Guy Low Price Electronic: 24 Aug 2009

Monday 24 August 2009

Crown Staples

Thousands and Thousands shot through a Porter Cable and Milwaukee with no problem. Previously we used Senco staples (made in USA) but the cost got out of hand. We reluctantly switched to the B & C and glad we did. Top quality. B & C Eagle 9012 1/2-Inch by 18 Gauge by 1/4-Inch Narrow Crown Galvanized Finish Staple (5,000 per Box)

I purchased these as an alternative to the Milwaukee Tools staples because those were out of stock. To my delight the B & C Eagles were high quality and less expensive. Used these with my Milwaukee 7155-21 crown stapler. Fit perfectly. No problems.'

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Wrist Weights - easy to use, cute

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Purchased these Reebok 2 lb Wrist Weights for my wife to replace her nearly 8 year old Nike 1 lb wrist weights. She loves them! the wrist weights are just a tad longer than the Nike wrist weights (thus it will fit people with bigger wrists), the construction looks similar to the Nike (appears very sturdy and should last just as long). As others have pointed out the actual color is lime green not purple as shown in the main picture (however, my wife loves the lime green trim with black color). Cost of these wrist weights are almost 50% less than a Nike wrist weights from Nike's web site! My wife loves them so much her walking partner has asked me to order her a set from Amazon as well. Reebok Thumblock Wrist Weight (4-Pound Set)

I'm really good at complaining about the lack of tone in my arms and horrible about working out, so I decided to get these wrist weights as a motivator to "accidentally" exercise. I wear them around the house for about an hour a day, and after one week of wearing them while doing regular household tasks (cleaning, cooking, etc) I'm already seeing a difference! The fabric is soft & non itchy, putting them on & taking them of is super easy, and they're cute enough to go check the mail or mow the lawn in without feeling like a dope if your neighbors see you. The design reminds me of early 90's rave-wear, and part of me wishes I would've had them then, because my arms would be rock hard now. I love them so much I've already ordered a backup pair for myself and a pair for my best friend. Thanks Reebok!

These are exactly what i thought they'd be. The thumb hole keeps the weights in place and the slim design keeps them tight on small wrists.... great for revving up any cardio workout. Although the material isn't necessarily "sweat wicking" i haven't noticed any smell and after hundreds of uses the velcro still holds strong and the material looks brand new.

I was excited to try these wrist weights because of the thumb-holds, and because it looked like they were designed for women. (They show a woman on the packaging, so that's likely the case.) Granted, I have relatively small wrists, but these weights were absolutely enormous on me. I cannot imagine how these would fit most women's wrists comfortably. Even with the velcro pulled as tightly as possible (to the point were only small pieces of the velcro were pressed together), they still slipped all over the place. So disappointed!

I wear these wrist weights during my Zumba class to really work my biceps, and they do their job very well. Unlike some other types that only wrap around my wrists, these have thumb holes that allow them to stay in one place without sliding all over as I move my arms up and down and all around. Not too bulky either, and neoprene cover work well with sweaty skin. For the price, these can't be beat!

Looks like they've put the correct photo of the lime green/black weights since I last read these reviews. The "wrist" weights I tried on at Walmart slipped right off my wrist. These fit my small-boned wrists with only the last inch of velcro (out of the 2 1/2 inch long block) holding it sufficiently to my wrists. Comfortable, soft material with a little stretch. I do wonder if they stretch a little if they will be too big for the velcro to catch, no longer enabling them to stay on my wrists. The thumb lock starts to hurt after several minutes of wear, but you don't have to use the thumb locks. Definitely can feel they're working. Surprisingly, they are quite fat on your wrists. For example, I had to remove them to type this. I think this is about as good as you're going to find as far as wrist weights. I saw these at Target, BTW.

I purchased these wrist weights less than a month ago. I used them primarily to make the boxing workout on Wii Fit Plus a little more intense. I thought they would stay in place well because of the thumb hole, but the velcro came undone maybe a half dozen times as I was punching. I could live with that because they stayed on most the time, but a few days ago one of them burst open as I was punching and little beads sprayed everywhere.

Maybe it's not meant to be used that way? Maybe punching is more than it was designed to handle? But I certainly wasn't going crazy with my punches and I would have imagined any well designed wrist weight would have been up to the task. I was quite disappointed.

Every time I go on a walk or am doing chores around the house, I wear these. It's an easy way to get in a little extra arm workout without having to go out of your way to lift weights. What sets these wrist weights apart from others is that you still have the use of your hands, which is nice.

Now, wearing these and not doing any additional weight training is NOT going to turn your arms from flab to fab in a week. But it will offer a little extra resistance to daily activities which adds up.

Four stars because my mother tried them out and they were too big on her. She also mentioned the thumb piece rubbed uncomfortably.

I've been using this product for about two months now. The obvious advantage is that adding extra weight to your arms increases the exercise intensity and calorie burn. I wear these when I run and it has helped me build speed and endurance.

While I like this product a lot and use it daily, it runs way too large for most womens' wrists. It helps to wear terry cloth tennis bands around both wrists and then put the weights on. Otherwise, the weights shift around quite a bit.

Overall, I am satisfied with the product. If you're looking to turn a casual exercise into a more rigorous one, I recommend getting these. - Easy To Use - Exercise - Cute - Dance'

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Stetson Caps - flat cap, driving cap

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Do want a hat that you can wear with semi-casual clothes for both work and play?

Are you concerned that hats make you look heavier than you do without one? (Google "Fat Guy Hat" for a fun Homer Simpson video)

Do you live in a warmer climate, or get hot too quickly in most hats?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then this hat is for you!

This is a 65% Poly/35% Rayon lightweight hat with a mesh liner and very breathable fabric. If your not familiar with this style of cap, it's pretty much just a low profile baseball style cap with fabric going almost all the way to the end of the bill (but not to the very end, so it provides an easily finger hold for putting on and taking off the hat). This color works well with all shades of tans, browns and even greens.

I ordered the Large size and it fits my 7.5" hat size perfectly. If your hat size is much larger than that, you may want to hold off, as it is a non-adjustable band. (If you're slightly under, it should work ok, and you could always sew a small stitch into it take it up a bit.)

If you order this hat, you might want to brush up on your British Cockney accent, as I find it difficult not to speak like that when wearing this hat! (I'm sure that will pass in a few days).

As a heavy guy who is heat sensitive and dresses in semi-casual tan business attire, this is the perfect hat for me!

BTW: the vendor (currently E-Hats) shipped it very quickly via priority mail from CA and emailed shipping confirmation and tracking info... A+ for E-hats!. Fashion Plaid Ivy Cap - Brown W11S69D

I bought this hat for my husband and he loved it very much! We traveled to Germany and he wore it the whole two weeks. But on the last night, he left it in a restaurant. I reordered the hat(it came super fast!), and he's been wearing it ever since. It's lightweight, breathable and fits him really well. Nice quality and a good looking hat!

Great item! I was very happy with quality and appearance. Cap is really cute. I bought this for my daughter to wear for a school costume/music performance and we both loved it. I have even worn it too. Great product - would buy again!

It took me a lot of trial and error to find a cap I liked, this one is just right.

Many caps are too flimsy, the silk ones for example are impossible to work with and bet bunched up,

Kagol's tend to be too stiff and uncomfortable, this one is perfect.

Just got this cap as a gift from my Amazon Wish List. After carefully reading the reviews and sizing instructions, I put down a medium size, but when it came it was too big, even though every hat that I own but one is a medium. That one is a large. So now I hope to exchange it. Not sure if it was a fluke at the factory or what, but there you go. - Driving Cap - Flat Cap - Flat Caps - Hats'

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Hoover Turbine Attatchment - vacuum cleaner accessory, hoover turbine attatchment

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It works well- fit perfectly on my Dyson and is a great help with stairs. My only negative is that the casing pops apart at times. but it is easy to fix and worth it for the lower price than the dyson model! Hoover Turbine Powered Hand Tool, 40200013

Did I just get a bad one?? I bought the tool to use on my stairs and as soon as you put any amount of pressure down it stops spinning. What's the point of a turbine brush if it doesn't spin? A waste of money...

These devices wear out after about a year or 2 and when i tried to get a replacment they wanted a huge amount of money. i found these at Amazon and bought 2. Works great i will continue to buy as long as they sell them. i use them for vacuuming my stairs.

I ordered the Hoover Turbine Powered Hand Tool from Portable Guy. They got it to me fast and everything was in order. Bad news. It was the wrong part. The confusion belongs to both Hoover and Portable Guy. It turns out Hoover makes many Turbine Powered Hand Tools and in my case, the packaging does not even call the part a Turbine tool. The marketing is confusing at best and Portable Guy needed to clear that up BEFORE promoting the product.

Portable Guy was willing to accept the part in return with no re-stocking fee but I would have to pay shipping. I didn't want to pay shipping so I pleaded my case. I even asked Portable Guy to explain how I erred in my order. All they could say was that Hoover referred to the part I ordered as a Turbine part, even though Hoover never marketed the product as a TURBINE tool. The marketing also said it would fit my machine and did not.

That's when it happened. Portable Guy turned passive/aggressive. When AMAZON agreed to intervene and Portable Guy sent me a return postage label, what they shipped would cover a letter only. The post office manager said he found it hard to believe that Portable Guy could make such a mistake. I suspect someone at Portable Guy had a good laugh knowing I stood in a long line at the US postal service at my own expense of time and money. They were right about one thing, it was at the expense of my time but not my money.

THE GOOD NEWS was that AMAZON read all the email exchanges between myself and the vendor. They concurred that I was not getting the service I deserved. They credited my account, gave me $$$ for a future purchase which I have already used and told me to forget about sending back the parts received. I donated them to GOODWILL which coincidentally, is where I found a USED Turbine tool that works GREAT!

I hated that it ended this way and suspect someone at Portable Guy was having a bad day but they sure seemed to have a LOT of bad days in a row. THANKS AMAZON for looking out for me.

This handtool does its job, I was pleased with it at first, but found that once you take it apart to clean the inside and then put it back together, it loses some of its power. I am not sure if I just didn't reassemble it correctly or what. But it didn't have too much of an impact. - Vacuum Cleaner Accessory - Hoover Turbine Attatchment'

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Great Movies - comedies, dvd

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I'm not sure it is essential to have worked in an office to enjoy this film, but I'm certain it will hit home for those who have. The movie was a complete bust at the box office, which utterly mystifies me, because it is hysterically funny and reflects the experience of millions of people across the United States (and I assume elsewhere). In an age where companies are seeking to lay off workers at any possible opportunity, this film has perhaps even more relevance now than it did when it came out in 1999.The humor of the film works on multiple levels, but for me so much of it is funny with a twist of the knife, for much of the humor hints at a much more serious fact: modern work is genuinely dreadful and alienating. Perhaps many office workers love their job, but I hate mine, and I assume that I am merely one of millions. No one in this film has a meaningful job. Even Lumbergh, though the boss, has an absurd position. Peter Gibbons is at least able to be honest about the ridiculousness of his plight during the incredibly funny sequence in which he is hypnotized.The film is a collection of many, many wonderful moments. I started laughing from the second that Peter Gibbons gets trapped in the traffic jam and is passed by an old man on a walker, and didn't stop until the very end. The film is a parade of very funny bits, from Michael Bolton and his passion for gangsta rap to Joanna's boss urging her to wear more flair (played by director Mike Judge) to Peter's neighbor who would yell at him through the walls to Peter's bizarre fantasy in which Lumbergh is making love to Joanna holding a cup of coffee in one hand and her ankle in the other to virtually any conversation involving Lumbergh and Milton. Some of the humor is a bit too broad. For instance, although I defy anyone not to find Milton's sequences funny as heck, they don't fit in quite as neatly with the satire of the rest of the film. I wouldn't, however, want to trade them in for a tighter movie.In a way, this movie has made my life easier to live. I suspected my job was absurd before seeing this film. Now I know it is. But somehow knowing the truth makes it easier to get through the day. Office Space (Full Screen Edition)

This movie made an almost "psychic" connection with me... the first time I saw it, I had just come home from my nightmare job -- many of the same things depicted in the movie had happened to me that very day, including the printer jam with that exact message "Error - PC Load Letter", while trying to print a report that was already late (what the heck does that message mean, anyway?!). I related so well to this movie's honest, astute, and technically correct observations of office culture in the 90's, that the brilliantly original bits of commedy were almost incidental to me (I must have annoyed the heck out of my wife with outbursts like "Oh my GOD, that's so TRUE!" every two minutes). I caught some of the more subtle humor in subsequent viewings. I'll admit, the movie lost its hold on me about 2/3 in, when the main character (who had by this time become an icon to me with his new found "no fear of consequences" attitude) took a strange criminal direction, and his angst began to return. This seemed to break the consistancy. I wan't too thrilled with Jenifer Aniston's performance either, although I suppose that had more to do with her script. In any case, the second time I watched the move, none of this bothered me as much.I've since purchased the DVD, and have worn this disk out playing it for friends. I'll never get tired of this movie... even the sound track makes me laugh. It's a wonder that it didn't get better reviews, although I guess one really would have had to have experienced office politics in the 90's to fully relate (I wonder when was the last time in the 90's that Ebert heard, "Don't forget to fill in your timesheets!")Some reviewers gave it low ratings claiming that it was "lightweight"... okay, so it's no Citizen Kane, but it certainly doesn't claim to be either! Give it credit for what it is -- as a lighthearted observational commedy, it's brilliant. And that's not to say that it was a total no-brainer either... on an intelligence level, I'd rate it much higher than say... any movie ever made by the Fairley Brothers (and certainly much lower on the "obnoxious bathroom humor"-scale).It's a pretty sad testiment to the intelligence of the average North American that movies like "Me, Myself, and Irene" brought in more money than Office Space. I hope Mike Judge doesn't let this stop him from creating another gem.

If you've ever worked in a tiny cubicle, pushed papers, and fought a worthless fax machine in an attempt to earn a living, you will love this movie. OFFICE SPACE is a hilarious movie that deconstructs everything that makes an office worker's life so miserable: from morning traffic, to catch phrases (it looks like somone has the Moondays), to bosses that totally ignore their workers. This movie had a low budget, but Mike Judge is a brilliant filmmaker. He takes a relatively unknown cast and is able to milk hilarious, yet totally lifelike performances from each actor and unites everything together in a coherent conceptually comedy masterpiece (e.g. the fax-beating scene with the ganster music playing is just pure brilliance). Of course, the film says a lot about the actors as well, they don't seem to be just characters or caricatures: they seem like real people. There is no sex, relative little violence (well, there is a lot of violence toward inanimate objects), and relatively little cursing words (most of the foul language comes from the film's soundtrack). A movie that's destined to become a modern comedy classic.

If you have ever worked in a cubicle farm for a technology company, or ROFL after reading Dilbert cartoons, and know what ROFL means, you will love this movie. Mike Judge (creator of Beavis and Butthead) digs into and makes fun of the things that people hate most about their jobs, with such accuracy that he must have consulted Scott Adams himself while developing the screenplay.With company names like "Penetrode", this movie takes numerous humorous stabs at the idiocy foisted upon the modern working class by the "management class", those highly-compensated stuffed-shirts with no more qualifications than an MBA hanging on their wall. These are the people who abuse you every time you make a mistake, and try to convince you that they are really your buddy in a thinly veiled attempt to keep you submissive and cooperative. Office Space tears into the very heart of the manipulative phony friendship ploy that so many managers think of as their "brilliant" management technique.So if you're tired of being shocked every time you touch a door knob, and sick of having half a dozen different "bosses" giving you conflicting work assignments, then I highly recommend that you buy this movie and blow off some steam, before it's too late!This film is a lot of fun to watch, but if you're looking for an intellectually challenging work of art, this is not the film for you. The story is quite simple; it is a single-layer story that conveys the same information on subsequent viewing as it conveyed during the first viewing. The visual and audio elements are interesting and entertaining, but not artistic. This is a fun comedy that a lot of people can identify with, not deep social commentary. However, the social commentary that IS in the film couldn't be more timely.The DVD itself is mediocre. No extras to speak of, other than cast bios and one trailer. Transitions from one menu to another are slightly animated, and the way the DVD starts up is cute, but overall the power of the DVD medium is not utilized.Movie ------- Originality: B+ Creativity: B+ Complexity/Depth: C+ Relevance/Message: A+ Artistic Merit: C Overall Entertainment Value: ADVD ------ Transfer Quality: A Extras: C- Use of Medium: C+ - Jennifer Aniston - Dvd - Great Movies - Comedies'

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Literature Organizer - file sorters, tray tower

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I just received my stacking trays today 10/6/08 and reordered them. I've had all kinds of stacking trays before, but these outrate them all. They came in a small box, and I thought I was getting one tray and not 6! They are easy to assemble, stack, and easy to break down if need to move or pack them. Not only that, they are attractive! Rubbermaid Regeneration Plastic Letter Tray 6 Pack (86028)

Got the trays in a nice and compact box about as tall as just two of the trays. Thought I would have to assemble them a bit, but they were just packed together very tightly. All 6 can stack together either vertically or staggered to move back slightly. Seem to be durable enough, they don't sag or anything unless they're holding nearly a full ream of paper.

The only caveat I have is the tray area is just barely wide enough to hold a standard 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Makes labeling them on the top of the front edge pointless since the paper will just cover it, and the width of the front lip isn't wide enough to place more than a 1/4" label on, which still hangs off a bit.

These do an okay job filing papers, although the large gaps in the back and side of each one makes it prone to let smaller papers slip through and fall out. The construction of a single unity is sturdy, but stacking them is flimsy at best. Still, it does a decent job sorting papers

I have been using this filer for a while now and the following is my assessment:

Pros:

- I like its general design. This is the way to go for a filer.

- I like its stackability. I keep it all on the same level, but it is easy to set back if you like that.

- It is lightweight and easy to use / assemble / disassemble.

- Price is reasonable

Cons:

- I wish there was a place where I could label each tray (ie inbox, outbox, bills). For me, this is a big annoyance!

- It can't really handle heavy loads and the trays begin to buckle at a certain weight. This is especially true of the top tray, as it has the least support, which is unfortunate given that the top tray usually has the biggest load. That said, the bottom trays can handle more weight than the top trays so keep that in mind.

I am still using the filer, but if something better came around, I would consider upgrading.

Take my advice.DO NOT PURCHASE THIS FOR A TON OF PAPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is only for a few papers.Too many papers,and this thing sags in the middle,threatening to break!Great concept,but should be built with sturdier material!

I bought these at another store, but was very disappointed in how bulky they are. Not nearly as streamline as the other trays I had at home. I had a tight spot that these needed to go into and they didn't fit - but my other ones do. They have a wide lip all around and they angle outward.

These 6 trays come in a very small box, and snap together easily. Very good quality. Even though the ends and back are open, I had had no trouble with stuff falling out. Works quite well on my computer desk to keep litter down. I plan to order another set for my office desk. Wish I had ordered these before I ordered something else I had to send back.

These are great trays for the money. I like that there were six, rather than 4. They stack nicely at a slight slant so that bottom tray is out about 3-4" from the front of the top rack (if you use all six). This may take up more desk room for some people might like, but the design is worth it. They hold a 1 1/2" binder nicely, with a slight over-hang that isn't a problem because of the stagger of the trays. They are attractive for their function. - Organizer - Tray Tower - Paper Sorter - File Sorters'

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Ankle Socks

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I *hate* wearing white socks and I *hate* wearing socks above my ankle. These are perfect and an amazing price! The fabric is surprisingly soft (I was expecting a lesser quality).

When I've worn these to their last life (I bought 2 packs) I'll definitely be back to get some more! Women's (12 Pairs) Low Cut Patterned Socks - Box Size: 9-11

They might not last forever because they are thin but for the price they are super cute and very comfortable. I'm a bike nut and wear the bicycle pattern ones every day. Actually, I'm going to order a second pack soon for when the first ones wear out.'

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Stuhrling Original - sport watch, wrist watches

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i really like this watch. i just cant take it off. it just looks amazing. personally its a great mix between looking sporty vs mature. this is my second automatic and i am very pleased with what i got from amazon. the delivery was super fast as well. now its a big watch for sure and i wont recommend it for a skinny person. the inner workings of the watch is a beauty and well what can i say, if you feel this works with your style and use, def go for it. Stuhrling Original Men's 206B.33152 Zeppelin 72 Skeleton Automatic Silver Dial Watch

This watch deserves the name Zeppelin. It's a big, beautiful piece of machinery. And I mean big, it's thicker than my index finger. I feel like I need to bulk up just to earn the right to wear it. I am very fond of skeletonized watches and the Zeppelin's gears are as open to viewing as is possible. I love how the clear crystal casing encloses the inner watch. It's like a museum display of fine craftsmanship. I heartily recommend the Zeppelin 72 to anyone who wants a big, beautiful watch.

I was a bit skeptic when ordering because of the price ($99.99) and figured that large discount was somewhat of a farce. I also kind of thought it might be cheap looking but I said what the heck. Stuhrling makes a lot of very interesting designs so I said it might be worth a try. From the time I opened and saw the parcel, I was in awe! The message on the outside of the box, the actual size of the box and then the watch itself. My wife's first words were, "how much did you pay for that?" to her surprise, it was very reasonable... I didn't even have to lie ;-)

The watch is somewhat large, but as expected. I wasn't expecting it to be so thick though, but I like it. It must be a half inch thick. The metal is very shiny, the glass is crystal clear and the mechanisms inside are really nice and well made (I love automatic watches, especially skeletons). The band is real leather and think and stiff and suits the watch. This is a very good price for the quality of the watch... keep in mind I just got it today and it could all fall apart tomorrow... but my initial reaction is like the title says, "wow!"

I'm not a collector per se, but I have a lot of watches. This is my new favorite and I will probably wear it a lot. I'm already somewhat known for having a lot of nice watches, including some more expensive ones, and I know I'll get a lot of comments on this one. It's just so differnt. As you can tell, I'm sold and I'll probably buy several more Stuhrling watches. I was also very surprised that there is a 2 yr international warranty and the warranty cards says they will give you 1 more year of warranty if you post a review on amazon :) very cool! - Watches - Invicta - Wrist Watches - Sport Watch'

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milwaukee m18 - milwaukee m18

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I went from an older Snap-On cordless impact to the Milwaukee and have no regrets. Several people I work with have the Craftsman Lith-Ion Impact and they were very impressed with the Milwaukee as well. 450 ft.lb. vs 300 ft.lbs in that case and for not that much more money. Its a great addition to my tool box! Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

I have always trusted the Milwaukee brand tools but this one is the best !! I used to have a corded Milwaukee impact with 300 ft-lbs, never had trouble with it, and sold it for almost what I paid for it. On a full charge I went over to my buddies garage to test it out and impresed everyone. First off everyone wanted to play with it, then I changed 2 tires on a Bobcat (the reagular one couldnt even budge the lugs), did a 4 wheel rotation on a van, even striped down a whole truck transmission, and still had two bars left on the battery !!! I definetly would recomend this tool to anyone. The first time you use it to change a tire on the freeway, it has paid for itself !! Milwaukee has a great reputation, awsome waranty, and even has parts available if needed !! Dont buy some China piece of crap likle Kobalt (Kobalt dosent even make the parts to fix the tools !!) buy from an American company !!

Good tool will get almost all lugs loose still not great with the long bolts on benz/bmw....still getting out the long breaker bar for some..overall good tool much better then my dewalt 18v I had previously....

I was a skeptic at first and thought the best you could get had to be a air-based tool but how wrong I was.

I ended purchasing the Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring from Amazon. This little baby was more than capable and a very good contender against any air tool out there. With this tool I was able to rip off the old suspension and install my RC 4.5" X-Series lift kit, pull off all my tires lug nuts, remove and replace all the nuts on transfer car twice without ever having to switch over to the second, included, battery.

Simply amazing! This tool has really changed my opinion of what the newer batteries are capable of. All you skeptics might want to have a second look.

Recently got the 2663-22 Mil 1/2 drive impact wrench. They say everything's a compromise, but I think I made the best choice. It was down to the 2663, the Snap-On 6855 1/2 gun & the Matco MCL18IWVS 1/2 gun.

I reluctantly ruled out Snap-On, only because they STILL have only a few tools that use a lithium Ion battery. I finally ruled out Matco, since, for the price of their 1/2 gun kit, I could get the 2663 kit AND The Mil 2664 3/4 drive bare tool impact--& have $100 left over! I know advertised torque ratings are sometimes exaggerated, but I emailed Milwaukee's tech people regarding how they rate the torque on their guns. They said they stay away from "breakaway" torque testing since the results of that kind of test are too capricious to trust. They only measure stall torque. Very refreshing to hear this. I feel the 3/4" Milwaukee gun is probably stronger than the Matco gun, but I can't get them side by side to compare. The Mil 3/4 gun is shorter than the Matco 1/2 gun, & you can get individual parts for most Milwaukee products. Plus that 5 year Milwaukee warranty. Matco's warranty for their cordless guns are 1 year per my local Matco dealer.

Anyway, I haven't come across a lug nut or fastener that the 2663 hasn't been able to easily remove. Today I put 4 tires on a Ford F350 Super Duty P-U.

So far I love this gun! No air hose to trip over! - Milwaukee M18'

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Wetsuits - wetsuits

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I really love this wetsuit for kids. My son has been reluctant to swim at the YMCA pool because the water is set at 82 degrees and he is shivering in about 10 minutes. We have tried the one piece nylon rash guard type swimsuit but it didn't do enough. The first time we tried this wetsuit, he was in for over 45 minutes. Now that he is a fish, I really enjoy the finer features of the suit. It is very rugged. I like the feel of the material. It is closefitting without being constricting. It has a long pull cord for the zipper in the back so the person can put it on by themselves. It also has a slot in the pull tab to put a velcro tab to hold the zipper in the up position. I wondered if this long cord would get in the way and it has not been a factor. It is definitely a plus. I was so pleased that I am keeping the next size up (I ordered 2 sizes so that I could see which one fit) for him to grow into. I also like the fact that it dries very quickly. You can use it daily and never have to worry about climbing into a damp, cold suit. O'Neill Reactor Hybrid kids shorty wetsuit Youth 10 Navy/pacific blue

I bought 2 sizes for my son who is five. The suit has been keeping him warm for his swim lessons in an enclosed local pool. His teeth are no longer chattering. We're keeping the second suit for his future growth.

I don't like to spend big bucks, but I don't regret this purchase. My 8-year-old son uses the wetsuit for swim practice. It works much better than the $50 one he just outgrew. He was concerned that he wouldn't be able to zip it up himself, but he can easily. The suit is warm, but not restrictive. Also, my son is slim; he has little to no body fat, and this suit still manages to fit him nicely, even around the legs and arms. He says it "works really good".

We bought this in desperation. My 7 y/o son has autism and loves the water, so we've had him in swimming lessons almost continuously for the last year. Since he was a beginner, he got to be in the smaller, warmer pool for his lessons. He's finally reached the point where they are teaching him actual swimming strokes and wanted to move him to the lap pool, but it was so cold he wouldn't get in. Enter this amazing wetsuit! He is normally a size 8 but I bought a 10 mostly because I didn't want to spend the money and have him grow right out of it. The 10 is a little big but not cumbersomely so. He now is willing and able to get in the cold water and continue learning. The wetsuit is big enough that we should be able to use it for a couple years. The only downside (and I'm sure this is true of many wetsuits) is that the zipper is in the back, making it impossible for my little guy at least to get it on and off himself. There is a long zipper pull, but my guy isn't able to manipulate it yet. Even so, this product gets 5 stars from me.

This wetsuit is really cute! Our daughter is 5 and on the small size. We ordered the size 4 suit and it fits perfectly. She was becoming chilled toward the last 1/2 of swim practice to the point she wasn't wanting to stay on swim team. This suit solved the problem.

We have had two TYR's 1mm with smooth inside, which are real swimming suits, but TYR quit making them. I was worried the O'neill with nylon inside was going to hold too much water, but the nylon on the neoprene is better than the older wetsuits I remembered. The suit is actually very functional for swim team type swimming and looks awesome. Besides staying warm kids swim better when they look good!

We recently purchased this suit and it really helped our 4 year old son when we bareboat sailed the BVI's. There were a lot of jelly fish around and most of the adults got stung at least once in the 7 days we were there. This suit protected our son and he was comfortable and protected from the sun the entire time.

When it is dry, it looked a little saggy around the middle, but in the water it was perfect. He still has some growing to do and this suit should fit him till around age 6 since it stretches quite a lot.

I'd recommend this well-made suit for any little ones who need extra protection from cold, sun or those pesty sea creatures.

I bought this suit (size 4) for my 3-year old son to wear while taking swim lessons at the brand new YMCA pool in town which is about 85 degrees, hoping it would help him make it through the lesson without shivering and turning blue. He is 37" tall, 35 lbs, so a short, stout boy. I know the description says it's specifically designed for slender children. The suit goes on to him relatively easily while wearing a swimmies diaper and fits him well all through his trunk without constraining his movement. The sleeves go down past his elbow and the legs of the suit go to mid-calf on him and seal. The zipper-pull is 15" long and a nice feature but my toddler isn't really able to dress/undress himself so we won't make much use of it. A little bit harder to peel off of him once wet but that is to be expected of wetsuits of all sizes on all people.

The problem with wetsuits (all wetsuits, not just this one) is that they have to be tight all over and at the neck to seal water against the skin in order to keep you warm and it is difficult to get a toddler to enjoy being shrink-wrapped inside a rubber peel and then cinched at the neck. That said, this suit has a nice feature of the soft lycra against the neck for that purpose, though lycra isn't particularly warm or water-sealing. I think that is both the beauty and the downfall of this suit depending on what you want it for. It's probably great for very active slender children who are older than mine that still fit into this size because it still allows shoulder mobility, but the suit is only as warm as its weakest link, which is the lycra. He was still shivering and blue at the end of 30 minutes.

I have had him in full lycra swim suits and they are less expensive and perhaps would get you the same level of warmth. There are also full 2 mm neoprene suits available for toddlers for lower prices than this one at other shopping sites.

He does look pretty snazzy cool in this suit however, so if price isn't an issue, you want your kid to look really cool and your kid is skinny and very active in the water, this suit is the one. - Wetsuits'

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Electronic Arts - xbox 360, the sims 3

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The game is awesome. It's just about the best console port i've seen from a PC game. Plus, there are new karma powers that ONLY the console version has, NOT the PC! If you even remotely liked the Sims 1 or 2 console ports on PS2 or the original Xbox, you'll be amazed by this game. And please pick it up to show your support because EA WILL bring the expansions to consoles if the game does well enough!! The Sims 3

The Sims 3 360 is the closest you'll ever get to an excellent port on a console. There is a very small lack of fluidity, but it's made up for in enjoyable game time, an always up and running online community, and just general sim fun. The game certainly runs well enough for the most part, even with a lack of a build from scratch mode(to my knowledge there isn't) I still have fun seeing how I can upgrade my characters life through paycheck to paycheck. The karma powers add a new dimension to the game, certainly worth noting that they can and will have effects on a sims future karma. All in all a great game.

I've been a Sims player for the last 8 years or so, but haven't been able to play it on a console in a while. This version for the XBox 360 is absolutely wonderful! I found myself playing it for several hours straight, hardly realizing how much time had passed! It's amazing all the different combinations you can play--all the different stories/personalities/etc that are available.

It's been a while since I've been this addicted to a video game. I played the first Sims and I loved it very much though I felt there were definite limitations to the console version. Fast forward to the Sims 3, and it's definitely a much more fluid and fun experience than the first game that I played way back in the day.

As someone mentioned here, it's fun to play God. It's even more fun when I have the chance to create real life friends in the virtual world (they even look and act eerily like the real people I know) and see what kind of crazy awkward situations you can put them in (or watch them flourish in specific job situations and/or hobbies/talents).

This game is like a black hole that sucks away any sense of time you may have in the real world. On the first day, I sat through 11 straight hours without even batting an eyelash (other than to grab a quick bite or two and use the restroom). That's how addictive this game is. It's incredible that you can have so much control over everyone's lives, as well as how you make friends, interact with NPCs, and learn skills that really define who your Sims are over the course of their lifetimes. I also like how there is so much attention to detail in terms of how you can design and build the home of your dreams. You can landscape, paint, wallpaper, roof to your heart's content, and buy all sorts of cool stuff to put in the house.

I have heard about the glitch involving people who have game freezes due to possibly too many objects in their inventory or game (I have yet to encounter this problem, fingers crossed) - however, I'm just being very careful about how I manage my stuff in game and am hoping that the problem doesn't affect me.

The game controls fabulously. There is definitely a bit of a learning curve at first when you pick up the game. But once you figure it out thanks to some helpful tutorials, it will all make sense and feel like second nature to you. I do notice that there is a slight lag when it comes to load screens in game (and there are a lot of them) but for the most part it didn't distract me that much. I was too busy in my little sandbox, watching my Sims move up in life (and watching my kid grow up). Throw in some intrigue (such as one of my housemates bringing her lesbian lover home for some "woo hoo"), a little karma here and there (which is one great addition to the game - it really makes it fun when you can use 'powers' to create dramatic situations) and you have the recipe for an amazing game that will suck the very life out of you.

My challenge now is to not ditch my real life friends because their Sim counterparts are just that much more interesting lol!

I was excited for this game but it just isn't very good. My biggest complaints are with the time it takes to do anything. By the time you bathe, cook, clean and eat the day is over and you can't socialize at all. A simple bath or shower (if you are low in cleansiness) takes over and hour of sim time. Its just not realistic it all. It took my sim 45 minutes to cook toast.

There is also no interaction at work and that take the majority of the day. Unless you create more than one sim or have sims working different shifts, this pretty much means you just sit there and stare at the clock.

I have had Sims 3 for "Xbox 360" since Thanksgiving 2010. As I finally get deeper into the game, acquiring inventory, largest lot, biggest house, etc, I have found that the game will no longer Save! So BE WARNED, as you progress, you many no longer be able to save your work. EA is aware of the issue with the Fire Meter/inventory limit. THere are many complaints that the game needs patched because it has a bug and it defective.

EA has not announced any updates although they continue to state on their message boards that they are working on the issue or they blame Microsoft Xbox for the constant locking up while saving your game. There is no auto save folks. It is beyond frustrating to pay this much for a video game and not get the required/support patches to even make it playable.

I want a refund for this disposable coaster I have invested in. I suggest you dont buy this game until you have confirmation that the bugs have been fixed.

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I got this game for Christmas. The beginning of the game has all these tutorials and if you dont want that simply hit options and disable the tutorials. This was a big issue of frustration for me initially. There are also alot more features with designing the house and with it comes some new buttons to know how to operate which after learning them simply add to the individualizing accuracy of the game. There are still some new features I'm discovering. I really like being able to have and create multiple floors on the houses. The couples or single parent can also have either four or five children by adoption or by "woo-hooing." The kids grow up from infants, to toddlers, children, teenagers and then become young adults. You can choose traits that go with them that they exhibit (example would be excitable which means they are easily excitable). For the adult starting characters they can grow well into graying senior citizens. Initially this caught me off guard and I did not realize you can disable the age feature in the options menu. So in one of my games I now have two gray haired elderly sims and their toddlers. The female sims also become comically pregnant in which they display morning sickness and later grow a belly. They also dramatically arch their backs backwards when walking. The reactions by your other sims when the mother sim gives birth is hilarious! There is now alot more individualizing of the sims character in how they look than there was before. However, one big problem I had was that you cannot not only buy empty lots (which isnt such a problem since you can simply delete the whole house by using the sledgehammer button) but if any of one of your sim characters move the rest all are erased from the game. If you move you can choose who to take with you but for the rest left behind they cannot come with you and are not to be found in the game after that. To me that became a big issue of irritation since when the kids move into young adulthood they cannot leave unless you want them to become deleted. I think they also shouldve added a bigger game booklet with more detail because alot of it I had to look up on the internet. The game seems to have more complex controls than before and a better instruction booklet wouldve been helpful. When I was perusing the online help guides apparently others are also similarly frustrated by the lack of information and detail. Also if youre like me and like to get a feel for the game before you learn all of what the controls do simply hit at the beginning of the game your start button and under options hit disable tutorials. The game tutorials frustrated me initially and they dont go away unless you go through them. You cant simply hit a button and they flash away quickly like the other sims games. - The Sims 3 - Xbox 360 - Sims - Video Games'

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Iphone Clock Alarm - ipod dock, ipod dock system

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I wanted to replace my clock radio for one that charges my iPod Touch & has decent sound. After sampling several models at the Apple Store & researching online, I picked this one. As a note, there is a previous model of this unit & there are some major differences. Since both are still available as of 1/14/10, you might want to decide which one works better for you. The differences are:

-The old one was shorter, designed for regular ipods. The Touch & the iPhone stuck out higher then the radio, which meant when reaching for the snooze or other buttons, you may hit the iphone/touch and knock it off.

-The old one has a smaller clock display.

-The old one had a BETTER ipod dock. It actually had a rest behind where the ipod stands, which could be adjusted from the back to go in or out. This to me was an amazing & rather unique solution.

The one I bought, the new one described in this item listing, has a bigger clock display & is taller so the touch and iphone no longer stick out on top. However, the dock no longer has the adjustable backrest like the older model. Instead, it comes with 2 plates, one for the iphone, one for the Touch. If you have another ipod, you'll have to bring your own dock plate.

The main problem with this dock plate solution is that my Touch doesn't fit with the protective case on (I use an Agent 18). Since taking the Touch out of the case everyday is not something I wish to do, I have to use this without any dock plates. The problem with that is the only support the Touch has is the dock port. This is obviously not a good thing in the long term. It makes using the Touch while it is docked a 2 hand operation; one to stabilize the Touch & keep it from pushing back & the other hand to make the adjustments. This is doubly frustrating since they had a much better docking solution in the older model.

I plan on glueing a piece of foam or other material on the radio behind where the Touch would be to support it.

Even with this caveat, I would still recommend this Sony. The price to benefit ratio, to me at least, is great. The sound quality and clock radio functions are excellent, especially when you factor in the price you paid.

Things I like:

-Excellent sound

-Lots of options for the clock radio; 2 alarms, different days of the week, can wake up to ipod, buzzer, or clock.

-Sleep function also works with listening to iPod

-Comes with external AM & FM antennas. Picks up stations I listen to without a problem.

-Electronic tuning for radio stations with presets

-Plays Pandora & other sound apps through the system also

-Buzzer for alarm works great. Starts off slow and low volume. Then increases in intensity after every hit of the Snooze bar.

-Clock auto sets & remembers time if unplugged. Only have to set time zone when you first set it up.

-Remote works with iPod and has decent range.

Things I don't like:

-Docking solution is a regression compared to the older model

Overall, I recommend this unit. If you don't use a case with your iPhone or Touch, than it would get 5 stars, IMO. Sony ICFCS10iP Speaker Dock with Alarm Clock and Radio for iPod/iPhone (Black)

Like the previous reviewer, I also went to a brick and mortar store to buy the previous model, which was on the display, but the inventory was for this unit, billed as a slightly newer replacement unit by Sony. This unit fixes two complaints from the previoous model: 1) the Iphone no longer sits above the snooze button; 2) the clock is far less cluttered and the display is larger and easier to see.

What really amazed me when I took it home and set it up was the sound quality. I currently have the Ihome IP9 and IP99. One of my IP9 units failed after about 10 months, so I bought this Sony unit to replace it. This unit is so much better in sound quality than the Ihome! I can't believe how great the sound is from such a small and inexpensive device. In addition, my Iphone fits snugly into this unit without any adapters, and I do not have to remove my protective case to properly dock it. I think Sony fixed the majority of complaints quite successfully with this new unit, and I am very pleased to have purchased it. I strongly recommend it over the Ihome units.

I bought this sony ipod speaker/alarm clock because I recently purchased an Iphone 3GS and wanted something for the bedroom with GSM shielding that would charge my phone as I listened. The form and price of this Sony unit are quite reasonable and everything is easy to use. It interfaces perfectly with the Iphone and there is no buzzing sound at all. The remote is easy to use and has all the expected functionality. Alarm function was intuitive and easy to use. I really like the way this dock holds my Iphone, it is more secure than most docks I have owned or used and I can leave my case on and still get a secure fit.

I returned this unit within a week because I was unhappy with the sound. I'm not an audiophile but I have several fairly good products I use with my Ipod and Iphone; Bose Sounddock, JBL On Stage, Logitech audiostsation express, Shure E2C, and Ultimate Ears Superfi 5. The Sony does not come close in sound to any of these and it is similarly priced to the JBL and Logitech. The Sony plays loud and clear enough, but cymbals were no where near clear and the bass sounded terrible. Drums sounded like someone was hitting a plastic bucket with a 2x4. I tend to think it is because the speakers are not ported. I wasn't expecting perfect sound, but the player it was replacing (due to incompatibility with the Iphone)was a JBL On Stage (small speaker port if you look carefully) that sounded much better and was similarly priced (the new On Stage with GSM shielding is significantly more expensive). Another small problem I have is that the speaker grill seems to be made of plastic and can easily be bent to hit the speaker.

For less money I went with the Ihome IP99 which has significantly better sound (speakers are ported) and more or less all the same features. One improvement is the ability to dim the clock all the way to off so you can have total darkness at night. - Iphone Clock Alarm - Ipod Dock - Iphone Dock - Ipod Dock System'

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Angry Birds

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We bought the black 8" bird for our son for his birthday and our youngest quickly grew attached so we ended up purchasing the red one as well...the bird goes everywhere! I thought that the "angry noises" would get on my nerves but the kids really don't push the button that much and it is not designed in a manner which easily is set off. Angry Birds 8" Plush Red Bird with Sound

I purchased this plush toy for my girlfriends birthday. We both liked the angry bird games and this stuffed animal was a great item for fans of the games. I was very surprised at how nice the toy looked and how high the quality of the materials were. The toys colors are great. The fabrics used are good materials and the toy looks just like the characters in the game. Amazon also had a better price for this item than other sellers. I am very happy about this item and will definitely buy from the people who manufactured this product in the future.'

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