Automatic Battery Charger - battery charger, schumacher

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This little charger works equally well when charging and maintaining both 6 and 12 volt automotive batteries. It's a good choice for maintaining batteries in cars which are driven only on special occasions. Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge High Frequency Battery Charger

I purchased the product from Walmart for about $30.00. I purchased it as a compliment to a more powerful but not automatic charger I already have. My main purpose is to keep boat batteries charged during the off season. After reading the instructions and hooking it up it went through the charging and stopping cycles as indicated in the user's manual. All of the indicator lights worked as stated in the manual. So far I have charged two batteries. I hooked them up in the evening, the indicator light showed they were at about 75% charge. By morning they were fully charged and the charging cycle had stopped. According to the user's manual once the charging stops it goes into a maintainance mode where it monitors the battery and when it falls below a pre-set charge, it begins a recharge cycle again. The automatic function is nice because you dont have to worry about over charging. The 6 ft power cord and 6 ft charging cables are convenient because I could charge my boat battery in the garage without having to use an extension chord. I have only charged two batteries but so far, so good.

It can charge both 6V and 12V batteries, with different amp selection. Different from some of the older style charger, this one will automatically shutoff when charge is full. So you can plugin, clamp on, turn on and walk away doing other things. Never worry about overcharge the battery.



It is light weight and great tool to have, if you have a lot of batteries around. We use it to charge and check the batteries for the large UPS power supplies in our office. Properly maintained battery can extend its life so much, worth many times the cost of this charger.

I tried to start my lawn tractor recently and found that the battery was very severely DEAD!!. I went online and purchased this Schumacher SC-600A speed charger. I hooked it up overnight and that battery was fully charged and quite able to start my tractor the next morning. Great performance, and very easy to use. Next, we're going to top off the car batteries before the really cold weather sets in.

This charger works perfectly. I have had other chargers over the years and have borrowed chargers from friends and family. The last one I used was from a neighbor and, although it said that the two batteries I tried were charged, they would not crank the car or lawn tractor at all. I put both batteries through a full charge with the Schumacher and both came up trumps. Both the car and lawn tractor fired up immediately. I returned the neighbors charger and have not looked back. It was well worth the price as I would have had to replace both batteries. Highly recommended.

I used this charger on 7 to 9 amp/hour batteries. At first it charged the batteries fine but I started to notice that when charging at 2 amps it wouldn't register as fully charged sometimes. It would stay to 4 bars but not go to the charged light even after a longer than normal time. I would change to 4 amps and then it would be fully charged. I worry that it may be overcharging some batteries.



I also noticed that it couldn't read some 6 volt rechargable lantern batteries (4.5 amp/hour). This is the main reason I bought this charger. I have a automated Schumacher 1.5 amp charger and thought well of the company, that is why I wanted to buy another Schumacher.



The charger seems to work fine on larger batteries automotive or motorcycle, so it is good for that.

I bought this battery charger based upon the Schumacher reputation. I've only used it twice so far, but very happy so far. The 3 ranges of current fit my needs well.



I also don't need to be concerned with overcharging since it's capable of switching to a trickle charge after the battery has reach the full charge state.

Schumacher's basic charger - 6V or 12V, 2A, 4A & 6A charge rate. Automatic charger that charges, then goes to maintenance mode. Their more expensive chargers have higher charge rates (10A & higher) and additional built-in metering like voltmeter to test state of charge, etc.

I am using it exclusive for my 2 cars in the winter. Went on vacation and returned 6 days later to find the car wouldn't start when the trunk lid (truck light) was left open. With regular below 32 degree weather in the winter in Wash DC, bought this to maintain the 2 car batteries. After jump starting my wife's car, decided to buy this to charge the battery and monitor battery condition (can't leave her stranded or home alone with a dead car battery).



Instructions were simple, but use caution anyway. Charger had approx 6 feet alligator clip cables to connect to battery and keep away from battery (acids, fumes, etc.). With negative-grounded car, attach red clip to positive battery terminal, then black clip to ground (charger must be unplugged from AC). Then plug into AC. Charger has "connection" indicator tyo show a battery is recognized. Then select 6V/12V, then select charge rate (2A or more). When charging, has "charge" indicator light and 3 lights (25%, 50%, 75%) to show progress. When fully charged, 3 progress lights go off and green "charged" indicator lights up and it goes into maitenance mode. Unplug the charger, then disconnect the 2 clips from the battery.



The unit has a five (5) year warranty; very few electrical/electronic devices now have a warranty beyond 1 year. Even the big appliances like washers, dryers, dish washers now come with just 1 year -- the manufacturer effectively increased the price by 10% which is about the repair rate for the 3rd to 5th years.

I bought the Schumacher SC-600A along with the Schumacher SE82-6 to see which one works better on my 12V batteries. So I tried both of them out this past weekend. The SE86-2 costs a little more and is completely manual. While the SE82-6 has a dial indicating the current charging/maintaining Amp, I found the SC-600A to be not only convenient but also worry free. I had to keep watch on the SE86-2 every 4 hours while it was charging and saw the Amp needle move down as the battery charged to full. On the SC-600A I just left it overnight (at the suggestion of other reviewers) and didn't worry about it. When I woke up the next morning the Green light was on to indicate the charge was complete.



The SC-600A also has a nice feature in it where it will Desulfate your battery if you left it uncharged for too long (according to Schumacher's website and manual). None of my batteries were left uncharge to that state so the SC-600A did not kick in to that mode. One thing I wish the SC-600A has would be the digital or needle Amp readout to indicate either the percentage of battery charged or current Amps. I know the bigger brother model SC-1000A and SC-1200A both have the digital read out but I wasn't looking for a charger greater than 6 Amps since that's enought for most applications. But for the price, you can't beat the convenience of the SC-600A charger. - Chargers - Schumacher - Battery Charger - Automotive'

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Thermal - swimming, swimwear

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I bought this for my 11 year old son for waterskiing and playing around the lake. He loves it, comfortable, fits great, great mobility and durable. We looked around in stores for something similar and they were all over $100.00. This was a great buy, very happy with our purchase. O'Neill Wetsuits Youth Reactor 2mm Spring Suit, Black/Pacific/Black, 14

I don't know if this is normal or not, but it seems that the sizes on these run a bit big. My son normally wears a 12-14 (slim)so I ordered him this wetsuit in a size 12. When we received it, it was really big but good quality so we decided to hang onto it (to grow into) and ordered another one in a size 10. My son IS a string bean, but the size 10 is even quite a bit looser on him than it should be. We just went with that one though as time before vacation was running out. Maybe it will fit better next year :)

Three days before our trip to Maui and we still hadn't purchased a spring suit for our little one. Accurate sizing was crucial; so was quality. We turned to this O'Neill, after reading reviews on other wetsuits that were not true to size (which negates the purpose of neoprene).



The result? Perfect fit, easy to put on, reinforced seams and comfortable. Perfect insulation for snorkeling, but not so buoyant that he couldn't dive. O'Neill saves the day. Thanks Jack! - Swimming - Thermal - Swimwear - Wetsuits'

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Cordless Tools - cordless drill, drill

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Pros:

- compact, short, lightweight = a joy to use

- slim handle is great for smaller hands (e.g. women, kids)

- one-handed chuck uses all types of bits

- good high end speed for drilling

- well balanced

- stands upright; belt hook

- excellent battery life between uses

- relatively inexpensive for additional battery packs (30 USD)

- powerful enough for 98% of my drilling/driving needs



Cons:

- LED lighting isn't as good as the hex chuck version of this drill

- the one handed chuck adds length as compared to the hex chuck version of this drill

- not cheap (but worth the price I think)



Dewalt was little late in releasing their compact driver drills (Bosch has had one for years), but they really set themselves apart for the rest with this one.



I think this category of drill is perfect for most homeowners. Bosch, Porter-Cable, Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt, and others all make ultra compact 12V lithium ion driver/drills. They are all a vast improvement over previous options because:

1) Lightweight: e.g. drilling over you head to hang pictures

2) Lithium Ion Batteries: don't lose as much charge between uses

3) Compact: can fit your drill in tight places



All manufacturers except Dewalt put the battery in the handle which makes for a beefy handle and an off balance drill. Dewalt puts the battery at the bottom which balances the drill and allows it to have a more ergonomic grip. My wife tried some of the other drills with the battery in the handle and found them awkward to hold because of the size of the grip. She loves this one.



The combination of a lightweight drill with a slim grip makes this the perfect drill for many women. Even my kids can use it. My wife hates my Porter Cable 14.4 volt NiCad because it is so darn heavy that she has to use two hands and almost throws out her back doing it. Now my doesn't have to ask me to do the drilling because she can do it herself comfortably.



Dewalt is a great choice for drill to have around the house that every one can use.





If you found this review helpful, let me know with your vote. If not, then leave a comment on how I can improve the review. DEWALT DCD710S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver Kit

This past summer the big orange box store was promoting Milwaukee 12v lithium ion 2310 inspection camera with free 2401 m12 compact screwdriver. Well, always wanted an camera (tired of poking holes in drywall and using a mirror with flashlight), but wasn't crazy about the driver. You see, I have small hands, and the handle of the driver was wide to accommodate the barrel-shaped battery. Plus, if you wanted to use drill bits, one had to get the bits with hex shank. The rep offered a free 3 ft. ext. cable - that sealed the deal!



To my dismay the Dewalt new 12v max drill/driver came out 3 months later. Never had Dewalt before, because of the weight/big handle issues. So I got it. Here are my comparisons:



Milwaukee: Fatter handle to grip.

Difficult to pull out battery (have to squeeze tabs).

Need hex-shanked drill bits.

Short enough to put in pocket.



Dewalt: Very easy grip.

Easy slide-out battery.

Stands up. If laid down on side, has rubber bumpers. Won't scratch fingers picking it up.

Belt hook. No need to put in pocket.

Yellow easier to see in dark (like attics).



So far both are powerful enough for my needs: remodeling/maintaining rentals. Time will tell which will last longer.

In all fairness, keep in mind the Milwaukee is a compact driver(hex) and the Dewalt is a drill/driver(chuck).

I'm a tiny old lady (70 yrs, 110 lbs, 5'1") and have small, arthritic hands. My husband has several Drill-Drivers and I can barely hold them with two hands, much less manage holding a screw or other item. I can actually hold and effectively use this drill with ONE HAND ONLY. WHAT A JOY! I dreaded projects and repairs that required a drill but now I look forward to using this gem. The quick load accessory is a must for rapidly changing bits or drivers. The tiny battery adds to the lightweight compactness of this tool. Don't know what kind of battery life I'll get but charging the battery for the first time was quite rapid. I look forward to years of enjoying this device.

First, I must say I am just a handy homeowner who decided after many years to upgrade to a cordless drill. Being a woman, I never liked the large drills and battery packs. When I saw this, I had to have it. It is lightweight yet pretty powerful, although I'm no expert. I did read many reviews and most are very favorable. I helped a friend hang curtain rods with it and now she says she wants one!!! Now it is my favorite tool.

This drill is a darn nice tool for its intended purpose which is well beyond occasional homeowner use. While I'm not a contractor, I operate a farm and greenhouse operation and have use for an extensive line of tools including 36v, 18v, and now 12v max Dewalt cordless. Each has its place, but I found I seldom used my two 36v drills nor my 18v drills with their truly wonderful lithium nano-phosphate batteries. Sure, for heavy portable drilling, sawing, grinding, and fastener-driving I reach for the 36v or the 18v. The higher voltage drills, though, are quite large and cumbersome compared to this new 12v max. This little guy is CONVENIENT, very confortable, and very well thought out. It has rubber bumpers to protect fine finishes should you set it down on a table for instance; the belt clip is enormously handy, the handle is properly sized for the human hand, the chuck tightens easily and firm. The battery life and torque output of these tools is impressive given their size. I think Dewalt, a little late into this competition for quality compact tools, has hit a home-run with this line-up. BTW - My favorite tool of all time is the 18v DC827 (same driver as DC826 and DC825) 1/4" hex impact with DC9180 batteries. Playing around with the new DCF815 (12v max impact driver) and this little DCD710 drill has me convinced that these new little guys will be the most reached-for cordless tools in my lineup. Amazon's prices are really terrific on these Dewalt tools at the moment, but I'd strongly recommend going to a brick and morter store to try these and other offerings by Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee etc. if you're new to the game. If you're primarily driving fasteners, think hard about an impact driver instead or in addition; they're pretty good for drilling too but vastly superior to a drill for all but finish driving. For odd jobs around the house with a single cordless tool I'd probably reach for the DCF610 screwdriver instead of either the drill/driver or impact. It's light, comfortable, one-hand bit change, terrific illumination, easy to control so it won't damage delicate screws, and it drills nicely too if you have some hex drill bits. Same thoughtful rubber bumpers and belt clip as the other tools in the lineup. - Drill - Cordless Drill - Lightweight - Construction'

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Cord Organizer - cable ties, cable buddy

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Easy to use and effective. With the time and frustration that they save me, I would say that they're worth every penny! I do a lot of traveling with my equipment for work, and I've tried many different solutions out there... including Velcro, wraps, ties, clamps, clips, and turtles. So far, this is one of the most simple, effective and versatile cable management solutions I've found.



What I like about this product:



First, it adjusts to attach securely onto many different types of cables and wraps/unwraps bundles even more easily, and faster than Velcro! (and I love Velcro).



Secondly, the robust labeling system works great! It helps me quickly identify the cables I'm looking for and speeds up equipment set-up time. I still use the cheaper twist ties and Velcro for some things, for example, like for tying up certain cables behind my TV that I hardly ever touch. But for cables that I use and unplug often, Cable Buddy works the best, hands down. I even have them on many of my power tools. Very happy with this product! Cable Buddy® 5-pack, Black - Cable Organizer Ties with Color ID Labels

Oh my gosh - how could these have passed me by all these years? Where have they been? Since I received these I have been a mad woman running around folding up cords, labelling, and color coding devices with little dots. It has been quite the challenge the last few years with a growing abundance of adaptors, devices, cables & all the whatnots that come with devices nowadays. My biggest challenge has been when travelling & I can't remember if I can use one adaptor for multiple devices. Now all I have to do is check the color dot on the device with the color label on the cord and I'm quickly off to more packing. An excellent system!

I have been a recording engineer and musician for 20 years. I hate cables! They tangle into impossible puzzles. I have used velcro in the past to tie my cables together but its never been a good solution for me. Velcro catches lint and looks sloppy. I did a search on the web for a better way-- and found Cable Buddy. I will never look back. I use cable buddy for my microphone, guitar and computer cables. I have even given cable buddy to my clients as gifts. My clients usually come into my studio with laptops and tangled up power supplies. Cable Buddy helps de-clutter the entire studio. I highly recommend them.

My work space was a mess in cords... until a friend recommended Cable Buddy to me! Now, my work area is neat, tidy and more spacious. Cable Buddy is an inexpensive way to neaten any work area. I highly recommend it!

We use a LOT of cables in our office for PC's, networking, copiers, printers, etc. The Cable Buddy is by FAR the easiest & quickest to use. I just threw out a bunch of Velcro cable ties that I had because they collect & attract too much dirt & "fuzz" on the floor plus the Velcro wears out over time. I like that I can color code & tag the cables too. Cool product and highly recommended.

Funny how you sometimes think to yourself,"I wish they made..." and then you stumble across it! I am setting up my HDTV/Wii/DirecTV/DVD/Etc and I am getting frustrated with the ridiculous bundle of cords behind my TV, and then I discover these Cable Buddies. They are perfect for the medium to thicker cords that come with a typical satellite TV set-up as they stretch to wrap around and they secure snuggly. Moreover, if you want to get precise, they have a nice labelling system. Bottom line, if you are sick of the "black pasta bowl" of cables/cords behind your gear these are worthy of your hard-earned coin!

These things work well as advertised. My complaint with some of the Velcro ties I had is that they were not long enough to wrap around some of the thicker-gauge microphone cable I had -- these things can wrap around some larger bundles with no problem. I'll be getting more of them for me and my band.

The Cable Buddy is great! I wish I had found this years ago. It is easy to keep computer cords under control and labeled, so you know which is which when you are dealing with that big mess of wires. I like them so much I am ordering some more! (I used 10 already)! Anyone into technology definitely could use these.

Cable bubby you are now my best buddy! I have a lot of electronic devices in my home from TV's, to video game systems to computers. I had cords running everywhere and the extra ones I had were just jumbled in a drawer. Once I ordered cable buddy though all that went away. I now have a clearner looking area behind my tv and computer and I know what cord goes to what. That messy drawer of mine can now fit other things in it besides power cords as well. Easy to use and very durable, if you don't have any cable buddys in your home you are missing out. - Cable Buddy - Cord Organizer - Cable Label - Cable Ties'

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Telephoto Lens - telephoto lens, leica lens

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I was a bit concerned after reading some not so great comments about this lens. In fact, many suggested to buy a used 90mm Elmarit instead. I am sorry, but I do not agree. This is a fantastic lens. Some have also criticized the construction quality of the lens... here again, I must disagree. This lens is all Leica.. in construction and in image quality. In fact, I like the rubber focus ring. And lets be realistic... one buys a Leica lens for its image quality... and here this lens excels. The only thing missing is the built in hood... all else is great. Leica 90mm / f2.5 Black (E46)

I primarily shoot with a 50mm 1.4 Summilux and 35 f2 Summarit. I wanted something with a little more reach, but did not want to spend the money for an f/2 Leica. This lens is perfect. Nice weight, balances well with my M9-P, and MP. Quality built. Only down side is that you need to buy the lens hood separately. Sharp rendition of images with very nice bokeh when you shoot wide open. A light weight lens that performs, and hits a very nice price point in the Leica world. - Leica Lens - Telephoto Lens'

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Basement Dehumidifier

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UPDATE 08/09/11 - Bad John requested an update... so here goes... after 4 months, still very satisfied. During the colder months, it never really did go much lower than 48% when the temperature was around 60 in the basement, it got down to around 45% RH and that was as good as it could do. Although 45% humidity at 60 degrees was certainly acceptable. For the past few weeks we have had outdoor temperatures running between 80 and nearly 100 degrees with beastly humidity (at least for the northeast). My basement has been in the mid to upper 70's and I have the control on the dehumidifier set for 45%. It is currently 75 degrees and 40% humidity, at least according to the thermometer/hygrometer sitting on the shelf 3 feet away from the unit. The unit cycles off and on rather frequently, but it does not run continuously, although that is obviously a very subjective observation that would be influenced by outdoor and indoor temperatures, RH, rainfall, and water infiltration into the basement drainage/sump, as well as the setting of the dehumidifier controls. So overall, I would still recommend this as a solid choice. Longevity remains to be seen, but so far, so good...



ORIGINAL REVIEW:



My initial synopsis of this unit based on 3 hours of ownership:



PROS:



o VERY quiet... makes you wonder if it is really working at first

o Very simple, straightforward, and intuitive controls

o Auto-restart in the event of a power failure

o Superbly packaged, double boxed and excellent manufacturer packaging

o Competitively priced

o Ingenious "continuous drain" option

o Feels solid and the casters work well (at least on a concrete floor)



NEUTRALS:



o Air intake on front and exhausts out the top



CONS:



o Made in China but then you really don't have much of a choice nowadays



Read on if you want to see why I have stated these PROS and CONS... otherwise, just seriously consider this unit



THE EPEXEGESIS:



I have owned and/or observed several dehumidifiers over the years... my parents had an Amana (I think it was) that they had for *years*, it worked fine but was quite noisy and eventually gave out. Now they have another brand that I don't remember at the moment which also works fine but is somewhat noisy. I've had a couple of different dehumidifiers, too. A couple of my friends have Frigidaire dehumidifiers that they have so far had good luck with for three or four years, and I *almost* bought one but the "sales associate" at the big box store (rhymes with blows) that I went to was so much less than helpful that I decided I would just order from Amazon, since they had the same model for $40 less even with shipping. The previous dehumidifier I own I payed a crapload of money for (like approaching one thousand) and it didn't even run correctly for two years. I'm currently talking to the company that I bought it from to see if it can be serviced... but that's another story which is not looking too rosy at the moment.



Anyway, after leaving the big box store with no joy (and no dehumidifier), I came home and decided to reconsider other dehumidifiers that I had looked at on Amazon. I had read that dehumidifiers with a rotary compressor were far quieter and more efficient than the conventional reciprocating-compressor-based models. I had previously stumbled upon this Supentown dehumidifier in my explorations on Amazon. I agonized over the decision, and had it narrowed down to three choices, the Frigidaire, a Danby, and this one. I *finally* decided, based on the wildly varying reviews that I read on Amazon and elsewhere, that it was really a total crap shoot and that I would go with this dehumidifier, also due in some part to satisfy my curiosity as to whether the rotary compressor would really live up to the reputation of which I had read.



It arrived today while I was at work, and this evening, I unboxed it and got it set up. The packaging was exemplary, it was double boxed and was in pristine shape. I hooked up a continuous drain hose, which in itself is an ingenious implementation. On one of my previous dehumidifiers, you cut the "plug" out of a garden hose threaded stud that was molded into the bucket of the unit... cheesy and meant that there was an inch or so of water that always stood in the bucket... plus it came out the side of the bucket, so it was ugly and never pointed in the right direction. I hated the design from the get-go. This unit has a rubber plug on the back which you pull out and then you slide a short piece of clear plastic tubing in through the hole and it slides over a nipple that would normally drain into the bucket, so no water ever enters the bucket, it just goes straight out the drain hose... VERY nicely thought out and executed. They provide a male threaded outlet stud that you use two screws to fasten into the hole on the back of the unit, then attach a standard garden hose connection. (Actually you slide that male threaded stud onto the clear plastic tubing before you slide the tubing into the back and onto the nipple I mentioned previously.) Once I got the drain hose outlet installed, I got it plugged in and turned on. I kid you not, I cannot even hear the compressor running. It makes me wonder if it is even working!!! The only sound I hear is the fan; it is on the "turbo" setting and is like a strong fan noise, but FAR FAR FAR quieter than any of the dehumidifiers I have ever owned or experienced. Reminds me of the noise made by the old "carousel slide projector" that my parents owned back in the day. On "normal", it is even quieter. I just went down to check it, and it showed a "P1" on the display, which the manual stated that it was in a "defrost" cycle, and would resume normal operation once it had defrosted. I stood there until the compressor came back on, and it is just a low hum that is audible when you hear the difference but is very quiet and unobtrusive.



One thing that you have to remember is that dehumidifiers are less efficient as the temperature drops... my basement is at 60 degrees right now, and I *believe* that dehumidifiers are rated at their water removal capacity at a temperature of 80 degrees or maybe a bit warmer. But I digress, and in any event, it is chugging away down there and I will be very interested to check the hygrometer that sits on a shelf nearby tomorrow to see how far it has dropped from the initial 51%... it has dropped to 48% in the short time it has run, so I am very hopeful to see the results.



So... the bottom line from my initial impression is that this is a VERY nicely thought out, designed, and executed unit. Of course the other attribute that I am highly interested in is its longevity, which unfortunately, as they say, "only time will tell". I'll make an effort to come back and update my review in the future, but there are a few drawbacks to that concept: Firstly, I may not remember, Secondly, I may not last as long as the dehumidifier (hope so but hey you never know), and Thirdly, at that time this model may no longer be available which means this review will be pretty much of no use... Sunpentown SD-65E Energy Star 65-Pint Dehumidifier'

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Fragrance - edt, eau de toilette

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Newer is Better, this is the new reformulated Perry Ellis Cologne.



I first must say that I am primarily concerned with how a cologne smells and how long it lasts, as opposed to how the bottle looks or what the brand name is. I must also say that I am a big fan of most Perry Ellis Colognes. Here's why: most Perry colognes smell great, are affordable, they sell have fragrances for all occasions & climates, last are long time, they are not as well known as other designer brands.



I own Perry 360 Black & 360 White, (both for evening or colder weather) along with 360 Red & Perry Ellis Reserve (for daytime/casual and warmer weather). I also just bought this "New" Perry Ellis. I think this one is smack dab in the middle. It is perfect for anytime because it has citrus and fresh scents with underlying warm inviting notes. It's versatility is amazing and if I had to pick one cologne as a staple this would be it. Wear this one anytime and anywhere. Trust me, buy it. I want this cologne to sell because it is really worth it. A safe bet for anyone because although the smell is not super unique, but it is unique in that a manufacturer makes something that can be worn to work AND in the evening. It evolves like a cologne should. It is a clean scent with notes that are alluring but not trying too hard to be a lady killer (but I bet it is). Will appeal to the masses and is a scent that you will love, along with the ladies.



I highly recommend all the Perry Ellis colognes I mentioned.



cologne, EDT, 3.4oz, Perry Ellis 360 Degrees, fragrance, Ounces, for men, man,eau de toilette Perry Ellis (Relaunch) by Perry Ellis for Men - 3.4 Ounce EDT Spray

With fragrances, it's always up to your taste, what smell you like. I like Perry Ellis, and have used it for a number of years. It's not overpowering, just right. Try it out. There are some other sites which offer it, too, and for somewhat less money... - Edt - Fragrance - For Men - Eau De Toilette'

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Random-obit Sander

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I really like this tool. It works very well for the purpose for which I bought it- working in tight places. I would further comment on a review I read BEFORE buying this tool. IT DOES REQUIRE A HIGH VOLUME OF AIR!! A "kiddie compressor" will not do! I have a 6 Hp/ 33 gallon compressor and it works OK for this tool. A larger system would be better. So, if you wish to use this tool with a small volume compressor, you may be dissapointed in the performance of this tool. GREX AOS368 2-Inch 105-Degree Angle Random Orbital Sander

In the Canadian Woodworking magazine (Aug/Sep 08) it states this sander "is one of the few air sanders that can be operated on a portable air compressor" this is NOT true. This sander works less than one minute with a portable air compressor. I discovered later in the Woodcraft October Catalog that they note the sander requires a minimum of a 60 gallon capacity compressor or equiivalent to operate. I am sorry I bought this sander.

I'm a woodturner, and use this sander a lot for finishing bowls and other turned vessels. It's great for removing concentric scratches and tool marks that can happen when turning wood on a lathe. Mine has worked flawlessly in a busy shop for about four years so far. I keep it lubricated as described in the documentation and have had no problems with it at all. Yes, it requires a real compressor. The gallon and horsepower numbers mean nothing. If your compressor can't produce about 8 cfm of air at the required psi, expect it to run a lot. Previous reviews talking about "6 hp" compressors are going by the "peak" horsepower ratings, and not the actual running horsepower. If you're plugging your compressor into a 110v outlet, it's probably not gonna be able to keep up with this sander. (I know this because I used my Grex sander with a "6 hp" buzz bomb compressor for over a year before I got a compressor running a real 5 hp motor on a 40 amp 220v circuit.) If you've got a real compressor, this is a great tool.

This thing does not perform well at all! It spins well until you put against something and then it stops with very little pressure. I am running it with a large compressor (6 HP 30 gallon tank)with proper pressure and volume. It is almost useless. I wish I would have just bought a small angle die grinder instead. Don't waste your money on this tool!

I bought this to use with lathe spindle and bowl sanding. It works great! I have a 1.5 HP 20 gallon Emglo compressor and this tool works very well with this set up. I would definitley suggest not using a pancake compressor, but the 20 gal kept up. The ability to swap out sand paper quickly and easily with the hook and loop sandpaper is a nice feature. The sanding disc paper is not cheap, but does last a good while. The safety catch takes some getting use to the first few times, but then becomes second nature. The angled head allows you to get into tite spots very easily. I really like this tool and the price is very reasonable for the quality of the tool. Options are a 3 inch disc and an extension allowing you to get inside hollow forms. Great Tool!

great tool, this fits my small hand. The question of air power is not a problem for me as I am set up for lots of air. This came with a 2" disc. 3" is available and the discs readily screw on and off with the wrench that comes with the kit. Also 2 different length extensions are available for deep bowel sanding. As an aside comment, there are intermediate pads that can be placed between the H/L surface that allow different degrees of float for different curves etc. These pads are helpful to keep the original pad on the machine from getting worn down. These pads are available at a number of places that sell the sand paper.'

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This tune is wonderfully created to reflect our society... We live in times of great ambivalence where poverty, hunger, and injustice are all masterfully hidden behind Reality TV shows like Housewives of wherever.. Our darkest times covered by fluffy images... Just like this song.. Pop summery tune to mask the terrible lyrics.. <3 it. Pumped Up Kicks

I watched Foster the People perform this song on Craig Ferguson and it's been in my head ever since. It's a very catchy song and should be a hit. Reading reviewers describe it as a breezy Summer song is funny though, because the subject matter is very dark! It really shows that people have No Idea what lyrics say.

Foster the People's "Pumped up kicks" has managed to become a hit- considering its dark subject matter and the recent mass shooting in Norway. On the surface, this song is jolly, especially the chorus. It's not unlike California Gurls and Just Dance (Rmx), peppy summertime hits. It's when you listen to the lyrics it's got a more morbid turn to it than Lady GaGa and Katy Perry. It's about violence, but it's wrapped up in fluffy music. Surprisingly good.

I heard this on the radio station a few times, and I couldn't get the beat out of my head. Once I found out the name, I came here to purchase it. Very chill and breezy song- that is, until you actually listen to the lyrics. It's about a Columbine type environment where the singer is chasing classmates with a gun. Per Wikipedia, the song is about Robert Hawkins, who is known for going a shooting rampage in Omaha, Nebraska in December 2007. Still, if you can get past the lyrics, the beat and music will put you in a good mood.

I too, heard this played on XM on my car trip to NYC from Atlanta and could NOT get the beat out of my head. My granddaughter and I discussed the lyrics and feel although they are dark, they are singing about something that is happening and, although unfortunate, true happenings. Maybe if enough people hear the lyrics, take the TIME to hear the lyrics, maybe it will make a change in society. Be nicer to each other - stop the abusing of children....I can only hope.

Absolutely brilliant. A deceptively seductive easy-listening beat, melody, and chorus that hook you in before you even realize what it is they're singing about. The video is the same -- three apparent SoCal frat boys flinging frisbies and bobbing heads for the party crowd. But it ranks right up there with Pearl Jam's "Jeremy", Aerosmith's "Janie's Got A Gun" and Offspring's "Come Out And Play" (sorry, I'm sure there are others but I'm rock-oriented and those are the ones that come to mind). Can't get the damn thing out of my head, and I'm 60+ -- I played it for our 30-year old son today, and when he drove off he cranked up the car stereo and gave me a big grin because it was already the first song on his own most recent self-compiled CD.

Pumped Up Kicks is a relaxed and interesting song. The first listen, it is a little catchy, but the more you listen the more it grows on you.



That being said, the rest of the album is a lot more upbeat, a lot more electronic, and extremely danceable. If you like this song, try listening to Warrent or Helena Beat.'

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Sonic Screwdriver - matt smith, sonic

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This is a very well made suit. I bought it for my son to wear as the ring bearer in a wedding. He was so excited about how much he looked like Daddy! Pants had some elastic and the only suggestion I have is that the waist would be hard to fit if your child is slim like mine (he will have to wear a belt). But otherwise, I am very pleased with the suit and it came in its own garment bag. Also, I thought the tie would be the one pictured, but it was not, just as an FYI. Chocolate Brown Pinstripe Two Button Three Piece Kids Suit (4) - Doctor Who - Matt Smith - Sonic - Dr Who'

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Exercise - exercise, training

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Overall, I am glad I purchased these ankle weights. I love that the weight is adjustable so I won't have to run out and buy more weights when I'm ready for something more challenging. They are pretty comfortable; my only complaint is that if the velcro closure is not lined up perfectly, then sometimes the rough side of the velcro rubs against my skin. Sometimes I have to adjust the velcro in the middle of my work-out, a little annoying. However, given the choice, I would have bought them again. Danskin Adjustable 5-Pound Pair Ankle Weights

IMO, these ankle weights are DANGEROUS and should be RECALLED.



They do not appear as in the current picture. They contain a large pouch on the front (as worn, middle as resting flat), filled with sand. The pouch sits on the front of your foot, and gravity pulls the sand to the bottom of the pouch, making all the sand weight balance precariously on top of your foot (or your shoe/sneaker). Gravity then works further on this weight, to pull it to the side (usually the inside) of your ankle.



There are two heavy, hard metal bars in pouches on either side. These weights are supposed to rest on the sides, toward the rear of the leg. However, as gravity, assisted by body movement, pulls the big pouch of sand to the side, one bar begins to rest in the front on the bone, while the other begins to rest in the rear on the tendon. As you move, these bars bang against your bone and your tendon, potentially causing pain and damage. This has caused me enough pain, to the point at which I had to halt my workout.



I have tried various methods of positioning and fixing in place the weights. Some slowed the movement, but none stopped it. IMO, this product is simply not worth the risk.

The product is robust (I thought it might be kind of wimpy coming from Danskin vs. say a product called Everlast). The velcro fasteners work very good and the Danskin material is soft to the skin. I like my purchase.

I wanted to point out a few things that weren't clear when I bought these weights:



1. Each band is equipped with removable weights (2 1lb bars each) so you can lighten them if you need. However, the inserts are not made of sand, but of metal, and are very hard and can bruise your ankle bone if you leave them in.



2. The box says that these are NOT to be used for running or walking.



3. They are too big for me, I'm a size 4 female with small ankles and I positively swim in these. So be wary if you want them to fit snugly.



My rating is partly based on disappointment, I bought these because I thought as they were designed for women they would be small enough to fit me, or at least adjustable. And I thought I could use them for hiking.

These weights are exactly as described. They will fit a variety of leg sizes and are perhaps the most comfortable leg weights I have owned to date. I use them daily, usually for an extended period and I am very impressed with how durable they are. - Training - Adjustable Ankle Weights - Exercise'

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Optical Cable - digital audio, amazonbasics

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If it doesn't snap you probably forgot to take the little rubber protectors off the end of the cable... like I did for about a minute. Once removed it snaps in perfectly.



The cable is high quality, long, and very flexible and has nicely constructed connectors. And it is about 1/4 the cost of radio sxxxx and bsst buy, both being rip-off artists on items like cables.



Its things like this that will make me a prime return customer. Who can't wait 2 days to save big bucks?? AmazonBasics Toslink Digital Audio Optical Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters)

My goal in life is to never buy overpriced cables. I figure that it is a cable and how could it break. After all it just sits there collecting dust. It's a digital signal going through glass/plastic fiber, there will be no difference compared to the $450 dollar AudioQuest class 5 optical cable - TosLink plugs 1m (3.28'). If you bought this $450 cable, I cry for you.



The cable is your basic black color and it looks as nice as a cable can look. The cable is flexible and bendy just like a cable should be. It is long. The connection fits snugly from my Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver (Black) to my ancient Philips DirecTV DVR With 40GB TIVO.



It comes in a nice cardboard box that is so simple to open. You can then toss the packaging into your recycle bin for recycling.

1. Open the box.

2. Remove the cable

3. Remove the twistie tie (counter-clockwise rotation is critical for success)

4. REMOVE THE PLASTIC NIBS covering the connectors

5. Plug one end into your TV optical port and the other end into the electronic device of your choice

6. Enjoy the show



These AmazonBasics cables are the cat's ass. I wish they came in shorter lengths (cable neat freak), but the price can't be beat. You won't be disappointed.

A really well made cable. If you are new to this Toslink cabling you may not notice that AmazonBasics Toslink cables come with a near transparent protective silicon cover over the tiny optical connector. Look closely as they are there, and obviously removing this BEFORE installing the cable will be the difference between a trouble free installation and ten minutes of fiddling with connections and scratching your head trying to figure out why your optical connection is not operating.

I had ordered two of these cables to hook up from my computer chassis to my Denon AV Receiver and another for the connection from the Denon AV Receiver to the TV. Being the first time that I had ever used Toslink Digital Audio cables I thought that you just plug them into the outlet and it would work automatically.



I didnt know that the cables contained a clear plastic cap to protect the tip of the cable on each end so the cable kept popping out of the slot when I tried to plug it in with the protective plastic cap on it. I was going crazy so I went online to read reviews on other optical cables, watch installation videos on youtube, and forums to see if other users have been having the same issues but none of the videos tell you to remove the clear plastic protective cap so I thought that the cap was part of the cable. Luckily some other amazon members read my review and told me to remove the clear plastic cap, the cables have been working fine ever since. Amazon has an awesome community, thanks for the help guys.



I would highly recommend this cable to anyone who needs a toslink digital audio cable.

Since I upgraded to a new tv and surround sound I wanted the best connections.

The digital audio is perfect.

Helpful hint, the little rubber things on the tips have to be removed first LOL.

I tried jamming the thing into the Blu Ray player and it just kept popping back out.

Mr. Tech Man I am not.

As soon as I took those off it snapped right in.

Cheap.

Effective.

A must have for HDTV owners.

This product works. It works the same as my expensive big name Optical cable that cost 10 times more. I cannot hear a difference. I imagine 99 percent of the population won't either. So save your money.

I too thought the cable was too loose, but when I re-read the comments, I re-checked the cable ends, and sure enough, there is a little, soft plastic cap on the male pin at each end of the cable. Carefully remove the cap by softly pulling with your fingernails, and Bingo! the cap comes off, the cable snaps in just as it should! PLEASE, all of you who have had looseness probs with this cable, check the ends carefully...the cap is hard to notice, but it blurs the light(strangely enough the cable still worked fine, even with the caps on), if you feel the little soft cap, you've found the problem; just gently pull it off, put the cap in your recycle bin, plug your now functioning cable into the devices and enjoy! It was only after I re-read the comments/reviews that I closely checked my cable, and sure enough, Amazon's quality prevailed and I was wrong wrong wrong! Def recommend this product. I'm no expert, perhaps gold plated or sapphire laser might be better, but this do-dad works just fine for me!

The build quality looks good and it fit right in. I am using it to connect my TV Samsung 55" plasma with Sony BDV 770 home theater and it works perfectly. I took free shipping and still got the item in 4 days of placing the order - Amazonbasics - Optical Cable - Toslink - Digital Audio'

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First Alert - smoke detectors, first alert

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I bought this unit to replace a prior model that was no longer available. It's installed in tandem with other smoke alarms as was its predecessor. It's less than a year old.



Since new, every few random months the unit chirps a random number of times at a random hour of the day - sadly, all but once at dark o'clock, waking up our little tykes. I've replaced backup batteries that test like new on my voltmeter, with new ones that also test positive, to no avail. None of the other units in tandem exhibit a problem. All units, including this one, work as designed when running periodic tests. The unit is neither dirty nor dusty. And I know it works in smokey conditions as my wife occasionally proves by talking on the phone and cooking at the same time.



It's just the kind of thing that makes you want to do something dumb like disable it. BRK Brands 9120B Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup, Single Individual from Contractor Pack

Most reviewers report random chirping. In my case, I replaced the battery and couldn't get it to stop chirping every minute, until I found this advice elsewhere on the web:



1. Unplug detector from power (or flip circuit breaker)

2. Remove battery

3. Hold down Test button for 20 seconds

4. Replace battery

5. Turn power/breaker back on



This stopped mine from chirping every minute. Give it a try on yours.

I am now up at 3:30 a.m. with my husband as we are disabling the 4th one of these that has gone off, chirping about once every minute. They typically all decide to go off in the middle of the night, waking us up. He climbs up on a ladder and tries to vacuum it out. It still chirps. He puts in a new battery, which according to instructions inside the alarm itself, is the reason for the chirping. It still chirps. At this point, you are screaming every expletive that comes to mind that early in the morning. You then take out the battery and unplug it because that is the only way to make it stop beeping. Yes, this means you have a smoke detector that no longer works. The other review that says this is a defective product is exactly right. Save yourself some money and a great deal of frustration and buy another brand. If representatives of the manufacturers read these reviews and do not fix the problem, they will be liable for punitive damages when homeowners who have disabled these smoke detectors die in a fire.

I replaced all 9 smoke alarms in my house with the BRK2190B in about 20 minutes. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that the old ones were BRK (about 8 years old) that were starting to give false alarms (naturally at 2 or 3 in the morning). I have had them for a couple of weeks with no issues. The old ones did not indicate which unit had failed and was hard to trouble shoot). I had removed four of the 9 in the last year. All 9 of the new ones worked, and I had no issues. Only time will tell if I made the correct choice, but at least the BRK2190B will show me which unit caused the alarm. I have talked with other people with other alarms, and they all seem to have false alarms, so I am hoping the new ones work better. I admit I have not maintained them according to the manufacturer instructions, but who cleans them every month and test them every week.

I was very happy to notice that some Kidde smoke detectors came with a wiring harness adapter that plugs into your current BRK wiring and retrofits them to the Kidde Adapter.



I actually didn't realize that was possible until I went to Home Depot to check it out. Kidde actually made the swap out a no brainer after reading all the bad reviews associated with BRK.



The detectors I went with were Kidde 120 Volt Front Load Battery Smoke Alarm. I also got their CO/Smoke combo alarm that happened to have Voice Announcements to indicate what the problem was beyond the tone. The CO/Smoke Detector didn't have the adapter but it only took 5 minutes to rewire the connection. Our current building code require a CO detector in the home. Kidde detectors are a little more expensive but they all have hush buttons and tell you which detector went off. Their battery replacement doors are also really nice and warranty is 10 years instead of 5. You'll note the BRK detector says replace by on it and that date is always 5 years from manufacture. So Kidde's maybe twice the cost (at ~$15), but they last twice as long.



I have 3 new detectors in total that are working perfectly so far. The reason for the swap out was that my old BRK detectors went faulty on me - They went off for 5 hours while I was at work. My poor house pets were clearly pissed off / shell shocked when I got home. I was not happy and the only way to silence them was to pull all 3 from the hard wire connection and remove their batteries to reset/silence them.



Thanks to all the other Amazon reviewers for saving me from installing BRK again. Your reviews led me to spend the time I needed to get a better product.

I took the advice of another reviewer and replaced all of my existing BRK 910B smoke alarms with Kidde-Hardwire Replacement-Model # i2060 (P/N 21007397) smoke alarms. I purchased these from Home Depot for $15.97 each. These alarms comes with adapters for BRK hardwired smoke alarm, that can be quickly connected to the existing BRK hardwired connector in your ceiling or wall. These alarms needs to be replace every 10 years instead of 5 years and they come with a front battery door with a hush button. We replaced all of ours last week and haven't heard a beep from any of them yet! A great replacement alarm that you can purchase from your local Home Depot or online. Thanks to the 3/16/09 reviewer for this advice.

I was about to buy a set of these, because they are supposed to be an upgrade to the discontinued 4120B. My 3 year old house was fitted with those by the builder. We've only ever had one night of full-on false alarms (which happened at 2 am, 3 am, 4am...) a couple of years ago. Now they've started chirping during the early hours. Our HOA meetings often have people moaning about the crappy alarm clock smoke detectors that were fitted to all of the houses in our subdivision.



Thanks, Amazon reviewers for saving my money. I'm an electrical engineer with several years' analogue and digital circuit board design experience. To say that these alarms can be set off by "power substation switching" is a poor excuse for a bad design. Consumer electronics should be designed to work properly in the environment they are intended to be used in. This is clearly not the case with these things. Being connected permanently to a 115V AC supply means they will be subject to supply noise, which shouldn't cause them to malfunction.



(Star rating given for 4120B model)



Update... I changed all the batteries in the chirping units and it cured that problem. I tested the batteries that I took out, and they all show up as being full on a cheap tester. However, the batteries are pretty well spent - put one in something that actually draws some current for just a few minutes (e.g. a guitar effects pedal) and it will give up the ghost. They seem to only chirp at night and in the winter when it gets cold in the roof void above the alarm. I suspect the cold air makes the battery voltage drop just enough to make the alarm think the battery is dead - which it basically is. Not sure what these AC-powered alarms do to kill an alkaline battery in less than 3 years when alkaline batteries have a shelf life of 5 years. They must take a tiny amount of current from the battery, even while on AC power. - Annoying - First Alert - Brk Brands - Smoke Detectors'

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