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



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



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



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



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



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



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

I would like to preface this by saying I researched LOTS of cases. I originally thought I would prefer reading my kindle naked so was looking for a sleeve type case. However, once I received my kindle I was surprised at how thin and delicate it felt in my hands and knew I'd be more comfortable with a case that stayed on to protect it all the the time. I originally gravitated towards this case because of its eco-friendly attributes and then was totally won over by the hand strap. I also liked how securely the case seemed to hold the kindle as opposed to hinges or corner tabs. I was not thrilled with black being the only choice, but went ahead with it because of all the other postive qualities. In the end I'm very happy with my decision. I've had the case for a few weeks and it feels more plush and cushiony than the hard leather amazon cases. I love how securely it holds my kindle and how well my kindle is protected even while in my purse, work bag, or backpack. The elastic strap holds it closed or open well and I love the feel of the soft interior. The hand strap is a nice convenience and can make holding it more comfortable depending on how I am sitting/laying. Overall I'd say the one downside is the lack of color choice but that is outweighed by all the great features (including the reasonable price) as well as bonus points for being kind to the environment. I would definitely recommend this case. - Kindle 3 Covers - Kindle 3 Cover - Kindle Accessory - Marware'

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Having had a chance to spend a little time with a review model gives me a chance to share the experience with you a bit early (before my own arrives). I'll take you hands-on with the new model, plus I'll share from my past two years of iPod touch ownership altogether, especially for those who haven't yet owned (or been owned by) one of these mobile gems.



I've also hidden a treasure trove of info on how you can legitimately download tons of quality apps for free. First though, let's quickly cover what's new.



+ Faster 1GHz A4 Processor - to keep up with the high demands of multitasking

+ Ultra high resolution "Retina display" - packs a 960 x 640 resolution at 326 pixels per inch

+ 15% larger battery - 3.44 Whr/930 mAh plays 7 hrs of video & 40 hrs of audio

+ Rear-facing camera - supports 960 x 720 sized photos (0.6 megapixels), plus 720p HD videos

+ Front-facing VGA-quality camera - VGA-quality is a resolution of 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)

+ 3-Axis Gyroscope - allows for higher precision and more motion gestures

+ Wireless N - Connect faster and go farther than ever, with this WiFi device (requires a router with 802.11n)

+ Built in microphone - but Apple reverted back to using the remote- and mic-less earphones

+ Game Center - Apple's own social gaming platform

+ Sleep/Power Button - it's been moved to the right, but not improved beyond that

+ Thinner, lighter than ever

* Note - Memory remains at the same 256MB despite several unconfirmed sources touting 512MB. There's also no vibrate module.



Unlike last year's iPod touch update, this one's a complete overhaul to the entire line. Last year, the new models didn't change in appearance. On the inside, faster processors and double-memory were added to the 32GB & 64GB models, but the 8GB got left out. Not this time. Buying the new 8GB iPod touch indeed gets you all the new goodies. You'll also pay thirty bucks more than before, so consider buying the 32GB model instead. You'll get 400% of the storage capacity for only 23% more coin!





===== Background =====



I'm a mobile app developer who's created a few apps and games for the iPhone, iPod Touch and now iPad. I was initially drawn to the iPod touch because of the popularity and capabilities of its mobile Web browsing--I was primarily a Web developer at the time and no other device could surf the Web so well. After I got one, I was hooked. I racked up over a hundred bucks in app purchases within the first month, and before long, I found myself learning how do develop native apps for the device.



Indeed, if you have never had an iPod touch before, you're in for a real treat. Of course, if you have, then you know first hand: it's is worth its weight in gold--no, in platinum. And now, with the latest generation, it may even be worth its weight rare gem stones! I digress.





===== Out With the Old =====



The iPod touch is frequently called an iPhone without the phone. However, until now there have been several other features also missing in the iPod touch besides the phone: a camera, GPS, magnetometer (compass), and some newer amenities from the iPhone 4: front-facing camera, high resolution "Retina display" as it has been dubbed, and the powerful 1GHz A4 processor--indeed a necessity to keep up with multitasking.



That all changes, now. The 4th gen iPod touch brings with it some new features and amenities, some of which have been anticipated by iPod touch fans and developers alike, including myself, for several generations of the device. From a developer's perspective, the more hardware features we can get our hands on, the better and more innovative apps we can create, and the more users that can download, use and enjoy them.





===== In With the New =====



The striking new design of the latest iPod touch is definitely a looker. Apple has made it even thinner (and I thought it was already too thin before) complete with a beautiful chrome back. While the super thin design is certainly attractive, I've found it slightly difficult to keep it well-gripped in your hands. The usual chrome back looks great too, but it's scratch-insistent. Yes, it's incredibly easy to scratch it all up, even after the first few days. For these two reasons, definitely get yourself a silicone skin (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042GVG5G?tag=1pod-20&ie=UTF8) alongside your new touch!



For ages, the feature topping everyone's wishlist for the iPod touch has been a camera. Check! It handles HD video too--bonus! Granted, its not the 5 megapixel camera that the iPhone 4 sports, but again, the new iPod touch is thinner than ever, making it a miracle that we even got a camera in the first place, let alone two! Yes, Apple went the extra mile so we could make video calls with our iPhone toting friends, via their FaceTime app. Brilliant! So, having not had any camera on the iPod touch before, and now having TWO cameras on it, we can't really complain can we? Nah.



I'll have details on the quality both cameras later, but what excites me even moreso is the new much-higher resolution screen--dubbed "Retina display". You may not think much of it if you haven't used an iPhone or iPod touch before, nor have an older model nearby to compare it to, but for those that have and/or do, the difference is clear! (pun intended)



Where this really comes in handy is in browsing the Web and reading non-mobile-formatted PDF e-books. Now, I can see things so much clearer at the default zoom level (which shows the full width of a Web page or document). My vision isn't spectacular by any means, I just don't mind seeing things smaller on the screen. It allows me to see more content without having to scroll. Indeed, the Retina display was the #1 feature I never knew I wanted (until I saw it in the iPhone 4 that is).



Other newness includes: 15% larger battery, HD video recording and editing, built-in mic, wireless-n for nearly double the WiFi connection speed and distance, Game Center: Apple's new social gaming platform (which seems to be Apple's attempt to kill-off third party social gaming platforms like OpenFeint and Plus+), 3-axis gyroscope sensor, which complements the existing accelerometer sensor, both of which handle the rotating, swinging and other motion gestures of the device (previously, rotation were roughly calculated from accelerometer data), and new placement of the sleep/power button on the right (but still as difficult as ever to press).



Features still missing include: 512MB of memory, vibration, 5 MP quality camera + flash (iPhone apps now support using LED flash as a flashlight, like Android does), magnetometer (compass), and the GPS. I'd happily trade the thinness of the latest iPod touch to have the GPS. WiFi based location is often inaccurate, and the GPS doesn't need a WiFi or cellular connection, it just needs to see the satellites in the sky.





===== iOS vs Android =====



So far, Apple has cornered the market of multitouch mobile devices that aren't phones, but things are slowly changing. Currently, the two hottest mobile and smartphone operating systems out there right now are Apple's iOS (formerly: iPhone OS) and Google's Android. Of course, iOS is popular because it runs on not only the iPhone, but also on the iPod touch and now on the ipad as well. Plus, it has garnered support from scores of app developers who've gotten behind Apple's slew of high-demand devices.



The iPod touch has really made iOS what it is today. It does a lot of what the iPhone does, without a contract, or carrier exclusivity, as is the case with the iPhone and the iPad (WiFi+3G models). So if it weren't for the iPod touch, a lot of the market share Apple now has in the industry would have been stifled by their carrier exclusivity. I think Apple will see the light soon, but that's another discussion.



Enter Android. Google has held a different stance on their mobile OS. It isn't tied to a select few devices, and it's open source, so it can be further developed by manufacturers who use it. Indeed, several mobile device manufacturers have now latched onto Android as a foundation for numerous devices. Wireless carriers that have been unable to carry the iPhone have also taken a liking to it. Now, tons of Android devices have been released, and there's no end in sight. Manufacturers have also seen the iPad's potential and now they want a piece of that pie, too. So, expect to see a lot more Android tablets and media-centric non-phone devices soon. The competition is heating up.



But not everything with Android, nor with iOS, is perfect. I own an EVO 4G, one of the most popular Android devices currently available. I've also used an iPod touch almost every day for nearly two years, so I'm pretty qualified to share my experience with each platform. Both certainly have their share of unique offerings, and neither of them are without flaws. For this reason, and because of the increasing competition between the two, I plan to dispel some of their key differences for you at various points in this review.





===== So What Can the iPod Touch Actually Do? =====



Well, what can't it do?



The iPod touch is like a magical little box, only it's flat. While it cannot cook your breakfast, yet (I'm sure someone is already working on that), it can indeed do some pretty extraordinary things. It's an amazing catch-all device that can provide hours of entertainment, give you the power of the Web in your hand, and it can even replicate the functionality of countless one-off products. Developers have been creating apps that take advantage of special hardware of the iPod touch to emulate some other product for less, and sometimes even for free.



Even expensive products have seen cheap iOS based clone apps. For just 99 cents, you can snag a special alarm clock app that monitors your sleep cycle and wakes you up when you're in an ideal state of wakefulness. I spent 350 bucks on an aXbo

(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014RDSSY?tag=1pod-20&ie=UTF8) a few years ago, who's functionality is easily replicated by several "sleep phase" alarm clock apps in the app store. When you do the math there, you see that it's easily a no brainer: buy yourself an iPod touch now!



I've listed more apps like this in the comments!



Plus, with the support of such a strong community of app and game developers, there's never a drought of fresh new apps and games. There's always something to do with the iPod touch, and I guarantee you'll never be bored with it. I honestly cannot say the same thing about Android, though I also tote my EVO 4G around with me. I do admit that the EVO's mobile hotspot comes in incredibly handy for providing the iPod touch with a WiFi connection while I'm on the go).



Now, with the proper resources, you can legitimately download thousands of high quality apps for free. I do it all the time and it is perfectly legal. See, Apple allows developers to temporarily put their apps on sale (and even drop the price to free). Usually they do this to get you to write some rave reviews for their apps. The secret to success is having the resources to help you spot these special app sales--so you know when and where to get them during their sometimes extremely-limited-time promotions.



In hopes of making this the most helpful review on Amazon for the iPod touch, here's how to obtain these special promotional-sale apps:



There are several resources you can use, both on the Web and on the iPod touch itself. I prefer to use the app called BargainBin that lists all apps that recently went on sale or dropped to free. It also supports watch lists with push notifications, and can alert you whenever an app you're interested in goes on sale. It's a phenomenal little gem, and it has gotten me a ton of apps and saved me a fortune! It also has a companion website that lists the same apps (Google: App Advice). There's also a website called AppShopper (Google it) that lists apps with recent price drops and new apps as well, and you can filter just the free products or just the sale products. The two sites don't always list the same apps. Sometimes one will miss something that the other will catch, so it's good to keep track of them both. Check them daily if possible. Several apps are duds, but you'll come across some really great ones from time to time. They'll all add up!





===== Web Browsing =====



Alongside spending lots of money on all those wonderful apps in the App Store, Web browsing is one of the most popular uses for the iPod touch. Browsing the Web with mobile Safari was my original attraction to the device. The experience hasn't changed too drastically in the past two years (since the days of iOS 2), and while it's still very powerful, there are some definite flaws. And no, I'm not talking about Flash. Just minor usability issues I'd like to see overcome, but first let's look at the positives.



Mobile Safari has a smart approach to zooming in on content. Double-tap on a paragraph of text or an image to cinch that content right up to the edges of the screen. The downside: some sites aren't mobile-friendly, so zooming in on a really wide block of text can leave you with tiny text. You can zoom further manually, by using the "unpinch" multi-touch gesture, but because the browser doesn't have an option to reflow the text to the screen width, you have to scroll left and right, as well as up and down, just to read the text. Android's browser doesn't feature smart zoom, but it does reflow the text to fit the screen when zoomed in. It's a nice feature, and Apple should add it as a preference for Safari.



Browser history can also vanish after a few days, and browser windows get overwritten by links from other pages sometimes (usually when I've hit the maximum of eight windows). Also yet to be seen is support for doing common things like searching for text on a page, or bookmarking a link by tapping and holding. That would be invaluable for adding bookmarklets--bookmark based scripts that help overcome browser shortcomings.



Flash is also a great debate, one I won't get into. I will just say that all is not as it seems with the Flash-support-touting Android platform. Flash does work, but it is buggy because Flash doesn't play well with touch interfaces. Flash based video players don't work right, and I even run Android 2.2, which is supposed to have the "full Flash experience". It doesn't, trust me. So you're not missing much by not having Flash on the iPod touch!



Indeed, we can just hope and pray that Web developers and Flash-fiends see the light and start replacing Flash content with technologies like HTML5's canvas element, which is poised to take on a lot of Flash's most popular abilities.





===== Media =====



Despite all the incredible things the iPod touch can do, audio and video are still one of the iPod touch's greatest strengths. And with the incredible resolution of the new iPod touch's retina display, to say that videos now appear much sharper, more vivid and highly-defined is definitely an understatement. Yes, videos were great before, but now they frickin' rock!



Just make sure your videos are at least 960 x 640. If you've owned an older iPod touch and used video conversion software to scale down your media to fit the old 320 x 480 screen resolution, definitely change your conversion settings, or look for a software update to support the new higher-resolution display.



For those interested in watching live TV on the go (over WiFi), Sling Media's SlingPlayer app, paired with one of their Slingbox devices is a phenomenal and freeing experience, especially considering your alternate choices for watching live TV on the go are pretty much nil up to this point.



On top of that, Netflix's recently released iPod touch version of their media streaming app has also been a much-welcomed addition to my ever-growing collection of apps. Netflix videos stream quickly, and even moving the play position back and forth in the timeline, the movie starts playing very quickly without much time rebuffering the video.





===== Photos =====



The latest iPod touch is also a game-changer for photography and video recording on an iPod touch. It's not mind-blowing by any means, but we went from having no camera right to having two cameras on the device. I probably would not be so thrilled with just a new back camera. I merely would have sighed, mumbling "finally" under my my breath (unless it were 5 megapixels). But despite the less-than-one megapixel quality of the rear-facing camera, I was taken aback by the rather decent quality, especially in low-light environments. Check the comments for links to sample photos!



Between that and the ability to connect with other iPhone and iPod touch toting friends via Apple's FaceTime app, yes... it's a game changer. Granted, I have been wanting front facing cameras on mobile devices ever since mobile devices started having cameras period. I got the first of such devices when my EVO 4G arrived in June, but as they say: the more the merrier. Friends, welcome to the future we've been dreaming of. Video killed the audio call!



The quality of my test calls were pretty good. Of course, it was over WiFi, but it proves the cameras are decent. You can switch from using the front camera to using the rear camera, too, in case something was going on in front of you that you wanted to share. Just tap the "camera swap" button in the bottom right corner of the screen. FaceTime also rotates along with the iPod when flipped on its side, nice.



HD video recording is the other half of the aforementioned game-changing equation. I didn't expect to see ANY video recording, considering the original iPhone camera was originally just a camera. But it's here, complete with HD quality (yes, the quality is indeed desirable), plus basic video editing support, as well as support for Apple's brilliant "iMovie" app: an advanced video editing studio right on your iPod touch. It's just five bucks on the App Store.





===== E-Reading =====



The iPad has been making waves in the genre of media reading for several months now, but that hasn't exactly been the same story for any generation of the iPod touch so far. Granted, it's not exactly marketed as an eReader like its iPad counterpart, but there are some really great apps out there for media reading on it, so there's no reason not to use it to read digital media. The obstacle to doing that, for me at least, has been the limited screen resolution, and so that may all potentially start to change, now that Apple has brought the Retina display to the iPod touch.



The 163 pixels per inch screens of past iPod touches were still pretty great, just not ideal for tiny text. For comparison, LCD monitors typically only have 96 pixels per inch, and CRT monitors only have 72 pixels per inch. TV's are even worse than that. What this means for you is that the iPod touch display has always been sharper than your own computer monitor.



However, despite being able to display content at a higher quality, I still found that in a lot of eBooks, especially PDFs that weren't mobile-formatted, the text was just not clear enough to be readable when zoomed out. However, zooming in meant having to constantly scroll side-to-side while reading. The app "Good Reader" helped ease that pain by doing the left-right & vertical scrolling for you with just a tap of the screen, as well as offering an additional view that re-flows the text to fit on the screen at a large enough size.



However, with the Retina display, all text and content in the aforementioned "zoomed out" state now appears extremely clear. That is a wonderful thing, so long as you don't mind reading tiny text.



Could you still benefit from having an iPad too? Perhaps. After all, it does have unique qualities that set it apart from the iPod touch, as my in depth iPad review portrays (http://www.amazon.com/review/R16U71KO7POLA2?tag=1pod-20&ie=UTF8). But unless you specifically see the need for one of those unique qualities, then no, you probably don't need both.





===== Gaming =====



If you're like me, you probably don't have time for games. Regardless, it may still be high-time to let the kid within you roam free from time to time, as I do. The iPod touch has made it possible. In fact, it is so easy, there's no excuse not to enjoy yourself. My favorite games are the racing games and, when I have a bit more time, strategy games.



With the iPhone and iPod Touch having taken on a clear role as a gaming console that has been as revolutionary for mobile gaming as the Wii was for living-room gaming, it goes without saying that the iPod touch is, and will continue to be, one of the best platforms for gaming. It's simple, convenient, and pretty much instant. Whenever you have a few moments of free time, wherever you're, just turn it on, find your game, and bam! You're gaming. Simple as that.





===== Productivity =====



Productivity carries numerous definitions. Usually its "getting something done" though some people tend to believe that it's the ability to focus without being distracted, which I see as one of the iPod touch's strengths, at least for me, primarily because the screen is small enough to force you to focus on the task at hand.



In the context of software though, Apple's own suite of productivity apps for the office, collectively called "iWork", has been further refined for the iPhone and iPod touch. Because of the aforementioned "focus factor" of the iPod touch, I have found myself to be surprisingly productive when working on documents with it. There are three apps in all: Pages allows you to work on word processing documents. Numbers allows you to work on spreadsheets. Keynote lets you work on presentations and slideshows (including PowerPoint files).



So far, I've found these apps to be highly useful when I have work to do, but don't feel like being at the computer to do it. Another great app for that is "iTeleport" which let's me at my computer remotely, when iWork won't work (meaning I'm not working on office documents). Log Me In Ignition is another similar app that is slightly easier to set up, but a bit slower than iTeleport, when you're just working over the same WiFi connection as the remote computer.



Furthermore, there's a whole category of iPod touch apps in the App Store specifically dedicated to productivity. Some of my favorite productivity apps include: Bento (info management), Things (project management), iTeleport (remote computing), and GoodReader (best PDF reader around). Search for them in the App Store.





===== Email, IM and Social Networking =====



The iPod touch has been, and continues to be an exceptional communication-machine. Whether it's reading or composing email, keeping in touch via instant messenger, or managing your life via social networks, you've got plenty of options here.



Instant messaging is easy with platforms such as AIM, Yahoo, Gtalk, MSN, Skype and apps that handle multiple platforms: IM+, Fring, Nimbuzz, BeejiveIM and Fuse Messenger. Finally, multitasking means you can truly remain connected to your IM platforms of choice, instead of relying on apps to keep you signed remotely, then push new-message notifications to your device. This is a much welcome addition to the new iPod touch.



As well, there are plenty of apps to help you browse and update your status on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Within the iOS development community, Twitter apps have often been a laughing stock, simply because there are so many out there on the App Store. They're almost as rampant as "fart" apps. So to say you've got countless options as far as social networking apps are concerned is probably a pretty accurate statement.



For email, you need not look any further than Apple's native "Mail" app. Even if you're using Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, or Apple's own MobileMe, setup is a snap. It even supports Microsoft Exchange, often useful for corporate email setups. As well, any other email accounts that support POP3 or IMAP connection types will work with the Mail app too. Plus, new to the iPod touch with iOS 4 is the option to use a unified inbox--handy for those already used to that behavior on Mac OS X.





===== Downloading Apps and Games =====



Downloading apps on your iPod touch couldn't be easier. Once you set up your iTunes account with a credit card, all you need to do is find the app you want, tap the download button (usually it says the price rather than "download", which then changes to "buy" after you tap it), then tap again to confirm. Voila, you just bought an app. Behind the scenes, Apple then charges your card the amount of the app plus tax, while you're already off enjoying your new purchase. This ease of access is a blessing and a curse, because you can easily empty your wallet if you're not carefully considering each purchase.



All apps in the App Store range in price from Free and 99 cents on up, always incrementing in whole dollar amounts (1.99, 2.99, 3.99, etc). The maximum price for an app is set to $999.99, of which there are only eight currently priced so outrageously. And don't even think of toying with them. Apple does not allow refunds on apps you have purchased--all sales are final!



Contrast that with Android's more complex Android Market, and you'll find several more steps, especially for paid apps. For one, there're no fixed pricing tiers, and secondly, they allow multiple currency pricing, which only confuses its users. The good developers do keep their pricing similar to iOS apps, with the 99 cent base plus $1 increments, but I often see apps priced at ¥0.55 or 0.79 or $1 or £2.95 ...it's quite disorienting and unstructured. They have also set their price cap at $200, so you can't accidentally run up a $1000 charge on just one app--you'll need at least 5 apps for that. ;)



Meanwhile, to actually buy an app on Android, you must tap the BUY button, confirm that you want to buy the app, then get redirected to a Google Checkout link, where you must setup your Google Checkout account or choose an existing payment method if you already have an account set up. Once you confirm the purchase yet again, THEN you can finally download the app.



Google also makes selling apps a bit more complicated for developers than Apple, but I won't get into that. I'm just stressing how absolutely simple Apple makes the app buying and selling process. Contrary to Apple however, Google does allow users to "return" purchased Android apps within 24 hours for a full refund. That's nice.





===== Technical Specifications =====



Since Amazon's product descriptions tend to be lacking, I like to include all the technical jargon geeks have come to expect when researching new gadgets. Feel free to breeze on through!



In the box

+ iPod touch

+ Earphones

+ Dock Connector to USB Cable (for sync and charging)

+ Quick Start guide



Size and weight

+ Height: 4.4 inches (111.0 mm)

+ Width: 2.3 inches (58.9 mm)

+ Depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)

+ Weight: 3.56 ounces (101 grams)



Capacity

+ 8GB, 32GB or 64GB flash drive/SSD



Wireless

+ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)

+ Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

+ Maps-location based service

+ Nike + iPod support built in



Display

+ Multi-Touch display

+ 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen

+ 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch



Cameras, photos, and video

+ Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still photos (960 x 720) with back camera

+ VGA-quality photos and video up to 30 frames per second with the front camera

+ Tap to control exposure for video or stills

+ Photo and video geo tagging over Wi-Fi



TV and video

+ H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

+ MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

+ Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

+ Support for 1024 by 768 pixels with Dock Connector to VGA Adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately)



Audio

+ Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

+ Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

+ User-configurable maximum volume limit with parental lock

+ Earbud headphones included in box



Earphones

+ Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

+ Impedance: 32 ohms



Input and output

+ 30-pin dock connector

+ 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack

+ Built-in speaker

+ Microphone

+ External buttons and controls



Sensors

+ Three-axis gyro

+ Accelerometer

+ Ambient light sensor (for proximity detection)



Battery, power and playback time

+ Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

+ USB sync cable is also used for charging

+ Fast charge in about 2 hours (80% capacity)

+ Full charge in about 4 hours.

+ Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully charged

+ Video playback time: Up to 7 hours when fully charged



System requirements

+ USB 2.0

+ iTunes 10 or later

+ Mac: Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later

+ PC: Windows 7, Vista, or XP (SP3 or later)





===== Praise =====



+ Apple continues its trend of creating the best multi-touch experience around. Android doesn't even come close.

+ The Retina Display - Phenomenal! Kudos for bringing it to the iPod touch as well as the iPhone. Now try it with IPS technology Apple!

+ Wireless-N, finally! - Faster and farther-reaching WiFi connections (if your router supports 802.11n)

+ High performance 1GHz A4 processor - provides all the power of the iPhone 4, a win for gaming and multitasking.

+ Multitasks like a dream with iOS 4 and the powerful processor, despite the same 256MB of memory as the third generation touch.

+ Rear camera - It's not the 5 megapixel iPhone 4 camera, but I definitely can't complain here. It shoots great photos, especially in low-light without flash, plus it can do HD video.

+ Front facing camera - What a pleasant surprise! Now it just needs to work with Skype.





===== Dissappointments =====



+ No GPS - IP based location just doesn't cut it at times. GPS has no subscription fee or contract to use. GPS chips are costly, but tons of high cost GPS apps are in the App Store now to offset that cost for Apple.

+ 256MB memory - iFixit has confirmed this disappointing flaw, putting to rest all the rumors of 512MB still littering several reviews.

+ Still no 120GB model - Useful for higher res videos that look great on the Retina display.

+ No USB 3.0 or wireless sync - Sync'ing can be slow or inconvenient over the cable.

+ Thinner design - I was hoping for a more squared design, like the iPhone 4, as it is easier to grip, handle and press the power button.

+ Power button - Yes, it hasn't changed much. It's been moved to the right side on this model, but it's still the tiny, hard-to-press button it's has always been, and if you take lots of screenshots like I do (by pressing power+home simultaneously) half the time you end up closing your app because the power button didn't work right.





===== The Bottom Line =====



It is absolutely clear: Apple has definitely blurred the lines between iPhone and iPod touch with its 4th generation of both devices. Since it has no contract or carrier exclusivity, this phenomenal device will continue to shine its light in the otherwise dark voids of the smartphone market where the iPhone cannot go, even without the phone. That's just smart!



Given all my tips, I think you'll find the iPod touch to be an extraordinarily useful, possibly even highly addictive device, with a price tag that is well worth it, especially the 32GB model. With all the things that the iPod touch can do, it will undoubtedly enhance your life and change the way you interact with the Web. It might even make a gamer out of you if it hasn't already, it sure did for me!



I hope you've found my hands-on review helpful. I do actively participate in any discussions via the comments, so feel free to drop me a line, or ask me any questions as well. :) Apple iPod touch 32 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL'

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Portable Audio - 2 gb, shuffle

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I just got my new shuffle in the mail today. I needed something for running and dreadmilling when it is too snowy/icy to run outside.

My initial impressions:



Pros

Great little thing (small)

strong clip

easy to use (hooray for buttons!)

simple, multi-position switch on the top lets you play in order or shuffle. Voice over button is easy to use and works well.

Easy to sync (choose playlists, genius playlists, albums, artists, podcasts, etc...)

Looks good (see my notes about online photos at the bottom)

Long (15h) battery life.



EDIT: A "hold" function has been added, just hold the center button to activate and deactivate, good feature. It would be useful if I had just gotten mine, but I learned how to use it without the feature so I don't end up using hold much.



Cons

None. (As far am I concerned, there are cons like "no screen" and such, but if you order this to get an ipod shuffle, not a nano or other mp3 player, you will not be disappointed. I was not let down at all).



EDIT: After some thought and use, I thought of some cons.

$50 for 2gb is not a great price compared to other mp3 players.

2gb might be limiting to you. This just means you have to choose or let itunes choose what music goes on there carefully.

Because the buttons take up most of the front of the ipod, it can be hard to use the clip while it is turned on without pressing the next button.



Conclusion:

If you know what an ipod shuffle does, need a reasonable music player that syncs with your itunes, and don't need more. GET ONE!!! I can't imagine you will be let down.



One last note: From all the photos online, you can't really tell, bu this is not a matte finish ipod. The finish is shiny, but not mirror-y. And actually, no one will care about this, but the top and bottom are matte silver. It looks good. Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Orange (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL

Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL



I bought the Ipod Shuffle 4th generation to replace my 5th generation 30 gb Ipod, which now has inadequate battery power. I have used the Shuffle for a few days now, since it arrived in the mail from Amazon.com. There are a few small downsides too it, that can easily be ignored. The usb cord that plugs into both the computer and ipod shuffle is about four inches long. It's also hard to clip the shuffle onto my pants without pressing a button at the same time. I don't mind these cons as long as I'm careful not to lose the short cord. I also don't mind pressing a button (usually on the face) while I clip it onto my pants, as it usually just rewinds the song a few seconds, or skips to the next song--which can easily be set back to the original song by pressing the back button.



I really like the VoiceOver feature on the Shuffle. In a feminine monotone voice, it'll tell you what song you're listening too or what playlist you're using. And for 2gb of music, it's not bad, and holds just about as much music as I will ever need. I also like how I can put playlists on the Shuffle, which can come in handy when I want to listen to a certain genre.



I should also mention that I chose the blue color. It's not the same color as the display picture, and is actually more of a smoky blue color--which is still a really pretty color.



________





I copy and pasted the following from the Apple website for those who are confused on how to use the VoiceOver feature (Like I was). [...]

VoiceOver



Artist and song name:

Press to hear current track and artist



Multiple playlists:

Press and hold to hear playlist menu.



Battery status:

Press twice to hear battery status

Just to correct some of the previous reviews...the big problem with the 3rd gen shuffle was not that it was "too small" or even that the controls were not on the unit itself, but instead were on the headphone line...the problem was if those controls got even the SLIGHTEST (and I do mean slightest) bit of moisture on them it would totally jack up the shuffle. Now, what kind of activities would most people buy the tiny shuffle mp3 player for versus a nano or standard iPod? Oh, maybe jogging or working out? And what do you do with physical activities like this? That's right, you sweat! So it doesn't take a rocket scientiest to see the problem with the 3rd gen shuffle...a problem that should have been seen before they ever even produced it. Just read all the reviews for the 3rd gen and you'll see that this was not just a minor issue, but a huge one that the majority of the users had to deal with. It is good to see they came to their sense and we can once again use the shuffle during exercise.

The iPod that I currently use on a daily basis is my Apple iPod shuffle 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL. The main problem with THAT UNIT for me is that there is no other option than to use the Apple earphones, seems a greedy move by Apple. When the 4th generation came along, and I heard it had buttons I started to get excited. I would be able to use the Bose In Ear headphones with it. I don't exactly know why, but I wished the second generation shuffle would become available again. There was no hold function on the unit I tested, and the square shape wasn't something I was accustomed to.

Here's a general list of pros & cons:

PROS:

-Longer battery life[15h, compared to 10h on 3rd gen, and 12h on 1st & 2nd gen]

-BUTTONS were returned to the unit itself [not on the earphone cord]

-Price dropped to $49, dropped by about 17%

-Another color choice added, ORANGE



CONS:

-Price, $49 for 2GB, not great compared to other brands

-No hold function, though I hear Apple might add one

-No option for 4GB of storage anymore

-USB cable is 45mm[about 1.8 inches] VERY SHORT

-When the clip is pushed, it's hard not to push one of the buttons

-Buttons slightly harder to press than other models

-Square shape makes it harder to use when not looking.



Thanks for reading, hope the review helped. - Shuffle - Ipod - 2 Gb - Mp3 Player'

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Digital Tuner - portable radio, coby

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i needed an AM radio to listen to while at the office and my first choice was the popular SONY ICF-S10MK2 which is a popular purchase here on Amazon.com... that radio was old, clunky, had a huge antennae, poor AM reception, a manual tuner dial so if you touched it you'd lose your station, and had a mono headphone jack so you could only hear sound out of one side (i verified this with 3 different sets of headphones).



the Coby DX-90 on the other hand was $2.00 more, is smaller, sleek, completely digital (no knobs or dials), has a stereo headphone jack (again verified this with 3 sets of headphones), comes with earbuds (that are not very good, but at least they tried), has an internal antennae, and has awesome AM reception.



get this radio, it's more than worth the money, don't get suckered into buying the Sony brand name like I did, you'll regret it. Coby CX90BLK Digital Pocket AM/FM Radio, Black

I wasn't expecting much from a radio that's sold for such a low price, but I was pleasantly surprised.



VERY good reception on both the AM and FM band...above average to say the least. I'd even go so far as to say it's comparable (almost as sensitive and selective) to the (well known to long distance radio enthusiasts)Sangean DT200VX AM/FM/TV Portable Pocket-Size Radio at about 1/4 the price.

It's only drawback in that regard is it's lack of a FM mono/stereo switch for fringe aria reception...a small flaw worth overlooking.



It's audio is a bit better than you may expect in this price range(when using a decent set of headphones, of course), but it's nothing to write home about...I'll just call it "sufficient" (i.e. not unpleasant or harsh at all). It also has enough output power to drive a set of larger headphones without any problem as well as flat out rock a set of sensitive buds. Of course the earbuds that come with it are awful..but that's to be expected



All in all I'd say it's a great radio and worth every dime if not twice as much. A real bargain that performs quite well. Don't let the price or the brand name fool ya as it's nothing short of outstanding....especially for it's price class.

This is a very good little radio in every way EXCEPT: it eats batteries at an alarming rate. LISTEN-UP HERE, I'm trying to help you... if you put new batteries in... use it for a few hours...put it down for a few days...the batteries can be very low...or dead. Yes, its true.... trust me on this... switched "off" this radio is still eating the batteries! I had to remove the batteries every day to get reasonable battery-life...HOWEVER... when you change the batteries... the memory settings erase!...so, you have to re-enter it all every time you change batteries...and... as I mentioned "this thing is hungry for batteries...like no other I've ever seen". Also...the lowest volume level is very loud ! really... WAY TOO LOUD ! at the very first level(BLASTING for my earbuds).

Memory-scan function only goes from low to high...When you go thru the pre-set stations of the memory you must scroll thru all memory settings to get back to a station you just passed. You could 'scan' back..... "scan-function" goes bowth ways (up or down frequency). If you want to switch back & forth between 2 stations... it is not possible w/ the 'memory-scan' function...you must 'scan' back to the other station.... or scroll thru all other memory settings to get back. OR you could enter only those 2 stations into the memory settings(impractical but possible).

I was looking just for a little am/fm radio (the size of a small mp3 player, BUT a RADIO not a mp3 player) to take with me when I jog... I like listening to talk radio which is why I wanted both AM and FM. I don't know why more companies DON'T make both AM and FM - after an exhaustive search on the internet it looks like only a few companies even bother with AM anymore... I bought this little radio not sure what to expect, since the reviews other people were leaving were lukewarm to warm at best... I have no idea why. My radio works great, reception is great, it's plenty loud even on the first volume level, perhaps it's not symphony quality - but even when I tune in a rock channel it comes through loud and clear, certainly the same quality as my car factory stereo.... It did take me a few minutes to figure out how it works (it's pretty simple really) and how to set all the channels... I have already gone out running with it and I have absolutely no complaints. It performs better than I had expected (of course I wasn't sure exactly what to expect but for the price I decided to take a gamble)... If you're looking for what I was, then this is the radio for you!

After being badly burned by a previous portable am/fm radio whose manufacturer shall go nameless I found this to be a pleasant upgrade relative to the price. The reception on each modulation and sound quality are more than sufficient and configuring the presets can be done with zippy ease. The only gripe I have is that I wish I could get more bang for my buck out of the AAA batteries' longevity; with frequent daily usage I seem to have to replace them in approximately three weeks which in these tough economic times puts an unwelcome strain on my pocketbook. - Am Radio - Am-fm - Portable Radio - Coby'

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Back Pain Relief

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This product works. My husband likes it. Reduces pain in his back. Personally, I like the Shakti Mat or Body Buddies mat MUCH better. The Himalaya mat has 47 points to each button and they aren't very sharp. This may be good if you are too sensitive or not brave enough to handle more (my husband isn't!). The Shakti mat has 27 much sharper points per button. The buttons are smaller so that accounts for it a bit but not totally. The less spikes the more intense the acupressure. These are also much much sharper. I find more effect from the Shakti mat... but you have to be able to handle the more intense points.

I bought this mat back in August. I wanted to wait to write this review in order to see if it was a placebo or not.



I love this mat!!! It is the best way for me to fall asleep. After laying on the mat for a few minutes I begin to feel immediately relaxed and it is very easy for me to fall asleep.



I have also noticed that I no longer have lower back aches. I have also used the mat on my face, on my legs and arms. I've used it to increase blood circulation. This mat has helped significantly. I also lay my head down on it if I have a headache. This mat also helps with that...probably because of the increase in blood flow and it targets trigger points.



Whatever it is....it works! I'm going to get this as a gift for my friends and loved ones!

Wasn't sure at first, they seemed kind of shrap, but once you get fully flat it feels good. Not sure if it accupressure that relieves stress or if it is just the 15 minutes of time away from the world that does the trick.

sometimes it is comfortable and relaxing other times i get tense and can't wait to get off of it. really unsure if the product has done much since i still get headaches a lot, but i doubt it can change hormones that cause migraines, but it was worth a shot, these are the cheapest you will find them ....

if you get spasms or have fibro pain or any kind of muscle pain, this mat is awesome ... 8,000 spikes to hit ALL your triggerpoints. I bought everyone in my family one ... this is one of those things that another culture has used for centures and it's about time we used it! I love it! Start out slow and you'll even fall to sleep!

I recently purchased this product and so far I like it. It takes some time to get use to but its worth it. When I use it on the carpet, it hurts too much so I now use it on the couch or my bed and I can definitely handle it. I still have back pain but I know it will take a while to help it. The shippment was fast.

I had hypertension and sleep problem so I am always tired. I place the mat over the foam that came with the shipment and lie on carpet. I do not feel pain but a bit uncomfortable when I first try it. After 15 minutes, I feel something pushing my back which I read from elsewhere it is a good thing. I was going to get up after 30 minutes but I feel asleep for an hour. Went to sit on sofa and feel relaxed after a glass of water.



Tried on bed this morning and it does not work (nothing pushing my back after 15 minutes) due to the softness. For those who aren't sure, please try them on carpet.

Spending just 10 minutes a day laying on this mat reduces back pain. A pillow at the head helps to position the body correctly to receive the most benefit. I also roll to the side for an additional five minutes to relieve pain on the sides of the spine. Wonderful for travel since is rolls up quite small. Watch how you lay down and get up since the mat can really hurt your hand if you put it on the mat.

The product arrived at the prescribed time. It was completely as described in the literature, so the add was accurate.



This back mat does what was stated in the literature, again literature was accurate. I find this to be a very important quality, as there are many adds that do not correctly or accurately describe the product or service described.



As of this writing, I am very satisfied with the product and am using it very frequently.'

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Laptop Power Adapter - laptop battery chargers, laptop power adapter

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It does what I bought it for, but this is the second time I had to buy one because the wires loosen near where you plug it into the laptop. Be careful how you stress or bend the wires or they will break. If you're careful about it then as far as laptop chargers go, it works fine NEW Laptop AC Adapter/Battery Charger Power Supply Cord for Toshiba Satellite M45-S1651 m30x-s114 L25-S1193 M115-S1064 M45-S165 L35 M45-S169 A85 PA3396U-1ACA SADP-65KBA L35-S1054 L35-S2151 API-7629 PA-3467U-1ACA A85-S107 L35-S2161 L25-S119

I've only had it for a day, so I don't know if it's high quality or not, but at least works fine.

Not the original!! And the materials differ a little from original, it's a little bit lighter... And looks more breakable...

My problem was that the one on the picture has a two way plug (like the original), and this one comes with a THREE WAY PLUG! And that's a problem when you're in a room without three way plug-ins.

I'll update this review later for further info about the quality.

I bought the adapter/charger for our Toshiba laptop for a great price. I received the product one day before the estimated delivery date. The adapter is working great!!!! As a matter of fact I am using it at this very moment. Thank you for the great customer service. I will be back!!!!!

I'm very disappointed with the quality of the product I received. The charger fits very loosely into the back of my computer and falls out on a semi-regular basis, which causes my laptop to shut off immediately. The plug that goes into the AC adapter from the wall started falling apart almost as soon as it arrived. I'll never buy from this company again.

It is a shame that just in the first week of my purchase, this product was broken. I am really disappointed by it. because before I bought it, I have read some positive reviews about it written by customers . but I had big problem, when I was using this power cable it BURNT.yes it really burnt and i saw a flame on my plug. i was scared of a fire, but only my electricity was out for a while. then I called my maintenence guys and they fixed my electiricity. I am really mad. I do not recommend this.I am going to contact the seller and let them know, so they can solve this problem for me. I cant use my laptop right now. - Toshiba Ac Adapter - Laptop Power Adapter - Laptop Power Cord - Laptop Battery Chargers'

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Expandable Multi-handset - panasonic cordless, cordless phone

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This phone does not allow its use with a headset. No where on the Amazon description does it mention "no headset jack". In fact quite to the contrary, it suggests that headsets are an option. For example, it shows a headset as "Frequently bought together". Also later in the description, it states: "Additional Features: Consider a Panasonic headset connecting your conversation to the handset of any of our phone systems". For me, the lack of headset capability considerably limits this phone's usability. Panasonic KX-TG4012N DECT 6.0 PLUS Expandable Digital Cordless Phone with 2 handsets

These are great portable phones. I have them hooked up in my barn and they work well at considerable distance from the base. The belt clip is very useful as I use it to clip the phone to my shirt collar during calls and can continue my conversation while continuing to work.

I am still learning the many features but the start up was simple, plug em in charge em overnight and they were ready to go.

For the time being they have met all of my expectations; good sound quality on both ends, loud ringer, light weight and easy to program. However the jury is still out, not sure how they will work in the dead of winter, time will tell.

We have been very happy with the recent purchase of our Panasonic digital cordless phones. They have perfect clarity and are very easy to use. I would not buy another brand of cordless phone as my experience with others has never matched the Panasonic quality. Buy with confidence!

It's a great phone, but it doesn't have a blinking light to let you know if there's a message on the phone. The best part is that the batteries are AA, so you can get them anywhere when they have to be replaced.

I am pleased with these phones although am disappointed by some things. I don't love the display the letters are very narrow and cramped together and the orang color takes time to get used to but is not altogether unpleasant but the coloring makes for a softer focus screen. The speaker feature is not as loud or clear as I would like and it cuts out a bit.



On the positive what I do like is the design of the main phone holder it is very small saving space where it is essential and the ring tones are unique and pleasant. The battery life seems to be quite good and the silver color fades into the background easily without becoming invisible like my older black phone did (making it difficult to spot at times). The odd thing about this phone esthetically is that the back half is matte black and the front part is silver. Odd.

Hard to beat in this budget range...Not recommended as a primary phone but good for a bedroom/guestroom. The menu takes some getting used to, very different from earlier Panasonic products. I would have preferred a white model but that is not offered. Adding additional phone is cost effective as well, may get one for the garage...Would buy again.

This was my second set of Panasonic phones. They are the only ones I would purchase from now on. Have all the features I wanted, great sound quality, easy to use menu. Needed this set for my living room and extra bedroom. Worked out great since I did not need any answering machine with the phones. Would highly recommed!

Three favorite features:

1) Speaker option on the phone is great rather than on the base

2) Light weight

3) Crystal clear sound and no interference when using other electical equipment such as a microwave. - Cordless Phone - Panasonic Cordless - Expandable Multi-handset - Dect Cordless Phone'

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Battery Charger-inflato - battery charger-inflato, tire inflator

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I purchased this unit from Tyler tool. Within 2 months the air pump broke. Then the plug would not work. the final straw was it would not take a charge. I called the black and Decker customer service and some guy by the name Angelo answered the phone. After giving me the run around about finding my receipt which I did, he tells me I have to lug this thing to the post office and send it to them and they might send me a new unit upon inspection. This charger was fully under the warranty but he wanted me to pay 20.00 to ship it to him so (Instead of sending me a new unit and paying the postage to return old one) they could check to see if I had a new one coming to me. He also goes on to tell me the charger was an old model they had trouble with, but it was not there fault, because they purchased a company that was responsible for the charge. ( it did have black and Decker all over it) I might have well kissed the 20 bucks goodbye, because I think it might have been going to India. Anyway to make a long story short, Black and Decker will not stand behind there products. He gave me some cock and bull story about how they bought this company from vector and the charger was defective. So I guess the consumer is the collateral damage. I hope this helps other consumers with there purchase, because if I ever see Black and Decker again I will not buy there products. Oh by the way I dumped the charger in the dumpster. Black & Decker #5140045-42 Replacement A/C Charger

This charger works as described. Have used my jump start for its intended use and also as a light when the electricity has gone out on 2 occasions. It only had a short time to recharge the unit and it re-charged it to maximum. Length of cord is good. Would recommend it and would purchase again if anything ever happens to this one. - Tire Inflator - Battery Charger-inflato - Jump Start - Air Compressor'

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Audio-video Shelving - bracket, home theater

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i received the first one that was torn to shreds.....not sure what happened there but it looked like someone fed it to a pitbull and then threw it in a box. i contacted amazon and they sent a new one out

FAST! the 2nd one was in excellent condition. we ordered this along with a couple other items to mount my 2 1/2 year old daughter's 32" tv, dvd player and dvds. installation was very easy and unlike other people have said, the wire cover does stay on if you do it right. so if you need a quick,cheap, sturdy fix then this is for you. i also liked that there is no glass because this is being used in a playroom. DVD DVR VCR Wall Mount Bracket DSS Receiver Cable Box Wall Holder 3KF

this was easy to install and you just place the whatever box DVD etc on top. simple as that. the only downfall is that the plastic paret that hides the wire does not click in and hold very tight, but it does hide the wires.

This item was purchased for a DVR mounted on a brick wall on our patio. It was easy to install and very sturdy. My husband searched many items both in stores and on-line. This one was the best price. He was skeptical because of the price but was very pleased with the construction and durability of the the item.

I bought two of these for my DVD player and my DVR. Because I mounted my TV on two studs and I wanted my components centered underneath, I decided I'd try out their wall anchors so I wouldn't have to find a stud. Big mistake. Once I read through their instructions (the pictures did not correspond exactly to the product or mention anything about the anchors), I proceeded to mount the shelves. I made sure the anchors were tight in their holes and completed the project in about 15-20 minutes. The problem came when I put my components on the shelves. As soon as I did, the shelves sagged and pulled the anchors out of the wall, leaving a giant mess behind. Luckily, the shelves came with plastic covers that connect to each other, and I had some of the high-quality, screw-in drywall anchors, which I should have used at the beginning. I was able to shift the whole system down an inch, use the better anchors, and hide the huge holes in my wall. Now, everything looks great, but some day, I will have to fix that mess behind the shelves.



Things to know:

1. If you have a DVR that is deeper than a normal DVD player, your DVR might stick out way past the arms of the shelf.

2. When installing, the plastic covers will stay on if the plate above the shelf is cupped out. That is not mentioned or pictured anywhere in the instructions.

3. If you're going to mount on drywall with no stud, use screw-in drywall anchors with the screws that come with those anchors. Do NOT use the anchors that come with the shelves.



Once the shelves are mounted, it looks fine. I wouldn't buy this product again, but it'll work for a while.

The product is just what we needed for our DVD/VCR combo machine in our master bedroom. It fits directly under the TV arm that we purchased last week. It is fairly easy to install and fit the machine underneath.

This wall shelf is great. This product is inexpensive, and extremely easy to assemble and mount. It is perfect if you have DVD Player only and don't need home theater or anything else to pur under your TV.

I receved this mount as a gift at Christmas. I probably would have never bought one for myself. I did, however, have the responsibility of reviewing it after the installation. The mount worked fine and was easy to set up. The instructions for setup was not very good, but if you have had any common sense it will be quite easy.

Bottom line. I LOVE it!!!

This mount is great for the money. It seems like someone could come up with a cheaper option for such a simple need, but this one is very good. Gets the job done for not a lot of money. The setup makes it so that you'll be able to use it no matter what type of mount your DVD has, and it comes with an incredible array of metal screws, so you're sure to have the right ones. This is a good value. - Component Shelf - Home Theater - Audio-video Shelving - Bracket'

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Our boy is now 20-months old and still wears diapers. Huggies manufactures an excellent product and we've used them since he arrived. Lately, they sent us a couple-dollar-off coupon on a new varient of their product. It was blue diapers (Little Movers) with yellowish Levi's-style stitching imprinting on them. The effect was to make the diaper look like a small pair of Levi's shorts. Cute! Well, it's summer and he wears shorts anyway so this does away with one of the garments. My wife wouldn't send him out in tidy-whitie diapers, but these little blue shorts look great. Nifty product!



Gary Peterson Huggies Jeans Little Movers Diapers, Jumbo Pack, Size 5, 27+, 21 ea - Disposable - Huggies - Baby - Child Care'

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Large Display - battery backup, alarm clock radio

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Trying to find a reliable, easy to use, inexpensive, alarm clock for the wife. She wanted one that sets itself and had a battery back-up. I wanted one that would wake her up. Found this one at K-mart and spent 30 mins playing with it over by the televisions (needed a power source). This radio alarm clock is perfect for what I need. This being my first review, I"ll just point out the things that made me buy it.

1. Nice soft blue color, 2 setting...low you can just make out and high is clearly visible

2. Battery back up (even came with batteries) easy to find AA"s

3. Plug in in and it sets itself (all you have to do is set the time zone) has a switch for Daylight Savings Time.

4. Dual alarm (his and her) or in this case days and midnights...set it and forget it. You don't have to remember to set it everyday.

5. If the power goes out the alarm goes into kind of a sleep mode. It beeps to warn you of the power failure and according to the instructions, remembers the alarm settings and goes off without it being plugged in (not tested yet)

6. The alarm starts off kinda like any other alarm but then gets progressively louder (can't see anyone sleeping through this one)

7. Playing with the tuner, looks like one of those old fashion, spin the dial things, but it shows a digital read on the display (kinda cool but it's a cheap radio folks and sounds like one)

8. The snooze is adjustable from 1 to 30 mins.

9. Last but not least, the alarm set time is displayed on the lower right, so if your the nervous type, you can double check to make sure the alarm is where you want it to be. All for around 20 bucks...and that"s all I have to say about that..... RCA RC46 AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Large Blue LED Display (Black)

I had googled "alarm clocks best" or something similar and the earlier model of this one came up.

Since I had already gotten one at my Big Box store that I wasn't happy with, I decided to give it a try.

Pros: HUGE easily readily numbers for the time.

It goes off each morning at the set time without you having to remember to reset it

It has a second alarm you can set if, for example, you want to take a nap during the day



Cons: Setting it is not totally intuitive, and I had to sit there with the (not easy to follow) instructions in hand while setting it up the first time. And setting the second alarm seems even more complicated, to the degree that last time I needed that feature, I just used the alarm on my cell phone.

And when oh when will some body come up with a way to set the time without having to scroll through every number?!

The clock looks pretty good. The display is far too bright for a dark room, even with the automatic dimmer set. One of the blue lines that makes up the time display broke after about a month. After a year the flimsy plastic switch to turn on/off the alarms just snapped somewhere and no longer works.



OK design except for the brightness but the build quality is pathetic. Don't waste your money.

I needed a new alarm clock because my old one had a nice feature where the time would automatically adjust to Daylight Savings time. The only trouble is that I purchased it long before the Powers That Be made the decision to change the dates for Daylight Savings time (I had it for more than 8 years!). So, twice a year, I was going somewhere at the wrong time. I couldn't update the software on it to the new DST schedule, so I finally decided to get a new one.



I really wanted to love this alarm clock from RCA. I thought the blue display would be a nice change but mostly the idea of having the alarm time displayed was just what I needed. You have to flip the switch to DST instead of it being automatic like my old Emerson, but I decided it was a good trade off. I also like the adjustable time for the snooze so that you can set it to exactly what you want it to be.



Other reviewers have said that the blue display is very bright, and I do agree. But this didn't bother me much since I mostly have my eyes closed anyway and don't have to deal with it in the dark. The snooze button across the top of the unit is very large....which is great for a sleepy hand to hit it, but it makes it difficult to hold the unit in order to adjust the time for the alarms and such. But this is also something that you can get used to and work around.



The main reason that I am rating this item low is that the alarm button broke right at the 30-day mark. Now my "alarm 1" is stuck on the wake to music setting. I can't change it to the buzzer, but more importantly, I can't shut it off!! So, I have an alarm set every single day. The best I could do was change the time of the alarm. This was really annoying for the rare weekend when I had the opportunity to sleep in.



I'm past my 30-day warranty from the place I purchased it from, so I can't return it there....so now I am struggling with the manufacturer for a refund. Needless to say, I am going back to my Emerson brand. I definitely do not recommend this product. - Alarm Clock - Battery Backup - Alarm Clock Radio - Jumbo Display'

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I will keep this short and sweet -



Does this thing work like it should? Absolutely. It is made of good materials and has held up pretty good so far. I am a pro photographer, but never above a good deal - I am a big supporter of "the little guy".



Is this of the same quality as a pro reflector? No. I am already feeling the rim starting to bend in places and ways it shouldn't, but I do not anticipate it breaking any time soon.



Would I buy this again? Absolutely. I would rather buy 4 of these over the coming years, rather than spend a lot of money on one, which may or may not be as likely to break in the same amount of time.



Cheap.

Works.

Recommended.



**EDIT**



Almost a year, and PLENTY of shoots later, and this great piece of equipment is still going strong!!! I use this thing on most out door shoots which don't require off camera flash, and for portraits you can't go wrong! Highly recommended still! 43" 110CM Round Multi Disc Light Reflector! Portable, 5 in 1: Translucent, Silver, Gold, White, and Black! Collapsible! Perfect for Studio or any Photography Situation!

When I say "cheap", I don't mean poor quality. I mean inexpensive. Digital Juice sells theirs online for $100- and it's the same thing! I have no complaints. This thing works great. But, let's say, for the sake of argument, that it IS poorer quality and only lasts 1/2 as long as the one digital juice sells. So what?! It's only $17! I can buy several more- and still pay less!

Does the job its supposed to. When you get one of these, if you don't already know, look on Y-tube how to fold one back up and put into the case. The case is as big as a medium pizza pan; the disc is large enough to conceal half an average adult body.

Customer service was A+ to correct a slight issue with the order.

Would do business again with seller since they made the correction painless.



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There are many available reflectors on the market, and numerous collapsible

versions. This reflector works just great and is available at a very low price.



I used it within minutes of its arrival, and had excellent results.

I purchased this disc to use for my outdooor photoshoots . First it works as a reflector should with no problem, howeever it broke when trying to bend it back into shape one day after only having it about a month .I twisted it the way my assistant and I always do and the metal snapped it is now impossible to fold into smaller size It is still usable just not able to twist down for easy storage. Im not sure if this is true of all collapsible reflectors as this is the only one ive bought.

This was the cheapest 5-in-1 reflector of this size and was a great deal.



The spring is very strong, so watch out not to let it pop out and hit someone upon opening.



The zipper can snag a bit, but if you push down on the metal frame (it's flexible after all), then you can more easily zip it closed. It's decently made and the sewing and quality of materials are satisfactory.

I shoot a lot of fashion/editorial photography so I wanted a good reflector to help bounce light in outdoor shoots. After looking at a few, I decided this seemed like a fair price and a lot of versatility, so I ordered it.



I was very pleasantly surprised to see that in addition to being a reflector, the center part was a good thick silk, and not just a white bounce card like I had assumed. I absolutely love it, and it has been such a great tool for shooting portraits in harsh sunlight.



Everything collapses easily into a manageable sized case. If you need to bounce or diffuse light I highly recommend this set and this seller.

I had the 22-inch Flashpoint reflector and happened to be in the market for a larger disc reflector. I was about to buy the 43-inch Opteka reflector for $30 when I saw this one for $17 including free ship. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but at half the price why not? It folds down to a nice 15-inches - very compact and easy told fold back in. The carrying feels a little cheap but not where it counts.

I was blown away at the quality of this when I got it. The metal frame is so sturdy that I think it might even be a little TOO sturdy (lots of resistance when folding up).. but that's a good thing. Zippers work good, and reflector material is great quality (could possibly rip if not careful though, as it's sort of a sticky material that could get caught on things).



No complaints. Should get a lot of use out of this. And for 17 bucks shipped to my door, it's a fantastic deal. Did my first shoot outdoors using the gold reflector and the photos came out great.

43" 110CM Round Multi Disc Light Reflector! Portable, 5 in 1: Translucent, Silver, Gold, White, and Black! Collapsible! Perfect for Studio or any Photography Situation!]]



My only real complaint about this product is the fact the recoil or pop open feature is very stiff. When trying to close, it will not stay closed unless it is in the zipper pouch.



Also, be prepared when pulling it out of pouch. It will pop open on it's own (with force). It smacked me in the face and sent my glasses flying.



Once you are aware of this and are prepared, it is manageable.



Being a smaller female...it is a little difficult to recoil. - 5-in-1 Reflector - Photography - Lighting - Photography Equipment'

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