Guy Low Price Electronic: 24 May 2010

Monday, 24 May 2010

360 Messenger Kit - 360 messenger kit, xbox live

This is an exceptional value.

I recently purchased an XBOX 360 Arcade, and I got into XBOX Live with the free month of Gold. I loved it so much I began looking around for some good deals on Live 12 month Gold cards on Amazon. I stumbled across this bundle, and decided that for only $8.99 more than buying a year of Live Gold directly through my 360 - I'd give this a shot because of all of the great extras.

Let me run down the items included and what I think of them:

12 Month Gold Subscription Card:

This is not a 12 Month + 1 free card like the other sold on Amazon - this is strictly 12 months, which is fine by me, I got my first month free of charge just for signing up.

XBOX 360 Live Chat Pad:

This device clips on seamlessly to your XBOX 360 controller, and sits in a position that is very convenient and accessible to use. It is back lit, and works very well for typing messages, or communicating with MSN Messenger contacts if you are using XBOX Live Gold on your 360. It even has a shortcut button to pull up your messenger contacts so you can start chatting right away. The buttons have a nice tactile 'click' to them, but they're not too firm. The device also has a headset connector port on the bottom for use with the included XBOX 360 communicator headset. (NOTE: this chat pad headset port will not work with the original launch model communicator headsets that had the mute and volume controls on the connector).

XBOX 360 Communicator Headset:

I have no issues at all with this headset. I also have a launch model one without the inline volume control and mute switch that this newer model has, and I have to say I much prefer this newer model. Not only does it have a better appearance without the bulky connector, I like the ability to clip the controls to your shirt, and I also hear a notably higher volume level that is available on this model compared to the the launch model headset I also have. It's much easier to hear my friends on Live with this headset.

Project Gotham Racing 4:

For a free pack in, this game is excellent. The graphics aren't the most outstanding on 360, but they are very well done. It's a fun game to play with friends, and even a good experience as a single player title. I found it to be yet another great reason to choose this bundle over buying just a 12 month gold subscription. This edition comes in a normal green 360 package, not the silver/gray platinum hits packaging.

NOTE:

This package also (at the time I purchased it) includes a Netflix trial subscription so you can stream movies to your 360 using your Gold account.

Closing comment:

For only $8.99 more than just buying a 12 Month Gold subscription, you're getting PRG4 (a $19 value), a Chat pad ($24 value), a Live Communicator headset ($19 value), and a free netflix trial. If you haven't got these items already and you need a year of live - this deal is hard to beat. Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack

Just when my subscription to Live! was about to run out, I caught this little bargain. Snap it up quick while it's still around. For slightly more than the years cost, you'll get the chatpad, (AWESOME) a new (And DIFFERENT) headset and a game. I didn't think I'd like or use the chatpad, but oh yes, I like it! It lights up so you can type in the dark with absolutely no problem, and you'll text as quick as you can talk with just a few minutes practice.

A real bargain!

I was going to buy the live card and headset seperately for my nephews birthday, which wouldve costed me around $60.00. Spending an extra $10.00 he gets a game and the text pad. This is a great package for you xbox live gamers, gives you everything you need for a great price.

I was back and forth over whether to buy this pack, or the one with the camera, but in the end I figured this out to be the best deal. You get 12 months of Xbox Live, the messenger keypad, a headset, AND PGR4. Just the Live and Messenger would be about $60 - $70 alone. Not that PGR4 is a must have game, or having the messenger is mandatory for anything. I would rather have PGR4 then the few little arcade games you get with the camera bundle.

If you price out the individual items in this kit it is well worth the price. MSRP on a 12 month Live subscription is $50 alone, so for another $20 (MSRP of $70) to get a headset, keyboard, and Project Gotham Racing is a steal. Of course Amazon's price is better than MSRP so you save even more. Even if you aren't interested in the game, you still get a great deal for the Gold membership, keyboard, and headset.

Trying to play a voice enabled game without a headset is torture. It is extremely frustrating hearing other players and not being able to talk back to them. Typing a message is also painfully slow using the on-screen keyboard. If you're going to play on Xbox Live, you need this kit to start out with as it will get you started with everything you need at a very good deal.

This package is the best deal I've found for renewing my XBOX Live account.

The keyboard is SOOOOOO much better than the annoying onscreen one. I have no idea why I didn't get one sooner. PGR 4 is a great racing game and the headphone really just seals the deal. If you need to renew your XBOX Live account this is a great way to do it. :)

Okay, so I will start out by giving you a little background here. I am a gold member of Xbox Live previous to purchasing this package. My subscription was running out early 2010 and I needed to renew. I got an email from Microsoft (M$) regarding an automatic renewal using the credit card I have on file with them. I like to buy the points to purchase DLC (downloadable content to those who don't know all of these acronyms yet). I am not a fan of auto-renew, not because of the ease, but because M$ is not the best deal in town for their own service.

Generally, you can find 12-Month subscription cards for less than the $49.99 M$ will charge you. In fact, Amazon and Walmart (am I allowed to say that?) had a price war recently where the 12-Month card went all the way down to $30! So, I figured if I was going to spend that kind of money, what else can I get?

I found this package and figured it was time to add to my xbox toys. I had a headset already, as well as PGR 4 (Project Gotham Racing 4, but the 12-month card and the text pad were new to the collection. So, I purchased the bundle. Overall, if you don't have any of the stuff in the package, it's a great thing to have. I am going to break it down piece by piece for future buyers:

-12-Month Subscription - Xbox Live is great. I can't say enough about it. The only negative is the yearly price. Others do not charge to use their system to play games online. M$ does. I feel it's worth it still, but I have hopes that one day it will be closer to that $30 mark direct from M$. This is why the package did not get a 5-star rating.

-Headset - This is the same headset you get with every console. It's your basic headset but it does the job. It's certainly not a Turtle Beach headset, but it's good!

-Text Pad - If you have friends on xbox live, this is well worth it if you pass messages back and forth. I prefer this over voice messages. The text pad is great and allows you to type and use symbols quickly. Also, it's light and does not interfere with using the controller unless you hold it in the middle somehow. It's backlit too for those who game in the dark. Big fan!

-PGR 4 - I would read a separate review for it, but for the price you get it for here, it is well worth it. PGR is one of my favorite series. It includes high end sports car manufacturers as well as motorcycles this time around. It also has a more arcade race feeling versus a simulator, which makes it more fun for those who like to drift and button mash their way to the finish line.

Overall, 4-stars, but closer to 4.5. - Video Games - Xbox Live - 360 Messenger Kit - Xbox Live Card'

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Dockers - mens wallet, trifold

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This is the perfectly designed wallet. It comfortably can hold all your credit cards and business cards. There are two compartments for your paper bills, so I place the 1$ bills in one and the rest in the other. Not only is the wallet convenient, it is classy as well.

Dockers make nice pants. Now I see that they make nice wallets, I will look into their other product lines ! Dockers Men's Trifold Wallet,Brown,One Size

this wallet was purchased as a present for my son...he is "pickey" and i was glad to hear his upbeat comments...it is very well made and has all the pockets you would ever need for daily use...definitely would recommend as a gift or for yourself.

I have had this for over a month. So far it has been good. I would have liked the wallet more if it had been a teeny bit wider.Also, would have liked more credit card slots. It can fit about 10 cards comfortably.

This is a quality wallet! It feels and looks well made and the leather is of good quality. Some other reviews have said the wallet is small, but I would argue it's large for a tri-fold. Great product, would recommend!

I love Dockers Wallets. This is probably my fourth Dockers wallet over the course of years. Unfortunately, this wallet started falling apart just a few months after I got it. The stitching on the pocket where the credit cards go in came apart so that they could slide around. Aside from this however, it has lasted over a year. Which, given the way I treat wallets, is incredible. I'm getting ready now to order another, identical one.

This is a really nice wallet. There are three credit card slots on the two sides and an ID window in the middle. There are also small slots behind each of the three sections. The cash pocket is divided and has plenty of room for American currency.

When folded and filled (not overfilled) with credit cards and about 10 bills it is an inch thick.

The leather and stictching appear to be high quality and look like they will hold up to years of use.

My husband wanted a new wallet so I went on to Amazon.com and found what I thought he would like. It was perfect and he could actually get all his items in it. This was the first time I ordered something other than books, cd's or dvd's. I was pleasantly surprised. - Leather - Trifold - Leather Wallet - Mens Wallet'

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Dewalt - framing nails

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Many of the nails were bent. It took me an hour to get the bent ones out. Very poor quality nails. I gave it two stars because the remaining nails did work in the Hitachi NR83A without any trouble. What make this so annoying is the extremely high price. I just ordered 3000 Hitachi nails of the same kind for only a little more. If you buy B&C nails you will lose time doing their quality assurance and pay a premium for it!! B & C Eagle A2X113HDR/22 Full Head 2-Inch by .113-Inch by 20 to 22 Degree Plastic Collated Hot Dipped Galvanized Ring Shank Framing Nail (500 per Box)

I ordered the 500 box to try them out in my Hitachi NR90AE. The 2 inch size is hard to find at any of the big box stores and those that I did find looked pathetic compared to the Hitachi brand. The pack I got was well boxed and every nail was in perfect condition. The galvanization is smooth and shiny and so far have experienced no feeding issues with the nail gun. I am definitely going to get the 6000 count box on my next order.

These nails did not work well in my Bostich F21PL framing nailer, even though that nailer was listed on the side of the box in the "designed to work with..." list.

The plastic of the collation was so soft that it did not snap off like other nails I have used in the nailer. Instead, the plastic stayed together, forming a "snake" of spent plastic that gummed up the works. I suppose I could have pulled out the nails after each shot, trimmed the plastic, and reloaded. Since my project was done out on our ranch, far from big-box hardware stores, this failure created a significant inconvenience.

Perhaps this lot was not properly manufactured, so yours might turn out better.

The nails, on the other hand, were fine, so I give a couple stars for that. Only the collating plastic was a problem.

I could not find these nails at any of the big box home improvement stores.

But Amazon had them. They are exactly what I needed. They were a good price, and arrived promptly. What more can you ask for? - Framing Nails'

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Sports Science - muscle, fitness

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All too often we do our workouts without a thought to the muscles we're working. That's a major mistake. I like to plan each workout around the muscles I want to work. I want to know how much weight I need to devote to each muscle group and why. That's where this book comes in.

For example, last night I planned today's workout using this book. I wanted to work the compound muscle groups of the upper body and also hit the triceps and biceps. So I looked in the book.

First, let's take a look at the contents and how the book is laid out.

Part I: Develop Your Bodybuilding Program

Equipment

Diversify Resistance for Maximum Effectiveness

How a Muscle Gains Strength

Mechanisms of Muscle Enlargement

How Muscles Increase Their Endurance

Contraindications to Bodybuilding

Clearly Define Your Objectives

Quantify Your Objectives

20 Steps to Developing Your Program

Rates of Progress

Role of Diet

Warm-Up Techniques

Cool-Down (Return to Calm)

Keep a Workout Notebook

Analyze Your Workouts

Using Video

Techniques for Increasing Intensity

Inroad Theory

Theory of Absolute Strength

Train to Muscle Failure?

Beyond Failure

Cheat Repetitions

Forced Repetitions

Tapering

Rest Break

Negatives

Stop-and-Go

Burn....

Continuous Tension

Unilateral Training

Supersets

Circuits

How Should You Breathe While Exercising?

Part II: Exercises

Strengthen Your Arms

Bigger Shoulders

Sculpt Your Chest

Strengthen Your Neck

Sculpt Your Back

Strengthen Your Thighs

Strengthen Your Legs

Firm Up Your Glutes

Flexibility in the Rotator Muscles of the Hip

Sculpt Your Core

Exercises for the Diaphragm and Respiratory Muscles

Part III: Programming

1. Men's Strength

2. Women's Strength

3. Sport-Specific Training

Now, I have to tell you, that's a lot to get into a 256 page book.

Let's say you want to work out your legs. You turn to the section with the blue edges. These are the workout pages and they're divided into sections for each part of the body.

You'll see the anatomy of the entire body and the parts that each exercise works. You simply plan your workout based on that information.

But, there's more.

You get helpful hints. For example, "When the lumbar muscles get tired, it becomes more and more difficult to maintain the slight natural arch of the back. The spine will start to curve. In this case, reduce the range of motion so that you can always keep your back straight and maintain muscular tension in the hamstrings."

You'll also notice there are advantages and disadvantages to each exercise. Moreover, you're given the option to use free weights, bodyweight or strength bands. Notice I didn't say anything about gym equipment?

That's because the author has rightly made it known that you can get a great workout right at home. No gym required.

"Gyms emphasize the fun aspects of exercising and do not focus on effectiveness," the author Frederic Delavier explains. "This is why gyms often choose equipment that looks nice over equipment that works well."

Delavier believes you should use a combination of bodyweight, strength bands and free weights. While I don't agree with everything he says, I understand his reasoning.

I love the way the book tells the reader how to work out, how to breath while exercising and all the really important fundamentals of working out.

Few people, including most experts, agree on working out to failure. The author gives us reasons why it's good and why it's not. More importantly, he tells us when it will help and when it could hurt.

He says that in terms of inroading (tiring the muscle), stopping before failure causes a weak inroad. Pushing to failure causes a noticeable inroad and going beyond failure causes a serious inroad.

He also discusses cheat reps --- "When you reach failure, this does not mean the muscle has no strength left. It just does not have enough to lift the weight you are using anymore."

This is an excellent workout book. Delavier always delivers and he has outdone himself with this book. While it's directed at athletes, the book is really for anyone who works out and wants to do it right and to understand what effect each exercise has on the muscles.

And, as in my case, it's a great tool in planning your workouts.

Highly recommended.

-- Susanna K. Hutcheson Strength Training Anatomy Workout, The

This is a very valuable resource for any bodybuilder or fitness minded individual. One of the authors Frederic Delavier is best known for his excellent illustrations in "Strength Training Anatomy" which depicted every muscle used during exercise. "The Strength Training Anatomy Workout" is a high quality addition to that first book. It shows the reader how to put the strength training principles into practice. What I really like about the workout edition is that the authors kept it pretty simple. You don't need tons of equipment to get in shape or perform the exercises described in this book. In fact, the authors even recommend you do these exercises at home. You don't even need a gym unless that's where you prefer to workout. I love how detailed every exercise is explained and the step by step full color pictures. I also really appreciated the included complete workout routines that are tailored to different fitness levels. Overall, it is a very informative book that I can highly recommend. Even if you think you know it all about bodybuilding this book is still a good refresher on proper technique which is key to success in weightlifting. - Fitness - Muscle - Frederic Delavier - Anatomy'

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Blank Dvds - dvd, dvd-r

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I ran out of DVD labels one day and had to run to Office Max to finish my project. $28 for 40 labels (their brand) was the lowest price available. I needed them, so I bought them, came home and finished my project, then browsed Amazon to compare cost.

$9 for 100 of these labels ??!! ($3 for labels, $6 for shipping) Are you kidding?

They arrived quickly and look, feel and seem exactly the same as the ones from Office Max.

My projects consist of burning DVDs and CDs for light, occasional use so the quality of these labels are just fine for me.

I have read articles suggesting that paper labels do not hold up over time on DVDs because DVDs are subject to high heat while being played (CDs are okay). I have not encountered this problem, however I am not using the same DVDs over and over and over again.

Weather or not to use a label at all is another complete discussion, but if you're looking to purchase labels, why pay more than necessary? CD/DVD Laser/Inkjet Label

I was looking for a DVD label to use that was inexpensive, but good quality. I found the Elite Image CD, DVD Laser, Inkjet Label listed on the Amazon website. Right price, and the quality looks good. Received the item via UPS before date expected. Cardboard letter packaging was torn on the seam 3/4 of one side--would have possibly torn all the way had the package traveled much further, but product inside was well protected in a sealed plastic bag. I would definitely look at products from this company again. - Dvd - Dvd-r - Dvd-r Discs - Blank Media'

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Lithium Batteries - aa, energizer lithium aa batteries

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The Energizer L91 Lithium AA cell is a fantastic power source. For high-drain applications, it offers great advantages over ordinary alkaline cell and rechargeable NiMH cell. However, it is also very expensive as a disposable battery. So it is important to recognize the strength of L91, and use it only in applications that give you the best results. Otherwise you'll be wasting your money.

According to data sheet published by Energizer, the capacity of the Lithium AA cell (L91) is 3000mAh. This number remains nearly constant with load current. In comparison, the ordinary Alkaline battery (such as the Energizer E91 AA) is rated as 2800mAh, but only at a very light load of 25mA. At a heavy load of 1000mA (typical for a digital camera or flash unit), its capacity drops to below 1000mAh. This number gets even worse at low temperature. At zero degree C and 1000mA load, the L91 can provide about seven times more energy compared to the E91. This is where the marketing claim of "Last up to 7 times longer" comes from.

When used in a digital camera at room temperature of 25 degree C, the L91 is more likely to last 3-4 times longer than alkaline. This is enough to justify its price, which is also around 3-4 times higher than alkaline. However, in low-drain applications (such as smoke detector, wireless mouse or remote control) alkaline cells will last just as long at a fraction of the cost.

The L91 also contains much higher energy when compared to an ordinary rechargeable NiMH cell such as the Energizer NH15-2500. This is partially due to its higher terminal voltage of 1.5V, which is 20% higher than that for NiMH.

Energy stored in NH15-2500 : 2.5Ah * 1.25V = 3.125Wh,

Energy stored in L91 : 3Ah * 1.5V = 4.5Wh (44% higher).

Higher terminal voltage for L91 is especially advantageous in digital camera applications, because your camera flash will recharge up to 20% faster. An added benefit is that the L91 weighs only 14.5 grams (0.5 oz) each, compared to 30 grams (1 oz) for NiMH. So your camera becomes much lighter.

The NH15-2500, like all ordinary NiMH cells, suffers from rapid self-discharge problem. If you charge up a set of those cells and leave them in your camera for a few weeks, you're likely to be greeted by 'Low Battery' sign when you try to take a photo. The new generation of 'ready-to-use' NiMH cells such as SANYO eneloop and Rayovac Hybrid solved this problem by having very low self discharge rate. But they have lower capacity of only 2000-2100mAh.

Bottom line: If you need AA batteries for a long hiking trip, then L91 is obviously your best choice. For most other situations, I recommend using low self-discharge NiMH cells for lower operating cost. Energizer Ultimate L91BP-4 Lithium AA Battery 4 Pack

The Energizer L92 Lithium AAA cell is a fantastic power source. For high-drain applications, it offers great advantages over ordinary alkaline cell and rechargeable NiMH cell. However, it is also very expensive as a disposable battery. So it is important to recognize the strength of L92, and use it only in applications that give you the best results. Otherwise you'll be wasting your money.

According to data sheet published by Energizer, the capacity of this Lithium AAA cell (L92) is 1200mAh. This number remains nearly constant with load current. In comparison, the ordinary Alkaline battery (such as the Energizer E92) is also rated as 1200mAh, but only at a very light load of 25mA. At a heavy load of 500mA (typical for a P&S digital camera), its capacity is reduced to about one-third. The difference gets even greater at low temperature. At zero degree C and 500mA load, the L92 can provide about seven times more energy compared to the E92. This is where the marketing claim of "Last up to 7 times longer" comes from.

When used in a digital camera at room temperature of 25 degree C, the L92 is more likely to last 3-4 times longer than alkaline. This is enough to justify its price, which is also around 3-4 times higher than alkaline. However, in low-drain applications (such as smoke detector, wireless mouse or remote control) alkaline cells will last just as long at a fraction of the cost.

The L92 also contains much higher energy when compared to rechargeable NiMH cell such as the Sanyo Eneloop AAA. This is partially due to its higher terminal voltage of 1.5V, which is 20% higher than that for NiMH.

Energy stored in eneloop AAA: 0.8Ah * 1.25V = 1.0Wh,

Energy stored in L92 : 1.2Ah * 1.5V = 1.8Wh (80% higher).

Higher terminal voltage for L92 is especially advantageous in digital camera applications, because your camera flash will recharge up to 20% faster. On the other hand, it may create problems with some applications such as unregulated LED flash light. Higher than expected voltage will make the lamp burn brighter, but the excessive heat may also cause the lamp to burn out quickly.

Bottom line: If you need AAA batteries for a long hiking trip or for emergency standby, then L92 is obviously your best choice. For most other situations, I recommend using low self-discharge NiMH cells for lower operating cost.

[Updated on June 8, 2011]

Note: Amazon has moved two of my previous reviews (one for Energizer Lithium AA 4-pack, one for 8-pack) under one page. Therefore I have to update my review to add some new information - or else I look like a fool who says the same thing twice.

=== New information follows ===

There seems to be some confusion about those Energizer Lithium AA batteries. Several people have bought those batteries under the assumption that they are rechargeable, only to be disappointed later.

Despite the name 'Lithium', those Energizer Lithium AA batteries are very different from the commonly known 'Lithium-ion' rechargeable batteries. Namely:

- They are single-use batteries (NOT rechargeable like Li-ion)

- The terminal voltage for each cell is around 1.65V (compared to around 3.7V for each Li-ion rechargeable cell)

The two types of batteries are not compatible. If your camera accepts AA cells, then you should use those Lithium AA cells and not Li-ion rechargeable battery. Alternatively, you may explore other rechargeable battery options, namely:

1. Low-self-discharge NiMH AA cells, such as Sanyo Eneloop or Sony Cycle Pre-Charged. Those have a operating voltage of 1.25V per cell, so some cameras (especially those that use only two cells) may not operate correctly on those.

2. Nickel-Zinc rechargeable such as PowerGenix AA. Those have higher terminal voltage of 1.65V, same as that of Lithium AA cells. The down-side is that the higher voltage may cause some older cameras to burn out, and the NiZn cells themselves have very poor lifespan.

No matter which rechargeable option you pick, remember that they each need their own special charger. Choosing a good charger is the key to longer lifespan for rechargeable batteries.

I recommend most people to try eneloop cells first. They are the most reliable among NiMH batteries. If it doesn't work well for your camera, you can still use those celll in other appliances such as flashlights or Wii remotes.

Finally, it is a good idea to keep a set of those Lithium AA cells as backup, or in case or emergency. They can be kept in storage for ~10 years! - Battery - Aa - Energizer - Energizer Lithium Aa Batteries'

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The product and support is good, just expensive. Sage Peachtree pushes for upgrade every year, but actually you only need to upgrade every three years; they just don't tell you. I know because I've been using Peachtree for the last 16 years. If you want good support you need to purchase support every year which can be less expensive than upgrade. If you use the payroll you will need to purchase tax services as well. Support is apox $289 for single users & tax service aprox $269. So instead of upgrading just purchase support and tax service and you save program upgrade money. Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2012

I like Peachtree and it's an excellent accounting software. Maybe not as simple as Quickbooks, but I think it's more robust. Since it's not the standard anymore it doesn't interact with as many 3rd party products or credit card processing as Quickbooks. I just got my upgrade notice to go from 2010 to 2012 for the "discounted price" price of $224 from Sage, but as you can see you can buy it from Amazon for $149.

This review is coming from someone who was trying to buy this product. I make purchases for a company that needs a software solution for their accounting. I would think that even if the customer service for a company is horribly terrible, at least they'll have it together in sales. But not for sage! I spoke to someone one of their product specialists, who advised me to talk to their business care/sales to recommend another sage product because the complete accounting does not compute in international currency. I called that number, was on hold for who know what, 3 hours, then left a message. This was last week Thursday. I get a voicemail from a rep yesterday with her number and an alternate number. I called her number, it went to voicemail. I called the alternate number to get a rep that doesn't even know their products. And in the process of trying to walk me through their website, I get frustrated because He doesn't understand what I need nor know the products they have and goes on to recommend a $25,000 software alternative to someone who was interested in purchasing a $500 package!!! In the midst of asking to speak to someone else, the dude hangs up!!!

I called back to speak to someone else, who was sympathetic to my ordeal, but she still recommends the $25000 software alternative, while giving me the phone number to their international sales rep. I make international calls daily, she gives me a phone number with numbers before 011...I go on to tell her to please verify the number she's giving because it's not right, you always dial 011 before any number! But nope, she insists she has given that same number to others...Just in case international dialing protocols had changed overnight, I dialed the number and it was invalid.

After that, I called it quits! This was pure, undiluted craziness! And I am done! My client suggested this software, but nope, we are not going this route...

Terrible customer support. Charge for everything. Software put out of date almost immediately, then no costumer support, you have to buy new version. Who cares how it operates if you can't use it without buying a new version every year.

If you buy this product, keep your fingers crossed that it works (personally, mine did not). Because if it doesn't, you will have an extremely frustrating time trying to get help from their support lines. You will literally NEVER be on hold for less than hour, and they are not available on weekends. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. Buyer Beware!

I assist my clients in acquiring and installing Peachtree software and have purchased from Amazon.com on more than one occasion and I always receive exactly what I ordered and it always comes by the estimated delivery date and often before.

Ordering is always very easy.Peachtree software provides high end functionality in a low end software at a very fair price. I personally pretty much only install the Complete version as it provides the most features and the best value for the price. If you are looking to do payroll than a separate payroll tax service is necessary each year (same as Quickbooks) and there are ways to acquire the payroll tax service at a price that is less than what Sage markets it for.The software does have to be upgraded at least every three years in order to receive program updates and utilize the payroll tax service as well as support. (same as Quickbooks)With proper installation, setup and training, Peachtree is a very easy product to use and can be easily customized to fit a wide variety of businesses.When considering a software product the number one consideration should be the reporting capabilities and Peachtree by far provides far superior reporting functionality and customization when compared to it's nearest competitor.'

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Trolling Motors - intex, trolling motor

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One thing I like about this mount, you don't need any tools to put it on the boat. It uses bolts with sturdy thumb type screws and your done. Also, can't go wrong with good solid marine plywood. In the end, its a motor mount and it does what it is designed to do for the intex boats. Holds that little Minn Kota Endura 30 really good. The mount can accept a 3.5hp but on the Excursion boats you can only put up to a 1.5hp or up to 18 lbs motor weight. If you want to go to a 3.5 you will need to get a Sea Hawk II or Mariner boat. Intex Motor Mount Kit

This mount seems to work fine with my Intex Mariner 4 and Suzuki DF2.5 outboard, but when I throttle up to high, the thrust causes the two vertical pipes, attaching from below the lower boat mounts, to press into the boat and tip the motor back. I discovered that if you put a rigid plywood or plastic plate (4"x19") between the back of the boat and these pipes, the motor has to push the whole plate into the back of the boat and this makes the mount much more rigid.The price is so good ($28 as apposed to $75 for Sevylor's equivalent) that I decided to rate it 4 stars. With the above improvement, this mount should work fine.

Intex should raise the price of all of their boats $20 and make this a standard item. Getting an intex boat without this is silly. You have to have a trolling motor to fully enjoy the boat. See my boat review for more.

seems many people prefer to build their own motor mount.. for the price why bother? this thing is perfectly durable and there is NO hassle whatsoever. IMO you should just add this on with your order, the hassle of designing one of your own is over $30 value to me.

Simple, well thought-out and well-made. It's easy enough to say one could build something like it at home but, with all the time and materials taken into consideration, the real McCoy would still have been comparable--if not superior--to a homemade version.

I saw that some people build their mounts and I was going to do the same until realizing that as cheap as this mount is even after shiping, your only saving a couple bucks. Installation is simple and it looks good when mounted. No problems on the water either. - Motor Mount - Intex - Inflatable Boat - Trolling Motor'

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Ipod Touch 4g Screen Protector

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I have tested many varieties of screen protectors over the last two years. The Empire 3-Pack for iPod Touch 4 is by far the best I have tried. I was able to place this on immediately and, to my shock, there were NO bubbles! I am very happy with this. EMPIRE 3 Pack of Screen Protectors for Apple iPod Touch 4 / 4th Generation

The Empire screen protectors for the Ipod Touch 4g are an amazing product. Like the reviewer before me said, it's very easy to apply and doesn't leave any bubbles. It doesn't slow down the reaction of your Ipod, the cut outs are well cut and nor does it affect the coloring, they're just amazing and I would recommend them to anyone.

Easy application. A couple bubbles appeared near the bottom of the unit, BUT thats because I was too hasty and missed a couple of dust particles during the cleaning. Can't even see it now because of the case I put over it. If you take your time, you'll have no problems with application and no bubbles. Can still navigate through the ipod menu without any issues, so the touch sensitivity is still just as good as before. Excellent cover.

i picked up an iPod touch 4th generation along with some iPod screen protectors. I did not know they were anti-glare so i did some hard research. With help from the reviews, i decided to go with the Empire Screen Protectors. They arrived from California to Wisconsin just THREE DAYS after my purchase, and they are by-far the BEST screen protectors i have seen/used. they were easy to put on, and the 2-sided film used to protect the screen is GENIOUS! i look at my iPod now, and i can't even tell i have a screen protector on it. I would have liked to know that they were no anti-glare before the order because that gave me kind of a scare when i opened them, but it was all worth it. all in all, FANTASTIC product.

This is the first protector I've used, so I may not be the best reviewer for comparison's sake.

It seems to work pretty well, except that is is more susceptible to scratches than I'd like--it even scratches from a credit card used to push out the bubbles (directions say to use a credit card to do this).

But the big frustration is the peel-back tab in the lower right-and corner. It helps you peel it off it's backing before sticking it on your screen, but the subsequent removal of that tab leaves annoying sticky reside that you cannot remove without permanently damaging the ability of that corner to stick to your ipod screen.

I have bought a few different types of screen covers for Ipod's over the years and this one was by far the easiest to put on. It went on so easy that I couldn't believe it. I have fought with other ones over the years and still had air bubbles underneath. What makes this one so good is that it has peel-away for the bottom (sticky side) and also one for the top which is great because as you are installing it and use the little card scraper you don't scratch your new cover! Simple and ingenious! Don't even think....BUY THIS!

BTW - I also put one on my daughters Gen2 Ipod touch and it fit good. It doesn't go all the way to the extreme edges of the glass on the left and right sides but her cover goes over that part any way so who cares!

I was so relieved when these screen protectors actually worked. I have a generally frustrating time with applying screen protectors; either they are too flimsy and instantly attract dust particles, or they don't fit the device properly. Thankfully these ones are top-of-the-line. It wasn't a time-consuming dreadful process, and my I-Pod looks sleek (no air bubbles here!) and is well-protected. Try these over the cheap, mediocre screen protectors...they are worth the little bit of extra cash.

Because I didn't really know what I was doing, I went thru one before I figured it out, and there are some air bubbles near the edges and around the facetime camera, but that's because of my limited knowledge about such things and I applied it without being as careful as I ought to have been. Once I figured out what I was supposed to do and got it on I was very pleased! Item also came right on time. I haven't had them for longer than a few hours, but for as long as I've had it on (thru trial and error) I feel very satisfied about the product. Cheap, prompt, and exactly as advertised. I'd recommend these to anyone!

A good product,it seems to adhere well. I have had mine on for three weeks with heavy usage and no problems. It might be difficult to aline for some due to the precision of the two holes. I will purchase this item again in the future.

Normally I have to use surgical precision and a clean room to apply screen protectors to my devices. Even then I'm relying on manufacturer claims that if I wait 24 hours, the bubbles that still show up will go away. But not so with the Empire protectors. It goes on very quickly and with no bubbles at all, so long as the screen is free of dust. Even if you make a mistake (trap some dust or place it crooked) you can try again and still get a clean application. I used a credit card as my squeegee since the thrown in one seemed a little flimsy and small. Highly recommended.'

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Ipod Touch Accessories - ipod, bundle

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I was worried when I placed this order. When I bought the package the price was really low, so low I was worried it might be a scam. Amazon has never lead me astray and the vendor had a high rating so I went ahead and ordered the package. There is enough for two iPod Touch 4th generation owners. The only possible complaint I could see someone having is that the arm band might not be big enough for large arms, especially for men. All in all I would recommend this package. CrazyOnDigital 18-in-One Accessory Bundle for iPod touch 4G

Everything you see in the photo is included. This is a great deal. The Cases are soft silicone but will do good enough protection for your iPod. However, they sent me a "back-ordered" version of the red case. That one is made of clear plastic and fits better on the iPod. The only problem with that case is that it looks rather pink than "red". Also, the headphones have better quality sound than the apple-supplied ear buds. (Plus there's two of them). Both of the screen protectors had the hole for face time in the wrong place; causing a large air bubble. Other than those minors complaints, everything else in this package came and works as advertised. This is a great buy, so buy this before the prices go up.

I bought this entire package for the same cost as just one charger at other stores.

The charger works well with my itouch4 (new one with hd video and 2 way conference call).

It came with a bunch of silicon covers and plastic shields.

I was afraid it would be cheap but works great.

This product package is terrible and has very poor quality. One of the headphones and the car adapter never worked right out of the box, and the AC adapter broke after the second use. I don't dare use anything else in the package and am trying to return it. All these problems happened in less than a week... this is the worst product I've ever bought at Amazon.com.

I bought this product to protect I Pod and its screen but its not functional.The skin Case Cover Protections are worthless as they will not stay on the I pod. It is impossible to use Screen Protectors with the Skin Case Cover as the quality of Skin Case Cover is too bad .Stereo Headphones are below average. USB Travel Home AC Charge works fine. Getting all these accessories at this price may be attractive but do not depend on it to protect your IPOD.

This is just a large collection of accessories you might need for your new iPod Touch 4G, with a very cheap value, and since it is cheap don't expect the top quality of anything. Everything worked great and best of all, most of the things are duplicated, so they are enough for two ipods. I don't think I'll need any more stuff for my ipod. The shipment arrived quickly, and its cheap price scared me at the beginning when I ordered the package, especially that it is all new stuff for the new iPod touch 4G, but I was mistaken, I like the package and I would highly recommend it to others.

This is a great value for the money. The plug has a light, easy to see at night. The leather case fits really well and adds a lot of protection. I'm very happy. One of the cases would cost more than the whole package.

For the money definitely a good deal. As others have said, even if some of the things don't work, the assortment is still worth buying. The soft cases are nice; all the other things seem to work. What's not to like?

I bought this product mainly for the wall charger and the cover. The case looks very cheap and comes off from the Ipod when I keep it in my pocket. If you are looking at protecting the Ipod, don't buy this product. My Ipod has few scratches already because of this lousy product. - Itouch - Electronics - Bundle - Ipod'

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Battery Charger - 18v, good product

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I haven't done the voltage and charge-discarge test to test it right (and am not the guy to do that,) but I sell batteries, solar electric products and such for a living, and the sound, action and ultimate performace so far is killer. If you get, let's say, B&D 'Firestorm' 18 volt batteries, the charger is DUMB and doesn't know when the battery is charged, when to lay off the battery and keep a voltage-sustaining charge to it (instead of cramming amps into a charged battery and overheating and killing your battery over time.) This one seems to do it right. The Makita stuff is really good, esp. this 'lithium' line of product. I have 6 different tools and they all are really, really good.

The Makita lithium hammer drill is 3 times faster than the B&D CORDED hammer drill I had. I did 200 block-penetrating, hurricane shutter drills with the B&D and then decided to get the Makita.

SO much easier, quiter and quicker with the Makita (and it's a cordless!.) I could have saved myself a lot of time and hearing using quality tools like Makita. Live and learn.

Mt Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger for Li-Ion Batteries

Charger works very well. A welcome upgrade from the standard charger that came with the set. Fast charge allows me to keep working without interuption, and helps because I don't need as many batteries when using multiple tools(drill, circular saw, impact driver, etc.) Definitely recommend.

Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger for Li-Ion Batteries is a very good investment, this is a very good charger it charges the battery fast and if you have two batteries you can continue to work while the other one is charging, that makes it very convient for you, but be careful its very sensitive to power serges (it won't survive).

I've used this with all my 18 volt Makita tools. It has worked perfectly for years. It even tells you when the batteries are bad.

Hint on the batteries: always recharge the batteries when you first notice the power dropping, not when it is almost out of power.

This charger arrived in a timely manner and works excellently. When my 18-volt 3.0 AH batteries are fully depleted, it charges them fully again in about a half hour. I'd recommend this product to anyone using Makita lithium-ion batteries.

I got mine with a Combo kit just over a year ago. It was kept busy charging the 4 batteries I have during a major project. Maximum of 20 minutes to charge a 3 Amp battery from empty. This is what it is supposed to do and it does it. - Battery - Battery Charger - 18v - Good Product'

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