This only problem I have with the Journal is that there is only two areas for treatment which means if you need more then two treatments then you don't have a place to track it. However, other then that its a great journal.Get more detail about The Fertility Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to Getting Pregnant.

Well I bought 2 of these book lights, 1 for me and 1 for my wife. Hers is working okay other then the nights that it just decided not to come on, and mine didn't work at all. So I contacted the seller so I could have them send me another one, well after I got that one the light would turn on but it wouldn't open all the way. So basically it is worthless, but I decided to just to try to position it on the book so that it would shine on at least one of the pages and it worked for about 4 days and now the light will not come on again. So all I can say is if you are looking to buy this book light take the 25 cents you are going to spend on it and buy a gumball instead and you will get more for your money that way.Get more detail about LED Task / Reading Clip Light - Flexible Auto Robotic Book/Laptop LED light W/clip- silver.

I got it from the manufacturer's website, have been using it for 3 weeks now - and love it. It display books in multiple formats and languages. So far it does not decode secured formats, but according to the support, the upgrade will be available very soon to solve that problem (and I expect it to actually happen, because a newer modification with removable batteries - JetBook Lite Ectaco jetBook Lite Electronic eBook Reader- already supports e-books purchased from B&N).
Meanwhile, I have been taking it everywhere with me and reading books - for hours every day - and it does not make my eyes tired.

Pros: Right size, lightweight, good construction, convenient design and buttons placement, padded sleeve case included, ease of use, multiple formats, foreign languages - including Russian, expandable memory (SD card up to 2GB), adjustable font size, Landscape layout available if needed, easy on eyes, automatically bookmarks the place in each file and allows to place your own bookmarks,...

Cons: Nothing major. Just some suggestions. For example, bookmarks are specific for each file and there is no General bookmark list that would be convenient shortcut way to get back and force between multiple files/books. I can't think of anything else.

I already bought two more as presents for my Mom and a friend.Get more detail about Ectaco jetBook - eBook reader - ROM: 128 MB - monochrome 5" TFT ( 640 x 480 ).

The M-Edge e-Luminator2 for the Kindle DX works as advertised. I had read some concerns that it was not bright enough etc. etc. Yes you do have to adjust at times a bit to find a good coverage of your page but the one quick adjustment and I found it to work perfect. Hey its not a flashlight folks but for what it is designed to do I have found no problems.Get more detail about M-Edge e-Luminator2 Kindle DX Booklight (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest Generation Kindle DX).

Este scanner tiene una particularidad, además de la de poder escanear libros sin que le cree la mancha oscura en la unión del libro (en el medio), los botones son de un tamaño de muy fácil uso; en mi caso particular, me ahorra mucho tiempo el escaneo entre una hoja y otra, los escáneres convencionales, hay que tomar el ratón (mouse) y con el cursor apuntar un botón en particular, lo que te llevaba tiempo y energia, en este escaner, tocar el botón es cuestión de un segundo, y se hace un acto reflejo, lo cual te beneficia en tiempo de trabajo, ahorro, es una maravilla, el software es muy fácil de usar y de instalar, es muy rápido. Se ve que es un producto muy bien estudiado y probado. Nunca pensé que hubiese un producto similar, las grandes compañias como HP, Canon, Fujitsu, Epson, etc. no tienen un producto similar a este.Get more detail about Book Scanner.

I was so fed up with all my previous book lights ruining my poor books. I don't think I owned a book that hadn't been ripped, creased, or mangled in some way from sliding my "cheaper" book lights on and off the pages. I went in search for a better light on Amazon and found the Mighty Bright XtraFlex2. I love this light for so many reasons. It has a large strong clip that stays secure on your book without any damage. The neck is very flexible and will bend to whatever position you want, and actually stay there. The batteries seem to last, I have been using this light almost every night for a month and haven't noticed any dimming. I love that it comes in so many colors. Now onto the reasons I only gave it 4 stars. If Amazon allowed half stars I would have given 4.5 but they don't so I didn't. The two light feature is a great idea but I find that there really isn't much difference in brightness if you use just one or both lights. I find the light almost too bright (I know "what do you expect from something called the Mighty Bright") still, I wish that the one light feature was a bit dimmer. Thankfully my husband is a heavy sleeper and doesn't mind. The clip is a bit bulky for regular books (if you are buying to use with the kindle you may not mind this) and I find it a bit annoying holding the pages open with this wedged between them. The price is also a bit high, in my opinion 25 dollars for a book light is a little much. Overall this is a great light, the best I've owned. I would recommend the Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 and would purchase again.Get more detail about Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Pink.

This book is fairly cheap looking, but I only paid $10 for it, so I guess you get what you pay for. It's nice looking enough, and gets the job done, but it is a bit cheap.Get more detail about Itoya IA-12-7 The Original Art Profolio Presentation Book 8" x1 0" Photo 24 Sheet for 48 Pictures Black.

Low amperage circuit, slow to charge, cheap cable. If the cost is cheap than you getting a cheap item.Get more detail about Replacement Car Power Adapter Charger for Amazon Kindle Electronic Book Reading Device.

I bougt this hd on Dec 16, 2008 as a replacement for the 60GB fujitsu on my PS3, upgrade processn and backup/restore went smooth, i didn't find any trouble.

Drive worked very well, fast, low noise level, etc... then, on Dec 19, 2009 the disk suddenly died, without any warning the PS3 just froze on the XMB and shut itself down, when i turned it on again the HD wasn't recognized anymore and just keep making a clicking noise.

At first i thougt about claiming the WD warranty, but this is the second WD drive that fails on me in less than a year so i decided to buy a 320GB Seagate Momentus to try my luck, i hope this one performs better.Get more detail about Western Digital 320GB Scorpio Blue SATAII 5400RPM 2.5IN 8MB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD3200BEVT.

This is a great idea, unfortunately LeapFrog doesn't seem to have a clue about teaching children. The fatal flaw is, each page has a button which reads the whole page. Once your child finds this, they will no longer bother touching the words, and suddenly the educational value drops to zero. Of course LeapFrog could easily disable this function, but they don't give you a way to do it. I will probably have to take a magic marker to the books to black out the button.

Another problem is the toy constantly tells the child to go online to unlock more features, so they can try to get you to spend more money - which means your child is constantly bugging you.

Another problem is, I might buy more books, but they put hardly any memory in these things - even though flash memory is so cheap now - so the only way to do that would be to delete the books I already downloaded. Then my daughter would want to read her old books, and I'd have to reload them - a very slow process. Therefore I will not be buying any more books. Really dumb move by LeapFrog not putting more memory in these things.

Finally just some nitpicking - the edges of the books are hard and very sharp. Another thing LeapFrog could have fixed if they had any kind of QA on their products.Get more detail about LeapFrog® Tag Reading System (16 MB).

This Kindle cover is absolutely gorgeous. From the packaging, the smell and feel of the leather, and the ease of use, it is worth the somewhat heafty price tag. I was concerned that the colour may have been a little too light, but it is a lovely rich, darker shade of tan. The suede inside is very luxurious and feels beautiful to hold. For anyone who wants a really "classy" accessory for their Kindle, don't go past the Cole Haan Kindle Cover.Get more detail about Cole Haan Hand-Stained Pebble Grain Leather Kindle Cover with Hinge (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle), Saddle Tan.

Richard Harrington is a thorough teacher in this great Apple training series text. After completing the Keynote lessons, for example (about half the book is dedicated to this fabulous program), I decided to make a presentation of my own to bring to a job interview for a training position. I used his lessons as my reference when reminding myself of certain techniques he taught. It worked out just great... I included animation, video, photos of course, music, and dialogue. He even helped me in putting it to DVD. I may post it to the [...] site that he introduced me to.

Really, with this book, you need not buy any another - it works well as a reference after completing it especially since iWork's Help menu is so helpful.

I'm hoping the author will write a follow up book with even more projects... I feel like I took a real class with him ... does he ever take a vacation? His book is so thorough and I hear his others are just a great.Get more detail about Apple Training Series: iWork 09.

Book was in great condition. Disc was not even out of its packet
Prompt deliveryGet more detail about The Corporate Minutes Book: A Legal Guide to Taking Care of Corporate Business.

I ordered this jacket for my Kindle a few hours after I opened the device on Christmas Day. I looked at a number of jackets before settling on this one, and now that I've been using it for a week or two, I can honestly say that I love it!

Highlights of this item:

*The purple is a beautiful, muted shade that is stylish and elegant without looking too kiddish (which is how I thought the bright blue or green covers in this same model would come off).

*The hinge/hook system holds your Kindle firmly in place, and the corner straps hold down the edges to prevent the side-cracking that some users have mentioned in reviews of other covers.

*The inside of the jacket is lined in a gray, suede-like material that is soft and pleasant to the touch. It also has a few pockets in which you can store paper items (like a boarding pass).

My only criticism of the jacket pertains to the corner straps which hold down the right corners of the device, as they occasionally slide off the corners of my Kindle after swimming in the black hole I call my handbag. Other than that, I have no complaints. This is a great purchase!!Get more detail about M-Edge Prodigy Genuine Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle), Pebbled Purple.

I will most likey continue to buy from this company. I am very happy with itGet more detail about Western Digital My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDH1U10000N.

The quality feels good and the installation is well thought out but once placed over the Kindle screen it has distracting discolored areas that render it unusable. I took it off and will just be careful with the original screen as this diminishes screen quality.Get more detail about Amazon Kindle 1 Electronic book Reading Device Premium Clear Reusable LCD Screen Protector with Lint Cleaning Cloth by MyGift.

Hi guys.
All things are good about this drive BUT speed of writing. I am not sure how important it is for somebody. I believe reliability and throughput are 2 most important parameters for external drive.
It shows 13mb/s or 104 mbits/sec.
This device produces less than 25% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
of frequently advertised throughput on box of 480mbits/sec as usb 2.0 ability.
My other 2 compact drives which are not using external power supply but usb port fire 20mb/sec.
Still too slow but at least better than this one.
Other then that - case, printing materials, workmanship are excellent.
I believe somebody on technical side in WD did very poor job.
Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Home Edition 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDH1CS10000N.

Apple Training Series: iLife '09

This book is an excellent resource for someone wanting a hands-on learning tutorial about every aspect of the iLife Suite: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD. This is not a "how-to" reference manual -- you won't find feature listings or troubleshooting tips. Its exclusive goal is training sessions with pre-developed material to be done a classroom or self-teaching format. For someone who has never been exposed to these programs, it's a great resource with which to start from scratch.

Each module has lesson files that are installed on your computer and gives you a time estimate of how long the project will take. According to the book's estimates, it will take you about 13 hours to complete; however for me the modules went much quicker. Fortunately, since the materials are already created for you on the included DVD, you don't have to actually shoot video or load pictures to understand the lessons. You'll be able to follow exactly line-by-line along with the book and compare actual results. The book is well laid out with real screen shots for every outcome, so don't be intimidated by its size. At the end of each module is a quiz to test your knowledge of the subject. Obviously this makes an excellent text book for instructor or group study.

Personally, I was new to iLife '09 but have used previous versions. The book skipped over computing basics and focused primarily on new iLife features such as Face Recognition in iPhoto. The modules were extremely well paced and I had an excellent grasp of the subject material at the end. My only major complaint is that between iLife programs, the authors did not stay consistent and the lessons at times were confusing, as not all the authors had the same skill level or approach to teaching. Nonetheless, the book was outstanding as is typical of the Apple Training Series.

Pros: Training modules for the key features of the iLife Series along with pre-developed material
Cons: Inconsistent style of lessons between modules.Get more detail about Apple Training Series: iLife 09.

I really enjoy sharing this book with Pre-K students. It has lots of science applications. Would recommened this book Get more detail about From Tadpole to Frog (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1).

Everyone knows that toddlers love tickles, well my daughter loves to bring this book to her dad or I to read just so she can get tickled. I even find my daughter tickling herself as she reads the book. We like all of Karen Katz's books, but this is our favorite.Get more detail about Ten Tiny Tickles.

Great book. Written by brothers who are both doctors, which works for a science oriented guy like me. Don't take that to mean that it is technical in nature, rather, the information is well researched and presented in a way that anyone can understand. This book also fits into my desire to not just be a father, but to be a great father! The text pre-supposes that you want to be a great dad and gives you the information you need to do it. The writers make it clear that research has concluded that your bonding experience with your baby during its early years has far reaching implications throughout your child's life. I love this book and recommend it for any dad who lacks experience with kids (like me) but wants to get it right the first time! (No guarantees on that, but I feel this book gives you a fighting chance.)Get more detail about Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know.

I have no one to blame but myself. I read all the reviews, and bought it anyway...figuring "it's only 12.50, it must be worth at least that"...well maybe, maybe not. The fit is atrocious. Both sides gape open (see photo), which not only makes it less effective, it's distracting as all heck when I'm holding the book. I'm constantly trying to "push" the sides down and hoping they will finally stick. But they don't. I need to be able to hold my Kindle and operate it with one hand held away from my body (I usually have a child in my lap who would like very much to push the next page button for me) and I was concerned that the other covers would be too bulky or heavy. This one does meet that requirement, and for that reason alone, I will probably keep it, at least for awhile.

It would be nice if they had made it a little bit easier to tell where the various buttons start and stop, but I haven't had too much trouble using it. The silicone is a dust and dog hair magnet, so you don't want to use this if you have a black lab ;-).

The screen protector is so so. It was no better and no worse than any of the ones I've had for my iPhone. It went on reasonably easy, and I only have 3 or 4 specks of dust which I know better than to try and remove.

Overall, I'm rather disappointed in this case. It's somewhat flimsy, and doesn't fit, but it does offer some minimal protection for my Kindle, and allows me to hold it single handed.Get more detail about Blue Color Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader Silicone Rubber Skin Case + Kindle2 Anti Scratch LCD Screen Protector.

This is a high quality product. Appears to be well constructed. The light is easily adjustable to avoid glare on the screen.Get more detail about Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition Cover with Light - Black (PRSACL6).

This book is perfect for little ones! It's so soft and uses fleece as it's material. The brown cardboard packaging for the book is also used of recycled material! Each page has the cute panda and a simple sentence.

It would a terrific book for an baby or toddler and especially good for an child who has been adopted and might not have the tactile experience. Also good for any child who was born in China since the panda is the only animal that lives in the wild in China and is the national animal of China.

There is also a Little monkey book as well.Get more detail about Little Panda (Little Green Books).

Ordered on Amaxon 3 netbook sleeves all from different vendors this was the only one that was correct and as advertised. It also arrived promptly and in good condition. I'm pleasedGet more detail about Kroo NH21GZK1 Double-Zipper Sleeve with Pocket Net Book PC (Black).

At first, I thought this stand was a bit overpriced. After I bought it and realized that it was made from solid metal, I'm willing to forgive the price. This item is solid and won't be breaking anytime soon.

I use it for my 13" MacBook Pro. One of my initial concerns was whether it would still hold my MBP since I have the Speck hardshell cover on it. Fortunately, it comes with three different silicone inserts for the stand and I'm using the largest one without any difficulty at all.

Put simply, it is a great stand and well worth the price I paid for it.Get more detail about Twelve South BookArc.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R32TZP4VU9MFWG The video includes a few of my favorite features on the Sony, but misses things like the dictionary and audio options - since you can use up to a 16g SD chip - it is also possible to carry some of your albums with you, permitting the reader to substitute as an mpg player as well.

This particular model comes with the cover AND the A/C Adapter - which is why the price is a bit higher, but it is a great option. The 600 comes with a little clutch bag instead of a cover, and most of us have discovered that a cover is necessary. It not only protects the screen, but it is the best way to clip on a light if you are reading in a dark location.

Since the Sony comes with a USB connector that also charges it, some do not feel the A/C adapter is necessary, but it was my first purchase after I bought the Sony! I plug it in at night (just like I do my cell-phone and other necessary items) and it is always fresh to read in the morning. The A/C adapter is also essential when I am traveling, since I do not always have my laptop available to charge it. While the Sony has 7,000 page turns on the battery, I read in large print, meaning I turn the pages quite frequently, and can't go more than 2-3 days without a charge.

If you prefer to purchase a cover and charger separately, there is actually no savings to the package deal. However, if you are purchasing this as a gift, including everything as a package is a very nice idea.

I have been following the e-book readers for some time, and I wanted several things for me to "jump on the bandwagon."

1) I have a number of PDF reference books, so a Reader needs to handle these well. Since my books are text, these reflow well on the Sony.

2) Because I will use (and now am using) the Reader for reference books, it was important that I be able to access my notes directly from my computer to use in other documents. I actually began using the software on my desktop several months before I purchased the 600, and was pleased with its capabilities.

3) I enjoy the free epub books from my library. The Sony accesses these easily. There are also a number of locations besides Sony selling the epub or Adobe digital books (usable by the Sony Touch) giving me more choice in my decision.

4) The Touch handles my regular documents well - as a public speaker, I love having my speeches available to study on the reader, without having to print them out!

But for those looking for the points I already love (thus the 5 stars)
1) I love having the touch turn capability, just a brush of my thumb!
2) I enjoy the sideways and zoom features for PDFs that you want to keep "standard"
3) After only a couple of minutes, I forgot I was even using a reader and I got involved in the book.

*** I live in an isolated area - so neither Whispernet for the Kindle nor the upcoming 3G connection on the more expensive Daily model would be helpful - I'm just as happy to order my books "in advance" and carry them with me.

Some people have mentioned the glare - since my previous reading was on my laptop - this isn't an issue for me. I keep my lighting at my side, and it is not a problem at all. It is more noticeable in a dark room with a single light source. My favorite reading location is outdoors.

Another issue I have encountered isn't with the reader - but with the interaction between Windows and the software. It is pretty touchy, and I have had to use Sony Support to adjust settings on Windows to make it work correctly.Get more detail about Sony PRS-600 Electronic Book Reader in Black With Brown Premium Cover and AC Charger Adapter.

Can use for counting too as the number of animals on each page is slightly different. We never did get the hang of signing but this is a favorite of our son's for about 6 months (12-18 months) so far. Get more detail about Baby Signs for Animals.

My daughter is obsessed with baby einstein and this is her favorite book. It's actually the 2nd one we've bought. I would recommend any of their products to anyone.Get more detail about Baby Einstein: See and Spy Shapes.

This was the perfect first book (and arguably first toy) for my son. After a few pages of monkey doing cute things, a panda is introduced. My baby LOVED the page with the panda on it. I think because the black/white contrast was more evident to him than the yellow/orange of the monkey.

He became really interested in it at about 3 months - flipping the pages himself. He also love to chew the pages.

I love that it is machine washable and that it is eco - friendly / made from recycled materials.
Get more detail about Little Monkey (Little Green Books).

This device is a perfect solution for centralized home network data storage. I purchased the device to store our growing collection of pictures and home movies, as well as to create centralized storage for our multi-PC home network. I have been more than pleased with how well it has met my needs.

Pros:
1. Centralized storage - Setup and access from a desktop and 2 laptops on a home wireless network is a breeze. I use this device as the safe-source for all documents so I can access them from any home PC. I have never had problems connecting or accessing files, so it works great. I am even able to stream music video over the WLAN without problems.
2. Ample capacity - 2 TBs of storage is more than enough for the foreseeable future.
3. PS3 connectivity - I was pleasantly surprised when I purchased a PS3 that it automatically recognized this network hard drive as a media server. I can access all of our pictures, video, and MP3s from the PS3 in the living room, making it a nice home entertainment hub.

Cons:
I have not found anything to be disappointing so far, this is a great product.Get more detail about Western Digital My Book World Edition 2 TB Network Attached Storage WDH1NC20000N (White).

I purchased the NAS MyBook WEII a few weeks with the intention of using for mostly backups and I have to say I'm not really satisfied with its performance for this purpose. Having said that, once I found out about its media server capabilities, I started liking it.

The not-so-great stuff: Backups
If you intend to use the product for large backups via ethernet, you'd better have a Gigabit router. Otherwise the backup of entire partitions of your hard drives will take forever. The device does not offer Gigabit support out of the box and you have to update the firmware to get it. No problem, though, the firmware update was smooth and it worked fine. I configured Norton Ghost to back up single-file backups to the MBWEII. After backing up about 450 GB, I found out the files copied to the device were somehow corrupt. Also the device froze a few times and the only way to make it work is by unplugging the power cable. Definitely not cool. I read somewhere this could be related to the server not being able to handle extremely large files. I will need to configure Norton Ghost to split backups and see how that works.

The good thing is that you can connect an external USB hard drive to the device so I backed up my partitions to one I already had then copied the data to the MBWEII by using the Copy Manager. It worked fine, it took a lot less time (since the files were copied via USB) but I would have preferred backing up my data directly to the MBWEII.

The good stuff: Media server, FTP, Download functionality
I enabled the media server on the MBWEII and it works great with the PS3. I have watched hours and hours of videos with no lag whatsoever. It's just great.

I also enabled the built-in FTP server and it works fine. However I have a 10/100 Mbit router and wired PCs but the transfer rate of large files was never above 7 MB/s. Most of the time it was around 5.5 MB/s which is a bit disappointing. But I'm glad the functionality is there and I intend to use it to access my files anywhere.

Another plus: you can configure the MBWEII to automatically download files via HTTP/FTP or torrents. Torrent users will love this functionality. Upload your torrents to the device and let it download your files to the share of your choice while your computer is off.

All in all, I think this is a pretty good product. If you want it just for backups, I do not recommend it at all because getting a large amount of data to the device is too much of a hassle (it shouldn't have to be). An external hard drive with Firewire connection is more suitable. But its solid media-serving capabilities are just too good to ignore and I strongly recommend it for couch potatoes like myself. Downloaders will certainly appreciate it too.Get more detail about Western Digital My Book World Edition 4 TB (2 x 2 TB) Network Attached Storage WDH2NC40000N (White).

This book does a nice job of illustrating and explaining to kids the very first steps in using a potty - offering encouraging words about sitting on the potty and reassuring comments from the "Mommy" and "Daddy." There are several pages that talk about trying, but not succeeding, in using the potty, and reassuring kids that this is OK - I don't know, but the concept of being anxious about not getting any pee in the potty when trying seemed lost on my kids. For parents it might be frustrating, but my 28-month-old twins have never seemed to be conflicted or stressed when they have tried to use the potty and nothing came out. This book does not really stress the pride and excitement of leaving diapers behind all-together - something that I was really looking for to help my kids WANT to take the final steps in potty training. I will have to purchase additional books to get that message across, and wouldn't recommend this book if your kids are already somewhat familiar with sitting on the potty and trying to go to the bathroom.Get more detail about My Big Girl Potty.

Amazon Kindle Book light: I am very happy with my Kandle Led light for my Kindle. This is the best bang for the buck, also a plus feature which is the wide angle light. The led light is even, giving readers perfect lighting to read. A 5 star product for: value, price and design. Get more detail about Kandle LED Book Light with new WideLip grip designed for the Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader and other eBook readers.

My poor desk! I have 3 external hard drives (4 now) not to mention speakers and head phones and other usb gadgets all about. In any case, I must say that this new My Book Elite is my new favorite of the hard drives at least. Much like others like it, it is a separate memory bank from your computer or laptop so that should your pc fry, you can still have your files safely tucked away.

As some of you know, your external hard drive can also fry, so it's good to have a backup of the backup (hence I have 4 laying about) but they're still very handy. Unlike others, however, the My Book does a few other nifty things its competition can't. For example, it comes with software that easily backs up your computer files without your having to hunt for you and even categorizes them by type (Pictures, music, movies, etc). It also allows password protection which makes my privacy needs happy, and has a view screen that lets you know how much memory is remaining and a title if you wish. For example, if you had 6 of these guys you could name one "Home Videos - 2001" or something so you don't have to put masking tape on it or something as a label. It also comes with a 3 year warranty which is much more than my other hard drives.



Overall - External Hard Drives are kind of tricky. They all run the risk of breaking and they all typically do the same thing. I was more impressed with the My Book than others because of its extra goodies and extended warranty, but it also came in a cheaper container - plastic, instead of some which are rock-hard metal. It's a little more expensive, too, but it also runs absolutely silent whereas some of the others are about as annoying as a snoring spouse. Personally, as long as you don't expect the guy to undergo some kind of mega damage that might crack it's plastic coat, I think it's worth the few extra bucks to have the software and extra warranty.

PS: If you are simply wondering whether or not you need an external hard drive - YOU DO. With laptops that burn out all the time, you need a safer spot to store your precious memories and files. I recommend this one more than any other, but if you don't like the look or whatever, still buy an external hard drive. They make your computer run so much faster and makes everything so much cleaner and nicer. They're like super massive usb drives!Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Elite 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAH0015HCH-NESN.

Just received this drive in the mail and opened it up only to find that it feels VERY cheap and flimsy. When you pick it up you can feel the HDD moving around a bit inside the enclosure. There is also no internal fan which should be standard when using a plastic enclosure. All in all, not very pleased considering the price difference with other external 1tb drives.Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAF5000EBK-NESN.

I was looking for something to keep scratches, smudges and dirt from my Kindle. I downloaded a few textbooks in addition to my reading materials so I'm expecting to get some heavy useage. I also purchased a cover as well as a screen protection but I was concerned about finger prints, dirt and wear and tear.

I was concerned that this would be a product that wrapped totally around and therefore would cover the holes for brackets. It's two main pieces, one for the front and one for the back.

Also I was unclear about the keypad, I thought it might be individual rows punched, but there was a hole for every seperate button.

There were also seperate stickers for each of the main buttons-next page, prev page etc.

To put mine on, I carefully wiped the Kindle down with eye glass cleaning cloth lightly (very lightly moistened) with eye glass cleaner. I wanted something to get the finger prints off-but that would dry quickly and streak/droplet free. I wiped one side, let it dry for a few moments, then applied the skin. Repeating the process.

The skin itself removed very easily from the paper it was attached to, and was thick enough to not wrinkle but thin enough to easily manipulate. I was pleased that I could attempt a few times to position it properly.

Since I was looking for something to keep scratches, smudges and dirt at bay without costing an arm and a leg and without making it hard to attach it to my cover or to the charger. This product is perfect!

$15 is the perfect price in my opinion, it's a good quality product that will protect my high priced device while still cheap enough that I can easily replace it if I need or want to.Get more detail about Pink Tranquility Design Protective Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader (Version 2.0).

These cost a little less and seem to work just as well. They don't have quite the elegance of everything Kindle.Get more detail about Replacement Car Power Adapter Charger + Home Travel Charger for Amazon Kindle Electronic Book Reading Device.

This book holder is great for text books and novels, whatever kind of book you are looking to prop up. However, it is limited on size, so your super sized medical textbooks won't fit on this. It's lightweight, a little on the flimsy side, but I haven't had any problems with it. It has a solid design so it doesn't tip over when I set my textbooks on it. It is one the most helpful items when I'm studying.Get more detail about Fellowes 21140 Booklift Copyholder(Metallic Silver).

I love this reader, I don't have too much to add that hasn't been said in other reviews. The one important thing I wanted to add is about the SD card. I had an a couple of older SD cards that worked fine in my PRS-505, but were giving me headaches in the 600. The SD card was not recognized, slowed down the reader, and I had to do a hard reset to get it back. Nothing in the documentation states what kind of SD card, well you need a newer SDHC SD card. Now everything is great.Get more detail about Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - Silver (PRS600SC).

Just received this drive in the mail and opened it up only to find that it feels VERY cheap and flimsy. When you pick it up you can feel the HDD moving around a bit inside the enclosure. There is also no internal fan which should be standard when using a plastic enclosure. All in all, not very pleased considering the price difference with other external 1tb drives.Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Essential 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAF0020HBK-NESN.

Excellent busy book for the busy toddler!Get more detail about My First Lift the Flap Animals Board Book.

I've had it for about a year, and have taken it through its paces on Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

Formatted, it comes out to 1.81 TB. I've got only 78 GB left, and haven't noticed any problems with speed, etc...

Transfer rates are fine, including watching 1080p movies from the disk on a TV. The eSata connection doesn't work for me, but I haven't been able to test on a different motherboard to confirm if it's me or the device. USB rates are good enough for me though, so I haven't bothered.

It's a bit expensive (hence 4 stars), but that's the price you pay for the convenience of having everything in one place instead of split across multiple, cheaper drives.

Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Studio II - 4TB (2 x 2 TB) USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800/eSATA Desktop External Hard WDH2Q40000N.

My poor desk! I have 3 external hard drives (4 now) not to mention speakers and head phones and other usb gadgets all about. In any case, I must say that this new My Book Elite is my new favorite of the hard drives at least. Much like others like it, it is a separate memory bank from your computer or laptop so that should your pc fry, you can still have your files safely tucked away.

As some of you know, your external hard drive can also fry, so it's good to have a backup of the backup (hence I have 4 laying about) but they're still very handy. Unlike others, however, the My Book does a few other nifty things its competition can't. For example, it comes with software that easily backs up your computer files without your having to hunt for you and even categorizes them by type (Pictures, music, movies, etc). It also allows password protection which makes my privacy needs happy, and has a view screen that lets you know how much memory is remaining and a title if you wish. For example, if you had 6 of these guys you could name one "Home Videos - 2001" or something so you don't have to put masking tape on it or something as a label. It also comes with a 3 year warranty which is much more than my other hard drives.



Overall - External Hard Drives are kind of tricky. They all run the risk of breaking and they all typically do the same thing. I was more impressed with the My Book than others because of its extra goodies and extended warranty, but it also came in a cheaper container - plastic, instead of some which are rock-hard metal. It's a little more expensive, too, but it also runs absolutely silent whereas some of the others are about as annoying as a snoring spouse. Personally, as long as you don't expect the guy to undergo some kind of mega damage that might crack it's plastic coat, I think it's worth the few extra bucks to have the software and extra warranty.

PS: If you are simply wondering whether or not you need an external hard drive - YOU DO. With laptops that burn out all the time, you need a safer spot to store your precious memories and files. I recommend this one more than any other, but if you don't like the look or whatever, still buy an external hard drive. They make your computer run so much faster and makes everything so much cleaner and nicer. They're like super massive usb drives!Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Elite 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAH0020HCH-NESN.

I absolutely love the look and feel of this cover. One downside is the interior is like a felt cloth and black in color, which is already showing stains and collecting dust. I can only imagine what this sucker will look like a year from now. The leather does make the Kindle look like an ordinary book and until opened, you would likely never know a Kindle was enclosed. This might help prevent theft in case I accidentally leave the unit on a car seat or public table by accident. The second downside of a cover like this is it does not protect against sand or duct in anyway. I would like to see a combo unit which does both, but looks and feels this good. Overall, I am pleased with this cover after 2 previously failed attempts and returns.Get more detail about OCTO Vintage Leather Kindle DX Book Cover with Hinge (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest Generation Kindle DX).

Just received this drive in the mail and opened it up only to find that it feels VERY cheap and flimsy. When you pick it up you can feel the HDD moving around a bit inside the enclosure. There is also no internal fan which should be standard when using a plastic enclosure. All in all, not very pleased considering the price difference with other external 1tb drives.Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Essential 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAF0015HBK-NESN.

This is my 4th Apple laptop (PB150, White iBook, MacBookPro Alumnium). All personally owned. I've also been a user of many PC laptops for work. Our last 2 Mac Laptops have been our sole home computer when we've owned them. Getting probably 6 hours of daily average use.

I have to say that this new unibody MacBook is by far, my favorite laptop I've ever owned and used.

We've been using it for a month now with the same rate of usage. Maybe more because of the holidays.

It has some slight imperfections.
1. I wish it still had composite TV out, but when I become the last person on earth to finally upgrade to HDTV, it will be ready (3rd party HDMI/video out cables are cheap).
2. The edge of where your arms go needs to be rounded because it slightly slices into your wrists. (I haven't filed it down yet, but will...)
3. And sure, target mode in firewire would be nice. But, it's rarely needed ($15 for a shell and a disassembly gets you to the harddrive in the disasterous event your system is so fried you can't get a network hookup going).
4. An SD slot would be nice too. But, everything I have a card in is USB anyway, and I already have card readers for when I don't (or my devices connect directly anyway).
5. It's more expensive than Windows laptops. But, at under $1000 ($850 if you're smart with rebates and deals) the MacBook makes buying a Mac almost equivalent to a nicer Windows laptop. Almost. Well, it's at least not embarrassing to admit anymore.

But, that's it with the negatives.

It's slim and sleek. The unibody means no flex when I hold the corner with one hand (RIP 2.5 year old G3 iBook with graphic chip recall). The plastic means no permanent deformation when I drop it from 4 feet (RIP 2.5 year old MacBookPro with a slow overheating death near the corner I dropped it on.) The battery life is impressive. (RIP every PC laptop I've ever used within 6 months.)

The white keys mean keyboard lighting is not such a big deal. The glossy screen is not really that glossy. The screen is bright and sparkly. The processor is speedy. (I run Windows on it just fine.)

The 250 gig HD is big enough (I'd need a few terrabytes to hold all my media anyway.) 250G is enough to simply expose the low end MacBook Pro for what it is - Apple's cynical attempt to milk money out of folks.

The mousepad is just wonderful. Takes a day or two to get used to not having a "button", but it's simply wonderful after that. Two fingers for a right mouse click and for scrolling. I zoom in and out of dual browsing sessions with the pinch like I never expected to do. And it's CENTERED in front of the screen. I don't know what Windows design idiots decided to stop centering their mousepads and keyboards and to give them tiny recessed buttons, but I refuse to personally purchase a lopsided laptop where you have to flop 4 inches off one leg just to type and where your thumb is rigidly fixed to an ergonmically challened button. The keyboard is equally well designed and easy on the fingers for this touch typist.

And, 2 of my Apple pet peeves have been fixed: the latchless lid is perfectly designed, and, there's no feet to get rubbed off the bottom anymore.

Oh, and it's light. Not MacBook Air light. But, surprisingly light and thin. I carry a 17" Windows machine for work. Yet, the 13" screen rarely feels restrictive. And, its performance blows away the MacBook Air. Try running full screen video off of YouTube on a MacBook Air. It can't do it. This MacBook has the juice to display without stuttering.

Plus, importing the old data from my old MacBookPro was seamless. Import and done. Just a few apps that needed to be upgraded for 64 bit and Snow Leopard. No crap on the desktop to remove like a new Windows computer. No annoying security messages. No virus worries. Basically, ZERO "Windows" worries. (Yes, I've got XP running on VM ware fusion and Vista on Boot Camp for certain games. So, I know of what I speak... Yes, I'm a masochist.)

And finally, it's MacOSX. I'm the kind of guy that has people coming to me for tech help at work, asking for recommendations "for a new PC cause their old one has a virus". They need help reinstalling windows. They have driver issues. They have reps from foreign countries advising to "recover" their systems (which means wiping the entire Harddrive). They have trojans running wild. They are always confused and frustrated. The only ones who don't have problems are the ones who are too scared to do anything with their computers. Or, who are technically savvy enough to navigate the waters. Who like the complication.

The annoying things people have come to accept from Windows computing astound me. As a daily user of both OS's for decades, I always breathe a small sigh of relief when I get back to my Mac.

MacOSX is wonderful. It rarely frustrates. (Just scan down the list of Amazon's laptop best sellers, and see the average stars for Mac machines vs. Windows machines. Clearly, there is a difference in quality and ease of use that justifies the difference in cost.)

So, this review is much longer than I intended. But, after reading the initial reviews a month ago -- of Mac zealots who hadn't purchased one who were whining about "no firewire" -- of clean freaks who worried about microscopic scratches (barely a blemish on ours in this household with 3 cats, a dog, and 3 and 6 year old kids), I just had to put my 2 cents in. This is, in my opinion, the best laptop Apple has released.

Why? Because it is inexpensive (for a Mac) and does everything you need it to do.Get more detail about Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop.

This device is a perfect solution for centralized home network data storage. I purchased the device to store our growing collection of pictures and home movies, as well as to create centralized storage for our multi-PC home network. I have been more than pleased with how well it has met my needs.

Pros:
1. Centralized storage - Setup and access from a desktop and 2 laptops on a home wireless network is a breeze. I use this device as the safe-source for all documents so I can access them from any home PC. I have never had problems connecting or accessing files, so it works great. I am even able to stream music video over the WLAN without problems.
2. Ample capacity - 2 TBs of storage is more than enough for the foreseeable future.
3. PS3 connectivity - I was pleasantly surprised when I purchased a PS3 that it automatically recognized this network hard drive as a media server. I can access all of our pictures, video, and MP3s from the PS3 in the living room, making it a nice home entertainment hub.

Cons:
I have not found anything to be disappointing so far, this is a great product.Get more detail about Western Digital My Book World Edition 1 TB Network Attached Storage WDH1NC10000N (White).

I bought this for my kindle. The kindle fits in it well and the case provides some padding when it is all you want to take, but want to protect the screen. I think it is well made for the price. I had also tried another case and it was too small for the kindle. The pocket is a good place to keep ID in case it is misplaced...Get more detail about Premium Water Resistant Black Carrying Sleeve Case Cover for Amazon Kindle Electronic Book Reading Device.

My poor desk! I have 3 external hard drives (4 now) not to mention speakers and head phones and other usb gadgets all about. In any case, I must say that this new My Book Elite is my new favorite of the hard drives at least. Much like others like it, it is a separate memory bank from your computer or laptop so that should your pc fry, you can still have your files safely tucked away.

As some of you know, your external hard drive can also fry, so it's good to have a backup of the backup (hence I have 4 laying about) but they're still very handy. Unlike others, however, the My Book does a few other nifty things its competition can't. For example, it comes with software that easily backs up your computer files without your having to hunt for you and even categorizes them by type (Pictures, music, movies, etc). It also allows password protection which makes my privacy needs happy, and has a view screen that lets you know how much memory is remaining and a title if you wish. For example, if you had 6 of these guys you could name one "Home Videos - 2001" or something so you don't have to put masking tape on it or something as a label. It also comes with a 3 year warranty which is much more than my other hard drives.



Overall - External Hard Drives are kind of tricky. They all run the risk of breaking and they all typically do the same thing. I was more impressed with the My Book than others because of its extra goodies and extended warranty, but it also came in a cheaper container - plastic, instead of some which are rock-hard metal. It's a little more expensive, too, but it also runs absolutely silent whereas some of the others are about as annoying as a snoring spouse. Personally, as long as you don't expect the guy to undergo some kind of mega damage that might crack it's plastic coat, I think it's worth the few extra bucks to have the software and extra warranty.

PS: If you are simply wondering whether or not you need an external hard drive - YOU DO. With laptops that burn out all the time, you need a safer spot to store your precious memories and files. I recommend this one more than any other, but if you don't like the look or whatever, still buy an external hard drive. They make your computer run so much faster and makes everything so much cleaner and nicer. They're like super massive usb drives!Get more detail about Western Digital My Book Elite 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAH0010HCH-NESN.