Wednesday 15 October 2008

Exercise Pants


Don't waste you money! Really... I purchased 3 pairs of pants because of the good reviews and their price. However when I received them I immediately noticed how very thin they are. I wanted to give them a chance so I tried them on and they were almost see-through and if I pull them just a bit (like when either of my two toddlers pulls on them or I bend over) they are down my thighs in two seconds, very annoying. These pants have no waist band... no elastic band... nothing to help hold them up. It's too much of a hassle to return them so I plan on getting elastic bands to sew and fix my pants. Seriously, if you plan on using them (especially in public) save yourself the embarrassment of them falling off. Don't purchase these. Active Basic Fold Over Flared Athletic Pant (Large, Black)

When I first got the pants I was very happy. They fit perfectly and were very comfortable. After I washed them they shrunk a ton. Next time I will just hang dry them. They are still perfect for lounging and yoga, just a little on the short side. They were shipped very quickly. Thank you.

I agree these pants basically have no waistband, unless you keep the fold-over up. They weren't see-through whatsoever. Heres a suggestion: These are JUNIOR'S sizes, and they only go up to LARGE. If you're a grown woman, and not extremely slim. Of course these pants are going to be see-through.. They're for teenage girls.



And these run small. I'm a medium in juniors, and I got a large, and they're a tiny bit big, but I ordered a size up with the assumption that if they shrink, I won't have any problems.



Other than the waistband, nice pants all around.

These are very nice pants, but I do have a few critical comments: after wearing them for a few times, they stretched more than I'd have liked; the problem is especially at the waist/hips because they don't quite stay put; I hope they'll shrink after I wash them. They are also very thin -- it works for me, but I was expecting them to be a bit thicker.

I LOVE these! I only ordered one pair and want to order more now that I know they fit so well. When will these be back available agian? I just ordered a couple of days ago and now they're all gone! : (

I bought these pants for my TINY daughter-in-law. They were part of what she wanted for x-mas & was very surprized that I found them in her size. She was so thrilled with them, she didn't have to carry on about how she loved them, you could see it in her face.'


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Angry Birds - kindle active content, word game


Wo+rds wit+hin th+is sen+ten+ce beg+inn+ing ill+ust+rate the sorts of puzzle you'll need to solve. You'll be given a set of word pieces like:



is ust wo th wit ten inn ing ill rds hin sen ce beg rate



With help from clues, you need to put all the word pieces together. The puzzles are on the easy side, but still fun.



There are ten puzzles each in 10 categories:



Holidays

Fun with Food and Drink

Things You See At a ...

All Kinds of Animals

A Surplus of Sports

Things You See In a...

World Traveler

Nothing But Leftovers

Do Your Homework

It's All Greek to Me



I liked these puzzles. The interface was well done.



Recommended. Jigsaw Words

I got this last night and ran through several categories very fast. I think it's too easy for adults but might be perfect for junior high kids or younger. You can get a lot of the answers here just by guessing or typing words you think might fit somewhere. I really love these Amazon word games, but I think Every Word is a lot more challenging. I'm giving it 5 stars because I know there's a target audience for this game but it wasn't me.



Im editing my review because I have to admit that I just got stumped on a few of these. Some really are a challenge for adults! This is a good game!

Game is sometimes easy and sometimes quite hard. There are groups of categories like Animals, Things found in doctor's offices, Holidays, etc.



Each item has the number to tell you how many groups of letter pieces you need to answer the item.



You can get a hint but you have to use one hint at a time although you can skip that question to answer another. But you can't get any more hints in a single game until you guess the one you have been given.



This is one of the best of the free games so far although there are only so many games to play so limited repeated playing.

The game is actually fun, but the play is extremely limited; that is, it comes with a very small number of puzzles. Without a little self-restraint, you could end up doing them all in just a couple of sittings. It would be nice if there were some kind of random puzzle generator, but I don't think that's possible given the limits on the Kindle. Random puzzles in Sudoku are obviously much easier although I have seen several versions of this game for Kindle that only come with about 30 puzzles. Watch out -- although the words of each puzzle do match a common theme, the clues to those words generally come from other meanings of the word(s).



But the price is certainly right and it is fun -- speaking 4s00thly!

In short, whoever came up with this game should get a raise.



The game is part trivia, part puzzle. You get a word or phrase clue (like with a crossword puzzle) and you build the answer from a set of tiles that have two or three letters on them (sort of like Scrabble with more letters per tile). The clue will tell you the number of puzzle pieces will take to build the answer. The puzzles aren't overly complex. If you have a decent vocabulary, you'll be fine playing the game for the most part. There are some difficult clues but, overall, it's not as if you need a PhD to play. If you're looking for something that is really challenging or brain-building, this probably isn't it.



There are 10 themed categories with 10 puzzles per category (so 100 puzzles total). The categories included are:

* Holidays

* Fun with Food and Drink

* Things You See At A...

* All Kinds of Animals

* A Surplus of Sports

* Things You See In A...

* World Traveler

* Nothing But Leftovers

* Do Your Homework

* It's All Greek To Me



The game includes the standard features, including shuffle and hint. The hint will show you the first tile of the first unsolved clue. The one thing I really didn't like was that you can't get a different hint. You can't get a hint for the second tile if you're really stuck and you can't choose the clue that gets the hint. One feature that did seem to be missing is the timer, so you never know how long it takes you to solve a puzzle. The instructions are clear if you're one of those people who needs to know how to play before starting a puzzle.



In the end, I'm sure I'll wile away many more hours than I already have playing this game. I hope they come up with more puzzles soon.

I thought this was a great buy. I found some of the puzzles easy and some of them hard. I do not agree with the viewer who said this would be for junior high or high schoolers, it is good for graduates too :) i certainly did not breeze through the levels.

This is a great little freebie. Some of them are really easy and some have a little challenge. I would definitely pay for an extreme challenge version. This is worth the 10 seconds it takes to download. :-)

This game is easy to learn and play, and can be addictive while playing!



With the clues provided in a crossword puzzle type manner (i.e. clue: sanguine / answer: red) the game does require general knowledge of the topic given; however, because the answers are provided as scrambled puzzle pieces it is possible to deduce the answers by a process of elimination by starting with the known answers first.



Another key game play functionality is that the player doesn't have to assign the unscrambled word to a clue because the game does this automatically. An example: the player unscrambles the answer "flower" but is unfamiliar with the phrase "flower power" - when the answer "flower" is submitted the game automatically places the answer next to the correct clue. The game would be a great deal harder and more interesting if the player had to assign the answer to the correct clue, but this automated way makes it a fun, easy-going word game to play.



One of my favorite functionalities of the game is that you can either type the answers from the Kindle keyboard or you can use the 5-way controller to select the puzzle pieces in order.



This game is definitely worth a download - - Puzzles - Kindle Games - Word Game - Kindle Active Content'


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Kelly Coffey - strength training, weights


This was the first workout in fitness instructor Kelly Coffey-Meyer's new 30 Minutes to Fitness series. Like the other DVDs in this series, 30 Minutes to Fitness Weights offers two separate splits-style workouts; when combined with the warm-up, each of these workouts is approximately 30 minutes long, perfect if you are short on time. However, additional options allow you to create a longer workout as well as to add in lots of variety (described below).



Kelly works out with two background exercises, one of whom shows modifications for some of the exercises. The Main Menu of the DVD lists the Warm-Up, Workout 1, Workout 2, Workout Sections, and Premixes; there are also audio options for working out with music or with Kelly's voice only. In her introduction, Kelly explains that the workouts are designed for heavier lifting. She recommends that beginners use 5 lbs., intermediate 7 lbs., and advanced 10 lbs. (note that these weight amounts are different than what is is listed on the DVD menu). I found these amounts to be about right, as I consider myself to be high intermediate, and I used 8 lbs. through the majority of both workouts, sometimes pyramiding up to 10 lbs.



The basic 3-minute warm-up includes marches, taps with reaches, side steps, and hamstring curls. Without the warm-up, Workout #1, which focuses on Back, Legs, & Chest, is 29.5 minutes long, and Workout #2, concentrating on Biceps, Triceps, & Shoulders, is 27 minutes long. Both workouts follow the same general format: a single exercise consisting of 8 repetitions is performed for each of the three targeted body parts. This round is then repeated once, and then you take an "active rest." The active rests are 1-minute periods of standing ab work; these are fast-paced and hardly feel like a "rest," but they're a fun break from the strength work. Two more strength rounds and two more rest periods follow, and then there's just a few very brief stretches to finish. Kelly moves quickly from exercise to exercise in both workouts--don't be surprised if your heart rate stays up the whole time. As always, she adds a lot of unique twists to to the exercises, such as hesitation holds, deadlifts with a twist, and some challenging push-up/plank moves. She also manages to sneak in additional strength work during the so-called rests (ie, one of the rests includes plies to work the legs).



The Premixes on this DVD provide a great amount of variety to the workouts. The first four premixes feature the workouts exactly as above, with the only changes being to the active rest portions. For the first two premixes, the active rest portions in both workouts are replaced by 2 minutes of floor abdominal work (exercises include leaning rows with lifts, knee tuck crunches, full sit-ups with arm reaches, frog-leg crunches, and side leg crunches). For the next two premixes, the active rest portions in both workouts are replaced by low-cardio segments, including simple moves such as v-steps, knee repeaters, side-steps, hamstring pulls, toe taps, and lunges. Each of these premixes remains about 30 minutes in length.



There are also three additional premixes as follows:

Full Body--1 rotation of each exercise (38m)

Mixed Full Body Blast--no active rests (41m)

Time-Saver Full Body Blast--2 exercises each body part w/no rests (31m)



As with the other DVDs in her 30 Minutes to Fitness series, Kelly did a great job in this video, which provides users with plenty of workout options. Overall, I give this 4 1/2 stars! 30 Minutes To Fitness: Weights Workout with Kelly Coffey-Meyer

I use this as a warm-up before my morning run. (I know typically you'd do the cardio first, but I found I feel stronger on my runs and walks if I do this short strength routine first) The 30 minute - all body parts, no active rest routine is my favorite. Kelly is enthusiastic but not as sacharine or peppy as some of video instructors. I was using the 15 pound weights as she recommended for advanced audiences but found I was starting to bulk up, so dropped down to the 10 pound weights. The deadlifts and squats offer a good way to both stretch and strengthen.

This video convinced me that weights are the secret of changing your body.



When I first got this, it was impossible to do, but it set my goals high to get through it. I started out with 2 pound weights and all the modifications. My body got stronger immediately. I am progressing through heavier weights and using fewer modifications. My body is changing before my eyes. The ab workout is changing my stomach. I like the many different mixes avaiable to customize the workout to your available time and fitness level. I do mix it with a more moderate video I have to allow my body to rest/recover when needed.



After 45 years of neglecting self to care for others, it is very empowering to find a program that works. I now realize all the aerobics in the world will not change your body like weights will. I would definately buy it again if I could do it all over again.

I had been looking for a good weightlifting workout for a while and came across this DVD at another site with reviews and decided to give it a try. Well I was pleasantly surprised that this DVD actually is interesting and fun and it works you out. You can start out with beginner weight (5 lbs.) and move up to immediate or advanced. Kelly stresses that if you cannot feel it you should increase the weight because you want to exhaust your arms and if it's too easy without a lot of repatition the workout might not be as effective as it should. I started out on the beginner level the first day but moved to the 8 lbs. weights quickly.



I really like the instructions and that they show variations of the workout and at the pace you can keep up with. I'm using this DVD in combination with a Jillian Michaels DVD and pilates and yoga but I think this will be a staple in my exercise workout routine for a long time to come because it gets results. - Kelly Coffey - Weights - Fitness Dvd - Strength Training'


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Automotive Accessories - automotive, battery booster


I like the compact and lightweight features of this unit. It has enough power to start a car with very low charge. However, it only has enough juice for 1 or 2 attempts of starting the vehicle. Maybe I have to recharge the unit a few more times to get peak performance.



One gripe is that there is no cord to an outlet. You have to provide an extension cord to charge the unit. Make sure it's a heavy gauge cord too. Schumacher IP-125 Instant Power Jump Starter With 12 Amp Hour Battery

Extremely compact and well "branded."



The clamp handles touch one another, making their release awkward. (This can be overcome by clipping one higher than the other on the case.)



Two problems with the plug prongs. A larger cutout on the case end would permit the use of a wider range of extension cords. (The earlier comment about a computer power cord is excellent.) The prongs are slightly loose and move inward, so that the connection with the cord is marginal.

I have used this for five months now. I love this little battery. It hold a lot of power and starts my car easily when the battery is run down. The price was great and it is easy to recharge. I took the advise of another reviewer and us a computer cord to recharge. That is the only thing I wish were different. I wish it had its own power cord.

I own 3 of these, and I've bought 5 of them because I've given away two others.



What I really like about this unit are two things. First, you can turn the power off which can prevent accidents. Second, to charge it all you need is an extension cord. I love this because I had two other chargers and I had to have their specific wall plugs to charge them up, I have a LOT of wall chargers and they get lost or you can't remember which one goes to which. With the wall plug is it easy, you can charge it anywhere anyplace. Get a $1.99 computer cord and you can juice it up anywhere.

I purchased a previous version of this (back then the product name was the "Mighty-Mite") although the color (mine is more towards black) and the graphics have changed. I don't believe the product itself has changed much, with the buttons and lights in exactly the same place.



Despite the size, it has worked great over the years. I purchased two back in 2006 and they still work well.



I'm not docking off a star, but there are little things that have to be understood for this product to be more useful. Sometimes the automatic charging system doesn't stop, although the charging current is probably so small that there's little risk of damaging the internal battery. I've found that disconnecting then reconnecting showed a green "charged" indicator in those cases. Since the current draw is pretty small, you can safely use something like a simple household extension cord. Since the plug is recessed, the way I've dealt with it was to use a 2 to 3 prong adapter, which serves as an extension of the plug. The other alternative is to get something like an outdoor electrical cord with an end that will fit in the recessed area. I rather prefer this to the ones with wall-wart adapters, since I can easily obtain replacement extension cords and 2/3 prong adapters on the road and can keep different sets in the house and car. I don't particularly like storing wall-warts in the car, especially given how delicate the thin cable is.



It doesn't come with a male-male cord to recharge off of the 12 V accessory port. You can also use those to maintain the power in a car (like electric presets) when you're changing a car battery. Amazon has it, although Schumacher also sells it directly.



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Starting from the shipping, it was fast and in as-is condition as on the add. I used this little starter may be more than 5 times in the last couple of months and it works like a champ, my car starts within 15 seconds of charging it. So, I really recommend this product for others, and I am thinking to have one for my sis as well.

Seems pretty good. It's pretty small, and you need an extension cord if you want to plug it in. I ended up putting a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter on it, because the end of my extension cord couldn't fit in the little recessed area that has the 2 prongs. But the lights light up telling you what it's doing, and i have some piece of mind that I can jump start my heart if i ever accidentally drain it. Also, i kept it unplugged for a month, and i think that it kept its full charge.

I conveniently broke down in front of a hardware store. I went in and found this product. I opened it up and pushed the battery status button. It showed yellow status (50% to 75%), so I figured it was worth a try.



Took it out to my car and started it instantly. The instructions say to charge it for 36 hours first so I thought it was outstanding that it would start the car with the residual charge from the factory.

Edit: I've used this thing a lot, being that I hardly leave the house and have two cars. It will start a dead as a door nail battery several times before needing recharging. End Edit.



I had a battery that only provided enough power to make a click when turning the key. I ordered this, charged it for a day and hooked it to my battery. Finding the proper grounding spot is critical. I was alerted to the fact that I found a good ground finally after the 2004 Nissan Frontier Pickup's interior lights came on and the ding (key in ignition with open door) started blaring. The truck started right up.



I then later used it to start a battery in a 2000 Mustang. The battery was very drained and the car would not start, similar to the above scenario. Found the ground spot and the car started. After plugging the device back up, in less than an hour it was fully recharged.



I recommend a standard orange extension cord for this. The male end in the charger is recessed and you'll need a cord with an inline female socket that will plug directly in. - Automotive - Jump Start - Battery Booster - Jump Starters'


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Mystery - games, app


Really great game, very fun. Graphics are amazing, fun story line. Would love to see a sequel or possibly a prequel? The only reason I didn't give five stars is that its a little short. Great job guys. The Secret of Grisly Manor

Got it to start on install only the one time. Looked fun but does nothing but force close now. Optimus V. The extra gfx chip lets me play near anything but guessing the 600mhz proc is to weak for this one.

Hidden object game works well on Epic 4G. Found it to be far shorter than expected. Pleasant graphics, but not very challenging. Ok if on free game of the day, or if you have an extra buck to throw away on a couple hours of simple game play.

This game was fun. You try to figure out what little objects around the house you can move and pick up objects like keys that are used to unlock new clues and tools.

Sadly it took less than an hour to get though it and finish the game. It may take longer if you are not experienced with this type of game. I got it free so it was a great value, but not sure I would recommend buying it if you want somthing that will last for a while.

Enjoyable game, but right when things are getting interesting and you think you're about to encounter more challenging and exciting puzzles, it's over! I feel a little cheated, the adventure games for iphone and ipad make this one look like something from addictinggames. Worth 99¢? If it was three times as long I'd say yes. - Games - App - Puzzle'


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Command Tm


Not an especially in depth guide, It provides a sufficient walk through for each of the 2 games, but neglects finer points of each, For example: in Rebelstar Tactical Command(TM) If you put earned skill points into Medic, you are able to -take them out- later on, for use in other skills by pushing D-pad Right while the Medic skill is highlighted. It's an OK guide, but not very deep. If you just need a walk through for each of the 2 games, pick it up. If your an enthusiast of either of these 2 games, This guide will remind you of basic training, nothing more, nothing less. Sigma Star Saga(TM)/Rebelstar Tactical Command(TM) Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames))'


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32 Inch - 32 inch


If you're looking for a 3D internet connected TV, then this is the one to buy. This TV is probably the best overall value out there right now. Picture is incredible and sound is adequate. By "adequate" I mean that the sound is good enough if this is a TV for your room. If this is a TV is for a family or entertainment room, you may want to buy external speakers just to improve the overall quality of sound.



The internet connectivity and available apps is really nice. If you are a Netflix or Hulu+ user, this will be extremely convenient. There is plenty of apps for sports updates too.



3D is a really nice touch to the TV. I've tried a few things in 3D and can say that you really will get a solid 3D experience from this TV. However you can't be sitting anywhere you want to. The manual comes with a diagram of "optimal 3D viewing". From certain side angles you won't get the 3D viewing.



The only major issue I've had with this TV is when using a PS3 to play video games. Ghosting (motion blur) can be an issue as well as awkward pixelations and lag when viewing in 1080p. Vizio support was more than helpful with this. They recommended changing the output settings on my PS3 which ended up fixing the problem for the most part.



Overall I highly recommend this TV for anyone who is looking for the most advanced TV tech available, while still being able to afford it.



**UPDATE 5/14/11: PS3 Settings to Reduce Ghosting and Eliminate Lag**



After playing with a ton of combinations of settings I found the following PS3 settings to work best while gaming in 2D. These settings were based on MLB 11: The Show because that particular game had the worst ghosting issues out of my games. Other games, may not need these settings. The TV settings listed below are absolutely necessary to have. It will eliminate any lag that you might experience.



PS3 Settings:

--Go to 'Video Settings' and set '1080p 24HzOutput (HDMI)' to OFF.

--Go to 'Display Settings' and change 'Video Output Settings' to 720p. To change this setting you have to choose 'Manual' when it prompts you to choose.

--The only other setting (which I'm not positive I actually changed or if this setting was default) was in 'Game Settings'. I have 'PS Smoothing' set to OFF.



TV Settings:

--TV Settings: Hit 'Menu' on your TV Remote and go to 'Settings'. Make sure the 'Input Source' is set to whatever input your PS3 is using. Go to 'Game Mode' and choose 'ON'. This eliminates all lag while gaming which was a huge problem initially. VIZIO 32 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps

The impressive thing about the Vizio E3D320VX is the way it is packed and the attention to detail. They give you a full sized Phillips screw driver to install the base, and eight stainless bolts when you need only six. The remote batteries are Mitsubishi alkaline, not some cheap "heavy duty" items. Both the panel and the glasses come with Vizio supplied cleaning cloths.



The TV is easy to set up, and the remote has a rubberized alphanumeric keyboard on the back side, making data entry easy. The two supplied 3D glasses are of the passive, polarized variety, with the premium one contoured and the basic one flat. (However you might want to liberate a pair of Real D 3D glasses from the movie theater if you wear glasses. Both of these bend in at the temples to hug your face. The Real D 3D glasses accommodate glasses better.)



The 3D and 2D pictures are both great as is the TV off-air picture using a Terk HD digital antenna here in the NYC area. The 3D (using a Panasonic 3D player) is bright and truly 3D. (The TV indicates with a dialog box that it has detected a 3D source and asks if you want to switch to 3D.)



It has a built-in wireless Wi-Fi receiver (not an expensive extra like my Panasonic plasma) and is easy to connect using the alphanumeric keyboard on the remote.



I am still exploring the various extras. But things look good so far!



ADDED 5/21/11:



A recent Samsung ad tells the difference between the active 3D TVs that they sell (both LCD and plasma) versus passive 3D TVs like this Vizio (and some LG models). Yes, they are correct that there is a minor "venetian blind effect" (light horizontal bars), particularly on white block text, but it is not really visible when you are watching a movie. (In truth, each eye is seeing a 1920x540 image simultaneously on a passive TV whereas each eye sees a 1920x1080 image with active glasses (in succession, one eye at a time, as the L and R lenses switch on and off).) But, with the convenience and cost of passive glasses ("free" at the movies), and the cost of the Vizio TV itself, the Vizio passive "Theater 3D" is very, VERY nice if not absolutely perfect.



ADDED 5/30/11:



I've watched Avatar 3D, How to Train Your Dragon 3D, and Megamind 3D on the Vizio and enjoyed every minute.



This Vizio TV has RCA audio out whereas many panel TVs do not. (They have only optical audio out.) I output the sound to a pair of Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers - 30 Watt (total) - 2-way - satin black and an Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer - 125 Watt - black in the bedroom without a receiver, so the RCA-out audio is a necessity.



Reflecting on the CONS in another review: (1) Yes, the boot-up is slow for a solid-state device, but may have to do with the fluorescent lighting panel behind the screen rather than the LCD screen itself. (2) I do not get any buzzing at all. (3) The compact remote is a plus to me. The small buttons are no problem if you are used to the keyboard on an iphone. The rubberized alpha-numeric keyboard on the back is a plus as are the direct-connect Netflix labeled button (and others) on the front of the remote.



Keep in mind this is a $500 3D set.



ADDED 8/13/11:



This passive 3D TV does not seem to work in conversion mode with the newer players that convert 2D -> 3D, specifically the Panasonic 310. The 2D and 3D images are perfect, but the 2D -> 3D conversion results in a flickering image that is 3D but hard on the eyes. The same 310 works well in conversion mode on my 600Hz Panasonic plasma. Perhaps the problem is that the 32" Vizio is 60Hz. In any case there is an apparent incompatibility problem. If I learn how to prevent the flickering I will report back. - 32 Inch'


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Kids Wetsuits - uv protection, wetsuits


I ordered this thermal suit based on the previous review which was saying it's a real wetsuit and was very disappointed- it is very thin, probably 0.1 mm compared to normally 2 mm for really thermal wetsuit. It is really a good quality item, well manufactured, looks great just like the picture, probably with a little thermal protection, we did not try it in the water because it was about 10 times thinner that the one we had before. I think it does provide UV protection as advertised and a little bit thermal protection, but the previous 5* review was very misleading to me. The manufacturer never claimed it was a wetsuit- that is why it is not called one. Speedo Kid's UV Thermal Suit, Pink, 6-6X

We have had our 2 yr old in swim class since summer and we are now in the fall class and they had reduced the water temp a lot!. Since the start of the fall swim our daughter has pretty much cried the whole time due to the water being soo cold and all she wanted to do was get out. We did some internet searching for toddler wet suits and came across this one even though it only had 4 reviews with only 1 being a bad review. We took a chance and ordered last week Thursday and got it by Friday. We ordered a 3T and it fit perfect!. On Tuesday 10/5/10, we went to swim class, and it worked! Our daughter enjoyed swim class again..yea! There were a couple of other kids in the pool with teeth chattering and some whining but not our daughter, she was soo happy! I would recommend this and I did to some of the parents at swim class last night.

I bought two of these speedo suits in pink for my girls 2.5 and 4.5. I got them in size 6-6x although I should probably have gotten my younger one a size 4T. I was looking for a size 5T but they don't have any so I got her the size up thinking that the 4T would be too small. This said, they both wore their suits on a trip to a water park where I knew the water temperature would be rather cold. The water was too cold for ME but THEY were fine. Also, because of the UV50 protection, I didn't have to worry about sunscreen...



I absolutely love this suit. It fits well, it is comfortable and has kept my daughters warm. I also love the bright pink color. It made it easy for me to spot them in the crowd. We plan to use them for their swimming lessons at the local pool.



I highly recommend it!

I am happy with the fit. It is not as tight as a wet suit and doesn't provide the same warmth as an actual wetsuet, but for the purpose of keeping my boys warm in the pool for swim practice or lessons it has been great. One of my boys doesn't like something tight around his neck so the crew neck with a zipper in the front is perfect for him

i wrote this review in July 2009...



"The suit is wonderful.



Pros: sporty, easy to get in/out, keeps my boy warm in/out of the pool even on a warm July day. I noticed a few wimpering/shivering kids around me, but we were happy.



Cons: smells like neoprene. Sizing worked out well for us, but could be a bit tricky. Customer service told us to get a 3T.



My boy is 2 years 8 months old, 37" tall, 36 pounds and wears 3T shirts, 2T pants. Based on Amazon reviews and the weight recommendation of Speedo, we bought the 4T. The suit is a little wide around the thighs and belly, but otherwise everything fits and works well. I figure this gives us some room to grow into."





AND NOW HERE IS A 2 YEAR UPDATE:

LOVE THIS SUIT! So now my boy is 3 years and 8 months, 46" tall and 46 pounds. He wears size 5 shirts and pants. The suit remains in very good shape. The suit still fits my boy serviceably. Yes, the shoulders and neck-line hang a little bit low, the thigh cuffs sit a little high on his mid-thigh. But it fits ok overall, and my boy still enjoys wearing it. One thing - he does put on a thin rash guard as an 'undershirt' for a bit of extra warmth (and he'll last for hour long pool sessions). We could probably make it through another summer, but I'm going to order the next size up and wait to pass this one along to his younger brother.

Received item in a reasonable time, in new condition and as described!

My son is 5 1/2 years old, I purchased a size 6-6X and it was a good fit.

Wasn't tight against the body like most people might wear it but wasn't loose, just about right. The quality was great and the colors were awesome. Thanks!

Though the swim lessons were at an indoor pool, my daughter stated she was very cold swimming in the pool. I wasn't sure if I wanted to purchase a wet suit or this "Thermal" suit for her. The differences were in the thickness and price tag. I picked the Thermal suit because I read it's more flexible than the wet suit. I didn't want the suit to restrain her movements during her lessons. I am happy to report the suit did its job. And because the water in the outdoor pools can get very cold, I will also be using it during the summer months.

Love this thermal suit. My 8 year old son is on swim team in AZ and this suit is perfect for him. It keeps him warm while he swims during practice and his swim meets. If it wasn't for this thermal suit he would have had to give up swimming during the winter season. The suit is well made and easy to wear while swimming laps because it's not that thick. I would highly recommend this thermal suit.

Traje muito legal e atendeu nossas expectativas. Temos uma menina de 5 anos e compramos o tamanho 6x, o que ficou um pouco folgadinha, porém como ela é magrinha, tudo bem. Ela agora está fazendo as aulas de natação muito mais concentrada, pois antes ela ficava só tremendo muito... e olha que moramos no nordeste do Brasil, onde a temperatura média é por volta de 25 Celsius. Para lugares mais frios, recomendo uma roupa mais grossa como outras anunciadas aqui na Amazon. - Child Wetsuit - Thermal - Uv Protection - Wetsuits'


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** Warning, Warning **

if your expecting this to be some big and exciting app with lots of features and comparisons; don't bother. This is a real basic app that allows you to select which version of the same ad you like better.



This app will not allow you to manage or change ads on your device. Also, this does not allow you to vote on new screen savers for you Non- special offers Kindle. Maybe this might stir up some possibilities for the future.



Since you are voting on and ad that will be coming soon, you'll be getting a heads up on the new deals coming down the pipe.



A no bells and whistles app that does 1 simple thing. It does take a couple of seconds for the images to load, but that's because it's downloading the images. Obviously, it has to get the new advertisements somehow.



I think the app should incorporate a display of votes so we can see which is more popular and which might actually win. Maybe also a voting option for what special offers people would like to see in the future. Amazon AdMash

This Kindle app is probably of interest only to owners of the Kindle SO (Kindle with Special Offers). The app shows two competing ads for the same promotion, and you vote which one you like best, or you can vote Neither, giving neither one a vote of confidence. There is no option to vote Both. The Next and Previous page buttons move you through the ads, and the 5-way controller is used to vote.



Ads shown are both from Amazon and from outside advertisers (such Oil of Olay). You can see multiple ad duets per session, and when you reach the end you can start again. Sometimes there are more than two ads per promotion, so in subsequent sessions you get different match ups. It's like playoffs for Kindle ads? :-)



Pressing the HOME button at any time takes you out of the AdMash. The MENU button is not used, pressing it does nothing.



One perhaps extra benefit is that you may be able to see what promotions are coming up in the future before they launch. The apps shown include an up to 20% off HDTVs and 50% off lighted Kindle covers.



The app for what it is gets 4 stars, it is simple and straightforward.



So why the three stars? Because you can only give feedback on competing ads for the same promotion. You cannot vote on competing promotions. When they initially announced this Kindle app, I thought you would be able to vote on competing promotions. So if more people wanted to see gadgets (or beauty products, or Kindle accessories, etc) featured as Kindle SO promotions, their voting feedback would send that instruction to Amazon's deal makers.



This app is free to get, but realistically I doubt people who are not a Kindle SO owners would be interested in it.

the new, cheaper Kindle for $114 has ads for screensavers. It's no big deal. My husband bought one - it was cheaper and the same thing - just has ads. It has paid off so far as we were able to get a $20 Kindle card for $10 from a 1 day ad. This app is for people who have the ad-enabled Kindle and want to rate the ads they receive so you can vote for more "deals". Good idea.

I have a Kindle SO so I am the customer this is aimed at. I like getting preview of upcoming offers; I know to hold off on buying something if I can preview the ad. The app is called ADmash so logically it's going to be about advertisments.



The only thing I would like to add is a "Both" option, Currently there is A, Neither, B Doesn't happen often but occassionly I do like both screensavers.



There hasn't been any ad I thought was truly hideous, boring or odd maybe, but not hideous. It's a fun little app that I go thru twice a week and have fun with.

I would much rather have these ads in lieu of the pictures of famous authors on the screen-saver! They do not intrude into the Kindle reading experience in my opinion. I know this review is based on this app and not the new Kindle released with ads.

Two choices and you vote for the ad that you like. Takes less than 1 minute to complete 5 ads. I enjoyed it for the fact I have a little voice and to see potential new offers. Not sure what the one star reviewers are moaning about. I was not expecting a rocket science approach. Wish all voting was this simple and easy!

Yes, this lets you vote on what you want to be shown on the "Sleep" screen. It does not let you vote on the bottom of the Home munu. Also, you have to use Wi-Fi to use this «Game»; you can not use 3G or anything other then Wi-Fi to use the «Game.» There are only a few adds you can choose from at the time. You can get new adds from Amazon. The good things are that you can have some fun. The last thing I have to say: this app is fun.

@Cheyenne2u: It's MUCH better to have ads on your Kindle than pictures of creepy dead authors. You are lucky, all the non-SO people would like ads a lot.

And, in defense of AdMash and the ads, at least you get to vote on the ads wheras with the default screensavers there is no choice and the best ones are the butterflies and the ones with the descriptions of Kindle on them. Seriouly, who wants a picture of Emily Dickinson on their screen? I don't mean that I don't like her work, but the picture creeps me out.

Anyway, I don't thnk people should accuse AdMash for the screensavers, that's all. Gave it four stars because that's what I think about it. - Stupid - Kindle Active Content - Free - I Own It'


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