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This yoga mat bag works well and it does hold the Yoga Mat by Aurorae, Ultra Thick, Extra Long with Focal Point Icon and Illuminating colors that define your Inner Self, although it's a bit of a tight squeeze getting the rolled-up mat into the bag. I like the bag's netted mesh panels that help to ventilate the bag interior, and the strap allows me to sling the bag comfortably over my shoulder for carrying. YogaAccessories (TM) Large Nylon Zippered Yoga Mat Bag - Purple

This bag is described as large. IT IS NOT EVEN REMOTELY LARGE. It's not WIDE enough for my wife's Yoga mat (Manduka brand. Because the bag opens via a zipper that runs the length of the bag, and because the strap is attached at either end of said zipper, the opening is several inches narrower than the length of the bag (which is just BARELY as long as the width of the mat). Thus, you can't get the rolled mat into the bag.



I finally got the mat into the bag, but I had to fold the rolled mat in the the center to get each end to fit into the bag opening. For those not familiar with the procedure, folding a rolled Yoga mat in half is similar to ripping a phone book in half. My wife is not interested in ripping a phone book in half after each of her Yoga classes.



If the zipper were around the circumference (so the end came off like a flip top), or if the zipper was the full length of the bag (not several inches short), this wouldn't be as much of an issue.



The price is the only good thing about the bag, but that also means it's not worth the cost of shipping it back, so we're out the purchase price of this item.



The product description should AT LEAST state the product's dimensions, especially if a product called "LARGE" is in fact... NOT LARGE.

This is a good purchase. Its a bit of a snug fit for my 1/4 inch thick mat, but it works if the mat is rolled properly. I like the fact that it has a small pocket which can be used for items such as keys. I just wanted a no frills bag and this works really well.

This bag goes well with my YogaAccessories 1/4'' Extra Thick Deluxe Yoga Mat. They are of the same color and the size fits well. The only problem is it's not so easy to put my mat into the bag. Not good design.

For the potential buyers, this bag is quite small. So be very careful about the size.

I ordered this bag in black expecting to receive a black yoga mat bag. What I received is a mesh bag that has a HUGE logo on it. That's definitely not in the description. Aside from the bag being hideous, it smelled when I took it out of the plastic.



I'll keep it just because it's easier than returning and buying a new one, but I'm not satisfied with what I received.

I just received the bag. I pulled it out of the wrapper and unfolded it. Imagine my shock when it read "Hot Yoga, Aerial Fitness, Hot Pilates" in big white bold letters. That wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the upside down woman on the stripper pole. I'm actually very disappointed in that. I'm not even sure yet if I'm going to keep it. The make is good but the stripper is a little disturbing.

This bag works great for my 1/4" yoga mat. I purchased the purple bag. Nothing fancy just a standard bag that holds my yoga mat. I am happy with it, the zipper and the straps work. That's what I paid for and that's what I received.

I really like this bag! I use it for my YogaAccessories 1/4'' Extra Thick High Density Yoga Mat, and it fits absolutely perfectly, including some wiggle room. I thought it would be difficult to get it in and out but it's not at all. I have only used this once so far so I can't speak about its durability over time, but it's very cute and does the job! I also like the little pocket inside, the only thing that would make it better would be a small strap or something for a water bottle, but now I'm just getting picky :)

I'd call the pink more of a dirty rose pink (if that makes sense) vs a bright bubble gum pink like it looks in the picture.



Either way, it does the job, and the price isn't too expensive compared to what I've seen in retail stores!'

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I really like this hat. It's breathable, light, yet solid. Sometimes I get headaches if a hat is too tight, but if a hat is too big, then I look stupid. This hat does a good job of being flexible enough to contour the head correctly. The nice construction of the hat should help it last for awhile. MLB Atlanta Braves Authentic Batting Practice Cap (Navy, Medium/Large)

This is a magnificent baseball cap and probably the best that I've ever owned!



It's incredibly comfortable and is made of an unusual (but wonderful) elastic-type material that stretches and allows air to pass through it. On a warm summer day at the ballpark, it's nice to feel the breeze through your hat. All of this results in a very comfortable wearing experience.



On top of the comfort, it looks fantastic. Show your Braves pride and purchase one of these caps. Go Braves! - Youth Hat'

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There must be two versions of this knife because most of the reviews are very good and imply that the knife is very inexpensive for the high level of its quality, but some are pretty bad based upon the low level of quality. My experience is that the quality is pretty low, but then, I got what I paid for. I also think the poor quality of this knife may take a little time to become apparent, but here are my problems with it after several days of ownership:

* The knife is stylish but all of the edges on the laminated metal and plastic parts of the handle have sharp edges such that you can actually give yourself small cuts by letting the handle slip against your fingers or by gripping the handle too tightly in the wrong places. I was able to correct this with a small Dremel grinding drum. It took about 15 minutes to get the handle edges partially rounded and smooth.

* I decided that I did not need the clip which is held on by 3 hex screws. Upon making sure I had a tight fit of the hex wrench in the screw head, I started to turn the screw with very mild torque and immediately stripped the hex head. I tried the next screw and got the same result. I do not know of what metal these screws are made, but it is so soft that the screws cannot be removed. I have never run across a metal this soft being used for screws. They are junk.

* Initially the blade was very difficult to flip open even with the use of the thumb push. This was solved by just a little oil and working it back and forth about 20 times.

* About 1 ½ days later the blade began to wobble at its connection with the handle. This situation deteriorated to the point that the knife was a danger to its user. The loose blade was caused by 2 hex screws that had loosened, one on each side of the handle. Given my previous experience with the soft metal hex screws, I almost decided to send it back to Amazon as junk. However, these hex screws were almost twice as big as the ones that immediately stripped. Using all possible caution I was able to tighten these screws to eliminate the wobble without stripping the screws.

* When I first got the knife, the blade was dull. I sharpened it as best I could, but once again the "stainless steel" was too soft to hold a decent edge. My test for sharpness is to hold a piece of paper in one hand while slowly slicing the paper on its edge. The blade was able to do this 4 times. I tried to do this again and the paper could no longer be sliced but it would tear. I tried several more times and the paper continued to be torn. I have never seen a knife go dull so rapidly. As another test of the blade, I put a small drop of water on it and let it sit until the water evaporated (about 25 minutes). When I returned there was a spot on the blade where the water was. I tried to rub it off with my thumb, and then tried a small amount of alcohol and then a small amount of soapy water. The stain would not come off. I imagine stainless steel polish could work but I have not tried that yet. So, I have a knife that will not stay sharp that is made from stainable stainless steel.

The final lesson is that I got a $6 knife for $12, but it looks like it is worth quite a bit more. In today's world spin, image and perception all seem to trump reality. I suspect some of these newer points of view may have leaked into some of the Amazon product reviews because based upon the Amazon pictures and reviews, I would have paid more. I'm glad I didn't. Matrix Silver Stainless Steel Folding Knife

This knife is quite large welbuilt and extremly duable. solid stainless steel handle and blade. It opens nicely could use a drop of oil from time to time. Very tough and has withstood ALL the abuse i have put it through like beating nails in, useing it as a pry bar, use under water in snow and with various other corosive materials, skining cable, a saw, as a hammer, screwdriver, and all kinds of things a knife shouldnt be used for. It could also make a good self defence knife. I likr the handle because it fits my hand and cant be pulled out of my grip easily. It is a liner lock and the lock works good never failed for me yet. The blade also stays sharp fairly well. I have owned it for at least a year and a half now. A verry good investment of your money. I hope this was helpfull and this knife lasts for you.

This knife, when i got it was in a small box, but was an enormous knife, much bigger than i had expected, (9.5 inches when unfolded) and it surprised me. Quite a nice knife, i'm told the impression you get is you can skin a moose or small bear with it. I use it primarily for camping and feeding horses, but also, in its 'off time' (when i'm not backpacking), for a letter opener. It holds its sharpness well, and does not dull too easy.



One of the things you have to watch for, on mine, it has a false lock ( it gives a click when it opens before the blade is secularly locked in place to cut), so when you open it, you either have to open it with speed to get it to lock, or double-check that it is locked. i have on numerous times thought it was locked, just by feel, but ended up almost getting a finger caught.



beautiful knife, durable, and ok for everyday uses, but it can do much more.

i ordered it on the 28th, it came from Massachusetts to northern arkansas, in december, on the 31st. on time.

Let me start off by saying this is one of the biggest folders you'll ever see. If you're wanting an EDC (every day carry) blade look elsewhere because in my humble opinion its a bit on the large side for that. However it is a nice knife for some rough work not necessarily because it's tough (its not flimsy either) but because its so cheap. I used mine as a pry tool to pull up some bricks in my yard. Of course I broke the tip off but for twelve bucks it performed pretty well. This knifes greatest strength is its price. You know you only paid twelve bucks for it so your not afraid to use it roughly. I know when I buy "rough use" knives for 70 bucks I'm actually afraid to go and use it roughly because I don't want to have thrown 70 bucks away. It's not a bad buy really, nothing special, just a larger than average folder. 3 stars. - Knife - Camping Knife - Stainless - Durable'

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If you have done your homework, you should be aware of the pros and cons of the Galaxy S. The star feature is, of course, the screen. The only noteworthy drawback is the GPS, which is very weak and unstable, making Navigation pretty much useless. There are plenty of reviews comparing this phone with iPhone, HTC, etc., if you're in doubt go read them.



About this particular version - Unlocked International Version with 1 Year Warranty sold by Amazon.com:



When you get the phone the first thing you'll notice is that everything will be in Greek. Don't panic. Just press the Home (middle) button, and click the Menu icon, that is on the lower left corner outside the screen. Click on the gear icon, then scroll down until you see the "A with dots" icon. Click that and then click the first option in the menu. Now you may choose among many languages. European Portuguese and US English are available. Phew!



Soon you'll realize that Android Market is broken. You'll be stuck with the preloaded apps until you update the firmware on the phone. To update, download KIES from Samsung. Install it on a laptop with a charged battery and connect it to AC power. On the phone click Menu, Settings, Wireless and Network, USB Settings, Samsung Kies. Connect the phone to the computer using the supplied USB cable. About a minute after the drivers are installed, Kies will offer a firmware upgrade. Do it. Follow the on screen instructions. It's pretty much automatic. Needless to say, while upgrading don't turn off the computer, connect other peripherals to it, use applications that may cause it to crash, etc.



To my friends in Brazil: (Galaxy S I9000 desbloqueado Brasil - traduza com o Google Translate)



Samsung doesn't sell the I9000 in Brazil. That's because there's a special I9000B version, the only difference being a digital TV tuner. However the unlocked I9000B price tag is US$ 1100. If you have the option to bring a cell phone from the US without taxes, why overpay? The I9000 does work in Brazil, at least I've tested it in Rio, Sao Paulo and Brasilia.



Get a SIM card ("chip") by TIM, which uses the 2100 MHz frequency. I highly recommend a data plan of at least 250 Mb/month. Also, it's a good idea to enable International Roaming and test the phone directly with your chip while in the US.



Choose the Unlocked International With Year Warranty sold by Amazon.com. Have your order delivered to the US and bring it back with you on the plane, or you will be heavily taxed. Your international credit card issued in Brazil is ok to use here in Amazon, even for deliveries in the US. Try to arrange a way to order in advance, especially if you are not going to stay long in the US, as delays may occur (I ordered mine on Jan 18th, should be delivered 2 days later but only arrived on Feb 7th).



Once the phone arrives, install a SIM card and see if everything works as it should. It is easier to use the warranty in the US if you have to. If you are using your TIM number, you will get 3 SMS messages as soon as you register. One of them has a toll-free number to call TIM in Brazil. Use it to test your speaker and microphone. (Note: roaming charges for both data and voice are *very very* expensive, so don't get excited. If you wanna play with your new toy, get a prepaid SIM. AT&T or T-Mobile should work.)



To configure the Internet, once you're back to Brazil. Click Menu, Settings, Wireless and Network. Then click Mobile Networks, Access Point Names. Click Menu, New APN. Name: TIM Connect Fast, APN: tim.br, Username tim, Password tim, APN type Internet. Leave the rest as it is. Check that the MCC number is 724 and the MNC is 02, 03 or 04. (You can make sure of the correct MNC by typing *#0011# on the dialer - look for Reg PLMN 724-?). Click Menu, Save. To make your phone connect only to 3G (faster but not available everywhere), Menu, Setting, Wireless and Network, Mobile Network, Network Mode, WCDMA only.



To change the input language: Menu, Settings, Locale and Text, Select input method, SWYPE, go back, SWYPE settings, Language, Português Europeu. Brazilian Portuguese works well with that, although you will need to add a few words that are spelled differently.



To change the applications language to Brazilian Portuguese: install an app called MoreLocales2 from Android Market and change locale to pt-BR. Samsung I9000T Galaxy S 8GB Unlocked Cell Phone with Camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth--International Version with 1 Year Warranty (Black)

I bought the phone and had it delivered at my friend house, my mother was traveling to Philadelphia where my friend lives, so i couldn't see the package and everything, then i cant comment on that , but the phone itself its incredible good, more then i expected, the screen as everyone already said its amazing, the hardware support pretty much everything i do with no problems, the only big downside for me is that the battery drains to fast, something close to 6 to 8h of moderate usage but all and all it was one of the best investments i ever did on technology, and im still only learning how to use this new toy, if i have anything to add all edit later ;)

PS: to Brazilian people don't worry about buying this beauty it works perfectly i only had to download an app to cfg the network properly but was a easy to step download run it close it \o/.. i bought this version "Samsung I9000T Galaxy S 8GB Unlocked Cell Phone with Camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth--International Version with 1 Year Warranty (Black)" and if you want a good Bluetooth headphone to go with it don't hesitate to get this one "Nokia BH-503 Stereo Headset (Black)" all im going to say here is that it has 100% compatibility very ease to set up, read my review on the page.

So far I have been using the Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000T for two weeks and find it to be an awesome phone. The phone's built quality is superb for a plastic enclosure (the construction quality of an iPhone 4 is clearly superior). The phone is light, slim and it sports a gorgeous super amoled 4 inch display that is the best thing about this phone. The quality of the camera is also great, however it does not have flash which I don't miss much but maybe for some, having a flash is a must.

Regarding the OS, the Android OS is really slick and provides lots of functionalities, one of the best things the galaxy s brings is the built in Swype input method, that after getting used to it, is far way better than typing each letter with the standard keyboard. One of the drawbacks is that to get an OS update you will have to wait till Samsung decides to do so (unless you flash your own ROMs after rooting the phone), this aspect is one in which the iPhone is a clear winner since Apple rolls out the updates for every iPhone at the same time after they announce it, here after the Google announcement you will have to wait several months before you get the latest versions of the OS (unless you get one of the Nexus line of phones). The other thing that for some might be a con, is the fact that the Touch Wiz interface the phone sports, is an iPhone wannabe and I think Android alone has its own beauty and doesn't need to copy Apple to stand out of the crowd. The last thing where I feel the iPhone is superior is that no lags are perceived while in this phone, from time to time you will experience some (I guess is Samsung's Touch Wiz fault, not Google's).

Although there are things in which I prefer the iPhone over the Android experience, this cellphone has things that Apple won't ever provide: removable battery, SD slot, Swype input method and the best of all: it is an UNLOCKED phone! - Touchscreen - Smartphone - Unlocked Phones - Samsung'

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I bought this to help me speed up my swim training by allowing me to work my muscles more without running out of breath. It works great, and is really letting my get in better workouts. I have only two minor complaints. It should come with a nose clip, as it is nearly impossible to inhale without getting at least a little water up your nose, I suggest buying one with the snorkel. Also, the plastic of the snorkel becomes pretty soft if exposed to heat, which can cause the snorkel to bend. Make sure you don't leave the snorkel in your car on any warm day, or it will almost definitely be twisted or curved, and is very difficult to get back to its original shape. FINIS Swimmer's Snorkel (Yellow)

SUMMARY: BUY this Swimmer Snorkel (a.k.a. Center Mount) and DO NOT buy the FREESTYLE version!



I first bought the FINIS Swimmer Snorkel (I will now refer to this as the Center Mount)from Amazon. I left it at the YMCA on accident and it disappeared. I accidently bought the FREESTYLE version as a replacement. Here is what I learned...



1. You DO NOT Need a nose plug with either style, contrary to other reviews.

2. The Center Mount has a purge valve in which any excess water falls below the breathing apparatus and is pushed out on the exhale. The Freestyle DOES NOT have a purge valve.

3. Both snorkels work best with your head straight down. You shouldn't be turning your head with your body when you swim anyways, so this is nothing new.

4. NEITHER worked well with flips or diving under water. Clearing these snorkels with a strong exhale didn't seem to work comfortably or

5. BEGINNER swimmer...you can focus on technique without having to worry about self-preservation. Once you have a good balance/body roll, catch & release, and comfort level. You can slowly focus on swimming without the snorkel and maintaining a steady breathing pattern.

6. Great tool for kicking. You can kick while face down and arms to your side, reducing back injury from overextending on a kick board. This alone sold me.



CONS: The FREESTYLE swimmer continuously flooded with water and was very unpleasant. I believe it will work with A LOT of effort such as Holding your breathe to increase buoyancy instead of exhaling at will. You will have to try a head straight down or slightly forward approach to find the right head placement. It is my opinion that this snorkel is way too tough to work with and should consider utilizing a purge valve and increased length. It may work well for a professional accustomed to this snorkel at fast speeds, but for 95% of people you will not like the FREESTYLE product.

First, let me say, swimming with a snorkel is absolutely addictive. 5 months ago I fell and seriously damaged my knee. So much so that I was bed ridden for almost three of those months and lost nearly all of my muscle and respiratory fitness. I went from biking 60 miles a weeks to complete inactivity gaining 40 lbs in the process. Once I COULD walk, the ONLY aerobic exercise I was capable of... was swimming. Even though I use to swim competitively when I was young, I was so out of shape, I could hardly swim a lap without gasping for air. So I decided to try the Finis Snorkel. WOW what a difference! I went from barely swimming 20 laps in a workout to swimming almost 200 in just under 2 months. I've lost 20 lbs swimming 2 hrs 3-4 times a week. The snorkel is the only main reason. Since the snorkel allowed me to swim much longer and much harder than I would otherwise, my knee recover was likely cut in half... (my surgeon was amazed).



I like the facing forward design and have had no trouble with the "on the forehead" strap. The mouth piece is comfortable even during a two hour swim. BUT! (and yes this is a big BUT), the purge valve leaks forcing you to clear the water almost every lap. The speed at which you swim does effect the leakage rate as does the how hard you are breathing. You have to swim exactly at the optimum speed to keep the leakage to manageable minimum. Originally, I thought maybe I just got a lemon, so I went out and bought a second one. Same problem. Having to constantly clear the snorkel, really does interrupt my work out.



Again, snorkel swimming truly has been a life changing experience for me, and I can't imagine swimming without one, but the purge valve problem has forced me to give this product only 2 stars. I'm back on the market looking for an alternative, probably one without a purge valve. GREAT in concept, just falls short with respect to design and/or construction. Hope they can correct it.

I have fibromyalgia and arthritis of the neck. The FINIS snorkel works great. It allows me to extend my time in the pool and be pain free during and afterwards. Takes a little time to adjust to breathing thru the device. It allows me to focus on being long in the pool and on my stroke mechanics. Don't know how I lived without it. Ordered thru Amazon w. free shipping and it arrived 4 days later.

I was told to use a snorkel for my laps following disc replacement surgery in my neck. Wasn't looking forward to it. I was happy to learn there is something better for lap swimming than the bulky snorkel my husband has used to look at marine life.



I love that I can wear normal swimming goggles and not cover my nose with a typical snorkeling mask. It took a little getting used to. I couldn't remember whether I was supposed to breathe out through the mouth or nose but it worked both ways. I did have some problems with water in the nose. I tried the nose clips but they only served to keep water in the nose, not keep it out. So now I swim without a nose clip and once or twice during each length of the pool I exhale through the nose. This seems to keep things in check. The rest of the time I exhale through the mouth.



Sometimes a little water will get in the snorkel, maybe from a splash. I don't believe the purge valve is leaking. I haven't been successful at using the purge valve while swimming. I find that I have to stop, put my hand over the top of the snorkel and blow hard to get rid of it. But it's not a frequent problem.



I was worried about my teeth since I have crowns on both front teeth. That hasn't proven to be an issue. I hold it very loosely in my mouth and don't even bite down on the place provided for that, which is on the sides. As long as the mouth flap is covered by your lips there is no problem.



The headband is hard plastic and feels uncomfortable against the forehead. I wear a lycra cap and simply pull it down low, underneath the headband. That relieved all the discomfort in my case. I'm sure a silicone cap would work just as well. You just need a little padding between the hard headband and your forehead. Stand in front of a mirror and practice getting it in the right position for breathing and for comfort so that you can do it easily at the pool. In my case the headband is right above my eyebrows and the strap is pulled low around the back of my head.



This product makes swimming almost too easy. For anyone wanting or needing more air I think you would really like it. I always liked the heart pounding breathlessness of it. So when I first started using the snorkel I felt like I wasn't even exercising. In fact I would look to the side to see if I was actually moving. There is an accessory available, the cardio cap, that I might try later on. This restricts the available air to some degree.



This product seems very well made and does what I needed it to do. I am thrilled to be able to continue swimming following neck surgery. Just give yourself 3 or 4 swims to get totally accustomed to it.



As usual, Amazon did a great job delivering it. I used the free shipping and had it in a matter of days.'

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For the past 24 years, I've been working in my cube without a place to put my pen when I'm not using it. A couple years ago, I tried putting my pen in a cup, but then when I wasn't looking I reached to take a drink and stabbed myself in the eye with my pen. I lost my eye, but my company wouldn't pay workman's comp because they said it was my fault for stabbing myself in the eye with my pen, and that maybe I had done it on purpose. Why would I stab myself in the eye?



Anyway, I've also tried storing my pen on my desk, but it rolls off on account of my desk is propped up with a stack of coasters I stole from Applebees, but it won't stay level when the restrooms flood in our building and soak the coasters. I'd put my pen behind my ear, but I don't want to look like an idiot with an eye patch and a pen behind my ear.



So I got this, and now I can store my pen in it. The only thing is it only works on pens, and not highlight markers, so I still have to keep those in the pocket of my polo.



I think this is a great investment for someone who doesn't have a place to stick a pen. Dead Fred Pen Holder

This item is great fun. Fred is on my desk at my office and entertains all who come to my domain. I plan on getting more from this series of practical-use entertaining items. He was a tad shorter than I imagined, but the perfect size for a pen holder and a spellbinding desk tool. His color is ideal also! So very happy I purchased Fred and highly recommend him for someone looking for unique practical use tools.

This product is great at the office when stupidity has brought you to wits end. It is whimsical and fun...and of course holds your pen. So far, this item has been extremely durable.



No complaints here.

Allows for a convenient and obvious spot for that one pen you don't want to lose. Prompts some conversation regarding how funny it appears.



Cost is reasonable in my belief. Any higher and I would probably not have boughten.



It's a somewhat hard silicon guy. Nothing spectacular.

I purchased this as a present and was surprised how small the figurine was when it arrived in the mail (it fits on my hand without a problem and I have small hands). A pen inserted pops up a bit, so you really have to press it down to keep it in.

Overall, it's a cute gag gift. I like a lot of Fred and Friends products, and this is just one of them. If you like this one, check out Fred and Friends office and kitchen products.

I thought the body would hold more than just one pen/pencil, but it does indeed, only hold one pen/pencil. That, I suppose, was my mistake. The whole concept is great though, and I already showed it to another person and already recieved the comments on it.



It's very cute, and works well on a desk. Unfortunatly, it only holds one pen/pencil, like I said before, so you might have to buy another cup to hold all of the other pens and pencils that aren't going to be standing on "Fred". - Novelty - Gag Gifts - Fun - Fred'

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The AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet cable is an excellent value when compared to name-brand cables from the likes of Belkin and others. You get the same quality cables but for less money. You no longer have to take the risk of buying random generic cables in order to find the best value. My only reservation is that Amazon's warranty is an anemic 1 year. Belkin typically offers a lifetime warranty on their cables. Every now and then cables go bad, but it's pretty rare unless you abuse the connectors.



The PVC shielding is flexible enough so that you can wrap the cables easier. The RJ45 connector clips have a snag-free design so when pulling your cable from the tangled mess of other cables, it will not snag or break off. They are also gold-plated to resist corrosion but I have never had Ethernet cables corrode on me. I have crimped thousands of feet of Ethernet cables for work but none as nice as these.



Cat5e is limited to 328 feet, just like Cat5. Cat5e however, will support gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) better than Cat5 because of stricter specs on far end crosstalk. Gigabit Ethernet was designed for use with Cat5 but is more typically used in 10/100Base-T networks.



If you are looking for pre-made Ethernet cables, I highly recommend the AmazonBasics cables without any reservation whatsoever. All my future Ethernet cable purchases will only be AmazonBasics cables with the hope that they offer more color choices. AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet / 15.2 Meters)

I use this Ethernet Cable to connect my Roku to my computer to stream Netflix. The connection cable is very solid, unlike other cables that don't fit right. Streaming is great and I haven't had a problem at all. Excellent price too!

Basic Review: Technical highlights are provided by others. When searching Amazon for network cables before coming across this one, I read other reviews by people who were disappointed with their purchases. This was because they thought that they were getting something similar to this product, when in fact, what they were getting was custom made or just the individual pieces. If you are looking for a no hassle network cable just like you would find in a retail store, then look no further. Not only are there no problems, but this cable is much cheaper than you would find in an ordinary store. I am currently using it as I type this review.

Cable is fine - no problems. The design of the plug, however, is a bit of a bother. The flexible, beige protector tab coming from the cable side of the plug makes sense - it is there (presumably) to protect the clear tab at the top of the plug - the one that "clicks" when you insert the cable into the jack. The problem is, the beige protector tab is too long. So when you plug it into certain jacks, the beige protector tab is not only in the way, it makes it more difficult to press down on the clear, clicking tab so you can take the plug out of the jack.



What should be a "benefit" wasn't tested in enough jacks. The packaging might be "frustration-free," but the product itself has frustration built in. Not a big deal, but I won't buy this cable again.

I bought this cable for a few bucks more than a generic cable, for quality reasons. An ethernet cable will work regardless of its quality (it's just a cable), but many cheaper cables have much crappier wire coverings and its extremely annoying to remove the heads once you connect them. With this cable however, the heads are easy to remove, and the casings very high quality. If I have need of another hdmi cable, I'll buy these again for sure.

Just wanted to leave feedback for the great cables, they are also and packaged with all recyclable packing and also easy to open. Very good cables and ordered many in the past and when i need more i will be back!! - Frustration-fre - Cat5e - Rj45 - Amazonbasics'

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Notebooks - notebook, mead

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Just bought one of these and the folder pockets won't fit a standard 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper. You know, like a syllabus or all of those in-class handouts. Yep, won't fit. I swear last semester I didn't have this problem, so for some reason they changed the design. Really? Ridiculous... Five Star Wirebound 3-Subject 4-Pocket Notebook, College Ruled, 11X8-1/2, 150 Sheets (MEA06210)

I've used this brand of notebook for years now. And, have gone back and reused/looked at my notes from classes years ago as reference and everything still holds up extremely well. The pockets help organize loose sheets and handouts. There is another 5 star notebook for sale is about $1.50 less expensive and (after ordering both to compare) I think that one is a better deal - as they seem to be the same product. (it's listed as the Five Star Wirebound Notebook, 3-Subject, 150-Count, College Rule, Red (72065))

I transform my 3 subject notebooks into 6 subject notebooks by taking notes from the front of one and the back of another. This gives me double the bang for the buck. I also use my 7-Hour School Week note taking techniques to be able to go through an entire school year of 18 classes with just one notebook. - Five Star Notebook - Mead - 5 Star - Notebook'

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Ice Cube Trays - blue, rubbermaid

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Bought this because I couldn't find the other Rubbermaid ice cube tray that was so well recommended here on Amazon. Couldn't be happier with them. The ice pops right out with no problem. (Our other ice cube trays...you had to really bang on them to get them out.) Rubbermaid L3-2879-R1-Peri Ice Cube Tray Set

When I first purchased a set of these trays a few months ago I thought they were great. . . . but now they have cracks in the center, and so I have to replace them again. So if they only last a few months I don't think they were a good purchase.

I'm not a fan of ice cube trays but I'm seeing reviews from people saying these things don't stack right, they don't work, etc.



I'm here to say I ordered a set and they came exactly as pictured. I took them out, washed them and tried to stack them. They stacked perfectly fine. It's important to note that you must turn the top one 180 degrees to get it to sit on the mounts on the lower tray. If you don't it doesn't stay, it nests inside the bottom one. I can't imagine this is the problem some people were reporting, but perhaps it is.



The trays do what they are supposed to, they make ice, and when it comes to emptying them I have a ice cube bin in the freezer so I take these, do a small twist to break the cubes loose and then drop them in the ice bin.



I don't see any issues that anyone could have with these... They are plastic, they make ice, they are very cheap compared to some others and they work... What else do you need or want?



I'm thinking of ordering another set or two to keep the ice bin full.

I live alone and use very little ice. Despite this, my trays completely cracked apart within less than a year of use.



Unlike other reviewers, I had no trouble getting them to stack and *liked* the thinner plastic initially because the ice cubes came out a little more easily for me--I have a joint disorder and my hands are not very strong. Once the plastic started to crack, though, it becomes impossible to get the cubes out other than by running warm water over them.



These are now recycling bin material, and I'm only buying sturdier trays from here on out.

I truly hate these trays. They take up an undue amount of space for the ice produced. They are slow to equalize water levels in the cells. The worst feature is the tendancy to "nest" while stacking the trays in the freezer. This creates an overflow only slightly less messy than the lava flows of Kiluaea. To further the agrevation the "cubes" are stubornly released, several tend to end up on my kitchen floor. It is hard to imagine a more poorly engineered consumer product.

I have used these ice cube trays before and I love them. They make a a nice sized cube that isn't too large but also isn't one of those tiny cubes. Each tray makes 16 cubes. Other reviewers have complained that the trays sink into each other when stacked. This is not true, if you stack them properly. Each tray has a plus sign and a minus sign on each end. When stacking the trays you must stack them plus to minus or vice versa so that they trays are opposite to each other. This way they will not stick together. Also if you don't over fill the trays you will need very little twisting effort to break the cubes free. In fact a small child could do it. Over filling and then twisting really hard is what causes plastic trays of this type to crack prematurely. I had these trays for more years than I can remember before even the first minor crack appeared. And even after they cracked I was still able to use them for years after that. I would highly recommend these trays. You wont have to replace them for many many years. - Rubbermaid - Kitchen - Blue - Ice Cube Trays'

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Electric Pencil Sharpener

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I bought this pencil sharpener for use at home. We are a large homeschooling family, so as you might imagine we go through pencils pretty quickly.



Unfortunately, the sharpener only worked on about half of the pencils I tried. The others were all sharpened so unevenly that they were unusable. The wood went all the way down to the point. I tried 20-30 pencils of all different types, including quite a few brand new ones.



I contacted Bostitch customer service, and I was informed that the PENCILS were defective, not the sharpener! But the pencils are not sharpened symmetrically. One side is slanted much more than the other. I tried every one of the different sized holes, pushing up on the pencil, pushing down on the pencil, using more pressure, etc., and nothing worked. Customer service informed me that I could send the unit back to them at my expense, and they would send me a replacement. But as I have no confidence that another unit would work any better, I don't want to spend any more money on this, and am returning it to Amazon. Stanley Bostitch QuietSharp Executive Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (EPS9V-BLK)'

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Wireless Repeater - router, dd-wrt

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The short review is: excellent router, extremely easy to set up, great range, good stability, nice white color, absolutely no complaints.



Here's the longer review:



I took a total risk on this router...there were no reviews on Amazon, I'd never heard of ASUS, and wasn't convinced that ordering it was a good idea. However, the price was right, and I had just spent frustrating hours trying to configure a Netgear route. My previous router, a D-link, had a "known issue" that the manufacturer solved by discontinuing the model's support. So, I thought, let me try this unknown brand and see what happens. If worse comes to worse I'd just return it to Amazon.



WOW was I pleased! Literally, 10 minutes after I had opened it, I had it configured as an access point, had logged into the router from my wireless laptop, and had set up a password to encrypt the network. I've set up maybe 5-7 routers in my life and always dread it... this was by far the easiest experience I've ever had. In the picture on the site, this router looks like it's an ugly grey color. It is a shiny smooth white - think Apple ipod aesthetic - with nice white antennas. Very aesthetically pleasing.



Though the advertising for this router states "diskless setup" it <does> come with an optional setup disk. I did not use it as I wanted to test the advertising's claim...and am pleased to say it's an example of truth in advertising!



I'm also getting very good signal strength, speed and stability...I will DEFINITELY update this review if I run into issues, but overall I'm giving this thing 5 stars (and I almost never give 5 stars because I think everything has room for improvement) because it was so inexpensive and easy to set up, and performs exactly as advertised.



I am using this router as an "access point" which means it is connected via ethernet cable to another router and serves to extend the range of my wireless network. There's a switch on the back that allows you to select access point mode, standard router mode, or bridge/repeater mode.



HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!



Update 5/10/2010- still working great... I put some white electricians' tape over the blue LEDs in front as they were too bright, but other than that, no issues at all. I forget it's there - it just works all the time without needing to be unplugged every so often like my other routers.... my wireless devices are always connected to it and don't lose signal. Still a 5-star review.



Update 8/13/2011- This unit is still cranking away...doing great. I NEVER have to unplug and plug it back in, it just works... no rebooting. I just bought the N16 model to replace my primary wireless router (using this one as an access point to extend the network) and am very pleased with it as well... the two work well together. STILL happy with this router! ASUS (RT-N12) Wireless-N 300 Advance Home Router: Fast Ethernet, 3 in 1 switch(Router/Repeater/Access Point) and support upto 4 Guest SSID(Open source DDWRT Support)

Okay, this is the first review I have written for Amazon, but I felt compelled, because I had to do too much research on this project.



The quick backdrop:

I have recently moved to a new house, and I have two areas in the house requiring internet. I could not run a CAT5 cable from the source to the back room, where I am running both a windows XP and Ubuntu desktop. I already have a Linksys wireless b/g/n router but I didn't want to buy USB wireless dongles for my desktops (each new desktop would require a new dongle).



After much looking on the internet, I wasn't sure which equipment was correct to act as a long distance access point (for my wired devices). I bought this one, because it was a good price, and had both repeater mode and access point. I figured something must work.



I was quite pleasantly surprised to find out how easy it was to set this up. I am quite techy and don't fear digging in to solve any problems, but I didn't have too many issues. One warning; when using the IP address for the original Linksys router (192.168.1.1), I ran into problems. After installing and using the manual software on that came on the CD, I was able to get to the proper settings. I am now running in repeater mode (yes, the repeater boosts the signal AND communicates to the 4 wired/switched LAN connections) with the bonus that I also have good signal to the garage (200 feet away from the original transmitter).



Let me repeat: THIS PERFORMS WELL AS A WIRELESS BRIDGE TO WIRED DEVICES.



I hope this turns up in someone else's Google search.



The Final analysis:

It works well for what I needed, without any upgrades. I have been using it for 4 days no problem. I will now consider Asus as a legitimate computer accessory brand, and look forward to using their products.

Asus makes great hardware. Here is an N router with good specs for pennies compared to equivalent hardware. The router has 4MB of memory for flashing a new firmware. It has 32MB of RAM. It's running the Broadcom 4716 chipset. That puts this router in the same class as much more expensive competitors. Funny though that the router suggests in its documentation that it can be flashed with custom firmware. I use it as the hub for 2 wire computers and a laptop. Sometimes add in a smartphone. It is quick with all of them and has had zero problems.



From the reviews it is apparent they don't spend time on their own firmware. The default look of the firmware was pretty cheap. Putting on a custom firmware makes it a beast that will consistantly act as an AP, Client Bridge, or Repeater with too many featers. I flashed it the minute I got it with the custom DD-WRT firmware built specifically for this model and it is as powerful as any router. No temporary drops, no slow downs, no connection problems. I recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap but powerful router, and has enough technical know how to flash it to take advantage of it. If you are willing to try, just read the DD-WRT forums, it is all explained there. - Asus - Dd-wrt - Router - Wireless Router'

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Solar Garden Lights - wicker furniture, patio furniture sets

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We bought these for our front yard. It looks beautiful, yet subtle. I love it. I would probably purchase a 2nd if you have more than a 1/2 acre, but even with one, it brightens up our other decorations. I'm really happy I came across these! We have had no problem with these lights yet at all (unlike some of lights from other big chain stores). GREAT overall purchase! Lawn Lights Illuminated Outdoor Decoration, LED - Warm White, Small

I bought a set of these last year & just now got to put them out for the holidays. They're gorgeous! Luckily, we've had a warm winter so the ground wasn't frozen, (that's the only problem I could see for install). I did it alone and at 10:00 at night - it took about a half hour. I'm so happy with the starry, sparkly look they've given our yard.

These sets are very well made and have received glowing reviews, as evidenced by the old product listing page - see it at [(search the Amazon.com website for "B002IV8KRE" - it will come up with several more reviews of this product)]. Please read the customer reviews there. These are the same LED strings - just a new batch because the first batch was so popular it sold out very quickly and a second batch was ordered. In the rare case of a troublesome set, great customer support is always offered. - Patio Furniture Sets - Wicker Furniture - Accessories - Patio Furniture'

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Bluetooth Speakers - bluetooth speaker, bluetooth receiver

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Would first like to say, theres not many, if more then a hand full, of bluetooth speaker adapters. I have speakers in my house that I wanted to connect my laptop to. Without making a mess of wires and having to uncomfortably change songs from my laptop, I searched for this very device. The range is not that far, give or take 15 feet from room to room which is fine for me. As technology advances, so will the range of this device. But its easy to connect and has the quality of wired. Not to mention the price is great compared to the motorola device that is on amazon. BT-iSpeaker Bluetooth Adapter For Speaker

It's plug and go, that is, my iphone recognizes it and I can easily stay in my 5 meter range. Power indicator led is annoying but easy to tape over. Need the cable but other than that it does its job well.

I got to say i tried the few blue tooth wireless speaker they got out there, this one is the best i came accross. It leave the place clean , no wires to worry about and last but not least it actually works. i recommend this product.

there are some products that just work and this one of them. when I received it, it came in one of those frustration free packagings. it came with a Y audio cable to connect to the stereo. I used my own more expensive gold plated cable for better connection. I plugged it into an outlet, plugged in the 3.5mm cable jack and the other end into the cd output of my surround sound receiver.scanned for it with my motorola droid and they paired instantly with no problems. i started streaming my music wirelessly and it couldn't have been easier. the range within my house was about 30 feet and that's even after i go into another room. It was still even connected and streaming even when i went out on my deck. I highly recommend this product. - Bluetooth Speakers - Bluetooth Speaker - Bluetooth Receiver - Bluetooth'

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