Guy Low Price Electronic: 27 Jan 2009

Tuesday 27 January 2009

Water Resistant - digital, casual watch

The watch looks sober and stylish.

PROS:

1. Casio make, presumably good quality materials and movement.

2. Nice design

CONS:

1. Light is feeble and does not illuminate the digital panel

2. Case of watch is not completely stainless steel, lower part is resin. In my last casio the resin clasp for the watch band broke. I bought this because I thought it would be stainless steel, but its not really.

3. The mineral dial cover is convex, so it will pick up scratches (like my last casio). I prefer flat watches

4. The watch is thick (say 3/60") Casio Men's Ana-Digi AW80D-1AV 10-Year Battery Bracelet Watch

Well, this coming August is going to be 5 years wearing, using and abusing this watch. No problems so far with it, the battery is still strong (the backligt feature has not dimmed at all) and water resistance is definitively there. I use it at least once a week for swimming in a pool, and I have taken it a few times for short dives in the ocean. Some people dismissed the data bank feature as "useless" or "a thing of the past" just because we have now so many other devices (blackberries, iphones, even regular cellphones). However, I still use my watch to store critical, usually short information such as alarm passwords (like my office's, which is changed monthly), password combinations for banking, websites, etc. I guess I could use my cellphone for that as well, but in terms of retriving, nothing beats a look at the wrist and pressing a couple of buttons! My only big complain with this watch over 5 years is how easily the crystal picks up scratches. I have to admit that I am partly to blame for that. I've used it on several rough camping trips, and I have no pitty on the watch when it comes to using it...just love it. I hope I can give another update in 5 years, possibly with the battery still alive.

- Update, July 1st 2010: Well, now oficially well into the second quinquennium, I can only say that the watch just keep on going, no problems to report, just a few more scratches than a year ago. The 10-year battery life looks more and more like a reality for this little jewel.

-Update, June 2011: OK, this is a good run for the watch. After 7 years, the battery finally died. No complaints; 7 out of 10 years is not bad at all. Highly recommended time piece.

Excellent product for the price. Great functionality. Time is very easy

to read. Stainless steel bracelet with clasp makes it a robust watch

to wear while working. Day-date and world-time features are a great plus.

Have had the watch for a month and it has been working out really well.

Only downside -- watch mechanism is encased in plastic with steel overlap -- would have preferred this to be complete steel like the band.

when I recieved this watch my first impression was it was very sleek looking. After playing with it for a while I realized it was very confusing to set, but not to confusing to where you can not do it if you take the time. The band looks nice but is not easy to re-size so I will have to take it to a jewler as opposed to doing it myself.

Doesnt anyone make a basic watch anymore that just tells time and the date? But is also nice looking?

I think this is a very handsome watch - I don't like cluttered watch faces. I find the size quite appropriate for a man with large hands. The accuracy is amazing - it was only off by 2-3 seconds in the first three weeks of use as compared to my desk clock that syncs with the atomic clock. The light is quite bright (and classy looking, around the edge instead of backlighting.) If you want to see the digital time at night, buy a digital watch instead. I had no trouble learning how to use it, but then I'm technically adept and I've owned a few Casio watches over the 30 years since I bought my first digital watch - a Casio. I like the Telememo feature so I can look up frequently used numbers without having to fire up my pda. The only two nit-picky things I can think of: the watch is somewhat thick and the metal band occasionally snags a hair on my wrist. I prefer this band to the rubber ones though due to its being longer-lasting and having a quick release clasp.

Addendum 3 years later: the "stainless steel bezel" is actually a coating that wears away just from normal use, i.e. sleeves, revealing a light gray plastic. The crystal scratches easily, so I've added a Zagg cover. It's lost a bit of its accuracy, but still just several seconds a month off - quite good really. - Casual Watch - Metal Banded - Inexpensive - Digital'

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Wentworth Miller - 3d, milla jovovich

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Yes, Paul W Anderson, the director of Resident Evil Afterlife 3D, used the same Fusion 3D camera set up as Avatar, evidenced by the film credits and 3D featurette on the 3D Blu Ray, which also plays standard 2D. The 3D as a result, looks excellent and better than most 3D films out there, excluding Imax's Studio Nature productions. From the opening to the end, everything pops out far greater than you might have seen. The rain in RE:A3D looks spectacular and the depth really shines as though you're "in the movie". This is what 3DHDTV was made for. If you miss this and own a 3DTV, your loss if you like action movies.

The movie has elements of the Matrix's fight scenes and slow motion, with The Walking Dead's zombie infested city. The film covers Alaska, Tokyo and Los Angeles. The opening action scene is a highlight and really slick, packed with blazing machine guns and acrobatics. There's also a Axe man scene worth buying this disc for alone, and a cool but short end fight scene with RE5's Albert Wesker. The story is a basic "escape plan" movie, but in the RE style. This is the best one so far IMO.

The featurettes are 47 minutes total, and informative, including cast interviews. There's also a screen in screen presentation, director commentary track, deleted and extended scenes and more.

Overall, if you own or eventually plan to buy a 3DHDTV, buy this version for a few extra bucks, as it plays in regular 2D on regular HDTV's and players and looks great in 2D, but exceptional in 3D.

Movie: 8/10

3D: 9/10

Extras: 7/10 Resident Evil: Afterlife [Blu-ray 3D]

My ratings are based mainly on the QUALITY OF THE 3D, not the video content.

There are about 70 out of screen effects that extend about 10% of the way, from the screen to the viewer. Another 30 around 25%. At 8:00 minutes a tri-blade throwing knife reaches 40% and at 64:00 minutes, a large blood spatter drop exceeds 50%. Too many OOS effects to pick my favorites.

*** A MUST SEE 3D - STATE OF THE ART AT ITS FINEST ***

*** Almost Continuous Action - Blood, Guts, Gore and Horror ***

MY 3D RATING = EXCELLENT (poor, fair, good, very good, excellent)

Note: As far as the percentages go, everyone's eyes are different. What I see at 25% you may see at 15% or 35%. To fully realize how far something is out of the screen for you, pause on an effect and direct a partner with an extended finger to the tip of what you are seeing. You may be surprised.

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I saw this at the movie theater in 3D (complete with special 3D glasses they handed out) and felt like I was right in it. Every bullet, star, punch, blast, you name it - went right between my eyes. I sat 4 rows from the front (I couldn't get any closer without not seeing the whole screen) and was completely devoured by every creature. What an experience! Note I saw this at another movie theater that did not have the 3D version and I loved it but much prefer the 3D version. I have to say that if you love Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter - you won't be disappointed. They look super hot and kick some serious butt! The two of them team up to defeat a 12 foot tall executioner dude with a massive ax/hammer. K-Mart makes an appearance at the end but doesn't say a word. No matter - there WILL be a Resident Evil 5; I bet she'll speak in that one. PLEASE NOTE: Don't get up and leave after the credits start - there is another minute of movie to go; and it explains how Resident Evil 5 will start! Go see this while it is still in the theater - You will NOT be disappointed if you are a Resident Evil fan! Bon appetite!

As far as movies based on video games go, the Resident Evil series has been a cut above the rest. One good reason for this is the director, Paul WS Anderson, and his wife, actress Milla Jovovich (as Alice), who have created all four of the films together. None of the last three has quite topped the first RE, but then that's usually the case with sequels, right? (With a few notable exceptions.) Still, this 2010 version of RE is pretty impressive, especially with the introduction of 3D to the RE universe. The story consists of several very strong scenes separated by passages of relative dullness. The same is true of the 3D, which is used well at various points along the way, but there are also many times where it wouldn't have made any difference whether things were shown in 2 or 3D (as when the only 3D is the character standing out against the background). But when this movie is good, it is very very good. That includes highlights such as the 3D shots of Alice's small plane flying over coastal Cali and a destroyed LA; and especially the fight with the giant, hooded Executioner guy (probably the film's best scene). By contrast, the climactic fight with the main Umbrella Corp bad guy near the end feels relatively ordinary.

While I enjoyed RE Afterlife and am glad I saw it, there were a few minor problems (sorta) such as how so many fight scenes borrowed very heavily from The Matrix (something a lot of filmmakers do). That gave some of the fighting a "been there, done that" feeling. Also there were a bunch of things that either were not explained, didn't make sense, or defied any logic. In the "no explanation" category is the Executioner -- what is he and where did he come from? I think the answer is he exists for no reason except to be a cool, scary enemy, as was generally true of other "monsters" in both the games and movie series. But with the "Suspension of Disbelief" required in all movies of this type, these kinds of issues were really not problems. Those things were not the main reason I dropped a star in my rating. No, it was the lulls in action and 3D during the movie. But the good things definitely outweighed the bad overall.

I loved the movie! I've been following the Resident Evil movies since the first one came out. I've loved them all, and this one is no exception. The plot was good, the effects were stellar, as always, and the acting was superb. My only complaint about the movie was that because it was shot for 3D, the action sequences rely heavily on the 3D aspect of the film, and without the 3D, the action sequences are detracted from by it. I don't like 3D; that's just my personal opinion, and I think that the action sequences in this movie suffer because there are parts of them that are obviously made for 3D, and without the 3D aspect, they seem to lack somewhat in punch compared to the others. - Afterlife - Alice - 3d - Milla Jovovich'

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Dickie Work Pants - pants, amazon prime

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Ordered these pants as replacements for my work uniform, the color of the pants was different than what actually came. Expect the color to be lighter than the image. Good quality material , and good product from a trusted brand. The seller took a while to ship, but they arrived quickly once they got around to placing the order. Dickies Industrial Multi-Use Pocket Pant, Navy, 40Wx37L Unhemmed

Took a while to receive, but worth the wait! Great pair of pants for those who must wear khakis to work, but are weary of mending and replacing flimsy department store pants. Thick quality fabric that resists wrinkles, but is not too stiff. Deep pockets made from a thick canvasy material that keeps items from protruding and wearing holes in the actual pants fabric. Extremely comfortable! I am ordering another pair today. - Amazon Prime - Pants - Jeans - Mens Jeans'

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Cordless Screwdriver - rechargeable batteries, black and decker

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This system should be re-marketed to the home owner. It's the best out there for most jobs. It's light, fast enough, extremely convenient if you have two versapak batteriesBlack and Decker VP105 VersaPak 3.6-Volt 1.2 Amp Hour NiCad Stick Style Battery, 2 Pack. I'm going to start giving them for gifts. Beats the new, bulky powerhouse tools hands down! Black & Decker VP800 3.6-Volt Versapak Screwdriver

This is a decent screwdriver that has an adjustable torque collet that works pretty good. Battery holds charge for over 3 weeks and works fine.

I would've given it 5 stars had the motor shaft not been bent. It is a little difficult to insert small screws when the shaft wobbles as you are trying to work. B&D needs better quality control for the shaft should be straight within 0.5 degree from the factory. Not hard to do.

I purchased this to have around the house for small jobs, to save stress on hands and wrists. It does the job quite nicely. So far, it's been able to easily drive screws in each case we've tried - plaster walls, wood, aluminum, and do so with relative ease. There's a torque dial to help with the needed strength of turning. It's a little heavy to hold, but that's minimal, compared to the benefits.

I haven't figured out how to use the angled part well, because it makes it too hard (for *me, with hand problems) to drive the screw when you can't hold it straight. But I'm sure the angle would do fine if the particular screw use didn't require some hand pressure. Overall, I'd definitely buy it again. It's GREAT for anyone who has thumb and/or wrist problems that are exacerbated by using a standard screwdriver.

I use this in place of my screw drivers and my drill, in part. I bought a hex-shanked drill bits. It will do light drilling and make pilot holes into any wood. I now rarely reach for a regular drill and this tool will do a large proportion of that work. I got rid of my battery powered drill and I'm down to this and a corded drill and these two tools cover all my needs for this type of work. Granted, if I'm drilling 1/4 holes its not fast but unless I'm doing several on a large project, again, I just use this. You can also get drill chucks to fit it. With a pair of gold batteries using this for electrical work, you can work non-stop. I can say it will put 1 1/2 in. dry wall screw into pine all the way.

This battery powered screwdriver can be adjusted to a 45% angle and has variable speed/torque settings. Has plenty of power and really saves your hand when screwing in or out long screws or bolts. I can't figure out why they are so hard to find now-a-days. Before buing on-line I had looked for several months at Lowes and Home Depot and never saw this type screw driver. Why aren't they being stocked anymore? I also like being able to swap out the batteries if one should run down, no waiting for the battery to recharge. This is a good buy and product. - Screwdriver - Black And Decker - Rechargeable Batteries - Cordless'

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Family Films - adapted from books, occult

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My 7 year old daughter recently discovered the Harry Potter movies while they were on TV one weekend. I wanted to get her all the movies that were out this far (1-7) but did not want to pay individual DVD prices for each one. Then I found this set on Amazon for this great price. This set does only have the 7 movies on DVD (7 individual DVDs) no extra DVDs come with it. Some of the DVDs do have a few "extras" but not all. This is a great set if you are looking just to get the movies. My daughter loves them and even my husband and I have grown a liking to Harry Potter. Harry Potter Years 1-7 Part 1 Gift Set

I've read a few reviews on this product, and the reviews that had low ratings were because they didn't see why you would purchase this collection. I understand you probably wouldn't buy this if you already had all the DVDs or even for that matter a couple of the VHSs. The reason I would buy this is because I don't have a copy of any of them for myself, and getting all of them so far in Blu-ray format is a plus. Now I know you might think, "then why not wait until that last part of "The Deathly Hallows" comes out, because they are just going to put them all in a box then." You have a valid point, but at the same time it isn't that big of a deal to me to get these ones now and then just buy the single when it comes out later. Either way if you are looking for a collection and want them all in Blu-ray format, and you can't wait until the very last one comes out on tape, then buy it.

This was an amazing find! This was the cheapest I've found it anywhere including stores and online. I ordered and received it well before the expected delivery date. It was a great way to prepare for the final movie. I would definitely recommend ordering from this site.

Harry Potter Years 1-7 (part one) was purchased for a movie-marathon for 5 HP-crazy boys who have read the books, were involved in a research project, and now planned a sleep-over to view the first movies before going to see the final one in the theater. This Harry Potter set was perfect for this purpose, as the boys wanted to get through all the movies in 2 days (with very little sleep!).

The only downside: This set doesn't include a bunch of extras, so if that's what you are interested in, don't get this.

THIS REVIEW IS EDITED BECAUSE OF A COMMENT FROM A READER.

THE ORIGINAL: I am an avid Harry Potter fan. I own all of the books and movies purchasing as far back as vhs, then DVD and now Blu-ray. The plus for the set is the Blu-ray itself is beautiful viewing, really clean and lively colors BUT, anyone who has viewed the earlier copies will notice that many scenes have been dropped and others added. Scenes I notice missing are not even in the deleted scenes. Anyway, lots of changes I've noticed in all of the movies in this set AND, WHAT IS VERY INCONVENIENT IS, THERE ARE NO SCENE SELECTIONS AVAILABLE IF YOU STOP THE MOVIE FOR OVERNIGHT. I have hunted thru all the settings and find no way to set up scene selections and so have decided they are non existent. ALSO, after purchasing a large screen to improve viewing pleasure, I can tell you the wording in the extras are much too small for reading (our screen isn't the biggest but it is 42 inch) plus the fancy fonts makes reading them even more difficult. A really poor choice from the developers of this series or for that matter any extras on any DVD. TO THE POWERS THAT BE, WHAT IS THE PROBLEM YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WE CAN'T SEE THAT LITTLE STUFF AND TO MAKE IT WORSE YOU PUT IT ON PATTERNED BACKGROUNDS. A real shame for some of us who enjoy the extras as well as the movies. I had thought about returning the set as there are so many changes in the movies I wasn't sure I was happy not being told of them in the advertising but decided that some of the changes are good overall. Anyway, that about covers my thoughts on this particular set. Beautiful to look at but unexpected changes and poorly planned mapping of the Blu-ray for us, the viewer. For the price they should have included the original movies along with the changed versions so we could make a choice for watching, ALSO THE SCENE SELECTIONS WOULD BE GOOD. Signing myself, IRRITATED.

THE EDIT: The helpful comment from a reader was that he had purchased the set and not had the same scene selections issues. I went back into my set spending a lot of time with the TV Wand and settings. I discovered that there are, hidden scene settings for these Blu-ray DVDs. I don't know why they didn't show up and they have been difficult to discover, not an easy format of programming in this Blu-ray set at least not for me. I have very little problem, usually, and why this particular set is a problem I don't know but I do want readers and possibly buyers to know, I WAS WRONG PER THIS PARTICULAR INSTANCE; THERE ARE SCENE SELECTIONS. Wishing things would always be easier in the programming of the DVD we purchase but guessing it will take more study on my part to discover EASY and proficient. Thanks for reading. RSBlain

I purchased the 7 video set of all of the Harry Potter movies in preparation for going to the theater to see the last in the series, part 2 of the Deathly Hallows. We wanted to refresh our memories as to what happened leading up to the last one. We're watching 1 or 2 a week and it's so nice to have them all together. There's even room in the box to add the last CD. We received them very quickly, too.

See if you have all the dvd's or just a loyal fan of the series, you probably already know that waiting for the final movie to come out on dvd will create the ultimate collection dvd box set. Mostly how they did that special edition for years 1-5 in the trunk, they surely will do one for all 8 dvd's and extra bonus disc's that will create up to 20-22 dvds. This is okay to buy, but if you want the best for your movie collection waiting till the end of this year for it to come out is worth it. - Family Films - Occult - Adapted From Books'

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violin case - violin case

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I got this from Shar website.

It is lightweight and sturdy.

I wish they improve on,

1.The bow holder. It should be thinner. They are too wide. It is tricky to place the bow without breaking any hair ( See my picture).

2. The rosin compartment should have been bigger where we can fit shoulder rest too.Everything else is fantastic. Toshira Shaped Violin Case Black Blue 4/4 Size

I ordered this violin case for my daughter after many months of deliberation. I recieved it within 4 days! I was very impressed. The case is perfect, it is light, but very sturdy. I would definately recommend this seller and this product to anyone. - Violin Case'

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Wireless - wireless, routers

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The verdict on routers usually comes with time, but in the few weeks I've had this router to date, it has performed flawlessly. No dropped connections or rebooting so far (unlike the router it replaced Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router, which was constantly needing to be rebooted), perhaps in part to the "self-healing app" that reinitializes the unit.

The router is a cinch to set up for novices, but also is customizable enough for the more tech-savvy. The enclosed CD has an absurdly easy process for setting up wireless-capable units to the router; the unit comes out of the box with preset WPA2/WPA with a password already in place, all printed on a handy card that slides under the router for future reference. There is also a more traditional web-based interface allows for tweaking all the usual settings, updating firmware, playing with address settings, and other such advanced features.

Please note that my setup was confined to a Wii and a pair of laptops -- no smartphones or wireless printers here. Other reviewers may have other things to say about those particular devices.

I'll update this review if anything changes, but at least at this point this seems like a solid bet for the money. Belkin N300 Wireless N Router (Latest Generation) - Router - Wireless - Routers'

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Processor - processor, i7

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Greatest i7 CPU to ever hit the market thus far.

This thing time and time again blows the 6 core i7 990x, 980 and 970

completely out of the water. Considering that this unit costs a little over

$300 and the i7 extreme 990x, 980 970 cost two to three times that amount and

it still out performs it says a lot. Until SandyBridge-E comes out this is the

most powerful chip out there for consumers. Recommend both this processor and the

gigabyte p67 Motherboard for best use and reliability. Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1155

This was the first CPU I ever installed on my own. I am thrilled with the speed in everything I do, especially video editing.

I ran a test converting a 30 minute 720p HDTV show (.wtv file) to MPEG on both my laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T6500) and my new desktop (Core i7-2600). My laptop took 4.5 hours, and the desktop took 34 minutes!

MY (FIRST) BUILD:

CASE: Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600

MEMORY: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

MOBO: ASUS P8P67 LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 ATX

GPU: GeForce GT220 (upgrading soon to GTX550)

HD: 2TB Western Digital Caviar Green (SATA-300)

PSU: Rosewill BRONZE Series 1000W 80Plus

OS: Win7 Home Premium 64-bit

OPTICAL: LG 10x Bluray Burner SATA WH10LS30K

Pro: This CPU is blindingly fast. I have set 7 different VMs running at the same time. There was no stutter. The temps are quite low even on stock cooler.

Con: Price

Other: It might be that this CPU was overlooked due to the big brother 2600K which everyone desires due to overclocking abilities. The end result is that you dont need overclocking since the performance of this CPU is already more than current apps desire.

PC: Core i7 2600, Asus P67 Sabertooth, 8GB Corsair Vengeance, NVidia GTX 280, OCZ Agility 3, HAF X

Sinceramente me iba a comprar el 2600k pero como utilizo la virtualizacion preferí optar por este modelo y la verdad ha sido una excelente compra, estable, rapido, eficiente. Actualmente tengo una Asus Sabertooth P67 con la cual le saco mejor provecho por la BIOS que utiliza.

As expected, the processor is working perfectly.

Unfortunately, the heatsink fan that came with it was too tight that it couldn't spin. It felt like a magneto when turning it manually. Had to order a 3rd party heatsink/fan. I normally wouldn't mind if I were already planning to replace it but stock items are supposed to work.

Intel i7 2600 is top of the line. I did not go with the k (unlocked) because I am not an overclocker gamer, so I saved the $20. I installed the CPU on the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Mobo and it all works great. However, the included Intel cpu cooling fan was inadequate, so I replaced it with the Thermalright Siver Arrow Dual Fan (which does fit an 1155 socket). It is a large fan, but it easily fit in my Thermaltake Level 10 GT case. Now the Intel i7 2600 runs cool and will last a long time.

I have gone from an Intel Core 2 Duo @ 3.2ghz to this beast. It's like night and day! I went with this particular version (2600) over the 2600K because there is virtually no difference according to Intel's Processor Comparison Tool. The specifications are exactly the same, except the 2600 supports Intel's Virtualization Technology. This processor uses Intel TurboBoost to decide if it wants to overclock on its own up to 3.8ghz in speed. Unfortunately, as of writing this review, I had to send back my motherboard due to a defect with the SATA ports on the LGA1155 sockets, so I can't use it anymore at this time. I am definitely holding onto this processor until the revised motherboard chipsets are released!

EDIT: I have heard from around the internets that the K models of these processors are "unlocked" meaning the capability/success of overclocking manually is increased. Can't say that 100% true though... my mother and step-father work for Intel in the Fabs making these chips and can't even confirm that.

I know this should be a review and no doubt this i7 is top of the line I wonder if anyone can give me some recommended specs to build a powerful pc using this i7 chip.. good for 62 bit Cs 5 After Effect open gl video card..

Seems like a good processor, though doesn't seem significantly faster than my previous AMD Phenom 2.2 GHz quad-core. Easy enough to install, though, in a new Intel mobo. Good documentation and DVD install disk. Wish it would have had at least one IDE terminal, though. - I7 - Cpu - Core I7 - Processor'

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Flat Panel Wall Mount - component shelf, wall mount

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After searching and reading reviews, we decided to purchase the Omni-Mount TRIA Silver with clear glass shelves. We needed shelving to go under our wall-mounted flat-screen TV. These shelves, which are designed for lightweight components, work well for this purpose. As other reviewers noted, they will NOT work for small TVs or anything too heavy.

The product arrived in a nicely engineered, well-packed box. We weren't impressed with the instructions - each page is multi-lingual and the pictures are small with poor resolution. That being said, the product itself installed quite a bit easier than we expected and looks really nice.

We found the shelf depth adequately deep for stereo components, DVRs or DVD players. The cord management system was pretty straightforward, and we particularly like that the covers are paintable. We painted the cord covers and the cords coming out of the bottom and going into the outlet. The end result is a very clean, minimalist look for TV or stereo components. OmniMount Tria-2 Hanging A/V Shelf System (Two Shelves, black)

I needed an attractive two level shelf to support some home theatre equipment next to a 47" flat screen TV.

Being front and center in the great room, looks was important. It also had to be strong enough to easily support the receiver/amplifier, dvd player, satellite receiver, and cd player. From the ad, the Omnimount Tria 2 P 2-Shelf looked right for the job so I bought one. The packing was impressive for the somewhat heavy shipping container which included two glass shelves. The next thing to impress was the sturdiness of the shelf as a whole. I have no doubt that it is strong enough to hold four times the weight I'm putting on it. The main structure is heavy gage steel. The shape and finish of the tempered glass was well done and, combined with the smartly designed cover for the main support, presents a beautiful two piece glass shelf. I will look at Omni the next time I need a strong, elegant, affordable shelf. I'm totally impressed with what I got.

Product is very nice... They are very strong... Looks as if the tv is connected too my shelf system. You can connect more than 2 shelves...

I recommend this product also order an extra wire cover...You wont regret it...

Most reviews are spot on with this product.

I will add that you can mount this on a wall without the use of a stud. I have done so with 3 months total and one of the 3-shelf units. To do this go to your local home-depot/lowes and pickup hollow wall 100-lbs anchors. I used 4 of these anchors for the single sheft and 10 for the 3 shelf unit and both are now mounted and very strong. The multiple holes already drilled in the product allow for these extra anchors to be used.

Great product and with a little effort all wires can be hidden nicely!

Also you can purchase multiple Omni-mount tria (1,2 or 3 shelf units) and they will all work with one another. I might add another shelf to my current 3-shelf system in the furture!

This is a great unit. I searched all over for something that would work with my setup and I couldn't have asked for more. As you can see in the pictures I uploaded you can use the Omnimount CMK 4-Inch cable concealer to extend the shelving concealment. They are both paintable which we have not done yet but plan to.

It conceals a lot of different cables easily. I even have the surge protector cable looped through a couple of times to conceal it better. 2 HDMI, one Cat6, one RG6 (thick coax), one surge, Xbox360 power, cable box power, and clock power. All fit pretty well with no problems.

Our bedroom is small, the queen bed takes up 3/4 of the living space. Having a TV console or Stand would leave us with little to no room to maneuver from one side to the other that's the reason I had the LCD mounted on the wall. I was looking for alternative ways to have my equipment stored; initially I had shelving mounted above the TV to hold my equipment but that was a messy and untidy look with the equipments wiring protruding and dangling down. I came across the Omnimount Tria 2 Shelving system and thought this is exactly what i have been looking for. Installation and setup was a breeze. Finding a stud to mount the plates was easy since the stud I mount the LCD to ran straight down so all I had to do was to center the plates, drill the hole and screw on the plates. I love the wire management system and the cover to hide all the unsightly wiring. Overall, this is an excellent product that I would recommend. I have attached a picture (#2) showing the finish setup.

Overall, the OmniMount system was fairly easy to install. The only real caveat is that the system requires that it be mounted to a wall-stud, or masonry: This isn't a problem so much as a slight inconvenience, as it will be difficult to center the OmniMount beneath your TV, as 99% of TV wall-mounts will ALSO require mounting to a wall stud.

As is always the case, cable-management is a nightmare (Power cables, speaker cables, Component Video, HDMI cables, Optical cables, et al...), and this system seems to handle them well! The system includes two sliding covers, which do a good job of hiding the unsightly wiring towards the back of the wall. The covers slide/clip into places easily, and look pretty good!

However, there are some issues that keep the OmniMount from getting a full 5-Star rating. As another reviewer pointed out, the racks DO sway quite a bit, but that's not my biggest problem (swaying or not, they are VERY secure).

My issue is as regards the angle of the glass shelves. They angle downwards quite sharply, and the only way to alleviate the problem is to put some cardboard, padding, or some other substance under the front "legs" to "shim" the shelves up. Not a game-killer, but a minor annoyance that kept me from giving a 5-star review.

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