Guy Low Price Electronic: 9 Feb 2011

Wednesday, 9 February 2011

Thickness Planer - ebook, kindle devices

I have purchased several of these planar blades and find they work well. They are very sharp, and I've been able to run several hundred board feet through any given set. I see many reviews saying they do not stay sharp and wonder why users are having such difficulties. I find that if I sweep the boards off before going through, and make sure the plane's rollers stay free of sap, the planar runs great and the blades perform well. DEWALT DW7352-2 13-Inch Heat Treated Double Sided Replacment Planer Knives, 2-Pack

Despite the complaints about short life I have been getting decent life in soft woods and oak, less in hickory but it is very hard. I am impressed that the planer even can do such a good job in oak and hickory with blade life being about 100 bf in hickory (4-6 passes so 400 - 600 lineal feet) and several times that in oak. Did 400 bf in white fir and no appreciable wear at all.

Although my order was messed up initially, I finally was able to get the 2-pack of DW735 knives. At this time, you will probably have trouble beating this price on the internet. At about $35 out the door for a double sided knife set, it seems to be competitively priced with single sided carbide knives even if carbide holds its edge roughly 10X longer than the HSS. If I get 100 board feet per knife change, I won't plane enough wood to justify $250 for a single sided set of carbide knives. - E-reader - Planer Blades - Kindle Devices - Ebook'

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Lap Counters - lap counters, accusplit

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The ACCUSPLIT AL608 is a compact handheld tally counter. For those needing to count people or objects quickly, the tally counter is a very good device. Each press of the counter button provides good feedback (audible click) that the count had been made. A rotary dial provides easy reset capability. If you need something for surface mount (table top) counting, you will want to use another product. ACCUSPLIT AL608 Finger Hold Tally Counter

Simple, good weight. My only contention is that there is a rather audible click when pressed. My situation is best when quiet, if your in situations where noise isn't intrusive then this is an excellent little tool.

My wife was complaining about trying to keep track of items she's counting at work when people just walk up and start talking to her. I just nodded and went straight to Amazon.com, found this counter, and ordered it immediately. A few days later it came in, and my wife was suprised that I was even paying attention, let alone solved her dilema. The next day at work her co-workers were impressed, and they all wanted one too. So, hopefully they found this site and ordered themselves one too.

Looking at the other reviews maybe I got a dud, but testing it right out of the box the unit consistently failed to register when I pressed the button. I tried different quickness and pressures in my pressing but it still failed and often enough to make the unit worthless to me. This is the second counter I've purchased from Amazon in a week (other one was Coach Dave's Pitch Count Model 300) that is worthless due to low reliability--I can do better counting on my fingers!

I am 7 months pregnant and i purchased this product to count my baby movements. I am still working full-time and it is difficult to keep count while i am working but with the counter i can just hold it and click it everytime my baby moves. I was trying to keep track manually and once i started using this counter, i discovered i was way off! I love this product!!

I have used this counter on a daily, routine basis for my own behavior-self-managemtent. I have far from "maxxed" the use/potential of this product, it is ruggedly constructed and could-- assuredly-- endure high-end applications, such as in counts/censuses of large crowds or in marketing-with-large-volume.

For my use, though, this little gadget is a dream to use. For my target behaviors, this will count to 9999-- and "clears" readily by "roll-over" of the dial-attached. Another item that makes this product A-OK is the finger-hold -- which means that there might be no cumbersome holding of the product while doing "counts"-- and I know that for behavior/event/object counts "on the run" this product would thus be "a dream"!!

Patient/health-consumer self-management skills are said to be an evidence-based practice-- and my use is of that nature. This means that if/when the "culture is grown" for people measuring their own health-behaviors, the need for a modestly-priced, quite-able product like this will mushroom/burgeon. - Counter - Lap Counters - Lap Counter - Accusplit'

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Grill Accessories

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This is what I needed and seems to be good quality. Minus one star because the price is so high.

It was hard to tell from the description (here at Amazon and other web sites) if the connectors on this hose were correct for my needs and how it attaches. I ordered it anyway and luckily it is what I needed to connect a propane tank (the type that is normally used for an outdoor grill) to my 25-year old 2-burner Coleman camp stove. One end of this hose has the same connector you find at the top of the small 16oz Coleman propane cylinders -- so it attaches to the metal tube connector that normally goes between a 16oz cylinder and the stove. The other end of this hose attaches to larger propane tanks like the new one I just bought. I don't know what a 20# tank is, but mine is like 3 gallons in size -- the usual kind that people use for outdoor grills. I found out, however, that it does not fit the quick-release connection that I have on a different propane tank that came with my Weber grill. I'll have to see if there's a (quick release) adapter available so that I can use this hose with that other propane tank also. Coleman High-Pressure Propane Hose and Adapter

This thing is nicely designed and built. Just to emphasize what others have already said - it connects the 20 pound propane tank to the regulator on the stove. *It does not connect directly to the stove - you still need a regulator!* The regulators on the newer stoves are on metal tubes with 45 degree angles, the regulators on the older stoves are on rubber tubes.

It makes so much more sense to use a refillable big propane tank than to dump those little empties in the land fill.

Bought this for my portable Weber 386002 Q 100 Portable Propane Gas Grill; works perfectly with 20lb propane tanks.

Works like a charm, but CAUTION: If you plan on disconnecting the 20lb tank with the hose, you may receive some propane blow off. THIS IS OK! It is just the build up within the 5 foot hose.

HOW TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE:

Towards (or at) the end of cooking, close the propane nossel to off while keeping the grill turned on high. This will burn off all the leftover propane in the line. I usually turn it off within 3 minutes left of cooking as to not waste it; sometimes it'll continue burning, slower and slower, for 5 minutes after.

EXPERIENCE: The only problem that I have with Coleman, is that most of their propane gear is designed to use the small propane cylinders. This forces us to spend $25.00 on a high pressure hose adapter. And Coleman knows that you are going to need it, as you can't run a stove for very long on a 16-OZ propane cylinder. I guess for most of you that go camping, wouldn't need this at all. But for those of us using this at home, you need this to hookup to your 20-gallon tank.

I have not had any problem at all with this hose adapter. However, I feel the need to put a warning out there for you folks. This side of the hose which attaches to your propane tank, does not use right handed threads! You must rotate it counter clockwise, to get it to attach to your tank. Get it tight, but not too tight either!

The hose has a nice 5-foot length to it, so this way you can keep your propane tank a good distance away from the stove, I like that. The other end of the hose attaches to your stove via right handed threads, so just go clockwise with that one. I don't even need to open the valve on my propane tank all the way, just one turn is enough.

The stove uses a fixed regulator setting, so no adjustment is necessary. All I have to do, is hold the flame of my barbecue lighter up to the burners, and then open the valves. They ignite almost instantaneously, and then I can began cooking my food. I have had 0 issues with pressure flow, so I believe this hose to be a quality piece.

CONCLUSION: You may not need this hose adapter if you are going on camping trips. However, if you plan to use this at home, you probably should consider getting one. I have had 0-issues with this hose, and I highly recommend it. 5-STARS

THIS IS A FABULOUS ADD ON FOR ANY GAS GRILL PURCHASED TO USE WITH A SMALL BOTTLE OF PROPANE, IT IS VERY EASY TO FIT INTO ANY LARGE OR SMALL PROPANE TANK BECAUSE OF THE HANDLE. THE PART THAT FITS TO THE GRILL NEEDS TO BE VERY TIGHT THOUGH, IF YOU DON'T TIGHTEN IT VERY WELL THE GAS WILL NOT FLOW INTO GRILL, TAKE THIS IN CONSIDERATION IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GET FRUSTRATED WHEN INSTALLING IT.

This was exactly what I was looking for. I have a Coleman stove/grill combo and this adaptor connects perfectly to the big propane gas tank. Small tanks are portable, but for longer usage this adaptor really helps.

To help understand, Amazon should show an image connecting the stove's L-shaped metal connector to the adaptor cable, and would help future buyers a lot (I mean the pic which is on the product manual)

I purchased this to hook up a standard propane tank to a tabletop heater, which would normally use a baby propane tank.

Works great, no propblems or complaints.

Much better throughput than the smaller tanks.

Cheers,

Kimball Morgan

I recently purchased the Paul Jr. Designs Coleman RoadTrip Grill and wanted to connect it to a 20-lb propane gas cylinder. I looked up and found this Coleman High-Pressure Propane Hose and Adapter on Amazon.com, and from the description, it said "Great for use with coleman road trip grills or lanterns." I saw other hoses that were selling at lower prices but I wanted to pair the Grill with the hose from the same company.

I connected the hose to the regulator and connected the regulator to the grill with no problem. Then when I tried to connect the hose to the 20-lb gas cylinder, I found that the threads are left-hand threads (counter-clock wise). Once I realized that, the hose connected to the tank perfectly.

The quality of the hose seems high. The connection was perfect. The steaks were done perfectly. Just remember to shut the tank first after cooking is done before turning off the burners. This will burn off the residual gas left inside the hose.'

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Door Levers

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This replacement piece for the door switch worked perfectly, arrived quickly, was easy to install, just undid the 2 Dryer filter screws, lifted up the dryer top in the front, undid the 2 screws in the upper right side of the door slot where the piece of metal comes down, replaced this simple part and it works fine now. Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL 691581 DOOR SWITCH LEVER'

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Kindle 2 Protection - belkin, kindle 2 protection

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Does what it's supposed to do and looks fine too. With the Kindle 2 being so sexily slim, I didn't want to stick it semi-permanently into a book-cover type case that would more than double its bulk while it's in use. ("Does this case make my Kindle look fat?") And neither did I want to pay $40 or $100 (!!!??!?) for the Patagonia or Cole Haan sleeve case. So I went with the Belkin and I'm happy with it. The soft neoprene plus a layer of leather should give my Kindle all the protection it needs. Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle)

Though it is exactly what it claims to be (though it really does smell like the other reviews claim), I've compared this to the more expensive patagonia and like the patagonia much better, even for the price. I thought I would use the Kindle naked, but the patagonia offers me the flexibility to use it both ways and after nearly dropping the kindle when someone bumped into me at the airport, i decided that the extra protection while I'm reading is worth the price.

I wanted a padded neoprene sleeve for my Kindle, and this one looked pretty sharp and was from a trusted company, and the price was right, so I ordered it. I didn't want the Amazon cover because it attaches to the kindle, and I like holding and using my electronics without any bulky additional add-ons.

I gotta say, it easily surpassed my expectations. The build quality is perfect. The design is excellent. Two zippers allow you to slide the Kindle out for use quickly and easily. The faux leather sort of reminds me of a journal cover, which is cool.

The padding is excellent. They have even run a strip of neoprene on either side of the zipper on the inside so when you zip it shut, the Kindle itself is padded against the zipper closure, thus providing full coverage padding even if it's dropped on edge.

All in all, a nice Kindle case, although I have nothing to compare it against, but if you want a simple protective sleeve to carry your Kindle around in, you'll be satisfied with this.

I was hoping my Kindle 2 would fit into the cover that came with my original Kindle (now being referred to everywhere as "the Kindle 1"), but the K2 is just a tad taller, so it's an awkward fit. However, I did learn while using the K1 that I needed to remove it from the cover to use it comfortably. Because the K1 had a rubber backing, it sat on my raised knee when I crossed my legs without slipping (a good reading distance for me). The K2 has a shiny metalic backing and requires that you hold it securely if you don't want to see your $359 investment go toboganning to the floor. This cover is little more than a padded envelope with a zipper closure across the top and one side and is adequate for protecting your Kindle when you place it inside your backpack or purse. What I like about it is that the rubber (?) padding on both sides makes it possible to use it as a support in your lap while reading. Slippage problem solved!

Nice padding, sturdy zippers, this case (not a cover) provides great protection *all around* in a bag or purse.

Please note: it does NOT accommodate the kindle with the cover on (it's too small) as some have asked.

This is a great case, for a great price. It has everything I need to keep my Kindle secure. I didn't want a book jacket-type case that doesn't clasp closed. I wanted something to hold it securely, something that zips, ensuring there will be no chance for it to fall out, or come loose. This is just the case for the job! Soft material, not to too big and clunky...a great choice that I'm very pleased with and absolutely recommend!

I just got this, the Kindle fits snugly and properly protects it. This is a good deal at the price. There are others at twice and three times the price I have no idea what they could offer that would justify the difference

This case has all the right parts except a good zipper. The size is right, the padding is right but the zipper leaves much to be desired. The zipper size is too small--the zipper teeth that is, and because the kindle fits snugly in the case there is a small amount of strain on the zipper. Unfortunately, the teeth separate when you try to zip the case closed so that you end up with gaps where the teeth didn't engage, or simply a failed zipper. Unless the zipper is replaced with a higher quality zipper, or the case is slightly larger so there's no strain on the current zipper I cannot recommend this case!

The Belkin sleeve does what its supposed to do, which is protect my Kindle 2. Nothing fancy about it. I wasnt a fan of the original Kindle's case so I opted for something that it just slides in and out of. - Kindle 2 Protection - Kindle 2 Case - Belkin - Kindle'

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Kindle Protection - marware, kindle 3 cover

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I thought I was more of a slip case person, preferring to hold my Kindle directly. That's what I initially bought: a SwissGear Legacy slip case. I started my search for a book light so I could read at night without disturbing my husband. Eventually I figured out that the only decent book lights attach best to an actual case instead of directly to the Kindle. Sure, there's products like the Kandle, but I really don't want to pay $3 a piece for two CR-2032 batteries for maybe 20 hours of juice. This left me looking for a new case for my Kindle.

I looked at the official Kindle 3 case, something about how the Kindle attaches just didn't seem secure to me, and while I hate to admit it, I need something that can take *some* abuse and still protect the Kindle, like going in my laptop bag for school. I also looked at some M-Edge cases, didn't like how they held it either. Maybe I'm just overprotective? Anyway, I finally stumbled across this one, and fell in love with everything about it.

First off, it holds the Kindle very securely. You slide it in and push a stiff flap of material behind the Kindle to hold it in place, it works great and its easily removable if the need arises. All ports and buttons are easily accessible, except the volume down might be slightly difficult. A tiny snip of scissors would solve that, it might just be a slight defect in mine. Someone else pointed out the odd color choices, they're right, there are 6 different shades of gray including the Kindle. Its all darkish except for the white stitching, I like it. I'll get some pictures up here fairly soon, although the factory ones are quite accurate. It does have a faint smell, I'm betting it will be gone in within a few days. Really, its nothing to refrain from purchasing it over, I can barely smell it and I bet a night outside and a little bit of Febreeze or something similar would eliminate it all together

First off, the whole thing is padded, which does make it thicker, I know I'm not complaining about the extra protection though. I'd say the front and back cover are nearly as thick as the Kindle itself. Closed the whole thing is about .75". Not bad at all. I'd be comfortable throwing this in my laptop case. It has an elastic band that holds it shut or open, the latter is a nice feature. It also holds my new Mighty Bright TravelFlex light well, although I wouldn't have it on there permanently.

The hand strap is great, I can hold the Kindle one handed with NO fear of dropping it. I've got fairly small hands and I can still reach the page turn buttons just fine. The little pocket is useless for anything that isn't thin, like their example of a credit card or money. I think I'm going to keep a small microfiber cloth in there. There's a mesh behind the speakers, for anyone that cares. It doesn't seem to hamper audio quality at all. I always use headphones anyway though.

I just recently received the case, so I can't speak much about its durability. It seems extremely sturdy however. Its single stitched everywhere, except where the page turn buttons are, where it's sort of double stitched. I'm very happy with it. Marware also makes a flip style version if you prefer that. Marware Eco-Flip Kindle Flip Case (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle), Black

I'm not sure what else to say about a Kindle cover. I think I've said a lot considering its only a cover. It's great, not terribly expensive, and I highly recommend it. Any questions feel free to comment. Marware Eco-Vue Kindle Leather Folio, Black (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle)

I would like to preface this by saying I researched LOTS of cases. I originally thought I would prefer reading my kindle naked so was looking for a sleeve type case. However, once I received my kindle I was surprised at how thin and delicate it felt in my hands and knew I'd be more comfortable with a case that stayed on to protect it all the the time. I originally gravitated towards this case because of its eco-friendly attributes and then was totally won over by the hand strap. I also liked how securely the case seemed to hold the kindle as opposed to hinges or corner tabs. I was not thrilled with black being the only choice, but went ahead with it because of all the other postive qualities. In the end I'm very happy with my decision. I've had the case for a few weeks and it feels more plush and cushiony than the hard leather amazon cases. I love how securely it holds my kindle and how well my kindle is protected even while in my purse, work bag, or backpack. The elastic strap holds it closed or open well and I love the feel of the soft interior. The hand strap is a nice convenience and can make holding it more comfortable depending on how I am sitting/laying. Overall I'd say the one downside is the lack of color choice but that is outweighed by all the great features (including the reasonable price) as well as bonus points for being kind to the environment. I would definitely recommend this case.

I love this case. A great example of how you don't have to sacrifice functionality for aesthetics and vice versa. The kindle is held securely in place while allowing full access to all of the controls. I had been a little dubious about the hand grip at first but that doubt was quickly forgotten. Now I can't imagine using a case without it. It allows for ideal thumb placement on the page controls regardless of if you use your left or right hand.

I've been using the Great Point reading light with this cover. It clips nicely to the front cover without causing any weight or balance issues.

If you are looking for a case for your K3 you won't find better value for your money.

I really wanted to like this case because it was so well made and sturdier than the last one I tried, but I just couldn't get over how bulky it was. The case makes the kindle 2x as thick (if not more) and takes up a lot more room in my purse than I would like. I carry my kindle everywhere with me so I want it to have a low profile if possible.

When folded back for reading, that bulkiness was really distracting and unwieldy too. I have smaller hands so maybe it's just me but I ended up returning this item and am back to searching for a cover.

The product itself is very well made and if you don't think the thickness will bother you, I'd totally recommend it. - Kindle 3 Covers - Marware - Kindle 3 Cover - Kindle Accessory'

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Led Mini Flashlight - led mini flashlight, flashlight

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The name/model of this flashlight is pretty impressive-sounding with all those numbers and letters, but I must admit, it functions as well as the photos and description show. I really wanted a flood-type light, and some were available (as it says in the description) from an 'overseas' source. And, I was dubious about buying from them. So, I opted for this one, and I'm not disappointed. For the flood characteristic of the spot-to-flood zoom, the light covers an entire wall from the distance of 'standing in a doorway of an average size (apt.) bedroom'. And, there's just a little loss of light (althouh there IS some) when you zoom-out to 'flood'. But, there's no black spot throughout the zooming range (unlike those old krypton zoom flashlights that took a decent spot, and simply diffused it beyond useability when you spread the light to a 'flood area'.) I have to say something negative, so I'll say that I wish it fit the hand a little better. I like the diameter of a Maglight, and this one is only the diameter of a CR123 battery. But at least it has a nice size lanyard that fits around the wrist to give you a more ceratin 'grip'. By the way, there are some Amazon merchants selling this item at around $40, and I recommend not going over that price...that's what I paid (with real inexpensive shipping added on). Nu-Flare 77R92L Ultrabright Luxeon LED Aluminum Flashlight, Gumetal, 210 Lumens

STOP looking, this is the one! This is the brightest compact flashlight I have ever seen in my 30 years of law enforcement. It is bright enough to light up a roof top, dark alleys and search open fields. I have owned MANY flashlights and in my career and this is a no nonsense solution to extremely bright light in the palm of your hand. The light output is superior to s***fire and b***khawk products which cost over $100.00. Two quality checks that I will need to make is: how will it hold up in police work and battery life? MOST flashlights that use the 3 volt lithium batteries require regular battery replacement. The batteries lasted several months with daily use and works GREAT! HIGHLY recommend! Purchased an additional light April 2010!

Pros:

Brighter than ANY other LED light I have ever seen (including expensive 30 LED lights).

Adjustable beam (this is why I bought this light over Smith and Wesson Luxeon Rebel 5 Watt Tactical Flashlight).

No dark circle, ever, just even, bright, white light.

Compact, with roll guards on it.

Considering what you're getting, the price is great.

Very durable and feels good in your hand.

Cons:

Takes an odd photo battery type (CR123A) at about $2 per battery.

Batteries don't last but about 13 hours (according to the packaging, but I haven't experimented with this yet).

Summary:

I bought this light mainly because the picture shows no blind spots, which I hate in a flashlight. The square spotlight beam is also a good feature because I find it more useful than a normal circle beam. Don't think that when it comes to LED flashlights, the more bulbs the better, look for flashlights like this one that have either a Luxeon Rebel or Cree LED bulb (one of these bulbs can do what 20 or 30 of others can). Another great thing about this flashlight is that it is so bright that when the power goes out at my house, you can turn on the light, point it at a light colored cieling, and the entire room will light up enough to do almost anything you could with power. This light is so good, in fact, I'm ordering 3 of another model of this light (Nu-Flare Ultra- Compact 78R91AA Luxeon Rebel 90 6W LED Flashlight - Zoom Focus, Use One AA Battery 100 Lumens, Bright and Efficient) to stock my house with.

I recently read the other review on this product and went on search for comparable flashlights at $40-$90. On E-Bay there are a lot of overestimated specs. and inflated descriptions. I recently bought a $20 xenon lamp powered by (2) CR123 batteries and not only did this Rebel 90 blow it away as to brightness, it also smoked the competition in correct white color, instead of that yellow tint. It definitely is a no brainer and I highly recommend it. I use this flashlight to commute (walk) to a bus station in the early morning hours and can attest to the fact that this product could possibly even save your life! A night time in a possible threat or mugging this blinding light could be the only weapon you need to protect yourself. Consider one for your loved one, what could hurt, especially at the reduced price of $40. Save your money on Stramlight or SureFire and buy this instead!!!

Well made, BRIGHT. The focus system that provides almost uniform lighting across the focus range. There's a center brighter spot though. But you won't find yourself twisting or moving the light to clarify something you're trying to look at. The switch end has a six sided design that keeps the light from rolling.

Small as it is, you probably won't want to hold this in your mouth while you work on something. It's also lighter in weight than some of the similarly sized "machined aluminum" lights. Nice gift. - Led Flashlight - Led Mini Flashlight - Flashlight - Luxeon'

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Office Products - mini stapler, swingline

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I serve in a restaurant and need a stapler to organize my checks, credit card slips, and coupons. We have 2 at work that float around and are never located where they are needed. So I bought this assuming that I could trust any Swingline stapler to be great. I don't like to complain, but this stapler has given me some difficulty. I prefer to write positive reviews, so I'll try my best to not be too negative. I'll keep it in the pro vs con + comments setup

Pros:

This stapler is small, lightweight, and relatively durable (especially the outer case). The outer case completely encloses the mechanism and keeps most debris out. It's comfortable to keep in a pants pocket or apron pocket and can easily fit in almost any bag/purse with room to spare. There is a primitive staple remover built into the base which is also durable. It functions as advertized under the right conditions. It uses standard-sized staples. It has a key-chain clip that seems rugged.

Cons:

As I mentioned I've had some difficulty with this product. This stapler is not very intuitive. To use this stapler from it's closed, protected position you must open it to 90 degrees using two hands, lock in the operational mechanism using two hands, and then close it slightly without using too much pressure as to not waste a staple. Also the stapler is prone to jamming.

You must only have one continuous chain of staples loaded at a time or it will jam. You must keep at least 4 or 5 staples loaded when you use it or it will jam. You must not use too much force when stapling or it will jam. You must make sure that you press the mechanism all the way down when stapling and make sure it does not come back up too quickly or it will jam. When the stapler is in it's operational position you have to be careful about bumping it or dropping it or the staples could fly out and it may jam.

The metal piece that holds the staples is a little flimsy and can bend out of shape under normal operating conditions (which might also cause it to jam). The stapler can not sit upright on a flat surface. And lastly (not exactly a big con) you can't select a specific color (mine is metallic pink which not exactly a color I would've chosen in a store).

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I wish Swingline had kept to their usual awesome standard with this product. It's made out of mostly durable material, it's not terribly designed, and it does actually function properly under good conditions. But when I'm at work I have to stop everything I'm doing for a minute or so to use this stapler. It's jammed several times and I have ended up having to just give up on it and put off my organization until later. But it's still better than having to look around for 10 mins to find a stapler and I have learned to function with its quirks after a few shifts. It was only $5 (I even got it with free super-saver shipping) and I'm not completely unsatisfied with it. I will probably buy a better one to use at work if I find one, but I'll be keeping this one just in case. Swingline Tot Slim Portable Stapler, 12 Sheet Capacity, Includes 500 Staples, Assorted Colors, COLOR MAY VARY (S7079136A)

This stapler blows my mind. It is a bit tricky to figure out at first. Once you do it will be a great companion for any student that likes to be prepared. 12 sheets no problem. Truly dependable and durable.

I have looked extensively for a small stapler to carry in my bag. It seems like I've had one of every kind. The design of this stapler is really ingenious. I've never seem anything like it and it could have been a great find if it had been made better. It's plastic (of course!) and I have little faith that it will hold up over time. In order to staple, you need to slide a button which moves a mechanism inside. It's really hard to slide and I always forget which way to slide it, so I never know if it's stuck or I'm pushing the wrong way. If this was made of metal and executed well, I'd pay $40 for it. I hate that the mentality now is buy one and when it breaks, just buy another. Grrr.

I bought this product because of the good reviews. Well, I got mine and hate it. It is a good idea, but is poorly made and doesn't work well. Sometimes it doesn't work at all. I would pay a few extra bucks and get a more quality product.

This is a cute little stapler and very portable. I keep it in my backpack for the times it is needed. It has the advantage of using standard staples although you will need to break a stick to make them fit.

It came a little stiff and hard to slide into operating position, hopefully it will loosen up over time.

High recommended if you need a portable small package stapler. - Swingline - Mini Stapler - Office Supplies - Office Products'

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While the old Video Treasures VHS release of the Captain America serial actually claimed on the box to contain comic-book style adventures of Captain America and Bucky fighting the Nazis, hopefully purchasers of this DVD will know they are getting a fairly typical Republic serial of its period, with no connection to the comic book beyond the name and costume. It has been plausibly suggested that the scenario was originally developed for Mr. Scarlet, a Fawcett comics hero who was secretly District Attorney Brian Butler and was aided by his secretary, who knew of his double identity; like Captain America, Mr. Scarlet was originally drawn by Jack Kirby. Timely Comics apparently was so pleased by Republic's previous adaptations of the Fawcett characters Captain Marvel and Spy Smasher that they offered Republic the serial rights to Captain America at no charge, and Republic decided to switch the story to the much better known character--or at least to switch the name and costume. Timely reportedly was not pleased with the resulting mongrelized portrayal; and in any case, as others have noted, there is no rationale for the D.A. character to don any costume at all, since he gets into the exact same type of scrapes whether in costume or not. Despite that, and unusually for a mid-forties Republic serial, really solid performers are cast as both heroes and villains (usually one or the other fell short); on the downside (also unusually), some special effects are almost pathetic, though others are as terrific as expected. The fight scenes, the main selling point for most Republic serials, are certainly good, but, oddly, less reminiscent of Simon and Kirby's comic-book fight scenes than those in many other cliffhangers from the studio. As for the DVD itself, I've seen several copies of this serial on VHS and one other on DVD, apparently all deriving from the same film original, and this is second to none: not restored from archival materials, but very watchable quality from public domain collector sources. ON THE OTHER HAND, the fifteen "chapter" breaks on the DVD do not in any way correspond to the actual fifteen chapters of the serial!!! So if you watch one chapter, put the DVD away, and come back to watch the next chapter a day or a week later--the recommended way to watch these old serials at home--you are going to have some trouble finding where it was you left off. People, this is not the way to do it--there is just no excuse for not making the DVD chaptering match the actual chapters of the serial. (As of August 2010, CultRetro, the video alter ego of A. C. Comics, is offering this serial on 2 discs with correct chaptering.) Captain America

Captain America is a fine serial, if you don't mind that it is not faithful to the comic books. Lionel Atwill as the villain is good, the direction is good, and Lorna Grey as the D.A.'s assistant is great. In this day and age of high quality DVDs, though, I was expecting a much better presentation. First of all, you can't select the chapters from the menu! There's just no excuse for that. The menu contains 3 items: a Lone Ranger trailer, a Hound of the Baskervilles trailer, and Captain America. Click on "Captain America" and it begins playing 4 hours of 15 chapters all strung together! If you don't watch all 4 hours all in one sitting, good luck finding your place again. Or say there's a chapter you really like and you want to pull out this DVD and watch it. Forget it; you'll spend all day trying to find where it starts. My biggest complaint, though, is that the picture quality is poor and the sound gets fuzzy. Watching this DVD feels like watching a VHS tape, and a poor quality one at that. (Maybe a tape would be preferable since you would be able to resume watching where you left off.) I suspect that squeezing 4 hours of video onto one DVD-R disk took it's toll on the picture and sound quality. Anyway, you have probably gathered that this is not the official DVD issued by the copyright owner, and it pales in comparison to official DVDs like Superman - The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection , Batman - The Complete 1943 Movie Serial Collection , or Batman and Robin - The Complete 1949 Movie Serial Collection .

Perhaps I'm seeing a later-generation release of this title, but I found the release to be acceptable. Yes, releasing this title (a 15-chapter serial) on a single DVD-R does create some compression artifacts....but it's far from terrible. My copy has chapter stops for each episode. The source print is rough, but I've never seen a better print for this particular serial. Until Paramount decides to release their vault materials (never) for some of these titles, this is probably about as good as we'll see on DVD.

This serial has nothing to do with the original comic book Captain America but is still entertaining. Some people considered the star, Dick Purcell, to be pudgy but this is simply not so. He just had a more realistic body type than a male growth hormone guzzling freak like Sylvester Stallone. The men of Dick Purcell's era had survived the Great Depression and when they were hungry they ate meat and potatoes. Go take a look at your own gut sometime! Overall, Purcell made a pretty good serial hero, tough enough to do the job convincingly, a reasonably good actor, not wearing his angst and self doubt on his shirt sleeve like some modern sissy boy hero. While not as great as Buster Crabbe or Tom Tyler, he was better than Kirk Alyn (sorry, Kirk).

This serial has lots of excellent fight scenes and great cliff hangers. Also, there is a sequence where Captain America rides the Republic motorcycle, which was also seen in 'Spy Smasher.' The villain, Lionel Atwill, is probably one of the best serial villains, perhaps even better than Charles Middleton as Emperor Ming.

Perhaps it would have been wiser to do this in the usual 12 chapters, as opposed to 15, but then again, if I minded wasting my time, why would I watch these old serials? Overall, this is a pretty good serial, and as such it has a higher value for escapist fun than most modern super-heroic cinema.

One significant criticism I will make, however, is the inexplicable exclusion of all references to WWII. When it's WWII out there, and you have Captain America, a character created to fight WWII, yet the story has nothing to do with WWII, well, that is an awfully big elephant in the room. It would be akin, say, to a nation that spends $200 million a day for 9 years on a war, with the public having no reliable knowledge of the causes, progress, or effects of the war. - Iron Man - Incredible Hulk - Spider-man - Marvel Comics'

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This is truly a portable as far as weight is concern. The only deficiencies I see in this model is the rather flimsy blade height adjusting wheel, and the absence of a zero clearance blade plate option, which plate is also shimmed rather poorly because they are loose and rather not easy to reposition once you remove the plate to change blades. Other than that is a fine little machine with a powerful motor and nice stand. For the money you can't go wrong, it'll do the same job as other much more expensive 10" saws. It's kind of a Deja VU to the old Makita little "Green" portable that I used to own, and was looking for when I came across this one. Rockwell RK7240.1 13 Amp 10-Inch Table Saw with Stand

While the reviews were less than sterling, I didn't think it could be that bad. My mistake.

I ordered this saw as a gift for my son, who lives with his family on the other side of the country. He has a limited amount of space and limited need for a table saw. But, during a visit, we're building some shelving for their home and thought it would be helpful to have a saw.

This was NOT the right choice. Example: the included miter gauge is made of cheap plastic, will not hold a 90 degree angle.

Can't buy an aftermarket replacement, since guide slot is non-standard 5/8-inch. The fence is cheap and not at all accurate. Cheap plastic handles fall off the bevel/height adjustment spinners.

I'm surprised that Amazon would actually carry something as poorly made as this product.

This table saw is a joke. It is made of plastic. It cannot stay steady or balanced. I broke the saw guard within the first ten minutes of use. I tried to send back to Amazon, but I didn't use it within the time period for a full refund, so I was only able to get a partial refund. Believe me though, the partial refund is better than having this piece of junk.

Saw had an alignment problem. Splitter was bent, causing a blockage of wood piece.

Had to bend splitter. Guard locking handle will cause blockage, if above table height. After adjustments, saw has plenty of power and for the price is O.K.item.

Needed to be able to rip window trim at a remote site. A table saw would be much easier for the task than a skill saw. I was looking for something at or below $100 - this saw fit the bill. Did everything I needed it to, fence was kind of clunky, had to check measurements constantly. I was most disapointed that the blade height was only 2-1/4" to 2-1/2" max and it was advertized as 3" - oh well, I didn't expect precision. It did the job - only wish it was a little beefier.

My chief complaint is the blade wore out very quickly. The stand will also have to be reinforced or replaced.

Additionally, I found that the bevel setting did not hold well at all. After using it less than two months for home use, the bevel setting began to shift about 5 degrees.

I contacted Amazon, and I was informed that they would do nothing to help me resolve the issue because it was not covered any longer by them. They told me that it was my problem to figure out a solution and I should just deal with it. However, upon contacting Rockwell, they said they would send out a new tool within 7 to 10 business days. I will get it in less than 5 business days. Rockwell was great to deal with. Amazon however proved their quality of customer service to me. After this experience, my impression is expect nothing from them and you will not be disappointed. - Waste Of Money - Sturdy - Safe - Easy To Use'

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Grantwood Technology - ipad accessory, ipad case

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Super simple! I wanted a protective sleeve for my iPad and this is exactly what it is. It fits the iPad perfectly and has a really soft inside to keep it scratch free. I like to hold the iPad "naked" when I use it and just place it back in the sleeve when I'm finished. Sometimes I set it on top of the sleeve when I use it too. I like how I can put the iPad in the sleeve and still charge it and the colors, nothing obnoxious!, mostly all black, including the black inside. SimpleSleeve for iPad and NEW iPad 2, Grantwood Technology's Premium Protective Neoprene Sleeve for the Apple iPad (16GB, 32GB, 64GB Wi-Fi and WiFi + 3G), GRAY/BLACK

I needed a sleeve that would be as slim as possible while also accommodating a small, hardshell case on the back of the iPad. I also wanted it to be synthetic, to meet my hippie, vegan sensibilities.

This sleeve fits the bill perfectly. It seems to have the right balance between padding and thinness, and it fits the iPad like a glove. The zipper is even aligned so that you can match it up with the 30 pin charging port and connect the charging cable while leaving the iPad in its sleeve. (Hopefully that will keep my cats away from it).

The quality of the Grantwood sleeve's construction far exceeds what I expected at this price point.

I've had the Grantwood iPad sleeve for a few weeks now. I am in a wheelchair and often carry things on my lap, which is the case with my iPad. The Grantwood enables me to quickly encase and protect the unit. It has the kind of surface that makes for an easy grip without a hard squeeze and the whole thing really clings to my lap while I roll around. The case has an inner and outer layer of fabric with a firm layer of padding in between. You will pass the iPAd around with no worry about dropping it. However, if you should drop the bundle, I feel pretty sure that there is enough padding sewn into the case to prevent any damage. I like the king size zipper teeth on the case also -- there will be no stuck zipper on this baby!

I first bought the M-Edge Touring iPad Sleeve for my iPad and kept using it with my iPad2. All went well until I fell in love with the iPad2 leather smart cover.

The problem? I loathed 'trying' to fit my iPad2 with its pricey leather smart cover into the stiff M-Edge Touring iPad Sleeve.

The simple solution? I bought the Grantwood gray/black simple sleeve and it works like a charm fitting my iPad2 together with the leather smart cover.

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Although this Grantwood Neoprene sleeve is lightly padded, it still offers adequate protection to take knocks in a back pack or while carrying around by hand. Of course, no iPad sleeve is designed for a fall. However, with the Grantwood sleeve, I am reasonably happy that my hefty investment is protected from everyday bumps and knocks.

When I am using my iPad2 for reading, I leave the smart cover behind. The Grantwood neoprene sleeve fits the naked iPad2 with a bit of 'extra room'. However, it's certainly nothing to be alarmed about - the extra space actually make it easier to slip the iPad2 in and out of the neoprene sleeve.

Don't go looking for a sleeve handle - this Grantwood neoprene sleeve has none, but you'll never miss this omission! Neoprene material has such a fantastic grip, that putting a handle on the Grantwood sleeve would indeed be a moot point! ... I love that phrase! :))

I have no hesitation in rating this Grantwood neoprene sleeve a 5 STAR product. Still, it could easily be better if it included a sleeve pocket. Even a tiny side pocket would be handy for storing my Targus 2 in 1 Stylus and Pen.

Hey, I am just harping about the 'no pocket issue'! This is a truly practical iPad sleeve by Grantwood Terchnology at an affordable price!

The SimoleSleeve is perfect. The quality is superb as well as the design. The iPad fits perfectly in the SimpleSleeve and the interior is well padded. I keep the iPad in the Apple case and it still fits in the SimoleSleeve perfectly. The price is also unbeatable. Finally a company is making a great product at a great price. I plan to be a lifelong customer after using the SimoleSleeve.

This case is very well made and the lining is plush. The fit is perfect (not a netbook case rebranded like some) and thick enough to give it protection. There are two zippers tha zip open enough on top to access the power button and the bogong to plug in the connector. If you want a case without all the other gimics and enjoy using the iPad without cases and covers, this is a great buy. Price is great and build quality is awesome.

Pros:

The colors are neutral.

The interior is very soft so it keeps the screen from scratching.

Not bulky or heavy, well built and it has a plastic zipper.

Perfect to keep the iPad safe while stored or in my commuter tote.

Another great plus is that you don't have to remove the iPad skin to store it in this case!

Cons:

Probably not great for fall protection.

Missing an outside pocket for cables, etc.

I will review further after I see how it wears. - Ipad Cover - Ipad - Ipad Case - Ipad Accessory'

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I ordered mine sometine in April and 2 days later i got an email that it has been shipped. I ordered a lot of stuff online and i was a little bit worried when it did not come in on my alloted time. I checked Amazon again and found out that there has been some issues with the shipping(being late due to Japan's recent disaster). I emailed amazon last week about it and i got a reply from the seller that it should be shipped within a week, and to show good faith, the seller reimbursed my shipping charges.

The product came in today finally,(4 weeks from date ordered)

My impression with the product is Okay. the material used is of good quality, considering the price, the workmanship and the design has some flaws but i can tolerate it considering the price. It doesn't have that SNUG fit that i expected, but im pretty sure its way better than what Verizon have for $39 bucks.

It's up to you guys...for me, it will protect the Xoom in ways that you use it. I'm sticking with it, maybe there are some other product out there, but im not going to invest another dollar since this one will do the job just fine. Navitech Black Genuine Premium Leather Flip Carry Case With Adjustable Stand For The Motorola Xoom Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb , 10.1 inch tablet (March 2011 Release ) 3G & 4G WI-FI 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

I will start with my disappointment in the delivery of the Xoom case, but after some back and forth - the company made good on their promise of a refund and a free case, so I will give them a lot of credit. Since I am reviewing the product itself, I won't give or take away stars for the company delivery itself.

The case itself is a simple design, with cutouts for the rear speakers and rear camera that work very well. However, I am disappointed in the top front cutout which covers up the front camera. You can pull it back so it will work, but that should be made better - if I used the front facing camera I wouldn't be too happy. It stands a bit awkwardly when charging - but that is a Motorola design flaw, not Navitech's.

The closure magnet is not strong - but always seems to keep it closed. The stand adjusts at different levels which is very convenient.

One suggestion would be to add a small pocket for paperwork, but that is a personal preference and something I knew about going into it.

Overall, for the price, I think this is a good deal.

This is really made for Motorola Xoom. Fit nicely, look nice, protect the tablet. My only gripe is the "opening"/hole not exactly at the correct spot. The front hole for camera not at the correct spot , same goes to the speakers and power switch.

Like others said, I ordered and waited but nothing came. I contacted them and got it three days later. They were very nice about it.

It seems well built, nice stitching. The strap along the bottom doesn't lay flat and is starting to get in the way. I'm a bit disappointed that I have to leave it open to plug into the charger. The stand gives it a pretty extream angle, it would be nice if it were adjustable.

It does have a good feel and stops the Xoom from slipping out of my hands and help keep it clean. I'm happy I got this and will recommend it to my three Xoom owning friends.

update; may 6 - after using for a week I thought I'd offer an update. Poor fitting case, my xoom slips out all day long I'm having to shove xoom in tight. Started using xoom upside down so it would stop slipping so much. The extream angle of the stand makes the stand useless. Lea the strap will not lay flat, always having to reach under to press buttons near edge. It's. Not defective or anything, just very poorly designed. I'm not sure if I can return this but I'm going to try. I ordered another case from another company an hour ago.

I placed my order on 3/31 and had a delivery estimate of 4/20 - 4/22. I received it today 5/2. It is a good case and the best option out there. The fit is not perfect but it is good. It looks great and is well worth the twenty dollars (price plus shipping) that I paid.

I finally received my case today, May 02. I ordered the case late on March 28, received the confirmation e-mail March 29. Shipment date was estimated to be April 6-12, and receipt by me April 11-19. I waited until April 25 to send a query via Amazon. Navitech responded April 27 with an apology for the delay, informing me that they shipped another unit and refunded my shipping (confirmed by an email from Amazon), also asking that I please return the second unit (at their expense) if the first ever shows up. Looking at the UK customs shipper declaration label, it was signed and dated (i.e. shipped) on March 29, and obviously the first case.

Now for the sanity check. This is a beautiful case. Genuine leather, excellent fit (Motorola Xoom), expensive look and feel for $14.99! I paid double that for my smaller, simpler Kindle leather cover. Now, everyone should have seen the disclaimers that this item was coming from the UK. Exactly what speed did you expect for $4.49? I have a lot of experience with international shipping and at first thought it must be a typo. When I saw it "ring up", I concluded that it was coming via slowest means and knew the estimated arrival date was wildly optimistic. However, it is a case for a tablet computer, not a transplant organ. I really didn't care when it arrived because it was the only case I found that appealed to me, so I was resigned to the wait. I don't know how they do it for only $4.49, but perhaps Navitech should offer more antsy customers the option of international express shipping. Then they can pay more for shipping than the product itself.

Bottom line: I got a beautifully made genuine leather imported case, with exactly the features I was looking for, for under $20.00US total. And, since this is a PRODUCT review (SELLER reviews appear elsewhere) that is about as five-star as you can get. - Xoom Accessory - Xoom Cases - Xoom Case'

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UPDATE - July 2010

New features added to Network

Tageschau - Daily News feed in German

Pandora - Internet Radio

Fox Sports - Coming Soon

Twitter - Coming Soon

5 Stars sounds really generous, but for the money this is a GREAT Network ready BDP.

This is the third network BDP I have set up and used, I recently reviewed the Samsung BD-P1590 - Blu-Ray disc player - upscaling - Netflix, Pandora against which (for similar money) this is a far superior machine. I also think the picture quality and upscaling for SD DVD's in much better than the similar priced LG BD 370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

Running several Blu-Ray movies for testing, including BD live enabled content, boot times were very fast. The quick set up guide asks you about this and explains that it uses more power in standby mode, but it's worth it for very quick loading.

Blu Ray looks SUPERB - Panasonic web site says (PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction) Sounds geeky, but the picture is great at both 1080i and 1080p. By default the 24fps is set to off, but if you have a home set up that supports it, it's easy to switch back.

SD Card slot, and USB interface great for home pictures, movies and photo's, very easy to use. Nicely tucked away under a discreet panel in the front so no fiddling among the back wires.

Out of the box set up for networking took me about 15 minutes.

Very easy on screen instruction, easy to use remote, and set up can be either set to easy mode, or you can revisit the main menu at any time for finer adjustments on audio, video output, resolution and aspect ratio etc.

The more involved set up options are however a little limited if you are used to close to pro tweaking on high end visual and audio equipment. But then again, this is an entry level kind of priced machine.

What do you get for network? The VIERA system is a breeze, nice graphics, menu screen and options.

I hard wired mine to the back Ethernet port with a Cat6 cable - Cat5 works without a problem, but for streaming (especially HD content) the Cat6 made the Netflix signal bar light up to HD most of the time.

It is wireless ready. You can use a USB dongle (takes some tweaking) or better still a Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter. What's nice is that(unlike Samsung) you don't have to buy a special adapter.

My preference would always be to hard line, but if that's not an option, and you must have wireless (assuming you have boat loads of bandwidth) you can buy an adapter, or pay $80 more and buy it's big brother the Panasonic DMP-BD85 WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black)

Whats on the Network?

1)Netflix - unlimited free streaming movies (a lot in HD if your connection is good enough) documentaries, and TV shows from their "Watch Instantly" library, if you are a current subscriber of at least their $8.99 plan - free trial available.

2)Amazon on Demand - Bags of movies and content to rent, buy, or even view free webisodes, trailers, documentaries and so on. Not a huge thing for me personally as I like Netflix, but very nice to have. Simply activate online at Amazon and you're there - very easy on screen user friendly menus.

3)Blomberg - Sort of on screen RSS feed with stocks, bonds and news headlines. Nice to have but not essential.

4) Weather forecast, enter your zip code and set to default, or store multiple sites across the US for up to date weather news and information. Again, not something I need but nice to have.

5)Picasa Web albums - share pictures with friends and family, look at your own, and other albums on your TV. Nice feature.

6)You Tube - browse, or log into your account online

7)Coming Soon?? - Your guess is as good as mine, could be for VUDU or something else, at least they are thinking ahead, and have the settings already started.

What you don't get.....

1)Pandora - a quirky to use online streaming internet radio site that's free with a lot of music. Doesn't float my boat either, I don't like radio sites that choose my music based on a song, or an artist - there are over 30,000 online internet radio stations that are free, Pandora doesn't let you search any particular station in any part of the World, just their selections on what they think you like.

2) Blockbuster Online - unless you have an account and use the in store returns on DVD and Blu stick with Netflix, their watch instantly movies are free with membership.

3)VUDU - next generation 1080p streaming to rent and buy, this would have been nice to have, but I can live without it for now. Amazon more than makes up for it as far as I'm concerned.

4) Any others I may have forgotten about (I'm sure there are more out there)

Sum up

PROS

Excellent value for money

Looks sleek, discreet and runs quickly AND quietly (unlike some BDP's)

Very easy to Set Up - VIERA interface for online content is great.

Superior BD playback picture and sound quality - just when you thought it couldn't get better

Great upscaling, best I've seen on a machine of this price or on any machine without a REON chipset.

USB, SD slots on front convenient and discreet

Optional "wireless ready"

Nice Remote

CONS

No 3D - even if the content isn't there yet on BD live, you know it's coming. Only the Sony BDP-S470 Blu-ray Disc Player in this price range is equipped. This would have been nice

No onboard memory - BD live requires a USB or SD, but that's the same for most machines

No VUDU on networking - not a deal breaker, but may be for some.

Bottom line.................Great machine if you want to get into network and streaming movies. Quality and everything else for the price is unbeatable. Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black) - Blu-ray Player - 1080p - Blu-ray - Panasonic'

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