Sunday, 6 June 2010
Sport Towel - yoga mats, towel
I do have every single product that Aurorae offers.
Like then 110%, will buy the block as soon it becomes available.
Like the towel it is nice, well finished, beautiful logo.
My sister received one as a gift from me.
My yoga teacher asked me to buy one for her also.
The rosin bag is great specially for people who live and do yoga in hot weather.
I may buy other to keep an spare ready.
Aurorae management give customer attention that exceeds expectatives Aurorae Yoga Slip Free Value Package (Yoga Slip Free Rosin Bag with Sport Sweat Towel) Stop Slipping on your Yoga Mat.
A sport towel and rosin bag all for $12.50...what a deal!!. I already purchased these products but I couldn't pass up this deal for an extra set. No more slipping on my yoga mat. Aurorae you guys are the best!!
I purchased this kit instead of the rosin bag only: Aurorae Yoga Slip Free Rosin Bag. Stop Slipping on your Yoga Mat, Odor Free and Non Sticky. Made in USA
I guess I didn't really get the fact that this is just a regular towel. I was under the impression that it had a non-slip surface and would sit on top of my yoga mat to help prevent slipping. Since rosin bag is half the price, unless you want to pay twice as much to get a logo towel in addition, then just buy the rosin bag. I'm still going to keep the purchase, but wanted to at least inform the rest of the buyers out there.
I am so grateful for the products that i have ordered so far from this company. My northern lights yoga mat is beautiful and comfortable. I also got the resin bag which gives me super security while in difficult poses! It has definitely taken my practice to a whole new level-when you feel secure you can totally focus on you!
Proof that good things come in small packages. I read some reviews where people thought they were getting a big towel (but really, we all know what yoga towels go for, so the price should have clued them in from the start.) and were disappointed. Yes, the towel is small, but it's perfect for your hands and face during a hot yoga class. Before class starts, I apply the rosin to the top and bottom of my mat (where your hands an feet would be in Downward Facing Dog). Think of the rosin bag as a powder puff. Then apply it to your feet and hands as well for extra slip protection. The rosin is orderless, and is not messy to use. Keep the little plastic bag it comes in, or put it in a ziplock baggie to keep it from getting on your belonging in your bag, or getting it wet. Make sure you don't use any lotion or oils on your hands and feet before class!
This is a great package, and I recommend it to anyone who is wanting to stay put on their mat!
This slip free package keeps me dry and stops me from slipping when doing hot yoga. i use the Towel to wipe away my perspiration as well as roll it behind my neck as a support while doing floor stretches as well as savasana.
The Rosin Bag is miraculous as I put some on my mat before I start my practice then apply to my hands and feet as needed. NO MORE SLIPPING. Unbelievable and so simple and inexpensive. No smell and not sticky just as they say.
I haven't had a chance to try the rosin yet but look forward to it. I expect it will work.
However, be aware that the bag is REALLY TEENY. I was surprised. I think it's smaller than a credit card. And the towel is really just a plain old yellowish hand towel with their logo on it. I feel like I wasted my money getting the package (rosin plus "sport sweat towel"). - Yoga Mats - Yoga Towel - Towel - Rosin Bag'
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Optical Audio Cable - optical cable, fiber optic cables
Bought this to use for my PS3 with a Tritton headset. When it came in, one of the end pieces was completely wrong and not as shown in the picture. It was missing the end piece... Completely... And it was not in the package. Contacted the seller and received a full refund including shipping, so good on the sellers part... Very disappointed with the quality of the cable tho. Premium Optical Toslink Cable w/ Metal Fancy Connector (6 feet)
For the price this optical cord is outstanding! Great performance and super rugged quality. I was ready to spend more but you really shouldn't have to break the bank in order to get what you want in an optical cord. It's perfect and does the job well.
The optical cables that were sent to me Are totally differen from the ones in the picture. The ones I got are a lot thinner and don't have the metal sleeve around them. They actually seem kind of fragile because of how thin they are, but they work and are so cheap I was too lazy to send them back.
I was a bit worried at first after finding these listed so cheaply, but am very satisifed with the product and have already ordered a few extra for future upgrades. Although the cable itself is not the toughest, I'm not planing to use these anywhere that requires heavy duty cabling, and am very pleased with what was delivered. No problems connecting these to any of my equipment and no issues with the plugs falling off or not clicking into place.
I bought this cable to replace one that had been damaged. The cabling and plugs were much more rugged on this than those on the one I replaced, and the price was very reasonable for the apparent quality. - Optical Cable - Fiber Optic Cables - Toslink'
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Scanner - fujitsu, portable scanner
I love the ScanSnap line and have had several models. I have adopted this product line at my workplace for personal scanners, and we have never had a failure. They're fast, reliable, durable and this model is no different. I've also owned the model slightly larger than this, the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Mobile Scanner (PA03603-B005). I would definitely choose this model for the mobile traveling worker.
This is the first ultra mobile Scansnap, and I cannot convey how impressed I am with it! The device is literally about the size of two snickers bars put end to end. It's tiny, feels well constructed, and does not require external power. The software installation is quick is easy. It does not come with Adobe Acrobat Full version, like some of the older models used to include. It does not scan double sided as do many of the other Scansnap devices. If you've used a scansnap this one puts the brakes on and reverses you-- the paper actually feeds in the front and out the back-- Opposite of all Scansnaps. It works just fine once you realize what's going on there.
Those couple of drawbacks considered, if you are a mobile road warrior who needs to scan on the go, (signed paperwork, business cards, receipts, etc.) this is clearly my most preferred choice for a mobile scanner. The quality of scans is completely satisfactory, and honestly this little device does much better with tiny thin pieces of paper like receipts as compared to some of the larger models-- that are designed for a whole stack of paper-- and from time to time will skew a thin tiny receipt sideways and crinkle it up.
My thoughts on this model vs. the S1300: If you travel and set up at a hotel, temporary office or trade table type environment for a few days or all day, or need double sided scanning, the S1300 is a fine option. It's larger and takes more space if you're flying. If you travel or fly daily, or move from client to client during the day and want the smallest lightest option, this would be my recommended option. It would be perfect for sales forces, insurance company members, consultants, and others who go from place to place quickly, want minimal bulk, and the ability to scan a few documents quickly & easily. If you need to scan small stacks of paper, go with the S1300.
As I continue to have the scanner longer I will plan to update the review. But at this point, the install was easy, the scan quality is good and use is easy, and the device is unbelievably small yet feels "not flimsy" and I couldn't be any more pleased with it's functionality and portability. If you have any specific questions or would like a certain additional feature tested, please leave a comment below and I will answer you ASAP.
Update: I have added a photo of it in my hand for size comparison. It's unbelievably trim!
Update: I've completed my first business trip with 13 pages of various sized receipts, full page receipts, baggage fee wide receipts, etc. I was able to scan them all in about 2 minutes. As well, a couple features I didn't mention explicitly above: The scanner auto aligns the images-- you don't have to worry about feeding them through exactly straight. Finally, the software "sits and waits" between receipts you feed through, until you click "finished". This is a FAR superior software feature to the larger S1300-- because it takes a few moments to put down & pick up another receipt. The scanner sits patiently and waits for you to feed through as many receipts or pieces of paper as you want, with no urgency.
The scanning went perfectly and I'll post a few examples of the scans with no personal info on them as an example of scan quality. Since I've had the scanner I carry it with me in my backpack every day to & from work and everywhere I travel with my work backpack. Still going strong with no issues. Fujitsu SCANSNAP S1100 CLR 600DPI USB Mobile Scanner (PA03610-B005)
At last, this road warrior's arsenal is finally complete. I've tried multiple portable scanners over the years -- Antec, Neat, CardScan -- but they were always either slow, producing poor quality scans (Antec, Neat) or they lacked flexibility for scanning a range of document sizes (CardScan).
In the meantime I'd become an enthusiastic fan of Fujitsu's ScanSnap line, owning two desktop models, one for home and one for work. They performed so well, in fact, that I inevitably postponed all business trip scanning until I got back to the office, but after being out of town for a few days a longer, it was still always a chore I dreaded coming home to.
So the day the S1100 went on sale, I snapped one up right away, reviews-unread, and fortunately my faith in Fujitsu proved to be well-founded. The latest member of the ScanSnap family delivers most of the punch of the desktop models, including quality, speed, smart design and brilliantly simple-to-use software. A couple of features had to be sacrificed to whittle the ScanSnap down to ultraportable size that scans and chargers over a single USB cable, but they make for a reasonable compromise: the S1100 doesn't perform two-sided scans, and there's no multi-page feed. For my line of work this means I'm still able to process about 80% of my scans while I'm on the road -- usually at night, while chilling in front of the TV in my hotel room -- which gives me a huge head start on client follow-up and expense report filing. Just like its desktop big brothers, the S1100 is a little paper-eating monster, and you can work your way through an unwieldy stack of paper in a surprisingly short amount of time. The included Evernote integration is just icing on the cake, making uploads, filing, organizing and accessing files over multiple computers/devices a breeze.
There are two shortcomings with the new ScanSnap that aren't exactly deal-breakers, but still worth mentioning, although I'm still comfortable rounding up my recommendation to a 5-star review. A travel case would be greatly appreciated, especially since the S1100 is by its nature bound to spend much of its existence getting tossed around in suitcases. Build quality seems adequate enough, but I'm still concerned. For now, I've managed to recycle the slip cover case that came with my Neat scanner (so I guess it wasn't a total waste of a hundred bucks), but I'm still looking for something a little more solid.
The other annoyance is the ridiculously embarrassing business card software that's bundled with the ScanSnap line. I'm comfortable enough writing code that I managed to slap together a script that imports a PDF scan of business cards into my CardScan software -- which I never truly appreciated just how brilliant it was until I tried working with its horrendous, counter-intuitive competitors. Fujitsu really needs to track down a business card software that's worthy to be bundled in with the otherwise flawless ScanSnap line up, or they should just bury the option altogether, as fast as they can. - Easy - Portable Scanner - Fujitsu - Document Scanner'
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Ipod Touch Earbuds - remote, earbuds
I don't write reviews for items hardly ever but this pair of headphones deserved some positive praises from me. First let me say that I've been enjoying MP3 players since my first RIO back in 2000 or whenever, way back when. I've tried on so many different headphones over the years and have observed many different fits and sound qualities. I'm a big fan of dance and electronic music, so having a low frequency response with my headphones is definitely important. I've paid more money for a supposed high quality brand only to be completely disappointed that I don't like risking low bass for low (or high) money. That being said, the bass on this isn't bad at all! Sure, it's big, it's not deep, but it does what it needs to do without sacrificing treble or the mid range.
***TIP #1: Currently I use a iPhone 3GS and I compensate for the low bass by setting the EQ setting to Electronic or Classical.***
Also, for the many designs that I've tried over the years, the ear bud tends to be my favorite (although I plan on purchasing Bose over the ear headphones sometime within the next year). The two problems with ear buds in general are that, #1-the rubber buds pop out a lot on accident, and #2-they fall out of the ear. I'll go on record by saying that these ear buds have hardly ever popped out at all!
***TIP #2: If you switch the ear buds by putting the right bud in the left ear and the left bud in the right ear, they are MUCH MUCH MORE STURDY and stay in place really well.*** No more having to fidget by readjusting the ear buds every couple of minutes.
And finally, the little handy remote. I love being able to control the music, switch tracks, pause tracks, and control the volume without having to take it out every single time.
***TIP #3: Plus with iPhone 3GS the built-in microphone inside the remote lets me talk on the phone without having to hold it in my ear!***
I will say that this is also the reason why I gave the Ease of Use rating a 4 star, because something happened with the remote and now the remote buttons seem to be stuck and I have to push extra hard to use the functions. Not a good sign since it hasn't been a year yet :-( So why am I buying this again? Well, I lost my previous pair and instead of finding another set of headphones with all these features I'd rather go with this because the price point is worth it and next time I'll plan on being more careful with the remote to make sure it doesn't get broken again. Sony MDREX38iP/WHI EX Earbud with iPod Remote Control (White)
I finally found exactly what I'm looking for. If you're like me and are searching for in-ear headphones that are noise isolating (to reduce hearing damage) with a remote AND microphone for your iPhone, then these are perfect. Every other option is around $70 and are of the same quality. I had Zagg Buds and these are better than those. I am glad an affordable alternative finally came out. Thanks SONY.
The hadphones are nice and controls work fine, just like they do on the original Apple headphones. My only two complaints are minor. When I move, the sound of the cords moving goes right into my ears. Maybe all earbuds do this. Second, I've received a couple of complaints that my voice is hard to hear when using mic. I've received more complaints than I did with the Apple headphones, or with my Jawbone Icon.
These Headphones are the best replacement for your original apple headphones.
They are white, but the feel of the plastic doesn't match the high quality rubber of apple.
The controls/remote and mic work withouth a problem the controls are even better smoother (better press-presure-point, better feedback)
The Play/Pause button lagas half a second behind (like the orginal.)
The earbuds are great but the get dirty fast (but then, they are easier to clean.)
You get a (free) pouch included which is nicer and more useful then others.
Not that its important but the box it comes in is rreally nice and it has official signs saying
"Made for iPod"
AND
"Works for Iphone"
You get the three typical sizes:
S, M, L (nothing new)
They are of high quality, they will not fall apart like some fake ipod headphones.
The sound is good to the bass not overdone.
It is the best solution to the orignals (I have bought and sent back about four other heaphone)
Good job SONY.
We received our order in a timely manner (earlier than expected). The Sony earbuds stay in my ears nicely as I walk, run, and workout. I am enjoying the pause button feature. The sound is not quite as good as the ear set that came with the iPod Touch, but it is a lot less expensive than the earbud/ pause button/ microphone set available from Apple. I listen to music, audio books, and iTunes University lectures. No wasted time for this girl! I tested the microphone for memo creation and it works fine. I am happy. Thanks for providing this product. - Earbuds - Iphone Earbuds - Remote - Ear Buds'
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Front Opening Bra - comfortable bra, barely there
This bra is comfy, invisible under tees and shapes very nicely! I hate to take it off and begrudge my other bras their inability to live up to this one. I think I'm going to fire them and order more of this one. Invisible Look Stretch Foam Hidden Underwire
I hate underwire bras. They suffocate my ribcage and sternum and I generally can't wait to take them off. However, I have yet to find a wire-free bra that provides sufficient support for an average size (34C) cup.
While shopping online for yet another wire free bra, I stumbled across the Barely There 4104. I somehow missed the "underwire" description and ordered one, thinking it was wire free. When it arrived, I tried it on and was amazed how comfortable and supportive it was. This bra is even more comfortable than the wire free models I have previously ordered.
The Invisible Look 4104 is the perfect combination of comfort, support and discreet style. I highly recommend it.
I have owned three of these bras; just bought one in black again recently. My advice on this one is if you are full in the cup, as in a full B, order a C cup. The band size is fine. Just beware of the small-ish cups. Otherwise, nice bra: 5 stars for comfort. The shaping is OK, but not as flattering as other bras in this category (underwired, stretch foam, molded/contour cup). It kind of spreads them out rather than lifts them, but great for an everyday bra and if you want a natural look.
These are the most comfortable and flattering bra I've ever owned, underwire or wire-free! I normally wear a 32B, but I get these in 34B which fits me just right. They don't give me uniboob like most other underwire bras do. But what I like most about this bra is its comfort of wear. The material feels soft and smooth and the cups retains its shape very well, even through numberous gentle cycles and low dry settings. This bra doesn't feel itchy anywhere or feel like a tourniquet around my ribcage or a vice grip on my shoulders. It moves when it should and stays put when it shouldn't, so now I don't have to worry about having to awkwardly adjust when "they" go peek-a-boo. I also really like the fact that the cups are thick enough to adequately conceal what needs to be concealed but not too much so that it's not apparent that it is all me in there. I can't remember a time previously that I experienced this with a bra or even if I ever did. What I once thought was comfortable has now been set at a new bar with these. This bra has definitely ruined me for all others! I definitely recommend these for women with a smaller chest like myself. I find that these give a very nice shape and create an appearance of a larger bust.
I stumbled across this bra several years back when looking for a bra that you couldn't see through a t-shirt. Now this is literally the only bra I wear. I have several others, but I always find myself digging through the drawer looking for these. And now I'm back on here looking for more so I don't have to resort to another bra on laundry day! Light taupe is great for wearing under white shirts if you are light-skinned, and the fact that the bra straps can be criss-crossed is nice, too. I didn't wear underwire bras while nursing, but for people who want that support, this could even be a nursing bra because of the way the straps disconnect.
I have bought 3 of these bras at a local department store, but they never had my size in the taupe. Now I am having trouble finding them in any color. So, I came to Amazon and am putting these away for later. I love that with this bra I don't fall out the bottom!! Hope it isn't discontinued any time soon
This bra is a good value. It's sturdy and well-made, and has no seams to show through t-shirts or sweaters. It's also very comfortable--the fabric is soft and smooth, and the underwires do not pinch or dig into my ribs. Straps are also comfortable on my shoulders. If I could ask for anything else, it would be a bit more molding in the cups, as they do not do much shaping.
The most comfortable bra I've ever worn. Good support and really feels like it's "barely there." Nothing itchy or binding about it. And holds up very well to washing. I machine wash in a lingerie bag and hang dry. Very minimal pilling even after a couple of years of use. - Comfortable - Barely There - Underwire - Comfortable Bra'
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Paperback Book Holder - paperback book holder, book tools
After reading a few of the negative reviews I hesitated to buy this, but it was either spend a lot of money on another product that looked good, a $48 book holder that I considered, or try this and if it was lousy come here and tell everyone.
Well, I came in two days. I have tried it, and if you follow the directions it works great. No pages are ripped as one person claimed, and you can move it up and down to view the pages. Just follow the directions on the package and it is easy to use.
I am so glad that I found this because I have tendonitis in my hands and holding any book really hurts, especially paperbacks. I actually put a pillow on my lap in order to hold up the book at eye level and then lay the book on it. Now I barely have to use my hands except to lightly to hold the book on the pillow. Or you can put a kink in the pillow and the book will stay as is, that is, if you need a pillow at all; I do. The pillow was an idea from my physical therapist but he had no idea that I would still need a book holder. Book Magic Book Clip by Maverick Ventures
I read a lot. I was hoping to get a book clip that would help me with my hand pain, so that I wouldn't have to hold open books (especially large ones). I bought this clip and the FlipKlip to try both out since they seemed to have the best reviews for what I was looking for.
*Pros*
--The cheap price. Of all the well rated clips out there, this was the cheapest I could find.
*Cons*
--Will not work well with larger books
(1 of 2). Especially with larger paperbacks, I don't see how this wouldn't bend the pages so far back that the binding was damaged. I was afraid to try this on my larger paperbacks >300pgs. Some of the things I read are paperback commentaries in the 500-600 pg range, and there is no way I would try to use this for these. I'm almost certain the binding would be permanently creased if I was even able to get it in there.
(2 of 2) Sometimes it seemed awkward at times to try holding open pages for larger books and seems to slip out easily. I couldn't imagine trying to turn pages constantly with this product on larger books. It seems like movement of the book causes it slip out easier on books with the slick kind of sleeve covers.
--You'll notice a lot of the reviews say you have to be careful when turning the pages so they don't tear. I'm guessing this is because it seems like it's kind of awkward to use, and if your not careful I could see how they would tear. Also the points of the back prongs are pretty abrasive and I could see them scratching the cover of a book or pages very easily (you'll see this reflected in the reviews as well). One reviewer said it's worth having a few ripped pages to have this product, not for me. I'm glad this didn't happen. I think this reflects poor product quality.
--It seems like in most books the clip will cover some of the text (obviously it's not a whole lot and some will be ok with this).
*Compared to the FlipKlip*
The FlipKlip is a little bit more expensive (not much, only a few extra dollars as of this writing). It was the other product that seemed to have the best reviews for book clips. From the moment I started using the FlipKlip I knew it was a better product. I never really went back to trying the Book Magic clip because the FlipKlip was simply much better.
--It is much easier to use. It's easier to turn pages, takes much less effort to put on and doesn't have problems slipping off.
--The holding area is much wider than this Book Magic clip. This means it holds the pages apart much easier and more uniform (instead of having it be tight on the top and kind of bow out at the bottom).
--Works really well for even larger books. Even after nearly two months of using the FlipKlip, it still holds open even my large commentaries well.
--It doesn't have the problem of covering text.
--No sharp edges so I can't imagine book damage unless there's a serious user error.
Bottom line:
I guess if you want something really cheap for small books, and you don't mind risking damage to books then this will work ok for you. I normally wouldn't rate a product so low, I usually give it the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps there is something I'm missing in all this due to my low usage of it, but the only reason I could imagine someone buying this is simply not knowing about better products out there. I would recommend everyone to just spend a couple extra dollars and buy a FlipKlip instead, which is much more versatile, safer to use with your books and better quality product design. Maybe there is something even better that I'm not aware of. Oh, and also consider getting a book stand with your clip and you'll be set for quality, good posture hands free reading.
Hope this helps.
I love this item. I use it all the time at the gym for holding my book open on the treadmill. Unfortunately I'm always losing them. I have to buy a new one every 6 months or so, even though I try to keep a spare. It seems to be getting harder and harder to find them, however.
One note. You do need to be careful how many pages to put in your clip. If you put too many, it can damage the book. If you are too rough when you position it, you can tear pages too. But that's not really the clip's fault. If you don't force it, it won't do any damage.
It works best for paperbacks, I think.
A nearly identical item, the Easy Clip, is just as effective.
This is a great gadget that I was so happy to discover! I hate when my book won't stay completely open in the book rack. You just have to be really careful to pull the clip all the way up before turning the page because you can easily tear the page. Some books use thinner paper than others-- and if you are using it while on a cardio machine it is sometimes tricky to lift it up enough as your feet are moving. Overall, any slight page tearing is user error-- not product malfunction. I'd rather have the clip than cram magazines behind the book which is what I used to do. - Treadmill Book Holder - Paperback Book Holder - Book Tools'
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Iphone 3g Accessories - iphone 3g, exercise
(The Tuneband reivew is in the last two paragraphs.) I've been through five cases so far. I also used the iPhone "naked" for a while, but that ended when I dropped it and got a crack in the glass above the screen between the edge and the earphone hole. Sob story aside here's what I've used:
My first case was a black rubber Griffin case that would catch sand and grit and scratched and scuffed the chrome bezel.
Second case was some cheap black silicone case I got off of eBay. It was thin and had an unattractive oval over the earphone.
My third case was a black "rubberized" plastic case by Seido called the InnoCase. It lasted pretty long and looked very good, but the little snaps between the front and back pieces wore out and broke over time. You have to pry the two halves apart when you want to open the case so breaking those snaps is inevitable. Plus it popped completely open when I dropped the phone one time, though to its credit it did somehow prevent damage to the phone.
To replace the Seido I picked up the Marware Sport Grip which to be fair is a very reliable case, but it's ugly. It has a ribbed back which is really unnecessary, the rubber grips fine by itself. The Marware logo on the back is cut deep into the rubber so it collects lint. The rubber over the shutter button is thick and doesn't always line up with the button. The rubber around the screen has a raised edge and comes up against the screen so close that it makes it difficult to touch anything near the bottom. And the hole over the mute switch is too small, so you have to dig your fingernail into the hole to hit it.
So along with my dissatisfaction with the Sport Grip and my decision to pick up an armband I looked around and finally decided on the Grantwood Tuneband. The red one I bought looks very very cool against the black of the iPhone. Weirdly it fits both the iPhone 2G and 3G. I've only had it for just over a week and this is the most satisfied I've been with a case. It's thin and unobtrusive yet tough. When you hold it it feels like plastic but you can bend it easily to get your phone in and out. The case comes right up to the edge of the screen but leaves the home button uncovered so you don't have to lift your thumb to hit it. And the armband slips in an out through two slits on the back with ease. Plus it straps and velcros around my meaty (ok flabby, I'm modest) bicep with ease. The only criticism I have is there are two holes above the screen that aren't necessary, but maybe they're meant for sensors on the 3G I'm not aware of.
If you're trying to decide on an armband get this one, it's the best in form and function. That's my 2¢. Tuneband for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS (not iPhone 4, see description below), Grantwood Technology's Armband, Silicone Skin, and Screen Protector, Black
I've been using my Tuneband since early May, 2009 with my iPhone 3G and for the most part it's what I was looking for. A no nonsense armband that holds my iPhone whilst working out and jogging.
The armband itself is made from a stretchy fabric material that will likely fit most anyone. The strap is secured by Velcro. The actual silicone skin is better than expected - it's lightweight and conforms to the iPhone snuggly. I haven't used the screen protector so I refrain from commenting on that.
My only detraction from this armband is that in my experience the narrow armband leads to the iPhone jiggling on my arm during runs. Maybe this is something that won't bother some folks but I find it a distraction. Plus I'm always worrying that the bouncing around will send my iPhone flying out of the silicone skin protector.
I think that the problem lies in the narrow armband and the way the armband interfaces with the silicone skin. With this model the band simply passes through vertical slits in the back of the skin. Since the silicone skin is so soft and pliable it doesn't hold the iPhone snuggly against your arm.
I think that either a wider armband or some reinforcement to the backing on the silicone skin are needed to make this product truly great.
As it is, this is a solid armband until I find something better.
I own an iPhone 3G and this fits perfectly. The skin seeems to be the right thickness, not too thin or too thick and it holds the iPhone snugly. The armband is very comfortable and stretchy. There is a screen protector that you can cut out and apply, if you want. You can access all the buttons and ports on the iPhone which is cool.
I have spent tons of money on iphone (1st Gen) accessories, but what I use most is the armband. Whether jogging, working on the computer or cleaning house, I listen to books and music almost every day. I lost my original armband, but it sagged anyway and you had to slip the phone into a case/armband combo. It was VERY hard to work the controls. I ordered the Tuneband Armband and case because of the 100% guarantee. Very very pleased with the band and the separate case - quite functional and not the least bit "bulky" feeling. Great product. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the band does not "sag" after use as well but it feels as though it is stronger.
More importantly, the service was outstanding. I live in the country and my address has been changed for 911 purposes 3 times. When the reps from Grantwood used their USPS software, a different address was given. They contacted me via email to ensure they had the right address and then confirmed again before shipping. Also received a follow-up to ensure I had received the product. How refreshing! In this day of electronic service, I really appreciated the personal touch. Thanks to Heather and Sean! - Iphone - Exercise - Armband - Iphone 3g'
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Bellaonline Recommended - fantasy, rpg
This is a typical Diablo inspired RPG. Your hero will hack, slash and loot his/her way through yet another fantasy setting. What makes this game atypical is how well its made and lack of good rpg's for PSP. The interface in this game is pretty good. You use the knob to move, shoulder buttons to drink potions, directional buttons to switch weapons/magic/ map modes, and others to use weapons. As you learn different skills up to six are assignable via button combinations. The interface falls short a bit when it comes to managing inventory. Pressing select bring up a whole new screen. the is no "paper doll" but rather lists for armor/ weapons/ gear etc.. assigning points and viewing stats takes a bit of taking use to. Good thing you don't take damage as you do so. Other handy feature is compare button which allows quick check to see if your equipped sword is better or worse that that mace you just found.
Another shortcoming that only first line of dialogues is voiced.
However, it is still a greatlooking, fun, engrossing game.
It is a must have for all RPG fans.
4.5/5 Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony
I bought my PSP simply because GTA Vice City came out for the PSP. That and I have to travel a lot. And there's nothing better than sitting in cattle class and shooting random people in the street in GTA to get the aggressions out.
But as time has gone on, I've bought other games for my PSP and requested this one for the holidays after reading some favorable reviews. And this game is great. Like the other reviewers, it's got a Diablo-like feel to it. (assuming you've wasted a lot of your life on Diablo like I have) This is a great dungeon crawl and I'm really enjoying it way too much. The graphics are great. The music is awesome. Not all characters have voices which is fine. The animation is smooth. The only problem that I have is that sometimes the load times are long. Can't have everything though. I highly recommend this!
I've been an avid fan of console action-rpgs for a while now ever since Phantasy Star Online hit the Gamecube several years back, so I have a pretty good reference when rating Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony (ToA). This review is mostly for gameplay since I tend to not mind graphics and audio so much.
First off, let me emphasize that ToA is a traditional hach'n'slash game. Its greatest appeal will be towards gamers who enjoy mindlessly destroying hordes of baddies, level grind, and item micromanagement. It's most similar to Baldur's Gate on consoles, Diablo on computers, and Untold Legends on the portable front.
Like the afformentioned games, ToA has players select thier avatars--the warrior, mage, and archer archetypes--in the beginning. The three characters already have names, and players can neither customize their avatar's physical featurs such as hair and height nor their initial parameters (stamina, power, intelligence, etc.). This lack of customization is really superficial though; equiping new items will drastically change an avatar's appearance and players can still customize parameters upon leveling up. Also, depending on which character you choose, you can select one pet/follower ranging from a fire elemental to a baby dragon that will fight and level up right beside your character, and many more choices become available as the game progresses.
Characters aren't limited to one class either. Once your avatar reaches a certain level, you may choose one of two hero classes, and at even higher levels, you may choose one of four legendary classes. For example, Allister starts out as a Battle Mage, but he may become a Vile Wizard or White Wizard. Later on, depending on which hero class you choose, Allister may become a Lich, Death Knight, Archmage, or Arcane Champion; each class has unique skills unavailable to other classes.
Deciding on which parameters to level up isn't as much of a painstaking choice either; for example, the stamina parameter not only raises hit points (how much damage an avatar can take) and hit point regeneration, but mana regeneration as well (which helps in deciding how often a character can use skills and magic). Likewise, the power parameter not only raises strength (decides melee damage) and carrying capacity, but a bit of defense as well. Because of this, characters have greater flexibility in how they are raised; a mage doesn't always have to be a spellcaster and a warrior doesn't always have to be a frontliner. This is reflected in the character class progression--in Allister's case, even though he starts off as a spellcaster, the Death Knight and Arcane Champion are geared towards melee
As far as the adventure goes, you're basically relegated to fetch and extermination quests with a few variations thrown in. You press the x button to use your weapon and a combination of buttons to use your magic. The game is very linear making progress a matter of how fast your avatar can kill the enemies--don't expect a God of War action game here. The option of going through the story with a friend does make the game more enjoyable. Even without a friend, ToA is quite easy except for those unexpected mob rushes and high level grunts. That ease is further exaggerated since gold and rare items are easy finds. However, for someone like myself, this makes it appear that you're actually accomplishing something. In the aforementioned Phantasy Star Online, you might have to spend days or weeks searching for the high end rares--something that really irritated me after failure after failure.
User interface is also very friendly. ToA minimizes the arduousness of opening and cycling through the menu. Instead, you can access all of your consumable items, the map, and equipped weapons using the d-pad; Any item drops can be viewed and compared with your current items without having to pick them up; there is no camera control, but rarely do in-game structures obstruct your view. In effect, the game continuously flows except for when you need to equip and re-equip weapons and armors.
The biggest letdown in ToA is probably the loading times. It takes about 30 seconds to enter an area, which really dampens gameplay. The overworld map itself also takes 10+ seconds to load. Even in the main menu, going from screen to screen isn't instantaneous, and this is all happening on a PSP Lite/2000 so load times are probably even longer and unbearable on the old PSP. Also, the developers have decided to my extreme chagrin that you can't trade items between characters. If your warrior finds a powerful wand, you won't be able to give it to your mage. Even in multiplayer mode you can't drop items so that your friend can take it. There are also some glitches where the game may freeze or become otherwise unplayable; make sure you save often so you can restart when a bug rears it ugly head!!! One last complaint, although minor, is that teleporting from a dungeon and back will take you back to the last entrance you entered instead of where you teleported from.
If it weren't for the loading times, bugs, and inability to trade items, I would have given the game a 5. ToA is still more than playable however. Loading times are a drag, but it doesn't hinder combat; glitches can be overcome if you have multiple save files and if you save often. Leveling up, learning new skills, finding rare items, and questing with a friend is just as addictive as ever if not familiar. ToA provides a quality, full scale action-rpg in portable form--highly recommended. - Psp Rpg - Fantasy - Rpg - Dungeon Siege'
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