12/31/2011

Xact XTR1 Sirius Satellite Plug and Play Receiver Review

Xact XTR1 Sirius Satellite Plug and Play Receiver
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First off, the XACT is a very nice receiver. I have owned a PNP2 and this receiver and I prefer this one. The XACT, while not wearable, is very portable. You can even buy the Powerpod and take it anywhere you go. The size of the receiver does come with setbacks though, there are only 10 S-Seeks compared to 20 on most of the other receivers. The screen is smaller (although very nice), and the presets require a little more work to set. The greatest thing though is the service itself. It is great not to hear any commercials, and the music streams are top quality. The Talk, News, and Sports are also great. Sirius recently added a Maxim channel, which is quickly becomming one of my favorites. Sirius's sports are great, I am a fan of football and there is nothing like hearing your team that is normally not carried locally. In the end I recommend this receiver and Sirius.

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The Xact XTR1 Sirius Satellite Plug and Play Receiver is a palm-sized portable Sirius Satellite tuner that will give you endless hours of Sirius Satellite programming. With the XTR1, along with a subscription to the Sirius Satellite Radio Network (sold separately), you'll have access to 13 categories, including music, sports, talk, entertainment and more from Sirius.
The XTR1 features an 18-channel preset capability, a built-in wireless FM transmitter, wireless remote, and stereo headphone jack with volume control. If you have kids, a parental control will help you to control the content they listen to. Use the illuminated keyboard and control buttons to search by artist name, song title, or category. And a satellite-updated real-time clock, built into the receiver, will keep you on time wherever you're going.
Note: You must subscribe to Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the satellite radio signal.What's in the Box XTR-1 Sirius satellite tuner, wireless remote control, two AAA batteries, and user's guide.

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FM Transmitter for Kindle 2 (Includes car power cable for Transmitter) Review

FM Transmitter for Kindle 2 (Includes car power cable for Transmitter)
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I wondered why this was priced so low and after trying it I can see why. You do get what you pay for in most cases. There were absolutely no instructions for this which I didn't think was a problem, it looked pretty straight-forward to me. I plugged it in to my car, tried adjusting the device to match an "empty" radio frequency and that was the first problem. There are only 4 choices and none of those seemed to be empty. I finally choose one and then plugged in my kindle (also tried my ipod and another mp3 player hoping it would work with something). All I got was static with a faint voice or song, depending on the device but after jiggling the plug a bit, finally had it working. I found I had to turn the radio way up for it to work well and everytime I rounded a corner or hit a bump, I lost the Kindle and the radio or static would blare out and deafen me.

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Now you can listen to your kindle 2 through your car's stereo system. This device transmits audio signals through FM channel. The Transmitter comes with a car power cable so when used in the car you will not need anybatteries. Can also be powered with 2 AAA batteries (sold separately). Features:* Universal Compatibility - 3.5mm cable fits into the headphone jack of all iPods and portable CD and MP3 players * Full Stereo High Clarity sound Radio Play, Plug it in and Listen up * Dual power mode - 2 AA batteries or by included DC adapter * Power light and frequency LED indicator * Operating range: 10-30 feet * Audio frequency range: 50Hz - 15KHz Operating Instructions:1) Plug FM Transmitter into the headphone jack of your MP3 player. 2) Set Transmitter and your car radio to the same frequency. 3) Turn on the Transmitter. 4) Turn on your Kindle.

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RCA WHP140 900 MHz Wireless Headphones Review

RCA WHP140 900 MHz Wireless Headphones
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I bought these mainly for use with a TV and I have no complaints. The sound quality is good, and the range is throughout my house. I can keep listening to a show if I have to take the dog outside. They are comfortable. I can easily wear them for the duration of a movie. I use rechargeable batteries, and they last over a month with about 2 hours of use per day. I also use them occasionally to listen to music and the quality is almost as good as a corded pair of headphones that I have.
There are two knobs on the right hand side. One is the volume control and the other for tuning. It takes a few days until you learn which is which. After that, you won't fiddle with the tuning when you want to adjust the volume. I have never had any interference and so never needed to adjust the tuning.
These are definitely useful when you want to keep the sound to yourself or roam about while listening to headphones. Also, voices are much easier to understand through headphones than through speakers, especially during a movie. I wouldn't mind using corded headphones except that I don't want to sit close to the TV and I want to be able to walk around occasionally.
The base unit shuts off about a minute after you turn off the source. If I mute the TV during a long set of commercials, the base shuts down and all you hear is noise. This is so that you can shut off the headphones without having to get up to shut off the base. I learned to turn down the volume on the unit instead of using the mute during long commercials.
You can either plug the base into a headphone jack or, with the adapter, into RCA plugs labeled audio out. I don't notice any difference in terms of sound quality between the two.

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These RCA WHP140 900 MHz Wireless Headphones will help you enjoy your favorite tunes without the hassles of wires. Featuring a comfortable over-the-head design, a 900 MHz radio frequency and an operating distance up to 100 feet, you'll quickly wonder why you have spent so much time dealing with wires while listening to music.What's in the Box RCA WHP140 wireless headphones, DC power adapter, 2 AA batteries, and Y-shape cable adapter.

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12/30/2011

Kensington Universal FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black) Review

Kensington Universal FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black)
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I have had this Kensington FM transmitter for about 2 months and in my hands it has very acceptable sound and not alot of static.
Unfortunately it has one fatal design flaw that makes listening to classical, jazz and any other type of music with any quiet passages VERY FRUSTRATING. During the quiet parts the unit will shut itself off causing my car audio to emit a ear piercing screech when it loses the signal. I haven't measured it but it seems like as little a 10-15 seconds of quiet causes this behavior.
This makes this unit useless for classical music and quite a bit of jazz and other similar styles. If you listen to quiet music, avoid at all costs. If you don't it is the best transmitter I have tried.
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Plays portable MP3 player through any available FM radio frequency3 station presets for instant tuningPowered by car power outlet-no batteries requiredClearFMtechnology delivers superior soundCompatible with all MP3 players including all models of iPod

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Sony STR-DH800 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black) Review

Sony STR-DH800 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black)
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I know just enough about Audio to be dangerous but I'm not a true audiophile (or whatever they're called). So I don't know how an average person would figure this out when it took me an hour and a half on the phone with Sony support before THEY figured it out.
Now this is my second Sony receiver and I purchased this one specifically to go along with my brand new Sony BDP-S360 Blu Ray player. I used brand new HDMI category 2 cables into the receiver and then out to my Sony HDTV. This is suppossed to be the BEST way to get true no-loss sound decoding and picture. Well I was shocked when my receiver was NOT decoding DTS audio. All Dolby Digital tracks were playing in perfect 5.1 surround sound...the DTS tracks played back in Linear PCM stereo. So after I read the manuals, updated the firmware and set everything right then trying a few DVDs and Blu Ray discs I contacted Sony Support via email. Several exchanges later they asked me to call in to better troubleshoot my issue. First I talked to the blu ray guy (since I wasn't sure which device was causing the issue) and after resetting the player and checking all the setting I was transfered to the Audio department. Once again we reset the machine to factory setting, checked all the set ups and still nothing changed (Did I mention that I had to unhook and reconnect several cables and I even had an optical cable running to my old Sony Reciever?). Then 1 1/2 hours into the phone call he asked if I was getting audio through the TV speakers which I was and he said "oh its set to TV + Amp". So we changed that setting to just "Amp" and bingo...DTS surround sound!! I said "but that's the factory default setting". He told me where the info was in the manual but I checked an NOWHERE in the manual does it say that when using the receiver as a passthrough via HDMI inorder to decode a DTS signal the receiver must be set to "Amp" only and not the default setting of "TV + Amp". What the...??
So now the receiver works great even decoding the new DTS-HD Master Audio off my "Watchmen" Blu Ray disc. But be warned that if you use the HDMI inputs to decode your surround sound be sure to change the system to "Amp" instead of the default "TV + Amp" unless you enjoy stereo sound from your suround sound system. This may be the case for other Sony receivers so be aware when buying that factory default setting may not allow for optimum performance and the Sony guys might not be aware of this little fact if you call them.

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The STR-DH800 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. This newly designed 1080p A/V Receiver features 7 HD inputs including 4 HDMI inputs with "Active Intelligence" that allow the desire for more HD content to grow. In addition, the STR-DH800 is compatible with 24p True Cinema technology video signals and decodes uncompressed audio formats (Dolby TrueHD/dts Master Audio/LPCM via HDMI) making it compatible with Blu-ray DiscPlayers , the PlayStation 3 Technology and other HD sources. Simply plug in the optional S-Air transmitter and turn on the AirStation client (sold separately) and listen to your favorite music in another room or in multiple rooms.

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Concept CLD-700 7-Inch Chameleon Headrest Monitor with Built-in DVD Player Review

Concept CLD-700 7-Inch Chameleon Headrest Monitor with Built-in DVD Player
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With a little research this headrest unit seems to be one of the best deals out there. As an Audio/Video afficionado, it is an attractive and tidy unit which comes with 3 different 'pleather' colors to match your interior. This is good because you can conceal it better from thieves. We got it for our 1 month old. Yes...he faces the rear & I was able to easily install it backwards (facing forward in the rear seat headrest holes. The included remote works well and has plenty of features...most importantly repeat. This allows the disc that is in to continuously play. It picks up right where it was when you turned off the ignition. So far little Henry has watched Baby Einstein's Poetry & Classical Music DVD about 20 times. Beware though, the onscreen lighting and action can be bothersome in your rearview mirror when travelling in the dark. You'll learn to ignore it. It is very easy to use and put the disc in & the remote is an added bonus. Installation can be a little tricky though, as the cables slide down through the headrest holes and into the interior of you seat. Our 2003 Pathfinder's seatback came off with a little enticing which allowed me to power it from the trunk plug. Most newer model autos have zipper / snap seatbacks which should allow relatively easy wiring. Note: Use electrical tape to secure ALL of the connections tight. The last thing you need in the middle of the interstate on that vacation trip is to have a wire jiggle loose! Take the time to install it securely. All in all it seems to be a great unit & I hope it lasts long enough so little Henry can drive & mom & dad can sit in the back & watch movies :o>

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Chameleon CLD-700 7" Widescreen LCD Headrest Monitor by Concept with Built-in DVD Player. Single Headrest System Comes with Interchangeable Covers (Black, Gray, Tan) to Match the Interior of Your Own Vehicle. Adjustable Posts from 4 to 7 inches, Free Tilt Mechanism allowing for Adjusting to Optimal Viewing Angle. Built-in Dual IR Transmitter with Front AV Input, includes Remote Control, 12V Car Power Cable and AV Input Cable. Can be Paired with the CLS-700 (non-source Headrest) or a Second CLD-700 so both the Left and Right Plays Independently.

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12/29/2011

Nady DKW 1H - Microphone - black Review

Nady DKW 1H - Microphone - black
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I try it and i like . and if i need to get a another i get one them

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DKW Series...Redefining the price/performance boundaries of professional wirelessWith a choice of two models, the Nady DKW Series are the perfect entry level professional wireless. Delivering clear, transparent, high-fidelity audio, the DKW Series systems can be used for a broad range of singing and speaking applications, karaoke and recreational singers, DJ's, auctioneers, teachers, aerobic instructors, clergy, and a host of others. Although offered at a breakthrough new low price for a professional wireless, the DKW Series are loaded with features: High-band VHF (170-216 MHz) operation for interference-free performanceAdvanced companding circuitry for a wide dynamic range (no overloading for loud inputs or background hiss during quiet use) Full frequency response from 40 -20,000 Hz 250 ft. typical operating range up to 500+ feet line-of-sightChoice of 2 transmitters: WHT-14 handheld mic with a powerful neodymium cartridge that delivers unsurpassed audio quality, low handling noise and enhanced feedback rejection. WLT-14 bodypack for lavalier or headworn mic Choice of 2 receivers:** DKW-1 mini portable receiver with unique space-saving, vertical design and power ON/OFF switch, 1/4" audio output jack, and easily visible extra-jumbo LED indicators for power on, transmitter on and audio peak. DKW-2 ultra portable receiver with enhanced features, including front panel power ON/OFF switch , 5

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7-Channel FM Wireless Stereo FM Modulator Review

7-Channel FM Wireless Stereo FM Modulator
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Amazon's description says it needs to be wired into the radio. What part is wireless?

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This 2-channel wired FM modulator is perfect for vehicles with aftermarket DVD players installed who want the sound to play over their built in speakers. Simply connect the audio out of your DVD player to the RCA jacks, then wire into your antenna. Works on 87.7 - 88.9 MHz. Comes with 4 mounting tabs for easy installation.

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Philips BTM630 Bluetooth Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System with iPod Docking Station Review

Philips BTM630 Bluetooth Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System with iPod Docking Station
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Just got this the other day. Here are my thoughts:* Gadgetry
Okay, this thing has all the technology - It's got bluetooth connectivity, including the ability to play music from another device wireless and answer phone calls (built-in mic). It has an SD card slot, and a USB slot for other devices (haven't tried this out yet). It has an iPod dock. It'll even rip your CDs. I haven't seen anything on the market with this many options.
* Ease of Use (Interface)
This is where things start to go a bit off. It's not the easiest device to use. The display doesn't show the most relevant information. For example, if you're looking at it in bluetooth mode, it just keeps repeating the words "BLUETOOTH" in caps on the screen. But that's redundant because I already know that fact due to the big flashing blue light in the corner. Also, though this thing looks like a clock radio, it doesn't function very well as one (it rarely shows the time throughout the various functions - alarm is hard to set).
* Sound
It's fair - Not a whole lot of bass, mids are a little muddy, highs are very nice. Having said that, I don't have a comparable reference - I'm comparing it to my home stereo system and the bose wave radio.
* Quality / How's it Look
A good looking device - Definitely doesn't look cheap. It's got a big back end on it, but overall isn't too large. Fits on my nightstand just fine. The buttons are a little plasticky.
* In Summary
I'm going to continue using it - if only because there's no stereo out there that has this mix of features. I bought a bluetooth adapter for my ipod touch. It's very cool that I can be sitting anywhere in my bedroom and picking music. And if it runs short on batteries, I can drop it right into the ipod dock. But... I'm going to have to dig my 15-year-old clock radio out of the closet.


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12/28/2011

Digital Reference DR-1500 VHF Guitar Wireless System T4, Channel T3 Review

Digital Reference DR-1500 VHF Guitar Wireless System T4, Channel T3
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I have an Alt. Rock band that plays distortion guitars and bass among the other things.My guitarrist was looking for a cheap wireless system he could use in medium gigs to have more freedom. Turns out the freq. range of this system is pretty limited specially for guitars as it kills some fundamental freq. and makes the guitar sound so thin and small. He passed it out to me (I play bass) and it has worked ok for me, seems that it doesn't kill the low freqs. It does has it's blind spots and I wouldn't say it's 100% trust-worthy. It's ok to start with but if you are serious into live gigs get a UHF one with multiple channels.

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The DR-1500 delivers super frequency flexibility via 3 VHF frequency bands (169.505MHz, 170.245MHz, and 171.905MHz). The UniPak transmitter includes a variable microphone/guitar trim control. It features an advanced dipole antenna system and adjustable squelch control with a removable docking power supply that inserts into receiver back.

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RCA MM70FM Portable FM Transmitter Review

RCA MM70FM Portable FM Transmitter
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I bought this for about $20, wanting a cheap connection from my portable mp3 CD player to my car CD player, which can't play mp3s. I wish I hadn't. It's an interesting little gadget, but besides the novelty value, the reception - or rather, FM connection - is not very good. It sounds like AM radio and you have to sometimes switch the frequency on the transmitter to get better reception from your external device (in my case, my portable mp3 CD player) even if the car radio is set to one frequency.
Overall, the experience is not very satisfactory and definitely not a pleasure.

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Portable FM Transmitter - Portable FM transmitter- Universal- Transmitter connects to portable devices (with short cord) and plays the sound to your car or home FM stereo without wires- For example, you can play a portable CD player to your car stereo without having to connect anything to the car stereo- Compatible with DVD, MP3, and CD players- Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)- Input terminal (for connection to portable device): 3.5mm plug- 1 Year limited manufacturer's warranty- Silver, computer mouse-like in appearance

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Logitech 980441-0403 Wireless Music System for iPod Review

Logitech 980441-0403 Wireless Music System for iPod
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I had been waiting for a product like this one for some time. It puts your entire music collection into the palm of your hand, and transmits the sound to your stereo. The performance far surpasses any FM transmitter, and works up to 30 ft from your stereo.
For $150, it is a bit pricey, but still worth it for me. As stated before, the sound quality is very good will little to no interference...worlds better than an FM transmitter...
Downsides....the peice that fits into the top of the Ipod is adjustable for either the full ipod, or the mini (by way of a sliding headphone jack), but lacks that little peice that goes into the smaller jack next to the headphone jack. because of this, the adapter spins around and doesn't feel like it is stable on top of your ipod. Other downside is that the adapter has its own battery source (does not draw power from ipod), which results in having to charge yet another item at your house.
All in all, it delivers on it's promise, just a couple of nuisances...

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WLS MUSIC SYS IPOD BT 1.2 A2DP

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12/27/2011

Saitek A-250 Wireless 2.1 Speaker System - Black Review

Saitek A-250 Wireless 2.1 Speaker System - Black
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First the limitations: You cannot get sound out of both your desktop speakers and the A-250 at the same time, and the wireless connection is only about 85% reliable, even within its advertised range of 30 meters. Sound cuts out if there are too many thick walls between the transmitter and the speakers. Also, other electronics, microwaves, and my 2.5 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal to the A-250.
If you can tolerate these limitations, then you can consider the great pleasures of the A-250:
-- Easy set-up. It honestly took me three minutes to get sound from my XP system using RealPlayer to the A-250. You plug in the transmitter to a USB port, press the blue button on top of the transmitter for two seconds, put batteries into the speaker unit, and then turn it on.
-- Very good sound. For a wireless system, the A-250 produces very good, albeit not very loud, sound. When the signal is strong, the sound is better than FM though not as good as wired, of course.
-- Simple controls. From the A-250 you can pause, play, skip a track forwards or backwards, and control the volume.
-- Works with my Palm Zire71. Saitek includes a 3.5mm jack, which when plugged into my Palm, played sound well through the A-250.
-- Fast support. I emailed Saitek regarding the limitations, and someone wrote back within a day to tell me that the limitations are not surmountable.
Summary: If you don't mind playing sound only out of the A-250 in a different room with few walls between it and your system, and if you don't mind imperfect sound, then the A-250 is for you. I will keep mine, since I can tolerate these limitations and I love my music on the deck and in the kitchen.

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Samsung SWA-4000 Wireless Receiver Review

Samsung SWA-4000 Wireless Receiver
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I bought this product for use with the Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System.
Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System (Set of Seven, Black)
Even though the directions were sparse, using this was as simple as plugging in the rear speakers to the unit, plugging in the unit and inserting the transmitter card into the back of the Samsung Home Theater control unit.
At first I thought I didn't setup the unit properly because I didn't hear any sound from the rear speakers, but then I realized I just needed to set the Samsung Home Theater system to the right audio mode in order to get it to work. For example, the Dolby 5.1 mode only works if you are using a media such as the DVD or XBox360 that supports Dolby 5.1 to hear the rear speakers. If your source is something like a component audio device or coaxial cable you need to change the audio mode to "Cinema" or one of the other effects modes to use the rear speakers through the wireless link.
Most of the sources I have for my TV are Dolby 5.1 anyways, so when moving to a coaxial DirectTV player that doesn't do 5.1 I don't change the mode, I just go without the rear speakers -- it doesn't really bother me. The cool thing about this wireless unit is that when you shutdown the Home Theater system, the wireless unit senses the shutdown and puts itself into "standby" mode, thereby drawing very little power.
I've had the Samsung Home Theater and this wireless transmitter for two months now and I've had no problems. Very satisfied with the sound quality -- I've got an optical audio out from the TV to the Home Theater system and the rear speakers sound fantastic when driven by this wireless unit.

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Samsung wireless rear stereo amplifier receives 2.4GHz signals from DVD changer/receiver. It is designed to work with compatible Samsung home theater systems. It has 2-channel rear amplifier with transmission range up to 33 feet. It includes TX card to insert in DVD changer/receiver.

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Digital Reference DR-1500 VHF Guitar Wireless System T4, Channel T8 Review

Digital Reference DR-1500 VHF Guitar Wireless System T4, Channel T8
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Purchased for grandsons Bass guitar. He is very happy with it because it simply works!!!

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The DR-1500 delivers super frequency flexibility via 3 VHF frequency bands (169.505MHz, 170.245MHz, and 171.905MHz). The UniPak transmitter includes a variable microphone/guitar trim control. It features an advanced dipole antenna system and adjustable squelch control with a removable docking power supply that inserts into receiver back.

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12/26/2011

'Morning Industry Inc Qkk-01P 3-In-1 Remote Control & Touchpad Door Knob (Polished Brass) (Obs Systems/Home Security / Home/Office Observation) Review

'Morning Industry Inc Qkk-01P 3-In-1 Remote Control and Touchpad Door Knob (Polished Brass) (Obs Systems/Home Security / Home/Office Observation)
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Really easy to use and it's awesome not to have to look for keys anymore. Especially when I have a handful of groceries, don't have to drop the bags look for key. Very convenient!

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'MORNING INDUSTRY INC QKK-01P 3-IN-1 REMOTE CONTROL & TOUCHPAD DOOR KNOB (POLISHED BRASS). DOOR KNOB FOR KEYLESS ENTRY INTO A HOME, 3-IN-1 ENTRYKEYPAD, REMOTE & KEYED, ACCEPTS UP TO 10 DIFFERENT CODES/USERS FROM 28 DIGITS EACH, ADD OR DELETE CODES INDIVIDUALLY, ACCEPTS UP TO 10 DIFFERENT REMOTES, REMOTE WORKS UP TO 30 FT AWAY, EASY INSTALLATIONNO WIRING OR DRILLING REQUIRED, FITS STANDARD DOOR PREP, BUMP-RESISTANT KEY CYLINDERS, ADJUSTABLE LATCH FITS BOTH 2.38" & 2.75" BACK SETS, INCLUDES 2 TRADITIONAL KEYS, USES COMMON SC-1 KEY WAY, OPTIONAL AUTO-LOCK FEATURE, POLISHED BRASS

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TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
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There are alot of reviews out there for navigation units with comparisons between units made by different manufacturers, most stating that one is better than the other, which I found to be of no use since I almost never had the unit they were comparing to. So I have written this review as a review of the TomTom 730 rather than a comparison.
(please note this is the FACTORY REFURBISHED moel of the 730)
The 730 was well packed, and had a little bit of charge right out of the box. It includes all of the accessories and most of the literature that a new model does, including the windshield mount, dash disk, car charger, instruction manual and CD. There were no cosmetic blemishes on the unit I got. Refurbished units come with a shorter warranty, but the price difference more than makes up for lost warranty time.
The unit did arrive with an old map and firmware revision. After installing TomTom Home and creating a profile, the software asked me if I wanted to update the unit, and installed the most recent 'North American Maps' pack (includes USA and Canada) and 8.30 firmware. The download and installation process took a whopping 1.5 hours to download and install over a wireless broadband connection. Choosing to accept Mapshare, an additional 11386 corrections were added. I did not have to enter any update codes or call TomTom to get the latest map update. Other maps were listed as available at additional cost, but they were for other countries that I did not need.
After updating the unit, I took the 730 on a few trips to see how well it works. I travel roughly 1000 miles a week for business and pleasure, all over Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. I have had several Nav units over the last two months trying to find the right one for me, and I am impressed with this unit. There are some problems with the unit, which are a result of the limitation of Nav units in general, rather than specific to the 730. An example: Whitehurst and Canal st in DC run literally on top of each other. Where they start you have a choice to go up or down, whereas the 730 tells you to go straight. Both choices are straight, and reagrdless of which you pick, the 730 continues to navigate as if you were heading down Whitehurst.
The 'IQ Routing' feature is absolutely the most useful feature of the unit. Anyone who lives in the DC metro area(or any other huge population dense area)knows that certain roads simply aren't passable during certain times of the day. I have used this feature extensively, and although there is room for improvement, it has found me several new, faster ways to get to common destinations. This nav unit is also the only one I have tested that correctly finds the fastest way to my home from the interstate.
Advanced Lane Guidance is a nice feature, during my travels I see it about twice a day. It works well, but the image for the I270/495 lanes divide on the inner loop shows the wrong number of lanes leading off to the spur. Other lane divides are accurate, why not this one?
The voice recognition navigation aspect works okay, it does a good job of recognizing what city and/or street that I said, but the whole system is a bit akward since it is a combination of screen presses and voice prompts. Still, it works well if you are patient with it and learn its qwerks.
The bluetooth function does not work with my phone (I have a really lousy phone)so I cannot comment on that, the FM transmitter works well if you can find a free frequency. Playing music from the TomTom was neat, and navigation prompts do come through the music when they occur.
TomTom Home and the community support it provides is awesome. Other than Mapshare (which is awesome in and of itself) there are differnt icons, voice prompts(which you can record yourself with the 730), display screen, map colors, and other customizable features that help you personalize and enhance the unit.
In summary, I believe I have found the right unit for me. The is the best navigation device I have used yet, and at the refurbished price it is well worth purchasing. I hope you found this review helpful.


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