Fishing Rod Holder - fishing rod holder, rod rack

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I purchased it for Father's day. It is still his favorite gift EVER. He has it stuck to the truck windows with his poles in it.. He uses this thing everywhere. Ocean, lake, rivers.. its perfect and also a huge plus on the safety. It stays in place with the suction cups and we don't have to worry about the hooks possibly hurting someone or getting stuck in the fabric of our trucks. The product is well constructed, has had no problems dealing with the weather. It continued to stay on the glass even when the outside temps were over 105. Koller Craft Rod Rack and Go

I just notice this product on amazon.com, i bought it from a sports store a while back and was wondering if i could find another. A great rod and reel holder, you can mount the stationary mounts in your boat or home then put your rods in it when you would like to take four with you it pops out and then there held by holders that have suction cups on the back to put them in ur truck. Keeps lines from getting tangled up while in carry. Very good deal if you dont want you rods stolen from the boat! I will buy this over and over again.

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. I know nothing about this kind of thing, but he says it is good gear for the price and it is well made. Anyone looking for something like this will be happy with this product.

The first time I used the rack- one of the suction cups fell off. I screwed it back on and thought well maybe it wasn't screwed on very well and I just fixed it. That wasn't the case. The suction cup falls off every time I attach it my pick ups rear window. Its useless now- don't waste your money on this.

My boyfriend and I spend a lot of time outdoors. However we live in a small apartment with not a lot of storage space for camping or fishing gear. I got sick of tripping over our poles in the closet. I purchased this and hung it on the back of the closet door, it worked out GREAT! They are off the floor and outta my way! One kinda down side is while off the brackets nailed to the door, the holder with just 3 poles is a little awkward to hold onto. That may because I don't have four on it or just me. I was just expected a tight fit onto the poles and this, while secure, is a little loose. That maybe a pro or a con, we'll see. But overall VERY HAPPY HERE!

The Pros: A great rod and reel holder that you can mount with the stationary mounts in your boat, or in the back of the truck with the suction cups, keeps lines from getting tangled up while you carry them, and it locks in with clips on top.



The Cons: I wish it would be able to hold more then four rods, it pops out to easy from the stationary mounts it is only held in with the suction cups on the back, the locking clips look a little weak, and in time I feel they will break, I guess time will tell.

Very good deal I would buy this again. - Fishing Rod Holder - Rod Rack'

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Kindle Accessory - large book holder, stand

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I love this product, it really works well for my huge law books, it's also good for the smaller but thick books. The legs adjust well for page flipping. If you're the end or beginning of the book,where you have a lot of pages on one side and very few on the other, (in a 700 page book this is a big weight issue), it still gets the job done.

HOWEVER,

I also ordered the easi-reader bookstand, about $1 more (doesn't ship to Canada so I had to order it from Independent living aids so shipping was expensive). I'd have to say that the Easi-reader, although it has a more simple look, it more solid than the mighty-bright. Mighty bright metal pieces are held together with plastic while the Easi-reader is held together with metal and its over structure (hard to tell from the Amazon picture) is more solid. My books don't move around whatsoever on the latter.



Another downside, for both products, they are not good for small paperbacks. But for students with large books, cookbooks, papers, pictures they work really well. Mighty Bright Fold-n-Stow Book Holder

I bought this book holder after reading good reviews, but it is really not so good. Mighty Bright writes in the product description 'Variable slope Adjustments (it really adjusts)', but the fact is that it does not. It has one fixed slope. I sent a email to Mighty Bright, who is the seller and probably the manufacturer of this product to explain me how I can adjust the slope, if it really does, as he says. It has been several weeks by now, but I have not received any response. Another drawback is that the wires are soft and pliable and tend to bend with the weight of a hardcover high school textbook. It seems that soon it is going to be out of shape. Yes, one good thing is that it does fold, so it is easily portable.

This is a very versatile book stand that is easy to carry around and easy to store. It is ideal for smaller books and for those readers who don't need variety of reading angles. However, it can accommodate larger books as long as you are a bit careful how you use it. In addition to books, it works really well with a variety of electronic book readers and the new generation of tablet computers. I've used it with my Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) and iPad. In fact, when I was looking for an inexpensive way of propping up my iPad so that it doesn't lay flat on the table I settled for this option and so far it is working perfectly for me. In fact, I am writing this review on iPad that is propped up with it.



The only problem that I have with it is the manufacturing quality. The first holder that I bought broke after a few months of use. I still went ahead and bought a new one because I feel that its many advantages far outweigh this shortcoming, and hopefully if I am a bit more careful with how I store it and handle it it may last longer this time around.

I tried out a lot of bookholders before getting to this one and this is, by far, the best bookholder I've ever used. It's easy to move around and folds flat, so can be taken with you wherever you go. It holds both paperback and hardcover perfectly.



I'm a law student and need my book proped up so I can read and type at the same time. This was a life-saver! Held my paperback Black's Law Dictionary, as well as all the casebooks and hornbooks. And these are books of well over 1000 pages.



If you're looking for a bookholder, get this one!

This was EXACTLY the type of book stand i was looking for. When i first opened it up i thought it was very small and flimsy, but i was wrong. First of all the small size allows for maximum portability and it really isnt that flimsy. I tested the stand with a 1000 page anatomy physiology hardcover textbook and left it on the stand for 4 hours. The stand is PERFECT for hardcover textbooks (high school or college level). So pleased with the product im going to buy another one. : )

Supports most of my books well, even the huge science textbooks. Makes reading a lot easier. For those who have complained about its inability to support large books, u need to adjust it well for best fit. One con is that it is difficult to flip pages on a 1000page book. Highly recommended.

I purchased this bookholder on the recommendation of the other law student who wrote a review. I'm glad I did! This bookholder is perfect for holding big, bulky, thick lawbooks. It swings opens to fit any size textbook. I was initially concerned that it didn't have the movable "flipper" arms that other bookholders use to keep the book open to the appropriate page, however, I discovered that this excellent bookholder doesn't need them. The design itself with it's "hooked" arms keeps the pages open. In fact not having the "flipper" arms is better. I set my book open in class and hold the pages back on each side of a section of material that the professor is discussing. That way I am able to quickly flip between pages during the lecture as the professor discusses specific text. The bookholder is lightweight and packaged in a great plastic holder that is "hole punched" to fit into my notebook. Finally, it is affordable. I looked and tested many other bookholders before taking a leap on this one. I'm glad I choose wisely. - Large Book Holder - Document Holder - Bookstand - Stand'

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Gym Bags - bookbag, manbag

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I absolutely love the color of this bag! The plaid also adds detail to an otherwise plain bag, something I was looking for, among all of the plain bags on the market today. It was a little larger than I expected, or wanted, but its size can be attributed to it being very wide and thin. I can fit several text books side-by-side and my laptop inside, yet I don't feel like I'm carrying a bulky backpack around with me. I really like the two mesh pouches on the sides; it's very convenient for carrying multiple drink bottles. The quality is excellent. I've only had it for a few months, but it has not started to show signs of wear yet.

This is an excellent bag for someone looking to carry around a large amount of stuff with them. If all you plan on carrying with you is a notebook and a few pens, look for something else that's smaller. If you were like me, and looking for something to carry several books and a computer in, then this bag will suit your purpose to the letter. High Sierra Tank Pack (Black)

I purchased this bag at JC Penny rather than ordering it; because I need to see how the bag is prior to purchasing it. Anyway I purchased this to replace my old messenger bag. My first impression is that it is a fairly large bag with two large inner compartment and one outer one. I like how it has two netting to hold two bottle of water or whatever 20 oz bottle that you want to carry. The two pockets on the inside are almost big enough to hold my Kindle2; however, the Kindle does stick out about an inch to an inch and a half. So that should give you a fair idea as to what type items you can put into those two pockets.



The two pen holders in the center of the two pockets are big enough to hold two Bic pens in each (total of 4)



I like how there are two zippers for the main compartment; the pocket for the cellphone is ok; I carry my cellphone in my pocket. Since my falls classes have not started yet; it is hard to say how much books I'll be able to stuff into this messenger bag.



The shoulder strap is good; although I think that they could have made it a bit shorter; then again, I'm only 5'6".



Overall, I think that you'll be glad to have purchased this type of messenger bag; especially if you are the type of person that like to carry a lot of books at one time for classes.



Updated:

OK three weeks into my fall classes and so far this messanger bag has held up and most importantly; it has been able to carry a majority of my books. It is able to fit (main compartment)four 3subject notebooks, three small but thick text books and two large textbooks. Also I was able fit my netbook in the other pocket. Granted it is heavy carrying all these books but this bag has been able to fit them.

I purchased this bag because I need something that could hold my work items and my school books. I didn't want to have to keep carrying two bags on the days that I had school. The bag was definitely big enough to hold two notebooks, two school books, my personal items, and a laptop. The thing that I am totally disappointed about is that this when this bag is completely full, it doesn't hang right on your shoulders and tends to put a lot of strain on your back. It is hard to carry, and I have to keep adjusting it just to keep it in a comfortable position. It is nothing like I thought it would be and am totally disappointed with the purchase. Now I have to go back to the drawing board and find a new bag for school.

This messenger bag was exactly what I wanted. Both the size and color are perfect. My kids have had problems fitting notebooks into the size of most backpack made these days and they would die before pulling a backpack with a handle. A three ring binder fits easily in the messenger bag and the second opening fits my daughters lunch box. Both compartments have room to spare. The smaller pockets and the zipper pocket on the flap give tons of storage. The shoulder strap is padded for comfort and adjusts. This is a great bag! The quality is there. This isn't going to fall apart any time soon. Your kids can actually fit the things that they need to take to school in it. This was a REALLY good find!

This is really a combination messenger bag/laptop bag. The outer flap has a VERY roomy, zippered compartment for easy access to smaller items, but which will easily fit a standard compact umbrella and still zip shut. It secures closed by both a velcro strip and two robust snap-close clips.



Lift up the flap and you'll find two vertical, velcro-close pouches, about the dimensions of a checkbook, but much larger and fuller. Perfect for storing all your USB cables, connectors, small notebooks, whatever. In between them are two slots, each of which will hold a regular pen or pencil or even a Tide pen! (I have one of both!)



On either side of the bag are two net bags, just the right size to hold a travel coffee mug (without handle) and an aluminum screw-top water bottle.



At the very bottom corner of the bag is a small velcro-closure pouch, perfect for holding a phone, Ipod, or, in my case, a multi-tool and LED flashlight!



Now for the inside. You have one non-closeable large main compartment, which will fit an 11x17 ream of paper without batting an eye. Plenty of room.



Immediately behind that compartment is a reasonably padded, zip-close compartment that will hold a laptop, power brick, CAT-5 cable a router, several instruction manuals and lunch! Seriously, the interior of this bag is YUGE! You've got a lot of room here, and I like it this way.



The bag has both a carrying handle for holding it like a briefcase, and a strap for carrying over the shoulder; the strap has a nice, thick pad for cushioning the weight of the bag on your shoulder.



My only real issue with this bag is that the carrying strap is not mounted on swivels, so it's very easy for the strap to get twisted, and the pad can get flipped around. Other than this minor inconvenience, if you're looking for a messenger bag that holds more than the average, has plenty of compartments for your stuff and is ready for foul weather, a hike in the mountains or a commute to work, this bag works! - Manbag - Men - Gym Bags - Bookbag'

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Electric Meters - green products, electric meters

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I've been using the standard (roughly) $25 KAW for years and love them. This newer unit is in the form of a "powerstrip" which.. includes a plug in cord, so makes it much easier to place the meter in an easy-to-read location. It also is lit, AND... unlike the original, stores the readings so you can unplug and move it around. (The traditional model, still available, resets to "zero" when unplugged.)

My only hesitation is that the one I purchased was intermittently dead on usage and I had to, at my expense, ship it back to the distributor for replacement. Aside from that big annoyance and concern, I love both versions and use them frequently.

(because of that hiccup I'd suggest checking the "return" policies of the store). P3 International P4320 Kill-A-Watt Power Strip

I bit the bullet and purchased this thing. However, I received a black version (I prefer it).



-It doesn't distinguish the reading between each outlet

-it's chunky.

-Blue LED on button

-backlit LCD



Features seem just like the ones on the lower end kill-a-watt.

Knowing this, you're better off getting a surge suppressor of your own choosing and a 4460 or a 4400. There's a limited 6-month warranty on this surge suppressor.

The item turned out to be very bulky roughly 2in by 2 inches.. not like a normal power strip that is about 1 in thin. Also, the item I received was defective in that the Off button would not turn off the power strip at times. I contacted Tech Support and I paid $$ to mail it back for a replacement. However, I think the Customer Service was not that friendly nor due they reply to emails. I got my replacement power strip back in box with no letter or explanation of what was fixed. My replacement was also bad so I wasted my shipping money. Now , I am getting a 2nd replacement. This is a horrible experience for a customer.

I had not expected much since there are similar products but you can only plug one device to it. This product let's you plug a group of devices. Now I can see how much it costs to run all my IT stuff on my desk at home. Helps me decide if I really need to keep that box "on" around the clock. Great when trying to convince the spouse that shutting off the TV when you fall asleep does save money. Well worth the money.

From reading many customer reviews about the P4400 model and the others, it looks as if the P4320 Kill-A-Watt Power Strip solves ALL the problems mentioned in the more than 100 reviews that I read before choosing this unit.

Features include a 6-ft. cord with grounded plug, Back-lit screen for easy viewing, and 8 outlets --- EXCELLENT for testing the power consumption of anything from a Toaster-oven to a PC with all the peripherals in place and running.

It SHOULD pay for itself in energy savings in less than 1 year -- and if my initial results are favorable, I will buy another one.

Amazon's great prices and rapid delivery make this unit the logical choice for the energy-conscious buyer that's also budget-conscious, too.

The P4300 Kill-A-Watt Power Strip was a GREAT help in tracking down and eliminating energy-wasting appliances and electronic gear throughout the house.

I had contemplated buying just the Kill-A-Watt Power Meter, but decided to utilize the many advantages of the Power Strip, instead --- and I'm GLAD that I did !! Using the P4320's multiple outlets, I was able to pinpoint which of my computer's peripherals (which included computer, monitor, cable modem, wireless router, sound system, printer-scanner-copier, and telephone answering machine)were consuming the most power while they were being used in their normal function. That cannot be done with ANY single-outlet meter,regardless of price !!

Moving to the audio-video equipment, I was able to eliminate wasted power by piggy-backing some un-switched equipment onto switched curcuits, thus eliminating power consumed by equipment on "standby" mode. Thanks to my new P4320, I have reduced my monthly electric bill by over 20 percent !!! --- I highly recommend this product !!!

Although the product description, in a strictly technical sense, contains an error in that it cannot truly measure efficiency of any appliance connected to it, it is extremely useful to determine the cost of operating any appliance or group of appliances...it provides all info, & actually more, than the average consumer might use (i.e. power factor, which is NOT a measure of efficiency).



Any appliance with a remote control consumes power in its "standby" mode, i.e. waiting to be turned "on" either by its remote control unit or its built-in "on" button/switch. As it is "waiting," it is consuming a small amount of power. For a remote-controlled home theater system, that could include a TV, audio-video receiver, cable box, CD player, DVD player, etc., etc.. Typically these are all plugged into a surge-protector power strip (or at least should be) & all consume some amount of power even when "off," i.e. in "standby." Although it's not much, in my case it comes to about $50/yr. That, of course, doesn't include all the other household items which can consume power constantly, clocks, computers, battery chargers, cell phone chargers, etc, & which the Kill A Watt PS can also independently measure.



The cost of operation is very easy to determine: Just plug your surge-protector power strip (or device or devices) into the Kill A Watt PS (for a month, for example) & it continuously records the power consumed in "standby" of everything connected, as well as, power used during normal operation. To determine the cost, check your utility bill to get the cost of power for the month...then just take the total cost & divide it by the total kWh on that bill to get the price per kWh for that month. That number (price per kWh) can be multiplied by the kWh that the Kill A Watt PS measures & the total is the cost for the elapsed time (number of hours) that is indicated on the Kill A Watt PS. If it was plugged in for a month (24 hrs times 30 days=720 hrs ), just multiply the cost by 12 for the annual cost.



Really pretty easy... you will probably be amazed at how much power can be used just watching a home theater system. By the way, raising the volume, obviously uses more power! You can watch that happen with the Kill A Watt PS.



Although the product has some surge protection, I found its surge-protection energy rating to be considerably lower than I personally would feel comfortable with to protect my home theater system, so I don't use it for that purpose.



One note of information: When you unplug some appliances with built-in clocks, it is likely that the clock will have to be reset when plugged back in.



All-in-all I found this product extremely useful & it, when used according to its manual, performs simply, quickly, & safely, as advertised.



BTW, Amazon had the best price by far (Aug 2009)! - Getpreparedstuf - Electric Meters - Energy Savings - Green Products'

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Hot Coffee

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I recently bought this model and liked it so much that I ditched my Cuisinart thermal carafe (see my other review) AND bought another Melitta as a gift for my parents. Now that I've had this model for a few weeks, I can report on the good/not-so-good aspects of it. Again: Everyone in coffee pot reviews says they're a coffee aficionado; I'm no different. I have a French press espresso machine, backpacking espresso machine...I love coffee. I spent a long time finding the right Burr grinder (old Kitchenaid A-9), the right filters (unbleached or gold), and personally satisfying ratio of grounds to water for this particular cone filter drip maker.



The Good:

1. After getting the coffee grind right, the flavor is exactly what I want. I like coffee that is strong (but don't always want to make French Press) so that took a few brews. Cone filters are definitely better than flat ones, but when you've spent years with the flat filter and become accustomed to the taste and measurements, it's a little funky to re-tune your taste buds. The Melitta has a Regular, Bold, Robust setting that changes how the water is heated and dispensed over the grounds. I make Regular for when guests that don't like Mississippi mud coffee and then crank it back up to Robust when it's just me making coffee for myself and my GF in the mornings. The difference is noticeable, taste-wise. Regular setting drenches the grounds and your pot brews quickly. Bold, a little slower, and Robust, does a nice hot trickle of water over the grounds giving it plenty of time to soak up the oils and roasted flavor.



2. The thermal carafe keeps it piping hot! The Melitta actually heats up the carafe just like a coffee pot warming plate BUT IT DOESN'T STAY ON. It's a nice feature, believe me. If you want to take that a step further you should "pre-heat" the carafe with hot tap water before brewing, especially in the winter months if you live someplace cold like Fargo, ND.



3. It's not that big or bulky so counter space isn't really affected any more than most other coffee pots.



4. The controls are straightforward. An added plus is that they are placed vertically, on the front and not at the bottom and horizontal or slanted like others. Even the best coffee pot (or sleepy operator) can cause an overflow, so putting the buttons and electronics at the bottom has always been a peeve of mine.



5. It comes with a starter pack of Melitta brand paper filters. I'll eventually spring for one of the SwissGold filters. I have a love/hate with paper filters. If I use them, they have to be unbleached paper but i don't like having the wasted trees. Conversely, I don't like the water waste associated with cleaning a metal filter but that's just me. Either way, nature gets the short end of the stick with coffee pots. Whatever. IF you do go with paper, the unbleached ones are healthier and keep coffee taste as true as possible. I've always used Melitta brand filters even when I had a Mr. Coffee because they make good filters. It just so happens that I now have a coffee pot of the same brand.



6. It doesn't come with, but you can get a water filter plug that fits in the reservoir above the intake valve to the heating element. When you flip the top open, it would go on the left side. I don't use it since I put filtered water into it to begin with.



7. It is programmable. If you get up early and rushed to get out the door, or like to have coffee ready for you then this is a huge plus.



8. It brews fast. It'll do 6 cups on the Robust setting in about as many minutes.



9. It's got a nice, clean style to it. Not space-agey, not drab.



Whatever/Bad:

1. The clock is a very bright blue. You won't have to put a nightlight into your kitchen if you have this coffee pot.



2. The water reservoir gauge on the left side starts at 4 cups. I'm fine with this because I make 4-6 cups, but anyone only wishing to make 2 cups will have to come up with a "2 cups of water" method that works. Why you would only make 2 cups (two 5 oz. cups...or, you know, ONE 10 oz. mug) is beyond me but that's the addict typing.



3. There's a hole drilled into the back of the water reservoir at the 10 cup height; this way, you cannot brew more coffee than that which fits in the 10 cup carafe.



4. I'd have preferred a removable water reservoir instead of a top-fill but that's based on my kitchen counter space and cupboards.



Conclusion:

Buy this coffee pot if you:

1. Like Coffee

2. Want a thermal carafe that works for hours instead of a hot plate that burns your coffee



To the "Chinese junk" reviewer: Whatever, dude. Some people just can't ever be happy. Melitta 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Brewer

DAY 2 - will update later but so far great machine.



The faithful Krups duo finally died after 15 + years of service. This time we wanted a thermal carafe type to reduce the burn on the coffee. Spent a lot of time reading the reviews and it seemed like there weren't any choices that were consistently highly rated. All had issues that caused me to keep looking, until I found this one. Not many reviews to go with, but the one negative review seemed overly harsh, and the non-thermal unit got good reviews, so took a chance.



First the quality of the product is NOT cheap Chinese junk!



With so many things being produced in China these days, you are hard pressed too find things that are NOT made in China. And as Apple and others have shown, that with good design and careful sourcing companies can produce quality products in China.



The coffee maker seems solid and well made, the plastic parts fit well and the overall design is functional and stylish enough. Overall while maybe not the ultimate, a good value.



Have not had a chance to truly test all the brewing options vs coffee amounts etc., the first pot tasted very good.



PROS:



The carafe pre-heat is a nice feature that starts the coffee out hot. The riser tub is double walled to reduce heat loss from the water in the reservoir.



The carafe has a nice wide mouth for easy access. the top twists off with a 30 degree turn. The pour is fast and drip free. All of the coffee can be poured without any drama.



Coffee remained hot for the first 3 hours or so then it started cooling. If you drink it black still hot enough but if you add cream it's going to seem closer to warm. Good enough for me.



The top has a wide area to collect the coffee so alignment is not super critical. The carafe does fit nicely into place so it is unlikely to be off.



The clock and timer functions are easy and obvious enough to figure out.



Its quiet when brewing.



There is a hole in the back at the max level to prevent overfilling if you don't fill from the carafe



There is a pour stop feature which does effectively stop the coffee without drips. This feature has one of the cons - see below.



CONS



Only two so far and minor IMHO



Pour stop was hard to replace the pot when the basket was full with water due to the weight and close tolerance, and perhaps the newness of the plastic. I noticed this when i was testing with a pot of water to rinse it out. Have not tried it out "for real" yet. It may improve with use.



The clock uses the fadish blue led look, which makes for a low contrast display. Not so much a problem if you are up close and straight on, but from a distance hard to read.



Will add some more as time goes by, so far not disappointed. Definitely recommend considering this model'

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Screen Protector - otterbox, screen protector

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This is my second otterbox case since my first one was a defender case for the blackberry 8520 and although they are not the same series the galaxy s otterbox commuter case is also a top notch option to protect your brand new android. It's designed to fit perfectly, having openings for every connection, camera and sensor as well as rubber contours for the power and volume buttons.



Most of the outside, in fact the whole back is protected by the hard plastic cover while the rubber material is what makes direct contact with the phone and shows on the borders.



It brings a nice screen protector so that your phone is safe all around. Remember it's a good practice to spray some water in the air where you are applying the cover one to two minutes before installing it to avoid dust particles(that's in addition to cleaning the screen of course).



Highly recommended. OtterBox Commuter Case for Samsung Galaxy S

This is my first smart-phone case, for my first ever smart-phone. I have a Vibrant, however the Galaxy S is dimensionally identical, and Otterbox confirms that the case works equally well for both models.



The Otterbox Commuter adds a tiny bit of width and thickness to your Galaxy S/Vibrant, and adds a LOT of texture to an otherwise smooth and slippery shape. The phone simply FEELS more substantial in your hand. In the event that your fingers are sweaty or slippery for any reason, having the Otterbox on your phone will make you much LESS likely to drop it in the first place, and provides significant protection if you do.



There are actually three separate parts to the Otterbox Commuter. First is an optional clear screen protector. Second is a soft silicone skin which slips over the back of the phone and around the bezel, and provides a small lip projecting slightly higher than the screen. Finally, a stiff polycarbonate "shell" or "carapace" snaps over the back of the silicone, providing an exoskeleton of sorts and anchoring the silicone skin, preventing it from peeling off.



The polycarbonate covers the entire back (except for two ports for camera lens and speaker), and most of the ends and sides, with the corners protected by the silicone inner layer. Impacts on the polycarbonate are distributed across a wide area and the silicone inner layer absorbs and cushions the force.



The headphone jack is covered by a rubber plug that can peel back if you want to use it, and the on/off and volume control buttons can be reached by molded in raised rubber buttons on the silicone portion.



There are some nice touches, such as an included cloth to clean the screen before installing the screen protector, and a little card to smooth any air bubbles after installation. The Otterbox logo is discretely molded into the back of the polycarbonate.



The Otterbox is one of the more expensive cases out there. It is well designed and well made, and based on the investment in the phone itself, I felt that the Otterbox was a worthwhile purchase to protect that investment.

Well, this case is the best mobile case ever. I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S - International Version, and it fits and protects my phone perfectly. It is easy to adjust to the phone, and it also comes with a film protector. Samsung Galaxy S is very thin, and this case doesn't increase the thickness too much. It is perfect.

this case is quality product. it is 2 layers, silicon inner layer with plastic outer shell. the protection is basically overkill. it fits the phone really well. IMO it's worth the $$ investment to protect the phone which you may be using for 1-2 years.

The Otterbox Samsung Galaxy S Commuter case is a good product for a great price on Amazon. It was 40-50 dollars elsewhere. The only thing I don't like is that it covers up the camera so I have to take the case off everytime I want to use the camera feature.

The Otterbox Commuter Case for my Samsung Galaxy S was an outstanding choice. The case fits perfectly and the phone is fully protected. I strongly recommend this product. The only drawback is that it is really difficult to clean the clear screen protector on the phone. Skin oils get on the protector when the phone is used and they are hard to get off. A good solution are the lens towelettes from Walmart, 30 for $1.00.

OtterBox has a good reputation for being the quality standard in the phone protection hardware. They have let me down on this one. I ordered the case for the Samsung Galaxy only to find that the hole for the camera does not match the actual camera placement, so when the otter box is one the phone, the lens cannot pick up anything but black. I thought at first that maybe I had ordered the wrong model/make, but after checking, the models match. I don't know what happened with this Otter Box.

This particular Otter Box case fits the Samsung Galaxy S 4g (T Mobile) phone perfectly. It adds to the phone the right amount of weight while protecting the phone with both a gel and hard shell casing. The case is not bulky, thus allowing the phone to retain much of its sleekness. It comes with a screen protector which is relatively simple to put on. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase of this product. - Samsung - Screen Protector - Otterbox - Case'

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i bought this mat in the hopes of enjoying the benefits of the high density "black mat" made by manduka without the bulkiness of that mat. first of all, either of the manduka mats is far better than the versions other companies have produced in response to the mat's popularity. there is not the heavy industrial smell to the mat that can get in the air, your clothes, and skin. their density makes it far and away a completely different experience than the typical yoga mat. they are more stable and cushion without being squishy. they are very sturdy and resilient and will last a long time, so your yoga mats will not end up littering the environment over time. between the two manduka mats, i favor this one because it is much easier to transport and store and i do not notice any loss of comfort from the slight difference in thickness (3/16" instead of 1/4"). if you are taller or heavier than average, do very vigorous yoga workouts, or have particularly sensitive joints, you might prefer the manduka black mat, particularly as it comes in an extra long style. but i found this mat at least as stable (perhaps more so), and more versatile, just the thing for a secure and comfortable support for yoga. another option in using this mat is to lay a cotton yoga rug on top of it. the cotton absorbs sweat and can be washed easily, so your mat will last even longer and you get a more natural feel against the skin during practice. cotton rugs are the traditional support for yoga, particularly ashtanga, and this mat and rug combination is often recommended by fine teachers as the best way to get the best of both worlds. if that's not enough, the $45 price i paid through amazon is far better than i saw in stores or other websites. you just can't go wrong with this mat. Manduka 71-Inch PROlite Travel Yoga and Pilates Mat (Midnight)

Overall I would have to say this is the best yoga mat I have ever used. I have used the mat for five weeks ~3-4 days per wk, and followed the directions for "breaking in" the mat. It is nice and sticky and provides very good stability and padding when dry.



I bought this mat however, because it was supposed to grip even when wet. I practice ashtanga style yoga and sweat a lot. Once the mat gets wet I find it to be just as slippery as any cheapo mat.

I recently purchased this mat, (as well as the manduka mat bag), based on recommendations from various people at my yoga studio. Truthfully, I couldn't be happier with my choice. The mat feels solid during my practice, at the same time my knees and hips can feel the benefits of the extra padding. I was a little concerned that 3/8" inch thickness wouldn't provide enough cushioning, and that I should look for a mat 1/4" thick. However, I've since tried some of these and though they are more dense they don't feel as secure. Also, I don't feel the need to carry around the extra weight inherent in the thicker mat. Finally, though I originally balked because this mat costs a bit more than others, when I considered how much athletic shoes cost, and how much I save by doing a barefoot workout, I went for it. I'm definately glad I did.

I've had this mat for 2+ years and agree with the previous reviews. This mat is not sweat-friendly, particularly if you practice vinyasa. And, once sweat absorbs in the mat, the odor starts brewing (even if you do clean with the special yoga mat cleaner, herbal concoctions or whatever else).



For profuse sweaters with a regular practice, this mat is not for you. For those who dare take an inversion with the Manduka, be sure to put a towel under your hands and/or wipe off your mat before moving into position.



On a positive note, this mat does offer more cushioning for the knees (but is by no means as plush as a Tapas Ultra...not suggesting you buy this either because it falls apart). Oh and the Manduka holds up under toe-digging, which is another plus.



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durable, lightweight, same texture as blackmat. I can barely notice a difference between this and the black mat. It is slightly less padded, but you can barely notice the difference. It is quite a bit skinnier as far as the width goes, but not a problem for me. Definitely better for using back and forth to class than the black mat would be. It is MUCH lighter! If you are doing downward dog correctly, you won't really slip at all. If you aren't in position correctly (too much weight in shoulders and hands), there will be a slight amount of slip when the mat is new. Once the coating wears off you'll be good to go. I use the opposite side from the label (circular patterns) I find it less slippery from day one. This is as good as a mat will get! I'm a 5'7 female and the 71 inch works fine for me an my husband who is 6 ft. tall.

This is an excellent mat. I recently bought mine and could feel the difference from the first practice. It is a tremendous step up from the garden variety $20 mat. There is another mat made that has more cushion than this one (I believe this company makes it too), but you may not need to shell out the extra $20 unless you have really sensitive joints/bones. With that in mind, I think this mat would suit most people's needs. I practice on a hardwood floor using this mat and was completely comfortable. This mat is very effective for more sweat inducing forms of yoga. However, it is not fool proof. A person could still slip if he or she sweats profusely. I would then suggest the user to where a pair of socks (not the most "traditionally yogic" way of doing things but effective). Otherwise, this is a great mat for anyone who practices sweat inducing yoga regualarly.

I absolutely love this mat. I've tried Manduka Pro, and it's wonderful too. The only down side is the weight, so I decided to buy Prolite. The slightly decreased thickness of Prolite doesn't compromise its comfortable level at all. Also I feel very sticky on it. But be careful, I guess the stickiness is variable among different persons. I have very dry hands, which makes me slippery on most mats at the beginning of my practice, including Lululemon The Mat. And I only sweat a little bit on my hands and feet when the practice prolongs, although my other body parts sweat like a pig. So Manduka mat is a perfect match for me. I feel very stable on it all along. But my husband also tried Manduka, and he complained at the beginning the mat felt sticky, but after his hands get wet by sweating, the mat became very slippery. Some reviewers below feel it's very slippery like my husband, and some reviewers feel manduka is the best just like me. So I guess the differences in skin types bring in so polarized reviews on the stickiness of Manduka mat. My conclusion is: if you are a dry skin person, and you feel slippery on most mats before you sweat, Manduka probably will be the best mat you've ever had. But if you are an oily skin type, and you sweat a lot on your hands and feet, Manduka probably won't fit you. Lululemon's The Mat or Jade mat will be a better choice. If you could go to a yoga studio which provides Manduka mat for rental (like Yogaworks at New York) and try the mat for one yoga class, that's the best way to tell. - Yoga Accessories - Yoga Mat - Yoga Towel'

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Part of the genius of Branagh's interpretation of Hamlet is in the use of the techniques of the cinema to enhance the production. Branagh has not condensed the acts like some mass market soup, as was done in Olivier's 1948 Oscar-winning production, or in, say, Zeffirelli's 1989 Hamlet lite starring Mel Gibson (both excellent, though, within their scope), but has kept every word while directing our understanding so that even those only casually familiar with the play might follow the intent and purpose with discernment. Recall that for Shakespeare--the ultimate actor's playwright who wrote with precious few stage directions--interpretation was left to the direction and the actors, an open invitation that Branagh rightly accepts.



The use of flashback scenes of things implied, such as the amorous union of Ophelia and her Lord Hamlet abed, or of a vast expanse of snow darkened with distant soldiers to represent the threat of Fortinbras' army from without, and especially the vivid remembrance in the mind's eye of the new king's dastardly deed of murder most foul, helps us all to more keenly appreciate just what it is that torments Hamlet's soul. I also liked the intense closeups. How they would have bemused and delighted an Elizabethan audience.



Branagh's ambitious Hamlet is also one of the most accessible and entertaining, yet without the faintest hint of any dumbing down or abbreviation. A play is to divert, to entertain, to allow us to identify with others whose trials and tribulations are so like our own. And so first the playwright seeks to engage his audience, and only then, by happenstance and indirection, to inspire and to inform. Shakespeare did this unconsciously, we might say. He wrote for the popular audience of his time, a broad audience, it should be noted, that included kings and queens as well as knaves and beggars, and he reached them, one and all. We are much removed from those times, and yet, this play, this singular achievement in theatre, still has the power to transcend mere entertainment, to fuse poetry and story, as well as the high and the low, and speak once again to a new audience twenty generations removed.



Branagh himself is a wonderful Hamlet, perhaps a bit of a ham at times (as I think was Shakespeare's intent), a prince who is the friend of itinerant players. He also lacks somewhat in stature (as we conceive our great heroes); nonetheless his interpretation of the great prince's torment and his singular obsession to avenge his father's murder speaks strongly to us all. Branagh, more than any other Hamlet, makes us understand the distracted, anguished and tortured prince, and guides us to not only an appreciation of his actions, wild and crazy as they sometimes are, but to an identification and an understanding of why (the eternal query) Hamlet is so long in assuming the name of action. In Branagh's production, this old quibble with Hamlet's character dissolves itself into a dew, and we realize that he was acting strongly, purposely all the while. He had to know the truth without doubt so that he might act in concert with it.



I was also very much impressed with Derek Jacobi's Claudius. One recalls that Jacobi played Hamlet in the only other full cinematic production of the play that I know of, produced in 1980 by the BBC with Claire Bloom as Gertrude; and he was an excellent Hamlet, although perhaps like Branagh something less than a massive presence. His Claudius combines second son ambition with a Machiavellian heart, whose words go up but whose thoughts remind below, as is the way of villains everywhere.



Kate Winslet is a remarkable Ophelia, lending an unusual strength to the role (strength of character is part of what Kate Winslet brings to any role), but with the poor, sweet girl's vulnerability intact. She does the mad scene with Claudius as well as I have seen it done, and of course her personal charisma and beauty embellishes the production.



Richard Briers as Polonius, proves that that officious fool is indeed that, and yet something more so that we can see why he was a counselor to the king. The famous speech he gives to Laertes as his son departs for France, is really ancient wisdom even though it comes from a fool.



Julie Christie was a delight as the besmirched and wretched queen. In the bedroom scene with Hamlet she becomes transparent to not only her son, but to us all, and we feel that the camera is reaching into her soul. She is outstanding.



The bit players had their time upon the stage and did middling well to very good. I liked Charlton Heston's player king (although I think he and John Gielgud might have switched roles to good effect) and Billy Crystal's gravedigger was finely etched. Only Jack Lemon's Marcellus really disappointed, but I think that was mainly because he was so poorly cast in such a role. Not once was he able to flash the Jack Lemon grin that we have come to know so well.



The idea of doing a Shakespearean play with nineteenth century dress in the late twentieth century worked wonderfully well, but I know not why. Perhaps the place and dress are just enough removed from our lives that they are somewhat strange but recognizable in a pleasing way. And perhaps it is just another tribute to the timeless nature of Shakespeare's play. The mirrors in the great hall added to the effect of a vast and indifferent castle environment, and in the scene with Ophelia and Laertes returned tended to magnify the focus.



There is so much more to say about this wonderful cinematic production. It is, all things considered, one of the best Hamlets ever done. Perhaps it is the best. See it, by all means, see it for yourself. William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Two-Disc Special Edition)

There is a moment at the start of this film when Hamlet, until then holding himself rigidly erect through sheer force of will, seizes a moment of privacy and literally deflates with exhaustion and despair. In itself, this perfect gesture would mark Branagh's portrayal a masterful work. But what follows raises his performance to the sublime: He embarks on the "O that this too too sullied flesh would melt, /Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew..." soliloquy not with Burton's anger, Olivier's melancholy or Gibson's bitterness, but with an exhalation that embodies the emotion most genuine given the circumstances: overwhelming grief. This is a perfect note, and what follows shows an understanding of the play's mental and emotional landscape that puts other portrayals to shame.



I have seen many performances of Hamlet, but I have never seen one as perfectly pitched as this. Branagh's Hamlet is strong, resourceful, thoughtful and restrained. Branagh purposely rejects the psychological poses that other actors find so hard to resist. After all, Hamlet and Richard III are the two Shakespearean plays that afford actors the most range. It's hard playing the Dane on a leash when one can go wild with existential abandon and not only dodge the charge of overacting, but actually attribute such excess to the character. There are few meatier roles in the repertoire that simultaneously offer the actor such depth on the one hand and such leeway on the other.



For me, such moderation exemplifies Branagh's devotion to Shakespeare. It must have been tempting for a man of his talents to show off. But to forego such gestures, to offer in its stead restraint, is to put service before self.



For, of course, Hamlet is restrained. His very life depends on it. His whole course of action is based on it. His safety revolves around it. Hold off the will to strike, restrain the impulse for vengeance, apportion each action in only the most miserly measure. The walls have ears, conspiracies abound and death lurks around every corner. In such an environment, is it plausible that a man of Hamlet's intelligence would show his hand by indulging in excess? A restrained performance feels right because a restrained course of action is the only course possible for our hero.



This does not stop Hamlet from making bold gestures. But such gestures must always be made under cover, and here again, Branagh shows his creative mettle. The Player King scene provides a counterpoint. Branagh lets go here and shows his excitement when the occasion demands it. Likewise, his graveyard response to Ophelia's death: the cover of madness conflates with reality because Hamlet's act cannot be sustained forever. Branagh knows exactly when to allow the cracks to show.



Those used to earlier works may find Branagh's version overly long and laboured. Many directors have cut out scenes and soliloquies in a misguided attempt to "tighten up" the production. Branagh makes what I believe is the right decision: to leave them all in because every scene, every soliloquy adds texture and is indispensable to the whole.



The best Hamlet I have seen.'

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This raft may be able to hold the weight of (4) people but it will not seat (4) people. The raft is decent enough for what I paid but I was planning on taking (4) people in it. We were only able to get (2) in. The product is made well and should last severl trips, we went rafting down a shallow river and scrapped the bottom (rocks) several times, and the raft did not puncture. The oars are poorly made. It comes with (4), not sure why as you can not get (4) people in it, and I had one of them break as I was putting it together. Overall it was a good purchase for (2) people to float down the river. Sevylor Colossus 4-Person Inflatable Boat

advertised as a 4 person boat/raft. don't believe it. picture on the box shows 2 adults and two children. they must be lilliputians. no way is this a 4 person raft unless you use it as a toy in the pool. don't try to take 4 humans down the river in it! the coleman pump is excellent!

excellent boat, but if you are a big guy, don't count on rowing from the middle support, it won't hold you. also, it would actually be better if it had ONE set of oars, as the placement of the two are too far to the front and back respectively. otherwise, we like the boat and both fit in it with our 3 year old quite comfortably.

I have never had an inflatable boat before and the overall impression is that I will probably never want to have one again. The boat is very difficult and inconvenient to maneuver with the oars provided. Sitting in the boat is hardly called sitting, more like laying on the floor. "4 person" advertisement should be changed to "4 midgets". In the end we decided to use the boat as an inflatable mattress. The only thing it seems to be good for.

I bought this boat recently. Its great for two and very very tight for four. The only complaint I have is with the oars, every single one has snapped in half in the first two weeks of use. However if you could find more oars I would get this boat.

For the price; I didn't expect to get an actual 4 person boat. But, for the price, you get a nice little inflatable that is fine for goofing about in a lake, a pool, or a very slow river. 4 of the Munchkins might fit in this boat, but not 4 adults, no way.



Still, if you just wanted to do some lazy floating down a river, with no dangerous rapids; there is room for you and your lady, and maybe a small cooler of drinks.



It's hard to steer; but two people , using one paddle each, that can figure out how to work together can make it go where you want to go. It's really hard to paddle against even a weak current. If you aren't real vigilant, you just wind up spinning round in circles.



Me and my 3 grandkids enjoyed it, we were at a slow moving river which had a tiny rapid, so we'd float down the rapid, pick it up (one person can carry it) go back up the river a ways, and float back down the little rapid again. Also it was useful as a base for the kids to swim to when they got tired. The rope around it makes it easy to grab hold and catch your breath.



I wouldn't want to be in a Real serious river with serious rapids and boulders, because you just can't maneuver it good enough to stay out of trouble. You would be foolish to try going down a fast river in this.



But it's fine for the price, you gets what you pays for, ya know?

Actually we purchased this to use in a 50K-gallon water tank. Our overflow pipe needed to be cut down a few inches and rather than empty the whole tank we dropped it through the hatch, filled it with a cordless Ryobi wet/vac and then floated over with all the tools necessary to cut the pipe. The boat was vary stable and easy to work out of and had plenty of places to tie off tools to. If it worked well for our tank I wouldn't have any issues taking it out on a real lake. - Inflatable Boat - Inflatable Sailboat'

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3d Glasses

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I have only had the television for 3 days now, but here are my initial impressions:



The picture is absolutely stunning. I upgraded from a 50' Samsung DLP that I'd had for about 7 years. I truly didn't realize what I was missing with the technology advancements of 1080P LCDs and LEDs over the last few years. My wife and I will be watching HDTV in either 1080i or 720p and look at each other and say this doesn't look like "normal" TV. We finally figured it out last night. The picture is so clear that television shows truly appear to us as if we're looking through a window into somebody's home or perhaps watching a live performance/sporting event. We can even start to decipher how "fake" some of the sets are that the producers are using on many of the sitcoms.



Watching a Blu-ray is almost like watching a video game. The frame rate and clarity are so much improved over previous generation sets that it really gives you a whole new movie-watching experience. Blu-rays might take some getting used to for me because they are so life-like that I tend to just stare in awe rather than paying attention to the movie.



The 3D function of the television also blew me away. I really wasn't sure what to expect here, but took a leap of faith because the price was so incredible. Not only does the 3D create depth when you are watching 3D blu-rays. The picture actually comes at you as if you were in the theater. So far the only experiences I've had with 3D are with a couple of the IMAX 3D blu-rays that I purchased on Amazon. The 2D to 3D function is a bit gimmicky. I've used it to watch baseball games and the NHL playoffs and it does add a little depth to the picture, but probably not enough difference for me to have to wear the glasses all the time.



The one knock against LED televisions has been black levels. While I do notice that the blacks are not quite as deep as other TVs, it really is overshadowed by the beauty and clarity of the rest of the picture.



Overall, this is a definite 5 star purchase for me. If bought 100s of items on Amazon and this is the first thing that has really compelled me to write a review if that tells you anything? Samsung UN55D6400 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black)

Pros: Great picture quality out of the box, super slim bezel, SmartTV apps are good but somewhat limited.

Cons: It should have come with built-in WIFI.



I didn't buy Samsung's expensive LinkStick, instead got a Asus WL-330GE working as a wifi adapter(it's 4-in-1 router/repeater etc.) which is working out great for me: cheap, light weight, and can be powered by USB.

After weeks of research, I have ultimately found the greatest combination for 3D home viewing entertainment and it is written here to help you easily put together a stunning 3D home theater system in a snap. This I wish would have existed to help me consolidate an A plus television combo. Here is my list to you for one of the best television experiences you'll have, including the option to invite 3D films and images into your living room right in front of you. This is a bit lengthy but super informative.

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** Samsung UN55D6400 55-inch 1080p 120Hz 3D LED HDTV **

Start with the 3D LED television size of choice. A big one is the best. We purchased this 55-inch screen without regret. From many angles Samsung is the leader in clarity, bright streaming color, sharp imaging, plus the most up to date features on the market today. This television does it all minus a built in processor for accessing the Internet. Which is no big deal because there is a PC input port where you can connect a PC and set up a wireless keyboard and mouse to then use the television as a computer Monitor. HDMI and USB ports galore as well as standard connections for those out of date devises. This Television also has a specific button on the hand held remote that allows standard movies to be upgraded in 3D. Mind you it is not as superior as the actual movie filmed in 3D, but it is pretty darn close. The remote is back lighted and easy to use.



** Samsung SSG-3100GB 3D Active Glasses **

The best choice in 3D viewing glasses as they work in conjunction with the 2011 Samsung Televisions. These are battery operated so eventually a battery replacement will be required, however inexpensive compared to other versions and perfect for getting started at a reasonable price. These we chose because they actually communicate with the television. When 3D is activated or a 3D DVD is detected in playback mode, a splash screen on the monitor will advise you to switch the glasses on. When you stop the 3D Movie or return to standard 1080 TV viewing, the glasses automatically turn off. A great feature. No worries of leaving them on and wearing down the battery. Rechargeable glasses are available from Samsung, but if you have a large family, it can get a bit pricey, so these battery operated glasses are great for starting out even if there is only one or two pair needed. They are lightweight and accessorized with a cleaning swatch. Store them out of sight in a felt lined book box to keep them clean and damage free. I picked up a box that resembles a leather bound book from a craft store and it houses them perfectly and sits on the shelf with the other books.



** LG LHB536 1100s 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System with Smart TV integrated Wi-Fi. **

I know it is not a Samsung, but this one had all the features to provide a great sound experience and more. This unit actually boasted the best sound over Samsung or any other brand at a midway price. This system is serious. It allows all your necessary devices to be connected to it with the need to only connect a single HDMI cable to the television. This is set up brilliantly and speaks perfectly with the Samsung Television and satellite accessories. This thing also reaches out to my home computer and displays all my shared network files on the television screen. Photos, Movies.... anything stored on your home PC can be transferred to the television screen wirelessly with the internal Wi-Fi connection. It also has the capability of connecting your PC to it for direct Internet access. Cool, I know. The one thing I really liked about this unit is I was not guessing at sound selection as with other brands. This selects the best overall surround sound and transmits it to the speakers. When a Blu-ray disc is played, HD standard or 3D, the sound is absolutely incredible. There are several speaker modes that can be manually set, such as Natural, Voice Clarity, Movie mode and best of all Equalizer. Each speaker has a volume control as well to optimize the sound per speaker depending on where you are sitting. All the speaker settings are saved until you choose to make a change. No need to set them each time you flip on the tele. On that note, the Television and Theater System returns to the last setting you turned it off at when you switch it back on again at a later time. Others take you back to a home menu and requires a few steps at selecting your choice of TV viewing, music, radio or DVD. That was way too annoying. This LG is much better as you go to the Home screen by depressing the Home button only. Aps are also available on this unit. IPod connection comes with it too. The remote control is simple to use as with any. The receiver has a few necessary soft touch keys that in my opinion should have been illuminated. They are not lit, so the DVD functions, such as eject, play and indexing forward and reverse from the receiver are a bit difficult in a low lit setting. The panels soft touch keys are not used much anyway as the remote control is ultimately the control center. This is the ONLY teensy disappointment I found with this system. Most other players had this same issue. Rectified easily by using the hand held remote control.



** Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet **

This 10.2gbps HDMI Cable is fast enough to flawlessly transmits 3D images from your devises to the 3D television. This cable supports the Highest Refresh Rates Available. This includes - Transfer Rates of Up to 340Mhz or 10.2gbps - True HD Dolby 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio - Ethernet Channel For Sharing Internet Between HDMI Devices. We purchased three additional cables because it worked so beautifully. Nothing wrong with a spare or two.

You will need one that connects the Satellite or cable box to the LG Home Theater system and one between the home Theater to the Samsung Television. This will give you Ultimate picture and sound at a prices WAY below any brand if purchased at a local electronics store. These work perfectly and you will not be overspending.



** Monster HTS 1000 MKIII 8-Outlet Power Center With Clean Power stage2 **

This I recommend, as it will act as a power surge protector during storms and unexpected bursts of dirty power sent to your electronic units. It handles up to 8 devises as well as your Coaxial cable (included) and an Ethernet connection (not included). This Power Center also reduces the electrical noise that can channel to all your electronics that are connected to it, which will increase the life of your units by years. This I suggest for all that is listed above especially your LED TV. The LED electronic devices need and survive on clean power. Trust me, I have learned from experience. This will save your products from harm and add years of use beyond the manufactures documented life expectancy.'

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Great faucet! The lever action is smooth. Easy to wipe clean. I like not having to bend down to turn the water on/off, or get my hands under the flow of water, as this faucet is a foot tall. Very happy with this purchase. If you like the way this looks, and the size is right for your sink, you won't regret buying it. By the way, I put this on a small 18" bathroom vanity and it looks fine, however we did reduce the flow of water to the faucet in order to prevent people from turning it on full blast and overshooting the small sink. Euro Modern Contemporary Bathroom Lavatory Vanity Vessel Sink Faucet Tall Brushed Nickel

I needed a faucet for my vessel sink so i bought this one. It arrived in 20hrs, and it comes very well packaged. Now if you have an older faucet, you will most likely need to replace your valves as these new faucets come with their own set of hoses (and this is for most new ones, name brand and no name) they no longer use the same hoses the older ones did. I replaced them both for $14, besides you might as well replace them if youre going with a new faucet. Installation is easy and it does fit on standard faucet holes. If it doesnt its because you dont have a standard sink or vanity top. The end result is a beautiful faucet that is built like a $200 one. The handle glides very smooth and the finish is perfect. I would highly recommend.

I ordered the Euro Modern Vessel faucet in the brushed nickel finish. It arrive on schedule and was perfect. I had looked in other stores and saw the prices and knew I had to look further. I found this on Amazon and couldn't be happier. 1/2 the price and same quality product.



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Bought two of these faucets for a guest bathroom remodel and have no problems with them at all. They look very nice as well. They do NOT come with a pop-up so you have to be sure to order one for each faucet as well. Still a great deal after buying the pop-ups seperately.

The installation instructions are, well basically non existant. There is just a small, four page pamphlet with photos of six different models of faucets with a cut away of each. It isn't hard to figure out how to install, but one word to assist you, be sure to thread in the two securing screws in the body, without the nuts, before you mount the faucet body. It is also easier to screw in the two supply lines ( included ) before mounting the body. I applied a small amount of vaseline to the rubber rings on the supply lines first to insure that they would seat properly. I also used a small amount of vaseline to the O-ring that mounts under the body, to keep it in place until the body was seated on the countertop.

This faucet arrived looking beautiful and feels heavy and solid.

The brushed nickel finish is pretty.

Husband had no trouble installing it and it works great, does not drip and the lever is smooth as others said.

It is almost exactly like the one they sell at the big box improvement store for 140 dollars... and is just as good of quality!

I was worried about not being able to see this in person before buying, but there were no surprises and it is perfect for our powder room.'

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I purchased this stapler to install a 28ft X 43ft plywood subfloor. The staples were spaced every 8 square inches and I used the 1 1/4" staples.

It worked flawlessly. No misfires and every staple was properly counter sunk. Originally I thought that after this project, I would probably never use it again. But with the wide range of staples it accepts, I have begun to use it on smaller projects that I would have used my 16 guage P.C finish nailer.

For me it was a good investment> Porter-Cable NS150B 1/2- to-1-1/2-Inch 18-Gauge Crown Stapler

I compared the two Porter-Cable 18-gauge crown staplers and chose this one because for $10 more had the capacity to fire 1-1/2" staples versus the 1-1/4" capacity of the NS100B. It also has sequential fire option, that I tried and liked but have yet to use extensively. Overall, I was very impressed with this unit.



I was impressed that I was able to easily tack 3/4" thick strapping that I was using for spacers in to 2X framing as well as a secure large quantity of 1/2 inch foam board without adjusting the staple depth once I set it.



A few other features I liked:

* Lightweight and well balanced, made it easy to maneuver overhead and in tight spots

* Easy to adjust staple penetration depth

* The hanger spins from side to side, so you can hang it on either side of your belt

* There is an easy to see red warning window tells you that your are almost out of staples

* The air exhaust is routed through the handle so it blows away from you and your work



On the negative side, one small nitpick:

* You have to position the hanger at just the right angle for the case to close

While remodeling a bedroom, I decided to try something new and went with ceiling planks. Instructions said stapling was the best method. Not wanting to go the manual route, I started looking into a pneumatic stapler. After reading several articles and my past experience with other PC tools, I decided I couldn't go wrong with this stapler. Within 20 minutes (yes - I DO read the instructions...) I was putting on the ceiling planks. It's very quiet for a pneumatic tool and light enough where I had no problems having it over my head. To experiment a little, I was able to drive the staples until I hit about 65 psi. That's about the pressure where the staples are not flush to the surface. Since these ceiling planks are basically recycled cardboard, I wouldn't recommend going below 75psi on most jobs. Ceiling done, I have managed to find several other "honey-do" projects where this stapler has really come in handy. If you're a weekend handy-man and want a stapler that gets the job done, is lightweight, and easy on the budget, check out this model.

I bounced around between Bostitch and Porter Cable for the smaller nailers and staplers, and have since moved almost completely over to Porter Cable. Loading the tool is easy. Removing jams (if ever needed) is also ver simple. Well designed, well balanced, lightweight, and nice quality. All around, a very nice tool.

I own several Porter Cable tools, all of 'em are first rate. However this one is not: it "double shoots" frequently; did so from day one. One can work around that of course. It was a good buy but only because it was very inexpensive. I wouldn't recommend it for finish work.

Works as a stapler, for now. However, time will tell. Until now, my tool line has been a PC advertisement and oiler promotion. This is my first Black & Decker, post-PennAir, PC addition. This stapler shares many features common to a tool line acquired by B&D (remember Dewalt?), molded plastic parts where one would expect stamped metal, paint finishes rather than polished metal, and idiosyncratic engineering changes.



I hadn't ever thought light weight pneumatic tools required integral belt hooks. Apparently, neither does B&D as they included instructions in the owners manual on how to remove it. This is more remarkable as those same instructions lack the procedure for how to load staples.



Oil free, heavy users understand the value of regular lubrication. Oiled tools simply last longer and perform more reliably. Oil free has its place. My spray gun is serviced by an oil free compressor. However, all of my nailers always have an in-line snubber/oiler at the tool inlet. If spots are a problem, then adjust the exhaust away from the work.



Steel missing from where one would expect it. Body castings lacking any distinguishing characteristics between aluminum or potmetal.



Then, of course, there are those wildly entertaining side notes, instructions obviously written by non-native speakers of english including strange safety warnings about using sharp tools. - Porter-cable'

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This lens is a huge kick in the pants, ultra fast exotic glass, for beer and hotdog prices.



This is the FASTEST non-Leica lens currently in production for the M mount system, and it sells for about 10% of the Worlds fastest Lens, this may be all you need to know to make your purchase decision.



This lens WILL make you want to go bang your head on a brick wall, it is frustrating, challenging, it will make you look like a idiot again and again.... and when you are ready to give up focusing it... it will deliver pictures like nothing you have ever seen before. A friend of mine bought the lens, gave up, returned the lens, then two weeks bought the lens again... Saying "nothing else render like this lens and I can't live without it". Now you know, so don't come blame me when you buy this lens and find yourself hopelessly addicted to ultra thin focus photography, it is not my fault that you can't focus 1/16 of a inch at 5 feet, its also not the lens's fault, don't buy this lens unless you are ready to find your skills challenged.



Lets talk about the lens for a moment, all metal housing, rock solid, and while we are at it, heavy as a brick, but what do you expect from a lens with a aperture of 1.1 ? This is a huge amount of finely polished big chunks of glass, this lens transmit almost as much light as if you simply took the lens off your camera.



The lens focuses easier than its famous competition the Leica Noctilux, because the focus moves from near to far in a smooth and short 90deg turn, the noctilux requires a much longer and heavier focus turn. Like the Noctilux, this is a BIG lens, but it rests comfortably in your left hand when shooting, still you will know what lens you have on the camera when hooking the strap over your shoulder, all this glass is heavy.



The aperture ring is easy with firm click stops.



The lens come with a lens-hood, personally I don't like the stock hood and use mine without, I would never recommend this, but the hood cover a good deal of the viewfinder so I prefer the lens without.



Im not going to tell you this lens is sharper than the famous Noctilux 0.95, but it cost about $9000 less, you need to answer the value question based on your wallet. I bought one of the first and personally I really like the way the Nokton renders wide open, the bokeh may be described as a little grainy, almost water-colorish, this is perfect for my taste and I have been very happy with this lens for street photography and portraiture.



Voigtlander have made a business of creating incredible value lenses for rangefinders, delivering superb lenses at a great price. The new 50mm 1.1 is maybe the single best value Voigtlander have ever offered. Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1 Leica M Mount Lens - Black

This was the first lens I purchased for my Leica M9 body in September of last year. It was also the only lens I used on that body until I purchased a Summicron M f2/28 and a few more other original Leica Lenses. I bought my Nokton f1.1/50 here. I bought it from the Photo Village.

I paid $999.- The delivery was prompt. The initial quality of the lens very impressive.



The lens was indeed quite excellent when first used. The depth of field was incredibly narrow and the photographs coming out of the camera were unlike anything I had been able to shoot with any kind of equipment until then.

I felt like I had made a great purchase. I could have written a review very comparable to the other one here.

There was no other raking I could possibly give this lens but five stars.

Focussing was indeed a challenge when shooting wide open, but focussing was somehow my job. I had to learn to refine my ability to match the performance of this apparently very fine and also very affordable lens.



The trouble started a few weeks into my ownership of the lens. At a museum visit I suddenly was not able to focus the lens properly at all. The lens began to back focus by about 12 inches, then perhaps even more. I obviously thought that my ability to take picturess had deteriorated, or perhaps that there was something wrong with my M9 body?



I ran some tests, and indeed, the lens was now back focussing to a level that made it completely unusable. There was just no way I could predict what kind of image would come out of the camera, no matter how precisely I tried to focus using the range finder.



I emailed the manufacturer in Germany at first. I soon received an email that this was a bit of a surprise: "We know about this 'problem' in combination with Leica M9."

"The lens itself has no default, it works just fine." and "The lens must be adjusted with the camera of use, in this case the Leica M9." A potential solution: "Please find information from the factory attached. Please turn to your dealer for adjustment accrding to the manual. We hope we have been able to help you."



An interesting kind of help one would receive for a lens that was on guarantee and not a month old. The attached file was a PDF with instructions how to disassemble the lens in 13 steps and to make adjustments. ("Please note that collimator is necessary for this adjustment.") Also attached was a Word document stating that the lens was fine and that the back focus issues came from the "unevenness of the sensor" on the M8 and M9 cameras. Had I used an apparently more precise film Leica, none of the issues would have occurred?



I brought the lens to a trusted dealer in Manhattan and he let me compare the still very new Nokton with an old and beat up Noctilux f1/50. The old Leica lens focussed very precisely. The Nokton really no longer did.

I showed the dealer the instructions I received from Voigtländer, and he did not feel comfortable making the adjustments suggested. I was sent to camera repair shop on Broadway. Here the expert suggested I return the lens to the distributor (in this case, Photo Village) as the lens was indeed still covered by a one year warranty.



The man at photo village took the lens back in for repair. The date was October 20. I had owned the lens for a few weeks then. It is the 27th of January as I am writing this.

So the lens has been "in Japan" for about three months now.



The lens is indeed affordable. It is interesting and exotic.

It is challenging.



But it does not come with a Leica passport guarantee that promises to replace even a damaged lens in the first three years after purchase.

I am not sure if the sensors on the Leica M8/M9 cameras are indeed placed less precisely than the film in previous Leicas, as claimed by Voigtländer.

Though I was indeed surprised that my customer service experience was a PDF file and a Word document, followed by months of waiting.

(So the lens is currently, in fact, a 999.- spent on a relatively brief encounter with it.)



It is possible that I will receive my lens tomorrow. I might need to wait for a few more weeks. I am apparently "not the only customer" waiting, according to an email from Photo Village.

And once I receive my "repaired" lens back, I have no idea if it will focus precisely or not. And I have no idea if it will keep the focus for a few weeks, moths or many years.



I am looking forward to shooting with the lens again, of course. Even if it is heavy and big and challenging to use.



This is a personal experience with the lens, but it would not be fair to future customers if I did not share it.

I will be very happy to replace this here with a completely positive review, if the lens indeed returns repaired and if I manage to work with it for at least a few months.'

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