Editorial Review

Combining a traditional corded handset with a 5.8 GHz cordless handset, the Uniden CEZAI998 offers cordless convenience when you want it, but will continue to provide basic phone service in the event of a power outage. The design also makes it an ideal choice for people with visual or hearing impairments: backlit, oversize keypad buttons on both the base and the cordless handset, an LED visual ring indicator and complete hearing aid compatibility work together to improve functionality.The base includes a fully digital answering system with up to 15 minutes of recording time. Additional features include an audible message alert, toll saver, remote message retrieval and a choice between personalized or prerecorded outgoing messages.With subscription to local service, the phone is compatible with Call Waiting Caller ID, and will display the name, number and date and time of each call on the oversize, backlit LCD, and will store up to 50 names and numbers so you can return calls at the touch of a button. Even without Caller ID service, a phonebook stores 10 of your most frequently-dialed numbers.What's in the Box: Base, two AC adapters, telephone line cord, corded handset, charging cradle, battery cover, handset battery, belt clip, user's guide, warranty card ... Read more

Features

• Extra large Caller ID display
• Large Keys
• Audio Boost
• Visual Ringer
• Loud Speaker and Ringer

Reviews (5)

Consumer Reports
Phone is reviewed briefly in the October 2006 issue, on page 56, of Consumer Reports Magazine.

Good phone
Good phone with pretty good features
Best Phone Yet!
Uniden has a winner in this phone.It is easy to use and has many features.We love it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

A welcome addition to any photo studio or library archives, the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 printer delivers large, archival prints that stand the test of time and are worthy of gallery display.Read more

Features

• Nine Epson UltraChrome K3 Inks for Stunning Black and White or Color Prints
• Fade-resistant Black and White Prints last up to 200 years
• Three levels of black -light-black,light-light black, and black inks.
• Prints and 11x14 matte photo in as fast as 2 minutes 6 seconds
• Borderfree 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 8x11.5, 12x12, 11x14,13x19 photos

Reviews (20)

Exceeds ALL expectations!!!
In this day and age of the marketing machine, many products abound in the market place that promises much more than they deliver.I am aware of this marketing machine that hypes up products, and have been extremely cautious as a consumer.That being said, I am extremely happy with this printer.
premium performance (@ premium price)
I've been using the Epson R2400 for about 6 weeks now.I am extremely impressed and very satisfied with the quality of output from this printer.My work has been both (mostly) color and B&W.Output has ranged from 4x6 to 13x19.Borderless & not over this range.I have been using Moab Entrada 190 Natural paper almost exclusively with the printer.I've been using Epson K3 inks.
Excellent printer
Absolutelybeautiful prints! Ink is a bit expensive but there are ways around that. I like being able to print in large sizes with such clarity and accuracy. I've always liked Epson printers; I just wish they'd make a removable print head for easier cleaning. If the print head becomes clogged; that's it! I'd suggest printing a least once every other day to keep it up to snuff. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Designed with power users in mind, the TI-86 graphing calculator has all the power and functionality of the popular TI-85 but with significant enhancements aimed at students of college mathematics, engineering, and science. The TI-86 includes a function evaluation table, deep entry recall, seven different graph styles with multiple line and shading options, and slope and direction fields for differential equations. In addition, the TI-86 boasts 96 KB of user-available memory--three times more than the TI-85. There's also a new function evaluation table which shows numeric output for function, polar, parametric, and differential equation modes.Read more

Features

• Graphing functions
• Powerful calculus features
• Function evaluation table
• 128K RAM with 96K user-available
• Input/output port

Reviews (42)

A lot of hype, but it quickly fizzled
Bought this product recently based on recommendations for an advanced math/ scientific calculator.Apparently, TI has almost all the schools eating out of their hands by having classrooms make these calculators mandatory in many classes.
Handy Calculator, It's Too Bad That it Doesn't Last
I bought my TI-86 two and half years ago. It took a little while to get used to - most of the useful functions are buried in submenus or submenus of submenus. Also, the manual that came with it was fairly useless; it's poorly indexed and does not do a good job of introducing the user to the calculator's functions.
Strong, Sturdy, and Robust
I used my TI-86 from high school through a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.I still use the TI-86 today, and it works perfectly.
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Subjects:  1. Calculators - Graphing    2. Texas Instrument    3. ti-86   

Editorial Review

A corded telephone with some useful extra features, the AT&T 959 is a perfect addition to the small home office. You can mount the unit on a wall or place it on your desk, depending upon your needs, while a built-in speakerphone allows you convenient, hands-free communication. The 959 is caller ID and call waiting compatible and features a 65-number caller ID memory. A built-in phone directory helps you to keep track of your most important contacts, storing up to 25 numbers in its internal memory. Fourteen one-touch locations provide additional space to store and easily dial the most frequently used numbers.Read more

Features

• Caller ID/call waiting, 65-name-and-number log
• 25-name-and-number phone directory
• Hands-free speakerphone
• Receiver and speakerphone volume controls
• Data port; easy-to-read LCD screen

Reviews (19)

Speakerphone does not work
I bought this phone brand new. Unless your mouth is within a foot of the mic, the other party will not be able to hear you while you are on speakerphone.

worst phone ever! buyer beware
I took back the first model of this to the store because if the phone was moved at all when the speaker was on, then it would hang up. But at least people could hear you.
Good phone - short battery life
Overall, a good phone. Low cost. Well built. Many features.Speaker works OK for the price.Features such as caller ID and the speaker phone are powered by batteries.As stated by another reviewer a set of batteries only lasts a few months, even if you do not use the battery-powered speaker phone often.This phone would be a great phone (for the price) if it did not use batteries, but was a plug-in model. ... Read more

Features

• Cordless bedroom phone includes Dual wake alarms, programmable snooze and AM/FM radio with Channel presets
• Call Waiting/caller ID with 40 name and number memory-display shows name and number of incoming call even when you are on the phone
• New call indicator alerts user that new call was received
• Selectable ring tones-multiple ring otnes or melodies can e chosen
• Headset jack-allows connection of optional headset.Automatic radio mute-answering a phone call automatically mutes the radio speakers

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What a piece of Junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This unit simply does not work! Sometimes it even does not get tone, sometimes decides to stop transmitting, cutting the mic. all of a sudden, sometimes I have to set it 6 or 7 times in the craddle to reset it. I need a unit with 2.4Ghz Cordless / Call ID / AMFM digitally tuned receiver/ and alarm clock; You would think by the year 2006 this could be acomplished by a "relative newcomer" to home appliances and electronics like GE, evidently not. Im returning this clunker, definitively!
Great Little All In One Unit
This is a great little alarm clock/cordless phone unit. The display is large and easy to read. There are three different brightness levels, so the display is easy to read during the day, but can be dimmed so it doesn't prevent you from falling asleep when the lights are off. When the phone rings, the caller's name and number are displayed both on the cordless handset and the base unit. If another phone is in use somewhere in the house, the base unit displays 'Line In Use', which is also nice. The ringer can also be turned off. Setting the alarm and time are not intuitive- you'll have to crack open the manual to learn how to do this, but it's pretty straightforward once you've learned which button combinations to push. Two independent alarms can be set- one can be set to 'buzzer', and the other can be set to 'radio'. One nice feature is that the unit allows you to preset the radio alarm volume independently of the volume when the radio is turned on manually. Alarm length can also be set. The design is aesthetically pleasing- when the phone is placed in the charging cradle on top of the phone, it all appears as one, nice unit, albeit a bit large. There are jacks on the side for connecting an external audio source, as well as headphones. Overall, a highly recommended addition to your nightstand, but be prepared to give up some valuable real estate to accomodate this unit. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Expand your Motorola MD 700 series cordless phone system (required, sold separately) with the addition of these MD71 accessory handsets. Each handset supports all the great features of your base system, whether it's caller ID, visual call-waiting and voicemail-waiting indicators, hands free and handset-to-handset intercom functions, room monitoring, three-way conferencing, speakerphone, even selectable ring tones. Consults your base station's documentation for full feature information. Read more

Features

• For use with Motorola MD 700 series expandable cordless phones
• 5.8 GHz digital signal; 4-line backlit LCD
• Caller ID, visual call-waiting and voicemail-waiting indicators
• Speakerphone, 3-way conferencing, custom ring tones
• Hands-free and handset-to-handset intercom functions; belt clip

Reviews (17)

speaks for itself
when used correcly and with its MD71 primary cordless phone, no problems.

These are great phones getting a bad rap! Ours work well - here's why...
People complain of bad battery life, and we had this problem at first. I think what happens is that the batteries get old on the store shelf. Ours wouldn't hold a charge very long, so we called Motorola, and they cheerfully & quickly sent us new batteries. After that, everything was great. Like any NiCad product, I think you have to 1) follow the directions for the initial charge and 2) keep them on the base as much as you can. Our family has trouble returning them to the base, but they still are holding charges well after about 8 months.
Confusing description of item
I wish the description had beem better. Somethimg like THIS PHONE NEEDS ANOTHER UNIT TO WORK! People who have never seen an expansion phone can be missled like I was. Returned item. ... Read more

Features

• QWERTY keyboard for typing
• Large easy-to-ready 128 x 240 pixel LCD
• Preloaded with popular applications, including The Geometer's Sketchpad
• Accepts StudyCards for history, foreign language, English, and more
• Numeric and symbolic equations; factor, solve, differentiate, integrate

Reviews (29)

TI Voyage 200
This calculator offers a comprehensive set of mathemeatical and statisitcal features suitable for advanced students or professionals. If you have work which demands this kind of flexibility and computing power it is a must. The package is comprehenise and supplies all of the compents needed to get started. One review I read suggested that the usb cable was not included; it is.
Great Calculator - Terrible Software
I have owned my Voyage 200 for several years now and use it for all sorts of things, from managing my investment portfolio to analyzing engineering data. This is a great calculator until the daycomes that you have to update the operating system. I have been forced to update each time I have added a new application to the calculator, as new applications won't run without the latest version of the operating system. The update involves wiping out everything you happen to have saved in memory: programs, data, applications - everything. TI supplies an archaic software program to load the operating system and applications. It brings back memories ofthe 1980's when using a computer really did require a computer scientist. With enough time, effort and preplanning, it is possible to save your data and actually get it back onto the calculator close to the way it was to start with, but make sure you have plenty of time and patience pills.
excellent performance
on everything concerning with engineerings, it with help u a lot. u can download programs, to help u in your carrier or job.. suitable for students at the university.. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Uniden TRU9496 is thoughtfully designed for small businesses or homes that find two separate phone lines to be one of life's necessities. The system is expandable to include a total of 10 handsets with charging cradles (available separately). Combining a traditional corded handset with a 5.8 GHz cordless handset, the Uniden TRU9496 offers cordless convenience when you want it, but will continue to provide basic phone service in the event of a power outage. Only the base system with the corded handset requires a phone jack; any additional handsets simply require an electrical outlet to connect the charging cradle.DirectLink two-way radio communication is built into each cordless handset and the base speakerphone, allowing them to function as an in-home intercom system or baby monitor. Redial any of the last three dialed numbers at the touch of a button, activate five-way conference calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission.The base includes a fully digital answering system with up to 15 minutes of recording time. Additional features include an audible message alert, toll saver, remote message retrieval and a choice between personalized or prerecorded outgoing messages.With subscription to local service, the phone is compatible with Call Waiting Caller ID. It will display the name, number and date and time of each call on the backlit LCD, and will store up to 100 names with two numbers each, so you can return calls at the touch of a button. Even without Caller ID service, a phonebook stores 10 of your most frequently-dialed numbers.What's in the Box: Base with answering system, AC adapter, corded handset, charging cradle, cordless handset, telephone line cord, handset battery, battery cover, belt clip, printed user's guide, warranty card ... Read more

Features

• IntegriSound life-like audio
• 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name and up to 100-number Caller ID memory
• 7-way conferencing and DirectLink 2-way radio feature
• Transfer phonebook memory between handsets along with intercom feature
• Trilingual menus

Reviews (1)

This Product is Really Good
I was looking for a system to replace an aging Siemens 8825.
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Features

• Up to 20 ppm print speed; up to 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution
• Up to 600 x 2,400 dpi optical scanner resolution with OCR support
• 250-sheet paper tray plus 35-sheet capacity ADF
• Full-Speed USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces
• 16 MB fax memory; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (14)

BROTHER DOES IT ALL FOR LITTLE $$
I HAVE OWNED EVERY TYPE OF ALL-IN-ONES OR MFCS OUT THERE AND BROTHER IS THE BEST. ALL PRINTERS ARE GOING TO HAVE PAPER JAMS OR SMALL HICK-UPS HERE AND THERE, NEVER HAD A PRINTER THAT HASN'T. BROTHER IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE AND DOES THE BEST FOR MY SMALL OFFICE. I WILL NEVER USE HP OR CANON AGAIN! BROTHER IS THE BEST AND SO IS THE PRICE OF TONER!!

Great Printer for the Price
I have had the MFC-7420 now for 6 months.I have bee nothing but pleased with the performance of this machine.I have used the copy function frequently and the fax function about 6 times.I like that the fax machine portion of it can recognize and accept an incoming fax or just act normal if it is a regular phone call.It prints very quickly and printouts are crisp and clear.

Pretty Good, But...
i won't duplicate what others have said in previous reviews.
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Features

• 50-name and number call waiting caller ID on handset and base (activation required)
• Voicemail message forwarding and base keypad
• 15 selectable melodic ringtones and customizable rings for saved contacts
• Handset with speakerphone and room monitor capabilities
• 4-line theater style fading white backlit display

Reviews (3)

Motorola SD 7581 2 in the same model family.
I purchased this phone, but in a slightly different model.My model has a base with digital answering machine, but no speakerphone or CID window on it.It is merely a differnt model of the same phone.Mine also came with an additional handset that you can place anywhere.The phone works great.It has Good quality reception and both handset speakerphones have good volume.The only flaws we have found are the distance you can be away from the handset when in speakerphone mode is limited because the person you are talking with will begin to have trouble hearing you the farther away you are.Also the CID has to be deleted from each handset separately.The phonebook can be shared if you enter the number in the shared as opposed to private log that is in each handset.The backlight is pleasant to read and all the buttons on the handset light up when you press one so you can see everything clearly.Best feature is that the name you program for a given number is what will appear as the CID when that number calls you.Especially usefull when a cell phone calls you. Overall good purchase.

Excellent cordless upgrade
I needed to add extra handsets to my 3 yr. old Motorola cordless, but the model had been discontinued and used handsets were commanding a huge premium. A local store had a two-'fer sale on these handsets, so I took the plunge. I love this new Motorola. It's smaller & sleeker than my old MD681. Here are some of the main features that make this an excellent phone:
Best Cordless Phone Feature Set
I want to use a cordless phone system as an intercom system and for monitoring our two girls as they wander around our 1-acre property.Motorola seems to be the only system that allows a handset to open 2-way communication with another handset without the callee having to push any button.The sad thing is that all cordless phones seem to limit intercoms to two handsets -- even when the product brags that up to three handsets can conference in to a phone call. I'm so desperate to have 3-way intercom'ing I've even considered finding a phone number to call that won't hang up just so I can conference more than 2 handsets into the call. ... Read more

Features

• 4,800 x 9,600 dpi resolution, 4.0 Dmax, 48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale
• Adapters for slides, film strips, medium format, and 4-by-5 film
• Epson Easy Photo Fix and Digital Ice technology
• Adobe Photoshop Elements, LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6
• USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces, PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (32)

Epson 4990 PhotoScanner
I needed a machine to scan my collection of transparencies and color negatives.This model seemed to have what was needed.After loading the software, I began with Monaco EZ color and ran the calibrations and created the profiles for transparencies and reflective prints; this was fast and fun. I was surprised with the closely matching results.
One of the best!
This is a well engineered and versatile scanner. Film holders are numerous and well designed; film scanning rivals some
Watch out for film deposits under the glass!
My six months old 4990 has a noticeable film deposits under the glass. The glass was clear when I bought it. Apparently other owners of the 4990 have had identicle problems (discussions at howtofixcomputers.com). Epson will clean it for free if the 4990 is still under warranty, but this is not a one time problem, but a continuous one (you have to pay Epson to clean the glass after warranty expires). The film is visible when the 4990 is powered up and the interior light is on. With the lid out of the way, look at the glass at 10 to 30 degrees angle. I hope your glass is clear. ... Read more

Features

• USB-ready, works with or without PC
• Creates up to 9 copies of a single label
• QWERTY keyboard with 53 built-in symbols
• 2 fonts with 8 styles and 8 sizes
• AC adapter or optional AA batteries

Reviews (2)

Great product, easy to use
I've used this label maker for several month now. It made organizing a cinch.I highly recommend this product. You can use batteries or even plug it in using an AC adaptor that comes with the unit.

Best of the P-Touch Breed
An idealized P-Touch labeler is close to the PT1950 because from the cheapest to the most expensive models in the P-Touch range, the PT1950 supports the smallest font point size for all labelers: 6 pt; 0.75" wide tape [largest available being 1 inch], all TZ tape types, ships with an AC adapter, supports USB connectivity, includes PC software and performs most options found on the more expensive models.
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Features

• 5.8 GHz Frequency-hopping spread spectrum FHSS technology
• Voice enhancer technology
• Light-up indicator with ringer/voice mail alert
• 50-Station phonebook and Dialer
• Includes 3 handsets, 1 base and 2 chargers

Reviews (6)

Not great, but best of the bunch
I was having trouble with my old Panasonic 2.4 GHz interfering with my WiFi, so I needed to upgrade to something using 5.8 GHz. Past experience has shown me that there is a big difference between the phone brands not just in clarity, range, etc. but in phone shape and comfort against the ear as well. I purchased from Costco three different multiple-phone 5.8 GHz sets to try-out: The Panasonic KX-TG5673 (3 phones and most expensive), Uniden TRU 8885-3HS (3 phones, mid-priced) and the VTech mi6896 (4 phones and the cheapest of the bunch).
Talking Caller ID is Helpful
Since my initial review wasn't very helpful, I thought I'd add to it now that I've had the phone for awhile now.
Good sound quality, good battery life
Sound quality is very good, and I haven't run out of battery so far. The base is somewhat smaller than what I expected from the pictures. The handsets are well designed; on my previous phone it happened that the "mute" function became engaged when I kept the phone between my head and my shoulders - this did not happen with these so far. Speakerphone on the base is a nice feature and makes the phone usable even during power outages. Answering machine works well. Easy to copy phonebook entries between phones. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The VTech ia5823 5.8GHz Cordless Phone features enhanced 5.8 GHz technology, which offers the best available performance for clarity, range and security. Caller ID/call waiting with flash function stores up to 45 names and numbers, so it’s easy to see who has called you. Store the names and numbers of up to 20 friends and associates in the phonebook directory for quick reference. The any key answer option means you’ll never miss a call fumbling for the talk button. Other convenience features include voicemail waiting indicator, selectable ring tones, page/handset locator, handset volume control, and last number redial. The compact base is wall-mountable to help you save space. The ia5823 is headset compatible for convenient, hands-free operation. Read more

Features

• Enhanced analog 5.8 GHz technology
• Call Waiting Caller ID with 45-station memory
• 20-station permanent phonebook
• Headset compatible; backlit keypad
• Desk or wall mountable; One-year warranty

Editorial Review

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Features

• High resolution, high speed scanning with USB 2.0 Hi speed interface
• Built-in film adapter for scanning 35mm and medium format film
• 7 easy buttons to quickly copy,scan,e-mail or create multi-page PDF files

Reviews (1)

CanoScan 4400F vs. 8600F
Its difficult to find comparison specs between some of the new CanoScans. After looking at both the 4400F and 8600F, besides the 8600F's ability to scan medium-format negatives and being bundled with a lite version of Photoshop, the 8600 is also simply a more heavy duty machine.
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Editorial Review

With a complete set of high performance features and expandable functionality, the Uniden TRU9488 offers a full set of convenient options for busy homes. Call Waiting Caller ID includes a 100-station memory (with subscription to local service) that allows names and numbers to be transferred between handsets or moved into the permanent 100-station speed dial. DirectLink two-way radio communication is built into each handset, allowing them to function as an in-home intercom system or baby monitor. Redial any of the last three numbers at the touch of a button, activate three-way calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission. Read more

Features

• Expandable 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum cordless system with corded handset base
• Call Waiting Caller ID with 100-station memory; 100-station phone book allows two numbers per name
• IntegriSound digital answering system with memo recording
• DirectLink 2-way radio; 20 ring tone options
• Includes one corded and one cordless handset; One-year warranty

Reviews (8)

Decent Combo Phone System for the Money
I bought mine at the local discount warehouse for around $[...] with a rebate.The package included the corded base and 3 handsets.I've looked into a lot of different phones and read almost every review.When that wasn't enough, I went to the manufacturers' websites and read the manuals.I was looking for a 5.8 GHz with the same features as my old Siemens 2420 2.4GHz and this phone is closest I could come to matching it.The features are current with the exception of two:
Perhaps the best of its kind -- at this price
I feel I owe readers this assessment, given how much wasted energy went into trying to find a suitable digital answering machine w/caller ID at a price under $80.I'm very happy with this machine and feel it has only a few flaws.
GREAT PHONE SYSTEM
I would have rated 4 1/2 stars, just for the minor Cons below, but couldn't, so rated the full 5. Can't attest to the interference with a wireless network, because I'm not there yet but....
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Features

• Scans text and graphics at up to 200 x 200 dpi
• Scan text and images up to 8 inches wide and 36 inches long
• Dual-roller guiding system for smoother scans
• 2 MB of flash memory; automatic USB-powered battery charging system
• Windows compatible; USB interface, cable included

Reviews (21)

great help for the library !!!!
I needed it to get information from the library. To avoid sitting and copying and to be able to get it fast without spending my valious time there.
false advertising claims
The DocuPen holds, at a maximum, 10 pages.When I called customer service about this, I was told that the unit's capacity was being exceeded because I was scanning "high resolution images."Photos?No.Pictures?No.I was scanning printed pages from books.Apparently the DocuPen can only hold around 10 pages of normal text.The 50 page limit described in their advertising apparently refers to pages with a sentence or 2 on them, rather than actual pages in books or journals--very odd considering it's touted as a tool for students.A complete waste of time and money.I returned it and now I'm back to using the photocopier.Don't bother with this one, it's not at all what they claim.

More trouble than it's worth
This is a gadget with more promise than delivery. It was a retirement gift to me and I'm sure glad that not a penny from my pocket went toward the purchase. Difficult to operate and the end product is not worth the trouble. You have been warned! ... Read more