Backpack Rod - travel rod, fishing rod

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Unlike all telescopic rods, this one is a sensitive enough to be fished with. It has a decent quality, and the only warning I have for the future buyers is to assemble it tightly, otherwise it may fall apart during a strong cast. It happened to me once, but I was lucky having strong braided line, so I did not lose a fallen piece in the river. After I snugged it in more tightly, I never had a problem with it. When disassembled, it fits in the smallest backpack. The clear case is a bit tight, but it is needed to protect it from other objects in your backpack, and I also use rubber rings to secure pieces together.

The rod is strong enough to pull several pounds fish (or piece of wood, if you are less lucky) with some precautions.

Overall, you can't find better rod for the price! Don't buy those telescopic rods - you would not feel a single bite! Shakespeare Medium Action Travel Mate Spinning Rod (6-Feet 6-Inch)

I owned an older version of this rod for several years and had purchased a different make and model for my wife to backpacking. After two years of disappointment, I sought out the Shakespeare and to my delight it the same design as the one I have loved and fished with for serveral years. It has great action, easily assembled and for those who like to get away from the rest of the fishing public to find the good spots, this is a great rod to have along.

I have used this rod for many years. I pack it right in the bottom of my tackle box. So it's ready to go any where any time, long as it's Rocky Mountain beaver ponds fishing for brook and rainbow trout.

A common misconception about these rods, that I often hear from friends and family, is that these sectional rods often come apart when casting, well that has not been the case for me. I have never had a problem casting with this rod, or any other problems with it for that matter. But the part I love the most is being able to pack it down into my tackle box with very little effort.

I recently purchased two of these rods for a Wilderness Expedition to Manitoba, Canada with a Boy Scout troop. We traveled by canoe and the fact that this rod could be taken apart and put in a backpack was great. It was perfect for the type fishing that we did (Walleye, Northern Pike, and Small Mouth bass). I landed several large fish and was very pleased with the performance of this rod. This was probably the best gear purchase that I made! There were others in our party that tried to fish with smaller packable equipment but it didn't hold up to the environment or the size fish that we were after. I would strongly recommend this product for most any Wilderness Expedition.



Only drawback is the packaging that it is shipped in is not enough protection if packed and handled roughly (air travel/backpack in canoe). I made my own carrying case out of a 2.5" rigid cardboard mailing tube that I cut to length with a good wrapping of duct tape to protect from coming apart if it got wet and had no problems.

This rod packs easily into a carry-on when travelling. I use it when I travel to any coastal water as I love to surf fish. Packing this rod, a reel and some basic surf fishing tackle takes up minimal space. For travelling purposes, the rod action is quite acceptable. Good fishing!

this is the ideal pole for someone who travels. The only drawback might be that it might loosens up on a cast. I found the solution in using some electrical tape. The pole is responsive and stiff enough to feel a nibble.

Good rod. A little too much flex for my taste but good nonetheless. My only issue is that with all the pieces, if you don't periodically push the pieces back together, they come apart after several casts. This isn't an issue if you use the rod for bobber fishing or fishing off the bottom where you won't be casting repeatedly. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase.

I would rate the rod, itself, with 4-5 stars (considering the price), it is actually pretty stout and well built. However, the "case" that it comes in, is pathetic. I assumed that the case would provide some protection because the rod was designed for hiking, etc. But, it is extremely flimsy plastic, only good for a dust cover at best. It will not protect the eyes of the pole what-so-ever if you try to throw it in a pack. Still, with all that aside, it isn't a big deal to make a rod holder out of pvc, or buy one even, and for the money, you can't go wrong.

I'm going to the carribean and they rent fishing gear for 40 a day. This rod and a reel is all you need! I looked at tons of review threads and if somebody had a successful fish catch with the equipment I bought it- And like $15 is not hard to part with for a travel rod. Put it together and feels just as solid as a two piece does. - Travel Rod - Fishing Rod - Rod - Fishing Gear'

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Remote Control - rf remote, ir repeater

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MY father recently remodelled his home, and had all the electronics hard wired behind the walls. It's a real clean installaltion, however all the equipment (reciever, cable, DVD, CD etc) are all out of infrared range.



After figuring out he needed a universal remote, as well as needing r/f capability, the search was on for his christmas present. I had a lot of trouble finding a universaal remote that would set up easily for him, has well as have the R/F capability.



In the end, i opted for the infrared remote i really wanted, and the x-10 system. the leapfrog system appeared to have a few bad reviews, and i figured spending the extra money might make the difference (only like $10)



Turned out to be a great decision. I was concerned about the system b/c the front of all the components in the media closet are very close to the door. I purchased 2 extra extender eyes (plug into the back of the R/F recieving unit, and can be stuck right on the I/R eye of your component) but i didn't even need them. One pyramid in the closet ssomehow still controls all the componants w/o even being in direct line of sight of the i/r eye on each piece of equipment.



I would reccomend buying an extra transmitter (the pyramid w/o the antenna) as you might want to be able to control from other places once you see how convenient this is. My dad has 2, one in the living room, and one in the kitchen, if he wants to control music while cooking. he'll probably end up with another for the patio outside during the summer months.



overall, highly reccomended product. X10 POWERMID Remote Control Extender Kit PM5900

I tried other units that people said worked great, but where they got away with a lesser unit, for me, the Powermid was only one that worked reliably.



First, I tried the RadioShack #15-2550 which has the same problem that others have identified with the Terk Technologies LF-IRX and that relates to range and accuracy. If you can position your remote-receiver close (5-6 ft away) in a location that you point at straight on, then these lesser units may meet your requirements. In my case I am trying to hit both the IR extender and my projector (which are perhaps 20 degrees a part) from 10-15 feet. The Powermid unit worked flawlessly, first time, in every location of my room.



On the other hand, I tried the RadioShack unit in some 6 locations and never got it to work consistently unless I stood 4 feet away from it and shot my remote straight at it. Much like a Amazon review of the Terk unit on 9/28/04 by Matt.



Another benefit of the Powermid is that each unit has an AC power cord rather than a bulky 12v adapter.



One noteworthy thing about the Powermid solution: it is so sensitive the receiver and transmitter must not "see" each other even at a distance, otherwise they will go into a continuous signal repeat. I avoided this by carefully placing a opaque cover over one side of my receiver.



For the extra $10, save yourself time, get the Powermid.

I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. Most of the reviews I have read about the Powermid are where someone put their A/V gear in a closet in the next room or in the basement directly below the living room. These weren't very helpful to me in solving my problem. I want to control my TiVo in the living room from my bedroom. The bedroom is about 45' away from the living room, and there is a right angle in the hallway connecting the two rooms. The radio signal has to penetrate no less than 3 walls to reach the receiver.



I read such glowing reviews of the Powermid, I thought I might as well give it a try. It probably couldn't be any worse than the IR/Radio repeater set I paid about 25% more for at Radio Shack. The Radio Shack unit was horribly unreliable, had to be positioned and repositioned and I would have to hold the remote at a funny angle right in front of the transmitter to get it to work. And then it was intermittent at best.



The Powermid works flawlessly. I plugged it in, and it just works. Every click works every time. I have the receiver/IR emitter up high on a shelf, not even directly aimed at the TiVo. The transmitter sits across the bedroom from where I have the remote. I think the Powermid's stellar performance is due in part to the reasonably sized antenna on the receiver unit. No visible antenna on the transmitter unit improves the aesthetics. The power supply is via a standard 110-volt cable, no floor slugs or wall warts, and the cords are plenty long.

Works very well. My transmitter sits on the mantle beneath my LCD and the receiver is on the top shelf in a cabinet with my A/V equipment. Only two negatives. The receiver is elevated compared with my seating position and I found that tilting the Powermid toward me improved performance from a longer distance. I suspect the shape of the Powermid may cause this. Why not just make it square. I guess they would have to change the name. The other neg is that it is not a real long distance performer. At least from remote control to transmitter. I start having problems at about 25ft. I could set the transmitter closer to me and it worked fine but I never could get used to pointing the remote away from the TV to make my cable box and A/V work. I like it near the TV and can live with its limitations.

Still, its a solid product. - Rf Remote - Extender - Ir - Ir Repeater'

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Wireless Cable Modem - sbg900, motorola

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I work in the computer/software industry and am generally critical of the cheap throw-away quality of most electronics. I was nervous about this purchase because I had read two other reviewers mention 1) The Motorola SBG900 allocated two IPs from the broadband provider such as Comcast if you connected more than one computer, and 2) the range was poor. I doubted the first, and I live in a small house for the second.



I have been using a DLINK wireless router for the last 1-1/2 yrs. Reliable but it has a high-pitched hum that is incredibly irritating. I returned the first, only to get another with the same whine, so I figured it was a manufacturing/component flaw. I stuffed it in a corner of the basement to keep from hearing it. This was my experience with my DLINK wireless router, not the Motorola.



So here's what I found re: the Motorola SBG900. Powered it up, Comcast prompted me to download their "installation software" when it detected an unknown cable modem, clicked Yes 5 times, and was on the Internet. Then I configured the wireless portion to match the WEP 128-bit settings from the powered-off DLINK (used the same SSID, Shared Key, etc.), activated the firewall, hid broadcast of the SSID, and both my laptop and desktop connected without a hitch. Even I was surpised. Their wireless NICs are DLINK and Intel, so compatibility wasn't an issue. I never even opened the manual which comes on the CD. I was happy to see a number of WPA (next generation) security options when selecting the encryption mode. However, I didn't bother with that now, but may later, since I'm already on 128-bit WEP. Also the range is the same as my older DLINK, so I'm very content with this purchase. Very happy to reduce the clutter by consolidating devices. Even in the world of MIMO and future technologies, 802.11G (54Mbs) is fine for my needs. I recommend this cable modem. Motorola SURFboard SBG900 DOCSIS 2.0 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway (Black)

I don't know what the other reviewer did, but this thing works great, right out of the box! It was a no brainer. I traded in a Lynksys modem and Netgear WiFi router. THAT combo wouldn't let me videocam. This Motorola does!



But this Motorola was a much cheaper option, works with Comcast and supports webcams with no additional setup. I'm so glad I got it and HIGHLY recommend it. It's cheaper and takes up less space if you need to purchase both a modem and WiFi router. It was SO easy.

The SBG900 is a decent combination cable modem/wireless router, but it has some shortcomings that may or may not matter to you. There is no WAN uplink, so it can't be used as general gateway unless you are connected to the internet via the cable modem coax. There is only one wired ethernet port, so if you want to connect more than one wired device you'll need another piece of hardware. (There is also a USB-based internet connection, so you might be able to hook up two wired devices but I haven't tried it.) The firmware doesn't support MAC spoofing, which is a pain but not a showstopper for most people. The range is worse than I was expecting: The signal is mediocre from one room away, two rooms it is nearly unusable.



It was very easy to set up. I had it up and running in about 10 minutes, most of which was spent on the phone with comcast to give them the new MAC address. Configuring all the security options was pretty painless as well, and I haven't experienced any dropped connections or other problems since I set it up several days ago.



This unit is great for people who aren't looking for many features and don't need much range. Anyone else may find it lacking.

Why buy modem and router when U can have them both in one box ?? - it`s great space saver :) - i`v got very good signal in every place of my house - even outside. I can strongly recomend this item. Work perfect witch my build in wireles card in my laptop.

I just bought this excellent product! So far, it's working as advertised. We use it with my housemates - 1 desktop connected via ethernet cable, and 4 wireless laptops, one of which is more than >4 yr old thinkpad. It worked so fast without any prolem. Their technical support helped me in setting-up the wireless network via phone conversation without any waiting time.



Thanks for customer reviews from amazon, I get a glimpse on the actual experience of those who bought it ahead of me.



I will write a review again if I find a problem on this unit, which I hope I would not.



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i commented on this product after 1 wk of using it, and now it's almost 4 months and still i'm impressed with it. one review said that the range is not good, but i beg to disagree. it worked even when i'm on the yard and 5 apartment units from where i installed it and there is no degradation in quality. even when i use it simulatneously with my laptop, desktop, 3 housemates and 2 visitors, there seems to be no change on its performance.



i even created a local area network on my computers, and oh boy, it's so fast, i read/write on my next computer wirelessly but as if i'm using my local hard disk when i read/write gigabytes of files on my 2 computers. because of it, i don't need an external HDD to backup my data.



the LAN works impressively even when there is power outage in my internet service provider.



i usually don't write review on other products unless i'm extrement disappointed or impressed. i think it's unfair if i don't share my very satisfactory experience with this product. - Wireless Modem - Sbg900 - Motorola - Wireless Router'

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Wrist Rests - ergonomic, mousepad

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This mouse pad is very comfortable. It is firm enough to keep it from permanently losing its shape yet it conforms to your wrist nicely. If you are buying this because you think it is going to feel like a soft memory foam pillow you will be disappointed. The purpose of this mouse pad is to provide support, if it was really soft it would not do that.

I now have both a gel mouse pad and this memory foam one. I do slightly prefer the memory foam over the gel but they are not that much different when it comes to comfort. Fellowes Memory Foam Mouse Pad/Wrist Rest- Black (9176501)

I've used these mousepads for about 8 years now. I think they're fantastic. They have a pretty long lifespan and work very well. "Gets the job done" is about as accurate a description as I can give. The one complaint I have is that they get dirty pretty easily.

This is my first mousepad I own that has a wrist rest. I think it is also the first one I actually bought, rather than just finding a free one being given away. I figured I'm on the computer enough where it is probably a good idea.



What I liked about it is the bottom sticks to your desk VERY firmly, without being sticky at all. The pad hasn't slid a millimeter since I placed it down. The wrist wrest is a good firmness and decently comfortable. There is also a coating on the area your mouse lays that makes it more durable and makes the mouse glide easier than if it was just fabric.



My only complaint would be that the actual mouse pad area is pretty small. I often find when gaming or using certain applications that I reach the end of the pad sooner than I'd like with my preferred mouse sensitivity. This is made worse with the wrist rest taking up a portion of the pad. Also, I recall my hand/wrist starting to hurt one night after using the computer for an extended period of time using this mouse pad, where I cannot recall a single time this kind of cramping occurred without using a wrist rest. It may just be because I'm not used to the position it puts my hand it. We shall see.



Overall, I'm happy with the purchase.

Whe I first recieved this mouse pad I was well pleased but after a few months use it began to fall apart. The cover material on the wrist pad is coming loose at the seam. Also the surface it a bit too slick for proper traction.

The rest wrist is comfortable and the mouse pad helps "get the job done". My only complaint is the bottom of the pad is sticky/glossy to prevent sliding (although it has thin white paper pressed against the bottom when you open the package) which I wasn't expecting. The adhesive has a faint chemical smell to it, but hopefully that will go away with time.



Pleased with this product despite the minor issues.

The Wrist rest is useful and quite comfortable to rest on. Pad itself is just slightly on the small size but adequate. I use mine on a glass table so the fact that it adheres to the tabletop means it does not shift about. And yet I attach and remove and reattach it wherever I want to around the table without it loosing its ability to stay put! It is a definite recommend. - Ergonomic - Mousepad - Mousepads - Wrist Rest'

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Blender Parts - kitchenaid blender

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I just replaced my old Cutter Blade Assembly with this and it works perfectly. I do see a trace of grease on the underside after use, as I did on the original, but no leak of the contents. After seeing the grease on the new one, I'm not sure that I even needed to replace the old one, as it is on the outside and did not cause a leak or contaminate the contents. At any rate, I now have two Cutter Blade Assemblys and both work fine.

I ordered this to replace my original blade assembly. It seems that the original got very hot after using the blender and it did not move freely. It almost seems like it needed oiling. I take good care of my kitchen machines and use hot soapy water and dry the parts. The new replacement part that I ordered was not as free moving as I thought either but definitely an improvement.

Not sure what the answer is but oiling is not food safe and perhaps KitchenAid would want to know that their product may need some improvement or at least some instruction on how to care better for the part.

It works but the diameter is a little smaller than the original and has only two arms to contact the coupler. Because of the smaller diameter it does not self-center and I am guessing this is why they have only two arms on the coupler side. I works but I wish I had gotten the OEM version or a better match to the OEM version. If you do not carefully center this part in the glass it will wear quickly.

I ordered a KitchenAid Blender Cutter and received a blender cover for an unknown blender. The packing slip noted it was a cutter. When I tried to return the product, the website process was circular, that is, following the links only led back to the original site. Lesson learned.

the rubber gears on the bottom of the blade did fit our blender, but were not the same as the original. Only two rubber tabs, clearly cheaper than what was replaced.



Fit was not perfect, but good enough to work without leaking if it was st up carefully.

I am quite disappointed in this item. It is not an exact replacement for the original and the drive mechanism is inferior and ruining the coupling. It will cause a failure shortly beacsue of it's faulty design. - Kitchenaid Blender'

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Kindleboards Authors - financial planning, investing

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What a great book. This is good material that anyone can use. The chapter on how not to get ripped off by those rip-off artists who call on the phone, is something that oldsters should keep in mind. But the book is especially good for younger people. I could have used this in my own twenties. The book reads very well and put together with a lot of care. Every sentence comes off well and is cohesive with all the different authors writing it. Personal Finance For People Who Hate Personal Finance - Business - Financial Planning - Finance - Investing'

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200x Usb Microscope - usb microscope, science

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This was bought for our technicians to use in analyzing plastic drums. It is relatively inexpensive but does a good job. The technicians like it well enough that they have recommended it to other departments.



Pros: Price, fast delivery, plug and play worked well and the microscope was operational within minutes of hooking it up to our computers. Microscope is easy to use and exceeded our expectations.



Cons: None GSI High-Definition Scientific Digital LED Microscope, USB Video Connection to Computers/Laptops/Notebooks, Magnifies All Microscopic Articles 400x, Special Image Treatment, Includes Stand for Handsfree Use, for Hobby/Science/Education/Industrial- Black - Usb Scope - Usb Microscope - Microscope - Science'

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Cell Phone Charger - chargers, samsung charger

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This came in genuine looking packaging and works well. A few other notes:

-The cable is about 5 feet long.

-The connector is 2 prong

-Works well with Nexus S and with Motorola Droid

-Input voltage is 100-240 volts

-Model is ATADU10JBE on unit / on card is ATADU10JBEBSTD Samsung Micro USB Travel Charger for Samsung M540 Rant

The battery life for my Galaxy S phone is horable, especially after I upgraded the software to version 2.2. I needed another charger for my home, I found this compact and compatible charger. It's working very well and solved my problem.

I bought this for use with my Droidx and I'm happy to report that it works just fine. The cord is about five feet long, which is a huge improvement over the factory supplied cable that is about 30" long.

Works exactly like any phone charge, no complaints. It's a standard charger you would find with any cell phone. I bought it for my girlfriend who stays at my house often and got annoyed when she forgot her charger.

I recently purchased a charger for use with my samsung galaxy s and even though it doesn't work perfectly, I figured it still wasn't a bad deal for the price. It occasionaly has to be wiggled a little to make sure it still charges, but I was fairly ok. I was contacted by the company to ask how I liked the product, and after giving them the "eh, it's alright" response, they offered to refund my entire cost including the shipping, without asking for me to return the charger. Service like that still surprises me, so I would absolutely do business with them again.

We wanted some extra chargers for work/travel for our new phones. Now that most of them are using Micro USB as their standard, we're able to stock up on chargers cheaply.



These are very well made as well. The cords don't seem flimsy or cheap. Great value for the price.

I ordered two of these phone chargers. One did not work when it arrived. When I contacted the seller they told me just to keep the defective charger (thus saving me the return postage fee) and they would send a replacement charger. It arrived promptly and in good working order. I would definitely order from this this seller again. - Chargers - Droid - Cell Phone Charger - Samsung Charger'

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Interior Accessories - power inverters, car adapter

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I bought this item a few months ago and I love it. Provides enough power to run my laptop and GPS at the same time (I have my GPS hooked up to the USB port and laptop hooked up to the AC port). I Have had no problem with it whatsoever. I would highly recommend it. Duracell 813-0291-07 175 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Source Inverter

I bought this little gem a few weeks ago. I travel extensively with a travel trailer, and when my partner is driving, I like to be on my 17" MacBook Pro. I allowed my battery to drain to 50%, then plugged into the Duracell 175. Initially, the inverter kept cycling on and off. I strung my MackBook cable over the sun visor so the inverter was hanging in front of the air conditioner vent. It stopped cycling on and off, and it completely recharged my battery while using the MacBook. The following day, I put a few strips of Velcro on the back of the inverter, careful to not cover the cooling vent, a few of the opposite velcro strips on the side of an air conditioner vent and wa-la. This little unit has no problem keeping up with using the MacBook Pro, and charging the battery at the same time. I'm totally delighted with this unit, and you can't beat the price.

I just completed a 4500 mile road trip, and we used this invertor many hours each day to power a laptop running DVD movies for the kids (and their parents!). Operation was flawless: The unit doesn't get too hot, it's quiet, and supplied plenty of power.



My only negative comment would be about the power button and power indicator light. The button could be more prominently marked and the light could be brighter; after all, this is made to be used in a car, where lighting is never ideal. Overall, though, the quality is excellent, especially compared to some other units that I looked at which appeared to have been made in someone's garage.

I haven't used this much yet. In fact I just used it once for about an hour, but worked perfectly for my Dell Inspiron E1505 Laptop. It got warm but not burning hot. It didn't make any discernaable noise that I can recall. Feels compact and solid in your hand. Small enough to keep in my laptop bag (although I'm starting to create a small electronics and accessories store in there). Please note that the picture is deceiving. It looks like the power cord is extremely short, which concerned me regarding placement of the item while in use. It is in fact plenty long (over 24" from end to end) and allows plenty of flexibility as to having room to find a good spot to sit it while in use.

We were doing realtime blog and twitter updates (www.thequietones.info) on a 2500 mile road trip.

Initially we used the Kensington Inverter which was disappointing because of constant fan noise.

That was not the case with this Duracell Inverter, which performed well under high use with a MacBook Pro and Iphone.



Though the Kensington is recommended by Mac in stores and online, it is not a superior product compared to the Duracell.

In addition, the Kensington is priced higher.



What was most impressive was the ability to run the laptop and the Iphone, without interruption while they were still being charged.



We highly recommend this unit.

Good Product, compact and quiet. It was able to charge my Macbook Pro 15" laptop when it was turned off. However, if I play a DVD movie with max brightness, the battery could not get charged, and the power supplies continuously shift between battery and the Power Adapter. This probably happens because battery is getting used more than it is able to get supplied by the adapter. Even though it is a 175 watt, don't forget it only provide a max of 120 watt if you are using car port. 175 watt max come from outside car battery.



I guess some power is better than nothing.

We bought this for a 6 hour road trip. We recently had a baby and my wife would have to use a breast pump during the trip. The pump will run on batteries, but it is very weak so we got this to power it in the car. My wife said it worked like normal and everything was great. I then tried to charge my iphone via the USB port while she was pumping and she said she could tell the sucking power in the pump diminished immediately as I plugged in the phone. This is why I only gave it 4 stars. Other than that everything is great.

Duracell DC tp AC Pocdket Power Source Inverter 175 watt.

Product is very compact and adequate as a power source. Size is the main selling point in my case, I have another inverter and it is 3 times the Duracell size.

Based on the excellent reviews I bought this to power a small medical device with an electric motor (CPAP machine). The machine uses on average about 15 watts of power, but spikes up to instantaneous power usage of up to 30-50 watts for short periods. This should be easily handled by this inverter, but it is not. The inverter cuts out momentarily on some of the spikes, turning the machine off. This may also be the issue with laptop charging. A bigger inverter I had lying around runs the machine perfectly from the same source.



Other than that, this is a nice little inverter. It is really tiny, much smaller than it appears in the photo. It has a small and very quiet fan which runs much of the time. I may be able to find a use for it elsewhere.



I'm giving it only 2 stars because it simply doesn't even come close to powering a device that it should be able to based on the 175 watt spec which is what the consumer should be able to rely on. It can't handle a load that jumps from 5 watts to 50 watts. - Car Adapter - Inverter - Power Inverters - Car Charger'

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Woodworking Machinery Books - woodworking

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This is a great book, that will help you learn how to tune up your woodworking machines. It is written with wit and some very dry (Wisconsin) humor. The entire book is very readable and informative on woodworking in general, and on tuning woodworking machines in particular.I read the whole book, and used the information on tuning the table saw in great depth. I was able to take an old Taiwanese table saw that had serviceable tolerances, and tune it to maximum performance. Initially, I concentrated on measuring the run-out of the arbor to decide whether the machine was worth keeping at all. It was. A year later, after moving, I went back to this reference and found a problem with the trunion alignment. In so doing, I also found and fixed a potentially dangerous problem with the blade raising mechanism. Once identified, it was easily fixed, but I wouldn't have had the courage to look without the confidence inspired by the author's careful treatment. He made the process seem simple, and encouraged patience and perseverance in approaching the tune-up task.All of this was very necessary in the case of my old saw.The best sections, in my opinion, are the table saw and band saw, but he covers a number of machines, including the router, shaper, and jointer. Mastering Woodworking Machines (Fine Woodworking Book)

,precision and efficiency. If you have invested in woodworking machines, you want and need to get the most out of them. In Mastering Woodworking Machines, Mark Duginske shows you how to choose, set up, and tune your machine for safety, precision, and efficiency. His common-sense techniques will help you avoid frustrating mistakes and put you in complete control of your woodworking projects. Duginske's systematic approach picks up where owner's manuals leave off, and it applies to all brands and makes of machinery. You'll also learn how to prepare stock effectively and how to produce the joints and cabinet parts you need without any expensive add-on jigs. Whatever you want to make in your shop, you'll work more efficiently with Duginske at your elbow. (As quoted form the FWW site). - Woodworking'

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Cordless Screwdriver - black and decker, screwdriver

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The benefits of cordless power tools are obvious, but who says you need to pay hundreds of dollars to get the job done if you live in an apartment and don't have a contractor's license?



For $25, this is a super addition to any toolbox -- or kitchen cabinet. This is a great gift idea for dad -- or mom, for that matter.



Here's why:



* Quick-release collar allows you to pop in a screw or drill bit in a flash. A nice, tight grip.

* Multiple forward or reverse speeds at the click of a button. Torque control on the collar is easy to adjust and visual icons make it easy to figure out which one is best depending on whether you're using a screw or drill bit. Sweet.

* From 3-6 hours of operation on a single charge. Because it can take about six hours to re-charge, it's a good idea to leave this plugged into an outlet in the kitchen, bathroom or garage (but not longer than 3-4 weeks without use to avoid reduction in battery life).

* Ability to pivot the position of the handle or angle is big plus and great way to avoid carpel tunnel pain.

* The LED light, built-in removable tape measure and bit holder on the handle are fluff, but add to the coolness factor.

* Surprisingly light weight for it's rather large size.



So far no complaints. Price, form and function add up to a solid 5-star rating. You simply can't go wrong here. Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head

I have one of these power screwdrivers and it is a lifesaver! It cuts down on installion time by quite a lot. My fiance put together two new bookshelves for me with this screwdriver in FAR less time than it normally takes him with a regular screwdriver!Besides being a great screwdriver, it also can act as a drill (if you get the right bits). Since it has two speeds, you can drill holes at a quick speed, then use the slower speed when you're using the screwdriver part. It also has a handy tape measure inside for quick, last minute measuring. Another great benefit is that it locks in to three different positions - so if you need to get to something at an awkward angle, it makes it a LOT easier! It also has a handy light on it, so if you are screwing something in a dark part of a room, you can see better what you're doing. I'm very impressed with this tool - I highly recommend purchasing it! You will not be disappointed!

Have been using this product for over 2 years. The design and power is pretty good for normal jobs around the house. The biggest complain that I have is the battery. NiCd is really getting on my nerves because we are used to much better technologies now. Recharging is always tricky because if you don't drain it all, the memory effect will kill the battery in a few short circles. Switch to other products with Li-Ion battery (just like the ones in our cell phones) which will give you more power and with little or no memory effect.

Purchased this as a Christmas present for my wife and have been installing blinds ever since. While it's not intended to take the place of an 18 volt drill, it does a great job screwing and unscrewing. The forward, reverse rocker switch is more convient than others that we have used and the angles are handy. I would not recommend it as a replacement for the DeWalt heavy duty cordless screwdriver (my favorite), but it's lighter and 1/3 the price. Well worth the money....

This is the best *cheap* cordless screwdriver I have ever used. The ergonomics of this driver feels good in your hand. Plenty of power and charge in the 6V battery. The clutch eliminates the problem of overtightening and the drill speed is great for quick pilot holes. The two bit holders and LED light really add to the convenience. I haven't used the tape, which is pretty cheesy, but I imagine it could come in handy for a quick measurement. I only have two complaints, but for less than $30, they really don't matter... 1) It should have a LED to indicate that it is charging, 2) I wish the battery was replacable. For the money, this is an indispensible gadget.

It does everything as advertised.Pros: different torque settings, 2 drive speeds, small LED light, pivot point, overall "feel".Cons: drilling is only for light duty jobs (otherwise get a real drill), charging time takes too long. connection for the charger plug is right in the pivot point and it doesn't let you use it while plugged in.Other than the charging issues(that's why I won't give it 5 stars) but it's a great tool at a decent price.

I think all the advertised features are practical and usefull:

- Low speed high torque for screwdriving and higher speed for drilling.

- Integrated LED light eliminate dark spot or your shadow cast.

- Pivotable handle allows the best grip -- keep it straight for normal screw driving and tilt it all the way for larger job with higher torque requirements.

- Dettachable tape measure provides some conveniences too in case you forgot to wear one.



And I also like its exceptional power for it's size and thanks to it's adjustable torque output I strip less screws. It's light weight too for it's power.



However, I don't care much about its quick connect/disconnect collar as there are not many bits I would use this screwdriver with besides the phillips and flat and occasionally an allen head.



Several more complaints (not really that bad) to follow:

- Not a good drill for 1. its high speed is not high enough and 2. you need non-standarad/special drill bit to work with its quick connect/disconnect collar. The included one drill bit however is good for pilot hole for screw. (I use better cordless drill but a good drill normally weighs a lot more).

- Battery not changeable (who cares.. get a whole new power screwdriver for only $25)

- No variable speed (this means you cannot start or stop your drive slowly)

- No battery indicator (hmmm.. can't seem to know which one has..)



As far as the battery life is concerned, I suggest following the manual's maintenance recommendation and you should get the max out of it.



Conclusion: A good buy and I highly recommend if you are looking for a more powerful electric screwdriver but don't want to bear the weight of a real cordless drill. Five stars for the screwdriver (one star for the drill) - Power Tools - Black And Decker - Cordless Drill - Screwdriver'

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We purchased this product for our kids to watch movies on our drive from Louisville to Phoenix. For the first four days of the trip, the DVD player worked great and kept the kids very entertained. Then, the evening of the fourth night of the trip, the screen would not display a picture on the secondary display. About 30 minutes later, the screen stopped showing video on the primary display. They could hear the movies but not see them. The video never returned to either screen, so we returned the DVD player for a refund. Perhaps we got a lemon, but based on our experience, I could not recommend someone purchase this product. The product quality was very low without any longevity. Axion AXN-7979 7-Inch Dual Screen Portable DVD Player, Black

I have owned this portable dvd for about 2 months so I can not speak of the longetivity of the product but My kids love it. The straps are very easy to attach to the back of the headrest, they love the remote, the sound is good, picture quality is good also and very easy to operate. I do not think this comes with a built in battery . I have owned several dual portable dvd players but this is among the best. I would recommend this product.

This is a very early review since I got got the DVD player today, but so far so good! The screen size is great, the volume goes really loud, it is easy to attach them to the head rests, and they seem to be of good quality. I would recommend these especially because they come with a remote, which was important to me since my kids are young and don't know how to work the buttons very well.

I was hesitant to buy this product because it is not a brand that is well known for quality. But I couldn't beat the price, and with Amazon's awesome customer service, I knew if there was a major problem I would be well taken care of.



It was super easy to install and use. We went on a 2 thousand mile road trip and it functioned at all times with no problems or glitches.



The only thing I didn't like was that it comes with a tiny remote that does not have batteries included, and the battery you need is some random kind that I didn't have the patience or time to go look for at a store. So we did without, which is fine, but it's harder to navigate through the previews and menu without it.



Overall I was pleased with the purchase, but we've only had it a month and on one road trip, so I can't speak for it's longevity, but as it is right now I enjoy the product and would buy it again.

I bought this DVD player after considering the price of installation of one in my car. In a previous car I did an installation and the sound never worked right and permanately did damage to some of my electrical components in the car, these afterall were a cinch to install and my car rides have never been more pleasant. The price was amazing and the same as a lot of single screen models. I would highly recommend this DVD player for anyone with more than 1 child who wants a no fuss car ride everytime. The quality is impeccable and it is so easy to operate. What a find!!!

I searched for awhile for a DVD player and this is the one I finally bought. I love the dual screens and have not had any problems with it. We've owned it for approx 2 months now and used it off and on. Installation was super easy. I can now see why so many people wanted to have the auto resume feature otherwise I would have given 5 stars for ease of use. The quality seems a little cheaper but hey for the price I'm really not complaining. Video quality is fine for us, kids don't care as long as they can see the picture. Overall I am extremely happy with the product and would highly suggest it!

My Kids loved it and kept them entertained they even listen to there Cd's in it when they were done with movies on our long road trip. It even stayed on when we stopped to get gas and had to turn off the car. Only problem we had was that it was stolen after only 2 weeks:( - Dual Dvd Player - Portable Dvd Player - Dual Screen Car Dvd Player - Dual Screens'

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I originally bought a Sony DSC-S950, for around half the price of this camera, but I returned it the same day due to a faulty flash bulb. I decided to upgrade to the W290, because I wasn't very happy with the S950 - it felt cheap, and lacked features.



I've put together this list of pros and cons of this camera. Don't let the seemingly long list of cons scare you though, as they are all quite minor and not even important enough for me to rate this camera anything less than 5 stars. I just felt it was necessary to list everything I could think of. Sorry, I couldn't properly review the HD Video capability, because I don't have the HD cables (see below), and my computer seems to be too slow to properly play back HD video.



Pros:



-BRILLIANT colors! I am very very impressed with the colors in my shots, especially when shooting outdoor scenery shots (which is primarily what I purchased this camera for).



-Night-time shots using a tripod turn out very well also, giving as much detail as one could see with their naked eye.



-Smile shutter, as mentioned in previous reviews, works flawlessly. One thing that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere, is that when it's in Smile Shutter mode, it will continue to snap photos automatically as long as it keeps detecting smiles, which is very cool. So if you are taking a group picture, and you're one of those people that likes taking 3 shots of the same thing "just in case", just keep on smiling and the camera will take care of that for you.



-there's a 3-shot burst mode, where it automatically takes 3 pictures when you click the button: one with your default EV, one at -1EV, and one at +1EV (or different intervals even, if you choose). That once-in-a-lifetime shot you take will have 3 different versions automatically, and you can choose the one you like the most and delete the rest later.



-The Intelligent Auto mode works fantastically, it takes a lot of the stress out of taken urgent pictures. The only time I ever don't use it is when I have plenty of time to plan for a shot.



-Startup time is great! I've seen other complaints from people that say this camera takes too long to startup and be ready to use, but those people must be the most impatient people ever, because this thing is faster than any other camera I've owned, digital or otherwise. When you click the power button, the lens fires out lightning fast and the screen immediately displays the picture and is ready for action. Probably takes about 0.5 seconds from pushing the button to being ready to use.





Cons:



-Plastic cover on LCD screen protrudes from the camera body, making it more easily scratched. I would recommend getting some screen protectors, as I'm about to do.



-the jack for the all-in-one cable is on the bottom of the camera, which will be great once a dock is available, but in the meantime it's a very inconvenient place to plug in the cable. It forces you to lay to camera on either the lens side, or the LCD side (which, as mentioned above, is designed in such a way that it could be scratched quite easily without a screen protector)



-Doesn't come with HD video cables, only the typical yellow/red/white RCA analogue cables. Seeing as how this camera records HD video, it would be nice to be able to play it back in HD on my tv without burning it to a DVD first. You can buy the HD cables from sony if you really need them, though.



-Comes with an NP-BG1 battery, which disables the camera's ability to show you the remaining minutes. You have to buy the optional NP-FG1 battery to see that. That's the only difference, both batteries have the same capacity. It was obviously designed that way to force us to buy a second battery... but that was fine with me, since I planned on buying one anyways.





I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking for a great quality point-and-shoot digital camera! Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Dark Blue)

NOTE: IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, SEE WARNING BELOW!



My wife and I are planning a long vacation trip and needed a compact, but versatile, alternative to a full blown DSLR. I've owned this little camera for just 20 hours, but can offer some first impressions. We bought a Canon SX110IS at Christmas for our daughter. Compared to the jewel-like Sony, the Canon's build quality seems substantially less. However, it has a 10X optical zoom compared to Sony's 5x, but 9 mega pixel resolution compared to 12.1 on the Sony. I doubt that the image quality difference will be notable, but I will update this when I can make a valid comparison.



One of the main reasons I picked the Sony over the Canon is that it is truly compact. While the Canon is small, the Sony is flat - less than 1" thick - and hardly shows in a pocket (although I have ordered a case). Comparatively speaking, its LCD screen is huge and bright (but does not swivel like some Canons). BTW, neither camera has a viewfinder, so I am not confident that either will be easy to see in bright sunlight.



This model does NOT employ a touch screen (which I did not value), but the controls (though small) are simple and generally intuitive once you learn Sony's ops language (different from Canon's). I will admit, if you happen to be a bit ham-fisted, you may not be willing to struggle with such tiny controls which are suited more to a child's hand than an adults. Also, because they are so small, the two adjustable dials are hard to read - not so handy when your eyes start to fail as are mine.



The special features (many on this camera) all seem like they may be useful, but the "smile" feature seems a bit useless to me. The facial recognition works great - even when I pointed it at a TV image. It takes longer than I am used to to auto focus (I normally shoot with a Canon full frame 5D that uses focus motors in the lenses - hardly a fair comparison).



Also, if you plan to use this camera to record full 12.1 mega pixel images, you will have to buy plenty of Memory Stick storage, although it will shoot at much lower resolutions, it has limited internal memory. I bought two 16GB Sony brand Pro Duo sticks on eBay for $21 each to be able to do so. BTW, that is much cheaper than Amazon, say. Also, since this camera shoots HD (720P) video in MPEG4 format - one of the features I plan to exploit - you'll want plenty of extra storage anyhow.



I'll have to reserve my opinions on picture quality until I can do a real world test, but the images I shot indoors with the built-in flash were crisp and noiseless at 12.1 mega pixels, less so, of course as I tried lower resolutions.



And did I mention that the Sony's "anodized" blue finish trimmed in "black chrome" is elegant and stunning?



WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!



Shortly after writing this review, I decided to double-check my "cheap" memory purchase. What I found was disturbing. It is very likely that the Pro Duo memory sticks I bought on eBay are FAKES! I'm telling you this so you won't make the same mistake I probably did (my Memory Sticks have not yet been delivered). If you will check out this eBay link BEFORE you buy memory for your new camera (or other Sony device), you may be able to save yourself a lot of trouble (and $$$).



http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-Sony-Memory-Stick-Pro-Duo-MagicGate-Cards-Exposed_W0QQugidZ10000000001236041



Like they say, "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is". I know better, and now, so do you. I will confirm the results after I have had a chance to try them out. Incidentally, just shot some outside images of our flowering crabapple blossoms. Pictures look great and I could see the LCD in "cloudy bright" afternoon sunlight.



4-28-09



As promised, an update. The Memory Sticks from Hong Kong did indeed turn out to be bogus. They look exactly like Sony products, including the very detailed packaging, but they simply didn't work. The Sandisk Ultra 4GB version I bought at Staples works great, even when recording "HD fine" video. Playback looks beautiful (considering the source) on the computer, but not nearly as sharp on an HDTV when using the composite cable that came with the camera. I now have no qualms about substituting this for my miniDV camcorder on the next trip, however.



The "smile" function actually works, but I could live without it. The camera makes it really difficult to mess up exposure. I've even tried fooling it with extremely harsh back lighting and it still exposed faces properly. 12.1GB images are not as sharp as I'd like when I carefully examine the detail, and there is some noise present. Keep in mind, however, that I typically shoot with a Canon full frame DSLR. I will, however, compare it to a Nikon Coolpix I used a couple of years ago. The Nikon was substantially sharper in similar situations. If the ultimate picture quality is high on your priority list, look at the comparably priced Nikons and Canons. For the features I wanted, this Sony remains the best choice for me. Finally, Sony make two affordable underwater housings for this camera. One for snorkeling and one for diving. - Dsc-w290 - Photography - Compact Camera With Hd Video - Digital Camera'

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