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M001 7" Touch Screen TFT LCD Google Android 1.6 Tablet PC w/ WiFi (VIA MW8505/300MHz)
M001 7" Touch Screen TFT LCD Google Android 1.6 Tablet PC w/ WiFi (VIA MW8505/300MHz)
DX Price: $93.60

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Ownership verified by DX Lacks in some areas, but still a good value
Posted by Skywize on 6/3/2010
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros:

The device has a nice screen and feels pretty solid. It has a regular 3.5mm headphone plug and runs Android 1.6. The internal Wifi gets good reception and even the g-sensor works as expected in games. Lots of apps available and has most essential tools already pre-installed. Web surfing is reasonable fast, although scrolling takes some training.

Cons:

- Low quality power adapter failed after 1st use
- Processor only 350Mhz, meaning the unit could be faster
- Video playback is virtually none
- Battery time is only 2-3 hrs

Other Thoughts:

While this unit has a few cons, overall you have to keep in mind the price - based on that I am quite happy with this.

Bottomline:

Got this as a geek toy and I am not disappointed. I didn't expect anything great for $100 but for that price the unit delivers. I use it to surf the web in bed and listen to Rhapsody, for which the unit works just fine.

 
Red Light Dot-Matrix Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Weekday Display
Red Light Dot-Matrix Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Weekday Display
DX Price: $11.50

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Ownership verified by DX Nice fashion watch for a great price
Posted by Skywize on 3/22/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros:

The watch is larger then I expected, but I was able to adjust the wrist straps to a smaller size. While to big for an "every day" watch, it is great for the right occasions. The display shows little animations when coming on and turning off and the display is bright enough to be readable in the sun. My watch appears to be pretty acurate.

Cons:

The wristband was to big even on the smallest "setting", but I was able to remove a chain element and now it fits great. While the watch has date and time, mine did not have any weekday display.

Other Thoughts:

I wish that you could bypass the animations with a "double push", sometimes I really just want to know the time.

Bottomline:

Great, unique watch for the right occasion. Looks great and works well. Hope the batteries last long!

 
USB/4*AAA Powered Sound-Box Speaker with 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub (3.5mm Jack)
USB/4*AAA Powered Sound-Box Speaker with 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub (3.5mm Jack)
DX Price: $12.40

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Ownership verified by DX Unique speaker with decent sound
Posted by Skywize on 1/11/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros:

The unit feels solid and is well build. The USB hub seems to work just fine and also powers the amplifier in the speaker. The sound is surprisingly good for the size, but don't expect miracles. On the right is a clock with an unique vertical split design and blue back lighting (when button is pushed). The colorful LEDs on the left are quite bright!

Cons:

The speaker only works when the unit is USB powered, not with the batteries in the back. The batteries only power the clock on the right.

Other Thoughts:

Unique design and works decent, wish it would work on batteries only.

Bottomline:

It does what i bought it to be - a USB hub and speaker for an older computer in the garage.

 
Car MP3 Player FM Transmitter with SD Slot and IR Remote (SD/MMC/USB Port/MP3)
Car MP3 Player FM Transmitter with SD Slot and IR Remote (SD/MMC/USB Port/MP3)
DX Price: $5.99

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Ownership verified by DX Cheap solution to play mp3s on a stock radio
Posted by Skywize on 9/5/2008
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros:

The transmitter came in a blister pack and included the remote and a cord to use external players with this FM transmitter/mp3 player. The player is a bit smaller then I thought, but the build quality is better then expected. The FM transmitter is quite strong and easily drowns out other stations. I am also quite pleased how fast the player is - when using with a SD card, the music starts playing almost immediately after the car is turned on and skipping tracks has virtually zero delay (unlike some other cheap mp3 players). I am using an old, off-brand 2GB SD card with the player and it found every single file on the card, including those in folders. The display is quite informative and shows play mode, song name as well as the FM frequency used. The player has its own set of EQ preset and its own volume control. The player has a few different play and repeat modes, including shuffle. Sound quality is quite good, especially for an FM transmitter. All features can also be accessed via the remote control.

Cons:

The player lacked any form of manual and the EQ settings 'Soft Rock' is misspelled on the player display. The remote control could be better, but works most of the time. The display is rather tiny.

Other Thoughts:

I didn't expect much for the price, but I am pleasantly surprised!

Bottomline:

Great value for the money, sounds good and lets me recycle my old SD cards.

 
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