-mail, instant messenger program, favorite files, pictures, music, and Web sites. Plus, you can quickly navigate around the Web and your applications, media files, and documents, and installation and setup are easy. In addition, the stylish Zero Degree Tilt flat-angle design feels good on your hands as you type. Simplify your life and go Elite. ... Read more

Features

• Ultra-flat, "Zero Degree Tilt" keyboard design for increased comfort
• Nine customizable keys for one-touch access to favorite web sites and applications
• iNav buttons and scroll wheel for keyboard-based web navigation
• Multimedia keys to control audio and video directly from the keyboard
• Windows and Macintosh compatible

Reviews (49)

MAC users, beware!
This keyboard has been buggy for me on two separate computers (both Macs) both running OSX. On both I experienced a weird glitch: If I hit the right command (apple) key and the shift button at the same time it would lock up my keyboard permanently until I un-installed and reinstalled the keyboard driver using an old, functional keyboard.

What makes this especially weird is that the keys work fine independently from one another in combination with any other keys. Likewise the left command+shift key combo works just fine. What's the big deal? Well as a professional artist, I use photoshop which includes tons of keyboard shortcuts including such common uses such as "print preview". I had to goout of my way to unlearn the reflexsive key combo.I probablylocked up my keyboard 10 times before it finally unlearned to use those keys (on the right only).

Tech support was absolutely no help. The told me they couldn't help me because I was running an OS they didn't yet support (10.3).
Fine... I'll suffer along till they catch up.

Months later when they finally updated their driver to match Mac's current OS, it did nothing to remedy the problem.
I call tech support again and they tell me it's my computers' fault- both of them.
What a strange coincidence that their keyboard supposedly works on ever other mac in the world accept the last two I've owned...

Fast forward a few more months and I have an unrelated computer glitch which requires me to reinstall my system folder (unfortunately eliminating the keyboard driver as well) I go to their site to download the latest driver and now Macs are no longer supported for this keyboard! No driver, whatsoever.

I call support and I get an equallyconfused and rude gentlemen who suggests (no lie) that I try unplugging the keyboard and typing on it for thirty seconds. No idea how he thinks this will fix the lack of software but I play along, if only for the sake of a memorable anecdote.

Surprise, surprise- it still doesn't work when I plug it back in. After 10 minutes of haggling with the guy trying to explain the simple concept of needing mac-specific software for his computer product he tells me he will send me another, newer, elite keyboard. After giving all my information I try and ask for a little reassurance: "Will this one be supported for macs"?

Long pause...

He's "pretty sure", but he's--(get this) TURNED OFF HIS COMPUTER FOR THE DAY, SO HE CAN"T LOOK IT UP FOR ME. (?!) Mind you this was at 4:30pm in Logitech's Eastern time zone.

Great, thanks for your help. If you need me, I'll be out on my front steps holding my breath for this new, possibly-functional, keyboard to arrive.

Perhaps this keyboard works fine for PC users, but if you're a Mac person, RUN, do not walk away from these guys. Although I can't imagine their tech support is any better for PC folks.

So avoid this keyboard and moreso, this company. Unless, of course, you're a masochist for laughable customer service, in which case I can't recommend them highly enough.

Great Feel and Design
Pros: A large keyboard, but well worth it if you have the space.Very ergonomic, lots of extras, easy and utterly silent keystroke. Space bar is particularly well designed, as it slopes down to the edge of the keyboard, allowing your thumb to sit lower while still being on the buttom.Great looks as well.Attractive finish, and the black keys with white text are easier to read than other white ones.The keyboard is a lot thinner than my old one, and seems easier on the wrists when that is combined w/ the piece that you can attach to the front (which looks good too, usually the add-on wrist supports look stupid).

Cons:Bigger footprint than typical keybaords.Had to log onto logitech to get a new software update that fixed a bug w/ the stuff they gave me on the CD.(And the update software they gave me didn't catch this, oddly.)

Well constructed, easy to use.
I have to say the comparison between a Dell keyboard and this Logitech Elite is a sad comparison indeed. I've used Dell keyboards...I hate them, they always felt cheap and flimsy. The last one I had, well let's say it wasn't fun.

This keyboard is great, though it doesn't have support for applications like Firefox right off the bat, if you have some computer knowledge you can tell it to open Firefox as a Program, though it gets overly complex.

Had the keyboard not been so easy to work with, and so easy to type with, it'd be four stars due to the lack of third party program support. Logitechs software is rather crappy, in all honesty, but at least it offers options to manually extend support via the programs functionality.

I have heard keys stick later in its use, I've yet to have any sticky keys, but then again I keep my keyboard very clean, I hope that doesn't happen, but keep it in mind, as it happens to all keyboards eventually, some sooner than others.

I love the volume dial, it's easy, quick, and much more precise than it's Microsoft counterpart, which uses a plus and minus Button opposed to this more precise dial. The email, messenger, and song scrolling buttons are amazingly useful.

The default On setting for F-Lock, (or off) is annoying as hell, I have to turn the green light *on* to use the normal F# keys, and the light grows a tad annoying.

I have not seen any spyware, I keep my computer highly protected with the best scoring (Benchmarks, and not by whored out 'review' sites) Anti-Adware, Firewall, and Anti-Virus I could find, perhaps this fabled spyware was removed. I never saw anything like it in my Processes, which I watch obsessively, and nothing ever came out in scans relating to Logitech.

I highly recommend this to keyboard enthusiasts who love having a keyboard which has many functions and, ironically, tons of functionality. ... Read more

Asin: B00006FRUI
Subjects:  1. Keyboard (Keyboards)   

Logitech MX900 Bluetooth Cordless Optical Mouse 930970-0403
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list price: $99.95 -- our price: $82.64
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Features

• Easily transfer pictures and files between your PC and your Bluetooth mobile devices.
• Synchronize your Bluetooth PDA or cell phone with your PC.
• Bluetooth® wireless hub is also a mouse recharging base to ensure that your mouse is always ready for work (or play).
• All you need to put your Bluetooth devices to work for you right now, right at your desktop.
• Tremendous accuracy with the MX™ Optical Engine

Reviews (31)

AWESOME
I had purchased a mini vbluetooth mouse from Iogear. And it kept loosing my signal or not charging.So I returned it and got this mouse.AWESOME. I have had no problems. And since my laptop came blue tooth enabled, I don't need to use the hub, except for to charge the mouse, so i conencted the hub to my other computer so that my laptop and "server" could communicate a little easier.Works Great!Never have any problems with it. EXCEPT.If you don't use the hub to connect your mouse, you cannot use the "switch windows" button on the mouse. Or the quick scrolling buttons, but the side forward and back buttons do work. And they even work in window XP windows, not just on the internet.Even in my Microsoft Money account!

Very Good, but Not Excellent Bluetooth Mouse
Pros: Comfortable, precise, and lots of buttons

Cons: Will not fully work without the hub

Full user opinion
I had no problem conecting to my Dell Inspiron 6000 with built in Bluetooth.

When I installed with the hub connected evertything worked properly. After disconecting the hub you loose some features.

One of the buttons will not work without the hub. You also loose the Mouse properties screen.

It would be nice if everything worked without the hub, but it still works with no wires attached.

I wanted to have a mouse to utilize my bluetooth card, and this does the job.

Works great with 20" iMac G5!
I bought this mouse because I needed a wireless multi-button bluetooth mouse.This mouse works great right out of the box with my Mac.I didn't need to install any software! I love the form factor.The mouse seems to be made specifically for my hand and that gives it a wonderful feel.
The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 is because the mouse is a little heavy and will take some getting use too.Other than that the mouse works as advertised. ... Read more

Asin: B0000CEPDF
Sales Rank: 2892
Subjects:  1. Wheel Mouse (Mice, Wheelmouse, Wheelmice)    2. Keyboard (Keyboards)    3. Mouse (Mice)    4. Wireless Mouse (Mice)   

Lite-On 52x32x52 Internal CD-RW Drive
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Electronics
-- our price: $60.99
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Features

• Smart-Burn technology automatically sets optimal burning speed
• 52x write/ 32x rewrite/ 52x read
• ATAPI/EIDE interface
• 80 ms typical access time
• 2MB cache prevents Buffer Under Run error

Reviews (11)

No Sales Receipt with Order
I received this drive from Circuit City and there was no sales receipt with the order. I notified Circuit City that I would like a sales receipt in case I needed warranty service. Needless to say I never received it.

Hasta la vista Circuit City--I'll shop elsewhere from now on.

Lite-On Is Write-On!!
After my Yamaha EZ3200 bit the dust after a year (run don't walk away from any Yamaha cd-writer....they no longer manufactur cd-writers and will not provideany support for them), I needed a quick replacement.Enter this Lite-On CD-RW.Not only is the cost terrific, but it is was a breeze to install.I've been usingthis writer andNero software for about 2 months now. I've just made it through my first 50-pack of cd-rs and have not burned one coaster yet! I would recommend this writer to anyone looking for a effective and inexpensive replacement for their old or burned out cd-writer.
****April 2005 Update....still burning strong!!!****

Must have got a lemon
Bought this unit on newegg.com for a much better price. I had an easy install replacing my old cdrom/dvd drive. I was very pleased for two weeks. I only used the thing about four times. About two weeks after installtion I tried to open the tray and it didn't open. I also have a zip drive on the secondary IDE which was also dead. I took the drive out and put my old cd drive in and everything worked again. I emailed liteon support. Ten days later they responded. They gave all the right steps to reinstall, but this unit is dead. I wouldn't buy this one again. ... Read more

Asin: B0000C454M
Sales Rank: 2267
Subjects:  1. CDROM Drive (CD-ROM Drives)    2. Internal CDRW Drive (CD-RW, CDR-W, CD-R, CDR, Drive,Drives, Compact Disc Recordable, Recordables)   

LG Electronics GSA-4040B4x DVD±RW Drive
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Features

• Internal ATAPI/EIDE DVD±RW drive
• Features 4x write, 2x rewrite, and 12x read speeds for DVD; 16x write, 12x rewrite, and 32x read speeds for CD (maximum)
• 2 MB buffer
• Includes B's Recorder GOLD, B's Clip, B's DVD, DVD-RAM Driver, PowerDVD, and Acrobat Reader software
• Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP

Reviews (9)

Good Reader bad Writer
According to the review on www.tomshardware.com this DVDRW can read old and scratched DVDs and this is absolutely TRUE. But writing skills is amazingly poor. I already exchanged one because smoke was coming out from it. New one damaging during the recording process 40% of DVDs. Nero some times showing funny message. "Focus Tracking Error ...". Validation of recorded disks failing in 99%. It doesn't matter DVD is brand name or generic.

Linux compatible and excellent!
I'm using this drive with Linux (so none of the software issues the other reviews talk about apply anyway) and am very happy with it.cdrecord worked just like with my old burner, and for dvd's growisofs worked without any configuration whatsoever on my part! DVD-RAMs even burn fine even though the man page for growisofs doesn't mention DVD-RAM!

(I'm using kernel 2.4.22 on x86, you may need to load some modules with modconf for your configuration).

Already 'dead'
Last week i updated the driver and it stopped working!I then uninstalled the driver and reinstalled the old driver but it would still not work.Could read discs but would not write at all with "General I/O Error".So i called tech support but there was nobody answering the line.Terrible, terrible. ... Read more

Asin: B0000AQNYP
Sales Rank: 35309
Subjects:  1. CDROM Drive (CD-ROM Drives)    2. Internal CDRW Drive (CD-RW, CDR-W, CD-R, CDR, Drive,Drives, Compact Disc Recordable, Recordables)   

The hard drive's 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations. This drive option supports high-performance enterprise server and workstation applications. ... Read more

Features

• No operating system requirements
• 36.4 GB storage capacity
• 15,000 RPM
• Ultra-160 SCSI interface
• 4 MB buffer size

Asin: B00006B8TL
Subjects:  1. Hard Drives (Drive)    2. Internal    3. IBM   

The hard drive's 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations. This drive option supports high-performance enterprise server and workstation applications. ... Read more

Features

• No operating system requirements
• 36.4 GB storage capacity
• 10,000 RPM
• Ultra-160 SCSI interface
• 8 KB buffer size

Asin: B00006B8VS
Subjects:  1. Hard Drives (Drive)    2. Internal    3. IBM   

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro Internal Sound Card (70SB036000000)
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-- our price: $211.84
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Features

• Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects
• Studio Quality Audigy2 ZS External I/O Hub
• Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio
• THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio
• Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback

Reviews (6)

Great Sound Card, Poor Music File Format
This sound card puts out great sound, much better than Windows Media Player or any other Player I've tried.It has many Audio adjustments so you can have your own sound studio.

The Black Box that comes with it seems like overkill and I think most people do not even need it. This obviously adds to the cost.

This could probably be rated 5 stars except for the Music File Format.I't's poor compared to the Windows Media Player

Hmmm...
It is not up to the expectation of that I have thought about this hardware but i will watch over this slowly.

interference problems
This card looks very fine on paper en sounds also pretty good.
The only problem is that the card is nor working properly in my system.I have four western digital 740 sata disks in my system
this sound card picks up noise when i reading or writing to the disks this is very disturbing. I replaced the card with another
simpler card and everything works oke. ... Read more

Asin: B0000CD0B9
Sales Rank: 6132
Subjects:  1. Sound Card (Cards, Soundcard, Soundcards, Audio)   

Logitech Z680 5.1 Computer Speakers (5-Speaker, Silver)
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Electronics
list price: $399.99
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Editorial Review

The Logitech Z-680 gives you THX-certified theater-quality digital sound. Both optical and coaxial inputs provide for simple connection to nearly any audio appliance, and with the digital SoundTouch control center and the wireless remote, you can sit back, stretch out, and let loose.

The bass pumps through the Z-680’s 188-watt subwoofer. Four 62-watt satellites and a 69-watt center channel provide crystal-clear midrange and highs.

The Z-680 includes built-in Dolby Digital and DTS hardware decoding. Connect the Z-680 directly to a PC sound card, Xbox, PlayStation2, DVD player, satellite receiver, or other Dolby-ready source and get true surround sound. You can also get 5.1 surround sound from a stereo input through the advanced Dolby Pro Logic II system. You can also connect up to four audio sources simultaneously, while accessing each one at the touch of a button. ... Read more

Features

• Feel earth-shaking bass with 505 watts RMS of thunderous power
• Six-speaker system that lets you enjoy true 5.1 digital sound with your movies and games with built-in Dolby Digital and DTS hardware decoding
• Create 5.1 surround sound from stereo music, movies, and games with Dolby Pro Logic II
• Simultaneously connect four audio sources, including PCs, game consoles and DVD or CD players
• Be in total command with the Digital SoundTouch Control Center and wireless remote

Reviews (126)

GREAT SOUND!!!
If your looking for a nice 5.1 surroung sound system for a pc that's not too expensive get this one.SOUNDS FANTASTIC, I have a $3000 home theater system in my living room and this comes VERY close, though maybe not in total volume it still has good surround sound effects. I can turn up the volume full blast without any distortion.Logitech has lesser models out therebut don't settle for less! This is the one! GET IT!

A MUST HAVE
After reading up on a few different models, I've decided to purchase this one.Wow!What a great decision, this system is great, truly unbelievable.I pluged it right into my notebook and it handled my mp3's and the subwoofer was able to handle the bass very well.I was able to plug it into my t.v. as well, (this sytem costed 2 1/2 more than my tv) and finally I am able to hear what the people are saying without having to raise the volume all the way.If I ever needed another set of speakers I wouldn't hesitate to purchase these again, nor would I hesitate to recommend these to someone.If your unsure of the quality and sound, don't be, I think you would be very suprised.Thank you all for the reviews to help me make a great purchase.

!!!!!THIS SET WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!!!!!
AMAZING, there is no other word that i can think for this set. If I could i would give this speaker set a 10 star out of 5. I am a professional sound designer and i wanted good performance on my PC, I never expected this. I never expected the amazing quality that this speaker set has. Digital and THX. Logitech has done a great job with this set. BUY IT, if not this one only get the next step up, Z5500, but there isnt that much differance.
This set is worth twice its retail value, dont believe me, read every other review on here and see if you can find one that dosnt give it a 5 star rating, go on i dare you. ... Read more

Asin: B00007AKDP
Subjects:  1. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    2. Rumble Packs (Paks)    3. Computer 3 (2.1) speaker system    4. Computer 5 (4.1) speaker system    5. Computer 6 (5.1) speaker system    6. Microphone    7. Accessories (Accessory)    8. Video Games    9. Sony Playstation (Play station)   

Sharp LC-37HV4U 37" AQUOS LCD Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV
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Electronics
list price: $6,499.99 -- our price: Too Low To Display
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Editorial Review

Do it with quality, do it in style. Make the move to widescreen, flat-panel elegance with Sharp's 37-inch, HDTV- and PC-compatible LC-37HV4U Advanced Super View LCD television. Part of Sharp's stylish AQUOS line, the 1,366 x 768-resolution LC-37HV4U offers a 16:9 aspect ratio to match favorite movies and high-definition resolution up to 720p (progressive-scan).

Sharp's flat-panels are a fraction of the width of traditional CRT TVs.

At a mere three inches deep,the set is perfect for wall mounting, though it comes with a table stand for desktop positioning. The set also includes detachable speakers with 10 watts per channel audio power.

Sharp's ASV panel offers exceptionally wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, so you can watch TV from anywhere in the room.

The Advanced Super View screen offers exceptionally wide (170- by 170-degree) viewing angles and an extraordinary contrast ratio of 800:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (430 cd/m2) ensures wide dynamic range for vivid colors, great depth, and realism. You can place it anywhere--near windows, doors, or other light sources--and its picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, the backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for manyyears. A built-in 181-channel tuner lets you plug your cable TV right into the LC-37HV4U and start watching.

AQUOS TVs strive for a high level of energy efficiency.

AQUOS LCD TVs are Energy Star compliant devices, and consume up to 60% less power than CRT systems and about half as much power as comparable plasma TVs.

Being too thin to house its many connections (two high-definition component-video inputs, four each S-video and composite-video, and an XGA-resolution PC input), the LC-37HV4U comes with a stand-alone AVC System--a set-top box that houses all terminals, minimizes clutter, and preserves the panel's austere look. (For greater placement flexibility, Sharp makes an optional 30-foot extension cable for this device.)

What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, AVC system (set-top box with all terminals), table stand, and a user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Wide viewing angles (170 degrees horizontal/vertical) and high brightness (430 cd/m2) allow placement near windows
• Detachable speakers, 10 watts per channel
• 37-inch LCD widescreen TV with 1,366 x 768 resolution; 46.6 x 27.4 x 12 inches (W x H x D)
• 2 built-in cable TV tuners and XGA PC input, 2 HD component-video inputs
• Ultra-high 800:1 contrast radio

Reviews (16)

CAUTION!!!
Sorry, I only used the 1 star rating to get attention - I am
sure it is a great TV. I actually wanted to buy one and made the mistake to look at the cheap ones offered through marketplace.
PLEASE, don't make my mistake. The TV's offered for under 1,000$
are scams....you won't be able to buy them through amazon.com
directly, but will be asked to contact the seller, who then
will ask you to pay via 'Western Union" or using "Square Trade
amazon" or some escrow service....the web pages will look very
convincing but it's all fake!
You will never get a TV!!!, but you will be out of your money.

Use 2 Cable Boxes HD AND NTSC for best results
I am responding to the question from James Tepper
Sharp LC-37HV4U, April 4, 2004
Reviewer:James Tepper (Boonton Township, NJ United States)

Those of you that have purchased a HDTV, regardless of whether a Plasma or a LCD should strongly consider using 2 cable boxes.The first, a regular definition cable box for low def signals (also known as NTSC - broadcast for 95% of all channels) and another HDTV box for the HDTV signals (A.K.A. ATSC).

The difference is very very significant.The problem with viewing a regular definition signal through a HDTV cable box is that the HDTV cable box "up converts" the regular TV signal to a high definition signal.This up covert is being done by a very cheap $200 box, not a high end video processor (AKA "scaler" or Faroudja, etc. which costs at least $5,000).

Low definition signals look very good on your HDTV set through a standard defination box (AKA NTSC).High Def looks extraordinary.

I rented a second box through Cablevision for an extra $5 per month.It's well worth it.The Sony box is the best for low definition.For high def, they only offer the Scientific Atlanta 7200HD which works fine.

PC Mag's 5-star "editor's choice"
PC Mag ranked this 37" LCD TV an "editor's choice."Their profesional reviewers liked the excellent image quality, the solid build, the styling, the generous number of inputs, and the ease of use.They also gave it 5 stars.

I've spent way too many hours staring at this screen at my local Best Buy, where it's selling for $1000 more than here on Amazon.The 37" size just looks so much BIGGER than my 30" LCD at home.When you watch sports on ESPN, you can see not only the sweat beads, but the reflections in the beads.The 37" size is best when you are 8-10 feet away from the screen.I highly recommend getting an HDI-capable DVD player, too, if you watch a lot of DVDs.(Recommended: Denon DVD-1910 for $250.)The Denon can significantly improve DVD image quality when you use the all-digital DVI connection between the the DVD player and the screen.

Sharp's Aquos line represents the best in LCD TV technology and the company's coming out with better panels as well as larger panels -- a 63" just came out in Japan.Their jaw-dropping image quality and styling make you the envy of your block (unless you live on Sunset Blvd. or next to Bill Gates). ... Read more

Asin: B00009MDBY
Subjects:  1. hd television, high definition    2. enroute    3. liquid crystal, flat, panel, lc-37, lc-37hv    4. lc37hv, lc37-hv4u, hd, ready, hdtv   

Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar Flight Control System
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $299.99
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Editorial Review

The most realistic flight simulation controller is here: the HOTAS Cougar, lifelike in design, lifelike in performance. This is truly "Hands on Throttle and Stick" gameplay. Based on the actual controller found in F-16 fighter aircraft, the HOTAS transports you to the furthest reaches of flight-simulation technology.From the second you grab hold of both the stick and the throttle, you notice the difference. All metal, black, and ready for business--that is the HOTAS. This controller offers up to 28 programmable buttons, multiple programmable hat switches, and adjustable resistance for the throttle, afterburner, and idle detent. These are just a few of the many features of this revolutionary stick and throttle combo. Without question, the HOTAS Cougar is the controller for true flight enthusiasts. ... Read more

Features

• Full speed USB connection delivering responses 8x faster than classical USB plugs -16k of internal memory for quick access to programming files.
• Replica US. Air Force F-16 block 52 controller (Stick and Throttle) - Full metal casing including base, handle, and buttons -28 programmable buttons - 5 to 10 axes - For PC
• Adjustable resistance for throttle, afterburner, and idle detent - Easy to use Foxy programming software with pre-programmed functions -
• The ultimate in flight sim control, Thrustmaster is renowned for it's flight sim gear. One outing with the HOTAS Cougar and you'll realize why.
• This all-metal replica of an actual F-16 controller puts you in the cockpit and lets you take absolute control of your fighter's movements and actions. This stick and throttle goes far beyond reality.

Reviews (21)

Immediate Bad POT
Feels great but I too have been burned with a bad POT. If this was a car it would be recalled immediately ! Too bad they did not go to extreme measures to ensure a quality product. Looks feels great. Currently just a nice looking conversation piece.

Still waiting on my replacement POT.........

Works Great for a few months....then croaks!!!
This is truly an impressive joystick/throttle combination. I was overjoyed when I got this as a gift. It worked great for the first few months of use. Unfortunately, the system fell into disrepair, mainly because of poor quality pots. This is a common problem with these units. After spending an entire day taking apart the throttle and cleaning the pots with jewelers glases, reinstalling the firmware and finally giving up, I am looking for a replacement. It REALLY BUGS ME to see what was spent on this item and see how shabbily it was constructed. LET THE BUYER BEWARE !!!

Hardware problems ruin Hotas Cougar.
I always loved Thrustmaster products but the Hotas Cougar is a dud. Far too many of the units have hardware problems. Mine has a problem that every few minutes causes the computer to think that it is not attached to the computer. It loses calibration when it does this. After a lot of effort I got the company to accept a return on it, but they sent it back saying it was fine. I have bought the CH products controllers and have had absolutely no problems. They are the way to go. ... Read more

Asin: B000062SSB
Subjects:  1. Game Controllers (Controller, Joystick, Joysticks)    2. Game Controllers (Controller, Gamepad, Gamepads, Game Pad, Pads)   

Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals
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Electronics
list price: $69.99 -- our price: $53.99
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Editorial Review

With Logitech's WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals, you can experience what really happens on the racetrack. The force-feedback steering wheel lets you feel the road, bumps, walls, and crashes. The custom-designed wheel shape includes rubber handgrips for comfort and precise steering control. Two wheel-mounted gear shifters allow for quick gear changes while staying in control. Four programmable buttons provide easy control of car functions and view changes. The space-saving console design takes up minimal room on your desktop and holds the wheel tight and secure with a dual clamping. The WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel includes realistic gas and brake pedals mounted on a weighted base and a nonslip, textured floorboard to provide your feet with better traction and to prevent slippage. The WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel requires a USB connection and works on the PC platform. ... Read more

Features

• USB port connection provides easy plug-and-play installation
• Rubber handgrips for comfort and precise control
• Gas and brake pedals for a realistic driving experience
• 4 programmable buttons for quick and easy control of horn, lights, view changes
• 2 wheel-mounted gear shifters

Reviews (23)

Get it!
I ordered the Logitech Wingman Formula Force GP w/ foot pedals on a late Sunday afternoon, using the super saver free shipping. I believe Amazon reports that the free shipping takes 7 - 9 days to be delivered? Tuesday afternoon at 4pm, almost exactly 48 hours later, the wheel was at my house! It arrived in a brand new, excellent, unscathed condition.

I took the wheel out and mounted it to the lip of my computer desk using the two screw down plastic clamps provided underneath the wheel. I thought the clamps looked flimsy, and would probably break easily! However, I have been playing for days now and the wheel is completely stable and does not move nor suffer from "plastic flex"! Just make sure you do _not_ overtighten them when you screw them down! Just get them secure, they WILL hold if you do it properly. I find the wheel to be the perfect size for my desk, I can keep it attached and use my keyboard and mouse without any problems at all.

Next, I positioned the foot pedals on the floor. My desk has a bottom board, and I put the foot pedals up against it so they won't slide. They have a jack similar to a telephone, and it plugs directly into the righthand side of the wheel. The A/C adapter plugs in next to the phone-jack type port for the pedals, and is very lightweight!

Then, I started up my computer and installed the software. You put the disk in, and it comes up with a menu that lets you install it. If you already have another Logitech device, such as a Wingman joystick, then you don't need to install the software! It uses the same stuff! Once the software is installed, you simply plug the USB connector into your computer, and POOF! The system will immediately make any changes it has to, and you can start using your wheel! I would strongly suggest a calibration before use.

The wheel and pedals are very durable, and work flawlessly. The paddle shifters are easy to reach and use! I find the best game to use this wheel with is Need for Speed: Underground. They make a great combo.

It takes a slight breaking in period to get used to using a wheel. While it makes the game very realistic, remember that it is still up to the game programmers to provide good game physics for using it! I've also played with a Microsoft Force Feedback wheel at a friend's house, and I like this Logitech a lot better!

Microsoft Wheel is better
This wheel is perfectly centered, until you plug in the usb. Then it goes off center by almost 45 degrees. It has a grinding feel like it needs to be oiled. It also sqeaks when turning. Driving with the wheel off center makes it harder to reach the buutons. Go Microsoft.

Little too jerky
Overall a good buy for the money. Wheel is very jerky and too sensitive in Nascar racing and Indy Car racing. Turning on Steering assist in Nascar racing smooths things out but some online leagues don't allow this. Pedals are OK. Spaced very well. Brake pedal feels very sensitive. ... Read more

Asin: B00004VUFG
Subjects:  1. Game Controllers (Controller, Gamepad, Gamepads, Game Pad, Pads)    2. Game Controllers (Controller, Steering Wheel, Wheels)   

Logitech WingMan Cordless Rumblepad 2.4 GHz (USB)
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Electronics
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $37.04
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Feel the action wherever you play--with no cords and no hassles. Logitech's 2.4 GHz radio frequency technology, similar to that found in today's cordless phones, gives you the freedom to twist, turn, and move around without being tethered to your computer. Plus, it delivers realistic vibration feedback effects and all the control options you could possibly want, adding up to an unbeatable gaming experience.

The WingMan Cordless RumblePad is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, with an available USB port. ... Read more

Features

• 50+ hours of game play with 4 AA batteries (included)
• Have complete freedom of movement during gaming with cordless technology
• Feel every explosion, collision, and recoil with two independent vibration feedback motors
• Get all the control you need: dual analog mini-sticks, eight-way D-pad, 11 programmable buttons, and a slide throttle
• Play in the same room with up to seven friends with no radio interference

Reviews (25)

Flawed, but probably closest to perfect out there
The Logitech Cordless Wingman rumblepad is quite the gamepad.And, I love it.It's not perfect, but it is very close.
Sure, the pad is heavy, and some people might find it a bit large, but that doesn't get in the way.The programming software i very simple, well thought out and intuitive.You can tell the designers actually used it.The pad has plenty of buttons, all of the programmable.I get heavy MAME use out of it, and it works wonderfully.With a little thought and cleverness, you can play dual stick games as well as paddle games (thanks to the throttle slider).It's not as good as one of those custom jostick setups, but it gets the job done.
The only other drawback is that it requires four AA batteries.That means replacing 4 AA batteries, which could get expensive.I've had mine for a couple months and have not had to replace them, though.Which speaks well of the auto-shutoff design.It's not perfect, but I can really appreciate the enginerring forethought put into this product.

I love my wingman!
I love this thing. It plays better than any corded pad I own.

Pros:
Dual analog, rumble capabilities, and a digital pad.
Triggers. Four of them. Excellent range and it's as responsive as a corded pad.

Cons:
Batteries. You need four of them (AA) I work around that by using rechargebles.

It's heavy.

Before trashing this thing due to compatability problems, go to logitec's website and get the newer drivers. They fixed any problems I had with my wingman.

Neat concept. Poor Execution.
The Logitech Cordless Rumblepad is a neat concept, but it sadly, hardly delivers.

The buttons and sticks do have a nice feel to them, and are quite responsive, but the problem lies in the design itself.

First and foremost, would be the shape and weight. Being cordless, it requires quite a number of AA batteries. No one wants to play video games using an ungainly controller that weighs sixty-four pounds.

As another reviewer noted, this pad is notorious for calibration problems. Soon after I recieved it, my left analog stick failed. Normally I wouldn't care, as I don't use them, but now it's always sending X+/- to the PC, causing anything I play to go crazy.

This is also a dual mode controller, with the D-Pad configured to also act as a hat control. Normally this wouldn't pose a problem, unless you're intending to play MAME or other emulator ROMs on this controller. It's not an 8-way Directional pad. You'll find that your common "Forward, Down, Down-Forward, Button" movements in fighting games are quite hard to execute.

All in all, I'd say pass this one up, even if the size and weight issues aren't... uh. issues.. for ya. ... Read more

Asin: B00005USQA
Subjects:  1. Game Controllers (Controller, Gamepad, Gamepads, Game Pad, Pads)   

MPE-MD11 Mid Tower Case
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Electronics

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Features

• 90 day warranty
• Mid Tower Case - ATX
• 11 Drive bays. External: 4 x 5.25"; 2 x 3.5". Internal: 5 x 3.5"
• Dimensions: 19" x 8" x 17", 2 x 80mm Extra Cooling Fans Included
• Power supply not included

Reviews (1)

Noblesse...
This case is manufactured/distributed by Nikao and Ahanix, and goes by the brand name "Noblesse". Nikao offers this color while Ahanix has a white and charcoal version. Do yourself a favor, do a search for Nikao Noblesse or Ahanix Noblesse on the web and look around for the best price.

All in all this case is excellent, great construction, sturdy, 4 80mm blowholes (2 front, 2 back) airflow is decent. A bit heavy if your going to lug this thing around. The blue mirror finish on the front looks very nice. It has a lot of drive bays and includes a "stealthed" 5 1/4" bay at the very bottom.

All in all, a very cool looking case.

Have fun! =) ... Read more

Asin: B0000668GP
Sales Rank: 99354
Subjects:  1. Computer Cases (Case)