Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Action Thriller - kim basinger, action
This is one of my favorite movies in recent years. In the film, Jessica (Kim Basinger) is kidnapped and manages to click the wires on a smashed phone to place a call. She reaches beach slacker Ryan (Chris Evans) and manages to convince him that she's telling the truth and to get help. What ensues is a mad rush through downtown Los Angeles as Ryan tries desperately to assist her. The DVD has some good features on it (interviews, scene selection, etc.), and the movie overall was well made. If you are into this sort of movie, I recommend it. You will not be disappointed in the least bit. Cellular (New Line Platinum Series)
Cellular is a sleeper hit. A long overdue example of a real edge-of-your-seat thriller that is well-written and well-acted. Great driving and action scenes are complemented by humor.
The story is about a carefree California youth who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving dirty LA cops and a kidnapped family. Kim Basinger turns in a great performance as the wife and mother fighting for her life against Ethan, the leader of the corrupt cops. Played by Jason Statham (The Transporter), Ethan is a competent bad guy.
My husband and I loved this movie. It has the wake-up equivalent of black coffee.
This film has three main characters, wonderfully played by Kim Basinger, Chris Evans and Jason Stratham. Basinger's character is constantly terrified, but always resourceful in a crunch. Evans's character is cheerful, energetic and opportunistic in the best sense. Stratham's character is menacing. There are many hilarious situations and the cell phone (and all it can do) is always moving the plot along. Great minor characters and performances add to the mix. Not deep at all, but exceptional entertainment!
"Cellular" has a gimmicky plot and unbelievable situations, but it's pretty darn good, so who cares?
I mean, how often does this happen...you get a call on your cellular from a woman kidnapped in an attic. She can't call anyone else, because the phone she is using is smashed, but she managed to dial your number by twisting together two wires.
You try to get the police to believe you, but you are having trouble because the battery on your cell phone dies out every time you give it to the police.
Ok, this happened to me last Friday, but for the rest of you, if you go along with it, it does hold your interest and is exciting at parts. Kim Basinger, Chris Evans and William Macy are all always fun to watch, too.
So..enjoy...and who knows, maybe after seeing it, you'll feel like it isn't safe to answer your cellular again.
"Cellular" is a fast-paced action/suspense from the get-go. It has barely set the scene when a group of men burst into Jessica Martin's (Kim Basinger) suburban home, abduct her, and imprison her in an attic. To make sure she is unable to communicate with the outside world, her captor, Ethan (Jason Statham), takes a baseball bat to the only telephone in the attic, and old but functioning rotary dial model. Unable to find any means of escape, a terrified Jessica places her hope in the shattered telephone, whose wiring still works in spite of having no dial or handset. Eventually, she gets through to someone: a flippant self-centered young man named Ryan (Chris Evans) who is intent on running an errand for his girlfriend and annoyed by the unexpected caller on his cell phone. Initially incredulous, Ryan becomes convinced of Jessica's kidnapping story and tries his best to help her her while driving around Los Angeles trying desperately not to lose her signal.
"Cellular" excels at being fast and exciting. Accepting that Ryan cannot find any police officer to help him requires suspension of disbelief. The car chases are nothing that I haven't seen so many times before that I really didn't want to see it in this movie. And Ryan's personality will rub some members of the audience the wrong way. He's annoying. But none of that is enough to undermine "Cellular"'s compact, energetic entertainment value. Kim Basinger is really quite convincing as a terrified, desperate wife and mother. She's a strong character who tries to control what she can of her situation, so avoids any "damsel in distress" cliché. And since there is no romantic interest between Jessica and her would-be savior, Ryan, "Cellular" sidesteps another cliché. Cell phones are ubiquitous in contemporary film, but this is one of the few that succeeds in using them to advance the plot in a believable well-integrated fashion. Most of the acting in "Cellular" is actually speaking into a telephone. It can't be easy to make so much dialogue phone conversations and hang the film's arc on that. Characters who are glued to a telephone conversation are isolated even in a crowd -a concept not lost on screenwriter Larry Cohen, who also wrote "Phone Booth". "Cellular" isn't a great film, but an entertaining one. You won't fall asleep!
The DVD (New Line 2005): Bonus features include 3 documentaries, an audio commentary, a theatrical trailer, and a DVD-ROM (Windows only). "Calling Out" (18 minutes) is about the history of telephones and the social implications of mobile (cellular) phones. Telecommunications engineers Dr. Martin Cooper and Joel Engel, technology journalists, and a psychologist talk about how cell phones work and what they mean for us and for the future. "Dialing Up Cellular" (25 minutes) is a documentary about making the film, including comments on the film's conception, performances, and filming the car chases. Writers Larry Cohen and Chris Morgan, director David Ellis, the cast, and various crew are interviewed. "Code of Silence: Inside the Rampart Scandal" (25 minutes) is about the 1999 police corruption scandal that involved the LAPD's Rampart Division. I found it very interesting since I am not an Angelino and was not familiar with the details of this case. The audio commentary is by director David Ellis, his sister and assistant stunt co-ordinator Annie Ellis, and his daughter and Associate Producer Tawny Ellis. Over the course of the commentary, they call various members of the film's cast and crew on their cell phones to get their comments. Subtitles are available for the film in English and Spanish. - Chris Evans - Action - Kim Basinger - Suspense'
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Price Pfister Bathroom Faucet - price pfister, dealyard
I purchased this item and it was amazing.... It came on time and very well packaged. Unfortunately, I was not paying attention and what I needed was a Delta trim kit. I felt terrible, because this company is very prompt and the kit was beautiful. In order for me to install this particular kit involved more work than I am familiar with. So, I had to send back. It was unbelievable because of it's low price and quality. I ended up spending an additional hundred dollars on Amazon to complete the Delta kit and of course... It wasn't a pleasant experience like the one I had with this order. I ended up purchasing separate parts all over Amazon because one particular company that sent me the Delta kit did not come with all that was required and advertised on Amazon. The most important part, "it's handle". I surely did not have this problem with my original order. This company is based out of New York just 30 minutes from me and I will be purchasing directly from them in the future. Their customer service department was very helpful, prompt and friendly. No run arounds what-so-ever. I recommend this company and it's products anytime... Trust me, I am a Amazon freak that buys five times a week and this company should be rated a ten instead of a five. Pfister R89-8CBZ Avalon Oil Rubbed Bronze Tub & Shower Faucet Trim - Bathtubs - Dealyard - Price Pfister - Price Pfister Bathroom Faucet'
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Cordless String Trimmer - rechargeable batteries, black and decker
DO NOT BUY THE OTHER CHARGERS FOR B&D BATTS. There is a reason why this triple charger rocks and the others are garbage. This is a SLOW charger. makes batteries last forver. THis has a transformer in it that converts the electricty into a trickle charge. ALL portable batt's r super expensive, and they create ultra fast direct chargers for them which ruins the batteries within 18 mo. They know this. But to their credit, B&D made a trickle charger so u don't hv buy batt's every year. I hv had a set of 3 batt's that i hv bn using since - no joke, 2005, andf i'd say they r still about 65% effectiv. That's over 5 yrs peeps. Even the dual charger they sell is a rapid charger. Dno't be fooled becaue the dual charger looks like it has a transformer in it. It doesn't. And of course the tiny little single chargers don't either - u can tell when you pick them up, they weight about 20 grams. This triple charger weighs about 10 lbs! Black & Decker RE18V3PRT 18 Volt NiCad 3-Port Battery Charger
I love my 3 port charger. Because it is only a semi-intelligent charger, I do have need for a smarter/quicker charger too. (This is used to determine if the battery is faulty before placing it in the charger. A bad battery can kill your chargers) But, this charger allows you to keep 3 batteries charging at all times. Therefore, no need to remove them from the ports after they are charged. =)
This is a difficult part to find without the entire kit, therefore, I was extremely grateful to see this one for sale on Amazon.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone with the 18v Black & Decker lawn equipment.
hang'em on the wall and thats it. I have one in the garage and one in the shop. Power at your finger tips for all the drills, dustbuster, power hand saw and 5 3/8's circular saw in the shop ahd then in garage are all those tools to maintain the yard and pool. It doesn't get any better then this being fully supplied with the firestorm products by black and decker.
This is a well designed and well constructed product. I have three batteries and it is convenient to have all of them ready to use at any time without having three plug-in chargers in the wall. The unit mounts on the wall for even better convenience. Black and Decker home products have not been my favorite for many years. Many of their products have been poorly designed but not this one. I have been slowly buying the entire line of 18-volt FireStorm tools and have been very pleased thus far. - Rechargeable Batteries - Chainsaw - Cordless Lawn Tools - Black And Decker'
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Child Suitcase - child luggage, keepsakes
This item is absolutely adorable. I saw it for the first time at my local hospital's gift shop- for double the price. I was pleased to see that the exact suitcase & blanket were available on amazon at such a great deal. For the other buyer who complained about the size- reading the dimensions would've easily solved your problem prior to purchasing. No this isn't a suitcase in place of a diaper bag, but to keep baby's blanket, favorite toy, and pacifier (in other words, "bedtime supplies"), you can't get any cuter! I can't wait till my baby boy is old enough to hold it on his own! :D Child to Cherish Going To Grandma's Suitcase in Pink
When I started shopping for a suitcase that had something on it stating Going To Grandma's, I really wanted something that my granddaughter could pack herself to come to my house. This case is very small, but it's so cute that I just love it. It won't hold her clothes, but it's perfect for any little treasures she will want to bring with her when she does come for a vist.
I thought this suitcase was absolutely adorable. My granddaughter is going on two years old and when I have her come for sleepovers it was fun to see what she decided to pack in her own little bag. It is just the right size for a smaller child to put their little things in. Mom of course still packs a bag with the other clothes but the main purpose in getting this cute, smaller suitcase is for the child's enjoyment in packing their special items. I highly recommend it. To me it was worth every penney.
Although this is a cute suitcase for toddlers, it is way too SMALL. I decided to keep it for my granddaughter to use for her doll clothes since it would cost almost as much to send it back. Picture definitely appears larger than actual product. - Kid Luggage - Child Luggage - Keepsakes'
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Black And Decker - cordless lawn tools, battery packs
It is amazing how one becomes accustomed, over time, to less that great performance when one has nothing to compare it to. Two of my six (several years old) old batteries finally gave up the ghost and would not recharge. I use them on a cordless drill, pole-extension type chain saw and pole-extension type trimmer. I finally decided to start replacing them while the design was still available remembering the demise of the B&D Versa-Pack batteries. My batteries arrived very quickly. I had either never experienced or had totally forgotten what my equipment could do on new batteries. The model number was different but they were the batteries used by my tools. It took only one battery to do the job normally requiring two to three of the older ones and I still had the power and torque on my tools to continue on to the next project. They must've upgraded the cells in these new packs.
Were my old batteries ever this good? I just don't remember and don't think so, but I am, none the less, a very happy customer with these new ones. Black & Decker HPB18 18-Volt Slide-Pack Battery
I'm not sure where Amazon gets a $60+ retail price - Home Depot's price for this is $34.97. I'd be better off going to Home Depot to get it and then I get a competitive price AND no shipping. But it is a good product.
The original ones lasted from 2004 to 2009 with moderate use. Then both died around the same time. I actually ordered the HPB14 packs also by Black and Decker as replacements, it's the same unit, ten dollars cheaper, just doesn't say "firestorm" on the side.
I dug up an old manual and you should charge these batteries for 9 hours on first charge, then 3-6 hours for additional uses. That is assuming you are using the original basic charger.
I bought the whole B&D outdoor set (trimmer, blower, weedwack) a little over a year ago. It came with 3 of these batteries, which I faithfully kept charged as instructed in the manual. I used the tools less than the average person, yet the batteries already don't hold a charge, despite their claims of "no memory effect". Stay away from this product
I have only used these two batteries once. I charged them for a day and used them in a cordless weedeater. One battery lasted less than 5 minutes, the other less than 10.
I have several Black & Decker 18v tools, and they are useless without adequate batteries.
B&D advertises a longer-use battery but it appears to be unavailable.
I feel cheated by B&D.
I just bought this battery to replace the two original batteries, so I'm really reviewing the originals. They held up for four years with moderate (read "homeowner") use. I think that's exceptional, since I've read that getting just two years out of these batteries is good. Although I've had some trouble with Black & Decker battery chargers, the batteries themselves have performed better than expected. If the one I just bought does as well I'll be thrilled.
I bought the Black & Decker Firestorm 14.4-Volt Drill in 2002 and only used it about 20 hours that year and very little in years since. In 2006, I needed it again and the charger was dead. The new charger was able to charge the batteries but they didn't last very long and eventually wouldn't charge. The red light on the charger would not come on and the voltmeter showed zero volts. Then I saw a guy on YOUTUBE use a welder to shock the battery back to life. I didn't have a welder but I thought, why not try a car battery? I had some of these connectors that slide onto a metal tab. I don't know what they are called but I didn't want the arc to damage the battery metal. These stuck out enough that I could touch them with my jumper cables. I saw a small spark, like in the YOUTUBE video and I touched it about 4 or 5 times using only a car battery. I didn't expect it to work because in the video they were using high voltage. But, to my suprise, when testing with a battery tester it showed it was now in the green. WOW. So I slapped the charger on it and the charger light now showed it was charging, the red glow that was not on before. After about 4 hours I checked it by attaching the drill and it worked like it was new. I saved $40. I don't know how long it is going to last but maybe people are throwing away batteries that only need a jump start. I did the second battery and the results were the same. These are over 8 year old batteries! On the second battery I used a small variation. I shocked the battery in reverse for just one touch to fully drain the nicads. Then I did the 5 sparks again and it has charged up like new as well. I hope Amazon posts this because this technique doesn't sell many batteries. We'll see. By the way the PLUS Terminal is the outer one, closer to the edge of the FSB14 battery.
I have a Black and Decker string edger and a Black and Decker hedge trimmer that both use this 18 Volt slide in battery pack. My old batteries were only lasting 10 minutes after a charge so I decided to replace them rather than buying new equipment (original batteries were 5 years old). The old batteries are the notorious Nicad type that has memory issues. I had hoped that the new batteries would be NiMh, but no such luck, Nicad batteries once again!! You have to wonder why Black and Decker would continue to use battery technology that everyone else has given up on due to poor performance.
The replacement batteries fit and they do hold a charge after being used three or four times (first charge only lasted 15 minutes instead of the 30 that they should). They are now holding their charge for about 28 minutes of use, so they are working the way they should.
I rated the batteries as a three instead of a five due to the use of NiCad again!!!! - Cordless Lawn Tools - Black And Decker - Battery - Battery Packs'
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Weighing Scale - weighing scale, digital
I just got this scale to replace an older digital scale that broke, and I'm very impressed.
To weigh yourself, you step on the scale, wait about 3-4 seconds for the scale to stabilize, and look at the reading. The weight is easy to read -- large numerals with a backlight. The only drawback of the backlight is that it will increase battery usage. You have a choice of units -- pounds, kilograms, or stones.
The scale itself is very sleek and low profile. It's 11.8 inches (width) x 11.7 inches. Some scales (both digital and analog) make a clunking sound as you step on, but this is totally silent.
Like most digital scales, it has to be placed on a hard surface such as tile or wood.
Some digital scales have a "fake repeatability." That is, if you weigh yourself, and then hold a small weight and step on again, it gives exactly the same value. This scale doesn't have this undesirable feature. If you hold a small weight, it gives an honest result.
I measured the variability of nine readings. The range (max minus min) was 0.4 pounds, and the standard deviation was 0.12 pounds. This is excellent, and much better than my previous scale.
I think that the absolute reading is very close to correct, but I haven't had a chance yet to compare this scale to the one at my doctor's office.
The instructions warn that the glass surface is slippery when wet. It's not a scale you want to use after stepping out of the shower or bath.
Update January 2011:
After 18 months (and one battery change), it's still working perfectly, but I want to add one more point that other reviewers have mentioned. You do need to remain very still after you get on the scale; otherwise the reading may not lock. To make it work, I stand still for about 5 or 6 seconds. Just stand still and look straight ahead; don't look down at the scale until this time has passed. Occasionally the first reading fails. In that case, step off, wait for the display to go off, and get on again. If the first try fails, the second one almost always succeeds. A person with a balance problem, however, would have difficulty getting a good reading.
I've confirmed that this scale displays a weight extremely close to the one at my doctor's office. (There's no guarantee, of course, that other scales of this model will be equally accurate.) My Weigh Elite Series Bathroom Body Weight Scale - 400 lb
Just bought this scale & am already packing it back up to return to Amazon for a refund.
I unpacked it, removed the battery strip, set it to pounds & tried it out as soon as UPS delivered it.
The first number showed a 5lb difference from my old scale, but since I could get three different numbers when weighing three times in succession on that scale I assumed it was just that the My Weigh was accurate.
Not so much.
The next time I got on I was holding a 5lb bag of flour...and it gave me the exact same number as before.
I tried this same process using my hand weights, but the My Weigh scale could not read the weight difference accurately.
When I added a 3lb weight it showed a difference of 1lb.
When I added 6lbs the My Weigh showed a number 4lbs less than the original number.
Yes, I had this scale on an even, hard surface.
If a scale cannot accurately gauge the difference of adding or removing small amounts of weight...then it is nothing but a dust collector.
Back to Amazon it goes & the search for a new, accurate scale continues.
I am so happy with this item that it has prompted me to write my first amazon review. I looked at scales for hours, and I decided to buy this one based off of the reviews. The first surprise was how nice this thing looks. The pictures don't do this thing justice! It just flat out looks better in person than it does in the pictures. I was not expecting this to be so sleek! It is about as thin as a couple of magazines stacked on top of each other (maybe thinner) and it has a very attractive glass surface. The next surprise was how accurate this thing is. I get very consistent readings. Last night I decided to do a little experiment. I weighed myself 3 or 4 times in a row and got 188.0 every time. I went into the kitchen and drank a glass of water. I then immediately weighed myself again and got a reading of 188.8. Thats good enough for me! The only con I can think of is not that big of a deal: you have to be pretty still while you weigh yourself to get the scale to lock in on your weight. If you were thinking about getting this scale - I say go for it!
This is the best scale we've ever had. Was very inexpensive. It is stylish, and works well. You simply set kilo or pounds, place on a hard surface, and step on. If you move it (significantly) you have to reset it because it senses the surface and calculates weight based on the set. It does not sense anything under 10 lbs, and only holds the display for 10 seconds, then automatically shuts of, so you would have to get back on if you missed the weight. That might be a little confusing for some children or first time users. I have tried stepping all over the scale to see if it gives a different weight for different foot placement, but it seems to be the same everywhere. I have also picked up objects that weigh a few ounces to see if it is actually accurate ...and it is! This is a hundred times better than our options at the local stores (in it's price range). - Bath Scale - Digital - Weighing Scale - Affordable'
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Laptop Batteries - apple, laptop batteries
Where to start...the price was right, some good reviews, so I went for it. Shipping was fast. It fits just sort of ok as it sticks out a hair more than the Apple battery. It seems that the battery is the right size, but they glue an aluminum sheet over it to match the finish of the Macbook Pro and that makes it too thick. Cheesy, but it is on the back where it doesn't show... It does snap into place properly. The memory stick did come with the order.
The first few cycles were odd in that the battery status box would show all sorts of varying times remaining, all the way from around half an hour to over three hours. After many cycles it seems to have settled down and shows a consistent two plus hour time at full charge. In actual modest computing use, not plotting missions to Mars or anything, it does seem to last for around two hours.
When I click on the battery dialogue box, the one in the upper right-hand corner above the menu bar, the "Service Battery" caution appears. Nothing seems wrong, no odd behaviors or anything at all. I suspect that this happens because this is a non-Apple device and doesn't have the secret handshake. This happens with some other devices that are not "approved" by Apple.
In Amazon's product photos there is an image of some sort of certification. Whatever this really means, it didn't come with my battery order.
The little green LED status lights on the battery light up sequentially when being charged, but then turn off when the charging is complete and do not turn on again until the next recharging session.They don't count down as the battery is depleted. Strangely, my nearly dead original Apple battery does that as well. I never used that feature when the MBP was new, so I can't honestly say this is a fault. In any case, the LED status lights are useless.
I contacted Amazon with my concerns and they forwarded my email to Genuine Adapters, evidently without the order number(!) GA promptly asked for that number and I provided it. After that, no response. I emailed a couple of times since, asking if they needed any more information, but no response at all. I don't know if this is an unusual situation for this company or not.
One reviewer said that AGPTEK batteries are good. There is no indication that this is an AGPTEK product and, in fact, there is no indication of any particular brand at all.
Note that Amazon's description is that it is a product of "Brainydeal", but sold by "Genuine Adapters" and fulfilled by Amazon. I suspect that there are all sorts of marketers who buy these things as commodities and so the sources and branding changes all the time. As a consequence, the quality and service is ever-changing. The next seller might be "Acme Power Source" or whatever, and it might be the same battery I got, or another one. Who knows. There is a lot of electronic debris out there.
Replacement batteries are a huge business. It would be nice if Amazon would step in and sort this out by identifying solid manufacturers and promoting their products directly. The "Affiliates" are a crapshoot when they are marketing unbranded devices like this.
Surprisingly, at this point I am keeping the battery. It works ok and it is half the price of the very over-priced Apple unit. This is a risk. The thing could die in a month or blow up on my lap (yikes), but I have put enough effort into this and just want to get on with things.
Two stars because it works, with some cautions, and the price is right. The other concerns are serious enough to knock off three stars. I consider this to be a risky purchase. If you feel flush, are ok with enabling Apple's silly-high price for replacement batteries (I am not) and do not want to have to deal with affiliates or have other issues, then buy the Apple battery.
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UPDATE: As I predicted as a possibility, the battery suddenly quit, completely dead, just after the 30 day Amazon return period expired. Amazon, true to its good reputation for customer service, still issued me a return and refunded my purchase. Thanks for that! I believe that Amazon stepped up because I had tried to contact the seller several times before the warranty period was up.
For all the reasons I mentioned in my initial review, reinforced by my actual experience of a defective product sold by an unresponsive marketer, I strongly suggest you do not take a chance. As onerous as Apple's price for a genuine battery is, there does not seem to be a viable alternative.
You hear of battery fires and of defective batteries damaging computers. Luckily, my battery merely died. Don't take a chance.
Of course, I would change my rating to 0 stars if I could. Apple A1175 MacBook Pro 15 15-inch series Replacement Laptop Battery P/N: A1175 MA348 MA348*/A MA348G/A MA348J/A w/ a USB 2.0 SD Card reader writer - Macbook Pro - Laptop Batteries - Apple - Battery'
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Computer Headset - computer headset, microphone
Pros: This is an inexpensive piece of electronic equipment that does the job. The sound quality and mic placement are great for gaming and internet phones. The price is very low, adding to the value. It has a volume control which helps when switching from one application to another, since sound levels can vary on the computer.
Cons: The foam over the mouthpiece comes off very easily (for cleaning, apparently.) I would prefer that it didn't fall off when I didn't intend that. However, I now hold it on whenever I shift the mic into place for talking. The manufacturer should try to make sure that it is more secure. iMicro SP-IM942 Headset with Microphone
You can pay a lot of money for a headset and microphone, but this iMicro SP-IM942 proves you don't have to. I bought this item primarily for the microphone: I needed a good mic for the dictation program (speech to text) I use. This one is superb; it increased the accuracy of my dictation from 95% to 99% (over a much more expensive Microsoft microphone headset I had been using).
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the sound with the headphones is excellent too. It doesn't quite have the range of more expensive headphones, of course, but it does a solid job of delivering good sound quality for music and spoken word.
All in all, a great item, and if you can get it for $10-$12, it is a steal.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this product. I was a little concerned because I didn't pay much for it, but It works really well. I am pleased with it. I hope to get a lot of use out of it.
This headset is great. The sound is crystal clear whether you are using on Skype or listening to music, videos, etc. The microphone functions perfectly, no distortion, no crackling- have had many compliments on this piece of equipment while using it with my Skype. This headset functions better than the previous headset that I used and paid over 50.00 for! Highly recommend this headset- you simply can not go wrong ..especially at this price.
This is the first mic I've purchased and I can't see myself wanting any other anytime soon. I got it for just under $6 with the Amazon Prime free shipping. It's comfortable to wear, sturdy cords at a nice 6 ft length. The best part though is for sure the mic. No one can tell I paid $6 for this thing. I've had no major problems. The only thing I would fix is how easily the plugs can come out. I use a laptop so it's close to me and easy to put back in, but I can see this would be a bother if you plug it in in the back in the back of your computer. Overall I'd highly recommend this to anyone wanting a good solid headset for a bargain price.
I purchased two pairs of these headphones to evaluate them for my company. Out of the box, one of the headphone's speaker fell off of the ear piece (I posted a picture in the product images). I was able to reattach it and the headset was working fine afterward. When you hold iMicro SP-IM942 in your hand and give a little shake it sounds like they are about to fall apart. Since one fell apart in shipping I think it may not be far from the truth. They sound fine and the mic works. Nothing special. There is a volume control in line on the wire that is designed oddly. You turn the volume wheel down to turn the volume up and vice versa. Not very intuitive. Since I have to send the headphones out to many users details like that can be very annoying. I cannot say I recommend them.
This is a great product for the money. I bought it for chatting. I was surprised by how easy it was to hook up to my Dell computer (color coded), and the sound quality is great. It is also comfortable on my head. I belong to a language exchange internet site and it works wonderfully for this.
I don't know why people gave such high reviews for this product.
I was expecting a lot more when I got the package but was disappointed. The package is like of those products you buy from the dollar store.
The earpieces are loose and make noise. The foam is hard, feels cheap. The overall quality of the product just looks cheap.
The only plus side about is could be the quality of the sound. I listened to a few flac files and the sound was decent. However, I am not expert and I don't own a good quality headphone, so I couldn't objectively compare.
i dont recomment this item. broke fairly easy just from normal use. for 5 more dollars you can buy a better one which is what i ended up doing. i just needed a mic to do some commentaries because my turtle beaches broke and the sound was ok, but like i said it will brake easy. - Computer Headset - Video Games - Headphones - Microphone'
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All In One Printer - artisan, printer
The archival inks from Epson are so cost effective because you only change the single ink that is running out. Now they have the 98 series of High capacity ink (translate MORE ink in the cartridge) you have to change ink less. I checked MANY different sources and this was the best value for the money going. If you have Amazon PRIME there is also NO shipping charge! Epson T098920 98 High Capacity Color Ink Multi-Pack for Epson Artisan 700, 710, 800, and 810 (Pack of 5)
Not much can really be said. It's ink and it's Epson for my Epson Artisan 810 I really don't have a lot of options. The best thing was the price which is about half the price of any of the retail chains.
Definitely use this over the regular capacity (99) ink cartridges. The life and number of pages printed is way beyond the extra cost. I've not calculated, because I don't know how many pages I got from the regular capacity cartridges. But I can tell you that these are lasting weeks beyond what the others did. I print lots of school related items as a home school mom of three, and these are really saving me a bundle.
It's really annoying to me that companies (not just Epson) fill their "regular capacity" cartridges only partially, then charge a "high capacity" price for the full cartridge (minus 1 star). The 99's that came with your printer are "regular capacity" and the 98's are the "high capacity." That being said, this is great ink, and it's a much better value to buy the high capacity cartridge. I have experimented with different papers and inks, and the best photos I've printed have always been with Epson ink on Epson paper, (I have the Artisan 810). Their paper is designed to hold their ink, and inks can be quite different in their chemical makeup.
This cartridge has all of the colors, but black is sold separately. The high capacity black is also 98.
The bottom line... if the quality of your photos is important, spring for this good ink on the correct Epson paper for the job. I like premium glossy for prints, but that's a matter of preference.
P.S. I don't have any relationship to Epson. I'm a teacher and a mom, and I print lots of photos.
I have tried the generic ink before.. ruined one printer because of it. I'll stick with genuine Epson ink. The colors are great, and the durability and instant dry performance is spectacular. This was the best price by far of all vendors.
I have tried Epson Compatible cartridges before and all they do is gum up your printer. They may be less expensive ,but not worth it. Genuine Epson cartridges are the way to go. The 98 is a more expensive than the 99 , but it ill last longer.
Purchased these high-capacity ink cartridges for my new Epson 810. Haven't opened the package yet, but it arrived quickly after my order. Inks still have a lot of shelf-life remaining (based on "use-by" date), so I'm sure they'll work fine. Definitely cheaper than buying these at my local office supply store, especially considering gas charges to drive there. - Artisan - Ink Cartridge - Epson - Printer'
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Dog Clipper
My son, 12, is growing fine hairs above his upper lips. His skin is still baby like, and his face is still small, so this is just the right size for him. We tried it once, it works very well. I hope it will last.
WAHL 9962-717 Compact Travel Trimmer
Great trimmer, compact, perfect for travel, brand new, for the price I'm really liking it... I'm going to Europe next month and I needed an effective way to trim up without having to carry bulky trimmers... I found exactly what I was looking for, it was shipped promptly (ordered on the 20th arrived on the 23rd) only requires one AA battery (not a battery hog btw) loving it. Perfect for my needs!
This handy little trimmer is perfect for trimming around my dogs eyes, ears and pads. Much safer than scissors. Very easy to use, reasonably quiet and very lightweight. If I still had my horses, this would have been perfect to take to shows to do last minute trimming.
Great tool and Amazon has the best price I have seen.
This little trimmer is an excellent tool to have. I have been a hairdresser for 28 years and I would use nothing else except this little affordable, convenient tool to trim necklines, mustaches, & goat tee's.'
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Ipod Touch 4th Generation Case - ipod accessories, case
I LOVE this! The price is great & it shipped within 2 days after ordering it! I get so many complements on how great looking it is. I bought it to replace a cheap Hello Kitty 1 I bought at Ross. It said it was 4 Gen, but it was more like 3 Gen, it didn't fit & didn't have a hole for the camera. This 1 is gorgeous & fits perfectly. Installing it is really easy too, snaps on great. My iPod has a "cherry blossom" wallpaper, so this "cherry blossom" case went along perfectly with my wallpaper. Snap-On Protector Hard Case for iPod Touch 4th Generation / 4th Gen - Spring Flower Design
My guy bought an ipod for me, for my birthday in December. He also bought this case. It is PERFECT! The case is well made and the design is beautiful! I have the newest ipod (4th gen) and the holes align perfectly.
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This case is working just fine. I like the pattern and because it is colorful, it's easy to find in my tote. I had to remove the case to install a new screen protector and it wasn't too difficult to remove and a snap to replace. Pardon the pun. Shipping was relatively fast.
I cannot say anything good about this snap-on case except it was very pretty and looked just like the photo.It broke the first time I put it on my iPod Touch. There was a little peice of plastic on the interior side of it which just snapped off when I was putting it on. I was aware that it being a rigid plastic that I should be careful with it but it broke anyway. When I got the case on because of the little peice that broke off, it would not stay closed in one corner. I didn't bother returning it for a refund as it was so cheap. Also I wasn't happy with the slipperyness of it. I have changed it now for a rubber one that stays better in the hand and is much easier to put on.
Well, I thought that the case would be a bit more durable considering it is plastic, but the case is actually pretty cheap. The design makes up for some of it though, however its like looks over purpose; like the relationship between a woman and their high heels.It was great for the price though, a lot cheaper than the more expensive cases. Next time I might just go for rubber instead of plastic. Look on the bright side! I got it in the mail within 4 days, I liked receiving the envelope!
It's pretty and fits perfectly. I see some reviews saying it wasn't for the iPod 4G. But I have the 4G and it fits my iPod, which is still functional with the case on it. The material is cheap, but honestly if you're paying less than a dollar for it what do you expect.
Easy to snap on, beautiful design, and it's already proven itself useful when I accidentally dropped my iPod on some tile flooring - with no damage to the case that I can see! You won't find a better case and definitely not for the price.
The case is pretty enough but the description says it protects both the front AND back of the iPod touch and it doesn't actually contain any sort of screen protection. It's OK for what I paid for it but it isn't correctly described.
I tried putting this cover on my ipod touch 4th generation, and it fit, but the clasps on the sides wouldn't go together. If you're wanting a cheap case, don't buy this one because it ends up being a waste of money. Maybe I got the lemon of the batch, but I wouldn't buy this case because it does not work. - Ipod Accessories - Ipod Touch Accessories - Cover - Case'
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Ipod Accessory - ipod accessory, audio cable
I currently own an iphone that I keep in an otterobox. I have been searching for an aux cable for my car that would fit my iphone with its case on. Well, after trying many cheap and expensive cables, I have found the "one". This Mediabridge cable is not your usual wimpy thin cable you would find for $1 that stops working correctly after a few months, nor is it an expensive one with ends so thick it won't fit in my iphone, it is made very well and its plugs are "stepped" so it is sleek enough to fit in anything with a case on. I am very impressed, and its not easy to impress me. The cable is thick and solid, seems very sturdy and you can't beat it for the price. I am DEFINITELY going to purchase more for my home and recommend Mediabridge cables to all my friends and coworkers. Mediabridge, you have just acquired a customer for life. Mediabridge - 3.5mm Male To 3.5mm Male Stereo Audio Cable [New design accomodates iphone, itouch, smartphone and mp3 cases] - (4 Feet)
For all you frequent travelers who've lost the audio cable for the Sony MDR-NC60 headphone this cable will not necessarily be the perfect replacement cord. First, the connector doesn't quite fit in the headphone jack; however, you can give it a little push to make it fit. Another option is to unscrew the cover a bit. Second, the cord is a foot shorter; however, this may actually be more optimal. Third, the cord is rather thick (generally a great thing) which becomes somewhat noticeable. Finally, the cable does not have a right angle connection at the seat connection point. Having said all this, I'm really really happy with this cable and it suits me well as a replacement cable for my Sony headphone.
For all others: this cable is really well made. The connectors are gold plated metal with a screw on metal cover and plastic injection sealed solder connection areas. Normally you'd only find molded plastic ends. The fact that the ends are made of actual metal components will allow you to, if $7 bucks is too much money, to fix these cables and/or customize it to suit your taste. Hobbyist will really appreciate this cable.
I had purchased another cable before buying this one. That one was totally a waste of money. This product is great and can be used conveniently with iphones and ipods. I would highly recommend this cable.
I ordered this product. It came in VERY fast I'd say the fastest anything has ever came in from Amazon. It is think & very stable!! It also fits right into the body glove & otterbox hard case!! I would 100% recommend this to other buyers.
This cable looks bigger in the close-up picture but it's actually very sleek and slinder. I wanted a cable that wasn't too long to use in my car for my ipod and this was perfect. It doesn't get tangled up like the other longer cord I've had. Quality-wise, it feels sturdy and heavier than other cheaper cables. Sound quality is great. Would definitely buy again if I needed another one.
Initially I debated whether to spend 7$ to buy a 3.5mm cable when other vendors are offering for much below rate. But after I got the product, I am not regretting it. Awesome durability and mainly awesome quality. It has no disturbance and clear audio coming from my iPad to my car speakers.
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I currently own an iphone that I keep in a case. I searched for an aux cable for my car that would fit my iphone in its case. After several months of removing the case from my phone to connect it to my car sterio, I found the this one. This Mediabridge cable works well and appears to be well constructed. its plugs are stepped down to a diameter small enough seat fully into my phone in the case. I recommend this cable.
I did not expect this cable to have the build quality that it does for the price. It feels very well made and seems like it will last a long time. I really like the stepped connector, it allows me to connect to my device even though it is in a case. I would highly recommend this cable. - Audio Cable - Ipod Cable - Audio Cables - Ipod Accessory'
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I bought this to connect a laptop to my Samsung LN40A650 LCD TV, but the Samsung does not like the way the pins are wired in this cable. It is definitely the cable, because after trying 2 other laptops without success, I used another VGA cable that was previously on a desktop PC system. That one did the trick. With the 10ft cable I bought, the TV didn't recognize the PC input was connected. The VGA cable from the desktop PC worked, though I can only get up to 1300x768 resolution, not up to 1920x1080.
This 10ft cable still works, because it is now being used for the desktop PC instead. Just don't expect it to work with LN40A650. You may be taking a risk with any Samsung TV from 2008/9.
I also searched online about this problem, and it is a common. Apparently not all VGA cables are made the same way. This one just isn't made the way Samsung needs it to be. It will probably work with most other devices. 10ft Hi Resolution monitor cable (Male to Male)
I am using this cable to connect my compaq presario to my Samsung HDTV LCD 32inch and the image is great. I had no trouble connecting or anything. No loose screws and the quality of the cable wrapping is very good.
I'm using the cable to connect my PC to my 32" HDTV. They were easy to connect and fit perfectly. The picture was very clear. I wish I bought the ones with audio, though. I had to use my computer speakers.
This is very long, ten feet long to be exact. It's also very high quality, it looks very professional. It's an old technology VGA cable, so basically you should buy the cheapest one of these that you can, like this one, because expensive wires on old technology deliver about the same performance as inexpensive wires.
And, if you're wondering, a Male to Male VGA cable means that you plug one end into your monitor and one into your computer. A Male to Female is an extender.
Pros:
+Very long, it can connect anywhere
+Economical
+Sleek and black
Cons:
-Very long, if you only need a short distance, you'll have a lot of extra cord
The only pins wired are the red, Green, Blue video and the Verticle and Horizontal Syncs. Ground return for all signals is provided through the connector shell. While the video quality is good, any Plug and Play functions or PC based power functions (standyby, etc) are non-operational. This leaves many monitors fully powered up even when the PC is in Standby or turned off!
I am using this cable to connect my laptop to my 720p HDTV. With any other cable in the house, my laptop detects my unusual monitor resolution (1360x768) and allows me to select it appropriately in the display settings. With this cable however, the correct resolution isn't even an option. I tested each of the 15 pins, and only 5 of them are connected to anything! I know VGA cables don't need all 15 pins, but when I use a cable that has all 15 pins connected everything works fine. For my application this cable is completely worthless.
This is exactly what you need, best bang for your buck on vga-vga cables. It also comes with a built in audio-in cable on each side. Makes me happy! It's a thicker cable compared to others that usually ship with a monitor (which is good), It carries the signal better, and I see a slightly better picture when using this one.
I basically used this cable for a simple monitor hook up, because the standard 6 ft cable would not be long enough for the office setup I had. The image it produced was noticeably blurry, with a slight shadow effect. I thought I might be able to just ignore, but it was too frustrating. I returned it for a refund and ended up purchasing this cable on Amazon: "Cables To Go - 29607 - 12ft Ultima HD15 M/M SXGA Monitor Cable", which works beautifully. I highly recommend going for the better quality cable here.'
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