Monday, 8 December 2008

Camera Backpack - photography, camera backpack


After much thought, I decided to get a sling-type bag, as a backpack would be too difficult to access on the run, and in my experience a traditional (boxy) camera bag is a pain to carry around.



I have an EOS 20D with the 17-85mm zoom, and it fits beautifully in the main compartment with sufficient room for another lens and a flash or for two lenses.Then there's an upper compartment where I keep my battery charger, cables and other assorted stuff, and a filter pocket in the front.



Some nice details that really stand out to me:

- The hidden all-weather cover that stows away in a flat Velcro-ed pocket to the base of the bag is invisible until you pull it out for use: so much so that one reviewer didn't even realise it is there!

- The back is very well padded.

- The zips are very high quality, and silent when in use. When they are closed the zips themselves are not visible, instead you have a neat covered `bead' for the length of the opening.

- The main compartment flap opens fully, giving unrestricted access.

- There are two nylon webbing straps with quick-release clips to that ensure that when the bag is on your front, there is no chance that the flap will accidentally open due to the weight of the camera, even is the zips are half opened. This is hard to describe accurately, but trust me- there'll be no nasty surprises if these clips are in place.

- When in shooting position, the bag presents an excellent platform for your elbows, greatly enhancing the steadiness of your shot.

- There's a built-in microfibre cloth that protects your LCD screen whilst the camera is in the bag, and may well be used as a lenscloth.

- When you want to get moving, there's a second smaller strap that attaches easily to the main strap so that the bag really stays put on your back, even when hunched over on a bike.



This is beautifully made and intelligently designed bag that will likely last for years. I can't recommend it highly enough.



UPDATE: Have gotten the 70-300 IS (non-DO) canon zoom and the SlingShot 100 will not fit this lens whilst it's attached to the body without distortion of the closure flap - it does however fit the 20D body with a 17-85 mounted on it whilst the 70-300 is in the left compartment and the 70-300's large lens hood stored either on the lens in reverse, or in the right compartment, so I'm still happy with it.



UPDATE 2: Alexander asked me is the Slingshot would work on one shoulder: i.e. not over your head and across your chest. The answer is yes and no: you can certainly sling it over one shoulder, but due to the angle it was designed to work at the strap does not 'sit' as well on one side, so if you choose to carry it like this, you'll have to hold on to the bag a bit. Having said this, I use it on one shoulder far more than slung across my chest, so let that be your guide. Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack (Black)

Lowe has done it again. I own 2 other Lowe bags (one being my expedition backpack for camping and a computrekker). I swear by their design innovation and attention to using professional grade materials.



I use the SlingShot 100 AW everyday. Photo ops come up at any second. You have to be ready and the SlingShot allows you to be there. It comfortably holds my DSLR Rebel XT, 430EX flash, 5 memory cards, cables, power adapter, 24mm lens, 85mm lens, 100mm macro lens and the attached 18-55mm lens.



The INGENIOUS sling design is easy to use. Simply rotate unzip the main compartment (everything stays in because the closeable buckles prohibit you from opening it up too far) and easily lift the camera out in shooting position.



While the camera is out, the bag hangs comfortable around the front and I use it to rest my elbow on while shooting (an added bonus! stability).



The stabilizing strap can be hidden away, very NICE touch. And easily pulled out when needed.



The all-weather (AW) hidden cover comes out and protects in a downpour. Another great idea.



The microfiber LCD protector, numerous pockets are added bonuses, but the TRUE BEAUTY OF THIS BAG is that it allows QUICK, EASY AND SECURE motion from storage to shoot.



I got the 100 because I'm smaller and prefer a smaller bag. If I need to absolutely carry more lenses and gear, I'll most likely be going somewhere where I'm going to be stationary so I'll use my Lowe computrekker.



But as for being in the field, and being ready at moments notice...the SlingShot is it.



UPDATE JULY 2008:

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I sold this bag. Not because it was bad--I got more stuff and bought the next size up! I own the Slingshot 200 now and it is just as versatile, convenient and durable. LoweProducts are the way to go.

Contrary to the previous reviewer's comments, the all-weather sleeve that did not "come with the bag" is attached to the bottom of the bag -- there's no way that it did not come with the bag as the previous author writes. It is a very well-padded compact bag, and has enough room for a dSLR with lens attached (I have an EOS Digital Rebel XT) and room for two additional lenses (one shorter-length prime lens and maybe one standard telephoto zoom). Additionally, it's easy to quickly remove the camera from the bag because the zippers are on the side of the sling, allowing you quickly swing the bag to the front of your body, open the bag, and grab your camera. Removeable padded areas attached via Velcro allow for personal customization of the bag to better fit your equipment needs. This bag gets a favorable mention in my book.

In classic western films, a lone hero pulls out a gun in a split second and then... bang bang bang! LowePro's SlingShot AW series allows you to pull out your camera ready for shooting in just few seconds. Designed for quick and easy access, it has a single diagonal strap that lets you rotate the bag from your back to the front. Two zippers open the left side revealing a well protected DSLR camera body ready for action.



Sometimes you need a bag that can hold all your gears, such as primary DSLR body, backup DSLR body, notebook computer, several lenses (walkaround, telephoto, wide angle, etc.), filters, several memory cards, iPod, chargers, extra batteries, battery grip, and so on. And there are times when you need a smaller bag like the Slingshot 100. It is just large enough to hold Canon Digital Rebel XTi with EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, extra battery, battery charger (with international power adapter if traveling overseas), a couple of extra CompactFlash memory cards, and 3 lens filters. And there's enough room for either Sony DCR-HC42 MiniDV camcorder, a couple of MiniDV blanks, and camcorder charger OR iPod with camera connector and iPod charger. Missing in action is EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM telephoto lens.



It has 5 areas:

1. Primary area for the camera and lenses. It includes 3 Velcro partitions that can be rearranged to snugly hold the camera body and lenses.

2. The area where camera's LCD meets is a pouch that can hold several memory cards and is specially engineered to protect the LCD.

3. Top portion can hold items such as compact camcorder, compact point and shoot camera, or iPod, along with their charger and cables. Or perhaps some snacks.

4. Front pouch can hold additional memory cards, blank MiniDV tapes, extra batteries, and other smaller accessories.

5. Hidden inside the bottom zipper is the "all weather" cover (umbrella like fabric) that can cover the entire bag.



This bag is just large enough to carry my most frequently used gears and small enough to be taken anywhere.



Pros:

- Well made, weather resistant, stylish.

- Cleverly designed for quick access.

- Enough padding to protect your gears.

- Just large enough for my commonly used gears.

- Integrated water proof cover.



Cons:

- Will not accommodate longer telephoto lens.

- Side pouch for a water bottle would've been nice. - Lowepro - Photography - Camera Backpack - Sling'


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Pet Nail Care - dremel, pet grooming tool


I purchased the short-lived previous version of this product, Dremel 765-01 Pet Nail Grooming Kit, and liked it so much that I bought the Dremel 7300-PT for friends. There are two differences between the 765 and the 7300- the casing of the 73000 is gray, and Amazon charges $29, rather than $32.



The newest version of Dremel's Pet Nail sander is well worth the money. It has changed what was previously a tortuous experience into something quick and easy.



I did some research before buying the 765 and 7300, and ended up choosing these over other products for several reasons.

PediPaws Pet Nail Trimmer- Several friends had bad experiences with it, generally finding it to be of poor quality.



Dremel 7700-02 MultiPro 7.2-Volt 20,000 RPM Two-Speed Rotary Tool with 50 Accessories- Although this is more powerful, it is also more expensive, heavier, larger, and louder, which would make it difficult to use on my nervous pet.



Dremel 761-03 Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool- This is the older version of the 765; the primary difference is that this required AA batteries. Because several people complained about having battery problems I decided to go with the updated version.



I made the right choice! I have a large pitbull who has dark nails, hates having anything done to her feet, has very long quicks that are fast to bleed and slow to stop, and wiggles and refuses to stay still when she is nervous. I have tried clipping her nails, filing her nails, and even taking her on long runs on rough ground to wear them down. This is by far the best solution.



I began by letting her see and smell the sander, and then running it over her body and feet with the power off. I then turned it on and held it away from her, again letting her hear, see, and smell it. I had treats at the ready, but she was fine. I held it near her for several minutes while on, and then touched the non-sanding end to her body so that she could feel the vibration. No problems. In fact she bent down to smell it, and pinned the sanding band between her face and my hand. We both jumped, but no pain or damage to either of us. Although I was prepared to stop if she got tired or nervous, she was so good that I was able to do all four paws. It took about 15 minutes, but with lots of "good girl" and belly rubs interspersed she was fine.



The sander itself is relatively small and light, making it easy to hold even for long periods. It is easy to put together; it comes with a small wrench to put new sanding bands on. Unlike its predecessor it comes with a rechargeable battery and charger. When sanding, even on high, it is fairly quiet and vibrations are minimal. The body of the sander was warming a bit after 15 minutes, but I noticed no heat in either my dog's nails or the sanding band. In addition the battery was still going strong. My sole complaint about this product is minor; the LED light on the charger lights up to indicate a connection between the battery and the charger, but doesn't change color or go off to indicate when charging is complete. The instruction book indicates that a full charge should take approximately 3 hours, so that's what I've gone with. I had to recharge it after about the fourth or fifth use.



I gave the Dremel 7300 to a friend, and she's used it on her two German Sherpherds and her cat, with similar success



This is a great product for nervous animals and/or owners, as it's almost impossible to do damage with, and allows easy care for an oft-neglected aspect of your pet's health. Dremel 7300-PT 4.8-Volt Pet Grooming Kit

I purchased this Dremel 7300-PT for the sole purpose of trimming the nails on my very skittish Golden Retriever. She HATES to have her nails done. As soon as it arrived, I plugged in into the AC outlet to get a full charge. Although I did not use it for another week or more, when I did, it still retained a full charge. I was able to use it for nearly a half hour to trim all of our gal, Molly's, nails, using the high speed setting with no loss of power. I like the fact that this Dremel is cordless which means no cord to get tangled up in her paws! The unit is not particularly loud (even on high speed), allowing me to trim Molly's nails with minimal nervousness on her part.



I defintely recommend this particular Dremel for use on your pet's nails. Plus, it can also be used for myriad other tasks around the house, too, where a Dremel would come in handy!

Two grown dogs (50lb. Dalmation & 75lb.Flat Coat Retriever) that didn't move an inch when I used it for the first time.

I have used it three times with the same results.

One 16 week old puppy (38 lb. Flat Coat Retriever) was nervous at first and once he felt it he sat still.

Why did I wait so long to get a Dremel to trim their toenails?

What a difference from using a nail clipper.

Plenty of power. I haven't needed the higher speed.

I have used it three times on all three dogs and still does not need a re-charge.

I love it and recommend it to all dog owners.

My dog was very skittish of nail clippers and would shake and jerk every time I tried to clip his nails with a traditional nail clipper. He does wonderful with this! Trimming his nails has never been easier! I have a small dog, 13 pounds, so I ordered the Dremel 430 1/4" drum sanding mandrel and Dremel 438 1/4" 120 Grit Sanding Bands 6 Pack. I highly recommend ordering these too if you have a smaller dog since the Dremel comes with the 1/2" size which is too big for the small dogs. I would definately recommend this product!

My shepherd let me use this on him the first time I fired it up. The only thing he wanted to check out was the odor from the grinding. He has never been a big problem with clippers but would pull his foot away. That does not happen using the Dremel tool. My standard poodle took little notice either, but the groomer had used one on her. It feels substantial and well made (Mexico, not China) and it charged up quickly. The cordless design makes it easy to use as you move around the dog. I am very happy with the Dremel tool for my two larger dogs. Don't go with the very cheap TV advertised trimmer, this is a real tool, well worth the cost. - Pet Grooming Tool - Pet Nail Care - Cordless - Dremel'


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Extended Battery - laptop batteries, laptop battery


After about one month past the first anniversary of my Dell XPS m1530, the Dell battery that came with my computer (85Wh, 9-cell Li-ion) stopped charging, or, when it did charge, would only hold the charge for a few minutes. This was a sudden change, not the usual gradual decline in capacity over a number of years as I have experienced with other laptops. Not great, since although the computer has a few years of warranty left, Dell only gives the battery one year. I looked into getting another Dell battery from Dell, but found it to be very expensive, and that a lot of people were having similar experiences with their Dell batteries shortly after the one year mark.



After a lot of searching, I found this third party battery on Amazon, which cost less than half the price of the Dell battery. This battery has been working great so far. If I have future problems in a year I will be sure to return to provide an update.



A few things to note about the dimensions of this battery. It is not as long as my old Dell battery (10-7/8 inch vs 12-1/2 inch). Both batteries raise the computer when installed, but the new battery raises the computer about 1/8 inch less than the old Dell battery. Finally, this new battery extends out the back of the laptop by about 1/2 inch, whereas the old Dell battery did not extend past the back of the laptop at all. I never noticed that the new battery extended past the back until I tried to put my laptop in my backpack and it would not fit in the laptop sleeve.



Update 12/2010:

I have been using this battery for about 20 months now and I have not had any problems, well, except I think one of the rubber feet came off a few months ago, but I just pressed it back in place and it has not bothered me since. I have not performed any formal testing of how long it holds a charge, but my gut feeling is that it is still acceptable, since I do not worry about it if I have to do some work and I cannot plug into an outlet. Overall it is still doing much better than my original Dell battery. Li-ion Battery For Dell XPS M1530 series replace RU006 RU033 RN894 GP975 TK330 312-0664 series Ac Laptop Notebook Main Battery [ 7200mAh 9 Cells]

I bought this because the 6 cell battery for my M1530 didn't last quite as long as I would like. I received the product 5 business days after ordering in good packaging with a special bag to protect the battery. Took out my old battery and put this one in and it worked right away. Came 50% charged and now at high performance I can get a good 3 - 3.5 hours out of it; I can get much more by setting Vista to balanced or power saver. BE AWARE THAT THIS BATTERY RAISES THE BACK OF YOUR LAPTOP WHEN INSTALLED. Only con that doesn't really matter is that the seller did not notify me when the battery was shipped or provide me with a tracking number but I still got it in decent time. Also this battery is much cheaper than buying it from Dell.

Purchased this about 2 years after the purchase of my M1530. Went to Dell's website and was not about to spend one hundred and fifty five bucks. Got it in about 3 days, the packaging was professional and I was impressed. I have the 8600M GT and the 1440x900 screen, and on power saver with a few notches of brightness lower than the highest setting, the battery lasted almost 5 hours on the first charge. The battery itself is no bigger than the dell 9 cell. If you are skeptical about purchasing a third party battery, simply do not be, at least from AGPtek.

Bought this because my original Dell XPS M1530 laptop battery would not charge. It would get stuck at 1% and wouldn't show as charging in Vista system tray (or BIOS) even when plugged in. It would say "Charging" for a split second when unplugged and plugged back in, then revert to "Idle". Updated the BIOS to revision A09 as recommended by one fix guide, no joy. It showed "Primary battery not installed" in BIOS. Original battery still showed 100% health by using the tester button, oddly enough.



As a result, I bought and switched to this battery. Received it from power_direct through Amazon. Plugged it in, and it was recognized. The laptop charges this one just fine. I guess it was a problem with the original Dell battery or motherboard incompatibility. (Battery DRM/planned obsolescence?) If anyone else reads this and is in the same situation, get a generic like this, not another Dell battery! Also you can't see it in the pictures, but it does have a battery tester strip on the bottom that works similarly to the Dell ones, minus the "battery health" secondary function.



ONE WARNING: Mine did NOT come in a proper box or with any certificates of authenticity, manual, papers - nothing. (Got it from power_direct here at Amazon.) It just came in an antistatic bag inside a standard Amazon.com box. Also, the battery sticker was completely different - it wasn't AGPtek, it was plain and looked like the second picture above. No serial number sticker or anything. It merely made mention of being "Made in China" (for those who care) and some other minor details. It did seem new and unopened.



Also, it sticks out a heck of a lot more than the old 6-cell I had, but this is a battery BAR instead of a PACK so that is to be expected. It increases airflow on the bottom air vents, but it can get annoying (and uncomfortable) if you are used to a slim profile battery. Also, the long thin end hangs out quite a bit, doesn't latch into anything, and can wiggle a bit as a result - a bit unnerving. I'd recommend you stick to a small 6-cell battery unless you really need the extra battery life. A wall outlet isn't that far away most of the time anyway.



In terms of battery performance, I am still running through the initial charge/discharge break-in period so can't say much. If I mention the price it may be censored, but this seemed to be one of the better values for the buck at the time of writing. - Laptop Battery - Dell - Laptop - Laptop Batteries'


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120hz - hdtv, 1080p


After comparison shopping for a LCD set to replace my current Sharp Aquos LC20D42U (also reviewed), I settled on this TV.



I'm not going to write a book - but the following are my initial impressions.



Given that my outgoing Sharp display had only 1 HDMI input, the LG's 2 inputs are acceptable for my needs (HD cable/DVR & PS3) but for others with more peripherals (stand alone Blu-Ray, DVD, multiple gaming consoles, etc), 2 HDMI inputs may not be enough. The set also has a component input (probably acceptable for use w/ a non-upscaling DVD player).



Unboxing the TV in my living room, I cranked all my lights to check for blemishes / defects. While the TV was in good condition, both the screen and the glossy black bezel had hand/finger prints in multiple locations. I'm not sure if this happened at the factory (made in Mexico) or if I got a unit that had been previously unboxed (manuals, remote, stand were all still in sealed plastic - so I'm guessing factory), but it was a little unsettling, even at this price point. It took me a few extra minutes to wet a cloth and clean the TV before setting it up.



The glossy black bezel is unremarkable - it doesn't look bad, but it does look (and feel) a little cheap. This is not a TV I would mount or place conspicuously - especially among high quality peripherals, audio equipment or as the anchor of an expensive entertainment center (of course it's doubtful that a 32" TV would typically form the center of an expensive piece of furniture like that).



After setting the TV up, I obviously turned it on. I was not immediately impressed. Like most new TV's, this one is pre-programmed to default to wild backlight / brightness / color settings (with the aim of display sets not washing out under bright store lights, I presume). After spending some time tuning the picture, I was able to achieve settings that were to my liking. The tuned picture is fairly impressive at this price point - solid processing, even backlighting, good black levels for a CCFL-backlit TV, and fairly accurate color although off-angle viewing could be better. Speaking of tuning, the menu / interface is very simple and very easy to use - both because of good menu design and also because there are not a whole lot of features on this set to be configured.



Which brings me to features - this is not among the next generation of LCD TV's; it has no LED backlight, it is not 120hz, it is not thinner than a strand of hair, it does not connect wirelessly or offer widgets or video streaming, and it is not 3D compatible (a feature I sincerely hope does not catch on for cinema or television - who wants to wear 3D glasses all evening?).



But if you don't want to spend a lot, don't need the TV to be a conversation piece while it is turned off, don't need to the TV to perform functions that your other devices would likely make redundant, and are looking primarily for decent quality picture and good value - then I'd recommend this TV to you.



Full specs can be found at the following location: [...] LG 32LD450 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV

I have had this TV for about 2 months and really am enjoying it. It has a great picture and color clarity. Works well with DVD, VHS, blu-ray/ PS3, wii, and a computer hooked up. I have all of this hooked up constantly and there were plenty of different types of ports to make it all work. The only negative is the menu system. For some things you have to go through 3 or 4 screens to get to the setting that you want. Not a huge deal, but it could be better.

This is my first flat panel TV, and I shopped around alot before I purchased this set. It came promptly, was very well packed for shipment, and came out of the box in pristine condition. I mounted it in the bedroom, on the Cheetah brand wall mount, and used the screws supplied with the set that would normally have been used for the table mount. They fit the wall mount holes as well, which made it nice. The only problem there is that the wall mount bracket blocks one of the HDMI jacks.



The set works fine, and the picture quality is excellent, especially on Blue Ray DVD's. I don't have my HD satellite service hooked up yet, but I am very happy with the set, and I'm sure that my satellite HD reception will be as nice as the Blue Ray DVD's.



All in all, a very positive ordering experience, and a very good TV.

Ordered the TV and it arrived quickly, great service from Amazon. Hooked it up to get over the air programming and to my PC via HDMI - exceptional, but not perfect, picture. Colors were good after calibrating, got 1:1 pixel mapping, and viewing angle on this was pretty good. Black levels were alright, not great but not bad enough to break the deal. But what bothered me the most was when I started watching movies and TV shows. I noticed blurring/motion lag with the picture with both HDMI and the built-in tuner. I've owned other HDTVs and this was the only TV I've noticed this on. The picture blew me away at first but after seeing the motion blur I knew down the road I wouldn't be happy with it. Sent it back because I'd rather do that than to sell it a year from now to "upgrade" my TV. BTW you can turn off the ON/OFF indicator light at the corner of the TV by going into the menu if you find it distracting.



Pros

+ Great Colors

+ Good Viewing Angles

+ Works great ac a PC monitor



Cons

- Terrible Motion Blur

- Mediocre Blacks



At the end of the day you get what you pay for. It's not a terrible TV but this motion blur problem doesn't exist on other 60hz LCDs. Sadly I wouldn't recommend this TV to a friend.

I have bought this TV two months ago, and been very pleased with the purchase since.



UPS guy delivered just box (no extra packaging) got me little surprised, but other than that performance/price/features are as good as it gets. You may want other fancy parts of new TV technology but I'm just fine with everything I do with TV, watching sports, movies, and computer.



It has very crisp and convenient remote menu (very responsive as well). I could've gone 720 res, but it is obvious now that 1080 is better choice. I had some doubts on buying reasonably priced electronics (because things get changed around so quick nowadays and you ended up getting obsolete technology at low price). So, if you're thinking the same, this one is a good buy for you.



I definitely recommend this product, and am thinking of buying another one, its bigger 42" brother for the living room. I usually do not write reviews on products but I have to for this one. - Hdtv - Lcd Tv - 1080p - 120hz'


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Ankle Boot - miz mooz, bootie


I ordered these boots a couple of months ago when they had the sizes listed differently. They have taken out the European sizes from the drop down menu. I had surfed around trying to find information about the sizing on these shoes, and I believe it was the Swedish Hasbeens site that advised ordering a size larger in particular styles, but not THIS particular style. I could be wrong. In any case, I ordered a European 40 US 10, which is my regular size. They were too small. I returned them but for whatever reason didn't turn right around and order the larger size. Long story short, I eventually decided to order the larger size with some gift cards from Amazon/Christmas to help on the price. You definitely need to order a full size larger than what you normally wear, so I have the 41/US 11 and they fit. The only thing I wish were a little different is the opening -- it could be narrower, if that were even possible with the design. It looks a little funny with skinny jeans -- I have skinny calves so they are a little big. I'm hoping the leather will soften with wear because right now they're a little stiff. Other than that, they are very cute and unique. I got the bordeaux color and it's a very pretty wine color. swedish hasbeens Women's 478 Boot,Black/Black,10 M US

This is a really cute boot, but the sizes are erroneously listed here. They are in European sizes, and clogs have to be ordered a size larger so they don't shred your heels. I ordered a size 11, but got a size 41, which is a full size too small (US 10). Order a size larger!!

I LOVE my orange boots! This was a great bargain, even if they are Italian made boots and not really Swedish :) Believe it or not, these are extremely comfy shoes... My only complaint is that Swedish Hasbeens did not make this lower version of the boot in the bright yellow or turquoise leather (only the knee-highs).

I'd been looking for clog boots since the mid 1970s. They finally began making them, it seems, after thirty or so years, but these are the first with the perfect old-style Swedish clog shape. Most have an annoying overly-rounded toe and a strangely-shaped sole. These are perfect, although I couldn't get the size 9 ones all the way on, so I exchanged them for size 10s, which, while roomy enough for some insoles, aren't too big. I love these boots. - Clog - Bc Footwear - Miz Mooz - Bootie'


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80s - 80s, tiec tocc


Once again, the King of Pop had created another fantastic song. However, it just kinda differs from the other songs in a way....



At first glance, Michael sings more quieter than before. But then as the song picks up, then you know it's Jackson, because then he sings rather traditionally at that point.



The storyline in the song is about a girl named Annie who happens to have an experience with a criminal that broke into her house. Later, the police come into the scene.



This song just doesn't disappoint. It's as great as any Michael Jackson song would be. Just listen to a sample and you may agree. Smooth Criminal (Radio Edit) - Tiec Tocc - 80s'


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Plush Toys - plush toys, blue bird


The sounds are pretty cool and the kids love launching it around the house. $10 bucks is a lot to pay for a small stuffed animal. My 3 year old and 5 year old counted out the money from their piggy banks to pay for it. Angry Birds 5" Plush Blue Bird with Sound

My 3 year old was sooooo happy to get this for his birthday, my 11 and 8 year old were a bit jealous!

It is a great size, not too little by any means, but also not huge. It is soft, squishy and just perfect in details and colors!

The noisemaker is not very big so he may have to search a bit to find it, but it also is not clunky when he wants to cuddle with the plush!

The blue bird looks slightly smaller than the red which is understandable as it is the one that multiplies into three birds when you tap the screen. It is also the one with the funny foolish looking face.



My son loves too play with this and goes every where with it. For him, this toy is very fun and enjoyable.



It makes cute noises which sounds exactly like the one in the game. It is also very soft and is identical to the bird in the game. It keeps my son busy.



One thing I don't like about it is if it stops making noises, you would have a very difficult time replacing the batteries. You would need to remove the stitches because there is no opening. It is also expensive for a small stuffed toy.

I bought this for my son's birthday. He was happy to have it but rarely plays with it. It is very cute and soft to the touch. Nothing fancy about it. It's nothing more than a stuffed animal that has a few different sounds from the game when pressed. Not that I was expecting it to do anything different though. It is as described and arrived in a timely manner. Overall, good product.

Ordered 3 of the Birds. The blue one was broken with no sound. Not worth hassle to return for that, but obviously very cheaply made. They all make the same sound too, and it's not very loud. Probably low batteries on the ones that actually work. Also, no way to replace any battery. If you have an angry bird lover, it's OK but these are expensive given how small they are and the fact the sound doesn't even work on all of them.

Bought this for my 3-year old niece, who really enjoys "playing" Angry Birds on her mom's phone - really she just likes the sound the slingshot makes when you play with it. She took to this guy right away and carried it around all day, it was really cute. She really likes the sound it makes. - Plush Toys - Blue Bird'


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Firebowl Fire Cauldron - firebowl fire cauldron, outdoor fireplaces


We ordered this fire pit for our small back patio, and it's a perfect fit! Just enough flame without being smokey or too big. We have enjoyed many evenings sitting out back by the "fire", and have received several compliments on it. Love it!! Bond 66034 Mendocino Steel Fire Pit With Lava Rock - Outdoor Fireplaces - Firebowl Fire Cauldron'


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