Monday, 1 March 2010

Hot Yoga - yoga towel, hot yoga


I didn't notice any other reviews for this item, so I thought I would go ahead and leave a review. This is a fantastic yoga towel and a great value. It performs as well as pricier versions, but for a fraction of the cost. It is absorbent, and didn't slip during my bikram yoga classes. I would definitely recommend this product. Microfiber Skidless Yoga Towel Yoga Mat 24"x72" with Carry Bag + Gift Box Blue Color

I love it, I do practice Bikram Yoga so a skidless mat is a must I have another from lululemon and I wanted to get an extra because I go everyday.. such a great buy this is as good as the pricey one but a better price

I have seen similar items advertised for $60+, so I was initially attracted to this mat because of the bargain price. I have used it during a 1.5 hour handstand workshop and it performed flawlessly. It stuck like glue to the yoga mat and never slipped (which I appreciated while I was on my hands upside down.) I don't know personally about the brand name mats, but I can't expect they perform 3 times as well to justify the price. This one is a true bargain and I got it in two days with the cheap shipping cost. Excellent service from the seller, too. Highly recommended! - Yoga Towel - Hot Yoga'


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Consumer Reports - camry, wiper blades


I bought these wiper blades based on the recommendation of consumer reports. They were listed as a CR Best Buy based on the testing done amongst their employees. I entered in my make and model and Amazon did the rest. I bought the wiper blades in a set that could have causeed an issue. The recommended set had an extra inch on the rear wiper blade. Not a problem for me being it was on the back but could have caused issues on the front. Double check the size of the blade when in the shopping cart. I have had the blades about 6 weeks now with no issues and clear views. Anco 31 Series 3119 Wiper Blade - 19"

This is a really nice wiper blade. Easy to install. Nice and smooth on the wiping action...no chittering here.



My one disappointment is the recommended size was too small for my 2006 Honda CRV. Every other manufacturer recommends a 20" blade on the passenger side. Anco goes with 19". I hem and haw and order the 19" thinking they must 'know' their blades. Unfortunately, I should have trusted my instincts and gotten the 20". The 19" is a bit on the short side. I can live with it since it's the passenger side but I will order 20" next time.

In three months the wiper blade fell apart. The arms connect to each other with a plastic nub in hole. The nub wore down and the blade came apart during a rain storm (of course).



The other brands that I have used connect with a metal pin -- much more secure. ANCO uses a poor design and is a definite safety hazard.

First I tried expensive Bosch wipers but they did a poor job. Next I paid a bit less for Rain-X wipers, and those were better but still not good. Finally I said what the heck and bought a pair of these for $6 each and they are without a doubt the best. The others left streaks but these just work like they're supposed to. Cheap, easy to install too. The Rain-X's are now in my trunk as spares. Don't spend a lot on wipers.

I have purchased these for the past few years for our vehicles, and never had an issue installing, removing or using them. The actual wipe was only slightly smaller than factory oem blades, but considering costs, it is easy to get past that. Also, I actively use Rain-X and the wiper works well in combination (if needed).

These wipers are garbage! The very next day after putting them on, the driver's side literally fell apart.

I know these are economy wipers, but I expected to get a bit more out of them than 24 hours!

They are made of cheap plastic pieces that are linked together haphazardly.

My advice is spend a few more dollars and get the Rainx brand wipers, they are metal... EVEN the cheapo wipers at my local auto part store are metal and better made!

I bought these blades based on the excellent reviews on Amazon. It took me about all of four seconds to put them on. One blade came snapped in two, but Amazon's return service was AMAZING. I had a new blade in two days and the broken one picked up by UPS the next day. All I had to do was put it in the original packaging and leave it on my porch - easy as pie!! So far, the blades seem to be working very well. The provide a clean swipe with no chatter. I am looking forward to seeing how long they last...but for the price, they can't be beat! Even they last a few months, they are still worth the investment over buying blades 2-4 times as much.UPDATE- after 10 months plus on the car, I replacing them with another set of the same. I think they are even cheaper now a year later!! They provided quality wiping for the past year. Just make sure to clean the blades with glass cleaner once in awhile to keep them smooth and quiet. - Wipers - Camry - Automotive - Wiper Blades'


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Hanging Jewelry Storage - organization accessories, hanging jewelry storage


I ordered an 80-pocket hanging jewelry organizer recently BEFORE I bought one of these, and please take my advice...this organizer is superior to the 80-pocket vinyl one I had. The hanger came out of the 80-pocket vinyl one, and the compartments are way too big (all of my jewelry fell on the floor when I tried to fix the hanger, which I couldn't. The pockets had no zippers, and they were too large...that is why my jewelry fell out. I had worked to match everything, and then I had a mess on the floor. I suppose more than one pair of earrings would be OK to store there, but it was still not satisfactory because there were no zippers nor velcro to hold the contents securely. This one is just right, and I love the zppers that go all the way across! If you order this, you won't be sorry. It's a great organizer, and I love it!



This is small enough to put in your luggage too. I am so happy to have found an organizer like this, and I think you will be happy if you order this...especially if you could compare this one with the inferior vinyl one I mentioned before that I didn't like. Hanging Jewelry Organizer Black 37 Pockets Organize

I own a lot of jewelry and this organizer is a great way to store them! I love the clear zip pouches. I can also fit multiple items into each compartment. I like that there are multiple-sized compartments so I can also put in larger necklaces at the bottom. My only gripe is that can be tight squeeze for my chunky pieces of jewelry.

I ordered this for travel. I used it once and threw it away. Two of the pockets ripped away from the stiching. One of the zippers came off. The openings were too hard to spread open to even get a pair of earrings into. It was stiff and only folded in two.

The only good thing I can add is that it looked like the photo and the price seemed reasonable.

The small pockets are a little tight if your necklace has any sort of pendant on it. Also, I wish the larger pockets were slightly bigger to accommodate the one or two stiff chokers that I have. Other than that, this suits my needs perfectly and is great for hanging up at home as well as traveling with!

I bought this organizer thinking my knick knack jewellery will stay in there tightly secured. But the alloted place for ear pieces or for any other jewellery is too small. I chose this organizer because I have another organizer which has pockets wide enough to accomodate any piece of jewellery but not a zip to keep them secured. This has a zip but not wide enough. So every product has its weaknesses.

Pockets are extremely smaller than expected. I couldn't fit any of my bracelets or earrings bigger than about 3 inches in diameter. This product does not accommodate well for earrings that do not bend and/or fold

This organizer is the best! It has zippered pockets so the jewelry is safe from falling out. All different sized pockets accommodate different sizes of jewelry. You can see your jewelry at a glance. It's a very well made product that I would recommend to any of my friends.

UGH. So first of all, the pockets are SO small, and so much tighter than I thought. This made it very hard to put my jewelry into the pockets. My main complaint, however, is that the zipper was defective on one of the pockets. It was very cheap quality and not worth the money I spent. I am not impressed. - Space Saver - Organization Accessories - Jewelry Organizers - Hanging Jewelry Storage'


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Womens Watches - diamond bezel, womens watch


I was very happy when I opened the package and saw this watch. The words that come to mind when describing this timepiece are handsome, solid, beautiful. It is a chronograph and therefore it has the size and heft of a chronograph. The ladies model is fairly big when compared to the more delicate jewelery watches available for ladies.



To give you an idea of the size, the dial is about 1.5 inches across (the middle glass section is a tiny bit bigger than a quarter + the bezel). The strap is also wide at little more than half an inch (5/8"). The model number is #4718 which is the stainless steel watch with a mix of stainless brushed and polished finish just like the picture. (The #4719 mentioned by another reviewer is the two tone stainless and gold model.) The case of this watch is thick too, just over 1 cm (7/16") so don't go for this watch if you are looking for a slimmer and lighter watch. In fact, the picture made this watch look more delicate than it is in person.



If I was picking this watch for a man with a slimmer wrist, this would look better than the male version. In fact, this Movado Men's Juro Watch #0605023 has almost the same case diameter as this watch.



This watch feels heavy and solid on the wrist. The band is around 7.5 inches so you'll have to take out a link or two if you have the average wrist size of about 6.5-7 inches. The 16 diamonds on the bezel (2 in each section) look much bigger in the picture than they are in person. They are just as big as a pinprick, almost too tiny to be seen by the naked eye!



However, diamonds or no diamonds, the watch looks expensive and like a quality product. It has a beautiful stainless steel finish and a mother of pearl dial. The hands and number markings glow in the dark. The push button on the 2 sides of the winder help control the chronograph functions. The movement is "Swiss movement" and it is water resistant upto 100m. It comes in the signature bright yellow Invicta fake-leather box (box made in China) with an outer yellow cardboard box with an embossed Invicta logo. Inside the box is a warranty form, an international warranty card, and the manual etc.



Invicta is an older Swiss watch company (est. 1837) with a reputation for making great timepieces, and the quality is apparent in this watch. A watch review site mentioned that if Rolex is the Bugatti of watches, then Invicta is the Camry. I'll take the Camry, given the price and value factor!



Invicta is also offering 1+4 years free platinum warranty as per the current promotion if you buy it from Amazon. (a $35 value)



If you still want to learn more there is an almost identical Bulova Women's Diamond Chronograph Watch #96R19 available that has 70+ reviews, most of them rave about their purchase. It is also the same price as the Invicta. As mentioned above, Invicta is a Swiss based watch company (although they now have an office in Florida) and Bulova is an American watch company started in New York by an immigrant in 1870s.



I love this watch, and can't stop admiring it. It definitely looks more expensive than the price I paid. Invicta Women's 4718 II Collection Limited Edition Diamond Chronograph Watch

I received this watch today. I purchased it as a "gold box" buy for $179. Seemed like an excellent buy. But, there are a few "untruths" given as the item description.

* The model number of the watch is actually #4719, not #4718

* The (16 handset, sparkling diamonds) are the most ridiculously small chips I have ever seen, actually they are literally too small to be seen. The picture shown and description makes you believe that even though small, they would be visible. Not so.

* When you hold the watch to your ear to hear the "tick tick" of the second hand, it skips and is clearly irregular. I haven't had it long enough to tell if it keeps proper time yet.

* The back of the watch case (with the model#) is twisted around. I don't know if that is important, but it seems like for a nicer brand watch it should be put together better.



On the positive side, it is a heavy, significant watch. It is shiny, nice looking and wearable as an everyday watch. It is a bit rugged for evening, but it depends on what you do in your evenings I suppose.



Overall, it is pretty nice... I just expected more and a bit better quality.

I ordered this as a gold box special. For 179.00, I am very pleased with my purchase. The mother of pearl face is far nicer in person, and the picture on the website does not do this watch justice. Yes, as the other reviewers noted, the diamonds are very, very small. However, it is just enough bling to accentuate this piece. The chronograph functions work great, and my jeweler sized the watch for me free of charge and noted this was a great price for this watch. Also, the extended warranty offered to amazon customers, a 35.00 value, gives you a total of a 5 year warranty. Overall, I am very pleased.

I paid $ 149 for this watch and I received a free gift (Invicta Gear Yellow Backpack). I LIKE THIS WATCH. A lot! What I don't like is the instructions manual. That is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. The person that put together the manual did a poor job. You actually need to "play" with the watch in order to see how the watch works. Also, the diamonds are small, but enough for this type of watch. And it can be considered an everyday watch. Plus 4 years extra warranty for $ 25 is perfect. A little bit heavy but it doesn't bother me.

I just got this watch yesterday and it looks great. I took it to the jeweler to have links taken out and while I was there I asked him if he thought it was a good value for what I paid. He showed me a comprable Citizen Chronograph with diamonds, etc. that sold for over $500.00 and I think the Invicta has a much more distictive look. It is a heavy watch and I wouldn't advise ladies with small wrists to buy it. Also, if you have never owned a chronograph, they do have to be set up and they work a little differently than a normal watch and the instrcutions are not much help so be prepared for that! And those that complain about the diamond size, what do you expect for that price?! You aren't going to get huge stones for under $200 on a watch, lets be realistic here. If you want a distinctive, quality watch that is priced well then I would highly recommend purchasing this watch. - Diamond Bezel - Chronograph - Watches - Womens Watch'


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Extension Cords - a-2, coleman cable


Love the blue color, love the lightup plug, love how rugged this cord.



I used it so far with my Toro Super Blower (leaf blower) and ...go figure 2 weeks later....with my Toro Snow Electric Snow Thrower.



My last cord must have been inappropriate because, with this cord, I have so much more power. I noticed it with my leaf blower...so much more powerful using this cord. Heavy duty cord.



Buy it...you won't be disappointed. Home Depot charges double the price for similar cord. Coleman Cable 02469 14/3 SJTW Low-Temp Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted End, 100-Foot

Toro 18-Inch Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Thrower (#38381) = 15 Amp motor



Coleman Cables Low-Temp Outdoor Extension Cord Amp Ratings (from the manufacturer):

Coleman Cables 12/3, 50 ft = 15 Amp

Coleman Cables 12/3, 100 ft = 15 Amp

Coleman Cables 14/3, 25 ft = 15 Amp

Coleman Cables 14/3, 50 ft = 15 Amp

Coleman Cables 14/3, 100 ft = 13 Amp ***



***13 Amps IS NOT ENOUGH for the Toro Power Curve Snow Thrower (#38381), creating a FIRE HAZARD.



I hope that this information helps to prevent any future fires and frustration to keep everyone safe this winter season.



Thanks for looking,

Sean

Similar wires sell for much more at local hardware stores, so for $40 this is a great value. I did not notice an increase in power compared to when I was using my other lower quality wires, however it does do much better in low temperature. Overall, an excellent buy.

Check before you buy the Coleman Cable 02469 14/3 SJTW Low-Temp Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted End, 100-Foot for uses with the Toro 1800 (38381) Power Curve Snow Thrower as recommended by Amazon. The 100' Extension Cord is rated at 13amps and the blower is rated at 15amps, so the cord may or may not handle the load of this blower. That maybe the reason for some of the fires that have been reported with this cable. The 50' Coleman Cable is rated at 15amps so it seems to be the right one for this blower.

This cord lasted only 4 uses. On the 5th use it caught on fire and burned my $90 Toro leaf blower. On the packaging there are the words "LIFETIME WARRANTY" but when I contacted Coleman Cable they said that their warranty is only good for items that didn't work at all, not for items that failed after use (sounds like an excuse). So I lost $40 on the cord and $90 on the leaf blower.



Stay away from this product and stay away from Coleman Cable!

I ordered this cord with a Toro 1800 Electric Curve Snow Thrower. The second time that I cleared my driveway, I smelled smoke. The plastic plug from this extension cord that was plugged into my snowblower was melting and burning! The snow on the driveway was about 3" of light powder, not heavy wet snow. The snowblower was handling it well. The plastic used for this plug is unsafe for use with outdoor equipment.

After doing lots of online research I bought this extension cord and can only say it is the best I have encountered in the last 66 years! Not only is the blue color a refreshing change from the several hundred feet of orange-colored cords I already own, it is without a doubt the most supple cord I have ever used. Finally, I found the lighted plug is a real safety feature; reminding to unplug it when I am through working.

MY ITEM ARRIVED ON TIME & IN GOOD CONDITION.I ALSO PURCHASED A TORO SNOW BLOWER WITH THIS POWER CORD.THE

TEMPRATURE HERE WAS -5deg. & THE CORD REMAINED FLEXABLE

THE ENTIRE TIME OF CLEARING THE DECK & DRIVEWAY OF 10"

OF SNOW.I WAS PLEASED ENOUGH WITH THIS ITEM, THAT I

PURCHASED ANOTHER THE FOLLOWING WEEK.GOOD PRODUCT!

J.J. - A-2 - Electric Snow Blower - Coleman Cable - Leaf Blower'


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Energy Savings - electrical, energy meter


Edit: After using it for over a month, I cannot stand it anymore. I have to read everything upside down since the plug doesn't rotate and my plugs have the 3rd plug (ground) on the bottom of the outlet instead of the top (which is exactly how 99% of every plug I've ever seen are oriented).



The menus need to be simplified. This shouldn't require a manual to use, since it does something so simple. WANF Electricity Energy Watt Usage Meter for US Power Socket

I paid $3.99 for this just to compare it to KillAWatt. After leaving my Frig plugged into WANF for 24days I can't figure out what it recorded. For Cost, it doesn't say whether it's recorded cost/minute, per day, per hour, per month OR WHAT!! For Consumption, it appears to record instantaneous and accumulated KWH, but it doesn't SAY what it recorded. To me the WANF unit isn't worth $4 I paid for it. The User Manual is so poorly worded it will do nothing but confuse you, so if you buy this unit you're on your own. However the KillAWatt 4460 unit tells me exactly what it's displaying in dollars/minute, per hour, per day, per month, per year and in Volts, Amps, Watts, KWH, both instantaneous and accumulated. Both WANF and KillAWatt retain data when unplugged, so you can repower them at your desk to read the data.

========Original 4star Review below is Updated above========

Very detailed User Manual, but painfully short on usable information. It's almost impossible to understand what the abbreviations are, so taking a reading for power consumption or cost per day/week/month is a real challenge.



Other than that, it's great.



The backlighting alone puts it head and shoulders above KillAWatt. When you're standing on your head in the first place trying to read these things in the outlet 12" above the floor, you don't want to have to hold a flashlight in order to see the display.



Can't figure out how to contact the manufacturer, but they say "we have set the price very low in hope that customers will consider to try this product and leave review feedback". I bought it on the cheap and like it, but it's really hard to use. Hope they read this because I'd be grateful if the maker would contact me, and send a better User Manual.

Do not buy. This meter was being used to monitor power consumption of a desktop computer (200-250 watts). The product worked fine for about four hours then the LCD screen went blank. The product still provides power to whatever is plugged in to it, but does not give any information about power usage. Spend a few extra bucks and get a better quality meter.

Even though I can not answer for all the functions of the WANF Multifunction Mini Ammeter, I have been able to see the wattage being consumed when various electricity dependent items are plugged in after the ammeter is itself plugged to an electrical outlet. The monitor has a three-pronged plug that goes into a power source strip with multiple entry points. There are three small push buttons on the front of the unit that show the Kilowatt hours of energy being expended and related information. I purchased this energy meter to determine the amount of electricity being used by various standard light bulbs, ahead of switching over to energy efficient L.E.D. bulbs. In addition, I wanted to check to see whether or not to replace an aging stereo system, an old-fashioned picture tube television, and an old desk copier machine. This energy meter is simple to use and appears to produce consistently accurate results. It's a very useful tool for any household trying to save on ongoing electricity costs and reduce their overall carbon footprint. By measuring the power usage of potentially inefficient appliances and electronic entertainment devices you own in your own home or office, it's the first step to doing your part to help the planet go green!!

The tool is easy to use in order to figure out the power consumption and energy use of individual electrical appliances. You just plug it into a wall outlet and then add the appliance that you want to test. The meter shows the Watt power consumption on the spot. We got very useful insights into the life of our washing machine, light bulbs and an old printer -- I guess it is time for them to go :-). Overall the tool is a very helpful and affordable support tool for making decision about the replacement of appliances and ultimately for improving our overall carbon footprint - it finds the ecological culprits :-) - Energy Savings - Energy Meter - Electrical - Eco-friendly'


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Student Lab Notebook


I had one of these for high school and needed a lab notebook in college. I got this one and it's great. There are boxes on the top and bottom for names/signatures/title/etc. and graph paper for the rest of the page (there is some wasted space around the edges). You have to make sure you press down when you right and remember to put the cover behind the original/copy you are righting on. Chemistry Lab Notebook 50 Carbonless Duplicating Sets'


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Christmas Gifts For Her


My wife bought me this book as I would personally never think about buying such a book. I had no choice but to read it. I was really surprised to learn about what women want to receive as gifts and, except for maybe flowers, those are generally things I never bought my wife (which is probably why she bought me the book).



The book is based on a survey of over 1000 women and it gives not only the top things women want to receive as a gift, but also what you should not give to a woman. Most of the time, I've done the contrary of what's in this book which is why I give it 5 stars and recommend it to all men. It's really worth your time and money. Best Gift Ideas for Women: Perfect Gifts for Any Special Occasion Including Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Engagement, Christmas, Graduation, Valentine Day, Mother’s Day, Holiday and Business.'


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Coloring - pencils, art


These pencils were much cheaper than buying them at any store and still the same great crayola brand. Received very quickly in time for school (anatomy and physiology for RN program). I used them for flash cards, notes and a Greys Anatomy coloring book I also purchased. Crayola 64 Ct Short Colored Pencils Kids Choice Colors

These 64-count short Crayola Colored Pencils are a disappointment for a number of reasons. Short? And how! They measure 3.5 inches (9 cm) stem to stern and look more like golf pencils than any kind of long-barrelled pencil. The box disguises this shortcoming by being very tall, but inside each successive row of pencils is stepped up, like stadium seating in a theater. The exterior implies that the pencils are in order by color range, but they appear to be in no color order, neither prismatic, alphabetic, or by hue. The built-in sharpener is plastic and lame. The maker says the colors are different, but I'll have to trust them on that because color names are not printed on the pencils themselves.



This is way too much to pay for such a disorganized mediocrity. Crayola makes better colored pencils (especially the long-barrelled ones), and there is plenty of competition these days, as well.



A note on nomenclature: according to company info., Binney & Smith(tm) changed its name to Crayola LLC on January 1, 2007.

tall box, little crayons, guess i didn't pay attention to the label as well as i should have. although it seems that they deliberately try to make it appear that the contents are much bigger than they really are.



definitely won't buy again. - Art Supplies - Coloring - Pencils - Art'


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