Reviews (15)

Great integration with OS X!
This device is a totally plug-n-play way of adding sound input capability to your Mac. It plugs into a spare USB port and accepts a mini mono mic/line input. G4 Macs, among others, come with a line in audio jack, but they have no mic input and can't amplify a mic enough to make it audible. So, if you want to use an unpowered mic for direct sound-in to your mac, this is a cost-effective way to go!

The driver came installed with Jaguar, so there was no installing to do - I plugged it into the USB port and the Mac OS immediately recognized it. It shows up in the 'Sound' pane of System Preferences and is easy to select. There's a handy level meter there, so you can twiddle the amplification just right.

I've used it for a couple months to DJ my live internet radio broadcast, which goes out over the "airwaves" as a 56K internet stream. I'm using it with a cheap Radio Shack combo phones/mic headset (nine bucks), and the sound quality is totally adequate. I'd agree with the manufacturer, though, that you oughtn't expect to use this for studio-quality sound; although I can't discern any distortion or hiss from the peripheral over my cheap speakers or headphones.

This device works best when plugged into its own USB port. I had trouble when using it on USB busses that already had a lot of activity.

It fails to get 5 stars because the cable is too short - only about 18 inches - not really even long enough to make it around to the front of the computer. Also, there's an occasional (once a week) bug/problem with sound degradation after the computer's been asleep. Unplugging and re-plugging in the peripheral fixes this problem, but it'd be nice if it wasn't there at all.

In short, if you need average quality mic-level sound input into your Mac, and price is important to you, this is the peripheral you need!

Documentation aside, a pleasure to use.
I'm with the reviewers who were put off by the lack of documentation that comes with the iMic. On the other hand, the Griffin Technology Web site is terrific and full of up-to-date information and how-to's for iMic users. For instance, there's a freeware product just out called Final Vinyl that I wouldn't have known about if I only had printed instructions to go on.

I've dubbed bunches of LPs and tapes using this thing. I don't need it now that my new eMac has an audio-in port, but on my old iBook it's been great. Plugs right into the USB port and gives me just the right amount of gain for recording my old Lps and tapes. Using Sound Studio, all I do is hit record, clean it up afterward, mark the points between songs and then throw the whole kadoodle into iTunes. Couldn't be simpler. Uses very little power so I can plug it into my keyboard. The only caution I would give is not to let the computer sleep while using iMic -- waking it seems to create a little buzz in the recording.

This product is bulls#*t
I would give it zero stars if I could. This product may be good for something, but it certainly does NOT do what its packaging advertises; i.e. "easily turn old records and tapes into MP3s or CDs." If you have a PC, stay far, FAR away from this bogus item. The packaging claims that it is designed for Macs AND PCs, and also claims to include a full version of Final Vinyl Recording Software. Both these statements are *technically* true... what the packaging does NOT say is that Final Vinyl does not WORK on a PC--and the only software included for PCs is 30-day trial software you will eventually need to buy for an extra ~$50. Buying such extra software (not even made by Griffin) may or may not be worth it to you--but this does not change the fact that if you did, it would be THAT ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE allowing you to convert your LPs and tapes into mp3s (together with a good RCA-to-3.5mm cable for your sound card), and NOT this product at all!! As far as converting old LPs, the only thing you can do with this product alone (using the Sound Recorder that YOU ALREADY HAVE preinstalled in Windows) is to record sound bytes NO MORE THAN 60 SECONDS LONG... now tell me how many of the songs on your old LPs and tapes are less than 60 seconds long? So without additional software, from another company, at an additional cost, this product will do absolutely nothing for you (unless you have some burning need for sound bytes under 60 seconds long).
But just to be fair, before returning this product to the store (not Amazon), I e-mailed Griffin to make sure I was not overlooking something, and got a defensive and insulting reply from someone in tech support (we'll call him Wendall), who told me, "I apologize that *you* do not have a full understanding of what our product does." To which I reply, "Well, Wendall, I understand that your product does not do what its packaging claims." Another amusing piece from Wendall was his technical(ity) argument that "Nowhere on the packaging does it say that you do not need any recording software." Is this man a lawyer or what? Okay, Wendall... this is exactly what it says on the packaging: 1) that the product works on PCs and Macs (presumably, the *whole* product--including the enclosed software?); 2) that a full version of Final Vinyl Recording Software is included; and 3) that the PURPOSE of the product is to "easily turn old records and tapes into MP3s or CDs" (for goodness' sakes!). But I guess we are just supposed to guess as to whether 'working on a PC' extends to the included software?? Wendall's take on this was that "we do not say anywhere on our packaging that [Final Vinyl] is either a Mac or PC application." (MY POINT EXACTLY!! Ya don't think that might have been a helpful thing to mention on there somewhere??)
In addition to the misleading packaging, there are next to no setup/installation instructions included (for these, you have to go online--and even then they are very brief, unclearly written, contradictory, and do not answer the questions you would think one would need to ask). One precious design gem is that you have to push the switch to the opposite side from the function you actually want to use; e.g. to enable the microphone, you push it AWAY from the mic symbol... nice, huh? My iMic (otherwise known as the headache of this past weekend) is going right back to the store for a full refund, as is the 3' RCA extension cable I had to buy to hook this useless gadget up in the first place... that is, if Radio Shack will even take it back opened (if not, that is six bucks down the drain, thanks to Griffin).
NUTSHELL: maybe this device improves sound once you have all other not-included required components in place (I wouldn't know, since I was duped into thinking it came with software that would work on my computer--and since it doesn't, I can't use it)--but it *definitely* does NOT serve alone to convert old analog music to CDs, as its packaging implies with a capital I. Consumer, beware!!!!!!

Works on Linux
I'm using it to record NPR. I used to use a PCI sound card but got annoyed at all the noise and buzz coming from the computer. The solution was move the sound card outside the computer. It records faithfully and quietly. I'm not going to say it's easy to get it working under Linux, since sound is still not trivial, but I was successful and am very happy with this product.

I currently using Redhat Linux 9, with Alsa 1.0 patches and ecasound to do the recording. One upshot of switching to usb audio was that the quality of the recording improved so much that the size of the recordings got smaller. Now I get excellent sound quality using VBR and average about 12kbps.

How can such a simple little gadget be so f***ed up?
I've never, to my knowledge, given anything a one star rating in my life. But I've gone through all kinds of gyrations trying to get this little gizmo to work on my Five Flavors iMac and I'm ready to give up.

First of all, you read where it works with 9.0. Wrong. 9.0 won't even see it. So, after a 5-hour download I had to do while I was sleeping, I updated to 9.1 rather painlessly and tried it again. The system profiler detects it, yet it disables all sound. Can you beat that? I've tried everything. I've tried using different Audio extensions, I've tried downloading their iMic controller.

As of this writing, all of three days after I bought it from, well, a retailer other than this one, I have yet to get it to work, and I feel like I'm having to work too hard to make it work, especially in light of the fact that the website and the item's own booklet says it's supposed to work on an operating system even lower than mine. Somebody's lying, I think it's Griffin, and unless they work a little harder at telling the truth about their product I can't recommend this or any of their products to anybody. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining rugged design with a lightweight casing, Hewlett-Packard's 450Ci Mobile DeskJet is an ideal printer to take on the road. Offering convenient USB and parallel connectivity, plus infrared, CompactFlash, and Bluetooth, you can produce documents from your laptop, cell phone, digital camera, or handheld device in just seconds. Print resolution is a sharp 1,200 x 1,200 dpi in black. Optimized photo-quality resolution is an outstanding 4,800 x 1,20 dpi when using premium photo paper and 1,200 x 1,200 dpi input, and the print cartridge is capable of producing up to 400 color (450 monochrome) sheets in its lifetime. An optional photo cartridge (HP 58) makes available HP's exclusive PhotoRet IV color layering technology. HP rates the printer speed at up to 9 ppm black, 8 ppm color in draft mode.

An optional long-life lithium-ion battery (HP model C8222A) supplies power for 350 pages per charge; with the battery installed, the printer still weighs just 4.5 pounds. HP provides a one-year hardware warranty, and full online and phone technical support for 12 months.

What's in the Box
HP Deskjet 450ci mobile printer, parallel printer cable, power cord, AC adapter, HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge 19 ml (C6656AN), HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge 17 ml (C6657AN), reference guide, setup poster, printer software on CD-ROM ... Read more

Features

• 1,200 x 1,200 dpi black resolution, 4,800 x 1,200 optimized color dpi on premium photo paper
• Weighs only 4.5 pounds even with optional battery C8222A
• Includes foldable sheet feeder and parallel printer cable
• PhotoRet IV color layering technology with optional HP 58 photo cartridge
• USB, parallel, infrared, CompactFlash, and optional Bluetooth interfaces

Reviews (7)

very portable, sturdy & reliable
I'm not sure why some other folks have had trouble with this printer - I have never had a single glitch & I have put it to the test. I travel a TON & take my laptop & printer with me almost every trip - the HP 450ci has withstood the wear & tear of over 50,000 of travel (air, car & train) in the past 9 months & aside from a few scratches here & there you'd never know it wasn't fresh out of the box.

I also have used my HP 450ci to print almost anything you can think of - text docs on regular mid-weight paper ("new" or recycled, both work fine), 8.5x11 photo paper, 4x6 photo paper, transparencies, labels, even t-shirt iron-on transfer sheets - not a single problem. Hope I didn't just jinx myself! :)

Seriously though - if you're looking for a portable printer that's rugged enough to really travel, but also looks slick sitting on your desk or pulling it out of your bag in a client's office , the HP 450ci is THE way to go. IMHO. And no, I don't work for HP! I actually am not a big fan & have NOT liked some of their other products, but the 450ci hasn't let me down.

excellent portable or desktop printer
If you need a portable printer this is a great choice. It is well-built & solid without being too heavy to take with you. At the same time, it's versatile enough to be your everyday desktop printer too. I have tried a number of the "portable" printers that are available and so far the HP450ci looks the best, is built the best, and has lasted the longest even with a lot of use. In summary: It's well-built, light weight and the print quality for text & pictures is good.

Pretty but very disappointing
My wife gave me a HP Deskjet 450CI for XMAS 2002 as I was travelling a lot and it seemed a decent solid printer that was compact if a little expensive. I was looking for a basic printer that could do most basic printing in a compact form. I was not looking for awesome performance in any aspect.

The good: Printer prints decently and quickly. Printer is pleasing in shape and compact.

The bad: Printer does not handle cardstock (fairly common deficiency here) or full size photo paper.

The ugly: Printer suffers NUMEROUS jams (to the point of being unuseable) - paper is pulled in approx an inch, jams, then software comms problems begin. I have seen the problem discussed in a number of online forums. This apparently is a design problem relating to the pinch plate which may have been corrected in printers made after July 2003. If you are in warranty, HP will fix the problem but if you are like me and the problem occurs after the warranty expires fixing this design defect is on you.

Bottom line: Before buying: 1. Make the seller take the printer out of the box so you can check the production date (only located on the serial tag on the bottom of the printer) (how many vendors will do this?). 2. Verify that "no kidding" this design defect has been corrected.

Postscript: I have been highly satisfied with every HP printer I have had until this one. This printer has not yet gone through a single complete ink cartridge and has never run card stock or photo paper. I do not want to deal with repairs so today I scavenged the ink from this one - threw away the 450CI - and installed the ink in my new HP PSC1350. The jury is out on the PSC1350 for now.

Love this printer...
This printer works great, excellent HP quality with complete mobility. The resolution of the printouts, B/W and color are fabulous. We haven't tried photo paper yet, but so far it is versatile in printing with different media.

Road Warriors Listen Up!
This printer has possibilities! It has completed 6 airplane trips checked as luggage and worked the first time every time. Although those trips only represent 2 months, its a better record than the BJC-85 or the HP-350 I owned (see my Amazon reviews). Dazzling print speed for a portable, really nice print quality and regular size ink catridges.
Thanks HP!

LONG TERM UPDATE:

Well, as it turns out, my short term enthusiam and 5 star rating for this printer has been dashed by on going problems -- primarily paper jams. I now own two of these printers, one I use while the other is being repaired under warranty (I bought an extended warranty). Losing confidence in HP, my G85xi all-in-one just quit also (won't feed paper). Repair costs as much as a new all-in-one. ... Read more

Features

• Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers
• Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers
• Full support for Mac and Sun systems
• Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards
• Port selection through convenient Hot Keys

Reviews (8)

Works ok, but audio is unusable
The unit seems to work as advertised, except for the audio. I bought one and couldn't get anything but very underpowered and very tinny audio to come out of my speakers. The speakers worked fine plugged directly into a computer. I spoke with tech support and they said it must be a defective unit. I returned to the store and exchanged it for a new one and have the same exact results. Based on other reviews here I'm of the opinion that this thing cannot pass thru a quality audio signal. I sent another note to tech support asking for the audio specs. If I get them I'll update this review.

Good Switch, Terrible Audio
I'm a Mac user who just bought a Windows PC for gaming, and wanted to keep my existing monitor/keyboard/mouse/audio setup. The Miniview looked perfect. Well, it's almost perfect. Hooking it up was no problem, and the switching works fine for everything but audio. Using their audio pass-through, I only got the left channel and the sound was really underpowered -- tinny and quiet. This confirms another review here at Amazon criticizing the Iogear Miniview's poor audio. Still, I couldn't find another unit that would do what this one does for the price, so unless you want to move up to a switching hub, this guy is probably your bet. In my case, I have an external amplifier for the computer speakers (the excellent Cambridge Soundworks Model Twelve), so I can just run a separate audio cable from the PC into the amp and then switch audio that way when needed -- not a great solution, but good enough.

Very Satisfied
One reviewer said that extra keyboard and mouse buttons don't work with IO Gear Micro KVM's. Well, with the GCS632U the extra buttons on my Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and the extra buttons on my keyboard - which they're aren't alot on a Grandtec Virtually Indestructible Keyboard: power, sleep, and suspend - do work. I'm skeptical that the unhappy reviewer has actually tried the GCS632U model.

The mouse and keyboard input to each computer comes in via a single USB connection, which frees up an extra USB port if you need that.

I haven't tried the audio switching part because I'm not really interested in that feature.

Works perfectly on Macs
I did quite a bit of research before buying this model, and I am very pleased that this one works as advertised. To change keystrokes for switching on Mac you need to access numlock which you can do by typing option-clear. I have had no trouble at all with this switch and it works very fast since it emulates a keyboard and monitor at all times, so the disconnected machine doesn't need to wake up. A great product all in all (especially having suffered in the past with manual ADB switchboxes which gave all kinds of problems with slow mice etc).

Dishonesty
With IOGEAR MiniView Micro KVM switches such as GCS632U and GCS52U, you will lose function of the extra keys or buttons on your mouse and keyboard. And yet, you will have to try one to find out. ... Read more

Features

• Pigment based monochrome black ink
• 800-page yield based on 5% density
• 15 pl ink drop size, 21 ml cartridge volume
• Employs TIJ 2.X Gen II resolution technology
• Genuine HP quality

Amazon.com Product Description

HP's Q2612A Ultraprecise print cartridge offers an easy to replace design, specifically for use with HP's LaserJet 1010 series (1010, 1012, and 1015 model printers). Each cartridge will yield approximately 2000 pages at 5% coverage. ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with HP LaserJet 1010, 1012, and 1015 printers
• Crisp, black print results
• Easy to install cartridge design
• 2,000-age yield at 5% coverage
• A quality HP product

Features

• 512 MB storage capacity
• For use in PDAs, MP3 players, digital cameras, and other digital devices with Compact Flash slots
• Can also be used in Type II PC Card slots when you use an adapter
• Autosleep mode to preserve system battery life
• 5-year warranty

Reviews (8)

Kingston = SLOW
This Kingston card uses a multi-level-cell (MLC) Flash made by Toshiba and writes much slower than the single-level-cell (SLC) models. I would avoid Kingston if you have a high resolution digital camera or frequently use the burst mode on your camera to take several pictures back to back. For MP3 players or lower resolution cameras, this card may be fine. Just keep in mind that it will also take longer to write MP3s from your computer to this card than it will with others. I would opt for a card made by SimpleTech, which is in the same price category but much faster.

A perfect fit on a 5 MP camera
This 512MB card by Kingston is my camera's right hand man. I've used it extensively with a Canon Powershot S50 and haven't had any problems with it to date. A day's shooting on the highest quality JPEG setting fills the card at 200 photos - plenty for a hobbyist like myself. And the wait to download a full card's worth of photos, either through the camera or a card reader, is never more than a couple of minutes. The card is what you'd expect from CF memory - durable (I've accidentally stepped on it once and it's still okay), ultraportable and roomy. Highly recommended for anyone eyeing a 4+ MP camera or any other device with a need for lots of storage.

Does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300
It would be really great if Amazon and other resellers did a better job outlining which accessories were compatible with which products. This is stated as a CF Type I card yet this does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300--another, more expensive Kingston card, must be used.

Kingston CF/256
Bought the Kingston CF/256 for my Nikon CP5000, to replace the little SanDisk 32 MB card I got with the camera. Turns out this Kingston model isn't compatible with the Nikon CP5000. If you want a Kingston CF card for that camera, consult Kingston for their model recommendation.

Bought a Lexar 12X 256 MB card (faster than 12x makes no difference in that camera) and it works great.

Great Storage!
Got this card with my new Powershot G3, stable card, works fast. No problems. ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime Warranty
• Free 24-Hour Technical Support
• Easy to Install
• Built to Intel Specifications
• Gold Contacts on All PC-133/100 Memory Upgrades

Features

• Larger storage capacities than standard Memory Stick cards
• High-speed data transfer rate of 15Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time
• The fast transfer rates help prevent data loss when power is suddenly cut-off or if the media is removed accidentally
• Advanced security with Access Control Function and MagicGate technology

Amazon.com Product Description

The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone. The router can be configured to limit internal users' Internet access based on URLs and/or time periods (URL filtering and time filtering). For enhanced protection against intruders from the Internet, the router features an advanced SPI firewall.

Use the cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint to create IPSec VPN tunnels, so you can securely connect to the corporate server from your home office--or from any location, when you're on the road. The router provides a dedicated port for DMZ hosting and acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your LAN. With the performance and security features of the Linksys cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet while keeping its data secure.

This router is compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, and XP.

Note: All Linksys routers now include a special edition of Norton Internet Security! Claim your free CD-ROM by calling (800) 814-0180, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific, seven days a week. ... Read more

Features

• Supports up to two IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels
• Protects PCs from "ping of death", SYN flood, land attacks, IP spoofing, and other DoS (Denial of Service) attacks
• Supports URL filtering and time filtering
• Blocks Java, ActiveX, and cookies
• Easily configurable through a Web browser from any networked PC

Features

• TrueSpace stereo processing add a sense of spaciousness to music, movies and computer game soundtracks
• Dual inputs allow speakers to be connected to a secondary media source, like a CD or MP3 player
• Volume control, headphone jack and second source input all conveniently located on one speaker, for easy access
• Magnetically-shielded speakers prevent interference and damage to magnetic media

Amazon.com Product Description

The Apple Cinema Display series lets you focus your creative energies by keeping your desktop layout simple. Edit images and web pages up to two full pages at a time, or view multiple video streams or DVDs in full widescreen. Delivering up to 1,680 x 1,050-pixel resolution, the new 20-inch Apple Cinema Display offers twice the brightness, twice the sharpness, and twice the contrast ratio of the typical CRT display.

Wide viewing angles (170 degrees horizontal and vertical) enable easy placement in your workstation, and Apple's ColorSync technology allows you to create custom profiles to maintain consistent color onscreen and in print. Pixel response time is fast for seamless full-motion video. Although Apple does not provide a specific pixel response time (usually stated in milliseconds), it claims that the monitor is designed to respond quickly across the entire color spectrum, while most manufacturers report only the transition from black to white.

The pure digital interface delivers distortion-free images that never need adjusting, meaning that user controls are streamlined and kept to a minimum. Compatible with the Power Mac G4 desktop series or PowerBook G4 laptops, the 20-inch Apple Cinema Display does require Mac OS X v10.2 or higher and connects through the Apple Display Connector (ADC) cable for digital video, USB, and power. ... Read more

Features

• 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, 0.258 mm dot pitch
• 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• Ideal for the Power Mac G4 digital graphics interface
• Widescreen format for 2-page text and full-screen DVD
• Lightning-fast pixel response for full-motion video playback

Reviews (8)

Two USB conector, and a power switch
It is not jut the best Display I ever had see. I solve two other "problems" in Mac use:
It give tho more USB conectors and it have a switch to turn your Mac On.
If you can afford the price, I recomend.

Wonderful Monitor
I write from the college newspaper and we use this monitor to work on the lay-out for the paper each week. This monitor is great because the graphics are clear. We also run programs like Adobe Photoshop, and the graphics are awesome with that program as well. This monitor just works great. We haven't had any problems with it!

i love it
i have had mine for 4 months - no problems -- I switch it between my G4 and G5, I'm going to get a Apple 17" soon for the G4. My wife doesn;t think I need both and announced ownership of the G4.

postively the BEST monitor I've ever owned. Period.
Well, what else can this review say? My wife purchased the Apple Cinema Display (20") as an early birthday gift for me, and it arrived immaculately packed. The monitor was extremely easy to set-up, and, when compared to my CRT monitors, absolutely blows them away. The monitor displays crisp, colorful images and text is a breeze to read, even at the highest resolution.
There were no pixel problems - the screen is uniformly bright all around. It's also incredibly light -- well, it's definitely lighter when compared to the previous Sun 19" CRT I was using.

I spend a LOT of time in front of my Macintosh - and the ACD is definitely very easy on my eyes. Don't forget that there are two handy USB 1.1 ports on the back of the monitor -- I only recently discovered these -- but it's extremely convenient for those of you who have need to connect tablets, or other USB peripherals.

If you are seriously considering a good, high quality monitor to go with your Mac, look no further than the Apple Cinema Display. You will love it! Highly Recommended.

Fantastic display -- the BEST thing for your Mac!
The quality of this 20" flat-panel display is already legendary (e.g., see MacIntouch.com). It looks great and the image is awesome. The real stunning thing about this monitor is how it will change how you feel about your computer. When you see your digital photos, your web pages and your DVDs on this diplay, you will be amazed. I had a very nice 17" CRT before this, and the Apple display just blows it out of the water: the images are brighter, sharper, cleaner, flatter... Having this much real estate (1680 x 1050) is amazing -- two full wide web pages side by side, or all your PhotoShop or Dreamweaver palettes open at once with room to spare...

It has literally changed the way I use my computer and really made me appreciate how great digital photos are. It's easy to show digital photos: with the big display and the wide viewing angle, people can gather around or see from across the room. And the images are far richer and brighter than they were on my CRT.

Another nice thing is how shallow the display is compared to a big fat CRT. I was able to move my desk all the way to the wall, making more space in my apartment! How many monitors can you say that about!?

I know it's expensive, but having bought **many** different computer setups over the past 10 years, I can say that this display is THE BEST component I have ever bought, and made the BIGGEST difference in how I enjoy and use my computer (Macintosh, of course!). ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with HP PhotoSmart 325 and 375 Compact Photo printers
• 1 HP 700 ink cartridge plus 125 sheets of Premium Glossy Photo paper
• 4-by-6-inch sheets, 10 mil thickness, 64 lb. weight
• Coated to resist scratches and fingerprints
• A quality, value-priced way to stock-up on supplies

Features

• Up to 108 Mbps to your notebook PC with Super G technology (when used with the WGT624 router)
• 802.11g standard compliance; interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks
• Setup is quick and easy with Netgear's Smart Wizard install assistant
• 128-bit WEP encryption, upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• Compatible with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE, and 98

Reviews (14)

Couldn't Be Happier
After reading some bad reviews, I was a little concerned, but bought the card anyway. I was glad I did!!! I have a two year old Sony Vaio PCG-R505EL with XP Home. Setup was cake. I plugged in the card, loaded the software, it found my wireless router, and total installation to online time took about 2 minutes. It has great range, even detecting what must be my neighbor's wireless network and when on the road, it has no problems tapping into hotel networks. And with it being Super G, I know the technology will last awhile. I don't know what went wrong with those other computers, but I can tell you my experience has been nothing but great. No heat problems, no range problems, no installation/software problems...I can't name a thing that has gone wrong with this card, it even looks great!

Fantastic card!!
I picked this baby up and have had no problems with it. Before I had this card I thought that there were only 2 wireless hubs in my apartment building, now that I have this card I know that there are 8 wireless hubs in my apt building. The reception on this card is incredible. If you are needing range and speed this is the way to go!! You don't need to have a super G router, it hooks up to my regular G router with no problems. It's great for Wifi spots too. I hit Panera and am on their wireless network in about 1 minute. It is expensive, but now that I have it, I think it's so worth it.

It works great
I dont want to repeat all the good things said about this product. I have always been a netgear fan, because they make solid network equipment. This is my first netgear wireless equipment, and it works great just like other netgear products.

One thing to remember though...you need to download and install the new driver in order to take advantage of the new WPA firewall security feature.

Awesome speed, range, and features.
This card is amazing. It works with 802.11b and 802.11g networks up to 108 mb/sec which is speeeedy fasst. The range is like three times as good as my old 802.11b network, and it is at least ten times as fast. It is easy to install and configure, and it looks nice. I have found no flaws. So buy it now.

Great 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
My entire wireless network is now made up of Netgear components and this card works great just like the rest of them.
The main feature I like about the card is its ability to operate at 108 Mbps with my WGT634U router (in 108 Auto mode) while still allowing my other notebooks to operate at their 54 Mbps maximum.
The supplied software is just as great as the version that came with my Netgear WAG511 card. So setup and security was a snap.
I am using the card primarily on a KDS laptop running Windows Me (I know) which is a small wonder in its own right. It runs great without any problems or blue screens (knock wood).
From time to time, I use the card in my Dell Inspiron 8100 running Windows XP Professional. I have to interchange it with a Xircom NIC/Modem card I'm using though but still no major issues in doing so.
I originally got the WAG511 card because of its dual band a/b/g capibilities but it only achieved 108 with my router in 108 only mode which would not allow my other 54 cards to function. Hopefully, Netgear will release a new driver for 108 auto support like that of this WG511T card. ... Read more

Features

• Two-way satellite speaker design with midrange driver and tweeter
• 29 watts per channel
• Wired remote control with bass level adjust and headphone jack
• Video game adapter included for easy connection to video game systems
• Reinforced wooden subwoofer

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed exclusively for use with the Canon CP100 Digital Photo Printer, this pack includes all the consumables you'll need to produce finely detailed 4-by-6-inch borderless prints. Making use of dye-sublimation technology, the CP100 frees you from concern about smudged inks or unwanted spotting. The 36 sheets of paper have a glossy surface and are blank on the back side, just like photos from your local print shop. The ink cartridge slides easily into place, and its durable casing is designed to handle the three separate passes needed for each photo. Canon includes a 90-day warranty against defect.

What's in the Box
36 count 4-by-6-inch sheets photo paper, one color ink cartridge ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with the Canon CP100 Digital Photo Printer
• Includes 36 sheets and 1 ink cartridge
• Each sheet measures 4 by 6 inches
• Utilizes dye-sublimation process for superior results
• 90-day warranty

Reviews (4)

best price with free shipping
Can't beat the price and service...I received via free shipping in 4 days for a great price.

Great product!
This comes highly recommended. However, print your most important pictures at the beginning of the cartridge, because as it runs down, the picture quality decreases.

Awesome print quality
Pictures turn out very well so long as your camera is set on a high resolution.

All ready for those vacation snapshots
This paper print set gives you glossy and smooth prints that look just like a photo you get from the lab. Since the process is dye-sublimination, you don't get those ink jet spots, and smearing that you get even from the finest photo printers. The cartridge is easily slipped into the printer, and the paper put in the paper tray. After three passes, yellow, red, blue, you get an extremely nice snapshot to pass out. I'm so glad that Amazon decided to carry this product, as I was worried after buying my CP100 that I would not be able to find the paper. It is not available at local electronics stores, and I live in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley California! ... Read more

Features

• Up to 108 Mbps to your desktop PC with Super G technology (when used with the WGT624 router), 10x the speed of 802.11b
• New antenna technology allows greater range than ever before
• Setup is quick and easy with NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard install assistant
• 802.11g standard compliance; interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
• 128-bit WEP encryption, upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Reviews (3)

The technology isn't there yet
I put this PCI card into my 900mhz AMD Atholon 256mb, and it crashed windows on its very first try. After spending 4 hours reinstalling windows xp it would crash and restart my computer every time.
The product worked ok on my Dell Pentium IV 2.4ghz. Still I'd rather use a wired rather than wireless because the connection isn't very stable. I did keep the Netgearrouter WGT624, for my laptop which works pretty good, maybe because it's a pentium wireless card in there. But for the near futures I'll keep 3 of my desktops wired.
Don't get this unless you absollutely have to.

Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of this card
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I installed the NETGEAR WG3111T 108 mbps Wireless PCI Adapter while still utilizing my Microsoft MN-500, 11 mbps router. I find it easier to resolve any issues by taking things one step at a time. After the adapter card is operating correctly, I will then install the new NETGEAR WGT624 108 mbps router. I have Windows XP Home edition.

First word of advice, for this or any other piece of hardware: Go to the NETGEAR website (www.netgear.com) and check out the support area, and see if there is a newer version of the device driver and the utility software. If at all possible, download and install those BEFORE you install the WG3111T. It would have saved me a lot of time if I had done this myself.

Installation started smoothly. The Smart Configuration Utility setup the new network connection easily even while my old MSN-510 adapter was connected and operating. The utility listed my available network. I selected it and entered my encryption key. All I had to do was disconnect the old adapter and the NETGEAR WG3111T was up and going.

Then I restarted my computer... and I began losing connectivity. When McAfee VirusScan was installing, it would get "synchronization errors" and "VSMain errors". When AOL started up the network would lose connectivity and the IP address was getting changed to 169.254.120.96 or other variations of 169.254. The IP address was also getting changed when I uninstalled CyberSitter. If I ran the Smart Configuration Utility and hit APPLY, then everything would be fine until I restarted AOL. After going to the NETGEAR website and checking out the support area, I found a newer version of the device driver and the utility software. After downloading and installing these, everything is going just fine.

Since the antenna sticks out of the card, I was a little concerned about reception but the signal strength turned out to be a little better than with my Microsoft MN-510, 11mbs Wireless USB Adapter. I do have to remember to fold the antenna in before I move the computer around since I get the best reception by sticking the antenna straight out. (The computer is on third floor and router is in my basement ceiling.) The instructions tell you to point the antenna up.

After I installed the NETGEAR WGT624 108 mbps router, the WG3111T found the new network and was operating without any effort on my part. When the router broadcast channel was changed, the WG3111T picked-up the change automatically. The reception is consistently in the "excellent" range (and runs at 108 mbps), but it does drop to "very good" (and 54 mbps) briefly. Your reception will be based on the location of your router and receivers.

Fast and Easy
This card went in without any problems, setup was simple enough anyone could do it. I'm using mine with the WGT634U, which will have an external hard drive connected to it next. What more could you ask for? A fast setup, fast secure connection, and no operating problems, superior range, and a quality name brand. ... Read more

Features

• Plug-in FM receiver for iPod
• Hi-fi stereo sound
• Digital tuning from 88.3 to 107.7 MHz
• Complete dock substitute with FireWire and mini USB 2.0 ports
• One year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

Specially designed for PCs equipped with a USB port, the Proconnect compact USB four-port hub from Linksys offers instant connectivity for up to four USB devices. Plug in peripherals like digital cameras, Ethernet adapters, modems, printers, mice, keyboards, scanners, and portable data storage devices in seconds.

Ready to run, right out of the box, this compact USB four-port hub makes high-speed, low-cost expansion a snap. The hub allows four USB devices to be configured and ready for use as soon as you plug them in. Equipped with advanced hot-swap technology, the hub even lets you attach or detach USB devices while your computer is on, making it possible to switch devices on the fly!

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Features

• Access up to 4 USB devices simultaneously
• Offers simultaneous access to all devices
• Fast 12 Mbps data transfer rate
• Daisy-chain multiple USB hubs together
• Plug and play

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Features

• Compliant with the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) portable device requirements
• Write-protect switch prevents inadvertent overwriting of image or audio data
• Fast data transfer rate: 2 MB/s average
• Plug and Play
• Postage stamp-sized (24mm X 32mm X 2.1mm)