Friday, 5 December 2008
White Board - white board, dry erase
Summary: The board is great, the accessories are not.
I've had this board for a year or so now, we use it daily to keep track of groceries shopping. There was no mounting option, which I just solved with some tape, a piece of cardboard and couple thumbtacks.
The eraser that comes with the board is ridiculously tiny. A soft paper towel does a better job at wiping the board. The markers that come with the board where also of poor quality and left marks when trying to erase them. Just get better markers and it will be fine.
The board erases easily and with no residue, no "ghosting", if you use good quality markers.
Bottom line: consider getting Board Dudes 11 x 14-Inch Metalix Magnetic Dry Erase Board, Colors May Vary (45000UA-4) instead which seem to be the same board without the accessories. Board Dudes Metalic Magnetic Dry Erase Value Pack, 11 x 14 Inches (45016UAT-18)
The board is exactly what I wanted. The magnets are powerful and the eraser unlike others have said, does stick. Just turn the eraser to the non erasing side and plant that on your metal and it will stick. All the magnets are powerful and I have my board on my garage door so that before I leave I can look at any notes I have made for the day ahead. I bought more because I liked the first one so much so I can keep score playing ping pong.
I bought this Dry Erase board because of the extras included. The board has mounted easily with the mounting pieces included. My only problem was that the magnetic eraser wasn't really magnetic, so I added a stick on magnet to the back of the eraser, problem fixed! The eraser cleanly removes the notes on the board. I see no residue left at all.
Looks very nice mounted on the front of my fridge ready for listing grocery items I need as I think of them.
My friend liked it so much that I've ordered her one for her Birthday next month. I know she's going to love it as much as I love mine.
I don't think you can go wrong with this really nice white board. Large enough to jot things down as you think of them, small enough to fit nicely on the fridge door.
I love this board!!
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It does everything I want it to and comes with everything needed to write quick notes and reminders. No need to buy anymore accessories till the ink runs out of the pen. Big enough size for any room of the house.
I agree with what others have posted - I bought this product, and the magnets aren't strong enough to hold the board up on my fridge... when I try to put the board up on my fridge, it just slowly slides down the fridge. Worthless
I keep this on the fridge to make notes on. chores I need to do, auto maint, groceries and such. It is a little more flimsy than I like. It also could use more metal, and a stronger magnet in the eraser. I actually have to set the eraser on top of it cause it will slide down the board and fall off the fridge. The clips for the two markers don't fit perfect and you have to bend the board a tiny bit to get it on the fridge properly. It has however lasted for 6 months now, including the markers.
I bought this board because my mother is wheelchair bound and I have a large capacity freezer and second refrigerator out in my garage. I was going to use this board to stick to the inside of my metal door that leads to the garage so she could see what we have out there. When I close the door the board slides down to the floor.
It sticks better to the refrigerator but, now it's too low for me to write comfortably.
Also, when I did put it on the refrigerator I had to take the extra magnet knobs that are supposed to stick notes to the board and use them to support the weight of the board. [I did use the double stick pads to push the magnets out past the frame like everyone else said to do.]
Overall, I like it but, I wish the magnets were a little stronger.
The markers are great but, the clips that hold them are a little chinsey. You're better off sliding them in from the side instead of snapping them in straight on.
For a low cost board it does it's job. - White Board - Small Magnetic Dry Erase Board - Magnetic Dry Erase Board - Dry Erase'
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European Pillows - pillow inserts, european pillows
Purchased a 20-pc bedding set in a bag, which came with two Euro square (26x26) shams. I was originally going to go with a $20 pillow in stores and put an Aller Ease cover over it, but I'm glad I waited to look here when I got home.These pillows are in the soft-to-medium range, but they definitely do not go flat over the course of the night. They've never needed fluffing so far, and are just thick enough to provide adequate neck support for my 6' tall frame without being overly thick. I decided to not hunt for a 26x26 cover, as it would likely cost more than the pillow itself.They have held up remarkably well. I half-expected them to not maintain their square shape when stood on-end with the bed made up proper, but they have been true-to-form so far. Aller Ease Cotton Allergy Euro Pillow, 26-Inch by 26-Inch - Pillow Inserts - European Pillows'
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Strapless Heart Rate Monitor - heart rate monitor watch, heart monitor watch
I recently bought a recumbent bike and I was curious as to how much of a workout it was actually giving me, so I wanted to invest in a heart rate monitor. Yes, I could have gone much more fancier, gotten something with all the bells and whistles, but I would have paid a ton more.
It works for what you need it for. There is no chest strap, and the idea of needing one bothers me, so for what I was looking for, this does a good job.
Great starter / entry level monitor. Sportline Solo 900 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
I found this heart monitor watch on clearance at a local department store and bought it due to its low price. I was looking for a heart monitor that would stand up to water as my main form of exercise is water aerobics. For the price I figured I wouldn't mind if it did not stand up to the humidity, moisture, and possible accidental drop in water.
It has more than lived up to what I wanted. I even measured its heart monitor rate against my doctor's rate for my heart and it came within two beats. It has endured the pool environment successfully and impressively. I don't have to slow down much to pick the watch up, put it over my wrist and press the button. And yes, I did accidently drop it in the pool without realizing immediately. Less than a minute I did realize and was able to get it from the pool floor with it still working. The display faded out for a few minutes but then it was right back, working without any problems or side effects from the drop in the pool.
Although I paid bare minimum for it I would easily pay this price or more. I am now looking for one that does have a few more bells and whistles. This one is bare minimum on features but has sold me on its brand name.
This heartrate monitor cost under $30 and I love it. It's simple, few bells and whistles, but for my needs right now, it's perfect. I did not want to wear a chest strap because I find any additional encumbrance while working out to be an irritant. With the watch on your wrist, to measure your heartrate you simply depress a large button on the front for a few seconds. It's easy to do even if you're running or working out. The large display gives the reading--according to the literature accurate to within 1 heartbeat per minute--in seconds. Don't buy this if you want to download to your computer or look at a graph of heartrate over time. I suspect that at some point I might want to do that, and I will need to upgrade. But to manually monitor your heartrate during a work out to see if you're in the zone, this watch is perfect. Simple, inexpensive, well-made and functional. (Also includes an alarm, stopwatch, and a large, easily read digital face with a light.)
The heart rate monitor function always works well for me (about a 3 or 4 second wait), but rarely works for my wife. It may have something to do with her slender wrist, but there is a very marked difference in functionality depending on who is wearing it.
This is a good value and a great way to monitor your heart rate if you don't want to deal with wearing a chest strap. It works by measuring the electrical signals from your skin given off by your heart. It has a metal back that lays on your skin and the button you push to check your heart rate is actually a sensor. By pushing on it you complete a loop, which allows the electrical pulses to be measured. There are times when it can't read--I think it's because I have a small wrist and sometimes don't have it high enough on my arm to keep contact with the full back of the watch. I try it again and it works. You have to stop your workout for a few seconds to get a reading as it takes 3-8 seconds to register. That's the only thing keeping me from giving it five stars. For the price, I think this is a great deal. In addition to the heart rate monitor, it's a watch with alarm and stop watch features.
I didn't want to spend $150 for a heart-rate monitor, so thought I'd give this a shot. It is wonderful for giving an accurate reading while you're not exercising. I have found that during exercise, it's difficult to get a reading. Whether I'm at the gym or on trail, it's hit or miss as far as getting a reading at all. When I am able to get a reading (1 out of 10 tries while exercising), it does appear to be accurate.
This watch is exactly what the description says it is: It measures your heart rate at the touch of a button, it has a built in alarm and a stopwatch. No pesky belts/straps, no unnecesary functionality and it looks nice (and discreet) enough for every day personal use without sticking out too much.
Buy this watch if you want to monitor your BPMs during excercise (and why not, at other moments of the day, like sitting in the office) and be able to time how long you've been excercising.
Obviously if you need something with more functionalities (or, have a need to always keep both hands busy and/or gloved, thus not allowing you to press with your bare finger the button for those 3-8 seconds) you should be looking at something else with a chest strap. But for the money, this is a very good watch/heart rate monitor.
I can't comment on battery life since I've owned this watch for less than a month.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch Sportline 900 / B000O3OHAW
I bought this for use with my Youself! Fitness game - a heart rate monitor is one of the items that you can use with Maya in your exercise regimen. As a neophyte to the world of fitness, I was shocked and appalled at how expensive heart rate monitors are, and finally settled on this one as the lowest price with the fewest bells and whistles.
This watch does what it does, and (best that I can tell) does it well. I was initially skeptical about the pulse readings, but having done some research on what my readings *should* be, it does seem that the watch is correct, or at least plausible. The sampling time for the pulse measurement is very low, prompting the concerns about accuracy (a longer sampling time, with an average over that time would be more accurate, I think), but a short sampling time also means that you aren't gripping your watch as you jog, praying for it to hurry up so you can let go (the watch requires you to press and hold a button during the pulse measurement).
Note that this watch is supposed to be unisex. It fits my boyfriend just fine, but the watch band around the watch face is not flexible and juts out from my slightly-more-slender female wrist. As long as you tighten the band accordingly, the watch stays in place and functions just fine, but it looks and feels a little silly. I'd rather cheap out and look silly, but some people may prefer a more expensive non-unisex watch, so I thought I'd mention it here.
~ Ana Mardoll - Exercise - Heart Monitor Watch - Fitness - Heart Rate Monitor Watch'
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Dual Sim
I wouldn't purchase from this consumer again. The phone wasn't new,as stated. In addition to that, the charger worked for roughly 2days. And because I was out of the country (Which was the purchase reason), i had to go without the use of the phone because their was no place that had the same charger or one to match. I notified the sailer and I was,informing them that i will keep the phone if I could just receive a another charger. Their reply was that i needed to return the defective item in its original package. Of course that was impossible because not only had I not retain the box and rapping it came in but I had taken the phone with me out of the country.Had I known that the charger would be defective, i would have kept the packaging. So, nonetheless, I am stuck with a phone that can't be charged. I think that instructions /info that the retailer should have made known, is the fact that all packaging should be retained for up to a certain period in order to be refunded or defective items to be replaced. Maxwest BB-9 2.2" LCD Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Dual-SIM Bluetooth Camera Smartphone w/FM Tuner & QWERTY Keyboard (Black)
I was unable to change the time and date after following the directions. When I changed the date it reverts to the default date. As for time, I try to change it to New York time as I live in the same zone, the time does not change. I am disappointed. I cannot use it as an alarm too.'
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Orange Watch - watches
I'm a woman, I love watches, I have at least 15 upscale, expensive, fashion beauties that look great on. But I can't tell what time it is on them unless I close one eye and hold my arm up to the light at just a certain angle. Want to be able to see what time it is in a dark theater without lighting up the entire place with your (forbidden) cell phone? This is the watch! The luminous hands live up to their description, the water resistance is awesome for beach/pool/tub or sink, and the orange dial is so hot. The band has enough holes in it to give a medium-sized woman a perfect fit out-of-the-box and once on, you can't even feel it! So comfortable. I think the dial diameter is perfect. It wasn't as big as I was expecting, actually. Totally recommend. Victorinox Swiss Army Men's 241340 Summit XLT Chrono Watch
I absolutely love the watch. The bold orange face is a perfect shade and is very sporty. Not to small, not to large- just the right size for a normal sized guy. If I were 6'+ with large wrists, I'd probably want a larger watch. It is hard to find the right balance, but this is as close as it gets. I own many watches of all different prices and I am sure this one will become my everyday watch. - Watches'
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Canon Black Ink - mp620, canon black ink
I picked up a Canon MP620 as a new all-in-one for my printing needs at college. I prefer having paper in my hands to read assignments; it's easier to read than a computer screen and it gives me the ability to highlight important points. My Epson Stylus CX6000 wasn't getting the job done; the ink "ran out" too fast.
After printing about 350 pages or so in a month's worth of mostly black and white printing (yeah, it's a lot!), the Canon MP620 started to complain about running out of the PGI-220 ink. I rushed to buy this cartridge, fearing that I might run out of ink before it arrived. Well, it "ran out" soon after I got the cartridge. And... it's still printing just fine.
A great thing about the printer this ink cartridge runs on: you have the option to keep printing even after the cartridge's microchip estimates that the ink has run out. My old Epson printer did not give me that option, even though I knew ink was still left inside. 100 pages after "running out," the old cartridge is still running strong; I haven't even opened the replacement yet!
Long story short, you're definitely getting more out of your cartridge here than the microchip tells you. Just keep printing until it no longer prints! It's safe to say that you can get at least 500 pages out of this black cartridge, easy! The price you pay is nothing compared to the mileage you get out of this cartridge. Great value! Canon PGI-220 Ink Tank (Black) in Retail Packaging
I use this ink for my MX860, and I love how it has a clear body. When your printer says there is no ink left, there is NO INK! I never see a single drop left over from a used up cartridge. Also, I like Canon inks because they come with an LED that manually tells you how much ink is left. If the red LED blinks rapidly, then it means that there is no ink left. If is blinks intermittently, it is saying that there is less than 50% left.
I am the satisfied owner of two canon printers (Pro9000 and MP620) and am a relatively low volume, high quality printer user. I can't add anything specific regarding the quality or longevity of this ink, however I would like to point out that while the price is less on Amazon, Staples does have a very nice recycling program for used ink cartridges of all types. I would say that tossing these when they are empty may not be inline with Amazon's new greener packaging initiative, and return mailers (uninsured, and not tracked) may be a cost-effective way to improve overall user experience for this product.
I bought this ink because in the item, Amazon provides a drop down of printers that this ink cartridge works with. According to that drop down selector, it would fit my printer. I got the ink today, opened it up to put it in, and guess what? It doesn't fit. Now, because I have opened the item, I can't return it. I am very frustrated and wasted $15.
I bought this print cartridge as a refill for my Canon MP560. My favorite thing is that the printer has two black cartridges - one for photos and one for everyday text printing. This is much cheaper then my previous printer, as buying this cartridge allows me to spend less on the ink that I use the most. The cartridge is easy to install. Also, the Canon cartridges allow you to use them until they are truly empty, compared to the printers that have a set number of pages that they quit working at. I printed a good number of text pages with this cartridge and overall I'm very happy with the value.
If you're like me, running your Canon printer on a Mac, you can save yourself a lot of headaches by setting your printing to Greyscale under the "quality" settings when you go to print something. These tanks last a while, unlike the color ones.
I could have gotten it cheaper at Walmart, but who really wants to venture in to the wild wild Walmart when I can get it for a buck fifty more from the comfort of my own lazyboy? It lasts long enough to keep me happy, it's easy to use, and other than the buck fifty more than the same product at Walmart, I can't complain... and for me that's saying a lot. I complain about everything. - Ink Cartridge - Mp620 - Canon Black Ink - Cannon Ink'
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Dell Latitude Battery - dell battery, replacement battery
When I was looking for a battery, I did not expect to find a brand new one for so little. It was a wonderful deal and the bonus was a little written instructional manual about how to correctly discharge your battery and reset it to its maximum charging capacity. Which makes it take a better charge and last longer (something the Laptop manufactures don't want you to know!) I preformed the total discharge for my other laptop and reset my battery and now it will hold a 4.2 hour charge. Thank You! Thank You! Laptop Battery Compatible with Dell® Inspiron 500m, 600m Series, Latitude D500, D505, D510, D600, D610 Series, Precision M20, Workstation M20 Series
As the Dell battery from Dell is expensive, I thought I'd save some money buying a replacement battery on Amazon. The battery I got wouldn't even power up my laptop. I assume it's a defect with the specific battery I got as opposed to the entire product line, since other people indicate success.
Since it was processed by Dekcell (available for Prime shipping), return was super easy. May try again.
I'm running a Dell Inspiron 600m.
I tried this battery as an alternative to Dell's overpriced replacement batteries. I use it in a Latitude D610. It was a little quirky at first. When I plugged in outlet power after drawing down the battery a bit, it didn't consistently begin charging. After using it for over a month, the problem appears to have resolved itself. Aside from that temporary quirk, the battery has performed well, and I consider it a great bargain.
The battery was delivered promptly and fit into my Inspiron 500m the same as the original. It has been working adequately in the month since it was installed.
There are three issues to document:
1. The battery was fully charged when received based on the fuel gage on the bottom. It also reported over 90% by the time MS XP SP2 had booted and has charged up to 100% with normal use. While I have not timed the unit precisely, I do get 2-3 hours of normal use on a charge, which is adequate. However, when I booted the laptop with XUBUNTU, which has a much more informative battery status monitor than the Microsoft OS, it reported that the battery (still brand new) was only in 'Fair' condition. This info comes from the battery pack, not from the OS or the PC. Microsoft will report that the battery has 100% of its capacity, but does not say whether the capacity has been internally derated from its original design specifications. The battery now reports (after only a month of use) that the capacity is 'Poor' (59% of rated), that the original design of 53Wh has now been reduced to 32Wh. It appears to have stabilized at that level. It is still worth the price, I suppose, but I would imagine that it will need replacement in a year, unless the performance increases with use. Of course, it might be the XUBUNTU, but I believe that it is simply reporting info provided by the battery pack's built in electronic monitor.
2. I also received a warning from the XUBUNTU OS the first time I operated with the new battery pack that the battery MIGHT be subject to a recall, but no wandering about the net revealed any supportive info for that and XUBUNTU no longer reports the warning. Not quite sure what to think there, but the laptop has not burst into flames....... yet.
3. The last is a minor thing. The rubber foot built into the battery pack is of an inferior grade of rubber compared to the original foot, since it leaves black skid-marks on the table tops on which the laptop has been used. I replaced it with the rubber foot off of the original battery and that problem is gone.
Since the price, including shipping is less than a third of the Dell OEM replacement part, I guess it is still a deal, though I certainly cannot give it 5 stars.
There are different levels of mAh in this batteries
My labtop works with 4,4 mAh and the battery came with 5 mAH this difference makes that the battery only charges to a max of 17%
If you are going to order check the mAH or you will be disapointed and the vendor does not specify this
While the battery fits in the place provided, and seems to be working, the specs do NOT match the description provided by the seller. Rather than a 4400MAh battery at 11.1V, I received a 2200MAh battery at 14.8V. I think this is a difference of 4 cells vs 6 cells in the design, but I paid for a 6 cell battery.
Caveat emptor, sometimes you get what you pay for. I really should have listened to my gut on this one.
Price seemed right, but that was the only positive to this product. Mechanically, there's really only one thing that could go wrong with this battery, and sure enough, the spring-loaded latch on mine was broken when I received it. Decided to request a replacement, but wasn't permitted to do so. Instead, I had to return for a refund and then reorder. Seemed a bit counterintuitive. - Dell Latitude Battery - D600 - Replacement Battery - Dell Battery'
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Motion Detector - motion detector, motion sensor
I bought this thing besides all the negative feedback. For 20$ its much less than the 120$ driveway alarms. the volume is a non issue; If its too loud, put a piece of tape on it. the false alarms can be 99% eliminated and fix the real issue--moisture!! Put the sensor in a 10$ cedar bird house; This keeps it from getting wet and keeps false alarms low. And it hides it from people that would take and disable it. Small animals and windy days can increase the false alarms. okay for 20$, plus 10$ for the bird house (from Lowe's) and 2 cents in tape make a great buy. The range is not 400ft more like 300ft and only one door. Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit
I admit it -- sometimes I just forgot to check to see if the cat wanted back in. The Driveway Patrol fixed all that. Setup about a foot or less off the ground in a relatively sheltered location by the front door, it does a great job of watching the front of the driveay and the front door. I originally set the sensor up to look down the entire length of the drive but it proved much too sensitive for this to be useful so I aimed the sensor low ACROSS the driveway near the front door and this has worked out fine. It now tells me when the cat is ready to come in as well as when a pizza or package delivery has arrived.
The Driveway Patrol actually saved me quite a bit of trouble one day when I had been waiting the entire afternoon for the cable guy -- he eventually showed up late, didn't even bother to knock or ring the bell and only stayed just long enough to leave a note telling me I wasn't home. Due to the Drveway Patrol, I managed to wave him down at the end of the drive. This alone made the gadget worth the price.
As I've said, the Driveway Patrol does exactly what I need it to do. The only false alarms I get are from visiting neighbor cats, racoons and the odd bird. The only things I would change about the gadget would be to add a volume control that had more settings than 'loud' and 'very loud' and the fact that the chimes will ring continuously while being triggered and then for another 10-15 seconds beyond that.
UPDATE OF MY REVIEW DUE TO JULY 2006 HEAT WAVE: I have two of these low-cost alarms set up, and both become quite intermittent when the temperature reaches 90 degrees and above (in the shade): Sometimes they go off when a person/car goes past, and sometimes they do not. As soon as the temperature decreases though, they become much more reliable. I WOULD NOT RECOMENDED THESE DEVICES FOR SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY WITH HOT WEATHER, SUCH AS ARIZONA, TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, ETC. Original review: I am very impressed with this alarm: It is accurately able to detect people coming up the stairs of my apartment, and sets off the indoor alarm -- and it has not sent out any false alarms (Most problems with this alarm (that I have read in the reviews below) appear to be caused by the sensor being in direct sun light. This seems to cause these units numerous difficulties, and should have been addressed in the Patrol Sensor's enclosed instructions -- but isn't. However, by simply shielding the outdoor sensor from all *direct* contact with the light of the sun by using tape or opaque plastic, or repositioning the outdoor sensor, appears to eliminate false alarms or no alarms). This alarm unit appears to be quite well made, and the price is, of course, incredibly low. Great buy!!
I have had 2 of these units for years and both work OK. I use them to monitor for people at the side door of my law office. Having had 2 of them for years I offer these tips. First, the outside motion sensor takes a 9 volt battery and you should use only lithium batteries in the outside unit as lithium batteries are not as temperature sensitive as regular batteries, which perform poorly when cold. Lithium batteries are more expensive up front but they last 5 to 7 times or more longer than a regular battery. With the inside receiver unit you can use whatever battery type you prefer or an AC/DC adapter. The inside unit needs 3 "C" size batteries. Second, some reviewers have complained that the unit goes off for no reason. We found that flying insects were setting off the unit by flying near it. My solution has been to spray flying insect killer around the unit every 2 weeks or so in the summer. That works for us. Others might want to adjust or reduce the sensitivity of the motion detector by placing black electrical or other suitable tape over the sensor window. But rest assured that if an insect flies into or on the sensor, it will set it off. That is probably true for any motion detector, no matter what the price. To be sure, there are better quality units on the market, but not at this price. Once we switched to a lithium 9 volt battery in the sensor unit and wiped out our flying insect problem about a year ago, the units have worked perfectly.
I purchased mine about 2 months ago, I was very happy with price and had read the reviews so I was prepared on how to deal with false alarms , weather ect. This product is very affordable. We placed our just under the peek of our carport, on a flat piece of metal. This protects it from the weather and is out of reach.
I like the idea of placing it in a bird house to. Would protect monitor against weather and would be be able to cover of areas without being noticed. We live in the woods at the end of our road, our neighbors drive forks off from ours on the hill just above us, I was always hearing cars but couldnt tell which way they went, since trees in our yard block the veiw I couldnt see either. We also have sneaky neighbors that I thought prowl around at night.While I would have preferred that we could have placed it further up the driveway near the fork, we felt it was safer to place it nearer our home. So I am ordering another to put on the other side of our home. Its well made too. Volume has high low setting. You can set the receiver on any flat surface or mount it. If these were offered in stores they wouldnt be able to keep them in stock, thats how good I think they are.
They also detect motion at night that really suprised me. And can be used anywhere you want to detect movement. - Home Security - Motion Detector - Motion Sensor - Driveway Alert'
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Hp Premium Plus Photo - glossy finish, inkjet photo paper
I have been using the HP Premium Paper with an HP Printer for about a few weeks now and I love it. The print quality is great, the colors sharp and vivid; much better quality that the HP Advanced paper gives. I prefer size 5 x 7 because I don't feel the need to always frame larger photos. Also, this paper is BORDERLESS; HP makes certain types of paper with these ugly/annoying white, tabs along the edge so you can hold it once it comes out of the printer. Those tabs take away from the picture and even if you cut them, the picture still looks "off." The gloss level is great and (so far) none of my photos have faded, which is the main reason I started using HP Premium Paper instead of the Advanced Paper. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, High Gloss, (60 Sheets, 5 x 7 Inches borderless)
I simply had to remark and let you know if you are looking for a great photo paper to print out your photo's on, this is your paper. I recently updated my All-In-One to the HP Photosmart 3310. What a diffrence both printer and photo paper made in my printing options. I am sure if you are looking at this product trying to decide if the money is worth spending, invest in this paper and see the results for yourself. I am sure you will be just as happy with the product as I am.
After reading the previous review I felt I had to respond. This paper is just wonderful. I have been using it for more than two years and have printed more than a hundred photos. I have never had a single problem. I don't know whether the problems reported in the previous review were caused by defective paper or possibly defective ink. I only use HP original ink cartridges for my HP Photosmart 8450 and never refill the cartridges.
I was happy to find the 5 x 7 photo paper. I had used HP Premium in the past, I did not hesitate to order 2 packages. The Premium Plus rating should have been better than what I had purchased in retail stores that no longer carry the product. This is not the case. The quality of the print is grainy and colors are 'faded' and even though the paper is advertised as 'glossy', the print quality is similar to matte. As a photographer who counts on quality paper for customer and personal satisfaction, I won't purchase this item again.
These do not work with Epson printer Clarisa inks. It apparently has to do with the special coating on the paper being incompatible with the ink. Printouts from my Epson Artisan 810 printer was very blotchy and redish on almost all settings. I would have never purchased this had I known this beforehand. DO NOT BUY unless you know you have compatible inks.
The box implies that these papers will work (fabulously) with any inkjet printer but with my Epson Stylus Photo R200, which has printed photos very well on other papers, the prints on this HP paper are bad. The ink looks like it is not drying properly so you have a pixilated type effect; it looks like you can see the drops of ink in the texture of the photo. Also in dark areas a series of lines appears across the photos. I cleaned the heads on the printer; I can stick a sheet of different brand photo paper in and the print comes out fine. Very unhappy with this paper. If it is only to work with HP printers then the box should state that loudly.
Not too long after I printed several images on this HP paper, I noticed that the images with deep shadows had developed a solarization effect. On some images it developed within a few minutes, but on others, not for several hours (after I'd taken the time to frame the pictures, not amused!). I printed the same images on other papers and two different printers with no problems. I've reported the problem to HP and have asked for a refund, but they certainly aren't going to refund the cost of the wasted ink, and I wasted hours of time. DO NOT buy this paper! - Inkjet Photo Paper - Glossy Finish'
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Buying this projector was one of the best deals I have ever gotten. High resolution even in a decent amount of light. 2000 lumens is the truth and keep in mind that is the same as a professional high quality projector. You can hook up cable television, rca component, and hdmi all at the same time. This is just like having an extremely light weight and mini big screen tv. I didnt expect this projector to be so advanced. Read every input just fine and even has a fast enough input speed to play all your video games. For this price you are buying a projector worth twice the amount. Also just as a plus I received it one day in advance of the earliest estimated delivery date. Another great thing is that it comes with every cable you need to go ahead and hook up all your electronics. Advanced HD Port ready LCD Projector,1080i Resolution HDMI input,Playstation, Xbox, DVD, cable/satellite tv
This thing works GREAT!!!
Easy Set Up took some getting used too. you Must project from the center in order for it to work! also it is Easy to adjust but it takes some patience to get the perfect picture!
Over all Great!! would buy it again, It comes with an extra Bulb!!
I purchased this projtor based on the mostly positive reviews. First of all please note that this is NOT a HD projector. It simply accepts HD signals via HDMI for example and the video signals are being downsized to VGA picture quality. Furthermore, the colors are completely off. I was debating with myself if it's worth it to send it back and get another projector and asked friends who were over and the verdict was that this hurts their eyes. Do your research and be aware of these factors. If you want a better picture, then simply go with a name brand.
This projector has been a solid investment for me. The multiple inputs allow me to connect satellite, Xbox, computer and even an RCA-input device. (currently the satellite feed is not working, but there is a possibility that this is due to a bad cable). The picture quality is excellent (but a bit washed out in the daytime, so cover your windows), the sound that I route through it and back out to my speakers (there is an on-board speaker that does a decent job) is great. The fan is a little loud at times, but the sound from whatever video source I have connected usually drowns it out.
And on top of all that, the projector shipped from China to my front door in Ohio in under 2 days!
Overall, this product has been a joy to own.
My 50" Widescreen 1080i Rear Projection Television finally bit the dust. Since I recently purchased an LCD T.V. for another room, it was not an option to purchase another one here. I did a lot of research into projectors and decided to give this one a try. I found video's of this unit being played online as well as numerous reviews. The price is what caught my eye initially. After doing the research on some of the higher end models I could see that the replacement bulb on those models were extremely expensive. The great thing with this unit is they include one extra bulb. Additional bulbs are inexpensive compared to others. Also included are all the cables needed for hook up including an HDMI one. I thought with the extra bulb and all the cables needed it was a great overall value.
I had medium expectations on the quality as I was unsure on what to really expect. Out of the box I plugged in a standard DVD player and projected onto a white wall. The picture was amazing. I think 100" would be the maximum before getting too pixilated. I played around a bit between the 70"-80" range. I then put up a white sheet on the wall. The picture was much clearer, image sharper, and colors more vivid. I then decided to bite the bullet on a wall mounted projector screen. I purchased a 70"x70". Once I got it mounted it was night and day versus the white sheet on the wall. I hooked up my Blu-Ray player and now I was truly impressed.
The unit is used mostly for gaming purposes and those nights where you want the movie theater experience. To date I have not had any problems with the unit. I ended up buying a bracket and mounting it to the ceiling.
The only negative experience is the sound of the fans. Negative in the sense you have to get used to them and I can tell you that you forget about them once you start playing or have a movie on. I have a 7.1 audio system hooked up so for me it is easy to get past the initial start up.
The whole set up of projector, projector screen, and wall mount came to $298. That is far less than an LCD/DLP replacement and was exactly what I was looking for!
This equipment does not work as the seller describes it, the control does not work, it is of poor quality, a function only works when connected to a computer, the signal does not work with TV, video and audire no HDM, the equipment is of poor quality , lost the money. request a refund of my money and asked me to do some tests with the remote computer does not work, do not recommend it to anyone.
The resolution wasn't I expected. Title says 1080i, but I tested it out for the first time,it only says 720i and I couldn't make it any better. I had an HDMI cord plugged in and it still do anything. Overall, its an okay projector, nothing special.
this is by far the worst product i ever bought on amazon. i dropped $200 on something that's probably worth about $20. please don't buy this projector to save a little money. you'll just end up getting a new one. the light's dim, the speaker has no volume control, the pixels are lousy and the fan is loud. please stay away from this one.'
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Screwdrivers - multi-driver, 10-in-1
Klein manufactures tools for electricians. In this area they have no real competitors. Why?
Their tools are really built for professional use and are more often lost in an attic crawl space than retired because they have worn out.
Convenient, durable and a must for the handyman, remodeler or electrician.
I have often chucked up the barrel of this tool in my cordless drill/driver to run hex gutter hangers and raised seam sheet metal screws, kitchen cabinet (square bit) robertson screws and to pull down a washer or dryer to replace the inards. Manualy this is the best tool to install electrical switches, fixtures, receptacles and for work inside the panel.
For any plumbers out there - the socket barrels are the pefrect size for the stainless steel clamps on Fernco fittings.
Replacement tips are also available on Amazon - they don't seem to wear out but occasionaly break under heavy torque load ( 14.4 v dewalt xrp)
It is impossible to overestimate the utility of this tool.
I own three - (two in the work truck and one at home) and give them as gifts all the time. What a great way to impress a customer and insure future business.
Thanks Klein Tools!
Caslo Klein 32477 10-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver
I have 2 of these 10-in-1 Klein screwdrivers and could not be
more pleased with them.
Some folks may prefer the 5-in-1 version as an alternate to
flipping chucks/bits around as much, and it is certainly a
good choice too. For maximum versatility though, this 10-in-1
model is as good as it gets.
Sturdy and solid, comfortable grip, with the high quality you
can expect from Klein Tools.
This is the best multi-bit screwdriver I've found. It provides the best selection of well constructed bit's I've found in a multi-bit tool. The grip is good and the bits are ground correctly and are quite durable. It means I don't have to carry a almost a dozen different items and can still get the job done. My only "want" would be for the handle to be a bit larger.
I agree with some of the other reviewers that the bits can fall out and sometimes get lost. However to me, for $10-$12, it's worth having a tool that provides excellent service and might need to get replaced after a few years because part of it gets lost. Also, as someone already pointed out, Klein provides a lifetime guarantee so if something actually breaks they will replace it.
BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews can take the place of first-hand experiences that are lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and work hard to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and if there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.
This screwdriver is a real timesaver as it is like having ten tools on you at once- There are 5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers, #1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" slotted, #10 and #15 TORX®, #1 and #2 square-recess bits! Needless to say, this covers a great deal of what you would typically need.
This would be a great tool to include in a small toolbox for emergencies, or in that tool drawer in the kitchen...
I myself have one in each of my toolboxes! They are that versatile! In doing electrical work, I find myself frequently using the nut driver to seat ground screws in metal electrical boxes, while its nice to have a small slotted bit for removing coverplates on switches and outlets. And I never know if the switch or outlet will have slotted or phillips head screw terminals.
I don't use the robertson square drive bits much, but the torx srew bits came in handy for disassembly and repair on my Black & Decker jigsaw (see review please).
Klein tools are standard issue for electrical workers, but I see no reason this tool would not be handy in the hands of plumbers, carpenters, mechanics, and general handypeople/ DIYers.
The tool is a quality piece, with the steel shafts that hold the bits locking securely into a familiar yellow plastic handle with a black rubber grip- very comfortable to use for long stretches with no blisters! The bits are very durable as well- I frequently find myself chucking the sleeves and bits into the chuck of my drill.
Klein tools are made in USA, and are guaranteed for life as long as they are not abused/misused.(I.E: holes from arcing across a short circuit). At about 12 dollars, you really can't go wrong with this tool!
This screw driver is an all in one wonder and a must for any tool box or tool belt!
Pros: The body of the screw driver is fat for good torque, and the handle is easy on the hands. The tips are hard and durable so they will last for a long time. It takes the place of at least four normal screw drivers that one would need, plus it has several specialty bits that are nice to carry around.
Cons: Its heavier than a regular screw driver it's size, but when you think about it, it's taking up the roles of 10 tools.
To me, this 10-in-1 is worth every penny and more. It's built with Klein quality and I have no complaints. I highly recommend it to any one for home or commercial use.
I dont think there is much to say about a screwdriver. But I am an IT person and Klein leads the way in tools for our industry...as far as I am concerned.
Everything you would ever need to work on a computer, around the house, on electronics, and many other things.
You cant go wrong.
Twice now I've had the tip pop off and drop down into an inaccessible conduit! The first time I bought extra bits; this time I can't because I also lost the secondary sleeve that actually holds the bits, and that part doesn't appear to be available. Even so, I love this thing. It is the only screwdriver I keep in my toolbox and use it daily. Having the square drive and torx available is so handy. I'm buying another and using the one with missing parts for backup. - Multi-driver - Klein - Hand Tools - 10-in-1'
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