APC BACK-UPS RS BR1500 1500VA/865W UPS System Review

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(More customer reviews)This item is BR1500, which also called RS model vs. the BX1500 called XS models. External battery BR24BP can be used for both BR1500 and BX1500. The capability to connect external battery is great, since that can help reduce the downtime when California experiencing "rolling black" in the summer.
There are basically 2 differences between the Back-UPS RS(BR1500) and the Back-UPS XS (BX1500) models besides their names.1. The Back-UPS RS models have both 1-line 2-wire phone/fax/modem data-line protection and 10/100base-T ethernet protection, where as the Back-UPS XS models only has 1-line 2-wire phone/fax/modem protection.
2. The Back-UPS RS models have both Boost* and Trim** as features of Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), where as the Back-UPS XS only has Boost. When the input voltage increases above the high transfer point of a Back-UPS XS model it will only go to battery.*AVR Boost: The UPS is compensating for a low utility voltage. While the UPS can run in this mode indefinitely without any negative impact on the UPS, the circuit should be checked by a qualified electrician if the utility voltage is consistently low.
**AVR Trim: The UPS is compensating for a high utility voltage. While the UPS can run in this mode indefinitely without any negative impact on the UPS, the circuit should be checked by a qualified electrician if the utility voltage is consistently high.
BX1500 does not have the AVR trim feature, when AC line voltage is higher than spec, it will switch over the battery power till the line voltage drops into the spec range.
Please note this is called "backup UPS", not the "smart UPS" line. Backup UPS does not produce pure sine wave. When power lost, it will take some milli-seconds to switch over to battery power. "Smart-UPS" produces sine wave and the output AC was from DC source all the time. When AC input lost, the AC output will not have any interrupt.
For most computers, the "backup-UPS" is good enough, since the power supply inside PC always have capacitors that can hold for about 100MS or longer. When "backup-UPS" switched over in about 20MS, the computer will continue operates without much impact. But for A/V equipment, this may be an issue, especially the output is not pure sine wave. I would not recommend use this UPS for A/V equipment.

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Sharp Wizard OZ-590A Electronic Organizer Review

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(More customer reviews)First and foremost, this product is NOT for people who are -
1. Looking for the 65K or more colorful display.
2. Looking for E-mail synchronization.
3. Looking for wireless connectivity or surfing the net.
4. And finally looking for MP3 playing or huge data storage etc.
That said, this product is VERY USEFUL for people, like me, who -
1. Do NOT want to spend a lot on features that we will rarely use.
2. Do NOT want to worry about charging their units every half a day so as to not lose data (this pda runs on 1 alkaline battery and hence, we just change it every month at the most).
3. Want to just get organized with their basic data such as contact numbers, addresses, emails, urls, memos, to-dos, anniversaries, reminders, expenses etc.
4. Want to use a very simple interface and yet have all the necessary stuff we need.
5. Do NOT care whether they input their data through graffiti or an on-screen keyboard (this PDA does not have graffiti or any hand-writing technology).
I like the touch sensitivity levels and the ease-of-use. It is very light-weight and very slim and small.

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The Sharp Wizard OZ-590A Electronic Organizer is the perfect product for those looking for an affordable, functional organizer without the fancy colorful displays and features that are never used. The OZ-590A features 8 MB of memory that stores thousands of entries--and with three phonebooks, you can easily look up thousands of addresses and phone numbers. Information is displayed on the large 80 by 111 dot backlit display. In addition to the phone/address book, there is also a calendar, memo function, "to do" function, birthday/anniversary function, world clock, calculator with conversions, expense manager, alarm, and games. You can use the alarm to keep track of all your appointments. A 24,000-word English/Spanish word translator is also included.
The OZ-590A syncs with Microsoft Outlook via USB and is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, and Windows 98SE. Software is included to enable the sync. At less than half an inch thick, this Wizard will easily fit in your pocket and go everywhere you do. A protective flip cover protects the display from scratches and damage. Battery life is approximately 120 hours when data is continuously displayed without backlight, and can last a year when turned off with the clock running. The Sharp Wizard OZ-590A Electronic Organizer runs on one AAA battery and is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box OZ-590A electronic organizer, alkaline battery, software CD-ROM, USB PC-Link cable, operation manual, and stylus.

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AM99 Electronic English Chinese Talking Dictionary for Learning Chinese Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to replace the heavy pocket dictionary I usually carry around in my purse as I gallivant around China. As I am now at an intermediate learning level in Chinese, my checklist of important features might be different from that of other buyers.
Lightweight: check. It's still a noticable weight in my purse, but it's a relief from the thick pocket dictionary.
Sufficient dictionary size: check. I have already used this to look up hundreds of words and phrases, usually checking how it compares to my pocket dictionary. So far it has had almost every word I've looked for. As for phrases, it has some that my pocket dictionary doesn't have, but lacks others that the book does include. Overall, I'm satisfied with the number of entries.
Able to look up Chinese characters: check. If I see a character on the street that I really want to learn, I can use radicals to look it up. It's not easy, but it works the same way as standard dictionaries. BUT, the frustrating thing is this: when I look up a character, it doesn't tell me the pinyin. I can press the audio button to listen to its pronunciation, but the voice is somewhat muffled and difficult to understand. I often have to guess what the real pronunciation is and double check by looking up the character using pinyin. Also, there is another problem I didn't even consider. If I hear someone say "Jia(1) you(2)!" and try to look it up, I can't just enter the pinyin and hope to find a matching word or phrase. First I must enter "jia" and find the correct character. After I have the first character, I can then type in "you" and easily find the phrase. But if I only heard someone say the phrase on the street, I probably don't know what characters it's made up of. This makes it impossible to look up the phrase.
User friendly: fairly good. My biggest complaint is the inability to turn off all sounds. When searching for a character using pinyin, dictionary pronounces each part of the word I enter (quite loudly). Besides slowing things down and being almost pointless, it's impossible to turn off. I went to settings and turned off both "Music" and "KeySnd" sounds AND turned volume to zero, but the annoying voice was still audible. If I want to use this in class, I'll have to also plug in the earphones.
After using this dictionary for a few weeks, I think it's obvious that it was designed with Chinese speakers learning English in mind. As an example, you can't find "New York" or even "China" in the English-->Chinese dictionary, but look up the Chinese words and you'll find the English translation. However, it's still usable for English speakers and is the cheapest electronic dictionary I've found. It also came with ear buds and a soft black protective case. That was a nice surprise.
I would recommend this product, but be aware of the drawbacks.

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For English speaker learning Chinese Mandarin, business travelers to China, AM99 is an indispensable tool that provides instant English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English bi-directional translations and dictionaries. The BBK AM99 provides authentic pronunciation in both Mandarin Chinese and American English, with both Pinyin and Phonetic display for the Chinese translations. Besides, AM99 includes English and Chinese idiom dictionaries, specialized technical dictionaries for Biology, Computers, Business, Western and Chinese Medicine. An uniquely designed and comprehensively grouped vocabulary with common dialogue phrases help travelers to navigate in Chinese, as well as convenience features including Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, and Unit and Currency Converters.Other functions include Knowledgebase for Music, Poetry, Arts, History, Chinese Handwriting, Travel Sites, and Chinese customs, training tools for Spelling, Pinyin, Phonetic, and US Citizenship quiz.AM99 comes with carrying bag, earphone, user manual, and AAA battery, with one-year parts and labor warranty.

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AM101 Electronic English Chinese Translator / Dictionary - Translates English Sentence / Phrase / Words to Chinese Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this translator after much research before coming to China to study Chinese. Many other brands were out of my price-range, so I was happy to have a more moderately priced model. I was also pleased that this translator was made for an English speaker learning Chinese, since many translators are made for a Chinese speaker learning English.
Overall, I am very pleased with this translator. It is easy to use, a great size to fit in a purse, comes with an English manual, has a very easy interface, and does a pretty good job at translating. One reason I was particularly interested in this dictionary was for its whole sentence translation (both from Chinese/English and from English/Chinese). The translation is by no means perfect, but when you are trying to get a complex idea across to someone who may or may not even speak the main dialect of China, I have found it quite useful. Unfortunately though, it translates the sentence into characters and it is a little troublesome to find the pinyin.
In other pros, I also appreciate the back light, the medical/business/law dictionaries (though they are not perfect), and the pinyin input. The voice pronunciation is adequate, and after hearing the voices on other dictionaries such as the well regarded Besta brand, I believe the AM101 is as good or better.
The extras in this dictionary are minimal, though it does have a rudimentary Tetris game which brought back memories of my childhood. I was also disappointed to find out that it didn't have an alarm. I have not used the MP3 function, though the voice recorder can be quite useful.
Overall, I am pleased with my AM101 and would purchase it again. I think it is especially beneficial for beginner/intermediate Chinese learners and for people who want a translator while traveling to China. For a helpful video tour of this dictionary, visit the company's website.

One final note: If you are studying abroad in China, I suggest you consider buying a dictionary in China. Many of my peers have purchased a Chinese brand dictionary that has character recognition for a comparable price, and they are all very pleased with it.


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For English speaker learning Chinese, business travelers traveling to China, AM101 is an indispensable tool that provides instant English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English bi-directional sentence/phrase/word translations and dictionaries. The BBK AM101 provides clear pronunciation in both Mandarin Chinese and English, with both Pinyin and Phonetic display for the Chinese translations.Besides, AM101 includes English and Chinese Idiom dictionaries; Specialized technical dictionaries for Computers, Business, Law, Military, Western and Chinese Medicine; Common dialogue phrases for daily, telephone conversation and restaurant menu; Information about Chinese History, Geography, Climate, Festival, Culture and Travel; Built-in MP3 player for playing and recording MP3 files; Convenient travel functions: Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculators, and Metric/Currency Converters; Over 240,000 word vocabulary.AM101 English Chinese Translator is specially designed to help travelers to navigate in Chinese. AM101 comes with carrying bag, earphone, user manual, and AAA battery, with one-year parts and labor warranty.

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AM103 English Chinese Pinyin Dictionary Translator - Translate English Sentence/Word to Chinese & Pinyin Review

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(More customer reviews)A superior product to AM101 translator being sold at the same price or to any other in the same price range. Has Pinyin input methods, display and audio. The speech, whether Chinese or English, is very clear and the speed can be slowed to better understand the correct pronunciation. The volume can be controlled to overcome even the loudest background noise. The size is perfect to hold in both hands and easy to type into the QWERTY keyboard. The product is good for both English needing Chinese translation and Chinese needing English translation. Every English word or Chinese character can be audibly pronounced and looked up. Also has common conversation phrases in English and Chinese. Can be used for beginning users and even the most knowledgeable in Chinese and English needing translation and Chinese character checking. I use it as a dictionary and spelling checker also. Can't say enough good things about the product. I am really surprised of all it's capabilities. It must have a very good processor behind all this.
The customer service is very helpful and courteous. One important note is the unit does not come with written instructions. However, the customer service directed me to their web site: [...] from where you can download the user manual as not all functions are intuitive.
Overall this is a great product at a great price, would buy again if need. Was hesitant on buying as there were no reviews, but now that I have used it I have no regrets and know I made the correct choice. So far I can't can't complain about anything that this translator has to offer, and actually have found it has much more than I expected the more I use it.

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Whether you're an English speaker learning Chinese or plan on traveling to China, AM103 is an indispensable tool that provides instant English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English bi-directional sentence/phrase/word translations and dictionaries. The BBK AM103 provides clear pronunciation in both Mandarin Chinese and English, with both Pinyin and Phonetic display for the Chinese translations. The AM103 translates Pinyin directly to English word. Additionally, the BBK AM103 also includes convenient travel functions such as: World Clock, Calculator, and Unit Converters. The BBK AM103 English Chinese Translator is specially designed to help travelers to navigate in Chinese and English speakers to learn Chinese. The BBK AM103 comes with carrying bag, earphones, and (2) AAA batteries, and a one-year parts and labor warranty.

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Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this cordless set for several days now. Here are my thoughts:
First the bad news. There could be better quality control on this. The first unit I purchased had a right-arrow key that would not work properly (all other keys worked fine). Another reviewer of this model here said that the space bar did not work properly on their unit. I liked everything else so much, I returned mine and got another unit, which is now working properly. The only other negatives I can mention are: (a) the temperature on the numeric keypad ALWAYS reads 77 degrees; (b) the Media key on the numeric keypad always seems to launch the default media player, no matter what I set it to (the media key on the full keyboard works fine).
Now the good news. I love the sleek look and modular design of this set, and it happens to match my HP Pavillion Notebook perfectly. I love the small USB receiver. I love the profile and tactile feel of the flat keyboard. I love the features that let you use this both on a desktop (in my case a docking station) or on the road with your laptop. The mouse is the least sexy of the three main parts, but nevertheless works well and the off switch is a nice feature; its main appeal is that it can be used on the desktop and as a portable laptop mouse. The wireless USB reciever, while small (a good thing), still has a very sufficient range.
All in all, this set has solved a number of problems for me and I strongly recommend it. Just be sure to check ALL the keys, etc. immediately when you get it and exchange it for another unit if any of the keys do not respond.

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Maxell CR2032 lithium ion batteries (pack of 5 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just a warning that at least one of these sellers [bestpricemedia.] is only shipping one battery, not 5, but most seem to be shipping 5, make sure before you order.

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Lithium Watch Battery For CR2032,This high-energy, button-cell lithium battery lasts longer than silver-oxide batteries and is great for use in watches, medical devices and other electronics.

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Energizer 357BP-3 Watch/electronic Batteries Review

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(More customer reviews)A lot of HP calculators use three "LR44" batteries. As the label on this product indicates, this product will replace LR44's. Also my owner's manual lists "357" as an equivalent. I just put them in my calculator and it's working fine. Best thing about this package is that it comes with three batteries--no waste!

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Canon MP18D II Professional Desktop Two Colors Printing Calculator Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had a habit in the past of working so intensely what I get going that I absentmindedly dump my calculator off on the floor. The last one took that kind of abuse a couple of times and then I had to replace it. I obviously wanted to replace it with the same kind and then hopefully not abuse it.
This one is serving my purposes well and I haven't dumped it on the floor yet. I have it fastened down with Velcro, so I won't do that again.
This machine is easy to operate and functions well. I recommend it.

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Overview
12- digit, easy-to-read, large display. Spacious keyboard featuring large keytops for ease and accurate usage. Efficient profit margins keys, cost/sell/margin for quick and accurate results. Commercial functions.

Specifications

12-digits
High speed
Two color printout
Durable metalllic paper holder
Decimal point selector+02346F
Round up/off
Grand total
Easy-to-read, extra-large display
Item count
Mark up/mark down
Convenient "0", "00" keys
Useful tax and cost-sell-margin calculation function
Shift key
Sign change

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Texas Instruments TI-81 Graphing Calculator Review

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(More customer reviews)Actually, at first I was a hesitate to buy the ti-81. Finally, I had made the decision to buy it. I find that it's worth every penny. I love it. Trust me, this calculator can do almost everything like the ti-83, except that it doesn't have as much memory as the ti-83 and the ability to transfer info. However, I find that the ti-81 is every easy to use. Not bad at all!!

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Texas Instruments 108/TKT/1L1/C Review

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(More customer reviews)Though a little expensive, these work great for my class (I had to buy 3 to have enough for the whole class)

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MODEL- TI108TKVENDOR- TEXAS INSTRUMENTSFEATURES- Teacher kit of (10) TI108 Calculators Teacher Kit includes 10 -TI108 calculators plastic storage caseclassroom poster transparency and teachers guide in English andSpanish.* Hard plastic tamper-proof keys. * Large color-coded keys. * Extra-large equal key. * Low-light solar power; never needs batteries.* Large 8-digit LCD display. * Negative sign appears immediately to the left of the number displayed. * Impact-resistant slide case. * Addition subtraction multiplication division. * Automatic constant for all four operations.* Change sign (+/-) percent square root keys.* Capability to clear last entry and/or all entries. * 3-key memory.* Overhead projectable model available: Stokes model TI203.* Three-year limited warranty. * D&H carries a workbook for the TI108: The Essential TI108 Activity Book (STK112). MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:1 YEAR

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Casio fx-9860G Slim Graphing Calculator Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Casio fx-9860G Slim Graphing Calculator because of the combination of enhanced and easy to use functionality, with a superb display. After previously using other powerful calculators with tiny font sizes and confusing/massive instructions at times, this is a major step up. It has everything needed for most mathematics - calculus, equation solvers, stats, spreadsheets, graphing, programming, recursion etc. and once connected to the Casio Web page using the included Casio software link, other apps can be added - the geometry app is fun and useful. For the cost, this clobbers the higher priced competition - I donated a calculator that cost twice as much to my employer's charity Christmas raffles. I had given up on calculators in favor of laptop/PC based math codes, but now it is fun again to use a calculator for courses and to just sit back at work sometimes & crank the numbers while going through tech. publications.

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Texas Intruments TI-1706SV Handheld Pocket Calculator Review

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(More customer reviews)I teach Middle school Ind Tech and purchased 17 of these calculators for different areas in the classroom. They work great. I have six classes of 30 or more students. Each student must use a calculators daily. I consider this a great little calculator for the cost.

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Features large LCD, three key memory, change sign, square root, percent, large keys, hard slide case and DC/Solar operations. 2-7/10" x 3/10" x 4-9/10".

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Prizm FX-CG10 Color Graphing Calculator (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Casio Graphing Calculator (FX-9750GII-WE)
If you are on a tight budget, check out the link above for the 9750 GII by Casio. This is the best bargain of all graphics calculators. About the only things I find missing on this 50.00 calculator are geometry and spreadsheet apps. Mathematically, this is a powerhouse.
But, if you have a few extra dollars, you should definitely consider the Prizm. It has all the capabilities of the 9750, plus a spreadsheet and the best portable geometry software I have ever used. The hi-res color screen makes this possible, and it is a real breakthrough.
When you are using your computer (Linux, Windows, or Mac), be sure to download the free software "GeoGebra". The Prizm is a portable machine which does the mathematics of GeoGebra.
And finally, compare the Prizm to the remarkable apps being developed for the IPhone and IPad. The Prizm excels since it has a genuine keyboard and gives such beautiful results. (It also has a battery which lasts 140 hours as compared to the two hours on an IPhone.)
This calculator is truly superior. I use it extensively for solving difference equations,
carrying out statistical analyses, solving calculus problems, and exploring geometrical relationships.
This is the finest graphics calculator I have ever used in my many years of teaching mathematics. It is a beautiful tool to make mathematics really enjoyable.

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Graphing calculator with hi-res color LCD display, resolution: 216 x 384 dpi Picture Plot image background. USB port. Icon driven menu providing easy access to advanced functions. Permitted on AP,SAT,PSAT/NMSQT and ACT college exams. Slide cover included.

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Canon LS-82Z Calculator Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a realtor and a calculator is essential for my job. This little Canon LS82Z Calculator is the right price; I can see the numbers; the shipping was free through Prime shipping; and I got it within a week (might have even been a couple of days.)
It came with a function card and taught me some things I may have known, but surely had forgotten about storing information and re-using it; again, a real asset for customers asking about financing.
It really is a sweety! Thank you.
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Canon's compact LS82Z calculator provides a range of functions for quick calculations and easy figuring of finances. It's an ideal tool for home, office, and school, providing all the basics of calculation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, constant multiplication, division and percentage calculations, percentage add-on, and discount calculations.
The extra-large LCD display is angled to improve desktop viewing and to reduce glare and eyestrain; the numbers look crisp even in low light. Special function keys and a comfortable keyboard design, with large bold colors, also increase your speed and accuracy.
The LS82Z measures approximately 3.5 by 4.5 by 2.25 inches and features an automatic power selection that shifts between solar and battery power as needed.

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