published by Eugenia Loli-Queru on 2008-05-29 07:45:15 in the "Hardware" category
Eugenia Loli-Queru

Geeks.com sent over three of their computer part products for a small review.

* A-Data 8GB Turbo SDHC Flash Memory Card

This is an 8 GB Class-6 SD card that I used with our newly purchased Canon 45D XSi and my Kodak V1233. The SDHC card was properly recognized by the cameras without a problem and was correctly formatted too. It was able to even capture 3 pictures at once when using an HDR capturing mode, and I measured a sustained 5 MB/sec transfer rate. The price is right for that storage size, so this has proven to be a good solution.

* Sony Ericsson HBH-602 Bluetooth headset

This is a Class 2 (10 meters) Bluetooth v1.1 wireless headset. It allows you to rotate the ear loop to fit it on both ears, and it feels comfortable. It performed pretty well: 3 hours for continuous talk time, while stand-by time is still going strong almost a week after I received the headset. Reception is pretty good too, with up to 7 meters in open space. The device has an indicator light, and two buttons, making it easy to use. I am not sure about all its features though (besides the basic usability) as the box it came with had no manual at all. You will have to figure out the usability and pairing code yourself.

* Philips PW44460 Camcorder/Camera Bag

This is a great camera bag. It is well made, and it looks robust. It has padded compartments, adjustable padded dividers, dual zipper top opening for film or SD cards, internal & external pockets, a carrying handle and a padded adjustable shoulder strap. This bag seemed to be a great solution for both my HV20 and our XSi. We could fit the XSi with a normal lens and a telephoto, and an add-on flash on the front pocket. In another arrangement it fit my HV20, my wide-angle lens, all my major filters, my second battery and lots of tapes. For that price, that’s a great camera bag! I joke to my husband that I could fit a sandwich in there too.


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