Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) Full Frame Lens for Sony Mount Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very nice lens for close shots. I've taken some amazing photos of flowers, insects, lizards, etc. Clear, crisp images.

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With its precision optics, compact size and wide 75 degree angle of view, the SAL-2875 wide-angle lens is an excellent choice for sharp, high-contrast shots when you're working indoors, with people in groups, or in landscapes and urban scenes. It's also ideal when you want a panoramic or inclusive shot with lots of detail. Mounted on your compatible Sony Alpha DSLR camera, this lightweight wide-angle lens provides a near-standard 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent). With wide-angle optics and deep depth of field, this lens creates sharp, high-contrast photos that capture more detail in both foreground and background; its compact size and light weight make it an ideal lens to carry when traveling or for long shooting sessions; and a built-in sliding lens hood protects your optics and makes it faster to switch lenses.

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Micro N36L Nhp 250GB Us Svr Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
1:RAID still going strong. stays nice and cool....still quiet and reliable! With a small foot print.
2:Dual Core power
3:uses ECC RAM
4:Torx Key and screws for hard drives included in server door
5:On-Motherboard USB port for USB embedded OS'es
Cons:
1:Amazons Price compared to NEWEGG which is 60.00 dollars cheaper
2:Only 1GB RAM
3:Only 2 USB ports in back
4:Who needs a 250 gig hdd ? UselessNotes: If you have the means upgrade the Ram asap - I believe the max is like 8GB
Also ditch the 250gb drive. I'm my experience its better to use a larger drive as the boot drive

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HP Micro N36L NHP 250GB US Server... The HP ProLiant MicroServer is specially designed for small businesses that currently rely on PCs and have not yet realized the benefits of using a server. A cost-effective starter server for businesses with less than 10 clients, the MicroServer combines reliability, affordability, size, speed, quiet operation, and efficiency in an ultra micro tower form factor. The HP ProLiant MicroServer is an entry-level server within the HP ProLiant server portfolio. The MicroServer features the latest dual core 1.30 GHz 2-corev1P 1GB-U Int SATA Cold PlugSATA 250GB 200W PS US MicroServer.. The MicroServer also has the option to support a variety of operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, and Red Hat 5.

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Sckt 775 Book Size Barebones Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best barebone i've ever bought,small,quiet,and excellent features like optic fiber,4 usb 2.0,S-Video,RCA video out,integrated audio,card reader integrated,DVI and VGA output,worth for the price!! =)

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?Asus Pundit P1-PH1 Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Desktop PC ?General Features: ?Black color ?Small form factor ?Windows XP Pro (with COA, NO Disk) ?160GB SATA Hard Drive ?Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz processor ?1 GB DDR2 RAM ?16x DVD-ROM drive ?ATI Radeon Xpress 200 chipset ?Integrated ATI Radeon X300 based graphics ?Integrated 100/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN ?RTL ALC655 6-channel audio ?Motherboard Features: ?Two (2) PCI slots on riser card ?Two (2) DDR2 DIMM sockets (one occupied, 2 GB max.) ?Case Features: ?One (1) 5.25-inch external drive bay (occupied) ?One (1) 3.5-inch internal drive bay (occupied) ?250-watt power supply (100-127V ~ 7A; 200-240V ~ 4A) ?Front Panel I/O Ports: ?One (1) Compact Flash card reader ?One (1) 3-in-1 card reader (MS/SD/MMC) ?One (1) S/PDIF-out ?One (1) S/PDIF-in ?Two (2) IEEE 1394 FireWire ports (one 6-pin, one 4-pin) ?Two (2) USB 2.0 ?One (1) Microphone ?One (1) Headphone ?Rear Panel I/O Ports: ?Two (2) USB 2.0 ?One (1) Line in/Line-out/Mic-in ?One (1) PS/2 keyboard ?One (1) PS/2 mouse ?One (1) Parallel ?One (1) Serial ?One (1) VGA ?One (1) DVI ?One (1) S-Video ?One (1) Composite ?One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet ?Unit Dimensions: ?10.75 x 3.55 x 14.1-inches (H x W x D, approximate) ?Regulatory Approvals: ?FCC ?CE ?C-Tick ?BSMI ?WEEEPackage Includes:?Asus Pundit P1-PH1 Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Desktop PC ?Power cord ?Base stand ?Support CD ?Keyboard ?Mouse

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Lenovo Ideapad V460 0886-2BU 14.0-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this laptop for about 6 months and it has worked like a charm. Runs cool and has great power management. I am a graduate in Electrical Engineering, so I mainly use this for school work and running Matlab/C++/C/VHDL code. As such, it preforms great. The thing I like most is that it has everything you need and nothing you don't. Good CPU/Main Memory/Hard disk and mechanical design. If your a practical computer programmer or user, this computer is for you. However, make sure to buy a Bluetooth or wireless mouse along with the laptop, because the touch pad sometimes jumps around, not a big deal.

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Sharp Operator. Fun is finishing work on time.Introducing the IdeaPad V460 notebook for business, with technology as smart as you. Look and be sharp at the office with the Lenovo® IdeaPad™ V460 notebook, with its sharp professional styling and the smart performance of the Intel® Core™ i3 processor.Other time-saving technologies include OneKey™ Rescue System, for quick data backup and recovery, and Lenovo Security Suite, which encrypts and remembers all your passwords so you can securely recall them with ease.With robust integrated security tools that protect your data, such as an integrated Fingerprint Reader, USB Port Locker and integrated DVD reader/writer, you\'ll find that the IdeaPad V460 has been reliably engineered for businesses, so you can focus on what you do best. Whatever your idea of fun is, at the office or at home, the IdeaPad V460 will get you there sooner.Best of all, it\'s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad.
Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Key Features
Key Specifications

Intel® Core™ i3-350M processor
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
14.0 inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
High-performance multimedia: 4GB DDR3 memory and 320GB HDD storage
Integrated high-speed WiFi
DVD reader/writer
Integrated web camera
Lenovo Energy Management 5.0 enables extended battery life, long-term battery durability and lower noise output through dynamic fan control

WORK IN STYLE

Stylish, sharp professional look with metallic cover and finish
Thin design profile, just 1.3" thick

REST EASY

Reliably engineered for small and medium businesses, from the makers of ThinkPad®
Active Protection System™ protects hard disk drive from shocks
OneKey Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with antivirus protection
Fingerprint Reader for easy, secure login
VeriFace facial recognition technology - a fun way to log in to your PC
Lenovo Security Suite—a suite of security tools including an encrypted private storage area, password management and fingerprint authentication
Lenovo ReadyComm—advanced networking and internet connection management

A BETTER WINDOWS 7 EXPERIENCE

Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 provides a faster, richer and easier way to use your PC







OneKey Rescue System
VeriFace Face Recognition
Lenovo Energy Management
Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7

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Apple Mac mini M9687LL/B (1.42 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Mac Mini was released in January 2005 at Mac World, and was then updated, for the first time, in July 2005. This Mac Mini is the result of that update.
Improvements - The $599 Mac Mini now sports 512 MB of DDR SDRAM, which is twice the memory the original Mac Mini included. This is a significant upgrade. The majority of users can now buy, out of the box, a machine that performs beautifully and allows a fair amount of multi-tasking. The Mac operating system, Mac OS X Tiger, thrives on memory, and 512 MB helps to create a speedy experience, for users.
Bluetooth - Bluetooth is a great wireless technology that Apple heavily backs, and it is included with this Mac Mini, an addition, from the original Mac Minis, when bluetooth was an optional add-on, at Apple.com, for $50 more. Purchase a bluetooth keyboard or bluetooth mouse, and they will work wirelessly, with your Mac Mini. It makes for a very clean and uncluttered desktop. There are also many mobile phones and PDAs, which utilize bluetooth technology, which you can sync to your mac using isync, included with Mac Mini.
Airport Extreme - This is the wireless networking card now included with the $599 Mac Mini, after being a $70+ upgrade at Apple.com, on the previous model. Do you have a wireless-b or wireless-g network in your home? If so, the Mac Mini will be able to connect to it, without problem. Again, making the computing experience simpler and less tangled.
The Good Things that Continue to Shine with Mac Mini - A buyer of the Mac Mini will continue to enjoy Mac OS X Tiger, which is the best consumer operating system in the world. It works with the hardware beautifully to provide a simple, fast, elegant, and reliable experience. One of the favorite descriptions of Mac fans, to describe Macs, is simply, "it just works."
The Mac Mini continues to include iLife '05, with great applications such as iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iTunes, and Garageband. These are all included, with every Mac Mini. You will be challenged to find any PC that includes applications that come anywhere close to the iLife suite. Manage thousands of your digital images in iPhoto, create home movies in iMovie, and create professional music in Garageband.
Appleworks is included for simply word processing, spreadsheets, etc., but you might want to pick up Microsoft Office for Mac. A student/teacher edition is available, for just over $100.
Speed - The 1.42 GHZ PowerPC G4 processor makes the Mac Mini a very capable machine. This will satisfy the horsepower needed to complete tasks in the iLife suite, included with your Mac Mini.
Hard Drive - 80 GB is a significant-sized hard drive, so you will be able to store thousands of photos and songs.
ComboDrive - The Apple Combo Drive allows you to burn music and data CDs, plus you can watch DVDs!
Drawbacks? The $599 version of the Mac Mini no longer includes a modem, if you want this version of the Mac Mini with a modem, you will have to custom-order it at Apple.com. However, the ethernet port is included on the back, to plug into a DSL or cable modem, plus you have the Airport Extreme, for wireless connections. However, if you don't have broadband, you'll need a modem for dial-up, so you will either need to order a custom-built Mac Mini at Apple.com, or buy the stock $499 model, which includes a modem, but lacks the wireless components.
Overall, Apple has created another fantastic product, with the Mac Mini, and the July 2005 update only made it better. You get more memory, plus wireless connectivity via bluetooth and airport extreme. This Mac Mini really includes everything the average user needs to enjoy the internet, manage his or her digital life, and have fun doing it all.

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Includes: VGA/DVI adapter, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD & GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken2005 for Mac, & more. Apple Mac Mini - Incredibly inexpensive, but definitely not cheap, this miniature Apple Macintosh Computer is perfectfor handling your day to day computing, and then some! The main feature is it's petite exterior. The Mac Mini is only 6.5" square, 2" high, andweighs only 2.9 pounds. Its attractive platinum and white, rounded square design gives it a sophisticated modern look that can't be matched. Italso has the convenience of having all of its buttons and ports placed in the back, so cables are kept tidy and neat, giving you a clean overallappearance. But what's even more amazing than its good looks, is the shear amount of technology Apple has packed inside! Slot-Loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive - up to 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM, & 8x DVD-ROM Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0, DVI Out, VGA Out, & Headphone/Audio Line Out Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter) Bluetooth Support

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Bose® Computer MusicMonitor® -- Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)Notes: I don't work for Bose, and I "paid for" these speakers with AMEX credit card points.
To compare these speakers to 3-piece computer speakers makes no more sense than comparing a computer subwoofer to a high-end audio subwoofer. The only similarity is that they produce sound, with varying levels of fidelity.
I'm comparing the Bose MusicMonitor to the few very small desktop speakers that provide a decent sound. Not necessarily an accurate sound; I've heard systems in the $250,000 range that provide excellent sound -- but it is still not accurate sound. If you're expecting the full sonic equivalent of a 3-piece system, you won't find it in the MusicMonitor. You also won't find the thumpy, tubby overpowering "bass" those cheap subwoofers produce. And in home theaters, all but the very best subwoofers are often paired with infrasonic transducers which, when screwed to the bottom of the floor, can take the output frequency down to 5 Hz or so (and tickle your feet and your butt in the process).
Granted, there's not much low bass so beloved of video explosions and certain types of music. But neither is there the strident blaring that often comes from small speakers whose speakers are driven well past the point of linearity. What the MusicMonitors provide is a well-balanced sonic field I would rate similar to some professional near-field monitors. Being small speakers, they do best in near-field positions - not more than a foot or two from your ears. Still, there's enough clear volume that you can walk around a room and the music won't seem too weak. My impression is that the bass tends to rise slower (maxes out) than the rest of the audio range as volume increases. But at lower volumes there's plenty there to give a good feel of solidity to lower notes. You will not get an extreme dynamic range, but then that's not what they're designed for either.
Some studies in the '50's showed that many people didn't notice the loss of extreme bass as long as their higher harmonics were reasonably loud. I'm sure that's at least a part of what gives these little boxes a sense of weight to music. The mid-and higher ranges all seemed well executed, with none of the stridency I associate with small-diameter speakers forced to do more than their design allowed for.
I was frankly surprised at how much I enjoyed the MusicMonitor's sound. I expected something a little better than the competition; what I heard was an order of magnitude better. They sound very good at my normal listening level and if I turn the volume up for a song that deserves it, I'm not disappointed by that presentation, either.
A fair review would pit the MusicMonitor against a 2-piece speaker the same size. But as far as I can tell, there isn't one. So I'll give the speaker 5 stars based on what it does with what it has. I don't think there's a better very small speaker out there. There are bigger and cheaper ones, but they're not really the same class of speaker I'm reviewing.
The Bose MusicMonitor is an excellent close-field speaker system that produces a broad, relativley flat sound with a wide variety of music. The speakers are unobtrusive, nicely finished, and would look good on any desk. An optional carry case lets you bring them along on a trip to listen to mp3 music in your room.
So, possibly aside from the price, these are definitely 5-star speakers. They play music and audio, in a small package, with no obvious audible distortions or other significant problems. Sure, tradeoffs were made, as they always are in design and manufacturing. But Bose has clearly hit a home run with this little jewel.
If you have reservations about buying and trying one, Bose and Amazon normally have very good return policies, but be sure to check before ordering. If you're looking for something small, look to the MusicMonitor first. You'll quickly see how size, weight, number of components and sound make them an easy first audition choice. You may decide that there's no reason to go on and audit your second choice.

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The Bose® Computer MusicMonitor was developed for the growing number of people who use their computers for personal entertainment--and want accurate, detailed sound from an elegant yet unobtrusive system.
Until now, high quality desktop sound with deep, realistic low tones has come only from large speakers or a three-piece system with a bass module. Our new MusicMonitor is an alternative for serious listeners who prefer a two-piece solution offering performance, simplicity--and more desktop space.
Bose technologies make the differenceThis unexpected sound quality is made possible by combining the latest in switching amplifier technology with new, proprietary acoustic design, highly efficient neodymium speakers and Bose digital signal processing.
Together, these technologies allow the MusicMonitor to deliver accurate, full-range sound surprising for its size---ess than 5" high and only 2½" wide.
Desktop eleganceThe MusicMonitor is also pleasing to the eye, with a sturdy brushed aluminum casing. Its understated elegance fits nicely almost anywhere in your home.
Try the Bose Computer MusicMonitor for streaming audio and downloads from your laptop or PC, or movies from a portable DVD player. We think you'll find its performance hard to believe from a system this small.
What's in the box--Two MusicMonitor speakers with attached speaker cable--power cord--power pack--remote control--audio input cable--demonstration CD
Computer MusicMonitor also available in black.

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