Guy Low Price Electronic: 14 Sept 2009

Monday, 14 September 2009

Air Nailer

Bought the framing nailer w/ 500 nails as a package. Not sure if it was the nails or the gun, but it seemed most of the nails left about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch of the head & shaft sticking out of the wood. Not a huge deal as I only had to frame in a couple closets. Not sure this would do well for the professional framer, but for a weekend warrior who may have the use for a framing nailer, it certainly is not bad. Went though about 450 nails w/ only 1 jam, which was easy to clear out.. The only other thing was that I had to get the pressure up around 95psi to get this thing pushing the nails in 95% of the way.. The 95psi was within the 80-100 psi recommendation. The description states 72-120psi, but the instructions (I could have sworn) said 80-100psi.. Maybe I was wrong, but I am going to give this 5 stars because the cost makes up for the occasional head you have to manually hammer in.. Much faster than manually doing it... Heavy Duty Pro-Grade Air Framing Nailer Kit 8-10 Gauge - 2" - 3 1/2"

The easiest Framing Nailer gun I ever use. I have been building my shed 12' x 12' over the past few weeks and I will be putting roof and sliding on next week. It would have taking months if I used a hammer and nails. Thank you Amazon.com'

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Brad Nails

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Have not used the two brad sets I received yet, and may have trouble trying to use them due to poor packaging in the shipping box.

The Brads are packaged in plastic press fit blister packs about the size of a candy bar. The packs were shipped in a 12" x 6" x 4" cardboard box with a piece of bubble wrap and no means to secure them from moving. The blister packs must have moved around considerably during shipping because both packs opened and the brad strip separated into anywhere from single brads, to strips of only a few brads, to a half strip of brads. I don't know yet if my nailer will accept very small strips let alone single brads.

The brads themselves are probably fine as a product, but Amazon gets a "F" for shipping. Keep this in mind when ordering small parts that cannot handle shipping without being secured. Sigh..... Senco A209809 18-Gauge-by-5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch Electro Galvanized Variety Pack Brads

I ordered the wrong item and only realized it when I received the shipping notice. Senior moment for sure but I was treated respectfully and they even gave me the link to a different store so I could buy it from them, meanwhile crediting me the full price of my order. Now that is true customer service!'

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Bikram Yoga - skidless, yoga towel

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...for the bleeding in the laundry. There are all sorts of methods for dealing with this, e.g. putting a tablespoon of white vinegar in the wash water; washing twice before use; washing in very cold water; washing with like colors only .....

I've decided just to buy the white ones. Solves the bleeding problem and bypasses all the above.

That aside, these are genius mats and there are sure to be imitators on the market soon. One side is covered with rubbery nubs and the other side is smooth, so you can choose how you want to use it. (for pilates I use a sticky mat and then turn rubber side down, so no slippage; for hatha I turn rubber side up for toe grips .... cheating I know but there it is.)

They absorb sweat well for bikrammers, though major sweaters might still consider the Breathe mats for bikram.

So. Namaste. Yogitoes Skidless Premium Mat Size Yoga Towel (Purple)

I am somewhat disappointed with this product. I expected not to skid at all, and I still slide around a fair bit in yoga class. It does do a great job absorbing sweat in hot yoga classes and it also moves around very little on my mat, even when I jump forward/back. However, I'm still looking for something that will help my hands to stop sliding when I'm in downward dog. I had hoped this was that solution, but it's not.

Having slip-slided through vinyasa and ashtanga classes for nearly 10 years, this product looked like the answer to my prayers. Until I tried it. And experienced it flip up and kink with every jump back. If you must try this, spray it down with water before you begin to practice, so you get more traction. Or fold it up at the front of your mat and pull it out when you're sweating up a storm. It will not "stick" unless it's damp. I repeat, it must be damp! Never use fabric softener with it, it will render it useless. Downy completely obliterates the traction. Expect the stitching to unravel when you wash it...even if you wash it on cold in the gentle cycle. Another piece of advice, get the white...unless you have time to wash it separately in cold every time you use it (which is inconvenient if you practice more than once a week, which you probably do if you're considering this). The color runs and fades and, over time, you'll find you have to wash it in hot to really sanitize it. In which case, the dot on the front will crack and peel. I've given up the yogitoes and replaced it with a good, old fashioned towel. I also sometimes use the hand-towel sized yogitoes...that one is pretty good. Overall, just bring a towel that hasn't been washed in fabric softener and skip this thing. Particularly if you do vinyasa or ashtanga. Yogitoes is good in theory, but not practice.

I was getting tired of dripping sweat all over my yoga mat, so I was torn between buying one of these towels, or a cotton yoga blanket. I went with the towel after reading the reviews here. As other reviewers have noted, the non-nubby side of the towel is quite slippery. The cloth is much smoother than a standard terrycloth towel and there's just no texture to "grip".

The towel itself sticks to my mat beautifully, but my hands and feet were sliding all over the smooth side of the towel. I took another reviewer's advice and dampened the towel before my next class. That definitely helped. I haven't tried using it with the nubby side up, maybe that makes a difference. Overall, I'm happy with it, but this towel would be greatly improved with more texture on both sides.

After reading the other reviews for Yogitoes, it sounded like an absolute must-have. It is nice looking and the rubber nubs on the underside do stick well to the surface underneath. However, I didn't find the towel side to be sticky enough at all. I do work up a sweat but apparently not enough moisture on the hands and feet for this thing to work. During triangle pose and downward dog, I felt my feet slide apart ever so slowly. For someone at the edge of their pose, a slip could mean injury at worst or a break of flow at best.

I've washed the mat three times and it does bleed the first two washes. I've used it enough hoping I would finally stick those down-dogs. Each time, I've flung it off and used my Gaiam mat mid-practice. So I end up putting wear and tear on the Gaiam too. I can't return the Yogitoes now. But I can use it in the floor at home for stretches and in class for shivasana, so it isn't a total loss.

This mat just didn't do it for me.

After seeing many fellow yogis use these in class to keep from slipping on their mats, I saved up and bought one. After reading the cleaning instructions carefully to avoid the bleeding of colors onto other clothes, I washed it separately. Unfortunately, my first washing caused the edging/stitching to become unraveled. Just a bummer for a $45 product. I have yet to fix it or use it because once it's used, it needs washing and will continue to fall apart. Returning defective products purchased on the internet is loathsome. I had better get out my sewing machine and start stitching...if only I had the proper type of thread. Ughh! - Yoga Mat - Yoga Towel - Skidless - Non-slip'

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Young Adult - fame, crush

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Hidden Gem was a great book! Queen Bee is an international popstar in Europe, Asia, and Australia, So when she goes back to states to begins high school as junior, she's Gemma Hunter. Very few people know who her true identity is. On the first day of school she meets Madison who's beautiful and popular and they hit it off right away. She soon becomes friends with all of Madison's friends and they really click. Gemma also begins crushing on Lucas, her supercute next door neighbor, also known as Madison's boyfriend. When Lucas starts to show interest back, Madison can't help but feel threatened. Problems begin to arise between Madison and Gemma and it gets tense. Aside from that, Queen Bee is gaining popularity in the states because American Superstar Hottie Tyler Chase starts seriously crushing on her and a majority of teen girls across the nation are heart broken! So now, everyone is wondering who Queen Bee really is and why she's hiding her identity, including Gemma's friends. Through all of this Gemmma needs to learn how to bring Queen Bee's fiery confident personality into Gemma's shy personality and not lose sight of Gemma and who she was before her fame!

I think that a lot of her friends needed to stick up for her. Especially against Madison! They all just let her be bullied by Madison and it kind of pissed me off. Lucas didn't do much of anything either! It was kind of frustrating! Sometimes I just wanted Gemma to reveal her true identity and put Madison in her place!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! 5 stars! It's definitley a good book and it's only 99 cents! So what the heck right? Buy it! Hidden Gem

The price was the real reason I got this book along with a few reviews. After the whole Hanna Montana thing, I wasn't sure about the plot itself. Luckily this was so well written and easy to connect to, that I really see it as its own story. I loved that the story was unpredictable and real. I think there are some things that were a little confusing at times, too many dot dot dot type situations that never resolved. Other than that I look forward to the next book in the series.

This book was enjoyable and I loved every part of it. It is a YA Romance with great characters, wits, flairs, and lots of fashion labels! I agree with other comments so no need to elaborate it again here. Go on, buy it and enjoy it like I did. Will definitely buy more books in this series!

Wow, I hope the author got paid for all the product placement in this book, it was waaaaay over the the top. There were certainly a lot of Paris Hilton types attending this public high school. Gemma's first day of school outfit, chosen because she didn't want to "flaunt" it was a silk t-shirt by the row, hudson jeans and jimmy choo boots. Oh and let's not forget the vintage leather jacket and stella mccartney tote. That's a $3000 outfit, hey but don't flaunt it. I'm not quite sure how the poor boy contractor's son next door got to live in this neighborhood.

One of the disturbing things in this book however is the main characters belief that only the beautiful girls deserve a boyfriend. There is nothing about intelligence, personality or personal achievement. So mom's don't let your average looking, athletic, science fair attending daughters read this it will give them an inferiority complex. Oh, also mom's these high school kids have fake ID's, go to bars, drink, swear and have sex. I was a very liberal parent when my daughters were teens, but I'm not sure I would have suggested they read this book.

So, why would I give it 3 stars, because between all the miu-miu, hermes, channel, alexander wang, vita-coco, bmw, valentino, etc. etc. etc, the writing and the story line were pretty good, but not great.

Ok, so first thing I will say is, that cover is totally cool. I loved it from first glance, totally. Yes, I know, you all knew I was going to say that, right? I'm a bit on edge, slept very little in the last 24 hours, so if I'm ranting, well more then usual I mean, don't say I didn't warn you. So, considering my zombie-mode while reading it, this (e)book was actually surprisingly entertaining. When you haven't slept much, you tend to be agitated, very, very, very easily lose focus and interest in whatever you're doing, that sort of thing, you know? So I was just planning to sort of glance at the writing, just to have a teaser for the after-sleep reading session. And then, somehow, after my furtive glance, it's hours later and I read the whole thing and I'm in a good mood, a very uncharacteristic manifestation for this stage of my sleep/wake cycle. The blurb left me sort of wondering about just what in the world I'd be in for. After reading it I have two very conflicting emotions about the characters. The strongest, I will admit, is I pretty much hate in degrees, dislike in degrees or have no feelings about, basically, most of them. Except Gemma, and her brother who was just too funny to dislike, some of the "kids" seemed spoiled brats, cruel little pieces of very shiny dirt. Don't get me wrong, they are very well written, but that's what they are. Shallow, tag-oriented, snotty little brats. In this regard, reading this felt exactly like watching episodes of those awful creatures in monstrous "reality TV" shows up on MTV or whatever other place. I've never been part of their target audience, watching snotty brats has never ever been anything but highly irritating to me, regardless of their parents' financial status, their looks or whatever else.

Of course, this is a very personal view. All the signature stuff floating around was also bleh to me; I'm very much into pretty things, but very little into brands. Very, very little into brands, and very, very little into people that pay them a lot of attention, really. Now, considering my above and beyond confessions, the fact that I enjoyed reading this says a lot about the writing of the novel, really. The fact I disliked, would have liked to throttle, or just shove down a long, long flight of stairs some of the characters involved, also says a lot about the fact that I did, all in all, enjoy reading this novel. A big part of it is Gemma, and I loved her darling little heart. I really, really like Tyler, too, though there was precious little of him, and from the spoiler chapter of the next novel in the series, I get high hopes I'll see more of him. Damian was cool too.

I would, however, merrily watch Madison choke on a cactus, and I disliked Lucas even more then his high-airs/high-maintenance girlfriend, probably because there's little that grosses me out more then whipped boyfriends.

The plot wasn't incredibly sinuous, but angsty, well orchestrated, thus entertaining. The writing was good, fun, and I really liked the way it focused on particular moments, and sort of blurred over others. This is a page-turner read, no doubt. Now, my actual rating would be more a 3.5 then a 4, but I like Gemma enough to give her a + 0.5. I say give it a shot, it's interesting and entertaining, and sets the stage for really awesome next books in the series, I think and hope. - Crush - Young Adult - Jealousy - Fame'

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Iphone Stylus - elago, ipad

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I was originally using the pogo stylus as it was the only one available in Australia, and wasn't all that impressed. It did the job, but tended to be rather spongy, and didn't have the greatest accuracy. In a meeting with a design company, one if the designers had the Elago stylus, which he let me use for a few minutes to test. It seemed so much better, and even with the brief time I used it, I could see the difference. Within 10 minutes after the meeting, I was googling the Elago stylus, and purchased it via amazon.

It took a while to arrive (didn't think express shipping was worth it) but when it did - oh man. I wish I'd gotten this product sooner. It glides over the iPad screen extremely smoothly, is extremely comfortable to hold (even being left handed). Comparing it to the pogo is like comparing velvety smooth icecream with crushed ice.

I don't often write reviews on products, but this one surprised me so much that I thought I had to. I highly recommend it. elago Stylus Pen with Clip for iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPad and iPod Touch, AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4, Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab

I've tried the Pogo, the iClooly and this Elago stylus. There are benefits to all. I am finding lately that I use this one more for handwriting things on my iPad and iPhone, and my daughter uses it for drawing. I have a Zagg screen cover for both and this stylus glides smoothly, does not drag like some cheapo no name styluses (styli?) I picked up that also had a rubberized tip. Minimal pressure is needed, and the weight and length is good. I recommend!

There's no reason to keep adding about the great functionality of this pen.

I have been using and have been extremely pleased with the BoxWave stylus sold on Amazon by the same seller. In my opinion, the functionality is exactly the same with the two pens. Both work amazing!

Here's the unfortunate part; The BoxWave has a nylon string and clip that plug into the headphone jack. In fact, I am looking at the pens side by side and they look 100% similar except for the string. The BoxWave has the clip as well and is $5 cheaper. I am almost sure it is the exact same device that is simply branded by each company with their own logo. I have been using the BoxWave for a few weeks and now can't possibly imagine not having the nylon string. I would have lost it a long time ago if not for this attachment.

I did not think this feature would matter much but I am now sitting with this Elago that i will never use because of the lack of the nylon.

Do yourself a favor folks and but the BoxWave. It is the same pen and you can cut the string off if not needed.

Elago, do yourself a favor and add a string. PLEASE?

I should have believed the other reviews. After spending over $20 on others that do not flow smoothly, this one is like comparing a Lexus to a Chevy Cobalt. My only complaint is the length which should be a few inches longer.

I get the alure of being able to write with your finger on the ipad. But the reality of REAL note taking is that we humans are built to write with an instrument other than our finger. I guess I could have re-trained myself for several weeks...but I need to be productive NOW. I still love that I can move things around with my finger...I don't think if Apple would give in to this all would be lost...so bring on more hand writing recognition programs...PLEASE.

Bottom line on this product...I love it. I couldn't wait to open the box and as soon as I did I was sooo happy. It writes very smoothly. Now that does depend on the program you are using it with. Noteshelf is super smooth. White Note is pretty good but not as natural and intuitive to how you write now.

And someone mentioned the logo written on the side...who cares. It does not interfere with function at all. The clip on the side is fine and I am able to clip it right to the side of my ipad cover...perfect. Now I'm ready to get busy.

Me and my husnband got the iphone recently and they were our first smart phones.

soon after we realized my long nails and my husband's large fingers were very difficult to work around to send text on a touch screen keyboard.

I am thrilled with how well this works!!

Unlike any other products, this works great with very little pressure.

Plus I love the stylish design. It's slim and light weight!

I highly recommend it and I am sure you will like it!

I'm gonna get one more for my husband.

I've only used this one, but I must tell you that I don't plan to buy another one. It's comfortable, good size, good materials and it works perfectly.

I'm a graphic designer and I've been using apps like Brushes and Sketch Pro on my iPad and I must say that I'm quite satisfied with the results. I only wish it had something to protect the tip.

I had seen others mention that this stylus worked with a screen protector on the device and it is 100% true.

I had tried a previous stylus and even without a protector it didn't work well at all.

The picture does seem a little deceiving about the tip size seeming more pointed, but it still works great.

Simple and to the point - ipad and iPhone 4 with screen protectors and this works very well.

Of course when it comes to long term only time will tell, but it seems very well made.

After reading the numerous other positive reviews I quickly rushed to order this stylus. Yes, of course, I also read the gripes about the minor issues aswell, and decided to order it anyway. Let's start there.

While I am fully aware that each individual will have different experiences and perspectives on said experiences I have to say I haven't experienced any issues at all with this product. The clip is not loose on my stylus and doesn't josstle or produce noise when in use. No, in fact, the clip on my Elago is tight and secure. This is not said to discredit other reviewers, but there is a chance that any "unsturdy" clip issues were noted by the company and hastily fixed? Either way, mine is fine and works well.

Secondly, the length of the Elago stylus is great. It feels much like holding a pen, what with the thickness and weight it offers. I have very long, somewhat large fingers, and this works like a dream. I can easily grip it and begin working without my fingers slipping or getting cramped. I couldn't ask for a more realistic feel than this stylus provides. Plus, it's a real "eye-catcher." The smooth black finish, the shiny chrome and the attention to detail in the design really make it stand out. It makes me feel like a professional when I'm using it. It's great.

Finally, and most importantly: USE and ACCURACY. This is more than just attractive and practically sized, it's the "destroyer of worlds" in the range of stylii. The "point" is perfectly shaped, meaning it's not flat and it's not a pencil point either. Other reviewers seemed unhappy with the size of the tip. I think we would all love to just use a pencil as a stylus but it's not yet possible, which is not the fault of Elago. The point and tip really couldn't be any smaller because the screen on whatever device (capacitive) you're using won't recognize it more than likely, due to the device requiring a "finger tip" to register it properly. I have used this on my iPod Touch and my cell phone which is a Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant, in case you are wondering how it works on other devices. That said, this stylus is amazing for sketching, especially for artists who use sketching programs for work and need something reliable. I don't have to "press hard" to get a response. However, if I choose to apply more pressure or decrease pressure, the stylus produces precise results depending on how much or how little pressure I apply. It's extremely accurate and doesn't "skip over" or miss strokes. This is definitely a top-of-the-line product. I even noticed a significant difference in the quality of my art since starting to use this. I absolutely highly-recommend this to anyone and everyone. Impressive product means impressive results and I'm sure you will agree.

Oh, and if you are worried about keeping the tip in perfect condition, you can put a regular pen-cap on the end over the tip to reduce damage to it in your bag, purse, pocket etc. That's what I did and it works very well. You can also use that pencap as a spare "clip" should yours break, become unsturdy etc. - Stylus Pen - Elago - Ipad - Iphone Stylus'

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Phillips - hdtv, philips

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I have had this TV for almost a month and am completely satisfied with the performance. It is compact, thin and easy to set up--just follow the instructions on the screen after you have turned it on. The color was a little "washed out." I went into the color adjustment option and "tweaked" it a little. There is a protocol during the set-up that helps you select the color reception, however it proved not to be what I really wanted, so I did it manually. Now it is clear, sharp and very natural looking. I also adjusted the sound quality the same way. I feel this TV will rank with any more expensive Sony or Panasonic for quality and reception. If you are looking for a excellent, small 22" for the kitchen or bedroom, this is a keeper. The only problem, and it is a minor one, was during the "auto-scan" process to search for TV stations. It warns that it could take as much as 20 minutes--and it did. I had to do this three times since it turned itself off after about 15 minutes twice before completing the scan. It could have been my cable supplier, but don't worry. Be patient and all will be terrific. Philips 22PFL4505D/F7 22-Inch 720p LED LCD HDTV, Black

I tried going for a smaller widescreen than everyone said I "had to have," and am I pleased! I suspected that since this is my first widescreen, and since I've been getting by on a 13-inch square since my 20-inch square TV went kaput, that a 22-inch Philips would seem like a huge step up. And does it ever. The picture is so sharp that I don't need a bigger screen in my little cottage -- certainly not until my upstairs 13-inch gasps its last. I can read the newscrawlers, subtitles and sports scores. The color is gorgeous, and I haven't even taken time to superfine tune it. The TV arrived days early from amazon.com yesterday afternoon, Free Super Saver Shipping, and I started setting it up this morning. Just then "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" came on Turner Classic Movies, and I hadn't seen it before, and wanted to, but I plunged ahead, watching while I looked at the Quick Start. I unplugged the old and was back watching the movie again before intermission. This HDTV has all the hoolymajiggits to hook up your PC, your video camera, your computer games, and I don't know what all, but being a film fan, all I have is a Magnavox DVD-VHS player, and that hooks up just fine. The remote operates intuitively, and I can move through the menu likewise without reading the manual. I just couldn't possibly be more pleased, especially since I've long depended upon the quality of Philips and Magnavox. Just after Christmas there were 22 of these sets, and they sold out before I could make a move. I let amazon.com know I was sold on the set, but couldn't buy in time. I was so sold that I was thinking of buying the same TV in the 32-inch if I couldn't get the 22. But true to form, amazon.com came through with more 22-inch Philips 720p LED LCD HDTV, Black. I bought one, it's here, and it's up and running, just like that, after weeks of checking availability. I actually think the 32-inch might be too big for my cottage as it is for my budget right now. My TV stands atop the entertainment tower for my component stereo system (remember those?) and it can face forward to the living room, or turn toward the adjacent bedroom (fishing village architecture). It's a very big picture either way. What I like about the Surround Sound is that a lower level is adequate because it's not all coming from one back speaker. No more blaring that makes my Chinese Shar-Pei rub her ears. I'm happy, happy, happy, and so is she. I won't be needing the free return, but in this neck of the woods, I'm grateful amazon.com offers it. Thank you, thank you, amazon.com.

Not being a techno wizard I needed to replace the old analog TV as it was giving up on us. A little researce and going by other reccomendations I selected this TV. It was as advertised with one exception. Ease of set up and picture were near perfect. Only complaint I have is the sound quality, VERY poor. Even after going thru the equlaizer set up and selecting type of entertainment to view .ie . movie,news, music etc all sounds as if it were emminating from a tin can. I am currently looking for an external speaker option.

Replaced a 19" Sanyo we had in our bedroom for 6-7 years with this Phillips 22". At the price we paid, we couldn't be happier. Very clear picture allows you to set coloration, tint and so forth manually, even has an equalizer for the sound. It's better than I expected.

Over all, I'm pleased with this TV for the price. I mounted it to a wall over a tall chest of drawers in our bedroom. Its picture is bring and clear. And the viewing angles are much wider than I thought they would be. If I forget to pull the TV out from the wall and tilt it down to the bed, its still a good picture. However, the sound is pretty bad despite the availability of an equalizer in the menu. The preset sound and picture settings are HORRIBLE. I panicked at first thinking that there was something wrong with the picture. Then I found the settings to brighten it up. It was terribly dark out of the box. You should definitely play with the sound settings too to add some base and take out some of the highs.

OK, this TV is definitely on the smaller side. Coming from a 21" dinosaur-age TV, I thought that 22" would be larger but it is not because of the wide-screen. So, even though the diagonal is a bit larger, the height of the image is lower. Bad thinking on my part. However, in a tiny apartment like mine, a small TV has only advantages. The images are amazing, great colors, great sharpness.

Yes, the reviews are true that the sound is not great, but that is not really what I expect from a TV. I have a setup with 5.1 surround sound computer speakers plugged into the ear phone jack. To my very pleasant surprise, the TV remote then can be used to adjust the sound level. Before, I had to operate one remote for the TV, one for the speakers, and one for the converter box. Could not be happier with this purchase.

And just a word about the shipping. It was the fastest ever. It barely took 2 days to get to me, and it was announced to arrive more than a week later. - Hdtv - Tvs - Philips - Highly Recommended'

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Diamond Cutting Wheel - diamond cutting wheel, arts and crafts

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For the price this kit is an amazing deal! I bought it figuring the case it came in would be next to useless, but I took a chance on the bits being all there and in good condition. I was pleasantly surprised, the case seemed sturdy, the little dividers in the front were loose, and the pieces were displaced, but it was nothing a little glue couldn't fix, and displacement of small parts is to be expected for something that gets shipped half way across the US.

If you're looking for a good set of rotary tools for a great price and don't really mind a little gluing/rearranging this is a great price.

The only thing I would be aware of is if you're looking to give this as a gift you might want to open it up and fix it first before giving it for presentation purposes. Despite this I'm giving it five stars for the great price/accessories. 228 pc. Rotary Tool Accessories Set w/ Wooden Case

If you are looking for good rotary tool bits these are nice and at a very good price, however if you are also interested in the box be prepared to do some repairs to the tool holders and dividers inside. The one I recieved they were not correctly glued in place the holes for the tools were not drilled very good or in line. to fix I had to clean up the drilled holes and re-glue the tool holders and dividers back in place. The outer box is nice though and was in good condition.

The box and the separating compartments were actually intact when I received this in the mail, which came as quite a surprise to me, considering the other reviews. However, what they say about these being fully functional bits is true in that there's more here than most could hope to burn through assuming they knew what they were doing with a rotary tool. Great value if you dont want to pay for name brand bits that'd get worn out quickly with heavy usage.

The box I recieved is about 1 1/2 times wider than the illustration, with more tools and accessories. More, but basically the same variety. Specifically there are 40 "tools" (corresponding to the top two rows). The photo shows two brass wire brushes. In fact the kit comes with NO brass wire brushes, but comes with 3 nylon brushes and 3 steel brushes. I would have prefered more and better brushes.

The remaining 188 "accessories" are mostly unmounted cutting disks, sanding disks, sanding drums, grinding wheels, and polishing wheels. Indeed, two sections (on the bottom row) are filled with cutting disks. Three sections are filled with polishing wheels. In addition there is one container of sanding disks, one section of sanding drums, one section of unmounted grinding wheels, and one container of polishing compound.

The box I recieved was entirely intact. Nothing broken, and all but a few unmounted grinding wheels were in their place.

Realistically, there are few tools I did not still have from my old Dremel kit. But what I use most (and was out of) was cutting disk, sanding disks, and sanding drums. The set is a bargain just for those.

Note however, that the sanding disks are small and NOT self-adhesive, and correspondingly there is no tool to hold self-adhesive sanding disks. If you've been spoiled by dremel diamond cutting disks, you may be disappointed by the "ordinary" cutting disks in the kit.

This is a very nice set of accessories for Dremel-like rotary tools. There are enough different tools here to satisfy most any hobbyist's needs. It's great to have all of these different bits in a handy storage box, but I would have liked to have a "Whitman's Sampler"-like diagram defining each bit (composition and grit of the sanding and grinding bits, etc.) My box arrived in perfect condition with all pieces intact, so no complaints on that end. This set is well worth the price even if it didn't include the storage box. If you own a Dremel, or similar rotary tool, you really can't go wrong by purchasing this set.

the pieces are held in by plastic pieces and they might have to be glued in but over all it's a great set for the price. If you're buying it for the box then shop for boxes and not rotary tool sets. I'm only rating it 4/5 cause I think I'm missing 2 cutting discs. It really does have everything you would need to do just about anything.

The case is garbage, but even if all the accessories arrived in a plastic bag,it's still a good deal. Once you finish off sanding and reassembling everything, the case functions OK. The amount of stuff you get is well worth the price. - Arts And Crafts - Rotary Tool - Diamond Cutting Wheel - Diamond Points'

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7 For All Mankind

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These pants are actually velvet, not "jeans"- so they translate very well into night-time and are definitely dressier than plain black skinny jeans. They are incredibly comfortable and soft, and what a great buy! I am very satisfied with this purchase. 7 For All Mankind Velvet Skinny Jean, Olive, 31'

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Mini Hdmi Cable - high definition, hd camcorder

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QUICK SUMMARY: This very inexpensive cable (even after shipping costs are included) is a very good value. It was a great choice for easily connecting my new Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 2 Hours (Brushed Metal) camcorder to my LCD TV.

Background: I recently got the Flip MinoHD camcorder which as a mini-HDMI output port. Trouble is, the Flip doesn't come with a cable to use with that port! So in order to quickly connect my Flip to our family room LCD TV, I needed a new HDMI cable with a mini-HDMI connection at one end. This is the cable I bought.

Performance: It works! Not much else to say, really. The audio and video signal passing through the HDMI cable to the TV were what I had hoped for. The cable comes shipped coiled inside a sturdy plastic bag. The cable's gold-plated ends come with plastic covers (nice touch) to keep the connections clean when not in use. The connection to the mini-HDMI port on my Flip was very tight (be careful connecting it to your device). The vendor shipped the cable to my home via USPS mail, and arrived a few days earlier than what Amazon's order page indicated for the estimated delivery date.

Conclusion: In truth, I don't know how a company can make money selling a sub-$1 HDMI cable plus a few dollars for shipping. But that's not my concern -- I just needed an inexpensive HDMI cable with a mini-HDMI connection to use with my new Flip MinoHD. This cable is exactly what I needed. Recommended! Gold Plated HDMI to HDMI Mini cable, 2 M / 6.56 FT

Great product for the price. This cord would easily cost $40 at Best Buy. It is a great deal, and works great connecting my HD camcorder to my HDTV. I would highly recommend purchasing this in lieu of getting ripped off at a retail store. Great durability and good craftsmanship

I purchased this product for my Canon Powershot SX20 IS and it worked great. Canon sold a similar product which is basically identical for like 35 bucks. I know to NEVER buy HDMI cables from the store because they ripped you off. I refuse to pay 35 bucks for something that I can get for the price of a cheese burger. If you are looking to hook up your DSLR camera to your HDTV then this is a good buy. Do not get sucked in to paying a ridiculous amount for something that can be bought much cheaper.

If you're looking at HDMI cables in this price range, then you are hip to the fact that digital signals are digital signals and buying a Monster cable is highway robbery. Here's all you need to know. It's a solid cable that works with both my Nikon D700 and Canon Powershot (point and shoot). You should get this cable, it just works. - Hdmi Cables - High Definition - Hdmi Cable - Hd Camcorder'

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Bic Mechanical Pencils

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Hi All,

Not much to be said about mechanical pencils...but this is a great 24 pack. I bought it for my son who goes through these things like water... Locally I found this pack for as high as 12.99 plus tax. Amazon has it for 8 bucks, no tax, and shipping is free....it was an easy decision.

The pencils come in many colors and are built well. The erasers are good as long as they stay on there and dont get torn off.

5/5 BIC Mechanical Pencil with Metallic Barrels, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 24 Pencils

I know there isn't much you can say about a mechanical pencil, but I have to say these are great. The main complaint I usually have with mechanical pencils is that the erasers are almost like an after thought...there because they should be, but with these, the erasers are really good!They are not too hard so that they would break, and they seem to last the right amount of time. Perhaps other manufacturers thought they were perfect and never needed the eraser, but Bic gets it that people make mistakes and need the eraser as much as the lead!

I live in a home where mechanical writing utensils are a big deal, and although my younger siblings prefer fancier mechanical pencils, I have yet to encounter pencils better than BIC mechanical pencils. They have a simple design, which prevents jamming (which often happens with more expensive pencils). They last an incredibly long time; I just refill pencils with more lead and replace erasers.

If you are a professional, you may want to invest in more expensive (and hopefully higher quality pencils)utensils. However, if you are like me, searching for low priced-high quality products for yourself or your kids, buy the BIC.

There's not much to say about mechanical pencils but I wanted to say that this pack is a great deal. You get 24 pencils for around $7.00 and I haven't found them cheaper anywhere else. My son goes through pencils like nothing which I don't really understand but I guess that's a child for you. Although these pencils aren't necessarily made to be refilled, they are refillable. I bought cap erasers to save the eraser on the pencil so that we can take it off and put more lead in them. They still get lost at times and old, worn pencils get thrown away but the since the pack is cheap enough, we will just buy another pack when needed. Also, the metallic color is great especially for a boy because there are no 'soft' colors in the pack.

My biggest pet peeve with cheap mechanical pencils is that they always tend to come with squeaky lead. Bic is a good company. I purchased this item when it went on sale for $6 which was a great deal, and the package comes with a good quantity. The only downside was the way it looked, I was expecting the pencils to be a bit shiny since the description was for metallic barrels, instead they looked kinda dull to me.

24 basic BIC mechanical pencils. I am a 24-year old college student and these pencils are perfect for my needs. Despite the metallic name, they do not look glittery at all. I would classify them more as bold/deep colors. But the most important thing is they use #2 lead and are medium thickness: 0.7mm. I recommend them wholeheartedly, especially at this price.

The BIC MECHANICAL PENCIL 24-PACK is a great value and a great little writing instrument. I purchased these for my husband, who is a crossword puzzle freak - he's always losing his pencils, or looking for a sharpener. This was the perfect solution. We bring a bunch on vacation with us, keep a few in the car, and I stash a few more away in drawers around the house where he's sure to find them.

They're easy to write with, the lead is smooth, and the erasers are great - that's a big deal for crossword puzzles! The colors are cool, too.

You can't go wrong with these - at around 33 cents each, this is probably one of the best deals on the planet!'

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