Guy Low Price Electronic: 22 May 2011

Sunday, 22 May 2011

Multifunction Printer - ink jet printer cartridges, canon

I use these in a Canon IP5200. It creates great quality pictures, but does have a few limitations. Anyone thinking of buying an inkjet printer, should always check the price of the ink! A great deal on a printer can quickly turn into a money hole. It has been my experience that these cartridges, while less expensive than other brands, do not yield as many prints as advertised.

These cartridges also have the computer chip built into the tank, which I have had a few issues with. On more than one occasion, the printer stopped recognizing the cartridge and would constantly give errors that the cartridge was missing or empty. In both cases, I contacted Canon and they sent me out a replacement at no charge, so kudos to Canon for that.

Amazon is without a doubt the cheapest and easiest place to get these. Add the savings from the low commitment 'Subscribe and Save' program and no other retailer even comes close. Canon CLI-8 3 Pack C/M/Y Value Pack (0621B016)

With free shipping, Amazon definitely has the best deal on these CLI-8 inks. The 3 pack is especially useful, since the 4 pack comes with photo black, which I seem to never use. I have 6 blacks still which I purchased before the 3 packs were introduced.

I don't know why it's so hard to find this product in the stores, but I haven't found it anywhere except at Amazon. Other than that, it's required by the Canon printer we use (which is a good one and I really like it) and I'm glad Amazon carries it.

I own a Canon MP530 printer. It is by far the best printer I have ever had but buying ink for it locally is sometimes confusing and expensive. With the free shipping buying the CLI-8 ink from Amazon.com is generally both cheaper and much easier. Plus Amazon carries the colors in different package arrangements so I can get the colors I actually need. Why shop anywhere else?

This ink looked fine as printed in my Canon MP610 Pixma, and buying the 3-pack saved us a few dollars, but either the cartridges and/or the printer are very inefficient -- we don't print much in color, and yet the cartridge runs out in what seems like a month or so. It just seems like a built-in inefficient system to bleed us of money.

I am very satisfied with this product.

In addition, the service from Amazon is quite excellent! If a wrong product is shipped, they make it very easy to return...I received my shipment quickly. Their customer service via e-mail or telephone has been very very good and courteous. Their products are less expensive, I am very satisfied as a customer, and would recommend Amazon to any one.

Received my Canon Ink a few weeks ago. Thanks a lot. Great prices. As a matter of fact lower than most office supply stores like Staples, Office Depot, etc. I'll keep buying from you guys until I get a newer printer.

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Notebook Backpack - economical, case logic

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Yes, it fits the largest 17.3" laptops!

I've had this backpack for over a couple of weeks now and I love it. I like the sleek, non-bulky profile, it's about as professonal looking pack you're going to find, and the gray strip isn't as light or stand out as much as the pictures make it look like.

SIZE: I labored over whether to get this one or the 17" V7 Professional Laptop Bag for around the same price because the dimensions on that pack read slightly bigger (depending on which source you're getting the dimensions from) and I was concerned my Dell 17R (n7110) 17.3" laptop might not fit since the dimensions of the computer are slightly larger than what the literature says will fit in the padded laptop compartment, but it fits perfectly and even has about an inch to spare on top. A relative has the HP G71 17.3" and that fits perfectly too, so I wouldn't worry about whether your particular 17" will be too big for it.

COMPARTMENTS:I recently started tutoring college students and found myself carting my 17" laptop everywhere, so when I bought a new one a few weeks ago to replace my aging one, I decided I really needed a pack for it and it has a surprising amount of room. It has 4 compartments. One specifically padded for the computer; one behind that for files, a couple of books or whatever. (I can fit 14" legal pads in there no problem along with a text book that I might be using to teach one of my students); the 3rd outer compartment is for wires, chargers, etc. , and then there I is one small wallet/cell phone size compartment on the very outside.

QUALITY: The pack seems to be very well made including the zippers. They are not as heavy duty as you're going to see on good luggage, but they are perfect for this pack. I've had cheap zippers on packs that have broken, but these are of much better quality than those. The loop handle on top also seems plenty sturdy and well sewn, and I have no fear of picking the pack up this way. And I don't know how to explain it, but it makes the computer feel light when you're carrying it and is very comfortable. The padding between your back and the pack is especially good. Is the rest of the padding made so you can really bang it around with the computer inside? No. Someone complained that they were worried it didn't have enough padding if they dropped their pack or when it fell off a table. Seriously? If you're that rough on a laptop, then you need a big padded suitcase for it. Ha! Is it fine if you bump it against things? Yes. This morning I tried to fit my travel coffee mug into the mesh compartment and it was a tight fit, but it fit.

CONS: If I had any small complaint, it's that this outer compartment isn't set up to organize things as much as I expected from the pictures. It's basically just another rather large compartment (which is nice), but has only three small compartments up pretty high that are about 4" deep, and that's it for organizational slots. They are fine for a pair of glasses, a couple of pens, etc. but nothing more.

All in all, great pack and perfect for my needs. I think it's a steal for the price and quality. I can't see how this pack won't last for years. Case Logic VNB-217 Value 17-Inch Laptop Backpack (Black)

As a commuter student, I originally purchased the seemingly most spacious backpack I could find (namely, adidas Murdock Backpack to carry all the things I need for the day). However, after that backpack ripped and my back aches continuously worsened, I decided it was time for a new investment.

This backpack easily holds everything I needed to put in my old one including:

- 17in, 8lb laptop

- ~ 3 textbooks, a binder, folders

- Misc. items (pens, pencils, hand lotion, sunglasses, food, laptop charger, headphones, wallet, umbrella, gloves, etc.)

I have no idea how it all fits so well with room to spare in such a small looking backpack, but I think it's fantastic. Also, it feels like half the weight on my back despite having all the same items in it. With just the laptop and nothing else in it, it feels like there is nothing in it at all. Looks like it's pretty sturdily made too, and I don't see ripping from weight being a problem.

Furthermore, I feel I no longer look like a total tool with a backpack twice the size of myself. ;) In fact, the thin, sleek design and quality of material of this bag are actually quite nice. I highly recommend it.

great, I've been looking for a nice slim backpack to carry my laptop, binders, folders, portable hard drive, card readers, etc.

The part I like most is that it's not ugly. I really appreciate the subtle, clean, design as well as the material used. I don't foresee this wearing much, but I still plan to buy a couple extra so I can use this model for life. Padding is very adequate. After 2 month's daily use, I haven't noticed a thing I'm not happy with.

AND for the price, I imagine the 1 reason not to get this is for size requirement reasons. Great product

I needed something to lug to work and back with a bit more space than my briefcase. Although I see plenty of adults on the street with backpacks these days, I wasn't sure if it was kosher yet in the corporate world. I bought this one mainly on it's looks: I think its clean, subdued styling looks more mature than most packs.

I've been hauling this to work every day for a week now, and it hasn't raised any eyebrows yet, so I feel its lived up to my expectations. It seems fairly well made. I'm not sure how well it'd hold up to heavy usage, but for the kind of light loads I carry, I expect this to last a fairly long time.

The main body is split into two compartments. The one closest to your back is a padded compartment for a laptop. The other is a larger compartment that is big enough to fit my massive 60 oz thermos and a few items to the side of it, though only just. - Laptop Backpack - Economical - Notebook Backpack - Case Logic'

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Serial Adapter - drivers, usb to serial adapter

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This is by far the best USB to serial adapter I have used. A few years ago I went through many different adapters. Everything from $5 e-bay adapters to more expensive ones. The others either did not work they way they should, or they died on me after a short period of time.

I just purchased a second one of these to have in my backpack all the time. I use this adapter for everything from administering servers to configuring network equipment.

The disc that comes with this device come with drives for Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. I have had not problems using this with both Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista (Ultimate and Business tested). In addition, I was able to get this to work with Ubuntu (with minicom) without any additional drivers. Cables Unlimited USB-2920 USB 2.0 to Serial DB9 Adapter (2.5 feet, Black)

One of the few USB to serial devices I found that will work with Win7, x64. Automatically loaded drivers, no need for the included CD.

This is replacing an old Belkin that did not have drivers for x64.

The DB9M dongle is well built and does it's single task well. The added extender cable is also a nice bonus. This device allows for a male RS-232 (COM*) cable to be attached to a USB port. While the adapter is a female connector, it oddly has screw rods as if it were a male. This in no way affects the connectivity, but simply prevents some devices from being attached with their own screw rods (unless they are very long).

The included drivers are on a 80mm miniCD, so most slot-loading drives will not be able to use them. Using a tray-loading drive and copying the needed materials was no problem for me, though. Drivers for most any version of Windows as well as OSX are included. I was able to connect my Garmin Forerunner 201 GPS unit via Serial cable to my Intel iMac without any trouble using this device.

This is one of only two of six USB to serial port cords I tried that actually works with my Magellan SporTrak GPS. One of the four that didn't work, and was the most expensive, was purchased from Magellan (Thales Navigation).

Besides being one of least expensive, this cord has the convenience of being a simple adapter connector with a short standard USB extension cord that can be replaced with any length of cord.

I bought this to install onto a Vista 64-bit system. I plugged it in and initially tried to use the included mini CD-ROM to load the drivers, but for some reason my DVD drive couldn't read it. So I let Vista find the drivers automatically and it installed the drivers easily.

But it wouldn't work. I tried re-installing the driver, unplugging it and plugging it back in, but my computer still couldn't find the COM port. I finally rebooted my computer, and ever since then, this adapter has worked perfectly with no issues.

It would've given it 5 stars if the driver installation had gone smoother. Other than that it works perfectly and I'm totally satisfied.

I work as a SAN and storage administrator. Much of the equipement I work on requires the use of a serial port to set up and maintain. Newer laptop computers, unfortunately, aren't equipped with serial ports. So, I bought the USB to RS232 converter to meet my needs. This product works great. It's easy to setup and works just like a built-in serial port. The converter comes with a driver disk. Although Windows Vista drivers were not specifically included on the disk, the Win32/XP drivers worked fine with Vista.

The Velleman 8048 is a Microchip PIC Programmer. This programmer is renowned for NOT working with USB to Serial Converters. A quick check of their forums will let you know that. (A LOT of upset customers saying I have a USB-Serial converter and my programmer doesn't work! Velleman replies - This product DOES NOT work with Converters) Most new computers do not come supplied with a 9-pin serial connection anymore, and mine didn't either. So after purchasing the Velleman and soldering it together, I found in the manual "Does NOT work with USB-Serial Converters". Well I doesn't work with 99% of them. However, this USB converter is so true to actual rs-232, it works great with it. This is a microchip programmer, if it works with this, it should work with anything requiring a serial port.

VERY, VERY, happy with the purchace.

By the way, It comes with a USB extension cable.

I use this product with Tiki Navigator navigation s/w to connect my garmin gps 76 map to my laptop. This product was recommended by Tiki Navigator to use because it was previously reviewed as performing perfectly, which it does. It installs easily and with the blue led allows you to see if power is still connected. Highly recommended! - Usb To Serial Adapter - Mac - Drivers - Usb Adapter'

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Camera Batteries - battery, nikon battery

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Nikon MH-62 Battery Charger for Coolpix P1, P2, S1 & S3 Digital Camera is designed to charge the rechargable Lithium-ion EN-EL8 battery. I doubt many people are still buying or using the P1, P2, S1 and S3 these days. The good news is that this is the same battery used in the newer versions of Nikon's S class cameras, including the Nikon Coolpix S52 and the Nikon Coolpix S52c.

I don't know if any newer P series cameras still use the EN-EL8, as several I have purchased appear to use AA batteries. But the S5x series cameras definitely use this battery and charger, as I have owned several and this is compatible with all of them.

The small indicator light on the charger will blink till it is charged. When the light turns solid, it is important to remove the battery so as to not over-charge it. While this charger appears to not overcharge (I've left it in a little longer by accident) it's impossible to tell and I am incredibly paranoid about burning out those LI-ON batteries.

Charging is quick and generally done within about an hour. I have no complaints with the way it works.

But I do have to deduct at least 1 star for the price, which seems slightly high for what it is.

There are other chargers made by 3rd parties, but I stick with Nikon branded ones to protect my investment and preserve the life of my batteries.

While all Nikon cameras that use rechargeable batteries generally come with chargers, having an extra is a must for travel or convenience. Definitely grab one if you have an S5x series camera or another one that uses the rechargable lithium-ion EN-EL8 battery.

Enjoy! Nikon MH-62 Battery Charger for Coolpix P1, P2, S1 & S3 Digital Camera

Good product - however - for long term storage the battery should be DISCHARGED ! I would hope the unit would AUTOMATICALLY take care of that necessity, charging the battery when one wanted to use it, perhaps overnight the night before intended use.

I only bought this charger because thinking my camera broke I threw the other one away. My camera started working again so I bought this charger. It works but the adapter that plugs into the wall does not fir into the base correctly but it gets the job done so I will be keeping it.

This is a great charger, I love it for my camera. I had to buy a new one because I accidentally let sunblock corrode the one that came in the box. This is exactly the same. It is worth it getting it. - Battery - Nikon Battery - Battery Chargers - Accessories'

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Captain Marvel - captain america, dc animated

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Charming 60s-based Captain America cartoons! These were based on old Stan Lee stories and Jack Kirby art. The animation is *extremely* primitive, but somehow it works. If you have ever seen the old comics Jack Kirby drew in the 60s and liked them, you will like this. Even with the minimal animation, there was something very cool about seeing the old Kirby drawings moving in vivid color across my TV screen. The simple old stories were hokey, yet heroic. The sense of wonder is there, without the tiresome irony. The stories were black and white, and the hero was never less than a hero, never waivering, walking a straight line to his victory. The stories were consistent with Cap's history in the 60s. If you enjoy that old stuff like I do, you will find this fun to watch. Captain America Vs. The Red Skull - Captain America - Captain Marvel - Dc Animation - Dc Animated'

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18 Inch Laptop Bag - 17 inch laptop case, laptop bags

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The Caselogic PNC-218 is one of the few choices available for laptops with 17" or larger screens. Our widescreen 17.3" laptop fits in the main compartment with two or three inches width to spare. A velcro-adjustable divider keeps the laptop from shifting back and forth. A separate zippered compartment has several nicely-sized pockets that hold our wireless mouse, a portable hard drive, some cards, and a USB thumb drive. The bag is fairly thin and trim; it won't hold much beyond your computer and accessories. (In other words, it is not a laptop case and briefcase.) Case Logic PNC-218 18-Inch Laptop Case (Black)

First I just want to say that it is really hard to find a bag that will fit an 18.4 inch laptop. You would think that there would be a decent selection out there or at least more than two vendors, but as of now that is just not the case. This bag does fit my 18.4 inch Toshiba Qosmio laptop with an inch or so to spare. In that light, this bag may be what you are looking for for the price. That being said, there are plenty of things wrong with it.

- Space. This bag has enough space for an 18.4 inch laptop and nothing else. The largest pouch comfortably fits the laptop, but you can barely fit the power supply in the secondary pouch. If you do plan on taking your power supply with you, forget about any CD's, books, or anything else you might need. Well I suppose you could fit a book or something in there as well, but only if you are abnormally good at jigsaw puzzles.

- Securing Straps. The "adjustable" strap in the primary pouch is severely offset to one side of the bag, and opposite it are simple velcro straps. This turns the simple task of placing your laptop inside your bag a very awkward experience. I am usually forced to lay the bag flat on the floor or tabletop (if there happens to be 3 square feet of space available) and completely open the case before I can wiggle the laptop inside and secure the straps. It is nearly impossible to get your laptop inside if it is upright. As an added problem, the simple velcro straps are not padded where the adjustable strap is, which means your laptop will always be tilted inside the bag. This makes it very awkward to carry.

- Zippers. Initially, the zippers were fine, but after about 5 weeks of use, they are always catching on the fabric of the case. While not a completely detrimental flaw, it is freakishly annoying to have your zipper catch when you need to get to your next class.

- Shoulder Strap. This is perhaps the biggest of all the flaws in this bag. At first, it seemed sturdy enough. The gel-type shoulder was a nice bonus too. But after 5 weeks of toting my bag to class and back a few times a week, one of the clips broke and I almost dropped my $1400 laptop on the concrete sidewalk. Initially, I thought that the clips for the shoulder strap were made out of metal, but now that one was broken in half, I could see that it was only plastic. Upon further inspection, I noticed that the the clip opposite the one that broke had almost ripped away from the case. It appears that CaseLogic thought it was a good idea to use only a single stitch pattern when they attached the shoulder strap anchors to the bag. The Strap holding up an expensive massive laptop is attached to the case by six little threads! If the clip hadn't broken, it would have only been a matter of minutes before the last two threads gave way.

In Summary, If you are absolutely desperate for a cheap bag that you can use to bring your laptop with you on your annual trip to Grandma's house, then this is the bag for you. But if you actually plan on using this bag more than once a year, stay away! My shoulder strap broke off after only 5 weeks of carrying nothing but my laptop and power supply! I'm glad I'm only out $30 and not $1430!

Hooray! A bag that's actually big enough!

I'd give it 5 stars but I can't vouch for reliability yet as I've only used it a few times. Also, this style of bag really isn't that comfortable when you use the shoulder strap (but there aren't many options for laptops this size). The handle is cushioned and comfortable.

I was very pleased with the size and construction of this case..I do not have to use it everyday

so it is perfect when I do need it for putting all my supplies in...my camera, notebooks, pens,

and cords all fit perfect with room to spare. It is very comfortable on the shoulder strap and

I find it works better with the strap shorter.. Very good purchase and yes I would purchase it

again. Hope this helps you decide, perfect if you have a large laptop, like me, 17.3 fits perfect.

Case logic, as it is common with this brand, is a practical, efficient, nice-looking item, that covers all the expectations and then some. But, if I'm going to be fair, it would probably help a lot if you could design a broader shoulder strap, or at least a cushier one.

All in all, this is a great item. - Laptop Bags - Caselogic - 17 Inch Laptop Case - 18 Inch Laptop Bag'

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Cassette To Cd Transfer - honestech, vhs to dvd transfer

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This product sounded too good to be true and for me it was not good. Installation was easy, no problems. I connected my video camera and the USB box and copied over my first tape. That is when problems started:

1. Sound timing is off, voices and mouths are not in sync.

2. In edit mode the transition effects from one scene to the next do not work.

3. When creating a DVD the program would start and then just crash. After several times I finally figured out that I had to download a patch from their website. I did that, but the program continues to crash, each time locking my DVD drive so I have to reboot the computer to remove the DVD.

Not a very good product. VHS To DVD 3.0 Deluxe

I was very hopeful when I received this product. I don't have a lot of VHS tapes to transfer and after reading glowing reviews thought this would be perfect. I have several segments that I needed to get to DVD to help a friend.

I began to transfer VHS tapes using the standard video cables. I have a P IV 3 GHz Dell Dimension with XP Professional, above the needed configuration.

Video was very choppy with many an escessive number of dropped frames. Upgraded PC memory to 2GB, hoping that would eliminate the choppiness. It didn't. Used my external harddrvie for the capture and that helped (perhaps internal harddrive was not spinning fast enough, although that seems odd).

During capture, program would randomly stop, requiring me to start all over again. I watched one tape segment 10 times trying to get the 15 minutes of video to transfer.

Audio is off by a second (or slightly more) so - it's VERY distracting and is not watchable.

I can't find a way to edit the files to correct the audio problem and have not been able to figure out how to cut scenes.

I have been very frustrated. I ended up using my VHS/DVR deck and buying Roxio Media Center so I can edit the DVD format from that, which was exactly what I was trying to avoid by capturing the video directly from the VCR to a format I could edit.

This is an AMAZING product and you won't find a better price, throw in free shipping and you are crazy not to get this product. After searching for a great system, numerous computer site reviews and user reviews lead me to this product. Simple, easy, straight forward. Just be sure you go to the product home page and download the latest drivers so you won't get an error message like I did. I love it and within one afternoon I made a DVD of my home movies from several VHS tapes and now don't have to worry about losing these wonderful memories.

This product is probably ok for the person who just wants to transfer VHS tapes to DVDs for use on their computer. However, I was unable to get any DVD made by this system to run satisfactorily on any DVD player I tried besides my computer's DVD drive. In addition, a complex installation and registration system made it practically impossible to reload the software in the event of a computer crash. My recommendation would be to save your money.

Purchased this package based on reviews on Amazon and other sites to transfer many VHS to DVD to preserve. Installation was very easy to do. Did have some driver issues, but called company for tech suppot and got the answer I needed. I use Widows Vista Home for my operating system. Found it interesting too that you can't have more than 28 characters in disc name prior to burning, or it will crash half-way through. Tech support helped me figure this issue out as well. As of this writing, I have burned 40-50 DVD's in the one month I have had the package. I would recommend this if you are looking to preserve your VHS memories. If you are looking for high defintion or hopng for great claity in viewing, this might not be the product. I like to remember that the DVD is only going to be as good as the original VHS source. So trying to take a tape recorded in the 1980's will only be as good an image as you can see playing the tape now. Happy Burning!!

Installed the software on my HP computer running Vista Home Premium Edition. Went to the web site to update patch. Plugged one end of the converter cables to my VCR and the other to my HP computer. Pushed "record" on the software menu and "play" on the VCR and after playing the tape, the video stored on my computer. Video resolution and audio quality are great. Used nominal CPU processing on my Intel Core Duo CPU. While I could have used the 3.0 software, I opted to use Windows Movie Maker to create menus, etc. and Windows DVD Maker to burn the DVD.

Although I am not a techno-geek, I was able to quickly transfer content from VHS to DVD and audio tapes to CD.

One note: if you are a Windows VISTA user like I am, you will first need to go to the Honest Technology website (www.honestech.com) and download a software patch. Otherwise, the audio in your CD or DVD will be "staticy" in places.

Other than that, this product is very easy to use! Worth every penny if you want to easily transfer audio tapes to CD or VHS tapes to DVD using "point and click" menus. - Vhs To Dvd Transfer - Vhs To Dvd 3 Deluxe - Honestech - Vista Compatible'

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Laminating Pouches

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The Fellowes brand was a little better than the Staples brand in that the there were little waves in the Staples brand after lamination that were not present in the Fellowes laminations. These are the only two brands of pouches I have tried. I was using the Fellowes Saturn 125 laminator. Fellowes 3 Mil 9 x 11.5 Inch Glossy Pouches 100 Pack (52454)

With a Fellowes laminator I have laminated several sizes of paper objects. When laminating papers smaller than 8 1/2 x 11 it is important to leave a sealed margin around the whole object when cutting otherwise the seal will not be waterproof. If the margin is kept I have found the laminated papers will stay unmarred by a driving rain storm. We make signs for our stand at a farmers' market so have plenty of water to contend with, shaken off of vegetables or on a rainy day. No problem with the Fellowes laminated paper signs. If you are under the gun to get laminations out quickly be sure to allow time for the laminator to warm up before you can make signs. Also, I make sure that I can "receive" the laminated pages after they flow through the laminator. That way they will be sure to "dry" flat. In other words I would suggest not attempting to use the laminator unattended.'

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Health And Beauty - health and beauty, anti-aging

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This is a new product to the Olay Pro-X line. Based on my experience I believe it will be quite popular. Product does not have a scent and is not gritty. Since you only use a small amount each time, product should last for a reasonable period. Skin feels/looks good after using. I am in my 50's with dryish skin, but I do not find this product drying.I will purchase it again. Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser, 6 Ounce

I am 50+ and this is by far the best exfoliating cleanser I have ever used, and I have used many

over the years. This does the job and does not ever leave my skin irritated or sensitive, and I have

sensitive skin. I highly recommend this product. I use it in conjunction with the Pro X moisturizer

and the Olay Regenerist Serum. Excellent!!!

I was skeptical about this Pro-X Cleanser because I'd just finished a tube of Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub, 5 fl oz (150 ml) Bottles (Pack of 2) and found it drying and a bit too abrasive. However, this Pro-X Exfoliating Cleanser is perfect: it is a scrub but behaves like a conditioning polish. As a previous reviewer stated, this product should last quite some time because less than a dime-sized dose takes care of my face, neck, throat, and hands (yes, I use it on my hands and have seen improvement on them, too!)

OK, I'd admit it. I'm a little embarrassed to review, let alone admit using, this product. I'm a fifty-something year-old man and, therefore, not exactly the target group this product was intended to serve.

Anyway, for any of the men out there approaching geezerdom and wondering about this product, here's my review.

I've never used any type of cream or cleansing product on my face before. Ever. My skin is probably a bit better than average for someone my age, but I was curious what, if anything, this product would do for me.

I've been using it for about a month now and am surprised to say it really has made a noticeable improvement in the appearance and overall health of my skin, which is now a little lighter and brighter in color and softer in texture. I use it once a day, usually at night.

Olay should provide more instructions. The directions basically say wash your face and pat dry. No information on how often or how much to scrub your face when using it. The sensation I get is what I would expect to feel sandpapering my face with a fine, maybe 600 grit, sandpaper with a little cream mixed in. That description is not meant to be derogatory, because I guess that's what a good exfoliating product should feel like. It's not unpleasant, but on the other hand is not exactly a walk in the park.

I may be using too much...I don't know. Is about a half a teaspoon too much? It's difficult to wash off completely and stings if any accidentally gets in your eyes. I'm also wondering if perhaps using it every other day rather than every day might be a better idea.

I'm going to keep using this cream, and feel confident recommending it to men. Can't speak for the ladies, although based on the reviews here they seem to like it, too. It's very effective and does what it's supposed to do, which is get rid of the very top layer of dead skin cells.

Loooooooooove this facial cleanser!!!!! The best way to use this product is to first wet your hands, squeeze out a pea size worth of cleanser on your finger, rub your hands together then scrub over DRY skin over entire face in a circular motion! You will get a really good scrub this way, remove all dead skin cells, make your skin look younger, alive and leaving it ever sooooooo soft!

I found a great deal on this product, so I bought it at the same time that I bought my Pro-x advanced cleansing system. Note that I have only used this cleanser in conjunction with Olay's advanced cleansing system.

For starters, the bottle is well designed and tough (it holds shape) with a sturdy pop-top that makes a robust "SNAP" when closed. This reassures me that no water or air is going to get into the bottle and degrade the cleanser.

You don't need much to clean your face because this stuff suds up great. There are tiny little granules in the cleanser which exfoliate moderately well. Those looking for a grittier, heavy duty scrub should look elsewhere. The cleanser itself does not smell that nice, but I suppose that I would prefer there not being any fragrances added to it.

The product is supposed to be formulated to be gentle enough to use every day and I have found that to be the case. It is not overly drying or scrubby. Sometimes I get the feeling that it doesn't wash off as cleanly as I like, but I have overlooked this and found no evidence [break outs] of there being any cleanser residue on my face.

Overall, I highly recommend this product, especially if you have the Olay Advanced Cleansing System, which I recently bought and now cannot live without. - Health And Beauty - Face - Anti-aging - Olay Pro-x'

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Digital Frames - digital frame, digital frames

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The frame itself is great to look at and is priced great; however, when you compare it to like the Insignia frame at the same size, this product's options are extremely limited. The frame doesn't allow for shuffling of images and the max for rotation is 3 mins. Other frames allow for an hour or even a day which is very nice. I do like the way the frame looks, it's just too bad that it's so limited; otherwise, it would be highly recommended. Coby DP700WD 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame (Wood Design)

I got this as a Christmas gift for my Mom. I've been watching for digital frames to come down in price, and I got this for something like 25 bucks on Black Friday. It's not worth it. I took this thing out to load it up with family photos before I gave it to my mom, and I was shocked at how poor the picture quality is. My high-res photos come out looking literally blocky.

I'm not being a pixel snob, either; the blockiness is immediately apparent at a distance of about 3 feet or less. Maybe my expectations were unrealistic for digital photo frames, but I thought I was buying something that would be just like a regular picture frame that magically changed the picture at set intervals. As it is, I think my mom would prefer a traditional frame with just one real photo in it to this little toy.

My main gripe is obviously the resolution, but this thing fails on almost every other front as well. The buttons are comically unresponsive and un-intuitively laid out; the menu is slow; and the supposed auto-rotate feature does nothing. This thing doesn't even remember when you manually rotate a photo to display it that way again the next time it comes up.

Bottom line, don't buy this product. I guess I'll look for a more expensive one that has a higher resolution, or else just abandon the idea of a digital frame altogether.

For the price, this digital frame is OK. It's very pixilated.

My biggest annoyance with the product, however, was that the package and manual claims the resolution is 480x234. After cropping some photos to that pixel size and loading them to the frame, there were large black bars above and below the frame.

I had to guestimate the true resolution which comes much closer to 480x266.

I recently bought this for a Christmas gift. Thank goodness I tried it out! First of all, there is no manual of how to download pictures. Second, I finally found out how, but it only did it once, I couldn't load more. Third, I tried calling Coby customer service to find out more information and they said the product is defective, send it back (of course with a 20% less restocking fee!). I finally found a way for it to work for me, using a memory stick. I wanted to see what it was like on the frame, but it wouldn't turn on....I've tried everything. It is junk, what a waste of money. Thank goodness I hadn't given it as a gift yet, how embarassing to recieve a piece of junk

This is my third digital frame purchase (and cheapest) and have to admit, it's more than comparable. I know that's not usually what you look for in a review, "well, it was good enough" but at the price ($25) "good enough" is fine with me. If you're not used to digital frames, you may notice a pixelated look up close. Don't worry, from further away you don't notice it.

If this is on sale again, go for it.

When I ordered this frame, I didn't realize I was ordering a wide-screen frame. I didn't exchange it, but most of my photos didn't fit in the wide-screen and when I zoom it or make it full-screen, the picture quality gets very poor. It's not a bad one, but if you are ready to pay for extra features and better picture quality then don't consider this.

The manual is so poorly written that the unit becomes worthless. Photo quality is poor when you do get it to show a photo. This unit was made specifically to put money in Coby's pocket not build a reputation for a high or moderate quality product. It is a shame to through the frame in the garbage but it is worth more in the garbage where it produces far less agrivation.

I will, however, remember the name Coby. Just for the wrong reason.

So i bought this as a birthday gift and now im stuck last minute shopping. It arrived quickly and all but was defective. The entire digital frame was shifted and wasnt aligned properly with the wooden frame and as a result an entire 1/4 of the screen isnt visible and its already small as it is. I recommend everyone to stay the hell away from this product as the wooden frame doesnt even look nice and it overall looks cheaply made.

It is confusing how to load pictures onto this unit, and the instruction manual is not helpful. It tells you which menu to use but that's it. The controls, located on the back, don't help: its counterintuitive and confusing.

Also, it does not indicate in the manual, on the box, or anywhere on the interface, how much capacity this frame can hold. You have to just guess until it doesn't let you save any more photos. i had to remove my flash drive several times and resize my pictures, which would have been OK if there was any indication, anywhere, of the max capacity of the frame. But it's nowhere. I also tried looking online for information but could not find storage capacity anywhere. Judging by the amount of low-res pictures I was limited to storing on it, I am guessing its max capacity is embarrassingly low.

A disappointing product. - Digital Frames - Digital Frame - Photo Frame - Digital Picture Frame'

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Earth Friendly - office supplies, self-stick notes

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What can I say, although Post-It notes work, they are more expensive than the "rip off" types from Staples and Office Depot, etc., that have their own brands of sticky notes, and they are a ton more expensive than regular paper and a paperclip.

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Sd Cards - sd cards

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Pros:

This camera is terrific! I absolutely love it. All the features are great and it takes beautiful pictures.

Photos come out clear and the soft skin feature can make anyone look young and fresh.

Underwater pictures look great.

Very easy to manipulate.

Can connect to your television and display a slide show of your pictures and videos instantly.

The television and USB are the same cord, so you don't have to keep track of two different cords.

Blink detection, face detection and smile detection technology is very reliable.

You never get any red-eye and photo editing on the camera is very useful

Sweep panorama is useful

Cons:

You can't charge it using your USB

Night photos aren't very good and the flash often spoils pictures

Not good at capturing people in motion

Pictures take a bit long to display after they're captured

Memory card is sold separately

You look really ugly in night photos and light streaks come across the picture Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 16.1 MP Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 2.7-inch LCD (Violet)

I bought this because my mom had wanted her own digital camera to take pictures with. She knows absolutely nothing about technology, so the Intelligent Auto mode works wonderfully for her! It continually tries to choose the best scene mode for all pictures, and it actually works really well! The camera takes beautiful outdoor pictures during the daytime, and photos look great under normal lighting conditions when taking photos indoors. Flash photos at night look a little too bright and soft. The zoom works well, but the noise it makes is loud and somewhat "clunky".

The screen is big and bright at 2.7 inches, and the camera itself is small; it's a bit longer than my palm and it's super slim. Even my mom, a petite Asian woman, thought it was a little too small! I like that Sony made a slider button for the different playback modes so that you can capture photos/videos during the action. You can change it from picture to panorama to video instantly -- no fiddling around with menus here! The menus themselves are easily navigable, and you are given 3 different color options to change the menu color. The color of the camera is pretty close to the picture, and it's a gorgeous shade of metallic violet! It will definitely stand out from the usual black and silver cameras most people own.

This camera will be great for people who just want a nice point and shoot camera under $200. The in-camera guide is also quite helpful for those who have never used a digital camera before.

I'm so glad I bought this camera, the picture and video quality is excellent, I couldn't be happier. My daughter is beautiful of course, but since I've been taking shots with this camera she looks even prettier. I really recommend this product, it worth every penny.

I have my own DSLR. I bought this for my daughter's birthday, thinking I could also use it when I didn't feel like lugging around a huge camera and accessories. It serves its purpose. It's very cute (we have violet), very easy to use, and takes fine pictures. For the price I wasn't expecting amazing professional quality photos. As far as the reviewer that says it's not compatible with mac, that's not true. All the cameras I own are Sony's and they work on my IMac and MacBook. I think they are referring to the software (PMB) that you don't need with a MAC anyway. It's just for organizing your pictures just like IPhoto.

I bought this camera as a birthday present to myself. I had no idea just how impressed I would be! I wanted an inexpensive camera to replace my Fuji 10MP. When I saw that the camera had 16MP I knew I had to have it. Not one bit dissapointed from the day I took it out of the box. I am still learning to use the features and upload photos to my favorite social networking sites. The picture quality is razor sharp!

This camera is compact and simple. I immediately took it on a trip to Ghana so it had ample opportunity to impress me. Pictures of nature were sharp and clear. I've already enlarged one picture of a simple flower and even at 11 x 17, it's still crisp. It is easy to use and being able to make corrections to the picture right there on the camera is extremely useful.

This is a fabulous camera.

I was all set to puchase this camera and found that it only cites PC compatibility on the description. I went to the Sony website and found that none of their cameras are compatible with Mac. Very dissappointed. This seemed like the ideal camera for me. Wanted to point this out to other Mac owners, who may miss this in the description. - Sd Cards'

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Microsoft Office 2010

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It teaches well and everything but it does not completely have everything.

In my college course...all my student class mates have smaller books of each section and has everything.

Im assuming thats why it says "Introductory"

Made me miss a lot of other tutorials and assignments. Microsoft® Office 2010: Illustrated Introductory, First Course, 1st Edition (Illustrated (Course Technology))'

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