Break-Up Design Protective Skin Decal Sticker for Samsung Captivate SGH i897 Cell Phone Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product thinking it was an actual case when I got it I thoughtvwow I payed eight bucks for a sticker? Whatever .. it fits my phone well just u can't really put another case on top

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Blaupunkt Chicago IVDM-7002 - DVD player with LCD monitor / AV receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Chicago to be the center piece for my car's multimedia system. In addition I installed a Kenwood four channel amp, an Alpine center channel amp/speaker and two headrest video monitors for the back seats. I also hooked up my XM satellite Skyfi2 unit through a FM modulator linked up through the radio antenna. I used the existing speakers and subwoofer that came with the car stereo unit.
The first problem I encountered was with the installation directions. They are very vague with no detail--just a chart showing the wires. As a fairly experienced amateur installer I figured out most of the wires but was unsure how to connect the parking brake wire. Turns out if you ground it, it allows full time video regardless of parking brake position (not safe but I was not sure of the alternative and Blaupunkt customer service was useless). Frankly too little information is a theme with Blaupunkt. They don't explain anything in the instructions including what the features are supposed to do.
Good Features:
**Great Video Screen
**Clean Sound
**Lots of inputs (3 extra video/audio inputs)
**Two video/audio outputs - great for 2 rear video monitors
**Can handle DV-X navigation system (I did not install this feature)
**Can handle rear view camera (not needed for my car but nice in a bigger vehicle)
**Good 7 band EQ feature - a great improvement over my old bass and treble control
Weak Features
**Bad Instructions - both install and user manual
**Cannot play movie (DVD) sound to rear speakers only - cannot seem to stop Dolby sound separation during DVD play so the whole car has to listen to the video - I guess I'll look into installing a wireless headphone system off of one of the extra sound outputs (my rear video monitors cannot handle sound which may have helped solve this problem).
**Terrible customer support from Blaupunkt USA
**Too much dependence upon the remote control - lose it and you cannot do much with your system
In terms of installation - this radio is much more difficult to install than a simple head unit. You have two parts (the head unit and the brain) and a whole lot of wires to figure out. If you use amps (i.e. the pre amp outputs like I did) you immediately cut out the need for ten wires coming out of the brain. In the end I only used three wires from the brain harness (power x 2 and the remote on wire for my amps).
Overall I am disappointed with the system in terms of movie playback. I am experiencing a lot of problems trying to get the system to do what I want in terms of controlling the sound. Blaupunkt did a terrible job with their instructions and their customer service is just as bad. The radio and CD playback are very good and my XM SkiFi2 has never sounded better. I got this unit for about half the cost of a similar unit from Kenwood or Alpine. For the price I guess I got a good deal. In terms of construction quality this unit is on par with those units (versus a lower quality Jenson unit that I would not expect to hold up over the long term - I also have my personal reservations about the Pioneer unit but it may be excellent).


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3" Touch Screen In-dash Review

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(More customer reviews)I looked for some time when I was making my purchasing decision. Since I am not in the business and don't buy a lot of these it took a while to locate a unit in my price range with the features I wanted. When I located the XO Vision unit it had all of my desired features, but I knew nothing of the company or product quality and there were very few reviews available on the Internet.
Many times the old adage "you get what you pay for" turns out to be true, and when looking to save money quality is sacrificed. This turned out not to be the case with the XO1915BT. I am pleased with my purchase.
I installed this in my 06 Tacoma after purchasing a dash kit. Install went well, but I won't bore you with those details other than to say this unit had decent documentation and a good wiring diagram affixed to the top of the unit. The manual was very mild chineglish and could have been clearer on things like connecting the brake and tranny wires for the DVD playback feature.
The quality is good. The removable face is a nice feature. It is not motorized but of good quality and works well. The radio has good sound and plenty of volume. I installed 6x9 Pioneer 3 ways in the front and 6.5 Pioneer 3 ways in the back, so my rating is based off decent speakers. I love Toyota, but their speakers are a weak spot and will not stand up to anything more than the stock stereo.
My days of constant really loud rock have passed, but I have cranked it up a few times and it seems to do well without distortion. I also listen to a lot of jazz and some classical and it all sounds good through this unit. There are the usual balance, fader, bass and treble adjustments, with limited EQ features and a couple of EQ presets. These are all accessed through the touch screen. The menu system is well laid out and intuitive. I didn't need the manual to figure out how to use the thing, which was good. The USB is front mounted, but you have to flip the faceplate down to access the SD and DVD slot. This is not problematic but worth mentioning.
The LCD screen is very clear, bright and well defined. It has nice resolution. It is as good as any radio unit I looked at while shopping. DVD playback works well. I have not tried video from SD so I can't comment but the docs say it is supported. When I bought the unit I was looking for a better than factory stereo with MP3 support and Bluetooth as well as an LCD that would support a backup camera. I got much more, but the core features I was looking for are well supported and I would purchase this radio again after having owned it.
If anyone at XO Vision reads this, a nice feature that seems like it would not be hard to implement, would be to allow the user to set the wallpaper from a picture file of choice instead of the three or four stock selections.
The Bluetooth works well with my Iphone and my wife's LG. Configuration and synching of both phones was really easy. If I have been disappointed at all, it would be with the volume of the Bluetooth. When connected I find I have to turn the volume up for a good conversation, then back down when I disconnect. Since I am new to the unit it may be a settings issue and not something with the unit. In any case, it is not a big deal for me.
Overall, the XOvision XO1915BT is very nice. It won't be mistaken for a $1,400 Pioneer, but the quality is good and there is nothing cheesy or cheap about it. It sounds good in my truck, the features are well implemented and clearly laid out. It has delivered on the feature set advertised. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend the unit to others.


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JVC KW-AVX640 - Double DIN 6.1 Inch detachable motorized touch panel monitor DVD/CD/WAV/MP3/WMA receiver Bluetooth ready Navigation ready HD and SAT radio ready 2-way control for iPod/iPhone Dual play/dual zone capable USB input Front/rear/sub preout Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this radio and i like it very much the only thing i didnt like it did not come wit bluetooth built in it u have to order it seperate but ne other way i like it its a AWESUM double din

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Clarion NX501 6.2" Double-DIN Navigation Multimedia Control Station Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased this headunit from Amazon 7 days ago. I am now packing it for a return. I absolute love the interface, scrolling/swipe, and features. I can't, however, deal with the issues. It seems like Clarion got to a beta stage and just rushed it to release.
PROS
Gorgeous interface
Swiping / Scrolling is seamless
iPhone like usability
Comes with Sirius, BT, Nav, and iPod cables !
CONS
My issues are:
1) The Clarion advertised RCB199 external microphone does NOT work with the unit. This was confirmed by Clarion's technical support themselves. The gentleman on the phone said that an engineer is making a hardware change to fix the issue. Even so, it is unacceptable for Clarion to advertise this optional mic if it does NOT work with the unit. What were they thinking? I spent hours trying to figure out how to get it to work all to find out that they lied in the product description!
The internal BT mic picks up too much road noise on the highway and is unusable.
2) If you do not shut off the unit while on Sirius, then Sirius will NOT work when you turn on your unit (most of the time). You have to hold the power button down and reset the unit to reset Sirius. This is a major inconvenience. Clarion technical support said that "they are working on it" but it is "a problem with the Sirius tuner" and a software update "probably won't fix it." This is a major inconvenience.
3) My navigation antenna broke after 6 days. I pulled the cord out and it was not pinched or damaged in any way. Clarion offered to replace it (if I paid shipping) but this was my last straw and I decided to return the headunit. Why should I have to pay for shipping and send a part back if it's 6 days old?
4) Here and there, the iPod jitters and has a 1/2 second lag. It disrupts the song. This has been reported on other reviews. I have tried three iPod cable and another iPod with no success. It is most definitely a software error.
5) This headunit is BLUE. Absolutely everything is blue. For a retail price of $1,000, I should be able to adjust the color to match my dash. When the unit boots, the LEDs turn red so they actually used multi-color LEDs but didn't give us the option of changing them. In addition, you CANNOT change the wallpaper for iPod, Sirius, BT, etc. You can only change the source wallpaper which you are never on. Also, if you import a wallpaper and select a default wallpaper, you automatically lose you imported wallpaper forever. I called Clarion and they said no update is planned--Blue is here to stay.
6) Dimming works fine, but you cannot dim the buttons. At night the bright blue buttons are distracting and strains your eyes.
Minor issues:
It takes 4-5 clicks to change the subwoofer level. This is dangerous if you want to turn it down for a bass-intensive song while driving.
You cannot change the splash screen.
Nav is slow to start (music starts very quickly)
The previous model, the NX500, has no firmware updates so I doubt Clarion will fix these issues with their new model. I'm looking into a competing product (X930BT, NT3HDT, DDX series) and will never consider Clarion again. That is how disgusted I am with all of these issues.


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Clarion's NX501 offers all the features of the NZ501 in a 2-DIN package--a premium audio/video navigation unit with built-in GPS navigation, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming, and USB, iPod, and iPhone compatibility. iPod video playback is also available using an optional cable (CCA748). The unit is also Sirius Satellite Radio and HD Radio Ready (including the iTunes tagging feature) with additional hardware. With built-in GPS navigation, the flash memory allows for quick response and access to navigation maps and multimedia options. In addition, you'll get massive expandability with 3 sets of preamp outputs and an additional set for full two-zone operation.
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- SAMSUNG T749 HIGHLIGHT ICE 3G T-MOBILE 3 MEGAPIXEL TOUCHSCREEN GSM UNLOCKED CELL PHONE Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this phone for about 18 months now and really love it. This was my first touch screen phone, so that took some adjusting to, but overall, the phone has been great. It's not a super-expensive phone, but it has lots of good features. I've never used it with a data plan and my experience has still been great. My provider allows free access to only a few sites, so I can only imagine how much better the phone would be if you paid for full web access.
My only complaint is about photo viewing; if you're scrolling through the gallery, it goes crazy trying to display the picture, flipping between landscape and portrait.

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