Don't Compromise: This is The BEST
584804
Do you like your car or van? Do you live in a crappy neighborhood? Do you want to wake up each morning to find your vehicle is still where you parked it? Than this is what you need. Punks can't get this off the steering wheel. Why would anyone with half a brain want to steal a car they can't steer? This is the only solution. Buy this set and have peace of mind when you go to bed each night. I never miss a night without it being put on my steering wheel. I am religious about it because I have had my car stolen before and there is no worse feeling of being violated when this happens to you. Once bitten; twice shy is my saying.
3735778
I've used this thing across 3 desktop builds now (running XP, 7, 8, and 8.1), as well as 2 XP laptops and a MacBook (not sure which version of OSX it was running, though, to be fair to the reviewer having issues with newer OSX drivers).  I've used all kinds of different firewire cards (both Texas Instruments and VIA chipsets and all kinds of manufacturers, including low-cost ones like Belkin and the like).  If there were OS or hardware compatibility issues:  I would have seen them by now.

I've used this unit countless times in the studio and in live recordings/settings (including using it for a few major label artists that you've probably heard of, no less).  The control surface always works.  The audio input and output always work without issue.  The MIDI input and output always work without issue.  Not ONCE have I had a "buggy driver" problem, or any other kind of problem that I didn't cause (and immediately fix) myself.

Install the drivers, use the device - it's fantastic.  I can't fathom how people mess that up.  You'll see the exact same complaints about every other audio interface, too - "buggy drivers, no support" etc etc.  You have to take those reviews with a HUGE grain of salt..."operator error" is more like it 99% of the time.
2161695
I can't say enough good things about this. LOVE IT SO MUCH.
3497977
I have had this device for almost a year now.  I use it almost every day.  It boggles the mind how great this is for even the casual commuter--and now that Podcasts are so easy to download, there is such a quick and easy way to access them.  First of all, this doesn't have all the DRM issues of Ipod and Itunes.  DVDs are a snap to "rip."  Whenever we go to friends' houses, we bring the pocket AV adapter--we have a bunch of choices of videos to watch on their TV--it's like walking around with Video-On-Demand.  On the subway, the screen is beautiful.  Battery life still is strong after all these months.  I also have about 5000 songs on the drive, each with album cover art.  I know that the first batch of AV480s were defective, but ever since, it seems a rarity that one of these busts (I've dropped mine a lot).  Two cons: 1) wish it had games like the Gmini 400, and 2) I wish an AM Tuner existed for it (an FM tuner already does).  Read the CNET review--they got it exactly right--this thing is outstanding.
1096605
Far better than the rest. The memory function is extremely useful if you need to be punching out copies. This saves so much time that it is worth the sometimes more expensive tape. But honestly, the 30 feet goes a long way. Just make sure you always check the length of the tape before you buy. I somehow got one that was 5 feet instead of 5 yards. I think I liked the price and didn't pay attention. Just thought I would mention that.
I have used several of the over the last ten years and this is the only one I every actually liked. It is very capable of producing very good print. I have used it for price tags and product descriptors. No blocky print faces, in fact there are many type faces to choose from, border for them too. It just takes an hour or so of use and you've got it learned. Everything is very intuitive. Anytime there are multiple choices to be made the screen will essentially tell you the correct(available) choices to make. Super simple, looks great. I will always try to keep it stocked with tape. It's that valuable to me. Oh and by the way, I am a die hard fan of Brother printers due to their bomb proof function and low cost ink. So I went through a few Brother P-Touches in the days before the Epson.
It's also probably worth saying that I am writing this without compensation of any kind from any source and mean it to be taken as genuine, not bought. Just a great labeler.
4827183
The best.  Totally AWESOME.  Extremely very useful!
1623848
It's got the best sound, the best form factor, the best controls, the most features... it's just not sexy, but who cares.  If you want to take your music with you, this is the one to get.  It's so light, you hardly know it's there.  The clip is so handy, you'll wonder how you ever lived without one.  The sound is so good, you'll be amazed.  Yeah, the screen isn't much,  It doesn't show the album name (just the artist and the title), but it does show the cover picture.  And it doesn't show the time elapsed or remaining... but those are the only shortcomings of this player.

But be advised: You don't NEED an external micro SD card, but you can use up to 16 GB reliably. It will ACCEPT a 32 GB card, but it will not access all of the content if they are small (2-6 MB) MP3s, and perhaps not even if they are larger files.  The Sandisk support pages state it like this: "supports microSDHC cards up to 32GB {Class 2,4}(max recommended for MP3/WMA 16GB)".  I thought I'd try it anyway, but found that it would only read a small portion of the content, and would give no indication of error.  Plus, it takes a long time for it to boot up with a 32 GB card.  The people who report using them successfully may THINK that they are working properly, but they may not be.  To verify this, just look at the list of artists or albums, and note what is missing!

But don't let that deter you.  Pay less than $40 for the 4 GB player, add a 16 GB micro SD card for less than $15, and for about $50, you've got the best, least expensive 20 GB MP3 player  on the market!
4356013
Tried many, but this one seems to be the best.
4378735
Like others, I experienced some cut outs -- once I figured out the brilliance of the design it all made sense.  It automagically handles dual inputs with priority: line 1 interrupts line 2.  So If you have iTunes AirPort Express in line 2 and your PC in line 1 and you fire up a YouTube video on your computer, guess what happens?  The right thing.  It's "Do What I Mean" functionality.  The ability to gang them together and double the output means you can mix and match and get the output power you need irrespective of room size or speakers.  The auto-power off feature is especially nice -- stop the music, the thing turns off.  Yes, it means like a 2 second delay when you first start the music but it is super convenient.  Then there is the support for A and B speakers, which means I can feed, say, the kitchen and the dining room have have, the other, or both on.

Seems to me like someone said: OK, take a house, the prototypical local and "piped throughout" music sources, hugely different room sizes, some reasonably smart, energy conscious users that want lots of clean power and a classy look -- let's make the *perfect* product for them.

I've ended up buying half a dozen and could not be happier.
2380450
Forget about everything you're reading online comparing one LCD montior to another. You need to go visit a computer store and see them. After you do that, your focus will change entirely, literally and figuratively. I was prepared to spend up to $2000 on an LCD monitor and, therefore, price wasn't the issue. After doing my research, I believed I knew what I was after. Thank goodness I was able to see in-person the Envision 17 inch LCD. It was FAR SUPERIOR in performance to every other LCD monitor I saw. I bought it and I couldn't be happier. And this was with the analogue interface and my existing video card, you don't need a DVI interface to get perfection. I'm a high-end user and I've always owned high-end monitors. In fact, I could rarely find one that satisfied my needs except for scarcely available super high-end models. This Envision product changed that however. At any price, its performance is visually the best in my opinion. But when considering its price, it's like an entirely different product all together compared to the other LCD panels available today. I simply couldn't be happier with this product. The warranty, also, is excellent. And as I mentioned earlier, if you've been concerned about whether you need a new DVI card and an LCD monitor with a DVI interface, you can forget about it unless perhaps you do video editing full-time. This Envision LCD monitor, in conjunction with a solid traditional/standard video card (like you probably already have), offers absolutely outstanding crystal-clear rock-solid performaance.
2135661
This is awesome. Get it, don't look back. No condensation, no leaks. The flip top is great for keeping it protected from outside contaminates. Ok, now add it to your cart and check out.
2089977
Did plenty of reserch and decided on thisl one. Boy was I right. This is so much better than any I've had before. Well worth the money. There are cheaper ones, but if you want the best with trouble free use, this is it.
2158378
This is the best thing since sliced bread.  Compared to the competition it can't be beat.  I had a little trouble with my Windows 7 computer as the included software wouldn't recognize the USB com port.  It worked OK on my Windows 10 laptop though.
I found on the internet the newest driver, downloaded it, installed it then it ran perfectly.  [...]
The new drivers were dated 16 March 2016.
I tested all my antennas, some need adjustment which we will do this weekend.
Buy it, you won't regret it for use with the lower ham bands.
3566593
One of the best system care utilities that I've ever used. I've read some of the other reviews and wonder if these folks have even used the product because many of the claims just aren't true. To start with, you're buying 12 months use of the product. Some are grumbling that it's not forever but that's the industry standard. That's what you get with any of the major system care utilities, maleware programs or anti-viruses. I've even seen some say it isn't working on their Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 OS but that isn't true. If it's not working on THEIR system then they probably have malware or a virus that's deactivating it and need to clean their system. It works on both of mine (Windows 7 and Windows 10) and it worked fine on my Windows 8.1 laptop that I recently sold when I got my newest one. The way it installs is by checking your system and updating to the latest version that's appropriate for your Operating System (yes, an internet connection is necessary for the updating). I've been using it for years and I have to say that it's the absolute best I've ever used. Some of the others will tweak too many settings and actually damage your system. System Mechanic doesn't do that. It's just an all around great utility. So, don't believe the hype that some are saying. It's a good deal and easy to use by novices as well as computer experts. I was a novice myself when I first started using it years ago and it never gave me any troubles or issues or did anything I didn't understand. As far as how it works. You can set it to full automation if you would like a 'care-free, everything done for me type of thing' or pick and choose and do some things manually and some things automatically. I highly recommend it. Buy it, Use it, Share it with every user in your household. Oh, before I go, I should probably explain the "Unlimited PC" license thing. You have either 10 or 12 licenses that you can share with everyone in your household. No one I know has that many computers at home so it's unlimited for 99% of us but it is either 10 or 12 licenses. Not truly Unlimited. They should probably change the wording on that one.
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I'll make this easy - the Harmony Remotes are the most brilliantly designed piece of consumer electronics I have fiddled with in a long, long time.  I have a system of slghtly above average complexity - a 60" projection TV, Onkyo Home Theater receiver, Nintendo Gamecube, PC-based MP3 server (home built), and a combo DVD/VCR.  The web-based configuration pretty much nailed all the settings, and the wizard is a great example of someone that did their homework when it came to figuring out all the possible "use cases" for my set up.  Its probably not going to be perfect, though, unless you are using all very common components; you will probably have to tweak some of the settings.  For example, after selecting the model number of my JVC combo VCR/DVD player, the standard functions worked fine, but the navigation between menus on DVDs was flakey and inconsistent - I went on the harmony web site, tweaked the settings by learning the missing commands, and voila - it works perfectly now.

OK, so why do some people give such seemingly contradictory negative reviews (definitely the minority of reviews)?  I have a theory - the Harmony has no idea of what your little kids, guests, or even pets might do to the settings on your AV equipment.  The Harmony can only remember the state it left things in.  If your 5-year old (or your mother in law) walks up and picks up the TV remote (or goes to the front of the TV) and fiddles with the video inputs, it will throw the Harmony off (the Harmony will think it is set to "S-video" for example, but it might have been changed by your curious 4-year old to "Satellite" or something.)

But this is actually where the Harmony really shines, in my opinon - and shows how brilliant the design is.  When things get out of whack, all you have to do it press the "Help" button on the remote, and it will start walking through settings and asking questions in order to determine where the problem is.  In over a year of using the Harmony 659, I have yet to encounter a situation where this did not resolve the problem immediately.  In fact, I used to get calls at my office from my wife, frantically trying to put in a video for the kids, but not being able to get it to display on the TV (I have it set up to display DVDs via the  component connections, but VCR via the S-Video).  I'm not kidding, this would happen twice a week - and I would have to walk her through all the settings on the various remotes until things were fixed.  With the Harmony, this is no longer an issue - in fact, I have not had a single call in over a year about the A/V setup - that is worth the $100 alone!  :-)

I'll provide an example from just this moment - I was programming a new component on the remote while my kids were watching a video.  After programming the device, it assumes everything is turned off (which the system was not).  My 5-year old picked up the remote, pointed it at the TV, and pushed the "off" button.  Nothing happened (because the Harmony thinks things are  already off.  So, I just picked up the remote, hit the "help" button, and it send a command.  The receiver turned off, but not the DVD player.  The remote displayed a message that said "Did that fix the problem?"  When I selected "No" it then asked if the DVD was off.  When I selected "No" it turned it off and then asked "Did that fix the problem?" again.  I selected "Yes" and now the remote and the system are back in synch.  Very cool

So, the bottom line is that my 5-year old can now walk into the family room, grab the harmony by himself, and push the "watch a movie" button, stick in a video, and he is all set.  It used to take assistance from an adult to turn on the TV, turn on the VCR, turn on the receiver, and then set everything to the right input, etc.  In fact, my wife said to me recently "I wish you had gotten one of these a long time ago!"
1016551
I absolutely love this, the best ever and so easy to use. If you are thinking of purchasing one then this is the one for you.
3216607
Fabulous!  Fabulous!  I can't say enough good about this.