Very cool, convenient, game changing device.
599016
For use with Elite Dangerous, it takes a short amount of time to get used too, but then you can't imagine not having it.  A visor, hat, or headset is required to use this thing as the tracking camera uses a cross like metal shape with three IR targets on it to actually track your head movements.  I keep it on the top of my headset so it's not an issue, but it might be for others.
4885333
It's a pretty cool little gizmo. The clip on feature is really helpful too; makes me wonder what I did before I had one.
1451191
Cool gadget, specially for some of you without expandable memory. Easy way to transfer files to and from phone or stream music and video files from external sources. Also a great way to create you own secure WiFi when in hotels. I have a much bigger external battery charger and extra batteries for my phone, but in a pinch and if you can only bring one thing, this is the Swiss army knife of mobile phones you would want with you.
3576756
I love this device! It is very responsive and inconspicuous. I've only owned it for about a month now; but I haven't had any issue whatsoever. I hate having so many controllers in my living room; and even though this comes with its own controller, I rarely need to use it. The smart switch technology automatically detects when a connected device powers up and switches to that input for me. I rarely need to use the controller.

I highly recommend this product.
4496911
Great device. I recommend it and I would buy another one.
1094606
The mini i13 is a combination wireless keyboard, gyroscopic mouse, 8-component learning IR remote, and handset. Yes, you can use it as a Skype handset! How cool is that? It comes in a nice box with a mini USB dongle (the kind that barely sticks out of the USB port) and a mini USB charging port. The manual, actually a single small instruction sheet, is written in "engrish" but it's more or less understandable -- most of the features do not require any explanation. The ones that do, such as adjusting the air mouse tracking speed or programming the infrared remote, would benefit from more detailed explanations.

The remote looks very nice and feels solid and well built. It's very thin and although it features ordinary rubber keys like most remotes, it's not unpleasant to type on. You're not going to type "War and Peace" on it, but it's good enough to type up a short email. The keys are precise and do not "bounce". Mouse tracking is surprisingly effective -- it's less intuitive than a touchpad, but once you get a hang of it, which only takes a few minutes, it feels very natural.
One side of the remote features the keyboard and mouse buttons, the other the infrared remote buttons and the handset speaker. On the sides you will find an on/off switch and a miniUSB connector for recharging the built-in, non-replaceable lithium-ion battery.

There are a few points that I feel could be improved on: being able to backup and edit the IR remote would be fantastic and would open the door to open source editors and databases. MiniUSB is a poor charging connector choice in 2013, the world moved on to microUSB years ago. And, unlike other Rii keyboards, this one does not offer storage for the receiver dongle, which makes it easy to lose.

Still, it's an amazing value, and it allows you to perfectly tie in together all your home theater devices into one convenient remote. Wonderful device, highly recommended!
3473400
This is a spectacular device. Counting the active stylus, this is the perfect device for the artist on the go, and the ezel hinge means that it works as a monitor as well - either flip it into display mode, or just have the screen floating above the keyboard, and then plug in a mouse and keyboard, hey presto you have a touch enabled powerhouse for desktop use as well. I know, I know, it sounds like a marketing spiel or somesuch, but seriously, it works so well.

A negative point (and there really are very few) would be that Acer (like many other manufacturers) are stuck on some old version of the Intel graphics drivers. Please, join with me in complaining on this topic directly to them. If they aren't aware it's a problem for their users, they won't fix it. We need these drivers, and because of how the drivers work now, we can't just get them from intel ourselves. They need to fix it.

One further negative would be the thermal design, which means that the fan intake and exhaust is at the bottom of the device. But, as with so many others, this is a common fault. It seems people designing laptops don't use them on the lap or indeed in bed. However, it is fixable, and given the rest of the laptop's design, it's not a particularly large problem.

Finally, on negatives, given that the stylus is an extra, there is nowhere to store it on the device. A forgivable offense, but it does make it just ever so slightly more awkward to bring it along.

The biggest (surprise for me) plus is the screen itself. Not only is it crystal clear, it is also semi-matte. This may seem like a small thing to some, but once you've been in a bright room, or even, dog forbid it, ventured outside with your long-lasting battery... That's one you'll really notice. Semi-matte and crystal clear equals a very positive outdoors experience. Brilliant work, acer, good thinking on that one!

All in all, then, it's a delightful piece of kit. Some have complained about the hinge leaving the device looking a little odd when it's shut - personally i kind of like that look, it's a little edgy and, well, different. Different is not a sales point, but style is, and this really has it in spades.
979942
This device is really cool.  I can plug it into my iPhone or iPad and easily transfer photos from my DSL camera's memory card.  I didn't realize this functionality existed with IOS and I previously emailed the images which was really cumbersome, slow and used my cell data up quickly.  The reader came nicely packaged with good directions.  It works with TF, SDHC, MS and M2 cards.  It appears to be well-made and it is very compact.  This will be very easy to take on trips and vacations.  I will be able to use my DSL camera and quick and easily transfer photos to my phone for posting on my facebook page.  I received a discount for a fair and unbiased review of this card, but I am delighted with it.
4916788
A fantastic very neat and technically inovative product. I am really enjoying using it!
The two functions in one case makes it's use so easy to use.
4383370
This is what I've come to consider a geek's toy.  The learning curve is sizeable but the fun you can have tweaking this thing is unlimited.  It would appear that some of the reviewers here just didn't dig deep enough to uncover certain features.  I could quibble with some of the menu logic, the main screen being too dim in daylight, the lack of a manual mute (!), and above all the tiny buttons, but once you've adjusted everything to your liking, it's quite impressive.  Sound is A+, phone operation flawless, HD radio reception (in DC) fantastic with virtually no dropouts, display colors matched my car's exactly, etc.  Now about teaching the other family members how to use it....
279752
The IdeaCentre Horizon is an amazing device. It is certainly not a little device. I purchased it to replace my wife's aging kitchen counter laptop that never was moved anywhere, so portability was not a factor in the purchase decision. It is a bit bulky for its location, but it will enable my wife to read emails or spend time on Facebook without her glasses. The kids have more fun doing homework online, and after homework or when friends come over they can take it to the living room (with adult help) and play a few games. I have no regrets, but I still want to make a few points in this review.

- It is quite heavy and at almost 18 lbs not easily portable for a child or even a female adult.
- The power supply is big
- It seems well-made and the all-around rubber bumper will protect it from rough handling or even a drop from a few inches
- The kick stand is a bit of a hassle - see the CNet review for why ([...])
- The wow-factor of the Aura interface and the games that make use of the special on-top-of-the-screen controllers is considerable, but the available software is limited, and I think the attraction will wear off after a couple of weeks. It remains to be seen if Lenovo will provide new applications that will keep the device interesting for everyone.
- The absence of a wired Ethernet jack is a bit of a let-down, especially during initial setup. The Windows 8.1 upgrade ran for the better part of a day, and copying data from another device is better done with an external drive than over the network (I have a 802.11a/b/g router).
- The Intel Core i5 3337U is a 1.8GHz CPU, not 2.7GHz as listed by Amazon (the product description has been corrected since I wrote this review).
- The keyboard and the mouse are compact without compromising on functionality or ergonomics.
- The external power supply is bulky and can deliver 6.5 A on the output side. I measured around 45W power consumption when the screen is on and the machine is idle and 1W in sleep mode. This a bit higher than what others have reported (see [...])
- I have not done a thorough test of the battery life, but it appears to be somewhat limited (1 hour is pushing it) - even though the device runs cool and the 27" screen does not emanate a great deal of heat.
- I purchased the Core i5 version because it is sufficiently powerful for pretty much everything we want to use it for, while being more efficient on power than the Core i7.

I am deducting one star because the Ideacentre is fraught with software and drivers of questionable purpose, and some of them cause problems. It takes many hours and careful tinkering with Process Explorer to disable non-essential tasks, services, and devices. There is always a CPU load of 3-5% on this thing when it is idle. There is a "keyboard.exe" by Lenovo that has a hidden window in the task switcher and has something to do with rotating the desktop. I disabled it in the task manager. One of the USB drivers is preventing the device from entering Sleep after the configured timeout. I am still looking for a solution for that.

Overall, this is a great device that has the power to rehabilitate Windows 8 for many users. The touch screen works great, photo albums scroll smoothly across the screen, HD video clips render fine without being choppy. Windows 8 is still Windows 8, and you want to go through the extra effort of not registering with a Live account if you don't want to sell out your life's data completely to Microsoft (which is possible, just Google it). I think that Lenovo has opened up a new way to look at a computer, and we will see more of these devices in the near future.
1519554
An elegant, simple, high-functioning, connected device
45246
Very good device great bang for your buck.
2253890
Not really a "techie" here...but I know when I like something. This is a sophisticated machine, that I have already found extremely useful, and not just for games, although that is where it excels. I'm only scratching the surface of what it can do. I discovered it's a handy electronic calendar/organizer, and it has become my constant companion in just a couple days. I purchased the Walking Dead Season Pass for about fifteen bucks, and I have played it endlessly since I got it. Those nights when my significant other commandeers the TV, I just break out the headphones and and play Walking Dead, and she can watch her lame TV shows. Trust me on this, you won't regret buying this amazing toy.
297412
Nifty gadget that I now cannot do without! I bought this on a whim, thinking I'd only use it while traveling.  But I use it daily.  It is so much more convenient to be able to keep my phone & tablet with me while charging them, rather than having them tethered to a wall plug.  The battery will charge my phone & tablet twice each, before the battery needs to be recharged.  The only odd thing is that the battery does not come with a cord/wall plug to charge it, but you just use the one for your device.  (It does come with a cord to attach the battery to your device.)
4868838
This is a really neat device that I got from my children. They certainly get a kick out of it. I like how it has the different modes as well as a little speaker and an auxiliary input port. I'm pretty glad it actually plugs into the wall so you don't have to worry about charging batteries or buying new batteries for it. The design looks really simple I expected maybe more of a cleaner appearance but as far as functionality goes it works flawlessly and my girls use it every single night. It's definitely something new that I hadn't had in mind as far as night light type things are concerned. I would definitely suggest this to anyone that is into kind of need calming lights. It is pretty mesmerizing to see the lights appear on the ceiling and look like waves of water. It's really cool how there is different colors that mix and you can make your own unique setting as far as the lighting is concerned. And I like how you can plug in your own music to it while it's going. My only qualm with it would be that I wish it was brighter and I wish it had more of a premium design feel. It is however really cool and definitely a little bit better than just a novelty item that you'll probably end up using or that your kids will probably end up using and really liking, and other people will enjoy it too. Received discounted for honest review.
225587
Whomever it was that came up with the idea for this USB speakerphone device deserves a medal and I hope (s)he's a rich person right now. This is a most awesome (AWESOME) speaker phone device. A little pricey (over $200) but if you have the resources, I swear, you'll be dancing with delight.  Especially since the mic function on laptops and headsets isn't always the greatest.

I have now tried this with laptop on Skype calls (as close as New Jersey and as far as Australia) and the sound quality is clear regardless  of where/how far away I'm calling. No garbling, static, echoes, or background hissing. As I moved away from the device while speaking, my voice stayed strong and clear to the other end. No one could tell I was walking around the room on speaker.  I tried it on my iphone making calls through the Viber app and again, flawless. The only thing about using this with the iphone via the headphone jack is that you have to keep it plugged into the USB port on the laptop (or desktop) to keep it "on." It can, alternatively, be plugged into an outlet via the USB adapter provided with most smart phones. This is okay for me but it might hinder people who want to carry it around with their smart phones to use while on the run. I haven't tried this in a car with a USB car adapter but I don't see why it wouldn't work. In all fairness, the company isn't marketing this as a mobile device, so that's that. However, for the price, it might have been nice to have rechargeable battery functionality, but overall, I think this is a perfect little device for people who work from home and need to conference into meetings. Or for a small start up business.

This is a strict plug and play type deal. Although it actually comes with a hands on manual (meaning, no wasting time looking for instructions online), which I love, by the way. Plug it in and the drivers install themselves, just the way I like it. Very intuitive all around.

Sizewise, it's neither too small or too large. You can store it in a drawer when not in use. But for its size, it packs a real punch. And the packaging is pretty cool too, though that's not really a technical thing.

There are four microphones on the device and one "Omni Mic" situated on the perimeter. If you have a table full of people speaking on a call, you'd use the Omni Mic instead of individual mics.

You'll need to adjust the volume on the device as well as on your PC to get the speaker at the right levels for listening.

Comes with the audio cable for use on a smartphone.

This is absolutely an amazing little device. I never really "needed" this but now that I have it, I don't want to be without it.

Recommend.