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NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED:

I've watched the issue with these drives carefully for about 2 months. It looks like Seagate solved the problem and that a vocal few were ever really affected. By few I mean relative to the thousands sold. And I am not defending Seagate. This whole fiasco was unacceptable.



MY SYSTEM:

I picked up 8 of these drives. I'm running them in 4 separate DLink DNS-321 RAID boxes. I've copied about 4TB of data back and forth across them for days. My only firmware update needed was for the DLink so that it could properly handle the new 1.5TB drives.



In the end I believe all is well with both the drives and the DLink DNS-321. I will of course update this review immediately if I see any problems.



PERFORMANCE:

We are able to watch movies from this drive arrangement on 3 computers simultaneously across a 100mb network from the same drive while adding new files to the drive from a 4th computer.



This means I can be adding movies unattended to the system while watching an Epic Man movie on the plasma in the living room... while the kids are watching Monsters Inc in the bedroom... and the wife is off watching some chic flick in the Den. :)



The combination of DLink and these 1.5TB drives is fantastic and seems as stable as the WD 1TBs I was using previously.



PROPER DIAGNOSIS:

Don't confuse your drive DIEING after a week with the previous firmware problems of this particular drive. Blame the vendor that shipped the drive like it could bounce !



ON A SIDE NOTE:

I will say I am sick of Amazon, Tiger and other vendors shipping hard drives like they are indestructible ROCKS. Even if they arrive working, this inadequate packaging is certainly taking years off the life of our drives. One of my 8 arrived DEAD as a brick thanks to this nonsense. I am furious about this issue !



Will it take a class action to stop this behavior of guaranteeing future drive sales by damaging todays drives through deliberate mishandling of our purchases ?! Wake up AMAZON ! Wake up TIGER !



UPDATE: Dec 14 2009

One year later, I own 22 of these drives now. 12 are running daily in DNS-321 Raid boxes. The other 10 are used as back up drives in a drop in SATA adapter. No failures since 2 in the first few weeks, I believe due to poor packaging. About 6 of my drives came with the BAD firmware. I never had issues with that either. Call me blessed. I just think the DNS-321 and these drives work very well together.



UPDATE: Jan 8 2011

Another year passes and most of my 1.5TBs have all been pulled from DNS-321 RAID boxes and used as loose backup drives in a drop in SATA adapter. I've replaced them with the larger Seagate 2TB drives for larger capacity. NO FAILURES OF EITHER DRIVE 1.5TB or 2TB ! I have a couple Hitachi's and WD 2TBs. The Seagate drives are quieter and come off sleep in my RAID boxes faster than the other brands. All are used for video streaming over a network and do a fantastic job.



TIGER has been shipping drives MUCH BETTER. Amazon packagers have sent me drives packed poorly just 2 months ago. I requested replacements and Amazon handled the no charge exchange well. But they should NOT have been shipped that way. Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST3500418AS-Bare Drive

Update: I wrote this review before a firmware update was made available and my comments reflect the situation at the time. When the updates were made available, I flashed my 5 drives and they've been working fine ever since. I'd change the rating to a 4 star if the editor allowed.



I and many others have been experiencing serious problems with these drives including:



* dropping out of RAID configurations for no apparent reason

* being ejected from a RAID configuration due to read / write errors

* freezing for up to 30 seconds



These problems have been reported on Linux, Vista, XP, and OS X and appear to be related to how the drives flush their write cache. In many cases, the drives work fine for days or weeks before problems appear. In my case, I bought five of these for my Qnap TS-509 Pro and they worked great for about two weeks under various read / write loads. Since then, I've had all three of the problems mentioned above on different drives and they are growing progressively worse. The latest problem was three of the five drives disappearing from the RAID5 volume while I was attempting to copy the files to a different NAS.



A work-around that has been successful for some is to disable the disk write cache. Other than the obvious performance penalty and reduced lifespan this causes, some systems do not provide a means of disabling disk write cache (such as the Qnap).



References to these problems can be found on many forum threads:



Qnap: http://forum.qnap.com/viewtopic.php?f=142&t=8826

Netgear: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=20435&start=60&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Synology: http://www.synology.com/enu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&p=47101

AVSForum: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1080005

macrumors: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=571843

Ubuntu: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=933053

Slashdot: http://hardware.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1003109&cid=25458241

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B00066IJPQ/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?_encoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1



The most informative thread may be found on Seagate's own support forum, where it appears Seagate is blaming everyone but themselves for the problem:



http://forums.seagate.com/stx/board/message?board.id=ata_drives&thread.id=2390&view=by_date_ascending&page=1 - Hard Drive - Sata - Seagate - Internal Hard Drive'

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I just bought a printer, and as usual, there was no USB cable accompanying it. I looked around for USB cables that were around 6 to 10 feet long because the location of my printer is some way from my laptop. This was one of the most affordable ones that I found and it worked without a hitch. Customers buying USB printer connection cables need to find out if the connection requires a male and female contact point (most of the time it is the case), which is exactly what this cable provides. As expected, when I started printing, scanning, and faxing from my computer, all went well.



I also want to make a small comment about the delivery. I expected this product arrive in the Amazon brown box with the cable in a plastic bag thrown within it. The delivery service was actually great from Amazon, and for better insulation and protection, the cable was shipped in a fitting Mediabridge box within the Amazon brown box. So, unlike some third-party sellers on Amazon, I think that its worth highlighting this to other fellow online shoppers about such positive collateral delivery benefits if purchasing from Mediabridge through Amazon. Hope you found this review useful. Mediabridge - Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable - Gold Plated (10 Feet)

What can I say? It's a Mediabridge! I have never had any disappointments with Amazon Basics or Mediabridge cables. Their cables are well engineered and are constructed with durable materials. The gold-plating gives excellent conductivity and the cable appear to withstand sharp bends.

What can you say - it's a cable and it works. 10' USB printer cable for $[...] w/free shiping if you combine it with some other stuff. Compare with a $[...] gold plated cable at the big electronics store. By appearances it looks like a solid, well made cable. Like someone else mentioned - suprised and pleased to see if packaged in it's own box.

Throughput is hardware limited, length and quality were perfect - works as it's supposed to at half our local cost - no need to run mock system set up scenarios to determine whether cables will reach - get these - they'll reach. 10 feet is a LONG ways on or near a desk. - Cable - Printer Cable - Usb Cord - Usb Cable'

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For anyone out there who is considering whether or not to make the leap and purchase the iPad 2, this review is for you. If you're still debating between the iPad 1 and the iPad 2 check out my review of the first generation iPad right here on Amazon to see a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses with a number of people commenting (both positively and negatively) over the past 11 months.



Let me begin by saying this upfront, I don't work for Apple, I don't own Apple Stock, and whether you buy an iPad, Xoom, a laptop or a pad of paper and pencil I don't get anything for writing this. I'm not an Apple "fanboy" although I can give credit where credit is due and lately Apple has deserved a lot of credit for some of their products.



Physical Characteristics

The iPad 2 is absurdly thin. More importantly than it's thinness is its tapered edge which feels more natural in your hand. One of the biggest complaints about the original iPad was it really wasn't tremendously comfortable to hold for long periods at a time. For a tablet device designed to be held, that's a pretty big deal. Apple really has done an amazing job of cramming everything into an even smaller space than before and the difference is really noticeable when you're holding the device. In addition to the tapered edge, Apple managed to reduce the overall weight of the iPad 2. That might not seem like a huge deal to most, especially when you consider the weight difference isn't tremendous when you're already under 2 pounds, but I spend a good part of my day holding the iPad in my hands and the weight difference is surprising by the end of the day. The first generation isn't heavy by any means, but the iPad 2 outshines it.



New and "Improved"

Apple doubled the RAM in the iPad 2 from 256MB to 512MB. What does that mean? For most casual users, probably not a whole lot. There is a performance bump that everyone will see the effects of in things like loading times for webpages that are open in the background, but 256MB was sufficient for most daily use and games. If you're planning to use your device for some of the more graphically intense games the iPad 2 does offer a better method of graphics processing that'll help deliver faster images with fewer jerky movements. If you're just playing Angry birds and reading e-mail you're not going to know the difference.



The screen is the same for all real purposes. It is technically a "new" part in that it isn't identical to the old, it's a bit thinner and more efficient, but it's the same resolution. The Glass is thinner though, and this amounts to a fair bit of the weight loss from one generation to the next. In playing with the device it seems surprising but despite feeling lighter it actually feels more sturdy in your hands. I still wouldn't suggest dropping it, but if it were to fall the iPad 2 certainly feels like it might stand a better chance to survive. Try not to drop it though.



The addition of 2 cameras was expected. Some were a bit surprised to see the first generation released without the cameras. Whether it was for a price point consideration, or a means to get people to upgrade, Apple held off until iPad 2. The cameras do a reasonable job, but they're not going to replace a dedicated digital camera, or really even the camera on your phone for most still images. The cameras do a substantially better job with video, and FaceTime is probably one of the best reasons to get the iPad 2 over the original iPad. For those who might not be familiar, FaceTime is Apple's face to face conferencing system, kind of like Skype, or if you'd rather, kind of like the Jetson's TV/Phone. With the push of a button you can be having a face to face chat with a loved one just about anywhere in the world (provided they're on a wireless network at the time). FaceTime doesn't work over 3G natively (it can be used over a wifi connection created by a 3G device however) so you're not going to be able to use it in your car anytime soon. This is probably a good thing though. It is incredibly easy to use and if you know other people with an iPad 2, iPhone 4, or Mac it's a lot of fun.



Smart Covers aren't really "smart" but they're really very useful. Not only do they provide a stylistic enhancement of the device, but they serve a practical and functional purpose of doubling as a screen protector and stand in 2 configurations. You can find them in a variety of colors and from third market suppliers, and it's a safe bet that more will be out soon to capitalize on the magnetic sensors in the iPad 2. It's unfortunate that this same feature can't somehow be retrofitted to the iPad 1, I wouldn't have thought a case would be a compelling reason to consider a product over it's competitor, but these covers are really so useful it's hard to understand why they've not been there since the beginning.



Multitasking Support

One of the biggest knocks against the iPad when first released was the lack of native multi-tasking support. Jailbreakers added the feature quickly and Apple soon realized it would be a requirement for any future device's success and released an OS update that included the feature. The iPad 2 capitalizes on that progress and takes it a step further with the increased RAM enabling more open applications to be suspended at once, and the time to open or close an application has improved as well. That said, even the first generation managed to open and close apps faster than most people would be used to on their computers, so while this is an improvement it's more akin to showing off.



Apps

One thing that Apple has clearly the advantage in for the moment is app availability. The App store has close to 70,000 iPad specific Apps, all of which will work on the iPad 2. The new cameras will undoubtedly see this list expand rapidly, as will the inclusion of a gyroscope for gaming and motion based uses. There are also a substantial number of professional applications ranging from document creation to photo editing and vector drawing. Chances are if you can dream it, there's an App for that (and if not you might want to get started on one to fill in the gap). The Android market is making a strong showing, and ultimately it'll likely be a strong competitor, for now it still has a ways to go, but any potential buyer should consider the strength of the application market before buying a tablet.



Pros:

Weight. Seriously. The minimal weight of this thing is by far the most impressive feature about it in my opinion. It seems to defy physics and logic that so much could be in such a small space working that hard for that long.



Battery Life. From full to dead my iPad 2 went just over 11 hours with the movie Robin Hood showing twice during that time, the screen at half brightness, wifi turned on, an Angry Birds marathon and a good portion of a book in ibook. That's better than a work day and that's constantly on.



Books. This is definitely a Pro, but reading itself could go either way. The great benefit to the iPad is having access to Google Books, ibook, Nook, and Kindle. This allows for some comparison shopping and price competition (although for the most part they're all usually about the same). Reading in the evenings in bed is great as the back light means you don't have to worry about keeping others awake, but the glass screen causes some glare trouble when trying to read outside or near a sunny window. If you're an avid outdoor reader the Kindle might still be your best bet.



Cons:

Still no dedicated USB support. While there is a camera add-on that allows for certain USB devices to be used there is no option for mass storage. Some of the Android Tablets allow for this and if you find yourself wanting to use your tablet as a standalone storage device this might be something to consider. The device can read from certain flash drives though, but is largely limited to photo and video files. Jailbreaks offer solutions to this, but those come with their own issues as well.



Still no dedicated SD card slot. This is troublesome on two fronts. First, if you want to import pictures from your camera you have to have an adapter which is just one more thing to carry around. Second, the lack of expansion means you're limited to what you purchase in terms of storage. I purchased a 32GB iPad last time and never filled it up completely, so for me capacity wasn't an issue. If you want to be able to have your entire movie collection with you though... you may want to consider whether the iPad 2 can meet your space requirements.



HDMI output. Really this is a Pro and a Con. The iPad does allow for HD output over HDMI but again it requires an adapter. All of these adapters are additional purchases for features that some tablets offer built in. This can be a pain, but then again if you're not likely to ever use HDMI Output then you're not paying for something you won't use.



No Flash Support. This is becoming less and less of an issue as the internet and web developers are moving away from Flash for many websites, but there are a lot still out there relying on Adobe's Flash to run properly (including a lot of web based games). Before you pick a tablet consider what kind of websites you frequent and try and determine if they are Flash driven or not. If they are you may really want to consider something from the Android offerings as it is expected that they'll have at least some Flash support.





If you're in the market for a tablet device the iPad 2 should definitely be on your short list. If you're uncertain it is always best to go and play with these things hands on first if you can. Best Buy is a good place for that, so are Verizon Stores since they have the Xoom and 3G iPad. Don't get pulled into the hype and mania that comes with an Apple release. They're exciting and new, and they're impressive enough to warrant some excitement, but it will die down and there will be other products that prove a strong competitor to the iPad 2. If you're looking for right now though, this is probably your best bet. I gave the device 4 stars, as I did the iPad 1. I did this in contemplation of the features offered by competitors that are absent from the iPad, most notably the requirement for adapters for USB/SD/HDMI. While these features are there, they aren't as convenient as in other tablets. With that in mind I firmly believe that the iPad more than makes up for this in usability, reliability, and design and in those areas far exceeds its current competitors. Apple iPad 2 MC773LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi + AT&T 3G, Black) NEWEST MODEL - Ebook Reader - Apple Ipad - App Store - Ebook'

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I give this tv a 4 star rating.

I'm one of the people who don't like the active shutter glasses. primarily because I wear glasses already and adding a heavy second pair bothered me. My cousin purchases the sony 3d tv with active shutter glasses and I can say first hand that after watching 2/3 of avatar 3d I had a splitting headache. this pretty well told me active shutter wasn't for me. I blamed the headache on the weight of the glasses more then the shutter. however I can't prove that. what I can say is that after reviewing the differences in 3d I decided that passive 3d was for me. my reason for this is that I was able to watch 3d avatar at the theater without getting a headache so I thought since it was the same technology it should work. well it's been 3 day since i've had the lg passive 3d tv and after watching avatar, despicable me, and tangled I can say NO headaches!!!!!! I can also tell you the 3d quality may be equal to theater real3d but doesn't have the sharpness of active shutter 3d. I know I gave up quality for no headaches or eye strain. But i'm ok with that as I think the quality of passive 3d is of more value to me then having to wear heavy 3d glasses. There is also a large bonus of being able to bring home the 3d glasses from hoyts and reagal theaters to have spares.

what I didn't expect:

in the past I have owned sharp, samsung, sony and now an LG tv. in all previous cases I always used my bose theater system for sound as I'm sure everyone can contest tv's suck for sound. there isn't any depth or quality and usually they sound like talking into a can.

with LG I was seriously surprised. the sound quality was far better than my samsung 40 led tv. is it as good as the bose system? Heck no! but it did justify putting the bose upstairs in my bedroom with the samsung led and leaving the LG tv solo downstairs for the kids. :) that's a double bonus

thanks LG I got an unexpected upgrade to my nighttime tv.

quality picture of 2d:

The quality is almost equal to samsung and sony at the same size. if I where rating sony or samsung I would rate them a 5 star for quality and LG comes in at 4.75. almost as good but not quite. it's not that I see lines or pixilations or shadowing.

so my 4 star rating is because I took 1 point off for the uselss documentation they send and the lack of programable remotes without having to deal with going to the lg site and finding the key codes for it. then I gave them .25 for the sound quality. which by the way I would take off .25 from samsung and sony.

Big negative for those with boses older aquistic system the lg doesn't have a audio out port so you can't use bose aquistic with it. this didn't affect me but I know friends who own the system and wanted to give everyone fair warning. you can ofcourse use optic out as always. For the fun of it I had one friend bring over his bose system to try useing through the headset out port, it definately isn't recommended. Bad sound and bad quality plus you have to manage both remotes all the time.



anyway this was my review, as an owner of LG I'll see with this model if I ever buy another.



47LW6500 LG Infinia 47LW6500 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV with Smart TV (Included: Four Pairs of 3D Glasses)

Last January I had a dilemma. I wanted to upgrade an old 40" Samsung 720P LCD tv but I couldn't decide whether or not to purchase a 3D tv since the technology was so new. I decided to play it safe and ended up purchasing a Samsung 55B8500 in February 2010. That particular LED model was the last one to have local dimming backlight, not edge lit. I must say, I'm still beyond happy with my decision because that tv is nearly flawless and 3D technology has certainly improved.



Anyways, a year passed and I felt that it was time to purchase a 3D tv. This time to replace my old 40" Samsung that was now in my bedroom. I researched online and went to multiple stores comparing brands, sizes and the difference between active and passive 3D. I must've spent a good 2 months before finally choosing this LG model. I love Samsung and had originally wanted the new UN55D8000 model with the slim bezel but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. Plus, after a while I had come to like passive 3D more than active mainly because I wouldn't have to deal with charging the glasses or replacing them(expensive) if they broke.



So the main reason I bought this model was for the 3D which I must say is nice. It's not as crisp a picture as active shutter but it's nonetheless clear. Passive 3D only delivers 540 lines to each eye hence halving the 1080p resolution but in all honesty, the picture still looks like it's in HD. The tv delivers great 3D depth and that's what it's all about. One negative about the 3D picture though is that you can make out thin horizontal lines across the whole screen while in 3D mode. BUT, this is only noticeable if you are watching from 5 feet or closer. All passive tvs are like this and the smaller the screen the less noticeable. I watch from 6-8 ft away so I don't notice it at all. Recommended viewing distance for a tv this size is a minimum of 6 ft anyways.



The 2D to 3D conversion isn't anything special. The depth isn't quite there and when it is it just doesn't look right. It's fun to play with though.



The 2D picture quality is great but one drawback is the edge lighting. It's noticeable in dark scenes and there is uneven screen uniformity. My Samsung is back-lit so I guess I'm spoiled because I've never encountered this before. All I have to say is that I'll never buy another edge-lit tv ever again.



Overall, this is a good tv. If you don't want to spend too much on a 3D tv($1400) and don't want to deal with active shutter glasses this is a great tv to have. Although you may want to wait for LG's newer model: LG 47LX9500. It has local dimming backlight, 480hz refresh rate, and a slimmer bezel. Just expect to pay a lot more.'

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This tester will test batteries under load which is more accurate. I have 3 swing needle type testers which just test the voltage with no load and they all said some dead batteries were good. This tester indicated correctly that the batteries are dead. After lots of testing - I trust this one. Delkin Devices DD/BATTEST MULTI RoHS AA/AAA Battery Power Tester

I work in the Video Production industry and go through hundreds of batteries a month so I need a battery tester that I can rely on (or it's my job on the line!). This little tester gives you everything you'll ever need in the field or at home (I have one for each). Tests 9-Volt, AA and AAA batteries quickly, giving you a reading in about 3 seconds. I've been using it daily for 4 years now without problems. This tester measures the batteries under load (unlike similar needle testers) so it provides an appropriate measurement of remaining battery life. It is compact (tests AA and AAA batteries in the same tray) and easy to use (unlike the awkward hinged needle testers). The tester has a convenient switch for testing rechargeable batteries or primary (non-rechargeable) batteries. The tester is powered by the battery you're testing, which is actually a blessing in disguise. If you've got a battery to test with even the slightest of charge left, it will still work accurately.



Downside: AA batteries sometimes need to be held in place or they pop out of the tester. It's easy enough to leave a finger on the battery when testing, but you shouldn't have to do that.



Here are a couple tips for use from my experience:



1: Very important!! When you insert a battery into the tester, all of the green indication LEDs illuminate for about 1/2 second then turn off. This ONLY indicates you've inserted the battery properly and shouldn't be misread as an indication of battery level! Wait until the indication LEDs turn back on and remain lit (this is your true battery power indication).



2: When the LEDs don't illuminate after inserting a battery, there's a good chance you didn't insert the battery properly. Even a battery that doesn't have enough juice to turn the hands of an analog clock will power the tester enough for a reading. Simply remove the battery and try again (be sure you've matched the polarity of the battery to the polarity of the charger (+ to +, - to -). If still no reading, the battery is most likely completely discharged (this happens when you leave a device in the ON position for days/weeks [like a flashlight]). To confirm, simply test a different battery (one that has at least some charge). This will also confirm the tester is working properly.



3: When testing 9-Volt batteries (rectangular batteries), be sure the polarity is correct. The smaller round contact on the 9-Volt is the positive (+). The wider, frayed contact is the negative (-).

I use many NiMH rechargeable batteries - most are identical in appearance... They eventually wear out - but it's hard to tell which are holding less of a charge than others... and some devices (like a wireless mouse) will operate fine on the lower voltage batteries...



This device easily lets me sort them...

This is without doubt one of the best purchases i have ever made. Until I received this item had no idea how many weak even dead batteries occupied space in my home.In minutes you go thru all the batteries in remotes, drawers etc. I have loaned it to neighbors and friends. Simply Superlative

As stated in other reviews, Delkin Aa/aaa Battery Tester is a "load" tester which gives much better readings than non-load testers. I also have the more expensive the ZTS Mini Multi-Battery Tester and both testers are pretty much in sync with battery readings 90% of the time with the ZTS occasionally reading one bar higher. I have a bit more confidence using both testers.



After going through the almost 40 supposedly "dead" batteries my kids have accumulated, I found about 12 with still 80% life; another 9 with 40-60% life; and another 5 or so with still 20% life which will work fine in TV remotes. So these testers will pay for themselves in no time and in the long run save me money.

This is definitely one of the better battery testers, but why did they not include the ability to test "C" and "D" cells? That's a big omission in my book.



I'm an electronic technician by trade and would have preferred to see a display of the actual battery voltage along with the LED indicators. Some devices don't work well with even a slight reduction in battery voltage, and this added feature would be helpful in those situations.

This has been a great battery tester. The display shows 5 lights, so 5 lights is 100% charge, 4 lights is 80% charge, 3 lights is 60% charge, etc. It will test AA, AAA, 9 volt, CR-V3, and 2CRS batteries. The tester itself does not have an internal battery that has to be replaced--it uses the power of the battery that is being tested. Unfortunately it will not test C and D batteries. It does have a switch for testing conventional batteries vs rechargeable batteries. One of the best features is that it tests batteries under a load, as opposed to many of the more inexpensive battery testers that do not test under load.



So the Delkin battery tester is really good when you have some batteries laying around the house and you don't know whether to trust them or throw them out. Or if some device is not functioning as it should, you can easily check the batteries. I really like the ability to switch to the rechargeable mode and check my rechargeable batteries. After I have charged my rechargeable batteries I can tell if they are fully recharged or maybe only have 80% charge or 60% of a full charge. Or if it's been some time since I've recharged the batteries, I can quickly test whether they have retained their charge. So it's helpful to know when it's time to replace my rechargeable batteries because they won't fully charge any longer. - 9v - Aa - Battery - Aaa'

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I AM OVERLY IMPRESSED WITH THIS ORDER!!! Everywhere in Canada is selling fimo slices for $10.00 for a few slices and a few selections.....so when I found this on amazon I almost couldn't believe my eyes. However, I got the product 1 month later after ordering--> it wasn't their fault, because the postal service in canada was on strike<--- but when I called the supplier they were very pleasant with me and advised me that if i don't recieve the package they would make another order or refund my money. Two days later i got the package.... :) after looking through the canes, there was soooo much variety maybe about 1-3 i probably might not end up using...and it didn't come with a razor to cut them.......but that's not a big deal, you can get razors at the hair store. So all in all great purchase, fast and friendly service and will order again IF i ever end up running out.....lol....which i doubt!! Bundle Monster 100 PC 3D Designs Nail Art Nailart Manicure Fimo Canes Sticks Rods Stickers Gel Tips

These are really small, like only around 1.5-2 inches long, but they are really cute! There are plenty of designs in one package. Aside from being used as nailarts, these could also be used to decorate polymer clay creations.

I am very happy with this purchase! Shipping was very fast! The designs are very cute,although there were 6 i didnt like(wrestler,skull,playboybunny). They slice very easily with an exacto knife. The canes are shorter than expected,they're about 2inches long. Overall,iam very happy with them

I just got my canes a couple of hours ago. It's Saturday, and I ordered the canes Monday, so it didn't take very long. Yes, I had some repeats, but they were flowers and fruits, so I knew I would need them. Also, I only had 2 smiley faces (which I would NEVER use) so I can't complain. But the best was that I got 2 Hello Kitty canes, and 1 My Melody, so I was VERY happy when I saw that. Great shipping, great variety, and a great deal overall.

I have never even seen these until amazon but they are great for diverse nail art. Be certain to have a steady hand and sharp razor on hand. You have to cut them ultra thin in order to prevent them from being bulky on your nail but other than that, no complaints.

Very fun and decorative! I was excited to use them, and the first time I tried it, it didn't work so well... :) I didn't cut them very neatly. But, after a bit of practice, it gives a great result! Such a wide veriety of bright and beautiful designs to chose from!

Unfortunately,there are four or five designs that I will NEVER use, just from sheer... creepiness... I find that nail glue works very well with them. The first time that I tried nail glue, (since I am a clumsy person), I spilled it all over my fingers, not expecting it to be so strong. It's like a more liquid version of super glue.

Despite it's disatvantages, it's overall a great product, and very enjoyable. Very pleased with my purchase!

This item is very useful in making 3D nail art designs. I received my package earlier than expected which is great. Most of the product looked really cute and well made. Although, when I was going through them one by one, I noticed that some of the canes were uneven. One end of the cane was bigger than the other and I didn't like that too much. Because of this, I give them four stars. Overall good experience with seller. - Nail Art Equipment - Bundle Monster - Nails'

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i bought this cable to connect my laptop to my home theatre receiver, eliminating the need for computer speakers whcich could never match up to the sound of my home theatre system. the 12 ft cable is plenty long enough and it is surprisingly high quaality for the price. i don't give the cable 5 stars because i know there are higher quality cables out there with 24 karat gold connectors which will give you a cleaner sound. don't buy the 12ft version unless you need the length because the longer the cable, the more signal loss there is. this is perfect for the average guy who just wants to listen to his mp3's or play PC game audio through home theatre system. Belkin F8V235-12 12-Foot Y Audio Cable

I used cable to send audio from my computer to my stereo receiver. Cable has a Mini male plug at one end, two male RCA plugs at other: plug the Mini end into the Audio out connector on sound card, the 2 RCA ends into spare left and right jacks on the receiver. Note if your sound card has only 1 Audio out connector, you need to also get a Mini male-to-female splitter (I got one for $2 at E-Bay) in order to hear audio from both the computer and stereo speakers.

This item just arrived today and so far it's serving me well. Now I have to get used to grabbing my stereo remote when I open WinAmp instead of reaching for my computer speaker's On button. I have trusted Belkin products in the past so I felt this product would be of good quality. I recommend this item to people that want to listen to MP3 audio on there stereo system. Great buy.

Before getting the Belkin Y cable, I used a "premium" Radio Shack brand Y cable that cost over three times what the Belkin cost (one of the features that made it premium was that it has gold-plated plugs). I wanted a second Y cable so I could have the same set up in two bedrooms, each of which has a stereo system in it.



For purposes of this review, I tested the Belkin cable as follows:



1. While the Radio Shack cable was connected to the Line 2 out jacks of an Onkyo TX-8222 stereo receiver, I connected the Belkin cable to the Line 1 out jacks. I then used each with a laptop playing a web radio station (WQXR FM, which plays classical music), switching back and forth while listening for any audible difference in sound quality. (I switched by connecting and disconnecting the mini-plug on each cable to the headphone jack on the laptop.) My ears detected no difference.



2. With the Belkin connected to the laptop and the Onkyo set to Line 1, I turned off the streaming web radio and turned the volume on the receiver up to the maximum level (the volume on the laptop was already at the maximum level). There was, as I'd hoped, zero hum and "total silence" (as in the scene in Fargo when Steve Buscemi's character attempts to engage his crime partner in conversation).



3. I then connected the Belkin to a Sony Walkman MP3 player. No problems whatsoever; the sound was crystal clear.



4. I twirled the mini-plug in the laptop headphones jack to which it was connected and listened for any electronic noise. There was none. I moved the laptop around (e.g., from the bed to my lap), and there was no noise.



The cable came neatly wrapped in a Belkin cardboard and plastic display package, and the cable itself looks and feels rugged and durable and appears to be of excellent quality.

You can't beat the price, but if you are plugging your computer into your home theater sound system, you will hear a noise that is a hum, at a lower volume than what I found after buying a better cable that is sheilded, for just a little more money.Pro-Techgroup Professional Grade 15 FT 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2RCA Male 22AWG Cable - Gold Plated Connectors

I use it for hooking up a PC to my TV in the living room (along with an S-video cable). The PC and TV are on either side of my balcony entrance and the cables run along the floor. Translation: gets stepped on fairly often. Has held up just fine for about 5 months now.

I needed a "Y" cable to connect my computer to my stereo system, as I was tired of listening to music from my small, powered speakers. This required an 1/8" stereo mini plug on one end, and two RCA-type plugs on the other. A little research on Amazon.com and I was soon placing the order for a 12' cable by Belkin. The cable itself is heavy-gauge, and the plugs appear to be high-quality. I am now listening to Youtube through my stereo with great fidelity. (BTW, this same setup also works like a charm with an Ipod.) Nice when something works like it's supposed to! - 12-foot Y Audio Cable - Audio Cables - Rca To Miniplug Adapter - Miniplug To Rca Adapter'

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