Computer-Case Reviews

DO NOT BUY THIS. Too much frustration. IT DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. Either there is something wrong with the battery or charger or the camera itself. Contacted Kodak about it, they sent another set (2AA NIMH Battery Pack NIMH & Charger) for free but still does the same thing. It charges for 10min then the lights go out on the charger indicating its done but when I used it in my DX4900 camera -only gets 3-5 shots then battery dies. I totally gave up.

This should not be listed as an accessory for the Kodak DX6490 which uses a Li-Ion battery only.

I have a Kodak CX3660 digital camera, and I bought this travel kit because of two major reasons:

1. I come from Spain, where the voltage is different, and it's usually a problem to find converters from 120V to 240V and viceversa. However, the battery charger included in this kit fulfills my expectations because a) it is a converter in itself, so it can be used with both voltage rates and b) it comes with different international adapter plugs, which means that I'll be able to use the charger in Spain as well.

2. I wanted to have rechargeable batteries. So far, I've had no problems with them. Usually, they are ready in about 2 hours. Plus, I don't have to worry about unplugging the charger after that time because it turns off on its own when the batteries are full. Regarding batteries' life, I must say that they've never failed me in the middle of any of my trips.

However, I was a little bit disappointed with the camera case: trust me, it's not big enough for any Kodak camera (at least not for any of the EasyShare models). Instead, I use it for my digital voice recorder, which is much smaller and fits well in it.

Other than that, the bag has enough room in it to carry both my camera and charger together. Besides, there are two small pockets where I can keep the batteries and the Memory Card.

In conclusion, I guess this is a good item for those of you that live somewhere between two different parts of the globe. Or for those who find yourselves travelling often around the world. On the other hand, if all that you're looking for is a good charger, I would recommend Kodak's rapid charger with 4 AA batteries.

My husband ordered this case for me for Christmas along with the Canon G3. The camera is EXCELLENT, but the case seems like it's for a camera with attachable lenses, not the G3. There's easily a half an inch extra space in front of the lens. The rest of the casing fits snuggly as is appropriate. It's odd to have this extra long camera snout sticking out with rattling space.

Did not like this one bit. This is a nice leather case for the G5. Problem is that it blocks all the functions behind the camera and restricts usage to the view finder. I believe that the view finder is one of the weaknesses of the G5. This case amplifies the problem by allowing you to use only the view finder. If you want to use the LCD screen you have to take that case off !!!!!

Do not buy, unless you would like to use the view finder only.

I ended up getting a generic case.

The camera case fits my G5 perfectly and is a great way to protect the camera. However, it's not convenient when using the camera. I need to remove the camera from the case to take photos, but there's no way to keep it attached so that I don't loose it. In addition there's no pockets or slots to keep anything, specifically extra memory cards. But, if you plan to keep your camera in another bag, such as a big purse, it's great to ensure the camera's protected.

i hate this case! i made a better case than this and had more luck! first of all, there is no hole for the click wheel! even though u can still use the click wheel, its easier to use it when its out of the case. Like most cases, it colected a lot of dust, but that is the least of my worries. also, the ipod is impossible to get out of the case without (A) scratching the Ipod and (B) permanately bending the case so it doesnt fit right. Keep looking for that special case, its out there somewhere. I hope.

This case does not protect from scratches! My screen is somehow scratched up and I always have it in this case. Also the bottom opening isn't big enough for the monster digital tuner/charger.

I just got my ipod case, but so far i love it. not only does it protect from scratches but the plastic covering on the front still allows me to easily use the controls. i cant wait to take it running with me, and so far, my ipod is not turning black, like i read in one of the reviews.

Okay. Here is a write up, that I did, on the comparisons/contrasts on MP3 players. Mainly, the Harddrive versions (I.E. Rio Riot/Apple IPOD -both of which I own) and the flash memory type... (I.E. Memorex 3642 Mp3 Player, of which I own as well).
What prompted this little jaunt (of which you may send to as many people as you like) My $499 Apple IPOD died during a sync last month. Just me copying files over to it, and the battery ran out of juice. I would have not attempted to copy music had I known the battery was low, but the battery read FULL STRENGTH. Anyhoo, I called Apple, they said return it for maintenance.

I did. Sent it back.

They returned it, still broke.

To my suprise, there is only a TEN DAY return policy.

TEN DAYS.

I did not realize this at all... and will not ever buy another apple product.

So, after a month or so of messing around trying to find another MP3 player... I decided to go with a flash memory MP3 player, the ones that use memory sticks.

SO, here are the pro and cons of these devices.

Pro's for the Memory Stick Mp3 players

-Cheaper. WAY CHEAPER than Hard drive types.

-If you go into music match and file convert to MP3 Pro and shrink the size of your MP3 to like, say 3o percent... you can really make a good Kompression. Example. My Memorex MP3 player has 32mbs of memory on board. It is expandable to 256mb. 32 mb will basically let you put one cd's worth of music. It is easy to put music on and off of them, due to your computer reading the USB as just another hard drive, so you drag and drop to put on, delete them to take them off. But, after you shrink your files to MP3 Pro 30 percent, you can put twice as many. So, basically a 256mb chip will allow me to put 208 songs on my little less than palm size MP3 player. And it wieghs like 3 ounces.

- More on memory. These little chips are the size of the upper part of your thumb, at least my thumb anyway. They come in 128mb, 256mb, 512mb and even though there aren't any MP3 machines out there to handle them YET, you can even buy a 1.5gig thumb size chip thingy. Considering the size of the chips and the shrinking kompression I told you about earlier, I could shrink my whole KOLLEKTION down to 10 of those 1.5gig chips. At the current shrink rate I am at 5 DVD's, which are way bigger and more fragile than these little chips.

- Not as fragile as hard drive type. You can drop one of these chips and not scratch it. I wouldn't stomp on one with my foot, nor get one in water, but they are encased in plastic. Ruggedish.

- Batteries last for like two days. There isn't much going on here, no moving parts, no laser or hard drive to put power to. Most of these flash Memory types have a single AA battery. I use a rechargeable type, so we are talking very low cost here.
In comparison to the hard drive types, where you will get a solid 8 hours of playing, this really whupps up.

- Size. Small. Very small. Mine is three inches by three inches. A square. But, you can get smaller ones. And the memory chips that go in them are the same ones you use for your camera. And you can put files on them. If you want to put a word doc on your memory chip, you can. Your Mp3 won't recognize it, but it is nifty storage.

COMPARISON/CONTRAST

- Size does matter. In the case of hard drive Mp3 players... lets face it, you can, if you so chose to, put a library of congress on these monsters. They are the caddilacs of the hand held devices, and guzzle batteries like gasoline. But when it comes down to it, size is the only thing they have going for them. I don't mean to downplay the hard drive types, but don't drop them, don't shake them, and after shelling out $ to Apple you might consider insurance. Apple doesn't care about you or your apple after 10 days of ownership.

- Price/Komparison. IPOD ran me more bucks. My memorex MP3 player ran me less... The 128 memory chip runs you 50 bucks. Owch. There really isn't a comparison to the two. The memory stick Mp3 players just is great... on this issue. And, you get MORE than a ten day return policy, since you buy these things at Target/Wal Mart etc...

So, that is my review in a nutshell

Ok first of all, everyone who's reviewed this item obviously never got past the second grade. People are giving this a low rating due to the fact that its not made for the new Ipod, when the picture of the item CLEARLY shows the old Ipod in the case. So thats not a problem with the product, but with not reading/looking at the description. Also, reviews for a case aren't the forum for reviewing all the digial music players out there so I don't even understand that one.
Second, this is the cheapest Ipod case I could find, so I didn't expect it to be the case of my dreams. But, in fact, I was really happy with it. It fits snug, has a clip (unlike some of the more expensive ones), covers the screen (a big plus and many covers don't have it!), and leaves all the ports accessible. I think I'll rarely ever take it out of its case. One downside, and the only reason it didn't get 5 stars, is that it is a little bulky. The back of the case has a thick pad and the plastic is kinda thick as well. But I would rather it be thick than tear 3 months into owning it.
So, if you want a cheap and durable case with a clip and screen cover, I would really reccommend this one. If you'd rather have something really slim, have a new iPod, or don't mind shelling out the big bucks, there are some super nice cases in the $40-50 range, but not on this site.

First, let me say that I own this case for my older iPod and think that, for the price, it is great. Sure, you could shell out the extra bucks for some leather case or something, but I didn't feel like going that high-end. It is a very durable case and the addition of the belt clip is nice (although I wouldn't use this case just by itself for protection...if you want to do that, get the NLO stuff).

Second, concerning what this case is designed for...

If you read their "features" on this case, it clearly states:

"Created for older iPods - a great accessory for earlier models of iPod"

What are they supposed to do? Come to your house and check out what kind of iPod you have? Not only that, but they include a picture as well. Geez.

So yeah, if you have an older iPod, this thing is great. But read the description before you buy!!!

While the quality was pretty good, I was distracted by the fact that the output was very little; at full blast, could only hear at normal levels. The earpieces are big and dont seem to be erganomicaly designed for ears. The foam covers were a little helpful for that problem, but fell off very easily, like if you store them in your pocket instead of the carying case, and when the covers are gone, the phones became very annoying to listen through.
I recently bought the panasonic RP-HV152 to replace them and all of the problems of the Koss product were fixed by the Panasonic product. At a similar price range, about four to five dollars, it is a much better suggestion and reccomendation.

While I agree with the other reviewer who said the sound quality on these ear buds is great, I was not able to make these stay in my ears, no matter how hard I tried. On the rare occasion when they did stay, I soon had to remove them because of the pain they caused. The "bud" part that goes into the ear seems overly large, the padding is thin and easily removable, and there is nothing for the ear to grab on to. I am continuing my search for the perfect ear buds....

I've purchased some Koss products in the twenty to fifteen dollar range, and have been surprized by the sound quality, but I was dissapointed by these. I was hoping to use them with my ipod (my apple earbuds are a little blown out), but they are way less powerful than the apple earbuds. I had to turn the volume all the way up just to equal the sound that I got from my apple earbuds at normal volume. And even then, the sound was less full and warm sounding. I immediately converted back to my blown out apple earbuds. These headphones are not terrible, they're good for their price, but I expected greatness. Just go ahead and spend some extra money.

I ordered it for my Clie NR-80V but when I received it I was surprised by it's look. Poor quality product by SONY for it's price. I don't know how this product was released by SONY. If I had seen it in a store I would have not gone near to it at all. Anyway I am returning this dinky PDA case.

This is not worth the money, because 1st you pay all that money you want people to see your new PEO. Then If you are in a hurry you can not get to the buttons to activate the PEO, just not practical.

Plenty of padding to keep my Clie safe from the hazards that lurk inside my handbag. I grab it several times a day and the velcro closure is easy to get in and out of .

I think the Apple case is great if you want only a sleek genuine Apple case to hide your precious Ipod. On the other hand, The case itself is very impractical and doesn't really secure or protect anything. I have a 4th generation 40gb Ipod and I find it annoying to have to pull it out of the case to manipulate the click wheel everytime. There are better cases out there for far less money and better access to your precious cargo.

DON'T keep your baby in this carrier. It's like driving with your child in the front seat, airbag on and no seatbelt through heavy traffic. You are an accident waiting to happen. The Belkin wallet holder has much more padding but no belt holder. I haven't found the perfect holder yet but I'm still on the lookout. The ipod needs to be firmly secured with padding all around the edges, attatched to your body at all times, yet you have to be able to easily access the front of it. Get that perfect case on the market people!!

When I recieved my first Ipod 20gb I was really disapointed with the case that came with it. Apart from killing the Ipods good looks I dropped it twice in the first two days because of the rather weak clip. Not only was I dissapointed with the above mentioned, but I couldn't believe that Apple made a case with no protection on the corners for a product that beggs care and attention. I don't know what the statistics are but there is a good chance that if the Ipod takes a fall it will hit the corner at some point in the disaster!
When I recieved my new 40gb Ipod with the dock I couldn't believe that Apple were still sending this case out with a product of this class. Surely someone has made this complaint to the company during the last few years! I gave it a two only because the material it is made of is reasonable quality and it functions - if you dont drop it and are extremly careful when using the clip.

The device works, but the sound quality is poor. I get much better sound using a cassette adapter

I live in the Seattle area and there are very few dead spots on the FM dial. That being said, the Transpod is capable of producing fairly clear reception. I suspect it would preform better in a market with fewer radio stations using up the FM bandwidth. It is very convenient and I frequently use it in each of my vehicles. The sound quality is acceptable, but not great.

I recently purchased the Transpod, and so far its not a bad little deal. My only complaint is due to the vibration that most car experience in driving or going over bumps, I was a little worried my pods drive would vibrate tod death. I inserted a small piece of foam behind the transpod where it touchs my dashboard to asborb the bounce and it seems ok. Very clear, a good sound. And it broadcasts cleary over some distance at least 30 feet or so...its like having your own radio station...

The one thing that was not mention by Amazon is that this case is designed and intended for 1st generation ipods only! I purchased mine and was quite disappointed by the fact that Amazon failed to mention this important fact. Although the case is made of quality material and seem to fit my 20 GB ipod nicely, the two outer buttons above the click wheel will not be accessible once the ipod is in the case. But if all you want is something to hold your ipod, this may do the job as long as you are will to pay the listed price. I believe you can find something more functional for a cheaper price.

This case does not work well with the ipod. When in the case, you cannot work the button controls-- rewind, fastforward. The case scratches the ipod upon inserting and removing due to the hard leather stiching on the inside of the case. Good idea, bad execution.

I disagree with the other review. And I know for a fact that it does not scratch up the sides. IT IS A GOOD IDEA, AND A GOOD EXECUTION.

I purchased two five packs and out of ten only 2 actually worked. Luckily enough I did not open the 50 pack I bought. I have replaced them with TDK's and I used up a 50 pack without any problems. I talked to employee at Office Max and he said I was not the first person to complain about Memorex blank Dvd's and Dell computers, of course when I was returning them. I suggest not buying in bulk right off the bat. Try out a five pack for 10 bucks instead of a 50 pack for 100 bucks.

I purchased a 50-pack of these discs because it was a good price and my GoVideo DVD Recorder is supposed to work with all DVD+R discs. However, I can't use any of the discs I purchased because my system won't read them and produces an error message. The tech support team at GoVideo said that it's because Memorex uses multiple manufacturers and some of their DVD+R discs don't work as well as others. Be cautious if you purchase these, so you aren't stuck with a lot of unusable discs.

I have been looking for a great blank DVD with a movie case. WHAT A GREAT IDEA ! I've burned 20 discs with no coasters. These are GREAT QUALITY - and a BARGAIN at the price. BUY - You won't be disappointed !