Guy Low Price Electronic: 7 Nov 2008

Friday 7 November 2008

Dust Collection

I bought this to catch dust from a sliding compound miter saw. By itself it gets about 40 percent of the dust. I built a catch-box out of 1/4-inch plywood that employs the Big Gulp Hood as a funnel into the central dust control system. The catch-box, which works, is probably 10 times the size (in area) of the Big Gulp. Nothing as small as the Big Gulp is going to be as effective as it needs to be at any stationary tool that kicks dust in all directions. PSI Woodworking DBGULP Big Gulp Dust Hood

So I purchased this item almost a year ago, and after trying different methods I have come to a conclusion that this is a great item IF you have time to modify it.

I had no problem attaching it to my existing system. Where I did run into problems was figuring out a way to get all or most of the dust into the Big Gulp. I feel that the only way this will absolutely work 100% is to make a larger than necessary box to go around the miter saw and place the Big Gulp behind and beneath the saw. I find that even with 1250 CFMs it does not create enough suction to draw everything my compound miter saw spits out. At the end of each day I am shoveling mounds of saw dust over to it and shovelling it in! I am limited to space in my current set up, however, at one point in time I had thought of using it as a makeshift downdraft table system for sanding and jog saw cutting. It seems as to me that if you don't have enough room to place this item in the correct spot then it will not work as you intended...

Just my $0.02...

I have a big gulp mounted behind and just forward of the headstock on my lathe, about 6" from the centerline of the ways with its vertical center level with the material. Works fine - gets virtualy all of the really fine dust (the most dangerous kind, I understand) - however, keep in mind, this is a large open area to support, so you need plenty of air volume to get adequate pickup velocity ...

I have this product mounted to my radial arm saw and it is doing a decent job grabbing sawdust on cross cuts. I'm attempting to use an older Ridgid shop vac to suck in the dust, and it's pretty anemic, for the most part. I'm sure this setup would work better if connected to a higher powered dust collector.

Beware, the diameter measurement is OD. I have it coupled to a 4" to 2 1/4" reducer, and it is currently held together with duct tape. To connect this securely to a reducer, you need a short length of 4" flexible tubing, or a connecter with 4" ID.

I USE THIS HOOD IN MY SHOP AT A STATION DEDICATED FOR MISC PORTABLE TOOLS. IT WORKS VERY WELL AND IS CONVENIENT.

MOUNTED TO A FLEX-HOSE, I CAN MOVE IT UP AND OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I'M FINISHED WITH TOOL I'VE SELECTED.Jet JW1032 4-Inch x 20-Foot Black Dust Collection Hose.

this large dust hood is made of abs plastic which is very strong stuff!

when hooked to your dust collector the really large opening can suck in

huge amounts of dust but the only bad part about it is that there is no

way of mounting the hood. would be nice if there were some plastic tabs

molded around the outside so mounting to a stand would be possible.

This dust hood would ge great if the hose port was in the middle AND it came with a provision for connecting a tripod, etc. It is out of balance and clumsy to use. One of these days I'll modify it in such a way as to make it usefull. Quite frankly it gets very little use due to it's akwardness. If this hadn't been a Xmas gift I would have sent it back.'

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Mother Daughter Poem

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Really happy with our purchase. Not too big, not too small and pretty nice quality.

My only complaint would be that the writing on the heart (the engraving) is a bit small and hard to read, especially if giving as a gift for someone with more limited eyesight.

All in all, a nice necklace! Would buy it again. 14k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver "A Mother Holds Her Child's Hand For A Short While And Their Hearts Forever" Heart Pendant, 18"

My mom was happy when she had received this for mothers day, and even the shipment was early! It was expected to be a late gift (the day after) but i had actually received it a day earlier. That was the great news.

The thing that really stood out to me that was a disappointment was the quality of the metal and durable feel of the chain and ornament. The chain is extremely thin, although luxurious looking, it sure will NOT stand up to any abuse what so ever. I was a bit scared to even put the necklace around my mother's neck for the chain feels that cheap! The heart pendant is nice looking overall, but again the quality of that is poor as well. The text is extremely small, and you can only read it with 20/20 vision i say at my best guess and nothing less. Overall its a good looking piece, but definitely a very delicate one that you should only given to someone who will take those unnecessary protective precautions to keep it from being damaged.

Way, way to small I had thought that it was going to be the size of what the pic shows ~ NOT ~ was I ever wrong.. You can not read the reading on it its way to small.. If your looking for a gift for your wife keep looking your not going to want this..! Made very cheep and very poorly.. we all know the saying you get for what you pay for and for this item that is so very true its a rather low cost item there for its very poorly made..

I didnt know what to get my mother for mothers day .. So i came on Amazon to find something nice .. Thats when i saw it the most Pretties necklace for my mother .. SHE went crazy over it .. simple and just her style. She never takes it off and with my luck it was at a great price .. Im happy with the service i always get from AMAZON they are the best and never make me mad i loveee them :) Thank You Amazon ... ONE MORE HAPPY CUSTOMER .. AS ALWAYS.

While I may be a teenage guy in high school, it doesn't mean I don't have a heart :). As I myself had a small budget for a Mother's Day gift, I stumbled upon this on my phone during passing period, and it was the PERFECT gift. The heart is much smaller than it appears on here, but when I gave it to her and told her 'Happy Mother's Day,' she looked speechless. Highly recommended for moms!'

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Swiss Army Knife - wtf, swiss army knife

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First of all, let me tell you a little about myself and how I came to need such mystical tools of survival.

In the beginning, I was born from the ashes of Lincoln and Roosevelt then raised by Hemingway, a troop of firefighters, and werewolves. I was taught to fight evil of all forms from politics to the undead. I can tell you from experience, there has never been a tool half as useful as the Wenger - The Giant Knife. Let me give you a brief example from yesterday:

I woke up after my amazing night's rest in the Wenger's king size murphy bed (with satin sheets). Once the women were dressed and out the door, I made coffee from the Wenger's cappuccino machine. Then I headed out the door, Wenger in hand.

I came across a two old women selling crochet crosses. I pulled my Wenger out of my pants to get to my wallet. The ladies saw this and died in ecstasy just at the size of my Wenger. Now Armed with two crochet crosses, I went to the cave.

This cave was the home of a 58 mouthed snake that looked more like a chainsaw blade than a snake. After traveling 5 miles on the Wenger's hoverboard, I reached the treasure surrounded by the serrated beast. I unfolded my 3 Spartan army and easy bake oven from the Wenger and went into battle. After 15 minutes, the 3 Spartan's had dismantled the toothy monster's 58 mouths just as my cupcakes were ready. The four of us enjoyed my marbled chocolate-vanilla cupcakes (with sprinkles) while counting the treasure and mocking the mouthless snake that lay before us.

After counting the treasure, I pulled out the Wenger's Millennium Falcon and obliterated the Spartans. Seriously, I obliterated Spartans with the Wenger. I think that alone is enough reason to get one! Anyway, Spartans suck at sharing.

I flew out of the cave in the Wenger's Millennium Falcon and crossed the River of Desolation just east of The Mountain of Despair. I was hungry, so I pulled out the Wenger's giant spider legion and they shot down 4 flying dragons with their dark matter tusk lasers. It was pretty cool. Lunch was alright.

I remembered the crocheted crosses the old ladies left me. Their memory should be honored. So, I went to my local vampire castle. If you know anything about Twilight, then you know that everything you once knew about vampires is completely wrong. Inside the castle, there were dozens of tragically fake "glistening" vampires pining over this wimpy goth chick. The tension and virginity was so thick and everlasting that the only thing I could do was slay them all. I pulled out the Wenger's entertainment system and played the first Twilight movie. Mission... accomplished. I put the two crocheted crosses over the Vampire King's eyes. "You're welcome, old broads."

Now that I'm exceedingly bored, I pulled out the Wenger's hot air balloon and went to the moon. Moon men are pretty cool dudes.

I got to the moon just in time to catch the double sunset. I pulled out New York City from the Wenger and sat in the crown of the Statue of Liberty watching the Moon's double sunset with some chicks I found and a couple moon men drinking burnt martinis. Again, moon men are pretty cool dudes.

We partied all night inside this sweet party tent in the Wenger. Chicks love party tents. You wouldn't think a full wet bar would be something you'd ever use in a pocket knife, but it really comes in handy. And it makes the Wenger - The Giant Knife worth it, even if you don't drink.

That's all I can remember from yesterday. The pictures afterward were hilarious. I almost lost it when the penguins arrived. I must of gotten the Extreme Wenger because I didn't know the Arctic Circle was one of the tools. But even if you don't get a Wenger with the Arctic Circle... still worth getting. I highly recommend it. Wenger 16999 Giant Swiss Army Knife

I tried to file my nails and I ended up putting a corkscrew through my hand. I put it in my pocket and it circumcised me. I tried to open a can of beans and it chiseled through the can. I tried tweezing my stubble and it clamped on my tongue. I use the allen wrench and it cheats on my wife! I hammer a nail and it marries my cat! It refuses to do anything it's supposed to.

Ripped through the front pocket of my dockers and broke two of my toes in the process. Not recommended for daily carry. I still haven't figured out how to use the fork and knife at the same time. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

..... I discovered, after going through all the motions to unfold and extract the little 2-seat car, that this knife only comes with a starter (1 gallon) amount of gasoline! They didn't even fill the tank for a $1,000 knife!

Good thing I was still in town, and near a gas station, before heading up the mountain on my Wengermobile. I look ridiculous enough sitting on a knife, but an out-of-gas knife on the side of the road would have been mortifying.

And it requires premium gasoline, too; that chaps my hide.

So after weeks of waiting for the Wenger to arrive, I finally received notice from the Custom's office. I ordered directly from Switzerland, nothing beats getting it from the source. Turns out that the built in flux capacitor threw them off and because of some stupid rule in the Patriot Act they had to open the box and check it out...who knew.

Once I had made it over there and everyone was satisfied that this was indeed just for my personal use, I got to bring the beauty home. And how thrilled I was! After three weeks of using it there are however a few flaws that I feel should be mentioned and people who are considering buying it need to know about.

It is a complete mystery to me how a Swiss company can include such a useless universal translator (Tool #139)! I am not sure what they were thinking, but I may as well schlepp my Klingon dictionary with me, because the built in translator produces nothing but gibberish (nuqDaq 'oH puchpa''e' actually came out as 'your mother is bald and has gonads' (should be `where is the bathroom')), I mean this can actually be dangerous! I smell lawsuits coming on...

I think that putting the built in Espresso machine (Tool #321, and by the way, try the 'Latte Macchiato', absolutely delish, but watch out for the temperature setting, don't go over 353 degrees Kelvin!) this close to the neutron accelerator (Tool #323) is just asking for trouble! If I hadn't caught it in time, my wife would have probably blown up the whole metro area by accident. Maybe in Europe they can get away with something like that, but not in the US with our litigiousness.

Who in their right mind includes a light sabre (pretty much useless), and the latest version nonetheless, but does not include an optomitron laser cannon? I mean, come on, how often does one find himself in close combat these days?

I thought that the storage chamber was a nice touch, I think they listened to customer suggestions on this, it can easily fit four kegs, but there is no mud room (don't the Wenger people hunt?) and only one fold out couch! What is anyone to do with that?

The online PDF handbook is a good idea, but at 6.6 gigs a tad big maybe. Plus, I found no reference in the manual to the flame thrower (which is actually kind of hidden, it is a sub function of Tool #212, the cold fusion device), oversight or intentional?? I only say one word: Barbecue!

I am getting a strange buzzing sound when I use the plasma scanner device (Tool #462) while running the anti-matter chamber (Tool #479, let me just say: bring some shaving cream and your girlfriend/wife in there with you and have some fun!), anyone else experience this?

The refrigerator (it's actually an accessory) is well worth shelling out the extra money for, they added a freezer compartment, something we had all been waiting for, right??

Regardless of all these flaws I have to say that it's worth its money overall. The handling is beautiful, the built in anti-gravity function works great and putting the handy on/off button on the outside is a great improvement over the last version, bravo Wenger on that one. I like the color scheme, though the OLED exterior with the color changing function is as moody as an Italian car, it has surprised me with some occasional neon colors popping up out of nowhere (I smell a firmware update coming soon).

I'd say if you have been thinking about it, get one, overall you will not regret it.

P.S.: Why no USB 2.0 support? Can someone explain that one... - Swiss Army Knife - Wtf - Multi-tool - Awesome'

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Girls Plus Size Clothes

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I loved the dress and material. The only problem is I bought the dress for my 12 year old twins and the dress is too short on them. I am also disappointed with the return policy for this product, I had the girls try on the dresses knowing that I was going to send them back. I did not read the fine print that you only had 2 weeks for a return, so know I'm stuck with them. I did call the company and left a message and nobody returned my call. Size-18.5,BNJ-6682S BLACK WHITE DOTS FLORAL BORDER TRAPEZE CHIFFON Special Occasion Wedding Flower Girl Party Dress,S86682 Bonnie Jean Girls PLUS SIZE'

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Cook For The Cure - cook for the cure, pretty in pink

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I've had this for over 2 months and use it 3-4 times a week. It's the prettiest baby pink, just like it's pictured. I don't think it looks cheap at all like some of the other reviewers. That being said, it's still a pink spoon rest... I love that it comes clean so easily. Even spaghetti sauce hasn't stained it. Sometimes when using my heavier wooden utensils they raise up off the spoon rest so it doesn't exactly hold them like you'd imagine, but it still holds them and catches (almost) all the drips. It is a nice size, large enough for a ladle, or two smaller utensils together. It is some sort of plastic, but I use it on my gas stove with the oven and 3 burners going and it's never messed with it.

I love this product & would absolutely recommend it. Reston Lloyd Melamine Spoon Rest, Pink

When I got it...I def didn't think it was going to be plastic-like. I have a pink kitchen so it matches very well, and I feel lucky to have been able to find a pink spoon rest in the first place. So all in all, I am happy with my purchase.

I have to say that this spoon rest stands up well to heavy use. I've used it for spoons from spaghetti sauce (acidic), forks used for turning chicken cutlets (hot oil), and just about everything else that might mar it. The finish is still as shiny as when it was new. I've never put it in the dishwasher, so I can't vouch for the finish under those conditions. But, the soft pink color and size large enough to handle a ladle make me very satisfied with this purchase.

I make a mess when I cook so this spoon rest is nice. The lip is a little high but that keeps the mess in which is good. Love the pink color and it's easy to clean. I don't put melamine in the dishwasher since I have heard stories that it can crack so I hand wash it - only takes a minute and it's not a big deal to me.

When i received my spoon rest, I was shocked! The size is wonderful, very accomidating for large spoons! I am coming back to order a second one for a spare! It is the perfect shade of pink for my pink kitchen!! Thank U !!! - Pink - Cook For The Cure - Spoon Rests - Pretty In Pink'

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Financial Software - financial software, money management

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Like many others, I'm a longtime Quicken for Mac user who was greatly disappointed with the release earlier this year of Quicken Essentials for Mac. (For a long list of its deficiencies, see the reviews - and one star rating - of Quicken Essentials for Mac here on Amazon - basically it's Accounting Lite and not a real program for adults with complicated finances.)

I had looked into prior versions of IBank but had been put off by its lack of comprehensive reporting features. This past weekend I was delighted to learn IBank 4 now has customize-able reporting. You can report on only one payee or category, or virtually any combination of accounts.

Although, in a sense I won't need reports as often - you can search by Payee, Category, or virtually any keyword in the main Document window for each account, and then see all your transactions. EDIT: I had said in the first draft of this review that you can't search for keywords across accounts but just now I stumbled upon the solution: If you put your active accounts into a Group (mine is called '2011 Credit Cards'), then enter a keyword in that Group window view - all of the transactions in any of that Group's accounts containing the keyword will pop right up in a list. I had also thought you couldn't search using numbers but that is also incorrect - I had just been going about it the wrong way. You absolutely can search for numbers in your accounts, either individually or by group, which is incredibly helpful if you reconcile by hand as I do...mystery transactions containing amounts like "12.87" or "5.34" are instantly available once entered in one of the search windows.) These search windows also make finding Payees and whatever you've written in the blissfully-not-truncated Notes field very easy. The search is instant, as opposed to the slow, clunky, single-transaction view offered by Quicken 2007.

There are a couple of features in IBank 4 that make me nearly weep with relief after my struggles with Quicken 2007. Firstly, you can CUT AND PASTE TRANSACTIONS!!!! It's so wonderful!! How many times have I spent hours trying to remove mistakenly-downloaded transactions from one of my accounts in Quicken. (If you accidentally import or your bank accidentally downloads transactions into the wrong account or re-downloads transactions, you could have hundreds of bad transactions that will take you literally hours to remove in Quicken 2007. Quicken 2007 won't allow you to select more than one transaction for deletion - ever; contains "are you sure" type prompts you can't turn off any time you try to delete a transaction; and contains no deletion-related keyboard shortcuts. It makes a tedious task, hitting an "are you sure you want to delete this: OK" button dozens, or hundreds, of times to remove error-filled transactions.) Of course, you could always restore your Quicken file from a backup you made before the bad data was entered, but then you'd also lose any other (good) changes you had made since that backup was created.

Quicken also will only allow the user to move transactions one-at-a-time between accounts...again, with no multiple transaction selection or keyboard shortcuts allowed. In IBank 4 deleting and moving multiple transactions takes literally seconds. Actually, it's so easy one worries about mistakenly altering something. Fortunately, the inclusion of an "UNDO [last action]" (coupled with "REDO") option in the Edit menu prevents disaster. You can also export your transactions to QIF or TXF format, or back them up whenever you like. Additionally, you can set up IBank 4 to back up your transactions whenever you quit the program. This means restoring from backup is an option here too.

Another vastly improved area over Quicken is the use of Categories in IBank 4. It's basically the same methodology - you use different Categories (Grocery, Restaurants, Books), but again you have a lot more flexibility. When I migrated over to IBank 4 I was able to reassign transactions with ease - IBank 4 will let you reassign current transactions to a new category if you decide to delete one of the old ones. Also, it's easier not to mistakenly re-create similarly named categories (mine are always 'Grocery' and 'Groceries') with IBank's easy pull-down window which autopopulates when you start typing. IBank's IPhone client (IBank Mobile) also helps create uniform Payees and Categories - no more variations on a business name and street address for the same location, since you use the same Categories and Payees for both versions of IBank. My better, more accurate reports are going to come in handy at tax time.

IBank Mobile is a piece of cake as well. Your data syncs with one click - in seconds and error free, creating a mirror copy of your desktop software. (This feature alone, which allowed me to ditch the various other IPhone apps I had cobbled together to use with Quicken, is worth the cost of admission.) It's the end of the year, I have three thousand or so transactions that I exported out of Quicken and imported to IBank 4 (which was a smooth, near-totally bug-free process, I might add). IBank Mobile imported them all in literally seconds, after the simple syncing setup between my IPhone and MacBookPro. It's going to be SO NICE not to have to use the IPhone Checkbook app to export each account manually to an email (which is not secure), then re-import by hand to Quicken 2007.

My jury's still mildly out - this product runs so quickly and is so easy to use that it's making me paranoid whether all my transaction data is still there - but as of now I have to say, I'm completely, utterly thrilled with IBank 4.

I'd give it five stars but it still has a little bit of functionality left to add. I'd like to see the developers add Class functionality (which is basically a way to sort Categories by subcategory). To some extent there's a workaround for this - you can simply add another Category as a subcategory of the one you're working with - but you can't then sort those subcategories independently. I had been using the Class capability in Quicken to track the different sales taxes I pay on various products, but I think for now I'm going to have to manually split transactions to track the sales tax. I'd like an easier, automatic way to do this, but for now I don't think that's available in either IBank 4 or Quicken 2007. This is a big deal for me, because I live in a state with VERY high sales tax and I need to track it for deduction on my Federal returns. (I buy things occasionally from outlets that don't charge sales tax, so I can't just apply x.xx% to every transaction to get my total; also, my state has a different sales tax rate for groceries and other incidentals.)

Note: I don't use my software to print checks or to download transactions from my bank (I'd really rather reconcile my accounts by hand, which means I can review each transaction more thoroughly). However, I tried importing some transactions just to see how it worked, and again - smooth, easy, crash-free.

[UPDATE, 11/30/10]: Apparently there's a way to integrate IBank 4 with Turbotax, through exporting your transactions into a specific format. To use this I assume you need to assign Categories to various portions of the tax code, and use that to generate your export.

Overall I'm very happy with this product, and I'm even more happy that it's currently being actively supported. Intuit has sent clear signals that it isn't taking Mac users' needs seriously, while IGG Software is actively soliciting input from users for further added features for IBank. So far, it's been well worth the money not have to spend so much hands-on time managing my finances, and correcting the errors Quicken 2007 kept baking into my accounts. Thanks IGG!!

[UPDATE, 12/3/10]: After having completely migrated my finances and used the product for a few days, I have more details. First, this program is staggering in what it does well - the reporting features are fast and comprehensive; I can see the 'big picture' of my finances at a glance, which is quite an unusual feeling for me. ;) I'm really happy with features like the automatic 'Scheduled Transactions' and the ability to add them to ICal.

On the downside, to some extent you can tell this is a program being developed by independent software programmers and not a gigantic corporate conglomerate like Intuit. It's got a couple of glitches - I had some trouble creating a Category in the IPhone client and so far I've had a couple of 'hangs' requiring me to hard-reset the program.

However - and this is a big however - nothing I've found so far has resulted in any data loss what-so-ever. I've now experimented with exporting and importing data from my backups, and I'm convinced this is not something I'm going to have to keep in the forefront of my mind.

So yes, it's not quite 100% in terms of stability, but in terms of functionality it's so far ahead of Quicken 2007 it's not even funny.

One other feature I'd like to see added is the ability to see one's Budget in the IPhone client (but you can see your account totals in real time if you've synced your phone; you can even see your running totals by Category). Obviously this is a minor quibble - Quicken doesn't even have an IPhone client.

IGG is running a software forum where you can report issues with the program and put in feature requests. So far I've found the developers responsive and quite reasonable.

I'm more than prepared to recommend this software package to all comers. I have seen some issues with folks who'd like to be able to reconcile statements with downloads on the fly, which is a feature I assume is available in Quicken for Windows (I can tell you it's not in Quicken 07 for Mac).

Again, this is a program being developed by programmers and not a giant faceless corporation, so I'm personally more than willing to wait for some of the issues to be ironed out as new features are developed.

[UPDATE, 2/17/11] I'm upgrading to five stars. This program is so easy to use, has not lost any of my data whatsoever, and is so fast that it's like a horrible nightmare to remember my experiences with Quicken 2007. Yes, I do still have to enter my sales tax by hand, and there are a few other features I'd like to see, but my expense tracking and account reconciliation is taking about 10% of the time I used to have to spend, thanks to the easy, fast search functions of IBank.

I realize other people's opinions may vary - I don't use this program to track stocks, for example - but for what I was looking for (a simple program to track my spending, reconcile my accounts and help me budget) this program has changed my life. As in, I've gotten a lot of it back, rather than struggling for hours trying to perform simple functions in Quicken 2007. Thanks IGG!! iBank 4 - Quicken - Money Management - Mac - Financial Software'

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Fios Replacement Battery - ry, ups battery replacement

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Like many people in our neighborhood, our Verizon Fios back-up power unit battery went dead after about 3 years. This battery works as a replacement, and we've had solid results so far after about 3 months of continuous use. 12 Volt, 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery with F2 Terminals

Update 1 year later: My FIOS BBU is beeping again, indicating that the backup battery is not holding a charge. This battery lasted less than a year but only has a 90-day warranty, so I'll be looking elsewhere for a replacement.

(original 5-star review below:)

This is an exact replacement for the original FIOS BBU battery, but at about 2/3 the price of others I've seen. Switching the batteries takes 5 minutes or less and can be done without turning off the power or the FIOS router. If your FIOS BBU is beeping, this is the cure!

This battery was dead on arrival. Seriously. Dead as a doornail. Would not buy this again and would not order from the merchant again. I should have spent the time to get a return, but I just never got around to it. You can get *charged* units like this from your local Radio Shack, I've discovered... AND, if you are using this to replace your Verizon FIOS unit, try calling Verizon first. They came out and replaced mine for FREE.

I queried AMAZON for a PX12072 this was one of the products shown and I ordered this battery for a FIOS replacement battery. It's NOT a PX12702. It was my fault, nothing in the add says it's a PX12072. I suggest that this battery not be part of the shown results from this query. I thought I was a better shopper. Darn it. Now I'm out $45 with the shipping. While the battery meets the volt and load specifications, the terminal lugs are not exactly compatible with the jumper harness that fits between the battery terminals and the FIOS device I have.

The battery was shipped in a prompt manner via US Postal Service. It was a cinch to install and it fit perfectly in place of the original battery that was there. It has worked flawlessly since being installed. The battery is being used in an Alarm system as a backup power supply. The original battery in the alarm lasted for a little over 5 years. Thus, it is too early to tell the lifespan of this one. However, it appears to be functioning normally as expected.

I was able to easily replace the original 3.2 aH (I think) battery in my APC ES 350 by snapping the spacers out in the battery compartment - a perfect fit and more than triple run time! Ordering another for my alarm system. - Ry - 12 Volt Battery - Ups Battery Replacement - Ups Battery'

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Hard Drive Enclosure - sata, drive enclosures

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Bought this enclosure to use an 80GB Sata HDD that I replaced. The port works fine, and as far as I can tell, temperature is not terrible. The product did not include, however, the small screws that are supposed to go into the top of the mount. Without these, the HDD can just slide out of the aluminum casing. It is not a show stopper, since a piece of electrical tape works just fine, it is just that the product should come with everything needed to use it properly. You get what you pay for... 2.5" USB 2.0 SATA Hard Drive HDD Case Enclosure

I bought this enclosure to recover data from a laptop. Installation is easy. The interface adapter from the old laptop hard drive has to be removed before connecting to the circuit board. I was able to copy the data from the hard drive once the enclosure was plugged in. There was no attempt to mount the hard drive on the enclosure with the two small screws. Will this enclosure last? I have no idea and it doesn't matter. All I know is that I paid $7.80 for this enclosure and it worked well enough to recover data from a dead laptop. The product gets a five star rating for a data recovery job accomplished.

I bought two of these to upgrade two different laptops to SSD and use their original drive as an external.

Both Enclosures failed miserably. I tried the onboard usb 2.0 ports on 6 different laptops and 2 different (core 2 and core i5) desktops and although it recognizes the drive you can't format or use the drive in the enclosure. Even a quick format fails. This is on 3 different 2.5" drives tested. Also tried using a Vantec USB 3.0 Powered Hub and Asus NEC USB 3.0 card, didn't make any difference.

Looking at the cable system I decided to flip the usb cable around, using the 2 sided end on the drive, and it works! Drive is recognized, formats, and can write to the drive. So if you are having troubles, connect the end with the two cables to the drive, then connect the short cable to a usb port and reach the long cable length around back to another usb port.

Made with an all metal construction that could easily short out the hard drive. In addition to that it has a terrible non-mini usb slot on the enclosure and the usb cable doesn't even fit in it because it's made so poorly. All this and when I finally force the cable in and plug it into my computer it dosn't recognize that there is even a drive plugged in. I have never had this problem with any of the other enclosures i've bought. Save yourself the trouble and invest an extra $5 to get a working one.

I bought this item after my laptop bit the dust. My wife and I had several hundred pictures, songs, etc. that we had not backed up. I didn't want to pay for a professional recovery service, so I did a bit of research and decided to give this product a try. I was able to connect it to my old HDD (which was only readable after a trip to the freezer) and recover most of the data we had lost (not all of it, but most). For the price, I don't think I could've done better. Oh yeah, I will be backing up frequently from now on.

Works as advertised. Used a Toshiba 110gb laptop drive from a "dead" machine. No problem getting the drive installed but there were NO instructions included at all. One must remove any drive carriage from the drive itself or it won't fit. 4 screws took off the Toshiba drive carriage and then the drive fit right in. No noise or vibration and the speed is good. It works on our ASUS laptop with Win7 and a desktop with WinXP. Haven't even needed the 2nd USB power plug on the included Y connector.

This is a seriously cheap piece of hardware. For a one-time recovery of a hard-drive from a fried laptop this unit is an excellent choice. The hard-drive in question had both an xp (ntfs) and linux (ext3) partitions. There was no problem accessing either partition - they pop-up on screen as a reqular USB device in both xp and linux. - Drive Enclosures - Sata Case - Sata - Hdd Enclosure'

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Tune Belt - arm band, armband

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I needed something to carry my iPhone with me on runs. This was so inexpensive - I figured it was worth a try. I'm so glad I did! It is a great basic armband. It stays in place, allows you to actually USE the phone through the plastic cover, and it's relatively comfortable. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the first time I wore it - I wasn't careful about where the velcro was and it rubbed a raw spot on my arm. Now that I've figured out how to position it, it's not a problem. I've only used it about 5-6 times, so I can't speak to durability yet, but so far so good. iArmbands iPhone SlimLine armband - For 4g, etc. - 4gb, 8gb, 16gb, & 32gb models - 4g, 3g, 2g, 1g

I have to say I was very skeptical about the extremely low price of this armband. When I was doing research on iphone carriers like this they seem to have all been around $40+. I'm blown away!! This is such a great holder, you can actually use the phone through the plastic covering. I would highly recommend this to anyone. It was a great find and now I can listen to music while I run. Can't say enough good things about it!!

Armband for iphone is nice. not for bigger arms though. Mine are average and fits me perfect. easy to use. phone doesn't slide around and is protected by the clear plastic coating over face of phone. good purchase. use mine for working out. when running stays in place doesn't slide around or move. glad I bought it.

Very happy with this sports band for my iPhone. I run 3-5 times a week and use my iPhone to track my activity. The arm band is very comfortable and the plastic front allows for easy use of the controls. Great deal for the dollars.

It does the job and was a good buy in my book. I can use the touchscreen through the plastic, the band doesn't bother my arm while shooting the b-ball around and the neoprene behind the phone is comfy, it's adjustable and the phone is secure. Great deal.

I just purchased this product and have only used it about 4 times. The first time I used it, it was great! The third time I used it, I used it when running a 5k. By the end the sweat had wet the part that is right on my arm and probably wet my phone a bit. Not sure if its a major issue, I am hoping to get a screen protector which will probably remedy the problem.

I've had a few of these. I usually wear them out after a year. This one functions fine. It doesn't feel as sturdy as some of the others but it was also less expensive. My first two runs with it have been fine and it seems to work as advertised.

I bought this armband because it was one of the cheaper ones online. It is excellent! I use it everytime I run and it has never irritated my skin or slipped off. It is a bit difficult to see the screen through the plastic because of high glare, but nothing I can't get over. The only down side is that I have to remove my phone case before I use it because it won't fit unless the phone is naked. Overall, I recommend it! - Iphone Armband - Arm Band - Iphone - Armband'

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kayak rack - kayak storage rack, kayak rack

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This must have been pretty easy to put together because my husband did it with my twelve year old daughter in under half an hour and I heard no swearing or gnashing of teeth. It easily holds our two recreational kayaks (an 11 ft Old Town Loon and a very heavy old 2+ sit on top Hobie). We are using it to store the kayaks off the ground and outside. My only concern about this product (and the reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5) is that it is not clear from any of the material on Amazon about this product (or anywhere else) whether it is recommended for outdoor use. We are using it outdoors, so I can probably update this after the winter and let people know. But, for the price and functionality, it was definitely worth the try. SpareHand Newport Plus Dual Kayak Storage Rack

Product is nice and works well.

But, it shipped without any of the screws, nuts or bolts required to assemble it. Just a note that said the required items would be sent later.

I contact Amazon who volunteered to take the product back (which required me re-packing the item in boxes that were destroyed opening everything up). Their first alternative was to send me a new product. Then I could use the new boxes to ship back the old product. No one new if the replacement product would come with the required hardware. The did give me a discount for my trouble (I think). But 4 or 5 weeks later there are still isssues as they seem to think they sent the replacement item even though I request that it not be sent, multiple time.s

Second option was to contact the supplier. I contacted the supplier who quickly sent most but not all of the required hardware. I finally gave up and bought the remaining items from the local hardward.

Overall, good product. It should never have shipped. Amazon staff tried to be helpful. In fact they were very quick to respond, but assumed solutions that were impractical or not what I wanted. Product should never have been shipped without the required parts and if it was shipped without the required parts I should have known that before it was shipped

Very happy with it; Easy to assemble, as someone else noted, make sure you find #1 in the instructions before you start. Very low profile, and easy way to quickly store two Kayaks without having to build something bulky myself. Doesn't eat up wall space, and I can move it. Seems very stable and easy to use. Horizontal arms are well padded, and so far I'm not worried about them denting the kayaks, but I might rotate sides and check after a round of hot weather.

Only taking off one star for the mediocre instructions, and the clamps for the horizontal arms are plastic, so I wonder how long they'll last.

Easy to order, track, and I received it quickly through Amazon.

Now that it's all assembled, I really like this rack BUT I did have a few issues putting it together. First off, the instructions began with Step 2. I looked for Step 1 but didn't find it but I figured it was okay since I could see what it was supposed to look like at the beginning of Step 2 from the picture. Unfortunately, I used the wrong screws to do my version of Step 1; even more unfortunately I didn't figure that out until it was almost all put together. Another thing that made assembly difficult is that although there are several different screw types (different lengths) they are all the same diameter, so you can easily use the wrong screw for the wrong task (especially if you can't find the instructions for a step).

After all the dust settled, I did eventually find Step 1 coyly hidden away on the back page of the instructions, underneath the parts list. Ah well. As I say, now that it's all assembled, I do like it a lot.

Bought this in 2009 after we acquired a second kayak and had no good place to put it. Have stored two kayaks on it through wind, rain, cold, heat and sun and it's great. We added a surfboard on the top rack (with some repositioning of a kayak) last summer and it's still great. It was easy to set up, fits well next to our house (and leaves plenty of walkway for us to get around) and turned out to be the perfect storage solution.

It took a month to receive the rack, apparently it's quite popular. When it did arrive one of the cradles was broken. We contacted the company and they were quick to replace the part- nice! Seems sturdy, we'll see how it works in a few months.

We have two Kayaks that were stored in our garage. We placed the rack under our deck (patio area). The yaks are protected, off the ground, very secure - no threat of falling over. You cannot go wrong with this storage rack. - Kayak Storage Rack - Kayak Rack'

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Water Cooler - igloo, camping

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I have been on a mission to find a cooler that does not leak. After purchasing 2 coolers within a month's time, both different brands, I decided to try my luck with the Igloo. It's terrible. The lid does not screw on, it's a pressure fit. I knew this when I bought it. The carry-handle helps to keep the lid in place. Although there is no problem with the lid coming off, it leaks everywhere around the rim when you transport it. I found this out the hard way when I filled it with Kool-Aid and ended up with a car mat soaked with red KoolAid! This is by far the worst of the 3 coolers that I have tried. The first one was a 2 gallon Rubbermaid (leaks around the rim) and the second was a 2 gallon stackable Coleman cooler (leaks around spout). If anybody can recommend a cooler that does NOT leak, I'm all ears! Igloo 431 3 Gallon Beverage Cooler

Just the right size for a small weekend trip, but the lid isn't secure, it just pushes on and can pull off or fall off if the thing gets knocked over. We like it though, but ended up taping the lid on so it doesn't fall off if we knock the cooler over.

This is a great little cooler. I have used it for a 10 person team in a hot climate. I fill it completely with ice and then fill it with water. It will keep ice water for two whole days and even a little into the third day then I need to start over. The lid does not screw on it is pressure fit. Don't forget to order a paper cup holder if you are using it as I am for a crew. There is a holder grip on the side but the cups and holders are sold separately. Highly recommended.

I bought this item because the 3 gallon is so much easier to handle than the 5 gallon, and the 5 gallon was all I could find locally. This is great for camping, which is why I bought it. It has come in handy for gatherings at home as well.

I want to have good drinking water at the campgrounds I visit locally and absolutely refuse to purchase bottled water. Campground water is typically potable, but I often don't like the taste and simply prefer water as a beverage over other options that take up room in my cooler. Since many road crews use these I knew it had to be a solid, sturdy product that would maintain cold water and remain durable if handled with care. It's more expensive than one you can buy at a large chain store, but those can't even begin to compare to this product in those same categories. You get what you pay for - this is a prime example.

I use water from my Brita to fill this and also make 8 sizeable blocks of Brita ice from the disposable plastic containers that lunch meats come in. I took it on a 3 night trip recently and the blocks of ice were still nearly 1/2 intact at the end of the trip. I will fairly state though that the weather was a bit cooler than normal for the season and my campsite had complete shade. As far as it being in a warmer environment for a 3 night trip I doubt the ice blocks would still be maintained, but am reasonably sure that the water would remain at least on the cooler side if kept out of the sun as much as possible. If being used for a day trip on a very hot day you'd be fine with having the water ice cold all day with already cold water going into it with a few ice blocks. I have a hitch mounted bike rack on my Jeep and when the bikes were removed it made a dandy place to hang it so that it could be easily accessed.

If you are planning on using a full 3 gallons in this be absolutely sure that it is placed on a completely level surface while in transport. I had mine slightly leaned back on top of a plastic tote on my front seat and it started to spill out of the top a bit. Thankfully I had only gone a few feet from my home when I discovered the problem. Once leveled out evenly I had no further problems. The lid does not screw on (which likely caused the leakage I experienced since it was leaning back a bit), but does stay securely in place with the white handle. My only regret about this product is that I didn't purchase it a few years back.

Really works great and is durable. I am a soccer coach and I use this all the time. The only flaw is that the lid is not tight and it sloshes and leaks in the car. Also, almost everyone tries to pick it up by the red handle and it spills (you have to use the white handle to carry. But all-in-all a very good product.

This is a great cooler for making Kool-aid or Lemonade in the summer time (or any time for that matter) we have 3 boys who are constantly wanting something to drink and this cooler keeps whatever we put in it, COLD. Its great to take to the beach or to the park for picmic's too! the lid does not screw on, it presses on, but that has not been a problem and it has never opened accidently. This is a high grade cooler made with premium materials, we really like how well the spout works. There is a great handle for carrying this to the car, or picnic table or beach. I couldint imagine having any other beverage cooler after owning this one! Holds lots and lots of ice and keeps everything ice cold! enjoy!!!

This 3 gallon Igloo cooler is awesome. At 3 gallons it is not too big. Great for our baseball team. The cooler is short with a wide base, so it does not tip over in the car on the way to practice or games. It is super tough and made to last. I looked at a made in China cooler by Gatoraid that was 50% more expensive because of the "Gatoraid" logo. - The Igloo cooler is made in USA. I trust the USA plastic. Plastic from China could possibly leach chemicals into me and the kids. Better safe than sorry. - Beer - Camping - Igloo - Hiking'

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Crotchless Pantyhose - crotchless, sheer

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I ordered these to salvage my daughter's Halloween costume - they arrived in plenty of time, and did the job nicely. Good color, very opaque (which may vary - my daughter's legs are pretty slim), we were both pretty pleased with them. They fit well in the 'slim, very long legs' category. Nylon Tights O/S PURPLE - Crotchless - Opaque - Sheer - Pantyhose'

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I bought this product to take with me in the jungle, as part of my survival and emergency kit.

It is a product that provides protection from environmental elements such as rain, wind and cold, it's easy and fast to install in case of an unexpected event and is ready for use, because it brings the rope included.

The sealed package allows me to carry it in my bag, and know that it will always be dry even if I fall into a river or stream.

This product is ideal for its weight and ease of storage.

I think it is good addition for those who have kits for emergencies or survival situations. Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, Emergency Zone? Brand

If you want to be truly prepared for an emergency or survival, then by all means, add one or two of these to your collection of stored emergency supplies, or with camping gear.....I certainly have a few myself. However, if you like to pinch pennies wherever you can, you could probably skip this item and just stock up on the emergency blankets that are made of the same material and easily use them in conjunction with some rope to get to the same end point. The blankets are a bit more versatile and therefore a slightly better buy.

two things I don't like it: 1) this is a tube tent, which means both ends are open; 2)the tent is very hard to be set up. although a rope is provided, it is almost impossible to be set up as the picture showed, especially when it is windy.

Great tube tent style shelter with metalized foil lining. Light weight and will work for one or two times. Get a heavier version for longer use. This is good for one time survival but will not hold up to multiple uses. Keep these in your kit for a fire reflector or to keep heat inside of a small tent. Can be used folded up more like a tarp as a reflector. Get several of these.

I used this as one of the layers to protect my motorcycle from the harsh winter elements. It is waterproof and a very good wind barrier. And it appears to retain heat well. You can put your hand behind it to get a feel of its efficaciousness. The tent folds out easily and comes with an attached nylon cord. It seems well constructed. It is basically a long sheet of mylar sheet that is folded into a triangle and taped with a good quality (yellow in my case) tape. You won't be able to get the tape off without tearing the tent. So my point is it holds it together pretty well.

Couldnt be happier with this one. It shipped fast AND it came with an unexpected little can opener like they used in WWII. Neat! Not only is it memorabilia, IT's FUNCTIONAL. Anyway, hope to never need to use it but glad I have it if I do.'

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