Guy Low Price Electronic: 12 Sept 2010

Sunday, 12 September 2010

Media Labels - memorex, dvd labels

1) The Memorex CD/DVD labels are pretty decent. It's white paper with two labels on each sheet, for a total of 60 sheets and 120 labels. You can also print two jewel case spine labels as well as two "general use" labels (just rectangular labels). I've checked out various brands including Staples' own store brand and Memorex CD/DVD label refill packs are the best value.

2) The LabelMaker software is not bad at all, and works reliably and fast on Windows XP. I use it with my Canon Pixma iP3000 (the *best* inkjet printer for under $300!). The program comes with a calibration tool which you *MUST* run to ensure proper alignment. (Don't worry, it's just calibration for LabelMaker only, and won't mess up your printer's hardware calibration.) The program is pretty easy to use, esp. when it comes to importing and resizing your own image files.

I recommend this pack as well as the 300-pack from Memorex. Memorex CD Labels Refills (120-Pack, White)

The software is intuitive. If you don't like the supplied clipart ....... use your own. I've used the supplied software for over a year and prefer it over all others I've used. It allows use of any font. It allows scalable rounding of text. The complaint about graininess is caused by trying to enlarge an image too much. There are limits. I do multiple disc set sometimes and this software allows me to easily mark disc numbers. The labels themselves are opaque enough to hide most manufacturers pre-printed labels. If you are not happy with this product, you won't be happy with any other either.

I used a third party software and it works great.

Did not have to calibrate, even though they have the option.

Just selected the paper type (Memorex Full Sheet) and it aligned perfectly.

Graphics applied to label perfectly...just make sure you crop the image.

The software is downloadable and I believe you have two weeks to try it out...not sure about the time, because I went ahead an purchased it for $20

To be honest, I have not tried ANY other software...I bought this software before I knew that software came with about 20 sheets.

So I can not compare software, only to say that the Acousta software does everything I wanted and then some.

I suggest getting this for $20 (actually save the $20 and try it for free) and then 3 packs of 120 for around $30 (needed this amount to save on shipping) 360 sheets about 10 cents a sheet

http://www.acoustica.com/

The labels are fine and dandy, but the software that comes with them is horrid. Not only did the calibration page not print, but there is no way to pre-size an image to a desired resolution (so I can enhance the enlarged image). Also, what did print ended up looking grainy. In the end, I had to appropriately resize and print my own images, adding white borders to the left and top edges to get it to center on the label.

If I could give this product 0 stars I would, but that's not an option. The labels themselves are fine as far as I can tell, but the "Bonus LabelMaker Software" that comes with them is the worst that I have ever worked with. I would have been happier paying the same price for the product if it didn't say that it included software, because then I would have known I should have bought software in addition to the labels. In theory, the software shows you on your screen where the label is on the page. Then you use standard text boxes to attempt to design an attractive label. It is difficult to navigate, slow, and inaccurate. The graphics and clip art provided with it are ugly and useless. Once you manage to design your your label and print it, you find that the template on the software does not match up with the printed labels, so you end up wasting quite a few sheets trying to adjust your label on the computer screen screen so that it actually looks correct on the label once it comes out of your printer. If you own label design software that is compatible with these labels, you might be fine, but if you are planning to use the included software to create labels, good luck!

I bought these to make labels for my DVDs as when I received them there is a warning on the back that if you use them on DVDs they may make the DVD unreadable. These are only to be used on CDs. Memorex makes specific labels that are plasic for DVDs and do not warp when exposed to the heat of a DVD player. 2 stars because the packaging is misleading.

I am not sure what kind of software were other users using but I have used the one available for free download online and it worked beautifully. I am very happy with the results, the labels came out great, very nice picture quality, the whole process is very simple and fast.

I would definately recommend the product!!!

i used them with cover xp which has preset templates for this paper.

Get the covers from cvdcovers.cc and drag and drop from internet explorer to cover xp, press print and you get great labels.

Now my daughter (3 1/2 y.o.) stops asking me to read them the labels for her movies, you can choose on her own what she wants to watch (i did not give her the real dvd as she tends to put peanut butter on them! - Dvd Labels - Memorex - Label - Media Labels'

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Easy To Use - colored pencils, easy to use

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First of all, I am a 61 year young Grandma who loves to color: These colored pencils are absolutely the "BEST".

Rich, deep colors, very smooth laydown, extremely blendable, and lots of fun to use! These are the best bargain for either beginners or the more experienced person. For their "price" you can't go wrong with a set (or two) of Fantasia 36 count colored pencils! Fantasia Set of 36 Colored Pencils in a Metal Tin

I got these from a local craft store (sorry, Amazon) for my 5 year old who absolutely loves to color. He colors between one and two hours a day, daily. I usually print off a few B&W pictures for him of his favorite superheroes and he's happy as a clam. He also colors pages from newsprint coloring books too. These pencils produce vibrant colors on both paper. The pencils have not experienced any internal breakage and they sharpen very well in my old hand cranked rotary sharpener. It's definitely a good quality product but watch for the right price. - Easy To Use - Colored Pencils - Fantastic - Fun'

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Rain Coat - rain pants, rain gear

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I bought the large size but it was much smaller than advertised. They say it will fit over clothing. Heck, it's tight with NO clothes! So I returned it and went to get the extra large. Well, to my shock, while the large size was $45, the XLarge was $70!!!!!! WHAT???? To add insult to injury, the XXL is cheaper than the XL!!!! What is up with this crazy pricing?

Some times Amazon seems to be totally out of touch and I haven't found any way to talk to them about it, as if they would actually listen to customer feedback!. I have bought a LOT of stuff from them starting with a 65" TV, Dyson vacuum, so I like them but sometimes...................... grrrrrrrrrrr. CLC Rain Wear R108L Navy Blue Polyurethane 2-Piece Suit, Large - Wet Weather Coat - Rain Coat - Rain Pants - Rain Gear'

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Rotary Tool Accessories - rotary tool accessories, attachments

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Dremel doesn't help much making the decision to pay the price for this package or the one that's half the price. I have both. This is the best deal if you want to use the EZ-Lock system or need a new EZ-Lock arbor, which makes sense if you cut a lot of metal. or do a lot of sanding or polishing. The real parts count in this kit is sanding drums and disks and polishing wheels.

The case is OK, but it's plastic and won't survive a drop. There's a small amount of unused space in the case.

The Dremel 697-06 doesn't include any EZ Lock parts, but does include a good selection of metal cutoff wheels that mount on a standard arbor.

If you already have the EZ-Lock arbor, you may be better off buying only the parts you need.

If you don't use the EZ-Lock system, 697-06 is a much better value. Dremel 710-05 160 Piece Accessory Kit

One of the smartest purchases I've ever made. First of all the "EZ lock" accessary alone is worth $15.00, and you get that plus 7 different types of wheels to use with it. Assortment of mandrels is great, you won't need to buy sanding accessories for a while too, 35 #60 grit drums, 35 #120 Grit, Sanding, polishing, cutting, buffing, sharpening, etc. Not to mention all the sanding disks, This is the one kit you need for your rotory tool. Beleive me you won't need anything else, even if you just get the kit and store it awaw for "just in case" it will not be a waste of cash, you "will" need something from this set maybe at a later time, but you will need/use it. I'd bet on that.

The cutting blades are not that durable. But I have enough sanding wheels for my whole life. Everything works good at Low to Medium speed. Watch out when cutting on high speed because you will have shrapnel flying at you from the cutting wheels.

I got this item at my local home depot for under $30+tax. If you don't know what you need, this is a great value for just testing out the things that a rotary tool can offer. Currently using it with the Black & Decker rotary tool. Since this kit contains a great variety, there will be things inside that I will most likely never use, but than again, you never know what comes up. From what I used so far, the cutting discs do last quite a bit; one of my sanding drums exploded on me from too high of an rpm most likely and pressing too hard against the surface. Just let the tool do the work, and should be fine.

this review is for the 160 ..

I wont list all the items in the box like everyone else has . Ill just say that anything you need will probably be here. Anything from engraving to cutting, polishing metals is in the box. Its a great sturdy box that opens like a book.. although the bottom folds down. Tons of sanding and neat tools for around the house . Ive polished my gold, sharpened my lawn mower blade... you name its there. I used this with my B&D RTX and 8846 chuck and it works great! Its worth it, get it!

I have not had the opportunity to use the accessories as of yet, but I am anxious to do so. I do have several small delicate projects for which I will be using the Dremel tool and some of the accessories.

The Dremel 710-02 160 pieces is worth the money. It was delivered promptly. However, my complaint is that I was looking for accessories for the Dremel trio and this product was suggested. It is the WRONG accessories. And I am very disappointed because it was a Christmas gift. I was embarrassed because Amazon recommended the wrong product. Going through the return was a hassle. - Rotary Tool Accessories - Attachments - Hobby Tool - Corded Rotary Tools'

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Wireless Headphones - a2dp, bluetooth stereo headphones

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It works great to remedy a shortcoming of my zumo 550 GPS, which doesn't broadcast Bluetooth in stereo. But mostly, I like to plug it into my iPod, which I leave in the map pocket of my tank bag. I don't like being tethered to my bike in any way -- and this is an effective way of avoiding that.

The stereo sound quality, range, and volume are surprisingly good. Battery life seems to be as-advertised. Pairing was easy. I also found that I can plug it into the USB charger for my Motorola Q (cell phone) to recharge it -- versus having to charge it from a PC.

I've paired this device with the Bluetooth Wonder Stereo Headset, which I also purchased via Amazon. This is another great little device that enables your earphones of choice with Bluetooth! Jabra Bluetooth Music Adaptor

It pairs with my motorola s stereo headset but will not pair with my plantronics mono 520 or a soyo headset that both work fine with my cell phone. JAbra should be a little more clear about what types of headsets this will work with.

UPDATE

I received this message from JAbra:

The Jabra A120s Bluetooth stereo adapter is not compatible with mono (non-A2DP) headsets. The A120s has only A2DP, so the receiving headset also has to have the A2DP. The receiving headset can have other audio profiles, like HSP and HFP as well. Most A2DP headsets are stereo (2 speakers), except for the Jabra BT8040, which has both stereo channels going into one speaker.

I bought the Jabra BT620 Stereo headphones a few weeks ago and after a day of trying to get them to work with my PDA and laptop, I gave up and bought the Jabra music adaptor. (The PDA and laptop would have needed software upgrades to support Bluetooth stereo, and then the headphones would still only have been useful with Bluetooth-compatible devices.) With the music adaptor, you can plug it into the audio output (headphone) jack of any device that puts out audio (stereos, mp3 players, Tvs, computers, etc) and hear the audio via a wireless Bluetooth headset. What a great device! I use it for listening to the music on my computer while I'm in the kitchen, reading in bed while listening to audio from the PDA, watching TV without disturbing my husband, in the tub, etc.

The type in the instruction manual is small, so make sure to read the instructions carefully. When you use it for the first time, you have to put both it and your Bluetooth headphones into pairing mode (easy and in the instructions). After that, you just turn on the headphones first, then the music adaptor.

This little device works nicely with my bluetooth earphones and I can get a good 30 feet away from it before it drops out. My only quibble is that the charging method is USB only which means that I have to have a PC available to charge it. Since that can take up to seven hours, that's alot of wattage to burn just to charge up a toy. Fortunately, I have an Apple USB AC adapter that accepts the Jabra USB cord, so I can just plug it into a wall without having to fire up my desktop or notebook.

Other than that, I've got no problems with this little box. It works as advertised and allows me to use many audio devices with Bluetooth headphones. If you've got a USB AC adapter, or plan to run your PC for several hours (most of us do anyway), you'll love this device.

Love this adapter! I was so disappointed when I found out the love of my life's (my HP iPaq rx4240 mobile media companion) bluetooth profile wasn't A2DP profile. But hurray for the Jabra A120s! I must say I had the worst time trying to pair it with my Motorola S9 headset; I really thought I was doing it right until I noticed I never did get the SOLID blue light on the A120s. I would press & hold the adapter long enough to get the quick flashes (the manual says it's "searching for devices", but I found I was suppose to hold it longer until it *stayed* blue. (I'm normally not so stupid.) But it paired instantly after removing the "duh" factor. :)

First of all let me say that it does what it suppose to do. I was able to pair it up with my Motorola S9 headset and the music from my iPod sounds great (disclaimer: I'm not a sound/music expert). Also, since it attaches via the 3.5mm connector, there is low risk of it breaking off like I feared if I bought an adapter that plugs in the bottom iPod dock connector. But, after my first use I discovered that I should have thought a little harder about buying this product. First, since it plugs into the 3.5mm connector on top, you can't use the headset controls to control the iPod other than volume. You never think about being able to skip tracks until you can't and all the crappy songs are on the play list. Next, since it has it's own battery, the plus side is it doesn't use the iPod power and won't shorten the iPod's charge. The down side is that I have to turn off the iPod, the headset, and the Jabra adapter. It doesn't sound like much, but it's a pain. One alternative is to just let all 3 turn off by themselves, but it drains the charge and I work where things like bluetooth/cell phones/etc. can interfere with some of the equipment so I have to turn it off prior to walking in the door. As I said, it does he job, but it has it's drawbacks. Hope this helps someone.

I love this Adapter because I can use it to turn any thing with a headphone jack into a bluetooth device. It does what it says it does and it's really easy to setup and use. I use it with my Motorola S9 headphones. I can listen to my Video iPod while I ride the train to work. I love it. The volume works good, I just turn the volume up on my iPode and then back down my S9 headphones. And the mute control works well with it too.

This adapter paired right up with my Insignia NS-BTHDP (Best Buy house brand) bluetooth headphones. I've yet to run down the original charge after about 8 hours of use. I was surprised by how small the actual unit turned out to be - about the size of a 9V battery. The only negative I can think of is that I do have to turn the volume up higher on my mp3 player to avoid that bluetooth hissss.... - A2dp - Bluetooth Stereo Headphones - Bluetooth - Jabra'

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Garmin Nuvi 200 - gps mount, garmin mount

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Of course I got a mount with my Garmin 205w, but I wanted to use it in two vehicles. I bought the extra one to use in my work truck when needed. It just makes is one less item to forget to get when transferring the unit back and forth between the two vehicles. ChargerCity GPS Garmin Nuvi Windshield ball & socket suction cup mount & Bracket unit holster bundle for Garmin nuvi 200 200W 205 205W 250 250W 255 255W 260 260W 265T 265WT 270 275T 285 285w 285t 285wt (Direct Replacement Warranty)

Beware of this product, I mounted the suction to my windshield and as soon as I put it on the suction piece broke off from the mount. I normally don't complain, but to have a product break in less than 5 minutes of having it in my hands is frustrating at best.

Do not buy anything from this seller.

My Garmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount, which I bought from this company when it delivered it was strange that the protective foil on the holder as a stripped and restored.

When I tried to put the equipment in the same car was dropped after 2-3 minutes.

I tried to clean it and ask for another glass but again dropped.

Obviously someone has returned a product that was later sold to me.

Truly pathetic and miserable for 5-6 $

I can't really complain much because the cost (not incl shipping) was a few cents, but, MAN, they really don't make them like they used to. I'm not going to deal with it any more. I'm just going to buy a whole new friction holder/stand.

This suction mount is strongly holds in place just as well or better than the original that came with my Garmin device. The technical description on Amazon.com included a disc mount but I didn't receive a disc mount with my package. So I emailed the seller, and they promptly apologized and sent me a disc mount for the dashboard. Excellent customer service!

Item appears identical to factory unit. GPS fits perfectly into it. the factory unit "pulled" apart from the suction cup after about a year. this unit failed 4 months after purchase. Usage was occasional, at best. I have no choice but to purchase another one. hope it lasts longer though.

I had thrown away my original one, thought I would never use it. Stupid me. Anyways, I ordered this one. Was packaged in a bubble envelope, took it out, snapped the ball into the socket, suctioned it to my window, works beautifully. It's harder to get off of the window than it was to put it in there. :) - Garmin Mount - Garmin Nuvi 200 - Dashboard Mount - Gps Mount'

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Boxers - comfy, mens underwear

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Briefs don't fit as good on me as they look on display. The bottom edges don't stay firmly in place as it looks on the display. They tend to wrinkle and bundle up in the crotch area not long after wearing them. The size and look when I put them on the first time are pretty good. They just don't stay that way after brief use. Fruit of the Loom Men's Boxer Briefs 4 Pack, White, Large

These are not the most fashionable boxer briefs I own; they are more like average in terms of fit and quality. But considering the price, they are a great buy. However, I usually look for briefs that do not get a lot bigger as I wear them (I like them to stay tight around my legs throughout the day, for instance) and these fail in this respect. They do not get all soft and double-sized, as some briefs tend to do, but they also do not stay the way they are when I put them on. So in this sense, they are a bit of a disappointment. And they tend to get a little "harder" in the fabric over time as they are washed repeatedly. But again, for this price (basically a 4-pack for the price of a normal 1-pack of a higher-quality brand) I certainly cannot complain. These are great spare underwear.

I've been wanting to purchase these for years and I finally saw them available on Amazon. I live in Singapore and I was glad to see they shipped here as I really wanted these

These boxers are just what I needed. I'm 24 years old and I ordered the 34 inch size. These are perfect for me. I like to long legs and feel really comfortable under my Levi baggy jeans. I like to sag a little to show the waist band in jeans and these are cool for show. They also attracted attention from my friends that I sag out with. They also don't go up my butt and the fabric is great. I order three packs of these and I'm now converted to these from my CK boxers I was wearing before. They also hold my jewels and package well and are really comfortable. Some say the fabric is a little thin - I really like the fabric actually - nice.

My girlfriend also likes them, so, I guess they are okay and sexy. These FTL boxers are well worth the money. Buy these - you won't be dissapointed. They hold your jewels and package well, are really sexy, attract attention and are cool to wear. You just need to watch the sizing as you may wish to order a size smaller than you usually wear. Great product and well done FTL.

Ordered these pants size XXL. Pants came to size 2XL. As I understand it, the size of 2XL is designed for obese men and in those shorts, I like in the bag. Material thin. I must say, briefs could be better and smaller.

While it's unfortunate the only color available for these was white, because frankly, it's not a charming look. However, somethings do require function over fashion. These being such the case.

Buy your normal size in these. Don't go by the indications they give. Many of the reviewers commented that the sizing was off. Part of that problem is since these are 100% cotton, they look positively ginormous when you take them out of the package. After washing a medium is a normal medium.

The two benefits that make it worth the 'little boy whities' look are the longer than normal leg which is great for tall guys like my man. And the extra support which is great for those with juevos grandes, like my man. - Comfy - Mens Underwear'

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Flooring

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I purchased these staples for use on 9/16" strand-oriented bamboo flooring. The staples were practically useless for this application. The bamboo is too hard - the staples are not made with hard enough steel. 7 or 8 out of 10 staples would not cleanly penetrate the flooring into the subfloor - they just bent into a wadded up mess. The next day I tried Senco staples - the same size - and they worked just fine. This brand may be a good economical product for softer woods, but WILL NOT work for something as hard as bamboo. B & C Eagle 9032 1-1/4-Inch by 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Galvanized Finish Staple (5,000 per box)'

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Dewalt Dw718 - dewalt dw718, compound miter saw

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I have just recently purchased the new DW718 double-bevel sliding compound power miter saw with the high hope of a getting something really nice. Boy was I wrong! I really had high hopes since the older DW708 was a nice saw!

Firstly, the table is smaller than the dw708, the rails are 1 inch in diameter (rather than the common 1 3/16") this smaller rail system causes major power head deflection!!!! Accuracy is severely compromised by too much head flex - even worse is how over 14 inches of travel, the cut is out by about 16th of an inch, too much play in my opinion! Since the saw is made in MEXICO, I really feel that there are quality issues. As the older model was made is the States (hurray), this new model has a bad finish! There are aluminum slag deposits everywhere! I had to get out my grinder and start grinding off the extra aluminum that appears to be everywhere! The newly redesigned cam-lock handle is flimsy and harder to use than the previous cam-lock system. One thing that I really don't like is that they got rid of the miter-verneer scale for the miter scale. One could easily adjust (on the DW708) to 1/4 or even 1/2 degrees - you still can now, but it is way harder. They now use a wimpy piece of "flexible red plastic" single arrow; very unimpressive; it is hard to read! Also, the bevel lock is hard to use and get at. DeWalt placed it very close to the motor. So you have to pull the power head completely forward in order to get a complete grip on the bevel lock handle if you want to lock into a certain bevel angle, very bad design! They have redesigned the dust collection system. It works by having a black plastic pipe run for about 12 inches before the dust bag is attached. Barely any dust is caught. Even with my 6.5 peak Horse Power vacuum I cannot collect any dust. At least other miter saws have "some sort" of dust collection, this one fails miserably! The bevel lever (this is what allows one to set the bevel into preset detents) is sometimes hard to operate - it can stick and get jammed, so look out for this! THE SLIDE ACTION (FRONT TO BACK) IS VERY JERKY (NOT SMOOTH)! EVEN AFTER LUBRICATION, IT STILL DOES NOT SLIDE EVEN CLOSE TO WHAT IT SHOULD FOR THAT PRICE. ALSO, WHEN THE SAW IS BEVELED EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT (PAST 15 DEGREES), THE SLIDE ACTION GETS WORSE--AS THE WHOLE MOTOR ASSEMBLY PUTS ADDED STRESS ON THE RAILS. WOW-WEE!?#...

There are some positives though: the unit is lighter and smaller, it does cut 14 inches with the regular fence (and when you use the auxiliary fence with a 1 1/4 inch auxiliary wood table built-up, you can cut up to 16 inches, NICE!). The positive bevel stops: crown molding miter-bevel 33.85 degrees Left / Right, 90 degree, 45 Left / Right and right are on the money and very sturdy, They are also easily calibratable if needed. The laser feature is nice, but not needed in my opinion! The laser is sold separately!!!... The left and right fence assemblies are very sturdy and accurate (they too can be adjusted if need be)! They have reversed the 60 degree and 50 degree positions on the miter table. The dw708 went 60 to the right, 50 left. Now the DW718 goes 50 right, 60 left no real bigy here! They have redesigned the saw base for better stability - the saw does NOT tip like the older dw708 did. It does cut really high molding; both nested and flat. I tried 6 5/8 nested crown, and it did it no problems here! It will cut 6 1/2 baseboard vertically, very nice!

I am going to return this saw and buy the MAKITA LS1013, now there's a saw! If you really want to buy a DeWalt slider though, then get the DW708! It is proven. My opinion, buy the MAKITA LS1013 - still made in the good old U.S.A., where quality still remains! DeWalt has seriously dropped the ball on this one!!!...

I have now purchased the makita ls1013, wow what a machine! The dw708 does have more cutting capacity etc, but for the quality that makita offers, you just cannot beat it. I also, give high praise to the hitachi c10fsb (no laser)!

** I do NOT work for makita or any other tool company! I am just giving technical information not given by anyone else on amazon.com; to allow decent people to make informed decisions. ** TAKE CARE!!!... DEWALT DW718 12-Inch Double-Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw

Jay has it right on. I also own a dw706,I am not trying to bash DeWalt,I have many yellow tools and the 706 is a good saw for base and crown capacity upright. This dw718 is something like you would expect from Harbor Freight Tools Brands,the castings alone are very crude. $720 with laser,and a cheap series 20 60th blade is way too much. It went back.

I bought a ls1013L, what a difference,great saw,super build/finish. The laser is preinstalled,can move line without tools to eitherside of kerf quickly and the vertical does not change as on the 718 if you move the laser kerf position you need an allen wrench and have to play with the guard. I would have bought the 12" if I did not have the DW706. The Makita is Made in USA even,except for the blade.

I understand the capacity is good but the accuracy,etc. is crude, even the holdown shaft "D" shaped end looks like someone rubbed it on rough concrete,not even flat.

Checked another display at Lowes and the same thing.esp. rough slider action too.

I purchased the new DeWalt DW718 shortly after receiving an introductory DVD of the new 12" miter saws sent to me by DeWalt. I was impressed by the presentation on the DVD which exhibited the improvements, compact size, larger capacity, ease of miter and bevel adjustment and the new laser alignment system. I've had a 10" Makita compound slider saw for years and have used it extensively. The limited capacity and lack of a laser alignment sight were serious drawbacks. I've held off buying a new saw until now because none of the newer saws had that much of an improvement to justify replacing my old Makita. After seeing the DVD and personally examining and playing with the saw in a "Big Box Store," I decided the improvements justified the purchase. Another deciding factor was the smaller footprint and table height. My old Makita was mounted to a roll- around workstation with folding wings to support long material. I hated to give up the old workstation and build a new one. To my surprise the new DW718 easily fit my existing workstation, and the table height was exactly the same. All I had to do was remove the Makita, align the fence of the DW718 to the fence on the extension wings of the workstation and bolt it down. I was back in business in no time. I installed the laser alignment sight and took great pains to set the three adjustment Allen screws correctly to insure maximum accuracy.

When this was done my evaluation started. First, the quality of the saw, detents, table and overall build quality was excellent. Another reviewer complained of several flaws on his saw. I found none of these problems with mine. I did have to make small adjustments to the red angle indicator arrows and the miter detent bar. The adjustments took 5 minutes and were easy to do. The laser system is a real winner, and its illumination of the entire cut range of the saw, both vertically and horizontal, is excellent. The laser will be a real time saver as well as improving the accuracy of my cuts, especially with cutting miters and bevels. If you buy the saw, get the laser system. It works off the saw's power system and will work even when the saw isn't triggered. This is a good safety feature. I didn't find any problem with blade or head deflection mentioned by another reviewer. The slide works very smoothly and the large horizontal handle is a nice feature. The miter and bevel adjustments are easy to make and the detents snap into place firmly. The DW718 is noticeably quieter than my older direct drive Makita. The saw brake stops the blade quickly and the blade guard returns rapidly. Both are important safety features that work as they should. The standard carbide blade cut smoothly and was much better than I expected for an OEM blade. I have replaced the blade with a Freud LU91R012 but will use the OEM blade when cutting potentially damaging material. The only negative thing I've found about the saw is the dust collection system. Most miter saws, due to their ability to be set at many angles, do a poor job of collecting saw dust. My older Makita was one of the better ones, but the new DW718 does a very poor job of collecting saw dust. Other than that drawback, the saw is a definite improvement and will nicely fit into my shop. I can highly recommend the DW718 to anyone requiring a high quality large capacity compound sliding miter saw. - Dewalt - Dewalt Dw718 - Miter Saw - Compound Miter Saw'

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Too Expensive For Kindle - overpriced-kind, mystery

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I think the last non-fiction book that I literally couldn't put down was "THE LOST CITY OF Z." Now comes Mark Seal's true-life account of German born Christian K. Gerhartsreiter's metamorphosis through several identities until he adopted the lock-jaw, Boston Brahmin accented Clark Rockefeller. He dressed the preppie part and charmed people along the way with his wide knowledge and wit. He was clearly an eccentric but people longed to associate with a "Rockefeller" even if he was vague about the family connection.

I was kind of sympathetic to "Clark" because he was a self-made man who actually was able to get several prestigious jobs on Wall Street. He also got married to a high-powered business consultant and had a daughter.

Oh yes, he may have also killed two young people in San Marino and drove their truck to the East Coast where he tried to sell it. The book alludes to a third missing person.

If, after the bitter divorce (his wife finally had him investigated), he had not kidnapped his daughter and made international headlines, he may have been able to continue his serial impersonations.

Today he is being held on murder charges as well.

What amazes me is the incredible ability of "Clark" to make up stories people eagerly "bought." I wonder if he had chosen a fiction writer's life, would he have been as successful conjuring stories as say Steven King, who obviously has a compulsion to create artificial lives.

This is a terrific book. Seal has put together many missing pieces with over 200 interviews. There are many unanswered question that remain. Far beyond what a master of fiction might conjure, this incredible story will leave you slack-jawed.

We are indeed a wild and crazy species. The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: The Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of a Serial Imposter

People can be so stupid.

And I don't mean politicians who don't know enough to use throwaway cell phones when communicating with women who aren't married to them.

I mean the citizens of Milford, Connecticut, who met a 17-year-old German exchange student named Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter in the fall of 1978 and believed him when he said his father was an industrialist who had something to do with Mercedes-Benz.

And I mean the citizens of San Marino, California, who believed that Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter ---- now Christopher Chichester --- was related to Lord Louis Mountbatten, cousin of the King of England.

And I mean the citizens of Greenwich, Connecticut, who believed that Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter --- now Christopher Crowe --- was the same Christopher Crowe who produced the Alfred Hitchcock television series.

And I mean Stan Phelps, who was once smart enough to have given the young Mike Milken his first job, and who now hired Crowe to trade bonds, never checking the Social Security number that Crowe provided, which actually belonged to David Berkowitz, the serial killer known as Son of Sam.

And I especially mean Sandra Boss, a 26-year-old in her final year of Harvard Business School, who met Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter --- now operating as Clark Rockefeller --- in 1993. She believed his parents had died in a car crash. That he started Yale at 14. That he lived, alone, in a townhouse on Sutton Place. That he settled a $50 million lawsuit, leaving him broke, so that she wouldn't be at financial risk if they got married. And that, on the eve of their wedding, he disinvited his distinguished family.

In fact, it wasn't until shortly before "Clark Rockefeller" assaulted a social worker and fled with their young daughter that Sandra Boss --- now a management consultant making a fortune as one of the youngest partners ever at McKinsey --- began to wonder who her husband was. Until then, she thought it was merely eccentric that her husband had no Social Security number and no checking account. Why, he was just about to be named to the board of the Federal Reserve Bank!

All this and more is presented in Mark Seal's exhaustively researched "The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: The Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of a Serial Imposter." Seal did 200 interviews on two continents for this book, and it shows. He did not get to interview Sandra Boss and Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, and it also shows. But still, the record is vast, the story a jaw-dropper --- this is a book that true-crime and high society buffs will devour like crab cakes at a yacht club cocktail party.

How did Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter fool Sandra Boss? Many say he was charming and brilliant, that he looked and dressed like the Real Thing. And Sandra Boss --- could she have been so bright at work and so blind in her marriage? Or did she put up with her husband's "eccentricities" because his name gave her a business advantage?

"The Man in the Rockefeller Suit" is a perplexing book. After the fact, "everyone" knew Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter was a fraud. Before he was unmasked, he fooled almost everyone. I'm sure I would have seen through him. And you're sure you would have. But if we're honest, we have to wonder if a con man using a fancy name might not have fooled us too. And then we have to ask ourselves.... why?

When Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter was a child, he dreamed of getting out of his small village. A poor immigrant, he wanted to be educated, classy and have a life of adventure. He knew that to pursue his dreams, he must go to America.

He lives with many host families but wears out his welcome in Boston. So, he changes his identity and enrolls in another college in Wisconsin. There, he secures a green card through a quickie marriage and divorce, which doesn't trigger anything with immigration. Quite odd and something I believe would be harder to pull off in our present day.

From there, he moves into the guesthouse of Ruth Sohus, but her son and his wife vanish after a few months. He, once again, changes names and identities, and manages to get a high-profile job on Wall Street - a job he wasn't qualified for.

When a detective arrives asking him questions about the Sohus', who are missing, he disappears once again. This time, he emerges in New York City as Clark Rockefeller, who has an extensive art collection. There he meets and marries Sandy Boss, a wealthy socialite. They remain married for years, even having a daughter. But when Sandy realizes that she has been married to an imposter, she asks for a divorce.

Clark decides to kidnapp his daughter and that seemed to be his undoing. When captured, a thorough investigation takes place, following his crime of deceit. Along his journey, he always made sure to join the church - from there, he could gain entrance to many social circles and clubs. From there, people didn't question his identity.

A man who would stop at nothing for identity and fame, and by the time he admitted it, he had people convinced he was Rockefeller. He was very intelligent and devious. Mark Seals has definitely done his homework, this novel is filled with many details, including pictures. A man who desired wealth and class, a man who desired the American Dream, is now serving a sentence for kidnapping and wanted for murder. A compelling and astonishing read. - Overpriced-kind - Jeffery Deaver - American History - Mystery'

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