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I purchased this pencil torch for quick and portable soldering (wires/electrical). Needless to say, it works like a charm. It heats up parts almost instantly and solders beautifully. There are only a few problems. First, when you're soldering, you have to be careful not have any particles (for example bits of solder) fly into the orifice and clog it. There is a quick and easy solution, you just unscrew the orifice and spray a blast of butane through the orifice in reverse and it'll blow the clog out.

Problem number 2 was that the valve can get leaky if you press sideways on it a lot (which can happen when you're holding it like a pencil). This results in a leak forming when you push (or hold it like that) and then the leak will ignite and a plume of flame will flash across your hand. It's not too dangerous and doesn't last long enough to burn more than the tips of hairs, but still not a good thing.



In all, this is a very cheap, very easy torch. I like mine a lot, and I would suggest buying 2 (one for backup).



Also, this does not have an igniter, you need a lighter or match to ignite the jet. Try to ignite the butane at the base of the jet. BUTANE PENCIL TORCH - Adjustable HEAT

The torch is inexpensive and performs well, the problem is however that it fails far too quickly. It probably is simple clogging, but I haven't mastered the art of squirting butane through the nozzle to clear the path. What is more, in my case the problem actually prevented the torch from being able to shut completely; I turned the screw and then had to wait for a few seconds for the gas flow to slowly die.



The torch was cheap enough for me to go and buy a second one, but in the end both torches I've owned failed in a similar way within less than 5 refills. I haven't used the same brand butane so it's less likely that poor fuel was a factor.



In fairness, the instructions do warn of this problem and suggest a solution, but it hasn't worked for me and it's a nuisance either way. I'd suggest you try a different product.

clogs way to easily. every 2 or 3 times of use you need to remove the tip and back flush with butane. I did use cheap butane though. I would try using a triple refined brand of butane and see if that helps.

Product worked well for the first two or three times. Died shortly thereafter and I wasn't able to get it working again. I literally only needed it to work once and the job was done. Just would have been nice if I could have used it again sometime in the future. Disappointed. Would not recommend.

I bought this pencil torch with the greatest expectations to get the job done... It wasnt there for me... when i opened up the package it was in great condition! but as I filled in some butane and waited for 5 minutes to stabilize, the gas came out perfectly. But the problem is that for some reason as a held another light to the tip it wouldnt stay lite for me. I don't know why, maybe I'm doing the wrong proceedure but I tried until I ran out of gas in the low/ med setting. Then afterwards I closed the valve and injected more since I ran out, then when I started to release the gas it wouldnt come out and now its clogged...

I may have gotten an messed up pencil torch but it didnt even light for me and I used RONSON MULTI-FILL ULTRA BUTANE FUEL. I know its not the fuel since its used for mostly every other butane lighters. My conclusion is to buy under your own risk. Maybe thats why the price is so low and maybe its worth to buy a larger butane lighter for $30-40 moreand you can get it from a untility store like home depot or maybe here in amazon as well.



Pros:

-small and compact( about 6.5 inches, I didnt specifically measure)

-uses the gas effiently and not all at once (seen another PT)

-easy to fill and simple design

-Its cheap and you can buy several for under $30



Cons:

- Maybe it's a little bit to simple of a design even though its a pro, but I have mixed feelings about it for my situation.

-The handle that it came with, the ink gets on your hands and smears, it wasnt the color on the picture it was a grey and white color.

-theres a little piece (appx. 1 cm) from the nozzle that falls off to safety the release of unstrewing the whole nozzle.

-And the fact that it gets clogged up easily (maybe just mine idk i lost my opertunity of usage)

Seriously this is absolute junk and is not worth the material it is made of. Everyone of these should be scrapped.

They do not light......when they do it is only for about 5 - 10 seconds then it goes out but you still hear gas escaping. I spent many matches trying to light this piece of junk when I should have used the matches to light what I was trying to light in the first place. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK. Seriously what possibly could be of any use for a torch that stays lit 5 - 10 seconds MAX if you get it lit at all?? Stay away from this cheap Asian junk, IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!!

I was happy to find this tool and made the purchase for my son. He is totally delighted to have the item, as a replacement for the same tool that had expired.

Finding it was easy; delivery was exactly as promised; I will continue to be your customer.

This thing is a total piece of junk. It's cheap enough that I figured I'd give it a try and if it worked a couple times I'd be satisfied. It worked for one minute, went out and now won't stay lit. I topped off the butane and fiddled with different valve settings with the same result. It's now in the trash. - Soldering Equipment'

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Champion - fitness, men

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I bought these mainly to wear around the house because they were on sale. I like them because they are light and comfortable but still warm enough that I don't get a chill when I have to quickly go outside in the winter. I like the fact that they're fabric which breathes nicely when I'm sitting around. My only problem is that my wife says the fabric doesn't hold it's shape well enough when I'm wearing my boxers, unlike my thicker sweat pants that have a thicker material. But for lounging around or even exercising in cool (non-windy) weather, these are not bad at all. Russell Athletic Men's Dri-Power Propel Pant, Navy/Steel, Large - Men - Fitness - Pants - Workout Apparel'

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Backpacking - purse, backpacking

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I searched for a long time for a backpack purse. They were either too small, too big or too expensive. This one fit the bill perfectly. Lots of zippered pockets. I was able to fit my kindle in the bag as well as whatever else I needed to bring. this was a good purchase for international trave. Black Lambskin Leather Backpack Purse Shoulder Bag

I got this a few days ago and so far its great. Lots of pockets, soft fabric. I wish the straps were a tad longer and the zippers are a bit difficult to zip sometimes, but other than that, exactly what was looking for/needed. Great purse, attractive, at an excellent price.

This bag is so much more than expected, but everything that is needed.

Strong construction, lots of zippered pockets for item security. Perfect size to carry ladies necessities. I bought this bag as a bag for use during vacation, it has now become my everyday work bag. I just placed an order for another 2, I just wish it came in other colors. My advice grab one or even two if you can.

This backpack purse lives up to all its claims! It holds enough to go shopping for a full day without hurting your shoulders. The only downside is when the strap is zipped up: it does not stay on my shoulder as a single strap so I always have to secure it on both shoulders. It is wonderfully soft leather and the opening can handle anything the outside dimensions of the purse suggest will fit.

I ordered this lambskin leather backpack purse shoulder bag, because I love roomy purses and I wanted one in a backpack style. I had smallish backpacks before but this has nowhere near the capacity of any of those, or, in fact, of any of my purses. I like how it looks but it is so skinny that in spite of the many compartments, I had a hard time to fit in my wallet, my cell phone, my small makeup bag and my hairbrush at the same time -- the depth of it is about half of what I would need in any purse. My other issue was that the shoulder straps become shoulder straps by unzipping a wider strap (that would make it a shoulder bag instead of a backpack)and when I was wearing it with just a tee or a sleeveless summer top, the zipper teeth really cut into my delicate skin...:-) Aside from joking, it was not very comfortable. I did not return the item b/c on a $25 piece I did not want to pay another $10 for shipping to send it back on top of the first $10 to get it. I just put it away and will give it to someone as a gift. It seems that a lot of you love it so hopefully one of my friends will be more appreciative than I am.

I have searched everywhere to find this backpack purse. I had no idea how perfect it would be when I ordered it. It has numerous zippered compartments, is roomy in the main section, and has a sleek stylish look to it that you don't find in other backpacks. The leather is soft and supple, and I'm certain this will work for me for a long time.

This one comes highly recommended. - Purse - Backpacking'

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Siding Nailer - nail gun, siding guage

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This nailer is like a german sports car. It's got power, performance and handles like a dream. The single most important feature for a good siding nailer is the ability to accurately dial in the depth that the nails are driven. For cedar, or cement board siding the depth of drive is crucial. This nailer lets you adjust the depth of drive with absolute accuracy. You can flush nail all day long and you almost never have to pull your hammer out to set a proud nail. In addition, this nailer is light at 4.6 pounds which is also important when your using it all day on a ladder or scaffolding. The other feature that I love is that the nailer is extremely well balanced for a coil nailer. Most coil nailers are nose heavy because they don't have the stick housing to counter balance them. This nailer is not nose heavy and just has a great feel in your hand. Of all my tools, this is one of my favorites. I have not had a single jam and I've fired thousands and thousands of nails with it. This is a high performance tool, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has any amount of siding to put up. It's a time saver, and truly a joy to use. Hitachi NV65AH 2-1/2-Inch Coil Siding Nailer

I am a DIY'er. I bought this nailer to install Hardieboards on my house. This tool saved me a huge amount of time over a hammer.



However, I am not a pro and here is what I found challenging:

1. The depth gauge was fairly easy to use but after a while I found that I had to just nail in a course and quickly hammer the nails home. Call it user inexperience (which clearly was the case) but I ended up under-driving rather than over-driving on purpose.

2. If you don't watch the plastic nail strap or cut it off frequently, it could twist around and foul the tool, requiring a stop to fix it.

3. It comes with the "automatic" trigger function: Hold the trigger, push, and nails will pop out until you let go. I found that difficult to work with: I can see how that would be useful for roofing, but for Hardie Boards, it made me pay too much attention to trigger pull/release, rather than paying attention to quality work.



Why 4 stars and not 5: Because the single-trip (one pull, one nail) mechanism doesn't come with the tool. I had to order that from a Hitachi dealer (referred by Hitachi themselves when I called) and it cost an additional $60-$70. Porter Cable, for example, will provide a different trip mechanism for free for their finish nailers (or at least they did when I bought one). This should have been included, or at least the price not so excessive, for such small and few parts.

I've done a lot of siding and I've tried a couple of different siding nailers but I always come back to the Hitachi NV65AH. These are workhorses of siding. I shoot an average of 1200 nails through these a day and the only problems I've had involved drops from scaffolding. What amazed me is how few problems I've had. After being dropped from 18 feet up the gun developed a slight leak. Not even enough to put it out of service. Considering how much dirt gets on these, from setting it on the ground or hanging from my belt into the dirt, I expected more problems.



The light weight is a big deal too. Most of the other siding guns I've dealt with are at least a pound heavier. Doesn't sound like much but this tool is almost always in my hand. A pound makes a difference.



The only reason I didn't give this five stars are the plastic sheeting keeps falling off, I keep getting new ones because the wire tends fly off when driving nails through Hardi plank (inevitably hits me in the face) and you can't get a rebuild kit for these, at least I haven't been able to find them. Hitachi's website says all work must be done by a certified Hitachi repair person.



Yes the price is high and I wouldn't suggest buying one for one house, rent if you can, but if your work is construction your not going to go wrong here.

I shot one box of 4800 2 1/4" ring shank galvanized nail through this gun the first time I used it. Oiled it often and kept clean as possible. There was the occasional miss where the nail had fallen out of the coil but it was harmless. Depth gauge worked well and was easy to adjust. This gun is lightweight, the Senco is a beast.

I just got done putting 11 squares of cedar shingles on my old farmhouse and the Hitachi nailer never let me down. An occasional jamb but that is all. But I only recommend the Hitachi nails. I was driving 2 1/2 inch ring shank stainless nails.Nothing but a great tool. I also sheeted,framed interior walls and flooring. Great all around and great for the homeowner,Thanks Hitachi.

Very lighweight, yet rugged. Adjustable drive depth a real asset when installing Hardipanel, or any James Hardie fiber-cement product. Get the real hot-dipped galvanized ring-shank nails from Hitachi (don't accept plated imitations!), stock number 13385 for 2 1/2 inch, and you can install Hardie as fast as you can cut it!This gun also good for fence building, and for attaching any "one-by" material to "two-by" substrates.

Excellent for quick and speedy installation of siding. Nails Hardie siding like it was pine. Make sure you adjust for correct length of nails or you will constantly be cleaning misfired nails. Some nail brands shoot better than others. Overall nice and handy tool.

Hitachi has a great nailer but they absolutely, positively need to include the single shot upgrade kit at no extra cost as this gun fires multiple nails far too easily and jams like you wouldn't believe. It's a great nailer as far as feel and weight but do yourself a favor and install the single shot nail kit.



Hitachi, shame on you for not building this into the gun or offering the upgrade at no extra cost.



As it stands now, I'd recommend to others to look at the Makita coil nailer as the best choice and then the Porter Cable as the second choice. - Hitachi - Nail Gun - Siding Guage - Nailer'

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Notebook Sleeve - laptop sleeves, notebook sleeve

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It's not perfect, but it's a very nice protector for a netbook. The Case Logic website has a list of every netbook model that fits inside this sleeve.



I have an Aspire One with the 6 cell battery (there's a wart on the back of the computer where the battery sticks out), and the fit is virtually perfect for this sleeve. Nothing else fits in the main compartment. The padding is very nice, just about right, not too much, not too little. It feels very good in your hand.



There is an ingeneous zippered pocket on the front of this sleeve. There is a slot for devices USB - mostly a USB flash drive, but also some shorter USB wires would fit in here. The Acer A/C adapter fits in the outer pouch, but you end up with a very lumpy sleeve (a pretty big bulge where you slid the adapter.



Of course this has the nasty old vinyl / neoprene odor that goes away after a few days. You'll want to turn this inside out and air it out in a sunny location.



As a sleeve - and it's important you know this is a sleeve, not a PC case - this is a very nice protector. You can very easily toss this in a larger PC bag, or carry on luggage, and have no fear that your computer will get scratched or damaged. It will not hold papers, hard drives, cell phone, etc. Just the computer and a USB key.



My sample is black. The charcoal color with gray accents is very nice looking.



March 6, 2011 update - iPads fit in this sleeve. I've carried my iPad for the past year inside this sleeve. With no cover on the iPad, the device is pretty loose inside. I used a DodoCase and then an InCase book style cover for a while, and they both fit inside this sleeve nice and snug. I'm now using an Amazon Basics silicone case that only covers the back of the iPad. The silicone hangs up on the sleeve material, so it's a bit harder to slide the iPad in and out. But then again, the iPad doesn't shift around inside the sleeve. This combination has been on forty or fifty flights in carry on with me over the past year - not a bit of damage or problem with the iPad. When I pull the iPad out, this sleeve crumples up in the book pocket of the plane seat. Pretty darn nice. Case Logic PLS-14 14.1-Inch Neoprene Laptop Sleeve (Black)

I like this bag a lot. I got it for my 13'' macbook pro and it fits perfectly. It is more cushiony than other sleeves I looked at and the pocket is a great addition. It stretches to hold funky shaped things like the charger, extension cord for the charger, flash drives, cds, and more. One review I read said that the inside is a furry material... it is more of a foam material that is very soft. It won't scratch at all. This sleeve is a great buy!

I bought this case for my 14" Lenovo ThinkPad with the 9-cell battery. I wanted extra protection for when I'm carrying it around campus in my backpack.



I was pleased to find that this case fits snugly around my extended battery pack with enough room for my power adaptor and USB mouse. The outside pocket is actually a functional size, even taking into account the stretching of the case around a computer. I was also impressed with the padding, which seems denser and higher-quality than other similarly-priced laptop sleeves I have seen at retail stores.



After a lot of comparison shopping, I'm quite satisfied with this product!

This is exactly what I was looking for with the added feature of a zippered pocket. Although this is a 14" sleeve, it's perfect for my 15.4" laptop, which happens to be 14" wide. Many other reviewers seem to think that a laptop sleeve should emulate a case. Not to be confused with a laptop case or bag, a laptop sleeve is just that and is meant to provide added protection when placing the laptop in a bag or container that isn't designed to transport a laptop, such as an attache case.

Thanks to another review, I was able to get a good feel if this sleeve would fit my DELL Mini 10v with a 6 cell (bigger) battery. The sleeve fits and expands just the right amount to accommodate the Mini 10 and its bigger battery. I was worried about the bigger battery and could not find any details (except from one review for this product) that gave any hint if it work fit. Not even DELL could get me that information (which is odd). Amazon does pretty well with this thanks to customer feedback.



I think this is a nicely made sleeve that will do a good job protecting my 10v as I travel now and then. It is cheap in cost and should work for anyone needing to transport a 10v.



For me, the sleeved mini will be put into the extra compartment of a laptop backpack. This compartment does not have padding so the sleeve will do the protection.

For what I bought it for, it gets does exactly what it was purchased to do. I own a Dell M1330, and it fits my laptop like a glove. I don't have the extended battery so I can't speak for how it'd fit (although I suppose since it is elastic it would fit an extended battery), but with the regular battery it fits like it was made for my 13.3" laptop. The additional pockets are a plus, as it'll expand to fit the power plugs for most laptops and even an interior flash drive pocket which i haven't used since flash drives are attached to me key-chain.



The sleeve itself is like a thin layer of memory form like material on the exterior lined with a fabricy (new word) smooth outer coating. Zippers have a rubber grip for easy access. Inside it's lined with a semi-fur like substance that seems to have been sprayed with a anti-scratch type coating which gives it a slight grip to minimize movement.



Personally speaking, i wouldn't recommend any sleeve for distance travels, but for short distances sure. If you plan on being very mobile, a laptop bag is a MUST. I use this in addition to a laptop bag because protecting my investment is a big factor for me. Overall, it does exactly as described and comes highly recommended. - Neoprene Case - Neoprene Sleeve - Laptop Sleeves - Notebook Sleeve'

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Nikon Coolpix - nikon coolpix

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Over the last couple of weeks I've bought all three, returned the Canon

and Panasonic. Here's my opinion (again this is mostly opinion, not

fact):



- P300 and S95 are almost the exact same size, LX5 was too big (i.e., too

thick for a pocket)

- P300 and LX5 both have direct video record buttons

- LX5 and S95 both shoot RAW (wasn't a factor for me, but may be for

you)

- All three have great picture quality (1. P300, 2. S95, 3. LX5)

- Two have great video quality, S95 is just OK (1. LX5, 2. P300, 3. S95)



Because I have an SLR for high-quality pictures, I just want a portable

p&s for when I don't feel like carrying an SLR. That factor hurt the

LX5, which I thought was the best camera, just not pocketable.



The LX5 had great video, really fast focusing (for pics and vid), and

strong build quality. It's JPEGs were the worst of the three, but third

best in this class is generally better than 1st place in a lesser class

of cameras. It felt solid. I liked the direct video record button. I

disliked the lens cap.



The S95 never did much for me, it's pics were good but not better than

the P300. It's video was definetly the worst of the three, but again,

solid for a point and shoot. The ring around the lens was cute, but felt

loose to me. The lack of a direct video record button was limiting and I

found the auto pop-up flash annoying (it pushes your finger out of the

way, both other cameras have mechanical flash pop-ups).



The P300 is great. Love the picture quality and video quality. Warning,

the video is jumpy on pans, this camera won't take the place of an HD

video camera, but it's great for a point and shoot. The direct video

button is great too. The lcd screen is beautiful. The camera turns on

and snaps very quickly. Shot to shot is excellent too. Picture quality

is great (again, I'm a JPEG user, if you're all about

RAW-post-processing-for-point-and-shoot-quality-pics you may have a

different experience).



You can slice this opinion a million different ways, all three are

awesome cameras. Pick what the most important factor or two is for you

and decide based on that. For me, the discriminators were size and video

quality (as they all took great pictures).



Update 1:

After using this camera extensively for a week or two I've come to appreciate it more. Some of my recent findings which may or may not be helpful to you the reader:

- Indoor video can take on a soft appearance and the colors can be off under certain lighting conditions in auto mode, however, it appears that manual tweaks in the program/manual modes carry over from photo to video. So you can set the AWB to a better lighting mode in one of the manual modes and simply switch modes as the lighting situation dictates. Outdoor video continues to be outstanding in auto mode.

- The creative modes (black and white, soft, etc.) can also be used for video, again you will need to be in a program/manual mode (P, A, S, M). Of these I do find the black and white to make interesting video depending on what you're shooting.

- The fast motion and slow motion modes for video are quite fun to use (they may not be all that useful, but they're fun).

- The panning motion panorama (easy mode?) combined with the Nikon software if pretty impressive. The stitched assist mode panorama works well too. It's particulary impressive in multiple monitor set ups, I can spread the picture across 3 screens and see an impressive panorama.

- Having no "welcome screen" is the way to go if you want a quick start up.

- The camera does not weigh much, it's a little off-putting at first, but light is good.

- I love being able to decide if the flash should be used by flipping the switch because I usually do not want a flash (fill flash is all I use pretty much) and it's apparent by looking at the camera if the flash is on or off, there's no digging into menus to find out.

- If you're reviewing your work (via HDMI for instance) on the camera or a tv you can press (and hold) the play button instead of power to avoid opening up the lens.

- The battery has provided a long life per charge, I haven't tested it but it may be better than advertised. Two drawbacks: it goes from fully charged to empty without much warning (icon is full, and then it's down a bar for a few minutes, then empty) and you plug the camera in to charge vs putting the battery into a charger (that's a draw back because you can't swap a fresh battery in and charge at the same time, if you buy the separate charger you can do this. I bought both an extra battery and charger to avoid any power outages).

- Applying after effects in the camera works well and the camera automatically copies the original.

- This is a piece of advice that will be obvious to some (ok, it's really for my mom): set the date and time accurately and don't have the date imprinted on your pictures. This info is part of the "meta data" that you can see on any computer. You want an accurate date so you can sort photos later if required and you don't want the date imprinted on the photo because it ruins the picture and is already in the meta data. Nikon COOLPIX P300 12.2 CMOS Digital Camera with 4.2x f/1.8 NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black)

"Should I buy this camera?" is like asking "Should I buy this car?" The answer to both questions is: It depends on what's most important to you. For me, I was looking for a point-and-shoot that takes good HD video as well as good still photos, and is reasonably small, light and affordable. I already have a DSLR, and wanted a camera to complement that -- one I could slip in a pocket and take to the beach or an evening out without having to worry about it.



I believe other commenters that there are P&S cameras out there that take better photos than the P300, but those models are either considerably larger and heavier, a good deal more expensive (one comment here compared a camera costing $500 with this one at slightly over $300), or the video quality is unacceptable. After a lot of research, the P300 turned out to be the camera that best met my needs.



I've only had this for a couple of days, but here's what I like so far:



* Nice ergonomics. I enjoy holding and using the camera, which isn't something I can say about my previous P&S.

* Large, bright, sharp LCD

* A good mix of manual controls for when I want them and auto settings for when I don't.

* Macro closeups are excellent

* Low-light performance is generally good for a P&S, especially with the fast 1.8 lens.

* I've been pleased so far with my outdoor shots, although I haven't really had a chance to do much with this outside yet because weather's been bad

* The flash only fires when you first pop it up, so it doesn't inadvertently ruin a shot



What I don't like so far:



* White balance in mixed indoor lighting seems worse than average

* As I read in another review, video can be jerky while panning

* Detail in distant objects doesn't look as crisp as in photos I've seen from competitors in its class

* (updated) You will hear motor noise when zooming in and out on video (at least I do)

* (updated) Focus in auto mode is limited to frame center

* (updated) Photos taken in portrait mode don't auto rotate



There are some interesting features such as in-camera HDR and one-shot panoramas I've yet to try. All in all, I'm looking forward to taking this with me when I'm going places where I don't want to take my considerably heavier and bulkier DSLR.



UPDATE: After reading the manual, now I know why I've been less than happy with some of my shots in Auto mode: Auto mode focuses on the center of your frame. If you don't always stick your subject dead center -- and most experienced photographers don't much of the time -- don't use Auto mode. If you have a P300 and are unhappy with its focus and metering, try using the program mode or auto scene selector instead, when you want to "point and shoot" instead of using the manual controls.



UPDATE 2: A few more tests and I'm a bit less happy with the camera. If I could drop this down to 3.5 stars, I would. I really like the ergonomics, the menus, the LCD. Using it is still fun. I've shot a number of comparisons with my old 8 MP Canon SD 850 and the results are mixed. Macros are way better, but that's not what I bought the camera for. I didn't bother comparing video since the P300 HD I'm sure will blow away the SD 850's SD. In other situations it was mixed, with the P300 not always better.



Like all point-and-shoots, this is a compromise and there is going to be a sacrifice in return for weight, size and affordability.



FINAL UPDATE: I took the P300 out for some serious shooting last weekend, including several hours with my friend and her new Canon S95. We tried shooting several of the same scenes (although P300 zooms out a bit wider and S95 has a bit more of a telephoto, so it often wasn't exact). I was happy with the vast majority of the P300 photos. There were some where the S95 versions were better, especially when it came to detail in the photos. But without comparing, I was pleased with the majority of photos I shot with the P300. The difference didn't seem all that massive except for a couple, and that might have been because I didn't select the best mode.



On the other hand, the P300 video was quite a bit better than the S95 video, if that matters to you. It does to me. I shot a video at an indoor party last night and was very happy with the way it came out. I didn't hear any motor noise when zooming in and out in what was a pretty loud room.



Ergonomics: I enjoyed using (and carrying) the P300 more than the S95. It's slightly lighter. I like the Nikon dials and menu setup more than Canon's -- that's just personal preference, but I've never particularly cared for the menu setup on my old Canon P&S either. I also found the mode selector dial somewhat hard to turn on the S95 compared with the P300.



Bottom line: I'm using this to post photos on the Web and occasionally make 4x6 prints, and also to shoot video from time to time. If I was looking for a primary camera to shoot serious still photos -- that is, if I didn't also have my DSLR -- I'd likely pay more and go with the S95. But as a casual supplement to a DSLR, I recommend the P300. - Nikon Coolpix'

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Automatic Self Wind - dress watches, automatic self wind

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I haven't had the watch "bug" since six years ago when I went on a small buying spree. About a week ago it hit me again. Ah well...

I like the look of open skeleton movements (especially those with exhibition backs), and I like automatic or mechanical movements as opposed to quartz battery movements. I find them beautiful and fascinating. That being said I can't afford to spend thousands for a luxury Swiss made watch (although I do have a few low end ones). So I usually troll around the web looking at the less expensive (i.e. cheap) brands. Awhile back I came across this watch on Amazon and fell in love with it's looks, and price. I have never heard of Akribos XXIV though I did go to their website. They operate out of Brooklyn N.Y. Their site seems to be down as I could not view their posted watch collections.



Pros:



Cheap-$49.99 at Amazon.

Very good looking design.

Open skeleton face ans exhibition back.

For such a busy front the hands are fairly easy to see.

Good looking dress watch, especially with a dark suit.

Seems to keep good time. Mine has gained 40 seconds in 5 days. Pretty good for a Chinese movement.

Simple watch. No complications (i.e. date, day, date, week, etc.) only time. So less chance of it dying.



Cons:



Very poor crown design. Mine is very hard to get out as the designers have left no space between the crown and the case to slip a finger nail in and get it out. I found that gripping it with a piece of rubber band between my thumb and index finger I was able to pull it out to adjust the time. And remember; if your used to having a watch with a date complication you may forget and try to pull it out two stops to adjust the time. Since this watch only tells time it only moves out one stop.



Chinese movement: These can vary wildly in quality control even from watch to watch of the same model. You may get a decent one or you may get a dud. It's cheap so don't expect Swiss quality, and treat it with a little TLC when winding and adjusting. The Chinese automatic movements in my Stuhrling and Nicolet watches still keep almost as good time as my Swiss made KINGMATIC Movado automatic, and are better looking to boot.



Although it's automatic you may have to wind it at night before going to bed as I doubt it has much of a reserve as the higher end autos.

(You can seen the mainspring through the front of the watch in the 12:30 position. When the the bands are tightly together it's fully wound. If you have to wind it NEVER wind it to a full stop as you can easily break it. Wind it just to the point you feel a firm resistance and keep an eye on the mainspring).



All in all I'm very pleased so far with this watch so far, mainly for it's great look. Whether or not the movement will will last remains to be seen.



I'd recommend this watch to anyone looking for a cool looking dress watch at a very affordable price. Just be gentle with it!



P. Sullivan Akribos XXIV Men's AK410SS 'Saturnos' Skeleton Automatic Leather Strap Watch

I managed to scoop up this watch for a ridiculous price of $55 for a one-hour sale. THis is an automatic watch, so that means thatthe scond needle has a sweeping motion, like many high end watches. This watch got me out of two sticky situations, where I was confronted with one male and one gorgeous female, and ther was nothing to talk about as it was an awkward moment, but this watch saved the day when it appeared for a breif moment when my hand reached out to press the "door close" button on the elevator. Immidiatly it became the topic of conversation, and now three people in the elevator were looking at the internals of the watch (which ARE awesome, mind you).





Sadly, you cannot tell tim ein this watc at night as it doenst have any glow-in-the-dark paint, so youll have to twitch your wrist a little to get a shimmer of light going. Secondly, this is just a nag, but this watch has only one feature. Telling time. I know that this watch should probably cost more, as it doesnt loose or gain time like many 100$ watches, but I miss my other watches where I can get at least the DATE going. If youre good with your calendar, this should no be an issue, but then again, any mans WATCH should NOT be of only one purpose.



THis watch is gorgeous, and at one point i was staring at it for 15 minutes just watching everything move on the inside. It is self winding as well, so as you move your hand throughout the day; the watch will have juice.



Great entry level automatic+exibition watch. Love the backside too. bought this watch knowing i would cut the strap and turn it into a clasp buckle, but its fine for now. I was not buying this watch for the strap, but for the watch itself. It might look good with a metal band, or any other band you may choose to adjunt it with. IT is buietiful however, and even at 150 it would still be a good buy if its your FIRST automatic/exibition/waterproof watch.

Dont have anything negative to say about this watch come on its 64 bucks Very pleased with the watch it arrived with everything described watch looks the same as in the picture just not as bright, of course because they take the picture with bright lighting. As far as the way the watch works I use it during the day and during the Knight it stays wind the waterproof works and watch hasn't corroded still looks like when I got it I'm very satisfied nice watch nice price.

If you want to choose Akribos XXIV watch in part because it carries a warranty, please be warned that Akribos XXIV does not honor its warranty. It's been 1 year since I made a request for warranty replacement and I still have not received a response.

Thought I'd try my first cheap Chinese made movement to see how it worked. The watch arrived and looked nice but didn't work. After winding the watch the second hand would go around and stop at the 12 position every time; I'd shake it and it would go around again then stop. No more Chinese movement for me (or at least Akribos movement). Just can't trust the quality control. - Good Value - Dress Watches - Automatic Self Wind - Cheap'

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Great product! Other reviews pointed me to this. We went on a 1300 mile trip and kids loved it. We were able to listen through the stereo or the kids could use the headphones which came with it. Loved the playback memory. Would recommend it to anyone looking, it is worth the little extra cost. Audiovox Car VOD10 110.2-Inch Overhead LCD Monitor with Built-in DVD Player and 2 Headphones

This is a nice player. The discs play well and the screen is great. However the sound is the real problem. The only way to connect it to the cars sound system is via the FM transmitter. This unit will only transmit on one frequency 88.1, so if you are in an area that has a station on that frequency then you can't use the cars stereo for the sound. There is no audio output to hardwire it to the system. This has been a huge frustration for us, I would not recommend installing it. - Video Games - Car Dvd - Car Electronics - Roof Mount'

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If you can read and follow directions, these strips are great. You have to clean the wall first to make sure there's no oils or dirt. You have to press firmly for several seconds and then remove the item to let the adhesive set for an hour or so. It's not that hard, folks.



I use these all the time, at work and at home. The only times I've had one fail was when I tried to hang something on a painted brick wall and on an uninsulated glass window. The surface you use has to be clean and stable (the paint hadn't adhered well to the brick) and a place that won't get very cold (the window froze).



There are hook products that use these strips too. I have one up that holds my coat at work - not a light jacket, either, but a plus-size ankle-length duster. It has been up for two years and has never failed to work.



The only reason I give them 4 stars is because of the price. All of the Command Strip products cost about twice what they should, considering they aren't reusable. Here is a tip that might save you a little - after you remove these, save the velcro part. You can buy slightly less expensive replacement strips and attach them to the velcro. Command 17204 Medium Picture-Hanging Strips, 6-Sets

I love these, they really work. I was skeptical at first, but had no choice but to try them as I was destroying my plaster walls trying to hang pictures. They really are easy to use, really do hold the picture and you really can reposition the picture w/in the first few minutes after hanging it w/o peeling the paint off the wall. Everything is as advertised. You also really can remove the picture days/weeks/months later - it's like velcro where 1/2 the velcro will stay on your wall and 1/2 on your picture so you can replace the photo or whatever you need to do and re-hang it. I know they come in small, medium and large, but I just use the medium for everything.

**** Update1: I have had pictures fall off the wall after a month or 2, but I still use these because it's better than putting a hole in your wall. In my case I would just have blank walls because it's impossible to get a nail into them. Also, I used these to mount some small decorative pieces (e.g. a butterfly, a small mirror) that have a hook for my 3 year old daughter to hang her stuff up and she tends to pull them off the wall, but it's OK because the velcro just separates and I can just mount it again really easily - no spare parts necessary. So I would say they are kid-proof, too, versus using nails - as long as the object itself is kidproof.

**** Update2: I took a real leap of faith and used these to secure a shelf over my son's door. I used 2 strips just to be safe and it's a really small decorative shelf with just his baby shoes on it. Hasn't come down yet! But the same 8 x 10 frame that came down the first time has come down again - there is a stand on the back of the frame that keeps it from lying flat and adhering to the wall on all sides.

I've been using these for years and I've never had one fail. The largest thing I've hung is 16" by 20" and it is still solidly attached 6 months later. A 10" by 24" is still hanging and it's been a year and a half.



My entire interior of the house is painted in Behr paint, so Behr IS compatible with these picture hanging strips.



I always use four pairs of strips per picture, or more. Two is not enough except for very small pictures because the picture can wiggle down if it's bumped and the velcro will not hold to the other piece of velcro.



I have also used these at my office, on painted cement walls. The pictures have held on for over a year there, too.



You need to actually use the right size for your item - if it's a large item then use the large strips, and use four of them.



I'm very happy with them because I have been able to remove and rearrange pictures easily and without leaving any wall damage.

I put up several of these in the kid's bedroom -- only to have a picture fall off of the wall while the kids were sleeping! Apparently, these don't do well with certain types of paint (behr being one of them). Dark colored walls don't hold well. Paint that is extra durable? Forget about using these! Thankfully the 3M company is very helpful when I called to complain, but I do think there should be more information on the packaging about which walls will be good and not good with these particular hanging strips.

I use these a lot and I really like them. I've used them to hang pictures, small mirrors, tiny knick-knack shelves and whatever else I want to stick to my walls. I have plaster walls and I'd rather not use nails or screws. I've even used them on the bottom of objects to keep my cats from knocking stuff off of shelves. I've used them for temporary decoration during the holidays as well. If you want to economize and you plan it right, you can take down a picture and put up a temporary decoration on the same wall strip.



A real advantage is that they're easy to reposition to straighten the item, and then it never becomes uneven again.



I'm very impressed by the entire line of Command products, but these are my favorites! I wish they came in a jumbo sized package though - it seems like I'm always buying them.

I used four sets to hang an IKEA thing (wooden framed blackboard with key hooks, stands out 2" from the wall, weighs about 10lb) about a month ago, and it's still holding strong. I do wish I'd read the reviews first so I would have been a little more cautious, but so far it's held perfectly even with me hanging stuff on it and sliding the blackboard back and forth.



I wonder if the problems people are having stem from paint/surface issues or if it's to do with the humidity, temperature, or atmospheric conditions of their locale? I'm in Dallas, TX, my apartment is painted with a probably higher-middle end quality paint, and my heavy item is hung on an interior wall. The mini-hooks I hung on the out-facing wall are holding up Christmas lights, but they're doing fine as well. I did not clean the wall in any of these instances because I had no alcohol and also because I am lazy.



Hope this is helpful to someone, at least. - 3m - Pictures - Hangers - Adhesives'

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I've had one of Daiwa's pack rods for many years. At that time it came in a rectangular carrying case and the guides were thread wrapped - rather than taped. As a friend has had one with the "T" shaped case for 25 years, it must be somewhat older than that. Because it can be broken down to such a small size - it is an excellent rod for canoe portage fishing trips and for hiking in through the brush to the best trout streams. I have caught everything from 12 pound northern pike to brook trout and pan fish with this rod. In recent years my wife has purchased one as well. While it will never have the natural feel of a one piece rod, it does surprisingly well for coming in five pieces. My wife says it is my lucky rod, and after many years of "borrowing" it from me - I bought her one of her own. She loves to fish for bronze-backs and has already put fillets in the frying pan numerous times. Daiwa Mini System Minispin Ultralight Spinning Reel and Rod Combo in Hard Carry Case

I have had one of these for over thirty years. I bought this one for my son. The MiniSpin is still an excellent way to take a high quality fishing combo wherever you go. It is not the rig for chasing huge fish, but I have caught pike on mine, and my son caught a four pound bass with his the first weekend he used it. This is a serious light spinning outfit. I recommend getting a second spool and filling one spool with four pound line and one with six. The four pound line works great with this rod and reel for things like crappies and smallmouth bass. Much more fun than just hauling them out of the water with a stiff rod and ten or twelve pound line. Six pound gives better results where there are weeds or bottom obstructions - you don't lose so much terminal tackle. The plastic latches on the case will wear with time, so I use a large elastic band to hold them closed. I highly recommend this package.

this is a very good and sturdy fishing pole i love and i use it all the time reccomend it to all. It is easy to cast and put togeter and do not lisen to the 2 star guy he did not have his reel on tight enough.

I've received my rod on time. well few days after I got it, I went to fish for some panfish, and what I can say about the reel is that works very good even for casting I've tried some spoons and it worth, and about the rod, it is very flexible I caught 2 largemouth bass of about 6 pounds ea. it bended like if will break down, but finally nothing bad happened,I totaly recomend this kit,it came with out line but is good after all.

Start of all, the 'packaging' is very awkward. Its undie-shape doesn't really fit into medium backpack. Secondly, the rod is just a little bit off balance, tiny little bit.



But what-the-hack, given its light weight, smart design, and 'appears-to-be'(yet to be testified) quality build, I have already recommended the kit to all my friends.



It's a must-have kit when you come and visit the land down-under, because there's fish everywhere!!

I recently received the Daiwa mini spin travel pack, I love its features especially its size and pistol grip handle. I was so excited that i found a combo that I could fit into my hydration backpack. I'm a mountain bike enthusiast and always look for places to go especially where fishing is feasible. The case was broke in three places when it arrived, o.k. I blame USPS for their poor packaging, called distributor and of course its on back order (3weeks) no problem i was still anxious to bike to the river and cast. After a 3hr ride i arrived and set up the pole, seemed well enough and durable. AFTER 3 CASTS THE REEL WENT RIGHT INTO THE RIVER, o.k. I manually retrieved it by pulling the fishing line, disappointed but still liked the pole about 2 more casts and again it happened, i inspected the pole and found that very little effort was needed to pull the reel out. I decided to pack it up and upon breaking it down the last part of the rod broke while disassembling it, dammit. Now I'm upset and hope I just got a defective one, since it's made in china that happens i suppose. It's features are the only reason it got more than 1 star, AND I DIDN'T CATCH ANY FISH!'

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Vin Diesel had a choice when "Pacifier" was offered to him. He could star in this low-budget release or return for "XXX State of the Union." Mr. Diesel opted to do "Pacifier" because he'd have the opportunity to make a film that his children could watch and enjoy with him--unlike his previous releases which he considered too violent.



Surprise, "Pacifier" isn't just for kids. While there is a "family feel" to the film, there's enough action and suspense to keep the adults on the edge of their seats. Besides, the whole film is surprisingly funny as well.



Vin Diesel stars as a Special Ops soldier who lost a famous scientist on a mission. When he's assigned to guard the scientists' children while their mother is away, Diesel is triply determined to make sure the kids are safe. The children pose their own problems: the son dresses as a Nazi (turns out he's secretly gotten a part in "Sound of Music"), the daughter is having problems learning to drive, the baby just really doesn't know what's happening. Everyone's traumatized by the loss of their father--and having such a rough-and-ready guardian is hard on all of them. But, they band together when the family's at risk.



Overall, an excellent film with a lot of good messages for children. Plus, a lot of laughs. Kudos to Vin Diesel. This little-known film actually shows a lot of depth in his ability to act that we have not seen before. The Pacifier

If I had children between 5-12, I'd suggest they see this. It is "Kindergarten Cop," "Uncle Buck," and "Mr. Mom," with a light "Mrs. Doubtfire" thrown in. It is not as good as any of those, but I am not 10 years old. Your young boy or girl will love it.



It is a mix of slapstick, family style humor and situation gags. Nothing in the story will surprise moviegoers, but nothing will offend them either. It is a fun, decent, average 1960s-style Disney film.



The plot:

Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel), Navy Seal, is assigned to protect the family of a slain scientist. Their home may have a special device the enemy wants. The mother is out of town trying to open a safe deposit box, and Shane's stay last longer than expected.



Shane, muscle-bound and bald, looks intimidating. He's tough, a "leave no man behind" kind of guy. All man. As a protector/babysitter, he runs aground into all of the expected gags. He changes a diaper with typical disgust, drives the kids to school, and feeds them dried MREs (Meals Ready To Eat). Parenting is new, and he starts learning.



He catches a boyfriend sneaking in, and has run-ins with the wresting coach, played by huge Brad Garrett. Some minor subplots about relating to the children bring a few laughs and "awes."



It isn't really an action movie, not beyond a few "Home Alone" scenes.



Vin Diesel shows he can act here, and occasionally shines in a few sequences. When he finds the code in the "Peter Panda Dance," we see an indication that there's hope for him in a better movie that relies on his personality more than his biceps.



Critically, from an adult perspective, Brad Garrett was not believable as a wrestling coach, and Lauren Graham as the military women-turned-principal did not work. It was as much of a casting problem as it was a writing and directing issue.



Brittany Snow as oldest daughter Zoe Plummer is great. She plays the character honestly, and within her ability. There a Hillary Duff aspect to her, with an edge. Unfortunately, Faith Ford as her mom, Julie Plummer overplayed her. Luckily, we only suffer with her in a few scenes.



Oldest son, Seth Plummer, is likewise overplayed by Max Thieriot, who seems like he was handed the roll for growing up in Hollywood. His conversion from weak trench coat outsider, to thespian acting in "Sound of Music," was more than a stretch.



The nanny, Helga, played by Carol Kane, is given terrible lines. Remembering her in "The Princess Bride," I shuddered as she tried to squeeze out comedy.



The movie is disposable, and will not rank among Disney's best movies. However, it shows that Disney is willing to toss a few dollars into a movie that is clean, with a message that is pro-family, pro-parents, pro-father, and old fashioned fun.



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Vin Diesel is a Seal. He rescues and important scientist the plan goes South. Now the government wants to get the scientist's work by takinging the wife to a Swiss vault. Diesel is assigned to guard the rest of the family for the two days the mother is away. It should be an easy assignment but this is no ordinary family. The kids are nothing but trouble (at home and at school) and the nanny gives up. To make matters worse, the mother's trip gets extended. Now Diesel is in for the long haul in an area he has no experience with.



We get plenty of scenes of Diesel being dumbfounded by civilians and their lack of discipline. But eventually Diesel begins to deal with the issues one by one. There are the individual kids, the scouts, school, the principal and vice-principal, sports teams and even enemy agents after the scientist's work. Eventually Diesel rises to the top as things are put straight.



Diesel's inflexible military ways really take a beating for the civilian influence in this movie. While the film does tough on the typical clueless-man meets diapers, it also moves into new territory such as pectoral development and how it is viewed by the young. Overall I found this a surprisingly well-written film with more than a few surprises. The supporting cast was well chosen thus strengthening the whole film. Check it out.

I was in the military for 8 years and loved it. I was in the field artillary as a forward observer. The biggest reasons why I loved this movie was because of Vin Diesel, and because of the military terminology (front & center, do you copy, ect.) The only thing wrong that caught my attention was in the beginning of the movie where Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) was briefing his troops about the upcoming mission to save Mr. Plummer, he was a few feet away from the other troops and he was more or less yelling. That's the only thing that was in this movie that would never happen. A friend of mine didn't like the jet ski scene shortly after that, but for me, this movie touched a little on every one of my senses (action, tender moment, family, good fight scene, excellent dialougue, the lone hero (ex: Riddick, Blade) I would suggest this film to anyone of any age. I work at a hotel full time and talk to guests of all ages, and of the people that have seen it, all have liked it. - Kids Movie - Family Game - Family Comedy - Vin Diesel'

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Bought these for exercising with because my previous "hook" earphones were always popping out of my earhole, having to be stuck back in all the time. The hook would hold onto my ear, but the actual bud part kept falling out of my ear so they were basically useless. These are a huge improvement, the bud stays securely in place in your ear through pretty rigorous activity and there is never any need to adjust it. I have slightly smaller ears, but the earhook itself is adjustable to a few different positions so I imagine it would fit most ear sizes. The cord's also got one of those cinch-up things to keep the headphones from getting too tangled during storage. They look very sleek and have a lower profile than most other earphones I've come across, which is a plus.



I tested these out with my normal exercise/training routine and they stayed in place the entire time - through running, weightlifting, and even jumping rope (something previous earphones never seemed to be able to handle). The sound quality was more than adequate in my experience. Unless you're an audiophile you should be pleased with the audio quality on these, especially in terms of the price paid. They also do an excellent job of noise isolation, which I wasn't expecting - great if you have obnoxious neighbors or can't stand the music at the gym, perhaps not so great if you run/bike on streets and need to hear oncoming vehicles. I would go with an over-the-ear style headphone in that case.



These are definitely the best sport earphones for under $20 I have come across. JVC HAEB75A Sports Clip Headphone (Blue)

So the fit isn't the greatest, and the sound quality is good but not fantastic... why would I give these 4 stars? Because they don't go anywhere while you're working out! You can jump around, run, move, duck, twist...whatever. These headphones stay on your ears where they're supposed to, and that's the number one quality I look for in sports headphones.



The earbud portion is actually too big for me and doesn't fit in my ear like I would expect, but they still stay put. Additionally, it's a bit uncomfortable to wear these for 2 hours+, but they serve my purposes for working out quite well.



I would buy these again.

I have gone through a ton of headphones for use at the gym and needed a new pair (replacing a panasonic of similar style). I, personally think these are good but slightly preferred the panasonic. Ok so as to the size: I am well over six feet tall and they do fit me well. The black part (that goes around your ears) expands and retracts to fit different size ears but I think these would fit Shaq easily as I wear them all the way retracted. The bottom line, if you are petite or have petite ears, these are probably not the best choice for you. As to fit: They fit well once you figure out they need to be rotated forward (the entire unit is supposed to sit more horizontal (like the sun coming up). Once you get the clip set at the right size and rotate it forward, they stay on very well. The sound: it is good, not the best but more than adequate. I can hear easily when I plug it in at the gym and I don't have to crank the volume like I did with some of the "open air" headphones. Overall, these are a solid pair of headphones that are not too expensive, work nicely at the gym and fit well once you get the feel for them. My only cautions: petite ears and remember to rotate the whole unit forward on your ear for the best fit. Hope that helps and happy listening!

I got these because my Skull Candy ear buds would fall out of my ears when I ran. These work great even on windy days. They are adjustable. The behind the ear piece can move up and down to fit any size ear. I would recommend.

These headphones are marvelous! They arrived within 2 days of being shipped, safe and sound. I've been working out with these headphones and they stay on, always. One complaint I might have is they are a bit awkward to put on. At first I was moving them around my ear trying to fit them in, but after a couple days I could fit them in there without much hassle. It's definitely a problem you get over quickly. They are very comfortable. I had the Sony MDR-J10's and they are NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING compared to these!! They are a lot lighter and have a superior sound! They are SO light I can't feel them, if it wasn't for the cord hanging down my neck I would swear I could hear voices in my head! I do a lot of running, and I tested them on a 400m sprint, and a 5 Mile Run - and they never ONCE fell out! Huh, guess learning to put them in was worth it after all!



These. Headphones. Are. Awesome.

I've only had these for about 2 days, but I'm absolutely ecstatic. These clips are light, pliable, and have great sound quality. The cord is ~4 ft. long which is another plus. Very happy and glad I order two for under $20.

Very rarely do I feel compelled to review an item out of the package. But I could not wait to review these headphones from JVC. I got them in just a couple of days from LiveSpan.



These come in different colors. I selected the blue and they looked even better than what I saw on my laptop monitor. They are deep blue metallic, almost a purple.



The first thing that I noticed is the soft rubber ear loop. I have tried other "sport" headphones, but gave up on them after one wearing because they made my ears sore. Admittedly, my ears are bigger than some. The great thing about these JVC headphones is that by design, they appear that they will fit any size ear. If only I could find a bluetooth with an earpiece this comfortable.



I am no audiophile, but they sound great to me siting here in my office listening to one of PodRunner Podcasts. I expect that they will do the job just fine at the gym or on a run.

Okay, I've struggled with headphones for years! I run quite a bit, and I've never been able to find headphones that actually stay in my ears. In fact, I actually gave up listening to music while running because I would get so frustrated trying to stick the damn things back in my ears every 2 to 3 minutes. It just took way too much time and effort and I don't have enough energy to do that and run at the same time. So, I bought these because they looked like they might work. I went on a 7 mile run this last weekend, outside, in moderate wind and........they didn't pop out once. Maybe they are made for mutant ears, but I've finally found headphones that will stay put. There are other reviews saying the buds are too large, and they are, but that's only a tiny inconvenience. They stay where I put them, and that's enough for me. - Exercise - Earhook - Earphones - Running Headphones'

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I received my unlocked razr v3 here in Baghdad and right out of the box it was great. I am not pleased at all with the hands free. The volume from the ear piece is not the quality I have come to expect from original accessories. The sound of the mic according to my wife is distant. Again not the quality of an original in my opinion. I have browsed the inside of the phone. I am a long time motorolla user so it was very familiar. I have a plantronics bluetooth in the US and when I get home I will try it with the phone.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Baghdad! Motorola RAZR V3 Unlocked Phone with Camera and Video Player--International Version with No Warranty (Silver)

From day one these phones were a problem. They were listed as new but when I turn them on there were a history of use. I informed the seller and they were willing for me to return them but I decided to just accept a free leather case being that they looked new. BIG MISTAKE! Within 3 months I had to purchase 2 new phones. Problems include dead LCD, batteries not holding charge, phone turning off in the middle of calls and the list goes on.

The product was received in good condition. It was a new phone...not refurbished and sold new. When the SIM card was inserted the phone picked up the authorized network and was ready for use. Great purcase and would recommend to others who are in the market for a similar product.

This phone is junk. The design stinks. Buttons are too small. The back cover keeps falling off and won't secure tightly. Can't upload ringtones from a third party. Every now and then, you'll be dialing and certain number keys don't work. Then you try again and other number keys don't work. You reboot the phone and it's still screwy. Only after turning it off for ten minutes was able to get it working correctly. Good thing I wasn't trying to dial 911.



Then a week later it's deja vu all over again. Not just one phone. Both mine and my ol' lady's phone too.



Junk. Garbage. Cr*p.

I was very satisfied with our purchase through this dealer. The price seemed reasonable, and the phone was delivered in the condition described, and in a timely fashion. I would recommend this dealer to anyone who is looking for an unlocked phone or phone accessory.

worst cell phone i have ever purchased kept losing calls had hard time getting text messages from others.i had 2 razrs before they were great phones but thisone is a piece of crap.hadn t had a month and i ve already ordered a new phone,not a razr

Phone was in excellent condition and came with a protective cover as well. The only problem was the phone could not be unlocked by my carrier (ATT). Seller did his best to work out a solution and I commend him for his efforts. I fault the cellular companies who place locks that make the phones unusable to anyone except the issuing company - in this case: T Mobile. I would do business with this seller again. - Cell Phone - Unlocked Cell Phones - Razr V3 - Razr'

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