Night Owl Compact Night Vision Binocular
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Electronics
list price: $700.00
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Night Owl's compact binoculars are ideal for individuals who intend tooperate them for extended periods of time. Take them boating, fishing, or usethem for navigation and long-term surveillance and security. They offer high- performance 30,000x light amplification with a fully integrated illuminator. With 4x image magnification, you'll be able to view all the details of yournight scenes. These Night Owl binoculars provide high quality optics in alightweight and compact package. ... Read more

Features

• Perfect for recreational or surveillance use
• High-performance 30,000x light amplification
• Powerful 4x image magnification
• High-quality optics
• Lightweight and compact

Reviews (2)

Useless product
I do not know if the binoculars I received were faulty, but this Russian made product has such poor performance that it doesn't serve any purpose. These binoculars cannot be properly focussed and the clarity is nonexistant.

A great pair of night vision binoculars.
Night Owl has created a quality pair of binoculars for a decent price.I was expecting much less from a pair of binoculars of this price, instead, i was pleasntly surprized by the night vision capabilities, as well as the field of view for these glasses.Overall a good buy. ... Read more

Asin: B00004THMX
Subjects:  1. NightOwl    2. binocular    3. night vision scope nite    4. Night Vision    5. Binoculars (Binocular)    6. Camouflage    7. Scope (Scopes)   

Canon PowerShot S100 2MP Digital ELPH Camera Kit w/ 2x Optical Zoom
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Electronics
list price: $499.99
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Canon's latest crowning achievement, the PowerShot S100, packs a high-quality digital camera into the tiny, elegant body of Canon's Digital Elph series. With this item, Canon becomes the first to produce such a small digital camera with high resolution. The super-popular Elph APS cameras were favored because users could slip them into shirt pockets and take them anywhere. Now the digital camera has truly come of age with this ultraportable model.

The PowerShot S100 uses the same durable stainless-steel case as the traditional Elph series cameras. It offers 2-megapixel resolution for high-quality photos and prints up to 8 by 10 inches. Canon provides the PowerShot S100 with a high-resolution, low-distortion, all-glass aspherical 2x zoom lens (and a 4x digital zoom as well). The 1.5-inch LCD monitor displays most camera settings with easy-to-understand icons and minimal text. The PowerShot S100 features a 0.37-inch CCD that creates full color or black-and-white images up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (it also offers a 640 x 480 pixel image size). The built-in flash uses a light guide and does not need a fresnel lens or a large reflector, making the camera even more compact.

The PowerShot S100 stores images on an 8 MB CompactFlash card. Adobe PhotoDeluxe and PhotoStitch control image management, editing, compositing, and printing, while ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser produce self-running screen slide shows, automatic e-mail preparation, and auto layout. The camera uses a high-speed plug-and-play USB interface, plus it has NTSC-out so you can view your photos on your TV. It's fully compatible with both Mac and PC platforms. ... Read more

Features

• Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 12 images at default resolution
• Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery included
• 2.1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints
• 2x optical plus 4x digital zoom lens with autofocus

Reviews (221)

Digital Camera that thinks it's a tank!
I bought this camera when i was a sophmore in college.And now, 2 years out of college, a handfull of beautiful days, a half-dozen life changing moments, and umpteen vacations later it's still goes with me everywhere and snaps photographs.all the sticker labels on it have since been knocked off but it doesn't matter because i know what they all do.This puppy is built to last.When I eventually pass this one down in the family and buy a new one, I'll be getting another canon for sure.

If you're looking for a high-value digital camera that thinks it's a tank, get the Canon s100.

One of the better *compact* cameras for beginners
I bought this camera for the same reason many of you are considering it, or have already bought it--it's size.It is amazingly small, it's hard to believe all that has been packed into this camera.I take it with me everywhere,literally, it is so small that I am able to keep it in my pocket, and I don't have to fear that it will get ruined in my pocket because it is so durable. There is also a small covering for the lens, so you need not worry that the lens will get scratched.
The picture quality surprised me, when I first saw this camera I saw how small it was an instantly assumed that the picture quality would not be good--but I was wrong!The picture quality of this camera is outstanding (taking its' size and price into consideration).

However, I do have a few things to complain about...

First off, the battery.This camera uses a lithium battery, I find lithium batteries to be highly inconvenient; because what if you are on vacation, where the nearest place to buy batteries is just a gas station--there is no way that you are going to find lithium batteries there.Not only is it inconvenient, but also the battery life span is short.The longest I've had it work was about 1 hour and 45 minutes.This isn't uncommon in cameras, though, just as long as you bring your charger and spare batteries, you should be fine.

Another problem I had with this camera was the zoom function.Such a small zoom length that you would think that the zoom would be silent since it hardly zooms in...wrong!Very wrong.The zoom function on this camera is so loud that sometimes you will be unable to use it if you find yourself in a situation where you must be quiet.Even just turning the camera on will move the lens a little, resulting in a noisy start-up.

The flash is very weak.Really dissapointing. If you are inside, you can't be any farther away then 10 feet in a lit room.

The last problem I found with this camera was the macro function.The auto-focus on the camera seems to have trouble focusing on the subject.To make matters work, there is no manual override to overcome this problem.The focus is great, though, if you are not taking a macro shot.

These are all the flaws I found in the camera, it's not my first choice in cameras, I have come across many other beginner cameras that I prefer over this camera, but the thing you have to keep in mind about this camera is the size.If you are just looking for something to keep with you at all times, then this is a great camera choice.

Very handy second camera
I've had this camera for three years.I bought it new, when it was cutting edge and very expensive.I put a 128MB CF card in it.

First, I have to say that I have NEVER had the slightest problem with this camera or the software.I've probably taken upwards of 5000 pictures with it, it's been all over the country.The software has been installed on Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP and I haven't had any problems with it.The camera is solid, performs well, takes good pictures, and the battery lasts pretty long if you disable the LCD viewfinder. If battery life were that big a deal, one could purchase a second battery and rotate.

All that said, I am a little disappointed with the quality of the pictures from the camera.They are razor sharp, the color balance is perfect, and the focus is great.When taking pictures of people, however, it shows EVERY flaw in the subject's skin.Scratches, oil, freckles are magnified and come out looking horrific.It requires extensive Photoshopping to fix the flaws.Other cameras taking pics of the same subjects turn out looking much better.I'm going to buy another camera to take baby pictures, but I'll keep this as a travel camera. ... Read more

Asin: B00004TS16
Subjects:  1. S 100    2. Digital Camera (Cameras)    3. Photograph (Photography)   

Garmin eMap GPS Receiver (Map Compatible)
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Electronics

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Save yourself the humiliation of having to stop and ask directions on your next lengthy road trip: invest in Garmin's eMap. The eMap GPS receiver will give you fairly accurate mapping information, directions, and even help you manage and track your journeys.

For those unfamiliar with the term, GPS (global positioning system) involves 24 satellites that circle the planet. At any given time, the eMap makes contact with at least three of them to determine everything from speed to location. So, as long as you're motoring around the great outdoors, you'll be in the know.

It features a detailed 120 x 160 pixel display, backlighting for nighttime navigating, and easily navigable controls. With the eMap's simple cursor control, you should be up and running with almost no effort. Considering this unit only weighs 6.7 ounces, it could easily be the best roadside companion on long drives--or local trips if you're that directionally challenged.

If you're going to do some serious pioneering, you're also in for a good deal of choices. You can catalog 500 waypoints, 2,000 log points, and 10 saved tracks. But there is a downside to all this power in the palm of your hand: Garmin supplies you with only basic mappings of major roadways and intersections. If you're looking for city-street maps or more detailed coverage, get the checkbooks ready. Garmin sells optional MapSource CD-ROMs that will provide enormous amounts of map data, showing streets, alleys, and even restaurants. A series of different Map CD-ROMs are available and cost, on average, about $170. When all is said and done, with hidden costs, you can expect to spend upwards of $350 to get everything you'd need out of the eMap. --Dave Thomas

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Lightweight
• Large, crisp display
• Room for extra memory cartridges
• Map data fed by satellite good for North America and parts of Europe

Cons:

• Detailed maps are expensive
• Batteries last only about 10 to 12 hours

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Features

• Large, backlit display for nighttime navigation
• Tracks current and average speed, location, and distance
• Automatic track log lets you retrace your path in both directions
• Includes maps covering major American roadways

Reviews (29)

Fantastic System with tons of available accessories
I've owned this unit for a couple of months now.I didn't want to write a review without having used it.It works GREAT.There are some issues, but they are readilly worked around.

First issue is price.For the base unit, the price is quite reasonable.However, as another reviewer mentioned, in order to really make it work right, you really do need some accessories.Garmin accessories surely seem over priced.In order to use this on the road, I purchased a Dash-Mount, and a power cable/pc serial cable.I picked up both of these for less than 40.00 through aftermarket suppliers.

It didn't take me long to realize that I needed some extra software to download more detailed maps to the GPS base unit.MetroGuide from Mapsource is available through aftermarket distributors for under 75.00.It's somewhat tedious to download the individual regions, but well worth the effort.Additionally, with the PC cable, it interacts seamlessly with my laptop running either Metro Guide or Microsoft Streets and Trips (under 40.00).Of course streets and trips does not download to the GPS, but the GPS will plot its position in S&T, so if you can use the laptop, it works fine.

Off road/camping is a different issue.I already own most of the paper maps for where I plan on going, and the GPS grids make it impossible to get lost.This doesn't even take into account the way it interacts with USAPHOTOMAPS (usaphotomaps.com).This receiver will plot my position using aerial photography available free and online.

This is a great unit, with a readilly accessible manual from GARMIN, scads of available accessories through after-market dealers (gilsson.com), integration with software from Mapsource, Microsoft, USA photmaps, etc.A great unit that does everything I could ask for.

The GPS money pit
I've been using this unit for a few weeks now and it never fails to amaze me with it's capabilities even if the learning curve for it is a bit steep (an instructional video is available for an additional charge).I'm sure there are features I'll never use due to its complexity.

The problem I have is that it comes with nothing.If you want to actually be able to use the unit, you've got to go back to Garmin and buy additional accessories and guess what, ... their all proprietary so they can and do charge whatever they feel like.Things like the computer/power adapter and a memory card should have been included for the price they're asking for the unit.The memory sticks... and the USB adapterare outrageously priced.Yeah, that's right, the computer/power adapter isn't even USB, you have to buy both or your stuck with the glacial speed of serial.To further illustrate, to replace the little piece of plastic that covers the batteries, it'll cost you nearly $7!

Basically, they put a pretty good little GPS on the market as bait to lock you into their brand and sell, at ridiculous prices, accessories that should have come with it anyways.I would give the unit by itself 4 stars but for Garmin's complete lack of integrity.

Off the beaten track--with confidence!
Late this summer, I was driving a rented minivan from Mendocino, CA, south to the Bay area. It's about 180 miles. I was with three other adults and three children. Instead of taking the recommended RT 128 southeast to RT 101 and south to the Bay area, we decided to take a "shorter" route, due east on Lake Road to RT 20 to RT 101, then south. Well, the road we chose went through deep redwood forests. More often then not, we could not see the sky. There were times when the road was no longer paved, at times rutted. It was so narrow that for most of the way it would have been impossible for two vehicles to pass (fortunately, no vehicles came our way). The road often snaked around tree trunks as large as 10 feet in diameter.

This road was on both our AAA map and GPS (I had preloaded the corresponding map onto my 64mb data card from the MetroGuide CD). The going was very slow, and our "shorter" route soon became the "longer" route. We were too far along to turn around. My wife, seated in the back held the portable phone ready to call for assistance. I asked all to wait, to put her trust in the GPS. After another half hour, we came to a three-road junction--all narrow and un-maintained. One of the roads was not on the AAA map. Intuitively, it looked like the least likely road. But the GPS indicated this road would take us to the RT 20. We took it, and before you knew it, arrived at the conventional RT 20. The GPS saved the day.

One of the greatest attributes of a GPS is that it allows you to explore, to go where you normally would not, and discover new vistas. Obviously, my eMap proved that.

Besides this general function, there are several specific features I like about the eMap. These include its portability and its ergonomic design. The eMap has a relatively large display (which can be backlit) and it is light, just over 6 oz. When walking with this unit in a town or on a trail, I appreciate being able to hold and control the unit with one hand while always having the display in view. This is a result of the control buttons being below the screen.

The eMap is compatible with Garmin's downloadable MapSource CDs. These include U.S. Roads and Recreation, WorldMap, U.S. Topo, and MetroGuide U.S.A. With the MapGuide U.S.A. CD, the eMap can look up addresses and telephone numbers for nearby services and points of interest. I like being able find a particular restaurant or street address by entering it under the find feature, then tracking it. An arrow will point in the right direction and distance will be displayed.

There are many available accessories, several which I recommend. I needed a larger data card. The unit comes with an 8mb card which will give you one region. This is okay if you will be using it in a limited radius. If you go elsewhere, you'll need to load new data using a serial cable (another accessory). It is time consuming, which may suggest your getting another accessory, the Garmin's USB data programmer. I have a 64mb card which captures from Massachusetts to Maryland (8 regions). Using the serial cable took over two hours to load the data. Using the programmer took about four minutes.

I definitely recommend this unit. Its portability, versatility, its adjustable detail, and its accuracy give you the confidence to venture places without getting lost. One suggestion though--don't give up the paper map. Use it to provide the fuller perspective a portable GPS lacks. ... Read more

Asin: B00003OPEU
Subjects:  1. Global Positioning Systems (System)    2. Emap   

Best of Bond...James Bond
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Audio CD (19 October, 1999)
list price: $17.98
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Editorial Review

James Bond themes tend to be just as memorable as their movie counterparts and, to a certain extent, just as time sensitive. While many fans can remember the Monty Norman Orchestra's steamy Dr. No theme or Shirley Bassey's "Goldfinger," how many of us remember Rita Coolidge's dated "All Time High" from Octopussy or A-Ha's theme from The Living Daylights? Yes, just as we all have our favorite Bonds, we all have our favorite eras of Bond movie music. But surprisingly, whether they're New Wave, soul, or just Euro-pop inspired, most are still worth hearing. There are some real gems on this compilation: On Her Majesty's Secret Service's "We Have All the Time in the World" by Louis Armstrong, the Thunderball theme sung by Tom Jones, and the spunky theme to The Man With the Golden Gun by Lulu. Just overlook those sporadic lean years and you have a pretty stiff soundtrack cocktail here. --Jason Verlinde ... Read more

Features

• Soundtrack

Reviews (57)

An icon of the modern times!
James Bond is still , one of the most representative icons of our post industrial world . He represents an icon , a modern mythical figure .
The soundtracks in the most of those films became fundamentalpart of the irresistible charm of 007 as well for us to admire the supreme Goddess as well as the female audience who found in every generation the ideal type .
This is an admirable compilationwho goes from Goldfinger Shirley Bassey until Tomorrow never dies with the talented singer Sheryl Crow .
The best song in the CD? It depends from you . To me Nobody does it better is the jewel of the crown , but nevertheless From Russia with love is a nostalgic piece , the saddest is We have all the time in the world with the unforgettable Satchmo in one of his last recordings .
You only live twice threw to Nancy Sinatra to the stardom after being recorded Something stupid a song for two voices with her father .
The man with the golden arm with Lulu is an excelent theme . She was the same lovely girl that won with To sir with love . Paul Mac Cartney and the Wings with Live and let die . But there are themes for every special taste , all of them sealed with the unmistakeable rapport and touch of class who James Bond signifies .

This is the best of Bond... James Bond
This disk contains all the Bond themes until Tomorrow Never Dies. The best songs are the latest, but some of the old ones are good too. It's just that the newest songs that are The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day aren't on this disk.

WHO COULDN'T LOVE THIS CD?????????
Any CD that has Shirley Bassey singing "Goldfinger", Carly Simon singing "Nobody Does it Better", and Tina Turner singing "GoldenEye" is worth listening to.We have all of the great James Bond themes, and every one is perfect in its own way.From "A View to a Kill" to "Live and let Die" to "You only live Twice" to "The Man with the Golden Gun", this CD is nothing but a collection of wonderful Bond hits.

* * * * out of * * * *!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00001YVFB
Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Dance-Pop    3. Film Music    4. Pop    5. Pop/Rock    6. Soft Rock    7. Soundtracks & Film Scores    8. Spy Music   

Ectaco Universal Translator 10-Language Translation System
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Electronics
list price: $99.99
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Features

• Electronic dictionary containing the 10 most popular languages, including English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian
• Can translate from any language to any language included on system
• Features a situational dictionary, an Internet dictionary, an Internet reference guide, and a phrase book
• Includes organizer with e-mail and telephone directory
• Comes with CD-ROM loaded with a collection of the largest Language Teacher electronic dictionaries

Reviews (7)

not well built
Craptastic!
The first one I received was DOA.
The second one died after using it for only a few hours.I tried the reset feature repeatedly - no luck.Replaced the batteries - no good.
The software isn't too bad.It's 4 million word vocabulary doesn't seem to include conjugated verbs.

What 5 other languages does it translate????
How can I buy a translator if I do not know all of the languages they do.If I want more than what is advertised how can I tell this product is what I want without knowing all languages????

Calculator- 10 languages Traveltranslator
First of all I have never thought such a small and light device could INSTANTLY translate into 10 languages! I have traveled all over Europe (15 countries) with it. I often found very useful the common travel phrases and words in different languages. If I had taken all the necessary usual dictionaries with me, I would have had to pay for overweight ;)It is much more comfortable than traditional phrase-books- no pages to turn.
And I am really satisfied with it- for such a low price - it isreally worth it. ... Read more

Asin: B00004WMVW
Sales Rank: 49654
Subjects:  1. Electronic Foreign Language Dictionaries (Translators)   

Perfect Dark
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Game Cartridge
list price: $59.99
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Editorial Review

A first-person shooter that mixes spy and sci-fi, PerfectDark is both a thoroughly engrossing one-player experience and ariotously fun multiplayer romp. Easily one of the best games of itsgenre on any video game console, this long-awaited follow-up toGoldenEye 007 is a must-have for Nintendo 64 owners--and a damngood reason to be one if you're not.

The futuristic Perfect Dark casts players as Joanna Dark, asecret agent who becomes embroiled in a sinister conspiracy involvingaliens and an evil corporation. Gameplay is broken down into missions,each with objectives that must be unerringly completed beforeprogressing to the next mission. This is not your typical kill-anything-that-movesgame: putting a bullet in the wrong person, not keeping theright one alive, or perforating a seemingly unimportant inanimate objectcan often result in mission failure.

While Perfect Dark's solo missions play out much like those inGoldenEye 007, the game's fantastic multiplayer options areanother matter entirely. Cooperative and counteroperative simultaneous-playmodes allow for another player to join in on a mission as,respectively, a teammate or the enemy. However, the real fun here is inthe highly customizable Combat Simulator, a one-to-four-playersimultaneous-play mode that features both free-for-alls and team-basedchallenges and can include up to eight Simulants, computer-controlledcombatants of varying behavior.

Although Simulants make for decent adversaries or teammates, you'll wantto grab a friend--and an Expansion Pak, as only 35 percent of the gameis available without one--to fully enjoy Perfect Dark. --JoeHon

Pros:

• One of the best first-person shooters on any video game console
• Outstanding multiplayer game with huge replay value
• Bevy of game options, cheats, and secret features
• Excellent training mode with challenges all of its own

Cons:

• Graphics get ugly when playing with more than two players

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Reviews (395)

Golden eye is a peace of shit

Perfect dark toatly whoops golden eyes ass i mean the graphics are incredible the game its self is toatly awsome like combat simulator mode is way cool .. I highly recomand this game get it today at gamestop. Have fun

The best 64 killing game yet.


This game is so fun i play it everyday .I always do the combat simulator mode and shoot one of the simulants in its penis and and it falls to its knees and crys AWWWOOO YOU B**** and i bust out laughing this game is fun get it today at blockbuster or gamestop for 5.99.

Have fun.

Outstandingly perfect...Almost...
With a game made by the same developers as Goldeneye 007 for N64, it is nearly impossible to go wrong. Perfect Dark does not disappoint. In fact, I am going to go out on a limb and say that Perfect Dark is better than Goldeneye, here is why...

Graphics- 10/10 Goldeneye set the bar when it was released, and Perfect Dark surpasses it, beautifly. Although the graphics are very similar in nature, everything is much clearer and smooth looking. The guns look much more realistic, and the special effects are upgraded. It isn't a dramatic difference, but Goldeneye had graphics far ahead of its time to begin with, and this game still satisfies. In fact it does much more than satisfy.

Sound/Music- 10/10 The music, also, is quite similar to Goldeneye. It has the same unique sound to it, and every track suits the level. The music in Perfect Dark has much more of a techno-esque sound, though. The music in Goldeneye set the mood quite well, and so does Perfect Darks, except now it is much more noticeable and louder. The sound effects are great (especially the reaper), and the guns sound realistic. There are some voice-over moments that are laughable, but that's about it.


Controls- 10/10 The amazing control scheme that made Goldeneye so great has made a flawless return. You use the R button to aim and the control stick to move the cursor around, and it's easier since your screen doesn't always move with the cursor, a flaw that ruined every PS2 shooter for me. I absolutely despise the double control stick aiming scheme used in Halo and Killzone (The games weren't that wonderful to begin with, though, especially Halo, avoid that one at all costs). Anyway, no complaints here either. So far so perfect...

Stroyline/Gameplay- 8/10 If I were to complain about anything, this would have to be it, but only on a minor level. The gameplay is flawless and retains that Goldeneye feeling...but the story...well I wish I could say the same. While definitely not a bad storyline, it isn't at all memorable. Basically, it is the generic " Aliens are attacking and we must destroy their base" ruitine. During the first half of the game the storyline is well- executed, but the horror begins later on. Basically you meet up with a cute little alien named Elvis later on,and discover some interesting things. The first half are spy missions similar to Goldeneye, just more featuristic. But later on, it turns into a Halo-deal, something I wasn't looking forward to. Actually, when I played this game when it first came out, I hated the solo missions, but loved the multiplayer. After playing through the game again, I can say that the solo missions are indeed very fun, but I never found myself getting attached to them or wanting to finish the game on the Perfect Agent difficulty setting. Overall, the solo missions aren't the masterpiece that was Goldeneye, but given the fact that the gameplay is the same as Goldeneye's, it still manages to be fun.

Multiplayer- 100/10 The multiplayer is so good in this game that I decided to give it its own category. Unlike Goldeneye where you had to pick a weapon scheme, this game lets you custon design the weapons selection. Theres a whole array of Sims, too, and you can put up to 8 on at once. The nostalgia of this games multiplayer is just amazing and hard to fathom, very difficult. You can also choose from a whole plethora of Sim types, venge sim, turtle sim (They get a barrier for a long while, but they movem extremely slow, making for hilarious moments.) Difficulty settings for sims are Meat, Easy, Normal, hard, perfect, and dark. Dark sims basically can do maneuvers that humans cannot, kinda like robo-bots or something of that sort. Add 3 friends, yourself, and 8 Sims to the mix, including teams, colors, and a whole array or multiplayer schemes (king of the hill, license to kill etc) and you are setting yourself up for a indefinite blast. I can't even begin to explain how fun this is, you just have to experience it for yourself. I have played Killzone and other new-age shooters and can still say PD surpasses them to extraordinary lengths. Also, lest we forget the challenges. The challenges are extremely fun missions where you have to accomplish a certain deed, and if completed you unlock new stages, weapons, and sims for Multiplayer. You can also play the challenges with up to 3 other people, but the difficulty level goes sky high.

Multiplayer stages- 7/10 I wish Rare would have designed more Goldeneye-esque multiplayer stages. Most of the new stages are rather generic and not very innovative. There are a few great ones (sewers, ravine, and some others whose names I forget), but overall the stages have a rather dull and uninspired look. Don't fear, however, because the Goldeneye favorites are back. Facility (how called faculty or some other odd name) returns as basically a ported but slightly upgraded version of the goldeneye level. Another favorite, Complex is back, and the same can be said about Complex, basically a ported version. Temple also returns, although unfortunately I am not a fan of this multiplayer stage.

Overall- 10/10 Solo missions asside, Perfect Dark is arguably the best first person shooter ever made. The multiplayer is worth it alone, and for a petty 4 or 5 bucks, you cannot pass this game up. ... Read more

Asin: B00002STGL
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    3. N64    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Handspring Visor Platinum (Silver)
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Electronics
list price: $199.99
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Editorial Review

One of Handspring's two new Visors running with the faster 33 MHzMotorola Dragonball VZ processor, the Visor Platinum offers a competitive optionto the Palm V series. Although it doesn't sport a color display like its newsibling, the Visor Prism, the Platinum offers 16 shades of gray, outputtingsharper graphics in games and applications. It also features 8 MB of memory likethe Visor Deluxe, providing plenty of room for storing contacts, notes, and e-mails.

But the Visor Platinum's selling point is its new processor, which performsfaster than other Visors or Palm handhelds (Handspring claims up to a 50 percentincrease in speed). While we didn't put a radar gun to the Platinum, itcertainly felt speedier than the Visor Deluxe--tapping on an application openedit almost instantaneously.

Using a USB cradle, our desktop synchronizations sped along nicely, usuallycompleted in just a few seconds unless we were adding applications.Additionally, since the Platinum uses the Palm OS, most third-party programswritten for Palm handhelds will work for the Platinum.

One difference between the Visor Platinum and the Palm V series that Handspringmost likely won't boast about is its size. Where the sleek Palm V series sportsa depth of only 0.4 inches, the Platinum retains the standard Visor form factorof 0.7 inches.

But when you've got the expandability that the Handspring's Springboard moduleslot offers--allowing you to add a digital camera, a cell phone, a Tiger Woodsgolf game, or an MP3 player--you don't need to quibble over slimness. Also, likeother Visors, the Platinum features a built-in microphone (though you'll need toadd a module, such as a voice recorder or the phone module, to use it).

If you're already a Palm or Handspring user, there may not be enough about thePlatinum to sway you to pick up this new product. But if you're looking for thecutting edge of handheld speed, the Platinum is ready and raring to go. --J.Curtis

Pros:

• Fastest Palm OS processor around
• 8 MB memory
• Expandable using Springboard modules

Cons:

• Thicker than Palm Vx
• Microphone, but no voice recorder built in

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Features

• 50 percent faster than Handspring Visor Deluxe
• 8 MB RAM stores thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, and more
• Features address book, to-do list, memo pad, date book, advanced calculator, and world clock
• Fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS applications
• What's in the box: Visor Platinum, Graphite HotSync cradle, 8 MB RAM, AAA batteries, Graphite snap cover, Leather case

Reviews (77)

Great product...until you try to have it repaired
My Handspring was a trusted resource for the first 9 1/2 months I had it. Last week, it suddenly stopped working. I went to Handspring's site and filled out the return form only to be told it was out of warranty, which wasn't true; I have 2.5 months left on my warranty. I called Customer Service and was told of my options: Call Tech Support with my claim, which charges a flat fee of $20; have it repaired "out of warranty," for $100; or, as Handspring's website suggests,
"Sometimes the cost of repairing an older device is almost as much as purchasing a new one. We welcome you to explore your options: maybe it makes more sense to simply buy a new device of the same type, or even treat yourself to the latest & greatest..."

Thanks, Handspring, I've explored my options--and I'm switching to Sony.

The platinum is GOLD
I bought this after much hesitation that I would "never need a PDA." Well, with the included software, sync-cradle and it's onboard memory, I couldn't live without it.From addresses to 3rd party software, it's my constant companion.
By sync-ing it with my work PC, I have all my emails, spreadsheets,[microsoft and word]documents in one convenient place.
I am also sold on AvantGo, a online site that downloads at sync all the things you ask it to: weather, sports, financials, etc.
Batteries are a [reasonabley priced] but it must know that because it uses them fairly frequently- but not like my GPS.It warns you, but listen to the warning- if you wait too long, your data's gone....until the next sync.
Very efficient on memory but you can always buy more-never had to.
Recommend if you want a black and white, no-frills, fast and convenient PDA that you can customize until the cows come home.

Wonderful, wonderful device except for...
...occasionally bits of memory mysteriously disappears.For example, of my daily mileage tabs for the past six months, November's mileage records have inexplicably vanished, though this month's (December 02) mileage records are intact.This happened to me a while back with September's mileage records, but they inexplicably reappeared a few weeks later!I'm hoping the same will happen to the missing November records...

This is my first PDA, so have no idea if this is just a fact of life with all PDAs or what.

Other than that this PDA is more than enough for my needs, no need to blow $300-500 for some fancy schmancy full-color 400 MHz (same as an old Pentium II desktop!) HP or Sony running Pocket Windows, which is actually not as easy to use as Palm OS. ... Read more

Asin: B00004Y7TC
Subjects:  1. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    2. Handspring Visor (Hand spring handspringvisor)    3. Handheld (Hand Held)   

Motorola T289 AA 2-Way Radio (Purple Haze)
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Editorial Review

Whether you are skateboarding in the park or planning jumps on the slopes, you can communicate with your friends or family with Motorola's TalkAbout 289AA two-way radio. The small, lightweight design makes it easy to carry around. You can even talk while you are moving by using the hands-free voice-activated mode. Keep your friends updated as you speed down the slopes. Even if you are at the top of the mountain, with its 2-mile range you won't miss out on important directions.

When your current channel isn't getting good reception, use enhanced channel scanning to search 14 channels for a better one. The TalkAbout 289AA also offers a volume- and channel-lock button so you don't have to readjust every time you talk. The battery offers life up to 30 hours at 0.5 watts. This model includes a removable carrying holster and user's manual. END ... Read more

Features

• Operates on UHF
• 14 channels and 38 privacy codes
• Voice-activated speakerphone for hands-free operation
• Up to a 2-mile range
• Includes removable carrying holster

Reviews (11)

The best FRS radios I had!!!
When I first bought these at [local store], there were [money], and it included a [money] mail in rebate!I didn't mail in the rebate, because I wanted to test them out, first.The next Friday, my Law Enforcement group had an event that required radios.I just bought these, so I bring them along, not expecting any one to bring enough for the whole group.Well, someone did, and when he saw my radio, he was shocked.First of all, he said that mines' was "top of the line", and it was expensive.I just told him that I bought it from a shopping center, Secondly, his 4 radios costed more than what it would cost me less if Ibought mines' in bulk.So, he just continually commented on my radio, and he got so jealous that he was about to exchange his radios for mine, but to bad for him, the radio I bought just went out of stock.So, I still have the T289 till this day, making it 5 months today, since I bought them.The only problem is that my light doesn't work, and that is getting annoying.But, overall, I love this radio, and I am willing to sell my other pair of radios to get this.:)

Stay in touch...the cheap way
I bought 2 of these units, with 4 more backordered.This has been a great unit for staying in contact while shopping, hiking, driving, etc.The kids love it, and the belt attachment makes it easy to hook on a handbag strap, belt, etc.
The difficulty I have with it is with the VOX mode.You have to make a sound before it activates.If you don't, you lose the first few words before it kicks in.
I have the nicad, rechargeable unit.I like it because it saves on battery purchases.
All in all, I would recommend this unit.

Slim and sleek
I love these little radios. We tested them in the car (one stayed in a wooded park while the other drove around town). Estimated 3 miles before we hit even the smallest amount of static. The only thing I would recommend is a handsfree headset so you can ride bikes, etc without having to hold anything. I read the other reviews before buying mine and they had a great influence. All are true except the pesky annoyance everyone talks about with the "push to talk" button. I personally can't find anything wrong with it. I just hold it differently. The microphone where you talk into is NOT located directly below the button, but off to the side, almost on the edge of the radio. The only weight of these little buggers is from the three AA. Basically, put three AA batteries in your hand and that is a simulation of what these radios feel like. I can't wait to try them skiing and hiking. We have played like kids on them for over a week now and haven't gotten tired of them. I would buy them all over again if I had to. Definately worth buying- don't look any where else (believe me I looked and looked) ... Read more

Asin: B00004THXY
Subjects:  1. talk about    2. two way    3. 2-Way Radio (Two way, 2Way, 2 way, Walky Talky, Walkie Talkie)    4. Family Radio Service (FRS)