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Electronics
Roku Video Player Instantly Streams Entertainment To Your TV
March 2nd, 2018
Millions of Americans pay over $100 a month for the privilege of cable service in their home. Unfortunately cable’s lineup of nearly 800 channels provides only 5-10 useful channels for most viewers, leaving customers throwing money down the drain on a monthly basis. Cut the cord that attaches you to the cable company and pick up a Roku HD player. The Roku Video Player is a small set-top box with a small, easy to navigate remote, and internet connectivity that allows customers to instantly stream movies and TV shows right to their TV. The multiple connectivity options of the Roku allow it to connect easily with any TV, new, old, HD or non-HD.
The streaming media player also includes built in wireless and wired internet connectivity so now anywhere you have high speed internet and a TV, you can watch your favorite shows and movies instantly. Roku customers with an existing Netflix account can watch the entire library of instantly available movies and TV show with no extra charge on their monthly access fee. The Roku HD player also allows access to Amazon on Demand where users can rent or buy their favorite movies for as little as $.99. While the quality of internet connection available can dampen the enjoyment of the Roku player, most users love the ease of use, reasonable price, and simple setup the Roku offers.
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Weighmax Postal Scale Is Designed For Weighing Letters And Packages
November 26th, 2017
Whether you run your own home-based business or just find yourself shipping packages and letters on a constant basis, you know the pain involved in making constant trips to the nearest Post Office or UPS Store. Although it may seem like a simple task, going to the Post Office or UPS Store to ship packages and letters is always time consuming. As if driving and parking aren’t enough, when do you ever find a Post Office without a line? Now you can get around this step in the process with a Weighmax postal shipping scale. The postal scale from Weighmax is the perfect tool for your home business or personal shipping needs.
The postal shipping scale is designed to handle packages up to 75 lbs and has a sensitivity rating of 0.2 ounces. With an on, off, and hold button you can easily get packages and letters weighed, and see the results displayed on the easy to read digital screen. The Weighmax digital postal scale can display weights in both pounds/ounces and kilograms/grams, and comes with one 9V battery and an A/C adapter. The self-employed will find a variety of postal scales for use at home available on the market, but this model from Weighmax provides the highest weight scale available with others topping out around 55 lbs maximum. Most online reviewers found the Weighmax postal shipping scale to be a great product, but it was not without its detractors. A handful of individuals had defective units that lasted less than two months. Among those who experienced issues with their model, the most common problem was the unit never turning back on or displaying “LO” on the LCD display screen and not weighing.
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Fujitsu Scansnap Scanner Simultaneously Scans Both Sides Of A Page
June 4th, 2017
The Fujitsu Scansnap Scanner is an efficient machine for Windows users to scan documents. One of the nicest features of this scanner is its ability to scan double sided pages. The Fujitsu Scanner also has incredible speed, producing up to twenty pages per minute. Because of its compact size, the Fujitsu Scansnap Scanner can easily fit into small spaces. But the small size should not fool anyone who is interested in purchasing it, as the unit does a very good job of scanning in high quality, with a resolution of 600 dpi. The Fujitsu Scanner comes with a good bit of software and will help to get rid of paper clutter.
Allowing many things to be scanned and stored more efficiently. It has automatic loading and will hold up to fifty sheets at one time. The scanner also comes with a one year warranty and is an energy-efficient piece of equipment. On the negative side, the paper feeder has a tendency of jamming and pulling in more than one sheet of paper at a time. This is one of the best document scanners, but is a little pricey as well, but on the whole, it does a great job and has a following of satisfied users.
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Logitech Quickcam Orbit Webcam Combines Clarity And Simplicity
May 16th, 2017
The Logitech Quickcam Orbit is a video-calling system that will simplify the process of making video calls. With motorized tracking, you will always find yourself in the center of the screen. Carl Zeiss Optics with Auto Focus provides high quality video with a smooth, clear picture. There is no need to worry about fuzzy resolution, even with close-ups. And dim lighting during calls made late at night will not be a problem as the Logitech Quickcam Orbit has a light adjusting capability. The webcam sensor is two megapixels, and because of RightLight2 Technology, Logitech Orbit can provide sharp video with eight megapixels for photos.
Video chatting is enhanced by the use of premium microphone capacity with RightSound Technology. Background noise is cancelled out, so others will have no problem hearing you. And Logitech Vid Software comes free with the system, so video-calling is not only clear and sharp, but also fast and easy. Users of this system have found it to be easy to install and constructed very well. There may be some problems with mounting, though, for anyone with a flat screen monitor. On average, the Logitech Quickcam Orbit seems to be working well for the majority of users.
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Handle Any Outdoor Adventure with the Dorcy Waterproof Flashlight
January 25th, 2017
This amazing flashlight does more than just shine light in the dark distance. It floats, is waterproof and has a comfortable rubber grip. Although this flashlight will prove best for outdoorsy people, the inexpensive cost makes it practical for any use. The waterproof flashlight contains 4 super bright LEDs that provide 32 lumens of light. […]
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Schumacher Battery Charger Is A Versitile And Fast Battery Maintainer
December 23rd, 2016
Life is all about convenience these days and humans have developed a number of technologies to help make life easier to enjoy. Even the best our technologies can let us down at the wrong time though and none can be more annoying than a dead battery. Whether it is the battery for your car, or the battery on your favorite toy, a dead battery is an annoyance that should be avoided at all costs. The Schumacher SSC-1000A Automatic Speed Battery Charger can help avoid these inconveniences. The speed Schumacher Battery Charger offers two battery charge modes with a 10-amp fast charge mode for larger batteries.
The 2-amp slow charge mode for small batteries that also maintains battery charges on larger batteries. The handy digital meter displays charge status and test results, and an electronic push button helps switch between display modes. Other battery charges are available on the market, but few of them offer two stages of charging like the Schumacher. The features and accessories included with any one model will vary based upon price. Most of the online reviewers who purchased the Schumacher car battery jumper were pleased with their purchase and continue to enjoy the benefits of it. Many of the negative reviews can be attributed to faulty models.
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The Battery Tender Keeps Your Vehicle Batteries Optimally Powered
November 5th, 2016
There is nothing more frustrating than heading out to your vehicle in the morning only to find your battery dead and your car unable to start as a result. To add insult to injury, a vehicle’s battery never dies when you were just heading out to run meaningless errands. It never fails that the morning your car battery decides to die is the morning you are late for work and have a big meeting to get to. The Battery Tender 12V Battery Charger can help you avoid dead batteries so you never have to be late again thanks to your car. The Battery Tender Plus is designed for use with all lead-acid, flooded or sealed maintenance free batteries.
The battery tender runs through a four step charging system that includes initialization, bulk charge, absorption, and float. When the battery is fully charged the system automatically switches to a maintenance mode to hold the full charge without over-charging the battery. A number of other battery charger models are available from Battery Tender, but the 12 volt Battery Tender Plus model comes with many features that others in the company line do not possess. An overwhelming majority of online reviewers had nothing but positive things to say about their battery float charger, but a small minority did experience issues with their models. Many of the issues experienced by those who did not approve of the Battery Tender can be attributed to faulty units, but a major reason for their poor experience overall was negative interaction with customer service. One reviewer mentioned poor performance in cold weather climates. The Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger is a great tool to have for those who have battery issues in the winter months, or need to fire up their vintage car for a leisurely Sunday drive.
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The Kodak Playsport Video Camera Is Both Small and Rugged
October 14th, 2016
Normally tech junkies would find that their beloved technological marvels and water don’t mix, but that is not the case with Kodak’s Playsport Video Camera. The new waterproof camera from Kodak has the best features technology can hope for these days in a sleek, small, waterproof case to suit the needs of adventurers everywhere. The Kodak Playsport Video Camera is light as a feather at just 1.4 pounds and its sleek design allows it to go in your pocket and travel anywhere your feet can take you. The Playsport can plunge as deep as 10 feet underwater and is equally at home at rough and tumble muddy trails.
The camera can shoot still photos and take video in full 1080p high definition and with a built in image stabilizer you will never be frustrated by blurry photos again. The pocket camera also comes with a 2 inch LCD screen to preview all your photos, even widescreen HD shots. While some users have experienced issues with the charging cables after just one or two uses, most believe the overwhelming quality and quantity of features on the Playsport make it irresistible. Most users have raved about the Playsport’s 10 hours of recording capability and easy PC connectivity to share videos and photos via email and Facebook.
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