Scosche sneakPEAK Audio/Video Cable for iPad

Scosche sneakPEAK Audio/Video Cable for iPad
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $17.85
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I had previously bought a no-name non-licensed super cheap A/V for my 1st gen iPod Touch, it worked great (just like this one), but after upgrading the OS to 3.0 it stopped working ("This accessory not supported by this iPod" error). That's the lesson I learned from buying non-licensed Apple accessories (fortunately it was a cheap lesson).

Committed to not paying the outrageous sum of 50 dollars for the Apple av cable (since I knew they could make them for less than $5), I started to look for the cheapest licensed cable. The Scosche fit the bill for about half of the Apple cable (although a lot more than the generic and without the charging feature of either). A compromise... yes, but I really like to be able to share photos and videos when on the road, and the ability to watch movies on the TV is nice too.

With the iPod touch and this cable, you can: play movies, video podcasts, and photo slideshows.
You can NOT with this and the iPod touch: display the current screen (I don't think any do), pick a single photo from the gallery (you need to start the show and go next... next... next... until you get there) and you can't play plain music (you could get a headphone to RCA adapter cheap though if that's what you wanted to do).

I've since upgraded again to 3.1.1 and it still works. Overall I'd give it a 4 1/2 stars because I wish it would let me do the other things and was a bit cheaper, but it does the most important things well and is cheaper than most of the alternatives.

Scosche sneakPEAK Audio/Video Cable for iPad

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Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable - 6ft - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel

Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable - 6ft - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $8.99
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These cables worked great for me...I'm getting 1080p@24hz no problem. My setup is a Samsung 52" LCD TV (LN52A650) and a Playstation 3. Save yourself a whole lot of money and don't get ripped off buying "Monster" or any other overpriced HDMI cable. Order processing, USPS shipping, and receipt in Texas was lightling fast(7 days). Order 2 while you're at it...someday you'll need another one!

Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable - 6ft - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel

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Verbatim 94691 700 MB 52x 80 Minute Branded Recordable Disc CD-R, 50-Disc Spindle

Verbatim 94691 700 MB 52x 80 Minute Branded Recordable Disc CD-R, 50-Disc Spindle
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $9.49
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I bought these after buying TDK for the past 5 years and now only being able to get Memorex at a low price (I've had very bad experiences with Memorex CDRs in the past). These were surprisingly cheap as Verbatim is one of the highest quality blank media brands. Not surprisingly, the discs lived up to expectations on my Plextor-716A drive. I haven't tested a whole lot yet, but the ones I did test, burn flawlessly and when disc scans were run, there were no errors. You really can't go wrong with Verbatim. Just buy them.

Verbatim 94691 700 MB 52x 80 Minute Branded Recordable Disc CD-R, 50-Disc Spindle

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Sony 50DMR47RS4 16x DVD-R Discs (50 Disc Spindle)

Sony 50DMR47RS4 16x DVD-R Discs (50 Disc Spindle)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $10.99
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You can pay much bigger bucks for 100% burns every time with no coasters (i.e, useless discs for sitting under your tea mug). If you can't afford pro-brand names, then this is where you want to be, the 50 Pack DVD-R from Sony. If I have a max of 6 bad discs in a 50 pack, then that is the limit for bad discs that should be in a 50 pack for me. To be honest the only two mid-priced brands that generally stay under this benchmark are SONY and IMATION, but SONY pips IMATION. The downside is that the plastic on the disc is hard to write on but SONY are producing a new type of disc that comes with a paper type top surface for easy writing. Anyway having used nearly every brand out there I can safely say that SONY DVD-R is where I reach on the shelf. Having dealt with other brands that even produced 100% defective DVDs in a 50 pack I am very happy that SONY maintain a somewhat high quality.

Sony 50DMR47RS4 16x DVD-R Discs (50 Disc Spindle)

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AmazonBasics Camcorder Bag with Shoulder Strap (Black)

AmazonBasics Camcorder Bag with Shoulder Strap (Black)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $12.49
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The AmazonBasics Camcorder Bag with Shoulder Strap is a convenient way to protect your digital camcorder and organize your accessories. Its padded interior and soft lining is designed to help keep your camera safe and free of scratches, while its side pockets and adjustable divider offer convenient storage options. And thanks to the bag's removable, adjustable shoulder strap and top-grip handle, you can carry your camcorder comfortably and easily wherever you go.

AmazonBasics Camcorder Bag with Shoulder Strap (Black)