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I primarily bought this TV because I was using my Samsung XL2370 23" monitor for playing my Xbox 360 and it was difficult having to sit so close to the screen (Console games are designed to be played on a largish screen from a further distance, as opposed to PC games which are designed to be played on a smallish screen from a close distance). I bought this TV for my Xbox 360 and also to watch 1080P movies because the HDMI port on the Samsung isn't very good, it's not native support so it's blurry.



Anyways, the picture quality on this TV is excellent. The smart dimming may not be quite as expensive as a TV with a full-array LED backlights, but it works wells enough that really dark scenes look a little bit better, you can usually notice when only one area of the screen has dimmed or is dimming, it just doesn't follow the movement of light colored objects as well as a full-array equipped TV. The contrast and shadow quality is great, and the colors are well saturated. I haven't seen the non-LED version of this TV but it seems that this one does have better contrast because it's the best I've seen on a TV under 40".



The sound is pretty good, it's better than a lot of flat-screen TV's, especially because flat screens prevent the speakers being able to have deep mounts. It's why LCD's always have tinny sound, but the bass is fairly good on this TV. 10 watts each is actually better than average for built in speakers.



Standard definition TV looks pretty darn good if you put a lot of the post-processing on such as noise reduction. Everyone knows SD looks worse on an HDTV than a SDTV, but the plethora of post-processing options help a lot to make up for that as much as purists may not like those. There is a lip-sync option in the audio or video menu that can help make up for the input lag that is added for using these processes.



Movies are awesome. It's pretty cool that this TV has a Toslink/Optical output built in so that if you have a speaker system with an integrated amp such as Logitech 5.1 speakers for computers, you can just plug it right in and get 5.1 from your HDMI. Note that this TV does NOT have a miniplug (3.5mm headphone jack) output so it will not work out-of-the-box with stereo or 2.1 computer speakers or non-Bluetooth headphones. The movie setting in the video menu worked well for Iron Man 2 and the 120Hz and smooth motion stuff makes action scenes a lot less nauseating.



Now the main con I have (which I will update if I remedy it with instructions). Vizio TV's are apparently known for their input lag, which is due in part to their circuitry design, partially to their over-use of post-processing (color enhancement, noise reduction, smooth-motion, smart dimming etc.) and the last one is actually a blessing and a curse: they use IPS-Pro or S-IPS panels (I forget which), which have superior off angle viewing angles and color accuracy, but have far inferior response time (input lag) except in the most advanced and expensive displays. Despite going to a larger screen with way better contrast and twice the refresh rate, my Halo: Reach scores are WAY down because of the input lag. I've tried turning off ALL post-processing and trying with the "Game Mode" (not picture setting, there is something called "Game Mode" in the general options that isn't defined. Usually this turns post-processing off or goes into overdrive mode to improve response time) and turning them on, separately, I haven't been able to get the input lag to improve enough (there is a small difference so I'm on the right track). I tried using VGA with a crappy VGA adapter and it was better, so this is likely due to un-disable-able post processing (VGA is raw there are limited video options when using VGA) that occurs when using HDMI. I also tried setting my Xbox to 720P and I don't think that made any difference (probably because of added upscaling). I'm going to try buying a wired controller (supposedly removes up to 1.78ms of input lag) and using Component to see if it's better. A lot of time analogue inputs are faster for various reasons).



The Vizio Internet Apps are pretty awesome, albeit slow. Because it uses Yahoo! widgets, you can count on their being more options to surplus the already existing options (Great! There is even an app for seeing what my Xbox Live friends are playing! Most awesome show-off app ever, + Yahoo! Finance, weather, Wikipedia!! Vimeo, Vudu, Amazon Video On-Demand, Web Videos...) regardless of whether Vizio is committed to continual support, which is a nice comfort. The only thing that could make this more cool is if you could play Pandora in the background while playing Xbox.



Other cool things, picture in picture controls are intuitive. This seems to be a kind of neglected option in TV's these days so it's nice and nostalgic. The resolution of the screen is nice enough that using the side by side option you can watch both, or switch to cable with Xbox in the corner looking for multiplayer matches (best use in my opinion). Digital and analogue closed captioning (whatever that means). The menus have a nice elegant slate blue and grey scheme with shadows and anti-aliased text that follows the widget layout, and is consistent in little things like volume adjustment. First-time-start setup is cool you can create an account on the TV and choose a picture avatar, you can set parental controls on a profile you make for your kids, set your zipcode so the weather and other appropriate apps can give appropriate information, the remote is bluetooth so you can point it anywhere, the QWERTY keyboard makes text entry so much better, you can turn your Xbox off with the remote! I'm trying to think of little cool things that other reviewers haven't mentioned... Easy switching of picture zoom modes for TV, there is a somewhat useless but cool power button on the side that rotates to change channels, but trust me, do NOT lose the remote. Once you go QWERTY it's hard to go back!



One other thing to note, which may be a big thing to you, this TV is a little quirky. My remote and physical controls on the TV were non-functional randomly while watching TV. The manual suggests a hard shutdown by unplugging it: this seems dangerous and sort of barbaric for such a big ticket item. There is a rather large troubleshooting section: I think Vizio is admittant there that you really are getting what you pay for, this TV saves money on getting the most reliable or consistent components.



I'll edit this post with my Xbox antics. Please leave comments if you have any questions or a solution to my problem.



PS: I would assume everything in this review applies to the 32" (XVT323SV) version as well.



EDIT: 10/16/10



So I believe there is a "break in" period in which the response time has gotten better. I've been using the same HDMI port (side) since I got the TV because I can't find the HDMI cable for my laptop so I've been taking it out of the Xbox and putting it into my laptop and vice versa. Either I'm getting used to it (doubt it, it was really bad) or the response time is getting better. LCD's aren't really supposed to have a break in period, but maybe Vizio does less hours worth of testing so whereas a Sony or Samsung would be broken in by the time it leaves testing, a Vizio is still "cold" per se. I am now able to play Halo: Reach just fine. I'm pretty sure the menus are a little more responsive too. I'm pretty sure it's not just me getting used to it because I'm able to track enemies a lot better in close quarters and the sound seems more synced up well. Because of this, I can recommend this TV for gaming in all but fighting games like Street Fighter because I know you guys need the best-of-the-best response time. I played Iron Man 2 in 1080p on loop overnight and it seems to have improved the response of the screen and/or broken that specific HDMI port in.



Because of this I am changing it to a five-star review. It really is the best value and the best 37" TV as far as I know. VIZIO XVT373SV 37-Inch Full HD 1080P LED LCD HDTV with VIA Internet Application, Black'

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I spent a year looking for a good slow cooker that (1) When set on low did not boil food too hot (2) Could hold enough for large batch cooking (3) Did not have a hinged lid (hard to clean and breaks easily) (4) Is programmable for a set amount of time, then switches to warm (5) Was reasonably priced. I tried cheapo store brand round slow cookers which nuked my food - no need to explain since most people have had one at one point or another. Last fall I purchased the top of the line All Clad slow cooker with non-stick insert from Williams Sonoma. After sales tax it cost me a little over $300 which made me nervous. The first meal I made in it was braised short ribs. I browned the ribs in the slow cooker insert on the stove and set it on low for several hours. The food was delish and it kept a gentle simmer but I was horrified to find light scratch marks on the inside of the insert as I was washing the dishes. I used the All Clad for several days and then finally returned it because I couldn't bear the thought of having paid that much money for something that wasn't going to last. Besides, I felt a bit weird about simmering food for many hours in that non-stick coating that may one day start coming off. I then decided to look for a traditional crock pot with a timer - if I need to saute or brown I now do it in a cast iron pan the night before, deglaze, then dump all of the contents into a container that goes into the fridge if I am going to start the crock in the morning. When I get up I fill up the crock pot with the prepped food from the night before, hit the buttons, then leave for work. So far this ELume version has been great.



Pros: The low setting is actually a low simmer. I've made Indian lentil/dahl curries, bbq pulled pork, baked beans, Chinese jook/congee, Beef stew, Chili verde,red chili, soups, stock, the list goes on. I typically program it to cook for 10 hours on low and it works like a charm. Food is really slow cooked, and there are no hot spots, burned, stuck on food like previous appliances I've owned. The polished stainless finish looks beautiful - although not it does not have as high of quality finish as the All Clad.



Cons: The programmable button/pad area can be improved - the numbers are difficult to read unless you are looking at it directly at eye level, meaning you have to bend down to see what you're pressing. Mine came with a burned-out area on the keypad but I didn't bother returning it since it didn't affect the function - you can still see that it's the "on" button, it just doesn't light up. The black keypad part feels a tad cheap and you can almost pry it off if you wanted to (esp. when it gets hot) because it's glued on (!) albeit very sturdily - hopefully this lasts for a while. The crock pot itself gets a bit hot when cooking but not excessively hot like ones I've had before.



Bottom Line: I paid about $75 for this including tax. Purchased at Linens N Things with a coupon. I'm giving this a four star rating - good quality for that price but I would pay no more. Compared to my week of owning a $300 slow cooker, this is a bargain. Crock-Pot SCVT650-PS 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Touch Screen Slow Cooker, Stainless

My mother used to make slow cooker dinners for us back in the early 70s. They were awful. I don't know if she had a beta model of the slow cooker, or that no one had yet figured out the science of cooking with crocks, but I was a bit traumatized by the dinners that didn't taste like anything but all tasted the same (sorry mom!). 40 years later, I thought a Crockpot might help me prepare food for my family because chaos always breaks out when dinner preparation starts (i.e. client calls, etc). A friend of mine is an expert cook and she swears by her crock. I decided to give it a shot. I researched models, and decided that this large size, easy to program model was a good fit. I was right. The first dish I made was chili, the second stuffed peppers, the third was navy been, beef brisket, chicken & sausage gumbo, then I moved on to steel cut oatmeal, unstuffed cabbage, and am cooking up a sausage chicken dish as I write this. Each dish has turned out better than the last. Here's the surprising thing: I NEVER COOK, ever. My husband does all the cooking. No one is more surprised than I am that I am cooking and the food is amazing. The unstuffed cabbage is a family specialty- and the crockpot made the dish better than anyone has so far.

For non-cooks, I completely recommend this Crockpot! If someone actually knows how to cook, I only imagine that the flavor is even better.

The controls- simple to use. Cooks evenly. The size is perfect for our family (4 people) with plenty of leftovers. Easy to clean. The best part is that I am able to make a meal for my family before the unexpected craziness of the day starts. This Crockpot has changed they way I think about slow cookers, and changed the way I think of myself as a cook. - Touchscreen - Programmable Slow Cooker - Rival - Slow Cooking'

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With prices for LCD TV's falling rapidly, i decided it was time to

replace my 5 year old 20" Sharp EDTV and step up to HD. A side by side

comparison made it clear that i had made the right decision. The LG's

picture quality is superior in almost every way.



Pro's

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-There aren't many quality 26" tv's out there and the 26LV2500 is one of

the better ones i've seen so far.



-The picture is vibrant and sharp and comparable to some mid-range

32" non led-backlit lcd's i looked at in store. Response time looks

good to my eyes.



-Most 26" tv's include 2 hdmi ports, the LG has 3.



-The LG is attractive with its glass-like bezel.Thin and bright, thanks to

the LED backlight.



-The Intelligent Sensor works rather well and is surprisingly

useful.



-Menu system very well laid out with useful functionality.





Con's

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-Off angle viewing is pretty bad. Colors wash out slightly when i stand up

and noticeably when moving to the sides of the screen. My old Sharp LCD was

actually a lot better in this regard.



-The Sharp used a matte screen, the LG has a glossy screen and in a bright

room the image is mirror-like, particularly in dark scenes. Very annoying.



-Audio quality is as bad as expected and comparable to other TV's this

small and thin. Turning the bass all the way up and the treble nearly all

the way down makes things bearable.



-Black levels and screen uniformity is as expected for a tv in this range

with some backlight bleeding in the edges. This of course is only

noticeable in a black screen with the backlight set to max and will not

matter under normal usage conditions.





Bottom line

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The 26LV2500 is a feature packed and thoughtfully designed LED back-lit TV.

If you're in the market for a 26" TV, you can't go wrong with the LG and

you will not be disappointed as long as you take it's limitations into

consideration.



However, if you have space for a larger 32" TV, there is a wider selection

worth looking at here. With the LG, you are paying more for the LED

backlight and thinner bezel rather than picture quality. At around $350,

you can easily get a 32" 720p NON-LED LCD that is either as good or better

than the LG. LG 26LV2500 26-Inch 720p 60Hz LED-LCD HDTV

I was looking for a small LCD TV for our guest bedroom and decided on the LG 26LV2500. This seemed to offer the most features at the lowest price for the use it would get--only when we had guests in our spare bedroom. The set arrived very promptly in the mfg. original packaging and there was no damage to the carton and everything was there. It was easy to assemble and set up. Since I was using a basic cable connection(no box) I needed only the coax connection. The set scanned for and found all my cable provider's digital channels, both HD and SD(There are no more analog transmisions in my area). The picture is bright and clear(at least when viewed from bed) and although "only" 720p it looks as good(to me)as the two large 1080p sets that I already have. The sound is certainly fine for the use it will get. All the settings are easy to access and adjust and there are many more inputs than I will need on this set. I did resurrect an very old(non blueray) DVD player and connected it using the composite input--it produced a nice picture with standard DVD's. The only thing I found a bit strange was the power brick. Instead of the set getting power directly from from a 120V outlet, you plug a power brick into the outlet, which has a cord that plugs into the TV. I assume this is used because it is cheaper and/or easier that trying to design a 120V to 24V power supply that will fit into this very thin TV. So overall I am pleased.

The TV certainly looks very sleek. It has a very nice "piano" finish, and is extremely thin. The base is also quite small, so it takes minimal space from your table top. As nice as it is, however, it's image quality is not Samsung. You have to make extensive adjustments to the picture, by adjusting contrast/brightness/sharpness/this that and another. The Samsung was sharp and ready to go right out of the box. I am mostly going to use this TV set as a large monitor for my computer, and I'm quite upset. To use for computer, I highly recommend using a VGA cable instead of HDMI, as it will allow you to use in the standard aspect ratio of the TV. VGA will also give you near the same quality as HDMI, so you won't have to compromise quality either.

Nice TV. One of the screws on the mounting bracket would not bite, but seems secure with only one screw. It is fairly light weight.

Glossy plastic sides will reflect ambient light .. a bit annoying.

Volume is ok for a small room, but could be better.

Great picture.

Overall, this is my first LG appliance and I am very impressed.

I almost didn't buy this TV because there were so many negative comments about the fall off in picture quality related to viewing angle. I bought this TV to replace a Samsung 22 inch LCD TV, mounted in the kitchen that I watch while I cook. The 2 x 3 Watt speakers in the Samsung were pitiful. With the sound turned up to the max, I couldn't here the sound when the dishwasher, hood fan and oven fan were on. The 2 x 5 Watt speakers in the LG 26LV2500 were the attraction (Samsung doesn't have these). To make a long story short, the fall off in viewing angle was better than in the Samsung and the sound was fabulous. Remember, this is a tiny TV with tiny speakers.

I love this TV

it is for small room 6'x7' (small but advanced hair salon) so size is great but if you need it for a big or average size bedroom I would recommend 32" at least and 1080p would be beneficial too especially if you want to connect PC to it.



CON

Energy saving mode Auto-dimes the screen so terribly it is impossible to watch and there are not much options to regulate it so I just turned of energy saving mode and use it constantly on 70% brightness



PRON

USB is so great I use USB all the time for watching movies, slide show, and music play I was surprised to find out that It can play music and make a slide show from USB simultaneously so it serves my hair salon very well



it is very light so it will be easy to install on the wall



OTHER

some people mentioned bad viewing angle but they were wrong. Viewing angle is great.'

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I purchased this for use with my new Canon T2i. I use it primarily for shooting full resolution 1080p video, although I shoot stills as well.



The camera choked on the class 4 chip that I originally purchased, but with this one, it is amazing. I can shoot rapidfire 18 megapixel stills (I've tested it up to 30+ shots in a row), and there is no lag. I've never had an error when shooting hi-def video.



Highly recommended! I'm buying another one. Transcend 32 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS32GSDHC10E

I bought this card for my Canon T1i. The card I had been using before ordering this one was a Kingston Class 6 micro sd card and it worked well enough for the type of shooting I did. Class 6 was the card speed that Canon recommended when I bought my T1i (Class 10 cards were not yet available) and it seemed fast enough for the way I used my camera - isolated single photos taken at Medium (8 MP) or Large (15 MP) jpg settings and 1280 x 720 video. And while I ocassionally took continuous photos, I had never much exceeded 5-10 photos in a row and had never run into a problem with my Class 6 card.



When I first saw the Class 10 cards I did some experiments with my camera. How many continuous Large photos could I take before the camera slowed down? It turned out to be about 30. And how many RAW photos could I take before the camera slowed down? It turned out to be about 9. SInce I did not generally take any photos in RAW and never needed more than about 10 continuous photos at Large, the Class 6 card seemed more than sufficient for my needs. But I wondered about the speed of the Class 10 cards enough that I finally bought one.



It turns out that the Class 10 card is sufficiently fast that there does not seem to be a reasonable upper limit on single Large photos. I have taken 60 on continuous without an issue. And although I still cannot take more than 9 RAW photos on continuous with the Class 10 card, when I am finished taking those photos the camera no longer displays a Wait - writing pictures screen. The RAW photos get written from the built-in memory to the card so quickly that the camera does not need to display the Wait screen.



So this card is fast! Given the way I take photos this purchase was unnecessary, but still I am glad I bought it. I know I will not run into a situation where speed is an issue with this card.

I will be writing this review for both SanDisk Extreme SDHC class 10 8gb and Transcend SDHC class 10 16gb.



I bought SanDisk class 10 and Transcend class 10 for my new Panasonic LX5. I got both card because no one really did a comparison with a compact camera and I was just going crazy trying to see if there is any big difference between the 2 cards.



SanDisk Extreme package box indicated it's water proof, x-ray proof, shock proof, temperature proof. I am not ready to spend $50 to see if it really stand up to it's words. And I don't think normal people would go through the extreme condition in taking pictures or videos.



Cut the story short, I really want to see if there is any difference in writing performance between the 2 cards in a compact camera. There is a continuous burst mode in LX5 and the manual indicated it is only limited by the condition of picture environment and performance of the SD card. Within the mode there are 2 different settings:1) speed priority or 2) picture/quality priority. The shutter speed is much faster with speed priority compare to picture priority.



I first formatted both cards out of box then put each card in series of test(3 rounds each setting for each card) shooting at the same object under same lighting condition. The results:

Speed Priority:

SanDisk Class 10 8gb

22-33 shots before camera stopped to allow the card to catch up with writing.



Transcend Class 10 16gb

22-24 shots before camera stopped to allow the card to catch up with writing.



Picture priority

SanDisk Class 10 8gb

34-46 shots before camera stopped



Transcend Class 10 16gb

27-33 shots before camera stopped





It seems that at a higher shutter speed, both cards performed very similar under the same shooting condition. But at a slower shutter speed the SanDisk definitely out perform Transcend. I hope this little experiment satisfied anyone with curiosity like me. Transcend definitely is a bargain with 16gb and almost half of the price compare to SanDisk. But I am going to use SanDisk Extreme as my primary card and Transcend as backup or on a second camera to ensure i would not miss any shots.

OK. this card was around $47 for a class 10 16gb. The other card i bought was a Sandisk class 10 8gb for the around same price. I did a 10 sec stop watch test on both cards with my Rebel T1i on raw and the Sandisk was only faster by 1 shot in a 10 sec burst. to me it seems trivial to pay 47 bucks for a Sandisk 8gig when you can get 16 gigs for the same price. yes i know, the Sandisk is good for arctic and desert temperatures... but i live in western NY... not Antarctica or the Sahara. If your looking for a good card, with more gigs for your buck, the Transcend is well worth it.'

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I've been using this Sony for recording church services for a couple years now. Obviously, this is not a high-tech operation. I convert the tape into digital format for editing on my PC to create CD's. I've been able to make some great tapes so far and I'm recording in a huge "cathedral" type church. For the size and cost, I think it's great. I don't think I'd use it for listening to music as the microphone is rather "noisey". I recommend this for persons who aren't ready to make a major investment in high-tech recording equipment. Sony TCM-150 Cassette Recorder with Automatic Recording Level Control

The Sony TCM-150 is about the cheapest cassette recorder on the market at this time. For five to ten bucks more you get voice activation, an external microphone jack, a tape counter, and extended play/record. The models with these features are the Sony TCM-200DV (without the tape counter) and the Panasonic RQ-L31. Of course, in all these cases, you're getting a cheaply made recorder intended for lectures, notes and inteviews. If you want something for music or that's built to take some punishment you'll have to pay more.



Last word on the 150: The odds are you're going to need at least one of those extra features - especially voice activation. Pass on this one and pay just a tiny bit more for something better.

This is a terrific tape recorder.



I've always found that bells and whistles like voice activation don't work. This one does. You want it on, you turn it on. You want it off, you turn it off. It's recording quality is very good for this medium. We're not talking digital sound, of course, but no magnetic tape machine will deliver that quality.



I've used probably a dozen recorders over many years, and this is one of the best values out there.

My new car doesn't have a cassette player, not even an option, so I decided to try a portable cassette player and see how cumbersome it would be. It's great! This little Sony T150 stores in my center console, has loud volume if I need to hear it heavy traffic, and it's clear as a bell. Now I carry it back and forth to house and car - just easier than my plug in boom box. the 2 batteries are supposed to last for 26 hours but actually lasted 34 hours in play mode. Am very happy with this Sony.

I WANTED A NOT TO EXPENSIVE CASSETTE RECORDER. I WANTED A BRAND NAME. I SAW THE SONY RECORDER FOR A GOOD PRICE,AND I FOUND IT. RECEIVED PRODUCT VERY QUICKLY. RECORDS FULL LENGTH CASSETTES. EASY OPERATION. PLAY, RECORD, STOP, REWIND AND FAST FORWARD. LARGE SPEAKER, WHICH IS IN THE FRONT, WITH THE CASSETTE WINDOW DISPLAY. THIS HELPS ALOT. SOME CASSETTE RECORDERS HAVE WINDOW ON ONE SIDE, WITH THE SPEAKER ON THE OTHER. WITH THIS RECORDER, YOU CAN LISTEN AND RECORD WITH THE PLAYER ON IT'S BACK. YOU ONLY HAVE TO USE THEBACK SIDE TO CHANGE BATTERIES. RECORDS CLEAR VOICE. PLAYBACK FINE. THANK YOU

Not bad for its price: this recorder works fine and has no annoying drawbacks. Just don't drop yours--I just did and that was enough to break it. My only complaint about its design is that it lacks a clip and, as dorky as these are, if you are walking around the house or doing any other hands-free mobile activity while listening, then you have to find some way to affix the recorder to your body without the clip.

I am quite disappointed with this sony product. It works well but the big drawback is that you hear the motor rumble in your recordings. I wonder if other buyers have this problem or did I get a poor model? Buy cheap and get cheap I should know better.

This product does what it sets out to do, record. How well it does that is a whole nother story. In a lecture hall you have to make sure to sit at or near the front of the hall, otherwise you can barely hear the speaker over the room noise and the noise of the recorder. The recorder itself makes a good amount of noise when recording and when playing back. And when the machine gets cold or has been used a bit, it likes to make a high pitched squel that is very disruptive in lectures. Not the best choice ever.

I own three of these units. The two speed model is similar. They are excellent. AUDIO Tape is a better medium for live recodings as the digital recorders I have used ALL DISTORT on loud passages. This recorder has AGC (auto level recording) which is great for voice recording of classes etc or for recording family history (interview your parents) etc. Be sure to use a decent grade audio tape with this. I recomment the Fugi 90 minute normal bias tapes. Maxell tape has more noise and is prone to defects. Also use fresh (Alkaline) batteries and change them after every two or three tapes. And use a Q tip and alcohol to clean the heads after 10 tapes. This will insure good quality recordings. One a tape recording has been made you can transfer this onto CD if desired. - Voice Recording Devices - Tape Recorder - Cassette Players - Cassette Recorder'

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I have tried other stands which worked but were too easily upset due to their light weight. I finally purchased the Stabile Steel iPad stand from Amazon.com and am very happy with it. I avoided the purchase at first due to it being much more expensive than what I had been using. However, I now have found that it truly was worth the price for me. It is very stable and grips the iPad very well to avoid slipping from the stand even if you tilt it somewhat in moving the stand from place to place. I consider this stand a real winner!



This stand is not only handy for my iPad, but I also get good use of it for supporting my Kindle DX, when I am using it to read e-books.



Placing the stand on a lap desk makes a very convenient, hands-free, combination for viewing the iPad or Kindle while relaxing in my recliner. Thought Out Stabile iPad 2 Stand - Silver

The stand looks great and the steel portion is very solid in construction. However, after about a month of use the rubber pads that the ipad rests on peeled of, in particular the ones at the bottom of the ipad rest. The culprit is an adhesive that just does not last. While this can be fixed by reattaching the rubber pads with a higher quality double sided tape, I just do not feel I should have to do that after this short of a time on an item with this kind of a price tag. Thus, only 4 points from me.

This stand for the ipad surpasses anything else out there. Most of the stands on the market are designed to hold the ipad without a case and that fact is sometimes overlooked when purchasing. My ipad is encased in a switcheasy Cara case so it's fairly thick and I don't like removing the cases from my electronics rather it be the ipad, ipod, phone, etc. It's too much of a hassle with some of the more protective cases. My husband has a Piel leather case that also works with this stand.



This products does not move around and holds my ipad securely in vertical or horizontal position with the case on. It doesn't move when you touch the screen. It remains quite steady even while sitting on uneven surfaces such as the towel that I use to cover my printer when not in use. I haven't had any problems with the pads on the bottom of the unit or the ones that secure the ipad as some people have. I think the problem is because of the rough finish on the stand, it's difficult to apply die cut pads and expect them to stay in place. In my opinion a little gorilla glue will fix that. The only reason I gave this product 4 stars is because you can't adjust the angle and it's a bit pricey.



I don't necessarily have a problem with the angle unless I have it sitting on top of my printer, but I can see why some people would complain about it not being adjustable. Also, if you are looking for a stand to travel with I would not recommend this item as it is heavy and designed to be a more permanent fixture in the home or office.



Anyone looking for sturdy traveling stands that stay in place, I would recommend the Jadu Skadoosh, It's a well machined piece of metal and heavier than most traveling stands but folds to a compact size and holds the ipad with a case and also has adjustable angles and comes with a traveling pouch.

Best stand I've tried. The siliver finish is a greath match and the stand design fits the iPad perfectly. The weight of this stand is its biggest strength--I can touch the screen, operate the volume/lock buttons or press the home key without worry of my iPad flying off the stand (in either portait or landscape position). Some users may not static viewing angle (no adjustment features) but the angle works well for pretty much any type of use. I am considering buying another one for my desk at work.

This item meets my expectations and fills the need to provide a stable stand for my iPad. I had looked at numerous stands in stores and online and kept coming back to this one. It is heavy enough to support the iPad without being top heavy. It does not slide. The iPad does not slide when placed on it. The iPad fits with or without the case. The iPad can be placed in portrait or landscape position. The height and angle are great for viewing as well as keyboarding. It looks great. The Stabile stand has everything I want -- I bought it -- good decision!

The steal is nice and thick as are the rubber bumpers and feet. The Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover magnets make the cover adhere and wrap over the back--kind of a cool bonus. The weight is ideal for the touch screen--no movement at all. The angle is perfect as well. I don't think anyone could envision a better iPad stand.

The Thought Out Stabile iPad stand is rugged, stable and heavy enough not to topple over (I'll explain later).



My iPad sits on this stand in either portrait or landscape orientation and does not move, even when pressing on the screen.



I am extremely happy with the weight of the product and the fact that it is slightly bottom heavy which reduces its tendency to tip over.



Now for how I use this stand. I carefully balance the stand on the arm of my recliner chair and it stays put even while using the iPad or *gasp* moving the chair back and forth between the three reclining positions (one being like a normal chair with no recline). If the stand is balanced properly, I have no problems at all.



All in all an excellent product that looks great and is durable. - Excellent - Laptop Stand - Ipad Stand - Portable Laptop Stand'

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Ear - noise canceling

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Very light weight protection, perfect for outdoor shooting in the summer heat! Very good at protecting your hearing from the big guns shot an an outdoor range. I plan on buying more simply for backup and spares for friends to use. I highly recommend this product! Allen Company Light Weight Low Profile Sound Sensor Hearing Protection, 2320

The box states that it is NRR 26. Be aware that it is not NRR 28 as is advertised on this site! This is misleading and amazon needs to fix this typographical error. I contacted Amazon returns about this, they kindly sent a replacement and the new one was still NRR 26, so I have come to the conclusion that they have listed the product description incorrectly here. I wish they would fix this because it is giving false information.



In regards to the performance... so far it works fine. It is not bulky like other types of hearing protection, it is more convenient. You can fold it and put it in your backpack or even wear it around your neck when not in use, it looks sort of similar to over the head mini head phones.. so at least people do not look at you funny ;).

It does lower sounds but it does not make them vanish. It seems to mute clock ticking and humming sounds but other sounds are just lowered a little but are still audible. It at least seems to protect the ears if you were walking in the street and a fire truck decided to pass by. You still of course hear the sirens but it is at least a few points lower. You can hear conversation and it seems to distort some sounds like a wind tunnel at times...not sure if that is a good thing or not.

It is comfortable to wear and it works great for people who usually have trouble with the commonly known disposable ear protection. This thing is much easier and saves the hassle of having to deal with disposables, especially if you have small ear canals :)

Lame, really! Doesn't hold well to your head. Doesn't fit well in the ear. No feeling of value for the money. I have to use hearing protection 4-5 times a week and i won't even take these to work because of the feel and fit. Perhaps if the fit was better,...no (had to put them on again) they suck. The Tunnel or tube Protection doesn't make me wanna take these out to the shooting range.



"Filters out most damaging sound frequencies" Does this statement give you piece of mind?

I've been using these at the indoor shooting range and have been pretty pleased. These are really light weight and don't cover my ears like the ones they rent at the range. Would recommend these to anyone.

They seem like they might be a bit gimmicky, but these work well. Keep in mind their NRR is a little less than ear plugs, so if you are around loud machinery nonstop for 8 hours at a time, I wouldn't recommend these. But for doing, say, carpentry, they're perfect. When you start up that circular saw, they greatly diminish the sound. And if you leave them on your ears afterward and your buddy starts talkin', you can hear every word. The physics behind them is similar to noise-cancelling headphones, if you've ever used those.... (i.e. Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones)

When I first tried these on, I thought "oh great, I've just wasted 16 bucks." The soft foam of the earpieces didn't fit in my ears very well, it wasn't particularly comfortable, and the sound attenuation seemed minimal. However, I brought them to work (jet engines, APUs, air conditioning packs, other noisy pieces of heavy equipment in close quarters) and began to get happier. While it doesn't block out all noise, these DO effectively reduce dangerously loud noise to a tolerable level. After a few wearings, the foam earpieces started to contour to my ears, and now fit well. They will continue to be my go-to hearing protection on the job.



Having said that, here are a couple of minor grips:

1) They are bulkier than I was expecting. Folding them up, they mostly fit in a shirt pocket. I was hoping for something more compact.

2) The foam ear pieces would be better if they were soft silicone, like you see on the earpices of high-end ear buds for iPods & such. Foam degrades over time, and although they give you 2 replacement sets of foam earpieces, the foam will dry-rot and render these unusable within about 2-3 years (designed to fail, neccessitating future purchase? Or just poor planning?)

3) They are not particularly comfortable for extended-wear. 5-10 minutes in noisy environment? No prob. 8 hour shift? Ouch.



Anyway, 3 stars for doing their job decently, plus a 4th because I haven't found anything that does it better.

after opening relized there cheap foam took the out shot 50rnds of 9mm 115grn fmj was as loud as no ear protection ringing in the ears bad! does not muffle bang atall. shot 200 cci mini mag 22lr same result ringing ears zero help. didnt expect much but thought atleast would prevent the ringimg in ears caused by the super sonic bang. not worth the money goin back to ear buds. - Noise Canceling'

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Framing Nailers - nailer, framing nailer

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I have other Hitachi products and have found them to be well made and dependable. This nailer is no different. I've used 3-1/4" and 2-1/4" collated round head nails without a hitch. The loading is different from my Grizz gun in that you load from the back. The tension spring must be held back when loading so you have difficulty loading with it being held rather than set down. My Grizz spring locks back and the nails drop in through the top of the ramp.



The Hitachi is easier to unload with the nails sliding back up the ramp as you hold the spring back.



Depth is very easier to set. I use a dedicated air control as well and adjust it to the lowest optimum air pressure to save unnecessary wear and tear. A 100 PSI works well on the long nails- 90 PSI for the 2-1/4" nails.



The tool is fairly light and maneuverable although I could only load two sets of nails even though there was almost room for three. Another 1-1/2" longer ramp and I probably could. I picked up a drier and installed it- Dedicated to the nailer. I have found corrosion in other air tools from moisture in the compressed air especially in humid weather.



I've been giving it about ten drops of oil every time I use it. It isn't a production tool so my use is rarely over two hours at a time.



So far I'm pleased with the purchase although I saw it cheaper right after I bought it! Hitachi NR90AEPR 3-1/2-Inch Full-Head Framing Strip Nailer

I have had the gun for a week and it is an awesome tool. It has loads of power no recoil and a nice placement tip. the trigger is adjustable from bump fire to set fire and its a great gun for the money.



the only bad is that the nails are not the most common nails to find.

I have only been using this nailer for two weeks and it's definitely been one of the best tool choices I've made. During this time it has driven 6,000 3 1/4" stainless ring shank nails into lots of 2 by Pressure Treated. There's really no downside to this nailer that I`ve found. It is very powerful and drives these nails fine as long as the line pressure is at least 100psi. Don't expect a little pancake compressor to feed this rapid fire or you will probably be disappointed. Because I am framing and decking with this gun I found the quick lever adjustment between trigger fire and bump fire to be useful in avoiding unwanted multi-fires. This gun loads very easily, contrary to another review, you can insert your nail strips, then you pull back the tension lever and it will automatically catch after the last nail. I have another 4,000 nails to go for this job and so far it has been a great performer.

Update 4-20-11 I've now put 8,000 3 1/4 SS ring shanks and another 3,000 B & C Eagle 314X120HDR/22 Round Head 3-1/4-Inch by .120-Inch by 20 to 22 Degree Plastic Collated Hot Dipped Galvanized Ring Shank Framing Nail (4,000 per Box)through the gun with no jams and only a couple miss-fires. I am now working away from my big shop compressor and I have borrowed a Bostitch CAP2060P 10.5 Amp 2-Horsepower 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor with a PUR-Hose PUR-38X100 3/8-Inch X 100 Foot Polyurethane 250 PSI Air Hose. It works for about 10 quick shots then you must slow down or even stop while the compressor catches up. I'll shoot another 3,000 stainless and then be done for a while. No problems at all with the nailer

Had to buy a pneumatic framing nailer to replace my Duo-Fast 360 which stopped feeding nails in the middle of a shed half done. Couldn't fix the Duo-Fast without sending it into the shop (Two weeks min.) so looked for the best deal on a replacement that used the same nails. Amazon as usual had the best selection and prices. The Hitachi I bought is excellent and works very good. Strong, (loud but normal) trouble free and the right price.

best framing nailer in its class. out of every gun i have shot the hitachi framing nailers are my first choice. 10,000+ nails in the past few months without a single jam. nail depth is spot on and the gun is light.

I am boggled by negative reviews on the Hitachi NR90AE nailer, have to believe off-brand nails, damaged strip collation and operator error are responsible. I have owned the NR90AE for 3 years, shoot only Hitachi nails and have NEVER had a single jam or miss fire.



Can't shoot 8D and smaller nails? Not for sheathing? ..... Say what? Just shot a box of Hitachi galv 2-3/8" ring shanks into studs through 5/8" sheathing with flawless performance.



Build quality on this "made in Japan" gun is sooooooo superior to all the "made in China" framers out there, super light and balanced, yet powerful with a precise depth of drive adjustment. And you can purchase this high quality tool for less then much of the disposable junk coming out of China, now that's value!



Is it perfect? No, would be nice if Hitachi provided a sky hook and bumpers to protect that beautiful finish and grip sloped surfaces.

I bought this nailer based on brand experience and warranty. However, I was very disappointed. This gun is obviously intended for occasion light use. The first time I took this gun out to the job = After a couple hours of frequent continuous nailing the piston started hanging and nailing was erratic. Often not driving the nails down if at all, misfiring. I think the piston got hot and swelled. I noticed that I could lay the gun down for 10 minutes and it would work well for about a minute. I bought it for the good warranty and due to the good experience I have had with my Hitachi circular saw. But the nailer is going back to the big box store.

Been using this for a week now, shooting varying size nails from framing sinkers to 2-3/8" galvanized ring-shanks. No misfires. Loading is easy. Wish it came standard with a rafter hook, though. I like the depth adjustment - it is fairly consistent in getting the nails flush, although you still have to be careful to keep the head angle and downpressure consistent to ensure consistent depth. Light weight is a good plus. - Hitachi Framing Nailer - Framing Nailer - Nailer - Nail Gun'

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Case Logic - gps system accessories, garmin

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I bought this during Amazons Black Friday Week deals. I had recently purchased the Garmin nüvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator and wanted a case for it when not in use. I have to admit that it was the price that sold me and not necessarily the reviews. After all a 3 star average isn't that great. But I was willing to take the chance and I'm glad I did. I can easily fit my GPS, the 12V adapter with cord and a couple extra disks in the Lowepro 4.3-Inch Navi Shield GPS Carrying Case. I also have no problem zipping it up without any force or worry about applying too much pressure. The case is firm without being to hard and small enough to put in my purse or travel bag. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the inflated price. Had it not of been on sale, I would have passed it over. If you're looking to buy keep an eye on price fluctuations, a discount of $8 or more off the list price would be worth it.



I also added in a picture to the customer images to show the case holding my GPS and charger. Lowepro 4.3-Inch Navi Shield GPS Carrying Case (Black)

"Item is what I expected, wish it was a little bigger but it will work for me. My issue is the seller claimed the item was shipped on December 30 and I received an email from Amazon to that effect. In fact, the item was not shipped until January 6th. It still arrived on the last day of the estimate, but I should not have been notified of the shipping until it was actually shipped."

The product claims to be a case for a Garmin Nuvi, but mine would not fit inside it. Well, to be more precise, the main unit of the garmin 1300 fits, but once you add the power cord and attachment base, the case won't close. Go for a larger case and pass on this one.

I was very happy with this case. Very Durable. I wish it was just a little deeper. I bought a Garmin 4.3 Screen and it's very tight with the car charger. I would've given it a 5 if it was just one centimeter deeper. The width is perfect. Very compact. It's a great gift idea.

The case is exactley as advertised. It is large enough to carry my Garmin 755T with the cables needed to connect it. It can't hold the mount but it isn't reasonable to assume it would anyway. A smaller case would have worked better to carry the unit with me but i use it when I travel and it protects the unit as it should and keeps the cable from tangling with the other cables I carry. I read other reviews that said that the loop is worthless but if you really want to carry it comfortably you can attach it to a caribeener and hook it to your belt. One note of caution that actually helped me. It doesn't fit in my console like my old smaller one did so I am less likely to leave it in the car. That's a good thing. Now I just need to remember that when I park on a street I need to disconnect the suction cup from the windsheild and clean the glass so there is no evidence I might have a GPS worth stealing. What a pain. Next I will invest in shatter proof glass to prevent theives from breaking in.

I bought this carrying case for my GPS and the GPS went in fine but I also wanted to put the GPS car charger in the carrying case, which after playing with it for a while was finally able to zip it up, but it was a tight fit.

I think it could have been a bit roomier, but for the most part I like it.

A salesperson at Best Buy suggested that I take a look at this case when I couldn't find anything that met my needs specifically designed for the Droid. As it happens, this case is perfect for travel (though a bit bulky for daily use) where I need to carry the phone, earbuds, charge cable, travel charger plug, and an extra battery.



Not the highest quality materials, but at the price it certainly deserves four stars at least. - Lowepro - Garmin - Gps System Accessories - Nuvi Case'

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Asus Eee 1000h - asus eee, imac

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This is an easy, painless upgrade for any mini notebook or netbook that comes with only a factory 1G ram. I was able to intstall the 2G within less than 5 minutes and almost immediately after opening my Asus PC Eee 1000HA. The trick to upgrading the memory on the Asus is you MUST go into Bios and turn off the original 1G then updated to 2G then go to Bios again to turn on what you just turned off before rebooting computer. Sounds complicated...it isn't. I actually went onto YouTube, searched for "upgrade Asus to 2G" found a step by step video, followed it and Poof....DONE! Easy, simple and it works. Save time and check out the videos before adding gig. It is really simple, pops out and pops in. Faster memory in the blink of an eye. Kingston ValueRAM 2 GB 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SODIMM Memory (KVR667D2S5/2G)

I had the same problem when I first installed the ram, XP only showed the 1GB, called up Asus and they said go into the BIOS screen ... which showed the 2GB, save those setting and start up windows ... BAM, 2gb or ram. Trust me I'm not a computer genius but I was ready to send it back ASAP but glad I didn't



Memory works great, IF you're in California and have a FRY's electronic store around you, don't buy it online. They have it far less with mail in rebates and you can return it if it doesn't work. Just my suggestion

The upgrade from 1 GB to 2 GB memory works fine for my Eee PC 1000H. It speeds up the functionality of this little laptop enough to run multiple applications and not slow it down. I got the memory module really fast and as expected, brand new. Kingston memory rocks. Do yourself a favor and go on Youtube to watch various computer tutorials how to speed up, clean up and tweak your computer for faster and better performance. It's free and you'll be amazed how much nonsense is running in the background once you boot up. Good luck and have fun.

It was literally a snap to install. I watched a couple of YouTube clips to double check how it is done. Nothing to it. The video on my laptop now runs more smoothly and multiple opened applications respond more quickly. Worth the price!!

If you have an ASUS EEPC under 1000HA or 1000H this RAM is the one you want to get. First time install and it recognized the 2 gig. Some people complain about recognizing 1 gig only on other brands, but quality RAMs from kingston or corsair is my personal choice.



Crucial is good too. Don't get OCZ I've had problems with those ram both in my netbook AND desktop.



If you have a EEEPC 1000 series, be sure to turn off your boot-booster in BIOS before you install it and turn it back on after you are done.

If you are looking to upgrade your Asus EEE PC 900, or similar model, this is the way to go!



I have never had Kingston ram before, but the overwhelming majority of users on eee pc forums state this had the most compatibility and highest success rates after installation.



This stick of ram is very affordable and ups the performance of your laptop. you can run more applications at once, or keep more tabs open!



Also the package is easy to open! just paper stickers to rip and its open and easily pops out!



Its very easy to remove and install this stick of ram under your laptop, remove 2 screws and open the ram panel underneath, press outward on ram attachment tabs and ram should pop up, remove and replace, press down, close hatch, screw in screws. and you are done! XP instantly recognizes ram.



Look no further for a easy and cheap upgrade for your machine!

I confess, I only watched the computer pro switch out my ram. I felt foolish!!! He removed one screw, then an ASUS sticker that concealed a second screw, which he then removed. He popped out the 1G Ram, popped in the Kingston ValueRAM 2 GB 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SODIMM Memory (KVR667D2S5/2G)and closed up the computer, reinserting the two small screws. The process took less than 5 minutes. My eee900 saw the 2G immediately. I could have done the switch out myself and saved more $$ than I paid for the new memory.



Now, I'm going to have Ubuntu 10.04 Remix for netbooks installed and have the preloaded Linux OS and programs that came with the eee900 removed. I have the eee900 built without a hard drive; rather a 20 GB partitioned SSD; 4 & 16. I dropped in a 16G SDHC card that I already owned and bought 32G thumb drive for $39.95. I now have a terrific little netbook with a 2010 operating system and 64G of data storage. Although Ubuntu 10.04 Remix for netbooks is open source and free, I didn't have the knowledge how to download it to a USB flash drive to load it into the eee900. I literally searched the web for a source for the OS on a USB flash drive. The Ubuntu source page says that they're planning to make CDs and flash drives for sale with these OSs, but not so, now. The only place I could find the program on a USB flash drive was Osdisc.com



If you have a netbook like mine, with 1G of Ram, check out what you need to upgrade it to 2G and do it. Some published reviews said I wouldn't see a difference in performance. They're wrong! I noticed a change in speed/performance immediately. - Apple - Asus Eee - Macintosh - Imac'

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Networking Cables

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Cable connection is loose. I had to tape cables and this thing together in order to get a stable ping. Otherwise 90% packet loss.

I tried several different cables and it was all the same.



I ended up buying a 2-pack of similar couplers/slitter on a sale for the same price from one of Chinese stuff sites. They do work. RJ45 Coupler F-F Straight

As far as couplers go, this one did the task I needed it for. A simple connection, yes. But without the coupler I was left without an option for connecting the cables together. This coupler did exactly as advertised, it did indeed connect the cables together. No tape, screws or other methods were needed to keep my cables together. Great product, I recommend this product to anyone in need of connecting cables together.

I saw a lot of reviews about this before I bought this about how wires don't snap into place in the ports and how it's cheap and breaks easily. As for the first problem, if wires don't snap into place it's because the wire has a problem, not the coupler. As for being fragile, it's a cheap little coupler. It's not invincible, so it should be kept in a corner away from foot traffic or anything that could damage it. It worked great extending my Ethernet cord. I felt as though it was a bit too expensive, but I'm arguing over a few dimes. It's great.

I looked all around for this part and the local stores wanted close to $10 for it and other sites wanted about that much in shipping. I am not sure if it is the seller, Amazon, or the time; but thank you.'

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Scooter Radio Flyer First Scooter - pre-kindergarte, toddlers scooter

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I searched and searched for the perfect scooter for my little boy and I found it!! This little scooter is his absolute favorite thing we own. The 3 big wheels ride so smooth over rough roads or our carpet. He rides this thing all over the house all day long pretending to "drive" to different places. I bought it for him to get some exercise and he has come up with 100 different ways to use it for pretending- who knew? My son never gets tired of riding this scooter- he loves doing it inside and on nice days he loves taking it out just as much. The bell is really the icing on the cake too- he loves being able to ding at me to get out of the way!! This thing was worth every single penny. Radio Flyer Little Red Scooter

My three year old loves scooters and is getting pretty good at riding one. The only problems with this scooter, which is well made and durable, are that it's too short for kids over 3 years (deck length, not height), and the back wheel configuration means that if they go outside and try to ride more than just around the living room, they will get a huge egg on their ankle from pushing the scooter then trying to bring their foot onto the deck.



Other reviews mention the scooter being too short, but I thought they meant height, and since my child is smaller than average, I thought it wouldn't be a problem. What the reviewers have correctly identified is a deck that is way too short for children over 3.



In addition to not having enough room on the board part of the scooter, my child keeps knocking his foot and ankle into the widely placed back wheels. He has average motor skills, but we have to get him a new scooter, after just one month, because he's black and blue from bashing into the back wheels on rides around the neighborhood. he doesn't have this problem in the house, because he doesn't get enough successive strides to get going in a rhythm inside. Based on trials with other kids' scooters at the playground, we're going to get a Kick rather than a Razor or another Radio Flyer.



The price is right on this scooter, if you can deal with the tears and the huge purple ankle welts in the bathtub...

Our daughter wanted a scooter for her fifth birthday. I was very pleased to find this solid, sturdy, Radio Flyer model. (I am especially glad to avoid buying a scooter with a licensed-character on it.) She was ecstatic when she received it and couldn't wait to ride it. She caught on very quickly and loves zooming around on it. The included streamers and bell are a great bonus. As far as educational value, she is learning coordination and judgment and safety skills. Regarding durability, she has used it nearly every day for one month and it is holding up very well.

This scooter is great for 2-5 year-olds. It is well built, attractive, and fun. However, I only gave it 4 stars because the sand paper-like grip for little feet that is attached to the base is already coming off of one of the scooters- after only 2 weeks of use. Other than that, we are very happy with our scooters and so are my boys!

My 5 year old wanted a scooter like her brother's, but she isn't quite ready for a razor scooter. So I got her this one. After scraping her ankle on the back wheels numerous times, she is now very reluctant to ride it. The back wheels jut out quite far. If you want a 3-wheel scooter, I recommend getting one with the two wheels in the front.

The Radio Flyer Little Red Scooter is a great 3-wheeler for learners;however, the age 3-7 years is not appropriate. My grandson is an average height 4-year-old, but the scooter is too short for him. This is more for 2-3 years old size. The base is a little short, and the handlebars do not raise high enough for a child over 36" tall.

We got this Radio Flyer Scooter for my daughters 4th birthday and LOVE it. Sturdy and well built. My 4 year old nephew loves to ride it also. At first i thought my daughter was too young, but once she figured it out, its amazing to see 4 year olds with developing motor skills. They take it outside all the time, down the driveway, over the grass with the large wheels. Now that its cold outside, we've wiped the wheels clean and it runs around the house, over the slate tile and even carpet. Great excercise and my daughter has given up her tricycle. - Radio Flyer - First Scooter - Toddlers Scooter - Pre-kindergarte'

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Garmin Nuvi 765t - kindle, service

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*3* year warranty for mechanical failures, malfunctions AND accident protection at $40? It cannot get any better than this!



I almost bought the store warranty instead of Squaretrade's because I did not know they existed!

In April, I purchased an "Apple Ipod 8gb Touch" to give to my little sister for her birthday. When I was at the biggest electronics store here where I live(Best Buy), I was hesitant to buy this because I know my sister to be careless and risky at times. I nearly bought the $50 2-year store warranty UNTIL my younger brother happened to call me to tell me something. Well I told him of my whereabouts and my business and it was at that moment that I learned about Squaretrade. He informed me NOT to buy the store warranty and educated me about Squaretrade. He had a good experience with Squaretrade for his Xbox. I purchased the warranty directly from [...] and paid with Paypal.



Ok, I have already had to use the warranty. I was right about my sister being careless in this sitution. Last month, there was a drink spilled on the darn thing and now the oh-so popular item is useless! When I contacted them, Squaretrade emailed me the free return shipping label and I sent the worthless thing back. Within 5 days I had a reimbursement of the Ipod in my Paypal account. Good to go...my sister went and bought another brand of mp3 player. SquareTrade 3-Year Electronics Warranty Plus Accident Protection (Electronics $175-200)

My story is short and sweet. I recently bought a Kindle 3G+wifi and I loved it! But I read some reviews on amazon saying the screen was fragile, I also read on some Kindle forums about people who had accidentally sat on their Kindle but had a warranty with Squaretrade.



So I made myself a cover, and just to be safe I got myself an extended warranty from Suaretrade to cover anything bad that might happen.



Well I am an absolute klutz, and didn't have the cover on one day with the Kindle in my pocket... and as I'm moving around in my chair I hear a popping sound. It was the Kindle's screen breaking. So I checked with Amazon first, and was pretty sure their warranty wouldn't cover the screen accidentally breaking (sure enough it didn't). So I filed my claim with Squaretrade, they sent me a shipping label and I shipped it to them in the same box it had come in.



After some problems with UPS they received it and pretty soon they reimbursed me for the Kindle, and since I took it in the form of an Amazon gift card they even threw in an extra 5%, enough to get a Kindle book!



and besides that they were very friendly on the phone, they picked up the phone very promptly and I wasn't left on hold (having dealt with a few banks lately, I could tell you a thing or two about waiting on hold to talk to a live person!). They were patient with me and answered all my questions. They seemed to really value and appreciate my business.



I am exceptionally happy with their service and I recommend a squaretrade warranty if you are in the market for an extended warranty, or are a big klutz like me and you break things!

I have purchased the extra insurance on several other items in the past. On my cell it was $4.00 per month with ATT and with Square Trade I got 3 years for less then what it cost with ATT. I did the same with a camera I purchased and it worked out the same.

I would strongly encourage anyone that makes a purchase now days to keep this company in mind. They have been true to me and my friends 100% without any problems. Your information is kept right in our account to view at any time. A claim for is easy and fast to complete as well. All claims are complete and to with in one week. Thank you for being such a wonderful program!

Sarah Shriver

I had questions about coverage on a REFURBISHED Kindle2 from Amazon Warehouse Deals. I emailed them questions BEFORE I purchased the Kindle2. Having read MANY Kindle2 reviews it seemed very important to have an extended warranty. Many reviewers mentioned SQUARETRADE for the coverage and the value. When all my questions were answered I purchased BOTH the Kindle2 AND the SquareTrade warranty.



Believe it or not, I just got off a SquareTrade initiated phone call seeing that all my questions were answered and VERIFYING the item covered...SHOCKED! I have never received a follow-up call from Best Buy or any other company I purchased a warranty from.

I've had multiple iPhones and a standalone GPS covered through squaretrade. Recently my GPS fell in a puddle and as a result completely died. I filed a claim with squaretrade, sent them all the information and in just a few days my claim was approved for the full purchase amount. I would highly recommend getting their warranty as it not only covers manufacturing defects but you can also get it with accidental damage coverage.

Best warranty service ever. I bought my GPS on ebay and it broke down after a year. I contacted squaretrade and my total purchase price was refunded!!!!!!!! I will never use any other warranty except Squaretrade. Awesome customer service too!!!!!!!11 - Claim - Kindle - Extended Warranty - Service'

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