Editorial Review

An ideal workout companion, Polar's B3 wireless heart rate monitor will guide you through your aerobic training program with accuracy while challenging you to the next level. Featuring a Zone Pointer, this heart rate monitor watch provides a visual display which allows you to track your heart rate when you are within your target zone. The B3 also allows you to manually set target zones and it will beep to let you when you are not in your zone. Fitness bullets display every 10 minutes you exercise within your target zone while an exercise timer tracks your total exercise time (which will be stored in a file on the monitor). This feature allows you to view your previous workout information to help establish goals for your next workout and entire program.Read more

Features

• Large display and water resistant up to 30 meters
• Wireless heart rate monitor is EKG accurate within +1 beats per minute or 1%, automatic/adjustable heart rate limits, and visual and audible alarm in target zones
• Storage file includes exercise time, target heart rate zone limits, time in target zone, and average heart rate of total exercise
• Two-year warranty
• Heart rate monitor watch also features time of day with an alarm and date/weekday indicator

Reviews (6)

This is real nice
I had originally ordered the Mio heart rate monitor . There were just too many problems with that . I have 10 stents in my heart and a defibrillator/pacemaker . I was concerned that the magnet in the Polar chestband might interfere with all the metal that was recently placed in my body . I contacted my doctors ,the manufacturer of my defibrillator ,and Polar . I do not wear the strap as indicated but wear it on my side opposite my heart and implant . It works just fine .I can set my own target zone according to my doctors , and when I am out of the zone the watch lets me know , usually I am too high and then know to slow it down . I have compared the readings of this monitor with taking my pulse the old fashioned way and it is accurate . Nice piece of equipment .You won't go wrong with this company .

After 3 years....
This was a gift after I had a heart attack just after my 43rd birthday.I use it daily at the gym and while I walk at home.It is an indispensible tool for me.Even after all this time, it remains working well.
Great product
I first learned about this heart monitor at my gym and had to have one. The manufacturer sells it for twice the price Amazon sells it for. Great price and a neat heart monitor. If you own a high end treadmill or elliptical they will pick up the heart rate from the Polar B3 and display it for you. Super. ... Read more

Features

• See your friends and family with crisp VGA images
• Add live video to your favorite instant messenger
• Speak and be heard with the integrated microphone
• Take 1.3 megapixel still pictures with the integrated snapshot button
• Attach to any notebook with the adjustable clip

Reviews (39)

Good deal for the price!!
I did quite a bit of research about webcams...which one might be a good enough tradeoff between quality and price. I must say I made a pretty good decision. This ones worth its price tag (got it for $32); it wont give you awesome quality; but its quite decent. Hassle-free setup, no software problems (actually I never use the software...just start video chats in MSN/Yahoo) and got decent enough quality without any real adjustments. The built-in mic is very satisfactory too. All in all, if you are looking for a medium-range priced webcam (and you dont have a mic either) which wont show shoddy and crappy images, this ones for you!!

pathetic low ligh performance
Got this one for the sleek looks and thought it would be great product.. unfortunately i'm shattered with its performance. the images are too grainy, dark and you will look like a ghost unless you are in daylight...or maybe in floodlights.
So so webcam
Ok, the deal with this webcam is not the picture, the image is great and has a fast response. The thing is that the software that comes with needs some work, every time you want to use it you have to unplug it, connect it, wait for it to setup, THEN, if you are lucky, you are good to go, but sometimes you have to repeat the process a couple of times. ... Read more

Features

• 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
• Camera is shockproof from 5 feet and waterproof to 10 feet
• 2.5-inch Bright Capture LCD display; 3x optical zoom
• Features digital image stabilization and QuickTime movie (with sound) modes
• Bright Capture Technology aids in LCD viewability, low-light image capture, and photographing moving subjects

Reviews (30)

C. Sobalvarro
I ordered this camera just before taking a vacation to Hawaii. My primary goal was to take photos while snorkeling. I did so against the advice of several reviews I read here saying the quality of the underwater photos was poor. However, I strongly disagree. I've posted two sample photos here that demonstrate the quality that's possible with this camera underwater. I was completely satisfied. Here's why I ordered this...
took a beating
I beat the snot out of this camera for 6 days and it lived.
Olympus 720 SW underwater results
This review is based on a 17-day trip to Hawaii in June where I regularly used the 720 SW snorkeling, and covers only its underwater performance.The manual and website FAQs aren't much help on this, and without some careful practice you will probably be disappointed with this camera's underwater shots at first.My results were uneven despite experience with other underwater cameras.
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Features

• 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution with laser print quality
• Up to 20 ppm black, first page out in under 10 seconds
• 250-sheet input capacity; supports a variety of sizes and envelopes
• Simple setup and operation; 16 MB standard memory
• Parallel, USB 2.0, and Ethernet interfaces; PC, Mac, and Linux compatible

Reviews (31)

DO NOT BUY BROTHER 2070N IF YOU NEED A NETWORK PRINTER
This company (Brother) is totally ignorant on networking. They have based networks on "AUTOIP" which is irrelevant to office and home networking. Therefore, it does not configure on regular DHCP configuration.
Excellent
good quality and design. very easy to setup with network. you can not misschance to get this last printer for less $100.

Quite Nice
I purchased this laser printer because it has Network capabilities at low cost.It is very fast.I have an older much more expensive HP laser and the start up time to print is much slower than this model.Of course that probably has something to do with age (3 yrs old).
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Editorial Review

Mice have come a long way since the early days of the Macintosh, with its innovative roller-balled brick. Fast forward 22 years and meet the Logitech MX Revolution. With innovative scrolling technology, rechargeable batteries, and improvements that make it easier to do common tasks, the MX Revolution is definitely a big step in the right direction. Whether or not this mouse is a Read more

Features

• MicroGear Precision scroll wheel operates in two distinct modes, allowing you to scroll faster and with more precision than ever before
• SmartShift technology automatically applies the best scrolling mode for the application you're using
• Document quick flip lets you move effortlessly between documents and applications
• Integrated search button connects instantly to your preferred search engine
• Precise laser technology and a rechargeable battery

Reviews (32)

Good but not great...
which is a disappointment. I had waited anxiously for this mouse as I had waited for the MX1000 Laser mouse that I absolutely loved but found a tad heavy.
The best mouse you can buy
This mouse is incredible.This mouse is incredibly adjustable.You can change pointer speed, horizontal scroll speed, vertical scroll speed and acceleration.Being it a laser, it is fast and precise.The side scroll allows you to toggle between all of the applications you have open in a blink, a must for multi taskers.My favorite part of this mouse is the scroll wheel.This just blew me away.This is a "smart" mouse in every sense of the word.You can change to what they call free scrolling with just a click.And that means no clicking in the scrolling.Scroll to the bottom of a ridiculously long document in a few seconds, no joke.The one thing that has always got my goat on mice is the scrolling.Most of them do no scroll smoothly.Half of them end up getting caught somehow while you're scrolling and the page jumps either up or down.Either way, when you're scrolling slowly with other mice, there's no such thing as keeping a rhythm in scrolling.With this mouse, one click on the scroll is one click on the page, period.Maybe this doesn't bother many people, but that drove me up the wall.Sometimes you would scroll a couple times and the page wouldn't even move.This is all related to how the scroll wheel is built.The scroll on this is built very solidly as you know on this one.Finally, the countoured design of this mouse fits perfectly in your hand.The foward and back buttons on the side make for browsing a breeze.

The best mouse I've owned
This is hands down a fantastic mouse.It's an investment in ergonomics, which for some people may be overkill.However, if you rely on a precise, comfortable mouse for hours a day, then this is really a sound purchase.If you're looking for a decent basic mouse, then this pricetag is going to be a bit much for you.
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Editorial Review

Enjoy skip-free music playback and photo slideshows with the amazingly small and lightweight SanDisk Sansa c140 flash memory digital audio player, which features 1 GB of storage and a 1.2-inch color screen. It offers MP3 and WMA playback and is also compatible with secure PlaysForSure files. It also includes a digital FM tuner (with record function) and a voice recorder (via built-in microphone).Read more

Features

• Sleek, ultra-thin digital audio/image player with 1 GB of flash memory
• Compatible with MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 music files (PlaysForSure)
• FM tuner with record capability and voice recorder
• 1.2-inch color TFT LCD displays album art, photo thumbnails
• Single AAA battery provides up to 15 hours of continuous play

Reviews (22)

good introductory player
I have owned this Sansa player for about a month and overall I'm quite satisfied with it.I agree with some other reviews which express dissatisfaction about some of the navigation features, but I feel this is a VERY minor problem.The outstanding sound quality is really what makes the Sansa player THE leader among the wide selection of MP3 players in this broad consumer electronics area.I believe that entry-level flash memory devices like this one provide a far better value for the consumer than any iPod.Storage and retrieval of songs is just as easy and efficient.Sansa's product is robust and versatile and reasonably priced.If you buy one, you won't be disappointed.

Fine for my purposes
I already had an iPod but needed an even smaller player for travel, and wanted a device that I could run on batteries even in countries where I can't rely on stable electricity. This machine fit the bill and has been fine thus far--as others have mentioned, it's easy to load and operate, and very lightweight. It also has better FM reception than the stereo with antenna does in the same room. I can't really say what the battery life is like because I've been swapping them out early, but I do notice that the device can be off for long periods (say, two weeks) and still power up when turned on. This is different from my iPod and PDAs I've had, which lose their charge over time even when not in use.

Works fine for me
I am enjoying mine so far.
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Editorial Review

Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV with with the 50-inch Samsung HL-S5087W DLP television, which features a full progressive HD 1920 x 1080-pixel reslution digital format converter for all inputs (and true 1920 x 1080p picture from via HDMI). A contrast ratio of up to 10000:1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the high-speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on and off over 15,000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner, offers both HDMI and component video connections, . It also features a smaller footpring than other high-definition TVs (with a "hidden speaker" thin bezel), fitting where many other large-screen HDTVs won't. Read more

Features

• 50-inch Digital Light Projection (DLP) HDTV with 1080p conversion through all input connections
• Latest Texas Instruments DLP chip faster than any other HDTV technology
• 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution; 10000:1 contrast ratio; 3-line digital comb filter; Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode
• Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 front), 2 S-Video (1 front), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 1 RF, 1 USB
• Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround; Dual Acoustic Chamber System

Reviews (15)

Amazing TV
I finally decided to jump on the HDTV bandwagon after countless years justifying the SDTV with "how much better could it really be...it's just TV."However, after having this set for a week I am AMAZED!The picture quality is outstanding and the viewing angles are great (not like the old projection screens).The number of connections you can make to this television equates to basically 2 of everything (think Noah's Ark for geeks).In fact the only problem (if you could call it that) are the built in speakers which are acceptable for normal TV watcing in semi quiet environments but I have it hooked up to my Onkyo receiver for watching movies or sports.
Wow!Can't go wrong with this one
Well, I could write a bunch of stuff here... but, the last reviewer pretty much nailed it.Great set, great value.Now that the TV has dropped another $50 since I bought it, it's an even better deal.The set alone with free shipping and no tax is $450 less than the local retailers around here.So you can easily afford an extended warranty, indoor antenna and probably even an "up-convert" DVD player... or even an XBOX 360.My fear after ordering this 50" and going back to the stores and seeing the 56" and 61" models was that I should have bought a bigger one.Nope, the 50" is huge... at least in my living room it is.Great set!Buy it!Amazon has the lowest price.Free shipping got it to my area in a week.It got to my local airport on Friday morning.However, due to contract drivers only going to certain areas on certain days, it was going to sit there until Wednesday.No way did I want to have it sit there all weekend a me miss all the football and baseball games!So I called and they said I could come pick it up, and I did.Shipping company was very good, helped me get it loaded up, strapped down.Very light to get it in the house too.Anyway, the TV rocks.Get one for yourself.

Result of 5 months of careful research
First, let me say that I am not in a place in life where I feel the need to justify a purchase and subsequent expenditure to the world at large via a review. If I felt I have made a mistake of sorts, I would warn other technical soujourners to heed my call and avoid the jagged rocks that ended my High-Def exploration. That being said, this Samsung will blow you away.I spent at least 5 months going between technologies..Plasma-vs.LCD-vs. LCD projection-vs.DLP.When I saw this set in the 60" at Best Buy I was impressed..but not over Plasma.But using a HD Tv for movies and Xbox primarily...I went with DLP for the 'no-fear' factor of burn-in issues, color and longevity. Looking at Plasma sets change pictures...I could see 'ghost' images left over from the second before..and LCD screen-door effects are noticable to me. I don't get it...I have always been hyper-alert to details and just KNEW I would be the type that would 'see' things that others can live with...but will drive me slowly insane over time..leaving me rocking and mumbling alone on the florr with my medications in years to come. Anyway...I liked the fact the the only thing that will decay on a DLP is the bulb...and once replaced, the set is a good as new year after year..as opposed to LCD and Plasma reality that things will dim over time...maybe a lot of time..but they will. Okay..High-def decisions made. Sweaty hands clutch the charge card and press in the numbers on line. Done. (PS..I compared prices between 30 storres across the USA. Amazon beat them all with no tax/no shipping. Many chains will SAY no shipping cost....but then just ask about getting a call to alert you your order is coming..and you have to upgrade your shipping...for another $200. Amazon offers TRUE no-cost shipping with white-glove service whichin means a courtesy call so you can meet the delivery at your home)
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Editorial Review

The HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One Printer/Copy/Fax/Scan is a revolutionary all-in-one product that delivers a no-wait first page out, outstanding performance, and renowned HP reliability. Its versatility, great productivity, and fast performance make it a must for every business. Plus, its intelligent, compact design fits right on your desktop. This system performs black-and-white printing, black-and-white copying, black-and-white faxing, and black-and-white and color scanning. Read more

Features

• Multifunction system performs black-and-white printing, copying, faxing, and black-and-white and color scanning
• Built-in support for all popular print languages; control panel has intuitive, two-line, 16-character backlit display
• Includes 64 MB RAM and durable, long-lasting engine; prints up to 19ppm and has a monthly volume of up to 7,000 pages
• Dimensions: 16.9 x 18.1 x 17.3 inches (WxHxD); weighs 22 pounds
• All-in-one system comes with a one-year limited warranty

Reviews (1)

Pretty good so far
I was a bit nervous about buying this printer because there were no reviews yet on Amazon and my wife has had all kinds of software problems with an HP Photosmart printer that she bought last year (against the advice of dozens of Amazon reviewers).But after looking around a bit, I decided that the HP LJ3050 looked like the best all-in-one laser machine for the money.And I really loved my previous all-in-one, the HP LJ3100, which had served me well for 8 years.
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Editorial Review

If you bought yourself a financial calculator during the 1980s, chances are it was this bad boy. Nothing has changed since its introduction--it still uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), is easy and versatile in programming, and has a thin, sturdy casing. Certainly, there's been newer, fancier calculators introduced since, but there's something to be said for the quality of classics.Read more

Features

• Over 120 built-in business functions
• Statistics and finance features
• Register based cash-flow analysis
• Long battery life
• 10-character LCD

Reviews (102)

Rev HP 12C
HP 12C is an excellent product. Robust, very easy to handle, comes with a nice leather case. There is a higher version of same product but only HP 12C and TI BA II plus are allowed in CFA.
Calculating making money
Money! Let's face it, that is what we all want and we all strive for. We go to school to learn a profession to get a job and make money.
12c and 15c - Best calculators ever
I'm really a 15c user, absolutely saddened to find out that it is no longer produced. All the good things that are said about these wonderful machines are true.
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Features

• Microsoft BX3-00001 Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse (Winter Blue)
• Scroll wheel optical mouse
• Customizeable buttons
• Ambidextrous design makes working more comfortable
• Connects with tiny snap-in receiver connects that plugs into your notebook

Reviews (75)

NOT Good Long Term
I have had my mouse for about 8 months and it is broken. The "L" shaped design for the thing you hook to the computer is the problem. I will call it a receiver. It you stow the receiver too many times into the mouse it starts to break. Over time the receiver doesn't receive.
Great response, compact size
Overall, I really like this mouse. I hated having wires tangled at my desk, so I went ahead and purchased this one.
5 Stars........
Been using it for 2years and never any complaint. working great.
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Editorial Review

Whether you're an artist, graphic designer, or business person, the Wacom Graphire4 4x5 USB Tablet can make your life a lot easier and more productive. Using the Graphire4's unique pressure-sensitive wireless pen and tablet, you can mark up Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF documents with your handwritten comments, edit and enhance your digital photos, quickly create original digital art work, add handwritten notes to your PowerPoint presentations, write your e-mail messages by hand, and much more. Not only will the Graphire4 help your productivity soar, it will also reduce the problems associated with repetitive stress problems and bring a level of performance to your work that is not possible with a typical keyboard and mouse.Read more

Features

• Pressure sensitive pen and tablet ideal for creative and business applications
• Battery-free digital pen offers 512 levels of pressure sensitivity for maximum control, two programmable side-buttons, and a pressure-sensitive eraser for easy fixes
• Connects to Macs and PCs easily via USB connection
• Includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 3, Corel Painter Essentials 2, nik Color Efex Pro 2 GE, JustWrite Office 4, and EverNote Plus

Reviews (22)

Nice addition if you do a lot of photo enhancement
If you do a lot of photo retouching, the Graphire4 will give you a lot more control than a mouse.The pressure sensitivity is very helpful when you are masking. The lighter you press, the less dense the mask is.It allows you to "paint" in the correction/effect.
Excellent beginners tablet
I was considering purchasing a tablet and Wacom was consistantly recommended.I was originally hesitant to buy the graphire line because I didnt think it would be very good for drawing compared to the top line (the intuos line).I was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong.Installing a driver was a piece of cake and I began drawing away in minutes.It is very responsive and works with all my drawing programs (paintshop pro, painter, photoshop).The mouse is pretty useless however, and I would have preferred if they had included some extra pen tips instead (they seem to wear out, though I do press pretty hard).Other than that, its an amazing product.

A surprising disappointment from a usually stellar company.
I'm a seasoned graphics pro who always reads the manuaI, and have owned several previous models of Wacom tablet. For the life of me, I just couldn't get the Graphire4 working on my Mac at all. The installer crashed (Kernal panic!) my otherwise rock solid Tiger installation. Downloading the latest driver from Wacom's web site was only marginally useful; the cursor jittered like crazy no matter how I adjusted the control panel, and even moderately fast motion caused it to "submarine" from one side of the screen to the other. Wacom's sparse FAQ suggested that interference from my monitor might have been the culprit, and could be remedied by moving the tablet further away. It didn't work, and besides, I have no plans use the tablet from across the room.
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Editorial Review

Get the most out of your flight simulator with the Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals. These responsive pedals deliver a smooth, highly realistic flying experience where you control the plane's rudder with your feet rather than a joystick. These pedals let you feel accurate forward and backward sliding motion for rudder input to control yaw axis. Pressure-sensitive heel-toe motion gives you terrific feedback for differential toe braking control. Gain better, more realistic control of your virtual aircraft and take simulated flight to the next level. Read more

Features

• Sliding motion of forward/backward gives rudder input for the "yaw" axis
• Heel-toe motion gives differential toe braking control
• Three axis of control, plane or car simulator control
• Seven foot cable
• USB interface

Reviews (24)

Works perfect
I hooked up the pedals and they worked great.Using MS FS2004. Can't wait for FSX.

I don't know how anyone flies without them
I don't know how anyone flies without these. I wondered why my simulator approaches were so pathetic, turns out that a little rudder is good for those tiny course corrections you need to put the plane down right where you want it. These feel pretty solid. The only drawbacks I've found are that they're a little pricey, and some sims don't support them well.

CH Products
Well, after owning Gameport versions of the F16 Fighterstick, Pro Rudder Pedals and Pro Throttle for 10 years I have decided to retire them and purchase the newer USB versions.Fedex delivered my lot in 4 days.WHEW!
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