Aspire One 9-cell Battery - acer aspire one battery, acer aspire one

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No surprise, this is a big battery. It extend out the back and off the bottom a good inch. SO WHAT! I didn't buy this battery for it's small size, I bought it for the extended runtime! First indications are I'll get about 9 hours on a charge. Even with the battery the netbook is still smaller than anything else, and now I can go all day w/out plugging in. Exactly what I ordered! If you're looking for something small, use the battery that the computer comes with. If you're looking for an extended runtime, this is what you want! Extended Capacity Laptop Battery for Acer Aspire One A110, A150, AOA110 AOA150 ZG5 Series (Black, 9 cells)

The obvious appeal of this product is the extended battery life. I needed a replacement battery for my little Acer netbook after the original (3 cell) Acer battery stopped taking a charge, and for the price difference it just makes sense to get the super-battery. So far, the battery has lived up to the claims. I have stopped packing up my power cord for carrying the netbook around, and I don't need to be near an outlet to use the device for more than a couple of hours at a time. I always liked the little computer; now that I don't have to worry about plugging it in every few hours I like it even more.



Upon initial charging, the netbook did indeed report a 9 hr charge, and a full charge continues to register around 9 hrs. Naturally, the actual use-time varies depending on how the computer is used. For example, the netbook draws more power when displaying video than it does when word processing. Actual use-time is nevertheless impressive for either purpose, and far exceeds the available use-time of the smaller 3 cell batteries.



I recently sat in a major-chain book-store and surfed the web while waiting for an author event to begin. I got several discrete but envious glances from people who probably noticed that I was surfing tether-free, and that I had plenty of room for the small device even on my absurdly tiny cafe table. (I deduced that my table was originally ordered for the children's department and was only pressed into service due to the unexpected demand for high-priced and strangely-flavored coffee drinks, which clearly exceeded the negligible demand for actual books.) The device performed well, and it was nice to have plenty of charge available - the little netbook is finally living up to its potential.



The battery is indeed physically larger and heavier than the original, because it is a 9 cell rather than a 3 cell. But whatever drawback that may offer is more than made up for by the added convenience of the extended battery life. It looks good, and it is shaped to look like it belongs. It also lifts the back of the netbook slightly, tilting the base and the keyboard at a shallow angle. That may take some people a little time to get used to - but it looks jaunty and it doesn't make typing any more difficult. And the little netbook still weighs less than many of the hardcover books that the customers at the bookstore were avidly not buying.



It should theoretically have a longer lifetime than the comparable 3 cell batteries, because of the longer charge/discharge cycle, but we will just have to wait and see. Overall, the extended capacity 9 cell battery is a great product that makes the netbook more portable and more versatile.

This a great battery. I don't have to carry around my power cord with me all the time. It lasts about 2 1/2 times longer than my stock one did. I like the angle it adds to the computer. I recommend it.

Had the battery a few weeks. I am happy with it. The first time I charged it, it showed 6+10 hours. The next time it was 7+15. Have not charged it since.



A great feature of this larger battery for me, is that it raises the back end of my netbook one inch - making it easier to type on.

I'm getting close to 8 hours of battery life out of the battery doing a variety of tasks, including idle time. What a huge improvement over the wimpy battery Acer includes with the AAO.



The footprint of the battery really isn't that big. As others have written, it works well as a handle and props the machine up a little bit - I find that makes it a little easier to type when placed on a flat surface. I don't have any problems using it on my legs as others have stated. The ability to tilt back the screen is significantly impacted, worse than I was expecting. I don't see this impacting my usability but I can see how this could be a problem for some.



The battery dimensions are ever so slightly smaller than the factory battery, making the fit a little sloppy. The latch pins to hold the battery in place for the AAO aren't stout either. I have to wonder how it will hold up over time. So far so good.



The battery I received had a lower mAh rating than what was listed: 6600 mAh is what I got. Amazon was great in resolving this minor discrepancy.



Overall I'm satisfied and would recommend this product to others.

The battery is completely dead after a month of use, and Dekcell will not respond to my repeated inquiries through their website. Buyer beware... so far the "1 year warranty" has proved to be useless.

The battery lasts me up to 9.5-10.5 hours when doing simple stuff like typing a paper but I can get about 6.5 hours of movie watching with the screen at the max brightness and about 5.5 hours when i'm using photoshop. The battery is bulky but my aspire one is still extremely portable. The battery protrudes out 1/2 an inch and down about 3/4 of an inch which interestingly enough raises the keyboard on a slight angle and makes it easier it type on. Overall, i'm very happy I bought the battery and I'd recommend it to anyone.

I bought this battery just before my first semester of college and was very very pleased. At first. I used it regularly almost every day and I loved having between 8 and 10 hours of battery life. Then second semester rolled around and it won't hold a charge anymore. I reverted to my original battery and am in the market for a new brand of battery pack. - Acer Aspire One - Acer Aspire One Battery - Aspire One Battery - Netbook'

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Sharpener - light, electric

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We've had this sharpener since April of last year, (purchased it off E-Bay.

It's a nice and handy little sharpener, and it does the job quite well.

It's a bit on the loud side, but then again, it's electric, so what do you expect.

it seems quite durable though.

It has fallen off my nightstand two or three times, and it still runs and sharpens perfectly.

One issue, though, that I'd like to adress, is that ever since shortly after Boston pencil sharpeners became X-ACTOs, many of the models which are powered by a transformer have been boxed with an incorrect or slightly incorrect voltage one.

While it's not an extremely major flaw of many of these types of sharpeners, it is something that I'd like to put out there.

If your sharpener seems to be running a bit slow and not sharpening as good, chances are, it came with a 6, instead of 12 volt transformer, and many of these sharpeners are 12 volt units.

And while it is a simple fix, just hunt up a 12 volt and correct miliapereage transformer, many owners of these sharpeners are not aware that this is perhaps why their machine isn't running as optimum as expected.

But all in all, if you can find this unit cheap enough, and can deal with the transformer issue, this is a nice little choice, if you don't need a heavy or continuous duty machine. X-ACTO Standup Mini Electric Sharpener, Mini Vertical - Silver (1724)

This baby REALLY puts a sharp point on your pencil. Perfect for drafting or home use, but I'm a little nervous about some of my more problematic students having a pencil this sharp... ;)



It's held up well in my classroom for months now, so should be quite the performer in home or office.

Hey, this is a good sharpener! With one little push of the pencil it puts a fine point on the pencil and the taper is very even. What more can you ask for?



Well, some dummie will probably complain that it is no good for colored pencils or crayons (or eyebrow pencils) because it chews them all up. DAH.

As of the first day of owning this, I've sharpened a lot of pencils and am very happy with this sharpener. I am perturbed, though, that Amazon sent me a USED one. It looks all banged up on the outside and has someone else's pencil shavings inside it. What were they thinking? :(

I had doubts (as always) but decided to try it anyway.. and I'm glad I did. The sharpener is relatively quiet (not library-quiet though), rather compact, does the job well, takes 3-4 seconds per pencil to sharpen from new condition. I'm very careful with what my kids touch as far as equipment, but I let me 6 y.o. try sharpener and she was very excited to go through the entire box of pencils for school in a matter of minutes. I definitelly recommend it for home use.

This is a nice little sharpener. Doesn't take up a lot of space. "Top loading" is nice, because you don't have to clear off what's in front of it to sharpen your pencil.



The shaving well is pretty big, and it is very easy to take off the cover and empty it out. In the product photo, the removable well cover is the whole dark plastic (approximate) square on the front. The cover to the well is see-through, so you can also tell when the well is getting full.



This sharpener is not as noisy as our other electric sharpener. But it is also not as strong. You cannot jam your pencil into the X-ACTO Standup Mine Electric Sharpener, you need to be a little gentler than with a full-sized sharpener. For this reason, this sharpener may not be the best choice if you've got young children using it.



It is very nice, however, for my daughter in her dorm room. Compact, easy to use, easy to clean.

This is my first electric sharpener. But I think it is very powerful, easy, very quick and convenient to use. We prepared 24 pencils in several minutes without a problem.

Do not forget to close tank tightly to make it work. - Light - Personal - Electric - Pencil'

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Worst Bluetooth Headset

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I have never used a bluetooth headset before, and would never have started if not for the new California Law requiring hands-free mobile phone usage while driving.



The Jawbone II with Noise Assassin is highly recommended. My ears are a bit small so earbuds are often painful and wearing glasses make my ears sore after a while. The Jawbone II is feather-light, fits perfectly in my ear (comes with three different sizes of earbuds), and the leather-covered earloop is extremely comfortable. I called my husband from indoors and outdoors, and he couldn't tell that I was using a bluetooth headset. He did ask if a car passed by couple times when none had, but I think it might be because I was smiling and my cheek probably rubbed up against the unit. The sound quality was very good (clear, not tinny, not piercing) and volume is easily adjustable.



I have not tried this headset in noisy nor windy places, but if you're looking for something to use in the car that is comfortable, discreet, and easy to use then this is a great product. Aliph Jawbone II Bluetooth Headset with NoiseAssassin (Silver) [Retail Packaging]

This headset is fantastic, but only if it stays on your head, and it stays in contact with your cheek. That is a real problem if you rely on the crappy earhook and rubber earpiece that Aliph provides. It is probably the reason for most of the poor reviews. For those who can make this headset actually stay on, they love it.

To address the fit issues that the standard earpiece accessories fail to do, I first tried jabra minigels. I was able to use the jawbone without the earhook, and I raked leaves with it on, no problem. So it seemed pretty good, but I found that the minigel irritated my ear canal after a day, and it did not always feel real stable.

I then ordered some eargels for the Plantronics Discovery 925 headset. THEY ARE PERFECT! Totally comfortable, channel the sound into my ear correctly, fit the jawbone 2 like a glove, and I can't shake the headset off no matter how hard I try. It keeps the jawbone firmly connected to my cheek no matter what I am doing.

I can't believe Aliph did not come up with this kind of solution. This is what the jawbone2 should have included. If you want the best Bluetooth headset solution out there, get the JB2, get the Plantronics gels, and throw out the earpiece junk from Aliph - you will never need it again.

Like it's predecessor, The Aliph Jawbone 1, this sleeker and lighter version has the same essential flaws. 1) It is simply not comfortable to wear and 2) because the technology was developed by clean shaven men (or women) the device must come in contact with the user's cheek to achieve best results. A man with a beard has something on his face that does not permit that direct contact - whiskers. The difference is appreciable, rendering this highly rated device all-but-useless for any man with a beard.

For a mere $20., the Samsung WEP200 is a far better and more adaptive device for day-to-day use.

I've had a few headsets and none had better have sounded than this. That said, I REGRET PURCHASING IT. To make it look better, the buttons that turn the headset on or off, as well as adjust the volume, are hidden under the dimpled surface. The earhook is useless. Unfortunately, this means that when you talk and your jawbone moves, the headset inevitably works its way out of your ear. When you try to re-insert it, you end up turning it off or adjusting the volume. At first, I thought I can learn to re-insert it without turning it off, but I've given up on it. I can't tell you how many important business calls I've inadvertently hung up on, some repeatedly. If this was simply made with a comfortable and secure loop behind the ear, it would be five stars. As it is, it's a $95 white elephant sitting in my drawer.

I bought this for my husband as an anniversary gift. Packaging is great but that is where the good ends. Fit is terrible and noise quality is unbelievably bad. Craking at both ends. Later found out at a retail store that there are many returns on this product. If you want to try, get it from retail store where return is easier. I am returning mine.

I purchased this as a replacement for the original after I broke it and had super glued it as many times as possible and finally accepted I had to buy new. I chose this model as I thought it would be even better. It isn't. I get numerous complaints of fading, people can hear background noise, it doesn't fit snug enough to my jaw to get the high quality of performance as the original model.



I am sending it back and replacing with the original style.



The ear hooks on the original style provide a far superior fit, they are very snug. The ones with this model are too loose and removing my glasses brings the jawbone with it. I tried using my original hooks with this one, but they don't fit in the hole (?), crazy.



The ear buds are not as comfortable either. It isn't a 'NoiseAssasin' to me. The lesson here is when you are satisfied, don't get distracted by the new shiny thing. Stick with what you know.

Simply put Jawbone II has great sound and quality. But the battery life is very poor. It only last 45min to 1 hr. I purchased mine in late Nov. 08 and it is early April 09 and the warranty is void. Cell Phone Shop only gives a 3 month warranty. Let the buyer be ware.'

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Panasonic Lumix - panasonic, panasonic lumix

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Purchased camera for an upcoming trip. Wanted a point and shoot that was pocket sized and took good pictures. I was going to get a Canon Powershot but then started looking at Panasonic. I feel like I got more for my money. Maybe because Panasonic is not yet a household name in cameras. A few clicks online will reveal they are "joined at the hips" with Leica.



Using the iA mode delivered great pictures everytime. Did not take a bad picture yet, the smarts built-in really work! Focusing time is short, but you have to let the camera focus before pressing all the way. Zoom is great for such a small package, but image stabilization is a must without tripod. Also has wide angle lens which is a plus, not readily available in competing models. Have not played with any of the scene modes, I let iA handle that. And when I'll need the manual modes, I'll be reaching for the dSLR where I can play with buttons.



Played briefly with the video mode and was happily surprised. It is not a camcorder replacement, but it is better than expected. Sreen is large and bright under all experienced conditions so far. It does have a mode that adjusts LCD brightness to ambient light automatically. I do miss the viewfinder but I would trade a bigger LCD for a poor viewfinder anytime. Great point and shoot camera so far, good optics, it does what it should. Will probably look for a second battery soon, but I am a little confused at moment on which one to buy. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Red)

First off. I'm not a professional photographer. I'm an average joe that loves to take pictures.Before I left on my trip to Jackson Hole Wyoming I knew I wanted a point and shoot camera. So, being a Nikon man, I looked at the Coolpix but when I started reading all of the great reviews on the FH20, I decided to give it a shot. The battery life, the 8x optical zoom, intelligent auto, 14 megapixel all make this camera remarkable. But it's the ease of use (I never opened the manual) and the fact that there is abosolutely no shutter delay.I shot with this camera 10 to 12 hours per day and still had juice left at the end of the day. To give it to you in a nutshell.This little camera that I carried around in the front pocket of my trek pants for 6 days, packs one hellava wallup!!!...Panasonic has done it!! And the FH20 is by far top of the line in point and shoot. I'm completely sold. Get this camera and I promise you will come back here and rave about it!! I just wish that I could somehow attach a couple of pics that I shot with this camera so as to show you just how stunning your pics will be.

I've used a Canon for many years, recently bought the ultra compact Canon SP790IS. My original Canon was slowly giving out. Did research and checked out the FH1,FH3, FP8 and the FH20 along with the Canon 790. Received this camera several days ago, this FH20 rocks. Pictures are really very, very good. I couldn't believe it. The size is great, ease of use is beyond belief. I'm an artist and use my camera to take pictures of lighthouses, old barns and interesting buildings. This camera gives me what I'm looking for and more. So glad I took the plunge. As the first reviewer said she read a test of the FH20 by a pro photograher, I read the same article and it's all GOOD. I'd receommend this camera above all others. Thanks Amazon, once again you came through for me as did Panasonic.

There are a lot of good things about this litte camera.

1. It's little. I purchased this for a hiking trip to California, so I needed it to be easily stowable. It is.

2. Ease of use. My previous camera was a Cannon, and I did not find there was any learning curve in adapting to a different menu set-up. I love the quick menu- it is incredibly convenient.

3. Ability to switch between file sizes easily. All on the quick menu.

4. Very good picture quality. I've been spoiled by Cannon, but Panasonic did OK.



My biggest complaint: the zoom. I wanted to upgrade my zoom from the 4x I had on my Cannon to something with a little more...Ooomph. I figured the 8x would be great. Except for the fact that this camera can't seem to be able to focus between 3x and 6x. If I'm set to one extreme or the other (either zoomed all the way back or all the way in), it's fine. But as I zoom in the camera can't seem to find a spot to focus on. I've tried pushing down the button slightly, getting the zoom box and trying to show the camera where I wanted it to focus on, but that doesn't work either. I've tried other cameras with high zoom and have not run into the same issue. As the camera zooms, the focus stays true. The FH20 starts off focused, gets blurry, and then focuses again. Pretty disappointing performance when you're trying to shoot landscapes, and everything seems to be in that middle range.



All in all this camera was an OK purchase. I like the burst shooting and the video recording, although I think it would have been better to add the video feature to the quick menu.

Ordered the camera and did not realize it did not come with a memory card. No big deal as it has 40mb of built in memory. Took it for a weekend trip to Dumont Dunes. It took 8 photos (at max resolution) and I simply loaded them on my MacBook, deleted, and took more. Great pictures, fair video (with limited memory we had to take short ones)but overall a great little camera. The "automatic mode" makes using it a snap. A great value, in my opinion.

We got this camera and took it to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando. My daughter took hundreds of photos in the castle, which was nothing but low light situations. She also took hundreds of the village in the evening. Again, low light. I can count on one hand the pictures that didn't work out, and those happened solely with attempts to photograph 3D holograms. Everything else came out perfectly.



I bought an extra battery to be safe and it wasn't necessary - one battery took us easily through a full day of picture taking.



The camera is idiot proof: put it on intelligent auto, point and shoot, and you will get gorgeous photos. At this price, this camera is outstanding! - Panasonic - Panasonic Lumix - Lumix - Digital Camera'

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Step Workout - step aerobics, gin miller

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From the inventor of step aerobics. You know that Gin knows what she's doing and how to do it. She invented Step Reebok so she does know a thing or two. I love this workout. It's all the step classics here. She doesn't use fancy dance steps, but the intense moves you do in this are designed to maximize results. She makes this fun with tempo variations and directional changes. It's really well designed and her cueing is clear and precise as always. There are straddles and repeaters etc etc. All the good moves to make you sweat and fit. Enjoy. You'll feel this for a day or two afterward. Simply Step: Classic Moves

Don't let the "simple" fool you: Gin's choreography may be straightforward, but this work out is anything but "easy." By the end, you will be fully energized, and drenched -- just in time for Gin to joke about whether your "hair and makeup" still look good - LOL! This DVD is an excellent refresher if you're re-joining the step world, or if you want a break from all of the dance-y intricate choreography other instructors provide. That is NOT to say that this workout is boring -- far from it! It includes all of the classic step moves, and some great floor work (get ready for jumping jacks and other good old fashioned cardio). Also: Gin provides plenty of explanation and opportunity to "get" the steps; repetition of one move in this routine provided and "A-HA!" moment -- I was able to master a step that showed up as and "Add-On" in another routine. This will be a fine workout to add to your step rotation. Master this classic work out, and then see if those dance-y workouts don't come a bit more quickly! Highly recommended!

Ok, this DVD is worth the money. It kicked my butt today! It is 51 minutes of cardio with separate warm up and cool down time. I was about 8 minutes into the beginning (already sweating) and Gin Miller says ok, now that we're warmed up, let's get started. Then I knew I was in for a great, challenging workout. Don't be fooled by the title...it's a definite work-out. Loved it!

After completing physical therapy for a 2-yr old ski injury to my hip & leg, I was hoping this might be a good workout - and I was right. It's a no-frills, easy-to-follow workout that allows you to make it as intense or low-key as you like. I went simply on Gin Miller's reputation, already owning a number of her workouts. Her cueing is faultless and her commentary keeps it fun - she had me smiling the whole way through. The workout is rated intermediate/advanced, so a true beginner may not be happy with it. It does, as Gin suggests, help quite a bit to watch the entire workout at least once through to familiarize. I dumped all my Karen Voigt workouts after her "Hollywood" makeover (new breasts, hair, make up) and am sending back the first Denise Austin tape I've ever ordered (her goofy, breathy voice makes it sound like she's trying to seduce someone - and her class has better moves than she does) and sticking with GIN MILLER - cuz she's the real deal, baby!

I am a new step aerobics instructor and I have been studying different aerobics DVDs to prepare for my classes. This was my first DVD by Gin Miller and it will definitely not be my last. Her teaching style is very refined and the workout is well designed. She maintains a high level of intensity while delivering an interesting choreography based on classic moves. This DVD is excellent for beginners or anyone wishing to revisit the fundamentals of step. It is also a great idea for new instructors who would like to observe refined techniques for teaching step aerobics.

She does it again with this video. Basic moves, lots of repetition and her funny commentary to go along with it. It's over an hour long but you feel great afterwards. Some of transitions from each move gave me a little trouble (I am a seasoned stepper) but once you get the hang of it, it's great. And, though its over an hour, not boring and dragging on. She keeps you moving and that heart rate up. I own several of Gin's videos/dvds and rotate them throughout the week. I recently had a baby and not only did I lose my baby weight but I am in better shape than before. She is consistently good and gives good instruction. In this video she is alone in a studio, I liked it way better than her being in a warehouse with all the TV monitors, the band, etc. Lets you concentrate on the step and keeps you motivated. Would highly recommend!!

At my age, 53, I have seen the fads...floor aerobics, stepping, running, walking. Stepping, so 80's, did get the heart rate up. With extra weight to loss and limited space to work out, I bought the DVD to find out if I could learn how to use my step. Yes, you CAN! There is not too much fancy footwork. moves well-cued. Gin shows modifications for beginners and advanced and leaves it up to you to get that burn. No chatter and no funny camera angles. A classic and will get you on the weight loss wagon.

I haven't done a step class since college. This workout is a great reintroduction to step for someone who is already in shape. If you are a beginner to exercise, you can grow into doing the whole workout over time. I thought I was in go shape and I still can't complete the whole class. It's very flexible.

I've done this workout about 5 times now. When I started doing it, I was a total novice to stepping and was discouraged by how challenging it is.



I'm glad I didn't give up. This DVD made me realize how out of shape I am; this morning, I was finally able to do it all the way through. It is not easy but definitely gives you a great cardio workout.



I'm an avid home DVD workout person and have to say that Gin Miller is so unique from other instructors in that she has a great personality (no whooping and hollering here) and is very good at cuing you to the next move. Very important to someone uncoordinated, like me! - Aerobics - Step Aerobics - Step - Gin Miller'

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Thermal Underwear

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I bought a couple of thermal pants from different brands and sites to see which one is better before I buy a bunch of them. These are the ones I bought,



1. Champion thermal underwear from Panda Apparel - This is good quality. But not as good as Indera. Price is ok.

2. Calvin Klein thermal pant from Freshpair - This is a rip off. It is so thin and cost me $26.88 total including shipping.

3. Coldmaster heavy weight thermal pant from Captain Dave's - This is actually a Indera brand. It is rated 'Extremely cold expedition weight'. This is the best quality of all 4. It is very warm for combat grade. It is also not terribly expensive.

4. Indera Heavy weight 100% cotton thermal pant from Amazing Socks - This is very good quality. It is the same brand as #3, but rated between 'Very Warm' to 'Extremely Warm'. Just half click lower than #3. But it is pretty warm already. The price is the best. Only cost $15.49 everything included.



#1, #3, and #4 are good quality. #4 has the best price. If you want the warmest thermal pant, #3 is the one to get, which is the one I am writing review for. Heavyweight 100% Cotton Knit Thermal Long Underwear Bottoms - Natural (L)

Great thermal underwear. Very comfortable 100% cotton. They don't shrink or draw up, but they have just enough "hug" so they're not baggy. I wear thermal underwear bottoms 3 months out of the year, and these are the best I've ever owned.

Their heavyweight 100% cotton construction is exatly what I was looking for. I can not wear synthetic clothing on my job and now days it seems difficult to find thermals in the store, especially with 100% cotton construction. The quality seems very good and I'm happy with the purchase.

They feel high quality. Fit snugly but aren't too tight. Help a lot when thermostat starts to drop. They are 100% cotton, except the waist band might be elastic. Don't know for sure but if you require no polyester(for example if you are working where there is the risk of arc flash), then you may want to check with the manufacturer and see if that waist band is 100% cotton or not.

My husband works outdoors on and off throughout the day. Although we don't get much deep cold in our region, he was very uncomfortable before we bought these thermal pants. We tried the ones available locally, but they just didn't keep him warm - these did the job.'

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Blackberry Storm Case

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The quality of this case is decent and exceeds my expection for the price. I don't think it's really "lambskin", it's probably made of synthetic leather but still looks good with BB logos on it. It does have the function of turning off screen immediately when you slide in your Blackberry, which saves some battery power. Accessing is not perfect, sometimes it's hard to pull out with the small area exposed. The belt clip seems to be sturdy enough not to be broken in a short period of time. OEM BlackBerry 9520 9530 9550 Black Synthetic Holster

This case fits my Blackberry Storm perfectly. It is compact and the leather quality is good. Belt clip is strong and can rotate any direction. It has the built-in magnet to turn of your smartphone when holstered. Professional and elegant look and feel. Top quality as expected from RIM. A great buy.

Tight fit. Had to stretch so buttons would not be pushed whilst in case.

Case plus clip seem to stick away from body more than the previous plastic holster snap in.

With phone on vibrate, one cannot feel it as well as plastic holster snap in. Can miss calls.

This is well made - and I use it when traveling.



The magnet on the cover flap is a nice feature - much better (and less noisy) than velcro.

Holster was on the tighter side when new, but with use, seems just fine.



I normally use a silicone case for my Storm but have to remove it when using this holster.

Also, cannot feel the phone vibration - but that is to be expected.

I wasn't sure what to expect for the price. I was excited when the seller get my product to me promptly. The pouch came brand new for the price. It is a wonderful product. I use it every day and have no problems. It fits the Storm perfect. Many of other pouches that I looked at in stores were two or three times the price and didn't fit just right.

This is my second pouch case purchase, the original being from Verizon. The purchase at Amazon was the same quality and performance as the first for a fraction of the cost. I have carried this pouch to the Middle East on an archeological dig in very rough conditions and used it daily for two years. The strap will wear out after a couple of years, but with intensive use, that is expected and normal.'

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Fountain Pen Ink - lamy, pen

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I read all the reviews regarding this pen and decided to make the purchase. Once I received and began using it, I was amazed at how smooth and comfortable it was to use. It looks great and simple and it serves its purpose. I would recommend buying either a refill cartridge or the converter to use refillable ink since I used it up within a week (of heavy use of course!) Lamy Safari Charcoal Fountain Pen - Charcoal, Medium Nib L17M

I've bought Watermans and a few others. Almost without exception the companies other than Lamy are designing their fountain pens with Victorian or pseudo-Modern/pseudo-contemporary design principles. I think the point that's lost is that these pens are not only far from obsolete, but in some ways the most functional of all the pens. I was introduced to the Safari as a student in Art & Architecture at Virginia tech. An odd thing, I thought. But with the Fountain, you get the most control over the line. For drawing, they are very useful, also for writing. I write a lot in notebooks when I'm not directly writing into the word processor I use fountains. And i'm telling you the physical connection between the pen, the paper & the hand matters. But in any case, though these pens are thought to be a throw-back, inferior technology & the users sappy nostalgics or at best eccentrics, Lamy is not so foolish.



Lamy's fountains are very modern and have been since the 2000 fountain transformed the company. The Safari is one of the best. And in one sense I can't say the 2000 is better. Sure, it's got a gold nib (platinum coated too) and feels better than any pen I've held in my hand, but I don't dare take it out with me, and this is a nice point to bring in the clip. If you lose pens this clip will likely save you. Attach it to the most convenient part of your clothing but not to a book cover; you'll bend it out.



This particular body: the charcoal goes pretty far back. If you want a textured feeling go with the charcoal. All of the others are made with a shinier plastic and are extremely smooth in texture. My first was a charcoal and I recently bought one more.



Nib size: it is pretty well known that Lamy nibs run a bit big, but I wouldn't even rule out the broad nib. That's what I've got in the charcoal now. The ink flows much more smoothly than medium nibbed Safari and is not too broad. People say parker this, parker that. If you're looking for a great design that you'll use all of the time, buy this. And if you're looking for a perfect writing instrument, I'd recommend the Lamy 2000 even over the more expensive models. But there's no accounting for taste.



Note on the broad nibs. The broad nib takes a while to break in. The biggest mistake is to bear down on it because the ink won't flow for a second. You'll prematurely split the nib (something that is only okay after the nib is fully broken in and springy). You'll likely avoid an initial battle with the flow if you buy m nib or finer, but the broad nib flows the freest when flowing.

This is the second Lamy Safari fountain pen (medium nib) I've bought for myself. They are good value for the price, lay down a good line and write relatively smoothly. The one problem I've encountered in both pens is that they leak out of the nib if stored on their side or cap end down, when I use them with the optional converter. I have not had a problem with them as long as I store them cap end up.

At the risk of offending the gun haters, the Lamy Safari is to pens what the Glock 17 is to pistols: it's made in Germany/Austria, it's made of polymer so it's light, and it works very well. Like the Glock it even has a little built in window so you can tell how much ammo or ink you have left.



I'm not really into fountain pens but my wife bought me a gift quality fountain pen for my birthday. I fell in love with the way it writes but it was just too darned heavy for writing. So I bought the Lamy Safari. The medium tip makes my chicken scratch handwriting look less scratchy.

I wanted to start back writing with fountain pens,after doing research on this pen it was the best one for me.I ordered this in medium (nib),based on the quality of paper the pen ink spreads out sometimes more than it suppose to.



I ended up purchasing a fine nib again because a fine writes like medium in ball point pens.i often travel with the two together. - Pens - Pen - Fountain Pens - Lamy'

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I recently upgraded from a Core 2 Duo and Asus P5W DH Deluxe motherboard with 6GB of RAM to this CPU (the i7 870) and the EVGA P55 SLI Mainboard 132-LF-E655-KR motherboard with 8GB of RAM. While its difficult to assess how much of the improvements can be attributed to the CPU alone without taking all of the other components into account, I can tell you that everything is so much faster now, especially when working with large spreadsheets, videos, and other CPU-intensive programs that I use on a regular basis.



If you are looking for an inexpensive yet effective CPU and board cooler that is compatible with this CPU as well as most other popular ones, may I suggest the Cooler Master GeminII S Copper Base Aluminum Fins 5 Heatpipes CPU Cooler? I didn't want to use the stock CPU fan that comes with this chip, and the prices of some of the other coolers were killing me. The Cooler Master GeminII S was a great price and works very well. Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

A fine choice for an 1156 board! Just make sure you know what RAM it supports by going to all RAM vendors and plug in the brand and model board you have. I use Corsair often only because I give my processors just a slight overclock without going into dangerous territory. My Intel Core i7-870 2.93GHz Processor is clocked to 3.2 GHz and it's rock stable. My other PC has a 2.8 GHz Quad core (no longer available) and it's overclocked to 2.93 Ghz. Go figure. Anyway, knowledge is power. You're free to investigate on your own. It's quite foolish nowadays to think you're saving money by only buying two 1 gigabyte RAM modules. Your processor is not being utilized to its potential with a choice like that.

un buen procesador la verda no tengo ninguna queja sobre el y pues asta el momento no se me traba nada lo mas q se traba es el programa pero no la computadora si me dijieran o preguntaran si lo volviera a comprar vuelvo a decir 55 veces mas q si lo compro solo quiero comprar otro disipador que es el v8 de cooler master para q le de otro aspecto a la computadora

Nice and fast. Was going to purchase the Xeon X3470 or i7-875k but decided to go with this CPU. Saved myself sixty bucks considering I'm going to upgrade mobo and CPU again soon. Gonna see how Bulldozer performs and if it's good I'm gonna buy the Asus Sabertooth 990FX gamer series along with the BD. If it's just hype then I'll wait and see how the next gen. Intel Ivy Bridge performs. All in all, I'm happy with it and it overclocks well thru FSB. Just know the heatsink and fan included sucks complete balls. It's a joke, really.



Didn't like the way Amazon packed the CPU... a little CPU box inside a really big box with a budget amount of bubble wrap. When I opened it the CPU wasn't even protected. I was going to be really pissed if it didn't work due to carelessness in packaging but all was well in the end. So, no harm no foul.



It's a good buy so if you have a LGA 1156 socket don't think twice. If you have locked bios then you might want to consider the 875k or Xeon so you can OC with multiplier.

Wow ! Running Intel DH55HC m'board , 1156 socket, 8Gb Corsaire 1333 memory , Nvidia GE 9600 so far it's a Ferrari engine in a Nissan body ! Nice to see CPU usage ( Windows 7 Home Pre(x64) ) gadget show'g the 8 cores ( 4 + 4 Ht ).Everything JUMPIN'!

Arrived from Amazon on promised date 4/1 , dropped it in, rethermaled with ArticSilver 5 using Thermaltake 4 pipe cooler, inexpensive investment , was concerned about higher heat , averaging 36 to 45 Cel. Used Sculptris ( ZBrush like modeling program ) all cores went to 100% CPU Temp hit 90C, won't do THAT again. Aside from that, Blender 3D, Corel Photo, Cyberlink DVD & PowerDirector 9 , MS Office etc everything's cool Temp's never get over 52C.

Booted after installing , received 2 messages to restart ( had to reboot twice ) been good to go since. Not concerned w/ overclocking , my understanding this bad boy oc's ITSELF ! Like a McDonald's commercial "I'm Lovin' It !!!".Using a 550W power supply, 3 WesternDigital HDD's seemingly no problems. Hope this helps.

"Just happy to be here !"

I just recently upgraded to this processor after running one of the i5 quad core processors for the past year and a half and I'm quite happy to report that the difference in performance is exponential. I love Intel for the durability and performance of their processors and this CPU meets and beats all the expectations that I have set for Intel. I highly recommend this processor.

Bought this at the end of the year. Originally, the ship date was going to be like a week or two out. The next day after I ordered, Amazon let me know I would be getting it in the next couple of days. It was perfect, because that is when I was getting all the rest of my computer parts.



Install the i7 on a ASUS P7P55 LX, with G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL. Everything installed perfect, and the bios read everything correctly. Had no problems installing Windows 7 64bit.



Used the stock cooler so far. Seems to do the job. - 870 - I7 - Cpu - Fast'

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I ordered this along with my Garmin nuvi 765t and it never worked.



Thankfully, Amazon did it's usual superb job of replacing it with just a few mouse clicks.



When the replacement arrived it was of a much simpler design and worked just fine.



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The original version I got had a slot in the back of the plug-in unit into which various plugs could be inserted to adapt it for the appropriate country/voltage/etc. My guess is that the connection between the adapter and the unit were not good and so it just didn't work.



The replacement unit which I received was made with the North American prongs already built in and no adapter was necessary for use here. The unit was packaged with adapters for UK and European use if needed. The just plug onto the NA prongs.



If you order this, see if you can determine which type will be sent to you or if you get the older-style version try to exchange it. Garmin AC Charger with International Adapters for nüvi

I was happy with this product, the shipping time was quick and the price was great! When I searched for this product in several different stores, it was never available and if I wanted any of the stores to order it in for me, the price was much higher than what I paid for it on Amazon.

The back of the packaging lists: StreetPilot i5, i3, i2, nuvi 680, 670, 610, 370, 360, 310, 270, 260, 250, 200, 250W, 200W. Only by checking the Garmin website for the nuvi 750, and in particular the item number 10-10723-00, was I sure that the AC charger I received was in fact for the nuvi 750. It was a little confusing.

The charger is convenient since I use my Nuvi 650 most frequently as a pedestrian. Who wants to have to get it in and out of the car or keep the computer on for charging? So it is worth the price for me. Product quality is excellent - what can go wrong with a charger? It should have been included with the original purchase along with a carry strap and case since Garmin promotes the Nuvi for handheld use.

Very happy with this product. I charge my Garmin 260w at home and pretty much use it all day without having to hook up the auto power cable.Garmin A/C Power Cable for nüvi Portable GPS Navigators (010-10723-00)

Works fine, allow my Nuvi 760 to be used while charging, instead of going into USB mode.



One thing I have learned by chance is that when you use a standard USB cable to connect to a computer, you can get it to go into non-USB mode like the charger, but it's not always straightforward. I've done it by disconnecting, then reconnecting the cable after a few seconds - I guess it gets confused. - Garmin Accessories - Garmin Nuvi - Power Cord - Charger'

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I was well aware of Jimmy Stewart's military record when I set out to read this book. I was, however, anxious to learn a bit more about Stewart's combat exploits during World War II. In that regard, this book was somewhat disappointing. Rather than let us get inside Stewart's heart and mind and sense what he experienced, it appears to chronicle Stewart's time in service, letting us know where, when, and in what capacities he served; what a great guy he was, how dedicated and successful he was, and when and to what ranks he was promoted; and, in general, what many of those who served with him thought of him, but it never gets down to the nitty-gritty of what he actually did at a personal level. The reader, it would seem, is always looking from the outside in.



I was also disappointed by the fact that much of the book isn't even about Jimmy Stewart. Stewart seems to be a thread running through a broader story about World War II in Europe and, more specifically, the air war as fought by our B-24 Liberator bomb groups. I say that because more often than not the author deviates from his presumed subject, Stewart, and goes off on a tangent (e.g., Eisenhower's appointment, George C. Marshall, one officer or another, the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1940, manufacturing B-24 bombers, the Wright crew, Churchill and Roosevelt at Casablanca, and various reminiscences of one person or another). Perhaps I'm being too critical, but I would estimate that only about 30% of the book actually deals directly with Jimmy Stewart while the remainder concerns other topics. And much of the 30% is a bit repetitive.



All that said, this is still an interesting history of the air war in Europe, much of it in the words of men who actually served with Jimmy Stewart. From that standpoint, it is well worth reading. After doing so, the reader will know where Stewart served, in what capacities, how many missions he flew, when he was promoted, what people thought of him, what medals and commendations he won, and where the Brigadier General James Maitland Stewart museum is located, but he or she probably won't have a real sense of the man, himself. But, maybe only Jimmy Stewart could have told that side of the story, and he was much too unpretentious a man to ever do so. Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot

This book is almost a love letter to Jimmy Stewart. And it may well be that the love is justified in this case. The mild "aw shucks" demeanor of an honest, average middle class individual thrust into crisis seen so often on the screen is reported here over and over by people who knew him during WW II. It's clear that he was no dummy, graduate of Princeton.



This book though is on his wartime career. Entering the Army early in 1941 (and seeing his salary drop from $6,000 a month to $21) he was by the end of the war a seasoned bomber pilot with 20 missions behind him, including a visit to Berlin.



In part this book has to concentrate on the differences a movie star has to see (the Army didn't want him killed), but most of it is on the way Jimmy Stewart handled himself in the War. It's a view of the war seen in movies like 12 O'Clock high, but this one is a personal view as seen by one man. If even half of what the book says is true, Jimmy Stewart clearly deserved his decorations.

Smith does a nice job recounting the days the Jimmy Stewart spent in the military during WWII. I found it very detailed oriented and less filled with anecdotes than I would have thought all these years removed from WWII. I knew a bit about Stewart's involvement in the Army Air Corps, which became the Air Force, but this book really filled in the details of his time during the war. Guys like Jimmy Stewart are a far cry from the phonies like Alec Baldwin who threaten to go back to Canada but wind up sticking around the USA to sap of of our money with second rate films.



I think you will be amazed to find out all that Stewart had to do in order to become the hero he was. He was not drafted as a previous review claims, rather he inlisted against the will of the studio. He also had to endure undesired special treatment because no one wanted to put him in harms way. Eventually his desire to train for and see active duty prevailed and some forty odd years later this film star retired as Gen. Stewart, donating all of his retirement money back to the Air Force.



This is a great book about an American hero. Like many of his day, Glen Miller, Ronald Reagan. Stewart did not wait he willingly enlisted!

Jimmy Stewart was in the Air Force. I knew that; it's not a big secret. He was a general; again, I knew that, it's not a secret either. But he served in combat, at a time when he didn't have to, and was something of a hero. *That* was news to me, and frankly I'm somewhat surprised at how far into the warzone he got, and what he was able to do once he got there.



Stewart led 20 missions over Germany and occupied Europe during World War II, and flew one during the early days of the Viet Nam War, also (truly a surprise to me). He was apparently regarded by the other officers and men of the various outfits he served with as intelligent, brave, and very cool under fire, in addition to being more than a bit lucky. You'd think this last would make people jealous, but in a war, the reaction instead is to try and get next to the lucky guy, be on his plane or in his orbit: if he's lucky, if you're next to him maybe you will be too.



Unfortunately Starr Smith's book doesn't really measure up to Stewart's career. The author conducted a few interviews, but only a few, and sprinkled the story with his own recollections of Stewart. The two served together in England for a while: Stewart was Operations Officer of a Bomber Wing, and Smith was the Intellgence Officer. There is not much in the book about the actual missions he flew or anything like that: the mission to Berlin (probably his most dangerous) is described in perhaps a page. Since the author apparently realizes that this will leave readers thinking the book a bit thin, there's a lot of padding. One completely extraneous portion is a chapter on Dwight Eisenhower in Louisiana, which has almost nothing to do with the rest of the story. The last fifty or sixty pages of the book is a mishmash of recollections, appendices, short bios of people Stewart knew, and letters the author received about Stewart. Much of it repeats what's already in the text.



The book does have the virtue of having 64 photographs in it. I guess Stewart was shy, but couldn't prevent people from taking his photo. While the book overall does perform a useful service in informing people as to Jimmy Stewart's combat record during World War II, it also isn't that readable or interesting.'

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Razor Blade - good value, handy

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I purchased these to save a few dollars over the Bosch-branded replacement blades for my Multi-X, and it looks like I'll be trying other brands. These do a great job on drywall even when dull, but struggle with laminate flooring and hardwoods even when new out of the package. Not too bad when undercutting pine or MDF door casings and jambs, but I found them to dull quickly and begin to put a lot of strain on my saw motor and batteries (already and issue with most Multi-X owners). Be careful not to hit a staple or nail or you'll destroy those particular teeth and make every future cut all the more time-consuming! Not much worse than the Bosch blades at about one-third the price, but I'm still searching for a blade that will stay sharp and not cost me $1 or more a cut. Anyone find the equivalent of a Sawzall "naileater" blade for these oscillating tools? Versa-Tool MB3B 1-3/8-Inch Bi-Metal Universal Oscillating Saw Blade, 3 Pack

I ordered a set of the Bi-metal blads for my Harbor Freight Oscillating saw. The price was very reasonable compared to other offerings I found and even the shipping cost was not out of line. The blades came very promptly via the postal service and I have found them to be of very high quality and capable of doing all of the tasks for which I had intended to use them. What more could one ask? Good quality, fair price and prompt service.

Does great on wood and metal. Doesn't stay sharp cutting hardened metals, as long as the Fien blades do. But does an impressive cost to work done job on hardened metals and excels at cost to work done in woods and softer metals.

I've only used one of the blades several times so far. I hesitate to give 5-stars until I see how well they hold up to heavier use, but it fit my tool and cuts fine. I bought the blades to replace the cheap ones that came with my (also cheap) Harbor Freight tool. The original ones worked great but wore out very quickly. I'm hoping these are a little more durable. Even so, they were cheaper than HF replacement blades and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the way they cut.

I bought these to go with my Genesis GMT15A Multi-Purpose Oscillating Tool. My goal in purchasing that model is to has something functional at a reasonable price and it fit the bill perfectly. The one thing it was lacking were a set of these blades. The listing for them didn't say they were compatible and I figured I would try them anyway. Glad I did; now I have a set of decent blades to go with it.



While they don't last as long as blades that cost a lot more, I don't use them that much and they do cost a lot less. As a casual user this combination of tool and blade is perfect.

I have only used this product once to cut out a piece of plaster to access a wire box inside a kitchen wall. It worked very well and sped up the time to finish that job. It does plunge cuts, verticle and sideways cuts well. I am using it with a variable speed Chicago Tool multitool cutter and it fits that tool fine like it were custom made for it. The small holes in this blade match pins in my multi-tool and make for a positive lock, no slip while cutting operation. I'll update this revue after i've had more time to use it if there are premature failures etc. However, at this point I would recommend these blades based upon my limited use with them.

I used one of these blades and the Genesis GMT15A Multi-Purpose Oscillating Tool on three different occasions to cut through thick clear plastic, copper sheeting, and a rusty steel bolt. The blade is still sharp and usable. - Good Value - Razor Blade - Multi-tool - Handy'

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Dehumidifier - dehumidifier review, delonghi

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We purchased this unit for our relatively damp basement. The pump was the primary selling point as our last unit was gravity fed and had to be elevated off the ground in order to drain into the laundry tub. We've been running it for over a month with good results and the pump works well.



The other reviewer commented on how the unit heated up his/her basement, but this has not been our experience. Drier air simply feels warmer than damp air. I'd recommend this unit to anybody who wants a unit with a pump, otherwise a cheaper model would work just as well. DeLonghi DD50P 50 Pt. Energy Star Dehumidifier with Patented Pump

We have used this dehumidifier for over a month to recover from a flooded basement. After removing the standing water, we were left with carpets and padding that were soaked thru, and humidity high enough to cause perspiration if you went down there. The unit was positioned in the TV room and I ran the long vinyl hose to the sink in the laundry room. The controls are easy, set it to pump, then set the desired humidity to --- which essentially means the unit will run continuously. It took perhaps a week+ to drive the humidity below 50% given the extensive carpeting and the padding lying underneath. We did not move furniture or turn up the carpets so dehumidifying maybe took longer than it might of. But once the humidity dropped below 50% it went to 40% in another day and to 30% the day after that. We did not do bucket brigade because all the water was automatically pumped into the laundry sink. After leaving the unit off for a day the humidity in the basement crept back up to 50% or so, probably because the carpeting was still giving off moisture from underneath. So I would turn the unit on and in one day it would be back to 30% again. This was repeated a few times. The basement has now stabilized to its normal levels and things seem well. Mold has apparently not set in anywhere, and we don't detect any obvious odors after 3 months. Reasonably fast, very effective, and easy to use gets the stars. Our single experience (running it day and night for 2 weeks and intermittently after) does not evaluate its durability. But we feel we've recovered the cost already, having essentially salvaged our basement property.

I have purchased this unit over a month ago, actually 2 of them and there perfect and really outperformed their clam. As a matter of fact, I'm going to purchase another. Trouble-free so far and I would recommend this unit to anyone as it has a built-in pump that removes the water upward if needed and I never have to worry about emptying the container as this unit has a hose (that comes with the unit) to travel into a cellar sub-pump system. Carl from Trumbull, Ct.

After four good years of service, my old Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier with Humidistat (see my review of this model also) up and unexpectedly died on me. Searching for a replacement, I happened across this unit at a local store in Michigan. A bit larger than I really needed, but the extra capacity will come in handy when it is really humid outside. After 48 hours of use, I can tell you my experiences thus far:



Good:

* High power blower motor really moves the air around in my basement.

* The compressor is quiet when running.

* Digital display for outside unit air temp, compressor coil running temp and set humidity level in percentage.

* Programmable humidity level - 30% to 80% in 5% increments and on continuously regardless of humidity.

* Timer function - 24 hour run time is broken down as follows:

1) 0 to 10 hours -- 30 minute increments

2) 10 to 24 hours -- 1 hour increments

* 3 ways to collect and dispose of the water:

1) by holding tank -- about 1.75 gallon with an internal handle that folds down inside the unit.

2) by larger diameter hose connection out the back - gravity drain.

3) Small electric pump inside the dehumidifier to a 3/8" drain hose (included).

* When the holding tank is full, unit has an automatic shut-off feature so as not to overflow.

* Automatic defrost feature -- starts working when the air temperature is below 59 degrees.

* CFC free - this unit uses R410A, not the older R22 or what the Soleus used - R134A (automotive refrigerant).

* Energy Star rated.

* 6 foot power cord.

* Over one 16 hour run @ 67degrees air temp, I pulled out 12 pints of water.

* Warranty - 1 year parts & labor and 5 year parts only on the compressor and related components.



Bad:

* Blower has only two speeds - low and high.

* Blower on high is loud and on low is only slightly quieter.

* Blower output is fixed - straight up. You cannot redirect the output in another direction.

* Difficult to see water level on the holding tank w/o using a flash light.

* When the collection bucket is removed, excess water from the condenser continues to come out and onto the floor.

* This unit uses 675 watts/hour when operating on high (the Soleus used 400 watts/hour).

* Extended warranty is for 2 additional years @ $85.00 covering labor. That is just about 1/2 the price of a new one.



Others have complained that this unit runs hot. Having run this unit for 48 hours straight, in 67 degree ambient air temperature, I do not detect this at all. The housing is cool to the touch. The air discharge is cool. If your dehumidifier is running hot, have it repaired under warranty. I don't see it with mine at all.



The display panel shows Relative Humidity (RH) when this dehumidifier is in operation. If you press the temperature button, this unit displays the ambient temperature in Fahrenheit degrees, then Celsius degrees. Left alone after that, the unit defaults back to ambient RH in percent format.



Setting the RH level, like 50%, this unit kicks the compressor in at 54% RH and off at 46% RH.



In all, for my use in my basement, which is 1,300 Sq. Ft., this unit fills the bill. Granted it is premature to say how long this unit will last. I didn't expect the last to give out in just four years of seasonal use. If something happens, I will supplement this review accordingly. Thus far, I recommend this dehumidifier if you can handle the fan noise.



*****

6/12/2011 - Update -- runs fine, except:



One problem has popped up. My dehumidifier and the plugged GFCI outlet do NOT play nice together. Over a matter of a few hours, the GFCI trips and the unit shuts down. When the GFCI is reset, it works fine again for a few more hours. The past two dehumidifier didn't do this, so I wonder if there is a small internal short that is causing this problem.



I highly recommend using the built-in pump provision for emptying the holding tank. Running the hose to a near by drain, it is literately a "set and forget" operation. I check the tank from time-to-time, only a small amount of water remains in the bottom of the holding tank when in operation. My water dripping issue on the floor is gone. A much better option than using the drain pan that has to be emptied twice a day on humid days. - Dehumidifier Review - Delonghi'

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