Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Printer - belkin, usb cables


Don't pay $25.00 at Staples or Circuit City for this cable to attach your new printer to your computer. It's insulting enough that the manufacturer's no longer include a cable so that you are ready to print 'out of the box', claiming that new printers provide several ways to print including ethernet, wireless, and USB. Give us a break. So you are either stuck buying the cable they offer, which is priced 10 times what it needs to be, or you can plan ahead and order the exact same thing for 1/10th the cost, without the name brand. All cables are made by the same few companies, and are branded for retail outlets. They are made of the same materials, there's not much to add, unless you want gold-plated or a Monster cable. Save your money. This has been working perfectly for six months. The 10 foot length is perfect when you need to set the printer up a little further away from your desk, sometimes the 6' length doesn't give you the flexibility to reach a desktop sitting on the floor, to a printer placed on a top shelf of a computer desk hutch (found that out the hard way!). Fast service from this company, no complaints. Cables To Go 13401 USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Cable, White (16.4 Feet/ 5 Meters)

I've had this cable for 3 months now, connecting an external hard drive to my USB hub.

No problems have come up so far. It's been 100% reliable.



The bright white color makes the cable look very clean and pretty, which is something I can't say for any of the gray and blue cable's I've used until now.



Definitely will repurchase when I need to.

"USB Device not recognized" is more common than an actual connection with this cable, but it is not nearly as common as a complete lack of any communication at all. On the rare occasions that it actually works, though, it works fine.

"Ordered a printer USB 2.0 cable from Cmple and it did not work, my printer would not print. I kept getting a pop up on my computer saying it did not recognize the USB connection from this cable. Put my old cable cable back and the printer worked just fine. Contacted Cmple and they said they would refund my money. It also took a long time to receive this cable after I ordered it. Be careful when ordering these low priced cables.

I used this to hook my new Canon Pixma MP970 to my computer - worked just fine - $8 inc. Shipping from AntOnline - they gave me fine service. Why pay $35 - 40 at Best Buy, etc. I hate to say it but if Best Buy were even reasonable, I would use them - But $35 is ridiculous when I only had to pay $2 to accomplish my goal. I wish there was work around gasoline this easy... - Usb - Belkin - Usb Cables - Usb Cable'


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Rougois


This is my 1st skeletal watch. It is truly mesmerizing but not as practical and durable.



It will give way on slight impact (Dropped from wrist level to the ground)



I have sent it for repair twice this month.



Still i do have interest about skeletal watches and Rougois and Akribos. It would satisfied me a hell lot if either of them have a regional retail shop or an office on this side of the world. Rougois Mechanique Silver Tone Skeleton Watch White Silicone Band'


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Desk Organizer


This product is as advertised. Decent quality, lots of organizing space. The tall sections hold scissors, marking pens, and other tools. I have lots of small items to fill the small bins. I like having tape and space for sticky notes. I don't have to go hunt them up. All in all, just what I needed to help me organize many small notions and tools. It can sit on top the sewing cabinet, or move if I need the space for a larger project. Officemate Deluxe Rotary Organzier, Recycled, Black (26255)

Holds all of my desk junk in a neat, organized manner. Cuts down on the amount of space needed in desk drawer(s) and on top of the desk. This means, LESS CLUTTER. Now, when I shut the desk drawer forcefully, I don't have stuff flying all over the place, such as push pins, pens, pencils, paper clips, etc. So it cuts down on aggravation, too. You get the good effect of letting off steam by slamming the drawer without the aggravation of having to cleaning up after your stress-reducing slam. I'd call this a WIN-WIN Desk Organizer!'


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Food Service Uniform - dickies, casual pants


I am a female aircraft mechanic and work for an airline that only offers Cintas uniforms. I only have mens pants to choose from. The fit is awful (high rise, low crotch, baggy butt, etc.)so I decided to try these...incredibly, they're even worse!

I put them on and they are not mid rise but closer to low rise. I wouldn't call them a true working pant because it is a very slim fit and I can hardly even move in them. I think this style is really made more for a sixteen year old girl posing at the mall than a working woman who needs to actually move around in them. The material is extremely stiff and VERY rough against the skin. Ouch! It would probably take a thousand washes to break them in. So disappointing.

I'm sending them back Dickies Women's Original Work Pant with Wrinkle And Stain Resistance,Dark Navy,12 Short

I bought these for work in a restaurant and they're excellent. I'm 6'2", so the extra length is excellent. They're stain resistant, durable, and comfortable. They stay black in spite of many washings.

Starch alert! I almost couldn't even make myself try them on they were so stiff. Not that they fit. The sizes run large.



While you're at it, don't buy these pants unless you're 100% sure of your size in this brand. It's not worth the trouble to send them back.

I love Dickies Pants! I work in a meat and fish market and they don't rip or stain and they don't wrinkle as long as you take them out of the dryer when they're warm..But I ordered these to replace some of mine that are 7 years old and I ordered the same size my old ones are and these were way too big. By at least 2 sizes. I had to send them back! But I do love the pants...when my new ones come I'll love them just as much as I love my old ones.

If you are a woman, meaning you have hips, don't expect these to fit you. The waist height is decent as is the thigh fit, all this IF you can get it over hips. I'm not a big woman, but I am a woman, and my size 4 hips had a hard time getting into the size 4 pant. When will companies make woman's clothes to fit a woman's body? If you have narrow hips (or none at all), these should be fine.

I really needed pants for work but i didn't want to spend too much money and i found these. they fit the way they are labeled and came as soon as i ordered. the fit is great, it leaves a lot of space for flexibility and comfort. i would most definitely buy these again the next time i need work pants.

I work in a factory and I am always having problems with chemicals causing stains on my trousers. So far, this ones are really holding without noticeable stains and are comfortable enough for work. Far from fancy, and yes, the fabric is quite stiff but feels really durable. Not perfect but it is nice not having to buy working clothes every week because of the stains.

These pants are made from the most uncomfortable, stiff, tough, and rough fabric I have ever come across. After several washings the color has faded, but the fabric is still so uncomfortable it is actually abrasive to the skin. - Metro - Khaki - Dickies - Casual Pants'


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Rotary Tool Accessories - dremel, tile cutting bit


My home project last year was to remodel two bathrooms. The one bathroom, I tore down to the studs and nailed up Durock and then I tiled the first 4 feet of all the walls and the entire tub enclosure. The second bathroom, I retiled the floor and the shower enclosure. I had a wet tile saw and a rotozip tile bit. These tools made the job a breeze.You can't cut floor tiles with the rotozip tool. I tried, it doesn't work too well. But it cuts through Durock and wall tiles like butter. When you use the Rotozip tool for the first time, try cutting some scrap pieces of tile first. It will help you get a feel of how to control the tool. RotoZip TC1 Tilecut Bit

I tiled a bath vanity last weekend and thought I'd give the rotozip tile bit a try. I was a little doubtful of the possibility of making decent cuts without a wet saw (they say a dremel will cut tile too, yeah right). The rotozip worked wonderful on making the curve cuts for the tiles around the sink opening. It cut them like butter! I was amazed. I believe the only tool that would do a better job would be a wet scroll saw (and we all have one of those out in the shop)! The only thing that didn't give it 5 stars is that it is poor on making straight cuts (but a manual tile cutter does that in a snap).

I am in the process of laying about 250 sf of tile and purchased these bits to allow me to make cuts in 1/2" backerboard (cement board). After one painfiully slow cut, the bit broke. I contacted Rotozip and they recommended using the RZ250 (1/4" shank bit). It's working out very well! RotoZip says that this bit should also work, but I think not. If you are cutting thicker cement board, pay the extra [money] and get the RZ250 bit.

Alright--imagine being in the middle of a tile project and needing to make a cut. This is your first big tiling project so you don't really have any special tools like a wet saw--and you of course hadn't had to foresight to rent one. Well this was the position I found myself in one day when I was tiling my bathroom. My solution was to order the rotozip bit and I must say I have been very pleased with it. This tile bit makes it easy to cut both straight and curved lines. This is wonderful in itself because when I finally sprung for the wet saw I found out that it couldn't even really cut curved lines. This makes this bit so incredibly worth the money it costs because it can do twice as much as an expensive wet saw--and the bit is also cheaped then renting a wet saw for a day. This bit gives a really great cut and doesn't crack or shatter the tile. Also the rotozip is so easy to use making using this bit a pure pleasure. Obviously though if you are undertaking a huges project with lots of cuts you may be better off to rent a big saw or buy your own--but this little bit is great for projects that don't require a huge amount of cutting. I have been pleased with all the rotozip attachments and this tile cutting bit is great!!

This is a great product and I'll tell you all why. I bought this with the intention NOT of using it in a Rotozip (I don't have one) but in my Firestorm cordless 12V. So I offered it up and started drilling into some wall tiles for a soap dish holder. It went through like nothing and I was literally floored by how easy it cut through ceramic. Trying to experiment a bit, I then offered the bit into my Dremel rotary (two speed). WELL!Talk about a knife through butter, the only regret I had was that I thought I had excellent performance with the drill and spent too much time using the drill. With the Dremel it was like the tile wasn't there. If you're into tile cutting in any form - BUY IT at any price.

roto tile bits will do a good job on thin ceramic tiles for cutouts-straight cuts are hard-thick tile,marble,etc-forget it--bits burn up quickly on cement backer board and at $5.99 are not cost effective. Buy a small diamond blade for your 4" grinder--makita-dewalt etc. which are very effective, with a little practice they work fine--wear a dust mask and eye protection

I thought this tool was the perfect solution for my tiling project. Heed the warnings about not using it on floor tile or thick ceramic tile. I burned up a blade trying to drill through floor tile. It worked to make an irregular cut in the floor tile before it was installed but it took FOREVER. It was actually quicker for me to drive to the hardware store and have them cut the tile.It did work great on the cement backer board. I just noticed the diamond wheel for cutting tile and I am hoping that will be better. - Dremel - Tile Cutting Bit - Rotozip Bits - Rotary Tool Accessories'


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Dockers Cordouory - ebert, corduroys


I had never purchased clothing online besides shoe. But my I will be changing that. This pants are great for work and great on your wallet. You can find this at a store and pay more and then more tax. What amazon offers is a great value. Dickies Mens Slim Straight Fit Work Pant, Washed Black, 30X30 - Corduroys - Heroism - Ebert - Dockers Cordouory'


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Quick Release - heart rate monitor, quick release


This kit contains a velcro wrist strap with a sturdy plastic mounting clip. The original strap pieces are permanently removed using the supplied tool, then the strap pins are replaced into the 305 body. The pins can then clip into the mount on the velcro strap, or the identical part of the bike mount. Removing the unit from the bike and putting it on your wrist, or vice-versa, takes less than 5 seconds.



The reviewer who said you have to take several minutes to re-attach the original wrist straps after taking the 305 off your bike seems to have failed to grasp the concept; the velcro strap *permanently* replaces the original straps.



The only potential downside I can think of is that the clip on the velcro wrist strap could hang up on long sleeved clothing, like a wetsuit, so triathletes will want to put the strap on during T1. Other than that, this is a very handy piece of kit! Garmin Forerunner Quick Release Kit

Bought the kit to mount the Forerunner 305 on my handlebars. It was simple and puts the buttons where they need to be. It is much more convenient and safe to look at the bars instead of turning my wrist and head to see it on my arm. More importantly, it keeps the sweat off of the contacts on the rear of the unit and that has to help.

I am very pleased with this accessory for my Garmin 305. I find that this cloth and velcro wristband is more comfortable and adjustable than the plastic one that comes with the 305. You do have to get used to the release mechanism, but once you do it is easy and quick. It's great to be able to use the 305 as a wireless bike computer.

I bought the kit, but the watch doesn't stay that well connected to the bike mount or the wrist mount. It uses tension on the watch strap pins to hold the watch to the mount. It's a nice idea, but when mounted on my mountain bike, it popped off with even just a little jarring. You don't want to have to stop and then search the woods for your Forerunner. It's not that easy to find. I took it skiing also with the velcro wrist band and the unit came off the watch mount when I was just tapping my poles on the snow. I'm glad it didn't come off on a run because going back uphill and looking for it would have been awful.



Now I use a Polar watch mount on my bike and leave the Garmin on its original watch strap. It's easy to get on and off, and doesn't come off unless I undo the strap. It feels so much more secure. I've had it come off the mount once in a mountain bike crash but it was still looped around the handlebars so it didn't get anywhere. The Polar mount is less expensive also.

For those who are unaware of what the kit is: If you plan on using your Forerunner for Running AND Biking, you need this kit to attach the device to your bike. You also need the Velcro wristband that is in the kit. In order to move the Garmin from your wrist to your bike, you need to have the Garmin attached to the wristband differently than they way it attached to the original strap (like a watch) The kit contains a tool to remove the Garmin from the original wristband. The quick release kit comes with both the bike mount AND a velcro wristband with an easy release mechanism on both pieces. I love the Velcro wristband as it better fits my small wrists (5'2" female) I have not had any problems with the Garmin attached to the bike mount, and I ride off road; although I have not had any major wipe-outs. I hope this helps explain what the kit is - when I was looking at the options, I almost bought the bike mount alone. You can do that, but would have to remove the Garmin from the wristband each and every time you wanted to use it for biking... You need the separate wristband in order to easily use the Garmin for both running and biking.

I have used the Garmin for a little over a year and always had to rig it when on the bike. The quick release mount makes it wasy to use on a run, unclip it from the wrist and clip it on the racing bike and off you go! The velcro band is more comfortable then the original band. I even got a second bike mount for my second bike for commuting.

If I had known how much better I'd like the flexible velcro strap than the cheesey plastic strap that comes on the Forerunner, I'd have bought this product long before I ever decided to try the Forerunner on my bike. The plastic strap that comes with the Forerunner was always a little too loose or a little too tight, and when you sweat on it it gets slimey and slides around all over the place. But this velcro strap is infinitely adjustable and sits nicely against the skin without chaffing or sliding. I just used it for a marathon and it "disappeared" in use and became invisible to me, just as you want your equipment to do in that situation.

Nice product, easy to install.

The armband from your original 205/305 is removed, and replaced with a hard plastic cradle attached to a velcro armband. Your Garmin can be detached from this armband, and inserted into a similar device attached to your bike handlebars. (Can also be used to attach the Garmin to, e.g., a rowing shell.)

Since the plastic cradle must flex in order to insert or remove te Garmin, I am a bit worried that it will break soon. No problems in one month of use, though.

This kit is a MUST for anyone who runs and bikes. The bike mount works flawlessly and has no trouble staying put once the zip ties are cinched down (it includes a small rubber pad to provide some extra grip). Once the Forerunner display is configured properly in "Bike" mode, it's every bit as good as the Edge 305.



For running, I find the velcro wrist strap a bit more comfortable than the watch-style strap that the Forerunner 305 comes with. The velcro strap also has the advantage of keeping the back of the Forerunner from direct contact with your wrist. This prevents sweat from getting on the contacts and also makes it easier to hear audible alarms you might have configured on the Forerunner. The velcro strap is also an advantage for triathletes: wear the wrist strap during the swim (sans Forerunner; it's waiting for you on your bike), and during the bike -> run transition, it's a snap to quickly get the Forerunner off your bike and onto your wrist.



If you have multiple bikes, you can also get just an additional quick-release bike mount (sold as a "replacement") so you're not stuck with extra wrist straps. Combine the Forerunner 305 with this kit and the GSC 10 cadence sensor, and you have a pretty sweet wireless bike setup that doubles as a fantastic running device.



The only thing that's tricky about this is getting the zip ties cinched down tight. A pair of needle-nose pliers is helpful here. - Cycling - Heart Rate Monitor - Quick Release - Gps'


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Bed Blankets - soft, wool blanket


This blanket is in fine quality, but the double layers are not even warm enough for the California winter, which is not that cold comparing to the east coast. I wish that I could return it. This very thin blanket can't measure up to the Faribault Mills (closed for business now) wool blanket that I bought a few years ago. Pendleton Eco-Wise Wool Washable Queen Pebble Blanket

The blanket is not quite as heavy as I had expected. It sure is a butter color!



It keeps me nice and warm even when the room blower seems to thing we need more cool air.



I like it better every night I use it.

Like this blanket. Most of the big store only sell poly. I preferr wool for year round comfort. The weight on this blanket is right for me. Notice it do not creat static with my other sheets. Worth the price.

I live in southeast Pennsylvania where temperatures (and specifically wind chills) can be extremely unbearable during the winter. We're talking temperatures around 20 degrees with 40-60 mph wind gusts making it feel more like -10 degrees. I'm not exaggerating about the intensity of the wind either. Just ask anyone who lives here during the winter months.



This means whenever I have to annoyingly endure one of those December, January or February nights where the wind is positively relentless outside resulting in my entire house shaking uncontrollably, this blanket does its job, and THAT my friends is truly amazing.



This Pendleton Eco-Wise Wool Washable Queen White Blanket really helped me survive the last 6 winters. I'm the kind of person who gets cold VERY easily. I can wear all the sweatshirts, sweatpants, mittens, beanie hats, thick socks in the *world* and they won't help me at *all* as far as falling asleep is concerned. However, that all changed with this specific wool blanket.



I am sooooo glad my family bought this blanket for me back in 2005. I've been enjoying it ever since. Oh sure, you still have to dress SOMEWHAT warm in order to feel comfortable obviously, but trust me on this one folks- a wool blanket really stores your body heat underneath of it the entire night through, regardless of the weather conditions.



I admit I'm the kind of person who sleeps with my head under the blankets because I can't stand my face being cold while trying to sleep. If I were to get cold with my face being exposed in the air, it wouldn't be fair to criticize the blanket. So perhaps in order to fully appreciate this wool blanket, you need to sleep with your face under the covers too. Just something to keep in mind. This blanket protects the areas of your body that are covered.

This blanket is an excellent value for the money. It is snugly warm without weight. I am very glad I decided to switch to a wool blanket. I live in upstate New York and this helps me keep warm without having to turn up the thermostat on really cold winter nights.

This blanket is just right. I grew up with Hudson's Bay blankets, which are often too thick and too heavy. This Pendelton wool blanket is perfect, not too thin and not too thick. If this blanket is too thin for you, then you probably are keeping your house far too cold at night. - Soft - Fleece - Wool Blanket - Basil'


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