PC Games & Hardware Accessories: April 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Saitek CES432110002/06/1 Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheelbest

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List Price : $49.99 Price : $43.29

Product Description

The Officially licensed Cessna Trim Wheel brings you closer to reality than ever before, fly using the actual trim wheel found in Cessna 172 / 182 aircraft. The trim wheel covers 9 full rotations making it extremely accurate Unique, 2 - position desk clamp keeps your trim wheel securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying conditions 9 Turns of revolution - Re-creates the genuine Cessna control movement Trim Wheel can be mounted either on top or in front of your desk Compatible with all mayor flying games including -FS X & 2004-X-Plane-IL2

The trim wheel covers 9 full rotations making it extremely accurate
Unique, 2 - position desk clamp keeps your trim wheel securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying conditions
9 Turns of revolution - Re-creates the genuine Cessna control movement
Trim Wheel can be mounted either on top or in front of your desk
USB 2.0

Saitek CES432110002/06/1 Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

I Love It....But, September 24, 2011

Jim Cranford - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saitek CES432110002/06/1 Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel (Personal Computers)

Excellent idea but has some issues. I've tried with and without FSUIPC but can't seem to get this one right.
The problems all start with the Autopilot. Once the wheel is moved when coming off AP, it will jump to the last setting before the AP was engaged.
At the time of writing this review the product is brand new to the market and this problem has not been addressed.
Other than a few comments by others having the same problem, there is no mention of a solution.

If you fly without using the AP, this trim wheel is great. It places the large wheel right where is needs to be.
It appears to be around a 4" wheel and has a great feel. The drag or resistance is perfect. I find that using the palm of your hand works best for me.
The price is right but I sure hope the bugs get worked out or somebody can find a solution to the Autopilot issue.
It makes things a little interesting when turning off the AP before landing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Trim Wheel from Saitek, December 4, 2011

Biskit (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Saitek CES432110002/06/1 Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel (Personal Computers)

If you are in the habit to use the little trim wheel on the yoke from CHProducts or the one on the control panel from Saitek then you will love this item. I find it definitely adds more realism to my flight sim, all 20 years of it !!!

IMPORTANT NOTE:
YOU WILL NOT NEED A DRIVER TO MAKE IT WORK (it is already in the wheel)SO DO NOT GO TO THE SAITEK WEBSITE AND LOOK FOR A DRIVER.
HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE FAQ IN SAITEK WEBSITE:

In order to assign the Pro Flight Cessna Trim wheel to the elevator trim control axis in FSX, do the following:
Connect the Pro Flight Cessna Trim wheel and launch FSX.
Go to Settings>Controls>Control Axis
Select "Cessna Trim Wheel" in the Controller type drop down menu
Scroll down to "Elevator Trim Axis" and click on "Change Assignment"
Rotate the trim wheel 3-5 times in the same direction until the word "Trim" appears in the assignment box, then click OK
Depending on how your previous axis... Read more

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Finally a really pro Trim Wheel!, January 31, 2012

Claudio M G Frazao - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Saitek CES432110002/06/1 Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel (Personal Computers)

The Flight Sims lovers were waiting for a product like that for a long long time. Now they can get it for a little price. The Trim Wheel works fine and has an incredible realism. Thanks Saitek ... Thanks Amazon.

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Logitech Dual Action Game Pad USBbest

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List Price : $12.99 Price : $39.69

Product Description

It is the ultimate precision instrument, whether you''re going for the tackle, the kill, the gold, or the finish line. The comfortable grip keeps you at the top of your game for hours of play, and the familiar design and layout of the action buttons and triggers will have you dominating in no time.

Play any kind of game with this versatile controller
Feel the precision of two analog joysticks with digital buttons that have smooth 360-degree action
Take full control with the familiar design and layout of 12 programmable buttons
Be prepared for whatever comes your way with the trusty 8-way d-pad
Start playing right away with plug-and-play convenience

Logitech Dual Action Game Pad USB Reviews

139 of 151 people found the following review helpful

Problem filled Gamepad, March 14, 2005

G. Guberlal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Dual Action Game Pad USB (Personal Computers)

I want to make this review rather short. First, it's an easy to install Gamepad and looks very promising. You have the easy PS2 feel, dual-analog control pads, and a comfortable fit. You can install the drivers or not. It doesn't really make a difference because Windows will recognize it.

The problem with this Gamepad is that it is not very durable. I bought and tested this controller with MVP Baseball 2005 & Need for Speed Underground 2. What happened is, I had to take the controller back 3 times to have it replaced because the analog sticks would give out or get stuck in a certain postion. Now, in MVP Baseball, for example, you need the right stick to dive/slide with. Well, the analog stick stuck to the right in 2 of them I tried, so that ends up leaving you to have automatic fielding because you can't get to the ball when the player is diving for no reason. With Need for Speed, I found that the 1 controller where the left analog stick went out, the cars were just out of... Read more

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful

Everything is well until the left analog starts to act weird, January 25, 2004

W. Khoe (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Dual Action Game Pad USB (Personal Computers)

Just like what everybody is saying, but it doesn't seem that severe to me though. Played NFS: Underground and Prince of Persia with it, when you constantly move the analog button, you won't feel any difference. It is only when you let go off the button and suddenly your guy started to walk by itself! Pity pity, it could be the perfect gamepad out there that resembles PlayStation gamepad...

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Bad product - Lost all respect for Logitech, May 23, 2004

CORNELIUS J VON MORZE (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Dual Action Game Pad USB (Personal Computers)

I bought 2 and both have the same major problem. Both have the analog stick calibration drift problem, which is widespread and well-documented online (check out the logitech web site user forums). Unfortunately, Logitech is totally ignoring the problem despite a tremendous amount of complaints (presumably because it is a unpatchable hardware problem). I am also upset with EA for endorsing it for MVP Baseball 2004. I replaced it with the comparable Saitek P880, which has worked well for me so far.

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Roccat Kone[+] Max Customization Gaming Mouse (ROC-11-801)good

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List Price : $79.99 Price : $79.99

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ROCCAT's hottest new weapon / reloaded With a 6000dpi Pro-Aim Laser Sensor and its integrated Tracking & Distance Control Unit (TDCU), the further development of the prize-winning ROCCAT Kone Gaming Mouse has unbelievably more power under the hood. Its maximum precision and ultimate tracking are beyond comparison. The massive upgrade made to the driver and the introduction of the Easy-Shift[+] button has also turned the Kone[+] into a real customisable marvel at the same time. No other mouse offers as many configuration options as the ROCCAT Kone[+]. Maximum performance The revolutionary 6000dpi Pro-Aim Laser Sensor, in conjunction with its 10.5 megapixel resolution and 1000Hz polling rate, offers maximum precision, even transmitting lightning fast mouse movements with up to 30Gs of acceleration and with speeds of up to 200ips (5.08m/s) without loss or lag. Thanks to the Tracking & Distance Control Unit, which is now integrated in the laser sensor, the ROCCAT Kone[+] can also calculate the lift-off distance as well as fine-tune the sensor to suit the mousepad. The result: optimal tracking. Ergonomic hybrid shell The highly praised hybrid shell for right-handers, including the Soft-Touch Surface, have been retained, but really useful core improvements have been made that further increase the comfort of Kone's successor. The mouse wheel is completely new: distinctive notch positions are perfect for gaming, and the wider design makes it easier to control. The button above the mouse wheel has been made larger and you'll now find a nicely-sized toggle switch below the mouse wheel. The result: maximum gaming comfort. 22 mouse functions Thanks to the Easy-Shift[+] button, all the buttons - including the mouse wheel - can be assigned two functions such as macros or other functions. As a result, you now have 22 functions available at any one time instead of the usual 12. 4 LED multicolour light system.

6000dpi Pro-Aim Laser Sensor for maximum precision
4-LED light system for individual colors and effects
Tracking and Distance Control Unit ultimate tracking; minimizes pick-up-flight
EasyShift[+] button duplicator for 22 directly accessible mouse functions
Roccat Driver and Macro Manager- Includes Macro Presets for games and apps
Onboard memory (576KB) store 5 Game Profiles with macros

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black)best

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List Price : $249.99 Price : $149.99

Product Description

-Comfortable to use. -Contain many of the same acoustic competence`s found in the larger loudspeakers, just miniaturized. -Earphones adjustable for better sound. -Aluminum material. -Cord: 4 Ft. -Plug: Mini jack (0.137 in).

The A8 earphones are crafted from anodized aluminum and hard rubber giving them both flexibility and robust durability
Purchase with confidence, ships direct from the manufacturer
Comes with a specially designed leather carrying case
Airplane adaptor available
3 Year international warranty

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black) Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

Finally! A pair of earphones that stay put and sound wonderful!, July 30, 2007

Texas Girl "Book Lover" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black) (Electronics)

I have been searching for MONTHS to find a pair of headphones that wouldn't fall off my ears during exercise. The few pairs that I have found that did stay put, would just sound awful and make my music sound as if it were playing inside a tin can. Although the price tag on this pair was a bit high for my liking, after adding up the prices of all the other headphones I have tried over the past six months, these are still a bargain by comparison.

They have a really unique adjustment that allows the user to manipulate the fit behind the ears. Although this takes a few seconds longer than adjusting a traditional pair of headphones, the big difference is that once these are in place, they won't budge!

Also, I can't say enough about the quality of the sound in these headphones! Since I am a vocalist, I can be a bit snobby when it comes to sound and these really exceeded my expectations. Finally it is a joy to listen to my music with headphones!

The... Read more

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

Best Earphones Ever, July 29, 2007

C. Kosturos "The Chimp" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black) (Electronics)

These earphones fit so securely and so comfortably. That fact alone makes them the best earphones for day to day life. When I run the earphones never come off UNLIKE EVERY OTHER SET OF EARPHONES. On top of that, the sound is incredible! Bang and Olufsen sound quality in a tiny package. They are pricey, but with a three year warranty and the best fit and the best sound, these are the best of the best!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Great sound quality and great to use during exercise!, January 7, 2009

R. Chang (MI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black) (Electronics)

For some reason I have never had any luck with standard ear buds. They always fall out and require constant attention on my part to keep them in place. I've also found they do not sound great (primarily because they have to face an odd way so I do not get proper alignment of the speaker into my ear). The ones that have the spongy piece you can insert in your ear canal are uncomfortable for me.

I was looking for earphones that:

1) Sound really good (good bass response and are not tinny sounding).
2) Are compact for travel.
3) I can run with them (which meant they will not fall out of my ear and require constant fiddling with).

This pair gets an A+ for all three of those requirements.

They speaker part is adjustable up/down and the part that hangs over your ear is adjustable also so that it is comfortable clamping around your ear.

Well worth the money.

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