Notebook Reviews

This CD wallet is easy to use inside of a moving vehicle because it is thin, zips and unzips easily, and the CD's slide in nicely from the top. The back material is not plastic, but some kind of soft woven material that will not scratch your CD's. I compared this at a store with some of the cheaper Cdprojects one that had some kind of plastic bumpy material on the back of the sleeves. All in all, I'm highly satisfied with my purchase and ordered it from Amazon because it had a better price than the store. The only thing missing is any inside pockets, but for that, you can buy the larger 64 capacity one. For me, this one holds enough and is small enough to fit into a map pocket in my car when not in use. And it's also very good looking with the shiny metallic silver sheen.

You would think there would not be much difference in CD wallets, but surprisingly there is. I had a CDProjects case that was complete junk (i.e. the CD sleeves fell apart after about one minute of use, fell out of the wallet, etc), but have bought quite a few Case Logic CD wallets and haven't had a problem yet. I particularly like this model.

Great Product, Zipper is easy to use, soft sleeves so CD's are not in danger of getting scratched, and it looks nice. Overall a very satisfied customer.

I am so impressed by this device. I've used in at work and at home (XP Home & Win 2k) and it installed in a matter of seconds. I was told to always make sure that you "unplug or eject" the device prior to removal to ensure no loss of memory. I've never booted with the device attached, I always use it after it's already booted.

I had to give a presentation at a local university and I put my power point presentation on this device and simply plugged it into one of the students laptops. There are so many uses for such a product.

The only negative is with security concerns. I suspect that over time many large companies will find ways to block these types of devices. Also, this card does not have build in security or encryption of the data. Bottom line is this is the floppy drive killer!

Forget about carrying your zip drive around. This device can hold 256 MB, and fits in your pocket. At home, you can use this device to store all of your personal private files instead of your hard drive. When you're done saving, viewing, and manipulating your personal files, you can simply put the drive in your pocket and take your files with you. That way, even if you share your computer, no one else can access your files. Your files will be safe even if someone steals your computer. This method is more secure than keeping your private files in your hard drive, no matter the security settings you have on there. The best way to keep your files private is to simply not store them on your computer. Instead, use a device like this and take your files with you. This device is so small that you can keep, secure, or hide it just about anywhere. In appearance, it looks like a small highlighter. I highly recommend this storate device to anyone who is interested in maximum privacy, security, and portability.

I often transfer files from my work computer to my home computer and vice versa. My company won't buy computers with CD Burners, and the floppy disk drive capacity is too small to be of any use, so I would have to use an external Zip drive and move it back and forth to get the files I needed. Not anymore. This very small device pops into a USB port (it works with 1.1 and 2.0 ports) and is recognized immediately by the PC (unless you have Windows 98, which requires a driver to be installed). It acts like a second hard drive and you can use Windows Explorer to copy files to the device. And it weighs next to nothing. It looks like a thich pen and has a clip and I keep it with my pens in my briefcase.

This device comes in various sizes (I've seen 128MB, 512Mb and 1GB in addition to the 256MB version I bought), so you can buy one to suit your needs!

I just purchased a Visor Edge in Metallic Silver and realized when I got it from Amazon, a case was needed to protect it from bumping around in my briefcase. This zippered leather case is just about perfect in its design except for one flaw: it doesn't have a cutout allowing you to hook it up to the hotsync cradle for recharging/synching with your PC.

Otherwise, it's a nice quality leather case and not flimsy but of sturdy construction. There are slots on the left side opposite the Visor where you can keep extra business cards or other similiar items.

The right side holds the Visor Edge in place with an audible and reassuring snap. I leave the Visor Edge in the case, except for taking it out to recharge and Hot Sync. The case is only slightly thicker and larger than the Edge itself, so it probably won't fit in a shirt or pants back pocket, but it would fit in a jacket pocket easily. The zipper case will keep out dust very well.

I recieved this zippered leather case with my Visor Edge as a gift. Since I am in a crowded high school, getting around and moving around alot worried me because one false move could dent my Edge in my pocket. I got this case and it is excellent. It's almost like a solid cardboard with a pdeed leather exterior. The Edge clips very securely to the inside of the dase, so no velcro or hassle like that is required. Easy to remove as well. The zipper prevents anything from falling out, and I put money and ID cards in the pockets. This case eliminated the need for a wallet, at least for me. Hey, it's even got a nifty Handspring symbol on the outside so I can show it off.

Want a good case for your PDA? This is the one.

This case is great. Since the Visor Edge is so slim, the space the case adds to it still leaves plenty of room to hold your Visor Edge in your shirt pocket. It's protected very well, though with the flip cover and metal body it's well protected anyways. It is easy to put the Visor Edge in the case, and just as easy to take it out (much easier than other Handspring models), and there are no silly velcro pads either. Worth the money for the case (even though I got mine for free).

I use one of these to haul arround a new Mac iBook computer. Currently it contains the computer, it's power supply, a car and plane power supply, two external hard drives (VST 20 Gig firewire) A high quality analogue to digital convertor (M-audio), it's power supply (huge!), a flashlight, two large reinforced nylon bags with audio and digital cables (ethernet, usb, firewire, telephone), maybe 12 to 15 total, but they are thick heavy cords, a compact flash reader, a hotsync cable for palm, a full size mouse, a mini usb hub a couple of manilla file folders, headphones (two sets 1 medium one small) and a short stack of CDRs. Even with all of this stuff inside the bag looks and works great!! The main section zips completely open, and lays flat for total access to the computer. The area where the laptop goes is lined in synthetic fleece, and extra padded bumpers can be velcro'd in all around the laptop to fit it exactly, while providing superior protection. A velcro strap holds the computer snugly. on the outside (of the inner section) is a slot pocket (where the hard drives go). To the outside of this is a deep pocket covered by a leather flap with velcro fastener, there are also 5 or 6 smaller pockets in this section for flashlight, Palm, some cables etc.The back section unzips but only opens about 25 degrees, forming an expanding accordion-file folder with divider. The outside of the case on this side has one of those slots for slipping over the handle on luggage with built in wheels. This bag looks great, the black "Nappa" leather sides match perfectly with the (synthetic??) center section and piping. The feet keep the bag slightly up off the floor, the handle is very sturdy and slip resistant padded leather. The shoulder strap is very flexible and is clearly built to last. A very sturdy and capacious bag that looks like it cost a bundle. This is a great bag! Looks good too!

An extremely spacious, durable, and affordable bag. I was very impressed with the beauty of this product and the amount of compartments that it has. I use it to carry my laptop, mouse, webcam, digital camera and alot of other supplies that I may need for my classes. I would highly recommend this product as the best buy. If you're thinking about purchasing this bag go ahead, i'm sure you will be 100% satisfied.

This is the Cadillac of all carrying cases

I bought the Neoprene notebook case and I am relatively satisfied. The only problem I have is with the space. You must be careful with your dimensions. I have a rather small notebook, but I also have a wirless internet card, and I couldn't fit the computer into the bag when I had the wireless card in it. Also if you have a lot of accessories then I might be wary, with the computer in the bag it doesn't leave a lot of room to put in a mouse, power cord, anything else you might have.
But all in all it is a very nice looking, and reliable bag. For a small computer this is a VERY good product for the money.

I was looking for a case for laptop that was compact but padded enough to protect the computer. This product fit that need perfectly.

Having just bought an Averatec 12 inch laptop I wanted a case that would fit it along with the power brick and a few flash drives. This case is perfect for my needs. It is well made and very light while offering reasonable protection for the laptop. It isn't bulky in any way. There is also enough space for a usb mouse and cell phone. If you have a small laptop such as a Toshiba Protege or one of the mini Sony laptops this is a great choice. If you have a lot of gadgets then you might want something bigger. The manufacturer claims that it will hold units up to a 14.1 inch screen. Looking at the case I think this claim is a bit ambitious. This case is an excellent value for the price.

The card seems to work fine, but with a Canon S40 4 mp camera, the speed of taking pictures is no better than my Lexar 12x 512mb compactflash card. Save your money and go for an equivalent but lower priced card.

I have two of these cards. One for my Canon S230, and one for my Ipaq. The high speed read/write speeds are most impressive. It allows that camera to be ready for the next picture before I have it framed. And the low power usage makes it possible to get many more pictures out of one charge with the camera. Canon says you can get about 475 shots out of a charge with the s230, I have managed to get as many as 520 shots on one charge! The cards have never failed on me. Even with the abuse of being thrown in my pack when I go mountain biking, they are always perfect!
The card in my Ipaq holds a lot of files, many MP3s, and MPEG videos. I am able to play back compressed 320x240 videos from it on my Ipaq pretty well. Both cards have been very good to me!
This card is a perfect blend of speed, reliability, power consumption, and price. Strongly considering buying another.

I was skeptical at first that this CompactFlash Card would 'really' be 'high speed', but our own test confirmed that my Canon PowerShot S50 would be ready for the next shot in one second as opposed to the almost 3 seconds we were experiencing with the small card that comes with the camera.

This notebook case fits a Presario 3045 perfectly (a large 16" laptop)! Very well made... only slight concern is the handle... a little more free-play/swing when carrying the unit than ideal. Since I rarely actually carry the laptop (used as a desktop replacement)... it is fine. The price was outstanding, as compared to the Targus site... and even a wholesale offer from an acquaintence in the retail PC business! No reason not to purchase this item!

I recently bought this case to hold my 17" HP7000 notebook and it's almost like it was made for it.

It has a good amount of storage on it -- nice big pouch in front that I have to use for my power adapter. It also has other pockets in the pouch for pens, etc.

The inside has plenty of addition pockets for cd's, business cards and more, and the padding in nice and thick for protecting the computer.

The back has another small pouch for paper, and also an additional zipped compartment with a separator for important papers.

I'm very impressed by the all metal hardware and the large rubber padding on the bottom edges.

This is an excellent case, and the price is a huge bonus. I found it recommended on a forum and am glad that I took their advice, and wanted to pass that along.

The only con that I found is that if you've got a 17" notebook and you want to bring along your power adapter and an additional battery, you will run out of room. Aside from that, go for it!

This case fits easily 15.4" widescreen laptops and you still can place battery on the side. A 17" laptop would probably fit too (I never tried), but the battery won't into the main compartment. Most stores like BestBuy or CircuitCity have this case on display so if you want to use this case for 17" laptop, go to the store and check it out. But buy it here, it's $60 in the stores... (currently the price on amazon is $46.54) For smaller laptops (14" or 15") check out CBT300 Targus case.

Main compartment of this notebook case has two parts with adjustable width: a bigger part is used for laptop itself, and smaller one can be used for battery and power unit. A little nice zipped bag for these two is included. In the middle of the main compartment there is a strap that fixes a laptop in place and it feels really secure.

There are two zipped pockets for files and documents - one inside and one outside. There are two more pockets outside, I used them to put there magazines when I travel.

Overall, this case has very solid feel and is really well padded. The rubber Compu-Tread that runs on the outside of the case (bottom and sides when standing) is very good protection.

One thing that might be of concern is that shoulder strap cannot be adjusted to be really short. I experimented and the shortest I got was 3'6" (provided, you want to keep padded part of it in the middle). For people shorter than medium height that could be a problem.

Other than that I am really happy with this case. It looks stylish and slim, goes well with both casual and business attire. And Targus has lifetime warranty on it. I would recommend it 100%!

(This is a modified version of my review at epinions.com)

This notebook case fits a Presario 3045 perfectly (a large 16" laptop)! Very well made... only slight concern is the handle... a little more free-play/swing when carrying the unit than ideal. Since I rarely actually carry the laptop (used as a desktop replacement)... it is fine. The price was outstanding, as compared to the Targus site... and even a wholesale offer from an acquaintence in the retail PC business! No reason not to purchase this item!

I recently bought this case to hold my 17" HP7000 notebook and it's almost like it was made for it.

It has a good amount of storage on it -- nice big pouch in front that I have to use for my power adapter. It also has other pockets in the pouch for pens, etc.

The inside has plenty of addition pockets for cd's, business cards and more, and the padding in nice and thick for protecting the computer.

The back has another small pouch for paper, and also an additional zipped compartment with a separator for important papers.

I'm very impressed by the all metal hardware and the large rubber padding on the bottom edges.

This is an excellent case, and the price is a huge bonus. I found it recommended on a forum and am glad that I took their advice, and wanted to pass that along.

The only con that I found is that if you've got a 17" notebook and you want to bring along your power adapter and an additional battery, you will run out of room. Aside from that, go for it!

This case fits easily 15.4" widescreen laptops and you still can place battery on the side. A 17" laptop would probably fit too (I never tried), but the battery won't into the main compartment. Most stores like BestBuy or CircuitCity have this case on display so if you want to use this case for 17" laptop, go to the store and check it out. But buy it here, it's $60 in the stores... (currently the price on amazon is $46.54) For smaller laptops (14" or 15") check out CBT300 Targus case.

Main compartment of this notebook case has two parts with adjustable width: a bigger part is used for laptop itself, and smaller one can be used for battery and power unit. A little nice zipped bag for these two is included. In the middle of the main compartment there is a strap that fixes a laptop in place and it feels really secure.

There are two zipped pockets for files and documents - one inside and one outside. There are two more pockets outside, I used them to put there magazines when I travel.

Overall, this case has very solid feel and is really well padded. The rubber Compu-Tread that runs on the outside of the case (bottom and sides when standing) is very good protection.

One thing that might be of concern is that shoulder strap cannot be adjusted to be really short. I experimented and the shortest I got was 3'6" (provided, you want to keep padded part of it in the middle). For people shorter than medium height that could be a problem.

Other than that I am really happy with this case. It looks stylish and slim, goes well with both casual and business attire. And Targus has lifetime warranty on it. I would recommend it 100%!

(This is a modified version of my review at epinions.com)

I've been waiting for an affordable MP3 player with at least 128mb of RAM, and when I discovered the Lexar I jumped on it. I've been playing with it for several days now, and the experience has been entirely positive!

As a Mac user, I've seen a lot of players that needed Windows software or drivers. Not the Lexar - it needs no drivers or special software. You just plug in to a USB port, then drag music files in and out. Simple!

I wasn't too sure about the single "joystick" control, but have since come to the conclusion that it's an elegant way of handling things. With that single control, you can easily and intuitively move between different songs, play modes, EQ settings and more.

The sound quality is absolutely great, though the ear buds were useless for me (a side note: was I sick from school the day they taught people how to jam ear buds into your ears? I can't make them stay in!) which is the only reason I've given the product 4 stars instead of 5. I've substituted the very inexpensive & lightweight SONY MDR-WO8 headphones, and it's a great combination.

A side note: I've got tinnitus (a condition in which you have constant ringing/whistling in the ears), and frequently need to have "white noise" to mask the unpleasant sounds. I've put several sound effects tracks on this player - white noise, rainstorm, babbling brook - and can use the player anytime and anywhere I need. Dedicated in-the-ear systems for tinnitus sufferers run hundreds of dollars, so the Lexar is a bargain (plus, there's still room for plenty of my favorite music!). Highly recommended.

I've been happy with my Lexar Media Jumpdrive. As a USB flash drive that will store any files you drop on it, as well as play about 2 hours of audio in MP3 and WMA format.

Transfering music is as easy as plugging it in. It is automatically picked up by the operating system as a removable drive - no drivers, no CD, works on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, you name it.

The case is durable and fits in my hand well, but could be a bit more substancial. Navigation is fairly intuitive with one joystick that controls all functions.

Sound quality is great... I can't complain about the earbud headphones that it comes with. The backlit screen is easy on the eyes and battery life is pretty decent off of 1 AAA battery (included).

Room for improvement: I'd love a belt clip... the lanyard doesn't do much for me when working out.

This is an excellent mp3 player and jump drive. With plenty of features to boot, a VERY easy to use interface and no setup or software installation ready to go, just hook it up and it's ready!

Pros:
-Ease of use, no installation of software
-Great volume varience
-One button control works quite well
-Even though it is USB 1.1, files trasfer very fast, at about 3 seconds for a 4 mb song.
-Good sound quality
-Back-lit display can be seen perfectly in the dark
-Scrolling text display, songs can be played in random order, displays battery life, and more!

Cons:
-Doesn't seem like the sturdiest thing in the world; I wouldn't drop it
-Slightly bulky, but it will still fit easily in your pocket

Conclusion: A great product! You perhaps could get more than 128mb for the price, but this unit seems to be on sale quite often. 128mb seems to be the threshold for a good mp3 player, as I have this baby filled with about 29 songs.

This was a good machine, and it worked fine for me under windows (xp), though I was a little concerned with how fast the ink seemed to be used. All in all I was very pleased with my purchase. Until I switched to a Linux distro, now it's a paperweight. Aperently Lexmark offers some limited support for some of its machines, but this isn't one of them. The newer Linux distributions are easy to install and easy to use, and hardware suppliers are going to have to start offering support if they want to keep us. I'll give it to family or a friend, but I won't buy another Lexmark.

Excellent printer.. Fast, Great Quality, Good Interface, All in One cartridge and printh-head so no worry about it drying out and throwing ur printer away like many epsons. Can get it infinitely cheaper (try 1/2) elsewhere though. The Dell printers also resemble this one about as close as it can get.. well the label is different.. lol

I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of this unit. I was going back and forth whether to buy a multifuntion or a photo quality printer. After printing a few pictures on this unit I was stunned. WOW! the picture quality is awesome. Scans and copies are top notch, but I was really impressed with the picture quality. Software is easy to install and understand and the unit is easy to operate. If you are looking for a great all around unit..buy this one! You will not be disappointed.