I picked up this mouse mostly because it was on sale and the price was too good to turn down, and I was exchanging a Bluetooth mouse that had given me mixed-but-disappointing results. I decided that an RF wireless mouse was a better way to go, and this one came in at a good price.
I already have a Microsoft Notebook Mouse (3000) and noticed immediately that these two mice are very similar. Size-wise and shape-wise, they're almost identical. I was very pleased with my MS mouse, and so I figured this would be about the same. They even stored the wireless dongle in the same under-the-mouse fashion.
I was surprised to find that the Logitech V220 mouse is *better* than my Microsoft Wireless Laptop Mouse 3000 in several ways. I was also surprised to learn that, for the first time in many years of trying Logitech products, I was happy with the driver support for Mac OS X.
I avoided Logitech for a long time because they always seemed to give OS X users a choice of no advanced drivers or a crippled control panel that didn't allow as much customization. They fixed this issue. The new Logitech Control Center for Mac OS X is better than even the Microsoft offering. The only negative now is that Logitech doesn't include software with their mice; You have to download it. No big deal for me with broadband, but if you only have dial-up, you may want to consider that.
The Logitech V220 is a simple mouse meant for notebooks and portability. It has Right Click, Left Click, Wheel, Middle Click, and Horizontal Wheel Tilt. Each one of these actions can be assigned a specific click or macro thanks to the new Logitech Control Center. In this category, the Logitech wins against the MS 3000 due to the Wheel Tilt, which is not available on the 3000 (not my model, anyway).
The Control Center panel is simple and allows easy assignment of specific clicks (Right, Left, Middle), advanced clicks (Click + the key of your choice), double-clicks, scrolling, application activation, OS functions, and a variety of other things. Want to use the Wheel Tilt as two extra buttons assigned to other clicks instead of as horizontal scrolling? You can do that. It also allows tweaking of pointer speed, scrolling speed, and scrolling acceleration. You can assign specific settings to specific programs, or just stick with the global settings. All in all, the Logitech Control Center addressed all my concerns about Logitech on the Mac in the past. Good job, Logitech!
I like my scroll wheel to have a "clicky" response. Some MS offerings have a smooth-scrolling wheel, but the MS 3000 had that clicky feedback I deem so important. Logitech duplicates this with the V200, and I'm suitably satisfied with the mouse's feel when scrolling. It's responsive and solid.
Another feature improved over the MS 3000 is the inclusion of an on/off switch. While the MS 3000 allows you to turn the mouse off by simply connecting the wireless dongle to the bottom of the mouse, the V220 has both a dongle-button like the MS 3000, and a physical slider switch for on/off capability. This allows you to use the mouse as a desktop mouse without needing to unplug the USB dongle when you want to turn it off; A minor, but useful improvement.
The Logitech V220 has a "reset" button, presumably to re-establish a connection with the host computer and USB dongle. This is a feature you'll find absent on the MS 3000 mouse. Another win for Logitech.
Both mice use a single AA battery. The MS 3000 has a mechanical button on the rear of the mouse that opens the top, revealing the battery compartment. The Logitech V220 has a smaller mechanical button on the bottom, recessed in the dongle-slot, that does the same thing. Both mice store their battery in the same place, with a similar cover that doubles as the top/rear of the mouse (where you palm rests). I see no discernible difference between them in this category.
Both the MS 3000 and the V220 offer colorful shells as an option. The blue one (listed here, which I have) differs between the two; Logitech's blue is bright and looks sort of metallic. Microsoft's blue is more of a powder blue, and also has a faux-metallic sheen. (Personally, I like the Logitech color better. This is all up to personal aesthetics, though.) Logitech offers pink, grey/black, and a bright metallic red. Microsoft's offerings are a little more toned down, though they also offer different colors. Neither company offers white or brushed aluminum, though, so you Mac users will have to settle for other colors.
The V220 has a battery level light to indicate a good battery. If your battery is good it stays on briefly when you power the mouse on, and then fades to darkness to preserve energy. The Microsoft 3000 offers no such indicator.
The V220 uses an infrared LED, so there's no "red light" coming from the optical lens. The MS 3000 uses an older optical technology, and as such has the red light.
All in all, if this mouse were a tiny bit bigger it would be a nearly-perfect desktop mouse. It IS a nearly-perfect portable/notebook mouse. Even at the current size, I'm finding no difficulty in using it for extended periods of time. The rubberized sides provide a solid grip. The buttons have excellent responsiveness. The wheel is excellent. The mouse glides smoothly over the desktop. I can't find any faults in its operation.
I really can't find much to complain about with the Logitech V220. As wireless mice go, it's not flashy but it's a pro at getting the job done efficiently. In comparison to the most direct competitor on the market, it blows the competition away, which still surprises me, because Microsoft has been so great with their peripheral hardware for many years; Logitech just STEPPED UP this time! This is especially nice to know when you see that they are priced competitively. Logitech delivers more bang for the buck, and they made the tweaks to the design that needed to be made, while keeping it simple and elegant.
If you can pick this up for less than $20 then you owe it to yourself to do so. Even at the list price, it's the clearly superior choice between the two big-name, entry-level wireless notebook mice.
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Does what a 3.5mm jack female-female suppose to do. kinda hard to put the male in thought.
The list of Advanced Learner's dictionaries is as long as my arm: Oxford, Cambridge, Collins...---and now there's Merriam-Webster's. I guess it was about time: the market for this kind of thing is huge. It is not surprising that M-W finally wanted its share of the pie. 
I had a problem using the mic on my headset for certain applications including Ventrilo. I am happy to report that this adapter does exactly what I purchased it for. All I had to do was restart my computer once I connected my headset to the adapter and the adapter to the USB port of my computer. The adapter didn't hamper the sound coming through the headphones and I am now able to send sound through my mic. Great product!
I needed faster throughput from my external USB-2.0 hard drives. Having had great success with SIIG's high-quality products in the past, I bought two SIIG ssUSB 3.0 ExpressCards for my two Core i7 laptops. These SIIG ExpressCards come with an attachable plastic wing-like guide that acts like a 54mm Card which adds much needed stability and solid connection to a narrow 34mm card. Huge speed improvement over my USB 2.0 interface when using CrystalDiskMark and HD Tune to clock the speeds. 
Several years ago I bought this brand lock as I had done all the research and found it to be the best. When I got my new Macbook, I wanted to get the same lock for it. Apparently, the exact model was replaced by this model. This new model is made cheaply. Gone is fit and finish of the original and the useful sliding button was replaced by a much cheaper one. The part that inserts into the computer appears to also be cheapened. In addition, the part that connects the combination lock to the cable was also made less sturdy.Lastly, even with the spacers they include, the lock seems to have a bit to much space between it and the laptop. I will credit them for one thing, they did maintain the thickness of the cable which is more substantial than competitors. I'm returning this dog. The fact is that it seems MOST locks suck. C'mon manufacturers, this is not rocket science!Can't you make a great lock for us??
I purchased 3 frames based on the specifications and functionality description by Viewsonic's Customer Service and they do not meet what was stated. There were also supposed to be user guides with them to provide how to instructions and they were not included and seven attempts to get Viewsonic to provide them has failed, so as of now (2 months later) they are still unusable. Definitely do not buy or believe what you read in their specs or what Customer Service tells you.
The quality of this product is very good and the seller did an excelent job of delivery at a very good price...thanks
I bought this case because the color matches my new Sony digital camera.It is a snug fit on the DSC-W290 which is ok because I got the camera for it's small compact size.That being said, this case had no internal pockets so you cannot carry around a spare battery or memory card, securely anyway.The two zipper pulls are nice because it allows you to carry the camera enclosed in the case, by the strap. The package cautions that this case does not fit all Cyber-shots - surely not one much biggger than the W290 since the case bulges out slightly where it covers the lens.
Pick this up while you can, the new one replacing it AB36C has a Stroker sub in it, but it sure doesn't mean this one isn't a serious piece of bass.
I have had this product for over three years, it is a great and highly recommended. I will be seeking another of this same type because I gave my other one to my friend. It displays an excellent picture and sound. I absolutely love it. Highly recommended.
I purchased this for my Mitsubishi 60" DLP.The stand is designed for an LCD or plasma and provides latching brackets for the base to keep it steady on the stand, but I didn't need them for my TV.The package shipped extremely quick and when I received it, the box was a little beat up and left me concerned about the stand inside.When I opened it, it was safe and sound so the packing is great.It took me less than 15 minutes to put it together and I think 12 of the minutes was getting the tools and reading the directions.It looks great and is a sturdy base.I caught it on sale for around $100 and it was a good bargain at that price!
It lasts about 1-1/4 hours in our CPx after the first charging. Enough to move it from plug to plug still alive but not much more. I've had some simultaneous trouble with waking our laptop from sleep-- not sure if the battery could be a cause...
when it answers your call the motor is a bit noisy.I was surprised at how far the bar stuck out on the back.It made it so I had to find a new place on my desk to put my phone to accommodate the extra length.it does work though.
I had been put off from buying the Boostaroo T794 for awhile by unfavorable user reviews here and for their battery-powered versions, but as I read more of them I began to suspect that some were by people who had no notion of the relationships embodied in Ohm's law. Boosteroo's tables of specifications clearly show that the battery-powered and AC/USB models are identical, except for their power sources, and that Boosteroo's effectiveness related directly to the rated impedance of the headset connected to them, dropping off as the impedance level went beyond 24 ohms. However, some people just don't get it. I do, and am very happy with their product: the best little amplifier I've ever tried - hands down.
While several people have complained about some of the quirks of this product, I find that they are very manageable. I would also be displeased if I paid retail, but at $129, if people are complaining about it, they simply need to realize that if you want a perfect product you will probably end up paying for it. For $129 with the HD unit, I am willing to put up with a few quirks. I haven't experienced the looping issue that some people have complained about, but sometimes it doesn't automatically turn on when I put the faceplate on, a small issue. My largest concern is about the faceplate attachment, it isn't very easy to attach and I am worried that the clasp may eventually break. Again, it is only $129, I will take my chances. There is no way to change albums with any buttons on the unit, but you can with the top d-pad on the remote. All-in-all, I am very pleased with the unit and would recommend it to anyone. I think you will have a very hard time finding a unit that is more packed with features for a price this low.
The price is right, but that's about all.Couldn't get the product to stay in place to save my soul.Everytime I touched the screen the darn thing would fall off.Total waste of money.
Got this phone for my home office.Speakerphone was important to meand ths quality of it on this model is excellent.I like everything about this phone. You will benefit most from this phone if you hook up additional extensions throughout your home or business.
I bought the Mi1111 for use at my office. I sit near two other coworkers so I have to keep the volume down relatively low. This is a big setback for this unit since the amplifier hiss is very annoying at low volume levels. I had read in other reviews that this was a problem with the Mi1111 but had to see for myself. The other thing was that the demo unit at Target didn't have the hiss! I'm not sure how they had it hooked up though.
We bought this item with camera when they were on sale at Target. I could install it and start watching the video on a TV very quickly.
I am installing the Bose 191's in a new construction project, and purchased this rough-in kit to prepare my speaker location on the open studs. I really didn't want to have to make cuts and use the template on finished drywall - too much room for error, etc. These plates made it a snap - simply measure and level them where you want and then either screw them to the studs or use a couple of roofing nails (better). Voila! The drywall is installed over them, and they leave a perfect guide for the drywall installers to pre-cut the hole for you. 
This dock performs it's advertised functions very well.I get solid, smooth sound and picture in as good a quality as can be expected given the iPod input and the dock's connection options (composite and S-video).The ability to navigate the iPod's music and video menus on screen place it well above other dock options including Apple's own Universal Dock.For those looking for some info on this device that may not be documented...
I have dell latitude E6500 computers and these locks will not work because they do not fit.The metal around the vga will not fit into the metal housing on the dell.If you have a vga on the back of your computer that does not have any metal around it this lock works fine.I have IBMs where the vga is in the back and the lock works fine.Don't try it with the dell.I thought it would not come back out.I returned these because I was worried I would break my video card trying to get the vga shorty out.
This product is terrible!It does not charge your ipod, has no remote, and worst of all the display stopped working after just using it at my desk for two days!I returned it.Don't waste your money, I have found a much better one for the same price.
This is a good alternative to the more expensive Altec Lansing products.Some might not think it's as modern looking, but it's easy to operate.A good choice for younger Zune users.
Let's put it this way: I think the dock is great. Aesthetically is much more pleasing to see my iPod propped up securely in this sturdy little accessory. Functionally, the line out jack is great for hooking up to a stereo. And for the sake caution, I prefer having a spot to place this pricey little unit in, rather than just leaving it lying down, just waiting for the first inadvertant soda can to be set on it, or crushed under a stack of books, and so on.
Pros: for the most part, can dock ipod nano 2gen with case, though it's too fat and pushes the case halves apart to seat properly. This causes the extender to get pinched and stay with ipod when ipod removed from dock. 
This is a very good i-pod docking station, clock, and wake-to-music from an iPod.Sound quality from an iPod is good.Clock is easy to read and alarm easy to set.Display can be dimmed one level; at the bright setting it is not obtrusive in a bedroom.
I had the Uniea U-Feel case for my first generation iPod Touch and I loved it. I got a 3rd generation iPod Touch for the holidays and, without thinking, I purchased the same case for my updated iPod. It turns out that Uniea has changed some of the design which makes it not user friendly. The cutouts for the top and volume buttons are very deep which makes it hard to hit the buttons (especially if you are exercising). Also, the cut out at the bottom does not allow me to plug in the RCA AV Cable or dock it on my surround sound system at home. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed with the changes they have made to this case. I haven't been able to find another case that protects the screen while still being able to use it. Hopefully, Uniea will change thier design back or another company will start producing this type of case.
What can I say? They do exactly what they are suppose to. I highly recomend it!
Thanks to the reviewer who put the 50 name phone book in their review.It was not listed above in the product description and it was the main reason that I bought this phone.We had a really old phone that we became dependent on because of the fact that it held a lot of phone numbers.It finally wore out and we were looking for another.This phone is still new but we really like it so far.Good sound.Holds phone numbers.Sizable buttons.Very reasonably easy programming although I will keep the instruction book so I don't forget how to get the numbers into the phone book.Yes, I think "anybody" can get the numbers in -- maybe about three buttons or so to push to enter the name & number.Printed instructions are easy to follow.