Guy Low Price Electronic: 22 Apr 2009

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

table saws - table saws, woodworking

I bought the machine because my reliable, 10-year old Delta TS2000 has a nut that I cannot loosen to adjust the blade. I found the Skil in a nearby shopping club, and decided to go with it. I used it several times, even though I noticed that the miter track is somewhat unique, meaning no off the shelf accesories will work with it. The miter track has straight walls, not a "T" type.That would have worked fine with most accesories with fasteners that widen in the slot as zou tighten the screw; except, the track is too narrow, so those fasteners dont fit. The track is interrupted every 8 inches or so, forming a brief "t" which is useless for t-bolt type fastners. And there's the fact that the uninterrupted portion of the tracks is too narrow for the fasteners you get with the type of featherboard you can buy.

Another serious fault with the machine is the stand. It looks flimsy, and it is. I actually managed to work the machine onto my old delta base, and used it a few times that way. I had the Skil stand in a closet. And when you start the machine, it litterally leaps off the floor about 1/16" high, making it mandatory to clamp down any pieces that need accurate crosscutting.

One more issue. The miter tracks appear to be out of square with the sides and front of the table surface. I had established that the blade was square with the rip fence (flimsy-looking, though so far seeming to be accurate and steady), and I used it to rip some very accurate pieces. However, when I tried to crosscut, I discovered that the further the work moved along the blade, the further it got from the blade, on the right side of the blade. On the left side, it got closer with progress. I double checked, and since ripping was accurate, it could only mean that the slots are not at near perfect right angles with the front and back. And the miter gauge is really loose in the tracks. I tried to remedy this like I did with my Delta, by putting tape across the bottom and sides of the bar, but this ran into unsmoothed machined areas in the tracks, which removed the tape if you pushed hard enough to get the bar thru the cut.

One of the good things is that the machine has more power than my Delta (which I plan to re-commission). I could push pieces thru at a rate that would have threatened to make the delta stop cutting. Too bad. Also, you get some pretty good accesories, like the digital rip fence. But, the fence on my machine (which goes back tomorrow)has the wall on one side tilted, sort of like a pyramid, but less pronounceed, and with a flat top. The other side seemed to be truly upright. Good too is the outfeed support, maybe it's best feature. It also comes with support for side, which can be put on either side. If you put it on, you can move the bar that the rip fence rides on, so you increase ripping width capability. Maybe the machine you find will not have the egregious flaw of out-of-line miter tracks. Good luck Skil 3400-20 10-Inch Digital Table Saw With Stand - Woodworking - Table Saws'

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Eco-friendly

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I am in LOVE with this Fruit & Veggie wash. I have tried many others and this would definitely be my favorite! It doesn't leave any icky flavors or smells on your fruit or veggies. VERY economical purchased this way too. I believe I purchased this item a couple of years ago and am only on the second of six bottles!! Earth Friendly Products Fruit & Vegetable Wash, 17-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 6)

I most defetinely preferred natural products but in this case this product did not perform so well. It does not sud which is fine but your vegetables dont seem clean. I use to buy another veggie wash that you could easily see all the dirt from broccoli or apples would feel clean after it was washed but not with this product. I have not had good luck with this brand.

I am sensitive to many chemicals, and fresh produce had become a problem until I followed my doctor's advice and began soaking fresh produce in this solution. It rinses clean and does the job great - no more chemical reactions from fresh produce! When I see how dirty the water becomes, I can understand why I was having problems. Don't feed your family pesticides and handling dirt - get your fresh foods clean with this stuff without sacrificing taste.'

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Digital Cable - hdmi cables, apple tv

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Got this for my apple TV, Very nice looking cable and works amazingly. Very Pleased with the item, the cable is thinner then most cables and the HDMI male on this is suprisingly small. Has a nice Black glossy finish. Reccomend this. Apple MC838ZM/A HDMI to HDMI Cable (1.8 M)-ZML

While killing a few minutes at the Apple store tonight, I came across this HDMI cable. When I saw it, I knew that this would be perfect. I travel a lot and spend 60+ nights a year in a hotel. I have come to realize that hotel TV stinks. When the new AppleTV was released last fall, it became a perfect travel companion - small, versatile and better then flipping the channels in the hotel room. But shortly after purchasing it, I realized that the HDMI cable I was carrying took up more room then the AppleTV. This cable will resolve that issue. The only downside is the price - $20. As far as retail HDMI goes, this is quite reasonable off a price. But i have been buying all my HDMI (and other cables) through monoprice. They sell high quality cables without the huge price tag.

Honestly though, $20 isn't too much for what it is and to slim down the amount of things I need to carry when I travel. - 1080p - Hdmi Cables - Macbook - Apple Tv'

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Docking Stations - ipod speakers, ipod dock

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I bought this item after reading several positive reviews posted on this site. Having tried it out, I do agree with many of the positive comments, but also found a couple of negatives that turned out to be deal-breakers for me, and I have decided to return it. One of the negatives is specific to my particular listening preference and may not apply to other folks. I bought this unit to use with my iPod in the bedroom. I like to fall asleep listing to SOFT music, so good low-level volume control is important for me. Unfortunately this unit are not well matched to that need. It has very little sensitivity at low levels: with the volume set only a few steps above zero on the push-button control, the sound level is already getting rather loud. Worse, the unit does not "remember" the previous volume stetting when it is switched on, instead it automatically resets to a mid level (which is actually quite loud) - this is something one could live with, obviously, but for me it's just too irritating.

My other negative is a general concern about the durability of the vinyl cover, which has to be folded back to support the unit when it is in use. The idea behind the design is good, making it easy to transport with the cover in place. However, as a support it seems flimsy, and the quality of the vinyl may not be sufficient for long-term use, given that it has to be folded back on itself each time the unit is set up. Past experience of folding vinyl in other situations leads me to suspect that it will soon develop splits along the fold.

To summarize:

Positives: Decent sound quality for a small unit; highly portable; looks good; easy to use if you don't care about the volume issue noted above.

Negatives: Volume control does not remember previous setting when unit is switched on and lacks sensitivity at low levels; vinyl cover may not be very durable. Altec Lansing IMT320 inMotion Compact iPod Speaker System

Good: AUX input. Battery powered and mobile, flip cover for travel, doesn't buzz on AT&T network, loud.

BAD: when its plugged into an outlet it automatically powers off when nothing is being played for a few minutes and when you turn it back on, it does not retain the volume level setting you were previously using! Very annoying. It needs a remote. The button are poorly located directly behind your device where they are hard to see and get to.

I use this unit every day at work as PC speakers which charge my iphone while I'm at work. When I pause Itunes for more than 5 minutes or so, the speakers power off and I must turn them back on. When they are turned on, the volume is reset to half, which is too loud in my office. Also, because I am constantly turning the unit on after it shuts off, the buttons are in a bad spot...right behind the iphone.

If I had known all of the annoying things about this unit at the time I purchased, I would have spent more money for a better unit.

WOW! Great product for the cost! We have bought 4 different brands that either crap-out or sound like crap, Altec's CEO is not kidding when he says most people make a pretty box and fill it with whatever speaker they can find, and not to mention the internal amps in those crappy sets. These guys have nailed it! definately easy to use, and great to listen to. I am getting ready to a third unit now (yes we bought 2 already) and I am glad we did.

Thank you Altec Lancing!

I guess I thought this device would be larger than it is. I purchased it mainly for my garage so I could listen to music while I work. The sound is pretty good for it's size and the bass is probably the best you can expect from such small speaker. I guess I would enjoy something a bit larger though for a more full sound. We did take it on a recent camping trip and it's size was an advantage in that situation. The ability to run it off batteries was a plus.

If I had to do it all over again I would spend a bit more $$ and go for something larger. - Ipod Speakers - Ipod Dock - Portable Speakers - Docking Stations'

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Fishing

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This thing folds up small and for the price is constructed very well. I was casting it in the yard to try it out when I first got it and it handled very well.

I wasn't expecting much for a 20-25 dollar fishing pole and reel but am pleasantly surprised.

This thing will catch fish as good if not better than any high priced set-up out there.

Telescoping and folds up to be very small. Sure you might have to change the fishing line to a higher test but I didn't and am catching some nice walleye.

If your a high priced fishing snob that only uses costly brand names then look elsewhere. If you like to fish and have fun, give the instant fisherman a try.

It has a 10 year warranty, what do you have to lose?

I recommend this to my friends! Instant Fisherman Portable Fishing Kit (Black)

The idea of this rod is great, but the guts of the reel needs some serious upgrading. After catching one small fish, the reel striped its gears and was done with my fishing trip that quick. If you consider purchasing this item I would highly recomend against it.

Keith

As said before , I would leave ZERO stars if it was applicable. Instant Fisherman 1 is a crime in disguise!!! = HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!!!

BUYER BEWARE...... This is an awful fishing rod and reel and broke after 10 minutes of use for me.

I am a avid 54yo fisherman in Florida . I have been fishing in Florida for many years. I carefully read all the instructions prior to using. However, all the carefulness in the fishing world could not improve this junky rod and reel.After casting around 15 times, the knob and screw that adjusts the length of the rod broke off in the water. I had it tightened securely and even checked it several times.

Also...the noise and grinding/grating the the reel makes when reeling was awful and uncomfortable.

This all happened the first day, it was brand new!!!!!!This product is not recommended at all. I see now that they have made a Instant Fisherman 2. AMAZON HOW COULD YOU SELL THIS JUNK TO THE PUBLIC??!!!I have no clue what the model 2 is like but you couldn't give me it for free!!!

i bought this fishingpole out of blind faith thinking it would work for me. Well i tried it out and on the first day and guess what? it broke. The drag gears siezed up and the rods tip broke when i casted. These rods suck!!!!!

A very well made fishing rod & reel. Easy to use and you will NOT be able to buy a rod or reel separately that comes anywhere close to this for the money. Plus..you can carry this one in the pockets of your overalls. Don't know what overalls are? Look it up....'

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1080p - 46 inch, 1080p

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Great picture with vivid colors, easy to use remote, menu options are easy to follow. We were not going to upgrade to an HDTV until we watched a couple of programs on a friends Samsung 46-inch LCD TV. No comparison to our old regular TV, the detail and color are amazing. Samsung LN46D630 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

I bought this on a whim at a local big-box store after seeing true blacks beat the competing LG 47" model. Everything about the TV is incredible, especially compared to the 32" Toshiba LCD it replaced. The display settings are all adjustable, for example, "Auto Motion Plus" with 1-10 settings for both blur and judder reduction.

It has a USB input on the recessed side and can play Divx AVI files, XVID, and a few video files types. If you're playing a movie file and stop it (accident or otherwise), the 'D button' on the remote will return you to the same spot. The player also has fast forward and rewind. Only minor complaints are the back-lit remote glows orange (cheap) and doesn't even light all of the buttons.

The big problem I have is light leakage in the bottom two corners. On a black screen, you can see this as a flashlight effect pointing at 45 degrees to the middle. I can adjust the settings and come close to fix it, but on a dark movie like "The Descent" - it's still there. This is totally not acceptable, as I bought the TV primarily to watch movies. I'll probably return it in the next few days. Maybe for the same, or the LG 47" model. I'd read this was a big problem with low-end edge-lit LED models so this is a bit disappointing.

I bought this a few weeks ago and it is absolutely amazing!! Its actually a little disturbing how realistic the picture quality is. I have no complaints about this TV. You can't beat the price for an LCD TV. The auto motion technology makes everything so life like. And even if you have just a basic DVD player this TV makes the DVD's look great!!

I love the picture and sound coming from this TV. I also love the stability that the stand provides. I have 2 little girls that run around and play in the livingroom right around the TV so I was a little nervous about having this TV sitting at their level. I purchased a TV stand that will hold up to a 46" TV and the stand that comes with the TV sits on it great. While factory stand provides some movement it would take a lot to knock the TV over. The picture quality is great and the speakers are surprisingly loud for their size.

I just bought this, b/c my 2 yr old Panasonic Plasma died. The HD movie channels on this one appeared as if they were in 3D, which isn't possible with this tv. Movies, and some normal channels appeared like the original film, or raw film. My wife called it "soap opera" tv. It's hard to describe, but really weird and awful to watch. Nobody had any idea what I was talking about!

The review below by bigcstyle describes it perfectly and told me how to fix it-I was literally 1 hour away from returning. It's the Auto Motion Plus setting. Go to Picture settings and turn off Auto Motion Plus. Voila, normal television again. Thanks bigcstyle!

Oh, by the way, the guys at HH Gregg had no idea, thought I was an idiot and blamed my cable provider. Uverse came to the house today, couldn't figure it out, but narrowed it down to the tv. I only bought at HH Gregg b/c my Panasonic was from Best Buy, they didn't care about it, thought I would try elsewhere, but HH Gregg salesman are not professional-I am being polite.

How do I now like the tv? I really like it. The 120 Hz produces some blur in action or sports, not as smooth at all as the Plasma. However, it's a very clean and crisp picture. For $800.00, I am happy, now that I figured out the Auto Motion Plus. I recommend the tv.

Great picture quality, easy to use remote...took me 45 mins to setup the TV which is not bad at all..extremely happy with Paul's TV for delivering it 7 days prior to the shipping date......I'm not that big on realistic colors or anything...can't compare with any hdtv as I had a tube tv before so this is step-up for me anyway :)...just loving it..

Big Pic, beautiful color. . .jumps right out to you. Excellent character definition and does well time after time. Delivered to my door. Bought some sort of cable, plugged it in right out of the box and it has been running 16 hourd a day ever since.

this tv is amazing. You can expect many of the good features of the latest tvs.

First of all, the quality and sound is through the roof. One of my best investments.

Secondly, you can plug your usb device or portable hard drive straight into the tv. This tv can play almost all movie formats. And the best part is, this tv also picks up the subtitle you put in in srt format. I dont have to turn on my ps3 from now on to watch movies anymore.

I am not sure about the longevity of the tv but it has been a month and good so far.

This item arrived in good shape via FedEx, although the box had a few tears, scuff marks, and a large puncture--fortunately not in front or behind the the LCD panel!

With minimal adjustments, I've been able to obtain an amazing picture with good colors, brightness, and contrast. This set will automatically adjust screen brightness according to lighting in your room, which I found resulted at times in a picture too dim or somewhat "washed out." However,this is easily corrected by turning off the energy savings and eco sensor settings under "Eco Solution" in Menu. I, also, found that a one-notch adjustment to dynamic contrast and black tones, produced a more vibrant image with sufficient shadow details. Just take care that you don't ramp up too high on settings such as brightness, backlight, and contrast unless you want to lessen the life-expectancy of the CCFL backlight bulbs.

On-board sound system is acceptable, although I prefer my external hookup. "Auto-volume" is really nice, because it keeps sound levels more constant and no need to hit the "mute" button on the remote when loud TV commercials come along. - 46 Inch - 1080p'

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Mens Clothing - mens clothes, mens workwear

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My husband likes this shirt because it's long-wearing and comfortable. The pockets are perfect-sized for everything he needs to carry except his wallet (which goes in his jeans pocket). I like them because they're easy-wash, and they don't wrinkle in the dryer. I also like them because I think this shirt makes my husband look HOT! (and we've been married for more than 30 years) RIGGS WORKWEAR by Wrangler Men's Chambray Work Shirt, Natural, XX-Large

Bought two to replace those ruined by a husband who insists on washing his clothes with his pen. Great fit and style, and come out of the dryer mostly wrinkle free. Would buy more if they had more than two colors. - Mens Uniforms - Mens Workwear - Mens Clothing - Mens Clothes'

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Solid Color Ties - poor quality, toddler suit

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I ordered an upper-teen size of this suit to have for special outings. Because I ended up wasting time checking for something local, I ended up ordering this last minute. Amazingly, it was received two days after my order went through! (I used the standard priority shipping option because the pricing on expedited was way out of my ballpark.)

For the price and for the age of person intended, this suit is perfect. I had to compromise on sizing a bit: the jacket is a little large, but I expected that from their size chart (had to get the jacket big in order for the pants to fit). At least for the size I ordered, their measurement chart is correct and it fits just as I was expecting.

The shirt is a thin, cheaper-quality basic white button-up shirt. But I am fine with that since it is summer, and light-weight is fine. The other suit items are heavier polyester and they feel nice to the touch and look smart. The vest is a short-fitting style. The tie has a release clip in the back for easy on/off (no need to know how to tie a tie) and adjustable length to the neck band. The whole suit comes nicely clipped to a hanger inside a zippered clear dress bag (nice bonus).

I know I couldn't find anything comparable to this locally for the price I paid here. Between that and the super fast shipping, I am very pleased and he's excited to wear it. Formal Boy Black Suit From Baby to Teen (4T)

I purchased this suit for my grandson to wear to a wedding. When he saw the suit he immediately said we go party! As for the suit it is a great value, comes complete with shirt and tie, just added shoes and he was ready to party. Price and shipping were right on target so was the size. I would buy from this merchant again should the need arise. - Boys Tie - Toddler Suit - Boy - Poor Quality'

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Chest Coolers

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I camp a great deal and was looking for a cooler that will keep camp foods cold for several days. The importance of the length of time the ice lasts is crucial since I often travel to remote areas where the nearest store that sells ice could be 15 miles which doesn't sound far but when you have to make that trip every day or two it gets old quick. This cooler was the best of the lot from reviews I have read without spending $200 on a pro grade cooler. This cooler is ok - it will keep food cold for a couple of days if the temp is moderate and if you minimize opening the cooler, store it in a shady spot (not in your hot car). It is an okay cooler that will serve casual users well. I just might end up laying out the money for a really good cooler though. Coleman 52-Quart Xtreme Chest Cooler (Blue)

We live at least an hour away from the big box stores and membership stores and it has always been difficult to buy cold and especially frozen foods and get them home in time before they thaw out. This ice chest lives up to its name. We have filled it with frozen meats and even ice cream and let it sit in the car for several where it got like furnace. When we got home the food was still frozen solid. All we had to add was a bag of ice and the insulated cooler maintained a freezing temperature until we could get home. Certainly worth the investment!!

I purchased this cooler a few weeks ago. Since then I've used it 4 times and I've been pleased every time. The first time we used it was on our vacation. The cooler was filled with ice when we left and the ice lasted for a 9 hour drive on an extremely hot day with minimal melting. Upon arrival, the beverages were still nice and cold.

I also used this for a family party. I filled the cooler with ice and three cases of water with room to spare. The cooler sat on the deck all afternoon and everything was still cold at the end of the day.

The only downside to the cooler is the fact that it does get pretty heavy when it's full and there are no wheels. Something to consider if it needs to be moved alot. But, if it's used outside, there is a nice drainage spout so that would lighten the load a bit at the end of the day.

All in all, I highly recommend the cooler.

Just used for an overnight so far, but real happy with how cold everything stayed, with 3, 2 litre bottles of ice. Packaging was great, shipping very quick. Going to be some good cruises and camping coming up.

We took the cooler camping the same day we got it and after three and a half days we still had most of our block ice and even the ice cubes we took along for drinks were in great shape. Only melted a little. I would recomend it to anyone, as we have gone through a lot of no-good coolers in the heat of Arizona,

We travel to Hollister Hill Farm in VT each year in early October to purchase a yeary supply of organic meats. With 3 of these coolers packed full we meandered back home to MA and 12 hours later our meats were still frozen solid without the use of any ice. In summer months with ice, things are colder than with any other coolers we have used. Highy recommended!'

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80211n - 80211n, wireless adapter

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The device seems to work fine. It just took me ten minutes to figure out how to install the driver under Windows. There is nothing particularly difficult about it, it is just that some customary driver-install conventions are violated, and this sows confusion. Here is how to install the driver: First understand that the CD contains drivers for scores of different products. Second, these drivers are not sitting on the disk in any way that Windows can find them; even if we hold Windows by the hand and point at the correct folder within the CD, Windows still won't see the driver. Rather than trying to help Windows find the driver, what we instead need to do is identify the correct executable file on the CD, run it, and then it will install the driver. At the top level of the CD the folders are labeled "USB 7.1 Sound Card" and "WiFi Card", the correct choice here is "WiFi Card." Looking inside the "WiFi Card" folder are a few folders all labeled with numbers. Third, alas, these folder numbers bear no resemblance to any model number found printed on the device. There is a "ReadMe" file inside the "WiFi Card" folder that in an awkward format gives the correspondence between the folder number and the model number printed on the device. On the plastic wrapper my CD came in, there was also a small easily overlooked plain sticker that said "install path:RT3070." RT3070 was the folder I needed. Once the needed folder is identified, just double click the executable within, and then it installs the driver. 802.11N 150M Wi-Fi USB Adapter USB WIRELESS LAN Adapter(RT8188 Chipset)

This item works fine and is not difficult to install if you carefully follow the instructions. Other USB wireless products have drivers built into Windows. You install them just by plugging them in. This is very convenient for moving to different computers to get them on the internet quickly or to test something.

For this USB wireless card a custom driver with its own install is on a disk with the product. I have to save the disk in the box if I want to use this product on another computer. If I misplace the drivers, I'll have to search on the internet and spend a lot of time to get this thing working again. Odds are pretty good if I don't remember what I did to install or can't locate the box I'll just toss the thing and buy a new one. The inconvenience isn't worth the money saved over buying an inexpensive USB adapter that has the standard Windows driver treatment. It's not worth returning it, but I wouldn't buy another one.

It does work fine and I was able to install it without issues. The more standard options are just much more convenient and worth the extra $5.00 or $10.00.

I will just be honest. I was sort of skeptical about purchasing it considering the low price. but let me tell you----IT WORKS! I got this to make our desktop pick up our wireless signal, and it does just that. The signal is very strong. It looks sort of cheap, but dont let that fool you because it gets the job done. I did have a slightly hard time getting the software installed because it doesn't just install like other software(at least mine didn't). But once I did, I was satisfied. I really do recommend it!

Got this wireless adapter because I read it works with Linux. Read a review that "you just enter a syntax in the terminal and add rt2800usb in blacklist and it works great". Well it didn't work for me! Looked on youtube to find help. Here's what I found. ( by the way I run ubuntu 10.04 ) Go download "wireless windows drivers" from software center. Then open it up. Insert disk into cd rom. When disk's window pops up, open up Wifi card file. Then open up file that ends with "Driver". Then open file "Winxp". Drag the file ending with " .inf " into windows wireless drivers already opened window. It should ask if you want to install. Install it. Plug in card to usb port. Light should start blinking on your wireless adapter. If it does your good to go. If not then the .inf file is probably bad and you should contact provider for new disk or go to a web site where you can download drivers of the web. I hope this helps my fellow Linux users out there. Good luck!

This product works as advertised, but installing it (at least on my Windows machine) was pretty annoying. First it comes with a Mini CD that contains the firmware, which was a problem on my slot-loading machine. After pulling all the files off of that using my laptop, and transferring them to my desktop via flashdrive, I thought I was in business.... but not quite yet.

Windows doesn't automatically detect the firmware in the folder, so you need to find it yourself. First off, ignore the random Sound Card files Ralink saw fit to include on the same CD. I had luck going into the folder that had "RT3070" in the name (which seems like this version of the product, though actual labels are lacking on the device) and running the program within. Interestingly there are drivers for Mac OS and Linux within the same folder, so it looks like this can pretty easily be configured to work with those systems as well.

So now the product does work fine, but it took me some time to figure out how to get it to work. Still for the price can't complain too much.

We have tried to get this to work with our laptop several times. We have installed and uninstalled and re-installed the disk. It will not work. In my opinion, it seems something is not right with the installation disk. If at any point in time this changes, I will update my review. This is the first time ever that I have bought something from Amazon and been dissatisfied.

A bit large, but a usb cable solves that problem. Otherwise, it works just as well or better than a brand name usb adapter that I had purchased from a big retail store for nearly 10x the price. As others have mentioned, the driver installation can be "entertaining". My personal experience was that my laptop would not read the mini disk that the drivers came on, and Windows 7 could not find the proper driver on it's own. For future reference, the driver that you need is Realtek 8188CUS, available on the Realtek website and elsewhere. That being said, finding the driver and installing it was by no means difficult, and for anyone willing to take the little bit of time for that, I fully recommend this USB adapter! Saves a ton of money! - 80211n - Wireless Adapter - Usb Network Adapters'

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Kids Backpacks

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This small backpack is cute in appearance, but poor in quality for the price. The handle does not stay up and is flimsy. The antennae get in the way of the zipper, which is small and makes it hard to get things in and out. If my granddaughter did not love it, I would return it for another type of backpack with wheels that we can really pack her things in when she travels. This is more of a play thing. Stephen Joseph Girls 2-6x Girl's Rolling Backpack, Owl, One Size

I purchased this to use for travel and I'm returning it because it won't work for my daughter and I to use together. She's only 2 and I would be the one retrieving and replacing her items. I could see that this would be okay for a child to use independently but the zippered opening is not that large and near impossible for my hands to get things in and out comfortably.

The design is very cute and appears to be well made but I can't speak for how it holds up after use.'

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Heart Rate - fitness, running

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It's unisex, easy to use, and has all of the features a runner needs without all of the expensive frills. I chose the RS100 because it had features that the women-specific watches did not, including interval timers, two zone limit monitors, and a back light (essential if you run at night or cross train in spin class where the lights are usually low). I recommended spending a half hour reading the manual and setting up the watch that way. It covers every feature simply and clearly.

Being able to set my own heart rate and percentage limits is great since those numbers change as my fitness improves. I also like that the running total tells me the percent of calories burned from fat, super essential for proper training.

The total only keeps track of one run at a time, which is fine. I log my runs in an Excel spreadsheet and I've found this to be more useful than storing them in the watch because I can write all sorts of formula combinations and create averages and see a big picture and completely geek out. Other models allow you to upload logs to the Polar website but paying the extra money wasn't worth it for me. I like doing that stuff myself.

The medium chest strap fits me fine once it is adjusted (female, 34" chest) and stays in place. Be sure to moisten the transmitters before wearing, a few drops of water will do, your sweat will take care of the rest ...

My only issue is that the watch is a little bulky for my small wrists, which causes some discomfort at times, but I've come up with a few workarounds to solve the bulky problem:

1. I wear it somewhat loose but not so loose that it spins around on its own. This keeps some of the pressure off. It's loose enough that I can manually rotate the face around to the inside of my wrist if I need to.

2. For longer runs, I sometimes wear the watch strapped to my gear belt or zipped in my pocket. Since the watch has interval timers and warning beeps when I go out of zone, I've been able to keep track using my hearing instead of my eyes. The beep is pretty loud so as long as my headphones aren't cranked, I can still hear it.

3. The treadmills at my gym are Polar ready so they pick up the transmission without me having the wear the watch. While the treadmill doesn't have any logging features, I can at least keep track of my heart rate during a run if I don't want to wear the watch.

Overall, it's a great running computer for the money. Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch

This is my fourth HR monitor. I've owned a Nike (garbage), two Timex models (one solid and one I returned). I bought this one because it had three lines of information so I would know my total time and my lap time.

Some points:

- For the first month the watch never gave me an inaccurate HR. Since then I've had two instance when it's been whacky (you know, shows you at 185 when you're at 145). My previous HR monitors were MUCH worse than the Polar on this account.

- The three lines is nice, however it does not allow you to swap the lap time with the total time. I would much prefer the lap time to be in the middle or at least bigger (it's hard to read when you're doing a hard run and you're bouncing around).

- There is a lap number. I like that a lot.

- If you press and hold the button a little too long it will pop up Limits and adjustments and whatnot. This is annoying and happens too easily.

- If you use the light/indiglo while using the stopwatch it will automatically light up whenever you hit lap/stop afterwards. This is a great feature. Often I'm running in the dark and this feature is a lifesaver.

- Getting the information from the watch is just OK. Not terrible, but not as streamlined as the simple Timex HR monitor I previously used.

- I don't use the totals. I have a database for that.

The bottom line is that HR monitors are pretty unreliable generally. After 2 months, this model has been solid. I would still like a tweak here or there because of my personal preferences.

Purchased as a replacement HRM, The unit does what its intended to do and it does it well. The quirks of changing face information or retrieving data takes a while to learn and get used to. The push-button sequencing doesn't always seem intuitive, but - the good news is - its easy to learn. I don't use my HRM as a watch except as a convenience after working out, so that feature is fairly useless to me, anyway. One simple improvement would be a strap thats a notch or two bigger - I have to wear my unit at the end notch making it somewhat more difficult to fasten and unfasten.

Given the quirks and a design you have to grow into, its a decent product and a fair value.

Just like any gadget, you learn how to use all the functions on this watch by just playing around and pressing buttons. True, the manual should be clearer, and seems to be talking about doing things in a different order than what's really needed sometimes, but unfortunately that's the case with most electronics these days. It's really not all that hard to figure out, and anyway that's part of the fun of getting a new gadget (for some of us, anyway).

It has worked pretty well since I got it. Took a few trials to get the strap tight enough so it wouldn't slide down while running. About 1/4 mile into my first 5k wearing it that's exactly what happened, and my grand plan of closely monitoring my performance went up in smoke. I've had no problems with the receiver picking up my heart rate, or interference from power lines or cars.

So, all in all, highly recommended. I think it's got just the right level of functionality for me, someone who wants to train with a monitor to get a little faster running 5k's and 10k's, but it also makes running a little more interesting on those days you just don't feel like doing it. - Running - Fitness - Heart Rate - Polar'

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I am a homeschooling mom who downloads a lot of e-books. I have used this to make several books for school and it works great! It is solid, nothing seems flimsy or like it could break. I've made 100 page books with it so far and it works great. Fellowes Pulsar 300 Comb Binding Machine (5216601)

Pros: Comb fingers are made of metal, not plastic

Handle arm is metal with a rubber grip so it's not going to break when you try to punch 15 sheets repeatedly

Storage tray is great, holds 25 3/8" combs with no problem

Has that heavy, "quality" feel, it doesn't feel like a plastic kid's toy

Cons: There are no reference points/lines on the underside of the lid to let you know if your paper is sitting in the puncher level

The rotary edge takes a little playing around with to get your papers punched evenly at the top and bottom (this is a minor issue)

I was debating on whether to buy this machine or the Starlet, also by Fellowes, but in the end decided to buy the Pulsar since it seemed like portability and size were major selling points with the less expensive Starlet. This machine takes up about the same space as my Brother HL-2040 printer, so while it's not huge it's not something you can hide on a shelf somewhere out of the way. In the end, I opted to pay more for what I felt was a higher quality machine and I'm glad I did.

This comb binder punches smoothly through paper, cardstock, clear covers. Maximum paper punch is 15 pages but strengh required, I found it easier to punch 10 pages at a time. Love the versatility, storage drawer with measurement guide, comfortable handle, and the supplies included with starter pack. The vertical document loading is fantastic, it really keeps your paper stack aligned, so much better and easier than horizontal loading. The only drawback is that this machine is the size of a small typewriter and quite heavy, not portable at all or easy to store away. I like the capabilities but wish it were the size of the Starlet model.

I bought this machine over a year ago and have been very pleased with it. I have used it for severaonhome projects with my kids as well as calendars, fixing sheet music and cook books. It is very smooth and even though it will punch 15 pages at a time I am more comfortable doing closer to 10. I personally would prefer the spiral bindings for my projects, but the plastic combs are fine. I would definitely recommend this product to others. It does what I need it to do.

I purchased this new Comb Binder to replace a smaller one that I had. My decision was a good one. I make photo/scrap-booking calendars every year for family Christmas presents and I wanted a Comb Binder that could cut the thick pages easily and then combine them easily.

The Fellowes Pulsar Office Comb Binder is perfect! In addition to my crafting use, we use it regularly for my daughter's school projects. She's the only one in her classes to turn in projects that are bound and her projects always look great!

The Fellowes Pulsar Office Comb Binder easily cuts through and combines the thickest of papers, effortlessly.

I would definitely recommend this product for home office and home crafting use. - Office Supplies - Binder - Binding Machines - Comb Binder'

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