Canon PIXMA MP800 All In One Photo Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the mp800 to replace my Lexmark X-85 "INK GOBBLER" because I got tired of not being able to refill the ink successfully and paying through the nose for replacement ink cartridges. The Lex X-85 was over three years old and I was ready for a better printer that new technology had to offer.
I am very pleased with the MP800. It's printing quality and speed is excellent for this caliber of printer. Most of the photos I have printed are on "Jet Print" professional photo paper which has worked well. I have yet to purchase some Canon Photo Paper Pro and try it. I did however print one 4x6 photo from the included pack of Canon Photo Paper Pro that came with the printer. The photo quality was amazing!
Regarding the refilling of the ink cartridges: I purchased the 5 ink refill kit from re-inks.com for $60.00. the kit has enough ink for about 12 refills of per cartridge.
The printer is smart enough to know that you are using refilled ink cartridges but it allows you to continue with a warning that Canon may not be responsible for damage.
once you get past the warning the printer asks you to press the stop/reset button for 5 seconds and the printer will continue to print using the refilled cartridge but when you view the Ink Status Monitor it shows the ink tank level as empty.
So in the future you will have to manually remove the cartridge to view it's ink quality. This is easy to do because Canon's ink tanks are Clear Plastic!
This simple reset procedure is required each time the printer detects a refilled cartridge. I suspect that once all 5 cartridges have been "released" from ink detection, it might not ask you again to go through the reset process again. I haven't got there yet. Thanks canon for leaving the Ink Refill Door Open! Hope this info helps. Scott

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The advanced PIXMA MP800 Photo All-In-One delivers spectacular Print Copy-Scan performance. It produces an amazing resolution of up to 9,600 x 2,400 color dpi, for remarkable detail and clarity. To achieve this, Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a next-generation 3,584-nozzle print head that ejects precise, consistent droplets as small as one picoliter. The result? Smoother, virtually grain-free images. Also, our ContrastPLUS five-color ink system--four dye-based inks and a pigment-based black ink--produces true-life photos with a wide color palette, along with laser-quality text. What about speed? A 4"x 6" photo lab quality borderless photo takes approximately 36 seconds.
When copying, the AE (Auto Exposure) Copy feature automatically optimizes reproduction quality based on the type of original you're duplicating. The convenient Photo/Film buttons allow you to make reprints of your photos and 35mm film without using your computer. And now, scanning: The unit's higher-resolution CCD technology enables you to produce exceptional 2,400-dpi scans, with vibrant 48-bit color depth. You can simultaneously scan up to six frames of 35mm film (negatives or positives), or up to four mounted slides. Plus, advanced paper handling features are built in - such as two paper trays and two-sided printing.
Want to evaluate and enhance your images before printing? Just insert your compatible memory card into one of the built-in card slots, then select the images on the extra-large 3.5" LCD color viewer. As needed, images will be automatically enhanced for red eye, sharpness and brightness values, or you can fine tune the images yourself using the easy control panel. Then, print directly from the memory card! As an option, you can print directly from a PictBridge-ready device such as a digital camera.
The Canon ChromaLife100 system combines the PIXMA MP800 Photo All-In-One's FINE print head technology and newly developed inks with select Canon photo papers, with results rivaling that of many conventional photos. And with the new smart LED ink tanks, your LED lamp flashes when ink is running low, and flashes even faster when nearing empty.
What's in the Box: PIXMA MP800 Photo All-in-One, PIXMA MP800 print head,ink tanks: PGI-5Bk Black, CLI-8 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow), power cord, easy setup instructions, documentation kit, Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4" x 6" sample pack

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Seagate ST3400601U2-RK 400 GB External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this USB drive to backup my Olive Musica music server. I booted the drive, plugged it into the Musica, and it was immediately recognized as an external drive. Same results when I plugged it into my computer. The unit's whirring is audible (barely. I would rate the unit as extremely quiet, quieter than any other hard disk except for the Musica's), but since I can turn it off when I'm not backing up, or store it in the stereo cabinet, that's not an issue. The manual is simple and clear, and the accompanying software easy to use - although I did not use much of it.

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The Seagate ST3400601U2 USB External Hard Drive 2.0 features a 16MB cache and whisper-quiet motor -- making it easier to store over 6,000 hours of music, 130,000 photos, 400 hours of digital video, 200 full games and thousands of business files. The Bounceback Express software gives you push-button backup. Self-monitoring technology continuously ensures your hard drive's data is secure and is performing optimally. It's also easy to connect: Simply plug the drive into your computer's USB port and start saving files quickly. This drive is hot-swappable so you can connect and remove the drive without having to restart your computer. Transfer Rate -58 MB/secAverage Seek Time -8.5msConnectivity -USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 portPower Supply -AC 90V ~ 264V, 47 ~ 63 Hz Operating Systems -Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9.2.2 or higher, Mac OS X Dimensions(WxHxD) -6.5 x 2.25 x 7.125 Weight -2 lbs, 9.5 oz

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APC BACK-UPS RS BR1500 1500VA/865W UPS System Review

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(More customer reviews)This item is BR1500, which also called RS model vs. the BX1500 called XS models. External battery BR24BP can be used for both BR1500 and BX1500. The capability to connect external battery is great, since that can help reduce the downtime when California experiencing "rolling black" in the summer.
There are basically 2 differences between the Back-UPS RS(BR1500) and the Back-UPS XS (BX1500) models besides their names.1. The Back-UPS RS models have both 1-line 2-wire phone/fax/modem data-line protection and 10/100base-T ethernet protection, where as the Back-UPS XS models only has 1-line 2-wire phone/fax/modem protection.
2. The Back-UPS RS models have both Boost* and Trim** as features of Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), where as the Back-UPS XS only has Boost. When the input voltage increases above the high transfer point of a Back-UPS XS model it will only go to battery.*AVR Boost: The UPS is compensating for a low utility voltage. While the UPS can run in this mode indefinitely without any negative impact on the UPS, the circuit should be checked by a qualified electrician if the utility voltage is consistently low.
**AVR Trim: The UPS is compensating for a high utility voltage. While the UPS can run in this mode indefinitely without any negative impact on the UPS, the circuit should be checked by a qualified electrician if the utility voltage is consistently high.
BX1500 does not have the AVR trim feature, when AC line voltage is higher than spec, it will switch over the battery power till the line voltage drops into the spec range.
Please note this is called "backup UPS", not the "smart UPS" line. Backup UPS does not produce pure sine wave. When power lost, it will take some milli-seconds to switch over to battery power. "Smart-UPS" produces sine wave and the output AC was from DC source all the time. When AC input lost, the AC output will not have any interrupt.
For most computers, the "backup-UPS" is good enough, since the power supply inside PC always have capacitors that can hold for about 100MS or longer. When "backup-UPS" switched over in about 20MS, the computer will continue operates without much impact. But for A/V equipment, this may be an issue, especially the output is not pure sine wave. I would not recommend use this UPS for A/V equipment.

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Seagate Constellation ES 2 TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 64 MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST32000644NS - Bare Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)Constellation class drives are much pricier that their regular counterparts, but in this instance I was building a server, and data protection was paramount. When your data is at stake, its stupid to buy cheap drives for the most important part of the PC --your data! The extra features help to reduce false positives, and the energy savings make the server less expensive to run in the long run. Drives arrived extremely well packed and all 6 drives dropped right in without an issue. Very fast RAID performance. Happy with these drives. If they all live out their warranty, I'll have gotten more than my moneys worth.

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HP Pavilion Media Center a1450n Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4200+, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Double Layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'll begin by saying this is my first time I've bought a computer that I have not put together myself. Last year, I purchased an HP laptop, and have been very satisfied with it and decided to go ahead and give it a try with this one.
I purchased this particular product at the begging of June, so I've had some time to get to know what it can do and how well I like it.
The system so far has been great. The system is fast and that is saying quite a bit as my other computer is only slightly over a year old. I have been able to open tons of programs at the same time and the system kept on going as if I had only one program up.
The 2 GB of ram is fantastic. I had the choice to either get a free monitor or the 2 gigs of ram. I am glad I choose the ram, it has helped tremendously and made a world of difference. I will most likely add another gig anyway.
Great amount of storage. With a digital camera, video camera, games, music, ect., GBs get used fast, but 250 and the combination of being able to burn a DVD with whatever media I happen to need is great (I just need to get a storage cabinet however).
I have one major gripe about this computer however. There is no S-video connection! That may not mean much to some people, as this computer is loaded with tons of other connection, but I like connecting the computer to the main television in the living room.
However, I had intended to get a different video card anyway, as I don't like built in cards, so...I put in a video card of my choice and I now have an S-video connection (I have to have something to gripe about this machine).
The keyboard and mouse are throw always. Well, not throw away, as my 5 year old son now has a new keyboard and mouse, but you will want to pick up a keyboard and mouse of your choice, if you are picky like myself.
As a note, I have played Oblivion on this game, since the second day I had it, purposely to see how the system runs. I had not even installed a new video card in yet. Oblivion ran well with medium graphics. If you want it all, then you need to get another card ( I got a fairly inexpensive card and it looks....beautiful, for lack of a better word). The games load and runs flawlessly.

Also, one of the other games I love to play is the Sim 2. I'm embarrassed by the amount of gigs of downloaded items I have for the game, but with my older computer it would take forever to load and when there were more than about 12 sims at the same time, it made everything so slow it was painful.
With this system, I've managed to get about 20 sims onto one lot and it still didn't slow down that much. Plus, loading time has been cut to a fraction of time, not just in half (might have more to do with the ram than the processor, I don't know.)
So overall, it is a great system, the price made it even better. Very pleased, so far. Pros:
Fast processor. Can and does handle multiple tasks.
Great amount of ram! Makes working with different programs and media so much faster and easier.
Just a great system in general.
Cons:
No S-video. Best to get another video card anyway.
Keyboard and mouse are cheap.
Overall: Smoking system for an inexpensive price. Just need to get a few small upgrades.

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HP's Pavilion Media Center a1450n Desktop PC makes it easier to get more out of your digital media. It's got blazing speed -- the 2.2 GHz Duo-Core processor uses 2 processing channels, 800MHz front side bus and 2GB of internal memory help you handle any video, photos or audio faster than anything. You can also share it more easily with the 16x CD and DVD drive with LightScribe included. It's also got plenty of room for expansion, to match your computing needs as they grow. Pre-installed security software helps protect you from viruses, spam, spyware, and other online threats, right out of the box. Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005 offers a distinctive multimedia environment for audio, video, TV, photos, and MP3 as the office converges with home-theater entertainment. The a1450n sound can accept up to 8 optional speakers.Integrated NVidia GeForce 6150LE Graphics with up to 256MB shared video memory 10/100BaseT network interface High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable 56k modemExpansion Slots - 3 PCI slots (2 available), 1 PCI Express slot (available)Expansion Bays - 2 external 5.25(one available); 1 external 3.5 (one available); 1 internal 3.5 (occupied) External Ports - Front panel 9-in-1 memory card reader - supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Micro Drive, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro / 7 USB 2.0 port(s) (3 FRONT, 4 back) / 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) (1 FRONT, 1 back) / 1 Floppy, 1 parallel and 2 PS/2 (back) / Microphone/line-in/line-out (FRONT and back) / Digital Audio (Out, only) Mouse and Keyboard - HP multimedia keyboard and HP scroller mouse Dimensions - Unpackaged (PC Only) -15(H) x 7.17 (W) x 17(D) (approx.); Packaged -23.5(H) x 19.75(W) x 10(D)(approx.) / Weight - Unpackaged (PC only) -24lbs (approx.); Packaged -33 lbsMonitor is not included

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Bose MediaMate - PC multimedia speakers - graphite Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these speakers to replace some Harmon Kardons that died on me. I wanted something with good sound since I listen to a lot of music while I am working. (Programming can get REALLY boring...)
These speakers are all I could have wanted and more. The sound is clear as a bell and the speakers do not distort even at high volumes. Highs are clear and these two little speakers can put out some wicked thumping bass. Everyone in the office popped in to my cube to find out where that great sound was coming from.
I have home theater system that does not even come close to sounding as good as these two little speakers! It is making me seriously consider buying a new home theatre system from Bose, or at least building one from Bose components. My Boston Acoustics computer sound system at home (a good system) can't hold a candle to this product either.
Bose is bottom line the best audio equipment in the world, and these speakers are no exception to that rule. If you want to sample Bose quality at a lower price, buy these speakers. If you want great sound but don't want to have one of those computer speaker systems with the huge woofer and all those tiny speakers, buy these Bose speakers!
This product will probably sound better than that stuff anyway.
The speakers have a headphone jack in the front, and are also capable of dual input sound. I don't have a need for dual input but it is nice to know that the capability is there.
My only wish is that these speakers were about 30 bucks cheaper. Can't have it all...

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Connect the Bose MediaMate® speakers to your computer or personal player to enjoy quality stereo sound from your CDs, streaming audio, MP3s, and DVDs. These small, sleek speakers incorporate Bose digital signal processing technology to convey a surprisingly wide soundstage, even when closely spaced, as on either side of a computer keyboard.Dual audio inputs let you connect a second media player, while a control dial on the face of the speaker lets you adjust the balance of sound between the computer and your second listening source. You can listen to music from the computer, switch to the second source, or even mix the two together.The speakers' 2.5-inch, Stereo Targeting® drivers produce the kind of rich sound you might not expect from such small speakers. And the MediaMate speakers can also help when others around you need quiet. They include a convenient volume control to adjust the sound and a .125-inch headphone jack for times when you'd rather listen privately (headphones not included).Magnetic shielding protects your monitor from interference, even with the speakers placed directly against your computer. Patented Bose signal-processing technology ensures full, rich sound at low volumes and when using headphones. The spaciousness enhancer actually improves the sound from mono sources.What's in the Box One powered speaker, an accessory speaker, speaker cable (attached to the accessory speaker), an audio input cable with RCA plugs, an audio input cable with stereo mini plug, a detachable AC power pack, 10 adhesive-backed rubber feet, a user's manual, and warranty information.

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Processor Socket 939 Review

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(More customer reviews)This CPU is lightning fast!
I bought a new desktop with this AMD 4400+. It fully install a Windows XP Home in about 10 minutes I think. The computer restart faster takes less time for my old computer to shut down, which is using P4 2.53GHz. The system is cool and quiet like the AMD's technology. I can play Battlefield 2 online for several hours and the system is still at 40 degrees Celsius only! This CPU has best value to performance ratio among all other AMD Dual Core CPUs. I am NEVER going back to Intel!

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Dual-Core Processor - This desktop computer processor features dual cores, which is like having two processorsin one. With two separate cores running at the maximum 2.2 GHz speed, you can multi-task supported programs with ease! It's also a 64-bitprocessor, so it will support future 64-bit programs and operating systems, giving you even more speed down the road.AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection - for users of Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 L1 Cache - 128KB + 128KB L2 Cache - 1MB x 2

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Logitech PSE Optical Wheel Mouse - Black (Pack of 100) Review

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(More customer reviews)This mouse is the greatest mouse I have ever seen. I think it is totally worth $500, and if I was born on a farm in 1700, and retarded, I would totally buy one.

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Experience the precision and performance of optical technology. This Logitech optical PS/2 mouse features a scroll wheel that also funtions as a third (3rd) mouse button. Its simple and elegant design appeal to both right and left handed users with its ambidextrous shape. Connectivity is PS/2 only.

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