LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl 4184

Product Review

This is one of the most unique Lego sets I have come across. This was a birthday present for our 7-yr old and he took his time putting it together. Once it was done, it looks amazing. Surprisingly, this is the only Lego so far that he has put away nicely as a display in his room. Shows how much he likes it.

By

J. Spade

We just purchased this for my son's 7th birthday. Like all lego products it is very high quality and tons of fun to build together. The detail is excellent. Expect to spend a full afternoon or so building it so if you have a young one build in some breaks. Lego does an excellent job of making this easy with the "build in stages" approach to instructions and packaging. Get it and enjoy.

By

Steve Ruschill (Lenexa, KS United States)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Prepare to set sail on a high seas adventure with the Black Pearl, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Set. Inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean films, this replica of Captain Jack Sparrow's "nigh uncatchable" ship is crafted from more than 800 LEGO pieces for a highly detailed appearance. Complete with six LEGO mini-figure characters from the films, the Black Pearl set is recommended for LEGO builders ages 8 to 14.

The Black Pearl

• Ages: Eigth to 14 years
• Pieces: 804

At a Glance:

• Large set features 804 pieces for highly detailed design
• Fabric sails lend an authentic look
• Includes 6 mini-figures from the movie
• Features a moveable anchor, detachable floorboard, and accessible captain's cabin
• For kids aged 8 to 14 years

Measures over 2 feet long and more than 20 inches high. View larger.

Includes six mini-figures from the film to recreate the adventure. View larger.

Detailed Design with Fabric Sails

Rechristened the Black Pearl after being raised from the sea floor by Davy Jones, Captain Jack Sparrow's sailing vessel can outrun any ship. Every detail of this infamous galleon is packed into this LEGO model. From the figurehead statue on the bow to the two main canons on the starboard gun deck, to the broad fabric sails atop the masts, the Black Pearl is accurately portrayed.

A moveable anchor, detachable floorboard, and accessible captain's cabin with opening door are just some of the cool nautical details included in this model.

Six Mini-Figures Add to the Fun

For added fun, six LEGO mini-figures are included to help recreate your favorite scenes. With swords, pistol, telescope, and compass accessories in hand, you can pit Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Davy Jones, Joshamee Gibbs, Maccus, and Bootstrap Bill against one another. Put Captain Jack behind the steering wheel while Will and Davy Jones swordfight along the deck.

Black Pearl Offers a Challenging Build

With 804 pieces, this LEGO set is a challenging project to build. However, the two instruction booklets are easy to follow. Much of the construction time consists of building the body of the hull. Once complete, the remaining details are fun to add, such as masts, shrouds, bowsprit, and lanterns.

When completed, this model measures nearly 2 feet long and more than 20 inches high , lending impressive stature. Fans of the films, as well as admirers of ancient ships, will appreciate the attention to detail, and kids will enjoy recreating spectacular battles from the films. As an added bonus, a poster is included that depicts the Black Pearl and its motley crew in action. Note that the completed model does not float.

What's in the Box

Black Pearl LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Set (804 pieces), six mini-figures, instruction booklets, and poster.

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Coby 7" Inch Kyros Touchscreen Internet Tablet 4G Android OS 2.3 Dark Blue

Product Description

Coby 7 Inch Kyros Touchscreen Tablet 4G with Android OS 2.3 Blue. Browse the web, watch videos on Youtube®, check e-mail, and more on a generous 7.0" LCD screen. Connect to the Internet wirelessly with high-speed networking support. Download and enjoy popular apps and games from the GetJar® marketplace. View pages in portrait or landscape with automatic orientation detection.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Intuitive touchscreen controls powered by AndroidTM OS 2.3
• High-speed 800 MHz processor
• Built-in front-facing camera and microphone
• Download and read thousands of books with the included AldikoTM E-book reader application
• Expandable memory with optional microSDHC card

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Apple iPod touch 8 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL+ 6 Piece Accessory Kit

Product Review

The touch interface is very slick. After a few adjustments of settings, the battery life on this thing is very long. When accessing the internet it's like if you had it on the palm of your hands. It's very quick on loading web pages.

By

Tonya Wells

Reasons Why This is a Must Have Product:

1. Superb looks
2. Exceptional touch response
3. Fantastic sound quality
4. Durable and lightweight
5. Easy to use
6. Superb battery backup
7. Outstanding Video Quality

By

Diane Love

Product Description

6 PIECES KIT INCLUDES: AUXILIARY CABLE (TO CONNECT IPOD TO CAR STEREO), USB CAR CHARGER, USB TRAVEL CHARGER, HEADPHONE SPLITTER, RETRACTABLE USB DATA CABLE, RETRACTABLE HEADPHONES See friends while you talk to them with FaceTime. Shoot, edit, and share stunning HD video. Play games against friends, or unknown foes, with the new Game Center. And do it all on the Retina display--the highest-resolution screen on any mobile device. It makes graphics and text look even more amazing. The new iPod touch. It's state-of-the-art fun.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• STORE RETURN ITEM. LOOKS AND WORKS BRAND NEW, APPLE WARRANTY
• 8 GB capacity for about 2,000 songs, 10,000 photos, or 10 hours of video. Up to 40 hours of audio playback or 7 hours of video playback on a single charge
• 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display with 960-by-640-pixel resolution (326 pixels per inch)
• iPod touch has a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display with 960-by-640-pixel resolution (326 pixels per inch).
• iPod touch supports for AAC, Protected AAC (iTunes Store) and other audio formats, H.264, MPEG-4, and Motion JPEG video codecs in M4V, MP4, MOV, and AVI formats.

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Corsair CA-9011112-WW Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 USB

Product Review

Corsairs foray into the gaming headset is a good one. The biggest complaint other than the general lack of sound quality you get out of most gaming headsets is "bass rattling". For instance, someone throws a grenade... a tank drives by and your headphones rumble and grind like a maxed out cheap stereo in a cheap car. Needless to say the 50mm drivers on the Corsair 1500 negate that common complaint. Highs are very nice and lows are decent. Nothing booming but crisp and balanced with the highs, voices come through clearly. Corsair includes a software set that is very slick and minimalistic that lets you tweak your EQ. There are plenty of sliders and options as well as panels to turn on and off Dolby/7.1. Under this pane you can also tweak each virtual speaker and create a custom 7.1 soundscape. Remember the best kinds of headphones are the most flat in terms of sound. This being so that the user can control the headphones to their liking. The microphone is good... tested on Skype and Ventrilo which both came back with thumbs up.

The headphones are seemingly well constructed with my only complaint is the fake metal construction. It seems to be plastic, or at least the lightest metal known to man. However, it still feels sturdy and no creaking. The pads on the sides of headphones cups are soft and help keep the phones off your ears. The braided cable is super long - and when I say long, I mean longest headphones cable I have ever seen. Someone at Corsair knows I keep my computer several feet from my desk. The pads along the top are nicely done and the Vengeance 1500 has a nice overall has a clean look. The headphones fit firmly on your head so they don't flop around when you look down or from side to side. They are a closed set of headphones so outside noises don't permeate. I definitely wore them for a six hour gaming spree with no problems other than some sweaty ears sometimes and a bit of tension from the stiff band.

These headphones are plug in play... you plug them in, Windows installs them and bam... ready to go. The only thing you might have to do is set them to default in your control panel depending on your sound card/mobo set up. The 3D aspect works in games whenever you plug them in. Once plugged in the headphone attachment controller illuminates blue with a "+,-" for volume as well as a mute button. I have had them for about a week or so and got to play them with several different games and am so far impressed with the overall feel of these headphones. I got these as a demo unit from Corsair.
4.5 out of 5.

Pro's
Good Sound - Closer to a audiophile headset.
No Bass rumbling!
Plug and Play
Comfortable with a long cable.

Con's
If you have a large head the tension on band may bother you.

By

Colton J. Weingarden "Check out my youtube!" (California)

Product Description

The 1500 Gaming Headset: intense, immersive sound for gamers who care about audio

The Vengeance 1500's large diameter, extra-deep memory foam earpads are designed for comfort.

Vengeance 1500: Dolby® Headphone multi-channel audio built in.

If you have onboard sound, the Vengeance 1500 provides easy one-cable USB connection and Dolby Headphone technology that lets you enjoy multi-channel games the way they were meant to be played. Dolby Headphone is compatible with any game with 3D audio, and helps reduce “headphone fatigue” while delivering the accurate 360-degree audio imaging you need if you’re playing to win.

The results of obsessive audio engineering

Amazing sound

The massive 50mm drivers greatly reduce the overloading and distortion that can occur with gaming headsets that use 40mm drivers. You get more accurate sound reproduction (particularly for the all-important low-frequency effects). You hear more audio, more cleanly, and you get a competitive advantage.

The Vengeance 1500's illuminated inline volume and microphone controller is easy to grab without taking your eyes off the action.

Superior Comfort

The extra-wide, extra deep earcups don’t just help things sound great — they feel better, too. Customize your comfort with your choice of the included microfiber or synthetic leather covers. Both use memory foam earpads for a comfortable, reliable fit that conforms to the shape of your head without binding or pinching.

Intense, Immersive Gaming

The circumaural, closed-back design blocks distracting sounds and keeps your head in the game, and the extra-large inline volume and microphone control is easy to grab and use when the action heats up — you don't need to take your eyes off the screen.Whether you’re barking instructions to your teammates or chatting with old friends, you deserve to be heard. The unidirectional, noise-cancelling microphone is tuned to capture your voice loudly and clearly, while screening out distracting background noises. And, it flips out of sight when you’re not using it.

Corsair audio: a sound philosophy

Corsair audio: comfort, fidelity, and playing to win

At Corsair, we believe that you need more than just dramatic audio. You need the comfort that allows you to play or talk for hours without thinking about what’s on your head. You need fidelity that gives you a listening experience that’s not just immersive — it must also be true to the source material. And, of course, you need the detailed positioning and situational awareness that lets you play your best.

Contents and Specifications

Package contents

• Corsair Vengeance 1500 Gaming Headset
• Quick Start Guide

Technical Specifications

Headphones

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
• Dynamic Range: 95dB (A-weighted)
• Drivers: 50mm
• Cable Length: 3m
• USB power consumption: 250mW
• Connector: USB Type A

Microphone

• Type: Unidirectional noise-cancelling condenser with adjustable, rotating boom
• Impedance: 2.2k Ohms
• Frequency Response: 100Hz to 10kHz
• Sensitivity: -44dB (+/-3dB)

Compatibility

• PC with USB port
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP

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AIOS HD Media Center, Full HD 1080p

Product Description

What is AIOS HD Media Center?
Built with the latest embedded technology, AIOS HD Media Center is a hybrid media center that bridges Multimedia and Internet to your big screen TV. Capable of playback of all the latest video and audio formats from local, USB storage, Flash, networked PC and NAS devices , the AIOS HD Media Center also features hundreds of internet media sources such as YouTube, Picasa, Flckr, Yahoo Weather, Finance, Radio, CNN, NBC, Anderson Copper, RSS feeds, and more. Now with the latest HTML 5 browser, you can freely roam the web at the comfort of your couch.

File Types:
- AVI/ MKV/ TS/ TP/ TRP/ M2TS/ MPG/ MP4/ MOV/ M4V/ VOB/ ISO/ IFO/ DAT/ WMV/ ASF/ RM/ RMVB/ FLV/ SVID/ DIVX 3,4,5
- MP3/ OGG/ WMA/ WAV/ AAC/ FLAC
- HD JPEG/ BMP/ GIF/ TIF/ PNG

Audio Codec:
- MP2/ 3, OGG Vorbis, WMA, PCM LPCM, MS-ADPCM, LC-AAC, HE-AAC, COOK, RA-Lossless

Subtitle format:
- SRT, SMI, SSA, ASS, IDX/SUB, SUBAudio Output:
- Stereo
- Dolby Digital AC3 .1 (passthrough & downmix)
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 (passthrough)
- Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (passthrough & downmix)
- DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (passthrough & downmix)
- AAC 7.1 (passthrough & downmix)
- FLAC

Languages:
- English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian, German, Russian, Thai, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Connections:
- 1 x Card Reader (MMC/ SDHC/ MS Pro)
- 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 Data
- 1 x 3.5" SATA I/ II HDD Drive Bay
- 1 x HDMI 1.3 out
- 1 x Components Video Out
- 1 x RCA A/V Out
- 1 x S/PDIF Digital Audio Out
- 1 x Coaxial Digital Audio Out
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x DC-IN 12V Power

Contents:
AIOS HD Media Center, Remote Control, Battery Set, Composite A/V Cable, USB 3.0 Data Cable, A/C Power Adapter, A/C Power Cable, Quick Installation Guide, User Guide.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• The AIOS HD Media Center is a robust networked media center supports Full-1080p HD media playback featuring a superior multi-format video and audio codec including AVI, MKV, TS, TP, MOV, AVI, MPEG, WMV, RMVB, FLV, XVID, DIVX, and most popular formats.
• With a full range of video & audio outputs, the AIOS HD Media Center can connect to your TV or your receivers to enjoy crisp 1080p videos and surreal surround sound supporting DTS Digital Surround 5.1, Dolby?Digital AC3 5.1, Dolby?Digital plus 7.1, Dolby? TrueHD 7.1, AAC 7.1.
• Support upto 4TB internal HDD with hot-plug drive system, built in SDHC/ MMC/MS Pro flash card reader and the latest USB 3.0 controller, the AIOS HD Media Center supports content playback from network storage, attached USB storage, flash storage, digital cameras, digital camcorder and etc.
• Intuitive user interface allows user check hardware status such as network connectivity, wifi signal, hard drive capacity and other functions. Newly introduced file browser supports functions such as movie wall, video thumbnails, photo slides, music players, and various customized playlist and photo album functions.
• Based on latest Gigabit network technology and optional 802.11n, AIOS HD Media Center can let you easily access the premium functions such as PC-Less BitTorrent download, your favorite apps such as Google Talk messenger, Youtube, Picasa, Flickr, Shoutcast, Video Pod Cast, and hundreds of internet video & audio contents. The best yet, we¡¯ve throw in the latest HTML5 web browser into the mix which can allow you surf the web at your heart¡¯s content.

Technical Details

• Gigabit Network Ready
• DTS, Dolby True HD, 5.1/ 7.1 surround
• SATA HDD ready, Optional 802.11n wifi
• Built in HTML 5 Web Broswer

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