Milwaukee M18 - lithium-ion, drill

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I recently owned a Makita set so I will compare the two. I use the tools every day in remodel and new construction work.

* The Milwaukee is slightly heavier, but still easy to use.

* The belt clip on tool base is very useful. Makita doesn't have same feature.

* Battery life seems to be the same. I love the charge level indicator on the battery, but when it is dead, it stops immediately, no gradual loss.

* The hard plastic carry case will last much longer than the Makita cordura bag, which was pretty beat up after six months of use.

* Both brands have a use light above trigger but Makita's will glow for a short stretch after trigger release whereas the Milwaukee turns off immediately.

* Makita also has the glow ring on the impact driver that makes finding it in the dark easier, very handy.

* The Milwaukee impact driver has a rubber bumper strip on both sides of the nose for friction protection [nice] but one end on both sides come unattached with very little use [annoying]. I had to super glue them in place and they have held for several weeks.

* I anticipate no difference in tool life and durability having used both tool brands for many years. Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit

After owning two of the white Makita lith-ion drills I had to return both of them because the charger kept killing the batteries dead. From what I have read this is a known problem.



Here is what I like better about the Milwaukee.



First the charger does not kill the $80 batteries no matter how long you leave them on the charger. Second, the Milwaukee has a great battery charge indicator right on the battery. This is very important with Lith-Ion batteries as they have full power right up to the end and quit without warning. With is level gauge you know exactly how much battery life you have when you grab your drill. Third, the Milwaukee drill has bit storage on board, handy for philips and reg bits. Lastly the red color holds up much better then white.



Hope this helps.

Recently I've been doing a lot of work around the house getting ready for winter. I went to Home Depot looking for an impact driver (something that could easily drive 4-6 inch lag screws and 8-10 inch Timberlock screws). The Makita and Milwaukee impact drivers seemed to outperform any others available. I chose the Milwaukee based on prior experience with this brand AND final sale price of $225.00 for the set (versus $275 for the Makita). Right out of the box there was enough charge in the battery to finish driving several timber screws in a drain box I was repairing. I've been very impressed with the weight, durability, and performance of this set. The torque in the impact driver is eye-popping. No buyer's remorse for this tool purchase.

After having Makita products in the past, I chose to buy this Milwaukee drill after the Makita Lithium Ion drills had concerns about wobbly chucks and poor batteries. I received the drill and immediately liked it. The weight, size, trigger control, etc. were all fantastic. The best drill I ever handled. So I took my new drill to put up several blinds and thought the new quick change bit set I bought was junk. Everything was wobbling and it was even hard to put in the screws. I went down to the shop and started going through some other bits. Every one of them wobbled. So, I pulled out my old Makita and the wobbling was immediately gone. I was in the middle of a bunch of different projects, so I went to a local store and picked up another Milwaukee. I got it home and the same problem. They both wobble like nothing I've seen before. Beware, others say Makita has wobble problems, but in my case 2 Milwaukee compact drills from two different stores have suffered from wobbly chucks, while I've never seen a Makita with this problem. There's definitely some quality control issues at Milwaukee with these drills.

I'm a hobbyist...a retired car nut. I like good tools, and in this case, I wanted a cordless drill with lots of power, and a keyless chuck that would hold a drill bit without slipping. I haven't used my new Milwaukee drill and impact driver much yet, but my initial impression is very positive, with one exception: battery life. Both pieces have all the power you could ask for, and they're light and well-balanced. They feel good in your hand...not over-bulky or lop-sided. The chuck on the drill grabs great, and doesn't spin on the drill bits, but I noticed the battery charge getting low after about 30 holes in sheet metal. Battery charge lasted a little better on the impact driver...I don't know if the drill just pulls more charge out of the battery, or maybe my drill battery happened to be weaker than the driver one. In any case, the battery charge indicator lets you know where you're at (after you put the battery on the charger), and the batteries recharge in a relatively short time. I questioned at first, why I'd need or want an impact driver if I had a powerful drill. Won't they do basically, the same thing? The impact driver gives you much greater control in driving screws. I was able to drive about 75 sheet metal screws into thick sheet metal without boogering up a single phillips head or twisting off a single screw. I know that using a drill to drive those screws, I'd have had about a 75% success rate at best. For me, these are great...for a contractor or someone working for a living, you'd want to have a handful of batteries so you can keep going.

How could a craftsman who's bought Milwaukee tools for over 20 years, (and many are Still in constant use), mark a "one star"? Two reasons: very very poor engineering and cheap brittle plastic. First of all I should have realized a change when my trusty 'ol 18 volt nicad Milwaukee drill slid off a chair onto a wood floor - and the handle snapped in half! Luckily I could buy the case, and after 2 hours of reassembly it is functioning again. Their plastic looks maleable, it is an illusion - it is incredibly brittle. The opposite of what is needed in a 'Heavy Duty" tool. So I should have known better than to buy this new set. I could find nothing amiss with the impact driver - it looks like good ol Milwaukee quality. But, believe me or not, the driver drill snapped in half too! And this was one half hour out of the box, drilling studs with a 1" spade bit for wiring. The bit caught on a knot, I resisted, and the drill snapped. Same brittle plastic. But far worse is the engineering / design of the drill. On a cursory inspection it looks strongly built. It's totally an illusion. All that holds the drill motor to the handle is two tiny pieces of brittle plastic hidden under pretty coverings.

Amazon prime is wonderful, they refunded in full in short order. I so regret I did not take pictures of this pathetically designed tool broken in two in my hands! And I am no gorilla -( like those who still respect these Chinese made Milwaukees may need to presume). For me, 20 years of supporting them has come to an end until I learn they have recalled this tool And changed their plastic formulation. Next day I went out and bought a Bosch set, nearly the same price, with even better specs on torque. (Bosch CLPK23-180 18V 2-Tool Litheon Combo Kit) After careful inspection and hard use I can say they are designed very well. It seems Bosch hasn't gone the route of Milwaukee. Whew. My partner uses a Makita set, and as can certainly happen on a job site, eventually one fell a story and half. We just picked it up and kept going, as it should be. Makita is not quite as well built IMHO, but certainly a good second choice. I have never written a review before, hope it's useful. - Combo Packs - Milwaukee M18 - Drill - Lithium-ion'

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High Quality Suit - valentino made in italy, made in italy 2 button suit

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I ordered this item with star-struck eyes and great expectations. To my satisfaction, I found this suit to be made of pretty fine material. I love the pick-stitching, double vents, single breast, two-buttoned, peak-lappells, and functioning button holes. HOWEVER, unfortunately, the shoulders are ENTIRELY too wide and armholes too low. The material seems a bit heavy/thick. I look like a big triangle when I wear it! lol. Buyer be wear of your size, and have a good talk with a knowledgable seamstress/tailor before and after purchase; but especialy after. To my grave dissapointment, the cost of altering exceeds the cost of the suit if I want it to fit propperly. As another customer has said; you truly get what you pay for. It's still a pretty nice suit, and I will wear it every now and then. Oh, and the sleeves are too long, and I cant get them altered b/c of the functioning button-wholes. Gino Valentino Peak Lapel Ticket Pocket Suit Made in Italy Shiny Wool / Silk Mens Suit 150's Hand Made Two Button Canvas Front Jacket Modern Flat Front Pants Custom Working Buttonholes Business Suit Gray Faint Herringbone (44 Regular)

Overall the suit was very well made and material was of very high quality.

The color looked darker than shown.

I have an unusual body shape which requires athletic cut / slim fit type suits (broader shoulders and trim waist) as a starting point for the tailor to work from.

This suit just did not seem to be an athletic cut so sent it back - the fit was not even close for me (but I am unusual).

If it was a better fit - would have kept it. Might work for you if you have more of a normal shape.

I previously purchased Nicoletti brand, 3 button suit which was good quality and better fit for me.

Seller (Darya Trading) accepted the return promptly & without any fuss for $5 handling fee (had to pay return postage).

I absolutely love my new suit. Darya was amazing to deal with. I accidentally ordered the wrong size and they were so good to get me the right size right away.



The suit is great. LOVE the pants. They fit so nicely. I have broad shoulders, and the jacket fits very nicely. Wore the suit to church yesterday and I had at least three other guys ask me where I got it.



Paired with a nice new tie, you'll feel like a million bucks!



Can you tell I like the suit?

I love the suit. I also have the brown one. These suits are made very well and mine fits great. Keep is mind that they are off the rack suits and it is impossible for them to fit everyone perfectly. If you want prefect fit, you must go to a tailor and get a suit made just for you. Anyone who complains about the fit, would have the same problem if they went into a store and bought one. These suits are a great value. When I wear mine, I am pretty sure that I will have one of the nicer suit where ever I go. - Made In Italy 2 Button Suit - High Quality Suit - Valentino Made In Italy - Darya Trading'

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I used to swear this pen was the best but was forced to change my story. This pen has a couple of major failings. Fist the ink takes some time to dry so I am constantly smearing it. Second if you bump the tip at all the ball point gets damaged and leaks everywhere. If the tip is damaged it'll also not roll properly and write intermittently instead of a smooth consistent line. If you are using an edge to make a straight line the gel collects on the tip and will leave a blob on your paper, and also on your edge. Finally, while this pen is not a small fortune it is more expensive then my new favourite alternative the EnerGel from Pentel which is a better solution for the problems I've listed. When you write a letter or anything really, you should not feel the need to clean up like after you've been painting. This pen gets on everything even when you're careful. Pilot G2 Fine Point Rolling Ball Black Gel Ink Pens, 2-Pack (31031)

Of all the varied pens swimming about my cubicle -- we're talking about 2 dozen and that doesn't count the sharpies -- my G2 fine point blacks are my favorite. The ink is nice and dark, it comes out easily, there are no clogs. I don't have to press really hard like some ballpoints require and with the advent of arthritis this really matters to me. Yet normal pressure is enough to get a legible image on the second sheet in my carbonless-copy phone message book. I also like them for home use. Alas, so does our puppy....yum yum.

I bought these pens because the pilot precise V7 pens were so expensive. I find that they work very well, and they have a very nice rubberized spot at the bottom that enhances holding the pen. I like the way one can tell the amount of ink remaining, it is quite visible. The click mechanism seems strong.



I find that the ink flows well, but not quite as well as the V7, which remains my ultimate standard in a good pen.



Overall, I prefer the V7, but if you like a click-style pen, this one is a good performer.



The pen is functional rather than elegant; this device is appropriate for work-a-day use. If you want an stylish pen I would not opt for this model. It emphasizes functionality rather than style.

These pens are pretty good pens. I have been using Z-grip from Zebra 1.0mm (ball point) and thought I'd try out the Pilots.



Immediately, I noticed that the Pilot pen event though it has a finer point size (0.7), the ink is much darker and fluid on the paper than the Z-grips.



I've also been using a favorite Parker pen, and the Pilot pens aren't quite to that level. I prefer a 1.0mm bold point, but there's almost a little give or snag when I press down the Pilot pen to the paper and write compared to when I use the nicer Parker pen.



That said, the Pilots are good pens for the price. I probably should have selected the 1.0mm since, but the 0.7mm have helped me see which size I like better. I'll probably go for a larger pack next time.

Pilot G2 fine point roller ball pens are my pen of choice. I consistently use black, blue, and red colored pensPilot G2 Fine Point Rolling Ball Black Gel Ink Pens, 2-Pack (31031)Pilot G2 Fine Point Rolling Ball Blue Gel Ink Pens, 2-Pack (31032).



Likes:

1) I like the feel of the pen in my hand. The rubber barrel grip is comfortable and allows me to write for extended periods of time.



2) I like the way the ink rolls off of the pen tip, and the ink has a nice look on the paper.



3) There is a sufficient supply of ink to allow a pen to be used for a long time (not as long as your basic Bic pen, but still, long enough).



4) I like the retractable pen tip so I don't have to worry about losing pen caps.



5) This pen is affordable!



6) You can buy replacement ink cartidges so you don't have to toss a pen once its ink runs dry.



Dislikes: (though I very much like this pen, it's not perfect)



1) If you use the pen top draw long lines across a page ink collects at the pen tip and leaves a large blob on the page.



2) If you forget to retract the pen tip and then put the pen in your shirt pocket ink will be wicked out of the pen and leave a large ink stain on your (er...my) shirt (this happened to me).



3) The ink will run if it gets wet.



4) It's nice enough that my wife and kids make off with my pens when I'm not looking :-)



All in all this is an excellent pen, but because of a few drawbacks I can't award it 5 stars. Even so I still prefer it over other pens I've used recently.



Thanks Pilot! Any chance of working out the ink blobbing issue?

I cannot afford the fancier, more expensive roller-ball pens that are used for journaling and scrap-booking, so when I found these pens in Wal-mart this past Thursday, I was very impressed. The ink flows quite well for me, and since I have trouble with my penmanship (I am right-handed, but it exhausts me to write with my injured arm) the smoothness of the gel ink on thicker paper is wonderful.



I will say a few things that people should know. The ink will run if you are using the standard thin paper that most notebooks and free paper consist of. I saw a review about the ink being intermittent and then another one about it not drying. The ink is GEL, it needs a thicker paper to be used properly. You will see it through the other side of the paper because your paper is so thin. Composition notebook paper is one very inexpensive and attractive way to get the right thickness for these pens.



Also, if you push down too hard, the ink will NOT come out and will NOT flow freely. Again, this pen is GEL ink and you canNOT force it out by pushing on it like other pens. I would know, as my own handwriting is usually very harsh. I need to push down quite hard to get a pen or pencil to make a mark because of my arm. That is why I prefer gel ink- it just flows without effort.



Some other pluses to these pens is that they are refillable, the clip does not break easily, and the pens click shut. I hate caps on pens!



I personally prefer the gel ink also, because it makes my sometimes scraggly handwriting look unique- as though I am using a quill.'

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Lap Counter - training aids, lap counter

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I was looking for a simple lap counter and what I got was a cheap chinese watch wrapped in a plastic bubble. the directions are hard to read and very small. It reminds me of the dollar digital watches when they first came out. Even after getting it set up, it leaked once in the water and only worked for 30 seconds. don't waste your money FINIS Lap Track

The lap counter is very good and we love it.



The attachment concept doesn't work well. Suction cups fall off tiled surface and the alternate attachment through connectors and using the bag as ballast is poor. We figured out something for the attachment.

I'm always forgetting how many laps I've swum and thought that this would be a good device to count laps. Despite the controls not making sense - hitting stop and then reset does not necessarily do either - I suffered through the winter months last year with it. I found that not only did the controls or the instructions make sense - and you can locate them on line - the push mechanism for the counter was hit or miss.



I broke it this device again this year for my winter swims. First step was to put in fresh batteries but the battery "plug" can be a real pain to get out. My main issue now is that I have largely lost all contrast on the LCD display so even if I fool with it enough to get it to count laps I can't see the display when I'm swimming so I can't tell whether it counted a lap or not. And by the way I kept it out of the water but still rinsed it everytime.



Surely someone can make a simplier and better lap counter.

I have used the Finis Lap Track for about 3 years now. I swim 1.1 miles or more twice per week. This works well to count your laps and record lap time. I find the counter is easy to read from 10 feet or closer, unless my goggles fog up. If you are coordinated, you can tap the counter while doing a flip turn. The instructions are not real clear, but to use this as a simple lap counter is pretty intuitive. I figured it out in about 5 minutes after abandoning the instructions. The batteries last an incredibly long time.

The suction attachment doesn't work in the pools I swim in, but using the bracket with the bag full of water for ballast works very well for me. Another drawback is that the screw-type connectors to attach to bracket to the counter rust, causing cosmetic damage, but they remain fully functional. - Finis - Lap Counter - Training Aids'

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This purse is my favorite purse. It's flashy & tasteful with the greatest colors & artwork. The purse is very large & roomy, fits comfortably over your shoulder. Well lined. Great quality materials. I have had so many compliments. I am so glad I bought it. Ed Hardy Leighton Satchel,Black,one size'

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Motorola Xoom Accessories - xoom accessories, android

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Case is as described in the description. Appears an smells like actual leather. Very high quality. My kid has a Vaja for his Ipad 2 and the build quality is every bit as good as far as I'm concerned and it didn't cost $150 bucks. Stitching is tight and even and there are no uneven seams or marrs in the leather. When the lid is folded back it lays completely flat making it very easy to hold unlike the Motorola case which seems to puff out at the bottom when folded back. All flaps and closures are either wrapped in leather or the soft material on the inside of the case which means that also unlike the Motorola portfolio it should not scratch the Xoom. I could have lived without the stamped Acase logo on the front but having said that it doesn't look bad. All openings are precisely cut and in the right position. Appearance of case is if anything, thinner than the original folio case and looks much more professional. Would be happy to recommend to anyone who asked. Acase MOTOROLA XOOM High Quality Premium Slim Leather Case Folio with built-in Stand for MOTOROLA XOOM 32GB, WiFi and WiFi +3G & 4G (Black)

I am very pleased with the leather ACase Folio. This is the case that I've been looking for since purchasing my XOOM back in February. It's the perfect slim, minimalistic fit...but with coverage in all the right places. I love the high quality leather with the nice precision stitching. This case looks very professional. The leather has a pleasant "new leather" scent that I would compare to that of leather in a brand new car...not that musty leather smell that attracts attention.



I initially purchased the original Moto XOOM case for $39.99...and promptly took it back for a refund. The hard plastic brackets that held the XOOM in place would leave heavy scuff marks on each side whenever I tried to remove it. With the ACase folio, this is not a concern because of the leather...and the soft interior material that covers the underside of the leather brackets. I'm actually able to pop the XOOM out of the bottom tabs and then give it firm push from the top and slide the XOOM downward...and completely out of the case. Easy removal...no scuff marks. Of course, the case provides a snug fit so no issue with it slipping out on it's own.



I've also purchased one of the $50.00 leather XOOM cases with the fully-enclosed perimeter that you slide the XOOM down into...and I would certainly recommend the ACase folio as my No.1 pick. I really like the fact that with the ACase having a completely open faced front,there's no issue with sloppy fit...such as the leather puckering out around the camera area. In the Xoom accessory market, the ACase folio is a real bargain. I've wasted enough money on a variety of cases to know. As a female, I find the slim fit of the folio perfect for fitting it into most of my handbags...which is a definite plus for me.



As the previous reviewer mentioned, there's no open space for charging while the XOOM is in the upright position...but this is a small issue for me...considering all of the folio's other great features. You can also keep the ACase folio on when using the XOOM's standard docking station, but you'll have to pop it out of the bottom brackets and let the leather cover drape over the rear. I use 2 basic PC speakers for extra sound, so no issue here for me.



I hope that the makers of the XOOM ACase Folio decide to offer some additional colors like "Red" and "Brown" to add a little color variety to such an great product :-)

I ordered this case from CTCStore on Thursday and it arrived on Monday. Props for quick shipping. I debated on getting the original Motorola Leather Folio case but couldn't justify paying over 2x for what seemed to be the exact same product (with the exception of the "Acase" logo on the front). Besides, the original Motorola Folio was not officially out at Verizon retail stores. From what I could tell, it actually is the same product most likely built by the same company.



The reason I went for this case was because the original Folio case scratched up my Xoom around the edges and was a bit bulky to carry around. This is slimmer and seems to be a better fit overall. Anyways, I opened this up and was immediately impressed with the quality/durability. The outside is black leather (excellent quality) with soft felt-like material in the inside. The Xoom is very well-protected from scratches, dents, etc. It seems like it would withstand drops as well, but of course, I did not try that. It has 3 viewing angles and you could also lay it flat. This is great for typing, viewing media, or whatever else you do on a tablet.



The only thing I'm worried about is the leather on the bottom brackets wearing off over time from unlocking and locking between using it as a stand and a case. Overall this is a great investment for all Xoom owners. Don't pay $50+ on the original one. You won't be disappointed.



Update: One little annoyance I have is with the charger port being covered when the case is closed. Also you cannot charge while it being used as a stand since the Xoom's proprietary charger port is on the bottom.

I have spent countless hours and dollars buying cases for my xoom....zoogue, kevikev, motorola official portfolio case and I can honestly say that this one is the sleekest most useful case that still maintains the xooms slim profile...I have purchased this type of case for my galaxy tab also and have loved it.....most people charge 50 dollars for these cases, at the price this seller is offering..this is a steal...the quality is good and the craftsmanship is top notch....don't do like I did and spend 150 dollars just to find out this is the best portfolio case for the xoom.

After looking at several other brands of protective cases for my Xoom, I decided to purchase this one from CTCStore because of its features and good price. The shipping speed is good (3 business days). The case was received in good packing and perfect condition. The following are plus of this case:

1. Material: genuine and high quality leather, the micro fiber layer is soft and protective

2. Fit: perfect fitting for Xoom both front and rear sides (the curvature of the rear flap is matched perfectly with the one on the back of the zoom). The hooks hold firmly and not intrusive like some other designs.

3. Build quality: excellent.

4. Design: I can put the Xoom standing on the groove and read it hand free or hold it like a book. When the front lid is close, I feel safe when I toss my Xoom in my backpack with other books.



The con:

1. There is no cutout at the position of the charging socket. I have to open the front flap to charge the Xoom which is not too inconvenient. I wonder if the designer forgot that detail, or it is possible that a hole at that location may weaken the leather and the designer decided not to cut the hole there.

Overall, the case is an excellent product for the price. - Android - Xoom Accessories - Xoom - Motorola Xoom Accessories'

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Kodak Digital Frames - digital picture frame, digital frame

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I did tons of research before purchasing as I bought a total of 8 frames as Christmas presents. 3 of these and 4 of a larger one.



First the Pros...the quality is unsurpassed for the price! 800x600 is incredibly clear and the frame is sleek and slimline. It is also pretty simple to use, it can zoom, rotate and crop, even though I did have to reference the directions for how to save the changes to the pictures. I was very happy with these.



Now the cons...it supposedly has internal memory but I didn't find an easy way to utilize it (from what I saw you have to transfer the pics manually, one at a time into the internal memory from your external memory source! why bother?) I did order 2gb sd cards to use with them since they are pretty cheap and hold a lot of photos but unfortunately I didn't realize that the sd card would need a writer to put the pictures on it (so I ended up running to Walmart for an $8 reader/writer) I think the easiest way to use this frame is to plug in a flash drive, your computer won't need anything special to put pics on it, just try to find the smallest one possible as it will stick out the side if its too big!



In the end the quality over triumps all the little issues I've had and everyone was so happy to get them at Christmas, of course it helps when you do a little leg work and gather pics from friends and family to preload. I got sereval tears this year, its going to be hard to out do these next year! Aluratek ADPF08SF 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame (800x600 Hi Resolution)

This is a very basic digital photo frame that has a beautiful picture quality. I was amazed how crisp and clear my photo's looked as I had another frame that did not look so good playing the same pictures. Once you power the frame on and insert your SD card the slideshow will start automatically. I like how easy to use it is as I am giving to my mother in law who is not very tech savy. I believe for the money you are getting a great value in your purchase. Highly recommend.

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i was confused to go for it or not. But ordered finally.

I received it and its really is a good deal





Photo quality is really crisp and clear.

the Adapter is of 100-240 So for those who want to gift it outside US , this is going to work .

I tried it one full day and neither the adapter nor the frame getting very warm.



the only draw back which others might ignore is

When it stats up it lands in a page asking what you want to do? go to setup or show calendar or show photos.



Well i will be happy if it directly shows the calendar or the photos (if memory is attached) rather asking it .

When there is a power failure it stucks in the main page

This is a very basic photo frame. I knew this when purchasing, although I didn't realize quite how basic. The good things about this unit are its low price and superb picture quality. I really don't think I could be more pleased with the picture quality. On the other hand, you will need an SD card or USB drive for this thing as the internal memory is next to nothing. I got two pictures on it before it said it was full. I'm guessing it has about 256k. Also, if you plan on using this for portrait photos, you will need to rotate them 90 degrees on your computer before saving them on your SD card or USB drive as it shows all pictures in landscape mode, no matter which orientation you place the frame in. I looked for a "portrait" mode that would make this step unnecessary but couldn't find one. So, it's basic, but you should expect that for a $40 item.

The visual quality is pretty good. I found the instruction manual skimpy and poorly written. I managed to figure out the controls but mostly intuitively. I tried to go to Aluratek's web site to get more information and could not find this particular model. They have apparently discontinued it and replaced with a newer model. The newer model comes with a remote control and USB cable which this one didnt'. So, get the newer model; it's was only $10 more.

why buy more expensive picture frame with build in memory when u can just add a 4gb sd card for 10 bucks.



screen is nice and bright

easy to use

looks like a good quality product, no problems so far!

great mothers day gift!

I was looking for a replacement for an old digital frame. This is larger, pics are sharper & it has a timer function that shuts it off every afternoon, reminding me to go home!



I don't use any other functions so can't add anything there, does everything I need & does it well.

Received this nifty little frame for a x-mas present and was pleasantly suprised on how awesome the picture quality is. Pictures can play in a slideshow and it is very easy to move picture files from my computer to the frame. Highly reccommend. - Digital Frames - Digital Picture Frame - Photo Frame - Digital Frame'

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Adjustable Weights - jillian michaels, weights

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OK so dumbbells can't be dynamic but they are certainly what my 11 year old son wanted to build up his muscles! He finds them a handy size to transport and work out with. Easy wipe clean from his sweaty mitts then mom can use them to tone up! Body Solid Tools Vinyl Dumbbells 10Lb - Pair - Fitness - Weights - Jillian Michaels - Adjustable Weights'

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Surroundbar - sound bar, soundbar

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Originally I bought a Boston Acoustics Soundbar (see explanation below for returning it) but now I have the Polk Soundbar and love it. I found one major problem with setup. I am a wi fi household and the wireless subwoofer had a conflict with my network wi fi. I am not terribly knowledgeable about routers but after going to Cnet forums got the answer which I would like to share with you. My problem was I have a Roku box and I was unable to stream. It would begin and then stop. If I turned off the soundbar it worked perfectly. I put the sub woofer in various places based on Polk's instructions, trying to shield it from the wi fi signal but nothing worked. The answer turned out to be very simple. (I had even gone so far as to buy a new router which also didn't work for reasons which will become obvious if you continue reading.) All I had to do was bring up my router's configuration screen and change the channel setting. The Soundbar was set for channel one as was my wi fi. I first tried channel five and it almost worked but after a few minutes, it stalled again so I then changed to channel 11 the farthest and last choice and bingo, it worked great and continues to work great.



I live in a 1400 sq ft house and the living room is about 12' x 20'. This unit is actually a little too much for the size of the room but when I made the necessary changes in my tv sound setup and the Dish remote setup, it made a big difference. Sometimes the sound was shrill so I changed the treble and bass settings on my tv and they do work for the soundbar even when you are not using the tv sound which I found I don't really need. For music this soundbar is astounding. For speech it is excellent. I do have a hearing problem and since Netflix has no subtitles yet, I do need some help. My tv is an LG 55" LED and the sound is ok but this soundbar has solved our problems when watching a streaming Netflix movie. I also stream Leo LaPorte which is TWIT.tv and for him I don't need the soundbar because the sound is so clear but I still use it. The other night we watched a very old, 61 years, movie called Impact using the Polk soundbar and could hear every word clearly!!



Programming my Dish TV remote was simple so I only use the Polk remote when I want to change the sub woofer if it is just too much bass.



All in all, I love this unit. I have it standing on the cabinet in front of my tv with the sub woofer on the floor beside it. You can get even better bass if you put the sw in a corner of the room. I think it would be great even for a very large room since I sometimes have to turn it way down for some programs. For music, again, fantastic. Of course, you will be forced to turn it down for commercials, just can't solve that issue.



When I was listening to the Boston A and the Polk bars, I really thought that the Boston A was better because I was unable to adjust the sub woofer on the Polk. The salesman told me it had no controls on it, well, he was wrong, I can control it so you can set it any way you choose. After having the Polk for a month I feel it is ALMOST as good as the Boston A and since the Boston A only has audio out RCA jacks I couldn't buy it anyway.



This brings me to another very important point when shopping for any soundbar which is to be sure what your tv accomodates. (I suggest you download your TV manual and take the pages you need with you, showing what audio out jacks you have.) My tv, the LG, does NOT accomodate RCA jacks for audio out, only optical out. Remember, I had originally bought a Boston Acoustics soundbar and had to return it. Because I had to go back three times Best Buy agreed to sell me the Polk for $301, the same price I paid for the Boston Acoustics bar. I also could not get the enclosed optical cord to work but fortunately had bought one years ago which works great. The enclosed one is very thin and the one I had is much thicker, don't know if that was the reason. Optical cables are very difficult to insert so don't lose hope, eventually you will be successful.



Since many people lambast BB, I want to say that when I returned the first Boston unit, (it had obviously been returned by someone and I thought it was defective) they apologized and said I should have been charged the open box price ($269) so brought out another open box, which was sealed and had a big label saying Open Box on it. He opened it up and set it up and thinking he had confirmed that I had a headphone jack I could use, I bought it. Well, as luck would have it, no headphone jack on my LG and no optical on the Boston unit, why I cannot figure out. He went to a lot of trouble for so low a priced unit and I appreciated his effort. When I returned it again, he actually tried to avoid me, knowing that I would take up a lot of his time. As I understand it, BB sales people get bonuses at the end of the month based on sales so even though they don't get commissions as many other electronics stores, if still in existence, pay, they do make money on their sales. The higher their number, the more they get. But he did come over, finally, when I tracked him down and once again, brought out the soundbar and set it up to check. So kudos to Best Buy, San Rafael, this particular sales guy and to Polk.



Eileen

Novato, CA Polk Audio Surroundbar IHT 3000 Home Entertainment System (Black)

I was interested an alternate to the built in tv speakers for my bedroom. I wanted the enhanced sound; however, I did not want to have to run wires for the speakers/subwoofer, like I did in my living room. I didn't need a full 5 or 7.1 setup for the room, so I thought the Polk IHT 3000 surroundbar, and its wireless subwoofer, would be a great option. I went to my local big box store to play with the options, and to test the sound quality before I purchased. The sound is very crisp and the subwoofer does its job very well. Initially I was very satisfied after I received the item. The setup was very simple, and it sounded just as good in my home as I had tested on the demo unit; watching a dvd was perfect. However, the majority of media consumption in my bedroom is internet based: music streaming from my home server to my htpc, hulu, netflix streaming on my roku. I have an N/2.4 ghz wireless router and when using the Polk IHT 3000, my wifi connection was useless. All wifi traffic would come to a complete stop. The only way to solve the problem was to unplug the surroundbar. Once it was unplugged, all the wifi traffic would resume as normal. I read through some of the other customer's comment and found that other users suggested changing the channels on both the router and the subwoofer, so that they do not overlap, as a solution. I tried every possible channel configuration on both the router and subwoofer, and repositioning the wifi router and subwoofer. Nothing made any difference. As soon as the surroundbar was turned on, no data could be transmitted on my wireless network. As soon as it was turned off, all traffic would resume again. I do not have one of the newer 5 ghz routers to test it with, so this may not be a problem when used in conjunction with newer networking hardware, or if everything in your home is hardwired via ethernet. If all you are using the surroundbar exclusively for is television, dvd, or bluray I think it is an excellent choice. However, I would not recommend it to used in a home with only a 2.4 ghz wifi network. - Surroundbar - Sound Bar - Soundbar - Polk'

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