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    Image of SpartanFry SpartanFry
    09/30/09

    In reply to Belkin Conserve Surge Kills Sleeping Gadgets
    It would be cooler if you could program the individual plugs yourself. Say a cellphone plug will only run for x amount of time, others all the time, ect.
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    09/30/09

    In reply to Belkin Conserve Surge Kills Sleeping Gadgets
    I think I'll have to stick with a surge protector that just protects against surges. This "smart" crap will only end in tears.
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    Image of YankBoffin YankBoffin
    09/30/09

    In reply to Belkin Conserve Surge Kills Sleeping Gadgets
    This seems simpler, but less clever and effective than the Smart Strip, which uses an adjustable threshold to determine when a device is ON or on STANDBY. Different audience, I suppose. The Smart Strip is for tweakers and OCD power conservationists. This Belkin product is perfect for the Prius driver how will spend extra money to alleviate eco-guilt and increase smug level.

    Smart Strip: [www.amazon.com]
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    Image of FigNinja FigNinja
    09/30/09

    @YankBoffin: I'm a Prius driver with Smart Strips. What does that make me?
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    Image of Billxor Billxor
    09/30/09

    @FigNinja: conservationist + smugness = OCD: Obviously a Complete Dick
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    FigNinja promoted this comment Billxor was starred Billxor was unstarred
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    09/30/09

    @Billxor: LOL
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    Image of dagamer34 dagamer34
    09/15/09

    In reply to Belkin Home Base Wants to Be Your Peripherals Wireless Hang Out
    Needs to be cheaper, but nice! One thing though is that printers don't have an auto-on/auto-off feature, otherwise this would be excellent!
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    macpatrick promoted this comment dagamer34 was starred dagamer34 was unstarred
    Image of macpatrik macpatrik
    09/15/09

    @dagamer34: Agreed. At first I though.

    I could really use this. Man.... I think I might buy one of these for my parents. Woah.... 130 bucks..... *clicks back button*.
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    Image of CompyPaq CompyPaq
    09/15/09

    @macpatrick: Try to find a wireless USB print server for a comparable price while taking into account that this also has 4 ports.
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    macpatrick promoted this comment CompyPaq was starred CompyPaq was unstarred
    Image of macpatrik macpatrik
    09/15/09

    @CompyPaq: Regardless of that fact that they all cost around this amount, and I don't know if they do, but its way too much.

    I will stick to hard wiring everything. It's faster, more reliable, and about $110 less than using this product. I'll pass.
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    Image of bonerobo bonerobo
    07/28/09

    In reply to At Last, Use Any Headset With the iPod Shuffle
    So, we have $79 for a 4GB player that needs a $20 accessory before you can use a different set of headphones than the set that comes with them. It's only real function is to use to work out.
    On the other hand, you can buy a 4GB Sansa Clip for $47.95 at Amazon, or an 8GB for $78.38. You also get an FM radio, voice recorder, and a screen.
    If you wish to stay with Apple (iTunes), you can still get the 1GB 2nd generation shuffle for $49 from Apple.
    Since Jobs came back, Apple has made very few missteps, but the 3rd generation Shuffle is, in my opinion anyway.
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    Image of fanboy.took.my.star fanboy.took.my.star
    07/29/09

    @bonerobo: +1 for the sansa clip... i bought a 4 gig clip and its great...it has a screen, no additional software required, universal cable...
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    07/29/09

    @bonerobo:
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    Image of cc82 cc82
    07/28/09

    In reply to At Last, Use Any Headset With the iPod Shuffle
    I bought a 2gb Sansa Clip for $20 shipped from Woot earlier this year. But wow, I should have saved my money and gotten a headphone adapter! (plus $75 for the shuffle)
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    Image of Captian_Caveman Captian_Caveman
    07/28/09

    @cc82: lol... Awesome! I too recently picked up a Sansa Clip. I missed the woot sale but I managed to pick up a 4gb Clip for just over $40. I really do not understand the point of a shuffle...
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    SuperSonik promoted this comment Captian_Caveman was starred Captian_Caveman was unstarred
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    07/28/09

    @Captian_Caveman: The clip is a pretty slick player for a great price. AND you don't need to buy any adapters for it. Go figure.
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    Image of madara madara
    07/28/09

    @cc82: I have a touch, but still use my Sansa Clip when exercising or working in the yard. I had the original Shuffle and sold it for the Clip.
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    urbanturban666 promoted this comment madara was starred madara was unstarred
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    07/29/09

    @madara: the clip kicks ass... its nice being able to browse your music while a song is playing...it has allot of great features for a cheap little mp3 player...
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    Image of my name is jonas my name is jonas
    07/28/09

    In reply to At Last, Use Any Headset With the iPod Shuffle
    The problem is this dongle will connect before the headphones, right by the shuffle itself. You might as well put the controls on the shuffle then, since they're no longer located "more conviniently" up the headphone cord.
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    tande04 promoted this comment my name is jonas was starred my name is jonas was unstarred
    Image of tande04 tande04
    07/28/09

    @my name is jonas: Yeah because controls on the actual device wouldn't of been convenient at all.

    I don't foresee the current shuffle living on. If apple even releases another shuffle I don't think its going to have the same design.
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    Image of OMG! Ponies! OMG! Ponies!
    07/28/09

    In reply to At Last, Use Any Headset With the iPod Shuffle
    Please stop bashing Apple. Voice Control is one of my favorite new features which exposes me to new music.

    For example, when I say "Play Songs By Jane's Addiction", Voice Control says "Artist Not Recognized." Eventually, after four or five failures, I wind up having to listen to newer not as good music.

    Thanks Apple.
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    Image of NurseDave NurseDave
    07/28/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: Point proven
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    Image of Jakooboo the Whedonite Jakooboo the Whedonite
    07/28/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: Why are you listening to Jane's Addiction in the first place, Ponies!? I'm worried about you...
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    FrankieAvalonin'_GitEmSteveDave promoted this comment Jakooboo the Whedonite was starred Jakooboo the Whedonite was unstarred
    Image of GitEmSteveDave_IsNotLarryGaga GitEmSteveDave_IsNotLarryGaga
    07/28/09

    @Jakooboo the Slightly Miffed...: Yeah, that's music you listen to to impress chicks with Tramp Stamps.
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    Image of OMG! Ponies! OMG! Ponies!
    07/28/09

    @Jakooboo the Slightly Miffed...: Because they're an awesome band and I need to take a break from listening to ska and Lady Gaga.
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    Image of Thorax_In_A_Bog Thorax_In_A_Bog
    07/28/09

    @FrankieAvalonin'_GitEmSteveDave: What's wrong with girls with Tramp Stamps?
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    OMG! Ponies! approved this comment Thorax_In_A_Bog was starred Thorax_In_A_Bog was unstarred
    Image of Thats Dr Bear to You Thats Dr Bear to You
    07/28/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: Don't listen to the haters, Jane's Addiction is one of my favorite bands. Perry Farrell has one of the most unique voices around.

    That and summertime is one of my favorite songs
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    OMG! Ponies! promoted this comment Thats Dr Bear to You was starred Thats Dr Bear to You was unstarred
    Image of OMG! Ponies! OMG! Ponies!
    07/28/09

    @bobobluemonkey1: They often have VD.
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    OMG! Ponies! promoted this comment OMG! Ponies! was starred OMG! Ponies! was unstarred
    Image of SamburgerHandwich SamburgerHandwich
    07/28/09

    @Thats Dr Bear to You: agree on summertime, and three days.

    also, dave navvaro used to be married to carmen electra, that's gotta be worth something
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    tande04 promoted this comment SamburgerHandwich was starred SamburgerHandwich was unstarred
    Image of NurseDave NurseDave
    07/28/09

    @Thats Dr Bear to You: Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince?
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    Image of tande04 tande04
    07/28/09

    @SamburgerHandwich: I'm not quite sure what its worth though.

    Isn't she bat shit insane?
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    Image of OMG! Ponies! OMG! Ponies!
    07/28/09

    @tande04: Yes. But so is Perry Farrell. And I suspect Lady Gaga is batshit crazy too.

    But she makes damn good dance music and that goes a long way.
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    Image of Thats Dr Bear to You Thats Dr Bear to You
    07/28/09

    @SamburgerHandwich: I don't know if I'd put Carmen Electra in the positive category (Lest we forget she was in Scary Movie) but I get your point.

    Jane Says live ranks up there in my list too.
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    Image of Jeremy82465 Jeremy82465
    07/28/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: And now I will be listening to Reel Big Fish all day, ah the rip roarin days of ska
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    Image of Bigbadbikernerd Bigbadbikernerd
    07/28/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: Maybe throw in some Rancid?
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    Image of NurseDave NurseDave
    07/28/09

    In reply to At Last, Use Any Headset With the iPod Shuffle
    So add $20 to the cost of every shuffle unless you like those crappy earphones Apple keeps sending with their products.
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    Image of alexmg2420 alexmg2420
    07/28/09

    @NurseDave: As if it wasn't overpriced enough already...
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    Image of alexmg2420 alexmg2420
    07/28/09

    In reply to At Last, Use Any Headset With the iPod Shuffle
    Oh, sorry, I had honestly forgotten that the shuffle was still part of Apple's lineup. Personally, I recall America having lost interest quite a while ago... Even moreso when this wasn't available at launch.
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    Image of Ktk Ktk
    07/28/09

    @alexmg2420:

    Haha, I must agree. I have yet to see someone with a new shuffle. D:
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    FrankieAvalonin'_GitEmSteveDave promoted this comment Ktk was starred Ktk was unstarred
    Image of GitEmSteveDave_IsNotLarryGaga GitEmSteveDave_IsNotLarryGaga
    07/28/09

    @Ktk: You haven't?
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    Image of sweetzombiejesus sweetzombiejesus
    07/28/09

    @alexmg2420:I won a shuffle at work...I really only use it when running since I dont notice its there, about all its good for though...
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    Image of enm4r enm4r
    07/28/09

    @alexmg2420: I've yet to see a new shuffle in the wild, but they are great for working out. That's the only market I see for it.

    It was a great value las gen, but Shuffle+$20 certainly isn't worth it.
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    Image of cabjf cabjf
    07/28/09

    @sweetzombiejesus: That's about all it's meant and designed for, as far as I know.
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    Image of The Lab The Lab
    07/16/09

    In reply to Belkin Aborts Glossy FlyWire Wireless HDMI Streamer
    Doesn't Sony have a wireless HDMI device? I believe it isn't too pricey either.
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    Image of aec007 aec007
    07/16/09

    @The Lab: Don't know...but sincemy new PC setup, Iwas looking at this unit last week... $1499 ??????? Seriously...????

    I just clicked away from their web page slowly...
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    Image of vx2 vx2
    07/16/09

    @The Lab: Yeah I think Panasonic Z plasmas also have it...Japan only though as of now.
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    Image of Ozzie's Secret Code Name: MisterWho Ozzie's Secret Code Name: MisterWho
    07/16/09

    In reply to Belkin Aborts Glossy FlyWire Wireless HDMI Streamer
    I guess during a recession is not the best time to introduce a $200 product that replaces a $3 cable. Who knew?
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    Image of The Lab The Lab
    07/16/09

    @MisterWho Cares: It would have cost $1500 (!)
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    Image of maxwortman maxwortman
    06/24/09

    In reply to Belkin's Comfort Mice Supposedly Make Portable Mice Less Crippling
    The curve under the front of the mouse seems like it would make it tip over quite frequently.
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    Image of Purple Dave Purple Dave
    06/25/09

    @maxwortman:
    I was thinking that it looks like it'd be more comfortable if you flipped it upside-down.
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    Image of Yanguang Yanguang
    06/24/09

    In reply to Belkin's Comfort Mice Supposedly Make Portable Mice Less Crippling
    Does anyone else absolutely hate laptop touchpads?
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    Image of Purple Dave Purple Dave
    06/25/09

    @Yanguang:
    Yeah, but not nearly as much as I hate these so-called "ergonomic" mice that are flat as a pancake and anything by nice to the hand.


    Try this: Shake your hand a bit, and without contracting _any_ muscles, drop it on a table. If you did as instructed, and you don't have teensy little paws, I'd guess you've got about 1.5" of space underneath at the highest point. And if you're not sure whether you did it right, here's how you can check:


    1. Clench your hand in a fist, and then relax it.
    2. Flatten it like you're about to slap someone, and then relax it.
    3. If you did it right, the relaxed position should be pretty much the same both times.

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    Image of Software_Goddess Software_Goddess
    06/24/09

    In reply to Belkin's Comfort Mice Supposedly Make Portable Mice Less Crippling
    Ooooo the color really got me going, but the idea of not having that painful cramping has got me absolutely thrilled. Have you got any idea how much I have spent on finding the perfect mouse?
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    Image of Purple Dave Purple Dave
    06/25/09

    @Software_Goddess:
    I used to swear by the little tiny ultra-portable mice for travel (I have a knack for using them by pinching the body between thumb and ring finger and find them quite comfortable, but I realize they're not perfect for everyone), but before heading out to Brickworld I spotted a purple Microsoft Arc and it's all kinds of awesome. That high hump really supports my hand without making me hold my fingers up off the left and right buttons, which I guarantee I'd have to do with this flattie or I'd be registering unintentional mouse clicks all the time.
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    Image of TheLostVikings R.O.A.C.H. TheLostVikings R.O.A.C.H.
    06/25/09

    @Software_Goddess: Well luckily for you there is no need to look any further:


    Logitech VX Nano


    You can thank me later.

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    Image of Purple Dave Purple Dave
    06/25/09

    @TheLostVikings R.O.A.C.H.:
    No, hells no, and damn hells no. That is almost what we'd call a flattie. While there is a pronounced hump at the front end, the rest of the design forces your fingers to take on an unnaturally flat pose, which often results in unintentional button pushes when you relax your finger muscles enough to _not_ keep them from resting on the buttons too hard.


    I can't say for sure that the Arc is the most durable mouse on the market (and it certainly doesn't have the most buttons), but it's by far the most ergonomic design I've been able to find in years.

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