Weight Vest - exercise, fitness gear

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The vest fits tight the upper body like a flexible tank top. The weights are soft, sand-like, and distributed between both the front and the back. They are in horizontal channels sown into the wider back cover and the relatively wide and perfectly comfortable front shoulder straps. The channels form wavy surface touching the body only with the furthest wave crests while the surface between the channels is recessed and away from the skin forming empty spaces ventilating the skin and preventing the vest from sticking to the skin. The fabric is strong, soft, flexible, and neoprene like. It is dirt resistant and easy to wash and maintain. There is a mobile phone packet attached to the shoulder strap and a horizontal strap holding the shoulder straps together. The vest does not shift away from the body no matter how rapid is the body movement. It lays close to the skin at any jumps, leaps, running or body rotations. Altus Athletic Altus Adjustable Max-Vest (12-20 Pound)

On about the seventh or eighth wearing, the fabric split in two places between the weight pockets on the left shoulder strap spilling the gritty black filling down my arm on every step. I liked it up until then. You're probably better off with some other make or model.

Buying my first weighted vest, I was very skeptical at first. I must say though, this vest is VERY durable! It doesn't seem like it, but it is! I bought this, along with a couple other weighted items, to start training and getting my body in shape for the police force at my current job. I'm a dog/cat bather, and this has withstood all the water the dogs have gotten on it, and dog nails climbing up it. The velcro still holds strong, even with all the fur that gets in it. The only drawbacks to it (very, very minor) is that A: a teeny bit too big for my structure. However, being a 5'3" female weighing at 105, it's to be expected. And B: tend to make the collar bones a little sore. I advise wearing it every other day, or not all day long like I've been doing



Short answer: Buy it! If you want something that lasts, and gives a great work out, get it. You won't be sorry! - Fitness Gear - Weight Vest - Weight Vests - Exercise'

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Kayak Package - boat, canoes

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I bought this thing last summer, and have put it to good use for 5 times at Lake Del Valle, Folsom Lake, and the Sacramento River. The 2 seats can be removed to accomodate 3 people easily. The canoe is very well-built, with 3 separate inserted air chambers (1 in each side wall, and 1 for the bottom). The 2 seats are also inflated, which can be used as life savers. The front and rear of the canoe also has inflated pockets to keep the shapes. This canoe is very stable and easy to row, as it does track very well in water (won't spin like those flat inflatables). It won't go as fast as those hard-shell kayak due to its size, though.



I expect to be able to use this thing for at least 5 years. So far, it looks like it will last due to the good contruction & materials. Advanced Elements Inflatable Canoe (Red, 11-Feet x 36-Inch) - Sevylor - Canoes - Boat - Inflatable Boats'

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Ipod Nano Accessories - ipod nano armband, protection

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Very nice case/band. I was looking around for something exactly like this. Something that wasn't just another strap of fabric or material of some sort that anybody can put together. This actually protects my nano as well as sets it nicely as a watch. Somebody finally got it right. Another bonus is since its silicone and wraps around the unit if I get caught out in a mild shower the nano will be somewhat water resistant(don't recommend trying). Silicone Protective Wrist Watch Band for Apple iPod Nano (6th Gen.) - Black

Great item for my Nano! I find it to be very comfortable and unlike others on the market, it helps protect my Nano. I receive compliments on it all the time and makes for a great conversation piece. Perfect for my long hikes and bike trips.

I was looking for a "watchband" for my wife's iPod Nano and came across this one amongst many others. She loves the feel of the Silicone material and the look. With shipping it was less than $20.00! A bargain! Only con is the necessity to remove the Nano for charging or computer hook up.

Unfortunately, I decided to first try my luck with some of these $3 products on

Amazon. That was a mistake, totally didnt fit the nano properly. I tried my

luck with this one and am very pleased. I use this for my exercising mainly but

also looks nice if i go out with it on. Probably best thing about it is that I

wear my watch on the right hand and this watch band takes us right handers into

consideration! A lot of wrist watches have the headphones coming out the left

or right side of the watch. If you are right handed it wont work well because

the cord comes out the left side of the watch and lays over the nano face!

Just got my Nanotch watch band and even though the delay was quite long, I definitely would reccommend it! I love to go running with it and use it at the gym. Also, I like how it protects the nano too, not just hold it like the others I saw. For me, it was worth the wait. Already had a few people ask what it was.

Pretty good product that does the job well. It is obvious that it was designed for this specific iPod item. It is the right size with the right push buttons and holes that corresponds with the iPod. The iPod sits secure in it.

I ordered this for my 8 year old and she likes it.



PROS: The color matches the picture exactly and it's made with really thick silicone. The case fits the nano snug but still allows it to be removed without much effort. The silicone is also very flexible but will not tear easily because of its thickness. It will also provide ample cushioning if the nano is dropped. The buttons are covered but are still easy to use/identify while in the case. The headphone jack is also easily accessible.



CONS: It doesn't have an opening for the charging cable. What that means is each time you want to charge or load more songs on your nano you'll have to remove it from the case. This may not be a big deal for some but my daughter and I thought it would be more functional if the nano could be charged while its still in the case. So I cut out a hole the size of the charging cable. Problem solved but this would have been much better if it was originally designed this way.



Overall: Good design and excellent material. Only gave it four stars because I didn't like the idea of having to remove the nano from the case every time it needed to be charged.

While I like the fact that it holds the ipod better than my Belkin and it looks more like a watch. The color I received is not the color pictured. It's more of a army green than a neon/lime. Not really flattering to a female's wrist.

I had been in the market for a wristband for my Nano and had purchased two other sub-par products before finding this one. Product is extremely durable, while also providing a comfortable fit. Have now made a repeat purchase for my wife. If you are looking for a protective wristband for your Nano that is durable, comfortable and stylish, look no further. - Ipod Nano Case - Protection - Ipod Nano Watch - Ipod Nano Armband'

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Electric Grass Trimmer - electric trimmer, weed whacker

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With a $25 gift certificate I got this for less than $10. It was well worth it. I am trying my best to get rid of needless gas motors because two ATVs, a lawn tractor and a mower is more than enough to maintain. I also wanted something that was very light so my wife could use it.



I have 3/4 of an acre of lawn and don't mind using cords to get where I need to. This little trimmer does everything it should. I easily trim around my raised garden beds and this unit is very good for precise trimming around flower beds, etc. The line feed is very easy to use.



I had no issues with shipping, the unit worked and still does. The best part is the local Home Depot had spare line reels for it. Try that with my old Home Lite gas trimmer. It was impossible to find parts.



I'm very happy with this purchase. Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch 1.8 amp Electric Grass Trimmer

This small, light weight trimming/edging tool cuts in 9-inch swathes at a time. Because of its size, it is more controllable than the larger (12" - 14") trimmers.



The larger, more powerful trimmers are not suitable for many lawns. I took back one because of its imprecise cutting. The powerful motor resulted in the shredding of a wood edging that separates the lawn from an adjacent mulched area.



One problem with all trimmers is that there is nothing to catch the flying bits of lawn. The only thing that might help in the future is to lay a sheet over the mulched area adjacent to the lawn to catch the cuttings, and move the sheet as I go along. Perhaps this should come with a sheet? Again, the smaller, less powerful machine's precision reduces excess trimmings. This is also a less noisy machine and is easier to store than the more powerful trimmers.



Features include a trimming option so that you can trim lawn under protruding bushes or around rocks, etc. There's also a locking feature for the electric cord. YOu do need to occasionally "bump" the machine (literally lighting hitting it against the lawn) to advance the cutting wire, this takes a little practice to get right. However, the learning curve is fast, after a few outings I thought this was a fairly useful machine.



Update:



I now would not recommend this unless one has previous satisfied experience with it, or something very similar. The main problem is the weight of the cutting assembly at the end of a long "pole." The physics are simply against the user.

Add to that the need to recharge and replace the cutting wire, and, for ME, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits highlighted in the original review.

This trimmer is a step down from the last electric weed whacker I used. It can get the job done, but it doesn't do it as quickly - I find that I have to be much more careful in my technique, or the string will simply brush over grass blades and weeds without cutting them. My other beef is that there isn't a sufficient guard on the back side to keep my feet and legs from getting sprayed with clippings. I have to remember to change into old clothes before using this.



That said, when I bought this, I figured that for the price it didn't have to be that good to be worth it, and from that standpoint, I'd say it met expectations. If you need to do a lot of trimming, go for something better. But if you just need a trimmer occasionally, this should do the job just fine.

(Note: the trimmer is actually black in color)



For a small trimmer, it does the job better than expected. I have a lot of yard to trim and was able to easily trim the edges of the entire perimeter and nearly trimmed the entire lawn too, it now looks like I recently mowed.



Lightweight and easy to handle.



*Get a long sturdy cord to use (it's not included) and make sure to loop it through the hole in the end - which the instructions mention - so your cord doesn't pop out. **This is NOT a rechargeable, cordless trimmer.



For the low price, it's a great deal, particularly if you have smaller yard and don't want a big gas trimmer. It's cheap enough to be disposable!

Very pleasantly surprised by the reliability of this model. I have used a different brand, similar construction and price, an electric and a gas-powered trimmer. And this less-expensive B&D model is by far the least troublesome. In fact, I only had to rewind the spool one time and after that it fed nicely until it was only about 14 inches left. I'm not very dextrous at 'bumping', to eject more string, so I simply swing the head up, depressed the spring and pull out a little when it's needed. There seemed to be no lack of power to cut through some very tough weeds and stems. For the price, I don't know how a person could do better than this model trimmer. And because of its light weight, it's actually fun to use. Being so small, it can get into tight places, really neat'n them up. It's so light, you can control it with one arm, and also, you can easily turn it sideways to trim vertically, whacking off weeds growing through a chain-link fence from your neighbor's yard!

I have used this trimmer several times in the three months I've had it and am very pleased with it's performance. It works well, is extremely light-weight and reasonably priced. I have a back problem and needed a trimmer that wouldn't put any strain on my back and this trimmer fit the bill.

I have a lot of large pots under trees and in other grassy areas.....I love this trimmer. Its small head is perfect for getting in between pots---I don't have to shove heavy pots around to keep grass, asian jasmine, etc., tidy in all the areas where I've grouped bunches o' pots. All the other trimmers I could find were WAY too big. It's also a perfect size to allow me to do some pretty intricate edging in tight areas. This trimmer is GREAT. And amazingly sturdy for the price! I'm on my second one.....the first stood up to 6 years of heavy use. I was so glad to finally find a replacement! - Electric Trimmer - Trimmer - Weed Whacker - Black And Decker'

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Blu-ray Rw Drives - dvd, blank media

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I'm a die-hard Verbatim user. However the last few batches of Verbatim DVD+R DL spindles I purchased yielded about 4-6 bad copies per 25 discs. That ratio is far too high especially at around $1.60 - $1.80 per disc. Also, to help minimize those issues I usually burned my 8x discs at 2-4x for reliability on my ASUS DRW-2014L1T drive (with latest firmware). I decided to give the Optical Quantum discs a try.



At about $0.68 per disc I was skeptical at best. Using the same drive, hardware, OS, firmware, etc. I am now able to burn discs at 8x with no worries and no errors. These discs also verify faster (in Nero) yielding an overall faster burn. I'm delighted at the price and the quality so far, but since Amazon's prices fluctuate more than the Chinese Commodities Exchange I hope that I can get my next batch at the same or similar value.



All-in-all these discs are a great buy. Optical Quantum DVD+R DL Double Layer Logo Top Spindle - 50 pack

I'm an IT consultant who bought a 50-pack of these disks about 2 months ago, and since have burned my way through 23 of them. I have not had a single failure using my aging Pioneer DVR-116D burner.



I've read a lot of complaints about these disks in this review section, so let me say that the problem is most likely your burner, not the disks. All optical media vary in their characteristics. The reader/burner needs to have firmware that is compatible with the characteristics of the media. If your burns are failing, update your burner's firmware. If that fails, replace your burner.

I don't think people realize that 9 times out of 10 if you have a failed burn or issues it is the software, burner or hardware. These discs work great, just as good as any of the others I've tried before. If you are having a lot of issues get a new burner or new computer.

Well I thought I was getting a pretty good deal with these dual discs being under $30, but little did I know that I was overpaying by about 25 dollars. I opened up the package and tried the first disc, which burned correctly, success. However, every disc after that (I'm not exaggerating) would not even read in my player. I thought maybe my burner was going bad, but my last Amazon dual DVD+R's worked perfectly. I feel like I jackass right about now, having paid 30 dollars for one working disc. - Blank Media - Dvd - Dvd Dual Layer - Dual Layer Dvd'

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Logitech Speakers - desktop speakers, computer speakers

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I just plugged these babies in, it was really easy. Just opened the box, plugged the USB cable in, and turned my computer on. You might have to restart your computer if it doesn't immediately recognize the speakers. There was no popping noise like some of the other reviewers experienced. I guess they were just unlucky. They sound pretty good, especially compared to the crappy Altec Lansing speaker built into my HP laptop. Even with every volume control turned all the way up, I could barely here the audio on movies and music which is why I wanted laptop speakers. And I wanted plug and play speakers powered through a USB cord rather than an AC Adapter. And I didn't want to pay over $20. The S150 speakers met all of these criteria. They're great! Logitech S150 USB Speakers with Digital Sound

I generally place a lot of stock in the customer reviews, as for the most part I have found the majority of the ratings to be accurate indicators of product quality. Accordingly, I purchased the Logitech S150 USB powered speakers based on relatively strong reviews. The first pair that I received rattled terribly and I thought that I just got a bad pair and ordered a second set. The second set is slightly better than the first, but the right control speaker to both sets rattle, sometimes excessively. The speakers will play adequately at low volumes, but if turned up to even a moderate level to overcome normal background noise, the right speaker will rattle, at least two for two for me. My recommendation is to purchase a different speaker. However there are some positive aspects to these speakers - they are attractive, small and the sound quality is not too bad, if the right speakers did not rattle, the S150 USB speakers would certainly rate at least a 4 based on the price.



Update, Fix: The source of the rattle is the three control buttons at the base of the speaker, to eliminate the rattle, place a piece of 3M magic tape over the buttons,cut slightly larger than the width and length of the buttons, just make sure there is enough tape to keep the buttons from vibrating in the speaker housing. The tape is elastic and permits the buttons to function, and if done carefully, doesn't detract from the speaker's appearance. The sound is now quite good,even at loud volumes.

I ordered these from Newegg, and the speakers I received did not have the goofy volume knob on the side. The digital USB speakers should have buttons on the front that directly control the Windows volume bar.



Here is my review from Newegg:



Pros: These USB speakers have crystal clear sound with no buzz or hum. The volume is plenty loud for normal use. They are perfect for listening to music while I work. The stereo effect and ability to produce faint sounds are excellent. No bulky, power strip hogging adapter is needed. The speakers turn on and off with the computer. The USB drivers installed automatically (Windows XP). I cannot believe these speakers are so inexpensive.



Cons: The shipping cost almost as much as the speakers. There is not much bass, but there is more than I expected with small speakers. Music still sounds very good. The bass is certainly better than earphones.



Other Thoughts: I was hesitant to go with USB, but I am very happy I did. I wanted to be able to use these in a bedroom, I wanted zero noise with the computer off, and I did not want to have to remember to turn the speaker power off. Each speaker is 6.5"H x 2.75"W x 2.25"D. The USB cord is about 4' and is about the same length as my keyboard and mouse. I like the power light that reads "DIGITAL". The buttons on the front directly control the Windows volume bar with a mute button in the middle. If the volume level is too loud, you can double click the Windows volume icon and reduce the volume input of the "Wave" device.

I bought these based on reviews and price, and they're perfect. I wanted USB hookups and no bulky AC adapter. These are a great size, very streamlined and have a great sound. They're perfect for listening to music in my small apartment, but probably wouldn't be good for a a huge party to play music in a huge house. My apartment is probably like 600 sq. feet and I can hear it in the whole apartment when I have it on the highest setting. Seriously, for $12 you can't go wrong. Highly recommend!

I am very impressed by these speakers. At first I was concerned about their cheap price and small size. I was also worried that they would be underpowered because they are USB powered. The price was low. so what the heck. The box says they are Vista compatible. They work great on my Mac too. Had a problem using them with a new Linux Netbook though. Good bass and mids. In fact, I haven't ever heard good base from speakers this small before. I give them 2 thumbs up and 4 stars. I'd give them 5 stars if they worked with Ubuntu Linux.

Purchased these for a replacement to a monitor I had with built in speakers. I use the Outlook calendar feature extensively to keep me on track for meetings and need the sound feature to keep me moving along. These speakers were just the right size for my cluttered desk, price was very affordable and the sound quality is adequate for my need. I would recommend purchasing these to anyone interested. - Laptop Speakers - Desktop Speakers - Computer Speakers - Logitech Speakers'

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Altec Lansing - wireless headphones, altec lansing

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I bought these in an international terminal in the Atlanta airport. They worked perfectly for the flight and for about 2 days when I landed. The VERY first time I took them to the gym with me to work out they stopped working and haven't worked since then. I didn't drop them or jerk them around in any manner that might cause a short. The only thing I could think of was sweat getting inside them but seriously, the WHOLE reason for me buying wireless headphones was for gym purposes.



I've tried to call altec lansing every day for the past 4 days now and I keep getting an answering machine every single time. Not even an automated menu just some lady saying "we're unavailable please leave a message". I leave a message every time I call and still haven't gotten any correspondence at all with them. I tried their website but for some reason I can't get past the "Select your Region" screen because there are no regions to select!



I loved this product the first 2 days I had it. Now I am very upset and out $150 with no one in customer service to help me out.



In my top 5 of worst purchases ever. Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Set [Retail Packaging]

I use the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 on-ear headphones for casual listening, but for running and gym usage, the BackBeat 906's are AMAZING. I recently bought the Nike+ running sensor to go with my iPhone 3GS, and tried running with standard sports headphones. Given that I didn't have an armband for the iPhone, and the wires from my sports headphones were tucked through my shirt, it was really aggravating to run 5 miles with the wires rubbing me and flopping around.



I found the BackBeat 906/R on Amazon for [...] less than at Apple.com, and the reviews really helped make my decision to purchase it, so here's my giveback. I've listed out the PROs and CONs below:



PROs

* Opened the packaging, charged for an hour, held the power button for a few seconds to enable pairing mode, and my iPhone 3GS immediately paired WITHOUT needing the dongle, and no passcode required - AWESOME

* Telescoping and rotating ear pieces with rubber ear canal shaped molds made for customizable comfortable fit - and they are so light I forget that they're on

* Streaming music from iPhone had no lag time whatsoever, and I walked all the way across the house through two rooms before losing connection

* Music and phone controls are great - one click on left ear answers and hangs up, two clicks on left ear redials. One click on right ear pauses / unpauses music and turns on external mics, which slightly amplifies external sounds, hold right ear button for two seconds to enable / disable bass boom. Volume control extends down from right ear and simple push forward or back turns volume up / down.

* Phone calls are in stereo! I've only made a few phone calls, but callers say that they can hear me fine, and it is really nice hearing conversation in both ears. I am on the road a lot for work, and having both ears plugged really reduces car noise and makes conference calls a lot easier to hear (Plantronics noise reduction seems OK, better than standard bluetooth headset without it, but probably not as good as Jawbone).

* After running 5 miles last night, the headphones never lost connection to my iPhone, never skipped once, never came off my ears although I was dripping with sweat, sounded great, and I could hardly tell they were there (I also bought the Imation XtremeMac SportWrap armband for iPhone 3GS from Amazon for $24.95 and highly recommend it too)

* The included dongle will be great for plugging into the TV in the bedroom for late night watching while my wife is trying to sleep



CONS

* Track forwarding / reversing doesn't work on iPhone. This is a limitation of bluetooth functionality on iPhone OS 3.0. Apple is adding support for this feature in OS 3.1 later this year

* No voice dialing / call initiating from headphones on iPhone. Again, this is a limitation of iPhone OS 3.0, and Apple is adding this support in OS 3.1, so I expect both of these great features to begin working on the headphones after the OS update

* That's it! I have only had the headphones for two days, and there are a few reviews that said they stopped working after 3-5 charges, but I have not had them long enough to comment on that. They work great so far.



I forgot to turn them off last night, and they were still connected to my iPhone this morning, having been on standby for over 15 hours now. Battery life is claimed to be 7 hours of play time, and that is probably fairly accurate. [...] and they really sound great comparatively - especially when you factor in not having to deal with wires ever again! I'm ordering my wife a set now that I've tested them out - I love Amazon Prime - I'll have them tomorrow!

I've owned several high-end bluetooth stereo headsets and these Altec Lansing simply put are far and away the best of the lot.



Pros: 1) Sound 2) Battery Life 3) Fit 4) Controls;



1) Sound, sound, sound! I've had other headphones with better specs on paper (higher db rating which usually translates to better and/or louder sound) but the Altec Lansing are loud! Loud enough that I NEVER have them at full volume. I used to turn my Jaybirds up all the way and still find them not loud enough on about half of my mp3 library. The Altec Lansing have a lower db rating but in the real world the volume is unbelievable. Volume without quality is basically worthless. Not only are these headphones loud, they are also crystal clear. The bass boost enhances some music but not all. Overall the sound quality is in keeping with the Altec Lansing name. That is to say outstanding.



2) Battery life. My Jaybird headset would last 4-5 hours no matter how I used it. That was one reason after getting and liking the Jaybirds I kept looking for a better headset. These Altec Lansing are rated at 7 hours continuous for music and/or talk, HOWEVER, (and this is a big however) they get repeatedly 10-13 hours depending on how I use them! No matter how I've used my former stereo bluetooth headsets (including Jaybird, JVC and Blue Ant) I could never got more than 5 hours use out of any of them. The Altec Lansing have NEVER gone for less than about 8 hours continuous and usually are good for 10-12 hours! Simply amazing! I attribute this to volume levels. It must be 7 hours continuous at max volume, with lower volumes rendering longer battery life. Again, these headphones are so loud that I never max out the volume and in many situations I'm somewhere in the lower to mid volume range for extended use, thus, giving me amazing battery life. I'm tempted to wear my Altec Lansing to work as my primary bluetooth because they work so well.



3) Fit. This is a tricky one. My previous favorites were my Jaybird JB200s, but in addition to insufficient battery life, fit was an ongoing issue. (In fairness to Jaybird, fit is very personal and I'm sure for some the Jaybirds fit well. For me, I was constantly fussing with mine while they popped out often or I'd just leave them out after getting tired of messing around with them.) The Altec Lansing at first feel like they're not in properly, however, that is apparently part of their "open air" design. They rest nicely on your ears/head and don't come off even with a vigorous headshake. The reason they don't feel like they're on is the earbud design is NOT an INNER EAR bud but and outer ear bud. The bud sits outside the ear canal leaving you exposed not only to the music but to ambient environment sounds as well. Once you get used to this design and fit concept its super comfortable and secure. I forget I have them on all the time. Not only does the music sound great at all levels, you can also engage in conversations with people around you while wearing them and listening to music. It's actually quite amazing. The music sounds so good it's almost as if the music is being piped in over some quality loud speakers in every room you enter while you're free to converse with anyone and everyone around you. The only aspect of the fit that I found difficult was the beefy behind the neck band connecting the two earpieces. It is so beefy and oversized that when it hit my collar or I laid down, it would knock the headphones out of my ear. I remedied this by twisting the band into a phone cord type coil behind my neck. Once the band held the memory of the phone cord-like coil the problem was solved. Not only did this solve the neckband problem , but it actually made the headphones fit superbly while also making them less noticeable while wearing. (The do-it-yourself phone cord coil fix may void the warranty so do this at your own risk. Being the uber-geek that I am, I'm willing to risk breaking something if it holds any promise of making it better.)



4) Controls. The controls of the Altec Lansing are simply outstanding. They work so well and have so many features at your fingertips that your head becomes a walking remote for bluetooth calls and stereo mp3 playback. You can take calls, end calls, mute calls, ignore calls, adjust volume, fast-forward, rewind, pause, play, standby, bass boost and even battery life check your way into oblivion with this headset. The controls are well laid out and perfectly balanced so as to flawlessly execute all of the functions with little to no effort. Listen to music loud and never miss a call. Listen to music at mid to low levels while carrying on a conversation with those around you and never miss a call. And so on.



Cons: 1) Fit;



1) Fit. (I know I just listed this a "pro." So obviously it's both.) Fit takes some getting used to. The beefy behind the neck band is a little on the long side, and a little on the thick side. This makes for a fit that mimics the Motorola S9 behind the neck band vs. the stealthy behind the neck "wire" of the Jaybird JB200. If I wore a t-shirt at the gym the beefy neckband wasn't a problem. If I had any shirt with a collar or wanted to lay down while using the Altec Lansing, the neckband got in the way. Once I got the idea that a phone cord-like coil setup might take up some slack and get the neckband closer to my head and off of my collar the problem was solved. I now have a custom Altec Lansing Backbeat 906 with coiled (DIY) behind the neck neckband that hugs my head vs. hitting my collar. It took a while to coil the neckband in such a way as to create some memory in the coil, but it was well worth it. It fits more snugly on my head, is less noticeable wearing and never ever gets in the way of a shirt collar or pillow. (Be careful if you try the DIY memory coil as it clearly could cause a short in the wiring if not done right or done carefully.) All things considered, this "con" is no longer a problem.



Summary: The Altec Lansing Backbeat 906 is an absolutely amazing mix of sound performance with "sound" design. I've stopped scouring the internet for the perfetct stereo bluetooth headset. This one is darn near perfect and the pros seriously outweigh the minor cons (especially compared to other bluetooth headsets). - 906 - Wireless Headphones - Altec Lansing - Bluetooth'

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This product is pretty good. The knife is awesome. It's very sturdy and well sharpened, not to mention it just looks amazing. However, I do not like the sheath; it's extremely uncomfortable. So the knife is good but the sheath sucks. Kershaw Amphibian - Kydex Sheath Knife

I thought this was a dive knife, so I purchased one a couple weeks ago , after my first dive there was rust all over it. I would have never bought it if I thought it would rust, who wants a rusty knife? It did perform well as far as spearfishing goes though. Would not recommend to a diver, unless you want to look like an idiot in front of other spearfishermen with your old rusty dive knife that looks like something you found in a ditch.

The knife is totally awesome. The sheath, not so much. It looks kinda cheap, and seems like it can be a little risky if you try to pull the knife out too quick while it's buckled to your leg. I guess any tool like this might be. Overall, the blade is really great, and I like how small the entire item is. I bought it mainly for it's quality knife and small size. So if that is what you are looking for, then this is the product for you.

I have one of these and I don't remember where I got it (or why). I've had it for at least 20 years so I presume it's a little different from the one currently, however, the pictures look the same and mine says "Amphibian" on the blade.



Mine came with a leather sheath of the type sold with boot knives. So I guess it was being marketed at the time as a hide-away knife for self defense. I probably bought it thinking it looked cool but I don't remember ever using it for anything whatsoever. I don't dive, I've never had to stab or cut anyone to defend myself and I can't really think of a reason to own this knife except for the fact that it looks cool.



If you're a diver, you might find this useful. I don't know that I would depend on it to defend my life. Maybe the bad guy would stop what he's doing and say, "Hey! Cool knife, man!" and I could run away. I don't know. But the fact is, it's not really a very practical knife for camping, hunting, fishing or general utility and there are lots of tactical-type knives available today that are better suited to self-defense.



And I have never even considered carrying this silly thing in my boot.'

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Pc To Tv Converter - pc vga to tv converter, pc to tv converter

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The converter box has one input (VGA) and three outputs (VGA, TV, S-Video). It it powered off a USB port.



The pros are that it is small and works quite well for video. I tried it with three different pcs and the quality of the video input will determine what you get out of it.



Cons include the quality of text output to the screen and the use of a USB port for power. If you use large fonts and icons, a lower resolution setting (800x600) and a quality video card you can read text well enough to surf the web (but you will have to use scroll bars at that low resolution) - I am using an older 36" Toshiba (pre-HD)



I am overall pleased with my purchase. I would recommend it for the price. PC To TV Video Converter

The device came set to PAL, but once I switched it to NTSC it was easy to configure.



The size and position for horizontal and vertical are easy to set, but the device forgets my settings every time I turn it off. Since I am powering the device from the computer's USB port instead of using a separate power supply, this happens every time I turn the computer off.



Since the device sits behind my computer and TV, I find it easier to live with only being able to see the top 60% of my lower panel (GNOME) or task-bar (Windows) than it is to re-configure the device every time I turn on my computer.



My TV is about 37 inches and not high definition (free at the dumpster when my neighbors got a HD flat-screen :-) ). I find that text is too fuzzy to read without large fonts for the OS when I use 1024x768, so I keep my computer set to 800x600.



A word of advice, do not let your computer automatically adjust your display size because it will automatically detect 1152x864 which is an unsupported resolution. At this resolution, my TV flickers and there is double-image with most text un-readable. Depending on your OS, this may or may not be possible to prevent, and it can be very difficult to override since the screen is garbled when you try to change the settings (especially if you don't know the keyboard commands for your OS).

This converter works well. I did have a small problem hooking it up using my laptop. It took me about an hour to figure it out. The problem was on my end not the converters. But after I figured out the problem it worked like a charm.



This product does come with instructions and troubleshooting but it is not very detailed. The problem I had was getting a picture to show on my TV. I set the NTSC panels down for USA. I put the VGA connection in my laptop and connected the other end to the VGA in port on the converter and the S-Video out to my TV. Vertical colored lines showed up on my TV screen (like the when a tv network goes off and they are testing) I was able to press the menu button on the converter and I did see the menu options come up. So I knew I had something right.



((( SETTING YOUR LAPTOP DISPLAY )))

I ended up having to set the Display menu on my laptop. Click Start, Control Panel, Display. Click on the Settings tab. Then click advanced Then you will have to click the tab that displays what type of viewing equipment you are using. (Not general, adapter, monitor, troubleshoot, color management) Its the tab that I didn't list here ... LOL ... You then want to set it to dual view. You might have a drop down box or option box. Once you set it click ok.



I hope this helps, cause it took me an hour to finally figure it out... LOL... GOOD LUCK!

Works great right out of the box. Works great for watching Hulu and other streaming video sources. Picture looks just like its from a cable box or dvd player.



As someone else noted, you'll have to make sure to switch from PAL to NTSC if you're in North America (default is PAL). This is configured with dip switches.



I did not have to deal with the problem of the settings having to be readjusted after every use (that WOULD be annoying), because I didn't really have to adjust anything. Of course, the edge of the desktop was rolled off the edge of the screen on all four sides, but this is because of the nature of old-fashioned SD CRT televisions: they are actually designed to cut off some of the picture so that there is no "wasted" space. If I wanted to, I could have probably fiddled with the "zoom" and positioning controls, but for what I wanted to use it for: watching streaming video (primarily old tv shows) off the web full-screen, that was unnecessary. The edge-to-edge effect with the tv cutting a bit off the edges is how we have watched tv for decades.



I am running mine through a Philips HDD DVD recorder, simply because that was the device that had convenient A/V jacks on the front in my rack. Probably it helps with some of the signal processing as well.



It is important for buyers to have correct expectations with this device, however: you should not expect crisp PC-monitor-like graphics and easily readable text fonts. Your old-style CRT television is simply not capable of producing a high-res image and was never designed to display computer output. Likewise if you use an LCD with this device it will be the same because the composite and S-Video inputs on even an LCD tv are designed to accept and display a signal of CRT-tv quality. Sorry but that's just the nature of this beast. Do not expect HD quality!



To the person who gave this a bad review because they ran the composite output of this into a dvd recorder and tried to upscale it to 720p with an hdmi output: your doing it wrong! If you want crisp, hi-def output on a hi-def tv that has hdmi, then why not just get a gadget that converts VGA directly to HDMI (they do exist, I believe), or get an HDMI output card on your computer? Many hi-dev tv's even have a VGA port, so you can just plug your PC into it directly (or a DVI port, which can be easily converted as well). There are many better ways to do it with a hi-def tv than with a scan converter; scan converters are meant for old-style standard def tv's which have no other input options than composite or S-Video. Of course you are going to get bad results when you take a hi-res computer image, shrink it down to DVD or VHS-quality video, then try to magnify it through "upconverter" circuits. Its like taking a 10 megapixel still photo, printing out a postage-stamp sized print on your ink-jet printer and then scanning it back in and then wondering why the quality is degraded!



But if Standard Def is fine for you (as it is for me), and you understand the limitations, then this will work well. I only rarely watch television, and I have not felt the urge yet to go out and spend hundreds or thousands on a super-duper 95 inch super ultra 1080i LED flat screen. I bought this to show old tv reruns to my kids on demand, and it works great for that! We just got done watching the third episode of the original 1960's Addams Family on my 32" Zenith CRT I bought for $25 at the Salvation Army, and it worked perfectly!



Bottom line: if you don't require high-def, and you understand the limitations, this will work well. Don't expect to use your TV as a computer monitor with this device--its for displaying power-point slides, video and still photos. At 800x600 with a big enough tv, it might work reasonably well as an ok monitor for occasional things. If you want PC-monitor-quality output with a hi-def tv, look for a different solution. - Pc To Tv - Pc Vga To Tv Converter - Laptop Or Pc To Tv - Pc To Tv Converter'

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Hp Printer Ink - hp ink cartridge, ink cartridge

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Buying the combo pack was less expensive that buying them separately. What else is there to say? It comes with the same free return envelopes (that let you return the empty cartridges for recycling) as the single Ink Cartridge. HP 56/57 Black, Tri-Color Ink Cartridge, Combo Pack (C9321FN#140)

The Inkjet Combo Pack is what I needed for my printer. There is nothing stellar about it. It gets the job done, and well. The quality of the prints are crisp and clean. I have not had any problems with the cartridges on my printer. Also, the combo pack is a better deal than if purchasing the individual cartridges. So I recommend it.

Please read the following, and then use any seller other than Image

Warehouse!



I love my HP printer, but I thought I'd try a more economical option than buying the name brand print cartridge. Knowing nothing about any of the sellers of "generic" print cartridges, I thought I would play it safe and use a reseller for Amazon. Big Mistake!



After nearly two months, I have no print cartidges that work, and no money back. This infuriating process has consisted of

1. My electronic order. That part was fine.

2. Print cartidges which arrived unhurt. Good so far.

3. Color cartridges, which when installed in their port, were totally undetectible by my HP2100 printer. I tried everything imaginable - swapping ports, turning on and off the printer, more, and nothing worked. End of week one.

4. Sent off an email to Image Warehouse carefully detailing my printer's inability to recognize the cartridge. One week passes.

5. I recieve an email telling me to visit their trouble-shooting site for that item, and when I visit, it tells me how to clean the ink jets with my printer. Not the problem I wrote them about!

6. Sent them an email stating that if they could not help me with the problem, I would send the cartridges back, and would like a refund for the entire price, including my shipping expenses - both directions.

7. They email me where to return the two unusable catridges, and I mail them USPO, with all communications, to the address provided.

8. 20 days pass and I send an email asking if they have recieved the return.

9. Silence.

10. I am now almost two months into this process, and I have no cartridges, no refund of the original charges, no return shipping, and no news.



I have ALWAYS had great luck with Amazon. They are my go to default for much of my internet purchases. I have never had this bad an internet transaction. The fact that Image Warehouse is an Amazon reseller has done squat for the process. Save your money and try another seller!

"HP 56/57 Inkjet Print Combo Pack." Sooooo, what's not to like?



HP--a reliable name in product quality!



56/57--black ink cartridge, tri-color ink cartridge, a two-in-one deal!

Convenient!



Take that mouse, move it around. Click. Move it some more. Click again. I've just ordered the "HP 56/57 Inkjet Print Combo Pack" without leaving my house. Heck--without leaving my chair! Convenient!



Price--Several dollars less than the local national chain store, plus time and gasoline to get there. Not only that but the postal service will deliver the combo pack right to my door! Convenient and cost- and time-effective! Great service!



So there you are! Quality, convenience, service. What's not to like?

Let's face it, THIS is the best ink you can buy for the manufacturers printer, being that the product was explicitly designed for their printer. Of course, it's ridiculously expensive, like most manufacturer's printer ink. One must wonder WHAT exactly it is they put in this ink. Is it from the rare endangered Printorical Squid painstakingly caught in the deepest depths of the Mariana trench?



Anyhow, 3 stars - 5 for great ink quality, 1 for price, averaged together for 3. - Hp Ink Cartridge - Ink Cartridge - Hp Ink - Printer Ink'

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Lens Cap Keeper - lens accessory, lens cap keeper

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I like using lens keepers because I often fly out of the car to snap a picture and in the excitement of wildlife, I tend to drop the cap. These keepers fit well, have nice elastic and they appear to have a strong adhesive. Neewer Lens Cap Keeper / Holder for ANY SLR or DSLR CAMERA! Nikon D40 D50 D60 D80 D200 D300 FUJI S1000 S1500 S2000 S700 S800 CANON XS XSi T1i SONY PENTAX

I've waited to give a review on this product, just to see how they would hold up. I bought two, one for each lens...First, the elastic has remained strong and the glue on the sticky-pad has remained tight. There isn't any sign of them giving out. I've taken both lenses on many hikes, in all kinds of weather, and the lens-cap holders have done their job. And, yes, the cord is a little short, especially for the Nikon 70mm-300mm...but I have the cap on with the lens at it's shortest distance, and take it off if I'm going to shoot. No problem ! and you can't beat the price ! Don't risk losing your lens-cap !

Product ok but does not stay on your lens. It just has a sticky side and it keeps falling off of the lens. would not order this item again. It was not expensive so i quess you get what you pay for. Seller was great item delivered quickly and i would order from this seller again just not this item. - Lens Cap Strap - Lens Accessory - Lens Cap Keeper - Lens Accessories'

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Great Camp Stove - camping, grill

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I bought this stove/grill on sale at a Target store to replace my old liquid fuel stove in time for camping season this past summer. It came with the instastart ignition although it doesn't say so in the Amazon product description. The product picture shows the little red igniter button near the center of the stove front. The grill is an excellent design option allowing for grilling steaks, hot dogs, burgers, sausages, etc., which I do frequently now. The Instastart ignition has worked flawlessly so far.



Propane bottles win hands-down over liquid fuel tanks (no more having to pump the darn thing all the time). The bottles are cheap and with normal use, last through a three-meal day, no problem! I usually get a meal or two the next day, since lunches are typically cold... sandwiches, salads, etc. Most of the time we are away from the camp site at lunch time anyway. I always bring a 'bottle-a-day plus one' to be on the safe side and usually bring a bottle or two home for the next trip (depending on the length of the outting and how much cooking). I can usually find the bottles on sale through the year for just over a buck in the 'big' department stores and load up on them. As far as I can tell, the claim of an even, continuous gas flow is true (high or low)... just like using a gas range at home. Clean up is easy and the grease trap underneath the unit catches all that fat dripping from those New York strip steaks. Two or three strip steaks will fill that grease trap reservoir to the brim, so don't forget to empty it before grilling again. The long grill burner also heats that 10 or 12 inch fry pan across the bottom quickly for bacon, eggs, etc. The grill itself will take some scrubbing when you get home if you have been grilling steaks.



If you're looking to replace that old liquid fuel stove, do yourself a favor and get this unit, you won't be sorry.

The grill (or at least the one I have) seems to only be adjustable in a small range right near the turn off point for the propane. Beyond that it just stays at full for probably 7/8 of the dial. With a fine touch you can get it to the flame level you desire though.

I was a little hesitant to buy this grill, but I was proven wrong. This is grill is great. I made hamburgers and was dreading the clean-up and boy was I suprised at how easy it was to clean. I just wiped the bottom out with paper towel and that was it. The grill cooks evenly and quickly. I am so excited to go camping next year.

My husband and I bought this stove at Target last year and we love it! We use it all time whether we are camping, or just at home. I love the large grilling area. The other day I was able to grill 8 kabobs all at once. It is easy to clean and easy to start up. My only complaint would be that it takes practice to adjust the intensity of the heat, but once you master that, there is no problem. I would recommend this product to anyone!

I've had this grill for several years now (I bought it when Coleman was still making it in the red color,) and absolutely love it. My family is small (2 adults, 1 child,) so the small grilling surface size has not been a problem for us. We've cooked steaks, burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and fish on it. All were cooked in a reasonable amount of time. Now that the grill is older, my instastart isn't quite as instant as it was in the beginning, but I'm still satisfied that it works as it should. 90% of the time it requires only one button press to ignite. Boiling water will take you a little extra time (this is not a JetBoil, afterall,) but keeping the wind screens up and cooking all the food at once seems to help. I bought the griddle that goes with it so we can also make pancakes, french toast, and eggs. One reviewer commented on the difficulty of making low adjustments to the flame without shutting the grill off entirely. It is tricky at first, but with a light touch and a little patience you can learn where the "sweet spot" is on the dials for low flame. The propane connector fits nicely under the grill for storage and clean up is no different than any other portable grill. By the end our camping trips, it's usually quite sloppy and ready for a good cleaning at home. I like the under-the-unit grease catcher; that helps to keep home clean up a little less messy. Overall, this has been a great addition to our camping trips. We recently upgraded from a tent to a popup and I wondered if I would need my little grill with all the extras that came with my new pup. I'm so glad I didn't leave it behind on our first trip this season. A camp stove inside a pup is a nice luxury on a rainy day, but nothing beats grilling and cooking outside under the trees. This little grill/stove is a winner.

We bought ours in June 2007 and took it on a 103-day cross country motorcycle trip towing a pop-up tent trailer. We bought it because it was compact and fit nicely into the camper's storage area and because it was a barbecue and stove in one unit, so we were able to make a large variety of meals. We cooked on it every day and it never let us down. The parts stow neatly inside the grill when closed. We put aluminum foil on the bottom to keep it clean. You don't need the sides when it is set on a picnic or portable camping table. We always used both sides to support the lid and as a windbreak. We used the stove many times after returning from our big trip. We now have a travel trailer and use the Coleman as our outdoor barbecue. Still cooking up great steaks! - Camping - Camping Stove - Camping Stoves - Grill'

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Iphone Leather Case - flip case, iphone

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I also purchased this case in an ATT&T store. Boy that was a mistake. It certainly cost more than it would on Amazon and I wasn't able to inspect it before purchasing it. But I wanted instant protection for my 3G 16GB.

I've been pleased with the protection it provides and it fits very snugly in the case. The buttons and charge port are readily accessible. The silence switch is the only button that is not covered when the case is closed which is as it should be. The microphone and speaker are exposed which is good.



The major problem I have with this case is the velcro closure. Velcro is noisy in a quiet room and the barbed (rough) side of the velcro on the flap has already begun to fray the stitching that surrounds the soft side of the velcro on the face side. I've only been using it for a few days.



The leather is thicker than needed. The case does not add significant girth widthwise. However in terms of depth the size is nearly doubled. (The 3G iPhone is 1.2 cm deep (0.48") without the case; when the phone is in the case the width is 2.3 cm (0.94"). Width is a concern because you must carry this in your pocket or purse--since, there is no belt loop or clip.



Also for this reason, it would be nice if there were a loop to attach a lariat or tether to a wrist strap. But there isn't one. One could be improvised but that would be unsightly and of questionable utility.



Also, there is a pocket in the flap that is so tight you can barely fit only 2 business cards or a single credit card or ID in it.



If you have large fingers, you will find it difficult to access the virtual buttons on the edges of the screen without a stylus. When swiping left and right, you will continually run your finger into the leather that perfectly surrounds the touch screen making it harder to use the phone.



For the price, it is aesthetically pleasing (looks nice) but functionally, it leaves much to be desired. Belkin Leather Flip Case for Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS

Here's the thing: The case is nice. It's essentially as good of quality as any comparably priced piece. What makes it perfect for me is that the inside flap has a little pocket for a credit card. Well, it starts out accepting one credit card, but after using it for a while the pocket stretches out. Now, I have my gym membership, drivers license, credit card, corporate card AND my health insurance card in there. PLUS, I can put $20 behind the phone. Who needs a wallet? I no longer own a separate wallet and always have all my stuff in this one package. It makes it a little bulky but I can easily carry it in the front pocket of my jeans -- no problem. It's still thinner than a PALM I had 3 years ago. Seriously, I'm happier about this than almost anything I own. Maybe other flip covers have this feature but I haven't seen one and can't tell that from the descriptions on Amazon. Simplify your life.

This cover provies an excellent grip to my new iphone 3GS 32Gb, and provides good protection, safety nd doesnt hamper any functionality. i can charge, listem music through audio port, and do anything without having to take the phone out of cover. And of course, the looks of the phone get hidden upto some extent, which is true for any cover. for my last iphone 2G 16GB, i was more concerned about looks, so i got only a cover which was protecting the back of the phone, but front screen was not protected against shocks(though i had put up screeen protector for scracthes), but when i dropped the phone accidently, i had to pay for the broken screen !

this cover provides full protection, and ease of use at same time !

I am buying my second one of these cases in a year. I beat the hell out of my phone and this case has protected it from drops, falls and geting beat up in my pocket. the first one i got with the phone and lasted longer than i expected. the only problem with the case is that its hard to reach the letters on the right and left side of the screen when texting. if you need a case that will give some protection for the phone and screen this is the right case for you.

I purchased a "Belkin Leather Flip Case" for my new "iPhone" and it is terrific. The case is doing a great job protecting the phone and, at the same time, it's an attractive, elegant case, so I have no qualms about having the case on my desk or on a table at business and professional events, meetings, etc. This is a great product.

I bought this case in October of last year and love it. I keep my phone in my purse most of the time, the ease of flipping open the flap when the phone rings is great, no fumbling around. I'm a little clumsy at times and have sadly dropped my phone several times, no worries, the case did a great job protecting even on a tile floor. It doesn't have the clip for a belt but that doesn't matter to me, I really don't want a clip. Also, it doesn't have the plastic cover over the screen like some holders that I find really unnecessary anyway and sometimes messes with the funtionality of the phone. Loved this case so much that I'm ordering another one for my friend. - Iphone Case - Iphone - Flip Case - Iphone Leather Case'

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