Air Compressor - air pump, jumper cables

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The AAA 73 Piece Adventurer Road Assistance Kit is okay, but could be much better.



Seventy-three pieces sounds like a great deal or bargain; however, keep in mind that one alcohol prep or small pamphlet is counted within that number. In addition, the accompanying hand-tools (e.g. screw driver, pliers) are of very low quality.



Overall, the kit is recommended, but users may consider supplementing the hand tools for better brands, such as Craftsman or Stanley, and adding other useful materials, such as air foam to fill tires, ice scraper (if one lives in cold climates), and much more. AAA 73 Piece Premium Excursion Road Kit

this pack has a lot of great stuff, including jumper cables and an electric air compressor (would have never thought to buy one but now that i have it i feel much better) The triangle is heavy which is good for windy weather, and the wind-up flashlight is useful. The poncho and first-aid kit is a great extra. when i first got it i took everything out and played around with the different pieces and then was able to repack the bag to get it to zipper up easily (unlike maps where once you open you cant fold it again). The bag stays in my trunk at all times and feel that when i travel i will be safe for most situations.

A great value for the money. Comes with everything mentioned in the description above and is contained quite nicely and conveniently in the double sided/zippered bag. The contents are arranged nicely inside. The only thing it didn't come with was a glass breaking/seat belt cutting tool. The next AAA kit up comes with one, but you can get the tool cheaper than paying the price it costs to upgrade the kit.

I bought two of these; one for my car and one for my husbands. Actually, he cut his finger pretty bad the other day so we got in the first aid part of the kit and used a band-aid!!

What a piece of JUNK!

I got this last year, and checked everything out when it arrived, averting thing seemed okay, and I assumed that it would be in working order. Boy was I wrong.

Last week we had a terrible rain storm and I got a flat tire, so I tried to use the air pump to fill up my tire so I could get to a service station. What a waste of money. As soon as I plug it into my cigarette lighter not only did it not work, but it burned my cigarette lighter out!

So in summation

a)I was stranded alone at night on the side of the road in a torrential down pour

b)Could not get to a service station to get my tire fixed

c)Had to call for road side assistance

d)It broke my car

e)It would cost me even more money to return it than the cost of the item; not to mention the cost of the road side assistance, and to repair my cigarette lighter, and the cost of a new air pump to replace the "new" air pump that I purchased.



In my book this deserves 0 stars... minus one for each of the above.

I purchased this thinking that it would provide me with some security and saftey on the road, and it seems to have done the completed opposite of what I purchased this for.

I have just received my 73 piece car safety kit. It seems to have all of the listed items in it and they appear to be well made. It is important to keep in mind if your considering this item that they count every single item as part of the 73 (each bandade and zip tie count). Other than that, I know that I will feel more comfortable in my daily commute and random adventures having this kit in my trunk.



Happy adventuring!

I would recommend caution before relying on the booster cable included with this kit. An 8 gauge/10 foot cable is adequate for a small car, but it is apt to be too thin and too short for a larger car or truck. A large engine is apt to draw more current than the (relatively) thin 8 gauge wire in this kit's cable can safely handle. For this reason, the 'standard' gauge for jumper cables is 6. (A smaller gauge number translates to thicker wire. Thicker wire can transmit more energy.) My wife recently tried to jump start our pickup using an 8 gauge booster cable. The attempt melted the cable. (Before you condemn me for not following my own advice, she decided not to use the pickup truck's cables because they were stored underneath a load of luggage. Instead, she borrowed cables from her sister, who was providing the "donor car".)



Also, unless there is plenty of room in front of or along side of the vehicle that needs to be jumped, 10' of cable length may be insufficient to connect the battery of the donor car and the battery of the disabled car. For example, my car has it's batter on the driver's side of the engine compartment and my pickup has its battery on the passenger side. If both vehicles were facing the same direction and parked next to each other with the car on the driver's side of the pickup, the two batteries would be more than 10' apart. The easy solution, of course, would be to park the vehicles facing each other or to park the car on the other side of the pickup. Then, a 10' cable would reach. The problem with this easy solution, of course, is that an obstacle (such as a telephone pole, another car, or a fence) may prevent the donor car from being parked where you'd otherwise want it to be.



For these reasons, unless you have a small car with a battery that's unusually easy to reach from all directions, I'd recommend carrying booster cables that are at least 6 gauge and 16' in length. - Air Pump - Jumper Cables - First Aid - Air Compressor'

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If you travel and you have a notebook computer, you need this table. It truly weighs only 3 pounds. I couldn't believe the small size of the package when it arrived. But don't let the size of the package fool you. The top expands to hold not only a notebook computer but also provides ample space for a mouse, if you use one.



The legs telescope down and fit into the underside of the table. When the legs are opened, they twist securely to whatever height you need. When traveling, that's important, since hotel chairs come in various heights. You'll be able to adjust this little table to whichever height is most comfortable for you to work.



There is also a document holder included. It's not fancy, but it does the job. The document holder comes apart and stores underneath the table, along with the legs. There's a spongy place there to store the document holder.



This table is so small when the legs are stored underneath, that you can easily store it in a briefcase or whatever case you use to carry your notebook computer. Tabletote - Portable Compact Lightweight Laptop Notebook Stand

This is an amazing laptop desk. I've used many laptop stands and tables, however I've never found one that does what this one does. The adjustable legs allow me not only to use my laptop on the road, but in bed as well. At the shortest setting the table becomes the perfect height for computing in bed. My laptop has found a life long mate. Kudos TableTote.

This product is a "must have" for people who travel and work on their laptops. Even if you have access to airline "Club" rooms at airports, most often, the cubes are all taken...TableTote to the rescue! I work a lot of trade shows, and it comes in very handy as an extra surface for handouts or as another display table. It has also been a blessing when arriving for a presentation and there is no convenient place for the projector. Works like a champ!

I used this for the first time in the courtroom for a trial where I wanted to put both the laptop and LCD projector on the table. One of the legs broke when I pulled it out. After I managed to set it up, it was so, unstable I ended up using a table I found in the courtroom. The table is plastic and cheap. You get what you pay for. The only good thing I can say is that the design is good, if only they could make it a better quality, even though it might add some weight to it.

After reading all the good review about this product, I ordered it. Unfortunately it did not suite my needs and when I tried to set up, one of the leg got struck up. I wanted to return this product and whenever I called the customer service number provided in the Seller's web site, it always went to the message box. They never returned the call at all. I wasted my money and this product became useless. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this product to any one. Poor quality and Poor customer service.

This is a horrible, unsturdy peice. Once assembled- it was so wobbly, I didn't even place a book on it! I thought I put it together wrong, but I didn't. I should've listened to the other reviews- but I thought "how bad could it be- everyone else was being dramatic"... It's horrible- don't buy it!

Sturdy enough for my projector. Compact enough for the road. Just don't bump it. I'll keep it short and sweet. This table will work in a pinch. Not the most sturdy table in the world, so if you can keep people away from the table and you keep your feet away from the legs, you'll be okay. Don't overtighten the leg extensions. It came with a mousepad which I'll never use. There is a "document holder" comprised of an antenna extension (like on a portable radio) which you attach a spring clip to which the document is held. Not meant for large docs. For what I was looking for, this table did what it was supposed to do. If you are looking for super sturdy, look elsewhere.

Pros: This is a nice, basic laptop table with no frills. The surface is smooth and accommodates my 15.4 laptop. With the legs inserted properly and tightened the table is sturdy enough.



CONS: This is not a table that lends itself to frequent set-up and take-down. I use my laptop for DJ type work and set up my equipment in a different location several nights a week. I need a laptop table that is quick, easy and sturdy. The Table Tote presents some problems for me. The cover/extension has to be fitted into slots to complete the working surface. There is a small plastic piece on each side that fits into slots running the length of the table.

They are easily mis-fitted and a second try is often times required. After getting the top properly notched into the long slots you have to put equal pressure on each side as you slide the top to a desired spot. It can jam quite easily. I can predict that the very small pieces that fit into the slots will break off at some point making the top/cover just about useless. It might be a minor thing, but the top of the table has no mouse pad. This table seems very basic for the price.

I wanted to buy this product since I do a lot of traveling.



I love practicality of any design / product, more than its looks for that matter.



Let me jump into the pros and cons that I noticed about this.



Pros: 1) Small and light. Fits into the laptop bag (Not all laptop bags since it is 1+ inches thick, like the old fat laptops of yesteryears)

2) Telescopic legs, easy mechanism to adjust the height (this is a drawback here too).

3) Quite sturdy to keep a laptop, a cup of coffee and hang a piece of paper for reference.



Cons: 1) The legs could have been telescopic yet foldable in a way that it is already attached at one end to the table. As of now, everyone around you will watch as you take out each of the legs, extend the length and fit it one by one.

2) The table top extender (which is also the slidable cover for the legs storage area, has two notches that can break due to frequent use (since the plastic is a bit brittle and hard) Gotta be careful when sliding them in.

3) There are binder clips and a note hanger that is hidden in the foam area in the legs storage space. These tend to fall off if you leave them there, being not in a mood to use them.

4) The table tote is not sturdy if the legs are extended all the way to its max length. It seems to wobble a little.

5) 40 dollars seems a bit pricey and it is in my opinion that more buyers would have sought this if it was between 20 and 30.



Note: It is better to balance the height of the legs first and then fit them in. I found this to be easier than fitting them one by one and adjusting the height.



Overall: This is a nice solution, great for travel, if you would want to avoid yourself from lapping a heated laptop and relax while this table tote does the trick for you! - Laptop Stand - Table - Laptop Desk - Notebook Stand'

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Francine Pascal - sweet valley, francine pascal

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This series is about identical twin sisters that look the same but are different in personality and interests. And they are having there eighth birthday. For a present each one gives the other one what they like. And I won't tell you any more because, it's a really good book. So keep on writing Francine Pascal! Surprise! Surprise! (Sweet Valley Kids)

The Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica, will be turning seven-years-old in six days. During that time, they have to plan the activities and food for their birthday party, shop for their party dresses, and find the perfect present for each other. That last task proves to be the hardest of all because, although they're twins, neither Elizabeth or Jessica have a clue what the other wants. Jessica buys her sister a blue velvet bow because it looks great on herself, and Elizabeth gets Jess a toy car because it's what she would like to receive herself. But will either girl be happy with their presents?Ironically, I had given this book to my younger sister on her birthday years ago, but it was actually what I wanted for myself. Not being a Sweet Valley fan, she gave it back to me a few years later. :)"Surprise! Surprise!" is the first book in the Sweet Valley Kids series. It's ideal for 5 to 8-year-old girls and/or fans of the previous Sweet Valley books, such as Sweet Valley Twins.

The Sweet Valley: Surprise! Surprise! is a really good book. It teaches how two twin sisters care about each other and how friendship works. It also teaches that friends are always there for you. I really enjoyed reading this book and I read it all in one day because it was very hard to stop. I recommend this book to the people that like to read books about friendship because this book all it talks about is friendship. So what are you waiting for? Start reading it!!!

I read Sweet Valley University books now, since I'm older, but I still always remember Sweet Valley Kids. It's cute to see them when there little, it brings back memories. Anyway, the twins birthdays are here! It's so cute!

This is a cute story about 2nd grade Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield's 7th birthday. Sweetly fun, with illustrations that match the story perfectly, this is a great start to ... more » a fun series for kids. And it is also fun to see which characters will mature along with the twins throughout the whole series.

I think their play was fun! If I was a child, I would want to play like them. And, I'm interested in this twins. They're very cute and fun. They sometime think same thing. I wanted twin sisters,too. - Francine Pascal - Sweet Valley'

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Ipod Microphone - ipod audio recorder, voice recorder

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I bought the iTalk to take memos when I'm out in the field. Camera in one had, iPod in the other. I read the reviews first so knew it would be risky but it sounded ok for my uses and I got it cheap.* Files are about 1 minute per Mb, stored as wav.* Sound quality is understandable but not as good as AM radio.* For a fully charged iPod, I got about 90 mins recording before the battery showed empty.Pros* Recording works fine, and I can dictate captions for photos as I think of them on site. Typically these are 1-2 minutes at most. I have also made an hour-long recording as a test without problems. I tried recording conversation in a cafe but it picks up too much background to be understandable.* The best feature for photo memos is that files are time stamped, so I copy each memo to the same folder as my photos (which are also time stamped) making them easy to match up.* iTalk can take an external mike which cuts out background white noise.* Files are automatically sync'd to iTunes Voice Memo list and stored in the iTunes unknown artist folder. (If you have this feature set in iTunes)Cons* Software glitches randomly lock up the iPod under almost every condition except for the initial condition (more about this below).* The iTalk covers the iPod lock. This is a serious design flaw given how quickly the battery drains. It means that you can't carry the iTalk connected to the iPod and easily lock the keys.* The line that takes a mic also doubles as a line out. If headphones are connected and you try to record, the recording light shows but nothing is recorded. It creates a file but it's empty.HintsPrevent freezing: If the iTalk is in place when the iPod is turned on, it will often freeze. To prevent freezing, remove the iTalk before turning on the iPod every time. Under these conditions I've never had it freeze. If the iPod does sleep, to prevent freezing, remove the iTalk then insert it again (i'm not sure how often this is necessary, but I haven't had to reset the iPod since the first day).Reset: To reset the iPod, remove the iTalk and hold down the iPod's MENU and PLAY '>||' buttons for 10 sec. I used this 5x the first day with the iTalk but haven't needed it since.Locking: Slide a laminated card (my credit card is too thick) between the iPod and iTalk to lock, or carry the iTalk separately (annoying, but not as annoying as rebooting every time).Saving: It's not enough to pause a recording, you need to remember to stop and save it before removing the iTalk. The MENU button will also save files.Finding the files on PC: I have iTunes set to automatically sync files. To find the files in iTunes, look under the Voice Memos list. It's a trifle disconcerting when they disappear from one list and appear elsewhere unless you're prepared for it. On my PC, they can also be copied from iTunes music/unknown artist/unknown albumBattery: I tried letting the battery run out while recording. It ran for ~50 minutes while the battery was showing empty then shut down with no warning. The file appears to have been saved ok.Battery life: Check out the apple web page for battery tips (...) (I know this comment is outside the scope of iTalk, but if you use a voice recorder with the iPod, you're going to be dealing with battery issues.)SummaryDespite the glitches, I like having a handy memo system and will keep it til something better turns up. Doesn't sound like Belkin is any better in terms of software glitches or battery life, but it looks like it would be possible to lock the iPod with the Belkin in place which would be a plus. The minus is that Belkin doesn't take an external mic. Griffin Technology 4020-TALK iTalk Voice Recorder for iPod

I use a Samsung digital recording device to record oral history interviews. My interviewee has Parkinson's and slurs his speech. He also is prone to mumbling. I spend hours trying to decipher what he's said when I use my Samsung voice recorder.



Enter the Griffin iTalk. After downloading the 2.2 iPod software from Apple, it worked without a glitch. I especially like the ease with which one can start and stop a recording session without starting new files each time. It's simple and easy to use and gives the user a great deal of control. The built-in organization when it syncs with iTunes is also extremely convenient.



The playback quality right out of the iTalk itself isn't great. It's about as good as my laptop's speakers. But I always play back through small Sony speakers anyway. The quality here: perfect. It's actually quite amazing. I was stunned.



I haven't experienced any freezing of the iPod. I haven't experienced any problems at all actually.



I never write reviews on Amazon, but I was so excited by the utility of this little (yes, very attractive) device that I was compelled to come online and share my discovery.

I've had OK luck recording conversations with this, but there are better solutions available elsewhere. Here's my advice:



First, read the warnings of others here. This product, and Griffin's products in general, seem to have strong limitations, in my experience.



First off, if you plan on moving to a new iPod with video anytime soon, then you won't be able to use this. Fortunately, there is at least one MUCH better option available for new (video) iPods. It is the MicroMemo (XtremeMac). Sound quality is MUCH better because it can make 16-bit (as opposed to 8-bit) recordings. I'll bet that other alternatives will be available soon, so do a search for iPod digital voice recorders before buying.



Second, I, like many others, am not too thrilled with the sound and the reliability of this gadget (yet another sub-par product from Griffin, IMHO). Also, the extra jack for a microphone has led to mixed results. The whole gadget will sometimes pop out of the socket in the iPod, if you aren't careful (which is the only reason I know of for not tossing my old microcassette recorder).



Don't bother with Belkin's Voice Recorder--it sounds even worse, quite frankly. I haven't seen or tested the Maxell P-7 recorder, but I hear that it is comparable to Griffin's product, with a slightly better microphone. Other products that I hear are comparable/sub-par are SterlingTek's iRecorder and DLO's VoiceNote.



I think the best solution for these older iPods is to use Belkin's Universal Microphone Adapter along with any decent recording microphone. It WILL sound better, but it will still be an 8-bit recording and the sound quality won't knock your socks off. If you want to record telephone calls, use the UMA with something like Radio Shack's Wireless Phone Recording Controller. - Berad - Ipod Audio Recorder - Ipod - Voice Recorder'

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Cannon Digital Camera

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I decided on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my purse for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR quality but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I want to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who just want a good basic camera from a well-known camera company, this one should fit your needs well.



Are you trying to decide between the A495 and the next model lower, the A490? Here are the differences:



· The A495 has a Face Self-Timer feature. You can focus on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run over and get into the picture yourself, with your face being detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a place to set the camera down.



· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Poster Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the additional scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living room walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.



· The A495 will focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will focus on up to 5 faces (or areas).



You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these additional features to save yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 instead of the A495.



PROS:

· Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the manual to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features

· Fairly durable, even though it's made of plastic

· Powers up ready to take a picture in about a second

· 2.5" LCD screen is large enough to see clearly

· Takes great close-up (macro) shots

· Program mode lets you change some settings like exposure compensation, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc.

· Larger than an ultra-compact camera, so it's easier to grip and avoid dropping

· Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got over 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not last long) - so I recommend rechargeables

· Takes surprisingly good video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is part of the included software)

· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has always been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what brand they are. I like this more than Picasa.



CONS:

· Recovery time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the flash (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's still better than the Nikon L20, though.

· No optical image stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price point

· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you want one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)

· Battery door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the hinge doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD card

· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants pocket



I would have given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so darn slow on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "busy" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another shot.



NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD card, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it right out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB.



NOTE #2: The PSC-500 genuine Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera perfectly, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's well padded too.



NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a date stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your choice of date only or date and time - or none at all. Canon PowerShot A495 10.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD (Blue)

The overall quality of this camera is good, however, I have had nothing but frustration since I began using this. First of all, with nearly every picture that you take using the flash, following the actual picture taking, the LCD display goes black for several seconds and gives you a message that it is charging the flash.



Second, the camera will take its time focusing in and finding the right levels of focus and clarity for the picture that you are trying to take. When it does allow you to take your photo, a review of the photo on both the LCD and later on a PC will often reveal that the picture you just took is blurry and out of focus.



In conclusion, this camera is too much high maintenance for a simple point-and-shoot camera. I have two small kids, and when I want to catch them at a particular moment to take a picture, every second is essential. Between waiting for the flash to charge and then the camera to focus, and then followed by pictures that come out with little quality, the money spent on this camera is not an investment in memories as it should be, but rather an investment in frustration.

I decided on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my purse for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR quality but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I want to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who just want a good basic camera from a well-known camera company, this one should fit your needs well.



Are you trying to decide between the A495 and the next model lower, the A490? Here are the differences:



· The A495 has a Face Self-Timer feature. You can focus on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run over and get into the picture yourself, with your face being detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a place to set the camera down.



· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Poster Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the additional scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living room walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.



· The A495 will focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will focus on up to 5 faces (or areas).



You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these additional features to save yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 instead of the A495.



PROS:

· Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the manual to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features

· Fairly durable, even though it's made of plastic

· Powers up ready to take a picture in about a second

· 2.5" LCD screen is large enough to see clearly

· Takes great close-up (macro) shots

· Program mode lets you change some settings like exposure compensation, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc.

· Larger than an ultra-compact camera, so it's easier to grip and avoid dropping

· Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got over 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not last long) - so I recommend rechargeables

· Takes surprisingly good video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is part of the included software)

· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has always been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what brand they are. I like this more than Picasa.



CONS:

· Recovery time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the flash (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's still better than the Nikon L20, though.

· No optical image stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price point

· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you want one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)

· Battery door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the hinge doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD card

· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants pocket



I would have given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so darn slow on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "busy" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another shot.



NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD card, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it right out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB.



NOTE #2: The PSC-500 genuine Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera perfectly, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's well padded too.



NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a date stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your choice of date only or date and time - or none at all.'

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I received this as a birthday gift and love it. Awfully pricey, but then I've never had a Swiss watch or a true quality watch before. I've never been a fan of metal watchbands, but this one is smooth and comfortable with a very cool hidden "deployment" clasp.

The gold-color accents are lovely and the mother of pearl face is the highlight -- beautiful but subtle, not flashy.

I am very happy with this watch. Victorinox Swiss Army Women's 241364 Officers Ladies Mother-of-Pearl Dial Watch'

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Tile Installation - home plumbing, tile installation

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I am not a contractor, but I am completely remodeling three bathrooms in my home. To help with that, I purchased four different books on the subjects. Each provides some good information, but this one is the most comprehensive, and it doesn't leave out steps which the others occasionally do. As a novice, I don't get to a certain point and get stumped on what to do next because this book guides you all the way. Good illustrations also. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Bathrooms, Third Edition: *Remodeling on a budget * Vanities & Cabinets * Plumbing & Fixtures * Showers, Sinks & Tubs (Black & Decker Complete Guide)

I read this book before remodeling my bathroom. It is very helpful and informative. I understood better what to expect before I hired a contractor. It helped me discuss intelligently the work that would be done. I would highly recommend this book whether you will do the job yourself, or give it to a contractor.

i have most of the series of these Black and Decker books, and i love them, i am a do it yourselfer and they go into detail on how to repair or replace things in the house, and they are pictures instead of drawings. i had a bunch of older ones and i am updating them to newer ones. great books.. - Home Improvement - Home Plumbing - Tile Installation'

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There are now quite a few different companies making these sleeved blankets and given how popular Slankets became last Christmas, its not surprising to see so many different companies trying to take advantage of what is no doubt a very good idea. As anyone who lives in colder climates will tell you, there are times when you wish you could just stay bundled up in your blanket and with a Slanket you can. A Slanket is basically a blanket with sleeves. This allows you to have full use of your hands and arms while remaining completely covered with the blanket. It may look a little funny but its functionality is so nice that you quickly learn to not give a rats behind what you look like while wearing a Slanket. I use it for reading, using my laptop and playing my xBox360. The days of having cold arms while the rest of your body is nice and toasty are over.



Out of all of the companies making sleeved blankets, Slanket is without a doubt the highest quality. I have seen first hand most of the other versions and they just do not compare quality wise. The one in particular that you should stay away from is the Snuggie. They are usually sold in a 2 for 1 manner which should tell you something right off the bat. Overall they are extremely thin and the fleece starts pilling after just a couple of washes. Slankets are made with much higher quality fleece, are much thicker and I have yet to see any pilling and I have washed some of my slankets at least 15-20 times.



For those who are unschooled in the different qualities of fleece, pilling occurs when the garment's fibers roll up, often after being washed, and lie on the surface like tiny round pills. This pilling effect seriously effects almost every aspect of the fleece including how it feels and its ability to keep heat in. All fleece pills eventually. You can tell how old a Patagonia Synchilla jacket is based off of how much pilling has taken place. High quality fleece doesn't pill for quite some time and cheap fleece starts to pill almost immediately. For example it literally takes years before Patagonia fleece products begin to pill. Again I had serious pilling after only 2 washes with the Snuggies and I am well over 20 washes with some of my Slankets and they still haven't shown any sign of pilling yet. The bottom line is that Slankets are made from a much higher quality fleece. Anyone who tells you differently simply doesn't know what they are talking about.



Its important to note that there are 2 separate versions of the Slanket floating around out there. There is the main version which is sold through the Slanket website. The vast majority of slanket's currently in the marketplace are this kind of Slanket. The 2nd version of the Slanket is the one that was made to be sold exclusively through QVC which, in case you don't know, is a home shopping network. The QVC Slanket is actually considerably different than the original version. The most obvious differences are the thickness and overall softness. The QVC Slanket is much thinner and much softer than the original version. The Original version really feels like a Patagonia Synchilla fleece jacket and the QVC version feels like the fur on a rabbits foot. The final difference between the two is in the sizes. The QVC version is much shorter than the original and this is because it was designed so that one could actually walk around while wearing it. You can still walk around with the original version Slankets however its far more difficult as its a couple feet longer which makes it very easy to trip on. You usually have to bunch up and hold the bottom of the Slanket if you want to walk around in an Original version.



I actually own 2 of both Slanket versions and to be honest I don't have a favorite. I like both versions about the same as they both have their strong points. One thing is for sure and that is that both Slanket versions are vastly superior to anything else on the market. If your interested in buying a sleeved blanket then you really shouldn't even consider buying anything but a Slanket. Overall they do exactly what they are supposed to do. What more can you really ask for.



Bottom line - A cold weather necessity!! The Slanket Blanket With Sleeves - Chocolate Color

My husband bought this as a Christmas present last year. I love it! It's very warm and extremely comfortable to wear even just to wrap around your feet. It's not as soft as I'd hoped. We were considering the snuggie as well, but the slanket has a lot more durability and is not made of thin material. I've compared the two and the slanket is definitely the way to go. It's so large and tall, my 6 foot friend even swallows in it. Getting it for a few Christmas presents this year!

Purchased this as a gift. It's a very warm, large, and cushy alternative to that other name brand you see around. This one costs more, but it's so much nicer. The other one is like an airplane blanket, this is really nice.

like the color and material, although there is room for better colors and higher quality material. at this price, you can't complain about such things, though.



the cons are that sometimes it's a little awkward to put on. it is a lot of material - this thing could cover all of shaq, methinks. i guess it's better to have too much than too little, but i really think this is overkill.



oh well - the pros far outweigh the cons if you want a sleeved blanket. i read that the snuggie was garbage compared to this. i can't verify that, but i'm definitely satisfied with this purchase.

Alright, so I originally purchased a snuggie from Target. My intention is to bring a blanket on an international flight with me in November. I never got the snuggie out of the box before deciding to come on here and see if I could get it cheaper. After some research, it seemed this blanket would hold up better than the snuggie. So... I ordered this one, in an ugly color because they didn't have one in a color I'd want, but color wasn't so important so I went ahead and ordered. My intention was to take back the snuggie but I've lost the receipt. Back to this blanket: It is soft, it does feel good, but I have learned that I do not like the sleeves. It's annoying to me. Just not my thing. If it is your thing, I am sure you'd love it. I did take the snuggie out of its packaging to see if I would like it any better. Nope, it was even worse, at least this one is nice and big and I can wrap it all the way around my body.



Short story: it's good quality, I am keeping it, just won't be using the arms. :p'

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This is "Marketing" -style review of the Volt project, almost totally devoid of technical information. There is not even a drawing of the power train, for example. It is written about to the level of Motor Trend magazine, for example. I was disappointed, I was hoping for something more technical and more detailed. Lots of pretty pictures, though. The binding is bizarre and incredibly ugly to my taste -- front cover and back consist of thick slabs of hardboard. Good if you just want to look at pictures. Chevrolet Volt: Charging into the Future

I found the author to be very entertaining and informative. The book was well researched and provided some interesting facts behind the scenes of how this ground-breaking vehicle was conceived, designed and produced.



I would give the contents of the book five stars. However, the book cover leaves much to be desired. The photo and artwork are applied (glued?) to bare cardboard. The problem is that the edges of the book do what cardboard eventually does and that is fall apart. It makes a great book look and feel cheap.

While the book is informative, providing "insider" details about the design stages at GM and many great photos, it's very much a company-commissioned product. If you read this book you'd think that idea for this kind of car spontaneously appeared to GM. The acknowledgments show as much: for a phenomenal, industry-changing vehicle, the author talked to virtually no one outside the company!



Here are some of the "ingredients" missing: University of California at Davis Professor Andy Frank, who's been designing various flavors of plug-in hybrids for 30 years (including a conversion of a GM EV-1); The California Cars Initiative (the non-profit group I founded, which has promoted PHEVs since 2002); Sherry Boschert's 2006 book, Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars that will Recharge America, the Don't Crush organization and its successor, Plug In America; gm-volt.com, the popular website. You will find a single buried reference to the 2006 filmWho Killed the Electric Car? that had such an impact, and a scattering of mentions about Tesla Motors.



Another casualty of the book's "sponsorship" is that the author doesn't situate the vehicle in the context of the company's new relationship to the outside world. You miss the new spirit of "transparency" GM adopted in developing the vehicle to the outside world both the automotive and green media and the online world and social media. You won't hear much about the four-year dialogue and cooperative effort between GM, the utility industry, government at all levels, and advocates, that led to the Volt's launch in late 2010. Fortunately, others are telling this story to provide these details, and we're looking forward to the sequel movie, "The Revenge of the Electric Car," this spring.



-- Felix Kramer, Founder, CalCars.org

This book presents a very detailed account of the Volt development until its market launch in December 2010. The story flows from Lutz initial idea of an all-electric car and Lauckner's back of the envelope calculation to show that a gasoline-powered generator as a range extender was a more viable solution, through a minute account of the development of the concept car unveiled in the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, to the production model presented in 2008, battery development and testing, until the official introduction in late 2010.



GM allowed Mr. Edsall access to and he interviewed all key players in the Volt development, from Robert Lutz to the hands-on engineers and designers. For most of the people interviewed, the author presents a short bio and their background at GM. This openness allows the book to provide quite the insider view behind the Volt development, but unfortunately, the author is totally uncritical of GM, any serious difficulties that might have taken place are absent from the story, and real technical details are scarce, so once you are finished you are left with the impression the book was written by a PR guy from GM. Still, the book presents an insightful account of the evolution of this revolutionary plug-in electric car.



I also had to agree with other reviewers regarding the low quality of the binding and the cheap material used for the cover (looks hand made over some kind of recycle cardboard). The cover is awfully in contrast with the high quality paper used and the wonderful pictures included (all provided by GM!). Despite their warning I bought the hardcover version, but from the beginning I was so afraid of tearing off the pages from the apparent fragile binding that I ended up buying the Kindle version to read comfortably.



For those interested in more details I do recommend the recently published Bottled Lightning: Superbatteries, Electric Cars, and the New Lithium Economy. Though not devoted exclusively to the Volt, it presents a shorter but more critical account of the Volt development, and particularly its battery pack. Also, considering his background, do not forget to check the upcoming Jim Motavalli's High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug In the Auto Industry.

Larry Edsall is a great author with plenty of Great books on REAL great Vehicles, MBI/Quayside has done A Great Job on some recent Titles, Legendary Corvettes, Life Is A Highway,The In The Barn Series especially Corvette in The Barn,Corvette C4 Originality Guide,Many Many Great reads. They have something for everyone,in this latest book Chevrolet Volt:Charging into the Future.that something is Not for me,this book would appeal to the Greenies,Vegans and small fringe groups and special interests and Politically Correct Types. Yes The Car has been In Development since Before the Bailouts and Was Bob Lutz's "Big Idea". I Personally Have Test Driven the Volt(A Black one) at a special event and while it drives nice and is comfy,the Rear End Styling is horrible and the Idea that the car will have to be Charged like a cellphone or Laptop sends chills down my spine. The Chevy Cruze while basically a mini-Version minus the Hybrid seems a better Idea,GM is betting The House on this,Instead of Continuing the Performance Image with the Likes Of REAL cars: Corvette,Corvette Z06,The Ferrari Eating Corvette ZR1,C6.R,CADILLAC CTS AND CTS-V,AND The Camaro(They Killed Pontiac and Olds,So don't count on Firebird,Granted It's Great General Motors Feels they can DO Anything from High Performance to A Liberal's Car(It's not as Ugly as The Toyota Prius And Hopefully won't Run off by itself,Brakes anyone?). This Could be The Obama Voter's Dream Car,Union Made(GM still is Somewhat Owned By The Govt,and THE UNION and Canada and Their Unions and now plans for A 15%By Red Chinese Communist Owned SAIC Corp as of this writing)Just read who is behind the Vehicle, A German Vegan Named Weber who believes in "Green Tech",A Professor and of Course EPA participation maybe even Grant money(tax payer money perhaps?) and A United Nations of "Designers" and Engineers" if you can call them that, This Is THE Nixon EPA Approved Dream(A LiberalFascist Car),I don't see demand in the foreseeable future for Less Petroleum,Americans Unlike Europeans LOVE cars and don't like Interference with the Last Freedom they have whether it's performance or More Regulations. The book is even "PC" itself made of what looks like Recyclable Cardboard,This better Be a Wake Up Call To GM We Don't want Huge SUVS,We Don't Want Hybrid or Ethanol,we Want Nice Cars whether it's High Performance or Luxury or something else,Despite my Take on the book it is cannot be faulted,there are no print errors,The reading is there and the development photos are there, But To Me The Original DESIGN of the South African Designer Of the Volt is the best(It's design is based on a Lion according to the Designer himself),the New Iteration is Something very wrong and designed in The Wind Tunnel By Engineers.So if you want to hold hands and think your saving the world by driving a 30k+Car which no matter what will waste by Plugging in(Electricity wastes energy), You will still leave a carbon footprint short of leaving in A Tree,Enjoy the Fad while It lasts,Apparently Lessons from The EV1 did not make GM Cringe hard enough. - Liberal Fascism'

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very very thin. i liken them to cheap saran wrap. being a teacher i use a ton of these to protect papers and handouts year to year. previously i have used, and really liked, the ones sold at staples in boxes of 200. these in comparison are extremely thin. while they are recycled and better for the environment, i have yet to decide if i will buy them again. i think if i had known this going in i probably would not have bought them. perhaps even better i should just not use paper at all. C-Line Recycled Standard Weight Polypropylene Sheet Protectors, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Clear - Reduced Glare, 100 per Box (62029)

These are made of recycled materials which is a major plus for me. They do the job just fine. They aren't heavy duty by any means, but for my needs they are perfect. They certainly compare to other standard weight ones I have bought in the past.'

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I've had an opportunity to use Office 2010 Beta edition for a couple of months now and now that I see the full, final, edition I can say that this is a very worthwhile upgrade. First things first, I am not a techie. I am someone who uses Word, Excel and PowerPoint on a very regular basis, who really liked some of the changes in Office 2007 but who thought some things needed tweaking, so when given the opportunity for the beta edition I jumped on it and have not been disappointed. Office 2010 is to Office 2007 what Windows 7 was to Vista; that is, there are not many breakthrough, drastically different features, but a whole lot of polishing and cleanup to make it easier and more efficient. Overall, the program seems to run faster, incorporates many of the most commonly used options and makes them more accessible (eliminating many dialog boxes and tabs) and allows for more customization.



At first glance it looks very much like its predecessor, the ribbon is back and it is now also found on OneNote. There are plenty of sites that will give you a play-by-play on all the features available in this new version, so I'm just going to mention some of the biggest improvements that I've seen.

1) The biggest change is the addition of the web apps. It may not be a true direct competitor to google docs, but it allows for easier sharing of documents, as well as making your documents more accessible.

2) The ribbon is back and it now includes the "File" option and a new feature called "Backstage view." Backstage view incorporates the most commonly used actions in one place (yay! no more dialog boxes with tabs). You get the usual open, save and print, but you also get several templates for new documents, print layouts and ways to share your work, all without dialog boxes and tabs, everything is much more easily accessible.

3) Another new feature is that the ribbon is now customizable so you can organize it according to your needs.

4) There is a Paste Preview which lets you switch between paste options so you can make sure that your work will be formatted correctly.



Changes in PowerPoint.

You can now edit video directly on PowerPoint. You can trim a video, add effects, fades and even triggers for animations for the presentation. Another new feature is that you can add effects and edit images without the need for third party software.



Changes in Word.

One nifty new feature in Word is called "Navigation pane," which replaces the old document map. It incorporates minor changes in design that make big changes in productivity and ease of use. It allows you to quickly rearrange the document. Take for example a document with several headings/sections. The Navigation pane provides a list of all the headings. The headings are live, so you can drag them up or down, thus rearranging the document. It also incorporates most of the functions that used to be available in the "Find" dialog box but now they are all visible so you don't have to go digging through several menus to find the option that you need.



Changes in Excel.

Most of the changes in Excel deal with very large datasets. There is a new PowerPivot add-in which works great if you are dealing with a very large dataset that does not fit in one Excel spreadsheet. PowerPivot pulls the data from multiple sources (several Excel spreadsheets for instance) to analyze it.



Summary:

Overall this is one well planned and executed upgrade that essentially takes all the promises of Office 2007 and makes them a reality. Yes, some things are different, and it will take some getting used to; but, once you realize the improvement in efficiency you'll agree that the changes are mostly for the positive. The only thing that I truly wish had changed but didn't is that this version does not include Outlook. That is available in the Home and Business version. Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 - 3PC/1User [Download]

This is a worthwhile upgrade for me. I debated whether to do it or not and what version to get. I finally decided on the Home and Student version. I was pleased to see the price actually drop upon shipping. For me the main deal was OneNote 2010 which allows me to print directly into OneNote. In December I bought a new laptop and it has Win7 Pro 64bit. I was very disappointed to find that OneNote 2007 did not include a driver to print directly into it. While MS did provide a work around this much better.



One word of caution when you are installing. My MS Office install is a bit of a collection. I'm using stand alone versions of Outlook and Publisher (both 2007) and Access (2003). I had decided to leave these as is. Upon installing 2010 I was presented with two buttons: "Upgrade" and "Customize". I picked curtain 1 (upgrade). My bad! The install then proceeded to remove Outlook, Publisher and Access. Since the program I was installing did not include these products I think it's pretty bogus for the install process to remove them. I don't know if the "Customize" button would have allowed them to stay. I reinstalled the 3 programs and everything was fine, but I should not have had to waste time doing this.

First of all, I'm a long-time user of Office but I'm not a techie. I'm also not a professional secretary who knows and uses all of the secrets and capabilities of Office. I have been using Office 2010 Beta for several months. I have used Office 2007 for many years, as well as prior versions of Office. I've tried the word-processing and spreadsheets on Google docs and I have Open Office.



I use Word for a *lot* of basic word processing - writing reports & articles with foot-notes, head-notes, & tables of contents, not to mention personal stuff. I rarely use mail-merge. I use Excel for simple spreadsheets - including calculations and such. I often sort etc. I don't usually use charts & graphs. I use Power Point once in awhile but I don't do anything fancy with it. I have been perfectly happy with Word 2007 about 98% of the time.



I'm waiting for Google docs to get it together, but their word-processing program is missing a number of critical features and is *not* ready for prime time. As to their spreadsheet, you can't even merge cells vertically. In other words,

Google's programs are completely useless at this stage of development, though they're getting better. Google is also trying to build in the ability to use Word & (I think) Excel online, which is great. Google will get there. It's not currently an alternative to Word 2010.



Open Office is basic and is probably adequate for simple home computing. It would take some time to learn how to use it with Bibus & other freeware, though I imagine a techie could cobble together something pretty good. It's free and worthy of consideration. For many I'm sure that it's good enough, and low-end users should think hard about their needs, but Open Office just does not rise to the level of Office 2010.



Office 2010:



1. You cannot edit Office 2010 documents online (yet), whatever MS says. (Watch their wording.)



2. I haven't had any technical problems with Win 2010 Beta running on either Win XP, Win 7 SE, or Win 7 Home Premium systems. It's on par with Win 2007 in that regard.



3. Surprisingly, the ability to "pin" your most-used documents to the "File" screen of your applications is very useful feature. No more "most recent documents" list that is usurped every time you use Photoshop or something. Exceeds expectations, & one of my favorite features.



4. Organizing all of the functions by separate ribbons/menus is a great idea, especially since you can create your own ribbon with your most used commands. I did have problems locating some commands b/c they have been moved to different locations. In Word this was quite aggravating at first, but it's not an issue now that I know where things are & how to locate commands that I use less frequently.



5. Having your open windows at the bottom of the screen is handy, though it can be annoying until you learn to not accidentally roll your mouse over them. A so-so improvement. (This is a Win 7 and Office 2010 combined feature.)



6. Snap is a nifty feature that allows you to line up 2 pages from your apps side-by-side using the full screen. This has been very useful for me and already gets regular use. Drawbacks: Sometimes the text is too small or, if you enlarge it, doesn't always fit on the page. Still, Snap is definitely worthwhile. (Another Win 7/Office 2010 feature; IME Snap doesn't work with many non-Office applications.)



7. It's so easy and fun to use the different color swatches to brighten up my Excel spreadsheets. This is not trivial for me as I like to use color to emphasize different kinds of data. People find the spreadsheets easier to read that way. YMMV. You could do this in Office 2007, of course, but the procedure is much more cumbersome.



8. Excel is configured in much the same way as Word, with ribbons at the top for different menus. The ribbons are mostly pretty good, but more so than in Word, some basic commands are located in counter-intuitive places. For example, to copy or move a page, you have to go into Home/Format Cells/Organize Sheets/Move or Copy Sheet. The "format cells" menu is in a tiny font and located at the right of the sheet. There is a certain logic to the location, but the command for this simple task should, IMO, be right on the ribbon. (It's on my personal ribbon now that I found it.) Likewise, the Tables menu doesn't show the most simple and complete way to create borders - you have to go to a sub-menu of the Tables submenu to get to the old XP Format Cells menu where you can find number, alignment, tables, etc. One of those submenus is below the page & is easily missed. Don't be fooled; not all commands are on the ribbons or in the same menus as XP & you'll have to ferret some of them out. Oh, and so far I've found 3 "Format Cells" menus, and they're not all the same.



Minus 1/2 star for hiding the Excel commands ('cause I'll learn them but that was stupid) & round up.



You get the general idea. Office 2007 is significantly different from Office 2010. IME, Word and Excel, and to a lesser degree Power Point, are easier and more efficient to use. There are some minor annoyances and there is a learning curve, but it should be relatively easy to switch from Office 2007 to Office 2010. I wouldn't advise anyone to rush out and buy Office 2010 right this minute, but it's definitely a good product and worth consideration - when you're ready.



Did MS get it right this time???



And no, I don't work for MS.





Update 12-09-2010:

I decided to stick to the free Open Office for a couple of months and it was more than adequate for my purposes. Most importantly, documents were compatible *enough* with Office when sent via email (no recipients complained). Then I had to prepare and submit some legal documents. Legal IT systems hate non-MS documents, and many of them still prefer Works to Word. Go figure. Anyway, I'm now using Office 2010 exclusively on my workhorse computer but I still use Open Office for quirky extras such as decent flashcards. - Microsoft - Business'

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I saw this car at Pottery Barn and decided to search Amazon for it to see if I could find it cheaper. Sure enough it was about $3 cheaper on Amazon. I bought this car for my 18 month old along with the fire engine and he really loves both of them. The car is a perfect size for his little hands. It has rubber wheels that make it glide so nicely across the floor. Wonderworld Mini Police Car Wonderworld Mini Police Car

I generally like this toy. It rolls really, really well. However, a piece of the wood is cracked and seems like it will completely break in the not too distant future. I also ordered the fire truck, which arrived broken. This makes me wonder about the overall quality of these toys. (Two other mini-vehicles I ordered do not have any problems.)

This is such a great toy. It is so well crafted and my son loves playing with it. We ended up buying the whole set. The rubber wheels make driving a breeze and it is such exceptional quality. The fact that these are also non toxic toys for my son and made by an Eco Friendly company makes them a huge winner in my book.

This is such a great toy. It is so well crafted and my son loves playing with it. We ended up buying the whole set. The rubber wheels make driving a breeze and it is such exceptional quality. The fact that these are also non toxic toys for my son and made by an Eco Friendly company makes them a huge winner in my book. - Wonderworld - Toddler Toys - Quality Product - Wooden Toys'

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I've been a previous owner of a faucet mount PUR filter that lasted for over 4 years before it finally broke. I purchased this particular model thinking that it would also last, but I was disappointed. A couple of months later, it deveolped a hairline crack just below the filter indicator. I thought I just might have accidentally hit the housing, so I purchased the same model again. Well, this same crack appeared, and now I have contacted P&G. I am seriously thinking of purchasing a different brand. PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Chrome FM-3700B

So this is my second PUR water filter mount. Both were this same model. Right out of the package they work great. It's not entirely necessary as our water is already clean out of the faucet, but it does remove any particulates that may reside in the distribution piping and home piping, as well as removing the chlorine residual that is in most tap water. After about a year, coincidentally just as the one year warranty expires, the valve that bridges between the faucet and the filter begins to degrade. Now even when the filter is turned off, water still flows through the valve and through the filter thereby dramatically decreasing the lifespan of the filter since water is always flowing through it. This is a POOR engineering design that should have been addressed by this company. This is the reason why I'm giving it one star. I figured my first filter was just a fluke, but this problem was confirmed yet again on my second filter.



My recommendation:

1) Go for a faucet mount that you don't have to physically turn to activate. I feel that the repetitive action of turning this up and down multiple times a day leads to premature fatigue of this product.

2) Don't worry so much about ancillary features like lights, etc. The filter is what you should be concerned about since this is what is polishing your water.

3) Look for NSF Certification. NSF 42 is for aesthetic effects. Even better is the NSF 53 is for removing health related contaminants. NSF 58 is for reverse osmosis filters which removes even more chemicals than the 53, however I feel this is a bit overkill for a home filter.

4) Go for a product that has at least a 3 year warranty. That way you don't have to keep spending $30+/- every year on the same darn product. I'm surprised that this product has a 5 year warranty when the same model in my local Home Depot only had a one year warranty.



After doing some more research, I've found this product here:

Bestfilters Countertop Superior Water Filter System - White - with 1 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter

Price isn't too bad and it is certified for NSF 53. The KX Matrikx PB1 filter has an ABSOLUTE pore size of 1 micron, which removes giardia and cryptosporidium as these guys are larger in size than 1 micron. Be careful of filters that claim a NOMINAL pore size of 1 micron as these can let 20-30% of particles greater than 1 micron through.



Hope this helps.

I was pleasantly surpised to see just how easily this filter installed on my kitchen faucet. Although I had great tasting water before its installation, I feel better now knowing that the water is "cleaner" than before. There are only two drawbacks that I see, namely, the filter often gets in the way when filling a pot for on the stove, and the replacement filters are not cheap---they each cost about as much as HALF the price of the original filter system. I have had my filter system for a bit more than three months, and the replacement indicator just became visible...time to spend money for a new filter cartridge!

While the filtered water from the Pur system tastes great it just isn't worth the hassle. After trying both vertical and horizontal styles I have given up on Pur. I have been through 5 of them and none has lasted through more than 3 filters. The unit will start leaking and spraying all over the kitchen and since it is entirely plastic there is no way to repair them. I personally have had good luck with contacting Pur. Twice they replaced the unit at no cost but the replacements broke within a couple of months. But replacing shouldn't be the answer. I don't know what to buy next as every other brand seems to have similar problems. And the companies don't seem to be trying to find a solution to the defects.

I've been using this product for almost two years and it's been kind of a rough ride. The water tastes great and the cartridges usually last at least two months for my family, and we drink a lot of water.



The problem lies in the construction of the unit itself. I have to replace the little rubber o-ring inside the hinge of the filter unit every two months or so as it begins to tear and allows the faucet to leak considerably. Also, a leak has formed at the edge of the life indicator window, threatening to shoot the user in the abdomen every time the filter is used.



The water is great. The cardridges last an acceptable amount of time but are expensive (as are they all.) The construction is somewhat shoddy and you'll want to replace yours within a year or two.

The product has been working great for 7 months, then it started leaking below the filter indicator. I went online to check the warranty information. Instead of offering a 5 year warranty (as is advertised), the PUR website now says that this product only has a 1 year warranty. We'll see how the return process goes.



Somehow, the filter releases little white specs into the water it filters. I thought it was supposed to remove visible specs... It sure makes me question its effective.

Like many others here, I've had a problem with this product cracking and leaking in the same spot (near the "Filter Life Monitor").



I have purchased 2 of these now in succession, both had the same defect.



The first developed a leak after the first replacement filter, right at the little window where you can monitor the filter life.



Because I had bought a 3 pack of replacment filters I decided to try again, perhaps the first leak was a fluke.



The second experienced a leak in the same spot-- on the first filter.Once these things are leaking you are mixing filtered water with unfiltered and what is the point?



I've read reviews dating back at least 4 years from customers having the same problem.



If there is a defect or a problem in manufacturing it doesn't look like Pur (and Proctor and Gamble) is addressing it.



I guess I'll try the pitcher style filter, I most likely won't be purchasing a Pur model.



I've used Brita before for the pitcher style and they seem to work fine.



It really is too bad that the thing doesn't work, because otherwise the design and price and installation all seem to be as advertised on the box. - Pur Purifier - Faucet Water Filters - Green 3 - Pur'

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