Friday, 12 November 2010
Laptop Battery Chargers - ac adapter, aspire
I was very pleased with my recent order of a laptop charger. It works just fine and was a very reasonable price. I would tell all my friends to order from the amazon site when they are in need of something. Thank YOu. NEW Laptop/Notebook AC Adapter/Power Supply Charger+Cord for Acer Aspire 1410 1640 3000 3050 3100 3500 3600 3610 3620 3680 4520 4620 4710 5000 5001 5050 5102 5315 5315-2153 5500 5520 5570 5570Z 5572 5580 5600 5610 5610Z 5630 5720 7100 zg-5 zg5
if you leave your laptop all the time plugged to the computer, the little yellow thing will melt, I am not saying with this that it will not work instantely,but that little hole will start being bigger and bigger and then, you will have to play with the plugger in order to get charged your laptop. I recommend you do not leave your laptop all the time plugged. If you dont, just replay me after 1 year and you will see what I am talking about. rEMEMBER all you guys that is a no-original charger, it is a supply.
Well.. 8 bucks per month should be OK, if you really do not have the 17 bucks to get the original one get this one.
after one month failed and now I am getting the original one. it is really cheap quality.... (what else do u expect from a 8 dollars charger)
not recommendable
This charger is as hot as the surface of the SUN. Two seconds into plugging it in and it is well over 150-200 degrees. I cannot even touch it. It is charging my laptop, yes, but it will burn a hole in my floor in the mean time. I will probably return this... as the smell of burning is too much. - Aspire - Ac Adapter - Acer - Acer Aspire'
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Ipod Touch Accessories
These stylus are very well made and work very well, if all you want to do is find an alternative to pressing the onscreen keyboard. However, these stylus are totally useless for use with a drawing program because the rubber tip will not glide across the screen. If you use your iPhone outdoors and you are wearing gloves, these stylus are for you. If you want to draw, then you'd be better off with a stylus with a soft foam tip. 3 Pack of Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pen (Red + Black + Silver)
Short and sweet:
I've tried three of the stylus brands offered on Amazon: The $15.00; the $11.99 aCase; and the cheap three-pack "Universal Touch Screen Stylus.".
It is easy to tell you which not to buy: the cheap ones. The rubber tips on them have too much friction. You can't write or draw easily; you literally feel like the Stylus is getting stuck on the screen. Guaranteed, one zillion percent, you will hate it.
Now, to the Boxwave vs. the aCase.
This isn't just a draw; there's not even a fight, because the two products are exactly the same (there's one subtle difference in the way the little headphone-jack string insert is attached to the pen. One uses a tiny, carbiner-type hook, and the other a ring. You'd probably never notice the difference, because there is non.
So, which to buy? The aCase is three dollars cheaper, but it only comes in black. That's it.
Boxwave: http://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_dp_wr_but_right?ie=UTF8&nodeID=172282&asin=B000ETU944&store=electronics
aCase: http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Apple-Capacitive-Stylus-Black/dp/B003ULE6GU/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1
Three-pack: http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Touch-Screen-Stylus-Silver/dp/B002BBJMO6/ref=pd_cp_e_3
I should have read the reviews carefully.
Do not buy this if you want to use it with your iPhone to draw, slide the screens or do anything cool.
The tip is very soft and you need to put some effort in pressing it against the screen. If you try to slide it, you are in danger of damaging the screen since the tip moves away and the hard plastic of the stylus can scratch your precious sceeen.
This is probably good if you are missing a finger or you are wearing gloves and your apps are in the main screen.
There are three (3) types of touch screens, buy the correct stylus for your screen.
From eHow:
Resistive-type screens lack the clarity of other touch screens but they tend to be very durable and can be used in a variety of environments. Resistive-type screens are the most common in use today.
Capacitive screens are resistant to outside elements, making them very durable, and they still maintain a high clarity. Unlike resistive and surface wave screens, which can be used with stylus, capacitive panels must be touched with a finger.
Surface wave touch panels are the more advanced of the three types, offering the highest clarity. But they are more easily damaged by outside elements.
[...]
The iPad has a capacitive touch screen, your gloves won't work, and that plastic stylus from your old Palm PDA won't work either. Buy a capacitive stylus for your iPad.
For reaching those peskly small areas on your iPod Touch screen, the Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pen does the trick! They are comfortable in the hand and helps to make some of those tasks easier on the iPod Touch. If you have trouble with fingers that don't quite work the way you wish, then this is another reason to consider purchasing these pens.Silver Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pen for Apple Iphone 1st Gen, 3G 2nd Gen, Ipod Touch
The price and shipping time on this item are great. Sadly, the item itself is basically useless. I bought this for my iPad and it works but you have to mash really hard and then it leaves a funky streak mark and it's hard to get it to work and then it isn't very precise. I bought it to have a stylus to use with a drawing app and given how big the tip is and hard I have to mash to get it to work it's much less useful than simply using my finger.
This is a very nice stylus with a soft rubber tip. They work great on my Instinct and with the rubber tip there is no fear of scratching the screen. My only "issue" is that the stylus are to thick to fit into the stylus pocket on the stock Instinct case... but the size does make the stylus much more easier to control so you're more accurate with them. I'm glad I ordered the three pack because I can just keep one at work, one in the car, and one at home.
With fat fingers and hands that sometimes shake, these styluses worked great on my iPad AND my DroidX phone. I often give them away to friends and have ordered about four packs so far! For the price, it's worth a try!'
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Upholstery Staplers - porter-cable, upholstery
Light and effective. It does its job as well as I could have hoped. Not a single jam that was not obviously my fault. I have spent several times the cost of this tool looking for a stapler that would do what this one does as well as it does. Why the enthusiasm? Well, most staplers not meant for construction site abuse are not very good. This one is.A word of caution. This is not, nor was it ever intended to be, a construction stapler. The staples it is designed to use are not big enough nor thick enough to be of much use for construction site purposes. This is a professional grade upholstery stapler. Porter-Cable US58 1/4-Inch to 5/8-Inch 22-Gauge C-Crown Upholstery Stapler
This gun is very comparable to other industrial upholstery staplers in features, design and quality, but it is considerably less expensive.
Since this is an upholstery stapler you can get staples from any upholstery supply shop. A hardware store will not carry them. When you go to your local upholstery supply shop ask for staples compatible with Empire 7, BeA 71, Bostitch BA71, JK 670, Rainco 7, or Senco C series staplers. Amazon's price for replacement staples is good considering they are galvanized, but you can get liquor finish staples cheaper at your local store. Many will carry stainless steel staples as well.
This stapler does not come with a case because it is an industrial tool. Upholstery shops do not bother putting their tools in boxes at the end of the day. Also upholstery shops don't make a lot of saw dust, at least not in the fabric part of the shop. For those using this stapler in a general purpose shop, a case would be nice but, as mentioned, one is not provided. The parts list mentions an optionally available case which can be purchased from your local factory service center for less than ten bucks.
I bought this stapler to re-cover the vinyl pillions and seats on my boat. And, approximately 8,000 staples later, I can say with certainty that it is definitely the ideal tool for any type of upholstery work. It's light, easy to hold, has an extended nose to get into tight spaces, and is powerful enough to completely sink the staple through several layers of fabric, even into hardwood. It's also extremely easy to re-load, and I've never experienced any type of jam or mis-fire. Construction is typical Porter-Cable (my personal favorite brand), meaning it appears to be built super tough--I expect it to last a lifetime.So then, why only 4 stars? Unlike any other pneumatic 'nail gun' I've seen, this stapler does not have a safety tipped nose. Usually, the nose has to be pressed against something in order for the trigger to be functional. But, with this one, there is no safety tip--you just pull the trigger and it starts firing. Add to that the fact that the trigger is very sensitive, and you have a potential safety hazard.. In normal operation, these two things make it easier to get the job done, but at too high of a cost to safety (in my opinion). You might be guessing that I am trying to blame the tool for a goof up, and you'd be right. I ended up shooting myself in the index finger with this stapler. It was not a major ordeal, it just hurt for a few days, but I realize now that normal nail guns have those safety tips for a good reason. Buy the stapler, but be careful!
This Porter Cable upholstery stapler is as comfortable to use, as it is to buy; great price point. I did buy it with the intention of using it for attaching fabric to seat bottoms, and I have some early French provincial furniture that will need reupholstering. What I found was that it is usable for a lot of other things as well. I make cabinetry. In order to transport the finish pieces, I use the single sided corrugated cardboard, which is inexpensive to wrap it. These staples work great to attach the cardboard to the back seam of the cabinet. This stapler will take up to 5/8" staples. I didn't find them here at Amazon so I bought up to the 1/2" size. They are wider than the narrow crown staples. The stapler fires well without any misfires since I have been using it. It doesn't have a safety plunge mechanism, as do the finish nailers. That enables you to get into tight corners whereas the tip is a lot smaller. The only downside is that it does not come with a case, and I did not find staples for it available locally. All in all it is a very nice tool. Highly recommended.
I bought this stapler with the intention of using it to hang faced insulation. I wasn't sure if it would do the job or not but I figured I'd give it a shot. I was not disappointed. It has worked flawlessly through several thousand staples. As others have mentioned, the staples are not very thick, even smaller than standard T-50 staples, but for something like insulation where it's going to be covered up anyways, the staples work just fine. Plus, because they are thinner, it means more staples per strip and thus fewer reloads. The extended nose made it easy to get into tight corners that other staplers wouldn't have been able to. A bump-fire trigger would have made it even better, but I guess since it is technically an upholstery stapler that probably wouldn't make much sense. The only downfall I can see is that I couldn't find staples for it at any local hardware store, had to order them from here. With free shipping, though, that wasn't a big deal.
This upholstery stapler is very responsive and it works very well. It is very light, and yet its construction is very solid. The only thing missing is a hard case (which is optional). Do not forget to buy staples, because it does not ship with any. Great for all upholstery jobs. You will not be disappointed.
Nice stapler. Very easy to use, compact and heavy duty. No depth adjustment collar or thumbscrew to fiddle with, just change your air pressure setting and keep on going. Securing thick, heavyweight upholstery material onto hard wood furniture frames repetitively is a breeze.
Assuming that you already own a small portable compressor, and don't mind dealing with the air hose, I personally feel that the US58 is a better and much less expensive alternative to a true professional grade electric upholstery stapler and with only minimal care, will probably last much longer.
For some reason, there is no carrying case included with this stapler. I was able to purchase one though, through the Dewalt/Porter-Cable service net website for about eleven dollars plus freight [Part #891602]. It is just a small case similar to the one that came with my PIN-100 pinner, but it definitely makes it much easier to transport and store this tool along with maybe a dozen or so assorted sizes of staple strips.
The B&C Eagle staples that are sold here on Amazon are good quality, but I find that the Porter-Cable brand staples sold elsewhere are every bit as good and are also less than half the price for the same ten thousand count boxes.
Overall, I really like this PC stapler and have no problem recommending it to anyone who is looking to purchase this type of tool. - Pneumatic - Upholstery Staplers - Porter-cable - Upholstery'
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Bulky
I bought these after having the Harbinger 1200 Big Grip gloves (midnight blue/black). I wanted to buy another pair since I had been using those gloves for about 4 years lifting 3-5 times a week. I found out from Harbinger over the phone, that they no longer manufacture the older pair and was convinced to try these new ones out. Too bad they only have that tan color.
When first giving these a try, my only complaint was that the webbing between my pointer finger and thumb would hurt because of the gloves during the lift. This went away after about 3 workouts. The rubber grips/padding are in a more functional design than the previous model, and conforms to the weights easier. The breathability is MUCH better than the previous model, and I appreciate that a lot.
I don't see why people are so upset about the rubber grips/padding thickness. Did you not see that before you bought them? Anyways, the grips/padding are the reason I wanted these gloves (and the Harbinger 1200 when I used those). I lift heavy weights, usually dumbbells, and the grips/padding allow me to hold onto the weight much longer than I normally would. Doing shrugs with 120 lbs in each hand would be really tough without the extra friction. The thickness does not get in my way at all, which may be due to my hand size (can palm a basketball).
My only gripe is that the stitching is already starting to come undone in one area about 1.5 cm long. I have had them 6 months, and the previous model didn't start doing that until 3.5 years.
These gloves are not for the average user. I would recommend these to heavy lifters who workout often. The features that make these gloves beneficial, do not necessarily benefit the majority. If you stay on the lower end of the dumbell rack (< 80 lbs), or just work out here and there, I would just stick to the normal Harbinger gloves. I hope this helps out. Harbinger 1205 Big Grip II WristWrap Weight Lifting Gloves (Large)
I just bought these gloves in the store. I noticed in the store that, the padding was thick and it interfered with my ability to grip. I bought these gloves for one purpose; to bench press without having my natural hand padding smashed between the bar and the and my bones. The first thing I did when I got home is put 185 pounds on my bar and bench pressed it. The padding makes a real difference. So it's a trade off between flexibility and protection. If you just need protection for your skin because you have lots of natural padding, or because you are lifting light weights maybe these aren't the right gloves for you. If you are lean handed like me but have built up strength, maybe some added padding for your hands is necessary.
I don't quite understand why so many reviewers dislike these gloves. I've owned several pairs of Harbinger gloves over the past twenty years. They are top quality IMO. The padding takes a bit of getting used to at first, but after a while you come to truly appreciate it. These particular gloves are a replacement for a similar pair I bought 15 years ago. I was relieved to discover they're still available with the heavy rubber padding.
One reviewer suggested this design might be better for heavy lifters than for average people. Perhaps he's right, as I lift fairly heavy weights myself. It could also be that the padding doesn't bother me because I have large hands. However, Harbinger has been successfully selling padded gloves like these for many years, so there must be a lot of people out there who like them. I think they're great--I wouldn't own anything else.
One final comment: As with all Harbinger gloves, it's usually a good idea to buy the next larger size for a proper fit. My own hands measure XL, but the XXL are a perfect, snug fit.
I think it's a matter of preference. I was torn as I have gone through a few gloves and Harbinger has been the best brand so far for me. Good quality gloves at reasonable prices. I have the Big Grip 1's which do not have the wrist wrap but recently have arthritis in my thumb that radiates to the wrist. Not wanting to give up my workouts I was looking for a alternate glove with the wrist wrap. After reading other reviews on amazon regarding this glove I wasn't sure if I should get it or not. I'd have to say I'm glad I did. Where the preference comes in is the padding. These gloves (as well as the BG1's) have rubber nubbies for the padding, those that are not used to this feeling or used to a thin glove may not like it or may take a week to get used to them but they need to give it a chance because it is a very good glove. Mine are comfortable and give me that added support I was looking for. I bought a small men's size but am a female addicted to the gym. My BG1's (men's small) fit perfectly. My only gripe is that my BG2's are not the same fit, I guess I'd like them to be a little more snug. Perhaps they feel less snug due to the wrist wrap area on the back of the hand (not the wrist). My first pair of wrist wraps so I'm not sure. I could have chosen a pair of female Harbingers but most of the girl models are lax on the padding portion. All in all a pretty good glove.
These gloves are a bit of a mystery. As a satisfied owner of several pairs of top-of-line Harbinger gloves, I chose these gloves because they appeared to be the most rugged design on the rack at Sports Authority. At the time of purchase, the somewhat strange rubber padding on the inside of the fingers caused concern but I assumed Harbinger designers knew what they were doing. Sadly, I was wrong.
In short, the 2.5 mm thick (measured with digital depth meter/calipers) rubber pads, which resemble the small rubber pads on the bottom of a laptop or some other consumer electronic device, take up too much volume. The object the wearer attempts to grip feels dramatically larger and becomes unmanageable, adding unnecessary forearm stress. In some cases, such when a lifter is pulling downward (e.g. Hammer Strength lat pull-down), the wearer must grip significantly harder than what would normally be required. Even more obvious, however, is that the bulk of the gloves restricts basic opening and closing of the hands.
In the end, these gloves turned out to be useless and were returned. It is somewhat difficult to imagine who would benefit from using gloves with such thick rubber pads on the gripping surface. Conceivably, if the wearer needed to grip very small diameter bars as on some dumbbells or cable lat pull-down machine, there would be some advantage. Yet, I believe such situations would be relatively rare, making the rubber pads unwarranted.
Pros
Rugged construction
Full wrist wrap
Cons
Inconceivably thick rubber pads'
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Staple Gun - wire stapler
This is a great product when you are working alone running romex. It works easily to just hold wire in place and it's fast. You can run your wire and with one hand get it held in place. The staples easily pull out so no mater how many staples you shot in, you still really need to go back and hammer in a few standard staples. I use this stapler to put in one every three feet or so and then with both hands free and the wire already held in place I can easily put in a few regular staples - so much easier than holding the wire while trying to hold a staple and working the hammer. Get lots of extra staples when you order this - you go through them fast. One drawback is the gun only holds 20 staples so plan on a way to carry a box of staples back into that crawlspace or when you are tiptoeing and balancing on the floor joists up in the attic. I would recommend this far anyone trying to make their wiring task easier. Arrow Wire and Cable Staple Gun no. T72
I think Arrow has almost got it with their T72 Staple Gun, It fires nicely but they still haven't found a way to get the staples to grip better, they claim they have put a coating on the staples that is supposed to make them hold, but what they really need is some kind of barb on the staple to hold it in !!!
When I fist bought one of these I thought it was a great product. It provided a quick, cheap and easy way to run RG-6 cable. The first one lasted about a year, then started to "misfire" by not fully ejecting the staple leaving it stuck half way out of the gun. This happened once in a while and became more frequent until it would not set any staples. I do satellite TV installation so just thought it was wore out. I purchased another but within a couple of boxes of staples it started doing the same thing. You would think for $50 it should not be too hard to make a reliable staple gun. If you plan to use it only lightly and do not plan on putting more than a couple of boxes through it then this should work fine. On the other hand you can buy the more expensive and better screw cable clips and save money.
Good product, however the straps it shoot (T72) are a long way off from being reliable. Keep an eye on this. When Arrow inproves the straps, this will be a good staple/strap gun to use for running romex.
The big advantage is being able to hold the cable with one hand and staple with the other. Like another reviewer, I have found that depending on the age/hardness of the wood, I sometimes need to go back and tap the staples further in with a hammer. I have not found any need to add ordinary staples; once installed these seem to hold pretty well. I've always found the nail-in staples awkward, perhaps due to my mediocre skill with a hammer. This is a lot easier and faster. - Wire Stapler'
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Gardening - gardening, women
What a fun book! Stronger than Dirt is a funny, fun, interesting look into the world of farming -- through formerly non-farmers' eyes. Told in a "he says, she says" format, you're able to see both sides of a funny -- and true -- story. Ms. Schaye's descriptions of the heat, sweat, labor, and truly beautiful countryside contrast with Mr. Losee's idealistic, optimistic, and realistic descriptions of the -- heat, sweat, and labor -- that went into starting their farm in Upstate New York. Their "truthful" and "no-holds-barred" writing style lets you feel their pains, triumphs, and successes almost first-hand. Even though my thumb is beyond black and I am not really into gardening, I enjoyed this book for the unusual and charming story that it is. I found myself laughing with their humor, and wincing with their setbacks, and I loved hearing about their families' reactions. Stronger Than Dirt: How One Urban Couple Grew a Business, a Family, and a New Way of Life from the Ground Up
I picked this book up at the library over the summer when I was looking for a gardening book. I wasn't looking for a STORY about gardening but after starting the book, I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting their journey was. A young couple wants to start a new business that is very different from what they are use to. I am actually thinking of looking for it again (at the library) just to re-read it.
It was almost a step by step guide to starting up a family farming business. - Gardening - Women'
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Camera Batteries - camera battery, canon
Nothing complicated here: An actual Canon battery at a very good price. This sound ordinary, but it's not. We've had a previous experience where an Amazon merchant showed an original equipment battery at a bargain price, but shipped a replacement brand. This is not the case here. Only thing wrong is the applicability listing. We have a Canon S90, which uses this battery -- but it's not listed. Bottom line: Great deal. Canon NB-6L Li-Ion Battery Pack for Canon SD770IS, SD1200IS, & D10 Digital Cameras
Bought three of these batteries for a 23 day backpacking trip in the high Sierras. They lasted longer than the trip without limiting the number of photos I wanted to take. Alternatively, talked to another backpacker who bought generic batteries for the same camera and his three batteries lasted less than 2 weeks.
This NB-6L type battery (provided by cables4U) looks identical to a Canon battery, includes the Canon logo-label, and seems to work properly, but unfortunately, it arrived in a plastic bag with no other packaging. The Canon website indicates that any battery that is not packaged with the Canon hologram should be considered counterfeit. I suspect that may be the case with this item.
This not an authentic Canon battery, despite the packaging's efforts to look like the real thing.
My local Canon distributor was also of the opinion that it's counterfeit.
Obvious differences between this product and authentic:
- Corners are sharp/pointed; Authentic are rounded
- Finish is poor with gaps visible between the end cap and main section of the batter; Authentic is high quality with no gaps.
- Labelling looks different.
- States it is made in Japan; Authentic are mad
It was obvious from the moment that I opened the package that something was up. I've had over 10 different Canon cameras over the years, and never before have I seen batteries with this poor quality finish.
I've photos of both for comparision too; if I can post them somewhere I will!
I bought this battery as a second battery for my Canon Powershot S95. It works just like the original that came with the camera, which is mediocre battery life. I got less than 200 shots, my photography included mixed outside and inside shots using flash. I would have given this battery 5 stars, but because it was not exactly like the battery that came with my camera the label is attached differently so the edges are loose and gets snagged when I try to put the protective cap on it. I have also purchased a third party battery and so far that battery's performance is the same as the genuine Canon battery, but at a fraction of the price.
I bought this and a Maximal Power clone battery for my Canon S95. The Canon battery came from iOttie, fulfilled by Amazon. It appeared to have an authentic Canon battery package. The Canon battery was made in Japan (marked "WF-7A"); the original that came with my S95 was made in China, marked "UJYF 2010.10".
Given concerns about quality and counterfeits I tested all 3 batteries. Lacking a dedicated test suite, I tested by charging the batteries, then turning on the camera with display on max brightness and seeing how long until the camera shut down. I had to push the "menu" button every couple of minutes to keep the display lit. Not a scientific test but adequate for my purposes. Results:
BATTERY / RUN TIME / % CAPACITY / COMMENTS
Original battery / 113 min / 100% / Made in China UJYF 2010.10
Maximal Power / 90 min / 80% / Sold/shipped by Amazon
Canon replacement / 82 min / 73% / Sold by iOttie fulfilled by Amazon WF-7A
I had no problems with fit on the Maximal Power battery as has been mentioned in reviews for that battery. It is slightly thicker than either of the Canon batteries.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. Given the big variance between the original battery and the Canon replacement, I have to wonder if it is authentic. It looks authentic but I didn't keep the packaging so I can't check it after-the-fact.
2. The maximal power battery - though not as good as the original - is under 1/4 the price and does better than the "official" replacement battery.
3. I really don't know how to tell people to get a true Canon product unless you go to a Brick and Mortar store to verify the packaging and markings on the battery.
Buyer beware. The listed DEALER cost on a genuine Canon NB-6L battery is $39.00. Now, it's possible that a volume reseller would pay a tad less, but B&H -- who cannot stay in business selling fakes and who, presumably, buys this kind of stuff in quantity -- sells the item for exactly $39.95... and I would hazard a guess that they're only making a couple of bucks on each one sold. The Chinese knock off stuff like this by the bazillions, and they're getting very good at it. You've been warned. - Battery - Camera Battery - Canon - Camera Batteries'
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Canon Digital Camera - camera cases, digital camera case
I was looking for good case for my Canon SX130 camera.. I found this case bought together with the camera which made me go and buy it w/o worry about it might not fit the camera..
It can hardly fit the camera but will never close if you tried to place the very basic accessories: couple of AA batteries and memory card.
Unfortunately, I have opened it otherwise, I'd return it and get bigger one that fits my camera, batteries and memory card. Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case (Black)
This review is for owners of the ZS-7 looking for a camera case -
Case fits ZS-7 like a glove - perfect. Anything smaller will not work.
Case is well made, smart looking with red accents (black case).
The pouch in front will easily an extra battery or two (imp if you use the ZS7). Also has a pocket stitched in for holding memory cards (very convenient). The front pocket will not fit both the camera and its charger at the same time (it will fit the charger if there is no camera).
Other cameras with dimensions similar to the ZS-7 should do fine too.
I hope this review finds you with ease if you're an owner of a Nikon S8100. You wouldn't believe (or maybe you would, if you experienced what I did) the extremely difficult task of finding a case to fit my Nikon S8100 on Amazon. First off, most the suggestions for "Nikon S8100 Cases" in the search box are bogus. THEY DON'T FIT (per other user reviews for the cases, contradicting the title/headline of the items completely). This case fits PERFECTLY and has room in front compartment for an extra battery or two and memory cards.
Outside of the fit, the case is very durable and does not look or feel cheap at all. All in all, in my opinion, a great investment.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I truly hope this was very helpful to you.
I bought this case for a friend for her new Canon SX130IS. The case came up with the camera description as an "also bought" and if you search camera cases for Canon SX130IS, it also comes up. I loved the choice of colors and the compartment in the front. It has a nice strap and a belt strap on the back (which, by the way, must have the belt threaded through it; there is no Velcro to allow looping over the belt so you would need to undo your belt to take the case off the belt.) So all in all, a pretty good case. However, the case does not fit the camera for which it was purchased and advertised to fit. My friend could not fit the camera in the case and zip it up. Forget about putting batteries in the front compartment too with the camera (and you will need extra batteries with the SX130IS because it goes through them quickly). Now I am stuck with the case because she ripped off the hand tag, the only way to fit the camera in the case. You must have the hang tag on in order to return it. Bottom line, if purchasing a case for this Canon camera, look elsewhere. (I'm sure it's great for the right sized camera.)
I bought this camera pouch for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS but it is very small to accommodate my new camera. I have selected this bag because this pouch was recommended for this camera. So don't trust any recommendation provided by the site.
Planning to give it to my friend. - Digital Camera Case - Camera Cases - Canon Digital Camera - Blueproton'
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Prius Key Fob Battery - battery, 3v
I just received these batteries, they work good, and the shipping was fast, but they are old stock. The date on the back of the package says 2006 so they are 4 year old batteries and the white paper was yellowing so these are not very fresh batteries but so far they are working. Energizer Watch/Electronic Batteries, 3 Volts, 2032, 2 batteries (Lithium Button Cell)
The picture shown on the Amazon site was deceptive! The package came in two little torn out sections from a big (wholesale?) package. The package looks old and it's unknown how long the batteries will last. Even though they are cheap, they may have short lifespan, which actually will cost you more than the fresh batteries sold on the market!
This is a great deal folks, if you happen to be in a store and see these at a lower price that's great, BUT if you drove ANYWHERE to get them you just lost money. These are delivered to your door and if you have Amazon Prime (as I do for years) 2 day shipping is free. You need to think the whole thing through before you give a deal like this 1 star. I love having to go no farther than my front door to get them. Just for the record, nobody is questioning the quality of the product which is 4/5 stars easy. IMPORTANT NOTE: It seems that from time to time Amazon changes the seller for these and not all are on Amazon Prime so look closely if that is important to you. One week it is and the next week it is not. Still a great product.
I purchased these batteries for my Porsche Key Remotes, and both keys failed after 6 months, normally they work for several years. Need to replace again. Turns out, they aren't as cheap as you think, since they have such a short life.
They were shipped fast, arriving three days after I ordered them, in a standard business envelope. However, they're not as pictured - instead of the two-pack pictured, there are two batteries from one of those cellophane sheets of many batteries you'll see advertised elsewhere on Amazon. Who needs the cardboard, right? The drawback is that there's no expiration date on the cellophane, so you don't know what kind of shelf life they'll have. On the up side, these are made in Japan, unlike the Ray-O-Vacs.
Reading the reviews of the others, I was careful to avoid any of the resellers mentioned. I went with National Deals and was annoyed to find out I also received 2006 stock/package batteries. They don't have an expiration date per say, but companies update the copyright year so it's a reasonable assumption.
The blister pack was new and they work, so no complaints. There were no signs of yellowing and they come in an industrial blister pack from Japan. I like the foil packaging better than the US packaging counterparts. That being said, the voltages check out and they should work ok.
Energizer batteries are a good bang for the buck, I have a preference for Duracell since they seem to me to have better reliability and last a bit longer (that's why I docked it a star).
Note: This isn't the place to ding the resellers and or amazon, but they should be more forthright with the stock they're actually selling. - Watch Batteries - 3v - Button Batteries - Battery'
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Flashlight - strobe, led flashlight
I haven't been keeping up with flashlight technology but man it has come along way!
I bought two of these (by accident) and do not regret it. The laser pointer is a nice addition but the light output is what's really nice. I keep one mounted on a 12 gauge and another around the house.
Really Really good quality material, great light. Click 1 - Regular light, Click 2 - Red Lazer, Click 3 - Interval lightning. Click and hold for a second - SOS mode light blinking (Click again and OFF)
Light was shipped in fast time. Batteries included. No pressure switch which I dont care for anyway. They never stay attached on a pump shotgun. Item was great nice light with wide pan for non tunnel vision area. Laser on second push of button works perfectly. Stobe mode is cool and functions well. I used mount that attached it to a Winchester defender to the mag tube. Worked great all for under 35 bucks. Will net a big return if I sell. Thanks
I love this flashlight-- I ordered it for a trip to Panama where I will be travelling alone and here's the awesome safety features: There's a laser pointer; an on-off flashing "help" signal and even a setting that sends lights in an SOS pattern. It's easy to switch settings simply by pushing the rubber button on the handle 1,2 or 3 times. Of course it has just the regular flashlight setting as well. If you look at the configuration around the light, it is ridged so you could hit a potential attacker in the face to discourage him or her. The light is definitely packable, quite small and not too heavy. It even includes batteries. I already have it packed and ready to go.
I love this flashlight! Actually, I bought it primarily for the laser to play with my dog - she loves it! However, it is an excellent flashlight and I'm going to get another to keep in my car. It puts out a lot of light and I like the blinking SOS light that can be seen from a good distance away. It won't roll and could inflict some damage if one has a chance to use it on an attacker. It's small enough to keep in a pocket, purse or on a key chain yet it is rugged and (so far) won't break if dropped. An excellent flashlight and I highly recommend it.
This compact flashlight is an excellent self-defense and safety tool. It easily fits in my purse and goes through airport security without a hitch. I bought one for each of my young daughters to keep by their beds at night. This little tool is a must have in my home. I'm buying more to give to my friends.
I got exactly what I wanted. A small lightweight Defense flashlight. I'm sure this would rip the eye balls out of an attacker if needed, not to mention the flashlight is great too.
Great size, great weight, great everything! - Strobe - Laser - Led Mini Flashlight - Led Flashlight'
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Baume And Mercier Travel Clock
While the clock is very nice to look at and is very light weight it is not a good design for two reasons. The hands do not show very well in the dark despite being "glow in the dark" and the alarm is very muffled and turns off by itself after a few seconds. Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Alarm Clock'
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Good Health - omron pedometer, walking
I've been wearing this pedometer daily for seven months. Not only does it keep an accurate count of both regular steps and aerobic steps, but it is very durable. I took a hard fall and landed on it, and other than a small crack in the plastic cover, it was fine. I also ran it through the washing machine and dryer - it still works (after taking it apart to dry). I'm delighted with the item and can't recommend it highly enough. It's a world different from a cheap pedometer. I especially like that it keeps seven days of info in the memory.
Two quirks to look out for: one, it needs to be completely vertical to work well. I wear mine clipped to a front jeans pocket, but have noticed that if it sags forward or gets turned slightly backward, it doesn't record steps accurately. This is easily avoided and no big deal, but don't think you can stick it in a shirt pocket or, in my experience at least, on a purse, as advertised. Second, be sure to use the safety clip. I can't tell you how many times over the past months I've bumped into something and the clip on the holder has released, leaving the pedometer dangling. I'd have lost it 100 times over without the safety clip. Omron Pedometer - Model HJ-112 - Each
I have used countless different brands of Pedometers going all the way back to the late 1980s. The Omrom Pedometer is by far the most accurate, reliable and the easiest to use of all the Pedometers I have ever tried. I give these as gifts to my friends and they all love them. I also like the aerobic steps function. This pedometer is more basic than some of the others out there, but performs all the necessary functions brilliantly. There is no need for all the fuss and extra stuff that others have. I originally found out about the Omrom Pedometer after reading a scientific article about the "new breed" of Pedometers. This one was found to be the most accurate at measuring steps using a completely different kind of technology than others.
I've owned several pedometers, but this is the best one by a long shot. If you calibrate it properly in the beginning, it'll keep a very accurate step count. Some more expensive pedometers come with fancy bells and whistles like computer software so you can track your activity level and so on... It's all crap. Buy this excellent quality, reliable pedometer and use free online program to track your activity level and you'll easily save $20.
As a side note, I also row while using it and it keeps pretty good track of my strokes since it registers the movement of my hips as a step. I also have friends who say it works well while bike riding, so it's very versatile. Its versatility is a direct reflection of its accuracy, after all. I've owned several pedometers, including others by Omron, but nothing has been as accurate or durable as this model. I really can't recommend it enough. - Pedometer - Omron Pedometer - Good Health - Walking'
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88 colour Makeup Palette - eyeshadow, coastal scents
Easy to use--unlike other eye-makeup remover in liquid form,which can cause over-dose. This one is in pad form, non-greasy, wipes off heavy eye-makeup well. The reason I don't give a 5-star rating is I want the pads just a TINY bit more moist(saturated). But I don't mean that I want it drip on my face either. Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover Large Plush Pads, Extra Gentle, 30 Count (Pack of 2)
Easy to use and works well. The remover pads are smaller than expected but I'm very happy with the product. The containers are each ~3 inch in diameter and 2.5 inch in height. The pads are in circle shape, each ~2.5 inch in diameter and 1/16 inch in width. They are moist and soft, and leaves a refreshing feeling. No messy spills and easy to pack too!
I wear a lot of eye make up, so sometimes I have to use two pads....but they work well. They don't make my eyes sting, which is good.
I've found that if it doesn't get ALL the eye make up off initially, when I wash the rest of my make up off the water removes any remainder of eye make up.
I was hoping these would be great, but I was really disappointed. They aren't moist enough to remove mascara very easily. I had to rub and rub, which irritated my eyes terribly, in order to remove all the mascara. The liquid Neutrogena eye makeup remover is much better, and I'll stick with that!
I decided I should try some type of eye makeup remover pads when I realized there was no way to get the mascara and eyeliner stains out of my white washcloths. (Even bleach didn't work, and they were looking really nasty!)
I chose Neutrogena Extra Gentle because I have sensitive skin, and I was pleasantly surprised that these remover pads really work and don't burn my eyes. There's no oily residue either, and it has a light, fresh scent.
It may take two pads for one eye when I'm wearing a lot of makeup or something waterproof, and you still need to wash your face with regular face wash after using them just to get the last bit of makeup off. But I'm really happy with this purchase. Since it's two containers of remover pads with 30 in each, I think this will last for quite a while. Good buy for the money, and a really good product. - Eyeshadow - Eye Shadow - Coastal Scents - Compact'
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