Refurbished Altec Lansing iPhone Stereo - Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iMT620 iPhone stereo review - buEtail.com

 

We've been playing with the Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iMT620 for a few days now, and before you think "man, not another iPhone stereo dock," look again. It was (mostly) love at first sight when we spotted this mini boombox -- sharp corners and minimalism are what Altec Lansing does best these days, and the hint of retro isn't hurting anyone, either. Like the iMT620's predecessors, the inMotion series still bears the portability hallmark in the form of a built-in battery (up to five hours for this model), and now with the addition of a multifunctional handle as well. But is it really worth the $149 tag? Read on to find out.

Since the iMT620 is sold as an iPhone stereo, one of the first things we tested was the phone-interference shielding, and we weren't disappointed. The well-shielded entirety of the device meant we could enjoy respectable audio quality without any interruption from spontaneous bleeps and bloops. For us the speaker was great with mid-range and treble, bringing the sweet guitar-plucking action in Hotel California right in front of us. The bass was just right for pop music in your bedroom -- pretty good for a speaker of this form factor, but R&B and heavy metal fans may want to consider something more heavy duty like the Mix iMT800. Crank the volume up from the usual 16 to a maximum of 40 and you'll have music for a small house party, but the lack of strong bass becomes more apparent with slight bass distortion above 35.

Later on we noticed an annoying bug: regardless of the previous volume setting, sometimes upon bootup the iMT620 automatically bumped the volume up to level 19 for no reason. Another problem (albeit a less severe one) was that there were times when song information didn't get updated on the LCD screen, which you will see in the video to come. Hopefully these problems are just limited to our setup, but hey, it's worth a mention.

From afar the iMT620 appears to be encased in an anodized aluminum bezel, but in fact it's just a semi-gloss metallic silver finish applied on plastic. While this saves you from the cold, harsh touch of metal, we couldn't help but to think this was just Altec Lansing opting for the cheaper material (and still charging a fairly large amount). We like the subtle marks on the top buttons -- quite a radical but nice change from the ugly, faux LCD buttons on the inMotion MAX and GLOW. On the top right corner of the speaker you'll find an LCD which shows the mode you're in, battery level, song information and FM radio frequency. Turn the speaker around and you'll find an audio-in port, power socket, slide-in remote control dock and telescopic radio antenna. As for the universal iPod dock, you can garnish it with a choice of two adapters: one for the iPhone 3G / 3GS, and another for the iPod nano 4G / 5G; owners of other iPod models will just have to be careful not to knock over the player. Similarly, the iMT620 is kitted with several socket adapters (US, UK, Europe and China / Australia) to cater to travelers.

 

As mentioned earlier, one of the highlights of this stereo is the handle which also serves as a stand and a power-off switch while folded during battery mode (i.e. the device doesn't turn on by accident when the bar is down). The bar alone has little we can fault -- it locks well in the three hinged positions, has good grip and as a handle supports the 4 pound body with little flex, but we did notice its loose rubber feet which could do with some stronger glue. Leaving that minor issue behind, we then had a go on the full-featured IR remote, which has plenty to offer -- not only do you get the usual playback control functionality, but there are also dedicated keys for accessing the iPod menus and playlists, as well as toggling shuffle and repeat. You can also program the four preset keys for your four favorite radio channels: simply hold down one of the 'P' keys for a few seconds to store the current channel. The only problem we had with the remote was our iPhone's delayed response to us pressing the 'Menu' button, but strangely the other iPod keys had no problem, and we weren't sure whether it was the phone or the speaker to be blamed. We doubt many would use the remote to access the iPod menus anyway since it's quite a challenge to read the text from a distance, and we'll let you decide if the said delay in this video is enough to deter you from buying the speaker: 

Wrap-up

The inMotion Classic iMT620 may have a few bugs, but they shouldn't get in the way for most users. As a portable speaker the five-hour battery should be plenty for a day-out, and it can definitely emit plenty of volume for outdoor usage, but it's a bit annoying that you can't casually use the handle with the iPod device docked. As a static speaker it produces great audio as well (given the size, of course). We'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a solid battery-powered iPhone speaker, but just keep an eye out for a good discount.

source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/altec-lansing-inmotion-classic-imt620-iphone-stereo-review/
by Richard Lai

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Refurbished Kindle DX - Review of a Amazon Kindle DX, Free 3G, 9.7" E-Ink eReader - buyEtail.com

Welcome to another Good e-Reader Review! Today we take a look at the new Amazon Kindle 3 Graphite DX E-Reader! This little guy has a 9.7 inch screen, full keyboard and tons of features for all of your e-reading adventures.

The Amazon Kindle DX Graphite edition continues the trend of being Amazons largest e-reader to date. Featuring a 9.7 inch screen and 50% better contrast and resolution from previous models, it is certainly worth the $379 price tag. Its screen displays a 1200 x 824 pixel resolution at 150 ppi, features 16-level gray scale, and a new 10:1 contrast ratio.

The Page turns on this device are lightning fast and only increase with some of the latest firmware updates. There is no lag turning the pages, and even accessing some of the menu functions is quick and easy.

This e-reader towers over the competition. Most electronic readers are only 6 inches or so, having a 9.7 inch e-reader is like reading a magazine, it is also as slim as one. It currently reads e-ink with greyscale which means you get a complete e-reading experience, with no eye strain. Maintaining the tradition of e-ink, means there is no glare in the direct sunlight. For a great comparison of the Amazon Kindle DX VS. the Apple iPad in direct sunlight.

Menu Features

Now let’s talk menu features, the Amazon Kindle DX has tons of menu features that allow you to access a dictionary, highlight and bookmark pages. There are also many options to adjust the size of the font, and even change it altogether. There are many stand-alone options such as a web browser, to visit websites such as Facebook, Twitter and others. You have the entire internet available to you. Other menu features include being able to register your device with Amazon, so you can start purchasing books right away. The menu system is intuitive and robust, it is one of the most stable, in terms of refresh rates out of most e-readers.

Connectivity

Menu Features are all quite well enough, but what about the Connectivity? You can access 3G from any AT&T hotspot and offers global WI-FI coverage. HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T’s 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless Terms and Conditions

Battery Life

The Battery life on the DX is great, despite the fact that it uses 3G and WIFI you can literary leave this unit on for 2 to 3 weeks, with WIFI turned off, if you leave the WI-FI turned on, you get about 1 week of constant use.

eBooks and Reading

The Amazon DX has a built in PDF reader, traditionally PDFS are meant to be read on large screen displays, such as netbooks and computers. Most e-readers only have a six inch screen and do not have the ability to show PDF’s out properly. With the 9.7 inch screen, you get the full PDF experience being able to read ebooks. It will also read Kindle (AZW), PDF, TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. If you are looking for audio books or to listen to MP3′s you can certainly copy your own to the device, or purchase it from other stores. The device itself has 4 GB of internal memory, so its enough to store thousands of books. If you choose to buy your eBooks or Audio Books from other stores, other then Amazon, you have to use Adobe Digital Editions to copy it to your device. If the content you bought does not have DRM (Digital Rights Management) You can simply just copy and paste it directly to your E-Reader, using Windows Explorer. If you are having trouble with copying eBooks to your device, check out our Amazon DX eBook Video Tutorial.

It also has the Read to Me function, this is basically a text to speech function. It will read blogs, newspapers, ebooks, and more out loud to you. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can speed up or slow down the reading speeds or choose a male or female voice. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.

Other Features

Some of the other hardware features the Amazon Kindle DX has is, a mini USB port, Stereo Speakers, and a headphone jack. The Kindle DX also features a Accelerometer, which means you can switch it between horizontal and landscape mode.

Our Experience

We have played with MANY different e-readers, and this one is a giant Mount Smurfs. It takes a few days getting used to such a large screen display. We have played with the Barnes and Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle 2, Kobo E-Reader and many more. This one is big, but after a while it does not feel that big, and really feels natural. With such a large display, more words fit on any given page, and you can get through books a lot faster. Because this unit is the lightest Kindle DX, it weighs hardly anything and you can easily hold it in one hand for marathon reading sessions.

Many people compare the Kindle DX to the Apple iPad. I would say, the Amazon Kindle 3 DX Graphite is currently the large screen e-reader to beat. Amazon has been making e-readers for 4 or 5 years now. They really have the science down pat. Buying books is a breeze, and so is shopping for ebooks on other stores. If you know how to convert ebooks from one format to another, you can literally shop anywhere for ebooks and then load them on your Kindle. If you have trouble converting ebooks, check out our Video tutorial.

It’s our estimation that although the price is a little bit more expensive at $395, it is worth the price if you want the best of the best. Although this will not fit in your pocket or purse as easily as a 6 inch e-reader will, if you are reading in the home, cafe, beach, or on vacation, pick this up. Reserve your Kindle 3 DX Graphite 3G today at buyEtail.com.

 

source: http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/review-of-the-kindle-3-dx-graphite-wifi3g-e-reader

by Michael Kozlowski

 

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Refurbished Toshiba Satellite M305-S4848 - Core 2 Duo T5800 2 GHz 250GB HDD - buyEtail.com

 

This Toshiba Satellite M305-S4848 notebook delivers performance and reliability in an elegant, lightweight form factor. Backed by Intel Centrino Duo technology, this Satellite features a mighty Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz processor and 4 GB of RAM to power through any task. The massive 250 GB hard drive provides ample storage space for your ever-expanding digital life, plus it comes with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed. Easily access, edit, transfer and store your digital photos with the built-in 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter. Create your own CDs and DVDs to share with family and friends, burn professional labels directly onto the disc, listen to CDs and watch DVDs on the DVD±RW DL Labelflash drive. Whether you need the Internet for work or play, this Satellite has you covered! Get online via the integrated Ethernet or hit up local "hot spots" with the Intel WiFi 802.11a/g/n network connection. Spice up your instant messenger sessions with the built-in Webcam and microphone.

 

 

Review of the Apple iPad with Retina display Part 2 - Buy Refurbished Wi-Fi 16GB - Black (4th generation) - buyEtail.com

 

 

In sheer horsepower, the A6X is no slouch; it clocks in at 1.4GHz, a hefty 40 percent increase over the A5X's 1GHz. Apple advertises the device as having "twice the speed" and "twice the graphics performance" of the A5X. In our benchmark tests, we found this to be pretty accurate. The fourth-generation iPad doubled its predecessor's score in the Geekbench suite, as well as offering impressive performance in graphics benchmarks. Surprisingly, though, it did find itself beaten by a half a second in webpage loading tests to the iPad mini. That's even more impressive given that I found the fourth-generation iPad beat out the third-generation iPad in webpage loading.

In my more anecdotal tests, the fourth-generation iPad took anything I threw at it, up to and including high-performance games, like Real Racing 2 HD, Infinity Blade II, and Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy. All played very well and looked great, though my untutored eyes saw little in the way of difference between the third- and fourth- generation iPads.

I did notice on occasion some stuttering and skipping in the game while playing Real Racing 2 HD via AirPlay, but I experienced the same with the third-generation iPad, leading me to believe it was related to my network rather than the iPad itself. I saw no such issues while playing only on the iPad's display.

Of course, all the current games for the iPad are designed with the third-generation model's specifications in mind, so it's going to be a little while before companies truly start shipping apps that can take advantage of all the horsepower the fourth-generation iPad brings to bear.

You might think all of this power would take a toll on battery life, but Apple says the fourth-generation iPad's built-in 42.5-watt-hour battery (the same as its predecessor) delivers the same 10-hour life as previous iPads. In our lab's test, the battery didn't perform quite as well as the third-generation iPad's, coming in at 42 minutes shorter, but it did just outlast the iPad mini. In my anecdotal experience, which involves charging the iPad every night, I had no problems at all with my battery life lasting through a day.

When I asked for questions online, some asked if the fourth-generation iPad got unreasonably hot while performing processor-intensive tasks. In my experience, I've certainly found it gets warm, especially while playing games, but I never noticed it becoming uncomfortably hot.

In general use, the fourth-generation iPad is plenty snappy, though for most tasks you probably won't see a huge difference between it and the third-generation iPad. It's a testament to Apple's engineering that iOS and its built-in apps have always been more or less smooth, regardless of the hardware.

Among the other improvements on the newest full-size iPad is souped-up wireless capabilities. Like the previous model, the fourth-generation iPad has Bluetooth 4.0 and supports 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi flavors. However, Apple brags that the new Wi-Fi is twice as fast as the previous version, thanks to the addition of channel bonding. In practice, I didn't notice exceptionally faster performance for tasks like downloading a PDF over the local network or grabbing a TV episode from iTunes. In most cases, the Wi-Fi of your device probably isn't the bottleneck, anyway.

Finally, Apple also upgraded the LTE chip in the fourth-generation iPad, providing support for more LTE frequencies around the world. Like the iPhone 5, the iPad comes in two flavors: a model with support for LTE bands 4 and 17, which works with AT&T here in the U.S., and a model that supports LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, and 25, and works with Sprint and Verizon (it supports CDMA in addition to GSM). Also as with the iPhone 5, the CDMA model's broader band support means that it's the iPad of choice internationally (though that depends on your ability to find a supporting carrier). And, unlike the Wi-Fi-only model, the LTE version also has assisted GPS and GLONASS, which help provide more accurate location services.

Fast as Lightning

As mentioned above, the only external difference between the fourth-generation iPad and the third-generation is the change to Apple's new Lightning connector. My colleagues Jason Snell and Dan Frakes have covered this topic most ably in their reviews of the iPhone 5 and iPad mini, respectively.

IDG CONSUMER & SMBTop: Fourth-generation iPad with Lightning connector. Bottom: Third-generation iPad with 30-pin connector.

The smaller, bi-directional nature of the Lightning connector is a nice change from the old dock-connector; its somewhat more compact cables are easier to throw into a bag, for example, and it's nice not to have to worry about which way is up. If there's a knock against the connector at present, it's that it doesn't have the same breadth of accessory support as the long-running dock-connector port.

Who's it for?

Let's get this out of the way: If you've never owned an iPad, and you want the real estate that a 9.7-inch screen affords, there's no reason not to pick up the fourth-generation model. It's got all of the benefits of the third-generation iPad, and it's a smoking powerhouse to boot.

So, what if you're upgrading from a previous version of the iPad? For owners of the original iPad or the iPad 2, I think the fourth-generation iPad offers a pretty compelling package. Not only do you get a quite substantial performance increase (and, in the case of the original iPad, the ability to run iOS 6), but you also pick up a Retina display, improvements to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and—optionally—LTE. That's an improvement across-the-board.

Of course, if the 9.7-inch screen size of the fourth-generation iPad is a turn-off, the iPad mini is a solid upgrade from either of the first two iPad models as well. While I think size is the primary reason to choose the 7.9-inch mini over the 9.7-inch fourth-generation (or vice versa), the major differentiation right now is that the fourth-generation has a Retina display. When it comes to text, especially, that's a meaningful differentiation between the two.

In horsepower, the fourth-generation is significantly higher powered than the mini, but in the same way that folks—myself included—have chosen a less powerful MacBook Air over the heavier MacBook Pro, I don't think that's necessarily going to be the major distinction for many.

Finally, what about the third-generation iPad users among us? As an owner of a third-generation iPad, I can't honestly see much of a reason to upgrade. The performance improvements are nice, no question, but I didn't run into any apps that were overtaxing the third-generation model and really required the fourth-generation iPad. If developers start building apps—and especially games—that take advantage of all the power the fourth-generation iPad has to offer, that equation might change. But right now, there's no rush unless you need to have the latest and greatest, or you want to move your household over to Lightning-only.

source: http://www.macworld.com/article/2013582/review-fourth-generation-ipad-is-faster-stronger-better.html?page=2
by Dan Moren

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Motorola Q 9h smartphone Refurbished at buyEtail.com

The big question is, does what it's packing inside make up for the lack of exterior elegance? Well, under its wide but thin hood is a 325MHz processor, 256MB of Flash ROM, and 96MB of RAM. That slightly outpaces the BlackBerry 8800's 312MHz processor and keeps Windows 6.0's loading wheel off your screens for all but the most taxing tasks.

At just 1.18cm thick it's also thinner than a BlackBerry 8800 by more than 2mm and shaves just 0.2mm off the thickness of a Samsung SGH-i600.

Shame that at 6.6cm wide and 11.5cm long it still really does look like a calculator. At least it uses that space to good effect. The 320 x 240 screen is big enough to make you think it should have touch screen capabilities, and if you've just been using this kind of phone it'll take you a while to stop prodding it with your finger.

But it's the keyboard that benefits the most. Icon shortcut keys allow you to quickly access music, camera, phonebook, calendar, messages, and the web browser. Those additional keys below the qwerty keyboard, and the placing of the number keys as functions off other letters, means the layout does take some getting used to. For instance, the first time you go to unlock the device with the star symbol it takes a keen eye to spot the blue '*' function sitting on top of the 'Z' key.

However, as the keyboard becomes more familiar you can start to improve the speed of your typing, especially in conjunction with the predictive text. The keypad even lights up to make it easy to use in the dark. Programs displayed on the screen also benefit from an automatic adjustment that boosts the brightness depending on the quality of light at your location. As well as the function quick keys, the last 10 programs are also displayed at the top of the 'Home' screen for easy access. A four-way wheel with a selection button at its center, coupled with 'Home' and 'Back' keys, make for general ease of navigation. for the price you can't go wrong.

source: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/08/07/review_motorola_moto_q/
by Matt Chapman

Kodak ESP 7 Refurbished at buyEtail - Kodak ESP 7 all-in-one inkjet printer - Photo printing doesn't get much cheaper - buyEtail

Kodak now has a range of four machines. They all use the same print engine, but are differentiated by different levels of bell and whistles.  Among the claims Kodak makes for all of them is photo prints are cheaper than any other inkjet.

Kodak's ESP 7: promises cheap photo printing

The ESP 7 is the fourth release in Kodak’s ESP range of all-in-ones and sits below the top-of-the-range ESP9, while still offering some of its sibling's best features. It’s intended for the home, lacking as it does an automatic document feeder (ADF) and a fax facility.

Decked out in high-gloss and frosted black, the neat lines of the ESP 7 start with the curved edges to the scanner lid and finish with similar undulations in the paper tray bulge, which projects from its front. The lid has a simple pattern of small, indented squares and lifts to reveal a simple, A4 flatbed. In front of the scanner is a slightly empty looking control panel which lacks the fax number pad and touch-sensitive surface of the ESP 9.

The ESP 7 has the same size of colour display as its pricier sibling, though here it's a backlit LCD, rather than the brighter OLED. There's a square of navigation arrows, with an OK button in the center, as well as dedicated Copy and Cancel job buttons.

Two paper trays bulge from the front of the machine, with the A4, plain paper tray holding up to 100 sheets of 80gsm paper and the separate photo tray taking up to 40 sheets of 15 x 10cm photo paper. When you request a photo print on small format paper, the photo tray slides into place automatically.

To the right of the paper trays are two memory card sockets which between them take most of the current types, including Microdrive in the CompactFlash socket. There's also a PictBridge-enabled USB socket at the bottom, for printing directly from cameras and USB Flash drives.

The control layout's straightforward if empty looking

The ESP 7, like all of Kodak's all-in-ones, uses two cartridges, one containing regular black ink and the other containing cyan, magenta, yellow and a "photo" black, together with a colorless overlay to protect the print. Lifting the scanner section up gives easy access to plug these two cartridges in and, apart from loading paper, this is the only physical set up the machine needs.

source: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/12/review_printer_kodak_esp_7/
by Simon Williams

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Samsung ST66 16 MP Compact Digital Camera - Red Refubished from buyEtail.com

I just bought this camera recently, as a backup camera to use when I don't feel like lugging around my D-SLR. I am amazed by its performance. For such small size, it delivers tremendously.

Pros:
- I picked up the red one. I like that it comes in different colors.
- It is so small and compact that it can fit comfortably and snugly even in the smallest of pockets. I can take it to any place where I want to hang out and cannot carry my D-SLR. It is just like a cellphone.
- Amazing and crisp 16MP picture quality. Smart mode works pretty well recognizing scenes. More so, the numerous scene modes work beautifully. It also has excellent wide angle coverage for landscapes. I am not much of a 'zoom' or 'crop' person, so 5X zoom is pretty neat for me.
- 720p video shoots some very nice quality videos.
- Lot of fun effects in both camera and video modes that you can explore and enjoy.
- Love the panorama mode.
- Battery lasts long enough for an occasion or a day out. I have not counted the shots on a single charge, however I have never run out of battery before I returned home.
- makes an excellent camera for beginners. Very intuitive and has help messages to work your way around different functions.

Cons:
- None so far. I am loving it.
This is an amazing performer and a beautiful looking camera and it is hard to find a camera with similar specs around the same price point. I would suggest to grab one while the deal lasts.

by vikas

Refurbished Uniden Phone - Personal Review - D1785-3T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Base Speakerphone, 3 Handsets (Refurbished) - buyEtail

I have been shopping for new cordless digital phones for our home for at least 6 months. I liked my old Panasonic 6.0 KX-TG 9000 series system for a couple years, had to replace one handset, but lately it's been useless. Transferring to speaker phone or even receiving a ring would make the phone screen blank out, and you'd have to run for another phone. I ordered the newer version of this phone (Panasonic DECT 6.0-Series 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Answering System KX-TG1033S) back in February, but it lacked a key feature I insist upon, which is the ability to assign personalized rings for incoming calls (the old Panasonic version had this). I even called Panasonic, but they said they none of their current phones offer this feature. I returned that phone system, and kept shopping. Finally, I found this Uniden set that seemed to fit the bill. I looked through the manual online, and could see it allowed personalized rings for incoming calls, but it didn't say how many options there were. I emailed Uniden support, and they responded within a couple days to say the phone has 4 melodies plus 3 ring tones (they were wrong about one of the melodies: my phones came with Beethoven's 9th [Ode to Joy] rather than the Star Spangled Banner, which is fine with me). I decided I could make do with those seven choices, and ordered this phone set. It's simple (I didn't need an answering system, as I prefer the voice mail which comes with my phone service), the programming was not difficult, I like the envelope icon as well as the flashing light for message notification. Plus I can program in my voice mail number and it even adds a pause and my code. I can hit the envelope icon and easily retrieve any messages. Reception, range and voice quality seem excellent, and I am picky about that, having a slight hearing impairment. I like these phones so far. I will be a Uniden customer now, rather than Panasonic. Another plus: the Uniden phones are a little more elegant, and lighter in weight than the old Panasonic. Thanks, Uniden, for answering this customer's pre-purchase questions, and for a nice little cordless phone system.

by mtn girl

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Refurbished Apple 64gb Wi Fi Ipad - Best Price - buyEtail

What can I say, a great product

With more than 375,000 apps made just for iPad, there’s almost no end to what you can do.4 These aren’t merely scaled-up versions of phone apps that lack features designed for a larger screen. They’re powerful apps tailor-made to take full advantage of everything iPad has to offer.

Pick up the iPad and suddenly, it’s clear. You’re actually touching your photos, reading a book, playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better, they made the fundamental elements of iPad better - the display, the camera, the wireless connection. All of which makes the third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined. Everything you do with iPad, you do through its large, beautiful display. And when the display is better, the entire iPad experience is better. The Retina display on the iPad features a 2048-by-1536 resolution, 44-percent greater color saturation, and an astounding 3.1-million pixels - in the same 9.7-inch space. That’s four times the number of pixels in iPad and a million more than an HDTV. Those pixels are so close together; your eyes can’t discern individual ones at a normal viewing distance. When you can’t see the pixels, you see the whole picture. Or article. Or game. In ways you never could before.

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Best Buys on Refurbished Electronics - Barnes & Noble NOOK Color BNRV200 7" 8 GB Slate Tablet - Wi-Fi (Refurbished) - buyEtail.com

The good: The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet is a full-featured tablet with a vibrant 7-inch touch screen, built-in Wi-Fi, 16GB of built-in storage, and a microSD expansion slot. In addition to a full slate of books and magazines, it offers more than a thousand apps through its integrated (and growing) Nook Store and is optimized for Netflix and Hulu Plus video playback. The built-in Web browser works well and offers Flash support.

The bottom line: With more storage and a growing app store, the Nook Tablet is a worthy--albeit slightly more expensive--competitor to the Kindle Fire.

Nook Tablet key specs:
In many respects, the Nook Tablet is very much the Nook Color 2.0. It's got the same chassis but weighs 14.1 ounces or 1.7 ounces less than the Nook Color, and the 7-inch screen is the same resolution as its predecessor. But--as you'd expect a year later--it gets the aforementioned faster CPU, more memory and storage, and an operating system upgrade.

 

Screen: 1,024x600-pixel "laminated, no-air" 7-inch IPS LCD (169 dpi, 16 million+ colors)
Weight: 14.1 ounces
Processor: 1GHz dual-core TI Omap 4
Platform: Customized version of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Internal memory: 16GB
MicroSD card expansion slot: up to 32GB cards
Integrated microphone: yes
Battery life: Up to 11.5 hours reading, 9 hours video (with wireless off and PowerSave mode on)

The screen: Though the Nook Tablet has the same 1,024x600-pixel resolution as the Nook Color (and the Kindle Fire), with the new processor and software tweaks have improved the screen-rendering performance so that everything looks a tad better.

I took a look at the Nook Color and Nook Tablet side by side, and while I didn't notice a huge difference, the letters on book covers appeared crisper and images slightly more defined. I also compared two identical screensavers on both screens and found the screensaver on the Nook Tablet looked slightly richer.

 

source: http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/barnes-noble-nook-tablet/4505-3126_7-35059751.html

 

Why You Should Buy Refurbished Electronics, Apple iPad - Save Money with Refurbished Electronics - buyetail.com

 

I’m a big fan of saving money, and I’m an even bigger fan of cool electronics! One of the ways I like to combine these two things is to shop around for great deals on electronics items. The best way I have found to do this is buying discounted or refurbished electronics – in fact, I’ve used this tip to save money on buying new iPads and computers for both business and personal use. The best part is, not only do they often come with a full warranty, they usually cost anywhere from 20-50% less than the regularly priced item!

Refurbished does not mean used

The common misconception is that refurbished items are used and will not last as long as buying a new item. The opposite is usually true. Many refurbished items are actually new items that often come with a full factory warranty (though some may not; always double check the warranty before purchase). Yes, you read that correctly – brand new, fully warranted electronics products at 20-50% off. What a deal!

What should I look for when buying refurbished electronics?

Why is the product labeled “refurbished?” The price is probably the first thing you notice, but look more carefully before you buy! There are many reasons why electronics will be sold at steep discounts, and many of them are good enough to spend your time and money. But sometimes the item is not what it appears to be. Find out why the item is being sold at a discount.

Some common reasons for big discounts on electronics include:

Customer returns – These cannot be resold as new, and are often fully tested and come with a complete warranty.

Use as a floor model – Again, these cannot be sold as new and come with the full warranty.

Open box / damaged box items – When a box has been opened or damaged, the stores can’t sell the item as new, even if it never left the box.

Factory refurbishment – Electronics that were returned to the manufacturer where they were repaired and tested.

Shipping damage – These usually include dents or scratches to the exterior, but nothing wrong with the unit.

Factory seconds – These are usually minor, often cosmetic defects that the consumer may not even notice.

Production defects – These are usually defects that hit an entire batch of units. They are repaired, tested, and sold as refurbished.

Overstock items -These are often sent to stores as refurbished units to clear way for new products.

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Refurbished Boomphones Headphones - Review of Boomphones QS 1.0 Quad Series Headphones - buyetail.com

The wonderful thing about headphones is that you can listen to whatever you want without driving everyone around you completely insane. But sometimes you want to share your tunes with a buddy, or blast your jams at unsuspecting passers-by. For just that occasion, the Boomphone Phantom QS 1.0s go from headphones into speakers.

Who's It For?

Someone who listens to music alone, and occasionally shares it with the immediate surroundings.

The Best Part

The external speakers are loud. They match the volume on average computer speakers. Definitely louder than just turning normal headphones up all the way.

Test Notes

Used on the subway and at a desk for several weeks for a few minutes to a few hours at a time. Tested with Spotify streaming tracks at 320kbps and 160kbps, high-quality CD rips, and a podcast or two. A built-in battery, rechargeable by micro USB, got over 8 hours of intermittent use on external mode from a single charge. On internal mode, it got about 12 hours of intermittent use.

There are lights on the outside of each cup that light up white during regular headphone use, and red when you're using the external speakers. If you're a certain kind of person (e.g. a grown-ass adult) this can be kind of embarrassing in public.

The external speaker can actually be very useful when listening to podcasts or audiobooks. You can engage the speaker mode and set the headphones down while you take off a messenger bag or put on a hoodie, so you don't have to pause the track or miss anything.

source: gizmodo
by Eric Limer


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